ATEEZ → CYCUS‘s agency KQ Entertainment donates 100 million won to forest fire victims [Official]

KQ Entertainment, which includes EDEN, ATEEZ, Maddox, xikers, and Sohyang, donated 100 million won to the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) to help with the recovery of wildfire-stricken areas and support for victims. An official from KQ Entertainment said, “We decided to donate in the hopes that it would be of some help to those who have lost their homes and are having a hard time due to the wildfires,” and added, “We sincerely hope that the fires are extinguished as soon as possible and that everyone can return to their safe daily lives.” The donations will be used for practical recovery activities such as emergency livelihood support, provision of relief supplies, and operation of temporary shelters for residents in wildfire-stricken areas such as Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam. Hope Bridge Secretary General Shin Hoon said, “We are deeply grateful for KQ Entertainment’s warm sharing, and we will do our best on site so that the sincerity you hav

ZerobaseOne Seong Hanbin, Kang Daniel follow in the footsteps… ‘Suppa’ new MC

Group ZerobaseOne‘s Sung Han-bin will be joining ’World of Street Woman Fighters‘ as an MC. Mnet’s ‘World of Street Woman Fighters’ (directed by CP Kwon Young-chan, PD Choi Jeong-nam), which will be aired for the first time on Tuesday, May 27, is the third season of Mnet‘s mega hit ’Street Woman Fighters‘. It is preparing to meet viewers with a total of five national competitions including Korea, New Zealand, the United States, Japan, and Australia. Group ZerobaseOne’s Sung Han-bin will be joining as the MC for ‘World of Street Women Fighters’, which is opening a new chapter with a national competition. Sung Han-bin is the leader of Zerobase One and a member with both vocal and dance skills. As he is known as a famous ‘dancer’ in the music industry, he is expected to be a great next-generation MC with his extraordinary sincerity in dancing as well as his experience hosting major domestic music shows and award ceremonies. With the lineup alone already predicting the birth of a global pr

Enhypen Sunwoo joins the wildfire relief fund

ENHYPEN member Sunwoo donated 30 million won to help with the recovery of areas affected by the wildfires and to support victims. The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) announced ENHYPEN member Sunwoo‘s donation on the 28th. Sunwoo said, “I send my condolences to those affected by the wildfires. “We are grateful for the dedication of the firefighters, and we sincerely hope for everyone’s safety,” he said. The donations will be used for practical recovery activities such as emergency livelihood support, provision of relief supplies, and operation of temporary shelters for residents in wildfire-stricken areas such as Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam. Hope Bridge Secretary General Shin Hoon said, “We are grateful for Seonwoo’s sharing, and we will do our best to ensure that the heart you shared can be of practical help to the affected neighbors on site.” Meanwhile, Hope Bridge is currently providing more than 440,000 relief supplies, including relief ki

‘Sseuruk’ Jo Hyun-ah, Park Bo-gum and the thrilling height difference~ [DA★]

Urban Zakapa‘s Jo Hyun-ah revealed a certification shot with Park Bo-gum with their exciting height difference. On the 28th, Jo Hyun-ah posted a picture with Park Bo-gum on her SNS with the caption, “New MC, new album, new family member♥.” Jo Hyun-ah smiled shyly next to Park Bo-gum while holding a bouquet of flowers, and Park Bo-gum also smiled warmly. The height difference between the petite Jo Hyun-ah and Park Bo-gum caught the eye. On this day, Jo Hyun-ah participated in the recording of KBS’s ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum‘s Cantabile’. It is said that the chemistry between the two stood out, as Jo Hyun-ah gave Park Bo-gum a one-point vocal lesson and Park Bo-gum gave advice to Jo Hyun-ah, who is taking on her first acting challenge. Meanwhile, Jo Hyun-ah made a comeback on the 26th with her single album ‘Softly’ and is continuing active promotions. ‘The Seasons - Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ Jo Hyun-ah‘s episode will air on Friday the 28th at 10 PM. Photo = Jo Hyun-ah’s SNS

