Han Kyung-il, Opens 2025 with New Single ‘Only One Longing’

Singer Han Kyung-il will be decorating the new year of 2025 with a sentimental breakup ballad. Han Kyung-il will release a new digital single, ‘Only One Longing,’, through various online music sites at noon on the 2nd. The new song, ‘Only One Longing,’, is a breakup ballad that contains the sadness and longing of a person who still lives in memories while keeping their loving heart even after breaking up. The heartfelt lyrics and sweet melody are in harmony, as in ‘I still live in memories/I cry several times a day/Sometimes I take out just one longing/I should have left it behind’. This song was completed with the help of composers Pilseungbulpae, Hwang Byung-hee, and Jang Seok-won, who have created albums and OSTs of various genres. In particular, Han Kyung-il plans to show off his skills as the original balladeer with his husky voice, explosive singing ability, and delicate expressiveness. Since his official debut in 2002 with his first album ‘Han Kyung-il No. 1’, Han Kyung-il has b

Kim Kyung-min‘s birthday today (1st)... Tropic Event Star [DA:Chart]

Kim Kyung-min‘s birthday is today (the 1st)... Trotpick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer Kim Kyung-min is receiving a Trotpick birthday event. According to Trotpick, a service that supports people who love trot culture, on the 11th, Kim Kyung-min was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those born in January. This vote was held from the 17th to the 23rd of last month. The characteristic of Trotpick’s birthday event is that support is provided in stages according to the number of votes. According to the Trotpick vote, Kim Kyung-min achieved 400% with 200,000 points out of 50,000 points. Accordingly, he will receive a pop-up congratulatory message and article in the Trotpick app, as well as support on the Myeongdong electronic billboard during his birthday week (December 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025). Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

‘Singer’ Lim Young-woong, Concert to proceed as scheduled [Full text]

‘The Singing Man’ Lim Young-woong to Go On with Concert as Schedule [Full Text] Trot singer Lim Young-woong has decided to go ahead with his concert as scheduled after much thought. On the 31st, his agency, Fish Music, said, “First of all, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the victims and their bereaved families of the recent unfortunate accident. We also sincerely sympathize with the pain of all those who are grieving.”. They stated, “We have decided to go ahead with the scheduled Lim Young-woong concert after much deliberation in order to keep our precious promise with the fans who have waited for a long time, and with all the staff and people involved in preparing the concert.”We will deeply engrave your condolences in our hearts, and we will do our best with a heavy heart to prepare so that this concert can be a moment of genuine comfort and hope. I sincerely hope that we can all become one and overcome this difficult time together,” he said. Lim Young-woong held

Band 2Z (Too Ji), first comeback after member reorganization, new album release on January 9th

The band 2Z is back. According to their agency GOGO2020 on the 31st, 2Z (Hojin, Newborn, Junghyun, Junon, Beomjun) will release their eighth EP, ‘Glorious Youth’, on January 9, 2025 at 6 PM. The album contains a total of four tracks, ‘Gi-Se’, ‘Something Special’, ‘Can‘t Sleep To You’, and ‘Summer or War’. The title song ‘Something Special’ presents a new spectrum that existing rock bands do not have, and the double title song ‘Gise(氣勢)’ plans to provide diverse enjoyment with a lyrical melody contrasting with the dynamic sound. The album features a new production by music director Jeon Chang-yeop, who has been in charge of the music direction for numerous popular drama OSTs, including ‘My Love from the Star’, ‘Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim’, ‘The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family’, ‘The Judge from Hell’.

Rise Fan Event Postponed to February… Jeju Air Passenger Plane Disaster Memorial

RISE fan event postponed to February… Jeju Air plane disaster memorial group RISE has postponed their fan event to February. On the 31st, their agency SM Entertainment announced through the fan community platform Weverse, “The ‘R.BR DAY FOR NEWS YEAR’, which was scheduled for January 4, 2025, has been postponed and will be held on February 8, 2025.” They said, “Due to the current situation, the announcement of additional winners has also been postponed. The announcement of additional winners and details will be announced at a later date,” and “We ask for the generous understanding of fans and express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families.” On the 29th, at approximately 9:03 am, a Jeju Air passenger plane was attempting a body landing after failing to lower the landing gear at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, deviated from the runway, crashed into the outer wall, and exploded. Of the 181 people on board the plane, 179 South Korean nationals and 2

