Dal Soo-bin, white bikini figure… “Sister, I‘m excited” [DA★]

Singer Dal Soo-bin is garnering attention with her white bikini figure. On the afternoon of the 2nd, Dal Soo-bin posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Sister, I’m excited. I’ve finally made it into the world’s top 100.” In the photos that were revealed, Dal Soo-bin is garnering attention in a white bikini. She is posing in a swimming pool with the city in the background. Dal Soo-bin, who is currently working as a DJ, is also drawing attention with the news that she has been ranked high on a DJ ranking site. Meanwhile, Dal Soo-bin, who debuted as a member of girl group Dal Shabet, began acting in earnest in 2013. She has appeared in dramas such as tvN’s ‘Nine Boys’, SBS’s ‘Suspicious Mother-in-Law’, and the web drama ‘Wish You’, as well as the movie ‘That Song’. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

BTS‘ J-Hope Fills KSPO Dome Alone “I Will Forever Be ‘ARMY’s Hope’ [Comprehensive]

BTS‘ J-Hope filled his first solo concert in 12 years with cheers and tears from 37,000 ‘Army’ (BTS fandom name). J-Hope held his first solo world tour ‘J-Hope Tour - Hope on the Stage in Seoul’ (j-hope Tour HOPE ON THE STAGE in SEOUL) for three days from February 28 to March 2 at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. This concert is J-Hope’s first solo world tour since his debut. Since completing his military service in October of last year, he has held a concert in the same space as his fans.

J-Hope, Shockingly Reveals ‘New Unreleased Song’ at Concert “My First Serenade”

BTS‘ J-Hope made a surprise appearance at his solo concert for an unreleased new song that will be released on the 7th. J-Hope held the third concert of his first solo world tour, ‘J-Hope Tour - Hope on the Stage in Seoul’ at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 2nd. On this day, J-Hope performed his digital single ‘Sweet Dreams’, which will be released on the 7th at 2pm, in front of his fans for the first time. The song, which contains a sweet melody and a message of love in its lyrics, has been nominated for a Grammy Award at the American popular music awards ceremony.

‘First Solo Concert’ J-Hope “A Performance I Pour My All Into”

BTS‘ J-Hope has revealed his special affection for his first solo concert in 12 years. On the afternoon of the 2nd, J-Hope held the 3rd concert of his first solo world tour, ‘J-Hope Tour - Hope on the Stage in Seoul’ (j-hope Tour HOPE ON THE STAGE in SEOUL) at KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. On this day, J-Hope enjoyed the cheers of fans as he shouted “Make some noise” to fans who met in one place for the first time since his discharge from the military in October of last year. He said, “I dare say it will be the best concert. I am truly happy.

Ive‘s ‘I AM’ MV Surpasses 300 Million Views

IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) has added a new 300 million-view music video. According to her agency Starship Entertainment, the music video for IVE‘s first full-length album, ‘I’ve IVE‘, the title song ’I AM‘, surpassed 300 million views on YouTube as of the 2nd. This makes IVE her second 300 million-view music video following her third single, ’After LIKE‘. Released in April 2023, ’I AM‘ is a song about an independent attitude toward life with the theme of ’Be confident on the path I take‘. It is characterized by a newtro code that combines the past and the present and an addictive melody. ’I am‘ has received favorable reviews from numerous listeners for having both popularity and musicality, and has achieved a ’Perfect All-Kill‘ (PAK) on major domestic music charts and won 9 music show awards, instantly becoming a mega hit song. Ive won the ’2024 38th Golden Disc Awards‘ Digital Music Award with ’I am‘

Angie Stone, hit by truck while on the move… dies in car accident [DA:Hollywood]

American singer Angie Stone has died in a car accident. According to foreign media outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter on the 2nd (local time), Angie Stone died in a car accident on the morning of the 1st (local time). She was 63 years old. According to reports, Angie Stone was involved in an accident where she was moving after finishing a performance when she collided with an oncoming truck. It was reported that everyone in the vehicle except Angie Stone survived. Meanwhile, Angie Stone was a member of the female hip-hop trio The Sequence in 1979, and later released a solo album, ‘Black Diamond’, in 1999. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

