Ace, first full group comeback since the military service

Group ACE is having a photo time at the showcase for the release of their third single album ‘PINATA’ at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 20th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.com

Ace, Signature Pose

Group ACE is having a photo time at the showcase for the release of their third single album ‘PINATA’ at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 20th. Reporter Kim Jong-won won@donga.com

‘7 years since debut’ Ace “Positive discussion on contract renewal, thirst for group activities is growing”

Group Ace announced that they are in positive discussions about renewing their contract with their agency as they celebrate their 7th anniversary since their debut. Ace will release their third single album ‘Piñata’ on the 20th at 6PM and begin full-fledged promotions. Ace held a media showcase at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul that afternoon and introduced their new album in person. Member Park Jun-hee said frankly, “Ace, which debuted in 2017, is celebrating its 7th anniversary this year, and said, ”In fact, the 7th year is a watershed for idol groups due to issues such as contract renewals and changes in relationships between members within the team.“ He continued, ”We

Ace “Full group album after 3 years of military service… The moment we’ve been waiting for”

Group Ace revealed their thoughts on releasing a full group album after three years since all members completed their military service. Ace will release their third single album, ‘Piñata’, on the 20th at 6 PM and begin full-scale promotions. Ahead of the album release, they held a media showcase at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul in the afternoon and introduced the new album themselves. Member Kang Yu-chan expressed his overwhelming emotions, saying, “It‘s touching that all five of us have completed our military service and are returning as a full group. It’s such a new feeling. We‘ve worked our butts off.“ Lee Dong-hoon said, “The only thing the members wished for was

Park Hyun-ho♥Eun Ga-eun to become a couple… “Wedding in April next year” [Official]

Singer Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun are getting married next April. The ‘Groom Class’ side revealed on the 20th, “Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun are getting married next April. The two will show the process of preparing for their wedding next year through ‘Groom Class.’” On this day, a media outlet reported that Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun are getting married next April. Meanwhile, Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun admitted to dating last August and have been revealing their daily lives through ‘Groom Class.’ ● Here is the full statement from ‘Groom Class.’ ‘Groom Class’ Park Hyun-ho and Eun Ga-eun are getting married next April. The two will show the process of preparing for their wedding next year through ‘Groom Class.’ Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

Min Hee-jin “Resignation” Rabbit Photo Posted… HiveN Takes Legal Action [Comprehensive]

‘New Jeans Mom’ Min Hee-jin ‘Resigned’. On the 20th, Min Hee-jin posted a picture of a rabbit holding a card that said ‘Resigned’ on her Instagram. Min Hee-jin released a statement on the same day saying, ‘I am resigning as an executive director of Adore and taking legal action against its parent company, Hive.’. She stated, “I am resigning as an executive director of Adore today. I will also terminate the shareholder agreement I signed with Hive and hold Hive legally responsible for breach of the shareholder agreement. I plan to take necessary legal action one by one against the numerous illegal acts of Hive and its associates.”She continued, “In fact, Hive must have known from the beginning that the contents of the whistleblower‘s report were all true and that they were legitimate issues being raised. However, for those who are only concerned with their own interests and glory, the essence of ‘problem solving’ would have been a task they wanted to ignore more than anything else,” and

An Ye-eun ‘Story Bag’ Expected Points 3

Singer-songwriter Ahn Ye-eun is releasing ‘Story Bundle’. Ahn Ye-eun will release her fourth EP ‘Story Bundle’ through various music sites at 6 PM on the 21st. It has been approximately 1 year and 9 months since Ahn Ye-eun released her regular album ‘Easily Written Stories’ in February of last year to present a new album. Ahead of the album release, Ahn Ye-eun raised expectations for her comeback by revealing concept photos showing her transformed into a storyteller traveling between palaces and streets, and we looked into some of the most anticipated points of her new EP ‘Story Bundle’. ● Storyteller transformation… Five stories in a bundle ‘Story Bundle’ is an album in which Ahn Ye-eun transforms into a storyteller and unfolds five stories in a bundle. It opens with the story of the ‘Carp King’ who lived in the Baekdu Mountain Heaven and Earth, and ends with the instrumental ‘Carp King (Inst.)’. The bundle of stories told by ‘Carp King’ includes ‘Innae’, about being left alone and re

“Words Become Seeds” Oasis hints at Korean concert… Chaos

The British band Oasis, who announced a reunion in August to celebrate their 30th debut anniversary, has Korean fans excited by hinting at a Korean concert. On the 20th, Oasis posted photos of electronic billboards in Seoul and Tokyo on their official SNS account along with the caption, “FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER / Friday, November 22nd / Friday, November 22nd.” The COEX electronic billboard in Samseong-dong contained the powerful phrase, “Words become seeds,” which was enough to grab attention. Earlier in September, the British music weekly NME reported, “Oasis will perform in Seoul, Tokyo, Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Boston, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.” This has led to a heated response as to whether Oasis’ Korean concert will become a reality. Meanwhile, Oasis, which formed in 1991, has topped the British charts all seven of their regular albums upon their release. It was a huge success, selling over 90 million copies worldwide and leading the revival of Britpop. ‘Wonderwall’

