Choyoung, ‘Single Man and Woman’ OST ‘Alone’ to be released on the 7th

Singer Choyoung will be singing the OST for the short-form drama ‘Single Man and Woman’. The short-form drama ‘Single Man and Woman’ OST ‘Alone’, in which Choyoung participated, will be released on various online music sites at 6 PM on the 7th. ‘Alone’ is a pop ballad that reminisces about happy times while embracing loneliness and sadness in the face of a breakup. Its lyrics, which seem to whisper softly in longing, and its lyrical pop-style melody stand out. Singer-songwriter Choyoung, who covers various genres such as R&B, hip-hop, neo-soul, and jazz, participated in the singing, increasing the perfection of the song. The calm atmosphere and the charming voice of Choyoung, who calmly expresses her emotions, are expected to leave a deep aftertaste. This song was produced by Urban Music, a producing team that has collaborated with many artists including Sohyang, Kim Na-young, Lee Woo, Jay Sera, and Jeon Yu-jin, as well as popular drama OSTs such as ‘Three Siblings Be Brave’, ‘18 Again

Lee Seung-hwan, martial law lifted → performance to proceed as scheduled “Sorry for the confusion” [Full text]

Singer Lee Seung-hwan announced that he will resume performing after President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law on the 3rd and lifted it after just 6 hours. On the morning of the 4th, Lee Seung-hwan said on his SNS, “With martial law lifted, ‘Like a Black and White Movie’ will proceed as scheduled. I apologize for any confusion.” He added, “I have a lot to say today, so I will meet you with deeper and more profound stories and songs.” Meanwhile, Lee Seung-hwan will be holding the ‘Like a Black and White Movie’ concert at the Cloud Theater today (the 4th) and on the 5th. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

Korean million-seller ‘Hip-hop’, reborn as a digital album

The masterpiece of Korean comics, ‘Hip-Hop’, will be released as its first digital album. According to the entertainment company Naturally Music today (4th), artist Kim Soo-yong‘s ‘Hip-Hop’ will be released as a digital volume ‘Kitpage’ to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The ‘Hip-Hop’ digital volume ‘The Hip-Hop ORIGINAL CLASSIC STEP’ is composed of a total of 12 volumes, allowing for a more compact collection of 2 volumes each of the existing 24 volumes. The special feature of this 20th anniversary Kitpage is that ‘The Hip-Hop ORIGINAL CLASSIC STEP’ will be the first work to be released as Kitpage. Kitpage is a new type of digital volume for smart devices and is the first comic smart album. This product not only has the collection value of existing single volumes, but also allows you to conveniently enjoy your collected works anytime, anywhere by applying Kit’s special technology. Like the existing Kit Album, it also provides clear and vivid video content, allowing you to enjoy the

From variety shows to tours to being a vocal teacher… Lee Chang-sub is so busy!

There is nothing he can‘t do, whether it’s variety shows, national tours, or being a judge. Lee Chang-sub of the group BTOB is actively participating in the SBS audition program ‘Universe League’, the digital variety program ‘The Convict’, and a solo national tour at the same time. ‘Universe League’, in which Lee Chang-sub is appearing as the director of the vocal team ‘Groove’, depicts the process in which 42 contestants divided into 3 teams compete against each other like in a sports league to reach the final victory where they are given a debut ticket. Each team director must not only judge, but also select team members, trade them, and form the best combination to lead their team to victory. Lee Chang-sub is the director of the contestants‘ debut.

Baek Ji-young “There are many songs that failed in the past 25 years... That‘s also a part of my life”[Interview]

“Looking back, there was no crisis that completely brought me down.” Singer Baek Ji-young, who debuted in July 1999 and is celebrating her 25th anniversary this year, is known as a ‘one-of-a-kind’ singer who has mastered both the dance and ballad genres in K-pop. From exciting dance songs like ‘Choice’, ‘Dash’, ‘Candy in My Ears’, to emotional ballads like ‘I Don‘t Love You’, ‘Like Being Shot’, ‘Don’t Forget’, she has had a string of mega hit songs regardless of genre. However, the past 25 years have not been smooth sailing. There have been several severe storms that were enough to halt her activities for a while. Baek Ji-young recently held a press conference for her new mini-album at a cafe in Gangnam-gu.

