‘Re-debut’ Steven-Cha Woong-ki’s tears of emotion…AHOF is just beginning(Comprehensive)[DA : On-site]
AHOF “Happy to achieve the dream of debuting, goal is to be No.1 on the music charts - Rookie of the Year”
AHOF Cha Woong-gi “I wrote lyrics based on my experience of standing alone, and I am grateful for the opportunity” in tears
MUSICWhat is Nam Gyu-ri doing?… 41 years old, unbelievable beauty + new project startedWhat does Nam Gyu-ri do… 41-year-old beauty that is hard to believe + new project start Actress and singer Nam Gyu-ri announced the start of her full-fledged 2025 project album ‘기억 The Memory’ with her new song ‘가슴활이’.’가슴활이’ is one of the masterpieces representing the ballad sensibility of the 1980s, and is still talked about by listeners who loved the sensibility of the time.This remake version was produced by composer Park Geun-tae, and Nam Gyu-ri’s unique lyrical tone and delicate emotional line were reinterpreted as a 2025 version.Nam Gyu-ri’s unique soft and restrained emotional line, combined with the charm of the original song, creates a new emotion.Nam Gyu-ri calmly tells her inner story with her delicate vocals.In particular, the climax of the song is enhanced with the emotional expressiveness she has accumulated as an actress, conveying the emotions conveyed in the lyrics as if it were a drama.In the released music video, Nam Gyu-ri honestly portrays her complex inner emotionMay 26, 2025
MUSICSEVENTEEN, Lightning Strikes the Submarine Bridge… Fireworks During the ‘THUNDER’ SongSEVENTEEN performed a surprise pre-release of their fifth regular album’s title track “THUNDER” on the Jamsugyo Bridge, turning the concert venue into a cheering-along.SEVENTEEN’s outdoor event “B - DAY PARTY : BURST Stage@잠수교” held on the Jamsugyo Bridge in Seoul on the 25th was effectively a comeback eve and a 10th debut anniversary performance.On this stage, the title track “THUNDER” and the track “HBD” from their fifth regular album “HAPPY BURSTDAY, “ which is scheduled to be released at 6 PM on the 26th, were revealed for the first time.As soon as the “THUNDER” stage began, the venue exploded.The audience started cheering along even before the chorus started, and cheers naturally followed after the song ended.A full set of 12 songs including SEVENTEEN’s hit songs ‘HOT’, ‘Rock with you’, and ‘VERY NICE’ were performed without a break, and golden fireworks decorated the sky over the Jamsu Bridge to the tune of the encore song ‘VERY NICE’ at the end of the performance.The performanceMay 26, 2025
MUSICHong Jin-young, composer version of ‘13579’ released…Will she become the ‘second Ttarreung’ ?Singer Hong Jin Young will be releasing the composer version of “13579” on the 26th.While Ryu Sung Hyun, who started out as a broadcast reporter, announced the release of his debut song “13579” on the 26th under the stage name MC Come On, the composer version of Hong Jin Young, who wrote the lyrics and composed the song, will be released at the same time.An official from her agency I.M.Poten stated on the 26th, “As the CEO of MC Come On’s agency and a senior in the music industry, I put my heart and soul into planning the debut song,” adding, “It will be fun to compare the charms of MC Come On and Hong Jin Young as singers.” The new song ‘13579’ is a song based on witty lyrics that contain a life story for each number and a rich EDM sound.The lyrics, ‘I didn’t give up even if I didn’t get first place / I lived without regrets without stopping for even 3 seconds / I should say whatever I want to say on the 5th day / 7 days is a week, it passed by quickly / 9 days is my life, from now onMay 26, 2025
MUSICYook Sungjae, Returning from Actor to Singer… Solo Comeback on June 19[Official]Yook Sungjae, returning from actor to singer… Solo comeback on June 19[Official]Singer and actor Yook Sungjae has confirmed his solo comeback.On the 26th at midnight, Yook Sungjae announced the release of his first mini-album, ‘All About Blue’, by releasing a teaser poster through his official SNS.The released photo shows Yook Sungjae’s back facing the vast ocean.The atmosphere reminiscent of a scene from a movie leaves a deep lingering impression.In particular, the lyrical title, ‘All About Blue’, adds to the curiosity about the new album.This new album is Yook Sungjae’s first solo single in about a year since his first solo single, ‘EXHIBITION : Look Closely’, released in May of last year.Yook Sungjae has been steadily promoting his music, recently participating in the renewal project song ‘Lies’.Yook Sungjae has proven his musical ability as a solo artist, receiving favorable reviews from music fans at home and abroad with his first solo album.He has grown not only as a singer but aMay 26, 2025
