‘20 million views’ Bagna, December ‘Borrowing this song’ Reborn

Singer Baegna, who recorded 20 million views with her previous work ‘Crying with My Heart’, is reviving the hit song from December. Baegna will release the remake of ‘Borrowing This Song’ through various online music sites on the 25th at 6PM. This song is Baegna‘s own style reinterpretation of ‘Borrowing This Song’, the original song from December that was released in 2012 and received much love. It is a medium-tempo song that exquisitely blends Baegna’s explosive singing ability and delicate emotional lines. Baegna plans to draw empathy from listeners by expressing the sadness of parting with a different sensibility from December. In particular, the song that begins plainly will have Baegna‘s signature high notes shine as it approaches the end, leaving a lingering impression. Following ‘Crying with My Heart’, which recorded 20 million views on SNS, and the recent duet single ‘What I Learned Is Love’ with Jay Sera, Baegna, who has risen to stardom as a popular vocalist, is ranked on va

Young-K eats, sleeps, is cute and chaotic… ‘Our Village Poop Puppy’ 2nd teaser released

Young-K eats, sleeps, is cute and chaotic… ‘Our Village Poop Puppy’ 2nd teaser released ENA‘s new entertainment show ‘Our Village Poop Puppy’ foreshadowed the activities of the ‘poop puppies friends’ summoned by actor Kim Do-hoon through its 2nd teaser. ENA’s ‘Our Village Poop Puppy (directed by Yeom Hye-jeong, produced by TEO)’, which will be aired for the first time on Saturday, March 1st at 8:30 PM, is an entertainment show that depicts the story of city puppies challenging the grandchildren of a rural village. It contains the story of city puppies slowly becoming accustomed to life in a rural village as they help the elderly with chores, show off their long skills, and even eat and work together at a country table full of delicious food. As Kim Do-hoon starts off by gathering different friends, the 2nd teaser revealed the popular youth lineup gathered in the countryside. Actress Shin Ye-eun, Young K of the popular band DAY6, actors Heo Nam-joon and Lim Sung-jae have announced their

MONSTA X Jooheon, discharged from military service today (23rd) → Live broadcast… Free fan meeting on February 5th

MONSTA X Jooheon, discharged from military service today (23rd) → Live broadcast… Free fan meeting on February 5th MONSTA X Jooheon has returned to Monbebe (fandom). Jooheon, who enlisted in the military through basic military training in July 2023, received basic military training and served as an assistant instructor at the 15th Infantry Division of the Army in Hwacheon, Gangwon-do and was discharged from military service today (23rd). Jooheon said through his agency Starship Entertainment, “First of all, I want to tell Monbebe (official fan club name) who have waited for me for a long time, I am so grateful and I have missed you. Every time I had time for personal hygiene, I watched videos of performances with Monbebe and thought that I wanted to show you a cool side of myself again, so I am so happy to have safely completed my service and come back like this.” He continued, ”Now that I have returned after a short break, I will run even harder in the future. As Monsta X‘s Jooheon, I

Will New Jeans change its team name? “New activity name contest” on SNS

Girl group New Jeans has started a contest for a new stage name among their fans. On the 23rd, Minzy, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein posted on their new SNS account, ‘Jeansforfree’, “Burnies (fandom name)! We will be holding a contest for a new stage name that will be used for a certain period of time for two days. Please participate in the comments.”. Inside and outside the music industry, it is being seen that New Jeans is once again revealing its intention to go its separate way from Hive‘s label, Adore, by considering ‘Super Strong’, which would be changing the group name. In addition, on this day, the members of New Jeans stated, “We will never return to Hive and Adore.

Got7, first public appearance on ‘Python’ stage today (23rd)… Appearance on ‘M Countdown’

The group GOT7 is embarking on a full-scale comeback as a complete group. Kakao Entertainment announced that GOT7 will reveal the stage for the title song ‘PYTHON’ from their new mini-album ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ for the first time on TV today (23rd) on Mnet ‘M Countdown’. Starting with ‘M Countdown’ that day, GOT7 will go on music show outings on KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS ‘Inkigayo’. GOT7‘s full-scale comeback stage, which will be revealed as a complete group after a long time, is focusing the attention of global fans. ‘PYTHON’ is a self-composed song by BamBam that talks about a fate with someone he can never escape. It expresses GOT7’s mature charm with an addictive yet sophisticated sound. The captivating performance of ‘PYTHON’ is foreshadowed through the music video released along with the sound source, making people anticipate the actual stage even more. GOT7 is proving its solid box office power on the global music charts with ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’, the full

Lee Chan-hyuk, dating rumors with Ha Ji-soo just one day after breakup rumors… “Unconfirmed” [Official]

