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On March 15th, Jimin of BTS posted a teaser video for the pre-release song ' Set Me Free Pt.2 ' from his upcoming first solo album 'FACE' on the group's official social media channels, drawing attention for his all-time performance. The teaser video features dozens of dancers performing a group dance to an intense wind instrument sound and rising chorus, captivating viewers with its dynamic choreography and camera work. Jimin, with intense eyes, walks into the dancers as the grand melody begins, and as the music escalates, the choreography becomes more intense, making it impossible to take your eyes off. The pre-released song 'Set Me Free Pt.2' contains a strong determination to shake off various emotions and move freely, showcasing Jimin's splendid and intense performance. The lyrics "Set Me Free" flow as the teaser video ends with Jimin crossing the dancers and looking back. Jimin's first solo album 'FACE' is set to be released on...

K-pop girl group Mamamoo is set to embark on their first world tour since their debut, following a successful string of performances in Asia. According to their agency RBW on March 16, Mamamoo will hold concerts in nine cities in the United States, starting in New York on May 16 (local time), followed by performances in Baltimore, Atlanta, Nashville, Fort Worth, Chicago, Glendale, Auckland, and Los Angeles. Last November, Mamamoo completed a total of 15 performances in nine Asian regions with their "MY CON" concert, following their Seoul performance. The group's first world tour, titled "MAMAMOO WORLD TOUR 'MY CON'", will take them to North America and New Zealand. Ticket sales for the American performances will open at the end of this month, with additional reservation information set to be released on Mamamoo's official social media channels. Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this long-awaited world tour from Mamamoo.

The upcoming Seoul encore concert is expected to be a special event for Super Junior and their fans, as it marks the end of their successful 'SUPER SHOW 9: ROAD' world tour. The group is known for their energetic performances and engaging fan interactions, and fans can expect nothing less from this highly anticipated encore concert. Super Junior has been a popular K-pop group since their debut in 2005, and they have continued to gain a strong fanbase both in Korea and internationally. With hit songs like "Sorry, Sorry" and "Bonamana," the group has become known for their catchy tunes and impressive choreography. Fans of Super Junior are eagerly awaiting this upcoming encore concert, and it is sure to be an unforgettable experience for both the group and their fans.

The group Billie (Siyoon, Sean, Tsuki, Moon Soo-ah, Haram, Suhyeon, Haruna) has released the first listening teaser content, 'track drop #1,' for their 4th mini album 'The Village of Perception: Chapter 3.' In the video, a bus is parked at a desolate bus stop on a pitch-black night. This location is the same spot where member Sean appeared alone in a previously released official photo, piquing curiosity about the story embedded in the new album. Alongside this, dreamy vocals from some of the members were showcased with lines such as 'when you call my name / Everyday I get curious,' 'Finding a new message/meaning a lot to me,' 'Can I know all of that? / Maybe that's fate?,' and 'Distant nevertheless/ Disappearing nevertheless.' Additionally, the video revealed that the title of the preview track is 'nevertheless,' heightening anticipation for the group's comeback. 'Track Drop' is a random listening content series th...

At 6 pm today (17th), the OST album for the web drama 'Comfort the Boy!' will be made available across multiple online music platforms. This diverse OST album encompasses a total of 6 tracks, including 'Come Together,' 'You Again,' and 'You Can Take a Rest,' as well as their English counterparts. Ranging from uplifting tunes for the youth to refreshing love songs, the album showcases an array of captivating melodies. OMEGA X's Jaehan, the lead actor in the drama, along with Taedong, Jen, and Hwichan, have contributed to enhance the album's significance. 'Come Together,' featuring Jaehan, is an invigorating rock genre piece characterized by a vibrant atmosphere, pristine piano, and cool guitar sounds, evoking a sense of hope. The song portrays an unadulterated love that endures until the world's end. 'You Again,' performed by Taedong, Zen, and Jaehan, is a poignant track that encapsulates the remnants of love and expresses a lo...

