Taemin, the talented SHINee member and solo artist, is taking the world by storm with his first solo world tour, Ephemeral Gaze.

According to his agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment, Taemin’s Ephemeral Gaze tour is proving to be a massive success, with tickets selling out almost instantly in five U.S. cities: New York, Chicago, Houston, Oakland, and Los Angeles. This follows his sold-out shows in South America and Europe, cementing Taemin’s global impact as an artist.

The Ephemeral Gaze tour, which means "fleeting gaze," is all about Taemin showing that no matter where he is or what perspective you have, he stays true to himself. The tour began in Incheon, South Korea, in August and has already hit ten cities across Asia, including Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, and Manila. Each performance has received an overwhelming response from his passionate fans.

After conquering Asia, the world tour will continue across 14 more cities, starting in Macau on January 4. Taemin will perform in major cities like Mexico City, São Paulo, Santiago, New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and several European cities like Helsinki, Frankfurt, London, Tilburg, and Paris.

With elaborate stage setups and stunning production, Ephemeral Gaze has captivated fans worldwide. The setlist, which blends classic hits with new tracks like "ETERNAL," has left fans in awe. From every corner of the globe, audiences are raving, making this tour an unforgettable chapter in Taemin’s career.

As he wraps up his first solo world tour, the anticipation for what new milestones Taemin will achieve is growing stronger than ever.

Next stop: Macau on January 4, where Taemin will continue his journey at the Studio City Event Center!

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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