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Here’s What a World-Renowned Dancer Thinks of BTS’ Jimin’s Skills

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In 2019, contemporary dancer Kim Seon-hee gained attention when she shared her analysis of BTS’ Jimin‘s dancing on her blog, expressing deep admiration for his skills. With Jimin’s recent dance videos circulating on social media, her post has resurfaced and is gaining traction once more.

Kim Seon-hee achieved international fame in 2000. She graced the covers of France’s Le Monde and the esteemed dance magazine DANSE. She was celebrated as the “genius contemporary dancer from the East.” Interestingly, Kim Seon-hee admitted that she wasn’t initially familiar with BTS‘ Jimin.  It wasn’t until she used some of their hits in her work that she learned more about the group and its main dancer.

“I wasn’t familiar with Jimin due to my habit of not watching TV,” she confessed in her post. “I first learned about BTS’ songs in 2014, when I choreographed a scene for acting students using the song ‘Spine Breaker.’ My interest in them grew in 2018 when I directed a duet to ‘Serendipity’ for a specialized program. At first, seeing Jimin’s dance, I thought of him as an idol star with delicate movements and expressiveness. However, my student found his style too delicate and feminine. This led me to analyze his movements in greater detail.”

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Kim Seon-hee praised Jimin

She delved into the intricacies of the choreography, stating, “The duet aimed to compress the delicate original dance into a faster beat, blending with the improvised movements of the female and the original choreography of the male.” Replicating Jimin‘s style proved difficult, as his movements “dissect the song’s beat and melody, expressing its intricacies with his entire body.” She believes he didn’t develop this finesse through practice but from his ability to create a rhythm that flows from fingertips to toes.

Kim Seon-hee underscored the significance of the body in dance. According to her, a dancer’s true skill might lie in their individuality, with the best dancers effectively communicating a piece’s meaning through their body language. She believes Jimin does this effectively.

She wrote, “Jimin‘s body is multifaceted. His movements, even the smallest ones, use abundant trajectories to encompass space with an inexplicable delicacy.” She was particularly moved by his performances in tracks like ‘Lie’ and ‘Serendipity,’ noting that “his movements, using extra breath to cut through the air, gave me chills.” For her, Jimin fully immerses himself in the song’s story, making him a standout performer.

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Jimin stands out

“Different dance genres use different muscle groups. Transitioning from b-boying or street dance to contemporary dance requires physical and mental effort. Training the body is intense, almost like physical labor. Jimin‘s ambition to master various dance genres is commendable,” she wrote.

She also highlighted the uniqueness of BTS‘ group dance. “Compared to other idol groups, BTS‘ dance stands out with its unique choreography, but each member’s energy is special. While group dances typically involve synchronized movements, BTS expresses them with individual energy while performing the same moves, making their group dance visually rich and captivating. Jimin, in particular, stands out with his movements, instinctively knowing how to use effort (force, time, space, flow) to eliminate unnecessary tension in the upper body, grounding the lower body, making him a clever dancer.”

Kim Seon-hee’s thorough analysis of Jimin‘s dance has resonated with many netizens. While Jimin has been keeping a low profile lately, her analysis of his skills has reignited fans’ interest in seeing Jimin back on stage. They await his return to the stage, hoping to witness his talent again. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jimin impressed Kim Seon-hee because he spends a lot of time in practice rooms, honing his craft. Source: Naver.

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ENHYPEN to Make Comeback Immediately After U.S. Tour

ENHYPEN is gearing up for a thrilling comeback. On October 5, news outlet Newsen broke the news that the boy group is slated to drop a new album in November. Dispatch subsequently confirmed this report through a conversation with the group’s agency, BELIFT LAB. The agency commented, “ENHYPEN will release a new album next month. The detailed comeback schedule will be unveiled in due course.”

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While the exact comeback date remains under wraps, some are worried it may coincide with other highly-anticipated K-pop comebacks, including that of BTS member Jungkook. However, others are confident BELIFT LAB will make sure ENHYPEN won’t get lost in the shuffle. This comeback will be ENHYPEN‘s first in roughly six months, following the release of their fourth mini-album DARK BLOOD in May, which featured the hit title track “Bite Me.” 

Fans are eagerly awaiting the new album’s concept. Since their debut in November 2020 with the mini-album BORDER: DAY ONE, ENHYPEN has consistently showcased their unique musical world through distinctive album concepts. As with their DARK BLOOD promotions, the boy group plans to release a series of concept trailers to be helmed by acclaimed director Yoo Kwang-kyung.

