Stray Kids to hold fan meeting in February

The group Stray Kids will be holding a fan meeting for three days, from February 14th to 16th, at Incheon Inspire Arena. On the afternoon of January 6th, Stray Kids released a poster image announcing their fifth official fan meeting, ‘Stray Kids 5TH FANMEETING ’SKZ 5‘CLOCK’‘(’SKIZ Five O‘Clock‘), through their official SNS channel. According to the poster, ’SKZ 5‘CLOCK’ will be held three times in total at Incheon Inspire Arena: on February 14th at 7 PM, 15th at 6 PM, and 16th at 5 PM. On the last day, the 16th, an online paid live broadcast will be simultaneously held through the Beyond LIVE platform. In the poster, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N are smiling brightly in a lovely atmosphere. The white castle behind them and the clock striking 5 o’clock catch the eye as they greet Stay (fandom name: STAY). As a ‘concept gourmet group’, they always present fresh enjoyment to fans.

CIX, a thrilling transformation through thunder and lightning… concept photos released

The group CIX (BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Hyunseok) has revealed their first individual and group concept photos. In these concept photos, CIX captured a moment when they encountered a thunderstorm as in the album title ‘THUNDER FEVER’. The members holding umbrellas with the lightning in the background show a dramatic scene with cinematic visuals. The dynamic expressions of the four members induce tension and immersion at the same time. Even when they create tense tension with their surprised faces, CIX‘s unique, mature ability to digest them stands out, leading the atmosphere in a playful and relaxed manner. ‘THUNDER FEVER’ is CIX’s comeback album in a year and a new leap forward as a complete four-member group. CIX, which has established a unique team color through high-quality music and performance, is signaling more solid and developed capabilities and strengths. CIX has begun to reveal a unique concept with thunder and lightning as a keyword along with upgraded chemistry. CIX, which h

BVB Girl Eunji “3-member comeback, nervous like when I debuted” [Q&A]

Group BVGIRLS‘s Eunji exuded dreamy charm. On the 8th at midnight, BVGIRLS (Minyoung, Eunji, Yuna) released concept photos of Eunji for their second single ‘LOVE 2’ through their official SNS. In the photos, Eunji is looking at the camera while striking a chic pose in a colorful flower-patterned one-piece dress. Even among the gorgeous flower decorations, Eunji’s beauty stands out, drawing admiration. In another photo, Eunji is giving off a mysterious vibe with one eye covered by a flower. Her large eyes that seem to be sucked in, her exotic vibe, and her doll-like visuals have raised expectations for the new album concept. ‘LOVE 2’ is BVGIRLS‘s new album, released approximately 1 year and 5 months after their double single ‘ONE MORE TIME’ in 2023, and is their first album since joining GLG. BVG will meet fans with music and a stage that has been upgraded even more than before. BVG Eunji will share her thoughts on the comeback and points to watch before the release of her new album.

Ampersand One Holds First North American Tour ‘My First_’

The group AMPERS&ONE will be holding their first North American live tour since their debut. On the morning of the 7th, their agency FNC Entertainment announced the news of the ‘2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR ‘My First_’ IN NORTH AMERICA’ through AMPERS&ONE‘s official SNS channel. According to the released poster, AMPERS&ONE will be meeting local fans in 19 cities across North America in February and March. After kicking off the tour in Miami on February 17, the tour will continue in Orlando, Charlotte, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, Nashville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, San Antonio, Phoenix, and will conclude with a performance in Los Angeles on March 18. Ampersand One plans to perform all live on this tour, delivering bright energy and creating a passionate rapport with local fans. In particular, Ampersand One

‘11th Anniversary’ GOT7, ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ New Heptagon Logo Revealed

The group GOT7 has started a full-fledged comeback countdown. To commemorate the release of GOT7 (JAY B, Mark, Jackson, Park Jin-young, Youngjae, BamBam, Yugyeom)‘s mini album ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’, Kakao Entertainment has revamped its official SNS and has begun full-fledged teasing by revealing the scheduler for ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’. According to the scheduler released on the 7th, GOT7 will release various contents including two versions of concept photos, ‘WINTER’ and ‘HEPTAGON’, as well as a tracklist, highlight medley, and music video teaser until the comeback on the 20th. The black and white tones that are full of a winter vibe and the new heptagon logo also catch the eye. ‘WINTER HEPTAGON’ is GOT7’s comeback in approximately 3 years. All seven members of GOT7 have joined forces, and through Kakao Entertainment‘s systematic planning and production, they have captured even deeper charms. The album title, which contains the meaning of ‘Heptagon’, shows only the complete GOT7.

