MUSICChungha Comeback, Title Song is ‘STRESS’… New EP ‘Alivio’ Released on February 12thSinger Chungha has released a scheduler and is gearing up for a comeback. On the 23rd, Chungha released a scheduler image for her new EP ‘Alivio (알리비오)’ through her official SNS. According to the released scheduler, Chungha will begin full-fledged comeback promotions starting with official photos on the 24th and 27th. The cover image will be released on the 30th, the tracklist on the 31st, an album preview on February 3rd, and a highlight medley on February 5th. Following this, she will release various teasing contents including two versions of the title song ‘STRESS (숨스)’ music video teaser, a countdown live, etc. until the album release date on February 12th, raising fans‘ expectations. In particular, the phrase ‘TAKE IT EASY NO STRESS’ written in pencil on a desk in what appears to be an office space is catching the eye. It raises curiosity about what the phrase means and what kind of content Chungha will present to entertain global fans. ‘Alivio’ means ‘comfort’ and ‘relief’, and iJan 24, 2025
MUSICG-Dragon Breaks the Mystery and Enters the Public‘Star of the stars’ G-Dragon is shedding his mystique and getting closer to the public. Having broken his silence after seven years and released new songs ‘Power’ ‘Home Sweet Home’ late last year, he has been drawing attention by revealing his new, friendly charm on stage and in entertainment programs as soon as the new year begins. G-Dragon has chosen La Defense Arena in Paris, France as his first official stage of the year. He will be performing at the charity event ‘Yellow Coin Collection 2025’ to be held at the venue on the 24th (Korean time) at the invitation of French First Lady Brigitte Macron. This event will be attended by stellar performers such as Katy Perry and John Legend.Jan 24, 2025
MUSICKickflip fairy tale, professional spirit despite dislocation injury… Fighting spirit of a rookie idol on the 4th day [Comprehensive]Kickflip Donghwa, professional spirit despite dislocation injury… Fighting spirit of rookie idol in their fourth day since debut [Comprehensive] It was hard to believe that he was a rookie idol in his fourth day since debut. Donghwa of the group Kickflip showed his professional spirit by fighting spirit despite a dislocation injury. Kickflip made a powerful debut by releasing their first mini-album, ‘Flip it, Kick it!’ on the 20th. They appeared on Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ that aired on the 23rd and performed the title song ‘Mama Said (What are you trying to become?)’ as well as the b-side and pre-released song ‘Yeah Yeah’. On this day, Kickflip showed off their powerful and energetic charm while performing ‘Yeah Yeah’. In the middle of this, Donghwa continued the performance without being able to use his left arm at all. It was a point that could only be seen if you looked closely. Dongwha, who finished the stage with a bright expression as if nothing had happened, showed her professionalJan 23, 2025
MUSICBand Soran, Brand Performance ‘Perfect Day 11’ MarchBand Soran to hold brand performance ‘Perfect Day 11’ in March Band Soran will meet fans with their solo concert ‘Perfect Day 11’ in March. This performance will be held at Baekam Art Hall for a total of 9 times, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for 3 weeks from March 7 to 23, 2025. The poster for this performance was produced with a concept reminiscent of the popular American drama ‘Friends’. The cheerful appearances of Soran members in the poster are further raising the expectations for the performance. ‘Perfect Day’ is Soran‘s representative brand performance held every spring. In addition to music, it has given the audience an unforgettable day through various programs and events. As it celebrates its 11th anniversary this year, it plans to present an even more perfect day. Soran’s unique programs include the ‘Perfect Morning’, where Soran members send morning text messages to the audience on the morning of the performance, the ‘Perfect Delivery Service’, where fans are safely taJan 23, 2025
