Rising girl group UNIS (members: Jin Hyeonju, Nana, Jellydanca, Kotoko, Bang Yoonha, Elysia, Oh Yoonah, and Lim Seowon) is gearing up for their first-ever solo fan meeting in Japan! The event, titled "UNIS Japan 1st Fanmeeting CURIOUS," is set for September 23 at Setagaya Civic Hall in Tokyo, where they'll get up close and personal with their fans.

What’s extra special about this event? It’s their first solo fan meeting since debuting just six months ago!

Fans in Japan will get not one, but two chances to see UNIS, with shows happening at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. UNIS is making sure their Japanese fanbase, EverAfter, has a day to remember, with exciting performances and fan-interaction segments lined up.

The group has promised to create a memorable experience, with a mix of performances that will "delight both the eyes and ears" and special segments tailored just for their fans. Looks like it’s going to be a day packed with fun and surprises!

Tickets were already in high demand during the pre-sale for their official Japanese fan club from August 3 to 12, and general sales officially opened on September 7 at 10 a.m. Fans can still grab tickets through major platforms like Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, eplus, and Kyodo Tokyo.

UNIS has been building a strong connection with their Japanese fans through high-touch events, fan signings, interviews, and even local festivals. After wrapping up their debut activities in Korea, they jumped right into promoting in Japan, and it’s paying off!

On September 8, UNIS snagged two awards at the 2024 The Fact Music Awards (TMA) held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka—Hot Artist and Today's Choice. The Today's Choice award was particularly meaningful, as it’s based entirely on votes from the live audience, proving just how popular UNIS is in Japan right now!

For more details on their upcoming fan meeting, be sure to follow their official social media channels. It’s a can’t-miss event for EverAfter!

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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