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,

Youngtak, the ‘Desert Icefish’ with humor - Personality of the Year [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s Selfish Pick]

- The arrangement is in order of release date based on albums released from January 1st to December 13th - ♦ (G)I-dle Yuqi 1st Mini Album [YUQ1] : Drink It Up (Feat. pH-1), On Clap (Feat. Lexie Liu) - Hip plus hip is Yuqi. The key was to find tracks that would bring out Yuqi‘s deep tone, and in that respect, Yuqi’s solo debut is successful. We recommend ‘Drink It Up’, which harmonizes with pH-1‘s melodic rap, and ‘On Clap’, which minimizes the beat and repeats the 4-bar bass loop to get your heart racing. ♦ DKB 8th Mini Album [Urban Ride] : TAEKWONDO- The humorous kick of the laughter inducing artists. DKB, who includes one quirky track in every album, came back with ‘Taekwondo’ this time. The background music that seems to be inside a console game screen induced ‘ssic’ laughter, and the powerful energy of Taekwondo intuitively and humorously conveyed the group’s energy. ♦ Young Tak Mini Album [SuperSuper]: Icefish in the Desert - Equipped with humor

Taeyeon, ‘Blur’ Unprocessable Clarity - Voice of the Year [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s Selfish Pick]

- The arrangement is in chronological order of albums released from January 1st to December 13th - ♦ Wendy‘s 2nd mini album [Wish You Hell]: Queen Of The Party- A singer who breathes life into notes. ‘Queen Of The Party’ is a track where you can hear Wendy’s lively vocals like live sashimi. She perfectly digested this song where rhythm is key and opened a vocal party. ♦ NCT Doyoung‘s 1st album [Youth Foam (YOUTH)]: Lost In California- A vocal that is not all that kind. ‘Lost In California’ is a track that showed a reversal of Doyoung’s vocals, which were felt to be close to the classic. The rock genre, where grandeur and kitsch swirl, is mixed with Doyoung‘s unique ‘vocal acting’, creating a mysterious addictiveness. ♦ Do Kyung Soo’s 3rd mini album [Growth]: Popcorn, To Today (Good Night)- A black hole voice. Excitement, comfort, Do Kyung-soo‘s vocals alone are enough.♦ iKon’s Koo Jun-hoe‘s 1st album [Whim]: Sad (F

Oh My Girl ‘Heavenly’, Heaven spread across your eardrums - Healing song of the year [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s selfish pick]

- The arrangement is in chronological order of the albums released from January 1st to December 13th- ♦ EPEX Regular 1st Album [소화(韶華) 1st Album: Youth]: Painkiller- A song with a pretty heart. ‘Painkiller’ is a love song presented by EPEX in these days when dopamine needs to burst to get attention. It starts off softly and ends with a magnificent chorus, keeping you listening until the end of the song. ♦ ONEWE Mini 3rd Album [Planet Nine: ISOTROPY]: A Midsummer Night‘s Meteor Shower, Kiss in the Rain- If you miss romance. The emotional band ONEWE sang about romance with ‘A Midsummer Night’s Meteor Shower’ and ‘Kiss in the Rain’. The piano line that repeats descending and ascending lines and the guitar solo expressed the splendor of the meteor shower, and the local piano chords added warmth to the falling rain. ♦ Fantasy Boys 3rd Mini Album [MAKE SUNSHINE]: I didn‘t know if it was my first love or a fleeting emotion - the peak of freshness. Easy melody that you’ll remember after listen

Chungha, ‘I’m Ready’ - One song of the year [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s selfish pick]

- The arrangement is in chronological order of albums released from January 1st to December 13th. - ♦ Chung Ha Digital Single [EENIE MEENIE]: I’m Ready- Chung Ha with venom, her mind clear! This track is filled with the determination to return to the stage after a long hiatus. The dramatic development of the song that makes you imagine Chung Ha‘s movements is superb. ♦ TIOT Debut Album [Kick-START]: Ganayo (Moonrise)- A perfect easy-listening song. Although it is a pre-released track, it is a shame to let it be buried. The band sound that is dreamy but does not lose the tension, and the harmony of the vocals and rap that blends in here are easy to listen to. ♦ IVE 2nd Mini Album [IVE SWITCH]: Blue Heart- Ive’s heart that is turning blue and hot. This track is included with lyrics written by member Jang Won-young. You can see the unique atmosphere of the song that is sweet and cute, but also somewhat cynical, and the lyrics that are like the sweetest sarcasm in the world, and the hearts

‘MaraTangHulu’ Sub, mourning the Jeju Air disaster → postponement of new song release

