SHINee's Taemin is all set to make a big comeback this August, celebrating his 10th debut anniversary.

On July 29th, Taemin's agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment, unveiled a new logo for Taemin and announced that his fifth mini album, 'ETERNAL,' will drop on August 19th at 6 PM. They also launched a new website, exciting fans about what's to come.

'ETERNAL' will be Taemin's first album in about 10 months, following his fourth mini album released last October. This album is special as it's Taemin's first release since joining a new agency, marking his 10th anniversary in the industry.

After successfully launching his official fan club 'TAEMINATE' and holding a fan meeting earlier this year, Taemin is preparing for an exciting time with the release of 'ETERNAL' and his first solo world tour, '2024 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR Ephemeral Gaze.'

Taemin will start the 'Ephemeral Gaze' tour at the Inspire Arena in Incheon on August 31st and September 1st. He'll then perform in 10 countries, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, UAE, Singapore, and the Philippines. More tour locations will be announced soon.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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