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Seventeen’s Jeonghan tops music charts with new song ‘Better Half (feat. Omoinotake)’

28Jan

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Seventeen’s Jeonghan tops music charts with new song ‘Better Half (feat. Omoinotake)’

Seventeen member Jeonghan's solo song 'Better Half (feat. Omoinotake)' has topped the music charts. This song has received high praise by ranking high on both domestic and international music charts. Through this song, Jeonghan delivered a sweet and melodious song filled with sincerity to fans, gaining attention in the global music market. Additionally, this new song featured the Japanese piano trio band Omoinotake, providing even richer musical enjoyment. Seventeen is currently carrying out the 'SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN ASIA' and continues to engage in active promotions, with Jeonghan's solo activities also receiving great attention.

Rising Actors’ Career Prospects in 2025, Kakao Entertainment’s Bright Future

24Jan

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Rising Actors’ Career Prospects in 2025, Kakao Entertainment’s Bright Future

In 2025, the leading actors Choo Young-woo, Joo Jong-hyuk, and Shin Seung-ho are expected to showcase their talents in various works, while Kakao Entertainment plans to strengthen its management label business competitiveness. Choo Young-woo is anticipated to shine in "Manchitnam," Joo Jong-hyuk is gaining attention for "Trigger," and Shin Seung-ho is demonstrating versatile charm through his activities in movies and entertainment programs. Park Ji-hoo is also undergoing an acting transformation in "The Spring of Four Seasons." Their contributions are injecting vitality into the K-pop and drama industries, with even more attention expected in the future.

Kakao Webtoon unveils 11 special new series for the Lunar New Year! Renowned creators like Jang Yi of “The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor” and No Kyung-chan of “Abu Dhabi Duo” return with guaranteed hits!

23Jan

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Kakao Webtoon unveils 11 special new series for the Lunar New Year! Renowned creators like Jang Yi of “The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor” and No Kyung-chan of “Abu Dhabi Duo” return with guaranteed hits!

Kakao Webtoon has unveiled 11 major new works through the '2025 Lunar New Year Special Webtoon Relay Event,' heralding the return of the authors. The genres range from sports, thriller, martial arts, to armored warfare, with popular authors such as Jang Yi, No Kyung-chan, and Yong Yong participating, known for their hit works. Particularly anticipated works like 'Rhythm and Baseball,' 'Black Haze,' and 'Red Storm: The Return of the King' are included, expected to receive positive responses. Furthermore, with the return of renowned authors, it is anticipated that they will drive early-year success, raising high expectations and support from users. It is said that this year, too, diverse themes and high-quality works can be anticipated.

Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be the World’s First Musical Adaptation in Japan!

22Jan

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Webtoon ‘Itaewon Class’ to be the World’s First Musical Adaptation in Japan!

Kakao Entertainment's flagship global IP, "Itaewon Class," will be adapted into a musical for the first time in the world, starting in Japan. Popular singer and actor Kouta Kinozumi will take on the lead role, with a talented creative team including Lee Hee-joon and Helen Park. Following the immense domestic success of "Itaewon Class," this global expansion into Japan and Taiwan has garnered significant attention. The success of the musical adaptation of "Itaewon Class" showcases the value and potential of various IPs, paving the way for the discovery of more IPs to further enrich the entertainment experience.

Global Success of ‘Solo Leveling’ Anime Season 2 Celebrated with Enhanced Collaboration Event with KakaoPage/Kakao Webtoon

21Jan

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Global Success of ‘Solo Leveling’ Anime Season 2 Celebrated with Enhanced Collaboration Event with KakaoPage/Kakao Webtoon

The global hit drama "Solo Leveling" continues its successful run with an animation season 2, holding special events on KakaoPage and Kakao Webtoon. Season 2 has achieved top rankings on Japan's Amazon Prime TV show and secured a spot in the weekly TOP 10 on Netflix in 11 countries, proving its global popularity. The "Solo Leveling" intellectual property (IP), stemming from the original web novel and webtoon's popularity, has expanded into animation and games, garnering worldwide success. To commemorate this achievement, an event is currently taking place. Kakao Entertainment is anticipating further expansion through continued investment in the "Solo Leveling" IP, with news circulating about preparations for a live-action drama adaptation.

