The Rough Metal Taste of ‘Dirty Core’ Syndrome Launched by Espa

Last year, the group aespa swept various music charts and caused a syndrome, and they are still showing off their momentum by leading the fashion trend called ‘dirty core’ with just a teaser video for their new song.Ahead of the release of their new song ‘Dirty Work’ at the end of this month, aespa has been warming up for their comeback by releasing a series of concept teasers, starting with the recent intro video.In the process, they are attracting attention by signaling an evolution from their unique identity called ‘clean iron taste’ to the so-called ‘rusty iron taste’.In particular, aespa’s decadent and rough style in the video is attracting attention, and the ‘Dirty Core’ trend is gaining traction not only in the fashion world but also in online communities.Dirty core, a compound word combining ‘dirty’, which refers to a rough texture, and ‘Core’, a fashion term meaning the core, is expressed through smudged makeup, messy hair, torn denim, and stained tops.The ‘dirty core’ that Es

Youngpa-ssi, summer sleep is over… K -pop scene’s frog returns

‘National hip-hop daughter’ Youngpa is joining the summer comeback battle.According to her agency, Youngpa has confirmed a comeback in early August and is in the final stages of preparation.This is her first new album in about 5 months since the release of her special album ‘COLD’ in March.From authentic hip-hop-based sounds such as ‘MACARONI CHEESE’, ‘XXL’, and ‘ATE THAT’ to the emotional hip-hop ballad ‘COLD’, Youngpa has been receiving attention from listeners in Korea and abroad with her experimental moves that cross genre boundaries.With this musical spectrum and energy, she is establishing her own domain, earning the nickname’ K -pop scene frog ‘.Her scope of activities has also expanded.Recently, she has been expanding her presence in various fields, such as performing at major college festivals in Korea and being selected as the advertising model for Japan’s largest action sports brand.They are also expanding their contact with global fans by holding fan meetings and showcases

They have a ‘killing voice’ and prove the ‘all main vocals’ modifier

Girl group ITZY has proven the title of ‘all main vocals’.On the 24th at 7 PM, Dingo Music released ITZY’s ‘Killing Voice’ video through their official YouTube channel.In the released video, ITZY announced a confident start by expressing their determination, saying, “We will show you a lot, from the songs that have been loved since our debut to the new songs for this comeback.” Starting off with their debut song ‘Dalla Dalla’, ITZY maximized the refreshing feeling of summer by presenting ‘ICY’ and ‘Not Shy’ with a bouncy tone that digs into your ears from the first verse.In particular, ITZY showed off their outstanding singing skills of each of the five members by singing the title song of the same name of their new mini-album ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ on the 9th.The new song ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ is an impressive dance song with dynamic beats and large-scale vocal harmonies, and the music video is drawing explosive responses from fans at home and abroad, ranking first on the worldwide iTu

Do Kyung-soo’s signature boyish charm…’Solo Comeback’ concept film released

Do Kyung-soo’s signature boyish charm…’Solo Comeback’ concept film revealed Singer and actor Do Kyung-soo has revealed the concept film for his first full-length album.Do Kyung-soo will return as a solo artist with his first full-length album ‘BLISS’ on July 7th.In the video released on the 25th, he showed off his various sides in a free and comfortable mood.Do Kyung-soo blew up balloons, danced to music, and smiled brightly at the camera, conveying his lively energy.Here, symbolic objects such as a poster with ‘BLISS’ written on it, a cake, and a chair were combined to increase the immersion of the video.The cheerful sound flowing in the background further enriched the atmosphere of the album.This concept film visually unravels Do Kyung-soo’s free and bright sensibility and maximizes the emotion of ‘BLISS’.The emotions and messages that Do Kyung-soo wants to convey through this album are naturally revealed, further raising curiosity about the new album.Do Kyung-soo’s first full-length

Min Soo-hyun to appear on ‘Happy Morning’ on July 2nd… First runner to collaborate with Trotpick and Channel A