Creator and singer Seob has postponed the release of his new song. On the 30th, his agency Pangstar announced, “Seob‘s new song release, ’Adults Don‘t Know,’ which was scheduled for January 1st, will be postponed.” This decision was made following the Jeju Air disaster that occurred the day before. The agency added, “Regarding the passenger plane crash, many people are experiencing deep sadness and difficulty, and we express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families.” Seob‘s new album release date will be announced at a later date. Meanwhile, Seob is the daughter of broadcaster Lee Pani and gained fame with ’Mala Tanghulu.‘

Oh Seung-ha, sharing happiness… donating all event appearance fees

Singer Oh Seung-ha spread warmth by practicing sharing happiness at the end of the year. Oh Seung-ha, who appeared on ‘Happy Gwangju through Sharing Hope 2025’, which aired on D Live TV, donated his entire appearance fee for the event. At the public broadcast held at the Gwangju Culture and Sports Center in Gyeonggi Province, Oh Seung-ha presented an enjoyable performance to the audience by singing his recent song ‘Happy Mister’ and popular songs. When Oh Seung-ha participated as an invited singer in the ‘9th Ui Seung-gun Cultural Festival’ and the ‘29th Gwangju Namhansanseong Cultural Festival’ held at Janggyeongsa Temple in Gwangju last October, the fact that he was a Gwangju citizen was revealed, and he received enthusiastic cheers from the audience. The ‘Happy Gwangju through Sharing Hope 2025’ event was attended by Gwangju Mayor Bang Se-hwan, various organizations and groups, local companies, and citizens, lighting up the event. Oh Seung-ha, who was introduced as a singer who is a

Chapter M, a subsidiary of ‘Niv, launches music project ‘MNC’… First release on January 3rd next year

Chapter M, the record label led by singer and music producer NIve, is launching a new music project. Chapter M announced that it will release the first song of the ‘Music Numbering Compilation (MNC)’ project, ‘Never Let Ya Go’, through music streaming sites on January 3, 2025 at 6 PM. The ‘MNC’ project is part of a hype music compilation project planned by Chapter M, and aims to present energetic and trendy music every month. This project reflects the intention of NIve and Chapter M to provide listeners with a fresh musical experience through hype and hip songs. Since its debut in 2018, NIve has stood out by showcasing a wide musical spectrum through collaborations with various artists such as Lim Young-woong, Sam Kim, Heize, EXO, and Paul Kim. He founded the record label Chapter M and has been producing original and sensuous music as a producer and artist.

[2024 Music Industry Settlement] The Victory of ‘Identity’

The music industry in 2024, which was shaken by numerous incidents and accidents, was nonetheless a year in which true hit songs that captivated both fans and the public were released. If there is one thing that the main characters who shook up the K-pop stage this year have in common, it is that they each put forward their own solid ‘identity’. Girl group aespa and band Day6, who dominated the music charts this year, are representative examples. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has consistently put forward the so-called ‘taste of iron’ as their trademark based on electronic sounds. They firmly established themselves with ‘Supernova’ ‘Armageddon’ in May and ‘Whiplash’ in October.

BTS V‘s birthday is today (30th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

BTS V‘s birthday is today (30th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Singer BTS V is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 30th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, BTS V was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in December. The related voting was held from the 8th to the 17th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol’s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the Seodaemun Station electronic billboard in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard advertisement support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, in the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days will be received. As a result of the voting, BTS V received 45,259 picks, achieving 40,000 p

Lee Seung-hwan files constitutional petition regarding cancellation of Gumi concert [Entertainment News HOT]

Singer Lee Seung-hwan has decided to file a constitutional appeal regarding his Gumi concert that was canceled on the 25th. On the 29th, Lee Seung-hwan’s legal representative, attorney Lim Jae-seong of Haema-ru Law Firm, announced that he would file a constitutional appeal next month “to confirm that the request for a written pledge that Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho forced upon Lee Seung-hwan is unconstitutional.” Attorney Lim claimed that “the Gumi mayor demanded that I sign a pledge that stated, ‘I will not engage in any words or actions that lead to political agitation or political misunderstanding,’” and that when I refused, he canceled the rental of the Gumi Cultural Arts Center Grand Concert Hall. Lee Seung-hwan’s side has also filed a damages lawsuit against Mayor Kim.