MUSICBVG, a stage you can trust and watch… Visuals + skills perfect ‘LOVE 2’BVGIRLS, a stage you can trust and watch… Visuals + Skills Perfect ‘LOVE 2’ Group BVGIRLS has completed a stage you can trust and watch. BVGIRLS (Minyoung, Eunji, Yuna) appeared on Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ that aired in the afternoon of the 23rd and performed their second single ‘LOVE 2’. They appeared on stage in outfits that stood out with their black and pink styling. They completely captivated the audience by going back and forth between chic and boldness. BVGIRLS raised the atmosphere of the scene with their stable live skills and unique performance. In particular, they garnered admiration by showing a highly perfected stage with ‘LOVE 2’ that captured both emotion and popularity. This new album entered the Melon Hot 100 chart at number 20 immediately after its release, and also ranked 11th on Genie’s latest release chart. It ranked first on the Australian iTunes K-pop chart and continues its upward trend by settling in the charts of eight countries. It also entered the dance charts oJan 23, 2025
MUSICMy Idol‘s Thrilling Love Survival... ‘Adieu Solo’ Released in the First Half of the YearMy idol‘s thrilling love survival... ‘Adieu Solo’ to be revealed in the first half of the year The hot and cheeky fake dating show ‘Adieu Solo’ is coming. A new genre of love reality short-form drama ‘Adieu Solo’ (creator Kim Sung-soo, director Kim Han-ra, scriptwriter Kim Young-chan) that goes beyond the limitations of existing love variety programs will be appearing with Wanna One’s Yoon Ji-sung, SF9‘s Baek Joo-ho, actors Moon Jin-seung and Yoon Jong-bin, Dal Shabet’s Ayoung, Miss Korea Choi Seo-eun, actors Song Seo-rin and Shin Soo-ah. ‘Adieu Solo’ is a fake reality drama in which eight young men and women play a love survival game that goes beyond sincerity and fake, ideals and reality, against the backdrop of a luxury resort in Pattaya. After completing on-location filming in Pattaya, Thailand, the show is waiting to meet viewers in the first half of the year. ‘Adieu Solo’, which has incorporated extreme concepts into each character, such as a third-generation chaebol with hundredJan 23, 2025
MUSICChungha to release new EP ‘Alibio’ on February 12th… Mood Sampler revealedChungha to release new EP ‘Alivio’ on February 12th… Mood Sampler revealed Chungha is back. Chungha will be releasing her new EP ‘Alivio’ on February 12th through various online music sites. The video that was revealed along with the news begins with flashing lights and the sound of a pounding heartbeat. The tension gradually increases with the image of Chungha crouching down alone and the increasingly maximized sound. The video showed a state of oppression and stress that she wants to escape from, such as being tied up with thread or cloth or reflecting Chungha in a broken mirror. Also, the narration containing Chungha‘s thoughts, ‘You can be liberated by facing stress’ and the album title, ‘Alivio’, aroused curiosity. ‘Alivio’ means ‘comfort’ and ‘relief’, and the album captures the stress we experience in our daily lives, liberation from it, and various emotional moments that seep in between. It is an album that allows listeners to discover their true selves and experience complex eJan 23, 2025
MUSICMONSTA X Jooheon, Successful Live Performance to Celebrate Discharge “Working on Songs During Every Vacation, It‘s Okay to Look Forward to It”MONSTA X Jooheon successfully completes live commemorating his discharge from the military “I work on songs every time I have vacation, so you can look forward to it” MONSTA X Jooheon successfully completed his live commemorating his discharge from the military. On the 23rd at 6:30 PM, Jooheon met with Monbebe (fandom) online through Monsta X‘s official YouTube channel. He appeared in his military uniform and said, “I feel so excited. I was touched that Monbebe came to see me today. You must have seen me getting dragged around to film ‘Eat Mon & Go’ on set, but we filmed it fun”. He confessed, “It was so cold in Hwacheon, but I couldn’t sleep well because I was worried about Monbebe coming early in the morning.” In addition, Jooheon said, “I wrote a lot of songs while I was serving in the military. I worked on a lot whenever I got vacation. He said, “I personally had a lot of good songs, so I think I had a meaningful vacation,” and “I did my best to perform my duties as an assistant whJan 23, 2025
