Yeonjun from Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is making waves with his solo mixtape, "GGUM," and getting praised by international media.

On September 20, American magazine Teen Vogue named "GGUM" the Best New Song of the Week. They described it as "addictive," with influences from hip-hop and EDM. Teen Vogue highlighted Yeonjun as the first member of TXT to release a solo track, noting, "He wrote the lyrics and used autotune in a creative way."

Nylon referred to Yeonjun as a "Gen-Z It guy," stating that "GGUM" reveals his artistic side for the first time. They praised him for exploring different genres and predicted he would keep surprising fans in the future.

The magazine also admired the song's catchy music and impressive performance, saying, "The electro sounds and modulated vocals create a vibe that sticks in your mind." They added, "In the music video, Yeonjun's intense choreography shows he's always aiming to outdo himself."

USA Today reported, "Yeonjun has made a name for himself over the past five years as a versatile artist who excels in any dance genre." In an interview, Yeonjun shared, "I'm always looking for chances to grow as an artist and try new performances. I want to push musical limits and take on new challenges."

Music outlet Consequence praised his choreography, stating, "Even experienced artists would stop to admire the dance for 'GGUM.'" Other global outlets like NME and Kpop Wise also covered the release of Yeonjun's mixtape.

Released on September 19, "GGUM" compares his confidence and dreams on stage to gum. Yeonjun was involved in every part of the song's creation, from themes to choreography, resulting in a performance that truly reflects him. He's also gained attention for his bold style and hip dance moves on music show stages.

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2NE1’s Park Bom is back and glowing more than ever!

On April 4, Park Bom took to social media to share a short video clip with the caption, “On my way home♥ Chanel coat.” In the video, she’s seen sitting in a taxi, looking chic and confident.

She gazes directly into the camera, winks, and gives a cute wave, instantly melting fans’ hearts.

What really caught everyone’s attention was her upgraded look.

Park Bom rocked a bold and glamorous makeup style, and fans couldn’t stop talking about how perfectly her sharp eyeliner matched her vibe.

Park Bom had previously worried fans after gaining weight during her time away from the spotlight. She successfully lost 11kg back in 2021, but later shared that she struggled with weight fluctuations.

Now, with her return to full-group promotions with 2NE1, it seems she's back to taking great care of herself—and fans are absolutely loving it.

One fan commented, “She looks so healthy and beautiful again,” while another said, “Her visuals are no joke. Bom is glowing!”

2NE1 recently made their long-awaited group return with an Asia concert tour celebrating their 15th debut anniversary.

And there's more to come—on April 12 and 13, they’ll be holding the '2025 2NE1 Concert: Welcome Back Encore in Seoul', continuing their powerful comeback and making fans around the world cheer even louder.

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