GOT7 is officially making their highly-anticipated return as a full group after three long years! On December 20, Kakao Entertainment revealed that the iconic K-pop group—JAY B, Mark, Jackson, Park Jin Young, Youngjae, BamBam, and Yugyeom—will be dropping their new mini-album "WINTER HEPTAGON" on January 20, 2025.

This comeback marks a huge milestone as it celebrates GOT7’s 11th anniversary since their debut in 2014. The members have come together to show their love and appreciation for their devoted fans, and this album promises to reflect their bond and journey over the years. Kakao Entertainment is taking charge of the album’s planning and production, ensuring top-tier content that highlights the group's deep connection and unique charm.

GOT7’s leader JAY B broke the exciting news during his solo concert "TAPE: RE LOAD," where fellow members Mark, Youngjae, and others showed their support. With the official release date now confirmed for January 20, fans around the world are buzzing with excitement, eagerly awaiting the group's first full-group album in over three years.

Since their debut, GOT7 has delivered countless hit songs, from "Just Right" to "Lullaby" to "Hard Carry," proving their versatility and establishing themselves as one of K-pop’s most influential groups. Known for blending genres like hip hop, R&B, and pop with powerful performances, GOT7 has always shown their musical range, and all the members have actively participated in the production process, giving them a distinct sound. Their 2022 album "GOT7" topped iTunes charts in 95 regions worldwide, further solidifying their global impact.

For this upcoming album, "WINTER HEPTAGON," GOT7 plans to showcase not only their musical growth and resilience but also their unbreakable chemistry and team spirit. Each member has been busy with solo projects, concerts, acting gigs, and variety shows, but this album will bring them back together as a unit to deliver a more powerful and harmonious performance.

Ahead of the album's January 20 release, GOT7 will begin pre-sales through various platforms and tease fans with exciting content on their official social media channels. The countdown to their grand return has officially begun, and fans are eagerly anticipating the magic GOT7 will bring with "WINTER HEPTAGON." Stay tuned for more updates as they get ready to take the K-pop world by storm again!

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BTS’s V is receiving an overwhelming outpouring of love from his Chinese and Korean fans as they celebrate his birthday on December 30! Every year, V’s Chinese fan club, Baidu Vbar, organizes massive events to honor his special day, and this year is no different, with celebrations taking place across various cities!

To mark the occasion, a unique “Taehyung Park” will be set up near HYBE’s headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul. The park will feature a giant custom doll of V along the Han River, giving fans a memorable experience. The sculpture is inspired by V’s solo album and even includes a tribute to his beloved dog, Yeontan.

Fans in Seoul are also treated to a huge display of love, with 160 DID lightbox screens installed across subway lines 2 and 4. These screens will showcase 160 different birthday messages to spread joy to V. In addition, all 4,448 screens on subway lines 3 and 9 will broadcast a special birthday video for V, reaching nearly 2 million daily passengers!

But the birthday celebrations don’t stop there! At Hongdae Station, advertisements will appear on the AREX’s four AM boards, with over 100 daily ads. From the underground to the outdoors, V’s fans have decked out places all over Seoul with birthday content. The Hyundai Department Store in Sinchon, U-Plex, and 21 DID screens from Line 1 to Line 8 will all feature ads, along with a Scarlet LED screen in Hongdae.

Fans can also enjoy birthday events at Compose Coffee stores in Seoul and Chuncheon, where V is currently serving in the military. The Donggyo branch in Hongdae will be transformed into a birthday cafe, while the Gangwon University branch in Chuncheon will offer decorations and free drinks in honor of V.

Across the country, 150 screens at 34 Kyobo Bookstores, from Seoul to V’s hometown of Daegu, will display birthday content. Not to mention, 3,193 CU convenience store locations nationwide will feature V’s birthday video on 3,203 screens, reaching over 3 million customers daily.

In Chuncheon, lightboard ads featuring V and Yeontan have been set up at historical locations, sending heartfelt messages of love and gratitude for V’s service. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, a major event will be held at a shopping mall, featuring vibrant V-themed displays.

In China, 38 Molly Tea Store locations across 30 cities will be decorated for V’s birthday, and 25,900 gifts will be given to fans as part of the celebrations. Hangzhou’s Longxiangqiao Station, one of the busiest metro stations, will feature LED dual-screen ads to honor V’s special day.

Fans have also shown their love for Yeontan by making donations. Vbar adopted animals from the Hongshan Zoo in Nanjing, naming them after Yeontan, and in Hangzhou, fans donated food to an animal shelter in Yeontan’s name, a touching tribute to V’s furry friend.

V’s birthday celebrations are truly massive and heartwarming, as his fans across the world continue to show their endless support!

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