Yoon, Da-min X Seung-ha Oh‘s collaboration song ’Black Go‘ to be released on the 28th

Singer-songwriter Yun is releasing a new song, ‘Black Go’ (Feat. Da-min, Oh Seung-ha). ‘Black Go’, which will be released on the 28th, is reminiscent of the Korean traditional instrument ‘Geomungo’, and the lyrics are a combination of three Chinese characters: sword (劍), growling (㹞), and drum (鼓). The lyrics describe swinging a sword at those who slander others, chasing them away with a roar like a tiger, and celebrating victory by sounding a victory gong. Images of a sword, a tiger, and drum can also be found on the album jacket. Yun, who began her career by releasing her first song in August 2014, featured two artists for the first time in the production of this new song. Rapper Da-min, who made a name for himself by participating in Mnet‘s ‘Show Me the Money 11’ and TVING’s ‘Rap: Public’, added strength with his rap featuring. Da-min, who received support from numerous rappers, showed off his overwhelming rap skills through his featuring in ‘Black Go’. Oh Seung-ha, a singer and tra

IU on a Spring Day… Cine21 Issue 1500 30th Anniversary Special Edition

IU on a Spring Day… Cine21 1500th Issue 30th Anniversary Special Edition Published Cine21 is publishing its 1500th issue to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The cover of the 1500th issue 30th Anniversary Special Edition features IU (Lee Ji-eun), who recently showed off her presence as an actress through the Netflix series ‘Fooled In’. IU has grown into a representative icon of Korean pop music with her sensual singer-songwriting and timeless messages. In addition to her main profession as a singer, she has also successfully completed the movies ‘Broker’ ‘Dream’, and the Netflix original series ‘Fooled’, proving her wide spectrum as an actress. IU‘s bold challenges and actions across genres are in line with Cine21’s spirit of challenge to present new communication and direction beyond the boundaries of the film and content industries, and she was selected as the cover girl for the 30th anniversary special issue. This is the first time she has graced the cover of Cine21 alone. IU exuded h

‘Military Service’ NCT Jaehyun Donates 100 Million Won to Help Neighbors Affected by Wildfires

‘Military service’ NCT Jaehyun donates 100 million won to help neighbors affected by wildfires NCT member Jaehyun donated 100 million won to help recover from the wildfires and support the victims. Jaehyun said, “I hope the wildfires are extinguished as soon as possible so that the affected neighbors can return to their peaceful daily lives.”I hope more people will join us in helping the exhausted firefighters and our neighbors who are having a hard time.” Jaehyun‘s donation, delivered through the Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association, will be used for recovery activities such as emergency support, provision of relief supplies, and operation of temporary shelters for residents of wildfire-stricken areas such as Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam. Through this donation, Jaehyun was appointed as a member of the ‘Hope Bridge Honors Club’, a group of individual major donors to Hope Bridge. In the future, we will pay more attention to supporting neighbors who have been affected by d

I think it was hard to believe that Jang Won-young wasn‘t CG... [DA★]

It was hard to believe that Jang Won-young wasn‘t CG... [DA★] Jang Won-young of Ive showed off her fairy-like visuals. On the 28th, Jang Won-young revealed photos and videos taken at a jewelry brand exhibition hall on her Instagram. She wore a white tube top mini dress and exuded a pure yet elegant charm. She caught everyone’s attention with her unrealistic proportions and facial features that were more gorgeous than jewelry. Meanwhile, Ive, which Jang Won-young is a part of, will hold a fan concert ‘IVE SCOUT’ on Saturday, April 5th at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. The concept of this concert is ‘Ive’ transforming into a scout and going on a fun adventure with ‘Dive (official fan club name)’. The second performance sold out in an instant amid a fierce ticket reservation war, and it will also be broadcast live exclusively on Lotte Cinema. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