‘Jooheon Comeback‘ Monsta X, ‘Eat Mon Go’ Season 2 to be released on March 7th

MONSTA X‘s Shownu, Minhyuk, and I.M are returning with even richer entertainment sense along with Jooheon. Recently, MONSTA X released a teaser video for the second season of their own reality show ‘Mon Eat Still Go’ through their official YouTube channel. In the video, Jooheon, who responded to Shownu who waited for the members’ comeback by saying, “When are you guys coming back?” Jooheon showed off his hip sensibility at a strawberry farm, but then exploded with his entertainment sense that he had built up over time by shouting “Passion, passion, passion” at the office. The teaser then showed MONSTA X, who became four brothers with Jooheon joining, having various experiences. They spent a varied day outdoors, such as at a fish-catching event and a strawberry farm, and also included an office-themed skit, raising expectations. In particular, Jooheon‘s advice to ‘MZ newcomer’ I.M, “Please, you should change too,”, raised expectations for the members’ deeper tiki-taka. As Shownu, Minhyu

‘SM Rookies’ Hearts2Hearts, First Fan Meeting + Eina ‘Music Core’ MC Debut, Cruising

SM Entertainment‘s new girl group Hearts2Hearts has successfully completed their first mini fan meeting and member Aina’s first broadcast as the MC for ‘’Show! Music Core’. On the 1st, Hearts2Hearts held their first mini fan meeting ahead of their debut on MBC‘s ‘’Show! Music Core’. They answered fans’ questions and performed various challenge stages, creating special memories with their fans. In particular, Aina, who was selected as the new MC for ‘’Show! Music Core’, received favorable reviews for her stable hosting skills despite it being her first broadcast, and she definitely impressed viewers by signaling that she would enliven the program with her bubbly and lively charm. Aina also said that she was excited and nervous to greet them for the first time as the MC for “’’Show! Music Core’, but she was able to successfully complete her first broadcast thanks to the support of her fans. He expressed his thoughts saying, “I will make your Saturday pleasant with my bright energy, so pl

(G)I-DLE‘s Miyeon, Hotly Revealing Her Swimsuit Back [DA★]

(G)I-dle member Miyeon showed off her slim body. On the 1st, Miyeon posted several photos of herself enjoying her SNS trip. In particular, she caught everyone‘s attention by wearing a mint-colored and red swimsuit and revealing her elastic back and slim body without an ounce of fat. Meanwhile, Miyeon is currently appearing on KBS’s ‘Secret of a Celebrity Soldier’. Photo = Miyeon‘s SNS

ATEEZ‘s San Heats Up Milan Fashion Week

ATEEZ‘s San heated up the Milan Fashion Week scene. San attended the ‘Dolce&Gabbana Women’s FW 2025 Show‘ held in Milan, Italy on the 1st (local time) and proved his fashionista side. In particular, San caught attention as the only male K-pop artist to attend the show. At the fashion show that day, San showed off his unique fashion sense with fashionable styling of a chic black suit matched with various accessories. The appearance of ’global artist‘ San alone heightened the show atmosphere, and an endless barrage of flashes from reporters and audiences followed. San greeted numerous attendees of the fashion show with his sophisticated fashion and confident attitude. In the dazzling spotlight, he stood shoulder to shoulder with world-class stars such as Naomi Campbell, Michele Morrone, and Benny Blanco. San also attended the brand event last year and shined. At that time, world-class star Madonna decorated the front row of the show.

Hwang Min-ho, 4-story detached house revealed for the first time… Heartbreaking family love (Full story)

Singer Hwang Min-ho showed off his ‘e emotional giant’ appearance despite being a 6th grader in elementary school. Hwang Min-ho appeared on MBC‘s ’Point of Omniscient Interfere‘ (hereafter ’Point of Omniscient Interfere‘) that aired on the 1st. On this day, Hwang Min-ho revealed his 4-story single-family home for the first time. The 1st floor was the living room and kitchen, the 2nd floor was the parents’ room and a closet, the 3rd floor was the Hwang Min-woo and Hwang Min-ho brothers‘ room, and the 4th floor was a practice room. Hwang Min-ho revealed, “I moved to a house because it was noisy because I played the janggu and practiced dancing and singing with my brother.” In fact, Hwang Min-ho surprised everyone by waking up, going to the practice room, and practicing while playing the janggu. Hwang Min-ho said, “Talking (with friends) is fun, but I couldn’t win at janggu,” and “I watched a video of janggu and it looked so fun that I taught myself.” Hwang Min-ho‘s manager reported, “He’

