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King Gnu launches official TikTok account and hosts Inaugural TikTok LIVE on September 21st

NiEW 2023.9.21｜11:00

King Gnu announces new album “THE GREATEST UNKNOWN” and national tour performing at 5 major dome tours

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The latest PV of the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” featuring King Gnu’s new song “SPECIALZ” is now available.

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King Gnu to Perform at the 34th Golden Music Awards, the Largest Music Awards in Greater China, for the First Time Abroad

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King Gnu to Perform Live at the 34th Golden Globe Awards, Live Broadcast of the Awards

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