ENHYPEN joined an elite club

ENHYPEN‘s journey since their 2020 debut has been nothing short of spectacular. They topped the debut artist album sales for the year and clinched four rookie awards. In just two and a half years, they joined the elite club of million-sellers, with three of their releases selling over a million copies each. They also made a significant impact in the U.S., where they charted at Nos. 18, 11, 6, and 4 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

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Their concert scale is a testament to their soaring popularity. In 2022, ENHYPEN embarked on their first world tour, MANIFESTO. This year, as part of their second world tour, FATE, they held a solo concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. In a significant milestone, they became the fastest K-pop boy group to perform at Japan’s Tokyo Dome since their debut.

After wrapping up their Japan concert, ENHYPEN began the U.S. leg of their tour. They performed in Los Angeles on October 6 and will grace stages in Glendale, Houston, Dallas, Newark, and Chicago. With such an action-packed schedule, fans worldwide eagerly await ENHYPEN’s return to the music scene. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: ENHYPEN’s U.S. tour got off to a strong start, setting the tone for their upcoming comeback. Source: X/@ENHYPEN.

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#ThisIsJimin: What’s with BTS’ Jimin’s Dance Videos?

BTS‘ Jimin recently showcased his impeccable dance skills in two videos he shared on Instagram. The first, released on September 23, saw the star grooving to his song “Face-off.” Accompanied by the hashtag #ThisIsJimin, the video is a testament to Jimin‘s talent in contemporary dance.

However, Jimin’s dancing wasn’t the only thing on full display in the video. Dressed in indigo cargo pants—with one leg stylishly rolled up—and a loose white shirt with full sleeves and a blue print on the front, his sense of style was hard to miss. 

The video began with the “Like Crazy” singer stepping out from the shadows into a dimly lit room, setting an intense ambiance for his performance. He executed every move precisely, reminiscent of his iconic performance in BTS‘ hit “Black Swan.” Fans eagerly anticipated Jimin‘s return to this type of dancing, and he didn’t disappoint. This video highlighted his exceptional skills and renewed fans’ appreciation for “Face-off,” a track that had previously gone under the radar. 

On October 1, Jimin took the internet by storm again by posting another dance video on Instagram. This time, he danced to “Phone Number” by Dominic Fike and Kenny Beats. The video quickly went viral, amassing over five million likes. Fans took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their admiration, making #ThisIsJimin trend. His profound ability to convey emotions through dance and interpret music left them spellbound.

Jimin is a standout performer

Jimin has consistently been a standout performer during BTS‘ dance breaks. His precise execution, fluid movements, and emotional delivery have earned him widespread recognition. His rendition of buchaechum, a traditional Korean dance, at the 2018 Melon Music Awards (MMA) was so impactful that the Cultural Society honored him with a plaque. The following year, he returned to the MMA stage with a riveting dance set to a remix of “I Need U.”

While the 27-year-old artist often collaborates with other talents for dance challenges, it’s his solo performances that truly mesmerize. And fans have even more to look forward to with his birthday and solo documentary coming up later this month. 

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Earlier this year, fans rejoiced when Jimin released his solo album, FACE, on March 24. It features tracks like “Like Crazy” (in Korean and English), “Interlude: Dive,” “Alone,” “Set Me Free,” and a hidden track, “Letter.” On April 3, Jimin made history by becoming the first K-pop soloist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Like Crazy.” By October 2, he hit two billion streams on Spotify.

Jimin is expected to enlist in the military around June 2024 and will return by December 2025. HYBE, the entertainment company behind BTS, hopes the septet can resume group activities by then. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Jimin comes alive when he dances. Source: Naver.

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LE SSERAFIM Cancels Bangkok Concerts as 3 Members Got Sick

LE SSERAFIM poses for their 'FLAME RISES' poster. Credit: Twitter/LE SSERAFIM

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM canceled their two-night concert in Bangkok as three of its members were diagnosed with Type A influenza. 

Source Music made the announcement on late Friday, October 6. The quintet was supposed to hold their FLAME RISES concert stop in Bangkok on October 7 and 8. 

According to the agency, members Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, and Kazuha visited the hospital on Friday due to sudden fever and headaches. “After a series of medical evaluations, they were diagnosed with Type A influenza,” the label revealed. 

