Hiki Summer Comeback Competition Participation… June Comeback

Highkey has confirmed a comeback in June.Their agency GLG announced on the 2nd, “Highkey(H1- KEY, Seo Yi, Lee Na, Hwi Seo, Yel)will be making a comeback with a new album on the 26th.” This comeback will be their first in about a year since their third mini-album “LOVE or HATE” released in June of last year.Highkey will be returning with an album with more diverse music and performances than before.”LOVE or HATE” ranked 15th on Melon’s Hot 100 chart and was also ranked high on Genie and Bugs ‘real-time charts.It achieved remarkable results by ranking in the iTunes album charts in six countries and entering the Apple Music album charts in three countries.In November of the same year, it swept the Southeast Asian charts by releasing the remix track of’ Thinkin ‘About You’, ‘Re : Thinkin’ About You ‘.It also garnered attention both domestically and internationally, such as being featured on the digital cover of the British global music media NME.In particular, Highkey

Winner Holds Japan Tour for the First Time in 6 Years Without Song Min-ho Amid Military Service Controversy

WINNER has announced that they will be holding a Japanese tour for the first time in 6 years.YG Entertainment stated on the 2nd, “WINNER will be holding the ‘2025 WINNER CONCERT[IN OUR CIRCLE]IN JAPAN’.” WINNER will kick off their tour with two performances at the Kokusai Hall in Kobe, Hyogo on September 28th, before moving on to Tokyo Tachikawa Stage Garden on the nbsp to meet Japanese audiences a total of three times.This will be their first time meeting local fans since the ‘WINNER JAPAN TOUR 2019’ in 2019.At that time, WINNER performed on stage with a band session, truly imprinting their presence as artists that people ‘trust and listen to.’ Expectations are high as it is a chance to see and hear their unrivaled skills once again, not to mention the more diverse setlist.YG Entertainment said, “This is a schedule prepared to repay the fans who have waited for Winner with their unchanging love and support,” and “We are preparing the best stage that will perfectly quench your thirst w

Yejiwon Adopts a Rescue Dog for Wildfires… “A Warm Hand for a Small Life”

Actress Ye Ji-won has practiced a warm act of kindness by adopting an abandoned dog affected by a wildfire.Ye Ji-won recently visited the abandoned dog shelter ‘Dogs Planet’ located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul to participate in volunteer work.On this day, she personally adopted one of the dogs rescued during the Jeongeup wildfire in March, spreading her good influence.Kim Hyo-jin, CEO of Dogs Planet, said, “We were taking care of a mother dog and six puppies that came into the shelter during the Jeongeup wildfire in March,” and “Ye Ji-won adopted one of them, a 3-month-old puppy named ‘Poppo’.” She continued, “Adoption is a great help in protecting abandoned dogs.Thank you for your sincere choice.” Ye Ji-won has always been interested in protecting abandoned dogs and animal welfare, and has consistently participated in volunteer work.It is said that this adoption was also a natural connection that developed while volunteering at the shelter.In particular, many people are applauding his act

Han So-hee bursts out, first world tour tickets sold out

Actress Han So TOUR hee’s first world tour fan meeting is receiving a lot of attention.On the 31st of last month FANMEETING tickets for the Taiwan concert of HAN Xohee SO HEE’s first WORLD tour fan meeting ‘Ones HAN SO HEE 1st FANMEETING WORLD TOUR[Xohee Loved Ones, ]’ went on sale, and all tickets were sold out as soon as they opened, proving her global popularity.In this way, Han So-hee’s world tour fan meeting announced a successful start by selling out all tickets from the first ticket opening.Tickets for the Europe concert on the 3rd and the Bangkok concert on the 14th will follow, and ticket information for each city will be released sequentially, raising the expectations of fans around the world.This fan meeting is Han So-hee’s first solo fan meeting in 8 years since her debut as an actress, and will be held in 11 cities, starting with Bangkok on July 12, and then Tokyo, Taipei, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.To repay the passionate

