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BLACKPINK kicks off general ticket sales for Goyang concert… Anyone, not just BLINK, can enter the lottery.
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BLACKPINK kicks off general ticket sales for Goyang concert… Anyone, not just BLINK, can enter the lottery.

General ticket sales for BLACKPINK's concert in Goyang will begin at 8 p.m. on the 15th through NOL Tickets. BLACKPINK, who will be holding 'BLACKPINK 2025 WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG' at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex for two days on July 5th and 6th. This will be a full group concert taking place approximately 1 year and 10 months after the 'BORN PINK' tour in September 2023. It has garnered significant attention as the first solo performance by a K-pop girl group at the main stadium of Goyang Sports Complex and as the first step of a global world tour. Tickets for this event, which will be open on that day, will be available for purchase by anyone without BLINK MEMBERSHIP, leading to an anticipated fierce competition for ticketing. YG Entertainment is putting all efforts into this e...
Jin is coming back with his second mini album ‘Echo’… Resonance of empathy contained in 7 tracks.
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Jin is coming back with his second mini album ‘Echo’… Resonance of empathy contained in 7 tracks.

On May 16th at 1 PM (KST), JIN will release her solo mini album 'Echo'. This album, consisting of a total of 7 tracks, expresses JIN's emotions and moments of life. JIN participated in writing lyrics for most of the tracks. 'Echo' is expected to convey waves of empathy, going beyond feeling emotions and thoughts together to connecting people and moving hearts. The title track 'Don’t Say You Love Me' sings about the difficulty of letting go of each other due to love even as the relationship with a lover crumbles, and it is a pop genre song based on band sound. Actress Shin Se-kyung appears in the music video, which has already garnered attention with the release of teaser videos. 'Echo' includes a total of 7 songs, including the title track 'Don’t Say You Love Me', 'Nothing Without Your Lov...
After more than 8 years, ‘Palette Three’ returns… IU’s remake artistry begins anew.
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After more than 8 years, ‘Palette Three’ returns… IU’s remake artistry begins anew.

Singer IU is making a comeback with her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three'. Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, announced, "IU will release her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three' on the 27th at 6 p.m." 'Flower Bookmark Three' is the third album in IU's remake project 'Flower Bookmark' series, where she reinterprets classic songs with her own sensibility and lyrical voice. Previously, 'Flower Bookmark' in 2014 and 'Flower Bookmark Two' in 2017 received much love, making this album even more meaningful as it marks the return of the series after about 8 years. Moreover, this album is IU's comeback after approximately 1 year and 3 months since the release of her mini 6th album 'The Winning' in February last year, raising expectations not only from fans but also from the public. The...
Jang Jae In makes a comeback with her second full-length album ‘Poetry: Beautiful Things’… Pre-release track ‘Dew’ to be released on the 16th.
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Jang Jae In makes a comeback with her second full-length album ‘Poetry: Beautiful Things’… Pre-release track ‘Dew’ to be released on the 16th.

Singer Jang Jae In is making a comeback with her second full-length album 'Poetry: Beautiful Things'. On the 13th, Jang Jae In personally announced the release of her new album through her Instagram, revealing that the pre-release track 'Dew' will be unveiled on the 16th. 'Dew' is expected to serve as the emotional centerpiece symbolizing the overall mood of the album, marking the beginning of her second full-length album. Jang Jae In is focusing on incorporating her musical maturity and lyrical narratives deeply into this album, with 'Dew' serving as the opening clue to this direction. As indicated by the album title 'Poetry', the overall concept is analyzed to express everyday moments sensuously through the combination of poetry and music. 'Poetry: Beautiful Things' is a large-scale proj...
TWICE has released their Japanese best album ‘#TWICE5’ after 3 years…
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TWICE has released their Japanese best album ‘#TWICE5’ after 3 years…

TWICE's Japanese best album '#TWICE5', released after 3 years, is receiving hot love from fans. This album includes Japanese versions of hit songs such as 'Talk that Talk', 'SET ME FREE', and 'ONE SPARK' that have been loved both domestically and internationally. '#TWICE5' is the fifth installment of the '#TWICE' series, and it is a meaningful album released approximately 3 years and 2 months after the release of '#TWICE4' in March 2022. Since their official debut in Japan in June 2017, TWICE has dominated various major charts, won numerous awards, and surpassed a total cumulative sales of 20 million copies of Korean and Japanese albums, setting countless records. In particular, in July last year, as part of their fifth world tour 'READY TO BE', which attracted a total of 1.5 million viewe...
Jay Park releases the music video for the title track ‘Mayday’ from his 6th full-length album, featuring Ty Dolla $ign for a global emotional synergy.
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Jay Park releases the music video for the title track ‘Mayday’ from his 6th full-length album, featuring Ty Dolla $ign for a global emotional synergy.

