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I'm seeing people denying the actual importance and good quality and merits The Untamed had just for their personal issues.

Folks, you can have your personal tastes, you can repeat the usual discourse novel vs drama all over again, but it's really dumb and blind denying the actual facts: how this drama even after 4 years is still a major hit in cn charts, it won a lot of awards in mailand - many of the most important critics' awards - its popularity count billion views, millions got literally obsessed, not just normal liking, and started a community of content creators. A chinese artist managed to get her paintings based on The Untamed to a museum exhibition in the homeland. Two chinese olympians skaters did their program at China Gran Prix of Figure Skating with The Untamed soundtrack in 2019.

Many international people discovered the danmei genre or cdramas in general thanks to it and approached into this large world after seeing and loving it. Finally this genre got the big deserved attention and not anymore underrated. Thanks to The Untamed's popularity, the english amateur translation of Scum Villain, first in hiatus, then restarted and finally finished. Tencent ordered 2HA's live action right on the crest of The Untamed's popularity. And so on.

The impact that The Untamed had and still has, in Asia and beyond, is truly big and unparalleled. There's no doubt this drama has a special place in many fans' heart and even changed our lives for how much it had rearranged our brains.

Seeing people having trouble admitting these actual facts, attempting to deny it (I've read the crazy opinion that The Untamed is loved mostly by westerns in order to miscredit his true chinese heritage and uh my god???) and spreading fake news, misinformations and biased opinions without even watching the drama, dismissing the good stuff it had, is truly surreal and dishonest. You may not love it, it's your business, but do not pretend it's not loved or worthy of people's love and spread bullshit for simple envy over its success D:

Tomorrow X Together on the group's new music, proudest moment and go-to Five Guys order

A lot can happen in a year. Just ask Tomorrow X Together. The K-pop group, known as TXT, performed at Lollapalooza in 2022. A year later, the five artists are headlining the festival alongside Grammy winners Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.

“I didn’t believe it at first,” Hueningkai, 20, said about the group’s big slot at the iconic Chicago music festival. “It was an honor.”

TXT chatted with USA TODAY shortly after two sold-out shows at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The group spoke mostly in English, using a translator a few times. TXT’s U.S. tour continues through Memorial Day weekend, with dates at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. And while TXT is traveling across the country performing for thousands of fans, the artists managed to take some time for themselves.“A few days ago we went to SoHo to shop,” Yeonjun, 23, said of the group’s time in New York City. “We went to Central Park and it was such a good place.”Hueningkai added the group stopped by Five Guys where he grabbed a favorite: Bacon cheeseburger and a peanut butter milkshake. Fans of TXT may remember seeing the five performers at the burger chain during a 2019 reality show that documented behind-the-scenes moments with the group.

TXT fans, collectively called “MOA," which stands for “moments of alwaysness,” have driven the group since their inception.“I think they’re our biggest inspiration,” Taehyun, 21, said. “We are fire and they are gasoline.”

When the group debuted in 2019, TXT won Rookie of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards.

“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity at a meaningful juncture of our journey,” Soobin, 22, said. “I’m proud of that.”

Their latest release, “The Name Chapter: Temptation” dropped in January and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The EP’s lead single was “Sugar Rush Ride,” a dance pop song with a catchy melody. Using such an earworm for the first single was not a coincidence.

“I think these days there’s short-form, Reels and YouTube Shorts, that’s so important to singers,” Taehyun said. “Making the melody ‘hook-y’ is very important.”

TXT, like BTS, is under Big Hit Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation. And the group believes that the management company has valued working with them.

“I enjoy (Big Hit’s) music style,” Hueningkai said. “They're great at getting us a lot of good opportunities. They're incredible on that front.”

And as far as new music, fans will have to wait. At least, for now.“Our world tour is still ongoing, so for the rest of our tour we’ll make lots of good memories with our ‘MOA,’ " said Beomgyu, 22. “And we’re focusing on coming back with good music and a good new album.”

