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“아일릿, Kylie Cantrall and Global Collaboration…”
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“아일릿, Kylie Cantrall and Global Collaboration…”

Yuna and Minju of the group 'AILEE' will participate as featuring artists in the new song 'See U Tonight' by American singer and actress Kylie Cantrell, as announced by their agency, Belief Lab, on the 2nd. Kylie Cantrell gained attention for her lead role in the Disney+ original movie 'Descendants: The Rise of Red' last year, and is also active as a singer-songwriter with releases like 'Boy for a Day,' 'Goodie Bag,' and 'Denim.' Belief Lab expressed that through 'See U Tonight,' fans can catch a glimpse of a new side of AILEE and can look forward to the energetic synergy between the two artists. With news of their collaboration spreading, the pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place. 'See U Tonight' will be released through music streaming sites on the 7th at 1 PM (KST). Meanwhile, AIL...
Stella Jang to appear on ‘Track Zero’ as a guest…
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Stella Jang to appear on ‘Track Zero’ as a guest…

Singer-songwriter Stella Jang was selected as the May Artist of the Month for 'Track Zero,' an indie music activation project conducted by Kakao Entertainment's music platform Melon. She appeared on the Melon Station 'Track Zero' invitation that was released on the 1st. Stella Jang introduced her second full-length album 'STELLA II' directly at the event, recommended hidden gems, and shared a time to enjoy his major songs through the Melon Magazine 'Track Zero' playlist. Stella Jang emphasized that she focused on 'self-realization' for this album and mentioned that intentionally aiming for something and working on it is not her style. Furthermore, at the 'Track Zero' invitation, Stella Jang personally selected four songs, including the title track 'What Makes You?' from her second full-len...
Insun to release new single ‘Fool, Idiot, Dog’ on the 9th
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Insun to release new single ‘Fool, Idiot, Dog’ on the 9th

It has been reported that Insun will release a new single titled 'Fool, Foolish, Dog' on the 9th. According to her agency Star It Entertainment, this new song combines Insun's sincerity on top of singer Ashbawn's bold imagination, honestly revealing the raw emotions that everyone has experienced at least once. 'Fool, Foolish, Dog' may sound quirky and unfamiliar, but it contains the heartfelt emotions of a person shrinking in front of love. This new album, which goes beyond her previous hit songs with fresh musical attempts, is gathering anticipation from fans. Insun recently appeared on the MBC variety show 'King of Mask Singer,' delivering a warm stage performance and showcasing her sharp senses as a singer in her 48th year of debut as a judge.
Cheetah to release new song ’18th Brain’ with New Jinse on the 5th.
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Cheetah to release new song ’18th Brain’ with New Jinse on the 5th.

Cheetah will release a new song '18번뇌' with New Jinseop on the 5th. '18번뇌' is a modern mantra that playfully unravels worries. It is structured in a question-and-answer format where sharp questions about the body, desires, and worries are humorously answered, creating an intriguing fusion of hip-hop and Buddhism. The unique collaboration with comedian Yoon Sung-ho, who goes by the Dharma name New Jinseop, is drawing attention. New Jinseop has been gaining recognition among the MZ generation with music that combines EDM DJing and Buddhist concepts. Fans are eagerly anticipating the collaboration between New Jinseop, known for transcending genres with tracks like '부처핸섬 (Feat. DJ38SUN)' and '극락왕생(極樂往生),' and rapper Cheetah. Cheetah, who debuted in 2010 as part of the group Blacklist, rose t...
Rising announces first solo tour ‘RIIZING LOUD’… to visit 14 cities.
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Rising announces first solo tour ‘RIIZING LOUD’… to visit 14 cities.

RIIZE has announced the schedule poster for the 2025 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR, RIIZING LOUD, revealing news of their first solo tour. The tour will kick off from July 4th to 6th at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul, and will continue with performances in 14 regions worldwide including Hyogo, Saitama, Hiroshima, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila, Singapore, Macau, and more. This tour marks RIIZE's first solo concert tour, focusing on deep interaction with fans on stage. RIIZE is gearing up for a comeback with their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY,' set to be released on May 19th, drawing attention to the upcoming world tour alongside the new album.
‘Digital single capturing KISS OF LIFE’s global tour, ‘KISS ROAD’.
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‘Digital single capturing KISS OF LIFE’s global tour, ‘KISS ROAD’.