This year, the 10 million challenge is SEVENTEEN‘s ‘unique mission’

This year, as always, the title of ‘10 million singers’ is a ‘one-man show’ that only SEVENTEEN can challenge. With only three physical albums, including unit albums, the estimated sales up to recently are a whopping 8.3 million copies. In addition, their fourth single released in Japan has set a ‘new annual record’, coming close to ‘exceeding 10 million cumulative copies sold’. According to Oricon, Japan‘s representative pop music ranking chart, SEVENTEEN’s fourth single ‘Shohikigen’ (consumption period), released locally, topped the weekly single ranking on the 9th. The ‘initial sales’, which refers to the sales trend for one week after release, is the highest on the ranking.

Woman in her 30s who left malicious comments on IU fined [Entertainment News HOT]

A woman in her 30s who was indicted for leaving malicious comments on singer and actress IU was sentenced to a fine in the first trial. Judge Lee Kyung-sun of the 16th Criminal Division of the Seoul Central District Court sentenced woman A, who was indicted on charges of insult, to a fine of 3 million won on the 3rd. The prosecution had requested a sentence of 4 months in prison. Earlier, during the trial, A had appealed for leniency, saying, “I suffer from a mental illness and my writing skills are poor.” A was sent to trial in 2022 on charges of posting 4 malicious comments disparaging IU‘s outfits and singing skills. IU’s side plans to continue to respond strongly to malicious comments and rumors.

Chungha‘s new song ‘Sleigh’ Lovely mood → ‘There Goes Santa Claus!’ MV is also anticipated

Singer Chungha has returned with a new album filled with the magic of Christmas. Chungha released her Christmas special single ‘Christmas Promises’ through various music streaming sites on the 3rd. ‘Christmas Promises’ is a special album that will give fans unforgettable memories. Through this album, Chungha presents a special musical gift that combines love, excitement, and warm emotions. The title song ‘Sleigh’ is an R&B pop track that expresses the love and excitement of Christmas with Chungha‘s unique tone. Her signature sweet vocals and delicate emotional expressions stand out, and the sophisticated melody presents a rich and special Christmas. Another title song ‘There Goes Santa Claus!’ is a song that lets you feel the magical moments of Christmas. The cheerful bell sounds and big band-style rhythm, along with Chungha’s clear and delicate tone, perfectly embody the classic yet sophisticated sentiment of a carol. The Christmas spirit

K-Entertainment Takes Out ‘Yellow Card’ After New Jeans Crossed the Line

‘An approach like that of New Jeans is a very malicious method that can shake the foundation of the popular culture and arts industry.’ Regarding the unprecedented ‘notification’ of the termination of the exclusive contract of the group New Jeans with their agency Adore, major domestic entertainment organizations have come out with deep concerns and strong criticism. The Korea Management Association, which has over 400 domestic entertainment agencies registered as members, is a representative example. On the 3rd, the Korea Management Association released an official statement defining New Jeans‘ series of actions, including the late-night press conference to declare the termination of the exclusive contract with the agency, as ‘ignoring all procedures’ and “mutual labor necessary to maintain the (exclusive) contract.

Ive, double celebration ahead of January comeback… ‘After Like’ MV surpasses 300 million views

The group IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) has added a new record of their own ahead of their comeback in January next year. According to their agency Starship Entertainment, the music video for the title song ‘After Like’ of IVE‘s third single album, released on August 22, 2022, has surpassed 300 million views on YouTube (as of December 2). ‘After Like’, released on August 22, 2022, is a mega hit song by IVE that combines various genres such as EDM, pop, and house based on a kick rhythm. Immediately after its release, it topped various music charts on music platforms such as Melon, Genie, Bugs, Flo, Vibe, Spotify Korea, and YouTube Music Korea, achieving a ‘Perfect All-Kill (PAK)’, and also won first place trophies on various music shows. It set a record of 14 crowns. In addition, it ranked 17 weeks on the Billboard Global 200 chart (highest ranking 20th) of Billboard, an American music media outlet.

82 Major “I want to be a group that will be remembered for life” Model Force [Photoshoot]

The group 82MAJOR showed off their individual charms with their winter pictorial. On the 3rd, Dazed released the December pictorial and interview of the group 82MAJOR (Nam Sung-mo, Park Seok-jun, Yoon Ye-chan, Jo Sung-il, Hwang Sung-bin, and Kim Do-gyun). In the pictorial, 82MAJOR perfectly digested the ‘6 Fallen Angels’ concept reminiscent of a Hong Kong movie, showing off their ‘concept craftsmen’ appearance. In particular, the members‘ visuals, which have become even more beautiful, made fans’ hearts flutter. 82MAJOR, which debuted in October of last year, first gained attention on the US Billboard charts in just one year. The members chose their skills as what has changed over the past year. Do-gyun said, “We‘ve improved a lot overall while performing on stage. You can learn a lot on set, and during our inactive periods, we practice in the practice room every day.” He said, “I feel like that kind of time is piling up.” 82 Major released their second mini-album ‘X-82’ last October a

