Yeonjun from Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is making waves with his solo mixtape, "GGUM," and getting praised by international media.

On September 20, American magazine Teen Vogue named "GGUM" the Best New Song of the Week. They described it as "addictive," with influences from hip-hop and EDM. Teen Vogue highlighted Yeonjun as the first member of TXT to release a solo track, noting, "He wrote the lyrics and used autotune in a creative way."

Nylon referred to Yeonjun as a "Gen-Z It guy," stating that "GGUM" reveals his artistic side for the first time. They praised him for exploring different genres and predicted he would keep surprising fans in the future.

The magazine also admired the song's catchy music and impressive performance, saying, "The electro sounds and modulated vocals create a vibe that sticks in your mind." They added, "In the music video, Yeonjun's intense choreography shows he's always aiming to outdo himself."

USA Today reported, "Yeonjun has made a name for himself over the past five years as a versatile artist who excels in any dance genre." In an interview, Yeonjun shared, "I'm always looking for chances to grow as an artist and try new performances. I want to push musical limits and take on new challenges."

Music outlet Consequence praised his choreography, stating, "Even experienced artists would stop to admire the dance for 'GGUM.'" Other global outlets like NME and Kpop Wise also covered the release of Yeonjun's mixtape.

Released on September 19, "GGUM" compares his confidence and dreams on stage to gum. Yeonjun was involved in every part of the song's creation, from themes to choreography, resulting in a performance that truly reflects him. He's also gained attention for his bold style and hip dance moves on music show stages.

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BTS's V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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