As reported by Big Hit Music, Jimin's vanguard composition 'Set Me Free Pt.2' has scaled the iTunes 'Top Song' charts in a staggering 110 nations and territories, encompassing the UK, Canada, Italy, and Finland. By 9 am on the 18th, this melodic marvel had clinched the premier position. Moreover, the cinematographic rendition of 'Set Me Free Pt.2' swiftly ascended to the zenith of YouTube's burgeoning video charts across numerous geographical locations, amassing an impressive 13.85 million views by 9:00 am on the 18th. 'Set Me Free Pt.2' embodies a hip-hop oeuvre, encapsulating an unwavering resolve to traverse unencumbered paths, liberating oneself from a spectrum of sentiments, including anguish, melancholy, and vacuity. Jimin's lyricism and mellifluous rap intertwine, enriching the song's auditory appeal. Jimin's solo opus 'FACE' unveils a narrative of introspection, capturing his artistic metamorphosis as he grapples with ...

Calvin Klein has launched its Spring 2023 campaign, featuring a range of models and ambassadors including Jennie, Kendall Jenner, FKA Twigs, Michael B. Jordan, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The campaign continues the brand's 'Calvins or nothing' concept, showcasing each talent's personality and sensuality with unwavering confidence. In the underwear line, the campaign features Calvin Klein's sporty fits, such as the 'Athletic' and 'Modern Cotton Performance' styles worn by Michael B. Jordan and FKA Twigs, as well as the 'Modern Cotton Bralette' worn by Jennie. The brand also introduces new and sensual lace options, including the 'Sheer Marquisette' and 'Geo Lace Triangle Bra' worn by Jennie and FKA Twigs. The jean line features new washes and 90's-inspired silhouettes, seen through Aaron Taylor Johnson, Kendall Jenner, and Jennie. The campaign also introduces new products such as the 'Denim Bra' and 'Ultra-High Cro...

The sudden departure of three members from the popular boy group 'King and Prince ' has sparked controversy in the Japanese entertainment industry. The group is under Johnny's Entertainment, Japan's leading entertainment agency, and was seen as the next group to succeed "national idols" produced by Johnny's such as SMAP and Arashi. Sho Hirano, Yuta Kishi, and Yuta Jinguji announced their departure due to their inability to acquire skills for overseas activities. This caused criticism among fans who pointed out the closed management style of Johnny's Entertainment. The agency has stated that they aim to make King and Prince a global group, but they have not shown any necessary changes to achieve that goal. Fans have started to compare Johnny's Entertainment with K-pop agencies, pointing out the latter's active communication through social media, a relaxed attitude towards portraits and copyrights, and high-quality music and sharp choreography. I...

YG Entertainment's new girl group, Baby Monster , made their first appearance on the Blackpink contest stage in their second episode of "Last Evaluation." The episode showcased Team A's cover of Blackpink Rosé's "Gone" and the mission of Team B, which was to sing Blackpink's emotional country pop song "Stay." Asa, Haram, Laura, and Chiquita of Team B received mentorship from AKMU's Lee Soo-hyun to accurately interpret the song and express the appropriate emotions. Baby Monster's preparation for their next mission, a group dance evaluation song, will be revealed in the third episode, and Blackpink's Lisa will also make a surprise appearance. The multinational group consists of three Koreans, two Thais, and two Japanese and was released by YG Entertainment approximately seven years after Blackpink.

  Noah & T Group Co., Ltd., a global performance company, has signed a contract with Millennium Brothers, a Thai performance and XR platform specializing agency, to hold the Wonderverse K-POP Bangkok concert in Thailand on May 6th and 7th. The concert will be held at a local performance hall with 20,000 seats, and Millennium Brothers will serve as the performance agency. 'Wonderverse K-POP' is a new concept of 'Metaverse K-pop', which combines the advantages of reality and virtual reality to go beyond the existing two-dimensional performance system. The K-POP concert brand aims to offer a unique experience for audiences. Noah & T Group Co., Ltd. has been conducting non-face-to-face K-POP concerts for overseas Hallyu fans for a total of eight times through their independent online live concert streaming service. They also donate part of the proceeds to various public service projects around the world. The concert tickets for this performance can be purchased usin...

Jimin of BTS has been promoting Korean culture to the world, including Hangeul and Korean products such as citron tea. Last year, he posted about drinking citron tea on Weverse, which led fans around the world to search for 'yuja tea', the English word for citron tea. As a result, interest in the keyword 'yuja tea' on Google search reached 100%. Fans also purchased products with the Korean word 'Yuja' written on it, thanks to Jimin's influence. In addition, Jimin's use of the Hangeul word 'Sobok Sobok' in the lyrics of his song 'Christmas Love' became a hot topic and spread the excellence and beauty of Hangeul to overseas fans. His influence has led to fans expressing their support with affectionate Korean comments in recently released YouTube behind-the-scenes videos. Jimin's global popularity and influence have made him a representative of national prestige and an icon that causes positive changes, promoting Korean culture to the wo...

