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MUSICHong Shin-bok, singer of hit song ‘If you go to Naseong’, passes awayHong Shin-bok, a singer from Sesam Trio who sang the 1970s hit song ‘If You Go to Naseong’, passed away on the 6th. He was 72. According to his bereaved family and the music industry on the 7th, Hong Shin-bok passed away this morning due to an illness. Hong Shin-bok, who was born in Daegu in 1953, formed Sesam Trio with Kwon Sung-hee and Jeon Hang in 1977 and made ‘If You Go to Naseong’ a hit in 1978. ‘If You Go to Naseong’ was written and composed by star composer Gil Ok-yoon and was originally titled ‘If You Go to LA’, but the title was changed in accordance with the government‘s policy of encouraging the use of Hangul at the time. Hong Shin-bok left the team after releasing Sesam Trio’s second album in 1979, which included ‘Oh! Oh! Oh!’ and ‘White Wings’. After that, he formed the Rainbow Trio with Kim Young-soo and Ham Young-mi in 1980 and won an award at the TBC World Song Festival in the same year with ‘Road of Love’. After leaving the Rainbow Trio, he mainly worked as a composerApr 07, 2025
MUSICCGV, Zero Base One Fan Concert Live Streaming on the 19th… Ticket Sales Open on the 7thCGV will present the group Zero Base One‘s second domestic fan concert, ‘2025 Zero Base One Fan-Con [Blue Mansion]’, through a live theater broadcast at 6 PM on the 19th. ‘2025 Zero Base One Fan-Con [Blue Mansion]’ will be held at KSPO DOME for three days from the 18th to the 20th, and CGV will live broadcast the performance on the 19th. Zero Base One plans to show off their nine-member, nine-color charms that have been further upgraded from the appearance they showed in their first world tour ‘Timeless World’, which mobilized an audience of 140,000. In particular, through this concert, ‘Doctor! The live broadcast on CGV is expected to be another option to appease the disappointment of fans who could not attend the KSPO DOME site. The ‘2025 Zero Base One Fancon, which will be broadcast live on CGV, will be held on the 5th.Apr 07, 2025
MUSICSeventeen and Stray Kids, K-pop‘s new continent ’South America‘ takes overHere‘s evidence that South America is rapidly rising as a K-pop ‘new continent. The one-two punch of Seventeen and Stray Kids have set out to take over South America one after another. Following Stray Kids who went on a stadium-level tour in Brazil, top-tier group Seventeen has performed on the stage of ‘Decate Pa’l Norte’ (Pal Norte), South America’s largest outdoor music festival also known as the ‘Mexican Coachella’. As the so-called headliner that determines the success or failure of the festival, they showed off their status by creating a huge buzz. Seventeen‘s Pal Norte, which is also their ‘first entry’ as a K-pop artist, took place at 8:20 PM local time in Fundidora Park, Monterrey, Mexico on the 4th. As a headliner, they showed off their power on the main stage ‘Tecate Light’, garnering attention with a ‘highly concentrated live’ of over 13 songs for over an hour. ‘Pal Norte’, called ‘Mexico’s Coachella’, is one of the largest music festivals in Latin America. The headliner whApr 07, 2025
MUSIC[Star Chaser] Lim Young-woong, who said, “Now, only trust me,” was believed by 11.5 billion peopleMelon cumulative 11.5 billion streams, Lim Young-woong‘s name is still ongoingContinuing to break records even after entering the DIA ClubFrom ‘I’m Hero’ to ‘Now Trust Me’, adding emotion to numbersMelon streaming 11.5 billion. At this point, singer Lim Young-woong‘s popularity has broken through the ceiling, not the charts. It is a moment when the modifier ‘Lim Young-woong, who you trust and listen to’, fits him perfectly. The DIA Club, 11.5 billion, they are all Lim Young-woong-like. As of April 6, Lim Young-woong has recorded 11.5 billion cumulative streams on Melon. Since it was 11.4 billion on March 18, he has added another 100 million in 19 days. At this point, it seems like it would be okay to simply call the music charts ‘Lim Young-woong’s playground’. In fact, Lim Young-woong already entered the Melon DIA Club in June 2024. The DIA Club is a special title given to artists who have achieved 10 billion streams on Melon, and so far, only BTS has been included in this club. Lim YoApr 07, 2025
