IU to return to the music world with signature cover album

Singer-actor IU is making a comeback with her third cover album, "Flower Bookmark 3," set for release May 27. IU's agency Edam Entertainment confirmed that the album continues her signature "Flower Bookmark" cover series nearly eight years after its last installment. The "Flower Bookmark" albums, which launched in 2014 and continued with a second release in 2017, are known for IU’s lyrical interpretations of classic Korean songs. With her delicate emotional delivery and refined vocal tone, she r

May 15, 2025

B1A4, ONF to hold joint concert in Taipei

Two WM Entertainment boy groups, B1A4 and ONF, are uniting to thrill K-pop fans in Taiwan. WM Entertainment announced Wednesday that its representative boy groups B1A4 and ONF will hold the joint concert "B1A4 & ONF Concert Fly With Light" on June 21 at the Taipei International Convention Center. As two teams with distinct musical identities, B1A4 and ONF are set to perform their signature hits and present a brand-new collaborative stage, heightening fans’ anticipation. Celebrating the group's 1

May 14, 2025

BoyNextDoor breaks boundaries with 'No Genre'

After successfully wrapping up its first world tour, BoyNextDoor returned with new music. True to its name, the group’s latest album, "No Genre," refuses to be confined to a single style, filled instead with infectious hooks, emotional storytelling and stylish homage to past musical legacies. At a group interview held in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Monday, six members shared their excitement and creative process behind the album. “Since the album spans so many different genres, we wanted to show just how

May 14, 2025

Jung Seung-hwan returns with signature poignant ballad

While K-pop idols dominate the Korean music scene, one genre continues to quietly but steadily capture listeners' hearts — emotional, poignant ballads. Jung Seung-hwan, often hailed as a young blood of this classic genre, has returned with his first release since completing his military service. “It feels strange, exciting and nerve-wracking all at once to officially return after my military discharge. Honestly, it still doesn’t feel real, like I’ve gone back to being a rookie,” said Jung. Marki

May 13, 2025

Seventeen to celebrate 10th anniversary with large-scale fan event in Seoul

K-pop group Seventeen is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a grand celebration that spans three days in the heart of Seoul. According to agency Pledis Entertainment on Tuesday, the group's “B-Day Party” event takes place May 23 to 25, and is centered around Banpo Hangang Park, including Some Sevit and Jamsu Bridge. The event coincides with Seventeen’s debut anniversary and the release date of its fifth full-length album, "Happy Burstday," scheduled for May 26. The festivities aim to honor th

May 13, 2025

SHINee to celebrate 17th anniversary with 'SHINee Week,' new music release

May is shaping up to be unforgettable for SHINee fans, as the band plans a series of special events to celebrate its 17th anniversary. Having debuted on May 25, 2008, SHINee has designated May 18 to 25 as "SHINee Week" this year. To kick things off, SHINee will stream recordings of the group's first through fifth concerts via its official YouTube channel at 8 p.m. from May 18 to 22. Following that, the group will hold its seventh concert, "ESSAY: Every Stage Shines Around You," at the KSPO Dome

May 12, 2025

Rose drops track for Brad Pitt film 'F1: The Movie'

Rose of Blackpink has returned to the music scene with an original track for the upcoming film "F1: The Movie." Warner Music Korea announced that Rose released the song “Messy” on Friday as part of the film’s soundtrack. The film is scheduled to premiere next month. "F1: The Movie" follows veteran driver Sonny Hayes, played by Brad Pitt, as he teams up with rookie racer Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) to lead a struggling Formula 1 team back to victory. The music video features scenes of Rose walki

May 9, 2025

'Veiled Musician' expands globally with SBS, Spotify

The audition program "Veiled Musician," which selects top singers based solely on their voices, is expanding into a global project in partnership with Korean broadcaster SBS. "Veiled Musician" is a blind audition program where participants sing from behind a curtain, concealing their face, age and all other identifying details. The competition focuses purely on vocal talent and musicality. The series launched in 2018 under the title "Blind Musician" through Naver TV and YouTube. In 2023, the sho

May 9, 2025

Court rules The Givers, not Attrakt, owns copyright to Fifty Fifty's mega-hit 'Cupid'

In the dispute over the copyright of girl group Fifty Fifty's global hit song "Cupid," a Korean court on Thursday ruled in favor of The Givers, an production outsourcing company led by producer Ahn Sung-il, rather than the group's agency Attrakt. Attrakt had filed a lawsuit to confirm that it holds various rights to "Cupid," including the right to create derivative works, but the court did not accept this claim in the first trial. "Cupid," released by Fifty Fifty in February 2023, gained massive

May 9, 2025

A fresh perspective

A view of Gyeongbokgung enjoyed by the Joseon royals can now be seen by everyone as a royal pavilion, the biggest of its kind, opens to the public through October. For an even higher vantage point, hike Gwanaksan for a panoramic view of Seoul, followed by a hearty duck stew. And is your phone looking humdrum? You can personalize your phone case with your favorite photo. Gyeonghoeru, a pavilion at the main Joseon palace Gyeongbokgung in Seoul, will be open to the public through the end of October

May 9, 2025