TIOTI‘s super-fast comeback, new single ‘Take It Slow’ to be released on the 11th

The group TIOT (Kim Min-seong, Geum Jun-hyun, Hong Geon-hee, Choi Woo-jin, Shin Ye-chan) will be releasing a new song at lightning speed in just one month. On the 5th, TIOT announced through their official SNS that they will be releasing a new digital single, ‘Take It Slow’, on the 11th. The album cover, which was revealed along with the release news, features a modern mood with monotone dot graphics added on a muted black background. The calm sensibility stands out, contrasting with the young and explosive energy that TIOT has shown so far. TIOT‘s comeback this time is about a month since ‘That Season, Through the Long Tunnel’, which was released last month. TIOT, who debuted in April with ‘Kick-START’, is entering their third official activities and is expected to pursue a new musical transformation while continuing the momentum of their previous works. T.I.O.T, who has been consistently active by showing their presence in various music shows and festivals, is drawing attention to wh

Adult Hwang In-yeop ♥ Jung Chae-yeon ♥ Bae Hyun-seong, Now the Prologue to Romance (Fabricated Family)

Hwang In-yeop, Jung Chae-yeon, and Bae Hyun-sung meet again as adults. In the JTBC Wednesday drama ‘Prefabricated Family’ (written by Hong Si-young, directed by Kim Seung-ho), Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-yeop), Yoon Joo-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon), and Kang Hae-joon (played by Bae Hyun-sung), who have cried and laughed together for the past 10 years, are faced with an inevitable crisis of disbandment. The production team pointed out some key points to watch for in the latter half. ● Kim San-ha, Yoon Joo-won, and Kang Hae-joon as adults According to the production team, Kim San-ha, Yoon Joo-won, and Kang Hae-joon, who grew up as a family while sharing similar pains, had an incredibly close period of growth. Just watching the three youths, full of innocence from their childhood to becoming proper high school students, makes you smile and adds warmth. In the meantime, the next episode will depict the present of the three youths 10 years later. Kim San-ha, who was a top student to th

From Ailrit to Choi Ye-na… MZ sensibility is connected to ‘Finger dance’

These days, MZ sensibility is known as ‘finger dance’. For the MZ generation, who are centered on trends, ‘shorts’ (short videos) are another ‘communication window’. This is because you can show off your own individuality by simply filming a short video of about 15 to 30 seconds with your phone and uploading it to SNS. There are idol groups that are creating a buzz by coming up with ‘shorts choreography’ to target this MZ sensibility. Illit, Choi Ye-na, STAYC, and Kepler are all gaining popularity by leading the way with ‘finger dance’ (finger dance) that is easy to follow and optimized for ‘challenge videos’ on SNS. On the 21st of last month,

Yoon Nam-ki‘s father = media company president? ... Agency apologizes, “slightly different from the truth” [Official]

The couple Yoon Nam-ki and Lee Da-eun, who appeared on ‘Singles 2’, apologized for their comments on YouTube and corrected incorrect information. On the afternoon of the 4th, Yoon Nam-ki and Lee Da-eun‘s agency FU stated on SNS, “We would like to sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable, as well as the media outlets and related officials, as Lee Da-eun’s comments in the YouTube channel ’NotHatefulUnnie‘ content released on October 31st contained some parts that were different from the truth.” Previously, Yoon Nam-ki and Lee Da-eun appeared on the YouTube channel ‘NotHatefulUnnie’ on October 31st. The two opened up about the rumors about them while talking to Lee Ji-hye. Instead of Yoon Nam-ki, Lee Da-eun revealed that he used to live at Tower Palace and that his father-in-law used to be the president of the Korea Times. However, regarding the story, the agency explained, “After checking, we confirmed that he was not the president of the media company, but rather the adver

Winner Lee Seung Hoon, Fans ♥ Full… Solo Fan Concert Success

Winner‘s Lee Seung Hoon successfully wrapped up his first solo fan concert since his debut, creating precious memories with Inner Circle (fandom name). Lee Seung Hoon held the ‘2024 LEE SEUNGHOON FAN CONCERT [OFFLINE LIVE]’ at Shinhan Card SOL Pay Square Live Hall in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 2nd and 3rd. Lee Seung Hoon put a lot of thought into how to breathe more closely with his fans, and he directly participated in all the production processes to truly show his sincerity. Lee Seung Hoon, who went up on stage to the intense band sound, heated up the venue with a setlist that encompassed a variety of his musical worlds. From tracks from his first solo mini album [MY TYPE] to insert songs from the musical ‘Dream High’ in which he appeared, and unreleased songs, he ran with explosive energy for over 100 minutes. Lee Seung Hoon not only gave an overwhelming performance, but also gave thrills at every moment with his powerful choreography and unwavering live performance. He also

