IU, remake album after 8 years… ‘Flower Bookmark Set’ to be released on the 27th[Official]

Singer IU is returning with her third remake album, ‘Flower Bookmark Set’.Her agency EDAM Entertainment announced, “IU will be releasing her third remake album, ‘Flower Bookmark Set’, on the 27th at 6 PM.” ‘Flower Bookmark Set’ is the third album in the ‘Flower Bookmark’ series, a remake project that reinterprets famous songs with IU’s unique sensibility and lyrical voice.She previously received much love for ‘Flower Bookmark’ in 2014 and ‘Flower Bookmark 2’ in 2017, and this album is all the more meaningful as it marks the return of the series after about 8 years.In addition, this album is her first comeback in about 1 year and 3 months since her 6th mini-album ‘The Winning’ released in February of last year, so expectations from fans and the public are even higher.The revealed album cover image is reminiscent of a faded film photo, evoking a warm analog sensibility.In particular, IU in the image is leaning against an old public telephone and staring at the camera, naturally evoking n

Rise has done it, the overwhelming regular album of the ‘top genre predator’ [Comprehensive]

A dream lineup that can’t be beat.RISE has done it.As the ‘best genre predator’, their momentum is also amazing.All 10 new songs included in their first full album have different colors and have achieved the ‘completion of the RISE genre’.The scale of visualizing all of this and weaving it into a music movie is also a ‘blessing’ for their global fandom, ‘Breeze’.’ K -pop blockbuster ‘RISE had a’ world premiere ‘of all the songs in their first full album’ ODYSSEY ‘in a cinematic format ahead of their release.Through the first online preview released on the fandom platform Weverse at 8 PM on the 14th, they declared that’ the era of RISE has arrived’ by showing off their extreme genre digestion and performances on a different level.The incredible growth story contained in just 612 days since their debut and a running time of 42 minutes and 5 seconds added weight to the unprecedented scale.According to SM Wizard Production, which produced Rise, 400 people, including 9 directors, were invol

It’s an awards ceremony…Who are the idols that took over college campuses in May?

It heats up before summer.May is the season of college festivals.As campuses across the country announce K-pop idol lineups that rival awards ceremonies and enter into a full-scale festival frenzy, who will be the busiest idol? The artist who received the most attention at the college festivals in May 2025 is definitely Espa.Despite not releasing any new songs domestically this year, they proved their influence by performing on the stages of four university festivals: Hongik University, Konkuk University, Chung-Ang University, and Kyunghee University.In particular, their dominance of the college scene since the release of their fifth mini-album ‘Whiplash’ in October 2024 without any new songs is even more impressive.Following them are ‘ITZY’ and ‘Kiss of Life’, who are scheduled to make a comeback in June.ITZY is continuously filling the stages of major university festivals, including Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Kyunghee University, and Inha

What is this combination?… Jo Hye-ryun and Peppertones formed a group

Comedian Jo Hye-ryun and the band Peppertones have formed the group ‘Mechanism’.Mechanism will release the digital single ‘Broken Time Machine’ through various music sites at noon on the 21st.Their first collaboration, which breaks down genre barriers, is receiving attention as a project that has both fun and musicality.Mechanism was formed at the ‘2nd Pingyego Awards Ceremony’.At that time, Jo Hye-ryun and Peppertones found unexpected chemistry while sitting at the same table and having a natural conversation, and this relationship led to the release of this song.Their agency Antenna recently released the official photos of ‘Broken Time Machine’ through their official SNS.The three are wearing matching office worker concept outfits such as ties, glasses, and employee ID cards, staring straight ahead.Even within the unified concept, each member’s individuality stands out, drawing attention.Jo Hye-ryun has been loved by the public for a long time for her unique bright and energetic char

It wasn’t made for fun…Jo Hye-ryun X Peppertones, forming group Mechanism

Duo band Peppertones(Shin Jae-pyeong, Lee Jang-won)and comedienne Jo Hye-rin have met.They formed the group Mechanism and will release the digital single ‘Broken Time Machine’ through various music sites on the 21st.Their unusual combination was formed through the ‘2nd Pinggyego Awards’ presented by Yoo Jae-suk.The relationship between Jo Hye-ryun and Peppertones, who sat at the same table at the awards ceremony, led to this music release project.Peppertones also released the official photos of ‘Broken Time Machine’ through Antenna’s official SNS on the 15th before the release of the new song.The three people in matching suits are reminiscent of office workers.Even in the unified concept of glasses, ties, and employee ID cards, they naturally showed their individuality with different colors and details.Attention is focused on the unique musical synergy that Jo Hye-ryun, who has long been loved by the public for her cheerful energy, and Peppertones, who have sung about the brilliant mom