The group KISS OF LIFE has announced the release of a special digital single to commemorate their global tour. On the 1st, S2 Entertainment stated, "On the 7th, KISS OF LIFE will release a special digital single 'KISS ROAD'," emphasizing that this album encapsulates the musical growth of the members who have evolved through the world tour. The single 'KISS ROAD,' sharing the same title as the ongoing world tour that started in Seoul last October, has received high praise for its satisfying performances. Anticipation is building for KISS OF LIFE's new release as they wrap up their Asian tour on the 4th. The teaser image revealed through the official channel features a road with 'KISS ROAD' written against the backdrop of vast nature, attracting attention. This is interpreted as symbolically...
NEXZ has started their music broadcast activities.
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NEXZ has started their music broadcast activities.

JYP Entertainment (hereinafter JYP) boy group NEXZ is gearing up for music show activities. NEXZ released their mini 2nd album 'O-RLY?' along with the title track of the same name on April 28, and will kick off their comeback week by appearing on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on May 1, KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on May 2, MBC's 'Show! Music Core' on May 3, and SBS's 'Inkigayo' on May 4. They are set to showcase performances of the title track 'O-RLY?' and the B-side track 'Simmer' on 'Music Bank,' 'Show! Music Core,' and 'Inkigayo.' NEXZ's new comeback track 'O-RLY?' depicts a cool sense of freedom and boldness in enjoying the world as they please, without being bound by others' gaze. The music video has surpassed 8 million views on YouTube and topped the daily album charts of Hanteo Chart and Circle C...
Rise makes a comeback with their first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’…
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Rise makes a comeback with their first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’…

RIZE is making a comeback with their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY'. According to their agency SM Entertainment, RIZE will kick off the '2025 RIZE Concert Tour [Rising Loud]' at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul from July 4th to 6th. They are scheduled to meet fans in 14 regions around the world. Celebrating their first anniversary, following last year, they will embark on their second fan concert tour, establishing RIZE as a new mecca of K-pop. On the 19th, they will release their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY' and unveil the music video for the track '백 배드 백 (Bag Bad Back)'.
Rising, the first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’ will also meet fans at premieres in four countries.
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Rising, the first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’ will also meet fans at premieres in four countries.

RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, will hold premieres in four countries for their first full-length album, which can be previewed through blockbuster-level visuals. Prior to RIIZE's comeback, the approximately 40-minute "RIIZE PREMIERE" showcasing all tracks of the album in video format will be available online through the Weverse RIIZE community on May 14 at 8 p.m. Following the online premiere, the event will be screened with various offline events from May 15 to 18 at theaters. The offline premieres in Korea, China, Japan, and Thailand will take place in 27 theaters, showcasing a "ONE TOP" scale befitting RIIZE's first full-length album. Detailed viewing methods will be announced later through South Korea's Megabox, China's QQ Music, Japan's RIIZE official website, and Thailand's Major Cin...
BTS’s Jin to hold a special event to celebrate the release of his new solo track ‘Echo’ and to showcase the first performance of the new song!
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BTS’s Jin to hold a special event to celebrate the release of his new solo track ‘Echo’ and to showcase the first performance of the new song!

BTS's Jin will meet fans first to celebrate the release of his 2nd mini album 'Echo' next month. Jin announced that he will hold an event called 'Don't Say You Love Me @Seongsu' at Anderson Sisi in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul on May 17th at 2 p.m. (Korean time) through the global superfan platform Weverse. On that day, Jin will showcase the new songs, including the title track 'Don't Say You Love Me,' from the mini album 'Echo,' which will be released on May 16th. In addition to sharing stories on various topics, he plans to spend time with fans and convey the 'echo.' The dress code for the event is inspired by the 'denim' concept photo, designed to interact with fans in a refreshing and free atmosphere. The event will be hosted by the broadcaster Ji Suk-jin, known for his appearance...