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MUSICLisa, Unconventional Dance with Strange Man… Video Released[DA ★]Girl group Blackpink’s Lisa is garnering attention with her unconventional music video.Lisa shared a video on her SNS on the 21st.The video is a scene from the filming of Lisa’s new song ‘WHEN I’ M WITH YOU ‘music video.In the released video, Lisa catches attention with her unconventional dance with a man.Lisa’s unconventional actions are drawing attention as she was previously rumored to be dating Frederic Arnault, the fourth son of LVMH Group Chairman Bernard Arnault.Meanwhile, Lisa released the music video for ‘WHEN I’ M WITH YOU’ on YouTube on the 16th.Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comMay 21, 2025
MUSICMonsta X fill the empty spot of the sick I.M… Jooheon-Kihyun ‘Monkyra’ special DJThe Monsta X hyungs will fill the void left by the sick I.M… Jooheon and Kihyun to be special DJ for ‘Monkyra’ The youngest member of Monsta X will be filled by his hyungs.Jooheon and Kihyun will be the special radio DJs in place of I.M, who recently reported poor health.KBS Cool FM ‘Monsta X I’s Kiss the Radio ‘announced on the 21st through their official Instagram and other channels that Monsta X’s Jooheon and Kihyun will be the special DJs from the 21st to the 25th.Jooheon will be the DJ on the 21st, 23rd, and 24th, while Kihyun will meet listeners as a DJ on the 22nd and 25th.The broadcasts on the 21st and 22nd can also be seen as a ‘Visible Radio’ broadcast.I.M has been absent from his DJ position since the 20th due to poor health.On the 20th, the radio station announced, “Due to DJ I.M’s poor condition, ‘Monsta X I’s Kiss the Radio ‘will be joined by special DJ Juni,” and “We ask for the listeners’ understanding.” On this day, Juni, who is a regular on the Tuesday corner ‘Song SeMay 21, 2025
MUSIC[★1 line cut]Jin’s ‘Echo’, dyeing New York…Even the Empire State Building was ARMY★1 line cut: Jin’s music became light, and New York was dyed in that light.The Empire State Building was dyed in the colors that symbolize BTS Jin’s album ‘Echo’.On the 21st(local time), the Empire State Building, a representative landmark in New York, USA, held a special lighting ceremony to commemorate the release of Jin’s second solo album ‘Echo’.The building was brightly filled with the album’s key colors of blue, pink, yellow, and white, and Jin visited the site in person to perform the title song ‘Don t Say You Love Me’.On this day, Jin said, “It feels real that the Empire State Building is brightly lighting up New York, just as music brightens our hearts,” and explained, “Blue symbolizes hope, pink loves, yellow joy, and white symbolizes a new beginning.” He continued, “Thank you ARMY for always being my inspiration and strength, and for being an echo that resonates around the world.” The lighting ceremony is not just a simple commemoration, but a symbolic scene that visually exMay 21, 2025
MUSIC[★1 line cut]Targeting Generation Z’s tastes… Surin, countdown to debut with camcorder sensibility★1-line cut: Surin hasn’t even debuted yet, but the teaser alone is already a movie.Singer SOORIN has sent off a signal flare for her debut with a teaser video with a high-teen mood.On the 20th at 8 PM, Surin released a music video teaser for her debut single “Boys Can Be” through her official SNS.The video, which mixes high-teen school looks with retro sensibility, was enough to grab the attention of Generation Z even before her debut.In the video, Surin shows off her fresh high-teen visuals in a frilled blouse, striped knit vest, and gray skirt.TV screen turns on with the phrase “Loading.” , and kitschy graffiti and digital effects unfold as if entering a game world, hinting at a unique worldview.Analog elements such as camcorder-style filming, cassette players, and headphones complete the emotional visual beauty.● High-teen meets Generation Z…bursting with just a teaser In a natural scene full of spring energy, Surin’s lovely figure wearing a headscarf appears.The chorus and hand moMay 21, 2025
MUSICB1A4 to hold fan concert in Hong Kong on July 11thB1A4 to hold fan concert in Hong Kong on July 11 Group B1A4 will be meeting local fans in Hong Kong.B1A4 will be holding a fan concert ‘B1A4 2025 FAN - CON’ Singularity : Our Time ‘IN HONG KONG’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Singularity : Our Time’) at MacPherson Stadium in Hong Kong on July 11.’Singularity : Our Time’ is an extension of B1A4’s recent successful domestic solo concert ‘Singularity’.B1A4 will be visiting Hong Kong for a performance for the first time in approximately 8 years since their solo concert in 2017.As they are meeting local fans for the first time in a long time, they are preparing a colorful setlist and various corners that encapsulate their 14-year musical journey since their debut.Tickets for B1A4’s Hong Kong fan concert ‘Singularity : Our Time’ will open on the 28th at KKTIX.Before the Hong Kong fan concert, B1A4 will hold a concert in Taipei on June 21st.May 21, 2025