Sean, this year‘s March 1st Independence Movement Day Marathon... 220 million won donation

Singer Sean successfully concluded the March 1st Independence Movement Day charity marathon, which he has been hosting for the past five years, this year as well, donating 220 million won. The ‘2025 March 1st Run’, hosted for the fifth time by Sean and Habitat for Humanity Korea, is a charity marathon to remember the sacrifices and dedication of independence activists and to ensure that their descendants can live in a comfortable living environment. This year, it received a lot of attention, with 3,100 individual participants recruited in just one month. On the 1st, Sean joined 31 runners including actors Jin Seon-kyu, Lee Jae-yoon, and Lim Se-mi as the final runner of the 31km course at Sangam World Cup Park in Seoul, and ran an additional 3.1km with approximately 1,000 individual participants. The entire participation fee of the 3,100 individual participants and corporate sponsorships were donated to Habitat for Humanity Korea. The donation of approximately 224 million won will be us

Rise Wonbin‘s birthday today (2nd)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

Rise Won Bin‘s birthday is today (2nd)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] Rise (RIIZE) Won Bin is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 2nd, ‘Pick My Own Idol’ Rise Won Bin 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 posted 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, the outdoor LED electronic billboard advertisement in Myeongdong, Seoul will be received for 7 days. As a result of the voting, Rise Won Bin achieved 40,000 picks b

Girlfriend‘s Umji, Lovely Potential Explodes [DA★]

Girl group GFriend, VIVIZ, and Umji have released a ton of travel photos. Umji posted a number of travel photos on her Instagram account on the 28th of last month. In the photos, Umji is wearing a swimsuit, enjoying a hot spring bath, and enjoying nature. She makes cute expressions for the camera in exotic locations. Her signature cuteness is captured in many of the travel photos, drawing attention. Meanwhile, GFriend, which Umji is a part of, recently reunited to celebrate their 10th debut anniversary. They returned to their fans in January with a special new song album. Reporter Hong Se-young, projecthong@donga.com

Fifty Fifty Moon Chanel Athena, Showing Off Their Visuals “Dreams Achieved Through Beauty Tour” [Photoshoot]

FIFTY FIFTY‘s Moon Chanel and Athena showed off their visuals. Moon Chanel and Athena shared their recent activities, saying, “We’ve been busy learning new things.” Moon Chanel said, “After the full group pictorial with @star1, we went on a US tour. Thanks to learning and experiencing a lot, I think we‘ll be able to show you an even better side of ourselves in our future activities,” expressing her expectations. Athena also said, “We’re spending time preparing for our next album and learning various things.” The last US tour was an especially meaningful time for the members. Moon Chanel recalled, “It‘s been three years since I’ve been to my hometown. I was so happy to be with my family, and I was so touched that I was able to achieve my dream of a ‘performance in my hometown.’” Athena added, “It was a more meaningful time because I made memories with the members and visited Chanel’s hometown together.” The two members who are overseas members were also asked questions about adjusting t

Former Lovelyz member Lee Soo-jung ends contract with Woollim Entertainment… Breakup after 11 years [Official]

Former Lovelyz member Lee Soo-jung is parting ways with her agency after 11 years. Woollim Entertainment announced on the 28th, “After careful discussion with Lee Soo-jung, we have agreed to terminate our exclusive contract.” Since her debut as a member of Lovelyz‘s Baby Soul in 2014, Lee Soo-jung has transitioned into a solo singer and has been active in various music fields under Woollim Entertainment. Woollim Entertainment said, “We would like to once again thank the fans who have loved and supported Lee Soo-jung, and we ask for your continued interest and warm support.” [Woollim Entertainment’s full statement] Hello. This is Woollim Entertainment. First of all, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who loves and supports our artists. After careful discussion with artist Lee Su-jung, we have agreed to terminate our exclusive contract. Since her debut in 2014 as a member of Lovelyz’s Baby Soul, Lee Su-jung has received much love for her various music activities,