MUSICHwanwoong, equipped with abs… ‘RADAR’ concept photos releasedGroup ONEUS’s Hwanwoong has revealed his deadly visuals ahead of his solo debut.On the 26th at midnight, ONEUS’s official SNS posted the second concept photos for Hwanwoong’s solo single ‘RADAR’.Styled with an oversized jersey, bandana, and gloves, Hwanwoong caught everyone’s attention with his free poses and solid abs.Following the first photo where he was wearing a sophisticated suit, this time he showed off his concept digesting skills by also pulling off a hip street look.’RADAR’ is Hwanwoong’s first solo single, and it heralds an expanded musical world and powerful performance.Hwanwoong plans to captivate listeners with deadly melodies and deep lyrics.The single will be released on the 29th at 6 PM through various music sites.May 26, 2025
MUSIC‘3 minutes and 32 seconds with Jonghyun…’ SHINee, Jonghyun’s unreleased song releasedCould there be a more meaningful gift for a fandom that has supported them for 17 years? The remaining members breathed ‘new life’ into the song that the members, who are now stars, wrote themselves while they were alive.The group SHINee.SHINee has become a hot topic by releasing an ‘unreleased song’ that the late member Jonghyun wrote while he was alive in celebration of their 17th debut anniversary.It is ‘poet | artist’.’Poet | Artist’ is a song that the late Jonghyun wrote and composed himself before he passed away in December 2017.It was incomplete with only Jonghyun’s singing, called the ‘guide version’.According to SM Entertainment, SHINee’s agency, Key, Minho, Onew, and Taemin each took their parts based on the singing that Jonghyun left behind, creating a song in which all five members sing.SHINee’s new song ‘Poet|Artist’, sung by the ‘full 5 members’ for the first time in 8 years, was first revealed live through the 17th debut anniversary concert ‘SHINee World VII’ held at theMay 25, 2025
MUSICSEVENTEEN, ‘100,000 Carats Worldwide Gathered!’ First K-pop Performance on Submerged BridgeThe power of the ‘national idols’ was witnessed by the citizens of Seoul and the entire world.The ‘national idol group’ SEVENTEEN held a concert commemorating their 10th debut anniversary on the 25th at Jamsugyo Bridge in Seoul.This is the first time that Jamsugyo Bridge has been allowed as a performance venue for K-pop artists.An estimated 100,000 people, including their global fandom CARAT, flocked to Seoul from the morning of that day to watch the historic ‘premiere’.The Jamsugyo concert, which opened at 7:30 PM that day, lasted for over 1 hour and 30 minutes.SEVENTEEN, who came on stage with a neon-colored fountain show, opened with the title song ‘THUNDER’ from their 5th regular album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’ released to coincide with their 10th debut anniversary.SEVENTEEN’s signature ‘overwhelming performance’ was combined with fireworks and a laser show, and the concert atmosphere reached its climax in an instant.Another new song, ‘HBD’, was also revealed for the first time through theMay 25, 2025
MUSICSM ‘Chook’ 82 Major ‘Great M Equity Investment Decision’The ‘1st round pick’ of SM Entertainment(SM), which is expanding its appearance by investing in a promising K -pop agency, has revealed its true colors.It is ‘Great M’, the nest of the boy group 82 Major, which is showing a rapid rise with ‘Tongue Tip’ and ‘What Are You Looking At’.SM will become the second largest shareholder of Great M Entertainment(Great M), the agency of group 82 Major.SM recently made it official that they would “proceed to acquire shares” in Great M, and on the 27th, they completed the transfer, saying, “We have become the second largest shareholder.” This investment is drawing extraordinary attention from inside and outside the industry as the first case of ‘external expansion’ of the multi-label system, which is the core of SM’s ‘SM 3.0’ strategy.’SM 3.0’ is a system in which production centers and related labels plan and operate IP(intellectual property rights)based on autonomy and independence, and the acquisition of Great M shares is the first case of a straMay 25, 2025
