MUSIC‘Farewell Song’ Shin Eui-jin, comeback stage… full of spring energySinger Shin Ui-jin is attracting attention with his busy spring season schedule.Shin Eui-jin, who returned with her sixth single ‘Farewell Song’, has been receiving favorable responses by appearing on domestic music broadcast programs consecutively before her Japanese activities, showing off bright and cheerful stages.On SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’, where she appeared on April 1st ahead of her music release, she caught everyone’s attention with her lively and energetic appearance that matched J -rock song’s atmosphere and the background of cherry blossoms in full bloom.Following SBS M · SBS funE ‘The Show’, she also appeared on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’ on the 11th, where she showed off her unique charm by showing off cheerful guitar sounds and light and refreshing rhythms with her band members.The new song ‘Farewell Song’ is an extension of her previous released songs ‘Night, Summer’, ‘Miracle with Falling Stars’, and ‘Girl, Running the Light’, which bring back faint and sweet memories of first love,Apr 17, 2025
MUSIC‘2025 Sound Planet Festival’ Nell → YB · Lee Seung-yoon…splendid from the first lineupRolling Hall is hosting its first large-scale festival, the ‘2025 SOUND PLANET FESTIVAL’, to celebrate its 30th anniversary, and the first lineup is already splendid.The ‘2025 Sound Planet Festival’ to be held at PARADISE CITY on September 13th(Sat)~ 14th(Sun)will be decorated as a stage to experience a new dimension of sensation that transcends reality through music under the slogan ‘Feel the Waves, Touch the Stars’.The first lineup, which was suddenly revealed through the official account of the ‘2025 Sound Planet Festival’ at noon on the 17th, includes YB, the icon of Korean rock and the peak of energy that dominates the stage, Cherry Filter, the unstoppable energy maker of the rock scene, Nell, a synonym for delicate emotional rock, and Lee Seung-yoon, a contemplative and sometimes impulsive singer-songwriter, as well as Broken Valentine, Damon’s Ear, Song So-hee, Can’t Be Blue, KARDI, Doshi, Hathaway, and representative Japanese rock bands envy and MASS OF THE FEApr 17, 2025
MUSICRosé, selected by Time Magazine as one of the ‘100 most influential people in the world in 2025’Singer Rosé has been named to the ‘TIME 100’ list.On the 16th(local time), the American weekly news magazine Time announced the list of ‘100 Most Influential People in the World’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘TIME 100’).The ‘TIME 100’ is a list that Time magazine has selected and announced annually since 2004, and is made up of six categories: Artists, Icons, Leaders, Titans, Pioneers, and Innovators.Rosé was included in the Pioneers category of this list.This category targets people who are pioneering new paths in their respective fields and leading the times, and Rosé was recognized for her influence as an artist and the huge success of her duet song ‘APT.’ with Bruno Mars, which was released in October last year and became a worldwide sensation.Actress Lily Collins praised Rosé in her recommendation for the ‘TIME 100’, saying, “Rosé is a dynamic performer and songwriter, a member of the world’s best girl group, and a solo artist.” She also said, “Countless peopleApr 17, 2025
MUSICHyunA Swag Still “I’m Mrs.” Comeback on the 30th‘Reality is a newlywed, on stage a solo! Queen’ The return of the ‘live machine’, HyunA is back.This is her return to the stage where she should be, seven months after ringing the wedding march with Yong Junhyung, formerly of Highlight, in October of last year.The significant change in her appearance is fully conveyed in the title of her comeback song.It is ‘Mot(Mrs Nail)’ with the subtitle ‘Mrs’ meaning a married woman.News of HyunA’s return was delivered through her agency on the 17th.Her agency, At Area, stated on that day, “The new single ‘Mot(Mrs Nail)’ will be released on the 30th through various online music sites.” HyunA’s comeback is her first in a year since her 9th mini-album ‘Attitude’ released in May of last year.The so-called ‘HyunA style’, which can be defined as ‘unique’ beyond being different, has been revealed without any ‘correction’ even after becoming ‘Mrs.’ It was also revealed through the image released with the comeback announcement.It is the gorgeous nail art tApr 17, 2025
