‘7th Debut Anniversary’ Stray Kids, ‘Mixtape: dominATE’ released today (21st)

The group Stray Kids will be releasing a new digital single today (the 21st) and celebrating their 7th debut anniversary. Stray Kids will be releasing their digital single ‘Mixtape: dominATE’ on March 21st at 1 PM (midnight EST). Stray Kids, who are celebrating their 7th debut anniversary on the 25th, prepared a surprise gift for their fans with their gratitude, and it is more meaningful because it was officially released four days before the special anniversary. This digital single is the fifth work as part of the ‘Mixtape Project’ (mixtape project) that has been ongoing since 2019, following ‘Mixtape: Gone Days’ (December 2019), ‘Mixtape: Even a Fool Knows’ (March 2020), ‘Mixtape: 애’ (June 2021), and ‘Mixtape: Time Out’ (August 2022). Through this project, Stray Kids has shown the group‘s unique style and sensibility.

Dragon Pony, Successful Music Show Debut… Running Instinct ‘Not Out’ Stage (M Countdown)

The band Dragon Pony showed off their unstoppable running instincts on their music show debut stage. Dragon Pony (Ahn Tae-gyu, Pyeon Sung-hyun, Kwon Se-hyuk, and Go Kang-hoon) performed their second EP and its title song of the same name, ‘Not Out’, on Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ on the 20th. This is Dragon Pony’s first time performing on a music show. In addition to vocalist Ahn Tae-gyu‘s explosive vocals, the powerful performances of Pyeon Sung-hyun, Kwon Se-hyuk, and Go Kang-hoon combined to create an overwhelming sense of immersion. The passionate musical energy of youths running toward their dreams was portrayed through a powerful band performance. ‘Not Out’ is a song that contains a message of hope and passion by comparing the appearance of youths who constantly challenge themselves toward their dreams to baseball terminology. All four members participated in writing lyrics, composing, and arranging the songs, demonstrating their outstanding musical abilities. Along with the release of

‘Debut’ New Beat, Cyberpunk Style Perfectly Digested

The group NEWBEAT (Park Min-seok, Hong Min-seong, Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Li-woo), who will debut on the 24th, revealed individual concept photos for the title song ‘Flip the Coin’ of their first regular album ‘RAW AND RAD’. In the photos, NEWBEAT caught people‘s attention with a concept that combines a retro atmosphere with a modern mood. NEWBEAT, who perfectly digested the cyberpunk style, drew admiration with their wide range of concept digestibility. In addition, all of the NEWBEAT members instantly captured the hearts of fans with their unique visuals. Above all, NEWBEAT’s appearance, which goes back and forth between strong charisma and fresh boyish beauty, aroused curiosity about the new album. ‘RAW AND RAD’ is an album that contains the passion of boys who are not afraid of failure and constantly take on challenges. NEWBEAT plans to portray the story of enterprising boys who shine the most in their raw, unrefined form. In particular, ta

G-Dragon dances right in front of you… Media exhibition, 50,000 people attend successfully

Singer G-DRAGON‘s media exhibition ‘G-DRAGON Media Exhibition: Übermensch’ has concluded successfully to unprecedented rave reviews. Content solution company Creative MUT (hereinafter referred to as ‘MUT’), together with global AI entertainment company Galaxy Corporation, held ‘G-DRAGON Media Exhibition: Übermensch’ at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Seoul from March 9 to 19. This exhibition showcased an unprecedented scale, spanning the entire space of The Hyundai Seoul, including Sound Forest and Epic Seoul on the 5th floor, TUNE on the 6th floor, and Iconic Square on the 2nd basement floor. In particular, the number of visitors to the exhibition for ten days exceeded 55,000, with 41,000 people visiting the 5th floor and the 2nd basement floor, and 14,000 people visiting the 6th floor TUNE store, creating a record-breaking crowd. Exhibition reservations were also sold out in the media zone within 20 minutes after the site opened for the ten-day offline exhibition, and in the MD zone wi

EJel, new song ‘Spring is my anti’ to be released on the 28th

Singer-songwriter EJel is teasing a new song to welcome spring. On the afternoon of the 20th, EJel posted a coming soon poster on his official SNS, announcing the release of his new song, ‘Spring is My Anti’, on the 28th. The coming soon poster, which features fresh colors, contains an image with a cute mood, giving off a pleasant spring vibe. The new song title, decorated with lively calligraphy, harmoniously blends in, raising expectations for EJel‘s new music. EJel is a singer-songwriter who placed 3rd in JTBC’s ‘Singer Gain 3 - Unknown Singer Competition (hereafter ’Singer Gain 3‘)’, which ended last year, and is a next-generation vocalist recognized for his solid singing and trendy musicality. He has been recognized by the public with a stage name that contains the ambition of ‘I will draw the music I want to draw on the easel’. Since his appearance on ‘Singer Gain 3’, he has received favorable reviews such as ‘veteran singer level’, ‘hexagonal artist’, and released his first sing