Moreover, all those affected by the virus quickly underwent self-quarantine and are currently under medical supervision. 

Because of the members’ current well-being, Source Music decided to cancel the concert as it’s not feasible for LE SSERAFIM to perform. With this, they apologized to fans for the sudden development in the event. But they also requested for their understanding as the decision was made under guidance of health professionals and in consideration of the artists’ health. 

Furthermore, they also assured the ticket buyers that refunds for the show will be available. 

“We will continue to place the highest priority on the health and safety of our artists,” Source Music ended their statement.

LE SSERAFIM members pen message to fans 

Following the release of the statement, fans of LE SSERAFIM quickly took to social media to express their worry for the group. 

Many are wishing for their speedy recovery, while others are clamoring for the agency to prioritize the members’ resting period. 

On the group’s Weverse community, each LE SSERAFIM member penned a message to their fans to assure them of their condition. 

In Yunjin’s case, she wrote that “everything is okay.” “We are doing our best to get better as soon as possible,” she added. 

Moreover, she also apologized to fans who were excited for the show and expressed her sadness over the situation. “All five of us wanted to complete this tour by showing you guys only our best performances. So it’s truly such a shame that things ended up like this,” she wrote. 

Similar to Yunjin, Kazuha also wrote an apology for fans and promised that they’ll recover quickly. 

As for leader Chaewon, she also expressed her regret of not being able to see their fans in Thailand. Although she’s sad and upset, she promised that she will give them back with a better performance.  

Aside from the three members who got sick, Sakura and Eunchae also penned letters to their fans. 

LE SSERAFIM was supposed to wrap up FLAME RISES, their first concert tour, in Bangkok. The group made its debut on May 2, 2022. 

Featured image: LE SSERAFIM poses for their ‘FLAME RISES’ poster. Credit: Twitter/LE SSERAFIM

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Aju Nice! SEVENTEEN Surpasses 10 Million Album Sales for 2023 in Just 9 Months

SEVENTEEN shares behind-the-scenes photo from their 'FML' album. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

K-pop powerhouse SEVENTEEN continues to dominate the industry by setting records after records. With the last quarter of 2023 still to come, the group has achieved another milestone in their career.

In the data released by the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment on Thursday, October 5, it was revealed that the “Super” hitmakers have sold an unprecedented record of 11,043, 625 physical albums, from January to September of 2023 alone.

A huge contributor to this massive number is the group’s 10th Mini Album FML, released in April. For that album, SEVENTEEN broke the group’s personal record for the most pre-ordered album, having sold a whopping 4.64 million pre-orders. 

Two months after its release, Circle Charts revealed that FML is now the highest-selling Korean album of all time, surpassing 6 million copies in sales.

Moreover, the boy group’s 4th full-length album Face The Sun released in May 2022 sold more than 950,000 copies. 

Meanwhile, Second Wind by SEVENTEEN’s subunit BSS also contributed to the total sales. Consisting of members Seungkwan, Dokyeom, and Hoshi, BSS topped local and international charts with the release of their title track “Fighting”, featuring rapper Lee Young Ji.

Notably, SEVENTEEN’s decision to re-release eight of their out-of-print albums also helped in boosting sales. Among the albums they re-released include: 17CARAT, BOYS BE, A1, and TEEN, AGE. 

Prior to this achievement, SEVENTEEN’s cumulative album sales in South Korea exceeded 10 million in November 2021. Which means that the group achieved the feat six and a half years after their debut in 2015. 

Undoubtedly, the group’s popularity continued to grow exponentially thanks to their unrivaled discography and world-class performances. With the impressive 10 Million album sales in just nine months, SEVENTEEN has now become the first Korean artist in history to achieve this feat.

More to come from SEVENTEEN

After the previous album’s success, the “theater kids of K-pop” are soon getting back on track with their 11th mini album. Titled Seventeenth Heaven,  the group is set to celebrate their wins so far with the fandom CARATs, through a festival-like concept.

As part of the promotions, the 13-member group will hold the offline event “Seventeen Street in Seongsu-dong.” The will consist of exhibition experiences, art walls, and collaboration stores. As for the album, it will officially be released on October 23.

Apart from music, the group also proved their entertainment skills through a number of variety shows. As of writing, Seungkwan stars in the Netflix survival show The Devil’s Plan. Meanwhile, Jeonghan and Dino are part of the travel program Magic Lamp. 

