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Jung Dong-won’s second full-length album ‘Gift of the Key’ surpasses 150,000 copies in initial sales.
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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Jung Dong-won’s second full-length album ‘Gift of the Key’ surpasses 150,000 copies in initial sales.

The news that singer Jung Dongwon's second full-length album 'Gift from the Stilt' has surpassed 150,000 copies in first-week sales has captured the attention of Hallyu fans. According to the data from Hanteo Chart as of the 20th, Jung Dongwon's 'Gift from the Stilt,' released on the 13th, has surpassed 150,000 copies in first-week sales. This achievement during the period from the 13th to the 19th demonstrates Jung Dongwon's popularity and musical abilities. With this, Jung Dongwon has been awarded the 'Hanteo Bronze,' given to artists who have sold over 100,000 copies in first-week sales, following his first full-length album 'Longing, a Tree that Gives Freely' and the mini-album 'Props Vol.1' released in 2023. In particular, as a 2007-born artist at just 18 years old, Jung Dongwon has b...
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Ailee makes a comeback with ‘Memoir’.
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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Ailee makes a comeback with ‘Memoir’.

Singer Ailee has confirmed her comeback by releasing a new mini album 'Memoir' after a year and six months. Ailee's agency A2Z Entertainment announced on the 20th that Ailee will release the new mini album 'Memoir' and start her activities with the title track 'MMI'. The production of this album was handled by Pdogg, a composer from the group BTS and the in-house producer of their agency Big Hit Music. Ailee expressed confidence in the new release by preparing music videos for three songs on the album. The title track 'MMI' is a hip-hop R&B genre song based on Miami beats, and the album also includes R&B pop songs in the Jersey club genre like 'Illusion' and a ballad number 'Meaning'. The album title 'Memoir' combines 'Me,' meaning 'I,' in parentheses with 'Memoir,' which defines and expla...
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aespa, the first female artist to win four awards at ‘VMAJ’.
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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aespa, the first female artist to win four awards at ‘VMAJ’.

The representative girl group of Korea, aespa, made history by winning four awards at the 'Video Music Awards Japan 2025' (VMAJ) held in Japan. This is the first time ever for a female artist to achieve such a feat. aespa won in four categories - 'Artist of the Year,' 'Best Group Video,' 'Best Dance Video,' and 'Best K-pop Video,' showcasing their outstanding musicality to the world. Additionally, their hit songs 'WAVE,' 'SUPERNOVA,' and 'Next Level' were each recognized in the categories of Best Group Video (International), Best Video, and Best K-pop Video. This proves the global recognition of aespa's music. In their acceptance speech, aespa expressed gratitude to their Japanese fans, known as 'My,' and vowed to continue repaying them with good music in the future. Through their performa...
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NiziU unveils dreamy new single concept photos.
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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NiziU unveils dreamy new single concept photos.

The girl group 'NiziU' under JYP Entertainment raised fans' expectations by unveiling the group concept photos for their new single 'LOVE LINE.' The single is set to be released on the 31st, and ahead of this, concept photos showcasing the mood of the new album were revealed through the official SNS channels. In the photos, the nine members including Mako, Rio, Maya, Riku, Ayaka, Mayuka, Rima, Miihi, and Nina captivated fans with a different chic and cool vibe from the group's usual loveliness. Following the success of their first single 'HEARTRIS,' their new single is anticipated to bring another success, drawing attention from K-POP fans worldwide. Their new song 'LOVE LINE' is scheduled to be officially released at 6 p.m. on the 31st.
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StayC has released a new song ‘Bebe’ and the music video for ‘Wonderkillpo (1theKILLPO)’ has been revealed.
20Mar By adminNo Comments
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StayC has released a new song ‘Bebe’ and the music video for ‘Wonderkillpo (1theKILLPO)’ has been revealed.

K-pop group STAYC released the music video for the title track "BEBE" from their fifth single album 'S' through 1theK, the global K-pop representative media of Kakao Entertainment, on the 19th. In this video, STAYC showcased a strong mood with black leather styling, captivating global fans with their transformed visuals and glamorous performance. They revealed bold transformations such as short haircuts, platinum blonde hair, and completed the stage with a fresh charm in denim outfits at the key points. Moreover, their diverse choreography and poses like the 'Burnout Dance,' 'Raider Dance,' and 'Stage Dance' also drew attention. "BEBE" is a track that perfectly captures STAYC's transformation, expressing the desire to break free from showing only the desired image to reveal the 'real me' h...
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KCM, as it turns out, is the father of two daughters, aged 13 and 3.
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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KCM, as it turns out, is the father of two daughters, aged 13 and 3.

