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MUSICIdols have a ‘title charm’. ‘Bang Out’ released by Whibe in one breathIt’s not just the college entrance exam talisman. The K -pop rule that “singers follow the title” is similar to a kind of “title talisman” when interpreted in the language of MZ generation. It means that they “wrote(the song) in one breath” as if possessed by something. The title of the comeback song that WHIB came out with is “Bang Out.” The “high-end group” WHIB is back. It’s been seven months since “Rush of Joy” was released in September of last year. In just one year and six months since their debut, they have already released their fourth single, and they declared their comeback with a showcase on the afternoon of the 9th. “Bang Out” also has the meaning of declaring a great transformation from a boy to a young man by opening the “second act” of their second year since debut. Among the “5th generation idol” music, it has the strongest metallic sound, and it has created WHIB’s addictive ‘metallic taste’. It is also noticeable that the handsome appearance has been newly wrapped in tApr 09, 2025
MUSIC[Star Chaser] Jannabi asks again, “What is music, really?”Retro? No, the ‘nostalgia collage’ of the moment. Boys trying to turn music back into ‘fun’ rather than ‘profession’. Jannabi’s time travel and concert for all adults. There’s a team that touches the hearts of listeners who have had a hard day and are completely worn out. It’s Jannabi. Jannabi were boys who became adults before us. They’ve always been like that. They were out of touch with the times, and that’s why they stood out even more. Whether someone was pushing the latest trendy beats next to them, they chose to dust off their 70s LPs and raise the needle again. But strangely, their method didn’t look old. No, it was old, but cool. This is why it shouldn’t be called retro, but ‘Jannabi-style nostalgia.’ The question they asked themselves while preparing their fourth full-length album is this: “What is music?” It’s profound. And a little scary. When people who make a living in music ask this question, one of two things happens. They’re either in a crisis or they’ve made somethingApr 09, 2025
MUSICG-Dragon’s music, into space… KAIST and Korean Entertech’s new history[Official]Singer G-Dragon(Kwon Ji-yong) is taking on the challenge of transmitting his own music and an MV using Azure OpenAI’s Sora, produced with Microsoft, into space with AI entertainment company Galaxy Corporation and KAIST. His attempt, as a visiting professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST, is expected to become a future milestone for ‘entertech’ that encompasses space science, AI, and the entertainment field. The ‘G-Dragon Space Sound Source Transmission Project ‘, which will be held at 8 PM on the 9th at KAIST Space Research Institute, contains the future of entertech that transcends time and space through collaboration between Galaxy Corporation and KAIST. It is evaluated as an artistic experiment that goes beyond a simple musical attempt and attempts to permanently preserve human culture in space and communicate with other civilizations. This transmission is linked to NASA’ s ‘Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence’(SETI) project in the United States. SETI is aApr 09, 2025
MUSICKang Daniel, ‘Mess’ Released “Please Fall for Its Deep Charm”[DA :Today]Kang Daniel Releases ‘Mess’ “Please Fall for Its Deep Charm”[DA : Today] Singer Kang Daniel shared his thoughts on releasing a new song after 7 months. On the 9th, Kang Daniel said through his agency ARA, “I’m excited and very happy to be able to share new music. It’s a song I prepared while on the ‘ACT’ tour, so I’ll be even happier if many people listen to it.” Kang Daniel’s new single ‘Mess’ will be released at 6 PM on the same day. It’s his first new song since his fifth mini-album ‘ACT’ in September of last year, and it was produced as a surprise gift for fans during his long-term tour concert. A special video will be released along with the song. Kang Daniel said, “It has a deep vibe, but I hope it becomes a song that you listen to because of its charm,” and “The lyrics are all in English, but I think many people will relate to it. The addictive melody line of the chorus part is also very good. Please show a lot of interest.” He also personally selected listening points. Mess’ isApr 09, 2025
