• aespa, NewJeans, ITZY, and More Set to Shine at 'The Fact Music Awards' – First Overseas Event

    The biggest names in K-POP are coming together for the '2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA).'

    On July 22, the event's organizing committee revealed the lineup, announcing that ITZY, JO1, WOOAH, aespa, NiziU, Kep1er, NewJeans, &TEAM, xikers, KISS OF LIFE, n.SSign, EVNNE, TWS, NCT WISH, UNIS, and NEXZ will all perform.

    Fans can look forward to seeing ITZY, the queen of K-POP performances, and JO1, the popular Japanese boy group. Also taking the stage are WOOAH, aespa, and NiziU, known for their chart-topping hits, as well as Kep1er with their versatile talent.

    NewJeans, known for their international success, will join the lineup alongside &TEAM, a global group from HYBE, xikers with their energetic performances, and KISS OF LIFE, a rising star. Rookie groups n.SSign, with a strong Japanese fan base, and EVNNE will add to the exciting mix.

    The event will also feature TWS, known for their fresh boyhood pop style; NCT WISH, a top global icon; UNIS, a promising rookie group; and NEXZ, a new boy group from JYP Entertainment making their comeback after six years. Expect a dynamic range of performances from these artists, with more acts to be announced soon.

    The '2024 The Fact Music Awards' is a major event celebrating K-POP and its fans. This year marks the first time the awards show will be held overseas, as part of The Fact's 10th anniversary celebration. The event's slogan is ‘NEW GEN FOR FANSTIVAL,’ promising a festival where next-generation artists and fans can enjoy together.

    The awards will be co-hosted by broadcaster Jeon Hyun Moo and singer-actress Seo Hyun, known for their great chemistry. Broadcaster Park Seul Ki will host the red carpet, capturing the vibrant spirit of the event.

    The '2024 The Fact Music Awards,' organized by Fan&Star and FEELINGVIVE, will take place on September 7 and 8 at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan.

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  • Former Crayon Pop's ChoA Opens Up About Her Struggle with Cervical Cancer: 'I Dream of the Day I Can Have a Drink with My Husband Again'"

    ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

    On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

    She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

    ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

    She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

    ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

    Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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