Ensign, Unusually Popular in Japan… New Album Ranks 1st on Charts

N.Sign‘s popularity in Japan is extraordinary... #1 on new album chart Group N.Sign’s new album has surprised everyone with its enthusiastic sales in Japan. According to the global music streaming platform iTunes on the 31st, N.Sign‘s third mini-album ‘Love Potion’, released the previous day, ranked #1 on both the Japanese Comprehensive Album Chart and the Top K-Pop Music Album Chart. Since topping the Japanese iTunes Comprehensive Album Chart with their debut album ‘BIRTH OF COSMO’, N.Sign has shown remarkable growth by entering the upper ranks of major Japanese charts with every album they have. ‘Love Potion’ is N.Sign’s new album, released five months after their second mini-album repackage ‘Tiger’, released in July. Having shown off a variety of unexpected charms in their previous work, N-Sign has returned with brighter energy. The title song of their new album, ‘Love Potion (백일몽; 白日夢)(러브 포션)’, is a dance song that expresses the authentic new jack swing of the 90s with N-Sign‘s own

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie End 8-Year Divorce [DA:Hollywood]

Hollywood‘s century couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have finalized their divorce. On the 30th (local time), foreign media outlets such as CNN and BBC reported that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed a divorce agreement. In September 2019, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce, claiming that Brad Pitt had physically and verbally abused her and her children. This marks the end of a long battle that lasted about eight years. Angelina Jolie’s legal representative stated, “I am very tired, but I am relieved that this part is over.” Meanwhile, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie developed into lovers after working together on the 2005 film ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ and got married in 2014. The couple has Shiloh, twins Knox and Vivienne, adopted son Maddox, and daughter Zahara.

Jimmy Brown Confirms Japan Concert ‘LOVE II IN TOKYO’ Next January

Domestic R&B vocalist Jimmy Brown is meeting Japanese fans. Jimmy Brown will hold his 2025 Japan concert ‘LOVE II IN TOKYO’ on January 11, 2025 at 2 PM and 7 PM at the ZEAL THEATER SHINJUKU in Japan. This concert will be his second visit to Tokyo, with a concert in Osaka scheduled for March. Jimmy Brown is much loved for his soft vocals, emotional melodies, and music based on the delicacy and honest emotions of R&B. He plans to captivate the eyes and ears of Japanese fans with Jimmy Brown‘s sophisticated sound, unique voice, and honest messages on this tour as well. This concert will feature a diverse setlist including new songs from his recently released ‘love ll (Deluxe): YUJIN’ and his signature song ‘Let Me Know’. He places the greatest importance on communication with fans and says, “Communicating directly with fans during live performances is something I enjoy.

Mariah Carey, 17 years younger than Anderson Paak, affair rumors

American top singer Mariah Carey (55) is embroiled in rumors of an affair with Korean-American singer Anders Paak (38), who is 17 years younger than her. According to a report by the British Daily Mail on the 30th (local time), Mariah Carey and Anders Paak enjoyed a dinner date at a restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, USA on the 29th. The two were said to have been physically intimate, holding hands and kissing. However, local media reports were conflicting. American entertainment media TMZ reported that the two left the restaurant separately, while British media The Sun reported that they had been dating for several months. If the reports are true, the two are having an affair. Anders Paak married Korean gospel rock singer Jaylyn in 2010 and they have two sons. Mariah Carey has twins with Nick Cannon, whom she married in 2008, and they divorced in 2016. Last year, she broke up with Brian Tanaka, whom she had been dating publicly for about seven years.

Noel, President Yoon‘s Arrest Warrant Issuance “Disgusting. Colorful Incitement and Lizaiming”

Rapper Noel (Jang Yong-jun), the son of former People Power Party lawmaker Jang Je-won, strongly criticized the news reports of the issuance of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Seok-yeol. When a media outlet shared the fact that an arrest warrant had been issued for President Yoon Seok-yeol through the official SNS account, Noel commented, “This is really X disgusting. Close the page.” He then did not hesitate to make extreme remarks such as, “Colorful instigation and Li Zhaiming,” and “XXX.” “Li Zhaiming” is a Chinese pronunciation of the name of Democratic Party of Korea leader Lee Jae-myung, and is an expression used by those who criticize the leader as a “ministry of China.” Netizens are divided in their opinions regarding Noel’s remarks, with some saying, “He has crossed the line,” and others saying, “It is his own judgment,” and they are debating for and against. Noel‘s father, Rep. Jang Je-won, has a close relationship with President Yoon and served as Chief of Staff when Pr

