Taemin

The first KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (KGMA) will take place on November 16-17 in Incheon, featuring 30 artists and special performances. Highlights include NewJeans hosting, SHINee's Taemin's unique stage, and a collaboration between EXO's D.O. and Lee Yong-ji. The event promises to excite global K-POP fans with a diverse lineup.

On November 9, SHINee's Taemin and K-pop groups like THE BOYZ will meet Thai fans at the Thailand-Korea Softpower Festival 2024 in Bangkok. The event will showcase diverse cultural performances from both countries, including traditional dances and fashion shows, with participation from various cultural organizations.

SHINee's Taemin showcases his global popularity with the announcement of additional dates for his world tour 'Ephemeral Gaze', now expanded to 14 cities in 10 countries. The tour highlights his solo career over the past decade, featuring past hits and new album tracks, while also marking his debut as an MC on Mnet's 'ROAD TO KINGDOM: ACE OF ACE'.

The first KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS (KGMA) will take place on November 16-17 in Incheon, honoring K-POP artists and songs. Hosted by NewJeans' Hani and actress Nam Ji-hyun, the event will feature performances from popular artists like EXO, aespa, and more. The awards aim to celebrate diverse music genres and foster fan-artist interactions.

The PRADA event in Seoul's Seongdong District was cut short due to excessive crowding, leading to safety concerns. The district mayor announced that police were monitoring the situation, and the event was halted to prevent accidents. Many celebrities were set to attend, but the chaotic scene resulted in media withdrawal and calls for safety awareness, especially in light of past tragedies.

Onyu from SHINee is set to sing for the OST of the popular NAVER webtoon 'Office Romance is Taboo,' which has over 400,000 readers worldwide. The project features other artists like Taemin, Young K, and more. Onyu has been active in various music projects, including a recent mini-album and upcoming concerts in Taiwan and Japan.

Idols like BELLE from KISS OF LIFE and Hoshi from SEVENTEEN express joy meeting their inspirations, revealing their past fandom experiences. BELLE shared her admiration for EXO's Suho, while Hoshi conveyed his respect for SHINee's Taemin. Other idols like TXT's Soobin and Jungkook from BTS also showcase their fandoms, highlighting the emotional connections between idols and their role models.

SHINee's Taemin spoke about his recent move from SM Entertainment to Big Planet Made Entertainment, emphasizing that he doesn't attach much significance to the change. He performed his new song "Sexy In The Air" and expressed his desire to fill his next album entirely with his own songs, committing to work hard until then.

SHINee's Taemin has released a teaser for "Sexy In The Air," one of the double title tracks from his upcoming 5th mini-album "ETERNAL." The album features seven songs and is significant as it marks Taemin's first album where he participated in all aspects of production. "ETERNAL" drops on August 19 at 6 PM.

SHINee's Taemin has released captivating concept photos for his 5th mini-album "ETERNAL," featuring intriguing hashtags like "#GOAT," "#SexyInTheAir," and "#Horizon." The album drops on August 19, and he will embark on his first solo world tour, "2024 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [Ephemeral Gaze]," to meet fans globally.