Ark Comeback, Breaking the Frame ‘nu kidz’ Revealed [DA:Today]

The group ARRC (Andy, Choi Han, Doha, Hyunmin, Jibin, Kien, Rioto) will release their second mini-album ‘nu kidz: out the box’ today (the 18th). The title song ‘nu kidz’ is a triton pop genre that reinterprets sounds inspired by the early 2000s hip-hop scene. The organic nature of the synthesizer and beats, intricately placed in each section, creates a sound texture that is unfamiliar in the K-pop scene, leaving an impression of ARRC‘s sophisticated musical style. The music video released with the sound source contains the figures of the seven members who boldly break the established rules, but do not forget their serious attitude toward life. Arc expresses the energy of ‘nu kidz’ who pioneer the world in their own way without being bound by age or nationality and are not afraid of failure, forming a bond with listeners around the world. In addition, the second mini album includes ‘loop.dll(loop dot dl el)’ which experimentally depicts the confusion created by algorithms, and ‘loop.dll

Day6, QWER, Tours, and Ailit win first place at the ‘D Awards’

The first winners of the signature trophy of The Awards, ‘D Cube’, have been confirmed. They are the groups DAY6, QWER, TWS, and ILLIT. The representative groups of ‘K Band’, DAY6 and QWER, and the ‘Super newcomers’, TWS and ILLIT, were selected as the winners of the BEST main categories of The Awards, Best Band and Best CHOREOGRAPHY, on the 17th. Considering the ‘Speed Up’ of the main awards ceremony to be held on the 22nd, The Awards held a ceremony for the BEST and DISCOVERY categories on five occasions until the 21st, the eve of the awards ceremony.

The Peak of 5th Generation Idols?… Hearts To Hearts vs. Kiki, Different from the Start

The ‘5th generation rookie girl group showdown’ has come to fruition. The two rookie girl groups, Hearts2Hearts and KiiiKiii, have formed a clear ‘rival structure’ even before their official debuts and are preparing for a fierce ‘Genji war’. The eight-member Hearts2Hearts and the five-member Kiki will release their debut single ‘The Chase’ and debut song ‘I Do Me’, respectively, on the 24th. They have garnered attention as girl groups ambitiously released by SM Entertainment (SM), the agency of aespa, and Starship Entertainment (Starship), the agency of Ive. Some say that aespa and Ive, who are direct seniors, are the top 4th generation groups.

BTS J-Hope‘s birthday today (18th)... Idol Pick Event Star [DA:Chart]

BTS J-Hope‘s birthday is today (18th)... Idol Pick event protagonist [DA:Chart] BTS J-Hope is receiving a birthday event. According to the star voting web service Idol Pick on the 18th, ‘Pick My Own Idol’, BTS J-Hope was selected as the event protagonist in a special vote for those with birthdays in February. The related voting was held from the 13th to the 22nd 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, BTS J-Hope achieved 40,000 picks by re

Lisa, dress → shoes… pink is a perfect match [DA★]

Girl group Blackpink‘s Lisa caught everyone’s attention with her unconventional pink fashion. Lisa posted several photos on her SNS on the 16th. In the photos, Lisa catches the eye with her makeup, dress, and shoes all in pink. Meanwhile, Lisa recently met viewers through HBO‘s ‘White Lotus Season 3’. Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

Piwon Harmony Symbol Side “Mother‘s Fraud, Not Indicted... Misunderstanding Cleared” [Full Text]

The agency of group P1Harmony‘s Kiho has revealed its position regarding the fraud case involving his mother. On the afternoon of the 17th, FNC Entertainment released an official statement, stating, “The case involving Kiho’s mother was filed with the police last year, and the investigation concluded with a not guilty verdict. However, it has been determined that a reinvestigation has recently begun due to the victim‘s objection.” They continued, “Kiho has nothing to do with this case, and he was completely unaware of how it had been going on. Nevertheless, the victim has cleared up any misunderstandings and has apologized to the artist regarding the mention of Kiho’s name on several occasions on the victim‘s SNS.” FNC added, “However, if the investigation reveals that his mother was at fault, he will naturally be held legally responsible. Separately, Kiho, as a son, apologizes to the victim and will do his best to resolve the issue.” They continued, “This case is currently under inves

