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NCT Doyoung, to extend ‘Doors’ concert to the 3rd show…
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NCT Doyoung, to extend ‘Doors’ concert to the 3rd show…

NCT's Doyoung is expanding the scale of his explosive second solo concert, which has been receiving overwhelming responses. The 2025 Doyoung concert 'Doors,' originally scheduled for two shows at the Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on June 14-15, set a record for a sold-out performance with pre-sale tickets for fan club members, once again demonstrating the fans' fervent interest in Doyoung's new concert. Building on this momentum, an additional performance on June 13 at 8 p.m. has been decided, with ticket sales for this show starting with fan club pre-sales on May 12 at 8 p.m. on Melon Ticket, followed by general sales on May 13 at 8 p.m., indicating another fierce competition for tickets. Doyoung, who started his concert journey with his first solo concert at the Peace Hall of Kyung Hee U...
CNBLUE successfully completes their North American tour…
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CNBLUE successfully completes their North American tour…

CNBLUE successfully concluded their North American tour '2025 CNBLUE LIVE – VOYAGE into X IN NORTH AMERICA', proving their global popularity. Starting from Toronto on the 16th (local time), they completed performances in New York on the 18th, Los Angeles on the 24th, and San Francisco on the 27th. During this tour, CNBLUE opened the show powerfully with 'In My Head' and delighted the audience with a diverse setlist ranging from long-awaited stages like 'Where You Are' (English Ver.) and 'Intense Love' to hit songs. The concert, featuring standing areas throughout the venue, allowed the audience to experience the enthusiastic cheers, sing-alongs, and heat firsthand. The North American tour received significant attention from overseas media, reaffirming CNBLUE's solid popularity and once aga...
(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi and Miyeon are also gaining strong popularity on the Chinese music charts.
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(G)I-DLE’s Yuqi and Miyeon are also gaining strong popularity on the Chinese music charts.

In the Chinese music charts, (G)I-DLE's Yuqi and Miyeon are showing strong presence. Yuqi's digital single 'Radio (Dum-Dum)' has received a 'Triple Gold' certification on China's largest music site QQ Music. This certification is given when the digital album sales exceed 750,000 yuan, proving the enthusiastic interest of local fans. Moreover, they topped the Korean chart on Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) in China for six consecutive weeks and also ranked 3rd on the QQ Music weekly digital bestseller singles chart, maintaining the top 3 for six weeks in a row. 'Radio (Dum-Dum)' is Yuqi's self-composed song that expresses feelings towards an ex-lover through radio, belonging to the medium-tempo boom-bap genre. Additionally, 'Glow Up,' a collaboration between Miyeon and Jike Junyi, has top...
아일릿 has once again proven the magic of the girls with ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’.
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아일릿 has once again proven the magic of the girls with ‘Lucky Girl Syndrome’.

The group ILLIT has added a song with over a billion streams on the world's largest music streaming platform Spotify. According to Spotify on the 29th, ILLIT (Yuna, Minju, Moca, Wonhee, and Loha)’s mini-album 'SUPER REAL ME' track 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' has accumulated 151,930,000 streams as of the 27th. With this, ILLIT has achieved their second song with over a billion streams following their debut title track 'Magnetic.' 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' is a dance-pop genre song with a playful whistle theme that captures the listener's ears, embodying ILLIT's positive vibes as they consider themselves lucky girls. This song, filled with ILLIT's mischievous and bright energy, has continued the group's popularity alongside 'Magnetic.' 'Lucky Girl Syndrome' has also garnered attention from foreign med...
Rise, ‘First·Best·Biggest’ to Make a Comeback in 2025 with New Album Start
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Rise, ‘First·Best·Biggest’ to Make a Comeback in 2025 with New Album Start

RIIZE, under SM Entertainment, will make a comeback with their first full-length album on May 19th, transcending the title of 'Top Tier' in K-pop to emerge as the leading 'ONE TOP' artist of a new era. RIIZE's first full-length album 'ODYSSEY' consists of a total of 10 tracks and will be available for pre-order at various online and offline music stores starting today (28th). This album, following the successful conclusion of the previous chapter represented by their first mini-album 'RIIZING' and first fan-concert tour 'RIIZING DAY,' marks RIIZE's return after approximately 11 months, solidifying their identity. Known for their unique comeback strategies, RIIZE has prepared an unprecedented promotion this time, starting with the explosive anticipation for 'RIIZE PREMIERE,' where all track...
Challenge or extinction… ’10th anniversary comeback’ by SEVENTEEN, teaser for 5th full album released!
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Challenge or extinction… ’10th anniversary comeback’ by SEVENTEEN, teaser for 5th full album released!

