Oh My Girl member Hyojung has recently debuted a bold new look with a short haircut.

On April 15th, the Seoul Arts Group shared pictures of Hyojung's first musical, 'A Thousand Blues,' on their official social media platforms. Hyojung is slated to play the lead character, Yeonjae, in the musical which is set to premiere in May.

Fans who saw the pictures of Hyojung were quick to express their excitement and support for her upcoming musical debut. Comments like "Impressive. Proud," "Hyojung, fighting," and "Already looking forward to it," flooded the post, showing their anticipation for her first musical.

'A Thousand Blues' is a musical adaptation of the award-winning novel by Cheon Seon Ran. The story, which won the grand prize in the long novel category at the 4th Korean Science Literature Awards in 2019, explores the beautiful bonds of friendship and unity among different species through the tales of a robot named Collie, a racehorse named Today, and their human companions.

In the musical, Hyojung will portray the character of Yeonjae, who rescues a humanoid robot C-27, nicknames it Collie, and repairs it. Her performance is highly anticipated.

In a statement released through her agency, WM Entertainment, Hyojung expressed her feelings about her upcoming musical debut. She said, "As it's my first time challenging a musical, I'm really nervous and excited," and "I've wanted to challenge a new stage for a long time. I'm happy to feel like I've taken one step closer to that dream."

'A Thousand Blues' is scheduled to run at the CJ Towol Theater in the Seoul Arts Center from May 12th to 26th.

In other news, Hyojung continues to make her presence felt in various entertainment programs. She recently appeared on MBC every1's 'Great Guide' and KBS's 'Dogs are Incredible,' and is also set to appear on Channel A's new entertainment program 'Shrinking Secretaries' in June.

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BTS’s J-Hope is keeping fans excited as he drops even more stunning concept photos for his highly anticipated new single!

On March 4, J-Hope released the second concept photo for his digital single "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" through BTS’s official social media, giving fans another glimpse into the warm and romantic theme of his comeback.

In the latest photos, J-Hope brings out the sweet and dreamy vibes of being in love—all in the most familiar place, his home.

He’s seen lying comfortably on a cozy rug, talking on the phone with a blissful smile, and daydreaming with his feet propped up on a chair.

Sitting on the edge of a bathtub, he looks completely relaxed, lost in thought, as the soft sunlight wraps around him, adding to the sentimental and heartwarming mood.

The dreamy setting and his gentle, love-filled expressions perfectly match the theme of "Sweet Dreams," making fans even more excited for the song’s release!

Before the official release, J-Hope will drop teaser videos on March 5 and 6, leading up to the big moment on March 7 at 2 PM KST.

To celebrate, J-Hope is also holding an exclusive offline fan event, "Sweet Dreamland," where 613 lucky ARMYs will get to experience the magic in person at 1 PM KST on March 7.

The number 613 isn’t random—it represents BTS’s debut date, June 13, showing J-Hope’s deep appreciation for his fans.

And don’t worry if you can’t be there in person—the event will be livestreamed on Weverse, so ARMYs all over the world can join in the fun!

"Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)" is a romantic serenade filled with J-Hope’s heartfelt emotions and a desire to love and be loved. With R&B star Miguel lending his smooth vocals to the track, anticipation is through the roof!

J-Hope has already started his first solo world tour with the "j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in SEOUL", held at the KSPO DOME from February 28 to March 2.

But he didn’t stop there—he surprised fans with a pre-release performance of "Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)," and the crowd went wild!

Even before the official release, the song is already getting rave reviews! On March 3, British music magazine NME gave the concert a five-star rating, praising J-Hope’s powerful stage presence and saying:

"It was clear how much he missed the stage, and that’s where he shines the brightest. He has already proven his abilities as a BTS member, and now, he has done so again as a solo artist. He fully showcased his talent and radiated an energy stronger than ever before."

With a new single, an exclusive fan event, and an exciting world tour ahead, J-Hope is set to dominate the music scene once again! Are you ready to experience "Sweet Dreams"?

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