TAN's Track to Be Sent via Celestis' Memorial Space Flight on December 24

Courtesy of THINK ENTERTAINMENT

The boy band TAN's song "Walking on the Moon," released in July 2022, is set to make history as the first K-pop music to be sent into space. The announcement comes from the group's agency, Think Entertainment.

On December 24, the track will be launched into space through Celestis, a memorial space flight enterprise known for its deep-space time capsule. TAN's song will accompany the DNA, cremated remains, and data of over 200 individuals, including Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek. 

▲ Courtesy of THINK ENTERTAINMENTCharles Chafer, Co-Founder and CEO of Celestis, expressed enthusiasm about including TAN's music in their "Cosmic Archive," considering "Walking on the Moon" as a valuable contribution to the cosmic time capsule. TAN's leader, Changsun, expressed honor and excitement about being part of this significant mission.

TAN, a seven-member boy band formed through the competition show "Extreme Debut: Wild Idol," stands out in the competitive K-pop space. The group aims to connect with fans globally and seize unique opportunities, such as participating in a deep-space voyage. TAN, an acronym for "To All Nations," debuted on March 10, 2022, and consists of members Changsun, Jooan, Lee Jae-jun, Seo Sung-hyuk, Hyunyeop, Taehoon, and Jiseong.

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