Rosé‘s Consecutive New Billboard Records... Blackpink’s Full Group Power at Its Peak

BLACKPINK‘s ’separate but together‘ strategy is shaking up the world stage since the new year. Member Rosé took the lead and opened the year of the pig with a splendid ’all-kill‘ on the first global chart of the year with the mega hit song ’Apartment‘ (APT.). With Rosé breaking new records every day, global fans’ anticipation is focused on BLACKPINK‘s full group activities scheduled for this year. According to a preview article by Billboard on the 7th (Korean time), Rosé’s ‘Apartment’ ranked 5th on the latest edition of the main single chart ‘Hot 100’ (January 11th). Rosé ranked 5th on the chart with ‘Apartment’ in November of last year.

Dynamic Duo - Spider Big Thing Coming... First Collaboration New Song Released in January

Dynamic Duo-Spider Something Big Is Coming… First Collaboration New Song Release in January Dynamic Duo and singer Spider’s collaboration has come to fruition. They will be releasing a new song in January. The title of the new song and the exact release date have not been revealed yet, but expectations are high for the chemistry that the two teams will show through their collaboration to start the new year. Spider, who joined Ameba Culture last year, has embarked on her first official collaboration with Dynamic Duo. Not only have they appeared as guests at each other’s concerts before, but they also recently garnered attention by performing a joint stage with Dynamic Duo’s hit song ‘Smoke’ at a festival and Spider’s nationwide tour Daegu concert. The meeting between Dynamic Duo and Spider, who have each solidified their irreplaceable positions in the hip-hop and R&B ballad genres, is raising curiosity about their new collaboration. Dynamic Duo and Spider are expected to create a specia

PITTA Kang Hyung-ho Symphonic Rock Concert Completed… See You Again in March and April

PITTA Kang Hyung-ho‘s Symphonic Rock Concert Completed... See You Again in March and April PITTA Kang Hyung-ho successfully completed his symphonic rock style concert. PITTA Kang Hyung-ho held the ‘PITTA Kang Hyung-ho Concert: UNIVERSE’ with an orchestra at the Aram Theater in Goyang Aram Nuri on the 4th and 5th. ‘Universe’ is Kang Hyung-ho’s first single and first self-composed song released under the name of rocker PITTA while he was actively working as a member of Forestella. Kang Hyung-ho has been building his discography as PITTA by releasing three albums and singles so far. He, along with pianist Oh Eun-cheol, who was the music director for this performance, created a theater-style performance that contained all of the artist‘s musical capabilities for the second time following the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater in 2024. First, the opening stage, which is played with ‘The Rains of Castamere’, which is included in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 OST, and PITTA’

Park Ji-hyun, holds first solo concert ‘Showmanship’

Singer Park Ji-hyun is holding her first solo concert since her debut. Today, the 7th, a poster image containing the full performance schedule for the 2025 Park Ji-hyun nationwide tour ‘SHOWMANSHIP’ was released through Park Ji-hyun‘s official fan cafe. This is Park Ji-hyun’s first solo concert and nationwide tour since her debut, and is garnering hot anticipation and interest from fans nationwide who have been waiting for her solo concert. Park Ji-hyun will kick off her tour at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul on February 15th and 16th. Starting with this, she will meet the audience at Daegu Kyungpook National University Grand Auditorium on March 8th and 9th, Mokpo Indoor Gymnasium on March 15th and 16th, Suwon Gyeonggi Arts Center on March 29th and 30th, Gwangju Arts Center on April 19th and 20th, Chungnam National University Jeongsimhwa Hall in Daejeon on May 3rd and 4th, Jeonbuk National University Samsung Cultural Center in Jeonju on May 17th and 18th, and KBS Busan Hall on

Rosé, Hot Tears… ‘Apartment’ Billboard Hot 100 Chart 5th “I‘m Proud”

As group BLACKPINK‘s Rosé heated up 2024 with ‘APT.’ featuring pop star Bruno Mars, she shared her thoughts and gratitude for him. On the 7th, Rosé posted a photo of herself crying on her SNS account, saying, “2024 has been the most difficult and rewarding year for me so far. It’s been a crazy year. It‘s been an amazing time to focus on music and do everything I’ve ever wanted to do.”. She continued, “There were many times when I thought I wouldn‘t be able to get to where I wanted to be, and this whole journey hasn’t been easy at all, but I‘ve been blessed along the way, and I’ve met some incredible friends. I‘ve made friends that I’ll be with for life, learned life lessons, and released my first full-length album. Honestly, I‘m pretty proud.”. Rosé then told her fans, “My ‘number one’ fans, thank you so much for loving ‘rosie’.” Lastly, Rosé said, “Thank you for making 2024 an unforgettable year.

