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RM and V to be discharged… Expressing determination to return to BTS as promised to fans.

10Jun

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RM and V to be discharged… Expressing determination to return to BTS as promised to fans.

RM (Kim Namjoon) and V (Kim Taehyung) officially completed their military service on the morning of the 10th. The two, who enlisted in active duty in December last year, served in the Army's 15th Division Military Band and the 2nd Division Military Police Special Mission Group, respectively. On this day, after completing their discharge procedures at their respective units, they appeared in front of fans and the press near Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. RM and V received flower bouquets from their agency staff, embraced each other, and shared the joy of returning. In particular, RM made the atmosphere even warmer by playing the 'Detective Conan' OST on the saxophone. RM expressed, "While serving, I deeply felt that many people were taking on the duty of national defense on our behalf during ...

Kim Jinhwan confirms first solo tour in Japan… Will meet global fans again on a new stage.

5Jun

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Kim Jinhwan confirms first solo tour in Japan… Will meet global fans again on a new stage.

Kim Jin-hwan, a member of iKON, has been active as a singer forming a strong bond with global fans. In August, he will hold his first solo tour in Japan. Kim Jin-hwan is set to establish a new milestone as a solo artist, sharing his enhanced musicality and stage presence with fans. His agency, 143 Entertainment, plans to hold solo concerts for Kim Jin-hwan on August 29 in Yokohama and August 31 in Osaka. This tour is not just a simple performance but a starting point for global activities, where Kim Jin-hwan plans to deliver his own emotions and messages wholeheartedly. Last year, through iKON's world tour 'TAKE OFF,' he built a close bond with fans and achieved a record of sold-out performances. Through his solo debut album 'BLUE MOON,' Kim Jin-hwan has been showcasing his vocal abilities...

Rising rookie ‘Youthpire’ kicks off with a speedy start with ‘Zoom’.

4Jun

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Rising rookie ‘Youthpire’ kicks off with a speedy start with ‘Zoom’.

Rising rookie group USPEER kicks off with a high-speed start with 'Zoom' In the second half of 2024, the new rookie girl group USPEER, bringing a fresh breeze, started their activities with their debut album 'Speed Zone.' Launched by WM Entertainment after about 10 years, the group consists of a total of 7 members: Yeowon, Soi, Sian, Seoyu, Daon, Chaena, and Roa. The title track of the album, 'Zoom,' is a song that expresses the feeling of speeding, combining synth bass, dynamic drums, powerful vocals, and rapping by the members to deliver strong energy. They throw questions to the world through their music, aiming to find new answers, and their music video also expresses their free-spirited and progressive worldview. WM Entertainment stated, "USPEER is a team that possesses both a musica...

Lee Ji-soo to hold special concert ‘2025 Now Take It Easy’ on July 7, participating from planning to stage.

4Jun

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Lee Ji-soo to hold special concert ‘2025 Now Take It Easy’ on July 7, participating from planning to stage.

Musical actor Lee Ji-soo will hold a special concert at Theater 1 in Seoul Forest on July 7th. Her agency, Big Boss Entertainment, announced on the 4th that Lee Ji-soo will present the '2025 Now Take It Easy' concert, which she personally planned, emphasizing that this performance is a work that sincerely conveys both music and messages. The idea for this concert started with the question, "Can I put my sighs into the flowing music?" Lee Ji-soo stated, "I wanted to convey a message of comfort to everyone living in the present, telling them not to worry and to think comfortably." This concert, with a theme of deep empathy and comfort, is the result of combining her experiences as a musical actor and her abilities as a performance planner. Furthermore, pianist Lee Na-woo will share the stage...

KISS OF LIFE unveils the third concept photos for their 4th mini album ‘224’… Packed with new sensations and energy.

4Jun

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KISS OF LIFE unveils the third concept photos for their 4th mini album ‘224’… Packed with new sensations and energy.

KISS OF LIFE has unveiled the third set of individual concept photos for their new mini 4th album '224,' armed with a fresh sensibility, heightening the anticipation for their comeback. The latest images highlight the members' distinctive visuals and deep concept interpretations, providing hints about the new musical colors they are pursuing. Through their official SNS channels, KISS OF LIFE released the third concept photos for the '224' album, showcasing poses and expressions alongside long brown hair, visually expressing each member's identity and musical direction beyond simple visuals. This mini 4th album '224' marks a significant conceptual change for KISS OF LIFE since their debut, maintaining their trendy and powerful music style while incorporating a more diverse and delicate genr...

