Ha Hyun-sang, ‘Cat’ mood film released

Singer-songwriter Ha Hyun-sang has released the mood film for his seventh digital single, ‘Cat’.The video shows Ha Hyun-sang walking with an expressionless expression against the backdrop of a sparkling night view under an empty bridge.Ha Hyun-sang’s appearance, as if looking from a cat’s perspective, catches the eye, while the scene of him sitting lonely next to a brightly lit public telephone, seemingly waiting for someone, leaves a sad aftertaste.The second mood film also caught the attention of fans with its lonely and dangerous atmosphere.The silhouettes of many people passing by Ha Hyun-sang, who is making a phone call somewhere, and the colorful lights amplify the emotion of the song.In this way, the mood film completes a movie-like video, further raising expectations.’Cat’ is a new album released about 6 months after EP ‘Elegy’ released in October of last year, and Ha Hyun-sang plans to deliver a message of comfort to everyone living their lives in their own way through this so

EXO Kai Makes Comeback with ‘Wait On Me’ “Genre is Kai”

EXO Kai is coming back to his fans.Kai(under SM Entertainment)will be releasing his fourth mini-album ‘Wait On Me’ on the 21st.Ahead of this, various promotions and rich content related to the album have been revealed every day, raising expectations for Kai’s comeback.# Genre: Kai… Delicately completed danceable musicThis album contains a total of 7 tracks, including the title song ‘Wait On Me’ that utilizes the rhythm of Afrobeats, the reggaeton-style pop ‘Walls Don t Talk, ‘ Pressure ‘with a Latin trap beat,’ Ridin ‘with attractive techno/hip-hop drums,’ Off and Away ‘based on amapiano,’ Adult Swim ‘with an upbeat pop, and’ Flight to Paris ‘with an impressive jersey club beat.As Kai’s new album, which will be released two years after his third mini-album ‘Rover’ in 2023, this album is even more

ZerobaseOne, Fancon Opening Today(18th)… Unreleased Stage Debut

The group ZEROBASEONE(Sung Han-bin, Kim Ji-woong, Jang Ha-o, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, Ricky, Kim Kyu-bin, Park Gun-wook, Han Yu-jin)will be holding their second fan concert KSPO ‘2025 ZEROBASEONE Fan-Con’ Blue Mansion ‘(2025 ZEROBASEONE FAN - CON’ BLUE MANSION ‘, hereinafter referred to as’ Blue Mansion ‘)’ at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul from the 18th to the 20th.’Blue Mansion’ is ZEROBASEONE’s first fan concert in approximately 1 year and 8 months since ‘2023 ZEROBASEONE FAN - CON’ held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu, Seoul in August 2023.Zero Base One is meeting Zeros(fandom name)in a fan concert format after a long time, and is determined to convey the charms of the nine members with more mature music and performances.Zero Base One is expected to draw a blue paradise with a ‘mysterious refreshing’ narrative that can only be found in ‘Blue Mansion’.The nine members will add to the excitement by performing not only songs from their past promotions but also unrele

Eunice, Mapdal ‘SWICY’ is popular…Domestic and international chart performance

The group UNIS(Jin Hyun-joo, Nana, Jellydanka, Kotoko, Bang Yoon-ha, Elisia, Oh Yoon-ah, Lim Seo-won)is recording significant results on major music charts at home and abroad with their second mini-album ‘SWICY’ released on the 15th.First, their second mini-album ‘SWICY’ topped the iTunes Top Albums charts in the Philippines and Turkey.In addition, it was also on the iTunes album charts of 12 countries, including Norway, Luxembourg, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Japan, Qatar, Canada, and Hong Kong, giving the green light for global success.In Korea, the title song ‘SWICY’ ranked 62nd on Melon Hot 100 and 3rd on Bugs Real-time Chart immediately after its release.In addition, from the seed called ‘What Are You Doing?’ ‘,’ Ddaeng! (DDANG !) ‘,’ Good Feeling ‘, and’ Bombi ‘entered the Bugs real-time chart, proving their extraordinary music power.The second mini album’ SWICY ‘includes’ Sweet ‘and’ Spicy ‘.

