One or Eight Neo, the cute youngest

ONE OR EIGHT‘s Neo poses at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album, ‘DSTM‘, held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight Neo, the youngest‘s signature pose

ONE OR EIGHT‘s Neo poses at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album, ‘DSTM‘, held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, Global Showcase Begins

ONE OR EIGHT performs ’Don‘t Tell Nobody’ at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album ‘DSTM‘ held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, Intense Performance

ONE OR EIGHT performs ’Don‘t Tell Nobody’ at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album ‘DSTM‘ held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight Debuts in Korea with ‘DSTM’

ONE OR EIGHT poses at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album, ‘DSTM‘, held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, official debut in Korea

ONE OR EIGHT poses at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album, ‘DSTM‘, held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, ‘DSTM’

ONE OR EIGHT is performing the title song ’DSTM‘ at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album ‘DSTM‘ held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, official Korean debut

ONE OR EIGHT is performing the title song ’DSTM‘ at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album ‘DSTM‘ held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

One or Eight, a splendid performance

ONE OR EIGHT is performing the title song ’DSTM‘ at the global showcase commemorating the release of their second digital single album ‘DSTM‘ held at Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 26th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Han Seo-in, sophisticated atmosphere ‘Time Passing’ concept photos released

Singer Han Seo-in has released the concept photos for her first solo single, ‘Time Passes’. In the photos, Han Seo-in shows off a chic atmosphere and sophisticated image with her suit styling, raising expectations for her first solo single. Han Seo-in, who has been preparing for this first solo single for a long time by participating in writing lyrics, composing, and producing, has satisfied fans‘ expectations even more by including her own charm in the concept photos. Her agency Story & Plus said, “’Time Passes’ is a song that highlights Han Seo-in’s uniquely attractive voice and singing ability, and is expected to be a song that will bring healing to many listeners. It also said, “You will be able to get a glimpse of Han Seo-in‘s versatility as she participated in writing lyrics, composing, and producing.” Han Seo-in’s first solo single, ‘Time Passes’, will be released on the 28th at noon through various music sites. Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

‘Trot Fairy’ Kim Da-hyun, selected as the public relations ambassador for ‘Yeongdong World Traditional Music Expo’

Singer Kim Da-hyun has been selected as the public relations ambassador for the ‘2025 Yeongdong World Traditional Music Expo’. On the 24th, Kim Da-hyun received a letter of appointment as public relations ambassador from Yeongdong County Governor Jeong Yeong-cheol of Chungcheongbuk-do. The ‘2025 Yeongdong World Gugak Expo’ will be held from September 12 to October 11 at Yeongdong Rainbow Healing Tourist Site and Gugak Experience Village under the theme of ‘The scent of Gugak, coloring the world’. County Governor Jeong Yeong-cheol, who is serving as the co-chairman of the Expo Organizing Committee, said, “Singer Kim Da-hyun, who is active globally based on Gugak, is the perfect ambassador for this event in which performing groups from around 30 countries around the world will participate,”and”I ask for a lot of promotional activities.” Kim Da-hyun, who has been involved in various fields of Gugak such as trot as well as pansori, folk songs, gayageum, haegeum, janggu, buk, and Korean dan

BTS Jin, Fencing Oh Sang-wook also acknowledges… ‘Athletics talent’

BTS‘ Jin has earned the recognition of fencing national team member Oh Sang-wook for his extraordinary athleticism. Episode 27 of BTS’s own entertainment show ‘Run Seok Jin’, which was posted on BTS‘ YouTube channel at 9 p.m. on the 25th, featured Jin’s fencing challenge with 2024 Paris Olympics fencing gold medalists Gu Bon-gil and Oh Sang-wook. This episode, which was planned in response to ARMY‘s (fandom name) fervent desire to see ‘Jin who does fencing’, featured Oh Sang-wook, who Jin met on tvN’s ‘Handsome Guys on Sunday last year, as a daily coach. Jin appeared on the show in a handsome fencing outfit and quickly mastered the techniques, acting as a ‘fencing genius’. Jin previously challenged himself in various sports such as UFC (Goodbye Seokjin), gymnastics (Gymnastics Day), and climbing (Beat Seokjin (feat. Climbing)) in ‘Run, Seokjin’. He showed off his entertainment skills while being confused by the high level of difficulty, but he also showed his talent as an athlete with

