K-pop group KARD is gearing up to showcase their global presence with an exciting tour across Latin America.

KARD (BM, J.Seph, Somin, Jiwoo) will kick off their KARD 2025 TOUR [Where To Now?] in Latin America on January 15, 2025, in Santiago, Chile. The group will visit five major cities, including São Paulo, Brazil, Bogotá, Colombia, Mexico City, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, bringing their energetic performances to fans across the region.

The tour will feature a dynamic setlist with some of KARD’s most iconic hits, promising to create an unforgettable experience for their fans in each city.

Their mini-album Where To Now? (Part.1: Yellow Light), released in August, marked a fresh musical direction for the group. The album’s lively yet emotional vibe helped them reach the Top 10 on iTunes' 'Top Albums' chart in nine countries, further cementing their global appeal.

KARD has also been engaging with fans through their YouTube series KARDist Season 2, where they cover popular Latin American songs and reinterpret them in their own unique style. A notable highlight was Somin's cover of DESPECHA, which caught the attention of the original artist, Rosalía, who left a supportive comment saying "vamos."

Before their Latin American tour, KARD will continue their world tour, starting in Hamburg, Germany on November 19, and visiting other cities in Europe, including Munich, Amsterdam, the UK (Birmingham), and several others. Fans around the world are excited for KARD’s return to the stage as they continue to build their international presence.

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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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