MUSIC[Into the MV] Mirror, Butterfly, Ladybug… Girls’ Self-Declaration Full of Symbols… KiiiKiii (Kiki) ‘I DO ME’Kiki‘s message, ‘I shine the most when I’m me’ The most sensational self-esteem music video for Generation Z Starship Entertainment‘s new girl group KiiiKiii has properly colored the spring of 2025 with their title song ‘I DO ME’. This song, which is a pre-released song from their debut EP [UNCUT GEM] and the one that best reveals the group’s identity, is extraordinary right from the music video. Beyond the simple message, “Self-esteem is important~”, Kiki unfolds the identity exploration and self-declaration of the youth of this era like a poem or a painting. To cut to the conclusion, Kiki seems to be a team that really knows how to ‘live true to myself’. ‘Like myself’ is not a choice, it‘s survival The music video begins with the introduction, “I could go somewhere, maybe anywhere”. The scene is soft, as if flowing with the wind, but the lyrics are clear. It contains the freedom to go anywhere and the self-confidence to trust your ‘intuition’. The butterfly sitting on your fingertipsApr 06, 2025
MUSICWonwe, starting their first North American tour today (6th)ONEWE is leading an all-out ‘band boom’ as they embark on their first North American tour since their debut. ONEWE (Yonghun, Kanghyun, Harin, Dongmyeong, Kiwook) will embark on their North American tour ‘2025 ONEWE WORLD TOUR ’O! NEW E!volution Ⅳ‘ IN NORTH AMERICA’ (hereafter ‘O! NEW E!volution Ⅳ’) today (6th, local time) starting in Orlando, USA. ‘O! NEW E!volution Ⅳ’ is a brand concert that ONEWE has been holding since 2020. Through this tour, ONEWE will meet local fans in 20 cities in North America, starting with Orlando, then Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver. In particular, the Orlando and Boston shows have already been sold out, proving ONEWE‘s popularity in the local area. Accordingly, Wonwi’s goal is to establish the image of a ‘talented band’ with an evolved band sound that goes back and forth between intensity and brilliance. In addition to showing the diverse charms of the five members,Apr 06, 2025
MUSICHong Shin-bok, a member of the Sesam Trio, passes awayHong Shin-bok, a singer and composer from the Sesam Trio who sang ‘If You Go to Naseong’, passed away on the 6th. He was 72. The news of his passing was announced through the YouTube channel he had run while alive. Hong Shin-bok‘s channel said, “The times we spent together are vague and heartbreaking,” and prayed for the deceased’s soul to rest in peace. Hong Shin-bok formed the Sesam Trio with Kwon Sung-hee and Jeon Hang in 1977, and made ‘If You Go to Naseong’ a hit the following year in 1978. From the 1980s, he was mainly active as a composer, and created hit numbers such as ‘Lonely Lover’ and ‘Is This Okay’ for singer Kim Soo-hee. It was reported that the deceased had suffered from a chronic illness, including dialysis for 30 years due to kidney problems. The funeral hall has been set up in Room 1 of the Hanil Hospital Funeral Hall in Dobong-gu, Seoul. The funeral will be held at 5:30 a.m. on the 8th.Apr 06, 2025
MUSIC‘Today (6th) wedding’ Hyomin, “D-day”… Husband revealed [DA★]Hyomin, formerly of girl group T-ara, has made a surprise appearance with her husband. On the 6th, Hyomin posted a photo on her SNS with the short words, “D-dAY”. The photo Hyomin posted is her wedding photo. In particular, Hyomin caught everyone‘s attention by revealing her husband, whose face had never been revealed before. Meanwhile, Hyomin held her wedding ceremony with her husband, who works in the finance industry, at a hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 6th. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.comApr 06, 2025