Woody to hold solo concert ‘Woody, Live’ in April

Singer Woody will be holding a concert in April. Woody will be holding his 2025 solo concert, ‘Woody, Live’, on April 19th and 20th at the Gureumarae Small Theater in Mapo-gu, Seoul. ‘Woody, Live’ is Woody‘s solo concert held a year after ‘2024 Woody’s Movie’ held last year. In April, when pleasant excitement is felt, Woody is expected to captivate the audience with warm and bright stages like the spring weather. Woody plans to present special live stages that can only be seen at ‘Woody, Live’, including his representative songs such as ‘If This Song Was Played at a Club’, ‘Come Out Dressed Casually’, ‘If You Feel Left Alone in the World’, ‘Like Flowers Blooming in the Desert’, as well as his recently released new song ‘Stray Cat’. Tickets for Woody‘s 2025 solo concert ‘Woody, Live’, which will gift warm excitement to fans this spring, will open for sale on the online ticket reservation site YES24 Ticket at 7 p.m. on the 21st. Tickets

Solar, Single ‘WANT’ Character Poster Revealed… Transformation into a Nerd

MAMAMOO member Solar is drawing attention with her transformation into a nerd. Today (21st) at midnight, Solar revealed the first character poster for her second single ‘WANT’ through her official SNS. In the photo, Solar is wearing a man-to-man t-shirt and horn-rimmed glasses, showing off her nerd character. With her red hairpin as a point, Solar exudes a lovely charm with her pensive pose. In particular, the phrase “Love is what i WANT” arouses curiosity about the song as it expresses a nerd character who wants to be in love. ‘WANT’ is Solar‘s first single in about 6 months since ‘Solar Emotion Part. 8’ released in October of last year. It is filled with the excitement and hope of spring, the season of beginnings. Through ‘WANT’, Solar plans to deliver a message of courage and support to those who hesitate in love. Meanwhile, Solar’s second single ‘WANT’ will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on April 2. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@d

Rise Anton‘s birthday today (21st)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

Rise Anton‘s birthday is today (21st)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Rise Anton is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick, which aired on the 21st, Rise Anton was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in March. The related voting was held from the 10th to the 19th of last month. ▲ If 40,000 picks are achieved, the idol’s pop-up congratulatory banner will be placed on the Idol Pick app and the main web page, an online article, and a 1-day support advertisement on the Seodaemun Station billboard in Seoul. ▲ If 100,000 picks are achieved, the billboard advertisement support will be provided for 3 days, including the anniversary, at the same location. ▲ If 1st place in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days will be received. As a result of the voting, Rise Anton received 226,758 picks. Accordingly, in addition to the Idol Pick app

‘Genji Beauty’ Kiki, Decorated on the Cover of Ten Magazine USA Ahead of Official Debut

‘Genji Beauty’ Kiki Adorns the Cover of TEN Magazine USA Ahead of Their Official Debut Group KiiiKiii (Kiki: JiU, Lee Sol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya) decorated the cover of a global magazine before their official debut. Recently, global fashion magazine TEN Magazine (10 Magazine) USA introduced the cover and individual cuts of Kiki, who decorated the cover of ISSUE 4. The cover photo shows the members radiating an aura with colorful balloons behind them. They perfectly pulled off the sensational hair and casual yet chic styling, showing off each member‘s individuality. The individual cuts with a concept that seemed to celebrate Kiki’s debut also caught attention. The members effortlessly pulled off colorful stylings using ties, belts, ribbons, etc. as if they were wearing tailored clothes. The confetti fluttering in the wind added to Kiki‘s signature kitschy yet ‘Genji’ sensibility. The members’ eye-catching expressions and natural poses surprised everyone by revealing their skills that were no

“I‘m just going to let you go” Apink’s Kim Nam-joo, surprise bikini figure [DA★]

“I‘m going to stop letting you go” Apink’s Kim Nam-joo shows off her bikini figure. On the 18th, Kim Nam-joo posted several photos from her Singapore trip on her Instagram with the caption “I‘m going to stop letting you go, Singapore”. In the photos, she shows off her great fashion sense, leaving certification shots at her travel destinations and enjoying her leisurely time in various swimsuits. She showed off her solid body line and healthy beauty without an ounce of fat, showing off her confident force. Meanwhile, Kim Nam-joo released her second solo single album ‘BAD’ in April of last year and promoted with the title song of the same name. The album is Kim Nam-joo’s first solo single album in four years, and she actively participated in the overall production process from concept planning. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