Worldviews clash… Jo Hye-ryun X Peppertones, forming group ‘Mechanism’

Comedian Jo Hye-ryun and the band Peppertones(Shin Jae-pyeong, Lee Jang-won)have formed the group ‘Mechanism’.Mechanism will release the digital single ‘Broken Time Machine’ through various music sites at noon on the 21st.Mechanism was formed through the ‘2nd Pingyego Awards’.The relationship between Jo Hye-ryun and Peppertones, who sat at the same table at the awards ceremony, led to this music release project.The official photos of ‘Broken Time Machine’ were also released through Antenna’s official SNS.The three people wearing matching suits are reminiscent of office workers.Even in a unified concept with glasses, ties, and even employee IDs, each member naturally showed off their individuality with different colors and details.Attention is focused on the unique musical synergy that will be completed by Jo Hye-ryun, who has long been loved by the public with her cheerful energy, and Peppertones, who have been singing about the moments of splendid youth.Mechanism’s digital single ‘Bro

‘K-pop record breaker’ Zerobase One, reverses the US Billboard

The group Zero Base One is showing their presence as a ‘next-generation global top tier’ by staying on the US Billboard chart for five consecutive weeks.According to the latest chart(dated May 17)released by Billboard on the 13th, Zero Base One’s fifth mini album ‘Blue Paradise’ entered a total of four charts, and recorded increases in three of these categories compared to the previous week.Blue Paradise ranked 9th on the ‘World Albums’ chart, 12th on ‘Emerging Artists’, 20th on ‘Top Current Album Sales’, and 24th on ‘Top Album Sales’, achieving the feat of being recognized for their own musical color in the global market.It is noteworthy that this album entered the ‘Billboard 200’ for the first time at 28th place, renewing the highest ranking among a fifth-generation K -pop group.This is considered another meaningful achievement following their ‘five consecutive million-seller’ achievement since their domestic debut.Meanwhile, Zero Base One decorated the ending stage of ‘KCON JAPAN 20

‘10th Debut Anniversary’ Monsta X “It’s Not a Forgiveness…It’s Just Beginning” Thoughts

The group MONSTA X(Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M)has celebrated their 10th debut anniversary.MONSTA X debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first mini-album ‘TRESPASS’.Just like their team name, which means ‘monsters that will conquer the K-pop market’, they left a strong impression with powerful performances and a distinctive musical style as soon as they debuted.Since then, MONSTA X has released many hit songs such as ‘DRAMARAMA’, ‘Shoot Out’, ‘Love Killa’, ‘Alligator’, and ‘GAMBLER’, forming a global fandom and growing into a representative K-pop group.With their outstanding live skills that are unwavering even in powerful performances, they have earned the title of ‘trustworthy and listenable performance’ craftsman, and with their irreplaceable charm, they have established themselves as an icon of ‘stepwise growth’ by breaking their own records every year.Their popularity overseas is also dazzling.In 2018, MONSTA X was the first K-pop group to receive the

Red Velvet Joy, Home Care Effects Properly… Complete Refreshing + Sexy Beauty[DA ★]

Joy of the group Red Velvet showed off her fresh and sexy charm at the same time.Joy posted a recent photo on her Instagram on the 13th.In the photo, Joy is wearing a black mini one-piece dress and is posing in various poses off the stage.Joy’s signature refreshing smile is on display, but her exposure adds to the sexy vibe.Joy recently appeared on MBC entertainment show ‘I Live Alone’ and became a hot topic for her self-home care.Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

[Official]Cookie, Doover and New Start… Gray and Cocoon as One Family

Rapper Coogie has announced a new beginning by signing an exclusive contract with Dooover Entertainment(hereafter referred to as Dooover).On the 14th, Dooover shared a video announcing the signing of a contract with Coogie through their official SNS, along with the message, “We will fully support Coogie’s music activities,” expressing their anticipation.Coogie is an artist who is loved for his unique voice and trendy flow, and has proven his skills through active music activities and various collaborations since Mnet “Show Me the Money 777.” In particular, his second full-length album “UPSET, “ released in April, received favorable reviews for its splendid featuring lineup including Zico, Simon Dominic, and Loco, as well as producers such as Code Kunst and BMTJ.Through this album, Coogie solidified his unique music world even more.Dooover is a new label founded by Gray, Code Kunst, and Woo Won-jae, and has recently recruited Gary and chef Yoo Yong-wook, rapidly expanding its presence i

G-Dragon meets Vietnamese fans for the first time in 13 years… Appears on’ K - STAR SPARK ‘