A dating rumor has been raised about duo AKMU‘s Lee Chan-hyuk. This is the first dating rumor in a day since the breakup rumors with girl group fromis_9’s Lee Sae-rom were raised on the 22nd. On the morning of the 23rd, a media outlet reported that Lee Chan-hyuk has been in a sweet relationship with actress Ha Ji-soo, who is one year older than him, for over a year. According to the media outlet, an industry insider also said, “They are dating naturally like any other youth, spending time together without being conscious of what others think.” Regarding the report, a YG Entertainment insider told Donga.com, “We ask for your understanding that we cannot confirm it as it is a private matter.” Meanwhile, Ha Ji-soo appeared in the music video for ‘Dance’, a track from Lee Chan-hyuk‘s project group ‘Lee Chan-hyuk Video’’s album. At the time, the two showed off their chemistry as lovers by dancing together. Reporter Choi Yun-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

The Boyz Performance, March 17th Enlistment… Army Band [Official]

The Boyz‘s Sangyeon will be enlisting. On the 23rd, his agency One Hundred announced, “Sangyeon applied to the Army Band and received the final acceptance notice from the Military Manpower Administration on the 23rd.” His enlistment date is March 17th. The agency added, “For safety and to prevent confusion, no separate events will be held on the day of entry into the new recruit training unit.” They added, “Sangyeon will make good memories with fans before enlistment.” Since releasing their first album, “THE FIRST,” in 2017, The Boyz has been active with various songs. In 2020, they won Mnet’s “Road to Kingdom” with overwhelming performance skills and made a global leap forward. They left IST Entertainment in December of last year and transferred to One Hundred. Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

Chan-ul, debut single ‘Thank You’ to be released on the 23rd “Thank you, CEO Hong Jin-young”

Singer Chan-ul is attracting attention by releasing his first debut single, ‘Thank You’. Chan-ul is called ‘Sugar Voice’ for his uniquely refined and delicate voice and sensibility, as well as his outstanding song interpretation skills, and he has made a name for himself through many cover songs, from ballads to pop numbers. ‘Thank You’, which will be released at noon on the 23rd, is a remake of the original song by Jo Hang-jo, which is loved by people of all age groups, and has been reinterpreted with Chan-ul‘s emotional singing style. The unique feel of ‘Thank You’ was created through the combination of a guitar sound that adds pop charm and vocals that awaken the senses. The composer of ‘Thank You’, Algo Boni Honsu Sangtae, showed his affection for the song to the point of personally arranging it for Chan-ul’s successful debut, and composers Choi Chul-hoon and Yeo Jae-min lent their support. The background of the soft and calm vocals is covered by rich string performances and a chor

‘Comeback’ GOT7 → ‘Debut’ Kickflip, Appearance on ‘M Countdown’ Today (23rd)

Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ has revealed a luxurious lineup that will excite K-POP fans. ZEROBASEONE will appear on ‘M Countdown’ airing today (the 23rd) and signal their comeback by performing their new pre-released song ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ for the first time on a music show. ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ is a pre-released song by ZEROBASEONE ahead of their upcoming 5th mini album release on February 24th. They are warming up their comeback by ranking high on major music charts immediately after its release. People are already curious to see what ZEROBASEONE’s ‘Doctor! Doctor!’ stage will be like as they aim for fans all over the world with a different charm from their previous promotional songs that featured intense group dances. Minnie of (G)I-dle, who made her solo debut, will also be on ‘M Countdown’ today. It is the first music broadcast stage of the solo song ‘HER’. ‘HER’ is a song that contains inner worries and reflections through different images of Minnie as an artist on stage and Minnie as seen

Kim Joo-ri, Pansori World Record Holder… Signs Exclusive Contract with Number One & M

Korean traditional musician Kim Joo-ri has joined Number One & M. On the morning of the 23rd, Number One & M said, “We signed an exclusive contract with singer and Korean traditional musician Kim Joo-ri. We will not spare our full support so that Kim Joo-ri can receive much love from the public. We ask for your much support.” Kim Joo-ri is a Korean traditional music prodigy who has been recognized for her talent since childhood. At the age of 10, she performed a pansori performance for 9 hours and 20 minutes, setting a Guinness World Record for the youngest and longest performance. Kim Joo-ri, who studied pansori under many famous singers including Oh Jung-sook, Kim Soo-yeon, Park Chun-maeng, and Han Seung-seok, made herself known by appearing on Mnet‘s ‘I Can See Your Voice 5’. In 2021, Kim Joo-ri, who was recognized for her solid traditional Korean music skills and her ability to express crossover, a genre that combines popular music, in her own unique way by being named in the TOP4

