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MUSICSEVENTEEN Hoshi, Woozi X Oh My Girl Mimi, What Do You Eat In Your Refrigerator? (Cold)Hoshi, Woozi, and Mimi, idols celebrating their 10th anniversary since their debut, will reveal their refrigerators.On JTBC show ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’ (abbreviated as ‘Nengbuhae’) that will air on the 25th, idols SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi and Woozi, and Oh My Girl’s Mimi, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary since their debut, will appear and show off their honest and cheerful wit.According to the production team, the secret to SEVENTEEN’s ‘10-year friendship’ will be revealed, surprising everyone.Hoshi reveals the secret to their strong teamwork, saying, “We definitely meet once a month.The members take turns being the host.” Woozi then shocks everyone by revealing unimaginable meeting rules, such as, “We set the meeting date in advance, and there’s a fine of 10 million won for being absent, and 100,000 won per minute for being late.” The impressive lineup of chefs also attracts attention.First, Kim Sohee, who received an explosive response as ‘Girl Crush Sohee Unnie’ duMay 23, 2025
MUSICMelomance “We are starting a nationwide tour” … Seoul concert opens the doorMeloMance will be starting their nationwide tour concert ‘Romance Station’ starting in Seoul on the 23rd.This tour is their first nationwide concert in approximately 1 year and 6 months, and will hold a total of 3 performances until the 25th at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul.After that, they will meet fans in 10 cities including Busan, Goyang, Ulsan, Suwon, Changwon, Seongnam, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju.At this concert, they plan to perform the title song ‘Any Day’s Surprise ‘and other tracks from their mini album’ Romance Express ‘released last April live.MeloMance is a male duo consisting of Kim Min-seok and Jung Dong-hwan, and has received much love for their emotional hit songs such as’ Gift ‘,’ Confession ‘, and’ Is It Love ‘.Information about the concert can be found on MeloMance’s official SNS and YES24 ticket homepage.May 23, 2025
MUSICIU swallows Minecraft… ‘Nemo’s Dream’ track teaserSinger IU has released a Minecraft-style track teaser video for “Square Dream.” On the 23rd, her agency EDAM Entertainment released a track teaser video for “Square Dream,” a track from her remake album “Flower Bookmark Set,” through IU’s official SNS and YouTube channel.The video is produced in the format of “Minecraft,” a world made up of square blocks, and is drawing attention for its novel composition that blends in well with the message of the song.The video begins with IU’s character appearing in a font and screen composition reminiscent of the Minecraft game login screen along with the phrases “KKOT -GALPI3,” “IU’s Square Dream.” Afterwards, various scenes are cut through, such as IU’s character waking up from her bed, decorating her room, and looking out the window, adding to the sense of immersion.Here, the newly arranged ‘Nemo’s Dream ‘INST with sounds reminiscent of game play is played throughout the video, creating great harmony with the video, and IU’s voice is added in thMay 23, 2025
MUSICMoonbyul, 7th anniversary of solo debut… Aiming for summer with ‘ICY BBY’Moonbyul returns to the summer music scene with ‘ICY BBY’.Her agency, RBW, said, “Mamamoo Moonbyul will release the digital single ‘ICY BBY’ on June 17th.We ask for your interest in her cool charm filled with summer emotions.” This new song is a pre-released track for her full album, and is Moonbyul’s first new work in about 10 months.The 23rd marks Moonbyul’s 7th anniversary since her solo debut.To commemorate this, a logo motion video for ‘ICY BBY’ was surprisingly released.The video features heart-shaped ice, and it catches the eye as it expresses emotions that change depending on external stimuli through the scenes of breaking and melting.Moonbyul solidified her position as an all-rounder artist with her first full-length album ‘Starlit of Muse’ and repackaged album ‘Starlit of Twinkle’ last year.With this activity, she embarked on her first solo world tour and proved her global popularity by performing in 20 cities in Asia and North America.Meanwhile, Moonbyul’s digital single ‘ICMay 23, 2025
