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Released on May 21, 2021, 'Butter' shattered records as BTS's second all-English single, grabbing 108.2 million YouTube views in 24 hours, topping Spotify's biggest opening day with 20.9 million streams, and ruling the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks. At recent Stanford Stadium concerts on May 16, 17, and 19, Jungkook surprised crowds by mixing in CORTIS's signature 'REDRED' choreography during 'Butter,' with Jin joining at times amid purple lightsticks and screams. Fans love how this shows BTS supporting rookies like the five-member HYBE group CORTIS, blending anniversary nostalgia with fresh energy.

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Five years after BTS dropped their silky smooth 'Butter,' fans are reliving the magic—now with Jungkook adding a cheeky head-bop from CORTIS's 'REDRED' during Stanford Stadium shows.

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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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NCT member Haechan performed 'WYN' during a live stage event, featuring an appearance by Jungkook. Viral clips of the performance spread widely on social media.

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NCT member Haechan performed 'WYN' during a live stage event, featuring an appearance by Jungkook. Viral clips of the performance spread widely on social media.

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Born Chou Tzu-yu on June 14, 1999, in Tainan, Taiwan, TWICE's youngest member marked her 27th birthday with JYP Entertainment's teddy bear graphic and cozy daisy photos that racked up tens of thousands of likes. She shared Instagram reflections on wrapping the group's world tour, earning her master's in applied psychology and driver's license, plus excitement for her solo slot at Taiwan's Kaohsiung Beer Rock Festival in July. Fans filled feeds with tributes using #WelcometoTzutopia, celebrating her journey from shy debut in 2015 to global icon with her 2024 EP abouTZU.

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Tzuyu beamed from the cream interior of what fans guess is a Porsche Panamera, flashing a peace sign amid birthday cakes and a custom keychain that read 'Will you drive me?'

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The pandemic began with a man in Wuhan, China, and went on to claim over 7 million lives worldwide, with excess deaths likely far higher. It disrupted economies, education, and daily life, while vaccines later helped control its spread. Reflections highlight a warped sense of time—days blending into routines, milestones lost, and grief still fresh for those facing long COVID or personal losses. Debates linger on origins and early responses, though science leaves the source unresolved.

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Patient zero fell ill on December 1, 2019, launching a virus that reshaped the world. Looking back, many feel those years slipped by in a blur of lockdowns and isolation.

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Thousands watched online Friday as Owuor delivered a passionate message on repentance and holiness during Day 2 of the Global Conference on the Glorious Coming of the Messiah in Portimão, Portugal. The former biochemist, who founded his Ministry of Repentance and Holiness in 2004, warned against sin like Lot's wife and stressed preparation for the rapture through glorification. The three-day event, organized by local leaders with free entry and live streams, features a mega healing service Saturday and draws both fervent supporters and critics questioning his miracles and ministry practices.

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In a red pinstripe suit, Prophet David Owuor stood before a packed crowd in Portugal, urging believers to pursue purity as Christ's return nears.

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The satirical meme, which quickly gained over 8,000 likes and thousands of reposts, pokes fun at a real 2025 controversy over Biden's heavy use of the autopen device for signing executive orders, pardons, and more. A House Oversight Committee report found 88% of 1,597 analyzed documents had identical autopen signatures, with Republicans like James Comer alleging aides authorized them without Biden's direct approval. Trump pushed for a DOJ probe that was later dropped, while Biden insisted he approved every decision; the joke taps into ongoing partisan divides over his presidency.

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A funny image shows Joe Biden napping at the Resolute Desk while an autopen machine signs stacks of documents for him. Conservative commentator Gunther Eagleman posted it Thursday, captioning that the autopen deserves its own wing in Biden's future library.

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Harry Kane reached 70 goals in all competitions during the 2025/26 season, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals from 2011/12 and Lionel Messi's second-best of 69 from 2012/13. Only Lionel Messi's 82 goals in 2011/12 stand above Kane's tally in the 21st century. He also recorded 7 assists in 60 games.

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Jungkook slapped Jimin's butt once, then twice more while holding the microphone close to amplify the sound for the stadium audience. The playful interaction occurred as Jimin positioned himself in front of Jungkook on stage. Fans shared videos and live clips highlighting the moment and its audible impact.