XOXO is a fictional South Korean girl group which currently consists of the four members: Aera, Jiyeon, Eunmi, and Yu. The group debuted on May 24, 2010 under Delphi Entertainment. They are mostly known for their diverse concept, giving all sides to ‘XOXO’.

ִֶָ 𓂃⊹. BASICS

GROUP ✧ XOXO

MEMBERS ✧ Aera, Jiyeon, Eunmi, Yu

FANDOM ✧ Valentines

COLORS ✧ #E24767 & #B51A3A

COMPANY ✧ Delphi Entertainment

DEBUT ALBUM ✧ Electric Love

DEBUT SONG ✧ Darling

DEBUT DATE ✧ May 24th, 2010

GREETING ✧ “Hugs and kisses, we’re XOXO!”

ִֶָ 𓂃⊹. MEMBERS

jung AERA leader, main rapper, visual 1991

lee JIYEON main dancer, lead rapper, center 1992

oh EUNMI lead dancer, face of the group, lead vocalist 1994

park YU yoojung maknae, main vocalist 1994

ִֶָ 𓂃⊹. DISCOGRAPHY

You can find XOXO’s discography here.

ִֶָ 𓂃⊹. HISTORY

XOXO debuted with the single “Darling” in May 2010. The group began promotions with their debut stage on May 27th at M! Countdown and continued promotions on various Korean music shows to June 20th.

The group returned a year later with the mini album “I Am Me” in June 2011. The album consists of four songs, including “I Don’t Need a Man” and “U-Go-Girl”, which XOXO promoted at the same time. “I Don’t Need a Man” gained XOXO quite a bit anti-fans, mainly men. They posted on Reddit about burning or cutting up pictures of XOXO’s faces and demanded apologies but there was no statement from Delphi Entertainment.

Though XOXO had gained some attention with their first comeback, it was not until their third comeback that the group rose to stardom. In March 2012, they came-back with their full album “Electric Love”. The album consists of nine songs, including “Mr. Chu”. The album peaked atop South Korea's Gaon Album Chart and has sold over 234,500 copies in South Korea. The album's title track peaked atop South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and was the second best-selling digital single of 2011 in the country, selling over 3.3 million copies. XOXO received a total of five wins on music shows this era.

For their third mini album, Jiyeon did not participate in the stages as she had injured her knee but was in the music video. She constantly supported XOXO’s stages, posting constantly on Twitter and Instagram.

XOXO made their Japanese debut in 2014 with the Japanese versions of their already existing songs. At this time, Eunmi took a hiatus for the majority of the year for unknown reasons and was not seen until the end of the year music awards. The members did not mention her at all throughout activities, confusing fans who then made demands for XOXO and Delphi Entertainment to update them. Neither XOXO or Delphi Entertainment acknowledged these demands.

With the comeback of Eunmi and their second full length album, XOXO announced their first tour, XOXO 1st Asia Tour 2015. They had eight shows, 2 in South Korea, 2 in Japan, 2 in Thailand, 1 in Indonesia and 1 in Taiwan.

XOXO released the first episode of their reality show “Hugs and Kisses!” on November 2015 which comprised 10 episodes being released throughout the year following the four members as they traveled around Asia for their first tour, XOXO 1st Asia Tour 2015.

In January 2017, XOXO announced their North American tour and held four shows: New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. Tickets were sold out in three minutes.

In 2019, Delphi Entertainment announced the indefinite hiatus of group activities. All four members still remain under Delphi Entertainment. Aera is busy with her modeling contract, Jiyeon and Eunmi both actively promote as solo artists, and Yu goes by Yoojung now and is focused on her acting career.