‘Jalpa Generation Pure Beauty’ Ailitt, Pocari Sweat Model Selection

‘This is the innocence of the Jalpa generation.’‘The icon of the Jalpa generation’ Ailit has been selected as the exclusive model for CF Pocari Sweat, which has symbolized innocence for centuries. Following member Wonhee‘s solo appearance last year, the scope has been expanded this year with all members appearing in the new CF. As if to prove that this is a CF with history and tradition, even the numbers are meaningful, qualifying them as ‘30s models’. This is the second time Pocari Sweat has signed a contract with a team (girl group), after Twice in 2017. Pocari Sweat saw Ailit as “a group with a bright and lively charm, which also fits the brand image of being refreshing and healthy”, and explained the background of selecting Ailit, saying, “We think the brand message of supporting the individuality of teenagers and youth who are confidently going their own way will be well projected through Ailit.”Ailit celebrated its first anniversary since its debut on the 25th. The ’super attract

Ha Hyun-sang, Sehan‘s Emotions → Explosive Sound... New Song ‘Lost’ Released

Singer-songwriter Ha Hyun-sang will be participating in NHN Bugs‘ ‘essential; With Artist’ project for the first time. ‘Lost’ is a pop rock song with a refreshing sound, a cheerful yet deep drum sound, and a dramatic chorus. It contains empathy for the complex and inexplicable emotions felt as time passes, and the lyrics of warm comfort further increase the emotion of the song. In the teaser video released on the 21st through the ‘essential;’ official YouTube channel, Ha Hyun-sang is seen playing the guitar and singing with tearful eyes against the backdrop of the ‘essential; video of a pink sky and flower field, raising fans’ expectations for the live clip that will be released simultaneously with the album‘s release. Meanwhile, Ha Hyun-sang’s ‘essential; With Artist’ project‘s new song ‘Lost’ will be released today (26th) at 6 PM on major domestic music platforms including Bugs. Photo = Wake One, NHN Bugs

Band Luminous Day to release debut single ‘Flower that blooms backwards’ on the 28th

The new band Luminousday will be making their debut on the 28th. According to their agency 8PEX COMPANY on the 26th, the band Luminousday will be releasing their debut single ‘Blooming Down’ on March 28th at noon. Luminousday, which contains the meaning of ‘wanting to gift a day that shines with music’, is a five-member mixed band consisting of vocalist Chaeyeon, drummer Kim Siwoo, bassist Byun Jeseop, keyboardist Lee Wonjae, and guitarist Yeo Geon. Led by female vocalist Chaeyeon, each member will create their own individuality while creating harmony. Member Kim Siwoo directly participated in writing the lyrics for Luminousday‘s debut single ‘Blooming Down’. It features profound lyrics that contrast with the overall mood of the song. In addition, producers Aaron Kim, Isaac Han, and Ashe Ahn, who have worked with Kepler, KARD, Red Velvet, and Tomorrow by Together, participated in the production.

Jo Hyun-ah, following ‘I‘ll Give You’, releases single ‘Softly’

URBAN ZAKAPA‘s Jo Hyun-ah is making a comeback with a new single following ‘I’ll Give You’. Jo Hyun-ah will release her single album ‘Softly’ at 6PM on the 26th. Expectations are high for this comeback following her single ‘I‘ll Give You’, which received a hot response last year, including taking first place in terms of topicality. This single album ‘Softly’ contains Jo Hyun-ah’s own musical world, which is quite different from Urban Zakapa‘s music. It is a song that brings back deep memories, recalling our love and happy times like a movie, and Jo Hyun-ah’s unique and distinctive vocals blend with the beautiful melody to bring out even more deep longing. This album in particular is notable for its honest and candid lyrics, such as ‘Me without you’, ‘You without me’, ‘We were always together’. The happiness that melts away and the beautiful memories that disappear gently combine with Jo Hyun-ah‘s emotional and unique voice to stimulate the listener’s ears. Also, the vocals that are exp