‘New Jeans Mom’ Min Hee-jin, leaving Adore “Please pay attention to my new K-pop journey”

Min Hee-jin, the producer of the group New Jeans, has announced that she is leaving Adore and its parent company, Hive. On the 20th, former CEO Min released an official statement, saying, “I will terminate the shareholder agreement I signed with Hive today and resign from my position as an executive director of Adore.” She added, “I plan to hold Hive legally responsible for breaches of the shareholder agreement. In addition, I plan to take necessary legal action one by one against the numerous illegal acts committed by Hive and its associates.” CEO Min explained that the reason she made this decision was because she “judged that any further effort would be a waste of time.” CEO Min also said, “I can’t breathe.”

Baby Monster ‘Debut Year Completed’ Case for Dome Entry Success

A move worthy of a ‘monster rookie’. They successfully entered KSPO DOME, also known as the ‘K-pop mecca’, in their first year of debut. It‘s Baby Monster. YG’s rookie Baby Monster will kick off their first world tour at KSPO DOME at the start of the new year. According to YG Entertainment (YG), Baby Monster will perform at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul for two days on January 25th and 26th next year, announcing the start of their first world tour, ‘HELLO MONSTERS’. Baby Monster‘s entry into KSPO DOME took place just 9 months after their official debut, which is truly a

Blackpink Lisa to release first full album ‘Alter Ego’ in February next year

Group BLACKPINK Lisa is releasing her first full-length album. Lisa made her comeback official by announcing the release of her first full-length album, ‘Alter Ego’, through Loud Company‘s official SNS channel on the 20th. In the video released with the release news, Lisa is stimulating fans’ curiosity by foreshadowing a different concept as she plays five characters that symbolize unique personalities. Having previously uploaded a post hinting at the album title, she is drawing a hot response in this video as she completes the shape of a star with five dots. For the first time since her debut, a full-length album

Kepler, US ‘Billboard 200’ first entry into the chart… jumps in detailed charts as well

Girl group Kep1er has shown off their growing global popularity by entering the Billboard chart, a representative indicator of global pop music popularity. According to Kleb Entertainment on the 20th, Kep1er‘s 6th mini album ‘TiPi-TAP’ entered Billboard’s main album chart ‘Billboard 200’ at 147th place for the first time since their debut. The ranking is a new record for themselves, far surpassing the achievements recorded on various Billboard charts last week, and Kep1er has proven their global growth with chart performance. In particular, it is the highest record set by Kep1er as the first album released after being reorganized as a 7-member group.

‘Im Young-woong Picketing War’ Preview… ‘Im Young-woong Recital’ Tickets Open Today (20th)

Singer Lim Young-woong‘s special year-end gift is unfolding. According to his agency, Fish Music, on the 20th, tickets for Lim Young-woong’s ‘Lim Young-woong Recital (RE:CITAL)’ will open at 8 PM on that day through Interpark Ticket. The ‘Lim Young-woong Recital’, which will start at the end of the year and continue until the beginning of the year, is expected to present deep emotion and resonance to the audience with a feast of famous songs reborn through Lim Young-woong‘s voice. A stage that has been further upgraded with a splendid production is also anticipated. In particular, after the main poster featuring Lim Young-woong looking stylish in an all-black suit was released, expectations for the diverse musical spectrum he will showcase have reached the max.

Will NCT Wish become a ‘Winter Song Powerhouse’?... New Japanese song ‘Wishful Winter’ to be released on the 27th

The group NCT WISH will be joining the ranks of year-end seasonal songs with the title song ‘Wishful Winter’ from their first full-length Japanese album. According to their agency SM Entertainment on the 20th, NCT WISH‘s first full-length Japanese album ‘Wishful’ will be released on various global music platforms at midnight on the 27th. The album consists of a total of 13 tracks, including the title song ‘Wishful Winter’. In particular, the title song ‘Wishful Winter’ is a pop ballad that stands out with its arpeggio piano sound, and the piano and string sounds with rich harmonies are reminiscent of the sound of bells.

P1Harmony, US Jingle Ball, European Tour… Global Steps

The group P1Harmony has confirmed a European tour. On the 20th, their agency FNC Entertainment revealed the final poster and detailed schedule for ‘Plus Stage H: Utopia in Europe’ (2025 P1Harmony LIVE TOUR [P1ustage H: UTOP1A] IN EUROPE) through their official SNS channel. This European tour is an extension of the world tour that began in April, and will be held in eight European cities in January next year. P1Harmony will start in Milan on January 3, followed by Oberhausen on January 5, Helsinki on January 8, Berlin on January 10, and Vienna on January 13.

