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RIIZE is gearing up in earnest with their first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’… Completing 10 tracks that contain the narrative of youth.
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RIIZE is gearing up in earnest with their first full-length album ‘ODYSSEY’… Completing 10 tracks that contain the narrative of youth.

The group RISE is making a comeback today (19th) with their first full-length album 'ODYSSEY.' This album firmly defines RISE's identity and consists of a total of 10 tracks that encompass RISE's unique genre of 'emotional pop.' The album is set to be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on May 19th. The track videos that garnered attention at the 'ODYSSEY' premiere have been released, and the music video for the title track 'Fly Up,' which showcases a well-made performance reminiscent of a youth musical, can be found on the SMTOWN YouTube channel, while videos for other tracks will be sequentially released on the RISE YouTube channel, capturing attention. The emotions felt by the members are fully reflected in the lyrics of this album, starting from the 1st track 'Odyssey,' which con...
Doyoung to release second solo album ‘Soar’ on June 9th… 10 tracks with an uplifting message.
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Doyoung to release second solo album ‘Soar’ on June 9th… 10 tracks with an uplifting message.

NCT's Doyoung will release his second solo album 'Soar' on June 9th. Doyoung's second solo album 'Soar' consists of a total of 10 songs, and all tracks will be released on various music sites such as Melon, Flo, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music at 6 p.m. on June 9th. Doyoung hopes that the album 'Soar' will be a small but solid inspiration for those who dream of soaring in their own places, encouraging them to take steps forward again. Drawing strength from music that makes one dream, he now wants to share that power with everyone who listens to his music. Previously, through his first album 'Youth' released in April last year, Doyoung led listeners to empathize with honest stories that all youths could relate to. With his second album 'Soar,' he i...
IU unveils track teaser and concept photos for ‘Flower Bookmark Three’… Anticipation rises for her third remake album.
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IU unveils track teaser and concept photos for ‘Flower Bookmark Three’… Anticipation rises for her third remake album.

Singer IU has heightened anticipation by releasing additional track teasers and concept photos for her remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three.' Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, unveiled the main concept photos and the track teaser video for 'Red Shoes' sequentially through IU's official SNS and YouTube channel on May 18th and 19th. The photos released this time, including the cuts that were first revealed as album cover images, total 12 in number, each capturing various backgrounds, stylings, and concepts to vividly convey the analog sensibility of the 'Flower Bookmark' album. In the 'Red Shoes' track teaser video, IU appears herself, exuding a vibe reminiscent of an analog camcorder. IU shyly strikes a V-pose towards the camcorder, moves away from the screen, then runs back towards it. Meanwh...
Kiss of Life to showcase musical evolution with ‘224’…until Seoul encore concert in July.
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Kiss of Life to showcase musical evolution with ‘224’…until Seoul encore concert in July.

Kiss of Life has confirmed their comeback on June 9th. On the 19th at midnight, they released a teaser video for their 4th mini album '224' through their official SNS channels. The video started with a close-up of the sky, followed by the captivating mood of the members standing in front of intense lighting. Words like 'KIS' reminiscent of Kiss of Life were emphasized, arousing fans' curiosity about how they will be incorporated into the new album. Kiss of Life plans to carry out promotions for their new album '224' sequentially. Fans are looking forward to the message that Kiss of Life, who has expressed the keyword 'freedom' since their debut, will convey in '224'. On July 19th and 20th, they will kick off their first world tour 'Kiss Road' Seoul encore at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. Start...
(G)I-DLE shares heartfelt comeback story through ‘I Never Die’… “We are is our new beginning”
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(G)I-DLE shares heartfelt comeback story through ‘I Never Die’… “We are is our new beginning”

(G)I-DLE appeared on MBC's 'Omniscient Interfering View' to talk about their new album in celebration of their 7th debut anniversary. Soyeon mentioned that they had worked hard on the album 'We are,' created by the five members, and prepared for a new beginning with the same mindset as when they debuted with the album 'I am.' Furthermore, they unveiled the title track 'Good Thing' from the new album and continued to explain about the album. The process of going to a music appreciation event to celebrate their 7th debut anniversary with their managers, tailored to each member's preferences, was revealed, and the members prepared various foods, spent time together, and reminisced about their 7 years of activities. The album is scheduled to be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the ...
X:IN, a K-pop girl group, released ‘Defend Myself,’ a self-reflective narrative… A new experiment in the group’s identity.
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X:IN, a K-pop girl group, released ‘Defend Myself,’ a self-reflective narrative… A new experiment in the group’s identity.

