NCT's Yuta has just completed his solo debut showcase tour in Japan, and it was a huge success! The tour started with two performances in Fukuoka on October 5-6 and continued with shows in Hyogo, Aichi, Tokyo, and Osaka, totaling nine performances across five cities.

His showcase tour, named "YUTA Solo Debut Showcase Tour~HOPE~," sold out all shows as soon as tickets went on sale, proving his popularity in Japan.

The grand finale of the tour took place in Osaka on October 26-27 at the Kadoma Citizen Cultural Hall Lumiere Hall. Here, Yuta introduced all seven tracks from his upcoming Japanese solo album, including the title track "Off The Mask," "Save You," "LAST SONG," "PRISONER," "Goodbye," "Butterfly (Depth Ver.)," and "BAD EUPHORIA." His performances delivered an amazing rock vibe that thrilled the audience.

Yuta also performed a total of 13 rock songs during the tour, featuring unreleased tracks like "Two Of Us" and "New World." He covered popular songs like Mika Nakashima's "GLAMOROUS SKY" and L'Arc-en-Ciel's "浸食 -Lose Control-."

In a special talk segment, he shared stories about his first solo album "Depth" and answered fans' questions, making the experience even more memorable.

After wrapping up the showcase tour, Yuta thanked his fans, saying, "Thanks to all of you, I was able to successfully release my Japanese solo album and complete the showcase tour. This tour is my first step, so please continue to watch my growth. I will show you good sides of myself in various areas, including music and acting."

Yuta's Japanese solo debut album "Depth" is set to be released on November 13 and will feature seven rock tracks, including the title track "Off The Mask."

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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