MUSICKyuhyun, Asia Tour ‘COLORS’ Hong Kong Concert All Tickets Sold OutKyuhyun, Asia Tour ‘COLORS’ Sold Out Hong Kong Concert Singer Kyuhyun showed off his ticket power by selling out all tickets for his Asia tour Hong Kong concert. Kyuhyun will be holding his Asia tour ‘KYUHYUN 10th Anniversary Asia Tour ’COLORS’ IN HONG KONG’ (hereafter ‘COLORS’) to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his solo debut at the Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Expo on the 25th, and proved his hot popularity with all tickets sold out. Popular local singer Hins Cheung will appear as a guest for this Hong Kong concert. Kyuhyun covered Hins Cheung‘s song for the Hong Kong concert of his Asia tour ‘Restart’ last year. ‘COLORS’ is an Asia tour with the same title as Kyuhyun’s regular album released in November of last year. The third Seoul concert, which opened the Asian tour, sold out all tickets, signaling a brisk start. Kyuhyun continued to deliver news of an additional Taipei concert and a sold-out Hong Kong concert amidst the enthusiastic support of global fans, showing his powerful preseJan 23, 2025
MUSICEVNNE, boyish ‘Ballcock’… visual feastEVNNE, overflowing with boyish beauty ‘Ballcock’… Visual feast Boy group EVNNE showed off their great visuals. EVNNE sequentially released the individual concept photos of the Splatter version of their fourth mini-album ‘HOT MESS’ through their official SNS on the 23rd. In the concept photos that were released, EVNNE showed off their playful yet pure love comic book character-like visuals in the colorful pictures they drew themselves with paint. First, Keita and Park Han-bin gave off refreshing energy with squinting expressions, and Lee Jung-hyun showed off the epitome of sophisticated boyfriend beauty by matching her glasses. Yoo Seung-eon and Ji Yoon-seo completed the exciting atmosphere with dandy casual looks and soft smiles. Moon Jung-hyun showed off her lovely charm with a heart drawn directly on her face, and Park Ji-hoo showed off her cuteness as the youngest member with her innocent visuals. In this concept photo version, the members were filmed having fun freely painting on eJan 23, 2025
MUSICFifty Fifty, Remix Album Released on the 24th… Includes Multilingual Versions of Sound SourcesFIFTY FIFTY to release remix album on the 24th… Includes multilingual versions of songs Girl group FIFTY FIFTY will be presenting a special album for their fans around the world. They will be releasing the remix album, ‘Love Tune: Rewired’, on the 24th at 1PM. FIFTY FIFTY prepared this album to repay global fans who sent them lots of love last year, including ‘Love Tune’, which was released in September of last year. They plan to show off their various charms with a more diverse spectrum of music. The album includes remixes of the songs from ‘Love Tune’ in various genres, such as orchestra, R&B, and 80‘s. You can expect to feel FIFTY FIFTY‘s unique sensibility, different from their existing songs. In addition, multilingual versions of tracks were included for more global fans, including the Japanese version of ’Gravity‘, and the Chinese and English versions of ’Push Your Love‘.’LoveJan 23, 2025
MUSICTREASURE, Fan Concert General Ticket Sales Open… See you at the end of MarchTREASURE, Fan Concert General Ticket Sales Open… See you at the end of March Group TREASURE‘s Seoul fan concert general ticket sales will begin today (the 23rd) at 8 PM through Interpark Ticket and Ticket Link. Unlike the pre-sale which was only for members of the official fan club TREASURE MAKER MEMBERSHIP, anyone can purchase tickets in this sale. TREASURE’s ‘2025 TREASURE FAN CONCERT [SPECIAL MOMENT] IN SEOUL’ will be held at the Kyunghee University Peace Hall in Seoul on March 29th and 30th. It is the first stop of a global fan tour spanning a total of 9 cities, and it is a moment that both fans and members have been eagerly awaiting, making it all the more meaningful. Starting with this Seoul performance, TREASURE will begin a full-fledged global fan concert tour. They expanded the scale of their tour by moving to four cities in Japan (Hyogo, Aichi, Fukuoka, Saitama) following four cities in North America (New York, Washington DC, Oakland, and Los Angeles), and meet with fans fromJan 23, 2025