Stray Kids, 7th Debut Anniversary with Stay… Large-Scale World Tour Spurs

Stray Kids Celebrates 7th Debut Anniversary with STAY… Kicking Off Large-Scale World Tour Group Stray Kids celebrated their 7th debut anniversary with the trust and support of STAY (fandom). Stray Kids made their official debut in the music industry on March 25, 2018 with the album ‘I am NOT’ and the title track ‘District 9’. The members of each album participated in the song production, centering around the producing team 3RACHA consisting of Bang Chan, Changbin, and Han, and captured the hearts of K-pop fans at home and abroad with their unique music, powerful performances, and original concepts. Seven years later, on March 25, 2025, Stray Kids communicated with fans through various contents celebrating their 7th debut anniversary. First, on the 21st, they presented the digital single ‘Mixtape: dominATE’, which they prepared with gratitude to their fans, and celebrated a special debut anniversary eve together. The title song ‘GIANT (Korean Ver.)’ (Giant (Korean Ver.))

Jang Min-ho donates 100 million won to help recover from Gyeongbuk wildfire damage [Official]

Jang Min-ho donates 100 million won for forest fire recovery [Official] Singer Jang Min-ho donated 100 million won for forest fire recovery. On the 26th, the Korean Red Cross announced that Jang Min-ho, who is an ambassador, donated 1 won for forest fire recovery efforts in Gyeongnam, Gyeongbuk, Ulsan, and other parts of the country. Jang Min-ho said, “I hope this will be of some help to everyone who has been affected by the forest fires,” and “I hope the affected residents can return to their daily lives as soon as possible.” The Korean Red Cross, which is carrying out emergency relief activities at the forest fire site, said, “We plan to use the donations to support forest fire victims.” The Korean Red Cross will be holding an emergency fundraising event until the 22nd of next month to support victims of this large-scale forest fire. Meanwhile, Jang Min-ho first met the Korean Red Cross through his activities as an ambassador last year. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@do

‘Financial Model’ Lim Young-woong, Tax Arrears → Penthouse Seized “Payment Immediately After Recognition” [Official]

‘Financial model’ Lim Young-woong, tax delinquent → penthouse seized and then lifted “Payment made immediately after notification” [Official] Singer Lim Young-woong experienced the seizure and then lifting of his home due to tax delinquency. On the 26th, Biz Korea reported that Lim Young-woong had his Mecenatpolis apartment complex located in Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul seized after he had failed to pay local taxes. According to the report, the Mapo-gu Office in Seoul seized the Mecenatpolis penthouse owned by Lim Young-woong on October 16 of last year. The seizure registration was canceled three months later on January 13. The media also added that it took about a year to cancel the seizure, including the period of the Mapo-gu Office‘s collection of overdue taxes and seizure notices. Regarding this, Lim Young-woong’s agency, Fish Music, explained to Donga.com, “Lim Young-woong‘s apartment is located on the third floor, not the basement or first floor where the mailbox is located. Be

NCT Haechan donates 50 million won to help with wildfires in Yeongnam [Official]

NCT Haechan donates 50 million won to help victims of wildfires in Yeongnam [Official] Group NCT member Haechan donated 50 million won to help victims of the recent wildfires in Yeongnam. On the 26th, the Community Chest of Korea announced that Haechan had donated the day before. Through Fruit of Love, NCT Haechan said, “After hearing the news of those who suffered great damage from the sudden wildfires, I wanted to be of some help,” and “I sincerely hope that the residents of the affected areas can return to their stable daily lives as soon as possible.” Due to wildfires that have occurred in the Yeongnam region since the 21st, including in Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do and Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, there have been 18 deaths and over 27,000 displaced people. Love Fruit is conducting a special fundraising for wildfire relief until April 30th. Haechan previously donated 100 million won to help recover from the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake and joined the Love Fruit high-value donor group,