MUSIC‘Bare the Musical’ Park Jun-hwi and Woo Jin-young, leaving together on the day of the performance[Official Statement]Musical actors Park Joon-hwi and Woo Jin-young will be dropping out of ‘Bare the Musical’ together on the day of the performance.On the 5th, the day the performance was scheduled to take place, the production company announced, “Park Joon-hwi, who plays Peter, and Woo Jin-young, who plays Tanya, have dropped out of the show due to personal reasons.” They went on to make an official apology, saying, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the decision to drop out and the change in casting schedule.” Park Joon-hwi and Woo Jin-young, who play Peter, were scheduled to take the stage at 7:30 PM that evening.Their positions will be replaced by Kang Byung-hoon and Park Do-yeon.Meanwhile, Park Joon-hwi has dropped out of not only ‘Bare the Musical’ but also ‘Nijinsky’.Jun 05, 2025
MUSICCravity to make a comeback on June 23rdThe group Cravity(CRAVITY, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, Sungmin)has fired the starting pistol for activities for their second full-length album.On the 4th, their agency Starship Entertainment released the concept film for Cravity’s second full-length album ‘Dare to Crave’ through Cravity’s official SNS, teasing the album’s release on June 23rd.In addition, they revealed Cravity’s new logo through a sensational logo motion.The concept film begins with the phrase, ‘Of Things That Come Too Easily’.Then, a bunch of grapes falls, and objects that are discarded, such as nature polluted by trash and a junkyard, appear.Starting with Sungmin, who is watching this scene on TV, the members of Cravity express their aspirations by excessively devouring the grapes.In particular, the magnificent and fast performance and various screen transitions combined to create a more vivid production.At the end of the video, the phrase ‘Crave Gravity’ is written in grape-like form.Jun 05, 2025
MUSICSeventeen Hoshi X Woozi, Fans ‘’Heavy Rain Warning’ for July and AugustSEVENTEEN’s unit Hoshi X Woozi will be holding their first fan concert, ‘HOSHI X WOOZI FAN CONCERT[WARNING]’.According to Pledis Entertainment on the 5th, Hoshi X Woozi will hold ‘Warning’ for three days from July 11th to 13th at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul, then on July 19th to 20th at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan, and on August 23rd to 24th at Gwangju Women’s University Universiade Gymnasium in Gwangju.’Warning’ is a title inspired by Hoshi X Woozi’s nickname ‘Heavy Rain Warning’, and intuitively shows the strong synergy between the two.From the unit song ‘Shoot Me, Go’ to their first single ‘BEAM’ released in March, the two have shown explosive chemistry through various stages, and are expected to prove their true worth once again through this fan concert.In particular, ‘Warning’ is drawing more attention as it is SEVENTEEN’s first unit fan concert and first nationwide tour.The Seoul concert, which is the starting point of the tour, will also be live streamed online to commuJun 05, 2025
MUSICZero Base One Kim Kyu-bin, beauty potential explodes[Photoshoot]Group ZEROBASEONE member Kim Kyu-bin decorated the cover of a famous Chinese fashion magazine and showed off his dazzling visuals.Fashion magazine CHIC posted three covers featuring Kim Kyu-bin on its official SNS today(5th).Under the concept of ‘LAZY SONG’, Kim Kyu-bin is seen enjoying his leisure time in a peaceful mood as if he has pressed the pause button.Each cover captures Kim Kyu-bin’s purest rhythm.In particular, Kim Kyu-bin’s deepened gaze in a natural atmosphere holds a soft charisma.It draws attention by depicting a cross-section of mature youth with brilliant visuals.Meanwhile, ZEROBASEONE, which Kim Kyu-bin is a part of, is showing off its undying popularity by staying on the three U.S.Billboard charts for eight weeks with their fifth mini album ‘BLUE PARADISE’.In particular, ZEROBASEONE recorded a reverse run by rising in the rankings of ‘Emerging Artist’ compared to last week.They previously topped Billboard’s main chart, Billboard 200, with ‘Blue Paradise’.Jun 05, 2025
