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Korean Newsmakers Of The Week: TWICE's Dahyun To Make Acting Debut, TWS Announces Comeback And More

Here are top five Korean newsmakers in the entertainment industry of the week.

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This past week, a tapestry of events unfolded, from ground-breaking debut announcements to highly-awaited comebacks. From TWICE member Dahyun announcing that she will be stepping into the film industry to rookie group TWS announcing their first-ever comeback, we have you covered.

Here are the top five newsmakers in the entertainment industry of the week, all the way from South Korea.

Kim Jin-kyung Announces Marriage To Pro Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu

On April 29, reports surfaced about 바카라Perfume바카라 actress Kim Jin-kyung, and professional goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, currently playing for Al-Shabab FC in Saudi Arabia, tying the knot next month. The actress바카라 agency, SUBLIME, confirmed the news, stating, 바카라It is true that Kim Jin-kyung is getting married to Kim Seung-gyu in June.바카라 While the exact start of their relationship remains undisclosed, it바카라s speculated that their mutual passion for soccer has been instrumental in fostering a strong bond between them.

Kim Jin-kyung, Kim Seung-gyu Photo: Allkpop
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TWICE's Dahyun To Make Her Acting Debut

According to a news portal on May 2, TWICE바카라s member Dahyun has been offered a role in the independent feature film 바카라Sprint.바카라 A source from her agency, JYP Entertainment, confirmed the news, stating, 바카라She has been cast for the project, and she is preparing for filming.바카라 Directed by Lee Seung-hoon, 바카라Sprint바카라 is a heartfelt sports film that follows the journey of individuals who chase their dreams relentlessly. Ha Seok-jin has been confirmed to star in the film, and according to the same report, Lee Shin-young will also join the cast.

SEVENTEEN's Best-Of Album Tops Hanteo's 1st-Day Sales, Dumped in Japan

On April 29 at 6 PM KST, SEVENTEEN made a comeback best-of album 바카라17 IS RIGHT HERE,바카라 featuring four new tracks alongside their popular hits. According to Hanteo Chart, the anthology album achieved an impressive milestone, selling a remarkable 2,260,906 copies on its first day of release alone, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales of any best-of album in Hanteo바카라s history. Immediately after its release, both the compilation album and its title track 바카라MAESTRO바카라 soared to the top of iTunes charts in various countries worldwide. However, amidst the celebration, a surprising incident unfolded as bulk copies of the same album were discovered dumped on the streets of Shibuya, Japan, prompting astonishment among fans, triggering debates within the fandom.

Comebacks 바카라 EXO's Suho, TWS, Sunmi

On May 3, Suho delighted fans by announcing that his third mini album, titled 바카라1 to 3,바카라 is scheduled to release on May 31 at 6 PM KST, and will consist of seven tracks. This will mark the EXO member바카라s solo comeback in over two years. The same day, a representative of PLEDIS Entertainment told a media outlet of rookie group TWS바카라s first-ever comeback plans, stating, 바카라TWS is currently preparing for a comeback with the goal of a June release. We will make an announcement regarding the precise schedule at a later time.바카라 Currently, the group is in Hong Kong shooting a music video for their latest song.

Additionally, during her birthday live broadcast on May 2, Sunmi disclosed that she is gearing up for a comeback next month with a song titled 바카라Balloon in Love.바카라 The next day, her agency, Abyss Company, officially confirmed that she will be releasing a new song in June. The agency also announced, 바카라The new song was self-composed by Sunmi and features her unique sense of emotion. Filming has already been completed for her music video, which was shot on location in Croatia.바카라 The song will mark the former Wonder Girls member바카라s comeback in approximately eight months.

Suho, TWS, Sunmi Photo: X, Pinterest
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JYP's Japanese Boy Group NEXZ To Make Global Debut

At midnight KST on May 1, NEXZ, formed after a collaboration between JYP Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, unveiled the details of their highly anticipated debut. Comprising seven members, the boy group emerged from the Japanese survival show 바카라Nizi Project Season 2.바카라 Their debut single album, 바카라Ride the Vibe,바카라 featuring the title track of the same name and 바카라Starlight,바카라 is scheduled for release on May 20 at 6 PM KST. The members 바카라 Tomoya, Yu, Haru, So Geon, Seita, Hui, and Yuki 바카라 also teased a potential fandom name, NEX2Y.

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