MUSICWhat about Felix? Health problems during world tourAs Stray Kids member Felix is undergoing treatment for back pain, his agency JYP Entertainment has released an official statement.On the 25th, JYP announced, “Felix had been undergoing rehabilitation treatment for a while, but recently, he has been experiencing pain due to strain in his back, so he is receiving additional treatment.” Reflecting Felix’s will to stand on stage, the medical team’s opinion, and the members ‘discussions, the concert will proceed as scheduled, but the performance will be flexibly adjusted depending on his condition.The agency added, “We will work with professional therapists and do our best to secure as much treatment time as possible during the tour to help him recover.” Meanwhile, Stray Kids is continuing to perform in North America and Europe through their world tour “Dominate” that began in August of last year.Below is the full text of JYP Entertainment’s official statement regarding Felix.Notice Regarding Felix Hello, this is JYPE.We will give you an upMay 25, 2025
MUSICNCT Doyoung, working with Yoon Do-hyun… A heavy comfort ‘Quiet’Group NCT Doyoung delivers deep comfort with the track “Still” from their second album.”Still” is a pop rock genre song with a lyrical piano, weighty strings, and modern band sounds that creates deep resonance, depicting the process of those who have constantly wandered between reality and ideals finding their true selves with a calm mind.The song was written and composed by legendary artist Yoon Do Hyun, adding more meaning to it, and Doyoung’s appealing vocals and emotion heightened the perfection.It is expected to be music that provides comfort and empathy to all those who try to protect themselves without wavering even in an uncertain world.Also, the recording behind-the-scenes video “Soar Diary - page was released on the 24th through NCT YouTube channel.1 ‘(Soar Diary - Page.One)caught people’s attention with the scenes of Doyoung and Yoon Do-hyun working together while giving and receiving directing, as well as the honest interviews of the two artists.Yoon Do-hyun said,” ‘Quiet’May 25, 2025
MUSICHot Kids “I Didn’t Know ‘Attack’ Would Be So Good” (Knowing Brothers)The group i - dle(아이들) showed off their strong entertainment sense.I-dle(Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua)appeared on JTBC ‘Knowing Bros’ that aired on the 24th and showed off their fiery talking skills and powerful live performance.On this day, Soyeon introduced the new song ‘Good Thing’ by saying, “This is the first time our voices were auto-tuned.The members said it was like getting hit by electricity when they first heard it.” The ‘Knowing Bros’ cast who watched the ‘Good Thing’ stage that followed quickly followed the dance and exclaimed, “The energy is alive.It makes me feel good,” and “I-dle has its own unique color.” In the conversation that followed, the members each left a deep impression with their own distinct charms.Miyeon shared her own meme, ‘Let’s do our best today too, ‘and Minnie expressed her special affection for the entertainment program’ Knowing Bros ‘, where she was a regular.Woogi showed confidence by claiming to be the number one entertainment star among thMay 25, 2025
MUSICKiki, Doosan, SSG, Samsung, Kiwoom, first pitch‘Gen Z Beauty’ group KiiiKiii(JiU, Lee Sol, Sui, Haeum, Kiya)colored the weekend ground.According to their agency Starship Entertainment, Kiki will throw the first pitch for the 2025 KBO League regular season game on the 25th(today).Lee Sol played for the Doosan Bears, Su-i for SSG Landers, Ha-eum for the Samsung Lions, and Kiya for the Kiwoom Heroes.Kiki shared her thoughts through her agency, saying, “It’s such an honor to be able to throw our first ceremonial first pitch on the same day as our debut, and I’m grateful to the staff for giving us this great opportunity.Since it’s our first time throwing the first pitch in our lives, we all want to do well, and as much as we’ve practiced hard, we want to bring laughter and energy to the game, just like our team name ‘Kiki,’ and I hope that all the players don’t get hurt and that the spectators have an enjoyable game!” Since its release on February 24, Kiki has been receiving consistent love for stimulating the public’s emotions with freMay 25, 2025