MUSIC‘Firecracker Times’ Boom! Lee Seung-yoon, Free Magazine for FansLee Seung-yoon has released a free magazine for his fans.Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon has launched a free magazine called ‘POKZOOK TIMEZ’.’Pokkuk Times’ is inspired by the song ‘Pokkuk Time’ from his third regular album, and was distributed offline as well as online through the official SNS.What is special about this magazine is that it was published with the concept of ‘FAKE MAGAZINE’ with a profile that Lee Seung-yoon took a new photo of in 2025.The magazine includes ‘BIOGRAPHY’ which wittily captures Lee Seung-yoon’s history, ‘What’s in My Bag ‘which reveals his actual belongings,’ Interview ‘which contains honest stories, and reader participation content such as music psychology tests and horoscopes.In particular, the advertisement page that distributes the original MTR sources of the songs’ Pokkuk Time ‘and’ I Wanted to Tell You ‘for free through a QR code catches the eye.This was planned to be of practical help to fans who want the cover.Along with the magazine publication, SMay 23, 2025
MUSIC[Star’s Fortune/May 23, 2025]Kim Yong-bin’s serious charm, today is expressed through eyes rather than wordsToday’s Fortune Today is a day when you can feel the resonance in your heart even if you don’t show it on the outside.Kim Yong-bin’s strong inner self naturally shines through, and you can leave a lingering impression on people’s hearts without any special gestures.The more you restrain your emotions, the more deeply your sincerity is conveyed.People’s Fortune Today, you can feel greater trust and comfort in familiar relationships.Quiet support is a greater comfort to the other person than excessive expression.This is a day when Kim Yong-bin’s silent consideration can leave the impression of a ‘reliable person’ to those around him.Broadcast Fortune On stage, deep lingering emotions stand out in restrained emotions.Delicate emotional expressions harmonize with the narrative of the song and can convey sincerity to the viewer.In entertainment or interviews, short but strong and serious comments are the point.Financial Fortune Although small, you can receive substantial income or meaningfuMay 23, 2025
MUSICTUBATU Subin, Date with Female YouTuber → Flirting Failed “Because He’s Handsome, It’s Burdensome” (Best of Beloved)TXT’s Subin, Dates Female YouTuber → Flirting Failed “He’s so handsome, it’s burdensome” (My Favorite’s Favorite)’My Favorite’s Favorite ‘TXT’s Subin met with popular YouTuber Charles Enter.’My Favorite’s Favorite ‘is a program where each episode features a guest’ selling ‘Subin to join their club.In the episode that was released on the 22nd,’ relationship nerd ‘Charles Enter appeared and talked about dating and flirting under the topic of dating.In the’ entrance test ‘for the actual date, the two dated for 10 minutes in a car.They tried to talk about driving, movies, etc., but the conversation didn’ t continue naturally in the awkward atmosphere, and flirting failed.Subin looked awkward, saying, “I’ve never been in a situation like this before, so I don’t know what to do.” When Soobin pleaded, “Please let me join,” Charles Entertainment said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t think we can do it.You’re too handsome, so we can’t do it together.It’s burdensome,” and refused, causing laughter.The eMay 22, 2025
MUSICNCT Doyoung’s Solo Comeback, ‘Soar’ Harame’s ExpectationsNCT Doyoung’s solo comeback, ‘Soar’ harame expectations NCT Doyoung will present a highlight medley on the 23rd ahead of his solo comeback.Doyoung’s highlight medley video ‘In a Soar dream’ from his second solo album ‘Soar’ will be released for the first time on May 23rd at midnight through NCT YouTube channel and other channels.It will be released sequentially over a total of three times from May 30th and June 6th.’In a Soar dream’ consists of the concept of looking into a diary where Doyoung, who dreams every time he falls asleep, records the dreams he wants to keep for a long time.The 10 tracks and the various messages contained within them are expressed as a single work through Doyoung’s dream stories.Through this video, you can enjoy some of the sound sources of all the songs on the ‘Soar’ album and immersive episodes together.Doyoung’s second album ‘Soar’, which will be released on June 9, contains a total of 10 songs including the title song ‘Hello, Space(Memory)’.Meanwhile, DoyMay 22, 2025