Kim Bo-kyung, 10 years later... ‘Storm’ remake sound source released on the 30th

Singer Kim Bo-kyung is reinterpreting ‘Storm’ after 10 years. Kim Bo-kyung has confirmed the release of the remake song ‘Storm’ on the 30th. ‘Storm’ is the title song of the same name from the regular album ‘Storm’ by the group Rumors released in 1999 and has been loved by the public for a long time. Kim Bo-kyung is reinterpreting the song ‘Storm’, which was a hot topic when it was introduced on JTBC‘s ‘100 People - Going All the Way’ in 2015, and releasing it as an official song after 10 years. Kim Bo-kyung, who showed off her unique and appealing singing ability while maintaining the powerful charm of the original song at the time, plans to captivate listeners by singing ‘Storm’ with an even more mature voice. Kim Bo-kyung is a ‘trustworthy and listenable’ vocalist with powerful singing ability. She has released various songs such as ‘TOP’, ‘Can’t Even Call’, ‘What Should I Say’, ‘Malli Flower’, ‘The Night You Were Sleeping’, and has been actively participating in various music proje

CIX, 4-member reorganization fresh start today (23rd)… ‘Thunder Fever’ release [DA:Today]

The group CIX will begin full-scale promotions as a four-member group. CIX (BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Hyunseok) will release their seventh EP album, ‘THUNDER FEVER’, through various online music sites at 6 PM on the 23rd. They will then appear on Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’, which will air that day, to have their first comeback stage. ‘THUNDER FEVER’ is CIX’s new album that they are releasing after a year, and it connects the sudden natural phenomenon of thunder and lightning with fever to express an intense emotional upheaval where anxiety and desire are mixed. It consists of the most CIX-like songs, allowing you to experience their signature attractive musical color in a thicket. The title song ‘THUNDER’ is an electro-pop genre song that features CIX‘s unique rhythm and intense dance breaks. The love that strongly stimulates the mind is likened to thunder and lightning, and the chaotic yet intense emotions are fully captured. In the music video for ‘THUNDER’, which was released simultaneously

Park Min-soo, ‘Boreum-ah’ MV Teaser Released

Singer Park Min-soo has released the music video teaser for his second digital single ‘Boreum-ah’. The video begins with a scene where the moon covered by clouds gradually appears, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Park Min-soo wearing a hanbok and holding a fan appears, adding Korean charm and raising curiosity about the full music video. The music that flows along with the video adds to the oriental yet dreamy mood. In addition, the cinematic visual beauty and Park Min-soo‘s deep emotional tone have raised fans’ expectations. ‘Boreum-ah’ is Park Min-soo‘s new album, released about two months after the single ‘My Father’ in November of last year, and is a song themed around the full moon ‘Boreum’. As the full moon symbolizes health, happiness, and abundance in the East, the song contains Park Min-soo’s wishes for everyone who listens to the song to be healthy and happy. Park Min-soo previously released three versions of the concept photos, captivating fans with diverse visuals. Park M

Eve, US ‘Good Day New York’ first appearance… North American tour spoiler

Singer Yves appeared on the famous American FOX TV talk show ‘Good Day NY’ (hereafter ‘Good Day New York’) on the 21st (local time). This is Yves‘s first appearance on ‘Good Day New York’. Yves selected ‘Viola’, the title song of her second EP ‘I Did’, and drew a great response from the moment she appeared with an excellent live performance. Yves’s sensual performance to the dreamy sound stood out. In an interview conducted after the stage, Yves also mentioned what to look forward to for her first North American tour since her debut, ‘2025 YVES APPLE CINNAMON CRUNCH TOUR IN NORTH AMERICA’. Eve raised expectations by saying, “You will be able to see an even more upgraded stage and powerful vocals.” Eve stood out in the global music market as soon as she made her solo debut, earning the title of “Solo of the Year.” Her first EP, “LOOP,” was spotlighted by the British music magazine NME, and her second EP, “I Did,” was spotlighted by the American music media Billboard.

‘The Man in the Yellow Shirt’ Han Myeong-sook passes away on the 22nd, aged 90

Veteran singer Han Myeong-sook, who sang ‘The Man in the Yellow Shirt’, has passed away. She was 90. According to music industry insiders, Han Myeong-sook passed away on the 22nd. The funeral will be held at the funeral hall of St. Vincent‘s Hospital at Catholic University of Korea in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The deceased, who was born in Jinnampo, Pyeongannam-do in 1935, began her singing career in earnest after moving to South Korea and working with the Taeyang Music Troupe on the US 8th Army Show Stage. Her true value as a top star shined in 1961 when ‘The Man in the Yellow Shirt’, released in collaboration with composer Son Seok-woo, rose to the ranks of popular songs. Thanks to its huge hit at the time, it was also made into a ‘Movie for Theater’ the following year in 1962, and the deceased