MUSIC‘Solo Debut D-1’ NCT Mark, Title Song ‘1999’ MV Teaser ReleasedThe music video teaser video for NCT Mark‘s title song ‘1999’ (일구구구) has been released and is a hot topic. The music video teaser for the title song ‘1999’ of Mark’s first solo album, which was released on YouTube SMTOWN channel and other channels at midnight on the 6th, is receiving good responses for its grand yet witty atmosphere of the new song and Mark‘s new side. The new song ‘1999’ is a pop genre song that creates a cheerful atmosphere with magnificent orchestration, funky sound guitar, brass session, whistle, and other various instrument sounds. It expresses the meaning that this moment of bearing the first fruit of a solo album is as if it is welcoming the year 1999, the year he was born, again, and his ambition to become a pop star who decorates the end of the century as he was born in the last year of the century. This music video is about Mark, who came from 2025, saving citizens who are being deceived by fake information in a virtual 1999 world that has fallen into chaos dApr 06, 2025
MUSICSung Si-kyung, Big Decision After 14 Years “I‘m Taking a Year Off” [Full Text]Singer Sung Si-kyung has announced that he will be taking a break from performing this year. On the 5th, Sung Si-kyung posted on his SNS, “I will be taking a break for a year after 14 years of Sung Si-kyung’s congratulatory song that started in 2012.” He added, “It took a lot of courage for me to take a break from performing, which made me so happy every time I received so much love.” He also added, “I’m not going to go somewhere and retire or anything, so don’t worry and please understand and support my difficult decision with a broad mind.” ● Full text of Sung Si-kyung’s SNS post It’s already April. Are you having a good rainy Arbor Day weekend? I cried so much thanks to “Fooled Away,” that I’m dizzy. The writing, acting, directing, everything was really, really, really, really great. The lead actors, supporting actors, and art were all really, really, really great. I was so grateful. I was scribbling this and that in front of the piano and then I’m posting this. I told the audienceApr 06, 2025
MUSICBVB Girl Yuna, Happy Birthday (Idol Pick)Group BVB‘s Yuna is receiving a birthday celebration event. According to the star voting web service Idolpick, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ BVB’s Yuna was selected as the main character of the April anniversary special voting event. The related voting was held from March 10 to March 19. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol‘s pop-up congratulatory banner will be posted on the Idolpick app and the main webpage, online articles, and a 1-day advertisement on the Seodaemun Station electronic billboard in Seoul will be supported. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the electronic billboard advertisement support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place is achieved in the final ranking, the outdoor LED electronic billboard advertisement in Myeongdong, Seoul will be received for 7 days. As a result of the voting, BVB’s Yuna took first place with a total of 64,451 picks and achieved 40,000 picks. Accordingly, a video celebrating Yuna‘s birthday will beApr 06, 2025
MUSICJinbo Min, Lee Jun-seo, Park Jun-hwan‘s first ‘New Kids 7’… Monsta X I.M X Minhyuk shineJin Bo-min, Lee Jun-seo, Park Jun-hwan‘s first ‘New Kids 7’… Monsta X I.M X Minhyuk shine with their senior beauty ‘Debut Plan’ has discovered idols who were previously unnoticed through ‘Communication Evaluation’. ‘Debut Plan’ is a large-scale global project that contains the debut process of a new boy group that Starship plans to present this year. In ‘EP.4 Episode’, which was released on the ‘New Kids on the Starship’ YouTube channel at 9:30 PM on the 4th, the story of New Kids growing into idols who can communicate with global fans across language and cultural barriers through the third plan, ‘Communication Evaluation’, was drawn. The team that won the evaluation with a different selection method from the first and second plans became the third ‘NewKids7’, drawing attention. On this day, the New Kids, who improved their basic qualities and skills to become idols by filling in their strengths and complementing their weaknesses, had time to experience various communication with fansApr 05, 2025