Singer Min Soo-hyun will appear on Channel A’s ‘Happy Morning’.Trotstar voting web service ‘trotpick’, in collaboration with Channel A, has introduced the fan participation reward project[PICK ON AIR].This project was planned so that Trotpick members can directly help the singers they support appear on TV, and is a participatory campaign that provides real rewards to both fans and artists.The first vote was held for 12 days from June 11 to June 22 under the theme ‘Which singer would you like to see on Channel A’s Happy Morning program? ‘and a total of 608,270 points were collected.After a close competition, Min Soo-hyun took first place with 64% of the votes, being selected as the main character to appear on the broadcast.Accordingly, Min Soo-hyun is scheduled to appear on Channel A’s ‘Happy Morning’ at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, July 2nd.Many members participated in recruiting audience members for the ‘My Singer Cheering Squad’ to cheer on Min Soo-hyun during the live broadcast, and a rand

“I’ve been waiting for this combination!” Song Ga-in and Kang Ye-seul, unite for ‘First Love’

The joint concert ‘Us Once Again: First Love’ (hereafter referred to as ‘First Love’) where the main characters of ‘Miss Trot 1’ have reunited is bringing back memories for trot fans.The concert, which will feature members from ‘Miss Trot 1’ including Kang Ye-seul, Kim Na-hee, Kim So-yu, Kim Hee-jin, Doori, Song Ga-in, Sook Haeng, Jeong Da-kyung, and Jeong Mi-ae(in alphabetical order), will be held at KBS Arena in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on July 12th.The concert will be held twice with different themes, at 1 PM and 6 PM that day.The first concert will have the theme of ‘nostalgia’ and will recreate the legendary stages of ‘Miss Trot 1’, while the second concert will have the theme of ‘transformation’ and show new sides of each member and their performances.Fans are growing excited about the setlist for the concert.As news of the concert was announced, past stage videos such as Song Ga-in’s ‘Hanman Daedonggang’, Jeong Da-kyung’s ‘Yakson’, Kim Hee-jin’s ‘Brown Memory’, and Doori’s ‘Night Train

Yoon San-ha, solo global journey… ‘PRISM’ tour announcement

Following his comeback, ASTRO’s Yoon San-ha will embark on a fan concert tour of Asia and South America.Yoon San-ha will be holding his 2025 solo fan concert tour ‘PRISM : FROM Y TO A’ starting in Seoul, South Korea on August 1st and 2nd, traveling across Asia and South America.Yoon San-ha previously announced the release of his second solo mini-album ‘CHAMELEON’ on July 15th.The tour schedule was first revealed through the fan concert poster and the second mood film for ‘CHAMELEON’ that were released through Fantagio’s official SNS channel on the afternoon of the 24th.According to this, Yoon San-ha will be holding his fan concert ‘PRISM: FROM Y TO A’ in 7 cities in Asia and South PRISM : Seoul on August FROM and TO, Y Paulo on the 5th, Santiago on the 7th, Monterrey on the 9th, Mexico City on the 10th, Kobe on September 5th and 6, and A on the 23rd.Along with this, additional performances were announced with the phrase “and more.” Yoon San-ha’s solo fan concert was held successfully i

VIVIZ, first full album’ A Montage of()’ concept photos revealed… Pure X dreamy charm

The girl group VIVIZ has raised expectations by revealing new concept photos for their first full-length album’ A Montage of() ‘.On the 25th at midnight, their agency Big Planet Made Entertainment released the concept photos’ DAYZ ver.’that capture VIVIZ’s unique pure and lyrical mood through their official SNS channel.Under soft pastel-toned curtains and foggy-like lighting, the three members each portrayed ‘mystery in innocence’ with different atmospheres.This concept photo connects to the image of the pure queen with the pure white dress styling from FATE version of their previous 4th mini album ‘VERSUS’, and naturally continues the flow of VIVIZ’s unique lyrical narrative.Here, ‘DAYZ ver.’ The unique transparent and dreamy texture adds to the deep impression.In this concept, Shinbi shows a mysterious mood with her restrained expression and deep eyes, Umji shows a pure emotion with her braided hair and elegant pose, and Eunha shows an elegant atmosphere with her bright hair that see