MONSTA X ‘BEAST MODE’ Kung Kung! ‘EXORCATION’ Main Poster-Trailer Released

MONSTA X ‘Beast Mode’ Knock Knock! ‘The Exorcist Record’ Main Poster and Trailer Released ‘The Exorcist Record’, based on the 10 million-copy best-selling novel [The Exorcist Record] by Lee Woo-hyuk, has released its main poster and trailer. ‘The Exorcist Record’ is an occult blockbuster that contains the beginning of a grand epic in which exorcists with special abilities fight against absolute evil. The main poster that was released this time catches the eye with its depiction of four exorcists fighting against absolute evil against the backdrop of a red-hot sky and a Seonangdang shrine. The images of exorcist priest Park Yoon-gyu holding a rosary in his hand, Lee Hyun-am clutching two poles with a determined expression, Jang Jun-hoo making hand gestures as if reciting a spell, and Hyun Seung-hee using telekinesis raise expectations about how they will each use their abilities to fight against evil. In particular, the eyes behind the trees that seem to be watching the exorcists exude

Hwanhee completely changed his singing style… He even dabbled in authentic trot (King of Singers 2)

Hwanhee completely changed his singing style… even dabbles in authentic trot (King of Singers 2) Hwanhee has been reborn as a trot singer on ‘King of Singers 2’. On the 8th episode of MBN ‘King of Singers 2’ that aired on the 21st, the 2nd round of the 3rd round of the main competition was held. In the 1st round of the 3rd round of the main competition, Hwanhee was in the upper ranks with an intermediate ranking of 7th place. Before going on stage, Hwanhee visited his hometown and heard his mother‘s honest evaluation. Hwanhee’s mother gave an honest and witty answer, saying, “It doesn‘t really sound like R&B. It doesn’t really sound like trot either.”. For this competition, Hwanhee chose Na Hoon-a‘s ‘Samo’, an authentic trot song. As he has been loved for a long time as a representative vocalist of R&B, his unique R&B singing style still remains, stimulating the curiosity of viewers about how he will express the song. However, Hwanhee completely put down his own emotional R&B singing s

Cravity Wins Performance Category at ‘2024 Super Sound Festival’

CRAVITY Wins Performance Category at ‘2024 Super Sound Festival’ Group CRAVITY proved their ‘Performance’ modifier with a special award. CRAVITY recently attended Asia‘s largest festival ‘2024 SUPERSOUND FESTIVAL’ held in Macau and won the Performance Male Group category. Known as ‘Performance’ for their explosive energy and splendid group dance on stage, they solidified their position as ‘Performance Powerhouse’ once again with this award. On this day, CRAVITY showed off their tough charm with chic black-toned casual styling. Following the title song ‘Now or Never’ of the single album ‘FIND THE ORBIT’ released in December of last year and the title song ‘Love or Die’ of the seventh mini album, the title song ‘Party Rock’ of the fourth mini album and the sub-title song ‘Jumper’ of the debut album were performed, capturing the audience’s attention.

(G)I-dle‘s Minnie “Are you sad that Jeon So-yeon’s production is more well-known? Very satisfied with her solo debut” [DA:Interview]

Minnie of the group (G)I-dle has released her first solo album in 7 years since her debut, and she expressed her trust in Jeon So-yeon, the team leader and chief producer. In an interview to commemorate the release of her first mini-album [HER], Minnie said, “I‘m excited and have high expectations because I’ve prepared so hard. As the members debuted solo, I thought that my turn would come someday, and I‘ve been preparing in my spare time. This is an album that I’ve been preparing since before (G)I-dle‘s contract renewal was even mentioned, and I’m happy that I‘m making my solo debut right after the contract renewal with good timing.” She continued, “I wanted to make music with the members for a long time. I wanted us to be able to work on songs in the best possible environment,” mentioning the most important part of renewing her contract with her agency Cube Entertainment, saying, “The company helped me a lot while I was preparing this solo album and listened to my opinions a lot. Tha

Lee Chang-seop, a handsome man with a side profile… “‘Cheon Sang-yeon’ karaoke 1st place, first time in 13 years” [Photo shoot]

Singer and musical actor Lee Chang-sub looked back on his solo activities and shared his New Year‘s resolutions. On the 20th, Lee Chang-sub released an A-cut pictorial and interview through the February issue of fashion magazine Vogue Korea. In the pictorial, Lee Chang-sub showed off a new side of himself with his dandy and sophisticated visuals. In the interview that was released along with the pictorial, Lee Chang-sub talked about his various solo activities, including his first full-length album ‘1991’ released last year, his hit song ‘Cheon Sang-yeon’, and his recent successful nationwide tour ‘The Wayfarer’. First, he mentioned the meaning of his first full-length album, saying, “It is a trace of solo Lee Chang-sub and the end of my chapter at the time.” He added, “I recorded 10 songs a month and made it like letting out some steam. It has a special meaning because the process was not easy.” Lee Chang-sub, who participated in writing lyrics for the double title track ‘33’ of ‘1991