MUSICTaemin, Noje’s Dating Rumors Denied “They Are Just Close Colleagues”, Also Reveals Reason for Delaying Statement[Official]Taemin denies Noje dating rumors, “Just close colleagues”, also reveals reason for late statement[Official]SHINee Taemin’s side has denied dating rumors with dancer Noje.Recently, photos of a man and woman presumed to be Taemin and Noje affectionately hugging or linking arms have been spreading quickly online, leading to dating rumors.Regarding this, Taemin’s agency Big Planet Made Entertainment initially responded on the 16th, saying, “We are checking,” but a day passed without making a clear statement after that.On the 17th, they denied the dating rumors, saying, “We ask for your understanding as confirmation has been somewhat delayed due to Taemin’s continuous schedule,” and “The two are close colleagues who have worked together.” They also asked, “We respectfully ask you to refrain from making excessive speculation in the future.” Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, com shine2562@dongaApr 17, 2025
MUSICHyomin, Hot Honeymoon in Hawaii… Daring Bikini That Will Make You Lose Your Eyes[DA ★]T-ara member Hyomin is enjoying a hot honeymoon in Hawaii.On the 17th, Hyomin posted photos and videos of her honeymoon in Hawaii on her SNS, sharing her happy moments with her fans.Hyomin, who has a perfect body, once again caught everyone’s attention with her bikini figure.She looks happy as she enjoys swimming in the ocean with a bright face, showing off her smooth body without an ounce of fat.Meanwhile, Hyomin got married to her husband, who works in finance, at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 6th.At the time, Hyomin also garnered attention for her gorgeous wedding dress.Photo = Hyomin’s SNSApr 17, 2025
MUSICAB6IX Park Woojin to make solo comeback on the 30th… First single ‘Cool & Hot’ releasedAB6IX Park Woojin to make solo comeback on the 30th… release of first single ‘Cool & Hot’ Group AB6IX member Park Woojin will make a comeback with his first solo album on April 30th.Park Woojin made his comeback official by releasing a teaser video for his new single album ‘Cool & HOT’ on AB6IX’s official SNS channels at midnight today(17th).’Cool & Hot’ is Park Woojin’s solo album that he is releasing after about 2 years and 2 months, and it is an album that expresses his lifestyle, which is sometimes cool and sometimes hotter than anyone else, with distinct musical colors.It is known that Park Woojin directly participated in all aspects of the album, from planning to song writing, visual directing, and marketing, thereby increasing the perfection of the album.Park Woojin previously proved his potential as a solo artist by honestly portraying his own colors through his first solo EP ‘oWn’ that he released earlier.As he has returned after a long time, he has grown even more with this aApr 17, 2025
MUSICKim So-yeon, sexy performance with ‘That Person at That Time’ (Wednesday Night)Singer Kim So-yeon reinterpreted Shim Soo-bong’s original song ‘That Person Back Then’ in her own style.Kim So-yeon appeared on TV CHOSUN new entertainment program ‘Trot All-Star Game: Wednesday Night’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Wednesday Night’), which first aired on the 16th.’Wednesday Night’ is a full-fledged singing competition program where all the stars of ‘Miss & Mr.Trot’ from all over the past gather and compete only on stage.The first episode that day was a special on ‘Legend Shim Soo-bong’, and Kim So-yeon competed using the ‘push-out method’.Kim So-yeon, who chose Shim Soo-bong’s ‘That Person Back Then’, immediately raised the mood with her captivating dance and shining smile from the beginning, and soon, she portrayed the original song’s sadness with a ‘sexy sensibility’ by performing an exciting stage with the dancers.From her sultry nasal voice and solid vocals to her explosive dance time during the interlude, Kim So-yeon showed off her various charms on stage.In particulApr 17, 2025
