“Some people say I have a certain music style, but I don’t. I continuously study for the best with a little bit of my touch, and that’s retro, which is uniquely mine. If I brought something similar to ‘Bad Love,’ people would say I’m doing the same thing, but my next song could be a rock genre, ballad or urban dance. “My role as an artist is to pick a good song and deliver it as a well-made pack...

The name Kim Min-ji, aged 18, would ring a bell for many K-pop fans. Before throwing her glitzy hat into the ring, she was featured in BTS’ “Permission to Dance” music video and was “#The_Girl” for the Plus global audition in 2019. Big Hit Entertainment and Source Music – both now subsidiaries under Hybe -- jointly held a global audition to form a new girl group. Hanni, 17, is an Australian of V...

Like the track’s energy, the words to the song convey how the band tries to take a step forward to find the true essence that lies under the term “love.” The lyrics also show how one goes through times of trouble by following their thoughts or emotions. When asked what the number “458” means, BX said it’s the speed of love without hesitation. “While preparing for the album, we’ve wanted to show...

Lee further explained how musicals are a good opportunity for idols to demonstrate their other talents. “Idols are familiar with some of the skills needed for musicals, which are an extension of singing and dancing on stage. While acting might not come naturally to some, versatile idols will have the talent to portray characters as well,” Lee added, saying that their skills make K-pop singers a ...

“The namesake track is also my favorite song for the same reason. The lyrics say, ‘I don’t care about your rumors even if it’s a daft love.’ To love somebody through thick and thin; to love blindly and be in love foolishly even if you know how it’s going to end is what I wanted to say,” he added. Going back to easy listening, Boycold expressed hopes that his album can set a warm ambiance that’s ...

South Korea’s first dance management company, Zinhipz Entertainment, is launching a world dance competition titled “Chumsaeng.” The label is home to Heady, the winner of JTBC’s dance survival program “Showdown,” Comet, Zooty Zoot, Teenie, Ogong, Starry and Javeline. Under the slogan “dance is life,” Chumsaeng is a dance show with a difference. Instead of vying for the top spot, participants wil...

A Korean music festival in Abu Dhabi, dubbed “Hyperound K-Fest 2022,” will be held on Sept. 10 at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, the largest indoor entertainment venue in the Middle East. Jointly hosted with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism and Yas Island, the one-day festival aims to bring artists who continue to spread K-music around the globe. The star-studded list of artists...

“Seoul Festa signals a recovery of tourism in Seoul,” Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said in a press release. The city plans to host Seoul Festa every May starting next year in a bid to see the number of foreign visitors to Seoul rise to 28 million over the next four years. “We’ve made a lot of effort because it’s the first large-scale in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only do we aim to ...

Blackpink will kick off its world tour in Seoul with a two-day concert from Oct. 15-16. The band will then fly out to the US to hold gigs coast to coast in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Hamilton and Newark. The four-piece act will continue its live sessions throughout the year in Europe. Blackpink is slated to meet fans in London, Barcelona, Cologne, Paris, Berlin and Am...

After the 20-track set, the quintet thanked fans for being with them on their musical journey. “Things wouldn’t have been possible without fans. You guys make our challenges more meaningful. The love we’re receiving right now is too big to handle, so we tend to think about how to repay this. But I hope you’ll stay by our side,” the five members said in unison. The show came to an end with “Not ...

When asked what kind of album “Smartphone” is, she said it’s an album brimming with various music styles. She added that she was able to widen her musical horizons on her latest five-song package. “I‘ve been yearning for this day to arrive because I wanted to show what I’ve done since putting out my first album. I think I have my own positive energy, and ‘Smartphone’ is an album with refreshing ...

Twice will also make its way back to the music charts on Aug. 26 with its 11th EP, “Between 1&2.” As the title suggests, the album hints that the girl group is ready for the second chapter of its musical career, as this marks its first release since all nine bandmates renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment. In November, the band released its 3rd LP, “Formula of Love: O+T=

In the two years away from the music business, Zico has used his time to take stock and recalibrate his mind. “I think I reflected a lot on myself. I deleted all the data within me during the two years, and I was able to reset myself as a musician. Now, I’m at a place where I can compose music in the best condition,” he said. Going back to “Freak,” the musician hopes he would come to music list...

The band’s third track “Cookie” is a dance-pop song based on hip-hop beats with unique lyrics. “We made this album with the same sincere heart we have when we bake cookies. In the same way people can’t think of any other food once they indulge in a delicious cookie, we want to put out music that people keep looking out for,” the band said in a press release about the new song. Ahead of its offi...

As the days are getting long in summer and the weather is getting hotter outside, Nicole, a former bandmate of the now-disbanded girl group Kara, returned with a new digital single, “You.F.O“ to put music listeners in a sunny mood. This marks the singer-turned-soloist’s return to the music charts in nearly eight years since she last dropped her first EP, “First Romance,” in 2014. “It’s been eig...