Backga, a gift that couldn’t reach the sky… “Dad, you’ve worked hard”

Group Koyote member Baekga visited the charnel house to celebrate his late mother’s birthday.He gave the gift to his father instead of his mother, who was unable to receive it, and the warm embrace between the two left a deep impression.On the 2nd, Baekga posted a video on his social media account with the caption, “I bought a birthday gift for Mrs.Cha, but since my mother couldn’t receive it, I gave it to my father instead.” He continued, “It must have been harder for you than anyone else to send your mother off, but you didn’t show it because you were worried about us, and you worked hard,” expressing his gratitude and affection for his father.In the video, Baekga visited the charnel house where his mother is laid to rest and took out a gift he had prepared along with a cake.The luxury watch he never received while alive ended up on his father’s wrist.Baekga made a tearful joke, saying, “Now I don’t have to use the R company wallpaper on my Galaxy Watch,” and his father warmly hugged

Lee Dong-wook: “Voting prevents the worst” Encourages Voting in Presidential Election

Lee Dong-wook is drawing attention by emphasizing the importance of voting ahead of the 21st presidential election to be held on the 3rd.Lee Dong-wook recently said through the fan communication platform Bubble, “I did early voting on the first day because I had filming on the actual election day.The lines were short and it was much more comfortable.” He continued, “I always tell you guys that there’s no one to film, but voting is about preventing the worst.If there’s no best, choose the lesser of two evils to prevent the worst.” Lee Dong-wook has been consistently speaking his mind since the December 3 martial law incident.On December 7, after martial law was imposed, he shared lyrics from the band Scorpions’ “Wind of Change” on Bubble and wrote, “Spring will definitely come.” When the impeachment bill for former President Yoon Seok-yeol was passed, he wrote, “Spring seems to be getting closer” along with a photo of Girls’ Generation’s “Into the New World” playing.He also caught atten

‘Kim Yuna♥’ Go Woo-rim’s agency sold to telecommunications company Hanchang[Official]

Hanchang announced that it has signed a contract to acquire Beat Interactive, the agency of Forestella, which Kim Yuna’s husband, Go Woo-rim, is affiliated with, and incorporate it as a subsidiary.On the 30th of last month, Hanchang announced through a public disclosure that it had decided to acquire 200,000 shares(100% stake)of Beat Interactive.Accordingly, Beat Interactive will be incorporated as a subsidiary of Hanchang, and the stock acquisition is scheduled for June 9th.Through this acquisition, Hanchang has made a full-fledged entry into K -culture business based on the various K -content production capabilities that Beat Interactive possesses, such as music and audio content publishing.Hanchang, which has been engaged in businesses in various industries such as mobile phones, chemicals, and real estate, has declared a major transformation into a global K -culture company starting with K -POP.Hanchang plans to present an innovative Korean Wave content business combining entertain

G-Dragon opens up about Sana’s dating rumors

G-Dragon has belatedly revealed his position regarding the dating rumors with Sana.His agency Galaxy Corporation released an official statement on the 2nd, saying, “We would like to correct any misunderstandings regarding the recent dating rumors about G-Dragon.” After watching Coldplay’s concert in Korea at Goyang Stadium on April 22nd, G-Dragon posted a picture of Twice’s Sana’s electronic billboard, who appeared on stage as a special guest, on SNS and tagged her account.The post was later deleted, and the dating rumors spread online.Regarding this, his agency explained, “G-Dragon participated in the filming of the YouTube web entertainment show ‘Dex and Sana’s Cold Interview ‘on April 14th,” and “He simply tagged Sana’s account after the filming as a show of friendliness.” The two maintain that they have not been in contact or had any personal relationship since appearing together on the show.They also added that the reason for the delay in the explanation was that, “Because it was

