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Hwasa successfully wraps up her first solo North American tour.
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Hwasa successfully wraps up her first solo North American tour.

Singer Hwasa successfully wrapped up her first solo North American tour. According to her agency RBW on the 7th, Hwasa held the final show of 'HWASA LIVE TOUR ‘Twits’ in North America' in Chicago, USA, concluding the tour with great success. On that day, Hwasa enthralled fans by performing hit songs such as 'Chili', 'Twit', 'Maria', and 'I Love My Body', creating an emotionally rich atmosphere with songs like 'Road' and 'EGO'. She also presented a pop medley for local fans, including 'DIVA', 'Hung up', 'Let’s get loud', and 'Toxic', and led the audience in a sing-along with a medley of MAMAMOO songs like 'Decalcomanie', 'You Do You', 'Dingga', and 'HIP'. After finishing her first solo North American tour, Hwasa expressed her thoughts through her agency, saying, "This tour seems to be the b...
NCT Ten wins music show with new song ‘STUNNER’… Dominates global charts
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NCT Ten wins music show with new song ‘STUNNER’… Dominates global charts

NCT's Ten is dominating the global charts with his new song 'STUNNER', winning two crowns on music shows. In the first week of April, Ten's second mini album's title track 'STUNNER' took the top spot on the K-Charts, and he consecutively won first place on SBS M 'The Show' and KBS2TV 'Music Bank'. Expressing gratitude for the album production with fans, Ten shared his thoughts that he will continue to present good music and performances in the future. 'STUNNER' is an R&B pop genre song that combines groovy rhythm instruments and synth sounds, expressing growing feelings towards a charming partner beyond expectations in the lyrics. From Ten's rhythmic and delicate vocals to chic-toned raps and whispers, listeners can enjoy a variety of styles. Moreover, this album has gained global attentio...
ENHYPEN is gearing up for overseas activities through appearances on American broadcasts and festivals… Scheduled to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
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ENHYPEN is gearing up for overseas activities through appearances on American broadcasts and festivals… Scheduled to appear on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

ENHYPEN is gearing up for overseas activities through appearances on American broadcasts and festivals. They will be appearing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' at 11:35 PM on the 10th (local time). Their latest single 'Loose' is characterized by trendy pop sound, sexy melody, and the members' smooth vocals. Despite only releasing the audio and lyric video, the song has been gaining great popularity among global fans, with various challenge videos also making headlines. Additionally, ENHYPEN is scheduled to perform at the 'Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,' the largest music festival in the United States, on the 12th and 19th.
Oh My Girl has released a teaser for their 10th-anniversary single ‘Oh My’, hinting at a special moment with their fans.
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Oh My Girl has released a teaser for their 10th-anniversary single ‘Oh My’, hinting at a special moment with their fans.

A teaser for OH MY GIRL's 10th-anniversary commemorative single 'Oh My' has been released. The 'Oh My' music video teaser, unveiled on the official YouTube channel at midnight on the 7th, shows the members of OH MY GIRL, who have finished their seafood market business, preparing for their 10th-anniversary party. This single not only encapsulates OH MY GIRL's musical journey but also conveys heartfelt messages to their fandom, Miracles. Prior to this, a special single 'Oh My' will be released at 6 p.m. on the 9th, and the '2025 OH MY GIRL CONCERT ‘Milky Way’' will take place on the 19th and 20th at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul.
K-pop group JANNABI to meet fans through solo concert ‘All Boys and Girls 2025’
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K-pop group JANNABI to meet fans through solo concert ‘All Boys and Girls 2025’

The group sound JANNABI has announced a solo concert 'All Boys and Girls 2025' to meet with fans. JANNABI is scheduled to hold this concert at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul from the 26th to the 27th, from May 3rd to the 4th, at Gwangju Universiade Gymnasium from June 14th to the 15th, and at Daegu EXCO from June 28th to the 29th. This performance will be held approximately 7 months after JANNABI's nationwide tour last September, and they plan to perform in Seoul, Gwangju, and Daegu for 4 weeks to communicate with fans through music. Moreover, it is expected that they will present a stage composed of representative songs and various setlists to provide fans with special moments. There is a growing interest in what message JANNABI will convey through this concert. Tickets for the first we...
‘ZenGimi’ group Kiki, establishing presence as a rising star in 2025.
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‘ZenGimi’ group Kiki, establishing presence as a rising star in 2025.

