LE SSERAFIM is taking over Japan and making history with their incredible achievements!

On December 19th, Japan’s TBS announced that the K-pop girl group, consisting of Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae, will be making an appearance at the 66th Glorious! Japan Record Awards, set to air on December 30th at 5:30 PM. This prestigious event, known as the Japan Record Awards, has been held annually since 1959 and is considered the oldest and most respected music awards ceremony in Japan.

What makes this year extra special? LE SSERAFIM has won the Special International Music Award, a prestigious honor given to artists who achieve outstanding success globally, regardless of their country. This is a huge milestone as LE SSERAFIM becomes the first K-pop girl group ever to win this award, making their appearance at the ceremony even more exciting!

As part of their award celebrations, the group will perform their hit song "CRAZY -Japanese ver.-," the title track of their third Japanese single, which was released on December 11th. The Japanese version of their chart-topping track from their fourth mini-album has been gaining massive popularity in both Japan and Korea. In fact, it recently reached 3rd place on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, marking its highest-ever ranking!

LE SSERAFIM has had an amazing year in Japan, making waves across several charts. They ranked highly on the Billboard Japan 2024 First Half Charts, including spots on the Hot 100, Hot Albums, and Top Artist categories. The group also held their first-ever Japanese fan meeting, LE SSERAFIM FAN MEETING FEARNADA 2024 S/S - JAPAN, in four cities, attracting around 80,000 fans! Additionally, their track Eve, Psyche, and the Bluebeard's Wife from their debut full album surpassed 100 million streams and was awarded "Platinum" certification by the Japan Record Association.

But that’s not all—LE SSERAFIM is also set to perform at the famous NHK year-end special Kohaku Uta Gassen on December 31st, marking their third consecutive year of being invited! This exciting performance is sure to be a major highlight for fans tuning in across Japan during the year-end festivities.

With all these incredible accomplishments, LE SSERAFIM continues to solidify their place as one of the top global acts, and fans can’t wait to see what’s next for this trailblazing girl group!

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TV personality and writer Yoo Byung Jae, shocked fans with heartbreaking news about a massive debt scam he fell victim to.

In a recent video shared on his YouTube channel, Yoo revealed that he had lent a whopping 700 million KRW to acquaintances—only to find himself unable to recover the money.

On December 27th, Yoo opened up about the painful experience, stating, "Today, I will help you get the money you’ve lost," but quickly added, "To be honest, I’m not someone who deserves to make this content today." He continued, saying, "I will be sharing for the first time the money I lent and haven't received back."

His close friend and CEO of his agency, Yoo Gyu Seon, expressed concern over his decision to speak publicly, asking, "Is it okay to say this?"

Yoo Byung Jae explained that the total debt had grown to 700 million KRW after his older brother, Yoo Gyu Seon, became involved. Originally, it was a little over 600 million KRW, but with his brother’s involvement, it reached the full 700 million KRW.

Yoo Byung Jae added, "The heartbreaking part is that almost all the people who borrowed this 700 million KRW from me don’t even know how much they owe me". His candid words left viewers in shock and disbelief.

He clarified the gravity of the situation, saying, "I’m not laughing right now. This is not something to laugh about."

In other news, Yoo Byung Jae recently confirmed his relationship with 9-year-younger influencer Lee Yoo Jeong, who had previously gained attention for her appearance on the reality show Love Catcher 4. This new revelation adds an unexpected twist to his already eventful year.

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