Nowadays → Nows… Team name changed after 1 year of debut

The new boy group NOWADAYS is making a new start.According to their agency Cube Entertainment, they will be changing their group name to NOWZ just one year after their debut.Cube Entertainment announced on the 2nd that they will be changing their group name by revealing the NOWZ logo motion on their official SNS.Accordingly, NOWZ is reestablishing their team identity and suggesting new possibilities by changing their group name and rebranding just one year after their debut, signaling their rebirth as a trend-setting group.NOWZ means ‘drawing infinite possibilities at this moment’, and combines ‘NOW’, which means the present, and’ Z ‘, which symbolizes expanded possibilities and a new beginning, not the end.NOWZ, which consists of Hyun Bin, Yoon, Yeonwoo, Jinhyuk, and Siyoon, plans to show their own colors more clearly with music and concepts that break the existing formula.

Jeong Seok-yong, 55 years old, becomes a sold-out man… Marriage preparations revealed in ‘Miwoosae’

Actor Jung Seok-yong(55)revealed his romance with his bride-to-be.On SBS ‘My Little Old Boy’ broadcast on the 1st, Jung Seok-yong was shown visiting a wedding hall with his close friend Im Won-hee.He revealed his bride-to-be for the first time, saying, “I’m about to get married to a music director who is 5 years younger than me.” The two had known each other for a long time in the theater world.Jung Seok-yong said, “We worked together for nearly 20 years, but we hadn’t been in touch,” and “We met by chance at a performance dinner two and a half years ago and our relationship resumed.Since then, we have naturally met often and have become lovers.” The studio erupted in laughter when his bride-to-be complimented him, saying, “You’re crazy pretty, and your skin is like Lee Young-ae’s.” Jung Seok-yong smiled happily, saying, “My girlfriend calls me ‘Young-ae’.” The broadcast also showed a speakerphone call with his bride-to-be.Jung Seok-yong asked Im Won-hee, “Can I use speakerphone?” and

Jung Eun-ji, fans’ hearts flutter with new profile reveal

Jung Eun-ji has captured the attention of fans with her improved visuals.Her agency Billions released Jung Eun-ji’s new profile image on the 2nd.This is the result of Jung Eun-ji’s first profile photoshoot with Billions, and she showed off her wide range of charms through various concepts.In the released photo, Jung Eun-ji matches her long hair with a black outfit, creating a chic and mature atmosphere.Her intense yet mysterious gaze immediately draws in viewers, radiating a unique presence.In another image, she shows off her lovely and bright charm with a bright smile in a white shirt.Jung Eun-ji naturally expressed her contrasting charms that go back and forth between chic and loveliness, proving her multi-faceted side.Through her new profile, she raised expectations for her future activities by simultaneously showing her mature visuals, inner composure, and diverse emotional lines.Jung Eun-ji, who debuted as a member of girl group Apink in 2011, received much love from global fans w

Lee Dong-wook: “Voting is about preventing the worst… If there is no best, then the lesser of two evils is better.”

Lee Dong-wook emphasized the importance of voting while participating in the early voting for the 21st presidential election.On the 1st, Lee Dong-wook revealed through the fan communication platform Bubble, “I did it on the first day of early voting,” and “We filmed it on the actual voting day.And early voting is convenient.The lines are short.” He revealed that this early voting method was chosen due to the filming schedule, and added, “I always tell you guys who don’t have anyone to film, but voting is about preventing the worst.If there is no best, choose the second best, and if there is no second best, choose the lesser evil to prevent the worst,” revealing his political beliefs.Lee Dong-wook’s remarks drew positive responses online.Netizens sent messages of support, saying, “It’s realistic advice,” and “It’s a responsible attitude.” Lee Dong-wook is an actor who has indirectly spoken out on political issues.In December of last year, in relation to the 12/3 martial law incident, he

Kim Tae-ri, Voice Acting Acclaimed Worldwide “Nanyoung Itself”