MUSICATEEZ, Nominated for the US ‘2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards’ for 2nd Consecutive YearATEEZ nominated for the ‘2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards’ for the second year in a row Group ATEEZ has been nominated for the ‘2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards’ for the second year in a row. According to the announcement by iHeartRadio, the largest radio network in the United States, on the 22nd (local time), ATEEZ has been nominated for two awards in the ‘2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards’. The ‘iHeartRadio Music Awards’ is a music awards ceremony hosted by the American online radio station iHeartRadio since 2014. Awards are given to the artists and songs that were most played on the respective stations and applications throughout the year. ATEEZ was named in the ‘K-pop Artist of the Year’ category, once again confirming their unrivaled presence as a ‘global top-tier group’. In addition, their 10th mini-album ‘Golden Hour: Part 1’ was released in May of last year.Jan 23, 2025
MUSICTVXQ → BTOB ‘Super Sound Festival in Macau’ Success… Broadcast on February 5thTVXQ → BTOB ‘Super Sound Festival in Macao’ Success… Broadcast on February 5th 12 teams representing K-POP, ‘Super Sound’, have successfully performed in Macao. On Saturday, January 18th, ‘Super Sound Festival in Macao’ was held at The Venetian ARENA in Macao. Top artists participated in the event with an audience of over 10,000 people. Youngjae (GOT7), Minhyuk (BTOB), and Xiaoting (Kep1er) took the mic as MCs for the event. Additionally, Hoi Io Meng, Deputy Director of the Macao Tourism Office, served as an award presenter, further increasing the authority of the event. The awards ceremony, which selected the grand prize winners of each category that made K-POP shine in 2024, included Xdinary Heroes in the ‘Band Performance’ category, Kep1er in the ‘Female Group Performance’ category, CRAVITY in the ‘Male Group Performance’ category, MAMAMOO+ in the ‘Vocal Performance’ category, BTOB in the ‘Vocal Group’ category, and Hong Kong.Jan 23, 2025
MUSICMonsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon Special Fan Service… Free Fan Meeting to Celebrate Military Discharge ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:Square]Monsta X Minhyuk-Jooheon special fan service… Free fan meeting to commemorate discharge, ‘Touching’ (Comprehensive) [DA:People] ‘Monbebe (fandom) love’ is deeper than the ocean and higher than Mt. Taesan. Monsta X‘s Minhyuk and Jooheon moved fans who waited for their ‘Military Baekgi’ with special fan service. The first to start was member Minhyuk. Minhyuk, who was discharged from his military service on October 3 last year, held a free fan event ‘2024 MINHYUK Fan Event’ twice in total at 1 PM and 5 PM on the 6th of that month at Yes24 Live Hall. The event was free for the 8th generation of the official fan club Monbebe, and allowed more fans to participate without having to purchase multiple tickets, with each ticket limited to one per person for each session. At the time, Minhyuk made a surprise appearance from the back of the audience holding a bouquet of flowers, revealed his flower shoes, and thanked fans who had waited for him during his military service. Having served in the milJan 23, 2025
MUSICNTX Confirmed to Return in MarchThe boy group NTX is making a comeback with a full-length album. Victory Company stated on the 23rd, “The group NTX (Hyungjin, Yunhyeok, Jaemin, Changhoon, Hojun, Rohyun, Eunho, Seungwon) is preparing their second full-length album, aiming for a release in March.” NTX, who is making a comeback with their second full-length album approximately 1 year and 3 months after their first full-length album, ‘ODD HOUR,’, has raised expectations for an active year. They will also be revealing the title track as well as all the tracks on the full-length album for the first time at the fan showcase to be held on the album release date. It is said that the members are currently sweating bullets for a high-quality album and performance. In particular, member Jaemin will be changing his stage name to ‘Siha’ for the upcoming comeback activities. Jaemin stated, “With the change in stage name, we are preparing for the new album with a new mindset, so please look forward to it.” NTX achieved a career highJan 23, 2025
