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MUSICDJ YYJ signs exclusive contract with WayVer… Joins Victon’s Im Sejun [Official]DJ and producer YYJ (Yoon Young-jun) has signed an exclusive contract with WAY BETTER. On the 27th, WAY BETTER stated, “We are happy to announce that we have joined forces with our new artist YYJ.” “YYJ is a DJ and producer with both outstanding skills and individuality, and we plan to continue various activities with WAY BETTER in the future.” They continued, “Please show lots of anticipation and support for our future activities,” and said, “We will do our best to help YYJ grow into global artists.” Along with the news of the exclusive contract, WAY BETTER also released YYJ‘s introduction film through their official SNS channel. In the video, YYJ shows off their splendid DJing skills, and catches the eye with their sophisticated sound and sensual visual beauty. Wayvere is an artist label headed by from20 (from Twenty), formerly of the group Big Star, and HELLO GLOOM (Hello Gloom), formerly of Impact, and is an entertainment company based on various artistic activities such as music,Feb 27, 2025
MUSICHong Isaac, new album ‘The Lover‘s Note’ released... “Colorful moments of love”Singer Hong Isaac will be releasing a new mini-album on the 27th. He will be releasing the mini-album ‘The Lovers Note’ through various music sites on this day. It is drawing attention as this is Hong Isaac‘s first mini-album since winning the competition program ‘Singer Again 3’ in January of last year. This album contains 5 tracks that express various emotions about love, including the title track ‘I Will Only Love You’, as well as the recently pre-released ‘Lovers’, ‘Adult Child’. The title track begins with a lyrical piano melody and calm voice, and is a song that heightens the emotions with the addition of an electric guitar in the latter half.Feb 27, 2025
MUSICSeo In Guk♥Jung Eun Ji Love Stagram? Meaningful SNS [DA★]Actors and singers Seo In-guk and Jung Eun-ji are gathering attention with meaningful SNS posts. Seo In-guk and Jung Eun-ji uploaded a photo with an emoticon in the caption on their respective SNS on the 27th. The two are sitting on a sofa in similar white tops and jeans. Seo In-guk is holding a Polaroid camera while Jung Eun-ji is holding a camera, drawing attention. In the past, Seo In-guk and Jung Eun-ji appeared together in the drama ‘Reply 1997’ and formed a love line, so many people are speculating about their posts. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comFeb 27, 2025
MUSICWonwee Dongmyeong X Kiwook, New Song ‘Star Counting Night’ Individual MV Teaser ReleasedOnewe puts emotional lyrics on a rocking sound. Onewe (Yonghoon, Kanghyun, Harin, Dongmyeong, Kiwook) posted individual music video teasers of Dongmyeong and Kiwook for the title song ‘The Starry Night’ of their second full-length album ‘WE: Dream Chaser’ on their official SNS channels at midnight today (the 27th). The released video shows Dongmyeong and Kiwook playing the keyboard and bass with an abandoned building in the background. In particular, the two members deliver the emotions of the song not only with their vocals and raps, but also with their facial expressions, creating a sense of immersion. The sound source and some of the lyrics of the new song ‘The Starry Night’ have also been additionally released. The emotional lyrics such as “It must be the road I walked with you”, “The moment I forgot the stars in my childhood fairy tales / You are the only star I ever held”, etc., along with the rocking sound, heighten curiosity about the full song. ‘WE: Dream Chaser’ is Onewe‘s fiFeb 27, 2025
MUSICYoungpa C, ‘COLD’ Highlight Medley Revealed… All Members Participated in Lyrics WritingThe highlight medley of Youngpa‘s special album has been released, raising expectations. Youngpa (Jeong Seon-hye, Wi Yeon-jeong, Ji-ana, Do-eun, Han Ji-eun) posted the highlight medley of their special album ‘COLD’ through their official YouTube channel at midnight today (the 27th). Unlike the usual highlight medley, it excludes the members’ voices as much as possible and highlights the charm of each song‘s beat, highlighting Youngpa’s unique, cheeky and quirky ‘K-pop scene frog’ aspect. ‘COLD’ includes ‘Lovestagram’, which recreates the unique atmosphere of the 80s when hip-hop first reached its golden age in the GOLDEN ERA genre, ‘Blue Dot’, a lazy genre that stands out for its use of electronic sounds, ‘Daddy Don’ Leave Me‘, a low-fi genre hip-hop instrumental with an emotional sound, ’Santa Claus left me no goodz‘, a trendy trap style-based alternative hip-hop genre that encompasses Youngpa‘s diverse charms. ’Oskar‘s Drawing’, etc. are included. In particular, the title song ‘COLDFeb 27, 2025
