XG has reached a new milestone with their latest mini-album, AWE, breaking their personal best for first-week sales in both Korea and Japan.

According to Hanteo Chart, AWE sold 50,302 copies in Korea during its first week (November 8–14), surpassing the 45,000 first-week sales of their previous album, NEW DNA. This marks a new record for the group in Korea!

In Japan, the album also performed impressively, selling over 60,000 copies on both the Billboard Japan and Oricon charts, with an additional 12,000 tracked by Circle Chart. In total, AWE sold approximately 170,000 units across Korea and Japan, highlighting XG's growing popularity.

A Journey Through AWE

The mini-album AWE takes listeners on a psychological journey, exploring feelings of amazement and unique experiences in daily life. It includes eight tracks:

• Title track HOWLING
• HOWL
• SPACE MEETING Skit
• IYKYK (If You Know You Know)
• SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT
• IN THE RAIN
• WOKE UP REMIXX
• IS THIS LOVE

XG shared that through this album, they aim to inspire listeners while showcasing their determination to keep pushing toward the top. Known for their distinctive sound and style, XG continues to stand out with each comeback, setting the stage for a cultural phenomenon of their own.

Upcoming World Tour

Fans won’t have to wait long to see XG live! The group will begin their world tour, The First HOWL, in Europe starting November 18. Stops include the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and more, solidifying their influence as global artists.

With AWE, XG not only broke records but also proved they’re ready to take their success to the next level. Stay tuned for more from this powerhouse group!

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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