Eve Leez, first debut OST… ‘Love is on a single-plank bridge’ Part 7 released

Group IVE member Riz is releasing her first OST since her debut. Riz participated in the OST Part 7 of the tvN weekend drama ‘Love is a Single-Log Bridge’. ‘Summer’ sung by Riz will be released through various music sites at 6 PM today (the 15th). ‘Summer’ is a song that depicts a love story that does not change with time with a beautiful and warm melody. While the first half of the song slowly melts the love that seeps in through the piano intro, the second half of the song expresses the atmosphere more deeply with Riz‘s vocals and melody that gradually builds. In particular, ‘Summer’ stimulates vague emotions by going into the past of Seok Ji-won and Yoon Ji-won in the drama, and while lyrical emotions continue into the present, Riz’s unique clear and refreshing voice seems to guide listeners as if they were in a fairy tale. Since debuting with Ive in 2021, Liz has released mega hit songs such as ‘ELEVEN’, ‘LOVE DIVE’, ‘I AM’, ‘Baddie’, and ‘HEYA’.

Music Copyright Association “Circle Chart exclusion review”→New Jeans ‘Music show-awards end?’

Will the group New Jeans be banned from appearing on various music shows and award ceremonies? The Korea Music Content Association (hereafter referred to as the KOMCA) has hinted at a strong response to allegations of tampering. On the 13th, the KOMCA released a statement saying that it would consider excluding the album and music source sales of agencies and artists suspected of tampering (preliminary contact before contract expiration) from the Circle Chart tally. It added that it would also consider excluding and supplying data from music broadcast programs (M Countdown, Music Bank, Music Core, Inkigayo, The Show, Show! Champion, The Trot Show, ENA K-Pop Chart Show, a total of 8 music broadcast programs) and major domestic music award ceremonies (Circle Chart Music Awards, MAMA, Golden Disc). The KOMCA stated that we have already witnessed the so-called ‘tampering’ attempt in the ‘Fifty Fifty’ incident, where external producers hired by agencies attempted to persuade young, promisin

ZerobaseOne Kim Ji-woong‘s birthday is today (14th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

ZerobaseOne Kim Ji-woong‘s birthday is today (14th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] ZerobaseOne Kim Ji-woong is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idolpick on the 14th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, ZerobaseOne Kim Ji-woong 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 Idolpick 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, at 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,

Lee Eun-mi, Yoon Jong-shin, Kim Eana, Statement Calling for Yoon‘s Impeachment “ K-Pop Country, Lamenting Politically Underdeveloped Country” [Full Text]

Those leading the domestic popular music industry have released a statement demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol, who has thrown South Korea into chaos by declaring and lifting martial law. Celebrities in the domestic popular music industry, including singer Lee Eun-mi, composer Yoon Jong-shin, and lyricist Kim Eana, released a joint statement on the afternoon of the 13th, saying, “The 3rd, when Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law, was an ordinary day no different from any other. That night, Yoon Seok-yeol trampled on the Constitution and undermined the democratic value of the separation of powers by illegally ordering the sending of the military to the National Assembly and the National Election Commission, and ordinary daily life was destroyed.” They continued, “On the morning of the 12th, when those mobilized for the rebellion declared their consciences and testified at the National Assembly, Yoon Seok-yeol asserted the legitimacy of the declaration of martial law w

UDTT, hot even before debut… ‘Retry’ 400k views in one day↑

The new group UDTT (우당탕탕 여자단) has been receiving a lot of attention from K-pop fans even before their debut. The performance video of UDTT‘s pre-released song ‘Retry’ (RETRY), released on the 11th, surpassed 400,000 views in just one day. The video captures the ‘girl crush’ charm of the five members. The five members created a sophisticated atmosphere with their natural straight hair and black and white tones. It seems that their confident gestures and energetic dances especially stimulated the hearts of fans. Since UDTT had been in the spotlight just with their performances even before their debut, their

Stray Kids, US ‘2024 BBMAs’ 2nd consecutive year award… Double celebration of comeback [Official]

The group Stray Kids has won the Billboard Music Awards for the second consecutive year. On December 12 (local time), Stray Kids achieved the feat of winning the Top Global K-Pop Artist award at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (hereafter referred to as the 2024 BBMAs). Following last year’s award ceremony where they became the first 4th generation K-pop boy group to lift the Top K-Pop Album trophy, they showed off their prowess this year by being selected as Global K-Pop Artists. The members expressed their gratitude, saying, “We are so grateful to STAY (fandom name: STAY) all over the world. It seems that we are able to receive such a precious award and stand on such a big stage because STAY is by our side. It’s all thanks to our fans.” In addition, Stray Kids performed at the Billboard Music Awards for the second consecutive year, proving their worth as a ‘global stadium artist’. The title song of their mini album ‘ATE’, which ranked first on the ‘Billboard 200’ for five consecutive

