Hybe's rookie boy band Boynextdoor is set to unveil three songs on its debut single. KOZ Entertainment, Hybe's affiliate label under which the band will debut, on Monday said Boynextdoor's debut single, "Who!," will consist of three songs: "But I Like You," "One and Only" and "Serenade." Rapper-producer Zico, who is the CEO of the team's label, took part in producing "One and Only," teaming up with his longtime musical partner

K-pop May 8, 2023

K-pop boy band MCND performed in Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates, in celebration of "2023 K-Travel Week in UAE," its agency TOP Media said Monday. According to the agency, MCND was the only K-pop artist to perform at the festival held on Friday and Saturday. The event was organized by South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization to promote South Korean culture and tourism in the Middle East. Appearing onstage to fans' cheering, MCND

K-pop May 8, 2023

K-pop is entering a new era, with rookie boy bands rushing to open doors. The fourth generation of K-pop groups, mainly defined by those who debuted from 2019 to 2022, saw the flourishing of girl groups. From aespa to Ive, NewJeans, Le Sserafim and Itzy, unique and talented groups reigned on the stage and charts during those years. But trends come and go, and it appears boy bands may be in vogue again. One of the most anticipated groups from the next generation is the string of new boy bands set

K-pop May 8, 2023

Six-piece boy band iKon kicked off its world tour "Take Off" with a set of Seoul concerts. The first and second day of iKon's global concert tour "Take Off" took place on Friday and Saturday at Jangchung Arena in Seoul. The concerts followed the band's long-awaited comeback on Thursday with its third full-length album "Take Off." The six members packed both nights with three hours of live performances and talk sessions, showcasing old hits, such as "R

K-pop May 7, 2023

BTS' member Suga's solo album "D-Day" landed at No. 2 on the latest Billboard 200 main albums chart, continuing the rise of his solo career. Suga has now tied the record set by his bandmate Jimin, who reached No. 2 on the chart in April with his solo album "Face." It was the highest chart position achieved by a Korean solo artist. The album's main song "Haegeum" entered Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart at No. 58. This is Suga's second time

K-pop May 3, 2023

Boy band Teen Top is set to return in July, marking their first group comeback in three years. The act's label TOP Media on Wednesday announced that Teen Top is gearing up to drop a new album in July. This will the five-piece's comeback after releasing its special album "To You 2020" in 2020. The label said that the members decided to return in time for the group's 13th anniversary, to thank fans who have stood by them. The new album will include a re-recorded version of

K-pop May 3, 2023

Hybe, the company behind BTS, hit a record high first quarter turnover this year, with the multi-label company's annual album sales amounting to over 9 million copies, the company disclosed on Tuesday. According to the report, the firm's first quarter sales came to 410.6 billion won ($306.8 million) while operating profits clocked in at 52.5 billion won, up by 44.1 percent and 41.7 percent on-year, respectively. Hybe mainly attributed its record earnings to the artists' album sale

K-pop May 2, 2023

BTS' rapper and leader RM is featured on singer-songwriter Colde's new album, Colde's label Wavy announced on Tuesday. Colde's new album featuring RM -- "Love Part 2" -- will be released on Thursday. "Love Part 2" is the second release from the singer-songwriter's "Love" series, which started four years ago in 2019 with "Love Part 1." The album marks Colde's return in over three years since the release of the EP "Idealism

K-pop May 2, 2023

Girl group Le Sserafim on Monday returned with its first full-length album, "Unforgiven." The 13-track album comes seven months after the group released its second EP, "Antifragile," in October. Ahead of the album's release at 6 p.m. on Monday, Le Sserafim members conducted a press showcase on Monday afternoon in Seoul ahead of the album release. "We're already making our second comeback. Time really flies. We've worked harder to exceed our fans' expectations, so please

K-pop May 1, 2023

YG Entertainment is set to unveil the final members of Babymonster on May 12. Seven pre-debut members have completed the months-long evaluation process that began in January. Five members from the pool will debut officially as Babymonster, with those members set to be unveiled on May 12. The announcement was made on Friday through the latest episode of Babymonster's debut evaluation series posted on YG's official YouTube channel. In the video, the seven girls performed to YG group 2NE1

K-pop April 28, 2023

K-pop boy band Epex on Wednesday released its new album "Prelude of Love Chapter 2. Growing Pains." The album comes six months after the release of its fourth EP "Prelude of Love Chapter 1. Puppy Love" in October. A few hours ahead of the album’s release on Wednesday, the eight-piece band held a press conference in Seoul. "We've been waiting for this moment for a long time. We're happy to be back," Wish said, to which Yewang added, "All the memb

K-pop April 27, 2023

It was their attitudes, or perhaps personalities, that clicked between singer-songwriter Hong Isaac and jazz pianist Chin Sooyoung at their second encounter in October 2022. Photographer Rie -- well acquainted with both musicians and many others in the local entertainment industry -- connected the two, based on a hunch that Hong and Chin would connect artistically. She was more than right. Through six months of close-knit collaboration, Hong and Chin released their first project album "Ever

K-pop April 27, 2023

Making a successful solo comeback with his new album "D-Day," Suga of sensational K-pop band BTS gears up to extend his reach to overseas. Suga on Wednesday is set to begin his global concert tour, "'Suga | Agust D-Day Tour," in the US. Following the first gig at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, on Wednesday, the series will continue in Newark, Rosemont, Los Angeles and Oakland until mid-May. Suga will then embark on his Asian leg of the tour, starting off with c

K-pop April 25, 2023

Keeping the seed of life alive inside him as he waited six prolonged years for his comeback was the sunset, singer Taeyang said ahead of the release of his new solo album. Watching the final burning of the sky before it loses its light, he felt comforted and healed. "Sunset is always followed by the night, and I saw myself in it as I'd felt like being drowned by darkness everyday. The sunset blends into darkness without complaining, and it made me think about what I could do and how I

K-pop April 25, 2023

Seventeen returned Monday with its 10th EP, titled "FML," through which the K-pop band treats young ears to cheerful tunes and hopeful messages. "FML" marked the 13-piece group's return with a new album nine months after the release of its fourth LP reissue, "Sector 17," in July. "We've embodied all the music and messages that we had wanted to do and deliver in this album,"the group's leader S.Coups said in an official statement to the local

K-pop April 24, 2023