MUSICLee Seok-hoon, Kim Jae-joong, Hyorin, etc.’Boyz2 Planet’ expert mastersThe K-pop world debut project Mnet ‘Boys 2 Planet’ has revealed its top-notch master lineup that will create the next top idol group.According to the production team on the 5th, vocal trainer Lee Seok-hoon, who worked on ‘Produce 101’ season 2 and ‘Boys Planet’, will be leading the way, followed by Street Man Fighter’s Kinky and worldwide choreographer Kani, signaling high-intensity customized training.Kim Jae-joong, Xiaoting, and Jayrick will be joining ‘Boys 2 Planet C’.As a complete artist who has personally experienced the entire process from idol trainee to top artist, Kim Jae-joong will provide sincere advice to the participants, while Xiaoting, who debuted through ‘Girls Planet 999: Girls’ War ‘, is expected to be a strong mentor who can form a cultural bond with the global participants.Choreographer Jayrick, who has extensive experience collaborating with global K - POP artists, is also foreshadowing strong synergy.In addition, Lim Han-byeol, Hyorin, Baek Gu-young, and JusthisJun 05, 2025
MUSICAhn Ji-wan, turns out he was an actor? Appeared in the movie ‘Along with the Gods’Singer Ahn Ji-wan filled up her Thursday afternoon with “Life Drink.” Ahn Ji-wan appeared on MBC Standard FM’s “Son Tae-jin’s Trot Radio” aired on the afternoon of the 5th and captivated the hearts of listeners with the nostalgia song “Life Drink.” Ahn Ji-wan, who visited “Son Tae-jin’s Trot Radio” that day, introduced her recently released new song “Life Drink” and told us about her busy schedule.Ahn Ji-wan said that she appeared in the “Life Drink” music video herself and shared some behind-the-scenes stories, saying, “We filmed for 11 hours, and I thought the actors were amazing.” Various questions were asked about her new song “Life Drink,” which contains a story of reuniting with a friend and reminiscing.Son Tae-jin asked Ahn Ji-wan if there was anyone she wanted to talk to while drinking ‘Life Wine’, and Ahn Ji-wan revealed her love for Shin Yoo by saying, “I want to be with my role model and my most beloved hyung, Shin Yoo.” After the talk about the new song, Ahn Ji-wan sang theJun 05, 2025
MUSICSEVENTEEN Takes Over Kelly Clarkson Show in the US… Overwhelming with ‘THUNDER’SEVENTEEN left a strong impression like lightning across the United States.On June 4(local time), the group SEVENTEEN appeared on the popular NBC talk show ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ and performed the title song ‘THUNDER’ from their fifth regular album.The stage began with a unique object using a public phone and a defibrillator, and immediately captured the attention of viewers with SEVENTEEN’s unique three-dimensional performance.The stage, which combined flashing lights, lively movements, and even shouts to match the message of the lyrics, went beyond a simple showcase and was completed as a performance of art.Host Kelly Clarkson introduced them as “the strongest K -pop performances” and praised them as “a group that has swept trophies at numerous award ceremonies around the world and has the most albums sold in K -pop history.” SEVENTEEN dominated the scene with a seasoned and high-quality stage, befitting their introduction as world-class pop stars.THUNDER ‘is currently on BillboarJun 05, 2025
MUSICKang Seung Yoon, Soobin, and Miyeon confirmed MC for Seoul Music Awards! Expectations for their chemistry↑K - POP awards ceremony ‘Seoul Music Awards’ has revealed its long-awaited MC lineup.It is a ‘trustworthy’ combination that will dominate both on and off stage.The ‘34th Seoul Music Awards’ side announced on the 5th, “Following Idle’s Miyeon, Winner’s Kang Seung Yoon and Tomorrow x Together’s Soobin have joined as main MCs.” Kang Seung Yoon is Winner’s leader and an all-rounder who not only writes lyrics, composes, and produces, but also acts.He has already worked as an MC on various entertainment and music shows, so expect natural hosting and cheerful energy on the awards ceremony stage.Soobin is also an artist with solid stage experience and stable hosting skills.In addition to the neat MC skills he showed on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’, he proved his presence with his honesty and sensibility on the entertainment show ‘My Favorite’.With Idle’s Miyeon confirmed as the MC, the 3 MC lineup of ‘Kang Seung Yoon - Miyeon - Soobin’ is also welcome news to music fans.They are expected to further raiJun 05, 2025
