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MUSICKiki, Crazy Voice… Acoustic Version ‘I DO ME’ Live ReleasedKiki, crazy tone… live acoustic version of ‘I DO ME’ Starship Entertainment‘s new girl group KiiiKiii has performed the acoustic version of ‘I DO ME’. On the special series ‘LiKeKiiiKiii’ of 1theK, a global K-pop media outlet of Kakao Entertainment, which was released on Monday the 10th, Kiki arranged ’I DO ME’ into an acoustic version and sang it live. ‘LiKeKiiiKiii’ is 1theK’s special series that captures the various charms of the five-member new girl group Kiki (JiU, Lee Sol, Sui, Haeum, and Kiya). In the content released that day, Kiki performed a different version of the arrangement with her unique tone and delicate sensibility. The pre-debut song ‘I DO ME’ included in the ‘LiKeKiiiKiii’ live content features Kiki‘s unique tone blended with the soft acoustic guitar sound. The acoustic version ‘I DO ME’ starts with member Kiya’s beautiful voice.Mar 11, 2025
MUSICNew Beat to hold Mnet debut show ‘Drop the NEWBEAT’ on the 24thThe group NEWBEAT (Park Min-seok, Hong Min-seong, Jeon Yeo-yeo-jeong, Choi Seo-hyun, Kim Tae-yang, Jo Yoon-hoo, Kim Li-woo) will make a splendid start through their debut show ‘Drop the NEWBEAT’, which will be broadcast simultaneously on Mnet and the M2 YouTube channel at 8 p.m. on the 24th. On this day, NEWBEAT will reveal the pre-released track from their first full-length album ‘RAW AND RAD’, as well as the title track stage, before their official debut. In addition, the members plan to definitely prove the presence of the group NEWBEAT through various corners. NEWBEAT‘s first pre-released track ‘JeLLo(힘숨징)’, which was released on the 5th, ranked 9th on the ‘K-Pop Radar’ Weekly Fandom Chart. The intense old school genre music, as well as the sensual short-form music video visuals that seem to cross the animation and SF genres, are gaining attention through word of mouth among K-pop fans. New Beat is a 7-member boy group presented by Beat Interactive, and consists of Park Min-seok frMar 11, 2025
MUSIC‘Cantabile’ Park Bo-gum “Kim Yoo-jung and ‘Gurumi’ team, 1st appearance… Direct casting”Actor Park Bo-gum expressed his feelings about the support from the cast of ‘Love in the Moonlight’, including Kim Yoo-jung, Jinyoung, and Kwak Dong-yeon, who appeared in the first episode of KBS 2TV‘s entertainment program ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’. At the production conference of ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum‘s Cantabile’ (Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile) held at KBS Art Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 11th, Park Bo-gum said, “‘Love in the Moonlight’ in 2016 was also on KBS. My colleagues have been in touch with me often since then. They supported me when I told them I was going to be an MC for the first time.” He said, “I quietly and confidentially asked my colleagues, ‘Are you free on the 11th?Mar 11, 2025
MUSIC‘Cantabile’ Park Bo-gum “‘Music Bank’ Returns to KBS after 10 Years... Feels like a New Employee”Actor Park Bo-gum said, “I feel like a new employee” before hosting the KBS 2TV entertainment program ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’. At the production conference for ‘The Seasons-Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile’ (Park Bo-gum’s Cantabile) held at KBS Art Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 11th, Park Bo-gum said, “I first greeted you in 2015 as an MC for KBS’s ‘Music Bank’. I returned to KBS after 10 years. KBS has a lot of connections with me. I also started my short dramas on KBS, and I also appeared on Tomorrow’s Cantabile. I have good memories. KBS itself was a very warm place. However, ‘The Seasons’’s ‘LuckyMar 11, 2025
MUSICJenny, Young & Rich Flex Class… A whopping 500,000 won for one cupJennie, Young & Rich Flex Class… A whopping 500,000 won for one cup Blackpink Jennie became a hot topic with a stylish gift, as befitting ‘Young & Rich’. Jennie appeared in the ‘Fairy Jung Jae-hyung’ YouTube channel video released on the 9th, and met Jung Jae-hyung for the first time and talked about various things. On this day, Jennie revealed that when Jung Jae-hyung suggested a new ruby-colored whiskey, she prepared a gift that would match it. He said, “I brought this in the hopes that you would remember me” and took out a ruby-colored glass. A custom gift for Jung Jae-hyung, who is usually interested in tableware. ‘Ruby’ is also the middle name of Jennie‘s English name, Jennie Ruby Jane. Jung Jae-hyung expressed his delight, saying that it was the style of glass he had recently wanted. It is known that the glasses Jennie gifted were from a famous brand and cost 500,000 won each. Meanwhile, Jennie released her first solo full-length album, ‘Ruby’, on the 7th. From the title song ‘liMar 11, 2025