MUSICBeomjin, ‘Full House’ OST ‘First Place’ Remake to be released on the 22ndSinger-songwriter Beomjin will release a remake of KBS miniseries ‘Full House’ OST ‘Cheoreom That Place’ on April 22.’Cheoreom That Place’ is the theme song of the drama Full House, and it is the representative song of the drama that led the Korean Wave by recording a viewership rating of 60% throughout Asia.This song, which has been consistently loved domestically and internationally since its release, has been reinterpreted with a modern sensibility through this remake.The original song’s composer Lee Kyung-seop directly participated in this work, and the original song’s sorrow and lyricism were reinterpreted with a new sensibility through an arrangement that fits Beomjin’s delicate vocals.Beomjin, who is gaining attention for his sweet voice and emotional music, plans to convey a different emotion from the original song with his unique, captivating vocals.Not only the song, but also the album jacket and video content have been newly composed to match Beomjin’s musical image.BeomjinApr 17, 2025
MUSICAstro releases ‘Moon’ in memory of late Moonbin… Billy Moonsooah → Monsta X participate[Official]Astro releases ‘Moon’ in memory of late Moonbin… Billy Moonsua → Monsta X participate[Official]Group ASTRO(under Fantagio)will be releasing a new song for Moonbin along with their fellow artists.The single ‘Moon’ featuring Astro(MJ, JinJin, Cha Eunwoo, Yoon Sanha), VIVIZ, Monsta X’s Minhyuk, Kihyun, I.M, Seventeen’s Hoshi, Wonwoo, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, HELLO GLOOM, Rocky, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, SF9’s Chani, Stray Kids ‘Bang Chan, and Billy Moonsua will be released at 6 PM on the 19th.’ Moon ‘is a song completed with the hearts of Moonbin’s friends.The Astro members prepared this new song with their fellow music industry colleagues with the sincere hope that it will be a comfort and gift to fans who remember Moon love Moonbin.In addition to Astro, a total of 22 artists who have had a relationship with Moonbin participated and delivered special messages.Prior to this, Astro member Jinjin released the single ‘Fly(Fly)’ (Du which he wrote and composed himself on April 19th last year.Apr 17, 2025
MUSICBand Soran releases new song ‘Your Appearance’ [DA : Today]Band Soran releases new song ‘Your Appearance’ [DA : Today]Band Soran will release the digital single ‘Your Appearance’ today(17th)at 6 PM.This new song ‘Your Appearance’ is a song with the keyword ‘love’ that Soran is releasing for the first time in a long time, and it is an impressive song with a refreshing guitar riff and a fast-paced rhythm.It contains the story that ‘you’, whom I met like fate in a world full of unpredictable things, appeared to me and that it is the biggest variable in my life.Kwon Jung-yeol(10CM)and Woojoo Hippie participated in writing the lyrics, and they wittily expressed the beginning of the feeling of love that is familiar yet unfamiliar.The music video that is being released together visually expands the narrative of the song by continuously composing unusual and mysterious scenes using symbolic objects such as dominoes and dice.Warm pastel tones were used throughout the music video, and the theme of a chance encounter with ‘you’ was further maximized throApr 17, 2025
MUSIC‘I am a firefly’ Hwang Ga-ram, new song spoiler… What will be the next national healing song?Singer Hwang Ga-ram has drawn attention by spoiling a new song that will follow up the national healing song ‘I am a Firefly ‘.On the 16th, his agency Double X Entertainment released spoiler images of Hwang Ga-ram’s new song through their official SNS channel, raising curiosity and providing hints about the new song.The released image shows neatly gathered cherry blossom petals, raising expectations for the new song that will capture the public’s ears this spring.Along with the cherry blossom image, a healing poem was uploaded, drawing various reactions guessing the mood of the new song.Another spoiler image contained several keywords such as ‘betrayal’, ‘lies’, ‘hurt’, ‘sadness’, and ‘longing’, leading to various interpretations.As anticipation for the new song grows, Double X Entertainment has also prepared a 100-day contest event using keywords in the spoiler to heighten the excitement.Fans are responding enthusiastically to the image release that further stimulates curiosity aboutApr 17, 2025