MUSICBoynextdoor, the ‘boy next door’ momentum that has even swallowed up JapanThe ‘boy next door fever’ that has even engulfed the Japanese archipelago.’New pop song maker’ Boy Next Door has ‘all-killed’ Japan’s two major charts, Oricon and Billboard Japan, with their latest album.According to Billboard Japan, Boy Next Door’s 4th mini album ‘No Genre’ took 1st place on ‘Top Album Sales’ with 186,116 copies shipped in its first week of release.This matchup is particularly meaningful in that it is against the 6th full-length album ‘Gen’ by Hoshino Gen, considered Japan’s ‘national singer’.The album also topped Oricon’s ‘Weekly Album Ranking’ for the week ending on the 26th.In relation to this, Boy Next Door also holds the great record of ‘achieving 1st place three times in a row’ on the same chart, following their 2nd mini album ‘HOW ?’ and their 3rd mini album ‘19.99.’ Along with the brisk album sales, the songs are also showing strength.For example, the title song’ I Feel Good ‘rose to number one on Billboard Japan’s main music chart, ‘Hot Shot Songs’.May 22, 2025
MUSICBaekhyun, the first solo singer to become a million seller this year, ‘Baekjeom’s fandom shines’‘If there’s a secret to Baekhyun giving 100 points to fans, that’s the secret ‘EXO’s Baekhyun has shown off his prowess by becoming a million-seller in just three days of his new album’s release.Based on ‘initial week’ sales, which refers to the number of sales for a week starting from the day of release, he has also achieved the honor of being the ‘first solo artist to sell 1 million copies this year’.His agency INB100 announced on the 22nd that Baekhyun’s 5th solo mini album ‘Essence of Reverie’ sold over 1 million copies in just three days of its release.Through his new album, Baekhyun has also achieved the feat of entering the ‘first week million club’ for the first time this year as a solo singer.As of the 22nd, there are a total of six artists, including Baekhyun, who have recorded initial week million sellers.The ‘best result’ of K auditions, Zerobase One’s album ‘Blue Paradise’ released early this year sold 1.25 million copies in its first week, NCT WISH recorded 1.08 million cMay 22, 2025
MUSICKiki Sui, SSG ceremonial first pitch on the 25th, “I will work hard to convey good energy”Kiki Sui to throw the first pitch SSG on the 25th, “I’ll work hard to convey the good energy” Sui of group Kiki(KiiiKiii)will be cheering for SSG Landers.On the 22nd, SSG Landers announced through their official Instagram that Sui will be the special ceremonial first pitcher for SSG Landers in the home game against LG Twins of the ‘2025 KBO League’ regular season to be held at SSG Landers Field in Incheon at 2 PM on the 25th(Sun).Ahead of the first pitch, Sui said through her agency Starship Entertainment, “I’m so excited and honored to be standing at the baseball stadium as the ceremonial first pitcher.As much as SSG Landers has given me this great opportunity, I want to convey my bright and lively energy.I ME work hard so that all the players can finish the game without getting hurt and so that the good energy can be conveyed to the audience.” Sui was imprinted in the public’s mind as “the red cardigan guy” due to her striking visuals in the music video for her debut song ‘ I DO ME’.May 22, 2025
MUSIC‘I support this combination ‘Nora Jo Lee Hyuk and Trax Jung Mo form a band’ 20th Century Boys’Former Norazo members Lee Hyuk and Trax’s Jungmo have formed a band and are beginning their full-fledged music activities.The two will release their first mini-album “DEBUT” under the name 20th Century Boys on the 24th at 6 PM through various music sites, and will also reveal the music video for the title song “DREAMING.” To celebrate the release of their new song, 20th Century Boys will hold their debut concert at SA Hall in Daehangno, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the same day and showcase their new album on stage.The album contains a total of five tracks, with Lee Hyuk and Jungmo participating in writing, composing, and arranging all the songs.The title song “Dreaming” is a pop rock genre that stylishly blends electronic sounds and rock energy, and is a song that heralds a fresh musical journey that the two artists will unfold under their new name “20th Century Boys” beyond the musical colors they have built up so far.After debuting in 2003 as a member of the three-member rock band Openhead,May 22, 2025