“New Jeans Honey, Not a Worker”… Ministry of Labor Ends Workplace Bullying Complaint

As girl group New Jeans member Hani is suspected of being bullied within the parent company Hive, the Ministry of Employment and Labor has administratively closed a complaint regarding workplace bullying. This is because it is difficult to view Hani as a ‘worker under the Labor Standards Act’. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor on the 20th, the Seoul Western Branch of the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office ruled that it is difficult to view Hani as a worker in a complaint filed by New Jeans fans claiming ‘Hani was bullied in the workplace’. Previously, New Jeans‘ Hani claimed during a YouTube live broadcast in September that she was told ‘to ’ignore’ by another celebrity manager whom she met by chance in the hallway of the Hive building.

Bad Villain, ‘Breath’ MV released → Full-scale activities begin

The group Badvillain (Chloe Young, Kelly, Emma, Bean, Yoonseo, Ina, Huey) will begin full-scale promotions by releasing the music video for their new digital single ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ through their official SNS channel on the afternoon of the 19th. The new song ‘Breath (ZOOM)’ is a song that adds hip-hop play to a tense funk rhythm, and the lyrics, which could seem a little mischievous, are expressed in a kitschy way, wittily expressing Badvillain‘s ‘villainous side. The addictive chorus is impressive, and as expected from Badvillain, who are known for their performances, the group dance revealed in the music video has already garnered a lot of attention from fans in Korea and abroad. This music video also properly expresses Badvillain’s mischievous side, drawing attention. They fearlessly move through the chaotic universe and city, and demonstrate each member‘s superhuman abilities with a confident gait. Here, Badvillain’s strong performance and the members‘ acting combined to make it ev

Baby Monster to enter KSPO DOME in January next year… Opening of first world tour since debut

The group Baby Monster has signaled a flashy start to their first world tour since their debut with a speedy entry into the KSPO DOME in Seoul. According to their agency YG Entertainment, Baby Monster will hold the ‘2025 BABYMONSTER 1st WORLD TOUR IN SEOUL’ concert at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Bangi-dong, Seoul on January 25th and 26th. With this, Baby Monster is attracting attention as they will be planting their flag in KSPO DOME, known as the ‘Mecca of K-pop’, in less than a year since their official debut. It is highly unusual for a rookie girl group to hold their first concert at a venue of such an overwhelming scale. Above all, as this is a signal flare announcing Baby Monster‘s full-fledged overseas activities, the response from fans around the world is enthusiastic. This world tour is expected to see fierce ticketing competition as it will feature a setlist including their first full-length album [DRIP] as well as Baby Monster’s solid live performance and unrivaled stage s

Ahn Ye-eun, ‘Carp King’ concept photos released

Singer-songwriter Ahn Ye-eun transforms into a storyteller who dominates the streets. Her agency DSP Media recently sequentially revealed concept photos for the title song ‘Carp King’ of Ahn Ye-eun‘s fourth EP ‘Story Bag’ through their official SNS. The revealed photos show Ahn Ye-eun wearing a gonryongpo, freely moving between the palace and the streets. Ahn Ye-eun shows off her majestic figure while sitting on a dragon’s throne, and also poses while holding a bear sling under a green mask. The impressive appearance that fully utilized the period drama concept raised the expectations for the story that Ahn Ye-eun will tell through her new song ‘Carp King’. ‘Story Bundle’ is Ahn Ye-eun‘s first album in 1 year and 9 months, and it includes a total of 6 songs including the title song ‘Carp King’, ‘Within’, ‘Evening Moon’, ‘That Love Wasn’t My Love’, ‘It‘s Still Winter Here’, ‘Carp King (Inst.)’. With Ahn Ye-eun participating in writing the lyrics and composing all the songs, she complete

‘All military service’ Ace, today (20th) with determination to comeback… ‘PINATA’ release

The group Ace (Park Jun-hee, Lee Dong-hoon, Wow, Kim Byung-kwan, Kang Yu-chan) will release their third single album ‘PINATA’ at 6 PM on the 20th. ‘PINATA’ is Ace‘s first new album since ‘Gunbaekgi’ and the first album as a complete group in about 3 years. Ace returns with an upgraded look, adding more mature skills, visuals, and mindset to their original conceptual charm. The name of this album, ‘PINATA’, is inspired by the piñata, a doll used in children’s festivals in the US and Central and South American countries, and is reinterpreted as sealing away negative emotions and senses such as human sadness and pain. Ace is a rebel seeking recovery from a controlled worldview, waiting for this ‘PINATA’ to open up to the world. Furthermore, the story of making November 20th a day of liberation and advancing to bring back emotions to the world is realized with well-made music and content. The title song of the same name, ‘PINATA’, is inspired by director Christopher Nolan‘s film ‘Tenet’, a