Kwak Dong Yeon, known as the 'Queen of Tears' for his emotional performances, is set to hold a fan meeting in Japan after six years.

Scheduled for June 28th at 5 PM, the 2024 Kwak Dong Yeon Japan Fan Meeting 'HEARTS' will take place at the Mozart Hall in Tokyo's Katsushika Symphony Hills.

The event derives its name from Kwak Dong Yeon's official fan club, 'Heart Kwakdong,' symbolizing a gathering of fans' hearts alongside the actor's own.

This fan meeting marks Kwak Dong Yeon's reunion with Japanese fans since his last visit in 2018, following the success of KBS 2TV's ' Love in the Moonlight,' where he gained widespread recognition for his role as Hong Ra-on. The drama achieved a peak viewership of 24.8%, contributing to his global popularity.

Expressing gratitude towards his Japanese fans who have consistently supported him through dramas like 'Vincenzo,' 'Gaus Electronics,' 'Big Mouth,' 'Our Beloved Summer,' and Love in the Moonlight,' Kwak Dong Yeon's agency stated, "Special performances are being prepared for the fans," heightening excitement for the upcoming event.

Tickets for the 2024 Kwak Dong Yeon Japan Fan Meeting 'HEARTS' are currently available for pre-booking to Japanese fan club members until the 20th through the fan club website. General ticket sales will begin on the 24th via Lawson Ticket.

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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