HEYOON, charts at the same time as comeback… ‘ASAP’ global listeners

HEYOON, enters the charts as soon as she makes a comeback… ‘ASAP’ conquers global listeners Singer HEYOON has entered the charts as soon as she makes a comeback. On the 27th, HEYOON‘s second single ‘ASAP’ was released, and on the same day, it ranked 71st (as of 6 PM on the 27th) on the Melon Chart HOT100 (30 days after release). ‘ASAP’, which depicts the moment when an independent woman surrenders to an undeniable passion for love, succeeded in ‘plotting’ by receiving favorable reviews from listeners both overseas and domestically with the combination of HEYOON’s signature dreamy tone, trendy melody, and relatable lyrics. The powerful verse was completed with the addition of rapper Chris Patrick, who recorded 11 million streams with ‘X Files’. The music video, which contains HEYOON‘s usual non-discriminatory inclusiveness and belief in justice with cinematic direction and unique style, is also receiving warm responses. With powerful performance and trendy music, it is a full-fledged

G-Dragon‘s Comeback Breaks Melon’s All-Time Record

Melon, a music platform managed by Kakao Entertainment, has compiled the records set by G-Dragon following his comeback based on big data. On the 28th at 3 PM, Melon announced the major records related to G-Dragon‘s third full-length album ‘Übermensch’ through its music big data analysis content, Melon Data Lab. Ahead of his full-length album, G-Dragon had heated up the expectations of global fans by consecutively releasing the singles ‘PO￦ER’ and ‘HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)’. Both songs entered the ’Millions Albums’ of the ‘Melon Hall of Fame’, which certifies albums that achieved over 1 million streams within 24 hours of release, and simultaneously topped the Melon TOP 100 chart, proving G-Dragon’s unwavering influence. ‘HOME SWEET HOME (feat. Taeyang, Daesung)’ has maintained its position at the top of the weekly chart for 11 consecutive weeks, recording a total of 76 first place on the daily chart as of the 26th. ‘PO￦ER’ has also been in the TOP 10 of the weekly chart

Zico, super close and affectionate two-shot… I thought it was a beautiful woman [DA★]

Zico, super close affectionate two-shot… I thought it was the beautiful woman [DA★] Singer Zico revealed an affectionate two-shot with Jennie. On the 28th, Zico revealed a two-shot and a four-cut photo he took with Jennie through his Instagram and expressed his support with the caption, “Her turn!”. Jennie also created a warm atmosphere by posting an affectionate photo she took with Zico on her SNS. The day before, Zico appeared as an MC for Jennie‘s first solo full-length album ‘Ruby’ release commemorative listening party held at Hyundai Card Understage in Seoul. He shared various stories with Jennie, including the preparation process of the ‘Ruby’ album, explanation of the album, and thoughts on its release. Meanwhile, thanks to Zico’s support, Jennie will release ‘Ruby’ on March 7th. To commemorate this, the ‘The Ruby Experience’ show will be held in Los Angeles, New York, and Seoul. ‘The Ruby Experience’ will begin at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on March 6-7, then at Radio C

G-Dragon, ‘Guts and Guts’ Musical Ability [Jeon Hyo-jin‘s Selfish Pick]

- Based on albums released from January 30 to February 27, arranged in order of release date - ◆ Ive Mini 3rd Album [IVE EMPATHY]: FLU, You Wanna Cry- The key to empathy is voice. ‘FLU’, which is fatal but makes you want to get entangled terribly, and ‘You Wanna Cry’, which comforts Yongduyongmi with lyrics that are all about harmony, the power that makes you listen to the two songs until the end is vocals. The rich sound with delicate rhythm, and the voice placement and combination that break through it bring out the presence of both the individual members and the team. ◆ Song Ga-in Regular 4th Album [Gain;Moon]: It Passes- This Too Shall Pass. Song Ga-in‘s combination of traditional Korean music singing style and country trot heightens ‘excitement’. She appeals by singing the twists and turns of life and hope, increasing immersion, and the shoulder-shaking arrangement added to this breaks down the generational barrier. ◆ Chungha [Alivio]: Even Steven (Happy Ending) - There is no way