Illit is not afraid to show their innermost thoughts in the girl group's new album, releasing Thursday. The bandmates shared their excitement through Belift Lab on the day of release. "Mamihlapinatapai," their fourth EP, will be full of unpredictable charm the five members exude, Minju said, confiding that her heart has been already going pitter-patter at the thought of revealing the new music. The main track from the mini album is "It's Me," and they all started banging their heads to the rhyth
aespa’s Ningning Named Global Ambassador For Gucci
It’s official: aespa’s Ningning is the new face of Gucci! On April 29, Gucci officially announced that Ningning had been chosen as the newest global ambassador for the Italian luxury fashion house. “I am excited and delighted to have been chosen as a global ambassador for Gucci,” said Ningning. “As it’s a brand that I’ve…
Treasure will release its fourth EP on June 1, YG Entertainment’s founder and chief producer Yang Hyun-suk said Thursday. In a video interview, he shared plans for the upcoming album from the boy group. “Treasure debuted amid the global pandemic and had many struggles in global stage,” he acknowledged, but showed confidence in the new release, picking it as his “personal favorite.” To support the new album, the nonet will launch a tour on June 19. Tour “The Stage” will start with a three-date ru
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Tickets for BTS' concerts in Busan sell out in presales
All tickets for BTS' concerts in the southern Korean city of Busan sold out during presales, the group's agency BigHit Music said Thursday. The K-pop supergroup is set to perform at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12-13 as part of its "Arirang" world tour, which kicked off in Goyang earlier this month. The three earlier shows in Goyang also sold out. The second concert in Busan on June 13 coincides with BTS' debut anniversary. The concerts will mark the septet's return to the venue for the first time in three years and eight months since its October 2022 concert to support Busan's bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The 2022 show was the group's last full-member performance before its nearly four-year hiatus for the members' mandatory military service. BigHit will host "BTS The City," a BTS-themed festival for fans, across the city from June 5 to 21, timed with the upcoming concerts.
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YG to debut first boy group in six years this September
YG Entertainment is preparing to debut its first new boy group in six years, executive producer Yang Hyun-suk announced Friday. In a video interview posted on the agency’s official blog, Yang said the company plans to introduce a five-member group in September, marking its first boy group launch since Treasure. “We previously mentioned plans to launch a new boy group this fall,” Yang said. “As of now, we are aiming to introduce a five-member team in September.” The upcoming group will depart fro
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TXT, AKMU, And BTS Earn Double Crowns On Circle Weekly Charts
Circle Chart (formerly known as Gaon Chart) has revealed its chart rankings for the week of April 12 to 18! Album Chart TXT achieved a double crown on this week’s Circle charts, topping both the physical album chart and the digital download chart with their new mini album “7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in…
K-pop agency YG Entertainment's first boy group in six years will launch in September with five members, the company announced Thursday. YG had previously unveiled a plan to launch a new boy group this fall. "We're planning to introduce the male group in September for now. The number of its members, which many people may be curious about, is five," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. He did not give further details of the new group, including its name. The last new boy group launched by YG was TREASURE, which debuted in August 2020. Yang added that the company would gradually reveal details about its upcoming intellectual properties and rookie artists, hinting at a broader debut lineup that includes a new girl group tentatively named Next Monster. YG also plans to roll out major projects this year, including new albums from Babymonster and TREASURE, as well as a world tour by BIGBANG marking its 20th anniversary.
Watch: YG Teases New Boy Group; Reveals New Girl Group Member + Plans For BABYMONSTER And TREASURE
YG Entertainment has revealed some of its plans for the months ahead—along with the third member of its upcoming girl group! On April 30 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released an announcement video in which founder Yang Hyun Suk spoke about what the agency has coming up. With BABYMONSTER gearing up to make a comeback…
K-pop agency YG Entertainment's first boy group in six years will launch in September with five members, the company announced Thursday. YG had previously unveiled a plan to launch a new boy group this fall. "We're planning to introduce the male group in September for now. The number of its members, which many people may be curious about, is five," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. He did not give further det
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Watch: Park Ji Hoon Saves Fellow Comrades With His Cooking In “The Legend Of Kitchen Soldier”
tvN’s “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” has unveiled a new main teaser! Based on a popular web novel and webtoon, “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” is a military fantasy-comedy drama that tells the story of army cook Kang Sung Jae (Park Ji Hoon). When a mysterious quest window pops up in front of him one…
Watch: ALPHA DRIVE ONE Drops Teaser For 1st-Ever Comeback With “No School Tomorrow”
Mark your calendars for ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s return! On April 30 at midnight KST, the “BOYS II PLANET” group officially announced the date and details for their first-ever comeback. ALPHA DRIVE ONE will be returning with their prologue single “No School Tomorrow” on May 26 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s new…
‘They go way back?’ BLACKPINK’s Jennie and WOODZ reveal decade-long friendship
Singer WOODZ revealed a decade-long friendship with BLACKPINK's Jennie in a YouTube vlog posted Wednesday. The two artists made their first on-camera appearance together in the video titled, "Why bother date with JENNIE." WOODZ acknowledged the novelty of the situation, saying it was "really awkward" to be on camera together despite their long-standing relationship. WOODZ accompanied Jennie on a shopping trip, showing he knows her habits well. "Are you buying sweatpants again? You usually only buy sweatpants, don't you?" he asked, predicting her preference. The pair recounted a shared past that stretches back to childhood, revealing they attended the same elementary school. WOODZ recalled meeting Jennie at a high school festival when he was an agency trainee and she was already a well-known figure, an encounter Jennie joked she did not remember. The two frequently crossed paths while commuting to their respective entertainment agencies and became close friends. Jennie acknowledged the unexpected nature of their bond. "Our connection is deep," she said. "People are curious about why we are
Kim Hee Chul To Take Hiatus From “Ask Us Anything” + Kim Shin Young Joins As Permanent Cast Member
Comedian Kim Shin Young will be joining JTBC’s flagship variety show “Ask Us Anything” (also known as “Knowing Bros”) as a new permanent cast member! On April 30, the production team of JTBC’s “Ask Us Anything” released an official statement, announcing, “We have selected Kim Shin Young as a new permanent member.” They further emphasized,…
Alpha Drive One will bring out a single in May, which will be a prologue from second EP due out in August, the group's agency WakeOne Entertainment said Thursday. A teaser clip for single “No School Tomorrow” delivered the news inspired by weather forecast, hinting at the song's theme of early summer vibes. The single will come out n May 26 marking the first “comeback” from the group, which debuted in January. Its first album was EP “Euphoria,” a six-track effort that sold more than 1.4 million
Tomorrow X Together will offer live viewings of its show in Nagoya, Japan to fans in 53 regions, including Korea, the US and Canada, Big Hit Music announced Thursday. The quintet is set to perform in the city on May 24 on the Japan leg of its "Moa Con" tour, celebrating seven years together. The Japan trip will encompass four stops in the country — in the prefectures of Aichi, Chiba, Fukuoka and Hyogo — with two shows each in May and June. The group rolled out its eighth EP, "7th Year: A Moment