Additionally, SEVENTEEN has also finished shooting Nana’s Tour, the group’s version of Youth Over Flowers with PD Na Yeong Seok. Details about the show’s release are yet to be announced.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN shares behind-the-scenes photo from their ‘FML’ album. Credit: Twitter/SEVENTEEN

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie, ‘Moving’ Actor Lee Jung Ha to Participate in ‘Apartment 404’

Lee Jung Ha shows support for Jennie during BLACKPINK's Born Pink concert. Credit: Instagram Story/Jung Ha

A new team-up of celebrities is gearing up to delight fans in a new variety show. TVN announced on Thursday October 5, that Jennie of girl group BLACKPINK and actor Lee Jung Ha from the drama Moving will appear in Apartment 404, alongside “Nation’s MC” Yoo Jae Suk and veteran actor Cha Tae Hyun.

According to the network, Apartment 404 will be a reality variety program that will take place in an apartment complex. The real-action show is created by PD Jeong Cheol Min, known for his popular programs Running Man, and Village Survival, the Eight, and Sixth Sense.

Interestingly, Apartment 404 will be a reunion program of Jennie and Yoo Jae Suk. In 2018, the two celebrities previously worked together in the first season of Village Survival, the Eight. Now that five years have passed, fans are thrilled to see the two stars interact again.

On the other hand, Apartment 404 will be Lee Jung Ha’s first variety show in his career. The breakthrough actor previously gained recognition for his portrayal of Kim Bong Seok in the hit superhero drama Movin. With the success of the series, the creators are now in talks for a second season. There, Jung ha starred alongside Cha Tae Hyun, who will also take part in the upcoming variety show. 

Along with the confirmation of Jennie and Jung Ha’s appearance, TVN also announced that the production team is currently in the process of recruiting guests. Though broadcast details are yet to be finalized, Apartment 404 is expected to premiere in the first half of 2024.

Jennie and Jung Ha’s current activities

While there are no official confirmations yet regarding Jennie’s contract, YG Entertainment has revealed that the singer will be making a solo comeback.

On October 6, Jennie returned with the official release of her track “You & Me.” Said song was performed by the K-Pop idol during BLACKPINK’s Born Pink World Tour.

Actor Jung Ha, meanwhile, is set to star in the new drama One: High School Heroes. As per his agency, Namoo Actors, the filming for the show has already been completed and is now in its post-production process.

Apart from that, Jung Ha has been selected as the new MC of MBC’s Show! Music Core. He will be with The Boyz’s Younghoon and NMIXX’s Sullyoon in the program.

Even before the confirmation of their appearances in Apartment 404, Jennie and Jung Ha have already given a brief sneak peak of their friendship. The two previously posed in a photo together when the actor attended BLACKPINK’s Born Pink Finale in Seoul, giving a hint of their upcoming project.

Featured image: Lee Jung Ha shows support for Jennie during BLACKPINK’s Born Pink concert. Credit: Instagram Story/Jung Ha

 

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Cute! BTS’ Jungkook Shows off Close Friendship With Seventeen’s Mingyu, Seungkwan

SEVENTEEN's Mingyu celebrates his birthday with BTS' Jungkook. Credit: Instagram/Mingyu

How are we feeling, ArmyCarats? BTS’ Jungkook delighted fans anew when he recently showcased his tight friendship with SEVENTEEN members Mingyu and Seungkwan.

On Wednesday, October 4, the BTS member posted a video clip of doing the “3D” dance challenge with Mingyu. “3D” is Jungkook’s latest digital single, which featured American rapper Jack Harlow. 

In the TikTok challenge, the two sported matching denim outfits and caps. 

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Notably, this is now the third challenge the long-time friends have taken. In August, Jungkook and Mingyu also appeared in matching black and white attire to dance along to Jungkook‘s single “Seven,” which featured American singer Latto.

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Before that, the 97-liners first surprised the K-pop world when they danced to SEVENTEEN’s “Super.” Prior to the release of the said TikTok challenge, the BTS member also talked about learning the choreography for “Super” on his Weverse Live in several accounts. 

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Although Jungkook has done challenges with other K-pop idols to promote his track, Mingyu remains as the only artist featured in his personal TikTok account.

For fans, the dance challenges just proved the adorable friendships between two K-pop idols. And while fans are already well aware of Jungkook’s friendship with Mingyu, the BTS member has also apparently developed a close bond with the other SEVENTEEN members as well.