Lee Byung-chan, Exclusive Contract with Willbee Entertainment Ends [Full Text]

Singer Lee Byung-chan is leaving Willbee Entertainment. On the 31st, Willbee Entertainment stated, “Our exclusive contract with Lee Byung-chan has ended on December 31, 2024. We would like to thank Lee Byung-chan for being with us as our artist, and we will sincerely cheer on his dazzling future journey.” After placing 5th on TV Chosun’s “Tomorrow is the Nation’s Singer,” Lee Byung-chan made his official debut in June 2022 with the release of the single “I Dream.” ● Here is Willbee Entertainment’s full statement: Hello. This is Willbee Entertainment. First, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have sent their endless love and support for our artist Lee Byung-chan. Our exclusive contract with Lee Byung-chan has ended on December 31, 2024. We would like to express our gratitude to Lee Byung-chan for being with us as an artist under our company, and we will sincerely support his dazzling future journey. We would like to thank the fans once again for their unw

Your ‘New Year‘s first song’, it will all come true

The ‘First song of the New Year’ determines your luck for the year? It may seem a bit absurd, but it‘s not something you lose at all. The ‘First song of the New Year’ rule, which is popular among the MZ generation, states that your fortune for the year will flow according to the lyrics of the song you are listening to when December 31st turns to January 1st. Naturally, around the end of the year, K-pop fandoms tend to focus on songs with messages of economic abundance or happiness as candidates for the ‘First song of the New Year’. In these chaotic times, when even the smallest bit of luck is essential, being able to start the new year off lively with just one song would be more than just cost-effective; it would be ‘Godly cost-effective’.

A glimpse of BTS and Blackpink as the ‘Full Group’… We‘ve been waiting for 2025!

Finally, the ‘K-pop powerhouses’ are back. Global groups BTS and BLACKPINK, who took a break from group activities this year to fulfill their members‘ military service and individual activities, are expected to resume team activities together in 2025. While neither group has revealed specific plans for their return, the attention of foreign media and fandoms is already pouring in as their comeback is being accepted as a done deal both inside and outside the music industry. ○BTS to be ‘military discharged’ Following Jin and J-Hope, who were discharged in June and October respectively, all five members of BTS will be discharged or discharged in June next year.

Rooftop Moonlight - Sunwoo Jung-A → 10CM Massa Dagger Departure “Exclusive Contract Termination” [Official]

Ok Sang Moonlight-Sunwoo Junga → 10CM Massive Leaving of Artists “Exclusive Contracts Terminate” [Official] Artists representing Magic Strawberry Sound are leaving in large numbers. On the 30th, Magic Strawberry Sound announced through their official Instagram, “The exclusive contracts of our affiliated artists Ok Sang Moonlight, Yozoh, 10CM, Sunwoo Junga, Goo Won Chan, and Yoon Ji Young will end on December 31st. “We express our deepest gratitude to the artists who have worked together with Magic Strawberry Sound and have been very active,” they said. “We will continue to support their future activities, and we ask for your continued love and anticipation for the future of the artists who are making a new start.” “We also express our deepest condolences and comfort to those who have suffered from yesterday’s accident, and we would like to thank all those involved for their hard work in handling the accident.” Previously, bands Silica Gel, Park Moon-chi, and Kim Soo-young ended their r

JYP Kickflip Debut Album Project Release Postponed… In Memory of Jeju Air Passenger Plane Disaster [Official]

JYP Kickflip Debut Album Project Release Postponed… In Memory of Jeju Air Passenger Plane Disaster [Official] JYP Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as JYP) has postponed the release schedule of their Kickflip debut album project. On the 30th, JYP Entertainment announced, “The Kickflip content schedule, which was scheduled to be released at midnight on January 1, 2025, has been postponed,” and “The content in question is scheduled to be uploaded at midnight on January 6.” They wrote, “We will notify you again if there are any additional changes. We ask for the generous understanding of the fans who have been waiting, and we express our deepest condolences on the unfortunate news of the accident.” Kickflip is a 7-member new boy group that JYP Entertainment will present in 2025. The team name is taken from a skateboarding term that refers to a difficult technique of spinning the board 360 degrees on the tip of the toes. It contains the ambition to move forward without being bound by

Is this Seri from Dal Shabet? Her visuals have become more mature [DA★]

