G-Dragon‘s regular comeback... After 11 years! Released on the 25th [Official]

G-Dragon‘s regular comeback... After 11 years! Release on the 25th [Official] Singer G-Dragon will make a splendid return with his regular album ‘Übermensch’. Today (the 4th), G-Dragon revealed a teaser video announcing the release of his third regular album on the 25th through his official fan SNS. The video released this time begins with G-Dragon’s silhouette walking towards each other through dreamy, colorful lights. The two silhouettes meet and a sensual motion follows, transforming into the Ü logo of ‘Übermensch’, which is also the name of the album and also appeared in the introduction of the ‘POWER’ music video. The release date ‘2025.02.25’ was revealed along with the album title, amidst the background music reminiscent of the cheers of fans, which made the heart rate of the viewers rise. This album ‘Übermensch’ is highly anticipated as it is the third full-length album to be released in 11 years and 5 months since the release of the second full-length solo album ‘Coup d‘état’

‘Trend’ Day6, adding sporty charm, a visual feast of 4 people with 4 different colors

‘The trend’ DAY6, adding sporty charm, a visual feast of four people with four different personalities The trendy band DAY6 has been selected as the ambassador for an authentic British sports brand. On the 4th, the brand announced the news of DAY6‘s selection as ambassador and unveiled the ‘STAND BY ME’ campaign. In this collection, they wanted to deliver the message ‘Always with us’ by contrasting the most personal moments where each DAY6 member gains their own inspiration with the splendid moments of performing on stage. The brand history and DAY6’s creative aura were directed with a cinematic perspective. DAY6 showed off their sporty charm with their four unique visuals. They perfectly digested the casual yet sporty mood with windbreakers, jogger pants, anoraks, and track setups, drawing admiration. Meanwhile, the HBL collection that DAY6 participated in can be found at the brand‘s offline stores and online store nationwide. Related content can also be found on the brand’s official

Day6, Gocheok Dome, National Tour in 5 Years… Successful Start in Busan

DAY6, successful start to nationwide tour in 5 years since Gocheok Dome… K-pop representative band DAY6 has successfully completed their Busan solo concert. They have given the green light to the nationwide tour resuming in 5 years in Busan, the hometown of leader Sungjin. DAY6 successfully held their third world tour, ‘DAY6 3RD WORLD TOUR’ (Forever Young), at BEXCO in Haeundae-gu, Busan on February 1st and 2nd. This concert was the first solo concert in Busan in approximately 5 years and 5 months since ‘DAY6 WORLD TOUR ’GRAVITY’’ in September 2019, and was especially meaningful as it opened the door to a new nationwide tour. In addition, the Busan solo concert sold out both shows, making fans‘ expectations come true. DAY6 performed a parade of hit songs including ‘Let It Be A Page’, ‘It Was Pretty’, ‘Let It Be’, ‘Congratulations’, ‘Welcome to the Show’.

Ive An Yu-jin X Leez ‘The Strongest Baseball’ Pitch and Hit… Lee Dae-ho → Jeong Geun-woo also impressed

IVE‘s Ahn Yu-jin X Leez’s ‘Strongest Baseball’ ceremonial first pitch and first hit... Lee Dae-ho → Jung Keun-woo also impressed IVE‘s Ahn Yu-jin and Leez showed off their fighting spirit by throwing the first pitch and hitting the first hit. Ahn Yu-jin and Leez appeared on the JTBC entertainment program ‘Strongest Baseball’ that aired on the 3rd and threw the first pitch and hit the first hit for the Strongest Monsters and College Baseball All-Star game. The game that day was known to be the last in-person game of the season. The Strongest Monsters’ manager Jang Si-won surprised the players by announcing that a top-class group would be coming to throw the first pitch and hit the first hit, and announced that Ahn Yu-jin and Leez would be on the mound. In particular, Lee Dae-ho and Jung Keun-woo proved IVE‘s ‘super president’ authority by saying, “Our daughter and son like it the most.” Ahn Yu-jin and Leez created a refreshing and bright atmosphere with their styling that matched the St

Ive, double comeback... Pre-released ‘Rebel Heart’ chart sweep

The pre-released song ‘REBEL HEART’ by the group IVE (Ahn Yu-jin, Ga-eul, Lay, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo) achieved ‘PAK’ (perfect all-kill) by taking first place on the real-time charts and Top 100 of domestic music streaming sites Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Vibe as of 10 AM on the 4th. As the popularity of ‘REBEL HEART’ continues, showing a steady upward curve since its release, it is shaking up the upper ranks of Melon‘s chart, also known as the concrete chart, and is boasting powerful music power. ‘Rebel Heart’ is characterized by a rich sound with colorful vocal harmonies, a soaring chorus, and up-tempo drums added to sweet strings. It maintains the unique color that Ive has shown so far, but also presents warm comfort and empathy with a mature perspective and viewpoint, completing an unprecedented ‘New Style’. Starting with Mnet ‘M Countdown’ on the 23rd of last month, Ive won the first place trophy on KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS ‘Inkigayo’, and has won t

