Chapter 5: The Spotlight Expands
On Wednesday, COSMIX officially introduced their third member, Jae Kang, through their official Instagram account. Jae Kang, born to a Korean mother and Australian father, captivated fans with his stunning visuals and charming presence. As soon as the teaser video dropped, the response was explosive.
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Name: Jae Kang / Tyler Kang
Birthdate: March 23, 2005
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Nationality: Korean-Australian
Languages: Korean, English, Japanese
Training Period: 3.5 years
Skills: Vocals, Taekwondo, Piano
Fun Fact: Jae spent his childhood in Brisbane, Australia, where he developed a love for surfing before diving into the world of music.
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Within hours of his reveal, COSMIX's Instagram followers surged past 789K, reflecting the increasing global interest in the group. Jae's teaser video garnered 1 Million views in just 24 hours, further boosting their YouTube subscribers to over 698K. Jae's name trended in seven countries simultaneously, including South Korea, Australia, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. As a result, COSMIX's Twitter account saw a staggering increase, with 590K more followers within just 9 hours of Jae's introduction.
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At the same time, a well-established girl group under Stellar Media, NOVA, was also enjoying the success of their latest release. NOVA, a four-member girl group that had been steadily building their reputation, was in the middle of promoting their new hit single.
NOVA Profile:
Members:
1. Yuna Kim (Leader, Main Vocalist)
2. Rina Park (Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist)
3. Minji Lee (Main Rapper, Lead Dancer)
4. Soojin Kang (Main Dancer, Lead Raper, Visual, Maknae)
Debut Year: 2023
Agency: Stellar Media
Current Followers: Instagram 1.5M, YouTube 1M, Twitter 1.2M
Yuna was scrolling through her phone during a rehearsal break when she noticed COSMIX was trending. "Look at this," she showed her phone to her fellow members, "COSMIX is trending everywhere, especially Jae."
Minji smiled, "They're rookies, but they're making waves. It's impressive."
Soojin nodded, "Yeah, but we've come a long way ourselves. Our fans have stuck with us, and our new song is killing the charts. We just need to keep up the momentum."
Yuna agreed. "Exactly. We've built a solid fanbase in just a year, and we'll keep growing." NOVA had worked hard for their success, and despite COSMIX's rapid rise, Yuna knew their hard-earned fanbase was loyal and dedicated.
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The CEO of Dream Entertainment sat at his desk, looking over the numbers from COSMIX's latest campaign. The data was jaw-dropping. "This group is growing faster than we anticipated," he thought. "Their international appeal is undeniable."
He knew that AERONIX, the boy group they were planning to debut, needed a strategic push to compete with the momentum COSMIX had gained. "We need to accelerate the promotion plan for AERONIX," he decided, making notes for the marketing team. The competition in the K-pop industry was heating up, and he wasn't going to let AERONIX fall behind.
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On Thursday, AERONIX made their next move, introducing their second member, Zhang Wei, a Chinese-born trainee with undeniable talent and charisma. His introduction video immediately caught the attention of fans worldwide.
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Name: Zhang Wei
Birthdate: December 12, 2006
Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Nationality: Chinese
Languages: Mandarin, Korean, English
Training Period: 3 years
Skills: Rap, Street Dance, Martial Arts
Fun Fact: Zhang Wei is a martial arts enthusiast and has won several national competitions in Wushu back in China.
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In just 8 hours after Zhang Wei's reveal, AERONIX's Instagram followers grew by over 31K, a promising start for the group. The teaser video for Zhang Wei gained more than 100K views in just 3 hours, and their YouTube channel saw a rise in subscribers, reaching over 59K. Zhang Wei's name trended at number 8 on Twitter in Malaysia, China, and Indonesia, helping the group gain another 31K followers on Twitter within 12 hours.
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Jaehoon, the leader of AERONIX, felt a surge of excitement as he saw the fan reactions. "Zhang Wei is really pulling in attention," he remarked, looking at the rising numbers on social media.
"We've got a strong team," Jaehoon said, glancing at his fellow members. "If we keep this up, we'll be right up there with COSMIX soon."
The anticipation for AERONIX was growing rapidly, and Jaehoon knew that they had to keep delivering to match their competition. But he had faith in his members—AERONIX wasn't just another rookie group; they were here to make a mark.
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Fans were abuzz with excitement. "Zhang Wei is everything! His rap skills are insane, and he's so handsome! #AERONIX #ZhangWei," one fan tweeted.
Another fan added, "I'm so excited for AERONIX! Zhang Wei has me hooked already!"
The fandom was growing steadily, and the hype surrounding AERONIX continued to build. The anticipation for the group's full debut was palpable.
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On the same day, COSMIX dropped yet another bombshell by introducing their fourth and final member, Pichai Suthirak, a charismatic performer from Thailand. Pichai's global appeal, combined with his fluency in multiple languages, made him an instant fan favorite.
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Name: Pichai Suthirak
Birthdate: November 2, 2006
Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Maknae
Nationality: Thailand
Languages: Thai, Korean, English, Japanese
Training Period: 4 years
Skills: Dancing, Muay Thai, Acting
Fun Fact: Pichai once performed a traditional Thai dance at a royal event when he was younger.
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With Pichai's reveal, COSMIX's social media platforms skyrocketed. Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter all surpassed the 1 Million followers mark. Pichai's name trended in *six countries, including Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. On top of that, COSMIX as a group trended in 15 countries, including South Korea, Japan, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, and Vietnam.
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Jae couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with excitement. With Pichai now in the group, COSMIX was complete. "We're ready," Jae thought, watching their social media numbers soar. "This is just the beginning."
The entire group shared a sense of anticipation. With their final member introduced, the world was waiting for COSMIX to make their full debut, and the expectations couldn't be higher.
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As if the excitement surrounding COSMIX and AERONIX wasn't enough, Galaxy Sound Entertainment made a major announcement. Their popular girl group, STARLIGHT, who debuted in 2018, was set to release their first full album since their debut.
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STARLIGHT Profile:
Members:
1. Heejin Lee (Lead Vocalist, Vocalist)
2. Minah Choi (Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Lead Vocalist)
3. Sora Nakamura (Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer)
4. Yumi Park (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Maknae)
Debut Year: 2018
Agency: Galaxy Sound Entertainment
Current Followers: Instagram 65M, YouTube 61M, Twitter 62M
The global K-pop community reacted with enthusiasm, as STARLIGHT had maintained their popularity for seven years. Fans eagerly awaited the release of their highly anticipated album.
In addition to this announcement, Galaxy Sound Entertainment also revealed that they will be debuting their first boy group since the 10-year boy group SOLARIS has been active since they debuted in 2014 and the agency has not debuted any boy group since then.
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SOLARIS Profile:
Members:
1. Taeyang Lee (Leader, Main Rapper)
2. Jisoo Park (Main Vocalist, Visual)
3. Hyunwoo Kim (Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper)
4. Jaejun Oh (Main Dancer, Lead Rapper)
5. Seojin Han (Lead Rapper, Lead Vocalist, Maknae)
Debut Year: 2014
Agency: Galaxy Sound Entertainment
Current Followers: Instagram 40M, YouTube 39M, Twitter 33M
The announcement of Galaxy Sound's new boy group sent waves through the K-pop industry, further fueling fan speculation and excitement. Fans around the world were eager to see what this new group would bring to the ever-competitive industry.
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As the week came to a close, it was clear that the K-pop industry was entering a new era, with COSMIX, AERONIX, STARLIGHT, and the newly announced groups all vying for the global stage. Fans were buzzing with anticipation, and the future of K-pop looked brighter than ever.