DAWN (Kim Hyo-jong) has completed his mandatory alternative military service as a social service agent, being discharged in July 2025. Following his service and a 2022 split from HyunA, he has signed with the agency AT AREA and is resuming his career as a soloist, recently appearing on the variety show EXchange4.
Dawn began his alternative military service in October of last year and was discharged in July of this year. Coincidentally, around that time, his former partner, singer Hyuna, announced her marriage to Yong Jun-hyung, causing a big stir.
On July 11, his agency AT AREA confirmed that the singer wrapped up his alternative service as a social service agent, effectively ending his military hiatus.
On August 29, 2022, P Nation announced that Dawn would be leaving the company after deciding not to renew his contract. On January 30, 2023, Dawn had signed a new contract with the hip hop label, At Area.
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Who is the first LGBT kpop idol?
The first openly gay K-pop idol to debut was Holland, who launched his career in January 2018 with the single "Neverland," making history by placing his sexuality and experiences with discrimination at the forefront of his music and music videos, including a same-sex kiss in his debut video. He funded his debut independently as agencies rejected him for his openness, becoming a significant figure for LGBTQ+ representation in the industry.
In the stillness of dawn, we find space to reflect, to dream, and to be present. This is more than just a beautiful view—it's a moment of mindfulness, a pause from the noise, and a step closer to inner peace.
Yes, there are 13-year-old K-pop idols, with famous examples like BoA debuting at that age, and more recent idols such as Haeun (Lapillus) and Seo Ha (Queenz Eye) also debuting very young, showing a trend of younger debuts, though it sparks discussion about industry practices and the impact on children.
On July 8, 2024, Hyuna and Yong's agencies jointly released an official statement saying that the two will be getting married in October. Their wedding ceremony will be held in private with their close friends.
Throughout their career, Sanghoon took time off from the group since 2014, Changbum departed from the group in 2016 while Minwoo died in March 2018 due to cardiac arrest. The group disbanded on October 9, 2021, after the members' contracts expired.
Kenny always had a crush on Dawn but she never returned her affections as she only saw him as a friend. When they got older, Dawn and Kenny became rivals as coordinators but they maintained their friendship.
Astronomical dawn is that point in time at which the sun starts lightening the sky. Prior to this time during the morning, the sky is completely dark. The time of morning at which the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon.
There's no single "saddest" country song, as it's subjective, but George Jones's "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is a consistent top contender, often called the gold standard for heartbreak, alongside other classics like Townes Van Zandt's “Waiting Around to Die", Lefty Frizzell's "Long Black Veil", Vince Gill's "Go Rest High on That Mountain", and Tim McGraw's "If You're Reading This", all exploring deep themes of loss, death, and enduring love.
Texas country music legend Joe Ely died Monday from complications of Lewy Body Dementia and pneumonia, according to a statement posted to his official Facebook account. The acclaimed singer-songwriter died at his home in Taos, New Mexico, with his wife, Sharon, and daughter, Marie, by his side. He was 78.