Singer KCM (real name Kang Chang-mo) has recently become a hot topic after it was belatedly revealed that he is the father of two children. His agency A2Z Entertainment stated on the 19th, "KCM is currently the father of two daughters. The first daughter was born in 2012, and the second daughter was born in 2022." The two children were born from his relationship with a non-celebrity woman whom he married four years ago. When the first daughter was born, the two were dating but were unable to have a wedding ceremony due to circumstances. They officially registered their marriage in 2021. KCM previously revealed on SBS's 'Barefooted Friends' that he got married after 10 years of dating. It was reported that KCM couldn't publicly announce the birth of his second daughter due to feeling guilty...
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Xdinary Heroes Jungsoo, charismatic gaze.
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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Xdinary Heroes Jungsoo, charismatic gaze.

Member Jungsoo of the K-POP band Xdinary Heroes (XH) raised fans' expectations by emitting a unique charisma through individual teaser contents for the new album. Xdinary Heroes will release a new mini album 'Beautiful Mind' and the title track 'Beautiful Life' on March 24th. This album has expanded the musical spectrum as the members participated in writing and composing the songs themselves. In particular, the title track 'Beautiful Life' stands out with its intense heavy rock sound and unpredictable development, showcasing Xdinary Heroes' fantastic 'full band energy' as a listening point. Following their comeback, Xdinary Heroes will hold a solo concert in Seoul at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park from May 2nd to 5th, marking the beginning of a new world tour. Last year, as part of the ...
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NCT Ten makes a comeback with new song ‘STUNNER’.
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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NCT Ten makes a comeback with new song ‘STUNNER’.

NCT member Ten announced his comeback with the new song 'STUNNER' on the 24th. The new song 'STUNNER' is an R&B pop genre song that combines groovy rhythm instruments and synth sounds, showcasing Ten's playful and delicate vocals as well as chic rap and whispers. The lyrics express growing feelings towards someone with charm that exceeds expectations, raising anticipation for a positive response. Through the title track 'STUNNER' stage, Ten is expected to start off with a relaxed demeanor and gradually escalate to a performance that highlights explosive energy. With lyrics like 'Stunner' and 'Fire' repeated in the chorus, along with point choreography and hand gestures, he is expected to once again captivate global fans and reaffirm the title of 'artistic performer.' On the 17th at 9 P...
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DAY6 successfully completes their first solo concert in Gwangju.
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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DAY6 successfully completes their first solo concert in Gwangju.

DAY6 celebrated the successful completion of their first solo concert in Gwangju, which marked their first solo concert in Gwangju since their debut. The concert, part of their third world tour 'DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR ', took place on March 15th and 16th at the Gwangju University Universiade Gymnasium in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. The two-day event, which sold out all seats, proved the fans' enthusiastic interest and anticipation. DAY6 captivated the hearts of fans with hit songs such as 'Letting Go', 'Congratulations', and 'I Smile', as well as fan favorites like 'You Were Beautiful', 'HAPPY', and 'Welcome to the Show'. The members expressed their gratitude to the fans and promised to continue their efforts for the fans in the future. DAY6's third world tour is progressing successfully amidst fer...
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Reno X Seungmin, ‘CINEMA’ teaser released.
19Mar By adminNo Comments
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Reno X Seungmin, ‘CINEMA’ teaser released.

Stray Kids members Lee Know and Seungmin raised fans' expectations by showcasing a sweet duet. JYP Entertainment unveiled a teaser for the track "Cinema" from the digital single 'Mixtape: Dominus,' released on the group's official SNS on the 18th. The video, approximately 47 seconds long, shows the two members leaving a dark and desolate hideout and hitting the road. It captures them overcoming unexpected crises like a vehicle breakdown as they walk on. This song, a unit track directly participated in by Lee Know and Seungmin, evokes a lyrical atmosphere through the band pop genre. The charming vocal combination of the two members is a key point of appreciation. The agency expressed that their unit song "sings the sincerity of passion for music." In addition to "Cinema," various other trac...
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