[theqoo] "DUI, AS***LT" KANGIN, RETURNS 6 TO THE STAGE 6 YEARS AFTER LEAVING SUPER JUNIOR... THE FIRST MOVE "INTERNATIONAL TOUR"

On the 12th, a notice was uploaded on Kangin's official SNS account with the caption, "The comeback you've been waiting for."

The announcement included a tour poster with the phrases, "After a long wait, it's finally here," "Kangin will be going on his first solo fan meeting tour next year," and "Spend a beautiful time with Kangin at the '2026 KANGIN FANMEETING TOUR: STUNNING TOGETHER'." According to the poster, Kangin will meet fans through his fan meeting tour 'STUNNING TOGETHER' in five countries: Manila, Philippines; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Mexico City, Mexico; Lima, Peru; and Santiago, Chile from January 11 to February 1 next year.

This solo concert by Kangin is his first in about six years since leaving Super Junior in 2019. Kangin debuted with Super Junior in 2005 and was very active, but he was embroiled in controversy after a drunk driving incident in 2009, and after reflecting on his activities, he enlisted in the military. However, after returning to activities after his discharge, he was fined 7 million won for a second drunk driving incident in 2016. Furthermore, while the aftereffects of the drunk driving incident were still lingering, Kangin was involved in an a****lt incident in 2017, drawing criticism from fans. In addition, he caused a stir by being implicated in the so-called "Jung Joonyoung group chat room incident," an extension of the 2019 Burning Sun Gate. At the time, his agency stated, "It is true that there was a temporary chat room with Jung Joonyoung when he appeared on a variety show," but denied the allegations, saying, "Kangin himself has absolutely never filmed or distributed any illegal videos."

The investigation revealed that Kangin was cleared of charges in the case, but as the controversy grew, negative public opinion about his team activities grew. Ultimately, he voluntarily left Super Junior in July 2019. However, after announcing that he would renew his contract with SM Entertainment in 2023, he launched his "Bubble" last year and even shared recent updates from his profile photoshoot, hinting at the possibility of a solo comeback.

In March, Kangin, who held a fan meeting in Mexico and met with international fans, announced his first fan meeting tour and officially launched his solo career. Global fans expressed their joy and support in the comments section of the group after Kangin announced his return after six years away from the group.

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/109/0005430203

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1. So he's still in SM

2. ????

3. It's only been 6 years?????

4. I'm impressed

5. Looks like there's still international fans left

6. SM sure are amazing

7. Isn't his self-reflection era longer than his promotion era?

8. Isn't he an ajussi in his 40s now? What is he going ot do?

9. Are there... Gonna be fans for him to tour for?

10. I bet even international fans are asking who he is now