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 TOMORROW X TOGETHER, consisting of Subin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, gained popularity in Japan by performing at the 2023 FNS Song Festival Summer. 

The group performed the title song 'Sugar Rush Ride [Japanese Ver..]' and captivated viewers with their performance. Prior to the festival, TOMORROW X TOGETHER appeared on local signboard music programs such as Nippon TV's 'THE MUSIC DAY', TV Asahi's 'Music Station', and TBS' Music 'Day'. 

Their first solo dome performance, 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT: SWEET MIRAGE' IN JAPAN,' was broadcast in real time, showcasing their local interest. The group's dome performance and album, 'SWEET', sold 303,000 copies in Japan's first week of release, breaking the record for the highest number of albums sold in Japan. 

TOMORROW X TOGETHER is the first overseas artist to top the Oricon weekly album chart for eight consecutive albums.

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 IM, a solo artist from MONSTA X, will perform their debut solo tour 'IM SHOWCASE TOUR IN SEOUL [OVERDRIVE]' at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul from August 5th to 6th. 

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The tour, which includes solo songs and the recently released EP 'OVERDRIVE', will showcase I.M's diverse repertoire and engage fans with a rich and diverse set of songs.

 Tickets sold out at Yes24 Ticket on August 12th.

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 Actor Lee Gyu-han and B'B Girl Yoo-jung are in a pink relationship, having met for the first time while filming a variety show. 

They became friends after appearing together on KBS2's 'Cheerful Haven't You Been Here?' in February. After filming, they met again, and they developed into lovers. Lee Gyu-han awkwardly greeted Yoo-jung, who had seen her in the drama 'My Name is Kim Sam-soon.' He said he had to do it, but he had to do it.

Lee Kyu-han, 42, debuted in 1996 with the KBS drama 'Start' and has since appeared in various dramas, including 'My Name is Kim Sam-soon', 'Can You Hear My Heart', 'The Birth of a Family', 'The Man Who Became King', and 'Elegant Song'. He recently appeared in Genie TV's original 'Happiness Battle'. 

Yoo-jung, 32, debuted with Brave Girls in 2016, gained popularity with the reverse run of 'Rolin' and continues to be active under the team name B'B Girl after the team was disbanded.

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 Singer Hong Ji-yoon has signed an exclusive contract with Thought Entertainment, stating that they will provide continued support for her in the future. 

Photograph of singer Hong Ji-yoon courtesy of Thought Entertainment

Hong Ji-yoon won a provisional injunction against her former agency, SPK Entertainment, to suspend her exclusive contract in April. She filed the injunction citing reasons such as the delay in agency settlement, the complaint against fan cafe manager, and loss of trust due to her violation of support obligations. 

Sagak Entertainment, which includes Kim Ho-joong, Ahn Seong-hun, Seo In-young, Jeong Da-kyung, TAN, Kim Kwang-gyu, Son Ho-jun, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Won-hyo, Lee Dong-guk, and Kim Seung-hyun, is a subsidiary of Sagak Entertainment.

In 2020, Hong Ji-yoon appeared on TV Chosun's "Miss Trot 2 Tomorrow" and gained attention for her outstanding performances on stages like "Mom Arirang" and "Float the Boat."

 She won the final 2nd place in Miss Trot 2 and gained public recognition. After her success, Hong Ji-yoon has continued active activities in various entertainments, radio, advertisements, and dramas. 

He earned the nickname 'Trot Barbie' for his doll-like visuals and excellent vocal skills.

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 Singer Young Tak will hold her second national tour concert, 'TAK SHOW2: TAK'S WORLD', at KSPO DOME in Seoul from August 25 to 27.

 The concert is a three-day tour that starts in Seoul and continues to seven major cities across the country. Last year, Young Tak held her first solo concert to commemorate her 17th anniversary. 

The concert is expected to be a fierce ticketing war, as it showcases the wider world of Young Tak's music. The concert will also feature the release of his second full-length album, 'FORM', on August 1. 

Tickets can be reserved through Interpark Ticket starting at 8:00 pm on the 18th.

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 BTS' Suga and Jimin have achieved unprecedented success in the American music market with their solo albums. 

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Luminate, an American entertainment industry data research company, released a report for the first half of 2023, showing that Suga's solo album 'D-DAY', released under the stage name Agust D, ranked 5th in the 'Top CD Album Sales' category, while Jimin's first solo album 'FACE' ranked 7th. 

In the 'Top Albums (Total Sales)' category, 'D-DAY' ranked 8th and 'FACE' ranked 9th. This achievement is unprecedented for a Korean solo artist. Suga is responsible for producing, writing, and composing the album, following the completion of the trilogy of mixtapes 'Agust D' and 'D-2' in 2016.

 Jimin's first solo album 'FACE', released on March 24th, reflects her emotions during the Corona 19 pandemic, revealing various aspects through her album title.

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 Odd Eye Circle, consisting of Kim Lip, Jinsol, and Choerry from LOONA, has released a new mini-album titled 'Version Up' on the 12th. 

The title song, 'Air Force One', is a jersey club genre number that represents the new style and healthy steps of girls. The song features Kim Lip's participation in the lyrics and adds freshness to the musical sincerity. 

The music video, released on the same day, features Odd Eye Circle in a car, showcasing bare-body action scenes and a powerful yet pointy performance. The album includes tracks like 'Wait for You?', 'Je Ne ais Quoi', 'Lucid', 'Love Me Like,' 'My Secret Playlist', and 'Version Up.' Odd Eye Circle is scheduled to embark on the 'Volume Up' European tour in August after domestic activities. 

After leaving the car, Odd Eye Circle reveals his charisma by wearing a black suit and eye patch, showcasing his charming charm with a fatal yet playful appearance.

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