BTS Member Jin Completes Military Service, Gets Discharged & Greeted by BTS Members!

allow former service members convicted under Article 125 to request and receive proof that their conviction has been erased, petition to have their “other than honorable” discharges upgraded, and seek to recover lost pay or benefits.“Today, I am righting an historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said in a statement released on Wednesday, June 25. “Despite their courage and great sacrifice, thousands of LGBTQI+ service members were forced out of the military because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.“We have a sacred obligation to all of our service members — including our brave LGBTQI+ service members: to properly prepare and equip them when they are sent into harm’s way, and to care for them and their families when they return home.

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EastEnders' Sharon Watts has a new love interest - and it's another Mitchell brother. The iconic character has had numerous romances since her first appearance on the BBC One soap in 1985. Recently, she was left heartbroken after the death of her fiance Keanu Taylor, who was killed by Linda Carter after he tried to strangle Sharon upon discovering that her son, Albie, wasn't his.

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H1-KEY have officially released their third mini-album ‘Love or Hate’, along with a music video for title track ‘Let It Burn’.Both the record and accompanying visual were released on June 19 at 6pm KST. The latter features the four members of H1-KEY as rebellious students of a high school, as they revel in the nostalgic joys of being teenagers while embracing their defiant spirit.The song itself is “characterised by rebellious and straightforward lyrics different from past H1-KEY songs”, they said in a press conference for the release.

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Jin of K-pop boyband BTS recently surprised fans by performing an unreleased extended version of his solo song ‘Super Tuna’.Yesterday (June 13), a day after he was discharged from the military after two years, BTS’ Jin held a fanmeeting in Seoul, South Korea to commemorate the boyband’s 11th anniversary as part of their annual ‘Festa’ celebrations.During the event, the K-pop performed some of his solo tracks, including ‘The Astronaut’ and ‘Moon’ from BTS’ 2022 album ‘Proof’.

K-pop agency Attrakt has announced that K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY will make their comeback later this year with new line-up of members.Today (June 14), the agency shared in a statement to Newsen that it had “ decided [in April] on four new members” who will join the group, adding that FIFTY FIFTY will be “starting again as a five-member group including original member Keena”, as translated by Soompi.Attrakt added that due to the need to ensure “album production quality”, FIFTY FIFTY would be returning with a new album this September rather than June as it previously planned. However, it also said that a pre-release single is already in the works.The label also discussed the success of the girl group’s 2023 viral hit ‘Cupid’, adding that “everything had to stop” before the group could achieve more due to “unfortunate news”.“Attrakt executives and staff will do their best to help FIFTY FIFTY become the best K-pop girl group by pouring sincerity and passion every day until the day of their comeback,” it said.In June 2023, the original four members of FIFTY FIFTY filed to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt, which was later denied by a Seoul court.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A three-hour hugging marathon in Seoul, South Korea, is set to be among the first public engagements of Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, after being discharged on Wednesday from his 18 months of mandatory military service. Some 1,000 fans of the pop star were chosen in a raffle. They will meet him on Thursday at this year’s BTS FESTA, an annual celebration of the band’s debut anniversary, to be held at the Seoul Sports Complex.

Sweet Home – read on for everything you need to know about the hit series’ upcoming instalment, from plot and cast to trailers and more.Season one of the apocalyptic horror series introduced viewers and fans to the chilling world of Korean creatures and monster of folklore and mythology, as seen through the eyes of Hyun-su. When a strange monster plague breaks out and causes the downfall of society, he is forced to work together with the co-habitants of his apartment complex in order to survive.Season two picked up where it left off by expanding the universe and exploring deeper themes.

BTS have reunited to celebrate member Jin’s official discharge from mandatory military service earlier today (June 12).BTS singer Jin was discharged from active duty after completing his mandatory two years of military service this morning. His dismissal was attended by his bandmates – save for Suga – who are all currently still serving the South Korean military.Photos and videos published by South Korean press show the six BTS members celebrating Jin’s dismissal together with Jin holding a bouquet of flowers.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in a celebratory mood today (June 4) as their darling daughter, Princess Lilibet, turned three. Born under the sunny skies of California, US, in June 2021, little Lilibet carries a name with a touching tribute to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Her middle name, Diana, is a heartfelt nod to Harry's beloved mother.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex threw a quaint bash for their princess at their lavish Montecito estate last weekend.The affair was an intimate one, with a select guest list comprising close friends and family stateside.

on Instagram alongside an image of him.The caption has since been updated to, “Mark Ross AKA Brother Marquis of the 2 Live crew has passed away.”A cause of death has not been revealed at this time.The group’s manager confirmed the news to TMZ. Sources have told the outlet there is no foul play suspected.Rapper Uncle Luke, the group’s frontman, paid tribute to his former co-member on social media.“My Condolence goes out to the Family of Brother Marquis and so many of his Fans from around the World after learning his passing,” the rapper, whose real name is Luther Campbell, wrote on X.“We took on so many fights for the culture (and) made Great music together something I would never forget.

SM Entertainment has confirmed that Red Velvet will be releasing music soon, after member Joy voiced her unhappiness over the lack of updates from the label.Yesterday (June 3), Red Velvet’s Joy shared her concerns over the lack of confirmation and promotion about the group’s upcoming music release through messages on the fan community app Bubble. Notably, the girl group had been slated by SM Entertainment to release a new mini-album in the second quarter of 2024, though few updates have been given since.“If you search ‘Stars who are coming back in June!!’ there are a number of groups who will appear right? Meanwhile there’s also other groups in our company that would show up,” wrote the K-pop star, per Koreaboo.