MUSICJang Hyunseung Solo Comeback… Exclusive Contract with New Jeans ‘Danielle’ s Agency[Official]Jang Hyunseung Solo Comeback… Exclusive Contract with New Jeans Daniel’s Unnie Agency[Official] Singer Jang Hyunseung has signed an exclusive contract with MPLIFY. On the 9th at noon, MPLIFY announced the news of his joining the label by releasing Jang Hyunseung’s artist profile photo through their official SNS channel. In the released photo, Jang Hyunseung shows off a strong yet dreamy visual by matching a see-through top with a sequined blazer. Under the blue lighting, his deep gaze and sexy styling add to his mysterious aura. Amplify has also made Jang Hyunseung’s solo comeback official. Jang Hyunseung, who has been loved for his unique tone and unrivaled music style. He also released a solo album ‘Unparadise’ under the stage name ABLE in 2023. Meanwhile, Amplify, where Jang Hyun-seung transferred, has global artists such as Olivia Marsh, the older sister of New Jeans Daniel, and producer and new musician Brody. Reporter com Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@dongaApr 09, 2025
MUSIC‘Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7 Spin-off ‘Love’ s Call Center - Seven Stars’ First Airing in May‘Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7 spin-off ‘Love Call Center-Seven Stars’ to premiere in May TV CHOSUN ‘Love Call Center’ will return with ‘Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7(True Kim Yong-bin, Good Son Bin-ah, Beauty Cheon Rok-dam, Chun Gil, Choi Jae-myung, Nam Seung-min, Chu Hyuk-jin). News of a new entertainment show has been delivered amid the broadcast of ‘Mr. Trot 3 Gala Show’ and ‘Mr. Trot 3 TOP7 Begins’ following the end of ‘Mr. Trot 3’. ‘Love Call Center’ will be revamped after 4 years under the title ‘Love Call Center-Seven Stars’ and will return to viewers with the ‘Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7. ‘Love Call Center-Seven Stars’ will continue the motto of pleasant communication with viewers that ‘Love Call Center’ presented last season, while also seeking changes that can contain the unique charm of the ‘Mr. Trot 3’ TOP7. Since communication with viewers is the most important subject matter of ‘Love Call Center-Seven Stars’, it has started collecting stories from viewers ahead of its first recording. First, a preview videoApr 09, 2025
MUSICBilly Moon Soo Ah X Si Yoon, Unit Debut Song ‘SNAP’ Hot Response… Appearing on ‘M Countdown’ on the 10thBilly Moon Su-ah X Si-yoon, unit debut song ‘SNAP’ receives hot response… to appear on ‘M Countdown ‘on the 10th The unit debut of group Billlie members Moon Su-ah and Si-yoon was successful. Moon Su-ah and Si-yoon released the digital single’ SNAP(feat. sokodomo) ‘on the 7th and debuted as the team’ s first unit. ‘SNAP(feat. sokodomo)’ is a song that reinterprets the hyper hip-hop genre by combining electronic pop synth sounds on top of drill’s signature low bass and dark, minimal rhythm. The two members created a unique ‘Chrome Noir’ concept by leading the way with not only experimental sounds but also a fresh and intense ‘fencingcore’ style. The powerful rapping and smooth flow of main rapper combination Moon Su-ah and Si-yoon clearly imprinted a strong unit identity. In addition, the process of overcoming various difficulties encountered in life’s journey is expressed as an autobiographical metaphor, and Moon Soo-ah and Si-yoon directly participated in writing the lyrics, emphasiziApr 09, 2025
MUSIC‘Happy 10th Anniversary’ Oh My Girl, Special Single ‘Oh My’ Released[DA : Today]‘Happy 10th Anniversary’ Oh My Girl Releases Special Single ‘Oh My’[DA : Today] Group OH MY GIRL is celebrating their 10th debut anniversary with a special single for Miracle(fandom). Oh My Girl will release the special single ‘Oh My’ through various music sites at 6 PM today(the 9th). ‘Oh My’ is a song that encapsulates Oh My Girl’s journey for their 10th anniversary and their love for Miracle(fandom name). It has a unique composition with a groovy bass, chopped sauce, and future electronic genre instrumental elements, and it is a highly addictive song with a harmony of melody and rap that anyone can sing along to. It is also quite fun to look for the witty lyrics that compare the deepening relationship between the two to the Deep sea(Deepsea), and traces reminiscent of Oh My Girl’s representative songs are placed here and there. The lyrics were written by lyricist Seo Ji-eum, who has worked with Oh My Girl for a long time, and member Mimi also wrote the rap lyrics herself. The musicApr 09, 2025