MUSIC[★1 line cut]This is IU’s ending story, the return of the remake goddess★1 line cut: The reason why ‘Never Ending Story’ won’t end is because IU sang it again.Singer IU will sing the famous songs of legends representing Korean pop music such as Boohwal, Shin Jung-hyun, and Seo Taiji.On the 27th at 6PM, IU will release the remake album ‘Flower Bookmark Set’ and show off her majesty as the ‘remake goddess’ who has returned after 8 years.This album contains a total of six songs.The title song is Boohwal’s representative song ‘Never Ending Story’, and Seo Dong-hwan, who composed IU’s ‘Love Wins All’, was in charge of the arrangement, adding to its grandeur.This song, written and composed by Kim Tae-won and sung by Lee Seung-chul, is a crystallization of emotions that span generations, and was reborn with IU’s sensibility.● Shin Jung-hyun, Seo Taiji, Balming Tiger…A harmony of legend and freshness IU also reinterpreted Shin Jung-hyun and the band’s representative song ‘Beauty’.This song, which has often appeared in commercial music with the familiar lyrics of ‘May 21, 2025
MUSIC‘Discharged’ Monsta X’s Hyungwon Chosen as MC for Awards Ceremony “I’m Nervous Because It’s Been a While Since I Hosted”‘Discharged’ MONSTA X’s Hyungwon Chosen MC for Awards Ceremony “It’s been a while since I hosted, so I’m nervous” MONSTA X member Hyungwon will be the MC for the awards ceremony.According to the ASEA Organizing Committee, Hyungwon will be MC on the second day of the ‘ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2025’ (hereafter referred to as ‘ASEA 2025’) that will be held at K-Arena Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan on May 28th and 29th.Hyungwon, who completed his 1 year and 6 months of military service on the 13th, has been selected to host an awards ceremony for the first time in 10 years since his debut through ‘ASEA 2025’ on the 29th.Hyungwon debuted as a member of Monsta X in 2015 and has established himself as an ‘all-rounder entertainer’ by being active in various fields such as acting, producing, DJ, and MC as well as his main team activities.In 2023, he formed the unit ‘Shownu X Hyungwon’ with the team’s leader Shownu and released the album ‘THE UNSEEN’ with the title song’ Love Me A Little AMay 21, 2025
MUSICNew Beat Kim Tae-yang, Rib Fracture → Team Activities Without Performance[Official Position]Group NewBeat member Kim Taeyang will be continuing team promotions without performing due to a fractured rib.On the 21st, his agency Beat Interactive stated, “Kim Taeyang felt pain in his chest during practice and went to the hospital.The test results showed that he had a minor fractured rib and the medical team advised him to minimize excessive movement for the time being.” They added, “Although it will be difficult for him to participate in a stage with intense choreography, he will be sitting on a chair and joining us without performing in accordance with the artist’s wishes to participate in all scheduled events, including the opening ceremony of the Chung-Ang University Festival today(the 21st).” Meanwhile, NewBeat debuted in the music industry in March with the release of their first full-length album, “RAW AND RAD.” ● Here is NewBeat’s full statement: Hello.This is Beat Interactive.We would like to inform you about the health status and future schedule of NEWBEAT member Kim TaeMay 21, 2025
MUSICPsy, the man of summer is back… ‘Sweet Show 2025’ tickets open on June 5thPsy is returning with his representative summer brand concert, ‘Psy’s Sudden Show 2025 ‘.On the 21st, his agency P NATION released the’ Psy’s Sudden Show SUMMERSWAG2025 ‘poster through their official SNS and announced the ticket opening schedule for June 5th.NFT pre-sale will be held at noon on that day, and general sales will be held from 8 PM on Interpark NOL Ticket.This’ Sudden Show ‘is expected to stimulate the audience’s five senses with an even more powerful water cannon and an overwhelming stage scale.Psy has established himself as an icon of the summer concert brand by selling out all tickets every year, and he is foreshadowing a fiery stage that will captivate the nation this year as well.Meanwhile, the performance schedule and host cities will be announced at a later date, and fans ‘expectations for’ Psy’s Sudden Show 2025’ are rising even more.May 21, 2025
MUSICNew Beat Kim Tae-yang Rib Fracture “Still Will Stand on Stage” ProNew Beat’s member Kim Taeyang suffered a fractured rib.Their agency Beat Interactive announced on the 21st, “Member Kim Taeyang complained of chest pain during choreography practice and quickly went to the hospital, where he was found to have a minor fractured rib.” They continued, “He will refrain from performing on stage as much as possible and continue his activities cautiously, following the medical team’s advice to minimize excessive movement for the time being.” According to Beat Interactive, Kim Taeyang will be sitting on a chair and sharing the stage with his New Beat members for the opening ceremony of the Chung-Ang University festival scheduled for that day.Regarding his future schedule, his agency also said, “There may be some restrictions” depending on the medical team’s judgment and the artist’s condition.The seven-member boy group New Beat made their official debut in March with the mini-album “RAW AND RAD.”May 21, 2025