‘Two Daughters Confession’ KCM “I feel relieved and overwhelmed, I will live honestly and diligently” [Full text]

‘Confession of Two Daughters’ KCM “I feel relieved and overwhelmed, I will live diligently with sincerity” [Full text] Singer KCM, who belatedly revealed the existence of his two daughters, confessed his feelings. According to an official from his agency A2Z Entertainment on the 19th, KCM and his wife A, who is 9 years younger than him, welcomed their first daughter in 2012. The two, who started a family together, registered their marriage in 2021 and became a legal couple, and their second daughter was born the following year. However, all that was known to the public was the marriage registration. The agency explained that KCM had suffered extreme financial difficulties due to huge debts caused by financial issues and fraud with an acquaintance in the past. At the time, he was in such a desperate situation that he couldn‘t even have a wedding ceremony. Fortunately, it is known that KCM has regained a stable foundation for his life as he continues his singing career. KCM also made the

Minji‘s sudden withdrawal news “Sorry for telling you late, please don’t forget me” [Full text]

Minzy‘s sudden withdrawal news “Sorry for telling you late, please don’t forget me” [Full text] Singer Minzy has left the group Busters. On the 19th, Minzy posted a long handwritten letter on her SNS to announce her withdrawal from the group. First, she apologized, saying, “I think you must have been very surprised and confused by the sudden news. I should have written this letter to tell you about me as soon as possible, but I‘m sorry for telling you so late.”. Minzy revealed that she had left Busters a month ago, confessing, “I gained a lot of experiences and memories while working in Busters for about 5 years. I met the fans when I was 15, and even though I was just a kid, I learned a lot and grew thanks to you all. The times we spent together, laughing and crying, are so precious and I will (continue to) remember them.”. She said, “I wanted to tell the fans that every single day has been so happy and that my heart was sincere. Thank you for giving me happy and good memories and goo

Ive Jang Won-young, there‘s nothing she can’t do... Advertising fairy → first title song lyrics

IVE‘s Jang Won-young, there’s nothing she can‘t do... From advertising fairy to writing lyrics for her first title song IVE’s Jang Won-young is showing off her extraordinary capabilities and popularity. Jang Won-young has gained great popularity with her unrivaled star quality since her debut. In 2024, she became the center of attention by creating a super-positive syndrome in Korea with the catchphrase ‘Lucky Vicky’. Thanks to this, Jang Won-young was recently selected as the new advertising model for a bank, becoming a hot topic by taking the position of a financial model, which is a symbol of trustworthiness and an indicator of the popularity of top stars. In 2025, Jang Won-young is continuing her dazzling performance by standing out in various fields such as music activities, various broadcasts, ambassadors, and magazine cover models. First, Jang Won-young is receiving hot love calls from leading fashion magazines at home and abroad. Earlier this year alone, she graced the covers o

SF9, Officially Completes ‘LOVE RACE’ Activities with Returning Jaeyoon

SF9 Completes Official Promotions for ‘LOVE RACE’ with the Return of Jaeyoon Group SF9 has completed official promotions for ‘LOVE RACE’. SF9 finished official promotions for their new album ‘LOVE RACE’ and its title song of the same name with MBC M‘s ‘Show! Champion’, which aired on the 19th. ‘LOVE RACE’, released on the 11th, is the second installment of the ‘YOUR FANTASY’ series, which contains everything fans want. The title song of the same name as the album contains SF9’s passion to be ready to run to the other person. SF9 proved their hot popularity by settling in the upper ranks of global charts, including the Top 10 of iTunes K-pop album charts in six regions including Japan, Russia, and the United States, the Top 10 of POP album charts in six regions including Estonia, Denmark, and Thailand, and the Top 10 of overall album charts in four regions including Singapore and Taiwan. In particular, Jaeyoon, who completed his military service, joined this activity, creating even stro

NCT WISH April 14th Comeback, Refreshing ‘Pop Pop’ [Official]

NCT WISH to make a comeback on April 14th with refreshing ‘poppop’ [Official] NCT WISH will be returning with their second mini album ‘poppop’ on April 14th. NCT WISH‘s second mini album ‘poppop’, to be released on April 14th, contains a total of six tracks, including the title song of the same name ‘poppop’, ‘Melt Inside My Pocket’, ‘Design’, ‘1000’, ‘Silly Dance’, and ‘If You Come at 4 o’clock (Still 3PM)’. Currently on pre-order. NCT WISH is a group that is greatly loved for the color of ‘refreshing&neo’ and hopeful energy in each song they release, including ‘WISH’, ‘Songbird’, and ‘Steady’. This album also foreshadows NCT WISH‘s signature clear and cheerful music and unique charm that has been further upgraded. NCT WISH has released their first single ‘WISH’, as well as their second single ‘