MUSICJeong Dong-won, last concert in his teens… Nationwide tour begins on the 12thSinger Jung Dong-won will be starting his final concert in his teens, ‘Jung Dong-won 棟동 이야기 話화 3rd Nationwide Tour’ in earnest, starting with the Busan concert. Jung Dong-won met the audience from March 29th to 30th at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park through ‘Jung Dong-won 棟동이야기 話화 - Seoul’. This concert showcased a variety of songs and performances that contained Jung Dong-won’s five-year musical journey, and successfully concluded with a enthusiastic response from the audience. He will then begin his full-fledged nationwide tour with concerts at the BEXCO Auditorium in Busan on the 12th and 13th. This concert is garnering even more attention as it is Jung Dong-won’s last solo concert in his teens, born in 2007 and currently a third-year high school student. He prepared this concert with all his heart to repay the love he received from his fans since his debut. At the Seoul concert, he sang ‘Barley Hill’, which was first performed on ‘Mr. Trot’ in 2020 and became a hot topic, again aApr 09, 2025
MUSICLee Seung-yoon, ‘2025 Lovesome’ headliner to decorate the finaleA stage that goes back and forth between lyricism and intensity, fans ‘expectations are rising. The domestic and international festival lineup from May to June is also drawing attention. Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon will be the main headliner for the’ 2025 Lovesome Festival ‘. Lee Seung-yoon will be participating as a headliner at the’ 2025 Lovesome Festival(2025 LOVESOME, referred to as 2025 Lovesome) ‘, which will be held at Nanji Hangang Park in Seoul on the 27th, and will decorate the finale of the performance.’ 2025 Lovesome ‘is a festival that has met audiences every spring since 2019 with the unique concept of’ a music picnic with books’. As Lee Seung-yoon will be the main headliner for the first festival to open 2025, the attention of fans as well as the music industry is focused on him. On this stage, Lee Seung-yoon plans to showcase the charm of a powerful yet lyrical band sound by organizing a setlist of representative songs optimized for the festival. His stage is expecApr 09, 2025
MUSICEXO forever♥… Surprise announcement of fan meeting to celebrate 13th anniversary[Comprehensive]EXO, be forever♥… Surprise announcement of fan meeting to be held to celebrate 13th debut anniversary[Comprehensive] Group EXO made a surprise announcement of holding a fan meeting. On the 8th, EXO held a live broadcast ‘EXO : 13IRTHDAY HOME PARTY’ to celebrate their 13th debut anniversary. Suho, Chanyeol, D.O.(Do Kyung-soo), and Kai attended the broadcast, excluding Sehun who is currently serving in the military. Chen, Baekhyun, Xiumin, who left SM Entertainment and transferred to INB100 and are currently in a dispute with SM Entertainment, did not attend. EXO members held various talks and played games to celebrate their 13th debut anniversary. As members who have protected the team for 13 years despite big and small issues, they showed great chemistry, warming the hearts of EXO - L(fandom EXO-L). They said, “It felt like going back to the old days and it was fun. We will show you many activities in the future.” “I am so happy because I laugh a lot when I get together with the membeApr 09, 2025
MUSICNew girl group HITZZY’s Hyerin and Vivi, full of refreshing fruits[DAY Cut]HITGS, who heralded the ‘5th generation super rookie’, caught the eye with their refreshing visuals. HITGS posted the second concept photos and video for their first single album ‘Things we love : H’ through their official SNS on the 7th and 8th. First, Hyelin and Vivi’s content was revealed, and the refreshing mood different from the previous version caught the eye. Both of them also completed clear and lovely visuals that match their images, blending in with the blue sea and fresh flowers. In the photos and video, Hyelin showed off her refreshing charm with the beach in the background. She added a mysterious atmosphere by applying mysterious pastel-colored eye makeup to her clean and transparent skin. Vivi then caught the eye with her refreshing visuals. She added cute charm with her lively short hair and colorful rain boots, and showed the innocence of a teenage girl with her lively energy and expressions. HITGS is the first girl group launched by H Music Entertainment(CEO Kim Kang-Apr 09, 2025