Ive, postponed comeback promotion schedule… Jeju Air passenger plane accident aftermath [Official]

Ive postpones comeback promotion schedule… Aftermath of Jeju Air plane accident [Official] Group Ive has postponed their comeback promotion schedule. On the 29th, their agency Starship Entertainment announced the postponement of the promotion schedule for their third mini-album, ‘Ive Empathy (IVE EMPATHY)’ through Ive‘s official SNS. Ive was originally planning to release the ‘Empathy! (EMPATHY!) trailer video on the 29th and the trailer photos on the 30th. The agency said, “We would like to inform you that the promotion schedule for IVE THE 3rd EP ‘IVE EMPATHY’, which was scheduled to be released today (29th) and tomorrow (30th), has been postponed. We will announce the upload schedule at a later date. We ask for the understanding of fans,” and added, “We express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families who were affected by the accident.” At around 9:03 AM on this day, a Jeju Air passenger plane failed to lower its landing gear while landing at Muan International Airp

“Out of my mind” Kim Jang-hoon cancels Suncheon concert, aftermath of Jeju Air plane crash

“Out of my mind” Kim Jang Hoon‘s Suncheon concert canceled, aftermath of Jeju Air plane crash Singer Kim Jang Hoon has canceled his Suncheon concert due to the aftermath of the Jeju Air plane crash. On the afternoon of the 29th, Kim Jang Hoon posted on his SNS, “Today’s Suncheon concert has been canceled. I am sorry. I ask for the deep understanding of the Suncheon audience. Since it is a neighboring town of Suncheon, of all places, I cannot hold the concert, nor do I have the heart to do so. I once again ask for the generous understanding of the Suncheon audience, and I will choose another date and prepare better to visit you.” He paid tribute to the victims, saying, “Once again, I deeply pray for the souls of the deceased.” He was scheduled to hold a year-end concert at the Suncheon Culture and Arts Center that day. Kim Jang Hoon later left another apology, confessing his sorrowful feelings. He said, “I have finally gotten over it and am going to my lodgings in Suncheon. The manager

MONSTA X SHOWNU X MINHYUK X I.M, ‘Monmeokgo’ Three Brothers First Revealed… Thrilling ‘Solo Game’

MONSTA X Shownu X Minhyuk X I.M, First Reveal of the ‘Mon Eat Go’ Three Brothers… Thrilling ‘Solo Game’ MONSTA X had a thrilling solo game with the production team. MONSTA X recently presented the first episode of their upcoming reality show ‘Mon Eat Go: Three Brothers’ through their official YouTube channel. On this day, Shownu, Minhyuk, and I.M made people anticipate the upcoming episodes by saying, “Let‘s have some time to whet our appetites, like an appetizer before the main course”. Minhyuk then said, “Since there are few people, it’s hard to bring something out. I told them to scratch on purpose”, talking about the ‘Solo Game’ concept, making everyone laugh. The first solo game was a team battle between the three brothers for a coffee truck. They entered the game with a firm mindset, thinking, “Anyway, it’s either our money or the production team’s money.” First, before starting the first game where they throw sticky balls to grab the tickets in the middle of the table and avoid

Young Tak, the shining host of ‘Trot Battle’… Active until the perfect stage

Singer Young Tak showed off his dazzling performance as both an MC and main singer at the year-end festival. Young Tak appeared as the main MC on the ’2024 SBS Trot Festival‘ that aired on the 28th. In particular, the ‘2024 SBS Trot Festival’ that was held this year was the first year-end trot festival hosted by SBS, which made Young Tak‘s diverse performances even more impressive. On this day, Young Tak not only showed off his smooth hosting skills as an MC at the festival where representative singers of the trot world gathered, but also showed off his all-round artist side by presenting a perfect stage as expected of a veteran singer. Young Tak, who opened the stage as an MC wearing a white suit, said, “Time really changes a lot of things. “Food and rice paddies become a forest of buildings, children become adults, winter passes and spring comes, and even though so many things change, there is one thing that does not change,” he said, opening the festival by conveying the meaning of

Park Ji-hyun, captivates the hearts of trot fans nationwide (Trot Battle)

Singer Park Ji-hyun dominated the ‘Trot Daejeon’, capturing the hearts of trot fans nationwide. Park Ji-hyun appeared on the SBS ‘2024 SBS Trot Daejeon’ (hereafter ‘Trot Daejeon’) broadcast at 5:20 PM on the 28th. Park Ji-hyun, who appeared holding a large radio, first performed the ‘Yeongilman Friend’ stage. With her perfect visuals, she first captured the hearts of her fans, and from the first verse, she immediately focused the eyes and ears of the viewers with her uniquely charming voice. Park Ji-hyun showed off her cute point choreography, powerful high notes, and a bright aura that dominated the stage, and she really raised the atmosphere of the scene by revealing her charm until the end of the stage. Park Ji-hyun also showed off the stage of ‘Cha Cha Cha’ with Seol Woon-do, ‘Turn on your blinkers’, and Park Jin-young‘s ‘SWING BABY’. Park Ji-hyun, who showed off everything from dynamic dances to deadly charm, also had a heated conversation with her fans with stages that went beyon