EVENTS SCHEDULE (18-19)

2018

LOVE\SPEAK YOURSELF TOUR

180110 | Golden Disk Awards

180113 | 4th Muster in Seoul

180114 | 4th Muster in Seoul (D2)

180125 | Seoul Music Awards

180408 | PUMA fansign

180418 | Fan meeting in Japan

180420 | Fan meeting in Japan

180423 | Fan Meeting in Osaka

180424 | Fan Meeting in Osaka (D4)

180520 | BBMAS

180527 | Aladdin fansign

180603 | Hongdae fansign

180602 | Soundwave fansign

180607 | Sangnam fansign

180622 | LOTTE Family concert

180707 | SBS Super Concert in Taipai

180830 | Soribada K-Music Awards

181106 | MBC+ Genie Muisc Awards

181024 | Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards

181128 | Asia Artist Awards

181201 | MMA in Seoul

181212 | MAMA in Japan

181214 | MAMA in Hong Kong

181225 | SBS Gayo Daejun

181228 | KBS Song Festival

181231 | MBC Gayo Daejejeon

2019

Love/Speak Yourself Tour

190105 | 33rd Golden Disk Awards (D1)

190106 | 33rd Golden Disk Awards

190115 | 28th Seoul Music Awards

190418 | Boy With Luv/Dionysus m!ctdown stage

190419 | Music Bank arriving

190421 | Aladin fansign

190424 | The Fact Music Awards

190425 | M2U fansign

190428 | SBS Super concert

190615 | 5th Muster in Busan

190616 | 5th Muster in Busan (D2)

190623 | 5th Muster in Seoul

190811 | Lotte Family Concert

191123 | 5th Muster in Chiba, jpn

191124 | 5th Muster in Chiba, jpn (D2)

191130 | Melon Music Awards

191204 | Mnet Asian Music Awards

191206 | Jingle Ball in LA

191225 | SBS Gayo Daejeon

191227 | KBS Gayo Daechukje

191231 | Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

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Academic Books on JP Pop Culture and Beyond

A list of nonfiction books I’ve enjoyed, largely around Japanese comics but also other literature, fandoms and even one book on a fashion I love.

Fanning the Flames: Fans and Consumer Culture in Contemporary Japan edited by William W. Kelly

Exploring different Japanese fandoms such as music, baseball or rakugo this older book from 2004 has one particular essay I still find memorable despite its age. Girls and Women Getting Out of Hand: The Pleasure and Politics of Japan's Amateur Comics Community by translator Rachel Thorn, which she has also put up on her blog.

Manga: 60 Years of Japanese Comics by Paul Gravett

An overview of the history of modern Japanese comics this title was notably banned in libraries in a California county in 2006. All because it chose to not shy away from including a few pages on the genre of eromanga.

One Thousand Years of Manga Paperback by Brigitte Koyama-Richard

Originally published in French this broader look at the artistic development of Japanese sequential art has also been translated to English by Daniel Radzinowicz, and there’s a newer 2022 edition.

Boys Love Manga and Beyond: History, Culture, and Community in Japan edited by Mark McLelland, Kazumi Nagaike, Katsuhiko Suganuma, James Welker

With a wide-raging collection of essays this 2015 book, nominated for an Eisner Award for best Academic/Scholarly work, is still an informative title available in English on the phenomenon of boys love.

Queer Transfigurations: Boys Love Media in Asia edited by James Welker

Edited by a professor who was also a contributor in the previously mentioned Boys Love Manga and Beyond, this 2022 essay collection looks at the expansion of boys love media across Asia.

Manga in America: Transnational Book Publishing and the Domestication of Japanese Comics by Casey Brienza

If one hasn’t been curious already, any reader of Japanese comics in English could use a look at this 2016 book on the processes and people that brings their favourite material across borders.

Passionate Friendship: The Aesthetics of Girl’s Culture in Japan by Deborah M. Shamoon

While shoujo manga is not just romance comics, this is still a lovely book from 2012 that looks at the 20th century development of various girls’ literature in Japan.

Age of Shojo by Hiromi Tsuchiya Dollase

As well this 2019 book covers the creation of girls’ fiction in Japan, from the turn of the century over 80 years and the at times expression of transgressive ideas.