‘Daegu native’ SHINee Key donates 50 million won to Gyeongbuk wildfire victims

‘Daegu native’ SHINee Key donates 50 million won to help victims of Gyeongbuk wildfire Group SHINee‘s Key donated 50 million won to help victims of the recent Gyeongbuk wildfire. He made the donation through the Gyeongbuk Community Chest of Korea. The Daegu-born star Key said, “I decided to donate in the hopes of providing some help after hearing that residents of my hometown, Gyeongsang-do, suffered great damage from a large-scale wildfire.” In 2019, SHINee member Key donated 10 million won to the Kyungpook National University Hospital in Chilgok for patients. He has been consistently extending a helping hand to his neighbors, such as donating 50 million won to a children’s hospital to commemorate his mother‘s retirement. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

‘April Comeback’ Odd Youth, Lively + Cheerful Individual Concept Photos Revealed

‘April comeback’ ODD YOUTH, lively + cheerful individual concept photos released Rookie girl group ODD YOUTH showed off their cheerful and lively charm. ODD YOUTH consecutively released group and individual concept photos for their first mini-album ‘I LIKE YOU’ through their official SNS channel on the 27th and 28th. The released group concept photos captured the members‘ lively appearances in stamp-shaped frames. In a lively atmosphere, the members stimulated curiosity about the interesting story that will be included in the album by looking at someone through the glass window with curious eyes or making surprised expressions. In addition, the individual concept photos highlight the bright visuals and individual personalities of each member. The five members caught the eye with their cute and cheerful appearances containing their own charms in various locations. They conveyed bright energy with natural poses and clear expressions. Through this concept photo, Odd Youth is gradually rev

Jung Seung-hwan‘s first festival after his discharge from the military... ‘Cherry Blossom Music Festival’ on the 29th

Jung Seung-hwan‘s first festival after his military service… To perform at the ‘Cherry Blossom Music Festival’ on the 29th Singer Jung Seung-hwan will be performing on stage at his first festival since his military service. Jung Seung-hwan will be performing at the ‘Cherry Blossom Music Festival’ to be held at Jinhae Public Stadium at 2 PM on the 29th. The ‘Cherry Blossom Music Festival’ is a new cultural content of the ‘Jinhae Naval Port Festival’, and is a music festival that is being held for the first time this year. Expect to enjoy various genres of music, including ballads, amidst fluttering cherry blossoms. This festival is also Jung Seung-hwan’s first music festival since his military service. He is expected to fill the hearts of the audience with excitement and romance with his selection of songs that will awaken the emotions of spring. Jung Seung-hwan has confirmed his attendance at not only the ‘Cherry Blossom Music Festival’, but also the ‘Beautiful Mint Life 2025’, a repre

BTS Jungkook joins wildfire relief efforts… Donates 1 billion won [Official]

BTS‘ Jungkook has joined the wildfire relief effort by donating 1 billion won. The Hope Bridge National Disaster Relief Association (Chairman Song Pil-ho) announced on the 28th that BTS member Jungkook donated 1 billion won to support wildfire victims in the Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions. 500 million won of the donation that Jungkook made will be used to provide emergency support and relief supplies for victims who lost their homes due to the wildfires. The remaining 500 million won will be used to improve awareness and treatment for firefighters who are dedicated to disaster sites such as wildfires and other fires. Jungkook said, “I hope this will be of some help to everyone who is tired and having a hard time. “I hope that those who are suffering from this wildfire and all those working hard to put it out can quickly return to their peaceful daily lives,” he said. Hope Bridge Secretary-General Shin Hoon said, “Thank you for your precious sharing with neighbors in Jeongguk,”

Park Seo-jin, Fans Scream “Let Go of Expectations” After Hearing His Intention to Not Attend (Mr. House Husband 2)

