Exclusive: Kep1er's Activities Continues with Seven Members Renewing Contracts!
In an exclusive report released on May 16 KST, it was revealed that project group Kep1er will carry on their journey as a 7-member group.
Out of the original nine members (Choi Yujin, Xiaoting, Mashiro, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Seo Youngeun, Kang Yeseo), seven have reportedly chosen to extend their project group contracts, showing their commitment to continue the Kep1er legacy.
Members Kang Yeseo and Mashiro, however, will be returning to their home agency, 143 Entertainment, upon the expiration of their current contracts.
They are set to join the girl group LIMELIGHT, promising a fresh start and new music for their fans.
Kep1er, born from the Mnet girl group survival program ‘Girls Planet 999’, made their debut in January 2022 with a contract period of 2 years and 6 months.
The group’s original contract is set to expire in July 2024. Post-July, Kep1er will resume their promotions as a 7-member group, continuing to captivate fans with their unique charm and talent.
In the meantime, Kep1er fans have something to look forward to as the group is set to release their 1st full album ‘Kep1going On’ next month on June 3 KST.
BTS’s V Gets Epic Birthday Love from Fans Worldwide with Huge Celebrations in Seoul, Shanghai, and More
BTS’s V is receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from his Chinese and Korean fans as they celebrate his birthday on December 30! Every year, V’s Chinese fan club, Baidu Vbar, organizes massive events to honor his special day, and this year is no different, with celebrations taking place across various cities!
To mark the occasion, a unique “Taehyung Park” will be set up near HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The park will feature a giant custom doll of V along the Han River, giving fans a memorable experience. The sculpture is inspired by V’s solo album and even includes a tribute to his beloved dog, Yeontan.
Fans in Seoul are also treated to a huge display of love, with 160 DID lightbox screens installed across subway lines 2 and 4. These screens will showcase 160 different birthday messages to spread joy to V. In addition, all 4,448 screens on subway lines 3 and 9 will broadcast a special birthday video for V, reaching nearly 2 million daily passengers!
But the birthday celebrations don’t stop there! At Hongdae Station, advertisements will appear on the AREX’s four AM boards, with over 100 daily ads. From the underground to the outdoors, V’s fans have decked out places all over Seoul with birthday content. The Hyundai Department Store in Sinchon, U-Plex, and 21 DID screens from Line 1 to Line 8 will all feature ads, along with a Scarlet LED screen in Hongdae.
Fans can also enjoy birthday events at Compose Coffee stores in Seoul and Chuncheon, where V is currently serving in the military. The Donggyo branch in Hongdae will be transformed into a birthday cafe, while the Gangwon University branch in Chuncheon will offer decorations and free drinks in honor of V.
Across the country, 150 screens at 34 Kyobo Bookstores, from Seoul to V’s hometown of Daegu, will display birthday content. Not to mention, 3,193 CU convenience store locations nationwide will feature V’s birthday video on 3,203 screens, reaching over 3 million customers daily.
In Chuncheon, lightboard ads featuring V and Yeontan have been set up at historical locations, sending heartfelt messages of love and gratitude for V’s service. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a major event will be held at a shopping mall, featuring vibrant V-themed displays.
In China, 38 Molly Tea Store locations across 30 cities will be decorated for V’s birthday, and 25,900 gifts will be given to fans as part of the celebrations. Hangzhou’s Longxiangqiao Station, one of the busiest metro stations, will feature LED dual-screen ads to honor V’s special day.
Fans have also shown their love for Yeontan by making donations. Vbar adopted animals from the Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, naming them after Yeontan, and in Hangzhou, fans donated food to an animal shelter in Yeontan’s name, a touching tribute to V’s furry friend.
V’s birthday celebrations are truly massive and heartwarming, as his fans across the world continue to show their endless support!