ITZY is back with ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, unveiling mysterious and powerful teasers.

4Jun

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ITZY is back with ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, unveiling mysterious and powerful teasers.

The girl group ITZY is gearing up for their comeback with the first mini album 'Girls Will Be Girls' in 2025, raising fans' expectations by releasing music video teasers and photos. This comeback focuses on strong concepts that showcase each of the five members' individual personalities and narrative visual aesthetics. JYP Entertainment unveiled the music video teaser and member photos of 'Girls Will Be Girls' through their official SNS channel at midnight on June 4th. Leading up to the album release, teaser videos, promotion schedules, tracklists, and more have been sequentially revealed, heightening the anticipation for the comeback. The teaser release is highlighted as the most crucial turning point before the album release. In the teaser video, narration by Lia saying, "Someone once to...

Hong Isaac’s first successful debut on ‘Showcase Festival’ stage… Interacting deeply with the audience through 12 live songs.

3Jun

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Hong Isaac’s first successful debut on ‘Showcase Festival’ stage… Interacting deeply with the audience through 12 live songs.

Hong Isaac made his first appearance at the 'Seoul Jazz Festival 2025' (SeJazzFest), connecting deeply with the audience through 12 live performances. SeJazzFest is a representative music festival in Korea, and Hong Isaac's stage, with a full band lineup and unique musical sensibility, delivered a profound emotional impact to the audience. Hong Isaac reached the peak of emotion by presenting "My Love Beside Me," which gained attention as the OST for "When the Camellia Blooms," and conveyed deep emotions through eye contact with the audience in "Even as Time Goes By." This stage has given new meaning to Hong Isaac's musical journey, raising expectations for his future activities.

IU makes her first appearance on ‘THE FIRST TAKE’… Expanding global presence with vocals and performance.

2Jun

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IU makes her first appearance on ‘THE FIRST TAKE’… Expanding global presence with vocals and performance.

IVE made their first appearance on Japan's representative music content 'THE FIRST TAKE,' creating a new connection with global music fans. Their agency, Starship Entertainment, announced that IVE will release a one-take live video through 'THE FIRST TAKE.' 'THE FIRST TAKE' is a Japanese representative music YouTube channel with over 10 million subscribers, where artists perform a live stage just once in a studio with a white background. In this video, IVE will showcase stable vocals and expressive performance on stage by singing one song in a one-take style. Debuting officially in October 2022 with the Japanese version of 'ELEVEN,' IVE received a gold disc from the Japan Record Association shortly after their debut and quickly gained popularity locally through their appearance on NHK's 'K...

[Taeyeon sets another record in Bangkok… K-pop female solo artist first to sell out two consecutive shows]

2Jun

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[Taeyeon sets another record in Bangkok… K-pop female solo artist first to sell out two consecutive shows]

Singer Taeyeon made history as a K-pop female solo artist by selling out her Bangkok concert two nights in a row. Taeyeon held 'TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE in BANGKOK' at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31st and June 1st. The performance boasted a high level of perfection in stage setup and technical production, planned at the same level as her Seoul concert. Taeyeon also left a deep impression through interactions with fans, distributing confetti with handwritten messages and paper cutouts scented with her own perfume to emphasize a connection with the audience. This 'The TENSE' tour was a significant stage that encapsulated Taeyeon's 10-year journey as a solo artist, reaffirming her status as a prominent K-pop female solo artist. The concert was evaluated as a testament to T...

On a rainy night, thirst sings… ATEEZ to make a comeback in June with ‘Golden Hour: Part 3’.

2Jun

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On a rainy night, thirst sings… ATEEZ to make a comeback in June with ‘Golden Hour: Part 3’.

ATEEZ is making a comeback in June with their 12th mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3'. At midnight on June 2nd, their agency KQ Entertainment unveiled the teaser contents for the mini album, kicking off the comeback countdown. The released video garnered attention for its stylish visual production and sound. ATEEZ's moving poster sings of thirst with the word 'THIRSTY' in the atmosphere of night and rain. Furthermore, the power of storytelling that ATEEZ has built was proven once again. This album, a new release after about 7 months, is drawing even more attention as it precedes the global world tour 'IN YOUR FANTASY' scheduled for July. The title track 'Lemon Drop' is also gathering interest, as members Hongjoong and Mingi personally participated in the songwriting to reaffirm their identit...