‘24-day debut’ New Beat, trailer photo released

‘24-day debut’ NewBeat, trailer photo revealed Boy group NewBeat, who will debut on the 24th, showed off the visuals of each of the seven members. NewBeat (Park Min-seok, Hong Min-seong, Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Li-woo) revealed individual and group trailer photos for their first full-length album ‘RAW AND RAD’ through their official SNS on the afternoon of the 19th. In the individual photos released that day, NewBeat gave off an elegant feel in school looks. They showed off their unique charm with a unique atmosphere that seemed to personify unicorns. In the group photo, all the members showed off center-level visuals and aura while freely moving between dandy and sporty looks. ‘RAW AND RAD’ is an album that contains the spirit 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 brightest in their raw, unrefined form. In particular, talented musicians suc

YB-Yoonha-Kim Sunggyu… ‘Beautiful Mint Life 2025’ 2nd lineup announced

YB-Younha-Kim Sunggyu… ‘Beautiful Mint Life 2025’ 2nd lineup announced ‘Beautiful Mint Life 2025 (hereinafter referred to as Viewminra)’ has revealed its 2nd lineup with 12 new teams. The second lineup, which includes festival powerhouses such as ‘YB (Yoon Do-hyun Band)’, ‘Younha’, ‘Kim Sung-gyu’, and ‘Peppertones’, has been revealed, raising expectations. The first lineup previously included ‘Lee Seung-yoon’, ‘Sunwoo Jung-ah’, ‘Touched’, ‘Glen Check’, ‘THE SOLUTIONS’, ‘SAM KIM’, ‘May Oil’, ‘DASUTT’, ‘Jung Seung-hwan’, ‘Silica Gel’, ‘N.Flying’, ‘So Soo-bin’, ‘George’, The lineup for the first day, June 13th, includes ‘Nerd Connection’, ‘Dragon Pony’, ‘Kachisan’, ‘Davichi’, ‘10CM’, ‘Jae’, ‘Colde’, ‘Damon‘s Ear’, ‘Broccoli You Too’, ‘Yudabin Band’, ‘Hanroro’, etc.

‘Voice of the Soul’ Bobby Kim is coming

‘Textbook of Soul’ Bobby Kim is back. The title of his new song, after three years since 2022, is ‘Morning Routine’. Bobby Kim‘s new song ‘Morning Routine’, filled with his soulful voice, will be released on various pop music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 21st. It will also be a ‘pre-release’ format for his new mini-album, which will be released in April. Epik High’s Tablo lent his strength to the return of the ‘King of Soul’. Tablo took charge of writing the lyrics for a song Bobby Kim wrote himself, breathing life into the song. Regarding the new song, his agency Attract said, “The sweet lyrics depicting a leisurely morning with a loved one, along with Bobby Kim‘s unique style,

NCT Mark, new song stage to be revealed for the first time today (20th)

NCT Mark (under SM Entertainment) is garnering much attention by revealing the stage for his new song ‘+82 Pressin’ (Feat. Haechan)’ (+82 Pressin) for the first time today (20th). Mark will appear on Mnet‘s ‘M Countdown’ to be broadcasted on March 20th to perform the pre-released song ‘+82 Pressin’ (Feat. Haechan)’ for the first time, and Haechan, who featured, is expected to show off his stage as well, which is expected to garner a lot of attention. The new song ‘+82 Pressin’ (Feat. Haechan)’ is a dynamic hip-hop song with repetitive whistle riffs, marching snares, and solid kick drum sounds. The lyrics, which utilize the country code +82 for South Korea, cheerfully express the confidence of Mark and Haechan, who are based in Seoul. The performance was completed with hip, groovy, and energetic choreography that matches the mood of the song, and Mark and Haechan show perfect chemistry while also showing off their individual dance lines in a composition that highlights their relaxed cha

Ampersand One, Asia → North America Tour… Q&A Revealed

The group AMPERS&ONE has captivated not only Asia but also North America with their charm. On the 18th (local time), Ampersand One held the finale of the ‘2025 AMPERS&ONE LIVE TOUR ‘My First_’ IN NORTH AMERICA’ in Los Angeles, USA. This tour is Ampersand One‘s first North American tour since their debut, and began in Miami, USA on February 17th, and went on to Orlando, Charlotte, Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Columbus, Detroit, Louisville, Nashville, Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, San Antonio, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, a total of 19 cities. Ampersand One performed ‘On And On’, ‘Broken Heart’, ‘Sweet & Sour’, and ‘Calling You Back’ They performed on stage and drew out loud cheers and cheers with their unique energetic performance.

