Get ready for a house music extravaganza! SHINee’s Key (from SM Entertainment) is about to drop his new mini-album, Pleasure Shop, and it’s set to showcase a variety of house music’s charms.

Key's third mini-album, Pleasure Shop, will hit music platforms on September 23 at 6 PM KST, featuring six tracks that dive deep into the house genre. With the title track "Pleasure Shop" leading the way, the album promises to highlight Key’s sophisticated musical style.

One standout track, "Overthink," combines repetitive synth arpeggios with rhythmic kick sounds, creating an addictive melody. The lyrics cleverly address the overwhelming flood of thoughts, likening it to a virtual world that needs a pause.

Another gem on the album is "Golden," a dance-pop delight within the house genre. It features lively nylon guitar, organ, and synthesizer sounds that set a romantic, sparkling mood, celebrating the moments of youth.

Then there's "I Know," which offers a retro house vibe with its rich layers of bass, bright synth chords, and cheerful snap sounds. The lyrics craft a narrative about the speaker's ability to mesmerize others, adding depth to the album’s storytelling.

Teaser images dropped on September 10 through SHINee's official SNS channels give fans a glimpse of Key as the 'cyborg owner,' a nod to the mood sampler for "Pleasure Shop." His futuristic, sci-fi movie-inspired look has fans buzzing with excitement.

Mark your calendars for September 23, when Pleasure Shop will also be available as a physical album. Pre-orders are already live at both online and offline music stores.

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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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