MUSICONF, ‘The Stranger’, Comeback Simultaneously Wins #1 on Music ShowsThe group ONF has won first place on a music show right after their comeback. On the MBC M, MBC every1 ‘Show! Champion’ that aired on the 26th, ONF won first place with ‘The Stranger’, the title song of their second full-length album Part 1 ‘ONF:MY IDENTITY’. This is the first time since their debut that ONF has won the first place trophy on ‘Show! Champion’. ONF said, “Thank you to all the staff who always work hard for us. More than anything, I am grateful to Fuse (fandom name). I dedicate this award to you all”, conveying their affectionate feelings toward their fans, which warmed their hearts. On this day, ONF appeared in denim outfits and performed their new song ‘The Stranger’. They delivered powerful healing energy with their dynamic performance combined with their refreshing, wide-range vocals. It provided a rich visual feast with choreography that symbolized the shape of a gun. On the encore stage that followed, ONF showed an unrivaled live performance, and the video was uploaFeb 27, 2025
MUSICJay Sera, New Single ‘I Loved You’ to be Released on March 1stSinger Jay Sera is foreshadowing a breakup feeling colder than the winter wind. Jay Sera will release her new single ‘I Loved You’ on March 1st at 6PM through various online music sites. The new song ‘I Loved You’ depicts the different emotions of a couple who have passed the days of passionate love and are facing a breakup. The calm melody and heartbreaking lyrics expressing the sadness of a woman who cannot accept the breakup create empathy. The song begins softly as if humming ‘I loved you, I loved you’, and the lyrical lyrics elevate the sorrowful mood with ‘I won‘t forget you, whom I loved so much, the dazzlingly beautiful images of you and me/If I could go back again, I wouldn’t leave, I‘m nothing without you/Today, too, I’m in pain and miss you’. Jay Sera plans to bring deep emotion with perfect control of tempo and delicate expression. In particular, expectations are high that the explosive high notes, which are a trademark of Jay, will increase the immersion. Jay, who debutedFeb 27, 2025
MUSICKim So-yu‘s birthday today (27th)… Trotpick event protagonist [DA:Chart]Kim So-yu‘s birthday is today (27th)… Trotpick event protagonist [DA:Chart]Singer Kim So-yu is receiving a Trotpick birthday event.According to Trotpick, a service that supports those who love trot culture, on the 27th, Kim So-yu was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those born in February. This vote was held from the 15th to the 21st of last month.The Trotpick birthday event is characterized by support being provided in stages based on the number of votes. According to theFeb 27, 2025
MUSICK-Stock Market Comes Out to Welcome BTS with Signs of ‘Hwayangyeonhwa Again’‘The Beginning of the Flower Era (화양연화 Again)’ On the 26th alone, as many as 6 reports were competitively released. The documents that major domestic securities companies competitively released were the stock price outlook for this year of ‘Hybe’, a KOSPI company to which BTS‘s Big Hit belongs. The most eye-catching ‘entertainment article-level title’ in the reports of the 6 securities companies was ‘The Beginning of the Flower Era (화양연화 Again)’ issued by Hanwha Investment & Securities. Hwayangyeonhwa is now ‘more associated’ with BTS’s album than with the movie of the same name. Despite being from different companies, what these reports unanimously state is that this year, Hybe, to which Big Hit belongs, ‘Feb 26, 2025
