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Mar 10, 2021
Shownu was absent from MONSTA X s recent online event for their new Japanese single, as his COVID-19 test result came out undetermined on March 9. The following day, his new test result has been released.
Starship Entertainment Reveals MONSTA X Shownu s New Test Result for COVID-19
On March 9, MONSTA X held an online event for their new Japanese single Neo Universe, ahead of its official launch. At the event, all members except Shownu were present. The boy group s management agency, Starship Entertainment, announced that Shownu received an unconfirmed COVID-19 test result that day, and so he has been re-tested and will be in self-quarantine until his new result is out.
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Feb 12, 2021
EXO Baekhyun and TXT are becoming more popular in Japan as they continue to release music in the country. And because of their wide fame, the two Korean acts have earned their gold certifications with their new Japanese albums.
For a work to receive a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), it must reach 100,000 units shipped to Japan. And on Feb. 13, the RIAJ revealed the certifications for January 2021 and these include singles, albums, and music videos that were released between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31.
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On the list, EXO Baekhyun s first solo Japanese mini-album BAEKHYUN and TXT s first full Japanese album Still Dreaming were revealed to have been certified gold in Japan. Both of the albums were launched on Jan. 20.