Jay Park to release first Christmas carol since debut on the 16th

Singer Jay Park is meeting fans with his first carol since his debut. Jay Park will release a new digital single ‘(Merry Christmas :)’ on the 16th. The released image is a sketchbook filled with drawings by Jay Park himself, which is catching the eyes of fans. Jay Park is raising expectations with drawings reminiscent of Christmas, such as snowmen, Rudolph, gift boxes, and trees. The smiling and crying faces drawn on the broken hearts, combined with the album title ‘(Merry Christmas :)’, are raising curiosity about what message Jay Park will convey through the album. ‘(Merry Christmas :)’ is a new album released approximately two months after ‘THE ONE YOU WANTED’ in October, and is Jay Park‘s first Christmas carol. It is expected to add to the fun of listening as it includes two R&B tracks with different charms. Since his debut, Jay Park has been active in various fields as a musician, producer, and businessman, and has gained overwhelming influence.

Jeon Yu-jin, What Happened in the New Song Recording Studio… Part of Fan Meeting Video Released

‘1st Active King of Singers’ Jeon Yu-jin revealed part of the story behind the new song that will be revealed at the ‘2024 Jeon Yu-jin Fan Meeting Only You’ to be held on the 16th (Mon). On the 17th (Tuesday), Jeon Yu-jin will release her first mini-album ‘Only You’ to commemorate her victory as ‘Active King of Singers’. Jeon Yu-jin‘s mini-album ‘Only You’ is filled with songs that announce the beginning of her twenties, as Jeon Yu-jin, who received much love in both Korea and Japan as a representative of the Republic of Korea, grows from a fresh girl to a mature woman. The album includes the title song ‘Butterfly’, a special winning song gifted by Kim Jong-hwan, a master who left his mark on the Korean pop ballad scene, as well as the previously released ‘Love Essay’ by composer Yoon Myung-sun and ‘Go’ by composer Song Kwang-ho. Jeon Yu-jin’s fan meeting will be held the day before the release of her mini-album. In relation to this, the behind-the-scenes cuts of Jeon Yu-jin‘s new song

MONSTA X I.M, Encore Concert Ticket Open Today (13th)

Tickets for the encore concert of group Monsta X‘s I.M are now available for sale. Tickets for ‘I.M WORLD TOUR 〈Off The Beat〉 FINAL IN SEOUL (hereafter referred to as ‘Off The Beat’) will go on sale starting at 8 PM on the 13th through ticket sales site Yes24. This concert is the encore concert of the I.M World Tour, which was first held in Seoul in May. Previously, I.M proved his worth as an all-rounder by traveling to 18 cities in 10 countries through his first solo tour, receiving enthusiastic support from global fans. As he captivated the audience with his production that highlighted the artist’s unique aesthetic and a setlist that allowed viewers to feel his expanded musical spectrum, I.M plans to end the tour with an encore concert and kick off 2025 in style. I.M has been active in various fields this year. From the single ‘Slowly’ to the 3rd mini album ‘Off The Beat’,

TREASURE, ‘LAST NIGHT’ performance revealed for the first time

The group TREASURE has released the full performance version of their new song ‘LAST NIGHT’. Appearing under the pouring spotlight, TREASURE immediately caught everyone‘s attention with their restrained yet graceful movements. The point gestures that intuitively expressed the lyrics, the refreshing choreography combined with the upbeat melody doubled the mood of the song, and their free-spirited swagger in the dynamic changes in movement presented pleasant energy. The high-quality directing that maximized the members’ natural charms was impressive. The simple black background contrasting with their white outfits fully captured TREASURE‘s upgraded visuals, and the lighting that changed with the heightened sound made their restrained dance lines stand out even more. Above all, TREASURE’s extraordinary expressiveness shone through as they smiled pleasantly to the lyrics that contained the sensibility of ‘TREASURE-style youth’. As they have always shown an unlimited spectrum, there was a r

Minji “2025 New Jeans, Still Fresh + Solid Team” [Photoshoot]

