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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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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