On the 13th, at 6 p.m., 박재범 (Jay Park) released the music video for the title track "Mayday (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign)" from his 6th full-length album 'THE ONE YOU WANTED' on his official YouTube channel. The stylish and sophisticated performance, along with captivating music, immediately caught the attention from the beginning. Each scene, with diverse and relaxed facial expressions, enhanced Jay Park's unique charm and created a distinctive atmosphere. Particularly, Ty Dolla $ign, who participated in the featuring, made a surprise appearance in this music video shot in the United States, attracting hot interest from music fans. The two artists' refined voices created musical synergy, adding to the pleasure of watching and listening. "Mayday" is a danceable R&B track produced by Cha Cha Malone...
NCT DREAM announces 2025 tour ‘DREAM THE FUTURE’… Another milestone in the K-POP concert market.
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NCT DREAM announces 2025 tour ‘DREAM THE FUTURE’… Another milestone in the K-POP concert market.

NCT DREAM has announced their 2025 tour 'DREAM THE FUTURE.' The tour is scheduled to take place in 7 locations, starting from Seoul on July 10th and ending in Kuala Lumpur on December 13th. Particularly, this tour will feature performances at large stadiums in major cities across Asia. Following the successful third world tour last year, NCT DREAM is reported to be showcasing new activities. Additionally, they are planning to make a comeback in July with a new full-length album.
Please release the first OST of ‘Please Don’t Date Him’, ‘It’s Because of You’ by Sandeul… Depicting delicate emotions.
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Please release the first OST of ‘Please Don’t Date Him’, ‘It’s Because of You’ by Sandeul… Depicting delicate emotions.

tvN's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Please Don't Date Him' is releasing its first OST. The production team of 'Please Don't Date Him' will release OST Part 1 'It's Because of You', featuring Sandeul, a member of the group B1A4 who is active as a solo singer, on various music sites on May 13 at 6 p.m. 'It's Because of You' is a song that combines Sandeul's delicate and warm vocals with a melody that captures the excitement and tumultuous emotions of falling in love. The nylon guitar that appears intermittently gently resonates like water rippling in a glass, evoking a sensuous landscape reminiscent of floating along the canals of Venice. The unfolding string line and swelling chorus deepen the emotional density, while the repetition of the lyrics "I only see you" recalls a magical moment where ...
Monsta X’s Hyungwon has returned to be with the fans.
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Monsta X’s Hyungwon has returned to be with the fans.

MONSTA X member Hyungwon met with fans on the 13th after completing his military service. Starship Entertainment announced that Hyungwon, who finished his 1 year and 6 months of military service today (the 13th), has been discharged. Hyungwon enlisted in November 2023 and served as an active-duty soldier before completing his military service. With this, MONSTA X has finished their military service rotations and reunited as a full group, and on the 14th, they will release the digital album 'NOW PROJECT VOL.1' to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. Hyungwon expressed his gratitude to the fans by saying, "Monbebe, I'm back," and shared the happiness of celebrating the 10th debut anniversary with the members. Additionally, Hyungwon is planning to hold a discharge commemoration live broadc...
Ten Centimeters leading the hot popularity of “To You” and their global activities.
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Ten Centimeters leading the hot popularity of “To You” and their global activities.

The latest album 'To You' by 10cm has topped the Melon Top 100 and Hot 100 charts, marking the 1st place on the 100th day since its release, attracting hot popularity. This song has been gaining attention through various artists' challenges and cover versions, and especially the cover version by the broadcaster Ju Woo-jae has gained explosive popularity by rapidly rising on YouTube. The song, which received much love during its animation broadcast, has continued its long run on the charts even two months after its release, garnering wide support from listeners. Additionally, 10cm has released a collaboration project single 'Silver' with the Philippines' representative singer-songwriter TJ Monterde, and is expanding its global activities by announcing the release of a second project single....