International Perspectives on Shojo and Shojo Manga: The Influence of Girl Culture edited by Masami Toku

Published in 2015 this not to be missed collection of essays, also with interviews of several Japanese comics artists (including as Takemiya Keiko and Hagio Moto) and their work in girls’ comics.

The End of Cool Japan: Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Challenges to Japanese Popular Culture edited by Mark McLelland

Academics from four continents of the Anglophone world, excepting an inclusion from China, begins to reveal just how convoluted and varied the legal, ethical and cultural questions around Japanese comics and animation are both within and outside Japan’s borders in this 2016 collection of writings.

So Pretty / Very Rotten: Comics and Essays on Lolita Fashion and Cute Culture by Jane Mai and An Nguyen

 This 2017 book on Lolita fashion is what I recommend on this sometimes misunderstood subculture still found in street fashion to depictions in media.

The History of Hentai Manga: An Expressionist Examination of EroManga by Kimi Rito

Translated to English by Molly Rabbit in 2021, this is a tenderly dense examination of expressions in a (in)famous genre by a Japanese media critic.

Manga in Libraries: A Guide for Teen Librarians by Jillian Rudes

With Japanese comics popularity only increasing a New York librarian has a 2023 book out to help better understand, value, include, advise, and use comics from Japan for readers, especially teens.

CBLDF Presents Manga: Introduction, Challenges, and Best Practices edited by Melinda Beasi

Along with popularity unfortunately comes book challenges and bans. Though this guide from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is from 2013, it still contains beneficial information for anyone involved with anti-censorship work.

2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE>

Excitement fills the air as Korean heartthrob KIM SEON HO prepares to make his way to KUALA LUMPUR for his highly anticipated fan meeting, the 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> powered by PULP Live World and Happee Hour, happening on August 18, 2023, 8PM at the MEGA STAR ARENA.

KIM SEON HO, a name that has become synonymous with talent and charm, has taken the Korean entertainment industry by storm. With his magnetic presence, versatile acting skills, and undeniable charm, KIM SEON HO has emerged as one of the most beloved and sought-after actors in recent years.

KIM SEON HO made his acting debut in the drama series Good Manager (2017), cementing his reputation as a versatile actor capable of both comedic and dramatic roles. He also appeared in the fourth season of the Korean variety show 2 Days & 1 Night (2019), where he won ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards. He afterwards starred in numerous notable dramas and series, one of these is Start-Up (2020) which marked his breakthrough role, earning him widespread recognition and a massive fan following.

His performance in Start-Up was recognized by various award-giving bodies. He was nominated for a Supporting Actor for TV award, and won Most Popular Actor at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards and Best Emotive at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards. KIM SEON HO is also known for his lead role as ‘Hong Du Sik’ in the hit series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021). This drama became one of the highest-rated series on television, and he was named ‘Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year’ for his role as Chief Hong.

KIM SEON HO’s rise to stardom has been accompanied by an ever-growing fan base both in South Korea and internationally. His infectious smile, warm personality, and humble demeanor have made him a favorite among fans of all ages. And this year, he is set to embark on an exciting fan meeting tour across Asia which includes Kuala Lumpur as one of his tour stops.

The 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> this August 18, 2023, 8PM at the MEGA STAR ARENA is an opportunity for KL Seonhohada to witness his charm, wit, talent, and genuine connection firsthand. To all Seonhohada in Kuala Lumpur, brace yourselves for a romantic Friday filled with laughter, joy, and precious moments with our good boy, KIM SEON HO!

This show is proudly brought to you by SALT Entertainment, APLANET Entertainment, ACO Media, and Philippines’ Live Show giant and K-Pop Concert Pioneer, PULP Live World and Happee Hour.