MUSICEunbi Kwon, who has become even more intense, UP her sexiness with a bustier style[DA ★]‘Waterbomb Goddess’ Kwon Eun-bi has released a large number of behind-the-scenes photos of her new digital single ‘Hello Stranger’.On the 17th, Kwon Eun-bi posted photos of her new single jacket and music video shoot, which show both beauty and sexiness, on her SNS.In the photos, Kwon Eun-bi caught everyone’s attention with her all-black bustier style and a red flower choker as a point.Her baby-like skin, which shows no blemishes even in close-up shots, also caught everyone’s attention.The day before, her agency Woollim Entertainment released a behind-the-scenes video of ‘Hello Stranger’ on their official YouTube channel, drawing attention.Meanwhile, Kwon Eun-bi made a splendid comeback on the 14th and is actively promoting ‘Hello Stranger’.The new song is a soft, whispered greeting to strangers in a lonely city, and has completed a new signature sound of the Afro-pop genre with a captivating and intense aftertaste that draws you into Kwon Eun-bi’s secret world.Photo = Kwon Eun-bi’s SNApr 17, 2025
MUSICTHE BOYZ NEW “The process is more important than the result, I don’t regret failure” [Photoshoot]THE BOYZ’s New “The process is more important than the result, I don’t regret failure” [Photoshoot]New, a member of the group THE BOYZ, showed off his deeper emotions and mature charm.New conveyed a warm atmosphere and serious gaze through the May pictorial with WWD KOREA.The released images are full of New’s natural and vintage charm.The pictorial, completed with natural poses using surrounding objects and deep gazes, gives off a warm feeling and creates a mood full of emotions that matches the warm weather.In the interview that was released along with the pictorial, New said, “When I work, I get so immersed that I can’t see my surroundings,” and revealed his daily life and beliefs while revealing the behind-the-scenes of the work on this pictorial as well as The Boyz’s third full-length album ‘Unexpected’ released last month.He also said, “The process is more important than the result,” and “The belief that I have to live this moment the hardest, that routine is my driving force.I doApr 17, 2025
MUSICHyunA, First Comeback as a Married Woman… Did She Put a ‘Nail’ in Her Fingernails? Teaser ReleasedSinger Yong Jun-hyung’s wife, singer HyunA, is making a comeback after about a year.According to her agency, At Area, HyunA will release her new single “Mrs Nail” through various music sites on the 30th.Along with the news of the release, her agency, At Area, released HyunA’s new album scheduler through their official SNS channel on the afternoon of the 16th.According to the scheduler, HyunA will continue with various promotions starting with concept photos on the 18th, followed by the album cover and music video teaser, and she will also heat up her comeback with various contents such as B-cut photos and dance snippets.Not only that, HyunA also previously released teasing content hinting at her comeback, drawing an enthusiastic response from fans.Appearing with his hands clasped and his back turned, he caught people’s attention with his nails that showed off his gorgeous art, adding to the curiosity about his new album.Having created numerous hit songs such as ‘Bubble Pop !’ , ‘Red’,Apr 17, 2025
MUSICNoh Hyun-tae and Kim Kyung-min, a warm meal with the elderly in Yangju… a good influenceSinger Noh Hyun-tae(Street Poets)and trot singer Kim Kyung-min visited a gomtang restaurant in Okjeong 1-dong, Yangju, Gyeonggi-do on April 16 and had a meaningful time sharing a warm meal with the local elderly.The event that day invited the elderly in the neighborhood, creating a warm and sharing event.The two singers participated by donating their talents, serving the food themselves, and livened up the atmosphere of the site with stretching before the meal and performing their new song “Healthy Applause,” delivering laughter and energy.The stage that day, where they clapped their hands together with the elderly and shared messages of health and support, became an unforgettable memory.Noh Hyun-tae and Kim Kyung-min recently released “Healthy Applause,” and are currently running the “Clap, Eat Meat, and Donate” challenge with the Beef Cattle Self-help Committee.All proceeds from the music will be donated to the Dawon Cultural Welfare Foundation, and the two singers plan to continue tApr 17, 2025
