NCT 127 set the stage ablaze in Los Angeles!

On July 28 (local time), NCT 127 took center stage as the headliners of 'KCON LA 2024' at the Crypto.com Arena. Their performance felt like a solo concert, brimming with high energy, dynamic moves, and a relaxed stage presence that had fans on their feet.

The group made a grand entrance, kicking off the festival with their global hit 'Hero'. They thrilled the crowd with the title track from their sixth album, 'Kick It', and kept the excitement going with tracks like 'Lemonade', 'Racing', and 'Fact Check'. The audience erupted in standing ovations and cheers throughout the show.

Jaehyun took on the role of storyteller with a heartfelt documentary segment during the performance, delivering a message about K-POP with sincerity and calm. Johnny and Mark added to the fun as special MCs, engaging the audience with lively interactions.

The arena was buzzing with excitement as fans chanted NCT 127’s names and waved their official lightsticks, showing unwavering support.

The 'KCON LA 2024' event was broadcast live on the CW Network channel on July 28 at 8 PM, and NCT 127’s impact was evident as their name quickly trended on local X (formerly Twitter) during the prime-time broadcast, highlighting their global influence.

Meanwhile, NCT 127 is gearing up for their sixth studio album 'WALK' and will celebrate their 8th anniversary with a fan meeting titled '8ECRET INVITATION' on August 3-4 at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul.

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Actor Chun Jung Myung has opened up about a devastating betrayal by his former manager, who swindled tens of billions of won from his family. The former manager, who had been trusted like family, is now serving prison time for his actions.

In the December 8 episode of SBS’s My Little Old Boy, Chun Jung Myung shared the shocking details of his financial fraud ordeal with fellow cast members Lee Sang Min and Kim Heechul.

He explained, "I was financially defrauded by the manager I had worked with for 16 years since my debut. He forged documents to steal money and even caused huge financial losses for my parents."

A close source confirmed on December 9, "The manager mentioned on the show ultimately couldn’t repay the damages and is now serving his prison sentence for fraud."

The source also revealed that Chun Jung Myung suffered losses in the tens of billions of won. The emotional toll was severe, leading to social anxiety, and he even considered retiring from the entertainment industry due to the devastating betrayal.

Chun Jung Myung debuted in 1999 with the drama School 2 and became a household name with roles in Beijing, My Love, Fashion 70s, and What's Up Fox? However, after his role in the 2019 drama Urban Cops: KCSI, he suddenly disappeared from the spotlight, sparking concerns from fans.

An entertainment agency CEO weighed in, saying, "Celebrities, especially those with limited real-world experience, are vulnerable to scams because of their public status. Some get trapped and lose vast amounts of money after being used as figureheads."

An entertainment law expert added, "Fraud cases are tricky because proving the intent to steal is difficult. If someone makes an enticing offer, always ask, ‘Why me and not them?’ Skepticism is key."

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