Xdinary Heroes (XH) is gearing up for a huge moment in their career! The rising K-band from JYP Entertainment has officially been announced as the headliners for COUNTDOWN FANTASY 2024-2025 (CDF2024-2025), marking their first-ever headline spot at a music festival since their debut.

The festival, set to take place on December 30 and 31 at KINTEX Hall 5 in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do, will feature Xdinary Heroes closing out the first day with a grand finale performance on December 30. Fans can expect the band to bring their signature energy and talent, proving why they’re known as the "next-generation K-pop super band."

Xdinary Heroes debuted in December 2021 as JYP’s first band since DAY6, and in just three years, they’ve established themselves as a force in the industry. From rocking festivals like the 2022 Seoul Music Festival, JUMF 2023 Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival, and 2024 Awesome Music Festival in Daegu, they’ve wowed audiences with their live performances, self-composed tracks, and powerful vocals.

2024 has been a breakout year for Xdinary Heroes. In March, they successfully wrapped up their first world tour, Xdinary Heroes World Tour, performing in 12 cities worldwide. The band followed that with their first full-length album, Troubleshooting, in April. They also launched the 2024 Xperiment Project, which introduced the hit single series Open ♭eta and the concert series Closed ♭eta, culminating in six consecutive sold-out shows, including a massive November concert at Olympic Hall.

As they close out an incredible year, Xdinary Heroes are set to end 2024 on a high note. Their headline performance at CDF2024-2025 promises to be a show-stopping event, showcasing their growth, talent, and limitless potential. Fans can’t wait to see the band light up the stage and welcome 2025 with an unforgettable performance!

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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