Zero Base One, Japan Oricon and Billboard Weekly No. 1

The group ZEROBASEONE has taken over Japan‘s major charts. According to Japan’s Oricon News on the 4th, ZEROBASEONE (Sung Hanbin, Kim Jiwoong, Jang Hao, Seok Matthew, Kim Taerae, Ricky, Kim Kyubin, Park Gunwook, Han Yujin) released their first Japanese EP ‘PREZENT’ on the 29th of last month, recording estimated sales of approximately 257,000 copies, and topping the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking as of February 10th (aggregation period: January 27th - February 2nd). This is the second time that an album has ranked first after the domestic 3rd mini album ‘You had me at HELLO’. In particular, ZEROBASEONE proved its immense popularity in Japan by breaking its own record by far surpassing the first-week sales of the domestic 1st mini album ‘YOUTH IN THE SHADE’. With ‘PREZENT’, ZEROBASEONE topped not only Oricon but also Billboard Japan‘s weekly album chart, the latest ‘Top Album Sales’ (aggregation period: January 27 to February 2). With overwhelming figures, it is the current No.

‘Aespa‘s Little Sister’ Hearts to Hearts, Preparing for Debut... Character Clip Released

SM Entertainment‘s new girl group Hearts2Hearts has begun their full-fledged debut countdown. Hearts2Hearts attracted attention by releasing a schedule poster for their first single ‘The Chase’ and a clip featuring the group’s characters through various official SNS at midnight today (the 4th). The schedule poster features a sash (decorative belt) as the background and a wappen with various content release schedules such as teaser images, mood samplers, and a music video teaser for their debut song ‘The Chase’, foreshadowing Hearts‘ unique charm while also raising expectations for their debut. Hearts2Hearts will also hold the ‘Hearts2Hearts Debut Fan Showcase’ (Hearts2Hearts Debut Fan Showcase 〈Chase Our Hearts〉) at Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at 8 PM on February 24th, their debut day, to have an exciting first meeting with their fans. We plan to build precious memories together. Hearts to Hearts’ first single, ‘The Chase’, will be released on February 24th and is currently a

All Hours, Comeback Today (4th)… Release of ‘Smoke Point’ at the right time [DA:Today]

The group ALL(H)OURS (Gunho, Yumin, Jaden, Minje, Masami, Hyunbin, On) will release their third mini-album ‘Smoke Point’ on the 4th at 6 PM. ‘Smoke Point’ is ALL(H)OURS‘s new album, released seven months after their second mini-album ‘WITNESS’ in July of last year. As it has the meaning of ‘smoke point’, which is the temperature at which smoke generated when oil starts to boil can be seen with the eyes, it contains the declaration and confidence that All Ours, who have been heated up with their first album ‘ALL OURS’ and their second album ‘WITNESS’, are finally starting to burn brightly. All Ours will present a high-quality stage with the double title track ‘Graffiti’, which was pre-released on the 17th of last month, and the dance track ‘GIMME GIMME’, which stands out with its wild guitar riffs, explosive bass, and straight combination of drum sounds. In addition, the album includes a synth bass

PLAVE, ‘DASH’ Melon TOP100 1st place on the day of release

The new mini-album of virtual idol group PLAVE has topped the Melon chart. PLAVE released their third mini-album, ‘Caligo Pt. 1’, through various music sites at 6 PM on the 3rd. The music video, which was produced on a blockbuster scale immediately after its release, is gathering attention, and as fans who have been waiting for the comeback continue to stream, the title song ‘Dash’ topped the Melon TOP 100 chart on the day of its release. Including the title song, a total of five songs includin

DPR IAN, Appearance on ‘K-STAR SPARK’

DPR IAN has confirmed his appearance on the new K-POP show ‘K-STAR SPARK’, shining the status of a worldwide crew. DPR IAN will be appearing on ‘K-STAR SPARK’, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand on the 22nd (local time). ‘K-STAR SPARK’ is a new show being held in line with the growing global influence of K-POP, and expectations are high as it will be starting at the RajamangalaNational Stadium, the largest stadium in Thailand with a seating capacity of 50,000. The lineup for this show is comprised of artists representing change, challenge, and SOMETHING NEW among K-POP artists, and DPR IAN‘s name is garnering much attention. DPR IAN is a talented artist who has been making global fans crazy with his unique worldview and musical color. He has previously been confirmed to appear on the show and has garnered much attention, along with G-DRAGON, Daesung, and GOT7’s Bam from Thailand.

