Girl group XG (XG, Joorin, Chisa, Hinata, Habi, Julia, Maya, Kokona) is gearing up to unveil a broader musical universe in the latter part of this year. On the 8th, XG surprised fans with news of their upcoming second mini album through their official social media channels, hinting at a busy schedule ahead.

They sparked excitement by releasing a single image and confirming their comeback plans for later this year. The imagery, featuring expansive space, suggests endless possibilities and a bigger musical canvas, showcasing their ambition to grow their global fanbase.

Operating within the same creative 'universe', XG has earned public trust and musical credibility with their unique concepts. Fans are eager to see what new songs and performances XG will bring to connect with their audience this time around.

Since their debut mini album 'NEW DNA' last September, XG has gained attention not only in their home country but also internationally, notably in Japan and the United States. Their track 'GRL GVNG' topped the U.S. Billboard chart 'Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter', while 'NEW DNA' also claimed the number one spot on Japan's Oricon Weekly Digital Album Chart and Billboard Japan's Hot Album Chart.

XG's continuous growth is evident in their ongoing world tour 'The first HOWL'. In May, their concert in Japan drew an audience of approximately 55,000. Their upcoming performances in Seoul on the 11th and later in New York, Los Angeles, and Taipei are all sold out, highlighting their global popularity.

XG's Seoul concert for 'The first HOWL' will take place at Yes24 Live Hall on the 11th at 8 p.m.

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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