X-Dinery Heroes Gun-il, a cute brat, then chic and sexy

Xdinary Heroes‘ Gunil, once a cute brat and now chic + sexy Xdinary Heroes (XH)’s Gunil shows off contrasting charms. JYP Entertainment‘s boy band Xdinary Heroes, who will be returning on the 24th with their new mini-album ‘Beautiful Mind’ and the title song ‘Beautiful Life’. Ahead of their comeback, the group sequentially released individual teasers for Juyeon, Jun Han, O.de, Gaon, and Jungsoo through their official SNS starting on the 14th, followed by the release of leader and drummer Gunil’s photo and visual film at noon and 6 PM on the 19th. In the photos, Gunil shows off his contrasting charms by digesting various concepts such as chic, mischievous, and hip. In the visual film, he also radiated ‘rock and roll’ energy with his heavy gaze and street atmosphere. The title song ‘Beautiful Life’ is a synergy of sound that maximizes immersion and refreshing lyrics. The album includes the title song as well as ‘FI

‘Global Muse’ Espa, ‘Sangbok’ Continues This Year

The aespa syndrome that shook the board ‘Yeojin’ continues into the new year. The reason for this is the news of awards coming one after another from Japan, one of the two meccas of K-pop. aespa won four awards at VMAJ, which is effectively the ‘Asian version’ of MTV‘s global awards ceremony VMA. VMAJ is the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards. At VMAJ held at K-Arena Yokohama in Japan on the 19th, aespa won the grand prize ‘Artist of the Year’, as well as Best Group Video (International), Best

Solar, Second Single ‘WANT’ Pre-Order Starts… Released on April 2nd

Solar, pre-orders for second single ‘WANT’ begin… Release on April 2nd MAMAMOO member Solar began pre-orders for her second single ‘WANT’ through various music sites today (20th) at 3 PM. ‘WANT’ consists of two versions: ‘PLVE’ and ‘POCAALBUM’. In particular, the ‘PLVE’ version includes a heart pendant keyring and a frame photo, while the ‘POCAALBUM’ version includes a variety of accessories such as a photo stand package and stickers. Solar‘s ‘WANT’ conveys Solar’s bright and confident charm, filled with the courage and excitement to run to the one you like. To this end, Solar will transform into a ‘secret partner’ for those who hesitate in love and deliver a warm message of support. Solar‘s second single ‘WANT’ will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on April 2. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

Lucy, April 23rd comeback confirmed… 6th mini album ‘Wajangchang’ release

LUCY Confirmed to Make a Comeback on April 23rd… 6th Mini Album ‘Wajangchang’ to be Released The band LUCY will be making a comeback on April 23rd. Today (20th), LUCY revealed the release schedule containing the teasing promotion schedule for their 6th mini album ‘Wajangchang’ through their official SNS. The image was produced in a comic book style design, intuitively showing the concept of the new album in a cheerful atmosphere, stimulating expectations. According to the revealed schedule, LUCY will sequentially reveal concept photos, music video teasers, etc. ahead of the release of their first title song ‘Jamkkae’ on March 27th. Starting with the signature logo film of their 6th mini album on April 14, they will be filling their comeback week with various contents such as concept photos, tracklist, highlight medley, and music video teaser for their second title. Ahead of the release, Lucy will also be holding a solo concert ‘2025 LUCY CONCERT ’CHECK IN: TAIPEI‘’ in Taipei on April 1

Wonwe, visuals that shine like stars “First world tour, want to grow more” [Photoshoot]

Onewe, visuals that shine like stars “We want to grow while experiencing our first world tour” The pictorial of the band Onewe has been revealed. Fashion magazine @star1 revealed the April pictorial with Onewe (Yonghoon, Kanghyun, Harin, Dongmyeong, Kiwook) through their official homepage today (20th). In the pictorial, Onewe showed off their dandy charm in knits and shirts. They showed off their unique visuals with bright smiles like stars while facing each other. An interview that allows you to feel the strong chemistry between the five members was also revealed. Onewe released their second full-length album ‘WE: Dream Chaser’ consisting of all self-composed songs on the 5th. Onewe introduced it as “It contains stories about ‘dreams’ as the members think about them. It is an album that is particularly rich in Onewe‘s own color.” Regarding the title song ‘The Starry Night’, he mentioned the point of appreciation, saying, “Kang Hyun made the song after seeing Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Nig