Coldplay X Twice to release new version of ‘WE PRAY’ on the 18th

The band Coldplay’s hit single ‘WE PRAY’ will be reborn through a collaboration with the group TWICE.The song will be made even more special by including lyrics sung in Korean by the members of TWICE.This version, which will be released worldwide on the 18th, is a new global collaboration project with TWICE, following the previously released ‘WE PRAY’ version with Little Simz, TINI, Elyanna, and Jasleen Royal.TWICE said about this collaboration, “We think ‘WE PRAY’ is a song about overcoming difficulties together and sharing a message of peace and hope.We are truly honored to collaborate with Coldplay on this song, and it was even more meaningful that we could record each of our parts in Korean.We hope that our sincerity is conveyed, and we ask for your love and support.” TWICE appeared on stage as the official guests of Coldplay’s record-breaking stadium tour, and performed the collaborative version of ‘WE PRAY’ with Coldplay at their concert in Korea on the 16th.

New Beat, Live Stage with Different Legs(M Countdown)

The group NEWBEAT(Park Min-seok, Hong Min-seong, Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Li-woo)appeared on Mnet ‘M Countdown ‘that aired on the afternoon of the 17th and performed the title song’ Flip the Coin ‘from their first regular album’ RAW AND RAD ‘.NEWBEAT made a powerful appearance that caught everyone’s attention with a sensational sporty look.As soon as the stage began, the members overwhelmed the audience with their charismatic gazes and dynamic performance.NEWBEAT also showed off their relaxed expressions and unwavering live skills even in the midst of intense choreography, drawing admiration.In particular, the members made the audience sing along with their addictive sound.New Beat released their first full-length album ‘RAW AND RAD’ on the 24th of last month and had a splendid debut with Mnet debut show ‘Drop the NEWBEAT’ and SBS debut fan showcase ‘Himseujjin Anatomy Room’.In particular, the members showed off their witty talk and sense as wel

Oneus’ Ido, eyes that pierce the darkness

Group ONEUS member Leedo has revealed the first concept photo for his solo single ‘Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’.In the photo, Leedo is calmly gazing at the camera in a quiet space covered in blue twilight.Leedo’s eyes, which shine clearly even in the darkness, catch the eye as they confidently convey his strong appearance of finding his own path.’Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’ is a hip-hop R&B genre song that further solidifies rapper Leedo’s musical identity.The song fully captures the inner darkness and peace that Leedo faced, as well as the process of gaining enlightenment.It is expected that Lee Do will show his strong inner self by expressing his deeper emotions with explosive raw energy.Lee Do’s solo single ‘Sun goes down(Feat.YongYong)’ will be released through various music sites at 6 PM on the 22nd.Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin com Donga.com jhj@donga

Park Ji-hyun “‘I Live Alone’, Popularity Increases… Many Young Fans” [Photoshoot]

Singer Park Ji-hyun graced the cover of the May issue of@star1.Park Ji-hyun, who has had a hotter time than anyone since winning second place on TV Chosun’s ‘Mr.Trot 2’.In an interview conducted after finishing the pictorial shoot with@star1, she looked back on the two years of running without rest, saying, “I’ve been busy with concerts and broadcasts.” She is currently directly interacting with the audience through the national tour ‘Showmanship’, and shared her thoughts on the Mokpo performance in her hometown, saying, “I was even more nervous about singing in front of my fans, family, and friends.” She said, “Concerts themselves are not common in Mokpo, so I really wanted to show the joy of performing.” As it was her first solo concert, she put a lot of thought into the preparation process.She said, “I focused on creating a stage that was not boring but exciting,” and “I wanted to create a ‘real showdown stage’ that not only her fans but also those who are seeing my stage for the fi

Eunbi Kwon, the rose itself… A rosy appearance[DA ★]

