Girl group XG (XG, Joorin, Chisa, Hinata, Habi, Julia, Maya, Kokona) is gearing up to unveil a broader musical universe in the latter part of this year. On the 8th, XG surprised fans with news of their upcoming second mini album through their official social media channels, hinting at a busy schedule ahead.

They sparked excitement by releasing a single image and confirming their comeback plans for later this year. The imagery, featuring expansive space, suggests endless possibilities and a bigger musical canvas, showcasing their ambition to grow their global fanbase.

Operating within the same creative 'universe', XG has earned public trust and musical credibility with their unique concepts. Fans are eager to see what new songs and performances XG will bring to connect with their audience this time around.

Since their debut mini album 'NEW DNA' last September, XG has gained attention not only in their home country but also internationally, notably in Japan and the United States. Their track 'GRL GVNG' topped the U.S. Billboard chart 'Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter', while 'NEW DNA' also claimed the number one spot on Japan's Oricon Weekly Digital Album Chart and Billboard Japan's Hot Album Chart.

XG's continuous growth is evident in their ongoing world tour 'The first HOWL'. In May, their concert in Japan drew an audience of approximately 55,000. Their upcoming performances in Seoul on the 11th and later in New York, Los Angeles, and Taipei are all sold out, highlighting their global popularity.

XG's Seoul concert for 'The first HOWL' will take place at Yes24 Live Hall on the 11th at 8 p.m.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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