MUSICLee Young-hyun, a true ‘vocal diva’…Son Seung-yeon “My idol”Singer Lee Young-hyun once again showed off her vocal diva side with Son Seung-yeon.Lee Young-hyun appeared on the KBS2 ‘Immortal Song’ Oh My Star special that aired on the 24th.On this day, Lee Young-hyun was teamed up with ‘monster vocalist’ Son Seung-yeon, and Son Seung-yeon confessed, “Senior Lee Young-hyun was my idol during my school days.I dreamed of becoming a singer while listening to Big Mama’s songs.” The meeting between Lee Young-hyun and Son Seung-yeon made all the competitors nervous, and they quickly emerged as the favorites to win.Lee Young-hyun, who belts out high notes with her delicate sensibility and skills, and Son Seung-yeon, who received much love as the ‘Queen of Competition’ for her destructive vocals, formed the ‘Vocal Diva’ duo and selected YB’s ‘I’ll Forget ‘for the song.Lee Young-hyun and Son Seung-yeon captivated the audience’s hearts with their delicate expressions and singing skills throughout the stage.The vocals were dense from low to high notes, the cMay 25, 2025
MUSICONEUS Hwanwoong, Solo Concept Photo Released ‘Fatal’ [DAY Cut]ONEUS member Hwanwoong showed off his deadly charm.Hwanwoong posted the first concept photo for his solo single ‘RADAR’ through ONEUS’s official SNS at midnight today(25th).In the revealed photo, Hwanwoong showed off his chic and sophisticated charm with a suit styling utilizing a black vest.In particular, Hwanwoong’s expressionless face leaning on the car hood and staring at the camera created a deep sense of tension, heightening expectations for ‘RADAR’.’RADAR’ is Hwanwoong’s first solo single, and it boasts a high level of perfection with lyrics and performances that blend with deadly melodies.Hwanwoong, who has dominated the stage with his outstanding expressiveness, is determined to show off his true worth as a ‘4th generation representative performer’ through ‘RADAR’.Meanwhile, Hwanwoong’s solo single ‘RADAR’ will be released through various music sites at 6 PM on the 29th.Photo = RBI Double WMay 25, 2025
MUSICKang Daniel to make a comeback with a new album in JuneSinger Kang Daniel is back after a long tour.His agency ARA sent the first comeback signal by releasing Kang Daniel’s new album trailer through their official SNS account.The album title is ‘Glow to Haze’ and the release date is ‘2025.06.16’.’Glow to Haze’ is Kang Daniel’s sixth mini-album.It is his first new album in 9 months since ‘ACT’ was released in September of last year.He has been focusing on tour concerts on global stages such as Japan, Asia, and Europe since the beginning of this year, quenching his thirst for a new album.This album was worked on diligently even during the tour, with the intention of quickly communicating with fans.The released comeback trailer is short but stimulates strong curiosity.A building appears under a pink sunset sky, and Kang Daniel’s signature logo is engraved on the wall.It is decorated like the entrance to a special exhibition with banners and hanging banners.The album title ‘Glow to Haze’ is clearly highlighted, raising expectations even more.KMay 25, 2025
MUSICBaekhyun, ‘Essence of Reverie’ activities sailing successfullyEXO’s BAEKHYUN has expanded the scope of his new solo album activities to global.Baekhyun released his fifth mini-album “Essence of Reverie” on the 19th and has been promoting his new song through various content.Starting with the music show stage for the pre-released song “Chocolate” and continuing with the title song “Elevator, “ he met fans with various stages for two weeks, and he also appeared in popular YouTube content, showing off his delicate vocals and entertainment sense.Baekhyun, who is known as a “fan lover,” will also be holding various offline events to communicate more closely with his fans.In Korea, he will be opening a pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido from the 22nd to the 28th and presenting various content such as an exhibition tailored to the album concept.Global events for overseas fans will also follow.To celebrate the release of the new album in the United States, the tour will be held in eight cities: Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Diego, Murfreesboro, OrlMay 25, 2025