‘Comeback’ Ive, ‘Ive Empathy’ Schedule Revealed

The group IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) revealed the schedule poster image for ‘IVE EMPATHY’ ahead of the release of their new album on February 3rd. It is reminiscent of an envelope. The photo stamp and schedule written on stationery create an overall warm and narrative atmosphere, raising curiosity about this IVE album. According to the schedule poster, IVE will release the ‘EMPATHY!’ trailer video on the 29th and trailer photos on the 30th, officially heating up their comeback. They will release three concept photos from January 2nd to 4th, and on the 6th, they will open the concept film for the pre-released title song ‘REBEL HEART’. He will then raise expectations with another concept photo on the 8th and 9th. Ive will release a music video teaser for ‘Rebel Heart’ on January 11th, and will release the ‘Rebel Heart’ sound source along with a comeback live on the 13th. He will then carry out various promotions until the release of the ‘Ive Empathy’ albu

Song Ga-in, a stage filled with Korean beauty… dominating the scene (Trot Battle)

Singer Song Ga-in has properly proven her status as the ‘Queen of Trot’. Song Ga-in appeared on SBS ‘2024 SBS Trot Daejeon’ (hereafter ‘Trot Daejeon’) that aired at 5:20 pm on the 28th. On this day, Song Ga-in first performed ‘Galkkabuda (from Chunhyangga)’, giving thrills with her powerful traditional Korean music singing style. Song Ga-in‘s voice, filled with heartbreaking sorrow and strength, filled the ‘Trot Daejeon’ and made everyone hold their breath. Song Ga-in then turned the atmosphere 180 degrees with the ‘Mother Arirang’ stage. Her refreshing singing style, high notes, and Song Ga-in’s catchy vocalization immediately captivated the audience‘s ears, and Song Ga-in completed a touching stage with choreography that contained the beauty of Korea. The audience responded explosively and cheered for Song Ga-in’s stage. Song Ga-in responded to this by breathing passionately with the audience with a stage that kept their eyes and ears glued to the stage until the very end. Song Ga-in

Jinseong, Ahn Sunghoon, Oh Yujin, Lee Suyeon, Trot New and Old Harmony Luxury Stage (Trot Battle)

Jinseong, Ahn Sung-hoon, Oh Yu-jin, and Lee Soo-yeon of the trot powerhouse Total Set showed off their various charms through the ‘Trot Daejeon’. Jinseong, Ahn Sung-hoon, Oh Yu-jin, and Lee Soo-yeon appeared on the ‘2024 SBS Trot Daejeon’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Trot Daejeon’) that aired on the 28th. Amid the attention of many music fans, the youngest member Lee Soo-yeon passionately sang Kim Young-chun‘s ‘Hongdo’s Ujimara’, expressing the original song‘s retro sensibility with her own color. She then successfully opened the show by singing ‘Let’s All Cha Cha Cha’ with trot legend Seol Woon-do. Ahn Sung-hoon shook the hearts of women with his passionate plotting to all the ‘princesses’ in the world. In particular, she not only showed off her solid singing ability, but also her performance skills that have improved from her recent slump, and she heightened the excitement with various stages such as Cho Yong-pil‘s ‘Mona Lisa’, which contained the perfect charm of a flawless trot trend

Jang Min-ho, ‘Let‘s Play the Music!’ (Trot Battle) with K-Tigers

Singer Jang Min-ho captivated viewers with his explosive singing ability and splendid performance on the ‘2024 SBS Trot Daejeon’. Jang Min-ho appeared on the SBS ‘2024 SBS Trot Daejeon’ that aired on the 28th and performed ‘Sound the Pungak!’ and ‘Eurachachacha’. On this day, Jang Min-ho received a hot response from the audience with his signature refreshing singing ability. Jang Min-ho, with his gentle visuals, presented an even richer stage with a powerful performance. First, on the ‘Sound the Pungak!’ stage, Jang Min-ho led the audience in cheers by saying, “I hope everyone will be playing Pungak in 2025”, and presented a joint stage with the K-Tigers team. The exciting rhythm and Jang Min-ho‘s powerful vocals met the dynamic performance of the K-Tigers team, sending the audience into a frenzy. Jang Min-ho then performed ‘Eurachachacha’, a song from his third mini-album ‘Essay ep.3’, released last month, for the first time. Jang Min-ho dominated the stage with his energetic appearan