Pau, first solo fan concert advance ticket sales open today (4th)

The group POW is starting ticket sales for their first fan concert since their debut. POW (Yochi, Hyun Bin, Jung Bin, Dongyeon, and Hong) will hold their fan concert ‘POW HOUSE: SWITCH UP’ at Shinhan Card SOL Pay Square Live Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul at 6 PM on the 23rd. Fan club pre-sales will open on the 4th at 7 PM through Interpark Ticket, and general sales will begin on the 5th at 7 PM. This concert will be POW‘s first fan concert held in Korea since their debut. POW is expected to communicate more closely with their fans and create memories through the fan concert. The members are also adding to the anticipation by foreshadowing their diverse charms that change like turning a switch on and off. POW will show various corners such as the team’s signature ‘Refreshing X Power’, new stages, events, and others that have not been revealed before. They plan to create a fan concert that will be remembered for a long time with a harmonious blend of performance, communication, and love for fan

Kian84 Completes New York Marathon Full Course “It Feels Like I Had a Strange Dream” [DA★]

Webtoon artist and broadcaster Kian84 shared his thoughts on completing the full course of the American marathon. On the 4th, Kian84 posted a picture on his SNS with the caption, “Thank you to the overseas Koreans who came to cheer me on. I feel like I had a strange dream where I was happy but almost fell over.” In the revealed picture, Kian84 appears to be resting while sitting on the road after completing the marathon. In particular, the words “Go Korea!” on the T-shirt Kian84 is wearing catches the eye. Meanwhile, Kian84 participated in a marathon held in New York, USA on the 3rd (local time). According to the competition homepage, Kian84 successfully completed the race with a time of 4 hours, 48 minutes, and 16 seconds. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

American pop music legend Quincy Jones passes away [DA:Hollywood]

American pop music legend Quincy Jones has passed away. He was 91. According to CNN and other local media outlets, Quincy Jones‘ publicist said in a statement that Quincy Jones passed away on the 3rd (local time) at his home in Bel Air, California, surrounded by his family. Quincy Jones’ family also said in a statement, “It is with heartbreak that we have to share the news of his passing tonight,” and “We honor the great life he lived and know that there will never be another like him.” They added, “Through his music and boundless love, Quincy Jones‘ heart will beat forever.” Meanwhile, Quincy Jones was a music producer and composer who produced albums for numerous popular singers, including Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and Ella Fitzgerald. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, yyynnn@donga.com

NCT Jaehyun enlists in the Army Band without an official event [Entertainment News HOT]

Group NCT member Jaehyun (27) enlisted as an active-duty soldier on the 4th. As it was an event with many soldiers and their families, no separate official event was held to prevent safety accidents due to crowding on site. According to his agency SM Entertainment on the 4th, Jaehyun applied to the Army Band and received a notice of acceptance from the Military Manpower Administration. Jaehyun is the second NCT member to enlist as an active-duty soldier, following Taeyong. Taeyong enlisted in April and is currently serving as an active-duty soldier. Jaehyun, who debuted in July 2016, has been active as a member of various units within SM Group‘s platform NCT, including NCT 127, NCT U, and Do Jaejung. In August,

‘American pop music giant’ Quincy Jones passes away at 91 [Entertainment News HOT]

American pop music giant Quincy Jones passed away on the 4th (Korean time) at the age of 91. Jones‘ publicist Arnold Robinson said that Jones died surrounded by his family at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles. Quincy Jones is famous for producing the historic album ‘Thriller’ by ‘The King of Pop’ Michael Jackson. He also collaborated with numerous greats including Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles, and won a whopping 28 Grammy Awards. In addition to producing, he also displayed outstanding talent in various fields such as musicals, film scores, and TV program production.

