aespa lit up Sydney with their first-ever performance in Australia, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.

On August 30 and 31, aespa held their "2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE - in Australia" at the Qudos Bank Arena, drawing around 20,000 enthusiastic fans over the two days.

The concert kicked off with their hit song "Drama," and the group delivered a thrilling setlist that included "Black Mamba," "Salty & Sweet," "Mine," "Thirsty," "Prologue," and "Long Chat (#♥)." The crowd went wild for their global hit "Supernova," which turned into a sing-along extravaganza, showcasing just how popular the track is.

The solo stages were a highlight, with Giselle performing "Dopamine," Karina taking the stage with "Up," Ningning dazzling with "Bored!," and Winter shining with "Spark." Each member brought their own unique flair to their performances.

aespa kept the energy high with exciting renditions of "Spicy," "Licorice," "Hold On Tight," "時代遺憾 (Times of Regret)," "Live My Life," and "We Go." They also wowed the audience with their signature 'metallic' charm in performances of "Trick or Trick," "Set The Tone," "Next Level," and "Armageddon."

Wrapping up the concert after a heartfelt encore with "BAHAMA" and "Melody," aespa shared their gratitude: "This was our first performance in Australia, and performing in Sydney, a city we all love, made it even more special. We felt so much energy from Sydney MY (our official fan club). We promise to come back and hope you’ll keep loving us!" The crowd was fully engaged, dancing and enjoying every moment of the show.

Next up, aespa will continue their world tour with a performance at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on September 2.

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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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