MUSIC[★1 line cut]BTS Jin takes over Jimmy Fallon Show…”I don’t want to be like Tom Cruise” bursts into laughter★1-line cut: Making people laugh with his face and tearing them apart with his wit, BTS Jin took over Jimmy Fallon’s show BTS Jin appeared on the popular NBC talk show ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and greeted global fans.According to his agency Big Hit Music, Jin visited the program once again after his solo stage last November.Jin gave Jimmy Fallon a warm hug and continued a pleasant talk about his recent activities.Recently, on their entertainment show ‘Run Seok Jin’, Jin shared an anecdote about meeting Hollywood star Tom Cruise in person, saying, “It was such an amazing and honorable moment to meet in person the person who has been responsible for my cultural life since I was young.” When Fallon asked, “Do you ever want to try an action movie?” Jin wittily replied, “I think about it a little bit, but I don’t want to do it like Tom Cruise,” making everyone laugh.● Jin, who dominates the Fallon Show with his wit and sense, also showed off his sense of naturally leading thMay 22, 2025
MUSICPossession, swimsuit unedited video is also perfect… extraordinary healthy beautySoyou, swimsuit unedited video is also perfect… Singer Soyou, who has a unique healthy beauty, showed off her wonderful swimsuit figure.On the 22nd, Soyou revealed a video taken during a swimsuit pictorial shoot on her Instagram.Soyou was selected as the collection muse for a swimsuit brand.She showed off her slim body while wearing a navy monokini and striking a mermaid-like pose.Even in the unedited video, she showed off her solid body line, making people envious.Meanwhile, Soyou is meeting viewers through MBC every1’s ‘Hidden Eye’ and YouTube channel ‘Soyougi’.Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, com shine2562@dongaMay 22, 2025
MUSICMONSTA X holds pop-up store to celebrate 10th anniversary of debutMONSTA X to hold a pop-up store to celebrate 10th debut anniversary Group MONSTA X(Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M)will be holding a special pop-up store to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.Their agency Starship Entertainment recently announced the news of the opening of the pop-up store ‘MONOLOGUE’ to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary through MONSTA X’s official SNS.The revealed image features Polaroid photos that capture the 10 years of MONSTA X together.According to the post, MONSTA X will be holding the pop-up store ‘MONOLOGUE’ in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul for a total of two weeks, from the 29th to June 11th.The pop-up store ‘MONOLOGUE’ is a space that contains MONSTA X’s intimate monologue and the story that MONSTA X and their official MONologue club MONBEBE have written together for the past 10 years.With the theme of ‘the most honest MONSTA X’, unreleased photos, promotional outfits, and various props will be exhibited, allowing fans to look back oMay 22, 2025
MUSICJang Min-ho also issued a ‘fake warning’ [Full text]Singer Jang Min-ho’s agency, Ho Entertainment, has warned of no-show fraud.On the 22nd, the agency, Ho Entertainment, said, “Recently, there have been frequent cases of fraud by impersonating singers or agency managers, so please be especially careful.” They continued, “There have also been cases of forging agency business cards to commit crimes such as approaching fans and requesting money or personal information, or requesting no-shows or business registration certificates after making reservation orders at small business(self-employed)businesses.” As no-show fraud impersonating celebrities is on the rise nationwide, the agency emphasized, “We do not request money or personal information from individuals through unofficial channels, and we do not make reservations or orders by presenting manager business cards,” as Jang Min-ho has various events and festivals coming up.Finally, they added, “As this is a crime that targets vulnerable groups on SNS and online, we ask that you spread thMay 22, 2025