MUSICEllast returns with ‘Versus’, dominating the charts with a frightening momentumThe momentum of the group E is scary.E ‘LAST proved the interest of global LAST by entering the charts in a total of 8 countries, including 1st place in the iTunes K-pop album chart in New Zealand, 3rd place in the US, and 11th place in Japan, immediately after their comeback with their 5th mini-album’ Versus ‘on the 7th.In particular, the songs included in the album, including the title song’ Crazy Train ‘, entered the upper ranks of the iTunes K-pop song charts in 8 countries, including the US, UK, and Canada, proving the power of a global idol that is drawing the attention of the world.The response is enthusiastic not only overseas but also in Korea.This new album is continuing its unstoppable rise, proving its high popularity by taking 7th place on the Hanteo Chart Weekly Physical Album Chart(5.12-18).’ Versus ‘is a new album released about a year after the release of their first full-length album’ Everlasting ‘in May of last year.Including the title song’ CRAZY TRAIN ‘,’ GOTHAM ‘,May 21, 2025
MUSICGirls’ Generation Hyoyeon, Tiffany, and Sunny, Black Dress Charm Explosion[DA ★]Girls ‘Generation members Hyoyeon, Tiffany, and Sunny showed off their individual charms in unique black dresses.On the 20th, Hyoyeon posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Gold Gala in LA With Sunny, Tiffany.” In the photos, the three are sitting together affectionately and smiling brightly.Tiffany showed off her voluptuous body in a black dress that accentuated her chest line, while Hyoyeon showed off her bold charm in an off-shoulder dress.Sunny showed off her slender legs in a minidress.The different charms of the three people are drawing attention.Meanwhile, on the 14th, a press conference for Lee Soo-man’s documentary ‘Lee Soo Man : King of K - Pop’ was held at Neuhaus Hollywood in Hollywood, California, USA.Hyoyeon, Tiffany, and Sunny also attended and brightened the event.’King of K-Pop’ is a documentary that sheds light on Lee Soo-man’s musical life and cultural influence, and will be released simultaneously worldwide through the global OTT Amazon Prime.May 21, 2025
MUSICChoi Sang-yeop returns with ‘First Love’Choi Sang-yeop presents a fresh sensibility with ‘First Love’.’First Love’, which will be released at 6 PM on the 21st, is a remake of the title song of the same name by the band Butterfly Effect from 2003.Lucy member Choi Sang-yeop breathes new life into the original song with his refreshing sound, cool singing ability, and yearning sensibility.As Choi Sang-yeop has been active as an ‘OST craftsman’ encompassing drama, webtoon, and game OSTs, he is expected to stimulate the emotions of listeners with his signature sense of immersion and delicate expressiveness in this remake as well.Meanwhile, Choi Sang-yeop’s ‘First Love’, which will further solidify Lucy’s musical position as a ‘representative of the K -band scene’, can be enjoyed through various music sites.May 21, 2025
MUSICBlack Swan Captivates Summer with’ I Like It Hot ‘The four-member global K-pop girl group BLACKSWAN is releasing their first summer song.BLACKSWAN will release the song “I Like It Hot” on the 21st at 6 PM.This is their first comeback in 10 months since their album “Roll Up” on July 31st of last year, and is their third single album.The title song “I Like It Hot” is a song that shows an unstoppable passion with its addictive beat and strong energy.The album also includes a remix version of their last album’s title song “Roll Up” which was the pinnacle of girl crush, called “Roll Up Remix.” The swagger of the BLACKSWAN members is captured in this powerful beat dance song.World-renowned music producer Rob Grimaldi said, “I was impressed by the members ‘sincere efforts during their last album promotions, so I gave them the remix version as a gift.” Rob Grimaldi is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum producer who produced BTS’ “Butter” and many other popular songs.May 21, 2025
MUSICUSPEER, Lively + Sporty Debut Warm-up… Trailer ReleasedWM Entertainment’s new girl group USPEER has released the trailer for their first single album ‘SPEED ZONE’. The video begins with USPEER preparing to run on a large stadium track.The seven members then gather together and cheer each other on, and when a signal gun is heard with the words “IT S TIME TO FEEL ALIVE, “ they run down the track and leap into the air, conveying their vibrant energy. In particular, USPEER exudes a sporty charm with an active and lively appearance in the fast-paced videMay 21, 2025
