G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong) has not confirmed an exact date for his comeback.

On August 1, his agency, Galaxy Corporation, told Star News, “There is no specific date for G-Dragon’s comeback in October. He will return in the second half of the year, but the exact month and date are still undecided.”

Earlier, Park Myung-soo hinted at an October comeback for G-Dragon on his KBS radio show, 'Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show.' He mentioned, “G-Dragon is coming out the month after next” and teased, “If things go well, he might appear on the radio,” sparking excitement with the surprise news.

G-Dragon has hinted at a solo comeback this year through various broadcasts. This will be his first solo release in about seven years, following his 2017 album 'Kwon Ji-yong' and Big Bang’s single 'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.'

In December, G-Dragon left YG Entertainment, where he had been since his debut, and joined Galaxy Corporation. Fans are eagerly waiting for his first album with his new label.

G-Dragon debuted with BIGBANG in 2006 and has many hits like 'Haru Haru,' 'Bang Bang Bang,' and 'Lies,' as well as solo hits such as 'That XX,' 'Coup d’Etat,' and 'Crayon.'

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NewJeans' Minji touched fans' hearts with a handwritten letter on her birthday — even while the group is currently unable to promote due to legal issues.

On May 7, Minji celebrated her birthday by sharing a heartfelt message on the group’s personal SNS account, which the members opened themselves to stay connected with fans.

Minji began her letter with honesty, writing, “I think I’m living a busier life than I expected. When I finally looked up, it was already May, and it was my birthday.”

She admitted that she had a lot she wanted to say, but her thoughts felt “messy.” Still, her message to fans was clear, “I just hope that I, our members, and Bunnies can all be happy. Happiness is the biggest goal in my life.”

Minji then opened up about her personal journey and struggles, saying, “I sometimes think that running toward my happiness by doing what I love might look foolish to others. But isn’t giving up your happiness now for the sake of a future that might not even come… too harsh on yourself?”

Despite everything, she ended on a hopeful note, “I really miss the times when we shared our feelings through the good music we made together. But I always look forward to what’s ahead."

She added, "We didn’t stop here, and we’re not going to stop! It might look like we’re standing still, but I believe we’re growing deeper.”

Her message comes during a difficult time for NewJeans. The group announced last year that they were cutting ties with ADOR, their original agency, after trust was broken. They later began working independently under the new name ‘NJZ’.

However, ADOR responded with legal action — claiming the exclusive contract with NewJeans was still valid and asking the court to stop the group from promoting or signing deals.

The court sided with ADOR and granted an injunction, forcing NewJeans to pause their activities. Their appeal was rejected, and they’ve now filed a second appeal.

Through it all, Minji’s message proves one thing — even when forced to stop, NewJeans' hearts are still moving forward.

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