In April 2025, rookie idol group Kiki garnered attention as a rising star by clinching the top spot in the Brand Reputation Survey for rookie idol groups conducted by the Korean Corporate Reputation Research Institute. Kiki maintained their position at the top in April following their success in March, solidifying their influence, and also drew attention by ranking second in the Rising Star Brand Reputation. They were evaluated as "hip, trendy, and natural," showcasing their solid skills and free-spirited team identity through performances of "I Do Me" and "BTG" on music shows. Additionally, they gained significant attention both domestically and internationally by appearing in fashion magazines and on the cover of American magazines, and achieved high rankings on music streaming and album...
IZ*ONE successfully made a comeback with their first digital single ‘Sign’… Proving their global popularity.
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IZ*ONE successfully made a comeback with their first digital single ‘Sign’… Proving their global popularity.

IZ*ONE (IZ*ONE) announced a successful first comeback by releasing their first digital single 'SIGN' on the 31st. 'SIGN' quickly gained popularity, ranking 10th on the Melon Hot 100 chart (within 30 days of release) and 4th on the latest release chart (1 week). It also secured the 2nd spot on the Genie latest release chart (1 week), setting a new record for themselves. The music video showed a rapid increase in views, attracting global attention and reaching 8th place on the YouTube trending videos. The keyword 'IZ*ONE SIGN OUT NOW' appeared on the X (formerly Twitter) worldwide trends, confirming IZ*ONE's global presence. 'SIGN' is a dance genre song characterized by sensual lyrics and addictive melodies, produced by world-class producers Teddy and VVN, who have collaborated with IZ*ONE o...
J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.
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J-Hope enters Billboard’s ‘Hot 100’ chart with ‘MONA LISA’… Sets record for most entries by a K-pop solo artist.

BTS member J-Hope has set a new record among K-pop solo artists by entering the 'Hot 100' chart at 65th place with his solo single 'MONA LISA' on the latest chart by the U.S. music publication Billboard. With this achievement, J-Hope has charted on the 'Hot 100' for the 7th time as a solo artist, surpassing the previous record set by BTS member Jungkook. J-Hope, who has achieved consistent success by entering the 'Hot 100' with multiple singles released from 2019 to 2023, has made a remarkable feat this year by consecutively charting three songs, including 'LV Bag (feat. j-hope & Pharrell Williams)', 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)', and 'MONA LISA', on the 'Hot 100'. 'MONA LISA' has also garnered attention on global song charts, ranking 14th on the 'Global 200' and 9th on the 'Global (exclud...
Yoonis teases comeback as ‘K-High Teen Visual’… Reveals concept photos for second mini album
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Yoonis teases comeback as ‘K-High Teen Visual’… Reveals concept photos for second mini album

The group UNIS showcased the epitome of K-teen visuals and unveiled the concept photos for the Archive version of their second mini album 'SWICY.' The concept photos feature KotoKo, Bang Yoonha, Elysia, Oh Yuna, and Im Seowon as the main characters, expressing the youth of teenage girls. They portrayed carefree moments in various school settings, emitting a different vibe from 'CURIOUS.' 'SWICY' is a coined term combining 'Spicy' and 'Sweet,' aiming to capture the hearts of global K-pop fans with its spicy and charming appeal. UNIS, as the album suggests, targets the hearts of global K-pop fans with its 'spicy' charm. They plan to express the unpredictable emotions of teenage girls' first love, sometimes sweet and sometimes spicy, in honest and straightforward language. UNIS will release t...
IVE continues to gain global popularity and engage in diverse activities.
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IVE continues to gain global popularity and engage in diverse activities.

IVE (아이브: Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) is gaining hot popularity globally. According to the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, IVE ranked first in the idol group, singer, star, girl group, and girl group individual brand reputation rankings for March 2025. In particular, in the girl group individual brand reputation ranking, Jang Wonyoung, who ranked first, along with the other six members all placed within the top 13, demonstrating high interest towards all members. IVE has been making a mark on the global charts with the release of their third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY' in February. "REBEL HEART" has been consistently ranking on the latest charts of the U.S. music publication Billboard for 10 weeks, and is also performing well on domestic music charts. "A...