YB and metal music

The band YB is having a photo time with critic Im Jin-mo at the release showcase for their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com

MONSTA X I.M to hold encore concert in April [Official]

MONSTA X I.M to Hold Encore Concert in Japan on April [Official] Group MONSTA X I.M will be holding an encore concert in Japan as well. According to his agency Sony Music Entertainment Korea on the 17th, I.M will be holding ‘I.M WORLD TOUR 〈Off The Beat〉 FINAL IN JAPAN’ (hereafter ‘Off The Beat’) in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan in April. This Japanese encore concert will be held over a total of 4 performances. I.M will be holding concerts in Tokyo on April 4th and 5th, and in Osaka on April 11th and 12th, and will spend special time with local fans. In particular, expectations are rising as to whether I.M, who boasted a significant achievement by selling out all tickets for the Tokyo concert of his world tour last year, will be able to achieve another sold-out myth. I.M previously successfully completed his first solo world tour in 18 cities in 10 countries including Europe, the United States, Canada, and Asia. He is repaying the enthusiastic support of his fans.

8TURN Wins Hunter‘s Choice K-POP Male Artist Award

8TURN Wins Hanteo Choice K-POP Male Artist Award Group 8TURN won the Hanteo Choice K-POP Male Artist Award. 8TURN (Jaeyoon, Myeongho, Minho, Yunseong, Haemin, Kyungmin, Yoongyu, Seungheon) attended the ‘32nd Hanteo Music Awards 2024’ held at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 16th. On this day, 8TURN received the Hanteo Choice K-POP Male Artist Award. They said, “Last year, we had a fulfilling year promoting our album and appearing on survival programs, so receiving this award feels like a pat on the back for our hard work, so we are very grateful. 8TURN showed a cover stage of GOT7‘s ‘Just Right’ and ‘If It’s Going To Be Like This, Then In The Next Life’. They captured the attention of viewers with their unique styling and 8TURN‘s overflowing energy on the ‘Just Right’ cover stage. After that, they showed off their denim and japan style on the ‘If It’s Going To Be Like This, Then In The Next Life’ stage.

Hong Isaac to release mini album ‘The Lovers Note’ on the 27th

Hong Isaac to release mini album ‘The Lovers Note’ on the 27th Singer Hong Isaac will be releasing his new mini album ‘The Lovers Note’ on the 27th. ‘The Lovers Note’ is an album that captures the various strands of the emotion called love. It consists of a total of 5 tracks, including the title song ‘I Will Only Love You’, ‘Lovers’ which was pre-released in January, ‘In The Stars’, ‘Adult Child’, and ‘aewol’. As this is his first mini album since winning ‘Singer Gain 3’, you can see Hong Isaac‘s expanded musical spectrum. Hong Isaac was crowned the winner of JTBC’s ‘Singer Gain 3’ in January of last year, showing off a limitless variety of musical styles. Since releasing a single in February, he has been active in various fields such as broadcasting, performances, and participating in OSTs. His album will be available on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 27th. Reporter Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga.com

After School‘s Jung Ah, shocking sexy beauty “You can have a pretty body even after having two kids” [DA★]

Jung Ah, formerly of the group After School, has caught everyone‘s attention with her voluptuous body that makes it hard to believe she’s a mother of two. On the 17th, Jung Ah posted a short video on her SNS with the caption, “You can still have a pretty body even after having two kids.” In the video, Jung Ah wears a red bikini and shows off her healthy body, drawing admiration. Jung Ah also shared a diet tip, saying, “Focus on your essence, change very small parts of your daily life, and get enough rest to gradually accelerate the breakdown of body fat.” Meanwhile, Jung Ah debuted with After School in 2009 and was active until 2018 when she married basketball player Jung Chang Young. They have a son and a daughter. Photo = Jung Ah‘s SNS

YB ‘Metal Band Pose’

The band YB is having a photo time at the release showcase of their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com

YB, 30th Anniversary Metal Album

The band YB is having a photo time at the release showcase of their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com

YB ‘Look forward to metal music’

The band YB is having a photo time at the release showcase of their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com

YB, who fell in love with metal, “Overcame the burden and took on the challenge”… Support for junior Exidz (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site]