  It's been nine years since Twice, the girl group that once rocked Korea with the 'Sha Sha Sha!' craze, debuted in 2015. Despite passing through the notorious 'seven years of evil' jinx that often leads to the disbandment of idol groups, Twice is still writing their own history and growing into a global girl group with a strong presence in the international market. Recently, Twice broke their own record by surpassing 1.7 million album pre-orders with their 12th mini album 'Ready to Be,' coming close to the highest pre-order volume for a girl group held by Black Pink with almost 2 million copies. Even when compared to their pre-order volume over the past three years, which includes their 11th mini album 'Between One and Two' (1 million copies), 3rd regular album 'Formula of Love' (700,000 copies), and 9th mini album 'More and More' (500,000 copies), the trend is clearly upwards. This growth seems to be largely due to their change in m...

Idol group TRENDZ has proven their strong global influence by taking the 2nd place on the Hanteo Chart. According to the album sales aggregation site Hanteo Chart on the 16th, TRENDZ's comeback album 'BLUE SET CHAPTER. NEW DAYZ' achieved a remarkable feat by ranking 2nd on the album chart (daily). 'BLUE SET CHAPTER. NEW DAYZ', which was released by TRENDZ on the 15th, sold 9,237 copies in just one day, making a career-high expectation after their previous album 'BLUE SET Chapter. UNKNOWN CODE'. As Hanteo Chart aggregates the album sales from over 1,100 stores worldwide, it is a testament to TRENDZ's global popularity despite the fierce competition among K-pop artists who debuted only two years ago. As TRENDZ has shown a steady growth rate with each album, the achievement of ranking 2nd on Hanteo Chart in just one day has raised expectations for their future growth. Furthermore, there are rumors that overseas orders are pouring in, according to their agen...

Ahead of its landing in Bangkok, Thailand, KCON is raising expectations by unveiling its signature and locally specialized conventions and shows that will captivate the global GEN Z. The event organizers have prepared an abundance of attractions by strengthening audience-oriented conventions and artist special shows tailored to the active tendencies of the Thai K-POP fandom. KCON 2023 THAILAND will be held at 'Impact Arena' and 'Impact International Exhibition Center' in Bangkok for two days (local time) from the 18th to the 19th. The show will be held at the Impact Arena, and the convention program will be held at the Impact International Exhibition Center. KCON 2023 THAILAND consists of local-specific content that caters to the tastes of the global generation Z, as well as signature conventions and shows that can only be found at KCON. At the convention, KCON's signature 'POPPIA' experience, which has been continued since 'KCON 2022 LA', will be en...

Singer Im Young-woong's nationwide tour encore performance, "IM HERO (December 10-11, Gocheok Sky Dome)," is set to meet fans around the world through the release of his concert film, "I'm Hero: The Final." The film has already confirmed its release in four countries including Malaysia, Hong Kong, the United States, and Thailand in mid-April. Even before its release on March 1st, "I'm Hero: The Final" has been generating buzz among Korean audiences with its strong pre-sales. The film is proving to be one of the most successful concert films ever to be released in theaters, and this is due to Im's unique status as a genre-defying artist. Im Young-woong has fans ranging from teenagers to people in their 90s. His powerful vocal range and ability to convey a wide spectrum of emotions through his music has been instrumental in his popularity. Im also runs his own YouTube channel and actively promotes his music, dominating major music charts like...

Idol Radio, a popular radio program in Korea, will be holding its second concert in Japan on April 1 and 2 at a venue twice the size of last year's event. Last year, the program made history by becoming the first radio show to sell out a concert overseas. The lineup for "Idol Radio Live in Japan" is just as impressive as last year's event. iKON, who demonstrated their popularity during their Japan tour last year, will headline the concert with a special talk segment and a full set list. ASTRO's Moonbin and Sanha, regular guests on the show, will also be performing. Joining them will be VIVIZ, a group formed by GFriend members Eunha, SinB, and Umji, as well as ONEUS, a rising 4th generation male idol group. N.SIGN, a rookie group gaining popularity in Japan, and LIME LIGHT, a new girl group with an expanding number of members, will also showcase their energetic performances. Idols from LDH JAPAN, the agency of Japan's representative performance group EXILE, are...