MUSICSolar, Taipei solo fan concert ticket sales open in JuneMAMAMOO member Solar will be holding a solo fan concert in Taipei.Solar will be holding her fan concert ‘Solar FAN CONCERT’ Floating Free : Between ‘in TAIPEI in Taipei on June 22nd, and tickets are available for sale through Ticket Plus starting today(the 25th).In particular, this fan concert was made possible by the enthusiastic support of local fans for Solar.Solar, who is enjoying high popularity in Taipei, will be releasing her Chinese single’ Floating Free ‘ahead of the fan concert, and she will be gearing up for her first overseas activities.’ Floating Free ‘is Solar’s first Chinese single since her debut, and she is expected to show off her ‘trustworthy and listenable Solar’ side overseas as well as in Korea.Attention is focused on Solar’s steps to connect with listeners around the world through music.Meanwhile, Solar will release the Chinese single ‘Floating Free’ through various music sites on June 11th at 1 AM, and will hold a fan concert ‘May 25, 2025
MUSICAilrit, ‘1 year since debut…Surpassing 600 million’ Becoming a global trendAhead of their comeback next month, the group Ailitt has set a significant record on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.According to Spotify on the 25th, Ailitt’s first mini-album “SUPER REAL ME” ‘s title song “Magnetic” has been streamed a total of 650,5284 times as of the 23rd.This is the shortest period of time among the debut songs by a K -pop group to reach the same number of streams on Spotify.”Magnetic” is a dance genre that mixes fluctuating and house, and is a song that compares feelings toward a crush to a magnet.It has been loved for its witty lyrics with the title “super attraction” and finger-based point choreography, and has created a global challenge craze.The song took the global market by storm as soon as it was released in March of last year.’Magnetic’ not only swept the top spot on major domestic music charts, but also became the first and fastest K -pop debut song to enter Billboard’s main song chart ‘Hot 100’ and the UK’s Official ‘Singles Top 10May 25, 2025
MUSICJang Hao, selected as sole model… 3CE’s ‘perfect face’ZEROBASEONE member Zhang Hao has been selected as the model for a global makeup brand.3CE recently announced that it has selected Zhang Hao as its model for the Greater China region.3CE is a makeup brand that is rapidly growing in the global market, and it is expected to create even more positive synergy through collaboration with Zhang Hao, who is actively working both domestically and internationally.In particular, regarding the selection of Zhang Hao as its sole model, the brand said, “Zhang Hao is loved for his outstanding singing and dancing skills, and he shows the appearance of a natural protagonist at every moment,” and “He is brave in expressing himself and his search for trendy attitudes are in line with the brand philosophy.” Along with the news of his selection as a model, Zhang Hao’s pictorial photos were also released.Zhang Hao’s flawless skin stands out in a soft atmosphere, and he delicately expresses a pure yet sophisticated sensibility, completing his splendid visualsMay 25, 2025
MUSICSEVENTEEN, Between Madness and Ecstasy… ‘THUNDER’ Teaser ReleasedPart of the new song performance of the group SEVENTEEN has been unveiled.On the 24th at 10 PM, SEVENTEEN additionally posted a music video teaser for the title song “THUNDER” of their 5th full-length album “HAPPY BURSTDAY” on the team’s official SNS and HYBE LABEL’s official YouTube channel.SEVENTEEN’s powerful performance definitely catches the eye.The dance where they move their bodies freely to the beat exudes a different charm than before.The hand gestures in the shape of a receiver more intuitively convey the song’s message of continuing to give and receive positive stimulation from various people.The group dance that perfectly matches even in the free-spirited atmosphere perfectly shows SEVENTEEN’s teamwork.If the first teaser released previously showed SEVENTEEN members who were reborn as “Daredevil” entering “Blitz Club,” the newly released video visualizes the passionate rebirth party they enjoy inside with splendid visuals.The members are seen smiling brightly or laughing maMay 25, 2025