G-Dragon, the largest solo singer ever… World tour 1st plan revealed

Singer G-DRAGON has caught everyone‘s attention by revealing the first plan for his largest-ever world tour for a solo artist. On the 19th, G-DRAGON posted a poster containing the first schedule of the ‘G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch]’ on his official fan SNS, garnering hot interest from global fans. According to the poster, G-DRAGON will be visiting 8 cities in 7 Asian countries, starting with Tokyo, Japan on May 10th and 11th, followed by Bulacan, Philippines, Osaka, Japan, Macau, China, Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. In particular, the news of confirmed performances at Tokyo Dome in Japan and Kyocera Dome in Osaka, which will be held for the first time in 8 years since ‘2017 WORLD TOUR ACT III: MOTTE’, as well as the news of confirmed performances at stadium-level venues such as the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, Philippines, has drawn explosive interest from fans around the world. It has been reported that additional tour dates and locations

Sookhee, releases ‘My Loved One’ on the 22nd… Presenting a breakup ballad

Singer Sook-hee is previewing a heartbreaking breakup ballad. Sook-hee will release her new single, ‘My Loved One’, on various online music sites at noon on the 22nd. The new song, ‘My Loved One’, is a song about the sad heart of a woman who is left by her lover and just sheds tears like a fool. It realistically portrays the emotions of a person who cannot figure out what to do after a breakup. The sorrowful lyrics and dramatic melody that pour out the complicated emotions after a breakup, such as ‘How can I forget the one I loved, the moments we were together/I can‘t believe that we really broke up, I don’t want to believe it’, leave a deep aftertaste. Sook-hee plans to understand the sadness of many who have experienced a breakup with her appealing voice, delicate tempo control, and deep emotions. Pilseungbulpae, Yuk Sang-hee, and UNIQUE CITY, who have worked together on various songs, participated in this new song to increase its perfection. Sook-hee, who debuted in 2009 with ‘Heave

ONEUS Seoho, Solo Single ‘Hatchling’ First Concept Photos Revealed

Group ONEUS member Seoho is drawing attention with his boyish visuals. His agency RBW released the first concept photos for Seoho‘s solo single ‘Hatchling’ through ONEUS’s official SNS channel today (20th). In the revealed photos, Seoho is showing off his lively charm wearing cozy-toned blue homewear. His playful, bright smile gives off a cheerful, boyish vibe. Seoho‘s signature bright and positive charm has raised expectations for the warm support he will deliver through his new song ‘Hatchling’. ‘Hatchling’ is Seoho’s first solo song since his debut. Seoho gives hope to everyone who is facing small fears as they prepare for a new season and a new beginning. This song is one that Seoho finished recording before his enlistment, and you can feel his extraordinary love for Tumun (fandom name). Meanwhile, Seoho‘s solo single ‘Hatchling’ will be released on various music sites at 6 PM on the 23rd. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@dong

Yeo-eun from Melody Day to release new single ‘I am’ on the 21st

Singer Yeo-eun foreshadows a sorrowful feeling of separation. On the 21st at 6 PM, Yeo-eun‘s new digital single ‘I’m There, I Am’ will be released on various online music sites. The new song ‘I‘m There, I Am’ is a breakup ballad that depicts the sadness and longing of a woman who can’t let you go or go back to the time when she didn‘t know you. The sweet sound and the honest lyrics such as ‘I’m There, I‘m still there, no matter how much I try to stop you, in the end I’m by your side/My tears that I‘ve held back are flowing down and I can’t do it without you’ combine to shake the emotions of the listeners. Yeo-eun‘s beautiful voice that speaks as if she’s speaking, explosive high notes, and rich expressiveness filled with deep emotion show the essence of a breakup ballad. This song was composed by composers Pilseungbulpae, Kind Hearted, and Jang Seok-won, who have composed numerous albums, dramas, and webtoon OSTs, and created dramatic chemistry with Yeo-eun. Yeo-eun is a former member