‘JYP‘s new boy group’ Kickflip photo revealed… Boyish beauty and cool charm

‘JYP‘s new boy group’ Kickflip reveals photos... Boyish beauty and cool charmJYP Entertainment’s (hereafter JYP) new boy group Kickflip has revealed photos of the music video for the track ‘Eung Grrr’. Kickflip will be debuting on January 20th with their first mini-album ‘Flip it, Kick it!’. Following the release of the ‘Eung Grrr’ music video, member profile images, and album scheduler through their official SNS channel on the 6th, JYP, the agency, unveiled the ‘Eung Grrr’ music video photos at midnight on the 7th. In the photos, Gye-Hoon, Amaru, Dong-Hwa, Joo-Wang, Min-Je, K-Ju, and Dong-Hyun exude confident and bright energy against a kitschy background. The free-spirited mood was fully expressed in various poses and expressions, and the freshness and energy of a new artist were colorfully displayed in the song ‘Yeah, That‘s Right’. The included song ‘Yeah, That’s Right’ is an impressive song with lyrics that cheerfully, refreshingly, and pleasantly take on nagging that you don‘t wa

Mamamoo Solar, surprise in see-through dress… daring appearance [DA★]

Mamamoo Solar, surprise in see-through dress… daring figure [DA★] Mamamoo Solar showed off a unique see-through dress figure. On the 6th, Solar posted a behind-the-scenes photo from a fan signing event held in Shanghai, China the day before on her Instagram. In the photo, she is wearing a unique white dress with a see-through front. Not only is it backless, but the style also has slits on her thighs, boldly revealing her slender legs and showing off her healthy body line without an ounce of fat. Meanwhile, Solar is meeting audiences through the musical ‘Mata Hari’, which opened on December 5th of last year. ‘Mata Hari’ is a work based on the true story of the beautiful dancer Mata Hari (real name Margareta Gertrude Gelles), who was arrested by the French authorities on charges of being a double spy during World War I and executed. Sola is the leading dancer of her time with a captivating charm, but behind the glamour, she is the wounded woman Margareta Gertrude Gelle, and she is on sta

Ive An Yu-jin, the twist of ‘Andaengdang’! She went full bangs and became ‘Kkampo’ [DA★]

Ahn Yu-jin of Ive, the twist of ‘Andaengdang’! After doing full bangs, she became ‘Kkamgo’ [DA★] Ahn Yu-jin of Ive showed off a different charm. On the 7th, Ahn Yu-jin posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “I love you”. The photos are behind-the-scenes cuts taken at the trailer filming site for Ive‘s third EP album ‘Ive Empathy’. Although she has been loved for her puppy-like charm, to the point of being called ‘Andaengdang’, this time she tried full bangs and created a different vibe. She created a feeling like a black cat, capturing attention with her chic and proud charm. Meanwhile, Ahn Yu-jin of Ive will release a pre-released title song ‘REBEL HEART’ on the 13th. They will then make a comeback on February 3rd with the album ‘IVE EMPATHY’. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

‘Grand Prize’ Lee Chan-won, KBS‘s Son Again... MC of Lunar New Year Special ‘Trot Festival’

Singer Lee Chan-won has been selected as the MC for ‘Trot Festival’. ‘KBS Lunar New Year Special Trot Festival THE COLOR’ (executive producer Park Ji-young, director Ko Kook-jin, hereinafter referred to as ‘Trot Festival’) will air on KBS 2TV at 7 p.m. on the 29th. ‘Trot Festival’ will be a splendid festival that will prove the present and future of ‘K-Trot’ along with the top trot artists representing South Korea to celebrate the nation‘s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. In particular, Lee Chan-won, who was recognized for his hosting skills by winning the grand prize at the ‘2024 KBS Entertainment Awards’, has been selected as the sole MC and is expected to smoothly lead the program. Lee Chan-won rose to stardom by taking third place, Mi (美), on TV CHOSUN’s ‘Mr. Trot’, which aired in 2020. Since then, he has received much love by releasing hit songs such as ‘Time Destiny (時節因緣)’, ‘A Very Good Day’, ‘Sky Travel’, and has shown his talent in various fields by working as an MC on popular

Taeyeon, who missed SM concert, holds Asia tour… Starts with gymnastics in March [Official]

Taeyeon, who missed SM concerts, will hold an Asia tour… Starting with gymnastics in March [Official] Girls‘ Generation’s Taeyeon will be holding a new concert after 1 year and 7 months. Taeyeon will be holding ‘TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE’ for 3 days from March 7th to her birthday, the 9th, at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul. This is the first new tour in about 1 year and 7 months since ‘The ODD Of LOVE’ (The Odd Love) held from June to August 2023. This concert will visit a total of 8 regions as an Asian tour, starting in Seoul, Taipei on March 16, Manila on the 29th, Jakarta on April 12, Macau on the 26th, Singapore on May 3-4, Bangkok on May 31-June 1, and Hong Kong on June 7. Tickets for this Seoul concert will be available for sale on Melon Ticket, with fan club pre-sale opening at 8 PM on the 14th and general sale opening at 8 PM on the 16th. Meanwhile, Taeyeon will be attending SM 30 Weekly Concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on the 11th and 12th.