Lee Moo-jin, National Tour Seoul Encore Concert Held

Singer-songwriter Lee Moo-jin is holding a Seoul encore concert. Her agency Big Planet Made Entertainment announced today (the 3rd) through their official SNS that Lee Moo-jin‘s nationwide tour concert ‘Beonchaek Supplement’ will be held in Seoul on January 11th and 12th at Yonsei University’s Grand Auditorium. ‘Beonchaek Supplement’ is Lee Moo-jin‘s brand concert held every year-end. This is her third year since the first one in 2022, and she is meeting fans in six regions including Seoul, Busan, Changwon, Daegu, Goyang, and Suwon, starting on November 2nd. As this Seoul encore concert is being held thanks to the hot enthusiasm of the nationwide tour, she is gearing up to deliver new fun to the audience. The poster released together revealed a new version that focuses solely on Imoojin using spotlight lighting, and plans to present another emotion and resonance to the audience by adding songs that were not available in existing performances to the set list. This year, Imoojin will rel

Lee Seung-yoon, It‘s Dangerous Outside the Blanket This Winter... Eyes Wet with Sorrow [Photoshoot]

Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon graced the cover of the December issue of fashion magazine THE STAR. In the pictorial, Lee Seung-yoon is smiling like a boy amidst fluttering snow. His eyes, soaked in sorrow, complete the romantic winter atmosphere. Lee Seung-yoon‘s unique charm is impressive, as he stares at the camera while wrapped in a cozy blanket. An interview was also released along with the pictorial. Lee Seung-yoon said about his third regular album, ‘Reverse’, released last October, “It’s a very satisfying and proud album,” and explained, “What I wanted to say the most was the story of noises. It contains the feelings of thinking of oneself as ‘No noise’, and the courage of the reverse revolution of ‘Let‘s be the main melody this once’.” He also talked about his nationwide tour that took place in six cities in succession. Lee Seung-yoon said, “As a musician, this moment is the happiest moment ever. “I don’t know exactly where the energy comes from, but it must be the stage, th

‘Fan♥’ Jin Hae-seong, self-composed carol song ‘Love Christmas’ released

Singer Jin Hae-seong, who is about to hold a solo concert at the end of the year, has expressed his love for his fans by releasing a self-composed carol song, ‘Love Christmas’. Jin Hae-seong‘s new single, ‘December Love’, will be released at noon on the 3rd (today). The title song of this single is ‘Love Christmas (faet.해성사랑)’, a carol song that Jin Hae-seong wrote and composed himself. ‘Love Christmas (faet.해성사랑)’ has an exciting atmosphere and a familiar carol melody that anyone can easily sing along to, and it contains Jin Hae-seong’s wish that this song will warmly brighten up the cold world. It is especially meaningful because the voices of Jin Hae-seong‘s loved ones, Hae-seong Love (Jin Hae-seong’s fan club), are included. Jin Hae-seong, who has livened up the year-end atmosphere with a carol song, will hold his first solo concert since his debut, ‘Song of Stars and Love’, in Seoul and Changwon on December 21st and 25th. It will be held twice each on December 21st at 1 PM and 6 P

‘Comeback’ TREASURE, Warm Atmosphere ‘LAST NIGHT’… Individual Teaser Released

The group TREASURE has released individual concept photos for their new song ‘LAST NIGHT’ two days before their comeback. The ‘’LAST NIGHT‘ Concept Poster Day Ver.’ catches the eye with a warm atmosphere surrounding the members. The pleasant smiles soaking up the sunlight, the dandy styling that brings out each member‘s individuality, and TREASURE’s signature friendly charm are full of them, foreshadowing the new musical color they will show through this new song. This poster was uploaded in three parts, from Jihoon, Yoshi, Haruto, and Choi Hyunsuk to Doyoung, So Junghwan, Junkyu, Asahi, Park Jeongwoo, and Yoon Jaehyuk, increasing fans‘ curiosity. Cute emoticons like a bicycle, a ball of thread, and a guitar were also posted, raising curiosity about what meaning they might have. TREASURE’s new digital single ‘LAST NIGHT’ will be released on the 5th at 6 PM. Asahi, Choi Hyun-seok, Yoshi, and Haruto participated in writing the lyrics, and producers who have produced many of YG‘s hit song