New Jeans‘ Minzy graced the cover of the January 2025 issue of ’Elle‘. Minzy, who visited London for the first time for the ’Elle‘ cover shoot, said, “I saw the first snow of the year in London. It was a very special memory.” When asked what she thinks about most when practicing as the year-end music award ceremonies are in full swing, she said, “The thought I have the most is to not get hurt. Sometimes my passion overflows, so I try to focus on controlling it well and leading the performance to the stage.” She did not hide her affection for the members, saying, “We were able to set many records as New Jeans because the members trusted and relied on each other.” When asked about her determination for 2025, she said, “New Jeans is still a fresh, strong, and deep team. Next year, I want to have a year where I can show you a fun stage with good music and performances and receive a lot of love. And I hope you don’t forget that each and every one of you is precious,” he said. He also urged

Momo, Girls‘ Generation Yoona’s Good Story Revealed “I Said Hello and She Bought Me Meat”

A good story about Girls‘ Generation’s Yoona has been told. On the 12th, the YouTube channel ‘Hyoyeon‘s Level Up’ run by Girls’ Generation‘s Hyoyeon released the video ‘Who said Deokgye is bad/Bab Sa Hyo EP.20 Twice Momo Edition’. In the video that day, Twice’s Momo appeared and was seen eating with Hyoyeon and chatting. While greeting Momo, Hyoyeon said, “I‘m finally buying Momo a meal,” and Momo was touched and said, “This is so great.” In the midst of this, Hyoyeon mentioned the connection between Momo and Yoona, saying, “I was eating with the members, and Yoona was there,” drawing attention. Momo responded, “That’s right, I went to a meat restaurant in Korea, and there, by chance, I saw Yoona eating with other staff members and senior Yoona, so I said hello,” and told a good story about Yoona secretly paying for the meal at the restaurant, saying, “And then (Yoona) bought me a meal.” However, Hyoyeon joked to Momo, “You didn‘t say hello to buy me a meal on purpose, did you?” and Mo

Rosé, the true taste of solo… vocalist Jin Ki-myeong [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s selfish pick]

- Based on albums released from October 31 to December 13, and arranged in order of release date -♦ Baby Monster‘s 1st full-length album [DRIP]: BILLIONAIRE, Love In My Heart- You could do it like this! Baby Monster proved the DNA of their agency ‘YG’. As descendants of singer Lexy, they reinterpreted the Y2K pop R&B sound with ‘BILLIONAIRE’, boasting that ‘Money can’t measure my value’, and then sang of a lively freedom that makes people sing along with the pop dance song ‘Love In My Heart’. This full-length 1st album fully conveys the charm of the members who can both vocalize and rap. ♦ Taeyeon‘s 6th mini album [Letter To Myself]: Blur- ‘Blur’ A clear presence that cannot be handled. If you’re a vocalist, it might be a track you want to have and sing. A weighty R&B song that lets you hear all the voices from low to high, true to falsetto. We recommend ‘Blur’, which Taeyeon completed with her own dramatic singing ability.♦ Davichi‘s mini album [St

pH-1, Year-End Fan Meeting Held on the 16th… New Song Revealed for the First Time

Artist pH-1 will be meeting fans in person to celebrate the end of the year. pH-1 will be hosting a fan meetup event, ‘pH-1 knows the truth: Year-end fan meetup for ‘HANDS’’, at CGV Yeonam in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 16th. ‘pH-1 knows the truth: Year-end fan meetup for ‘HANDS’’ is a surprise offline event prepared by pH-1 for his fans to celebrate the end of the year. Fans will be able to enjoy various contents such as music videos and live previews of unreleased new songs, random games, and hi-touch. The fan meetup poster, which was released on the 12th through the official SNS of H1GHR MUSIC, creates a mysterious atmosphere along with a lively Christmas mood. pH-1 is raising curiosity about what kind of plentiful year-end gifts he will give to his fans through this fan meet-up. This year, pH-1 will be releasing the single ‘Used To Be’, ‘FLAT COKE (Feat.

Ace Kang Yoo-chan, musical debut ‘Anarchist’ first performance sold out

Group Ace member and actor Kang Yoo-chan has announced a smooth start by selling out the first performance of ‘Anarchist’. His agency Beat Interactive stated on the 13th, “The first performance of the musical ‘Anarchist’, starring Ace Kang Yoo-chan, quickly sold out after tickets opened for sale on the afternoon of the 12th through the online ticketing site Ticket Link.”In addition, ‘Anarchist’ has proven the audience‘s hot expectations for the performance by taking first place in the daily and weekly ticket sales rankings for the musical category on Ticket Link as of the 12th. Kang Yoo-chan, who is both the main vocalist of Ace and has accumulated various experiences as an actor, is taking his first step into musicals through ‘Anarchist’. Kang Yoo-chan, who has been active in many dramas such as ‘Timetable’, ‘Mimicus’, ‘Zombie Detective’, and ‘Twenty Twenty (TWENTY - TWENTY)’, is determined to take on a new challenge in musicals and show his acting and character transformation. ‘Anarc

