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Kiss of Life Completes Tour in 13 European Cities

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Kiss of Life Completes Tour in 13 European Cities Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

The K-POP group KISS OF LIFE, riding the wave of the Hallyu craze, successfully concluded their 'KISS ROAD' European tour performance in Lisbon, Portugal on the 13th (local time). During this European tour, KISS OF LIFE visited a total of 13 cities including Milan in Italy, Zurich in Switzerland, Utrecht in the Netherlands, Berlin in Germany, Vienna in Austria, London in the UK, Paris in France, and Madrid in Spain, meeting with fans. At the tour concerts, they captivated the audience with hit songs such as 'Bad News', 'Igloo', 'Get Loud', 'Nobody Knows', and 'Midas Touch'. They also reaffirmed their status as a 'complete performance group' with special stages and performances only available at the tour concerts. They also showcased their signature event 'KISSY Chair', where they invite fa...
aespa, Successful Encore Concert in Seoul

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aespa, Successful Encore Concert in Seoul Important: Please use the notation commonly used in the language area for K-POP artist names, group names, album names, and other proper nouns.

The leading role of the Korean Wave, K-POP group aespa, has successfully completed their encore performance of their world tour in Seoul. The 'SYNK: PARALLEL LINE' concert, held at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 16th, was held over two days starting from the 15th, with a total of 20,000 fans participating. aespa kicked off the concert with the title track 'Drama' from their 4th mini album after the opening video, followed by a variety of songs including their debut single 'Black Mamba', 'Salty & Sweet', and 'ænergy'. Their powerful performances drew cheers from the fans, and in response, aespa presented a series of songs including 'Mine' from their 1st full album 'Armageddon', the theme song 'Die Trying' from a Netflix movie, and 'Flowers'. In particular, this conce...
DRIPPIN, Taipei solo concert sold out, additional show added

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DRIPPIN, Taipei solo concert sold out, additional show added Note: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

The up-and-coming K-pop band, Dragonpony, had their solo concert scheduled in Taipei completely sold out, prompting them to add an additional performance. Dragonpony is set to meet their fans over two days of concerts, having successfully held a concert in Seoul beforehand. Furthermore, Dragonpony has been invited to a major music festival in Taiwan, confirming their increased popularity, and they are planning to release their second EP, 'Not Out', on the 19th. As a result, expectations for Dragonpony's all-around activities are on the rise.
Stray Kids won two awards at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.
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Stray Kids won two awards at the Japan Gold Disc Awards.

The K-pop group Stray Kids won two awards at the Japan Gold Disc Awards. They received awards in the categories of 'Music Video of the Year' and 'Best 3 Albums,' marking their third win overall and confirming their popularity in Japan. This latest win was achieved through their live Blu-ray 'MANIAC,' which captured their first Japan dome concert. Additionally, during this performance, they expressed their gratitude for fulfilling their childhood dreams. Stray Kids are scheduled to hold the fourth leg of their world tour in Japan this month.
aespa wins two awards at the Japan Golden Disc Awards.

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aespa wins two awards at the Japan Golden Disc Awards. Important: Please use the commonly used notation in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, etc.

The group aespa has been recognized as a 'global hitmaker' in Japan. Aespa won two awards in the categories of 'New artist of the year' and 'Best 3 new artists' at the '39th Japan Gold Disc Awards', achieving a double crown. Since their debut in Japan in July last year, they have received great love locally through two arena tours and performances at the Tokyo Dome. They have also received numerous awards domestically and internationally with their regular and mini albums, continuing their global award-winning streak by also winning at the 'Gold Disc Awards'. In addition, they will be performing at 'Summer Sonic 2025' in Tokyo in August, successfully concluding a performance in Madrid on the 12th, and will be holding an encore concert at Seoul Olympic Park KSPO DOME on the 15th and 16th.
NMIXX (엔믹스), an acapella highlight medley video has been released.