MUSICRoy Kim, ‘Sexy brat’ has become a total ‘sexy brat’… Also duet with same-age friend Park Bo-gumRoy Kim, completely transformed into a ‘sexy brat’… Duet with same-age Park Bo-gum Singer-songwriter Roy Kim showed off his ‘sexy brat’ charm. Roy Kim appeared on KBS2‘s music talk show ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ that aired on the 4th and showed off a variety of performances. On this day, he also performed his new song ‘Just As I Am’ that was released on the 2nd for the first time on broadcast. Roy Kim wittily introduced the concept, saying, ‘This concept is ‘sexy brat’. I wanted to create a cute and sexy feeling, so I wore a lot of jewelry”, showing off his gorgeous visuals. Roy Kim also passionately performed his hit song ‘If You Ask Me What Love Is’ that was released last fall. The first verse was composed only with guitar performances, unlike the original song, providing a different kind of feast for the ears, and Roy Kim‘s unrivaled singing ability captivated the audience and viewers. Roy Kim sweetly colored the scene by improvising his signature song ‘If We Break Up ThApr 05, 2025
MUSIC‘Solo Comeback’ Niel, Office Worker Band Formed… Musical ‘6 O‘Clock Off Work’ Opens Today (5th)‘Solo comeback’ Niel, forming a band of office workers… Musical ‘6 O‘Clock Leave’ opens today (5th) TEEN TOP’s Niel will be having his first performance of the musical ‘6 O‘Clock Leave’ today. Niel will be on stage for the musical ‘6 O’Clock Leave’, which opens at 3 PM on the 5th at the Link Art Center Dream 4th Theater in Daehangno. ‘6 O‘Clock Leave’ is a live band musical that tells the story of employees of the public relations team of a confectionery company that is on the verge of disbandment due to sluggish sales, forming a band made up of office workers to promote their products. Niel was cast as Jang Bogo, a non-regular worker who dreams of becoming a singer-songwriter. Niel, who is appearing in ‘6 O’Clock Leave’ this year as well as last year, has been receiving favorable reviews for his stable performances. He is expected to capture the hearts of the audience this time as well with his stable singing ability and witty acting. The cheerful musical ‘6 o‘clock leaving work’, whiApr 05, 2025
MUSICWho the hell is Jojazz… Pushing out G-Dragon and ‘Don‘t You Know?’ Melon Top 100 #1Who the hell is Jo Jazz… Pushing out G-Dragon, ‘Don‘t You Know’ Tops Melon Top 100 Singer Jo Jazz’s ‘Don‘t You Know’ has risen to #1 on Melon Top 100. Jo Jazz’s debut song ‘Don‘t You Know (Prod. Rocoberry)’, released in January of this year, topped Melon’s main chart, TOP 100, as of 10 am on the 5th. It confidently stood tall at the top, pushing out G-Dragon, Blackpink‘s Jennie, Hwang Ga Ram, Woods, Ive, and others. ‘Don’t You Know’ is ranked #1 on major music platforms including Melon Top 100, Genie, and YouTube Music. It has also garnered attention by topping the karaoke chart. The music power of ‘Don‘t You Know’, which has been on a steady upward curve for three months since its release, is catching attention. It is said that Jo Jazz’s unique tone and sensibility and Rocoberry‘s sensual producing have created an unprecedented synergy that has reached number one on the music charts. In particular, Rocoberry, who produced Jo Jazz, produced Ailee’s ‘I Will Go to You Like the First SnowApr 05, 2025
MUSICIve, fancon held today (5th)… ♥Special stage for DiveIve to hold fan concert today (5th)… ♥Special stage for DIVE Group Ive (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) will embark on a special expedition with fans. According to their agency Starship Entertainment, Ive will hold the ‘2025 Ive Third Fan Concert ’Ive Scout‘(2025 IVE THE 3RD FAN CONCERT ’IVE SCOUT‘)’ at the KSPO Dome (formerly Gymnastics Arena) in Olympic Park, Seoul for two days today (5th) and the 6th. Ive re-entered the KSPO Dome for a fan concert about 8 months after their first world tour Seoul encore performance last year. They recently added to the excitement by releasing group and individual concept photos of ‘Ive Scout’ through their official SNS. The members showed off their dazzling beauty as a ‘all center visual group’ while wearing scout uniforms, and showed off their various charms with styling and poses that brought out their individuality. ‘Ive Scout’ became a hot topic just from the news of its opening. All tickets for all shows were sold out amiApr 05, 2025