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Karim Benzema shared an Instagram story supporting Vinícius Júnior, referencing their past Real Madrid partnership as 'Vinzema'. The post has sparked discussion among fans.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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The former Manchester United midfielder, left off France's roster after injuries and a doping ban, visited their hotel ahead of Tuesday's opener against Senegal. Fans, especially Chelsea supporters upset over João Pedro's Brazil squad snub, contrasted it with Neymar's shock recall despite his injury-limited season. Critics say the 34-year-old captain took a spot from rising stars like the 24-year-old Pedro, while defenders highlight Neymar's experience and leadership for Brazil's attack.

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Paul Pogba dropped by France's World Cup base, grinning and chatting with Mbappé and Kanté in a feel-good clip shared by the team account.

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The duo, performing as NCT JNJM, jetted off from Seoul for their first Japan fanmeeting tour 'DUALITY' at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, with sold-out shows on June 27 at 5 p.m. and June 28 at 4 p.m. Jeno turned heads in full Chrome Hearts gear, while Jaemin channeled CEO style in a navy polo and leather bag, sparking fan shouts and posts about their looks. Fans shared clips of their confident strides and arrival at Haneda, building hype for high-energy performances blending charm and edge.

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Jeno and Jaemin stepped into Gimpo International Airport on Friday, drawing huge crowds with their sharp outfits and easy charisma as they headed to Tokyo.

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Bitcoin Rachy posted the query on X early Wednesday, prompting users to highlight Bitcoin's decentralized nodes, open-source code, public ledger, and 21 million supply cap as key distinctions from Ponzi schemes. Contributors contrasted it with fiat currencies' inflation since 1971 and noted regulators target actual Bitcoin scams, not the asset itself. As Bitcoin hit $90,000 amid post-election gains, the thread exposed divides between maximalists and skeptics invoking greater fool theory.

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A financial advisor turned to X after a client branded Bitcoin a Ponzi scheme—sparking over 400 replies packed with sharp rebuttals.

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Kim Lip released Eclipse digitally on May 23, 2017, as LOONA's sixth member in their unique Girl of the Month project, where each of the 12 members got a solo single to build hype before the full group's 2018 debut. The song's dramatic choreography and ethereal visuals quickly made it a fan favorite, with lines like 'My head is full of poison and my heart is full of doubt' still resonating today. Kim Lip, now with ARTMS alongside ex-LOONA members, celebrated by sharing selfies and a thankful message: 'We're already at our debut 9th anniversary. Thank you for letting us sing for such a long time.' Orbits continue to honor the track as a timeless K-pop cornerstone.

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Nine years after Kim Lip's moody synth-pop track Eclipse dropped, fans are quoting its poison-filled lyrics and sharing throwback clips with pure joy.

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Han, fresh from debuting as Tod's global ambassador at their Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show, landed at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday alongside reporters and supporters. Felix followed soon after from overseas commitments, dressed in a knit beanie and black outfit. Fans celebrated the arrivals as a full-group reunion, noting Changbin's earlier return, with Han posting 'we are back' on Instagram. The homecoming builds excitement ahead of Stray Kids' 'RUN IT' world tour starting in Seoul next month.

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Han Jisung stepped off the plane in a beige trench coat, waving coolly to roaring fans after his Milan Fashion Week debut. Moments later, Felix arrived in all-black, his freckles peeking out as the crowd lit up.

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Namjoon, leader of BTS, appeared at the soundcheck for a BTS concert in Madrid, Spain, wearing a shirt and pants featuring Mexico's national team logo.

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A video clip from past content like Run BTS featuring BTS member Jungkook saying 'hobi hobi koo koo' is trending among fans. Fans are sharing the clip and discussing his appearance in it.

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Haechan performs as a solo act at the 10th annual Busan One Asia Festival's Big Concert on June 27, alongside acts like AKMU, CRAVITY, and TREASURE. Fans eagerly await tracks from his 2025 debut album *TASTE*, including the funky 'CRZY,' 'ADRENALINE,' and 'Camera Lights,' highlighting his emotive vocals and neo-soul energy. Supporters share clips of his past festival command and mixed emotions—happy, sad, excited, worried—while hoping for a smooth set on the 53,000-capacity stage.

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Tomorrow, NCT's Haechan steps onto the massive Busan Asiad Main Stadium stage alone, with purple and pink lights setting the scene for his sultry R&B-pop vibes.

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BTS announced its first-ever concerts in Belgium at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on July 1 and 2, both of which sold out with capacities of over 50,000 attendees per night. The group becomes the first Asian act to perform at the stadium, Belgium's largest.