Jungkook and SVT members’ interaction

During the“3D” challenge of Jungkook and Mingyu was posted, Seungkwan was peacefully taking his time to talk to CARATs, SEVENTEEN’s fandom, in a Weverse live. Then, Mingyu suddenly appeared in the comment section and informed Seungkwan about the challenge.

Shortly after, Jungkook also left remarks in the live through Mingyu’s account. The BTS member warmly greeted CARATs and stated that he will do a SEVENTEEN challenge next time. “CARATs, please support us,” Jungkook said.

Furthermore, Jungkook also confessed how much he misses the younger idol. 

The whole situation even became more chaotic when Wonwoo also made a sudden appearance in the comment section. There, the rapper revealed that he was the one who took Jungkook and Mingyu’s “3D” challenge.

Moreover, Seungkwan’s live was suddenly cut short since he was receiving a call from Jungkook. Following the brief exchange, he had to explain to the viewers that Jungkook, Wonwoo and Mingyu were hanging out with ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo, who’s also part of the 97-line friend group. 

Because of this, Seungkwan was prompted to share how close he is with Jungkook and Eun Woo, even though they’re from a different group. Additionally, the SEVENTEEN vocalist shared that the 97-line friend group often contact him when they need a mood maker while they’re hanging out. 

With all these interactions in just a single day, fans of both BTS and SEVENTEEN can’t help but gush over the sweet friendship between the two groups. And they also remain hopeful for more interactions given that both acts will make a comeback around the same time. 

SEVENTEEN is set to drop their 11th Mini Album Seventeenth Heaven on October 23. Meanwhile, Jungkook will also release his first solo album Golden on November 3.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu celebrates his birthday with BTS’ Jungkook. Credit: Instagram/Mingyu

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U-KISS’ Hoon, Ex-Girl’s Day’s Hwang Ji Seon Expecting 1st Child

U-KISS' Hoon tied the knot with Hwang Ji Seon. Credit: Website/Soompi

Feeling old yet, 2nd generation K-pop fans? Celebrity couple Hoon and Ji Seon are set to embark on their journey to parenthood as they’re now soon-to-be parents. 

On Thursday, October 4, Hoon of the boy group U-KISS announced that his wife, former Girl’s Day member Hwang Ji Seon, is pregnant with their first child. Alongside the ultrasound photo of the baby, Hoon also wrote an affectionate caption to celebrate the good news.

“An incredibly precious and cherished new life, for which we had been desperately hoping and waiting, has found its way to us,” the 32-year old singer warmly said.

Moreover, Hoon also articulated his promise to be a good father so that their child would grow up healthy and full of love and blessings. “I will do my best as a father for the sake of my wife who has worked hard, and our baby who is growing healthily,” he stated.

According to Hoon, the baby has now reached 27 weeks. 

More about Hoon and Ji Seon

For those who don’t know, Hoon is the youngest member of the boy group U-KISS. Said act made its debut in 2008. However, Hoon was not part of the initial lineup as he was only added to the group in 2011 alongside three more members.

After the group’s contract with NH Media expired in 2021, U-KISS promoted as a three-member group after Hoon, Soohyun, and Seop signed with Tango Music. In June 2023, it was announced that former members Alexander, Eli, and AJ rejoined the group. Moreover, U-KISS recently celebrated their 15th debut anniversary, as well.

On the other hand, Hwang Ji Seon, is known as a former member of the girl group Girl’s Day. After her departure from Girl’s Day, the singer made her comeback with new groups New.FO, and ShaFLA. But both groups only disbanded after some time. Since then, Ji Seon has remained out of the spotlight. 

In May 2022, the U-KISS member shared a handwritten letter announcing his marriage to Hwang Ji Seon. Shortly after, the couple held a private wedding ceremony.

With the couple’s pregnancy announcement, Hoon now joins the “dad line” in U-KISS. In 2016, members Eli and Dongho both became fathers to baby boys. In 2019, former U-KISS member Kibum also revealed that he and his wife welcomed their first son. 

Featured image: U-KISS’ Hoon tied the knot with Hwang Ji Seon. Credit: Website/Soompi

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Former UNI.T’s Lee Suji, Actor Ko Hyoung Woo Stun in Wedding Photos

Ko Hyoung Woo shares wedding photos with fiancé Lee Suji. Credit: Instagram/Ko Hyoung Woo

Wedding bells are soon to ring for celebrity couple Lee Suji and Ko Hyoung Woo. And in celebration of their upcoming big day, the former UNI.T member shared stunning wedding photos from their wedding pictorial. 