MUSIC‘I am a firefly’ Hwang Ga-ram, holding first solo concert… Tickets open on the 11th‘I am a firefly’ Hwang Ga-ram to hold first solo concert... Tickets open on the 11th Singer Hwang Ga-ram will be holding his first solo concert. Hwang Ga-ram will be holding his solo concert ‘Song that Becomes Light’ on April 19th in Busan, April 27th in Gyeongsan, and May 31st in Changwon. Tickets will go on sale on March 11th at 5PM through Interpark Ticket. Hwang Ga-ram said, “I prepared this concert to comfort weary hearts through music and to become a small light of hope. I hope it will be a warm time with the audience”, explaining what led him to prepare ‘Song that Becomes Light’. ‘Song that Becomes Light’, his first solo concert since debut, is a concert planned by Hwang Ga-ram himself, where he plans to communicate sincerely with the audience and share stories about life and music. Hwang Ga-ram, who has recently gained explosive love for ‘I am a firefly’ and ‘I miss you so much’. He plans to present a time of emotion and healing with new songs including ‘I am a firefly’ and varMar 11, 2025
MUSICLim Young-woong confesses to dementia “I can‘t remember the restaurant name” Choreography practice is also shakyLim Young-woong confesses to dementia “I don‘t remember the name of the restaurant” Choreography practice is also shaky Singer Lim Young-woong confessed to his declining memory. On the 9th, a video titled ‘Lim Young-woong Recital [RE:CITAL] Behind Ep2. The (real) prologue of the great journey’ was released on Lim Young-woong’s YouTube channel. The video contains behind-the-scenes footage of Lim Young-woong‘s recital concerts held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul at the end of last year and early this year. In the video, Lim Young-woong shows off his warm visuals while taking pictures of concert posters and showing off various outfits. He mentioned retro as a difference from his previous concepts, explaining, “I brought LPs, old books, and earphones as props, and I prepared outfits that had an old-fashioned feel”. During a break in filming, Lim Young-woong was distressed because he couldn’t remember the name of the restaurant. When the staff mentioned ‘youthful dementia’, he said, “I‘m suffMar 11, 2025
MUSICDragon Pony, a pin of hope amid anxiety… concept photos releasedThe band Dragon Pony (Dragon Pony/Ahn Tae-gyu, Pyeon Seong-hyeon, Kwon Se-hyeok, Go Kang-hoon) has released the third concept photo ‘’Not Out‘ Festival - Headliner (Not Out Ver.)’ for their second EP ‘Not Out’. The photo shows Dragon Pony bathed in a glow of hope in a dark, abandoned building. You can feel the burning passion of the four members who are throwing their own festival in the ruins. Dragon Pony showed their appearance as headliners on the festival stage through three concept photos released before their comeback. Following the On Stage Ver. that showed a strong presence as a headliner, the Backstage Ver. that captured the charm of a free-spirited rock band backstage, they sequentially released the Not Out Ver., adding to the comeback fever. ‘Not Out’ is an album in which all members served as main producers, following their debut EP ‘POP UP’. It contains the autobiographical narrative of each member, and is about Hyun, who is going through a period of anxiety during his youMar 11, 2025
MUSICILLIT, ‘Almond Chocolate’ also a challenge craze?… Finger choreography attracts attentionThe ‘short-form powerhouse’ group ILLIT is once again showing signs of a challenge trend. ILLIT posted the ‘Almond Chocolate (Korean version)’ performance video on their official YouTube channel on the 11th. Although a special film for ‘Almond Chocolate’ was released before, this is the first time that the choreography from beginning to end has been revealed.In the performance video, the members wear pure white outfits and show off their clear and innocent visuals. They also maximize the excitemMar 11, 2025
MUSIC‘April comeback’ Eunice, ‘Omnidirectional pretty girl’ Met Noah… Anticipating collaborationThe group UNIS met with Noa, a popular Japanese singer-songwriter who has created a challenge craze. According to her agency F&F Entertainment on the 11th, UNIS recently met Noa and developed a relationship. The members of UNIS also revealed a certified photo with Noa through their official SNS. In the photo, the members are standing next to Noa and striking various poses. The bright smiles and the affectionate atmosphere between the two artists catch the eye. The members showed off their special relationship by performing the ‘Omnidirectional Pretty Girl’ Challenge with Noa. What is more noteworthy is their surprise meeting. Photos and ChallengesMar 11, 2025