MUSICRapper Koala’s Handwritten Apology for ‘Jessie Fan Assault’ [Full Text]Rapper Koala(Heo Jae-won)posted an apology regarding allegations that he assaulted a fan of singer Jessi.On the 4th, Koala started off by saying on his SNS, “I’m sorry it took me so long to say this.I’ve wanted to say this for a long time, but I thought it was right to wait until everything was legally resolved and properly handled.” He continued, “I would like to sincerely apologize to the victim and his family.I wanted to go and apologize in person, but I fully understand that you don’t want to face me in person.” He apologized to the bereaved family, saying, “There was absolutely no reason for you to go through that, and I sincerely reflect on the pain I caused you.” Koala also revealed his feelings of self-reflection, saying, “This incident is clearly my responsibility.He wasn’t the first to commit violence, but he was one of our group, and I played a big role in making the situation worse due to a simple misunderstanding and wrong judgment.I accepted the consequences and have beenJun 05, 2025
MUSICEspa’s new song ‘Dirty Work’, what kind of song is it? Genre and worldview analysis points★1-line summary This time with ‘Dirty Work’, aespa once again breaks through the genre barrier.The title of the song is ‘Dirty Work’.The logo is as hot as molten iron, and the concept is still a mystery.aespa is trying to twist K - POP grammar once again.How should we read the bait they threw this time? The group aespa is preparing for another new turning point.Returning on June 27th with the single ‘Dirty Work’, they have announced an unidentified genre, an unimaginable concept, and yet another ‘SM-style experiment’.This single consists of a total of three songs: the title track of the same name, the English version, and an instrumental track.The release date is 1 PM on the 27th.The physical album was also produced at the same time and pre-orders have already begun.From the moment the song title was revealed, there was only one question that came to mind among fans.”What kind of style will it be this time?” ● Intense molten metal teaser, the beginning of aespa-style foreshadowing On tJun 05, 2025
MUSIC‘20th Debut Anniversary’ Super Junior, Return of the Legend on July 8thSUPER JUNIOR makes a comeback with an album commemorating their 20th debut anniversary.It’s the return of the ‘K-pop legend ‘.This year, Super Junior is successfully carrying out a project that encompasses exhibitions, entertainment, albums, pop-up stores, and concert tours to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut, and will reach the peak of the project by releasing their 12th regular album’ Super Junior25 ‘(Super Junior I.O)on July 8.In particular, the album name’ Super Junior25 ‘is a continuation of Super Junior’s debut album and 1st regular album ‘Super Junior05’ (Super Junior Gong-oh)released in 2005, and it is even more meaningful as it was decided by the members ‘ideas.This album is Super Junior’s first album in about 2 years and 8 months since their 11th regular album Vol.2 ‘The Road : Celebration’ (더 로드: Celebration)released in December 2022, and a good response is expected as it contains a total of 9 new songs.In addition, Super Junior will celebrate their comeback wJun 05, 2025
MUSICStray Kids Surpasses 30 Million Followers on TikTok… Top 3 K-Pop GroupsStray Kids has achieved 30 million followers on their official TikTok channel, establishing themselves as an unrivaled K-pop group.On June 5, Stray Kids surpassed 30 million subscribers on the official channel of the global short-form mobile video platform TikTok.This is the third such record for a K-pop group and the first for a fourth-generation K-pop group, proving their immense SNS influence.Stray Kids responded to fans ‘support by posting a congratulatory video containing B-cut videos from the shoot on their official SNS channel.The members, who have been captivating fans with short-form videos that capture their daily lives off stage and their unique charms, as well as various challenges that stand out with their trendy sensibility, also shared small behind-the-scenes moments from the shoots in the B-cut videos, giving joy to fans.Recently, they have been standing out in various social indicators, showing off their momentum as a’ global top artist.’Each of them offers vlogs and bJun 05, 2025
