BOYNEXTDOOR, the rising boy group, has been recognized for their growing popularity in Japan, winning an award for their impressive buzz.

On December 4th, Yahoo Japan revealed the winners of the "Yahoo! Search Awards 2024," and BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Riu, Myeongjaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, Unhak) was chosen in the "Next Break" category. They are the only overseas male artists to win this year, marking a significant achievement.

The "Yahoo! Search Awards" ranks individuals, works, and products that have seen a big jump in searches, based on data from Yahoo Japan. Known as a prestigious, nationally recognized award, it holds a lot of weight and is seen as a reliable indicator of local popularity.

The "Next Break" category is for artists who are expected to see a sharp increase in searches, based on last year’s data. Yahoo Japan explained, "BOYNEXTDOOR debuted in Japan with their single 'AND' in July and quickly gained attention at music festivals like 'SUMMER SONIC 2024.' They became popular not only through music programs and variety shows but also by appearing on many magazine covers, causing a surge in searches."

The group has seen a big rise in popularity in Japan. Their debut single "AND" earned them the Japan Record Association Gold Disk "Platinum" certification (over 250,000 copies sold).

They also topped the Oricon weekly charts with their mini-album 19.99, which was released in September, taking two number-one spots. Additionally, they are continuing to gain attention and have been included in TV Asahi's prestigious year-end program, Music Station SUPER LIVE 2024.

As the "hottest group" right now, BOYNEXTDOOR’s next big milestone is their first solo tour. They will kick off BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.1 on December 14–15 at the Incheon Inspire Arena, and will perform in 13 cities, including six in Japan where fans are eagerly awaiting their arrival.

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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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