MUSICJeong Dong-won, ‘Heung!’ MV Teaser ReleasedSinger Jung Dong-won has released the first music video teaser for ‘흥!’. The song is the title track of Jung Dong-won‘s second full-length album ‘A Gift of Long Legs’, which is scheduled to be released on the 13th. In the video, Jung Dong-won wears a hat and uniform with the phrase ‘LOBBY BOY’ and transforms into a hotel employee, drawing attention. While listening to music with earphones on, he appears to fall in love at first sight with a female guest. After helping the female guest check in, a scene follows where he is surprised to find a suspicious thief following her. Jung Dong-won perfectly digests the scenes with his playful expressions and gestures. The exciting melody of ‘흥!’ and the lyrics of “I dedicate it to you. The lyrics of the chorus, “I’ll explode with power,” come together to create a dramatic scene, heightening expectations for the full-length music video. Jeong Dong-won‘s new full-length album, “A Gift from Long Legs,” is his second full-length album in three yearsMar 11, 2025
MUSICOh My Girl, solo concert 6-member 6-color poster revealedThe group Oh My Girl has released individual posters for their solo concert ‘2025 OH MY GIRL CONCERT ’Milky Way‘’ (hereafter ‘Milky Way’). In the photo, Oh My Girl, wearing a blue one-piece dress, shows off a mysterious and dreamy charm. All the members are holding lamps containing blue roses, raising curiosity about what connection the blue roses may have with this concert. ‘Milky Way’ is Oh My Girl‘s 10th debut anniversary solo concert. Through this concert, Oh My Girl will cover all of their footsteps so far. They will look back on Oh My Girl’s musical journey with Miracle (fandom name), and are expected to create a grand and beautiful performance like the Milky Way. Oh My Girl‘s solo concert ‘Milky Way’ will be held for two days, April 19th and 20th, at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Ahead of this, advance reservations will open for official membership subscribers through Yes24 at 8 PM today (the 11th), and general reservations will be held at 8 PM on the 14th.Mar 11, 2025
MUSICMemorials for the sudden departure of Wheesung continue… “I won‘t forget your innocence” [Comprehensive]Following the news of singer Wheesung‘s sudden death, tributes from his entertainment colleagues, acquaintances, and fans are pouring in. On the 10th, his agency, Tajo Entertainment, announced an official position, saying, “Wheesung was found in cardiac arrest at his home in Seoul today and was pronounced dead.” They continued, “The bereaved family, as well as fellow artists and employees of Tajo Entertainment, are deeply saddened by the sudden sad news,” and “We are so heartbroken to have to deliver this sad news to all the fans who sent Wheesung so much love and support. Please pray for the deceased’s peaceful rest in peace.” Tributes to the deceased are continuing following the shocking news. Rapper Changmo posted Wheesung‘s song ‘Morning’ on his Instagram on the 10th and expressed his condolences, saying, “Thank you for having a great influence on my life with your wonderful music. May the deceased rest in peace.” Paloalto posted a photo of the jacket of Wheesung’s debut album ‘LikMar 11, 2025
MUSICJennie, this time wearing clothes that look like clothes… ‘Handlebars’ MV releasedJennie of group BLACKPINK, who has become a hot topic for her daring exposure, has released the music video for ‘Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)’, a track from her first solo full-length album ‘Ruby’. The music video immediately catches the eye with its mysterious and dreamy mood, featuring Jennie and world-renowned pop star Dua Lipa. The analog atmosphere unique to film cameras was added to present a sensual visual beauty as if watching a movie. ‘Handlebars (feat. Dua Lipa)’, featuring Dua Lipa, is a song that contains the intense emotions of falling in love, singing about a heart that knows it is foolish but cannot be stopped. Jennie is making new history with ‘Ruby’. ‘Ruby’ ranked 9th on the US Apple Music ‘Top Albums’ chart. This is the first and highest ranking for a K-pop solo artist. It also ranked 2nd on the European Apple Music ‘Top Albums’ chart, the highest ranking for a K-pop female solo artist.Mar 11, 2025
MUSICU-KISS Suhyun, starts new music journey on his birthday (11th)… releases ‘i am’Group U-KISS‘s Suhyun (Shin Suhyun) will be releasing his first single album, ‘i am’, through various music sites at 6 PM today (the 11th).The title song, ‘I Am, So Easy’, is a song that combines a variety of band sounds with lyrics that contain the complex emotions of love. Suhyun’s appealing vocals further delicately portray the song‘s longing.In addition, ‘i am’ contains ‘Intro’, an instrumental piece with a sentimental melody that conveys a short but deep resonance, and ‘Another Beginning’,Mar 11, 2025