MUSIC‘Waterbomb Goddess’ Kwon Eun-bi, dizzying back… ‘Intense’ tight corset feel[DAY Cut]‘Waterbomb Goddess’ Kwon Eun-bi, dizzying rear view… Tight corset feel ‘intense’[DAY CUT] Singer Kwon Eun-bi revealed her deadly rear view. On the 9th at midnight, her agency Woollim Entertainment released the third concept photo of Kwon Eun-bi’s new digital single ‘Hello Stranger’ through the official SNS. The image captured Kwon Eun-bi’s sensual self-illuminating visual posing in a red velvet outfit under the dark night sky. She stares at the screen with eyes that fall in like a black hole, and then shows off her dizzying yet elegant rear view with a pose looking back. With her transformation into a short hair, she added to the anticipation for her new album with her sophisticated visuals and deeper charisma. Kwon Eun-bi’s new song is her first in about three months since the digital single ‘눈이 와(Feat. Coogie)’ that kicked off the new year in January. Eunbi Kwon, who colored the past winter with warm emotions, announced a sexy and captivating aura that has changed 180 degrees throughApr 09, 2025
MUSICLim Young-woong, Kim Hye-ja, and Son Seok-gu’s ‘More Beautiful than Heaven’ CollaborationSinger Lim Young-woong is gathering attention by collaborating with the drama ‘More Beautiful than Heaven’ starring Kim Hye-ja and Son Seok-gu. According to Lim Young-woong’s agency, he released a music video teaser for his new song through his official SNS channel on the morning of the 9th ahead of the drama’s broadcast. Lim Young-woong’s single in collaboration with ‘More Beautiful than Heaven’ will be released through various music sites at 6 PM on the 14th, and various contents including the music clip on the 13th will be sequentially unveiled. The teaser, which begins with the phrase ‘More Beautiful than Heaven’ between Lim Young-woong and JTBC new Saturday-Sunday drama, is warming the hearts of viewers with its calm and lyrical melody and the affectionate appearances of actors Kim Hye-ja and Son Seok-gu. In particular, Lim Young-woong’s signature warm and soft voice flowing at the end of the video and the lyrics ‘All the beautiful days. A part of the lyrics, “All the days when myApr 09, 2025
MUSIC‘BoA and Drunk Live’ Jeon Hyun-moo Apologizes “I Was Reckless While Drunk… I’m Sorry and Thank You to Park Na-rae”[Full Text]‘Drunken Live with BoA’ Jeon Hyun-moo Apologizes, “I was reckless while drunk… I’m sorry and thankful for Park Na-rae”[Full Text] Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo apologized for his drunken live broadcast with singer BoA. On the morning of the 9th, Jeon Hyun-moo confessed through his Instagram, “My official apology regarding the Instagram live broadcast last Saturday was late,” and apologized, saying, “I immediately apologized to Na-rae, who was mentioned during the live broadcast. I would like to once again say I’m sorry and thankful to Na-rae for being generous and understanding even in an unpleasant situation.” He apologized again, saying, “It was clearly wrong to mention someone on the broadcast when they weren’t there, and to have recklessly conducted the live broadcast while drunk before that. I sincerely apologize to everyone who felt uncomfortable because of this.” He concluded the post by saying, “I will be more considerate and cherish the closer I am to them. I will reflect on my acApr 09, 2025
MUSICAn Yu-jin, the new face of a fashion brand… Perfect body[Photoshoot]The elegant pictorial of Ahn Yu-jin of the group IVE has been revealed. On the 8th, the global lifestyle brand released an image of Ahn Yu-jin and announced the news of her selection as an ambassador. The released image shows Ahn Yu-jin posing in the brand’s signature green one-piece dress. Her slender body and charismatic gaze combine to overwhelm the gaze of those who see her, raising expectations for her future activities with the brand. Ahn Yu-jin, who is receiving attention as a member of a top 4th generation girl group and a new fashion icon for the MZ generation, is receiving much love from global fans for her bright and energetic charm and unique sense of style. Ahn Yu-jin said, “As a K-pop artist, I think that trying new styles on stage and constantly challenging myself is similar to the brand’s spirit. I’m looking forward to being able to promote the brand’s classic elegance not only in Korea but also around the world.” Meanwhile, Ahn Yu-jin’s agency, Ive, held its third fanApr 08, 2025