Actress Kim Tae-ri has captured the hearts of global fans with the Netflix film “This Star Needed.” The Netflix film “This Star Needed” is a romance film set in Seoul in 2050 about Nan-young, an astronaut who dreams of exploring Mars, and Jay, who has put his dream of becoming a musician on hold, and they pursue their dreams and love.In the film, Kim Tae-ri voiced Nan-young, who is moving forward toward her dream.Although it was her first voice acting challenge, Tae-ri became Nan-young herself and immersed herself in the film.She meticulously expressed the layers of Nan-young, from her enterprising appearance as she moves toward her dream to the heartbreaking and touching romance with Jay that blossoms within it, and brought the character to life.In this process, Kim Tae-ri’s delicate acting, which is also her specialty, shone through.By carefully adjusting the tone, intonation, and breathing, he filled every moment of Nan-young with persuasiveness, and this was fully conveyed to the v

SEVENTEEN, 5th regular album initial sales of 2.52 million copies… Highest K -pop record this year

The group SEVENTEEN has set the highest initial K -pop sales(album sales during the week immediately after release)record this year with their fifth regular album.According to album sales statistics site Hanteo Chart on the 2nd, SEVENTEEN’s fifth regular album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ sold a total of 2,521,208 copies in the first week of its release(May 26~June 1), taking first place on the weekly album chart.This is the highest figure for any K -pop album released this year.On the day of their comeback, they created the first double million seller in K -pop this year, and once again added a record with initial sales, showing off their status as the ‘top K -pop group.’ Considering that SEVENTEEN is a team that continues to increase album sales even after the initial sales statistics were finalized, expectations are high for what they will achieve in the future.’HAPPY BURSTDAY’ is sweeping album charts both domestically and internationally.The new album went straight to #1 on Hanteo Chart’s dai

Park Bo-gum has a wild constitution… ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ exploded[TV Comprehensive]

Park Bo-gum and Lee Sang-yi showed off their unique charms.The second story of the ‘Bob Boy’ special that took place in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do was depicted on KBS 2TV’s ‘2 Days & 1 Night Season 4’ (abbreviated as ‘2 Days & 1 Night’) that aired on the 1st.It recorded a viewership rating of 7.0% (Nielsen Korea, nationwide).The scene where the first round of the music quiz that was conducted as a hit or miss affair ended with the victory of Park Bo-gum’s team and foreshadowed the laughter-filled party and dancing that will continue next week recorded a peak viewership rating of 9.6%.On this day, Sang-yi’s team(Lee Sang-yi, Kim Jong-min, Jo Se-ho, Lee Joon)and Bo-gum’s team(Park Bo-gum, Moon Se-yoon, DinDin, Yoo Sun-ho)embarked on a mission to buy desserts in downtown Yeosu without being discovered.With Lee Sang-yi and Lee Joon, Park Bo-gum and DinDin as representatives, both teams succeeded in their missions by a narrow margin and enjoyed a dessert party together.Before the dinner party, Par

‘Ji Chang-wook Effect’…No.1 in Casting, No.1 in Advertisement Recruitment

Ji Chang-wook’s star power shines.He is actively promoting in all directions with his global recognition.The liquor brand he is currently working as an advertising model for has ranked first in the National Brand Competitiveness Index, proving the ‘Ji Chang-wook effect’ once again.On the 30th of last month, the 2025 National Brand Competitiveness Index(NBCI)announced that Hite Jinro’s representative liquor brand ‘Terra’ ranked first in the beer category.This is the first time that the brand has ranked first, and attention is also focused on Ji Chang-wook, who was selected as the new brand model this year.Ji Chang-wook, who was selected as the new brand model for ‘Terra’ in March, added a younger and more energetic image, and in particular, like his extensive filmography, the TV commercials in which he appeared as various characters such as a photographer, an office worker, and a college student perfectly conveyed the brand’s unique identity, drawing attention.In addition, Ji Chang-wook

Mimi from Jeju: “I have the blood of a female diver flowing through my body” [Cut, Chapter, Cut]