Secure your tickets starting August 10, 2023, 12PM via www.ticket2u.com.my. Ticket prices are VIP RM 888 | KIM RM 688 | SEON RM 488 | HO RM 288 (excluded RM4 booking fees) For show updates, please stay tuned on to PULP Live World on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit website www.pulp.ph.

media release: 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE>

Excitement fills the air as Korean heartthrob KIM SEON HO prepares to make his way to KUALA LUMPUR for his highly anticipated fan meeting, the 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> powered by PULP Live World and Happee Hour, happening on August 18, 2023, 8PM at the MEGA STAR ARENA.

KIM SEON HO, a name that has become synonymous with talent and charm, has taken the Korean entertainment industry by storm. With his magnetic presence, versatile acting skills, and undeniable charm, KIM SEON HO has emerged as one of the most beloved and sought-after actors in recent years.

KIM SEON HO made his acting debut in the drama series Good Manager (2017), cementing his reputation as a versatile actor capable of both comedic and dramatic roles. He also appeared in the fourth season of the Korean variety show 2 Days & 1 Night (2019), where he won ‘Rookie of the Year’ at the 2020 KBS Entertainment Awards. He afterwards starred in numerous notable dramas and series, one of these is Start-Up (2020) which marked his breakthrough role, earning him widespread recognition and a massive fan following.

His performance in Start-Up was recognized by various award-giving bodies. He was nominated for a Supporting Actor for TV award, and won Most Popular Actor at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards and Best Emotive at the 2020 Asia Artist Awards. KIM SEON HO is also known for his lead role as ‘Hong Du Sik’ in the hit series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021). This drama became one of the highest-rated series on television, and he was named ‘Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year’ for his role as Chief Hong.

KIM SEON HO’s rise to stardom has been accompanied by an ever-growing fan base both in South Korea and internationally. His infectious smile, warm personality, and humble demeanor have made him a favorite among fans of all ages. And this year, he is set to embark on an exciting fan meeting tour across Asia which includes Kuala Lumpur as one of his tour stops.

The 2023 KIM SEON HO ASIA TOUR in KUALA LUMPUR <ONE, TWO, THREE. SMILE> this August 18th, 2023, 8PM at the MEGA STAR ARENA is an opportunity for KL Seonhohada to witness his charm, wit, talent, and genuine connection firsthand. To all Seonhohada in Kuala Lumpur, brace yourselves for a romantic Friday filled with laughter, joy, and precious moments with our good boy, KIM SEON HO!

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Do you know if Chinese K-Pop idols are actually forced to show allegiance to the Chinese government no matter what(to protect themselves, their images/careers, as well as their lives and families)or do they actually believe in/support the CPC? Some people believe/theorize that Chinese celebrities/public figures are often forced and obligated to show loyalty and support to China’s governmental policies as political pawns, regardless of whether they actually agree with it/believe in it or not. Otherwise, they’d go missing to be wiped from the face of the Earth, like they never existed. For example, Jackson Wang used to proudly declare himself from Hong Kong, but started saying he is from China solely after the 2019 Hong Kong protests. Is it to protect himself and his family/image/career/life or is it actually because his views/loyalties changed? Similar with what happened to Tzuyu apologizing for holding a Taiwanese flag(JYP wants that Chinese consumer market, I guess). Winwin and Yiren showing support to the one China policy? Jun, Minghao, and Xiaoting being absent from the Asia Artist Awards due to it taking place in Japan on the anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre? Are there certain conditions Chinese K-Pop idols must follow in order to protect their careers and images in the eyes of China?

Hey hun,

Personally I don’t know much about the Chinese politics and how it works but it’s known that of course Chinese idols are very influenced by it and unfortunately they have to pick a side for their own image and safety and even relationship with the country.