Singer Kwon Eun-bi showed off her swollen visuals.On the afternoon of the 17th, Kwon Eun-bi posted several photos on her SNS with the caption “Hello Stranger.” In the photos, Kwon Eun-bi is wearing an outfit reminiscent of a single rose and posing in various places.Kwon Eun-bi’s swollen visuals, who has been active in various fields recently, are drawing attention.Meanwhile, Kwon Eun-bi’s new song “Hello Stranger” softly whispers like a greeting to unfamiliar strangers in a lonely city, and completes a new signature sound of the Afro-pop genre with a captivating and intense lingering effect that draws you into Kwon Eun-bi’s own secret world.Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Singer-songwriter Kemin makes surprise debut today(17th)

Singer Kay Min is making her official debut in the music industry.Kay Min will release her debut single “Fashionable Star” through various music sites at 6 PM today(the 17th).The new song “Fashionable Star” is a song that depicts the reality of being denied everything by the person you like.Kay Min’s sensual singing rap and unique voice come together to create a sensual song.In particular, Kay Min has the ability to write lyrics and compose songs of various genres despite her young age of early 20s.This debut song also has more sincerity because Kay Min directly participated in writing the lyrics and composing it.Kay Min is expected to be active in all fields without limiting his direction, including appearances on broadcast programs, radio, YouTube, and performances.Expectations are high for K-Min’s future as he continues to write his own songs with his outstanding musicality and unique charm.Meanwhile, K-Min’s debut song ‘Fashionable Star’ is scheduled to be released on various music

‘National Singing Contest Beauty’ Choi Shin-hee, Comeback with ‘Good, Good’

Trot singer Choi Shin-hee, who is expected to make 2025 even more anticipated, has released a new song.Choi Shin-hee, who has both powerful singing skills and good looks, recently released her third digital single, “Good, Good” and “Momppae Pants.” Choi Shin-hee, who gained attention by winning the Excellence Award in the Taebaek City edition of “KBS National Singing Contest,” went on to win the Encouragement Award in the year-end finals of “National Singing Contest,” and released her first and second albums in 2019.She has continued her diverse activities by appearing on numerous broadcasts including “KBS I Like Songs.” The new songs “Good, Good” and “Momppae Pants” from this third album were written, composed, and produced by composer Pilsogood Han Seung-kwon, and the best session artists participated in the work to add to the quality of the songs.The title song “Good, Good” is a song that anyone can easily sing along to after listening to it once, with its bright and cheerful rhythm

MONSTA X Kihyun, Fateful Reunion at Peak Festival… Joins 2025 Lineup[Official]

MONSTA X’s Kihyun, fateful reunion at Peak Festival…Joins 2025 lineup[Official]’PEAK FESTIVAL 2025’ (hereinafter referred to as Peak Festival)has revealed its final lineup.The final lineup includes MONSTA X’s Kihyun, Peppertones, Kim Seung Joo, Kkachisan, and new J - POP band Let Me Know, further enriching the diverse musical colors of Peak Festival.First, MONSTA X’s Kihyun is expected to show off his deeper emotions and stage presence as he performs on the festival stage after a long time since completing his military service.In particular, fans are talking about the deep connection between Kihyun and Peak Festival, and they are responding enthusiastically.He performed on the 2023 Peak Festival as his first festival stage before his military service, and he will also perform on the Peak Festival as his first festival stage after his discharge.His appearance on stage again after a long wait is expected to be a more meaningful moment for fans.Peppertones will add to the liveliness of th

‘Farewell Song’ Shin Eui-jin, comeback stage… full of spring energy

Singer 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,

‘2025 Sound Planet Festival’ Nell → YB · Lee Seung-yoon…splendid from the first lineup

Rolling 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 FE

Rosé, 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 people

HyunA 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 t

Taemin, 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@donga

Hyomin, 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 SNS

AB6IX Park Woojin to make solo comeback on the 30th… First single ‘Cool & Hot’ released

AB6IX 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 a

Kim 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 particul