Mimi awakened her hidden haenyeo instinct.On the 50th episode of MBC entertainment program ‘Good Luck If You Rest Well’ that aired on the 2nd, announcer Kim Dae-ho, comedian Lee Soo-geun, singer Ha Sung-woon, chef Raymond Kim, and Mimi set out to run a restaurant on a deserted island and become self-sufficient.Ahn Jung-hwan, Boom, Heo Kyung-hwan, Lee Yeon-bok, and Sui(KiiiKiii)appeared in the studio to watch their challenge.On this day, the cast challenged the West Sea Merguri for the first time in the history of ‘Good Luck’.Mimi, who is from Jeju, confidently entered the water, saying, “There is haenyeo blood flowing somewhere in my body,” and boldly jumped into the sea wearing Merguri equipment, drawing attention.However, tensions rose as an unexpected accident occurred during the diving.Kim Dae-ho declared a halt to filming, saying, “It’s the first time I’ve felt fear while diving Merguri,” and also got into a war of words with Lee Soo-geun, who held each other accountable.There was

Han So-hee, who has the world’s attention…First fan meeting in Taiwan, all tickets sold out

The whole world is paying attention to Han So-hee.Han So-hee’s first world tour fan meeting ‘2025 HAN SO HEE 1st FANMEETING WORLD TOUR[Xohee Loved Ones, ]’ Taiwan concert tickets went on sale on May 31st, and all seats were sold out as soon as they opened.This fan meeting is her first solo fan meeting in 8 years since her debut.Starting in Bangkok on July 12th, Han So-hee will meet with fans in a total of 11 cities including Tokyo, Taipei, Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.Following Taiwan, ticket sales will open for Europe on the 3rd and for Bangkok on the 14th, and the schedule and ticket sales information for each city will be released sequentially.In order to repay the support of her fans, Han So-hee is putting in special effort, such as directly participating in the main poster for her fan meeting.We also plan to provide various contents to give special memories to fans.Han So-hee, who debuted in the 2017 drama ‘Into the New World’, has

‘Twin Mom’ Han Groo Reveals Secret to Maintaining Body Despite Gaining 7kg

Actress Han Groo meets the summer table on ‘Baekban Travel’.On TV CHOSUN ‘Gourmet Heo Young-man’s Baekban Travel ‘that aired on the 1st, Han Groo, who is a mother of twins and received much love for her recently concluded drama’ Cinderella Game ‘, appeared.Han Groo rose to the ranks of the romantic comedy queen with her lead role in’ Marriage, Not Dating ‘.She appeared like a comet at the time of her debut and showed her appearance as a rising star by appearing in various CFs.She also succeeded in debuting as a singer in Joo Young-hoon’s division with a competition rate of 2000 to 1.At that time, Han Groo surprised everyone by announcing a surprise marriage and a sudden halt in her activities.Currently, she is a single mom after 7 years of marriage after giving birth to twins, and is balancing acting and raising a child.Han Groo, who became a mother at a young age, says, “I devoted myself to raising my children until they were 8 years old,” and picks out the happiest moment while raisi

Park Ha-sun is angry, “People who are worse than dogs” … The reality of South Korea(Hidden Eye)

On the MBC Every1 show ‘Hidden Eye’ that will air on the 2nd, MC Kim Sung-joo, Kim Dong-hyun, Park Ha-sun, and Soyou will learn about everyday crimes that anyone can experience.According to the production team, the three cuts on the scene will tell the story of a man who committed an irreversible crime due to jealousy.Park Ha-sun cannot hide her regret when she hears that he meticulously planned the crime, including a preliminary investigation, and set fire to a ship, causing property damage worth 300 million won.However, the shocking hidden twist in the case is revealed as the arsonist is not a close friend of the ship owner.Kwon Il-yong’s Crime Rules will introduce a man’s escape after indiscriminately assaulting a taxi driver and stealing his car.The cast members are shocked and astonished by the sight of him hanging onto the taxi driver and running away for over 60km, engaging in a breathtaking chase with the police.Then, when a man appeared who made an absurd excuse that he abando