To celebrate their 10th debut anniversary, the group SEVENTEEN (S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino) is gearing up for another bold challenge by releasing a new full-length album on the 26th of next month. On the 28th, SEVENTEEN unveiled the trailer for their 5th full album 'HAPPY BURSTDAY' titled 'DARE OR DEATH' on their official team YouTube channel and SNS at midnight. The trailer consists of three versions: Side A 'DARE,' Side B 'DEATH,' and the main part produced in an interactive format, each leading to different endings depending on the choices made. SEVENTEEN previously hinted at a powerful rebirth with the album title 'HAPPY BURSTDAY,' a combination of the English words 'Birthday,' 'Burst,' 'Explode,' and 'Start.' As the ...
“20s youth itself” TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reveals First Concept Photos for ‘Love Language’ <br>
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“20s youth itself” TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reveals First Concept Photos for ‘Love Language’

TOMORROW X TOGETHER (SOOBIN, YEONJUN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, HUENINGKAI) captured attention with a refreshing concept photo. TOMORROW X TOGETHER released the first concept photo of their digital single 'Love Language' on the team's official SNS at 12 a.m. on the 28th. Shot at a private estate in Spain, this photo captures the members enjoying the refreshing season and leisurely moments. The five members portrayed a free-spirited atmosphere with comfortable beach styling. Various stone beads, suede accessories, tie-dye tops, and more catch the eye. The members enjoy a party in a lush green garden, play around in the swimming pool, and exude energy. Even amidst the lively moments, their relaxed scenes of reading a book with 'Love Language' written on it or quietly lying down to feel the season r...
iKON to hold a concert in mainland China in May.
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iKON to hold a concert in mainland China in May.

K-pop boy group EPEX, composed of Korean members, will hold a concert in mainland China in May. This marks the first performance in China in 9 years since the 2016 Hallyu ban. According to their agency C9 Entertainment on the 29th, EPEX (Wish, Keum Donghyun, Mu, A-Min, Baek Seung, Aiden, Yewang, Jeff) will host a solo concert titled 'Youth Deficiency in Fuzhou' at the 'MAAQUU X CH8 Livehouse' located in Fuzhou, China on May 31st, 2025. The concert, as reported by the agency, will accommodate an audience of 1000 seats. EPEX, a K-pop group with all Korean members, is performing in China for the first time. C9 Entertainment expressed their joy, stating, "EPEX has emerged as a new leader in the Chinese K-pop Hallyu scene, crossing the continent's borders for the first time." In China, local go...
Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.
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Coldplay’s concert in Korea, an emotional epic alongside K-POP.

Coldplay successfully wrapped up their second concert in South Korea, which lasted for 10 days. On the 28th, Coldplay shared highlight photos from the concert titled 'Live Nation Presents Coldplay: Music of the Spheres Delivered by DHL' held at Goyang Stadium on social media. This concert, attended by 300,000 people, set a new record for the most number of concerts and the largest audience in the history of foreign artists' concerts in South Korea. The performance featured a collaboration stage with the leading K-pop girl group TWICE, and Jin from BTS, who shares a close friendship with Coldplay, participated as a special guest. Additionally, various artists such as Rosé from BLACKPINK, Chilean singer-songwriter Eliana, and Hanlolo showcased rich performances. Coldplay's concert in South K...
TWICE to make a special guest appearance at Coldplay’s concert in Korea…
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TWICE to make a special guest appearance at Coldplay’s concert in Korea…

TWICE performed a spectacular stage as special guests at the UK rock band Coldplay's concert in South Korea. This concert was part of Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres World Tour,' and TWICE took on the opening stage, showcasing a special meeting with Coldplay, who are widely loved by global music fans as they tour stadiums around the world. TWICE captivated the audience with performances of their latest song 'Strategy,' as well as hits like 'TT,' 'What is Love?,' 'Cheer Up,' 'Heart Shaker,' 'Alcohol-Free,' and 'Dance the Night Away,' receiving cheers and applause. Moreover, during a joint stage with Coldplay, TWICE sang 'We Pray' in Korean, creating a meaningful moment and displaying fantastic chemistry with Coldplay. Leveraging their skills honed through numerous stadium tours, TWICE succ...