MUSICOlivia Marsh to release first EP ‘Minwail’ on February 13thSinger-songwriter Olivia Marsh is releasing her first EP, ‘Meanwhile’. According to Amplify on the 23rd, Olivia Marsh will release her first mini-album, ‘Meanwhile’, on February 13th and focus on solo activities. Along with the confirmation of her new album, Olivia Marsh will hold a promotional tour in Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Bangkok, Thailand in February to introduce ‘Meanwhile’. Olivia Marsh, who has confirmed her promotional tour, will open her comeback with a listening party at Club On Air in Hongdae, Seoul at 8 PM on February 12th. Olivia Marsh will be meeting her fans up close and personal with her first listening party.Jan 23, 2025
MUSIC(G)I-dle Minnie‘s Wealth is Extraordinary... 10 Million Won Flex “Invitation to Friend’s Concert”(G)I-dle‘s Minnie has extraordinary wealth... 10 million won flex “Inviting an acquaintance to a concert” (G)I-dle’s Minnie revealed an extraordinary ‘Flex’ anecdote. Minnie appeared as a guest on the corner ‘Bob Sa Hyo’ of Hyoyeon‘s YouTube channel ‘Hyoyeon’s Level Up’, which was released on the 22nd. On this day, Hyoyeon mentioned Minnie‘s first solo album ‘HER’, which was released on the 21st, and congratulated her, saying, “Your sexy voice suits you well. I wanted to see you sooner, so it seems to have come out a little late, but this might also be the best timing.“ The two opened up a conversation while enjoying raw beef, pig’s feet, and red wine together. Minnie said, “I used to go on a diet, but I‘ve maintained it these days, so I eat comfortably”, and “My face gets red when I drink a lot. I’ve been on a program where we drank alcohol and talked before, and my complexion was completely different at the beginning and the end. “The fans were so cute,” she confessed. Hyoyeon congraJan 23, 2025
MUSIC“Happy Birthday Lee Jun-ho” Seoul → USA… Large-scale birthday eventFans are actively participating in celebrating the birthday of 2PM member and actor Lee Junho. Lee Junho‘s fan club will be running celebratory advertisements in Seoul, Japan, the United States, and other places to commemorate the artist’s birthday on the 25th. First, the advertisement event began at Incheon Inspire Arena, where Lee Junho‘s fan concert ‘Midnight Sun’ is being held. The advertisement video, which is full of Lee Junho’s luxurious image, can be seen at three indoor Inspire locations starting on the 18th until February 2nd. Next, Lee Junho‘s birthday celebration video will be shown at New York Times Square from the 24th to the 26th. It is even more meaningful as it is being carried out through the voluntary participation of fans, such as ‘Lee Junho Supporters’, ‘Iconic Lee Junho’ (Lee Junho’s International Fan Project). Meanwhile, Lee Junho is about to air the Netflix series ‘Cashier’. Lee Junho transforms into a new hero character who has nothing but is full of humanity.Jan 23, 2025
MUSICLee Bada from ‘Singer Gain 3’, Comeback with ‘Hell’ [DA:Today]Singer-songwriter Lee Bada returns with a bitter love story. Lee Bada will release a new single, “Hell”, through various music sites at 6 p.m. today (the 23rd). This new song is her first in about 6 months since “From Earth to Venus” was released in July of last year, and was surprisingly pre-released at her year-end solo concert, “LEEBADA WINTER CONCERT” held last month, raising fans‘ expectations. “Hell” is a song about a love that cannot escape despite hurting each other. The alternative rock sound, dreamy electric guitar, and Ibadah’s sensual voice create an extreme harmony to create a deep mood. Ibadah, who previously announced her new transformation with a teaser image featuring urban smoky makeup, plans to fully display her strong message drawn with the unique keyword of ‘hell’ and her unrivaled musical color, demonstrating her potential as a solo artist. In particular, this new song is expected to capture the attention of music fans overseas as well as in Korea with the simultaJan 23, 2025