Park Yeon-soo, Ex-husband Song Jong-guk Sniping? “#Child Support, Anger Before Warning”

Actress Park Yeon-soo has drawn attention with a meaningful post. Park Yeon-soo recently posted a picture of her daughter Song Ji-ah and son Song Ji-wook holding hands on her SNS account with the captions, “Irresponsible,” and “A promise made before the law for the children.” She later revised the post to read, “I endured it a hundred times more. Please just keep your promises.” She then added the caption “#child support” to the image with the caption, “Warning before anger.” Netizens speculated that Park Yeon-soo was taking aim at her ex-husband Song Jong-guk, and expressed their concerns and support with comments like, “Follow the law,” “I told you to keep your promises,” and “Cheer up.” Meanwhile, Park Yeon-soo married former soccer player Song Jong-guk in 2006 and they have a son and a daughter. The family received a lot of love while appearing on a family entertainment program, but Park Yeon-soo and Song Jong-guk divorced in 2015. Park Yeon-soo is currently raising the two childre

Davichi Lee Hae-ri X Kang Min-kyung, ‘Na-rae-sik’ sortie… Real friend vibe preview

Davichi‘s Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung will be appearing on ‘Narae-sik’. Episode 8 of ‘Narae-sik’ on Park Na-rae’s YouTube channel, which will be released at 6:30 PM on the 6th, will feature Davichi‘s Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung. On this episode, Park Na-rae introduces Davichi as “my best friend’s (Jang Do-yeon) friends.”. Kang Min-kyung then reveals, “In reality, whenever I meet Do-yeon, we always talk about her. We always had an inner closeness.”. Park Na-rae then reveals an episode from 13 years ago when she was unknown, when she performed an event with Davichi‘s song with Jang Do-yeon, making everyone laugh. In the meantime, Park Na-rae and Lee Hae-ri are the same age, but they speak formally to each other. As the atmosphere reached its peak, Kang Min-kyung suggested using informal language, saying, “I’m so uncomfortable I could die,” and Park Na-rae and Lee Hae-ri entered full-fledged friend mode. Also, a phone call with Jang Do-yeon was attempted on site. The four then drew at

Arirang TV, cooking researcher Lee Hye-jeong and the beauty of Gyeongbuk

Arirang TV (CEO Kim Tae-jung) will broadcast the Gyeongsangbuk-do global promotional program ‘Aesthetics of Gyeongbuk’. Arirang TV will broadcast ‘Aesthetics of Gyeongbuk’ every Wednesday (8:00 AM) for four weeks starting on the 6th. As of 2023, the total number of foreign tourists visiting Korea is 11 million. People around the world who have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic are currently planning various trips. Accordingly, Arirang TV planned global promotional content for Gyeongsangbuk-do to attract foreign tourists to Gyeongsangbuk-do, which is full of things to see, eat, enjoy, and beautiful places, not limited to the metropolitan area. The Mecca of Gyeongsangbuk-do travel destinations! It introduces the main spots, food, and places where you can take the most important photos of your life in the three regions of Uljin, Cheongsong, and Yeongyang, and it was produced so that viewers would think, ‘Ah, I want to go there and take photos.’ In particular, in the case of Uljin, cook

Arirang Radio to Hold Jeju Environmental Talk Concert on the 23rd for its 21st Anniversary

Arirang Radio will host a Jeju Environment Talk Concert to celebrate its 21st anniversary. Arirang Radio announced, “The 5th Jeju Environment Concert ‘Pureung Purung JEJU’ (Hosted by Arirang International Broadcasting, Jeju Content Promotion Agency) will be held at Be IN;, a performance hall located on Sinsan-ro, Jeju-si at 4 PM on Saturday the 23rd.” This meaningful event will mark the resumption of related performances after five years due to the pandemic, and will be a colorful time with the theme of protecting Jeju‘s nature and environment. Arirang Radio announcer Kwon Joo-hyun will be the MC, and singer-songwriter Choi Yu-ri, known for her phytoncide tone and recently released her first full-length album, and Jeju’s representative brass band South Carnival, which conveys Jeju‘s unique emotions through music, are scheduled to perform live. In addition to the performance, there will be a lecture by Julian Quintart, a Belgian broadcaster and EU Climate Action Goodwill Ambassador who

Han Kyung-il, webtoon ‘Crazy for You’ OST ‘Can‘t Do Anything’ released today (4th)