However I am not the best person to speak on the matter as I don’t have much intell in it and Chinese politics isn’t something I have much information about. However yes there’s possibilities that some idols do it only for the good image for china whereas other might do it and actually agree with the political view depending on their own value

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ผลงานภาพยนตร์ (MOVIE) 2022 Owl - รับบท คยองซู 2022 Alien + Human Part 1 – รับบท มูรัก 2019 Battle of Bongo-dong – รับบท จางฮา 2019 Don - รับบท อิลฮยอน 2019 Hit-and-Run Squad - รับบท มินแจ 2018 Dokjeon – รับบท รัก 2018 Little Forest - รับบท แจฮา 2017 Silence - รับบท คิมดงมยอง 2017 Taxi Driver - รับบท แจชิก 2017 The King - รับบท ดูอิล 2016 Grandmother Gyechun – รับบท ชอลฮอล 2016 Glory Day – รับบท จีกง 2016 island. Disappeared People - รับบท จีฮุน 2016 Robot, Sori – Seedless Strawberry Station 2015 Shepherds - รับบท ดงชอล 2015 Socialphobia – รับบท ยางเก 2014 People in a hurry – starring 2014 Children's Mind – บทนำ 2014 Midnight Sun - รับบท ยงฮัน

รางวัล 2023 59th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best Actor in Film (Owl)

2019 Commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the 10th Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards

2019 The 19th Korea Youth Film Festival Male Actor Category Grand Prize 2019 London East Asian Film Festival Rising Star Award

2019 New York Asian Film Festival Rising Star Award

2019 The 39th Golden Cinematography Award Popularity Award selected by the cinematographer

2018 The 18th Korea Youth Film Festival New Actor Category Grand Prize

2018 Asia Artist Awards Actor Best Popular

2018 Asia Artist Awards Actor Category Artist of the Year

2017 Asia Artist Awards Actor Best Star Award

2017 The 1st The Seoul Awards Best New Actor in Film

2017 Commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare on the Day of Suicide Prevention

2017 The 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor in Film

2016 MBC Drama Awards Male Rookie Award

2016 Asia Artist Awards Drama Division Rookie of the Year

2016 The 1st tvN10 Awards Most Popular Male Actor Award

2016 KAFA Feature Film Course 10th Anniversary Awards Ceremony 10 Keepers of the Korean Academy of Film Arts

2016 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards TV Male New Actor Award

2016 Cable Broadcasting Awards Rising Star Award

2016 Max Movie Best Film Award, Rising Star Award

2016 Max Movie Best Movie Award Best New Actor Award

2016 Korea First Brand Awards Special Award

2015 KAFA FILMS Successful Meditation

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Taylor Swift Leads Nominations at 2023 Kids' Choice Awards - Complete List of Recognitions Unveiled

Taylor Swift Dominates Music Nominations at 2023 Kids' Choice Awards with Five Nods - Including Two for Favorite Song and One for Her Feline, Olivia Benson Swift Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (10481442fs) Taylor Swift 47th Annual American Music Awards, Show, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Nov 2019 Music Favorite Song - “About Damn Time”- Lizzo - “Anti-Hero”- Taylor Swift - “As It Was”- Harry Styles - “Bejeweled”- Taylor Swift - “Break My Soul” – Beyoncé - “First Class”- Jack Harlow - “I Ain’t Worried”- OneRepublic - “Lift Me Up”- Rihanna Favorite Album - Dawn FM– The Weeknd - GOD DID – DJ Khaled - Harry’s House– Harry Styles - Midnights (3 am Edition)- Taylor Swift - Renaissance– Beyoncé - Special – Lizzo Favorite Female Artist - Adele - Beyoncé - Billie Eilish - Cardi B - Lady Gaga - Lizzo - Rihanna - Taylor Swift Favorite Male Artist - Bad Bunny - Drake - Ed Sheeran - Harry Styles - Justin Bieber - Kendrick Lamar - Post Malone - The Weeknd Favorite Music Group - 5 Seconds of Summer - Black Eyed Peas - BLACKPINK - BTS - Imagine Dragons - OneRepublic - Panic! At the Disco - Paramore Favorite Music Collaboration - “Bam Bam”- Camila Cabello featuring Ed Sheeran - “Don’t You Worry” – Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Shakira - “I Like You (A Happier Song)”- Post Malone, featuring Doja Cat - “Numb”- Marshmello, featuring Khalid - “Stay With Me”- Calvin Harris, featuring Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pharrell - “Sweetest Pie”- Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa Favorite Breakout Artist - Devon Cole - Dove Cameron - GAYLE - Joji - Lauren Spencer-Smith - Nicky Youre Favorite Global Music Star - Bad Bunny (Latin America) - BLACKPINK (Asia) - Harry Styles (UK) - Rosalía (Europe) - Taylor Swift (North America) - Tones and I (Australia) - Wizkid (Africa) Favorite Social Music Star - Bella Poarch - Dixie D’Amelio - JoJo Siwa - Oliver Tree - Stephen Sanchez - That Girl Lay Lay Film Favorite Movie - Avatar: The Way of Water - Black Adam - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Hocus Pocus 2 - Jurassic World Dominion - Monster High The Movie - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Top Gun: Maverick Favorite Movie Actor - Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Thor: Love and Thunder) - Chris Pratt (Owen Grady, Jurassic World: Dominion) - Dwayne Johnson (Black Adam/Teth-Adam, Black Adam) - Jim Carrey (Dr. Robotnik, Sonic the Hedgehog 2) - Ryan Reynolds (Big Adam, The Adam Project) - Tom Cruise (Capt. 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Meet Tomorrow X Together: A guide to the group's members, tour, awards and more

