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Monsta X to drop digital album to mark 10th year
Monsta X will roll out a digital compilation album on May 14, in time for its tenth debut anniversary, agency Starship Entertainment said Tuesday. “Now Project Vol. 1" will consist of ten tracks, released between 2021 and 2023 while the members completed their military service, that have been rerecorded to feature all six members. The band of six will return as a full group when Hyungwon is discharged on Tuesday. Everyone except the youngest member I.M will have completed their mandatory service
May 7, 2025 -
Starship Entertainment’s new boy group IDID to debut in H2
Starship Entertainment, the K-pop agency behind groups such as Ive and Mosta X, is launching a new boy group called IDID in the second half of this year. The group consists of eight finalists from Mnet’s K-pop trainee competition program “Debut’s Plan," which aired from March 14 until Sunday. The members of IDID were chosen after weeks of rigorous competition, with the final lineup comprising Kim Min-jae, Jang Yong-hoon, Baek Jun-hyuk, Park Won-bin, Chu Yoo-chan, Jeong Se-min, Park Jun-hwan and
May 6, 2025 -
SS501 members reunite as Five O One
SS501, one of the K-pop groups that shaped the music scene in the early 2000s, is ready to return to the stage. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the group's debut, the band will embark on a world tour starting in Seoul in July. The project will feature three of the original members: Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng and Kim Kyu-jong. Park Jung-min and Kim Hyung-jun will not be participating. The trio will promote under a new group name, Five O One, for the world tour. Having originally de
May 2, 2025 -
(G)I-dle starts new chapter as ‘I-dle’ to mark 7th anniversary
(G)I-dle has rebranded more simply as "I-dle” to mark seven years since the girl group's debut, Cube Entertainment announced Friday. “(G)I-dle will now be promoting under the new name ‘I-dle,’” the agency said, as it further explained that the rebranding signals a fresh chapter for the group, which debuted May 2, 2018. The updated name drops both the “(G)” and the Korean word “yeoja,” meaning “female,” which the group had used since debuting as “(G)I-dle.” It reflects the K-pop act’s desire to m
May 2, 2025 -
Illit collaborates with Kylie Cantrall
Minju and Yunah of Illit will be featured in the new single from American singer and actor Kylie Cantrall, according to the girl group's agency Belift Lab on Friday. The two idols will team up with the Disney star for her single “See U Tonight,” which will be released on May 7 as part of her first EP, “B.O.Y.” Cantrall hinted at the collaboration two days earlier in a post, writing “will i see u tonight” and stating her “love” for the rookie girl group. She also uploaded a video of herself danci
May 2, 2025 -
Singer Kim Hyun-sung returns, overcoming singer’s nodule
While some artists dream of bigger concerts, world tours or exploring new genres, Kim Hyun-sung had a simpler, deeply earnest dream: to sing again. Kim, who debuted in 1997, captivated listeners with his beautiful tone and emotional delivery. Now, after a 15-year hiatus, he returns Sunday with “Trying to Love Again,” which marks his first official release since 2010. Kim was forced to step away from music due to persistent vocal cord issues, and spent years in rehabilitation and training to get
May 2, 2025 -
Maroon 5 collaborates with Blackpink’s Lisa for new single ‘Priceless’
Maroon 5 has released the new single “Priceless (Ft. Lisa),” in collaboration with Lisa of Blackpink, Universal Music announced Friday. The new song is a prerelease track for Maroon 5’s upcoming studio album, and marks the band’s first collaboration with a K-pop artist. Universal Music introduced the song as “a return to the band’s signature musical style, showcasing deeper lyricism and authenticity.” Last month, Maroon 5 announced the collaboration through social media, sharing the album artwor
May 2, 2025 -
Blackpink’s Rose to sing for Brad Pitt movie
Rose of Blackpink has revealed to fans that she has participated in the original soundtrack for upcoming Hollywood film “F1.” She shared a poster for "F1: The Album," listing featured artists ranging from Ed Sheeran and Don Toliver to Doja Cat. “I am soooooo excited for you all to hear my very first movie soundtrack … It’s happening!! This movie’s gonna be willldddd,” Rose gushed on social media. "F1" stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 driver coming out of retirement. It is set to premiere on June 2