MUSICJeong Seung-hwan’s return, perfect adaptation from main job to entertainmentAfter his discharge from the military, Jung Seung-hwan has been actively promoting both his main job and entertainment shows.Jung Seung-hwan released the digital single “Bom-e” on the 13th, and is receiving a great response from listeners with his signature delicate sensibility.The title song “Just One More Day” was also performed in a vocal challenge format, and attracted attention with the participation of Dragon Pony’s Ahn Tae-gyu and Monday Kiz’s Lee Jin-seong.He also proved his presence by radiating his signature cheerful energy and charm on various entertainment programs such as KBS2’s “The Seasons - Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile”, tvN’s “Amazing Saturday”, and JTBC’s “Let’s Eat Dinner Together 4”.In particular, his voice impressions and cover dances in ‘Nolto’ and his soccer skills in ‘Mungchan 4’ earned him the nickname ‘Ronaldinho of the ballad world’.Jung Seung-hwan is scheduled to perform on stages at many festivals in June, including ‘Everything Festival’, ‘Beautiful Mint Life’,May 21, 2025
MUSICShin Se-kyung, chemistry with BTS Jin… The epitome of emotional actingShin Se-kyung completes the narrative with just her eyes.Actress Shin Se-kyung is gaining attention by presenting a cinematic moment through the behind-the-scenes cuts of BTS Jin’s ‘Don t Say You Love Me’ music video.In the released photos, Shin Se-kyung displays delicate emotional acting against the backdrop of Singapore’s exotic background, and garners admiration from fans for her ability to maintain her emotional line even off camera.In particular, her fresh appearance and restrained expressions shine like a pictorial even in natural light, and her concentration and immersion add to the weight of the play.The music video was directed in a dramatized format that conveys the narrative with just her eyes and expressions without dialogue, and Shin Se-kyung plays the central character who leads the emotions of the play.Fans responded with comments such as, “She says everything with just her expression” and “She has a short but strong presence.” Meanwhile, Shin Se-kyung will challenge theMay 21, 2025
MUSICWill ENHYPEN, who became a ‘vampire test subject’, release a web game?The group ENHYPEN is becoming a hot topic by transforming into unique characters in a game.ENHYPEN(Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunwoo, Niki)revealed the concept photos for the ‘ENGENE’ version, the last concept of their 6th mini album ‘DESIRE : UNLEASH’, on the team’s official SNS at midnight today(21st).The ‘ENGENE’ version is a special concept just for Enjin(ENGENE, fandom name), and presents the theme of ‘vampire test subjects’ in a game format.Enhypen, gathered in a laboratory with a cold atmosphere, aroused questions with each member’s inexplicable actions.The members’ cool visuals and dry expressions heightened the sense of mystery.The concept film also added interest by being composed of screens that seemed to be playing an actual classic horror game.The video unfolds the story of a researcher meeting ENHYPEN, a vampire test subject, and escaping together.Screens that guide game control keys and item selection windows are placed throughout the video to increase immerMay 21, 2025
MUSICTWICE to headline US ‘Lollapalooza Chicago’, release 4th full-length album ‘THIS IS FOR’TWICE will make a comeback with their 4th full-length album ‘THIS IS FOR’ on July 11th.The release of their first full-length album in approximately 3 years and 8 months is raising the expectations of global fans.On the 19th, their agency JYP Entertainment released an intro film along with news of the release of their 4th full-length album through their official SNS.Then, at midnight on the 21st, they officially announced the album name ‘THIS IS FOR’, release date, and cover image, marking the start of their full-fledged comeback.TWICE’s fourth full-length album comes approximately 3 years and 8 months after the release of ‘Formula of Love : O + T =<3’ in November 2021.The released video centered around the keyword ‘FOUR’ and captured the intense visuals of the nine members in one take, reaffirming the unrivaled presence of TWICE as the global top girl group.This album is expected to be a work that contains Twice’s sincere message to both fans and the public.Twice will also perform onMay 21, 2025
MUSICAnyone want to take a picture with Eve? Birthday photo frame releasedEve is releasing a photo frame for her fans to celebrate her birthday.Singer Eve will be releasing a photo frame that will be released simultaneously worldwide from the 21st to June 16th through a collaboration with self-photo brand ‘Photoism’.The frame is based on the concept of fans taking a two-shot with Eve, and the hand heart pose and gorgeous styling are eye-catching.In particular, Eve herself participated in the design of the frame, adding hand drawings such as an arrow piercing the heart and an apple, which increases its collection value.This limited edition frame was produced to commemorate Eve’s birthday, May 24th.Meanwhile, Eve has received rave reviews from critics for EP ‘LOOP’ and’ I Did ‘, and has been selected as an’ Artist to Look Forward to in 2025’ by major overseas media outlets, expanding her global presence.The photo frame is available at all Photoism Box and Colored locations.May 21, 2025