Singer Han Kyung-il will be singing the OST for the webtoon ‘Crazy for You’. Han Kyung-il will release the OST ‘I Can‘t Do Anything’ for the webtoon ‘Crazy for You’ at 6 PM today (the 4th) through various online music sites. ‘I Can’t Do Anything’ is a song that expresses unbearable longing, and the lyrical lyrics such as ‘I can‘t hold on to it anymore but I can’t say it but if you wait a little longer/I send myself to you with all my heart so that you can feel it even in the blowing wind’ create harmony. The OSTs of various dramas and webtoon titles, including W, Jeon Geun-hwa (Weeky1), and UNIQUE CITY, have joined forces to further heighten expectations. The song, which features Han Kyung-il‘s signature sweet voice and deep emotions, is expected to maximize the emotion. ‘Crazy for You’ is about an intern Se-hee who enters a hotel guesthouse in search of a cat she is temporarily fostering. That place just so happens to be where Lee Jae-hyun, executive director of Hana Group, is staying

Will Yulhee regain custody?... File a lawsuit against Choi Min-hwan for alimony and division of property

It has been reported that Yulhee, formerly of girl group Laboum, is filing a lawsuit against her ex-husband Choi Minhwan for custody, alimony, and division of property. On the 4th, Edaily reported, citing the legal community, that Yulhee had filed an application for mediation for a change in custody and alimony and division of property at the Seoul Family Court. The news of their divorce was reported in December of last year. At the time, Choi Minhwan‘s agency, FNC Entertainment, stated in an official statement, “Choi Minhwan and Yulhee decided to divorce after careful consideration and are currently in the process of divorce mediation. They have agreed that Choi Minhwan will have custody of their three children.” Yulhee added, “After much thought, we have come to the conclusion that the children should remain in the same space we have been living in so that we can address practical issues and minimize psychological anxiety, and so the children’s father is raising them. I also try to s

Lee Yu-jin, Lee Hyo-jung, and Lindsay Sign Exclusive Contracts with Hong Jin-young‘s Company [Official]

Singer Hong Jin-young announces strengthening of her management capabilities. IM Potential, of which Hong Jin-young is the CEO, announced on the 4th, “In order to strengthen our actor management division, we have established IM Potential ENT and signed exclusive contracts with actors Lee Yoo-jin, Lee Hyo-jung and singer and musical actress Lindsay.” IM Potential, which has laid the foundation as a beauty specialist company by launching cosmetics brands such as ‘Chic Blanco’, plans to actively enter the entertainment management business through this actor recruitment. Lee Yoo-jin, who has shown various charms through entertainment programs such as MBC‘s ‘I Live Alone’ and ‘Help Me, Holmes’, has displayed a diverse spectrum of character acting through works such as the JTBC drama ‘Melo is My Nature’ and tvN’s ‘I Hate Losing You’. Actress Lee Hyo-jung, as the father-son relationship with Lee Yoo-jin, not only revealed her excellent cooking skills, but also received recognition as the best

Gilmi, ‘Let‘s Get Married, Frog!’ OST released today (4th)

Singer Gilmi is singing the OST of the drama ‘Let‘s Get Married, Frog!’. Gilmi released the OST ‘Love is Like the Smell in an Old Book’ for the KBS1 daily drama ‘Let’s Get Married, Frog!’ at noon today (the 4th) through various online music sites. The lyrics of this song, like ‘As time passes, a line of poetry always remains in the remaining space/My love once became poetry and remained as a smell in an old book’, are beautiful and leave a lingering impression. In particular, Gilmi, who has excellent rap and vocal skills as well as established himself as an ‘arttainer’ in the art field, attracted attention by participating as a singer. The melody with a retro feel, Gilmi‘s deep voice, and detailed emotional lines will come together to double the immersion of the work. This song was completed with the participation of Bad Boss and Kaiser, who have created many artist albums and OSTs. KBS1’s daily drama ‘Let’s Get Married, Frog!‘ shows various aspects of marriage such as divorce, remarri

Gigi Hadid ‘Ribbon Heart Success~’

Model Gigi Hadid poses at a photo call event to commemorate the opening of a cashmere knitwear brand Seoul pop-up store held at a fashion brand store in Sinsa-dong, Seoul on the 4th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com

World-class top model Gigi Hadid ‘Visit to Korea’

Model Gigi Hadid poses at a photo call event to commemorate the opening of a cashmere knitwear brand Seoul pop-up store held at a fashion brand store in Sinsa-dong, Seoul on the 4th. Reporter Kim Min-seong marineboy@donga.com