Bad Villain, ‘Breath’ MV Surpasses 10 Million Views

The music video for the digital single ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ by the group BADVILLAIN (Chloe Young, Kelly, Emma, Bean, Yoonseo, Ina, Huey) has surpassed 10 million views. The new song ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ is an impressive song with an addictive chorus that combines a tense funk rhythm with hip-hop play. With solid vocals, powerful rapping, and unique performance, you can catch a glimpse of BADVILLAIN‘s musical confidence. Since the release of their new song on the 19th, BADVILLAIN has been captivating the eyes and ears of K-POP fans by releasing various contents, starting with music broadcasts, then radio and entertainment shows. Here, the music video for ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ has added a new record of over 10 million views, continuing the good momentum. Since debuting in the music industry with ‘OVERSTEP’ last June, Badvillain has garnered expectations from global fans with their ambition to become artists who break free from the mold created by the world and cross standards and lines. Since then, they

Day6, Singapore and Bangkok concerts completed… Stage full of famous songs

The band DAY6 has wrapped up their 2024 world tour schedule with solo concerts in Singapore and Bangkok, raising expectations for their activities next year. DAY6 has been successfully carrying out their third world tour, ‘DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR’ (Forever Young), since September of this year. On November 22 (local time), they held solo concerts as part of their world tour at The Star Theater in Singapore, and from November 30 to December 1 at UOB Live Emsphere in Bangkok. All three concerts, including the existing concerts in each region as well as the additional concert in Bangkok on December 1, were sold out, making the reunion between DAY6 and the local My Day (fandom name: My Day) even more special. They opened the concert with ‘Best Part’ and showed off their various charms with music such as ‘Better Better’, ‘Say Wow’, ‘Let‘s Not Let ...

Paul Blanco, ‘Secret Love’ OST released today (3rd)

Hip-hop artist Paul Blanco presents a confession song as the OST of ‘Secret Site’. The OST Part 2 ‘There Is No Lie in Words Spoken Out’ of the Kakao Webtoon ‘Secret Site’, which Paul Blanco participated in singing, is a song that uses lyrics of metaphor and allegory to describe the sincerity that could not be conveyed to someone, belated realization, and that moment of belated confession. Producer DOKO participated in the lyrics and composition, increasing the level of perfection. Paul Blanco, a customized vocalist, joins ‘There Is No Lie in Words Spoken Out’, which is based on R&B soul. Paul Blanco is expected to present a warm resonance that seems to moisten the cold night air with his signature soft and emotional voice. Paul Blanco‘s heavy yet gentle sensibility is anticipated. The hit ‘Secret Site’, which achieved 170 million cumulative views on Kakao Webtoon and advanced into 6 countries including North America and Japan, is garnering attention by recently announcing the release o

Shin Yong-jae, ‘I Will Be a Star’ MV Teaser Released

Singer Shin Yong-jae has released a music video teaser for the title track ‘I Will Be a Star’ from his new mini-album ‘Light’. The teaser begins with a sweet piano melody and captivates your ears with its grand development. It depicts the daily life of a man who seems to be searching for his dream in his ordinary daily life, and boasts a somewhat lonely mood, raising expectations for ‘I Will Be a Star’. Shin Yong-jae‘s vocals that blend in with the teaser also shine. The hopeful lyrics such as ‘Pouring stars / Following that path / In the end I will shine’, ‘I will be that high star that never sleeps’, and Shin Yong-jae’s appealing voice are making listeners feel touched. ‘I Will Be a Star’ is a song that Shin Yong-jae participated in writing the lyrics and composing, following his previously released ‘Light’. He expressed his overwhelming emotions by conveying a message of hope and belief that dreams remain and will rise someday, even though he was crouching down. Shin Yong-jae, who h

Daimon, ‘It‘s Live’ appearance... ‘Squeak Squeak’ perfect live

The group DXMON proved their perfect live performance skills. DXMON recently appeared on the YouTube channel ‘it’s Live‘ and performed the title song ’Zip Zip Zip‘ from their second single album ’Youth Never DIE‘. In the video, DXMON appeared singing ’Let‘s Catch a Mouse‘, which is reminiscent of ’Zip Zip Zip‘, and showed off his cheerful charm. DXMON then performed ’Zip Zip Zip‘ stage rearranged with a band sound. The members showed their professional appearances with their eyes changing as soon as the music started, and they revealed the presence of talented idols with their relaxed stage manners and gestures. They perfectly performed their performance to match the mood of the song, which constantly changes in a different way from the original. Even during the live, they showed off flawless group dance and stable jump choreography, drawing admiration. Daimon said, “This is my second ’It’s Live‘ so I was very nervous, but I practiced hard with the members and was able to finish it saf