MUSICTwice, Delusion + Surveillance ‘Stalking’ Victim “No Leniency, No Legal Action” [Full Text]The group Twice is taking a hard line against stalking. On the 26th, the agency JYP Entertainment explained the situation, saying, “Recently, a certain person has been indiscriminately sending letters to members stating that he or she has been continuously lingering around the artist‘s workplace and residential area, including inappropriate content and photos based on delusions.” They continued, “It is causing serious mental damage and anxiety not only to the artist in question, but also to those around the artist. We have taken measures to further strengthen security to ensure the artist’s safety and security, and we are continuously monitoring the situation,” emphasizing that this is clearly an act of “stalking” under the law. They also took a hardline stance, saying, “We once again sternly inform you that this act is clearly against the artist‘s will,” and “If the above-mentioned ”stalking act“ is not immediately stopped, we will immediately seek all possible legal action at the strFeb 26, 2025
MUSICBlackpink Lisa, Unconventional + Fascinating Ahead of Comeback [DA★]BLACKPINK Lisa has raised expectations for her comeback by revealing photos with an unconventional concept. On the 26th, Lisa posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Alter Ego is out in ~2 days!! The girls are ready, are you??”(‘Alter Ego’ will be released in about 2 days. The girls are ready. Are you??). In the photos that were revealed, Lisa caught everyone‘s attention with her various unconventional concepts, such as short orange hair and long pink hair. Meanwhile, Lisa’s first full-length album ‘Alter Ego’ will be released on the 28th, and she will also be the first K-pop singer to perform on stage at the ‘97th Academy Awards’ on Monday, March 3rd (local time in the US) at 7 p.m. on the 2nd. Photo = Lisa‘s SNSFeb 26, 2025
MUSICAura, Indian artist ‘Prabhudeva’ guest at concertSinger Aura has performed on stage at a concert by PrabhuDeva, a famous Indian Bollywood director. Aura recently attended PrabhuDeva‘s concert as a guest in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, located in southern India. Aura, who came up on stage before the ending, performed her hit song ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ and a medley of PrabhuDeva’s movie OSTs in Tamil and Korean. With an audience of over 40,000 people in attendance, Aura not only showcased her own unique music that combined Indian and Korean cultures, but also drew an explosive response from the audience with her passionate performance and live performance, heightening the enjoyment of the concert until the very end. Aura said through her agency, “It was such an honor to be a guest at the concert of PrabhuDeva, a legendary Indian artist. “I am happy to have created new memories while interacting with many audiences, and I will continue to work hard to show great performances in the future,” he said. Prabhudeva is a film director and chorFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Junpyo ‘One Step at a Time’Junpyo of group NouerA is having a photo time at the release showcase of their first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Junpyo ‘Perform the mission’Junpyo of group NouerA is having a photo time at the release showcase of their first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Yusup, leisurely smileGroup NouerA‘s Yoo-seop is having a photo time at the first mini-album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ release showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Yusup ‘Ball Heart for Fans’Group NouerA‘s Yoo-seop is having a photo time at the first mini-album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ release showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Miraku ‘Today is an unforgettable memory for the rest of my life’Group NouerA‘s Miraku is having a photo time at the first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ release showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Miraku ‘Debut Stage is Like a Dream’Group NouerA‘s Miraku is having a photo time at the first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ release showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Miraku ‘Cute youngest’Group NouerA‘s Miraku is having a photo time at the first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ release showcase held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025
MUSICNuera Pan ‘Energy-giving idol’Group NouerA‘s Pan is having a photo time at the release showcase for their first mini album ‘Chapter: New is Now’ held at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.comFeb 26, 2025