On Wednesday, October 4, actor Ko Hyoung Woo also shared the beautiful photos on his Instagram alongside a heartwarming caption. 

“I got to marry a loving, warm, pretty, young bride,” he said in the translated post. “Let’s be happy together for a long time. Thank you so much for coming into my life,” the actor added.

In early September, the idol announced her plans of tying the knot. There, Suji expressed how much she’s looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life. 

“More than anything else, I’m so happy to know that the power of love is bigger than anything else,” she said then. Moreover, she also asked for the fans’ continued support. 

At the time, she didn’t disclose her partner, only saying that her groom-to-be is someone friendly and has a warm heart. Hence, the release of her wedding photo with Hyoung Woo left their fans pleasantly surprised. 

For those unfamiliar, Hyoung Woo starred in the series The Battle of Jangsari. 

98z congratulate Suji, Hyoung Woo

Upon seeing the lovely photos, the 98-line, Suji’s age friend group, immediately sent their congratulatory messages for the couple.

In one of her posts, SinB of girl group Viviz gave a flattering remark to the bride-to-be. “Princess like no other,” the idol commented.

Prior to the release of the wedding pictorial, the 98z including Viviz’ Sinbi and Umji, SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan, and soloist Hello Gloom already celebrated Suji’s milestone with her.

In the photos Suji shared on her personal Instagram account, the friend group gifted her a cake, a bouquet of flowers, and some other presents.

“Thanks to many of you who pray with my friends and congratulate me 100 times, I got great comfort and joy,” the singer wrote in her caption.

Aside from the 98-liners, the couple was also congratulated by other celebrities including model Um Yejin and singer-actress Kim So Ri. 

The couple’s wedding ceremony will be held sometime this October. Congratulations to the couple!

Featured image: Ko Hyoung Woo shares wedding photos with fiancé Lee Suji. Credit: Instagram/Ko Hyoung Woo

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SEVENTEEN’s The8 Fulfills Dream Of Going to Paris Fashion Week

SEVENTEEN's Minghao models for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/Balmain

Fans of K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN couldn’t help but celebrate that member Minghao, who is also widely recognized as is stage name The8, had graced the Paris Fashion Week with his presence. 

During the last week of September, The8 was invited to shows of two luxurious fashion brands. 

First was the Balmain fashion show. Here, the SEVENTEEN dancer made waves online for his elegant ensemble — a sheer inner partnered with a patterned black blazer with fringes. 

During the Givenchy event, his second show, The8 opted for a more laid back look. Sporting a gray ensemble, the monochromatic fit was complemented by his long blonde hair. 

More than his stunning looks for the Paris Fashion Week, CARATs were even more sentimental after seeing the Chinese star in the prestigious event. Because, The8 has long been vocal about wanting to attend it someday.

The8 as SVT’s fashionista 

In a 2018 video for SEVENTEEN’s future diary, the idol shared how one of his dreams is attending a fashion show in Paris. 

“I’m walking on stage fabulously representing SEVENTEEN,” the artist said then. “Many celebrities from around the world [were present] and I walked on stage wearing something very cool.”

“In front of all these people, my dream has come true. I want to become a good artist. So, I can have a good influence on people,” he continued. 

Following the announcement of his participation in Paris Fashion Week, fans quickly reposted the old video and shared their happiness for The8. 

Even the K-pop idol himself couldn’t help but share his excitement for it. “I’m finally going to see the Paris Fashion Show tomorrow. I’ll see and share lots of pretty things,” he told fans. 

After attending the events of both brands, The8 also held a Weverse live to talk with his fans about the experience. Since seeing a fashion show in Paris has been one of his longtime dreams, the artist said that it’s an “honor” to finally make it happen. Additionally, he said that the fans who personally showed support for him in the shows made it more fun and memorable. 

Born as Xu Minghao, The8 is one of the SEVENTEEN members who is known for being fashionable. 

Notably, The8 joins the growing number of SEVENTEEN members who participated in several Fashion Week events.  The list includes Jeonghan for YSL, Hoshi for AMI, Joshua for Marni, DK for Bally, Mingyu for Louis Vuitton, and Vernon for Kenzo. 

Featured image: SEVENTEEN’s Minghao models for Balmain during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Instagram/Balmain

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