4-member CIX, Hanteo Weekly Album No. 1 → MV Surpasses 16 Million Views

The group CIX (BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Hyunseok) released their seventh EP album ‘THUNDER FEVER’ on the 23rd of last month, and have been actively promoting the title song ‘THUNDER’ by appearing on various music shows. ‘THUNDER FEVER’ ranked first on the weekly album chart (as of January 27th - February 2nd) of Hanteo Chart, a website that aggregates album sales, and also ranked high on the iTunes Top Albums charts in nine regions. In addition, the music video for the title song ‘THUNDER’ has surpassed 16 million views on YouTube, confirming CIX‘s solid global popularity. On music show stages, CIX showed off their even more mature capabilities with dynamic, razor-sharp group dance that matched the strong beat of ‘THUNDER’. The groovy dance line that highlights CIX’s unique rhythm and the powerful dance break in the latter half heightened the enjoyment of watching and listening. CIX‘s thrilling visual transformation that fits the thunder and lightning concept also caught attention. In ad

‘U-KISS‘s main vocalist’ Shin Soo-hyun, ‘Another Beginning’ to be released on the 12th... Remake of the late Seo Ji-won’s song

Group U-KISS‘s main vocalist Shin Soo-hyun will be releasing a remake single. Shin Soo-hyun will release the remake digital single ‘Another Beginning’ through various music sites at 6 PM on the 12th. ‘Another Beginning’ is a remake single in which Shin Soo-hyun reinterprets the debut song released by the late Seo Ji-won in 1994 with her own unique style. As the title suggests, it captures the moment when Shin Soo-hyun takes her first step on a new musical journey. Along with the news of the single release, Shin Soo-hyun posted a coming soon image for ‘Another Beginning’ through her official SNS. In the revealed image, the lyrics of ‘Another Beginning’ are expressed with unrefined spacing. Shin Soo-hyun’s excitement and nervousness about another beginning are shown, and at the same time, she cleverly unravels her unorganized appearance, full of stories to tell as a solo singer. In this way, Shin Soo-hyun will begin her full-scale solo career starting with the release of ‘Another Beginni

MONSTA X‘s ‘BEAST MODE’ Beat is Crazy! ‘EXORCATION’ Music Video Released

MONSTA X‘s ‘BEAST MODE’ beat is crazy! ‘The Exorcist Record’ music video released ‘The Exorcist Record’, which is garnering attention for being the first animation based on the best-selling book of the same name that sold 10 million copies, has released MONSTA X’s ‘BEASTMODE’ music video. ‘The Exorcist Record’ is an occult blockbuster that contains the beginning of an epic story about exorcists with special abilities fighting against absolute evil. The music video released this time captures the appearance of four exorcists fighting against absolute evil. The video begins with the eerie lines of the demon Astaroth confronting Father Park, capturing attention. Next, the battle of exorcists to stop the 145th leader of the ‘Haedong Secret Sect’, who worships evil spirits and seeks absolute power, and MONSTA X‘s ‘BEASTMODE’ add excitement to the occult action. In particular, the exorcists and guardians’ thrilling actions that follow the lyrics “WE ARE BEAST MODE” make us look forward to th

We will be operating normally for the rest of the year… Moon Se-yoon and emotional R&B duet ‘Teach Me’ released

Hanhae is operating as usual... Moon Se Yoon releases emotional R&B duet ‘Teach Me’Rapper Hanhae and comedian Moon Se Yoon have come together with emotional R&B. On the 3rd, Brand New Music announced the surprise collaboration by revealing the album cover with the song title ‘Teach Me’ and the serious, unsmiling Hanhae and Moon Se Yoon through their official SNS channels. Previously, Hanhae had teased the collaboration by posting a photo of a lyric sheet with the names ‘Hanhae’, ‘Se Yoon’ on his SNS. Afterwards, Moon Se Yoon appeared on SBS PowerFM ‘Two O‘Clock Escape Cultwo Show’ and expressed his sincerity about this new song, saying, “I’m not trying to be funny”. Hanhae and Moon Se Yoon, who are showing off their pleasant chemistry with a different sense of entertainment on tvN‘s ‘Amazing Saturday’. The two have already garnered much attention with their cover of Brown Eyes’ ‘Already a Year’, which they showcased with perfect chemistry on TV, garnering tens of millions of views on Y

‘14-day comeback’ Blackpink Jisoo, participated in all song production… showed off artist skills