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Late Wednesday around 10 p.m. on Lázaro Cárdenas Boulevard, fans surrounded the vehicle after Mexico's perfect group stage victory over Czechia with goals from Mateo Chávez, Julián Quiñones, and Álvaro Fidalgo. The driver sped forward, striking 17 people before crashing into bollards; all are stable, though one remains serious, and the driver was detained after treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident—described as the car being surrounded by a group—with vows for better security ahead of Mexico's knockout matches. The Mexican Football Federation and city leaders expressed solidarity and called for accountability.

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Amid cheers for Mexico's 3-0 World Cup triumph, a black sedan suddenly accelerated into a crowd of green-jerseyed fans on a bustling tourist strip.

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TWICE's Nayeon attended the first anniversary of CASIO Store Dosan, a hybrid watch store and café in Seoul's Apgujeong neighborhood that opened last June. She showcased the AQ-240E-2A watch in a stylish light blue off-shoulder top, fringed black harness corset, pleated skirt, white socks, and chunky blue sneakers, flipping classic poses like reverse bunny ears to highlight it during the photocall. Fans loved her sudden laughs and blushes, with one video racking up over 12,000 likes, and she later shared relaxed selfies still wearing the watch. As TWICE's world tour approaches, her promo charm has fans excited for more.

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Nayeon giggled through a 'CASIO' chant in three hilariously different tones, her bubbly energy lighting up the crowd at the store's first birthday bash.

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In Seattle's Lumen Field, Egypt took a 1-0 lead early through Emam Ashour's strike off a Mohamed Salah assist, dominating with threats from Omar Marmoush. Belgium coach's bold move to sub on all-time top scorer Lukaku shifted everything, as his surging run led to defender Mohamed Hany's panicked own goal. Egypt's 18-year-old Barcelona prospect Hamza Abdelkarim debuted as their youngest World Cup player ever, with coach Hossam Hassan predicting a big future, while the 1-1 result keeps both teams in Group G contention.

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Romelu Lukaku stepped onto the pitch after 66 minutes—and just 22 seconds later, forced an own goal to equalize in a thrilling World Cup opener.

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England secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final Group L match at MetLife Stadium, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 62nd minute from a corner and assisting Harry Kane's goal in the 67th minute. The win allowed England, coached by Thomas Tuchel, to finish top of the group with 7 points and advance to the Round of 32 as a seeded team. Harry Kane reached 11 World Cup goals, becoming England's all-time leading scorer ahead of Gary Lineker's record of 10.

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Croatia secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, with substitute Ante Budimir heading in the winner from Josip Stanišić's cross in the 54th minute. Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made key saves to keep a clean sheet, lifting Croatia to third in Group L with three points after their opening loss to England. Panama exits with two 1-0 defeats and zero points. Modrić joined Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Bader Al-Mutawa in the elite club of 200+ international appearances, his fifth World Cup a testament to his enduring class.

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Luka Modrić stepped off the pitch to a thunderous ovation, marking his 200th cap for Croatia at age 40. Teammates hoisted the midfield legend high in a heartfelt celebration.

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The Aave App enables deposits in USDC or USDT via links to over 12,000 banks or debit cards, with instant withdrawals, no fees beyond a $50 minimum, and interest compounding every second. Launched on iOS on November 17 for global users including the EU, it surpasses traditional bank rates of 0.4% to 4% and FDIC's $250,000 coverage, with boosts up to 5-6% for features like auto deposits and referrals. Backed by Aave's $70 billion in active deposits from 2.5 million users, the app aims to bring DeFi to retail through seamless UX, though insurance details for security breaches are pending activation.

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Aave Labs just dropped a game-changing mobile app that offers everyday savers up to 9% APY and $1 million in balance protection.

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LE SSERAFIM member Kazuha joined ILLIT members, including Minju, for a workout session and 'It's Me' workout version challenge on the variety show 'It's Me'. Kazuha made a surprise entrance, prompting excited reactions from Iroha during the session.

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In ENHYPEN's 'Eat Sleep EN Dive' Episode 4, 'Good bye AUS,' the group wrapped their Australian trip with breakfast chats, pool games, and a boozy billiards showdown where loser Ni-ki made Sunoo drink repeatedly. Tipsy chaos followed: Sunoo dropped ice cream into his ramen without noticing, Ni-ki tumbled dramatically, and Sunghoon trolled with a birthday photo of a kneeling Sunoo held up by leader Jungwon. Sunoo later laughed it off in a Weverse Live, saying he only drinks hard around safe people and remembers nothing of the night, highlighting the group's tight bond.

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Sunoo downed shot after shot in a billiards bet with Ni-ki, then collapsed on the couch declaring it 'so comfortable' before passing out under a blanket.

