BOYNEXTDOOR has proven their popularity with a strong debut in Japan.

According to Oricon's latest chart on the 11th, BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Ryu, Myungjaehyun, Taesan, Lee Han, Unhak) secured the top spot on the 'Daily Single Ranking' for July 10th, selling 62,211 copies of their debut single 'AND' on its release day. This marks their third consecutive chart-topper on Oricon, following their successful mini-albums 'WHY..' and 'HOW?' in Korea.

By the second day, 'AND' had amassed impressive sales of 163,482 copies. This nearly doubles the total sales of their previous release 'HOW?' in Japan, which accumulated 85,592 copies in the first half of 2024 according to Oricon.

'AND' is a single that tells a trilogy of first love stories from Korea, exploring the themes of youth, growth, and acceptance after experiencing first love. It includes four tracks: the Japanese versions of their Korean hits 'One and Only', 'What', 'Earth, Wind & Fire', and an original Japanese song 'GOOD DAY'.

In addition to their music success, BOYNEXTDOOR has been making waves on Japanese music shows. They appeared on TBS's 'CDTV Live! Live!' on the 8th and are scheduled for appearances on TBS's 'Music Day 2024' on the 13th and NHK's 'Venue 101' on the 20th. They will also participate in Japan's renowned music festival 'SUMMER SONIC 2024' in August.

Beyond music, BOYNEXTDOOR has attracted attention from Japan's beauty and fashion industries. They have graced the covers of several prestigious magazines including Nylon Japan, smart, S Cawaii! ME, and Hallyu Pia, showcasing their collaboration with brands like MAC and COACH.

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TWICE’s Jihyo has made headlines after purchasing a building worth a staggering 4 billion won in her 20s.

On May 2, Herald Economy reported that Jihyo bought a building in Seongdong-gu, Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seoul, in early March of last year.

By the end of that month, she had completed the full payment and transferred ownership, with no mortgage attached, suggesting that the property was purchased entirely with cash.

Just a month after the purchase, Jihyo registered as a housing rental business operator and completed the registration for private rental housing.

As a housing rental business operator, she is eligible for tax benefits, such as reduced acquisition tax. However, she is also subject to certain regulations, including a 5% cap on rent increases, compliance with rental periods, and mandatory insurance for tenant deposits.

The building, which was built in 1986, has a land area of 152㎡ (45.98 pyeong) and a total floor area of 330.21㎡ (99.89 pyeong). It includes one basement level and three floors above ground.

The property is situated in Seongsu Strategic Redevelopment Zone 2, an area currently undergoing redevelopment.

Given the area's future potential, it is believed that Jihyo's investment is more focused on the property's long-term value rather than immediate rental income.

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