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NMIXX (엔믹스), an acapella highlight medley video has been released. Important: Please use the commonly used spelling in the target language for K-POP artist names, group names, album titles, and other proper nouns.

Girl group NMIXX of JYP Entertainment will release their mini 4th album 'Fe3O4: FORWARD' and the title track 'KNOW ABOUT ME' at 6 p.m. on the 17th. Prior to this, a signature teaser acapella highlight medley video of NMIXX was released at midnight on the 12th. The video is garnering attention by showcasing the members' outstanding vocal abilities. In this album, NMIXX continued their teasing method from their mini 1st album 'expérgo', singing pre-release track 'High Horse' and the title track 'KNOW ABOUT ME' along with 6 songs acapella style to delight their fans' ears. The new album is composed of modern hip-hop beats, trap-based drums, and bold synth sounds. NMIXX sings about emotions deepening as they venture together into unknown territories. This album serves as the final episode of t...
SM Entertainment’s new artist, HATFELT, achieves first place on music show just 15 days after debut.
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SM Entertainment’s new artist, HATFELT, achieves first place on music show just 15 days after debut.

Rookie girl group Hatsuhats achieved their first music show win just 15 days after their debut. They took the top spot with their debut single 'The Chase' on SBS M's 'The Show' and shared their thoughts after achieving their first music show win post-debut. Hatsuhats is also attracting high interest from global fans by showcasing diverse charms and receiving explosive responses daily with their debut song 'The Chase'. Additionally, they are drawing attention by releasing a lyric video for the title track 'The Chase', which features the members' delightful appearances and lyrics, as well as a karaoke video for the B-side track 'Butterflies'.
NiziU, confirmed to make a comeback in Korea on March 31st.
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NiziU, confirmed to make a comeback in Korea on March 31st.

Japanese girl group NiziU released their second Korean single [LOVE LINE] on March 31st, confirming their domestic comeback. JYP Entertainment amplified fans' curiosity by unveiling a video hinting at the concept of the album through their official SNS. NiziU is releasing a new album after 1 year and 5 months since their Korean debut single in October last year. Furthermore, NiziU is expanding their influence in Japan and is planning to start their own tour from September. NiziU's second Korean single [LOVE LINE] is set to be released on March 31st at 6 p.m.
Red Velvet’s Seulgi to release second mini album ‘Accidentally On Purpose’.
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Red Velvet’s Seulgi to release second mini album ‘Accidentally On Purpose’.

Red Velvet's member Seulgi has released her second mini album 'Accidentally On Purpose'. This album, in which she attempts a new musical challenge, includes a total of 6 songs, including the title track 'Baby, Not Baby' which combines punk bass and powerful electric guitar. Seulgi expressed her desire to show her own identity beyond others' expectations through this album. Additionally, in the song 'Weakness' in which she participated in writing the lyrics during the album production process, she captured honest emotions of falling in love. She dedicated herself to consistent core workouts and practice to showcase powerful performances in this album, revealing her attachment to the song 'Praying' that she particularly wanted to include. Celebrating Red Velvet's 10th debut anniversary, she ...
“J-Hope’s journey transcending genres” receives rave reviews from foreign media for his new song ‘Sweet Dreams’!
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“J-Hope’s journey transcending genres” receives rave reviews from foreign media for his new song ‘Sweet Dreams’!

BTS member J-Hope's new song 'Sweet Dreams (feat. Miguel)' is receiving praise from overseas music outlets. This new song is expanding J-Hope's musical spectrum and showcasing a new change, which has been positively evaluated by many music outlets in the United States. J-Hope has been praised for creating a dreamy groove by harmoniously combining smooth rapping and Miguel's sweet voice in this new song, establishing himself as an artist who transcends the boundaries between rap and vocals. Additionally, J-Hope aims to introduce a new musical style centered around themes of stability and love through his new musical attempts, and the positive responses continue to pour in. This new song is considered another meaningful addition to his solo discography, and J-Hope is scheduled to appear on t...