YB, who is into metal, “Overcame the burden and took on the challenge”… Support for juniors Xdiz (Comprehensive) [DA:On-site] ‘National band’ YB has completely changed. They announced a new departure with a new album filled with metal that pierces the eardrums and breaks the heart. On the afternoon of the 17th, a showcase for YB‘s new metal album ‘ODYSSEY’ was held at Hongdae Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul. On this day, YB held the event at Hongdae Rolling Hall, a concert hall that was also celebrating its 30th anniversary, making it even more meaningful. The event was hosted by critic Im Jin-mo. YB’s new album ‘ODYSSEY’ is a hybrid modern metal style album that YB is attempting anew. This work stands out with its strong DJ-based sound and new attempts that expand the existing YB color. It is characterized by the changes in the members, including vocalist Yoon Do-hyun‘s growling and screaming singing, Heo Jun’s technical guitar playing, Park Tae-hee‘s heavy bass, and Kim Jin-won’s elab

Song Ga-in “Sim Soo-bong‘s ‘Tears Come To Me’I Almost Got to Son Tae-jin” (Jeong Hee)

Singer Song Ga-in shared the behind-the-scenes story of the creation of her fourth regular album, ‘Gain;Dal’. Song Ga-in appeared on MBC FM4U‘s ‘Kim Shin-young’s Hope Song at Noon’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Noon Hope Song’), which aired at noon on the 17th, and presented a feast for the ears with the behind-the-scenes story of her fourth regular album and a live performance of ‘Asadal’. Song Ga-in, who appeared on ‘Noon Hope Song’, shared how busy she has been since her comeback. Song Ga-in announced the launch of the YouTube entertainment show ‘Paldogain’, which is scheduled to be released in March. Song Ga-in said, “It is content where I travel around the country and pick people who are good at singing and give them gifts. I will introduce you to my new song and even give you lessons,” she said, raising expectations. Song Ga-in shared an anecdote about the naming of the album, saying, “The name of the album, ‘Gain’s Moon,’ is like my song, ‘Seoul’s Moon,’ because I wanted to combine

ONF, comeback on the 18th with their second full-length album with a deeper worldview [DA:Music]

The group ONF is once again flying towards their dreams. ONF will release Part 1 of their second full-length album ‘ONF:MY IDENTITY’ on the 18th at 6PM through various music sites. Ahead of their comeback, they have heightened the excitement for their comeback with teaser content containing ONF‘s unique worldview. Let’s take a look at the worldview they will newly portray. ▲ Wide music spectrum... The return of the ‘masterpiece restaurant’ONF:MY IDENTITY’ includes six tracks that showcase ONF‘s wide musical spectrum, including the pop title song ‘The Stranger’ that stands out with its funky rhythm, the electro-funk genre ‘Night Tale’, the R&B song ‘Nothing but a stranger (ON Team Ver.)’, the trip-hop and rock ‘Anti Hero (OFF Team Ver.)’, the house genre ‘Good Place’, and the bossa nova sound ‘Collab’. In particular, ONF revealed part of the sound source of all the songs through a highlight medley.

YB “30th Anniversary After Living Hard, Best Album + Tour Preparations”

YB “Hardworking life marks our 30th anniversary, preparing for best album + tour” The band YB shared their thoughts on their 30th anniversary. On the afternoon of the 17th, Yoon Do-hyun, representing YB, said at the showcase for their new metal album ‘ODYSSEY’ at Hongdae Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, “Looking back on the past 30 years, I wonder where we got here, but it seems like 30 years have passed because I didn‘t have a goal in mind and just lived hard every day.” He said, “I’m trying to make this year meaningful. I‘m also preparing a best album and a long tour. I think I was able to be more courageous because songs like ‘I Must Have Loved’ and ‘Love TWO’ were loved over the past 30 years. Looking back on the path we’ve taken, I‘m filled with gratitude.”The new album ‘ODYSSEY’ is a hybrid modern metal style album that YB is attempting anew. This work stands out with its strong DJ-based sound and new attempts to expand the existing YB color, including vocalist Yoon Do-hyun’s grow

YB returns to metal

The band YB is having a photo time at the release showcase of their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com

YB ‘Transition to Metal Band’

The band YB is having a photo time at the release showcase of their new EP album ‘ODYSSEY’ held at Rolling Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Reporter Kim Jong-won .won@donga.com