‘MPMG WEEK 2025’ with fans held from February 10th to 16th

‘MPMG WEEK 2025’ with fans to be held from February 10th to 16thMPMG will be holding a label appreciation event ‘MPMG WEEK 2025’ (hereinafter referred to as MPMG Week) for a week from February 10th to 16th. MPMG Week, which began in 2016 and is now in its 9th year, is a special event where MPMG artists and fans can look back on the past year and share their gratitude. The slogan for this year‘s MPMG Week is , and a variety of programs are planned to target the tastes of fans. The poster released through the official MPMG Week Instagram caught the attention of fans as it was designed with a sensory object symbolizing the programs to be presented during the week. At ‘MPMG WEEK 2024’ held last year, artists affiliated with MPMG, such as Soran, Thornapple, SURL, Solutions, TOUCHED, and Yoo Dabin Band, presented a fresh setlist and special performances. An online program where fans can communicate in real time

Jin Hae-seong, 10kg weight loss, sharp jawline “Holding on a piece of chicken breast”

Singer Jin Hae-seong appears with a visual that has changed beyond recognition after losing 10 kg. On the 6th episode of MBN‘s ‘King of Singers 2’, which will air at 9:40 PM on the 7th (today), Jin Hae-seong, Enoch, and Shin Yu will start a war by participating in the ace match that will determine the life or death of their teammates. On this day, the brutal 2nd round of the main competition, the ‘Relay Fan Heart Hunt’ team mission, where only the 5 members of the 1st place team will survive and the remaining 20 will be candidates for elimination, will conclude. With the 3rd round trio match and the 4th round ace match remaining, the 4th round ace match in particular has garnered attention as the celebrity judges’ score distribution has jumped twice compared to the previous rounds, making it possible for the rankings to be reversed in one go. In the midst of this, Jin Hae-seong, Enoch, and Shin Yu, who have a combined 51 years of stage experience, show their determination more desperat

Ive, first broadcast ‘All Night’ stage revealed… Expectations for February comeback rise

IVE to unveil first broadcast ‘All Night’ stage… Rising expectations for February comeback Group IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) has won the first triple crown of 2025. At the JTBC ‘39th Golden Disc Awards’ (hereafter ‘Golden Disc’) held at the Fukuoka PayPay Dome in Japan on the 4th and 5th, IVE won the Album Main Award for their second EP album ‘IVE SWITCH’, the Digital Song Main Award for the title song ‘Haye (HEYA)’, and the Global K-pop Artist Award, taking home three crowns. In addition to winning the awards, IVE performed a dance break that showcased the individuality of the IVE members that had never been seen before, rearranging their main award-winning song ‘Haye (HEYA) into a rock version. They added grandeur to the stage with their sharp and powerful dance lines. In particular, they performed the American single ‘All Night’, which created a challenge craze with the artists appearing at the ‘Golden Disk’ last year, for the first time on TV, drawin

KCM, Teaser for ‘To the People of the Country’ released… Official release on the 10th

KCM releases teaser for ‘To a Person Called Me’... Official release on the 10th Singer KCM will be releasing his new song ‘To a Person Called Me’ on the 10th. In the teaser video released on the 6th, KCM appeared lost in thought, gazing into the distance on a rooftop with falling snow. He delivered a verse of ‘To a Person Called Me’ with string sounds and a sobbing voice that followed an oriental melody. The new song ‘To a Person Called Me’ is KCM‘s first single to be released in 2025. Unlike the sorrowful love songs he has previously sung, KCM included contemplative lyrics and a message of healing in this new song. The old rooftop and shabby clothes revealed in the teaser video were directed to convey the message that this song is ’a song for the most marginalized‘. KCM said that the background is his autobiographical story. The despair of the protagonist who faces the wall of cold reality and the hope contained in the song are expressed in an extremely realistic way. ‘To the person c

Minnie, Breaking Solo Debut… First Steps After Renewing Contract with (G)I-DLE

Minnie of girl group (G)I-dle is about to make her solo debut, and she will be revealing her hidden charms with an unconventional concept. On the 7th, Minnie announced her unconventional first solo comeback by pre-releasing the music video and concept photos for ‘Blind Eyes Red’ through her official SNS channel. The concept photos that were previously revealed showed Minnie trapped somewhere behind a glass wall or with her eyes closed. In particular, Minnie‘s doll-like visuals with her unconventional blonde hair are drawing attention. In the music video that was subsequently released, she is shown using black, white, and red colored objects to create a