X:IN has released a new album titled 'Defend Myself,' which contains the story of protecting oneself. Under VIVAI Entertainment, X:IN broke a 15-month hiatus to unveil the new album. 'Defend Myself' encapsulates X:IN's autobiographical message of making choices to protect oneself, reflecting the anxiety and confusion behind the stage. This album embodies X:IN's sincere desire to evolve into a true artist. Furthermore, X:IN aimed to convey honest stories beyond their existing image through this album. The title track, 'Attention Seeker,' depicts the psychological struggle between narcissistic self and real self, wandering between the fear of dissolution and inner truth. Other songs also tell X:IN's growth story through their respective themes. The music video for 'Attention Seeker,' filmed ...
MONSTA X, topping iTunes charts in 8 countries with their re-recording album… Proving the power of their full group comeback.
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MONSTA X, topping iTunes charts in 8 countries with their re-recording album… Proving the power of their full group comeback.

MONSTA X released a digital album 'NOW PROJECT vol.1' on the 14th, which was re-recorded in a complete version. This album is a re-recording album where existing songs were re-recorded in a complete version without any new songs. As of 10 a.m. on the 16th, it topped the iTunes Top K-Pop Music Album Chart in 8 countries and regions including the United States, France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Austria, Colombia, and Malaysia. It also entered the top 10 of the iTunes Top K-Pop Music Album Chart in a total of 18 countries and regions based on peak rankings, and ranked 12th on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and 17th on the U.S. iTunes Album Chart, proving the global influence of MONSTA X in the 'complete' version. This album is a compilation of songs released between 2021 and 2023 that lea...
Boy Next Door, charting with all songs with a free-spirited ‘No Genre’…
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Boy Next Door, charting with all songs with a free-spirited ‘No Genre’…

Boy group BOYNEXTDOOR is holding a special fan event to celebrate their comeback with their 4th mini album. They are scheduled to open the 'BOYNEXTDOOR 4th EP [No Genre] POP-UP STORE' at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul from today (16th) until the 25th. The pop-up store is a space designed around the main themes of the mini 4th album 'No Genre,' featuring a photo zone decorated with concept photos from the album, an experience zone where fans can listen to all the songs from 'No Genre,' various merchandise sales, and stamp mission events. In addition, fans can enter through pre-booking or on-site reservations, and detailed information about entering the pop-up store and official merchandise can be found on the global superfan platform Weverse. BOYNEXTDOOR has been dominating the dome...
IU makes a comeback with ‘Flower Bookmark’ after 8 years… Reveals 5 concept photos that stimulate emotions.
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IU makes a comeback with ‘Flower Bookmark’ after 8 years… Reveals 5 concept photos that stimulate emotions.

Singer IU has raised expectations by releasing concept photos ahead of the release of her remake album 'Flower Bookmark Three'. Her agency, EDAM Entertainment, unveiled a total of five concept photos through IU's official SNS channel on the 17th. These concept photos are arranged to fully capture the analog sensibility unique to the 'Flower Bookmark' series, drawing attention with homages that evoke past albums. The photos range from IU holding a guitar in a shirt with her eyes closed, to a cute image of her wearing striped clothes and a bucket hat lying on the floor, to a mysterious image with only the silhouette visible. With the release of this album, anticipation for the return of the 'Flower Bookmark' series among the public is growing. 'Flower Bookmark Three' is set to be released on...
RocoBerry’s new song ‘I Love You, Only You’ released today… A romantic ballad completed with a 30-member orchestra.
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RocoBerry’s new song ‘I Love You, Only You’ released today… A romantic ballad completed with a 30-member orchestra.

Rocoberry (Roco, Berry) will release a new single 'I Love You, Only You' at 6 p.m. on the 16th. This new song is Rocoberry's comeback single that has caused a sensation on various music charts as the original composer of Jo Jaz's 'Do You Know (Prod. Rocoberry)'. It is a piece that is being unveiled after about two months since the release of 'Forget-Me-Not' in March. 'I Love You, Only You' features a full sound with a 30-member orchestra and an acoustic band, harmonizing Rocoberry's vocals, conveying a lovely confession to a loved one in a subdued manner. In the music video, Rocoberry and actor Cho Jung-seok express a touching narrative in sync, attracting attention. Rocoberry plans to continue meeting music fans actively with diverse activities and producing for Jo Jaz in the future. 'I L...