May 2, 2025 -
EXO’s Baekyun gears up for solo comeback
Baekhyun of EXO put out a teaser trailer for his fifth solo EP, “Essence of Reverie,” on Thursday. Black-and-white visuals piqued the interest of fans, showing the musician gazing at a burning tree before turning to the camera expressionless. The forthcoming set is due out May 19, about eight months after his previous EP, “Hello, World,” which became his third solo million-seller. After rolling out the mini album, Baekhyun will embark on a solo international tour dubbed “Reverie.” Starting with
May 2, 2025 -
Riize announces dates for 1st tour
Boy band Riize has set fans abuzz with the news of a tour taking the group across Asia beginning in July, coming via SM Entertainment on Thursday. The boy band is set to visit 13 cities across Asia, including five in Japan, after kicking off the expedition in Seoul in July, under the title “Riizing Loud.” It will technically be the six-piece act’s first such concert tour, although last year Riize visited 19 cities for its first fan concert tour, “Riizing Day.” The band also gave fans a taste of
May 2, 2025 -
Man indicted for trespassing, theft at NewJeans’ former flat
A man in his 20s has been indicted for trespassing in the former penthouse apartment of K-pop group NewJeans and stealing personal items, local media reported Thursday. According to local daily Kukminilbo, the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office has indicted the suspect, whose identity is being withheld, without detention on April 25 for trespassing and theft. The suspect is accused of breaking into the group’s shared penthouse apartment in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on two occasions — Dec. 18 an
May 1, 2025 -
Super Junior’s Sungmin signs with trot label Totalset after leaving SM Entertainment
Sungmin of Super Junior joined trot music agency Totalset just one day after his departure from longtime label SM Entertainment was announced. On Thursday, Totalset revealed that it had come to terms with the veteran K-pop singer. “We have signed an exclusive contract with Sungmin. We plan to fully support him so that he can continue to receive great love from the public and actively promote as a trot singer,” the company said, in a statement. Sungmin first dipped a toe into the trot scene in 20
May 1, 2025 -
HyunA returns with new single ‘Mrs. Nail’ after marriage and yearlong hiatus
HyunA returned with a new single Tuesday, marking her first release in a year since her ninth EP “Attitude” was unveiled last year, according to her agency, At Area. “Mrs. Nail,” released on major online music platforms at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, is an alternative pop dance song characterized by bold rhythms and striking visuals. With “Mrs. Nail,” HyunA aims to once again showcase her signature blend of unapologetic lyricism and fluid performance, further solidifying her status as a “solo queen” in t
April 30, 2025 -
Hybe’s profit-driven push draws backlash from fans, but powers K-pop’s rise
Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind BTS, Seventeen, TXT and Enhypen, reported its largest-ever first-quarter revenue Tuesday, but the achievement has reignited backlash from fans who say the company is overworking its artists. The agency posted sales of more than 500 billion won ($350.8 million) for the January–March period, marking a 39 percent increase from the same quarter last year. Of that, 322.5 billion won — about 64 percent — came from “direct participation sales,” including albums, concer
April 30, 2025 -
Sikkoo launches with AOMG, blending Korean tradition with hip-hop
The mischievous hip-hop group Sikkoo has officially begun its musical journey by joining hands with AOMG. Comprising three rapper-vocalists, Koo Min-jae, Yoshi and 200, the trio gained attention last year when their “Team Tomodachi (KR Remix)” performance video surpassed 10 million views on YouTube, establishing them as rising stars in the Korean hip-hop scene. The group’s name, Sikkoo, comes from a Korean word that refers to family who share meals together and reflects the members' desire for a
April 30, 2025