MUSICBig Bang Daesung resumes activities with first solo album[Entertainment News HOT]Big Bang member Daesung will be resuming his activities on the 8th with the release of his first solo mini-album ‘This Wave’(D s WAVE). According to his agency R&D Company, Daesung released his new album through various online music sites at 6 PM that day. The album, which he prepared for over two years, contains a Soulful and emotional individuality based on a rock-based band sound. The album contains eight tracks, including the title track ‘Universe’, ‘Beautiful Life’, and ‘Us of Those Days’. The band The Rose, rapper and composer Han Yo-han, singer-songwriter Sunwoo Jung-a, and producer Nathan participated in the album. Daesung will be holding ‘This Wave’ at the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park on the 26th and 27th and then embark on an Asia tour.Apr 08, 2025
MUSICDo Kyung-soo → Ahn Yu-jin, Winter… ‘Unsuljeon’, a well-made OST is expected to be bornStudio Maeum C has completed preparations to present a well-made OST by participating in the production of OST tvN new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Someday, I Will Be a Hospital Resident’. The ‘Someday, I Will Be a Hospital Resident’ OST will feature many of Korea’s top K -pop artists, including Stray Kids ‘Lee Know, Seungmin, and I.N, Minnie((G)I-dle), Dokyeom(SEVENTEEN), D.O.(D), Ahn Yujin(IVE), WINTER, and TXT O who will each show different emotions and individuality. At the end of the video, the silhouettes of the singers, whose identities have not yet been revealed, are partially revealed with the phrase’ MORE AND MORE ‘, adding to the curiosity. The silhouettes are partially revealed, adding to the curiosity. Indeed, anticipation is rising as to who will be the last puzzle piece to complete the’ Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident ‘OST. Studio Maeum C released a video of the lineup of artists participating in the’ Someday, I Will Be a Wise Resident’ OST through its official YouTube chanApr 08, 2025
MUSIC‘Preservative Voice’ Yang Su-kyung Releases New Song for the First Time in 5 YearsYang Soo-kyung is making a comeback with a new song after 5 years. His comeback is his first since the digital single ‘I Love You ‘released in August 2020. The title of the new song is’ Once Upon a Time in Gold ‘, and it depicts reminiscences about days gone by with Yang Soo-kyung’ s ‘preservative voice’ that remains unchanged despite the passage of time. It is also notable that Yang Soo-kyung and Shin Cheol of Cheol and Mi-ae, who decorated 8090 K -pop, participated in the composition. Yang Soo-kyung expressed her endless affection, saying, “It’s a song that I happily worked on with colleagues with extraordinary energy.” Regarding the new song ‘Once Upon a Time in Gold’, Yang Soo-kyung said, “I sang it simply and plainly, reminiscing about the times gone by,” and expressed her hope that the “lyrical lyrics” that moved her so much while recording will be fully conveyed to her fans. Yang Soo-kyung appeared on TV Chosun’s ‘Joseon’ s Lovers ‘broadcast on the night of the 7th and receivedApr 08, 2025
MUSICYeonjun, Shotaro, and Shindong also unite as the ‘Dance God Dance King’ through the ‘Jennie Challenge’At this point, isn’t this truly the ‘idol of all idols’ ? Almost all active idols, regardless of gender, affiliation, or even years of service, are into this person’s songs. The hot topic is ‘LIKE JENNIE’ where the name Jennie appears 52 times. Jennie’s hit song ‘LIKE JENNIE’ challenge is a ‘hot topic’ not only on global SNS but also among K -pop idols. It is a far cry from the so-called ‘trade’ SNS challenges that unfold like a ‘bargain’ when a new song is released. The name Jennie is a musical term for ‘LOOPING’, and it is accompanied by choreography that induces the desire to dance along to the unique chorus that repeats endlessly, requiring separate practice for a certain amount of time, despite the extremely difficult level, as if trying to prove that they are ‘only active’ with this challenge, many idols, regardless of gender or years of service, are ‘competing together’ to voluntarily film and release videos. The best part of the K-idol version of the ‘Like Jennie Challenge’ isApr 08, 2025