MUSICOh My Girl, Pure + Chic Milky Way… Concert Personal Poster RevealedThe group OH MY GIRL has released individual posters for their upcoming solo concert.On the 15th and 16th, OH MY GIRL sequentially released individual posters for the ‘2025 OH MY GIRL CONCERT’ Milky Way ‘’ (hereafter referred to as’ Milky Way ‘) through their official SNS channels.First, Hyojung matched an off-shoulder black one-piece dress with a hair ribbon to show off her fresh charm, Mimi showed off her majestic figure with an all-black dress with high braids, and YooA with long straight hair showed off a chic yet sophisticated mood in a black tube top.Next, Seunghee showed off her cute yet proud charm with her black and white styling, and Yubin created an elegant atmosphere in a mermaid dress with a white ribbon as a point.Arin showed off her signature refreshing energy with her ponytail hairstyle and dynamic poses, exuding the loveliness befitting the youngest member.’ Milky Way’ is a solo concert held by OH MY GIRL to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.Oh My Girl, along withApr 17, 2025
MUSICTIOT Comeback, Release of ‘Flex Line’ that Breaks LimitsThe group T.I.O.T(TIOT Min-sung, Geum Jun-hyun, Hong Gun-hee, Choi Woo-jin, Shin Ye-chan)will release their third mini-album ‘FLEX LINE’ through various music sites at 6 PM on the 17th.’FLEX LINE’ is T.I.O.T’s new album released approximately 5 months after their digital single ‘Take It Slow’ released in November of last year, and contains the message of breaking our own limitations and moving toward the future we dream of.The title song of the same name as the album, ‘FLEX LINE’, is an impressive song with a strong saxophone riff and energetic hip-hop rhythm, and is characterized by its sensual sound and exciting atmosphere.They will show their confident attitude and determination to overcome their limits while forging their own path on stage.In addition, they will sing “Always, “ which contains a promise to stay by their side in the future while remembering the precious moments they spent together, “Sweet Magic, “ which expresses the excitement and fantastic atmosphere of being in loApr 17, 2025
MUSICONEUS’s Ido reveals solo song MV teaser…Intense + intense group danceGroup ONEUS member Leedo is showing his presence as a rapper.Today(17th)at midnight, Leedo posted a music video teaser for his solo single ‘Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’ through his official YouTube channel.In the video, Leedo appears in a space-time where the boundaries of day and night intersect at sunset.What is impressive is how the silhouette is emphasized through the distinct contrast of shade.Leedo soon performs a fierce group dance with masked dancers.With his explosive, raw energy, he raised expectations for his first solo song ‘Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’.’Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’ is a hip-hop R&B song that showcases Leedo’s true colors as a rapper.Even if the sun brings darkness, it contains a message that he will firmly walk his own path for the moment when the light will shine again.Lee Do’s solo single ‘Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’ will be released on the afternoon of the 22nd.Apr 17, 2025
MUSIC‘Narcissus’ TIOT “Comeback before 1st anniversary of debut…Our style, ‘flex’ to the fullest” [Rookie Interview: How’s this guy?]◆ Star Self-Introductions 1.Group Name: TIOT - Short for This Time Is Our Turn, meaning ‘It’s our turn now.’2.Members: Kim Min-seong, Geum Jun-hyun, Hong Gun-hee, Choi Woo-jin, Shin Ye-chan Q.The members’ birthdays are all in November and January.- Kim Min-seong(born November 2003): I think we need to be clear about how we address each other.- Geum Jun-hyun(born January 2004): Of course, we call each other hyung.- Hong Gun-hee(born November 2004), Choi Woo-jin(born January 2005): That’s right.We do it clearly by year.Q The youngest, Shin Ye-chan, was born in 2007 and is the only teenager in the team.Is there anything you want to do when you become an adult, either personally or with the team? - Shin Ye-chan: Personally, I want to go to a jjimjilbang after 10 p.m.with my hyungs.As for the team concept, we are not restricted much now, but rather, when we become adults, we want to express a cute feeling.Q What is the criteria for dividing the roommates into Minseong-Yechan, Junhyun, GeonhApr 17, 2025