Since its debut in 2019, Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT, has become of the most recognizable groups to rise out of South Korea's music scene. From chart-hitting releases to record-setting firsts, Tomorrow X Together continues to make its name known in the industry and across the world.

And with over 14.3 million followers on Instagram, 10.7 million followers on Twitter and 8.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Tomorrow X Together's success is not slowing down any time soon. The group recently embarked on the U.S. leg of its world tour with stops in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and more.

Here's everything you need to know about the K-pop group Tomorrow X Together, from its members to its milestones and "Act: Sweet Mirage" world tour.

Who is Tomorrow X Together?

Tomorrow X Together (pronounced Tomorrow by Together) is a five member boy group under Big Hit Music, a subsidiary of HYBE Corporation. Big Hit Music is also home to BTS, while stars including Seventeen, Nana and Enhypen are in the HYBE family of artists.

Comprised of members Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai, the group debuted with "Crown" in 2019. Tomorrow X Together is the second boy group to debut under Big Hit Music.

How many members are in Tomorrow X Together?

There are five members:

Yeonjun (Full name: Choi Yeon-jun) Born Sept. 13, 1999. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea.

Soobin (Full name: Choi Soo-bin) Born Dec. 5, 2000. Hometown: Ansan, South Korea.

Beomgyu (Full name: Choi Beom-gyu) Born March 13, 2001. Hometown: Daegu, South Korea.

Taehyun (Full name: Kang Tae-hyun) Born Feb. 5, 2002. Hometown: Seoul, South Korea.

Hueningkai (Full name: Kai Kamal Huening) Born Aug. 14, 2002. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii

What are Tomorrow X Together fans called?

The fandom name for Tomorrow X Together is "MOA.""MOA" stands for "moments of alwaysness," meaning that Tomorrow X Together and the fans share each and every moment always and forever, and together gather pieces to complete one dream.

Tomorrow X Together world tour 'Act: Sweet Mirage'

On May 6, Tomorrow X Together kicked off the U.S. leg of the "Act: Sweet Mirage" world tour. The tour began earlier in South Korea on March 25 with two back-to-back shows at the KSPO Dome in Seoul. During the tour, the group will visit 16 cities across the globe with more dates to come. 

On the U.S. leg, Tomorrow X Together's stops include:

Charlotte, North Carolina – Spectrum Center (May 6).

Belmont Park, New York – UBS Arena (May 9 and May 10).

Washington, D.C. – Capitol One Arena (May 16).                    