KBS 2TV‘s ‘Men Who Do Housework Season 2’ will reveal the scene of Park Seo-jin’s busking promise that achieved 7% viewership ratings. Park Seo-jin, along with his close friends and popular trot singers Song Min-jun and Choi Su-ho, prepare for a busking stage to celebrate achieving 7% viewership ratings. First, the three of them go live on SNS 3 hours before the busking and urgently announce the time and location, then prepare a surprise joint stage for the grateful fans who will visit the site in the cold weather. After selecting an exciting dance trot song, they face difficulties from the start as they reveal their poor choreography skills. Hyo-jung, who claims to be an audience member, makes everyone laugh by commenting, “It‘s like there’s a club standing behind you.” After repeated choreography mistakes and poor condition, the three of them head to the busking site after finishing their own rehearsal. Park Seo-jin had previously expressed confidence by saying, “I think 200 to 300 p

‘15 years older♥’ Sohee, luxury daily life after marriage + retirement “Good shot~” [DA★]

‘15 years older♥’ Sohee, luxury daily life after marriage + retirement “Good shot~” [DA★] Sohee, formerly of group Alice, revealed her daily life after marriage and retirement. Sohee recently posted a video of herself playing golf on her SNS. Wearing a perfect white golf wear, Sohee hit the ball powerfully, causing those around her to exclaim “Good shot~”. She caught people‘s attention with her powerful swing and still beautiful visuals. Meanwhile, Sohee was the runner-up on SBS ‘K-pop Star 6 - The Last Chance’ in 2017 and debuted as a member of group Alice in the same year. She announced her retirement from the entertainment industry in April of last year, announcing her marriage to a businessman boyfriend 15 years her senior whom she had dated for a year. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

MONSTA X I.M releases new single ‘Don’t Speak’… Participated in writing lyrics, composing, and producing [DA:Today]

MONSTA X I.M releases new single ‘Don’t Speak’… Participated in writing lyrics, composing, and producing [DA:Today] Group MONSTA X I.M will release a new digital single ‘Don’t Speak’ today (28th). ‘Don’t Speak’ is a bass house genre song that I.M directly participated in writing lyrics, composing, and producing, increasing its perfection. Expectations are high for the music that creates a mood never seen before in I.M‘s music. If his third mini-album ‘Off The Beat’ was released in April of last year, and he expressed his ‘atypical’with his music, ‘Don’t Speak’ contains the ‘freedom’ of enjoying the moment without worrying about anything else. ‘Don’t Speak’ was pre-released at the Seoul encore concert in January this year. Ahead of its release, I.M pre-released a live clip of ‘Don’t Speak’ through their official SNS channel, stimulating the hot anticipation of Monbebes around the world. The sophisticated beat and

Han Seo-in “First solo song in 13 years, all generations can sing along… Worried about promotion with my husband (P) [DA: Interview]

Han Seo-in, formerly of the group The SeeYa-FiveDolls, has released her first solo album in 13 years since her debut. In an interview with Donga.com to commemorate the release of her first single, ‘Through Time’, Han Seo-in said, “I‘ve been thirsty for not being able to release an album for about 10 years since my debut,” and “I’m currently teaching vocals to students at three universities, but I like being on stage more than teaching. I wanted to do it before I get older. Music has been a part of my life since I was young, and if I get the chance, I‘ll do music for the rest of my life,” she said about her feelings about having a solo song under her name. ‘Through Time’ is a City Pop genre song rich in warm and lyrical acoustic instrument sounds, and Han Seo-in participated in writing, composing, and producing the song herself. The lyrics express the emotions felt by ‘me’ as a child and ‘me’ as an adult about the past, present, and the unpredictable future. According to Han Seo-in, the