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ENHYPEN member Jake, real name Sim Jaeyun, appeared solo on singer-songwriter Lee Mujin's KBS Kpop show in a January 20, 2026 episode now over 1 million views. He performed soulful covers like ENHYPEN's 'Sleep Tight'—which he co-wrote—Corinne Bailey Rae's 'Like a Star,' and others, earning praise for his 'handsome voice' from the host. Fans celebrated with streaming pushes and shared hilarious clips of Jake laughing with bandmates Jungwon and Jay, highlighting their chemistry as views climb past 1,002,000.

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Jake's smooth vocals and fun group moments turned his solo music talk show debut into a fan favorite, crossing 1 million YouTube views in just five months.

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Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship belt against Taira. The victory has sparked discussions among MMA fans about a potential rematch with former champion Alexandre Pantoja, whose prior fight against Van ended due to Pantoja's arm injury.

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Joshua Van successfully defended his UFC flyweight championship belt against Taira. The victory has sparked discussions among MMA fans about a potential rematch with former champion Alexandre Pantoja, whose prior fight against Van ended due to Pantoja's arm injury.

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Liverpool FC placed Diogo Jota at No. 57 in their fan-voted top 100 greatest players series, drawing from over 1.4 million votes, stats, and expert input. The Portuguese forward scored 65 goals in 182 games since joining in 2020, including a Champions League hat-trick and key strikes in the 2024-25 Premier League win, plus trophies like two League Cups and an FA Cup. Jota died at 28 in a July 2025 car crash near Zamora, Spain, prompting the club to retire his No. 20 shirt forever across all teams. The ongoing countdown mixes modern stars with legends, keeping fans hooked as it nears No. 1.

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Diogo Jota's smile lit up Anfield, but his No. 57 spot in Liverpool's all-time rankings hits differently after his tragic loss.

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Employees at Czech Television and Czech Radio began a 24-hour warning strike on Monday, protesting a government bill that replaces license fees with direct state funding, which they say means a 15% budget cut and threatens editorial freedom. The action followed a large rally in Prague organized by Million Moments for Democracy, with protesters waving Czech and EU flags and holding signs rejecting the 'Slovak path' of media control. Leaders like Petr Dvořák and Petr Hejma warn of hundreds of layoffs and reduced programming, while the Babiš government insists the change provides stable funding without unpopular fees. The bill now moves to parliament amid growing public opposition.

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Presenters donned black attire and news started a minute late as thousands of employees walked out, standing firm against plans they see as a risk to their independence.

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Luis de la Fuente praised Simon's experience from Spain's Euro 2024 win and dismissed talk of switching to Raya, despite the Arsenal keeper's stellar 2025/26 season with 15 Premier League clean sheets and just 22 goals conceded in 31 starts. Fans highlight Raya's superior stats over Simon, Joan Garcia, and Alex Remiro, questioning the coach's loyalty amid memes and polls demanding a World Cup rethink. De la Fuente values Simon's big-game record and 50+ caps, calling others talented but not yet ready, leaving Arsenal supporters thrilled Raya stays injury-free on the bench.

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David Raya has been shutting down Premier League attacks left and right for Arsenal, yet Spain's coach insists Unai Simon remains the unbreakable No. 1 choice.

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On June 25, 1988, in Munich's Olympiastadion, the Netherlands beat the Soviet Union 2-0 in the Euro 1988 final, their only major international trophy. Ruud Gullit headed the opener, but Van Basten's thunderous second-half volley from an impossible angle became legendary, capping a tournament run that included a hat-trick against England and a semi-final win over West Germany. Fans marked the anniversary by sharing clips, hailing it as the greatest final goal ever, with Van Basten topping the scoring charts at 23 years old.

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From a tight angle near the corner flag, Marco van Basten leaped, twisted, and unleashed a volley that stunned the keeper and sealed glory. Thirty-eight years later, fans still call it unrepeatable magic.

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During a fan meet-and-greet in Japan's Kansai region to promote TXT's 8th mini album *7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns*, leader Choi Soobin powered through discomfort after a packed schedule of concerts and Milan Fashion Week. Bandmate Choi Beomgyu took charge of greetings in Japanese, staying in 'big brother' mode as Yeonjun, Taehyun, and Huening Kai reassured Soobin to rest his voice. Even rasping, Soobin promoted Yeonjun's solo part, highlighting the group's close bond that had fans swooning and sending get-well wishes.

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With Soobin's throat hurting from swollen tonsils, Beomgyu grabbed the mic and waved enthusiastically on his behalf, shushing him protectively while the group rallied around.