Stray Kids Hyunjin‘s birthday today (20th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin’s birthday is today (20th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idolpick on the 20th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, Stray Kids’ Hyunjin 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 electronic billboard in Seoul. ▲ 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 in the final rankings is achieved, an advertisement on the outdoor LED electronic billboard in Myeongdong, Seoul for 7 days will be received. As a result of the voting, Stray Kids’ Hyu

Sung Si Kyung, a special event on a spring day… Fan meeting held on April 19 [Official]

Sung Si-kyung, something special happened on a spring day... Fan meeting to be held on April 19 [Official] Singer Sung Si-kyung shared some happy news on a spring day. He will be holding a solo fan meeting. Sung Si-kyung will be holding the ‘2025 Sung Si-kyung Fan Meeting “April”’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul at 4 PM on Saturday, April 19. This fan meeting is one of the events that is loved by fans and has been held annually since 2022. As the title of the fan meeting ‘April’ suggests, Sung Si-kyung plans to give the fans who have sent him endless love and support the cozy emotions of a warm spring day. With Sung Si-kyung‘s signature sweet voice and witty, honest comments, the event will be filled with colorful moments from singing to talking. As it is a fan meeting held in April, it is expected to be a ‘Spring Memories’ created with fans on a stage that suits the warm emotions of a spring day. The poster that was released this time is also doubling this anticipation. Sung Si-kyung

This year‘s Lollapalooza will feature Twice ‘Hard Carry’

There are five K-pop groups, and Twice is a whopping ‘headliner’. This is the lineup for the global outdoor music festival ‘Lollapalooza’ that will heat up Chicago, USA this summer. The headliners, who have the great responsibility of making the concert a success, and the leading hitters who are stationed throughout the four-day festival are all dominated by so-called ‘trustworthy K’. ‘LollapaloozaChicago’, a leading North American outdoor music festival, will be held in Chicago from July 31 to August 3. On the 19th (Korean time), Lollapalooza announced through its official SNS that a total of five groups, including Twice, have been selected as the headliner.

‘Jennie at No. 52’ on Billboard

‘52nd Jennie’ is going to make the world addicted. Blackpink Jennie is going global with her first full-length album ‘Ruby’. The basis for this is her fierce battle on the Billboard chart, which is considered a ‘wind vane’ for global pop music trends. Her first full-length album ‘Ruby’ entered the top 10 of the ‘Billboard 200’, one of the main charts, and three of the songs on the album, including the title song ‘LIKE JENNIE’, entered the ‘Hot 100’, another main index. The simultaneous charting of three songs on the Hot 100 is a ‘first’ for a female K-pop artist.

‘24-day debut’ Kiki (KiiiKiii), a completely different atmosphere… Anticipation for the new photo release↑

‘24-day debut’ Kiki (KiiiKiii), completely different vibe... Anticipation builds for the new photo release Starship‘s rookie group KiiiKiii (Kiki: JiU, Lee Sol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya) has released photos that allow a glimpse into their various charms and individuality. Kiki revealed new photos through their official SNS and website ahead of the release of their first mini-album ‘Uncut Gem’ on the 24th. The unlocked ‘Debut Song’ jam box has been opened on the website, capturing Kiki’s chic charm that has never been seen before. The members showed off various poses in a ring case as if they had transformed into a single jewel, reminding us of the ‘GEM’ of the first mini-album, ‘Uncut Gem’. They emphasized the classic mood and alluring charm unique to black and white, and their calm expressions added a sensual atmosphere. With deep eyes gazing into the camera in a quiet atmosphere, she created a pictorial-like emotion, completing Kiki‘s unique atmosphere. ‘GROUNDW

Lucy, exuding kitschy charm… Pre-released song ‘Sleep’ to be released on the 27th