MUSICIcon Kim Jin-hwan Confirms Solo Tour in Japan… Local Fans’ Expectations FocusediKON’s Kim Jin Hwan will be holding his first solo tour in Japan in August.According to his agency 143 Entertainment, Kim Jin Hwan will be holding a solo tour in Yokohama on August 29th and Osaka on the 31st.This will be his first solo tour in Japan, and he plans to present a customized stage for local fans.Kim Jin Hwan recorded a sold-out 2023 iKON World Tour and revealed his own unique musical style through his solo debut album ‘BLUE MOON’.He has since solidified his position as a solo artist through various activities such as domestic and international fan meetings and pop-up stores.This Japan tour is the signal for Kim Jin Hwan’s global steps, and his stage presence and musical ability are expected to attract attention once again.Information about the performance can be found on the official SNS channel.Jun 05, 2025
MUSIC‘Psy’s Drenched Show 2025’ Ticket Opens Today…Preview of the Greatest Picketing EverThe ticket sales war for the PSY Drenched Show 2025 “has begun.Tickets for singer PSY’s brand concert” Psy Drenched Show 2025 “will begin selling on the 5th at 8 PM through NOL Ticket(formerly Interpark).” Psy Drenched Show, “which has been a box office hit every summer, has established itself as a” summer representative performance “with its powerful water cannons, splendid performances, and super luxurious guest lineup.This year’s” Psy Drenched Show 2025 “will be held in 9 cities nationwide, starting in Incheon on June 28-29, followed by Uijeongbu, Daejeon, Gwacheon, Sokcho, Suwon, Daegu, Busan, and Gwangju.As last year’s” Psy Drenched Show 2024 “ticket sales saw a peak of 8 million connections per minute, fierce” picketing” is expected this year as well.Accordingly, the reservation agency NOL Ticket stated that they have completed technical preparations such as server expansion and are fully prepared to start reservation sales.Through this concert, Psy plans to once again show the tJun 05, 2025
MUSICCampus Holin Lee Seung-yoon, Expanding Stage to Global FestivalLee Seung-yoon has proven himself to be a ‘performance powerhouse’.Having performed at major university festival stages across the country, Lee Seung-yoon went on stage at Hongik University on May 15, followed by Kangnam University, Yongin Arts and Science University, Kyunghee University International Campus, and Yonsei University.The setlist included representative songs loved by fans such as ‘Gain Caution’, ‘Firecracker Time’, ‘Expensive Hangover’, and ‘I Wanted to Tell You ‘, and the on-site song changes and encore stages added to the excitement of the event.In particular, he was invited to the Yonsei University festival for two consecutive years, making everyone stand up, and he received a great response when he performed with the cheering squad at Kyunghee University.Lee Seung-yoon won three awards at the’ Korean Popular Music Awards ‘earlier this year, including Musician of the Year, Best Rock Song, and Best Modern Rock Song.Lee Seung-yoon is the first person to have a song fromJun 05, 2025
MUSICEunice, first fan song release on the 7th… “Meet me again in my dreams”The group UNIS is conveying their deep feelings towards their fans through song.On the 7th at 6PM, Eunice will surprise release a new digital single, “Meet Me Again in My Dreams,” through various music sites.This new song is Eunice’s first fan song since her debut, and is a special gift filled with gratitude and affection towards Everafter(official fan club name)ahead of her Asia fancon tour.As the title suggests, the song contains a warm and firm promise to “be together in any kind of dream,” and the clear and warm voices of the eight members blend with the heartfelt lyrics to deliver a touching moment that will remain in the memories of fans for a long time.Eunice will continue to meet with global fans by holding her first fancon Asia tour just one year after her debut.The first stage will be the ‘2025 UNIS FANCON ASIA TOUR IN SEOUL’ held at Gavin Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 8th, where they plan to repay the love they have received so far and start another growth together.SiJun 05, 2025