MUSIC‘Comeback D-3’ Daesung, Title Song ‘Universe’ Music Video Teaser Released‘Comeback D-3’ Daesung, Title Song ‘Universe’ Music Video Teaser Released Singer Daesung has released the music video teaser for the title song ‘Universe’ from his first mini-album ‘D‘s WAVE’. The teaser released this time contains Daesung floating through space with the galaxy in the background, just like the title ‘Universe’, while rhythmic sounds flow. The lyrics ‘Unfolding My new world’ and Daesung’s refreshing high notes blend well with his cool, soothing vocals, stimulating expectations. ‘Universe’ is a song that combines a powerful rock sound with a melody that feels both warm and wistful. It contains a challenging message of going out to find my own thing towards a better world. Daesung‘s new album, including the title track, includes ‘Beautiful Life’, ‘Us of Those Days’, ‘Last Girl (with Han Yo-han)’, ‘JUMP’, ‘Fly Away’Apr 05, 2025
MUSIC‘Weitan’ Winner Baek Cheong-gang‘s Current Status, New Challenge after 6 Years and 4 Months‘Weitan’ Winner Baek Chung-kang‘s Current Status, After 6 Years and 4 Months New challenger singer Baek Chung-kang has returned after 6 years and 4 months. Baek Chung-kang will release his new single ‘Geumjeomjeom’ through various music sites at noon today (5th). On the 6th, he will reveal the new song stage for the first time through SBS ‘Inkigayo’ and begin full-fledged promotions. ‘Geumjeomjeom’ is a song that Baek Chung-kang is releasing for the first time in 6 years and 4 months since ‘At the End’ in November 2018. He captured the lingering emotions and attraction that cannot be expressed in words in the symbolic title ‘Geumjeomjeom’. Baek Chung-kang’s signature delicate and appealing vocals stand out over the sensual dance beat. The sound that heightens the sense of immersion from the introduction and the repetitive chorus of ‘closer and closer’ give the entire song a strong addictiveness. This song shows a new musical color that goes beyond Baek Cheong-gang‘s existing ballad imaApr 05, 2025
MUSICLucy to hold solo concert on May 2nd-4th… Ticket sales start on the 9thLucy to hold solo concert May 2nd-4th… Ticket sales start on the 9th Band Lucy will be holding a solo concert along with their comeback. Lucy will be holding their seventh solo concert ‘Wajangchang’ for three days from May 2nd-4th at the Hwajung Gymnasium of Korea University in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. ‘Wajangchang’ is a performance with the same name as Lucy’s 6th mini album, which will be released on the 23rd. Lucy, who is opening the door to a new chapter through ‘Wajangchang’, aims to deliver a more colorful and diverse performance by breaking, destroying, and reestablishing. Lucy will be performing the live stage of the new songs from their 6th mini album, including their first title song and pre-released song ‘Jamkkae’, for the first time. They have proven their popularity by selling out all their tickets at numerous solo concerts and festivals, so expectations for this concert are also growing. Before holding the full-scale concert, Lucy held a surprise busking event for her 6th miniApr 05, 2025
MUSICChoi Su-ho “6th place ‘Current King of Singers 2’ The most difficult ever… I won‘t miss pansori either” [DA:Interview②]Choi Su-ho, “6th place ‘Active King of Singers 2’ The toughest ever... I won‘t miss pansori either” [DA: Interview ②] Choi Su-ho (22), a trot singer who started out as a traditional Korean musician, shared his thoughts on MBN’s ‘Active King of Singers 2’. In an interview with Donga.com held at a cafe in Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 4th, Choi Su-ho looked back on his time on ‘Active King of Singers 2’ and confessed, “It was the most difficult I‘ve ever had. It was harder than the college entrance exams,” and “I thought it would be similar to ‘Mr. Trot 2’, but it felt so different that it was colorless.” Choi Su-ho, who attended the National Gugak Middle School and the National Traditional Arts High School before advancing to the Korea National University of Arts, took the elite course in pansori. He started with KBS2’s ‘National Trot Competition’ in 2020, challenged ‘Mr. Trot 2 - The Beginning of a New Legend’ in 2022, and placed 5th in the final, and then placed 6th in ‘Current KApr 05, 2025