SODIEX X - UNIT, sortie… first mini album released today

The vocal unit of Sodiek, X -UNIT, will meet their fans with an emotional ballad.X -UNIT, which released their first mini-album on the 25th, is a unit comprised of Sodiek members Rex, Hyunsik, Xing, and Rio.Through their first mini-album, ‘TO.U’, which will be officially released on this day, they will present a total of 4 songs filled with delicate vocal harmonies and warm emotions.The title song, ‘Because I’m Stupid ‘, is a reinterpretation of the song of the same name, which is well-known as the OST for the drama’ Boys Over Flowers ‘, reviving the original song’s heartbreaking emotions with a modern sensibility.In particular, the deep emotions and vocal styles of the 4-member unit stimulate empathy and nostalgia across generations.In addition, the album includes various compositions such as the acoustic ballad ‘Your Voice’, ‘The Day We Were Breaking Up’ by Rex and Hyunsik, and the Chinese duet ‘仍留下(Remaining)’ by Xing and Rio, completing a rich emotional line.The teaser video releas

Baby Monster, ‘HOT SAUCE’ concept poster revealed… Explosion of retro hip-hop emotion

Baby Monster has excited global fans by revealing a visual poster that hints at the concept of their new song “HOT SAUCE.” On the 25th, YG Entertainment posted “B A B Y M O N about to blow your mind” on their official blog.The image leaves a strong impact with the members ‘individual auras and unique visuals against a vivid primary-colored background.Baby Monster radiated their own confident and lively energy with lively expressions and confident gestures.This, combined with a styling that interprets 80s hip-hop fashion in a modern way, maximized their free-spirited charm.In particular, the overall graphics feature a retro mood inspired by old-school hip-hop, giving a glimpse into the atmosphere of their new song.The curiosity of fans around the world is growing as to what kind of sensibility Baby Monster will have in his new 80s hip-hop.Baby Monster’s pre-released single ‘HOT SAUCE’, which will be released on July 1st at 6PM, is a hip-hop song in the style of the mid-to-late 1980s.

Lee Seung-yoon in front of your nose… Unpredictable club performance held

Lee Seung Yoon will be back on stage with an even more free-spirited club performance.Lee Seung Yoon will be holding a club gig performance, ‘2025 LEE SEUNG YOON CLUB GIG’ POKZOOTIME ‘’ (hereafter referred to as’ POKZOOTIME ‘) at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seoul on July 5th and 6th.This performance is his first solo club performance this year, and he plans to reduce the distance with the audience and maximize the energy of the scene.In particular,’ POKZOOTIME ‘will be held in the form of an’ improvisational performance ‘with no set running time or setlist.It is expected to be a stage that will maximize Lee Seung Yoon’s signature raw emotional line and live performance, and it is expected to be a performance where it is unpredictable which song will be performed and in what way.Lee Seung Yoon has recently been active in major festivals at home and abroad.They are scheduled to perform on various stages, including the Czech Republic’s ‘Colours of Ostrava 2025’ on July 19, the Jeonju Ultimat

‘The future of pop girl groups’ Catseye, dominating the US charts

HYBE and Geffen Records ‘global girl group KATSEYE has once again entered Billboard’s main song chart, the ‘Hot 100’.According to the latest Billboard chart(dated June 28)released on the 24th(local time), KATSEYE(Daniela, Lala, Manon, Megan, Sophia, Yunchae)single ‘Gnarly’ ranked 98th on the ‘Hot 100’ this week.It has been on the chart for three weeks.’Gnarly’ had previously entered the ‘Hot 100’ at 92nd place(dated May 17th), but after taking a short break, it re-entered at 90th place(dated June 21st)last week, settling on Billboard’s main chart for two consecutive weeks.’Gnarly’ is also maintaining solid popularity on Billboard’s global song chart.The song ranked 56th on the ‘Global 200’ and 47th on the ‘Global(Excluding the US)’.Both charts have been on the chart for 7 consecutive weeks.Unlike the ‘Hot 100’, this chart ranks based solely on streaming figures and music sales.It is a faster way to read global music market trends.