MUSICEnmix to hold first fan meeting in July “Summer vacation with Ensor!”NMIXX is going on a special ‘vacation’ with their fans in the middle of summer.Girl group NMIXX(Lily, Haewon, Seol Yoon, Bae Yi, Ji Woo, Gyu Jin)will be holding their first official fan meeting ‘NSWER VACATION’ on July 12th at the Hwajeong Gymnasium of Korea University in Seoul.The fan meeting will be held twice, at 1 PM and 7 PM, and they will embark on a full-fledged ‘making summer memories’ with their fan club ‘NSWER’.In the fan meeting poster released on the 4th, the members showed off their refreshing charms reminiscent of a summer vacation against the backdrop of a swimming pool.This fan meeting, which fits the ‘vacation’ concept, can be reserved through Melon Ticket.Fan club pre-sales will begin from 8 PM to 11:59 PM on June 9th, while general sales will begin on June 11th at 8 PM.More detailed information about the fan meeting will be sequentially released through NMIXX official SNS.NMIXX has been consistently communicating with fans in Korea and abroad through two fan concertsJun 05, 2025
MUSICaespa makes a comeback with ‘Dirty Iron Taste’aespa is aiming for another mega hit this time with ‘Dirty Iron Taste’. On the 27th at 1 PM, aespa will release a total of three tracks of their single “Dirty Work”, including the title song of the same name, an English version, and an Instrumental version, through various music sites. In addition, at midnight today(the 5th), a clip video of hot molten iron flowing to complete the logo of the new song title ‘Dirty Work’ and the official homepage were released on Espa’s official SNS, heighteningJun 05, 2025
MUSICEspa’s ‘Dirty Iron Taste’ Returns…New Song Released on June 27thaespa is targeting June with an even more intense ‘iron taste’ sound.The group aespa will be making a full-fledged comeback on June 27th at 1 PM with the release of their new single ‘Dirty Work’.This single contains a total of three tracks, including the title track of the same name ‘Dirty Work’, an English version, and an instrumental track, raising the expectations of fans in Korea and around the world.Ahead of the comeback, the logo clip for the new song ‘Dirty Work’ was released on aespa’s official SNS and homepage at midnight on the 5th.The video, which depicts the title as hot molten metal flowing down, has drawn attention with its visual intensity and hints at the mood of this new song.After leaving a strong impression on their musical presence with their first full-length album ‘Armageddon’ with the message, ‘I define myself, ‘aespa showed their ability to achieve three consecutive hits with the techno-based EDM track’ Whiplash.’Having swept various domestic and international aJun 05, 2025
MUSICKim So-yeon, mature sexiness explodes with close performance(Wednesday night)Singer Kim So-yeon showed off her mature sexiness.Kim So-yeon appeared on TV CHOSUN entertainment program ‘Trot All-Star Game: Wednesday Night’ (hereafter referred to as ‘Wednesday Night’) that aired on the 4th and decorated the ‘Night of Pleasure’ special stage.On this day, Kim So-yeon competed against Na Sang-do in the first round.Kim So-yeon, who formed the ‘Princess is Lonely’ team with Jung Seul, overwhelmed the audience with her captivating visuals.Before the stage, Kim So-yeon said that she was upset that her beauty was not properly captured on screen and said, “I wanted to relieve my frustration on stage today, so I chose ‘I Love You ‘by senior Jin Mi-ryeong, which can properly show the charms of the two of us.” Kim So-yeon also announced a surprise performance with Jung Seul.Kim So-yeon raised expectations for the main stage with her aegyo, saying, “It would be sad if the two of us came together and there was no performance.” As the stage began in earnest, Kim So-yeon surpriseJun 05, 2025