Rookie group BABYMONSTER kicked off their debut fan meeting tour, ‘[BABYMONSTER PRESENTS: SEE YOU THERE] IN JAPAN,’ on the 11th and 12th at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, to resounding success.

The event witnessed a full house with all 26,000 seats, including an additional allocation due to overwhelming demand, selling out in no time.

BABYMONSTER set the stage ablaze with their debut track ‘SHEESH’, eliciting thunderous applause. They further mesmerized the audience with a diverse setlist, featuring the first-ever live performances of ‘LIKE THAT’ and ‘Stuck In The Middle (Remix)’ from their debut mini-album, a full-group performance of ‘BATTER UP’, and covers from their debut reality series.

The concert was a spectacle of explosive vocals, dynamic rap, powerful group dances, and electrifying live performances that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

Despite being newbies, the members displayed relaxed stage presence, engaging the audience and heating up the venue.

The members had prepared special content for their first fan meeting, adding a personal touch to the event. They interacted closely with fans, answering random questions in a profile-making segment and creating unforgettable memories through interactive games like relay drawing.

BABYMONSTER members, including Asa who returned to her homeland, expressed their heartfelt gratitude: “We were nervous as it was our first fan meeting, but time flew by in the company of our fans. It’s touching and an honor to connect with so many people. We are grateful to the fans who enjoyed our performance and supported us.”

Having successfully launched their debut fan meeting tour, BABYMONSTER is set to take the show to Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 8. The tour will continue with performances in Singapore on June 15, Taipei on June 23, and Bangkok, Thailand, on June 29 and 30, marking their global footprint with a total of seven shows in five cities.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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