B1A4’s Shinwoo returns as Lee Kang in musical ‘Paradise’

B1A4’s Shinwoo has been cast as the lead in the musical ‘Paradise’.Shinwoo will play the role of Lee Kang in the original musical ‘Paradise’, which will open on July 15th at the Link Art Center Dream Dream 3 Theater in Jongno-gu, Seoul.Lee Kang is a character who sacrificed everything for the independence of Joseon, but is torn between his ideals and reality that collapsed after liberation.Shinwoo plans to portray Lee Kang’s story in a three-dimensional way with delicate emotions as a complex character who lives with the ambition to become the protagonist of independence and the master of this country.The musical ‘Paradise’ is set in the most chaotic period after liberation from 1945 to 1950, and tells the story of people who each dream of their own ‘paradise’.It dramatically unfolds the inner selves of each character, focusing on the conflict between ideals and reality amidst a period of historical upheaval.Shinwoo has gained stage experience through musicals ‘Goddess is Watching’, ‘T

Eun Ga-eun ♥ Park Hyun-ho’s Newlywed Home Revealed…Bed Smells Terrible(Perfect Life)

Eun Ga-eun ♥ Park Hyun-ho reveal their newlywed home… Bed smells like a disaster(Perfect Life)Trot couple Eun Ga-eun ♥ Park Hyun-ho are revealing their newlywed home.Singer Eun Ga-eun and Park Hyun-ho, who are ‘newlyweds for 3 months’, will introduce their newlywed home for the first time on TV CHOSUN ‘Perfect Life’ airing today(25th)at 8 PM.The two will open the ‘Perfect Life’ 5th anniversary special by singing the duet of singer Nam Jin’s ‘I Like You ‘.Not only will they have a perfect song selection as befitting a newlywed couple, but they will also warm up the studio with their witty lyrics, “I like it, I like’ Perfect ‘~”.Panelist Lee Seong-mi asks Eun Ga-eun two years ago when she appeared, “You said,’ I’ll come back with my husband~! ‘You didn’ t get married to keep that promise, did you~?” Eun Ga-eun replies, “I met someone who loves who I am.” MC Hyunyoung asked her husband Park Hyunho, “Do you know how Gaeun lived two years ago?” and mentioned her chaotic(?) daily life at the

Twice opens 360-degree concert in Incheon… Global tour kicks off

TWICE will be kicking off their sixth world tour with a massive solo concert featuring a 360-degree stage in Incheon this July.Their agency JYP Entertainment announced that TWICE will be holding the first concert of their new world tour, “THIS IS FOR, “ at Incheon Inspire Arena on July 19th and 20th.General ticket sales will begin at 8 PM on June 25th through YES24.This tour will be held in an unconventional format that is different from existing stage configurations.The seats in the concert hall will be open 360 degrees, and the design does not specify the front of the stage, so the audience will be able to enjoy TWICE’s performance three-dimensionally and vividly from any seat.Additionally, the world-renowned creative studio “Moment Factory” will be participating in the stage direction to further enhance the perfection of the performance.Moment Factory is a production group known for their collaborations with global artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Ed Sheeran,

Hi-Kee, ‘It Was Summer’ Expected Point 3

The group H1- KEY(Seo Yi, Lee Na, Hwi Seo, Yel)will be releasing their 4th mini-album ‘Lovestruck’ on the 26th at 6 PM.’Lovestruck’ is an album that is being released about a year after the release of their 3rd mini-album ‘LOVE or HATE’ in June of last year, and is garnering much attention.Here are three key points to look forward to in H1-KEY’s new album.● ‘It Was Summer’ The title track ‘It Was Summer’ is a track that combines a guitar sound reminiscent of hot sunlight from the intro with a strong band arrangement, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing feeling of summer along with the thrilling rhythm from the fast BPM.The lyrics describe the most splendid and hot moments in life, such as youth, love, and dreams, contained in the scene of ‘summer’, summoning up the emotions of that time.Along with this, H1-KEY plans to show off their refreshing singing skills that will make you forget the heat.This heralds the birth of another great song following the title song of the first mini albu