Duluth, Georgia – Gas South Arena (May 19 and May 20).

San Antonio, Texas – AT&T Center (May 23 and May 24).

Los Angeles – BMO Stadium (May 27 and May 28).

Tomorrow X Together milestones

Since debut, Tomorrow X Together has released three studio albums, one reissue, six EPs and multiple singles.

At the time of its debut, Tomorrow X Together was the fastest K-pop act to top the Billboard World Albums and World Digital Song Sales charts with the single "Crown" and EP "The Dream Chapter: Star." The group has hit several Billboard charts, including the Billboard 200 with three Top 10 entries and "The Name Chapter: Temptation" reaching No.1. On the Billboard World Albums chart, Tomorrow X Together has five No. 1 hits.

Throughout its career, Tomorrow X Together has won many awards. In 2019, the group won several new artist awards, including Rookie of the Year at the Asia Artist Awards, Best New Male Artist at the Genie Music Awards and Best New Male Artist at the MAMA Awards. In 2023, the group won the World K-pop Star award at the Circle Chart Music Awards. At the 2023 Hanteo Music Awards, Tomorrow X Together received the main award, or bonsang, and the Global Artist Award for Asia.

On July 30, 2022, Tomorrow X Together became the first K-pop group to perform at Lollapalooza. The group will be returning to the festival in 2023, but this time as a headliner, alongside Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Odesza, The 1975 and Karol G.

In 2021, the group was awarded the 2021 Men of the Year Pop Icon Award by GQ Japan. In 2022, Tomorrow X Together received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism commendation, a prestigious government award, in South Korea.

Tomorrow X Together was also named among the "K-Pop Star to Watch" for Billboard's K-pop issue in 2023.

Worlds biggest Girl Group

The K-pop girl group Blackpink is known as the biggest K-pop girl group in the world because of their success. Blackpink consists of 4 members namely Jennie, Lisa, rose, Jisoo. The girls came from different countries but debuted as a K-pop girl group under YG entertainment year 2016. Their debut song “Boombayah” currently has 1.5B views on YouTube. They were the first K-pop girl group to perform in Coachella and to reach YouTube 1b YouTube views on their songs  now they’re the most-subscribed-to music group on the platform — as well as being the first girl group from any country to feature on Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 list.

In 2019, they broke three Guinness World Records with the single “Kill This Love”, which has had more than 312 million plays on Spotify and over 824 million YouTube views. They’ve been front-row fixtures at runway shows and the faces of mega brands including Chanel, Puma, Louis Vuitton and Dior. And all this with just a handful of songs in their repertoire. Every member is a global ambassador for a luxury brand. Jennie Kim also called "human Chanel”, she is an ambassador and a face of Chanel and other luxury brands. Lisa is a global brand ambassador for Celine and other luxury brands like Bulgari. Rose is also a global ambassador of YSL and other luxury brands. Lastly, Jisoo a Dior princess, is always the main event every fashion week. They also collaborated with some international artists like Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, lady gaga, and Cardi B on their songs. All their songs always blew up because of the love and support of their fans (blinks). Blackpink became the biggest K-pop girl group because of their awards they have won 88 total of awards and 285 nominations in 7 years as a girl group. They also have the biggest crowd every world tour. Netflix also paired with BLACKPINK to air their 2020 documentary BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky — a look behind the scenes of the band's inner workings. For a peek into the (almost) off-duty personality of the band, look for "BLACKPINK 24 365" on YouTube. The program, a reference to a line from their song "Whistle," was set in a Big-Brother-type camera-outfitted house and was a hub where the bandmates lived during promotional periods surrounding new singles. These are only some of their success, and recently they became one of the top performers in the coming concert in Coachella. They are still ongoing concerts and on March 25-26 they will have a concert in the second biggest indoor arena in the world, the Philippine arena in Bulacan, Philippines. 

Behind all the success of blackpink is their fans,(blinks) who always support them and show their love and appreciation for the girls.