Lucy, oozing with kitschy charm… Pre-released song ‘Sleep Tight’ to be released on the 27th The band Lucy announced their comeback while radiating kitschy charm. Today (19th), Lucy revealed the signature logo film and cover for the song ‘Sleep Tight’ from their 6th mini album through their official SNS. The revealed film and cover images show Lucy wearing pajamas with different charms along with the song title ‘Sleep Tight’. The clock hanging on the bed, the star-shaped picture, and the font reminiscent of a comic book cover all come together to give off a cheerful charm. Lucy plans to pre-release the track ‘Sleep Tight’ ahead of the release of their 6th mini album in April. If Lucy delivered a message of hope in a fairy tale-like atmosphere through her previous 5th mini album ‘FROM.’, it is expected that we will be able to see a new and more colorful side of Lucy through this ‘Sleep’. Lucy will release the track ‘Sleep’ from her 6th mini album through various music sites at 6 PM on th

“First comeback thrilling” Dragon Pony‘s growing popularity, powerful ‘Not Out’ with autobiographical story (comprehensive)[DA:On-site]

“Excited about our first comeback” Dragon Pony, growing up, powerfully returns with ‘Not Out’ (Comprehensive)[DA:On-site] Dragon Pony, a band affiliated with Antenna, has made their first comeback with a more mature look. On the afternoon of the 19th, Dragon Pony‘s second mini-album ‘Not Out’ release commemorative showcase was held at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. On this day, Dragon Pony performed the main title song ‘Not Out’ and the sub-title song ‘NEVER’ and participated in a Q&A session with the press. On this day, Go Kang-hoon said, “I feel pressured and nervous, but I will work hard to show you an improved side of myself”. Ahn Tae-gyu said, “Some time has passed since our first ‘POP UP’, and we are back with our second album ‘Not Out’. He said, “It doesn’t feel real yet, but I will try to show you a good side of myself,” and Pyeon Seong-hyeon said, “I have waited for today. I am so happy and excited that my second album can be released to the world.” Regarding th

The Boyz‘s Jooyeon and Ive Ray’s ‘Honey Combination’ Completed K-Pop Awards Ceremony ASEA

This combination is refreshing. Group The Boyz member Juyeon and Ive member Lay have been chosen as the main MCs for the K-pop awards ceremony ‘Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2025’ (hereinafter referred to as ASEA) to be held in Tokyo, Japan in May. The ASEA Organizing Committee announced on the 19th that Juyeon from The Boyz and Lay from Ive will be the ‘Opening Day Main MCs’ on the first day of the two-day awards ceremony. Juyeon debuted as a member of The Boyz in 2017 and has been receiving much love from global fans for his outstanding performance skills and serving as the center of the team. He recently signed with all members of the agency ONE HU

Dragon Pony “Personal colors are distinct, opinions clash → Understand each other and become closer”

Dragon Pony “Distinct individual colors lead to clashes of opinions → We grew closer by understanding each other” The band Dragon Pony looked back on the process of working on their new album as all main producers. At the showcase to commemorate the release of their second mini-album ‘Not Out’, held at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 19th at 2 PM, Go Kang-hoon said, “As main producers, each member brought their own demo songs and worked together. At first, we clashed because each individual had a distinct color, but now we understand each other‘s colors well and incorporate them into our songs, which allows us to present better songs”. Regarding the process of resolving their clashes of opinions, Pyeon Seong-hyeon joked, “We fight sometimes, not just about music, but also in real life”. He said, “As friends and colleagues, we think together and sometimes cry together in order to create one music, and I think we got closer. He confessed, “I think we can create better

Dragon Pony, ‘Not Out’ Comeback Showcase

The band Dragon Pony is performing the title song of the same name at the showcase to commemorate the release of their second EP, ‘Not Out’, held at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 19th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Dragon Pony, K-Band‘s Strongest Rookie

The band Dragon Pony is performing the title song of the same name at the showcase to commemorate the release of their second EP, ‘Not Out’, held at Yes24 Wonderlock Hall in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 19th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com