Singer G - DRAGON has confirmed his appearance at the global music concert’ K - STAR SPARK IN VIETNAM 2025 ‘, meeting Vietnamese fans for the first time in about 13 years.According to his agency Galaxy Corporation, G -DRAGON will appear at’ K - STAR SPARK IN VIETNAM 2025 ‘to be held at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 21(local time).’ K - STAR SPARK ‘is a new K -POP show that meets audiences all over the world with different concepts, challenging planning, and production each time in line with the growing global influence of K - POP.It was first held in Bangkok, Thailand in February and gave Thai fans a thrill.Meanwhile, G -DARGON has proven his irreplaceable global popularity by including his name in the lineup for the’ K - STAR SPARK’ concert in Hanoi, Vietnam following the Bangkok, Thailand concert.This person visited Vietnam with Big Bang in 2012

‘10th Debut Anniversary’ Monsta X Full Group Album Release…7 PM Live Broadcast[DA : Today]

‘10th Debut Anniversary’ MONSTA X Full Group Album Release…7 PM Live Broadcast[DA : Today]Group MONSTA X(Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, I.M)has celebrated their 10th debut anniversary as a full group.As their first step toward celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, MONSTA X released the digital album ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ at noon today(14th).The ‘NOW’ in ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’ means ‘present’ and is also a word reversed from ‘MON’, which is what makes up the group name, symbolizing the identity and point in time that make up MONSTA X today.MONSTA X, who debuted on May 14, 2015 with their first mini album ‘TRESPASS’, are celebrating their long-awaited 10th debut anniversary today.They have completed their military service with all five members except for the youngest member, I.M, who has not completed his military service, and have released their first full-group album in about four years, ‘NOW PROJECT vol.1’.This album includes songs released between 2021 and 2023, when the

L7 Cheongnyangni by Lotte, K -pop star Seventeen 10th anniversary collaboration

L7 Cheongnyangni by Lotte is carrying out a unique project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the debut of the popular K -pop group ‘Seventeen’.It is a collaborative event that combines the unique sensibility of the L7 Hotel by Lotte brand and the identity of the artist to decorate the entire hotel with the colors and concepts of Seventeen.It will be held for one month starting on the 23rd, and reservations can be made until June 22nd on the dedicated page of the Lotte Hotel & Resort website.L7 Cheongnyangni by Lotte, which combines retro sensibility and modern design, will sensually capture Seventeen’s 10-year journey in the hotel space by taking advantage of the brand’s identity that reflects regional characteristics, culture, and trends.The guest rooms are designed to provide a special experience as if you were the main character of the 10th anniversary party, and all guests will be provided with Seventeen’s 10th anniversary commemorative items such as a pendant, card key, and lan

Grizzly, today(14th)’Flower jpg’ released…Song of the splendor of everyday life

Artist Grizzly sings about the brilliance of everyday life through a new song.Grizzly will release his new single ‘Flower 6.jpg’ through various music sites at 6 p.m.on the 14th.’Flower 6.jpg’ is a series album that Grizzly has been consistently continuing since 2020, and is Grizzly’s first album in about 1 year and 9 months since ‘Flower 5.jpg’ in August 2023.The ‘Flower’ series has been loved for songs such as ‘Even If We Fight, Please Remember This ●’, ‘Flower Shop(Feat.SUMIN)’, ‘IF(Feat.Cookie)’, and ‘MERRY GO ROUND’, and has delivered comfort and empathy to listeners by unraveling various emotions and narratives from everyday life in each album.Grizzly will meet listeners with a musical world filled with his unique sensibility in this album as well.The title song ‘An Ordinary Day(はる)’ is a song based on the J-pop genre, with a strong rock sound, lyrical lyrics, and melody that contrast to create a unique charm.It literally means an ordinary day.

DKZ Jaechan returns with ‘Poster Boy’…Music video teaser released

DKZ member Jaechan has released a music video teaser for his new song ‘Poster Boy’ ahead of his solo comeback.The teaser video, released on the 14th through Dongyo Entertainment’s official YouTube channel, captures Jaechan’s earnest dream of being on stage.His image of himself as a star on TV screen and his constant dedication to practicing is impressively depicted.’Poster Boy’ is a Chill R & B -based song that contains the message that anyone can shine on their own stage.This song is gaining attention as a result of Jaechan’s expanded musical scope.His second solo mini album ‘JCFACTORY vol.2’ contains a total of five songs, and Jaechan plans to prove his musical growth by covering various genres such as R & B, ballads, and urban pop.The album will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m.on the 16th.