MUSICSHINee’s 2 New Songs to Be Revealed at Solo Concert… Expectations for All Band LiveSHINee to Pre-Release 2 New Songs at Solo Concert… Look forward to All Band Live Group SHINee will pre S release 2 new songs through their 7th solo concert.SHINee will be holding their 7th solo A ‘SHINee WORLD S[E.S.S.A.Y](Every Stage Shines Around You)’ for 3 days from E 23rd to the 25th at E KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Y.Ahead Y the release of their single on the 25th A they will perform a total of 2 songs on stage for the first time, the title song S Poet | Artist’ S the track ‘Starlight’.The title song ‘Poet | Artist’ is an electro-pop genre song with impressive lyrics about breaking the mold and creating something new together by applying literary and poetic license not only to works of art but also to everyday life as a poet and artist.The song’s message and colorful choreography that highlights the members’ chemistry are conveyed.May 22, 2025
MUSIC‘Gimme the Mike’ Global Winner Adu to Release Debut Single ‘Kiss Like This’ on the 23rdAdoo, the TikTok Live creator and global winner of ‘Gimme The Mic 2024(hereinafter referred to as Gimme The Mic)’, will release his debut single ‘Kiss Like This’ on the 23rd.With the release of this single as a special privilege for winning ‘Gimme The Mic’, Adoo will take his first step as a singer.’Gimme The Mic’, a music competition hosted by TikTok Live, garnered attention because world-renowned producer and DJ Alan Walker participated as a judge.In the finals of ‘Gimme The Mic’ last year, Adoo beat 80 finalists from all over the world, including Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and placed 3rd with an outstanding performance and special points from Alan Walker.The single ‘Kiss Like This’ stands out with Adoo’s appealing voice and rich expressiveness.Adu said, “I was able to meet fans who truly support me and my music through TikTok Live.Through TikTok Live and ‘Gimme the Mic,’ I gained the courage to return to the stage.May 22, 2025
MUSIC‘Eardrum Boyfriend’ Baekhyun, Proving His Top-Class Vocals in Live ContentBaekhyun has taken on live content.Singer Baekhyun has begun full-scale promotions for his new song by showing off diverse live stages through web entertainment and music content.Baekhyun recently appeared on KBS Kpop YouTube channel’s ‘Limousine Service’ and ‘it s Live’ and performed live tracks from his 5th mini-album ‘Essence of Reverie’.On ‘Limousine Service’, he proved his solid vocal skills by performing the title track ‘Elevator’ as well as JVKE’s ‘golden hour’, JUNNY’s ‘By My Side’, and the duet with Lee Moo-jin ‘If Only You Were Here’.Then, on ‘It’s Live ‘, he performed the track’ Lemonade ‘with a live band, conveying a different charm from the original song.On the 23rd, Baekhyun appeared on KBS 2TV’s ‘Music Bank’ and on the 24th, MBC’s ‘Show! He will continue performing his title song on’ Music Core ‘and will hold his first solo world tour’ Reverie’ in 13 years since his debut on June 7-8 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul.May 22, 2025
MUSIC[★1 line cut]Even with Ailit Mocha’s injury, ‘Night’ is on the rise…Comeback starts ON★1 line cut: Fingers on break, but full axel for comeback Girl group Ailit member Mocha suffered a finger injury.Her agency Belift Lab announced on the 22nd through an official statement, “Mocha recently injured her right finger and received medical treatment, and she received medical advice that she should wear a finger guard and minimize movement for the time being.” Accordingly, Mocha will participate in the university festival stage on the 22nd as scheduled, but she will wear protective gear and go on stage with some choreography movements restricted.The agency added, “We plan to operate future activities flexibly, prioritizing the opinions of the medical staff and the artist’s recovery,” and “We will do our best to help the artist recover her condition so that Mocha can meet fans in good health.” ● The stage that does not stop even with injury News of Mocha’s injury raised concerns among fans, but the person in question did not waver in her will to participate in the stage.Fans arMay 22, 2025