Is that Seri from Dal Shabet? Her visuals have become even more mature [DA★] Former Dal Shabet member Seri showed off her mature charm. On the 25th, Seri posted photos and videos from an event held in Seoul on her Instagram. She showed off a stylish black look and gave off a model-like vibe. She caught people‘s attention with her more mature visuals and charm compared to her days as a Dal Shabet member. Meanwhile, Seri released a new digital single, ‘Seeing You’, on the 24th. ‘Seeing You’ is a song that contains a warm winter emotion with a soft R&B melody, beautifully depicting precious moments with a loved one. Seri added to the joy with her new album, which is coming back after a year since ‘Sarr’ released in December of last year. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Biju Resident Current Status “1 Billion Won Fraud... Paying Back in 20 Years”

Mixed-gender group ‘Bijou’ member Jumin (Park Jun-gyu) shared his current situation, saying that he was scammed out of 1 billion won and has been paying off the debt for 20 years. The YouTube channel ‘Current Status Olympics’ has released a video titled ‘Shocking Current Status of a Hit Song Singer Who Disappeared After Being Scammed Out of Billions of Won, Still Paying Off Debt for 20 Years’. Jumin began by saying, “That person was really close to me, but he used my name a lot and left me with a lot of debt. In fact, I‘m still paying it off because his reputation was so great.”He said, “It wouldn’t have been difficult if that hadn‘t happened, but after taking on a huge debt of over 1 billion won, I couldn’t even imagine being scammed. I tried to withdraw 300,000 won from the bank, but I couldn‘t withdraw the money. When I contacted the bank, they said, ’It‘s been seized,’“ he recalled the situation at the time. The resident said, ”I later found out that the acquaintance had taken 100

Cho Yong-pil, Commemoration of Passenger Plane Disaster “January 4 Daejeon Concert Postponed” [Official]

Singer Cho Yong-pil is postponing his Daejeon concert to commemorate the plane crash. His agency YPC announced on the 30th, “The ‘20th Album Release Celebration Cho Yong-pil & Great Birth Concert - Daejeon’ scheduled for January 4th has been postponed to join the national mourning period due to the Jeju Air plane crash.” They continued, “We will discuss the concert with the venue and make an announcement later. For ticket refund inquiries, please contact the Ticket Link customer center.” They concluded by saying, “I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families of the Jeju Air Flight 2216 accident.” On the 29th at approximately 9:03 am, a Jeju Air plane departing from Bangkok, Thailand crashed and exploded at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province. A total of 181 people, 179 South Koreans and 2 Thais, were on board the plane, and 179 people died, excluding the two who were rescued. The government designated a seven-day national mourning peri

n.SSign, Jeju Air accident aftermath showcase canceled [Official]

The multinational boy group n.SSign is canceling their new album release showcase. On the 30th, their agency nCH Entertainment announced, “In order to commemorate the victims and join in the wave of mourning in accordance with the national mourning period for the Jeju Air plane disaster, we have decided to cancel the n.SSign third mini-album ‘Love Potion’ release showcase that was scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 2nd.” The agency added, “We pray for the souls of the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash and offer our deepest condolences to their bereaved families.” However, n.SSign’s third mini-album ‘Love Potion’, which was scheduled to be released on the 30th at 6 PM, cannot be postponed and will proceed as scheduled. Meanwhile, n.SSign was formed through Channel A’s survival audition program ‘Youth Star’, Debuted on August 9, 2023.

Lee Moo-jin, a poet who sings of romance - Artist of the year [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s private pick]

- The arrangement is in order of release date based on albums released from January 1st to December 13th - ♦ ONF 8th Mini Album [BEAUTIFUL SHADOW] : Slave To The Rhythm- ONF and a sexy, delicious worldview clash. The air, tone, and melody surrounding this one phrase, “Slave To The Rhythm”, are all perfect. A track that confirms ONF‘s musical growth in knowing how to express a sexy atmosphere with their voices. ♦ ATEEZ 10th Mini Album [GOLDEN HOUR : Part. 1] : Siren- Still sharp and venomous after 6 years since their debut.. possible? ‘Siren’, which has reached a realm of dominating the sense of speed, is the fundamental song of ATEEZ’s color. ♦ Younha 7th Full Album [GROWTH THEORY] : Cape Horn, Silver Flower, Coriolis Force- A girl who has raised anchor with the momentum to conquer even the deep sea. This album is one that will give you new stimulation with messages of growth, auditory fun, and dramatic transitions. ♦ DAY6‘s 9th mini album [Band Aid]: Mang Game,