ATEEZ is turning up the excitement with the reveal of the jacket image for their upcoming Japanese single, set to be the 4th in their series.

On August 16, ATEEZ shared the stylish jacket image for their new single "Birthday" on their official SNS.

The photos show the group looking cool in casual outfits inside a red car, with the eight members striking various poses.

They also rocked a dandy suit look against a red background covered in confetti, showcasing their charisma.

This new Japanese single, their first in seven months, includes six tracks: the title song "Birthday," two new songs for their Japanese fans, and instrumental versions of each track. Fans are eagerly awaiting this release, given ATEEZ’s strong reputation for high-quality music in their Japanese albums.

ATEEZ's 10th mini-album, Golden Hour: Part.1, released in Korea, has already surpassed 100,000 shipments as of July and earned a gold certification from the Japan Record Association (RIAJ).

This marks their third RIAJ certification this year, following gold for their 2nd full album The World Episode Final: Will and platinum for their 3rd Japanese single Not Okay.

ATEEZ’s popularity in Japan is undeniable, with all tickets for their first fan meeting, "ATINY'S VOYAGE: FROM A TO Z," selling out quickly.

They will be meeting fans at Tokyo Garden Theater on August 21-22 and Grand Cube Osaka on August 27-28.

Adding to the excitement, ATEEZ will perform at Japan’s biggest music festival, "2024 Summer Sonic," on August 17-18, showcasing their top performer status on the main stages in Osaka and Tokyo.

ATEEZ’s 4th Japanese single, "Birthday," will drop on October 2.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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