‘Comeback’ Ensign, Tracklist Revealed

Group n.SSign has revealed the track list for their third mini-album, ‘Love Potion’. According to the tracklist, this album contains a total of 5 tracks, from the first track ‘Apocalypse (:Superego)’ to the title track ‘Love Potion (백일몽; 白日夢)’, ‘Running After Love’, ‘Pit a Pat’, ‘XOXO (Complete Me)’. ‘Hit song maker’ Yoo Han-jin, who has previously presented songs filled with diverse energy such as ‘Wormhole (Wormhole: New Track)’, ‘Higher’, ‘Tiger (New Flavour)’, participated in Nsign‘s new album once again. It is drawing attention. In particular, ‘Apocalypse (:Superego)’ and ‘Running After Love’ have been in progress since last month.

Youngpa and John Park‘s combination... Today (13th) the first winter season song ‘Gyeori...’ will be released

The group YOUNG POSSE (Jung Sun-hye, Wi Yeon-jeong, Jiana, Do-eun, Han Ji-eun) will release their first winter season song since their debut, ‘ㄱㅓ리에서… (With John Park)’. ‘ㄱㅓ리에서… (With John Park)’ is a song where you can meet the melody and sound of the Motown era that took the American pop scene by storm with Boyz II Men and Jodeci. Young POSSE, who mainly showed strong rapping in songs based on authentic hip-hop, perfectly absorbs the deep R&B color through this season song and presents a sponge-like charm. Singer John Park provided support, further perfecting the song. John Park added depth with a heavy narration and soulful chorus that doubles the mood of the song. The meeting of two completely unexpected artists is expected to create unpredictable synergy. Since his debut in October last year, Youngpa, who has been dubbed the ‘K-pop scene’s frog’ for his bold and eccentric musical attempts, intentionally separated the consonants and vowels of ‘geo’ in the song title. It is intended

IU, ‘Love Wins All’ Melon‘s Most-Viewed Song

Singer IU‘s ‘Love Wins All’ has become the song with the most listeners this year on the music platform Melon. According to the year-end settlement data released by Melon on the 12th, ‘Love Wins All’ was the song with the most actual listeners and ‘Likes’ from January 1 to November 12 this year. The song that stayed in the top 10 of the ‘Top 100’ this year the longest was aespa’s mega hit ‘Supernova’. Lim Young-woong has surpassed 10 billion cumulative streams this year, becoming the second artist to receive the ‘Diamond Badge’, following BTS.

VICTON Im Sejun, discharged from active duty today… “Thank you to the fans who waited”

Group VICTON‘s Lim Sejun has completed his active-duty military service. His agency IST Entertainment announced on the 12th, “VICTON’s Lim Sejun has completed his active-duty military service and reported his discharge.” After enlisting in the army training camp in June 2023 and being assigned to the military band, Lim Sejun reported his discharge after serving in the military for approximately 1 year and 6 months. Lim Sejun said through his agency, “Thank you to the fans who have waited for a long time,” and “I will work hard to repay you with a good image in the future,” expressing his gratitude and foreshadowing active activities in the future. Meanwhile, as a member of VICTON, Lim Sejun has been successfully promoting as a group member, such as achieving a ‘career high’ with the ‘Time Trilogy’ album series. He also appeared in musicals such as ‘Equal’ and ‘Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano’, and even before his discharge, he announced the news of his casting in the musical ‘Nameless Hero

‘Billionaire’ Selena Gomez♥Benny Blanco Engagement, Diamond Ring Showcasing Class [DA:Hollywood]

‘Billionaire’ Selena Gomez ♥ Benny Blanco Engagement, Showing Off Her Diamond Ring [DA:Hollywood] Pop star Selena Gomez (32) is engaged to producer and singer Benny Blanco (36). On the 12th, Selena Gomez posted several photos on her Instagram with the caption “forever begins now”. In the photos, she is showing off a gorgeous diamond ring on her left ring finger. In another photo, she is captured smiling brightly in Benny Blanco‘s arms. Selena Gomez announced her relationship with Benny Blanco in December of last year. The two have previously collaborated on ‘Single Soon’, ‘I Can‘t Get Enough’, etc. Meanwhile, according to Bloomberg, Selena Gomez joined the ranks of the youngest billionaires in the United States in September. It is known that his net worth amounts to 1.3 billion dollars (1.86 trillion won). Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@dong