‘14-day comeback’ BLACKPINK Jisoo, participated in all song production… Shows off artist capabilities BLACKPINK Jisoo is showing off her artist capabilities with new songs that she directly participated in producing. On the 4th at midnight, Jisoo revealed the tracklist for her new mini-album ‘AMORTAGE’ through her agency BLISSOO‘s official SNS. According to the list, the new album contains a total of 4 tracks, ‘earthquake’, ‘Your Love’, ‘TEARS’, and ‘Hugs & Kisses’. While Jisoo directly participated in the production of all the songs, BLISSOO and THE WAVYS took charge of co-producing them. Jisoo is making a surprise comeback as a solo artist in 2 years through ‘AMORTAGE’. As many tracks are included in the form of a mini-album, it is expected that we will be able to experience Jisoo’s musical color in greater depth. In addition to preparing for a comeback in the new year, Jisoo will release ‘Impersonation Queen Lee Su-ji’, ‘DEX‘s Cold Interview’, ‘Cellphone KODE’, ‘Salon de

People Crew‘s Oh Sung-hoon passes away... MC Mong pays tribute to “I’ll fight your lawsuit on your behalf and win” [Comprehensive]

Oh Sung Hoon, formerly of People Crew, passes away… MC Mong mourns, saying, “I’ll fight your lawsuit on your behalf and win.” [Comprehensive] Oh Sung Hoon, a singer and composer formerly of the hip-hop group People Crew, has passed away. He was 45 years old. According to the music industry on the 3rd, Oh Sung Hoon was found dead in a recording studio early that morning. The cause of death is unknown. The deceased’s funeral has been held in room 201 of the KyoWon Yeum Seo Seoul Funeral Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The funeral will be held at 1:30 PM on the 5th, and the burial site will be the Seoul Metropolitan Crematorium. Oh Sung Hoon debuted in the music industry in 1997 with the group People Crew after working as a b-boy in Itaewon. Rapper and producer MC Mong was also a member of People Crew. After the crew disbanded, Oh Sung Hoon began working as a composer. Some of his representative songs include ‘Love 119’ by K.Will, which was co-composed with Jo Young-soo, ‘Love Poem Confes

Jang Jae-in, also pulls off a bold fashion… “Really good work” [DA★]

Singer Jang Jae-in is drawing attention with a bold pictorial. On the afternoon of the 3rd, Jang Jae-in posted several photos on her SNS with the caption, “Our team is the best. We really did a great job. You worked hard.” In the photos that were released, Jang Jae-in is wearing various outfits. Jang Jae-in’s ability to pull off various outfits, from outfits with contrasting front and back to a leather long coat, stands out. Meanwhile, Jang Jae-in released a new song, “Postcard,” in November of last year. Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

‘Lucky Vicky’ Lyrics by Jang Won-young… Ive‘s ‘Attitude’ with musical growth + empathy (Comprehensive) [DA:New Song]

‘Lucky Viki’ Written by Jang Won-young… Musical growth + empathy filled Ive‘s ‘Attitude’ (Comprehensive) [DA:New Song] Group Ive, who has always been true to themselves and shown off their strong narcissism, has gone one step further and thrown out a new topic with ‘empathy’. Member Jang Won-young, who garnered attention with her positive thinking ‘Lucky Viki’, participated in writing the lyrics for the new title song ‘Attitude’, adding positive energy to empathy. Ive released their third mini-album ‘Ive Empathy’ through various music sites at 6pm on the 3rd. The new album ‘Ive Empathy’ is a work that adds a different charm to the team color based on ‘subjective confidence’, which is the identity that symbolizes Ive. Even before Ive debuted, Starship Entertainment’s General Producer Seo Hyun-joo and the A&R team focused on finding songs that best fit each individual‘s vocal range and tone. Through the ‘Song Camp’, they collaborated with various composers to create unique songs that fit

Red Velvet Wendy collaborates with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra [Entertainment News HOT]

Red Velvet‘s Wendy will perform with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. According to the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Seoul Philharmonic) on the 3rd, a K-pop orchestra live concert titled ‘SM Classics Live 2025 with Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’ will be held at the Seoul Arts Center and Lotte Concert Hall on the 14th and 15th. This performance will be held to celebrate SM’s 30th anniversary, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra‘s 80th anniversary, and the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The performance on the 14th will feature a stage that combines orchestral performances and media art, and on the 15th, Wendy will perform two songs with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘Like Water’ and ‘When This Rain Stops’. SHINee‘s Minho will also perform the song.

Espa donates part of US tour proceeds to LA fire relief [Entertainment News HOT]

The girl group aespa has decided to donate part of their concert proceeds to help recover from the recent fire in Los Angeles. On the 3rd (Korean time), their agency SM Entertainment announced, “aespa will donate part of the proceeds from the ‘2024-25 aespa Live Tour - Sync: Parallel Line’ concert held at the LA Kia Forum the previous day to the victims of the LA fire.” aespa met an audience of 12,000 on that day and performed their hit songs such as ‘Supernova’, ‘Armageddon’, and ‘Whiplash’. They are currently on a tour in the Americas and will continue their concert in Mexico City, Mexico.