ZerobaseOne, US Billboard also fell in love with it… Reverse run records continue

The group ZEROBASEONE has succeeded in entering the charts for five consecutive weeks, recording a reverse run in three categories of the US Billboard chart.According to the latest chart released by Billboard on the 17th, ZEROBASEONE’s fifth mini album ‘Blue Paradise’ ranked 9th in ‘World Albums’, 12th in ‘Emerging Artists’, 20th in ‘Top Current Album Sales’, and 24th in ‘Top Album Sales’.In particular, it proved its global popularity by rising in the rankings in all three categories compared to last week.’Blue Paradise’ previously entered the ‘Billboard 200’ for the first time at 28th place, recording the highest ranking among the fifth-generation K -pop groups.Following their recent ‘KCON JAPAN 2025’ stage, ZEROBASEONE will continue to communicate with fans by releasing a new episode of their own content ‘GBTVING’ Season 2 through their official YouTube channel at 8 p.m.on the 15th.

Lee Chan-won, Lee Min-jung go to a rural village for… Guest appearance on ‘Gaojeong’

‘Gahyeonjeong, Ohneungjeong, Lee Min-jung’ Lee Chan-won will appear as a guest.KBS 2TV’s new entertainment show ‘Gahyeonjeong, Ohneungjeong, Lee Min-jung’, which will be aired for the first time on May 16, is a program where a mobile convenience store carrying daily necessities is delivered to a rural village and various stories are shared while spending a night there.Lee Min-jung is the main host, and Boom, Ahn Jae-hyun, Kim Jung-hyun, and Kim Jae-won are the regular members.’Gahyeonjeong’ is already a hot topic even before the broadcast due to its splendid guest lineup.First, Korea’s top one-top MC Shin Dong-yup has confirmed his guest appearance due to his relationship with Lee Min-jung.In addition, actors Wi Ha-joon and Park Gyu-young, as well as a super-special actor who is still hidden behind a veil, will visit ‘Gahyeonjeong’ for the ‘Squid Game’ special that has captivated the world.Potential viewers are curious about what other guests will be waiting for them.Meanwhile, another

A2O Lee Soo-man, DJing with Hyoyeon… Girls’ Generation, Choi Si-won, Taemin Show Loyalty

The documentary ‘Lee Soo Man : King of K - Pop’, which highlights the musical life and cultural influence of A2O Entertainment’s key producer and visionary leader Lee Soo-man, will be released simultaneously worldwide on the 13th(hereinafter US time)through the global online streaming platform Amazon Prime.Ahead of the official release, a ‘PREMIERE & AFTER PARTY’ preview of the documentary was held on the 12th at NeueHouse Hollywood in Hollywood, California, USA.On this day, the documentary’s main character Lee Soo-man, along with about 300 Hollywood music and film industry insiders, actors, singers, MC, models, and influencers attended the event, making it a great success.Around 30 songwriters who have maintained close relationships with Lee Soo-man for a long time, including Them Joints, Ferris, Stereotypes, and Tone Stitt, also graced the event.Super Junior’s Choi Si-won and SHINee’s Taemin, both of whom Lee Soo-man produced, walked the red carpet holding their long-time mentor’s ha

Boynextdoor, the boy next door turns out to be a ‘mother’s boy’ [Interview]

The wish to be called “the nation’s idol” someday seems to be coming true.They became the protagonists of the “first popular song” of the year.Boynextdoor with “Only Today I Love You.” Among the songs released in the 2020s with the title “I Love You,” it is “by far the best.” When asked about their feelings, they seemed not to realize that they were now a proper “popular group,” and shyly said, “It’s just an honor.” With “Only Today I Love You,” they wanted to “return the great love” they received from the public since the beginning of the year by releasing a new album.Their 4th mini-album “No Genre, “ which has the character of a “return,” was officially released on the 13th.In an interview with Sports Donga ahead of the release of their new album, Boynextdoor talked about their new songs, from the title song “I FEEL GOOD” to “123-78,” “Are You Kidding Me?” It showed a unique aspect by introducing all the songs in the album in detail as if it were a ‘presentation’.It is a compound wor

“V is a cultural phenomenon” … V, all-killing #1 in popularity rankings across Japan

BTS V has proven his unrivaled presence once again by sweeping all the major popularity rankings in Japan.From May 5 to 11, V ranked first in the male idol category on Japan’s popular idol ranking site ‘NEHAN’, staying at the top for a whopping 215 consecutive weeks, breaking the record for the longest reign.During the same period, he also ranked first for 211 consecutive weeks in the ‘Korean Actors in Their 20s’ category on Korean actor popularity ranking site ‘BIHAN’, solidifying his position as an actor.In addition, V has ranked first for 171 consecutive weeks on the ‘K-pop Idol Popularity Ranking ‘compiled by Japan’s K -culture specialized site’ K - board ‘, and has also never lost first place in various categories such as the’ Korean Drama Male Actor General Election ‘and the’ Flower Boy Election ‘.V has consistently maintained the top spot on’ KPOP JUICE ‘, which has a high influence among K-pop fans.V’s popularity is more than just fandom popularity.In Japanese local mass media,