MUSIC‘Pelvic Underwear’ Even the shocking fashion… Jennie we didn‘t know aboutFrom fashion to songs, everything is ‘unconventional’. You can forget the cute ‘Blackpink Jennie’. Jennie, who released her first solo full-length album ‘Ruby’ on the 7th since her debut, is surprising fans in Korea and abroad by shedding the lovely charm she displayed as a member of Blackpink and attempting a bold transformation that we have never seen before. Jennie‘s first album ‘Ruby’ contains 15 tracks, including the previously released ‘Mantra’’‘Zen’‘Love Hangover’’‘Extrael’ and the title track ‘Like Jennie’. She directly participated in the entire production of the album, including writing and composing the title track, and expressed her honest feelings about self-love, love, and ambition.Mar 11, 2025
MUSIC[Part 2] Wheesung, Two Concerts Scheduled This Month… Fans ‘Shocked’ by Sad News Ahead of ConcertsSinger Wheesung (Choi Wheesung) passed away suddenly on the 10th. He was 43 years old. Fans are feeling even more saddened as the deceased was scheduled to hold two concerts this month. According to the police and fire department on the 10th, Wheesung was found collapsed in an apartment in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at around 6:30 p.m. that day. The fire department reportedly responded to the scene after receiving a report from Wheesung‘s family. As of 9 p.m. that day, the police said, “As of now, no signs of external intrusion or other criminal suspicions have been confirmed, and the specific circumstances of death, including on-site examination, are being investigated.” Based on the circumstances at the time of discovery, the policeMar 10, 2025
MUSICSHINee, full group solo concert from May 23rd to 25th [Entertainment News HOT]The group SHINee will hold their seventh solo concert as a ‘full group’. According to SM Entertainment on the 10th, SHINee‘s solo concert ‘SHINee World VII [ESSAY] Every Stage Shines Around You’ will be held for three days from May 23rd to 25th at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. All four members, Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin, will participate in this concert. SHINee will hold a fan meeting to commemorate their 15th debut anniversary in 2023, an encore performance of their sixth solo concert in 2024, and another concert this year.Mar 10, 2025
MUSIC‘Eungpal’ Jinju Kim Seol‘s surprising recent status... Participating in girl group audition ‘Under Fifteen’‘Eungpal’ Jinju Kim Seol‘s surprising recent status... Actress Kim Seol, who participated in the girl group audition show ‘Under Fifteen’, is challenging herself to join a girl group. On the 10th, the MBN girl group audition program ‘Under Fifteen’ revealed the profiles of the 59 contestants through their official SNS. Among them, Kim Seol was introduced with the title ‘The story of the nation’s child actor challenging herself to join a girl group’ and with the ‘Multi’ position. Having entered middle school last year, she caught people‘s attention with her rapidly growing visuals. Born in 2011, Kim Seol debuted as a child actress at the age of 3 in the movie ‘Ode to My Father’. In the 2015 tvN drama ‘Reply 1988’, she played Seong Jin-joo, the daughter of Kim Sun-young and the younger sister of Seong Sun-woo (Go Kyung-pyo). She also starred in the Turkish film ‘Ayla’ (2018). However, Kim Seol has not been active in any works or has been known about anything since ‘Ayla’. There is growinMar 10, 2025
MUSICStarship ‘Male Idol’ 21 Candidates Faces → Directly Directed ‘Balla’ Performance Video Pre-ReleaseStarship‘s 21 candidates for ’Male Idols‘ reveal their faces → Pre-release of personally directed ’Balla‘ performance video Starship Entertainment has finally revealed the faces of the 21 members of New Kids, a new boy group it will launch this year. Following MONSTA X, which debuted in May 2015, and CRAVITY, which debuted in April 2020, Starship announced the launch of a new boy group for the first time in about 5 years and the start of a large-scale global project, the ’Debut‘s Plan’. This time, profile photos containing the faces of the 21 members of New Kids were revealed through the official channel. The 21 members wearing school uniforms showed off their fresh and refreshing charms along with their warm visuals. The pre-released content of Plan 5, the ‘Balla‘ performance video, which was revealed along with their profile pictures, garnered attention as a unique content that allowed one to gauge the skills and charms of the new kids. The 21 members of New Kids showed off various gMar 10, 2025