‘Ogame 3’ Jo Yuri, starting again after 2 years…Singer comeback in July

Singer and actress Jo Yuri, ahead of the release of ‘Squid Game 3’, has confirmed a comeback in the music industry on July 14th.On the 24th, Jo Yuri announced the release of her 3rd mini-album ‘Episode 25’ on July 14th through her official SNS.In the revealed content, Jo Yuri naturally captures attention by expressing her clear and refreshing charm in the green foliage.The mysterious atmosphere and seasonal feeling were added, expressing Jo Yuri’s unique emotions delicately and deeply.In addition, Jo Yuri’s eyes shining under the fantastic yet soft lighting prove her expanded concept spectrum, raising expectations for the new album that will soon be unveiled.The 3rd mini-album ‘Episode 25’ is a new album that will be released approximately 2 years after the 2nd mini-album ‘LOVE ALL’ in August 2023, and the title song is ‘Farewell for now !’ This album, which has the same title as her first solo fan concert held in April, is a testament to Jo Yuri’s challenges and changes, just as ‘Epis

Jung Yong-hwa participates in 6 songs of solo album… Expectations increase after seeing the track list

Jung Yong Hwa participated in 6 songs of solo album… Anticipation increases after seeing the tracklist CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa has revealed the tracklist of his solo album, which he has touched in various places.On the 24th, his agency FNC Entertainment revealed the tracklist poster for Jung Yong Hwa’s 3rd mini album ‘One Last Day’ through their official SNS channel.The poster revealed this time has piqued curiosity with props that match the previously revealed concept photos, such as a wooden chair, lights, a burnt sofa, and a ladder, creating a mysterious and special atmosphere.According to the tracklist, this album contains a total of 7 tracks, including the title track ‘Night Runner(Shooting Star)’, ‘INTRO’, ‘Space Ege(WOULD YOU)’, ‘Almost Forever’, ‘Espresso Martini’, ‘Love me baby love me(LMBLM)’, and ‘RED’.Among these, ‘WOULD YOU’ is a song that was pre-released at last year’s solo concert ‘YOUR CITY’ and became a hot topic.Jung Yong-hwa

‘Billboard Rookie’ Nuera,’ n ‘music video teaser released…Gorgeous performance + visuals’ eye-catching’

Billboard Rookie NouerA’s trendy performance shined.On the 24th, NouerA Entertainment released a music video teaser video for the title song’ n(number of cases)’of NouerA’s second mini-album on their official SNS channel.In the video, NouerA caught everyone’s attention with her powerful yet delicate choreography and excellent dynamic control.In addition, NouerA’s visuals, which have become even more refined, have excited global NovA(fandom name).In particular, the’ n(number of cases)’music video teaser also caught everyone’s attention with its unique special effects.NouerA had already garnered attention for their unique visual beauty in the music video for the title song’ N I N(New is Now)’of their debut album’ Chapter : New is Now ‘.Fans’ curiosity is growing as another version of the music video teaser for’ n(number of cases)’is about to be released in the future.n : number of cases’ expresses the appearance of youth with the theme of ‘infinite number of cases’.

Seraphim’s 4th Japanese single ‘DIFFERENT’, 1st place on Oricon daily single ranking

According to the Oricon chart released on the 24th, Le Seraphim(Kim Chae-won, Sakura, Heo Yun-jin, Kazuha, Hong Eun-chae)’s fourth Japanese single ‘DIFFERENT’ sold 98,898 copies on the first day of release, ranking first on the daily single ranking for the 23rd.Le Seraphim shared the news with their fans at the single release commemorative showcase held in Japan on the 24th.The title song of the same name entered the 4th place on the Japanese iTunes Top Songs chart as of the afternoon of the 24th.This is the first Japanese original song by Le Seraphim to enter the chart.The song, which was pre-released on the 9th, entered Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Song Japan’ at 69th place and has proven its popularity by staying on the list for two consecutive weeks.’DIFFERENT’ contains the meaning of ‘living as I am shows the difference from others.’ Including the title song of the same name, three songs were released, ‘HOT - Japanese ver’, ‘Kawaii(Prod.Gen Hoshino)’.