Kyuhyun Receives Explosive Response at ‘COLORS’ Taipei Concert

17Jan

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Kyuhyun Receives Explosive Response at ‘COLORS’ Taipei Concert

Antenna Kyuhyun's Asia tour "COLORS" commemorating his 10th solo debut anniversary received an explosive response in Taipei, leading to an additional show being added. Kyuhyun, engaging with fans through his regular album released last year and its eponymous title, showcases a diverse musical world including ballads, dances, and OSTs. Having successfully concluded performances in Seoul and Kaohsiung, Kyuhyun is proving his global influence by continuing the tour from Hong Kong. The additional show in Taipei will allow him to connect with more fans, raising expectations for the success of the upcoming Asia tour.

17Jan

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Kyuhyun receives explosive response at ‘COLORS’ Taipei concert.

Singer Kyuhyun has proven his formidable global influence by announcing an additional show for his Taipei concert, showcasing his solo debut 10th-anniversary Asia tour 'KYUHYUN 10th Anniversary Asia Tour 'COLORS' in TAIPEI' through his agency Antenna's official SNS on the 16th. Originally scheduled for just one day on February 22nd in Taipei, 'COLORS' has decided to add an extra show due to the explosive support from local fans. As a result, Kyuhyun will now hold a total of two shows in Taipei on the 22nd and 23rd of next month. 'COLORS' is an Asia tour named after his regular album released in November last year, and Kyuhyun is interacting with global fans through a diverse setlist that encapsulates the footprints of his 10-year solo debut. Having successfully concluded shows in Seoul and...

“CJ ENM’s Localization Strategy for K-Pop Pays Off: Following JO1 and INI, Girl Group Successfully Debuts”

23Dec

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“CJ ENM’s Localization Strategy for K-Pop Pays Off: Following JO1 and INI, Girl Group Successfully Debuts”

CJ ENM's strategy for localizing K-POP has proven successful. Groups under LaPon Entertainment such as INI and JO1 have achieved significant success in Japan. INI has achieved million-seller status, while JO1 continues to top the Oricon chart. Girl groups MIAE and ISSUE have also garnered industry attention with successful performances since their debut. CJ ENM is actively working on globalizing K-POP through the MCS system and plans to expand its global fandom through various events like LAPOSTA 2025.

“CJ ENM’s K-POP localization strategy pays off” Following JO1 and INI, even a girl group successfully debuts.

23Dec

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“CJ ENM’s K-POP localization strategy pays off” Following JO1 and INI, even a girl group successfully debuts.

CJ ENM's Japanese label 'LaPhone Entertainment' has succeeded with idol groups, leading to the success of K-POP's localization strategy. The boy group 'INI' achieved million-seller status with a single album in 2024, becoming one of only two boy groups in Japan to do so. Also, 'JO1' shined by receiving the Excellence Award at the end-of-year Japan Record Awards, given to only 10 popular songs, with their song 'Love seeker.' CJ ENM's girl groups also made significant achievements, with the 11-member girl group 'ME:I' winning the Rookie Award at the 'Japan Record Awards,' and the 4-member girl group 'IS:SUE' topping the Oricon weekly singles chart with their debut song. CJ ENM evaluates this success as the result of the Music Creative eco-System (MCS) and has expressed its commitment to furt...

GOT7 to make a full group comeback with Kakao Entertainment on January 20th

20Dec

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GOT7 to make a full group comeback with Kakao Entertainment on January 20th

GOT7 is set to make a full-group comeback on January 20th. Their new mini-album 'WINTER HEPTAGON', released in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment, marks their return to full-group activities after three years, generating anticipation among fans. The members themselves announced the comeback news, attracting the attention of global fans. With a diverse range of music genres from hip-hop to R&B, GOT7, who have been acclaimed for their musical abilities and charm, are expected to showcase their talents once again. The full-group comeback of GOT7 is poised to captivate global fans, with album pre-orders and teaser content releases hinting at their imminent return.