New groom Lee Seung-yoon to appear at music festival ‘The Glow 2025’ on the 29th

Newlywed Lee Seung-yoon to appear on music festival ‘The Glow 2025’ on the 29th Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon will meet audiences up close through various festivals. Lee Seung-yoon will be performing on stage at ‘The Glow 2025 - Goyang’ (hereafter ‘The Glow 2025’) to be held at KINTEX in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do on the 29th. Lee Seung-yoon will be appearing on ‘The Glow’ for the second consecutive year and will be performing on stage at a festival for the first time this year. He plans to connect with the audience with a band performance that alternates between intense and lyrical aspects. Lee Seung-yoon previously won the Musician of the Year award at the ‘22nd Korean Popular Music Awards’ as well as the Best Rock - Song award for ‘Yeokseong’ the title song of his third regular album, ‘Yeokseong’ and the Best Modern Rock - Song award for ‘Waterfall’, a track from his album. Expectations are high for Lee Seung-yoon, the ‘Han Dae-eum Triple Crown winner’, to perform his award-winning s

Jeong Dong-won, when did you grow up like this? “Physical examination from the Military Manpower Administration came flying in”

Singer Jung Dong-won will be appearing on ‘Let‘s Go GO4 (Let’s Go)’. The pre-released video of the 8th episode of ‘Let‘s Go GO4 (Let’s Go)’, which will air on the 30th on MBN, shows Jung Dong-won visiting MCs Ahn Jung-hwan and Hong Hyun-hee holding a red mailbox. The MCs were surprised to see Jung Dong-won make a surprise appearance holding a mailbox, and were surprised once again to see Jung Dong-won, who had become a grown man rather than a child. The MCs exclaimed, “When did you grow so tall?”, “It‘s like you came in a time machine”, and “I should call you Mr. Jung Dong-won”, to which Jung Dong-won replied with a smile, “I’m already a senior in high school” before confessing, “My resident registration card came out. And the Military Manpower Administration came for a physical examination”, surprising everyone even more. The MCs asked Jung Dong-won, “Did you invite us? When asked, ”Where do you live?“, Jeong Dong-won coolly replied, ”I live in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu.“ He then answere

CHUU, comeback on April 21st… Tearful girl ‘Curiosity↑’

CHUU to make a comeback on April 21st… A girl shedding tears ‘Curiosity↑’Singer CHUU will be making a surprise comeback on April 21st. On the 28th at midnight, her agency ATRP released the first teaser video for CHUU‘s third mini-album ‘Only Cry in the Rain’ through their official SNS channel. The mysterious video that was revealed expresses the face of a girl shedding tears in the format of ASCII Art. The subtle digital noise and the sound of rain coming from beyond the screen capture our ears, and the messages that fade away between the words that momentarily blink arouse curiosity. The dreamy mood felt from the sound of rain blends with the coolness of digital art, creating a more intense sense of dissonance and raising curiosity about this new album. In her last mini-album, ‘Strawberry Rush’, Chuu perfectly transformed into a speedy ‘Hero Girl’, revealing her presence as a solo artist. With her unique ‘Vitamin Power’, she has appeared in various entertainment shows and advertisemen

Pentagon Hui cast for 30th anniversary musical ‘Love Rides the Rain’

Group Pentagon‘s Hui will be performing in the musical ’Love Sings the Rain‘. Hui will be playing the role of Dong Hyun in the original musical ’Love Sings the Rain‘, which will be performed at Baekam Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from April 29th. The musical ’Love Sings the Rain‘, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, depicts the conflict and moments of reconciliation that arise when the youngest brother Dong Hyun returns home on the 40th birthday of the eldest brother Dong Wook, who has been taking care of his younger siblings since losing his parents. Hui said through his agency Cube Entertainment, “I am truly honored and grateful to have been cast as Dong Hyun in the 30th anniversary performance of ’Love Sings the Rain‘, which has a deep history and tradition. Since it is a work that has been loved for a long time for its relatable and warm story, I will meet you at the theater with even more advanced acting and singing. I ask for your interest and love.” Dong-hyun, play