Rookie boy group ATBO made a speedy comeback with its second EP, “The Beginning: Start,” on Wednesday. The new release marked the act’s return to the stage about three months after its debut with “The Beginning: Blossom” in July. “We’re overjoyed to make a comeback with new songs not long after our debut showcase. We’ve upgraded (our performing skills) so please look forward to our improvements,...

K-pop boy group Enhypen released its first Japanese full-length album, “Sadame,” on Wednesday, signaling the act’s full-fledged activities there. The 10-track package is about boys who are aware of their fates and pledge to make a new future based on their own will. Fronted by the main song, “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),” the full-length album includes the Japanese version of “Blessed-Cursed,...

She said it felt strange to be called an actor, but she still wanted to try different roles. “If I get a chance, I want to try out playing a role of a dark and serious character in a mystery piece,” she said. “I used to dream of being called an ‘all-rounder’ artist. My ultimate goal has become being a reliable singer and a reliable actor,” the artist said. “I’ll also try to perform as many songs...

The producer also felt a greater responsibility to show hip-hop culture “properly” to viewers. The new season will spotlight rookies from the local hip-hop scene and feature brand new missions for contestants, as well as displaying hip-hop’s street culture in various ways under the concept of “the new one,” he explained. With the number of the 11th season’s participants marking its largest pool ...

When asked if there is a message behind the band's uniquely bright songs, the vocalist said that the trio tries to be true to themselves and give a positive message to listeners by connecting with them in different situations through music. Calling it the "greatest honor to touch anybody's life," the band hopes to heal the exhausted hearts of listeners. Next month, almost monday is heading to Eu...

After making a splash with “Fearless,” which sold over 307,000 copies in its first week, “Antifragile” has surpassed 620,000 copies in preorders ahead of its release. Since “Antifragile” is also the act’s first release as a quintet following the departure of former member Kim Ga-ram in July, the act was asked to share stories and preparations for its comeback without the former bandmate. The gro...

The upcoming concert series is expected to quench fans’ thirst, the organizer further said. Tickets for the concerts will be available at the online ticket site Yes24, starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Cho, 72, debuted as a member of the rock band Atkins in 1968. He was also a member of several other bands, including the Kim Trio and Cho Yong-pil and Shadow, before making a solo debut with the h...

As dusk faded to dark, Haeundae Beach became another concert venue for BTS fans and residents alike. Although only 2,000 people were allowed to reserve seats, more people, including local families and senior citizens were able to enjoy the livestream via a big screen. The ample sounds and lights raised the vividness and colored the beach purple. In the meantime, tech giant Kakao suffered a servi...

The bandmate started preparing for the remastered album at the end of last year. The process brought him back to 20 years ago, he said. When Kim listened to the original tape recorded back then, he was able to visualize himself in the past and Jeon Tae-kwan, the drummer of the band who died of renal cancer in 2018, walking around the recording studio. “I still think Jeon Tae-kwan is with me when...

Kwon Eun-bi, formerly leader of Iz*One, returned to the stage Wednesday with her third EP, “Lethality." The singer held a press showcase to talk about the album and its production at Ilchi Art Hall in Seoul, ahead of the EP's release at 6 p.m. the same day. The new album marks the soloist’s return after a six-month break following the release of the second EP, “Color,” released in June. “Like ...

Fronted by lead track “Vision,” a dark techno song with electronic sounds to clearly show the concept and message of the group, the six-track package includes songs titled “Intro: Chaotical X,” “Fairytale,” “Some Love,” “Rainy Day” and “Outro: Mother Nature.” When asked about the members’ actions in a real life to save Earth, Jiu said she carries a tumbler instead of using plastic cups. Even the...

Shin Hye-sung of the K-pop male group Shinhwa has been arrested for refusing to take a breathalyzer test. The vehicle that he was driving was registered as stolen. Seoul Songpa Police Station said that Shin was apprehended in Songpa-gu, southeastern Seoul, around 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, for refusing to comply with a breathalyzer test. Police received a call addressing a stopped vehicle in the middl...

Although he doesn't speak Korean, the artist said he was able to find common ground between his music and K-pop. “Although we sing in different languages, both my songs and K-pop are based on similar subjects such as love and broken heart that young listeners can easily relate to.” He has also learned things from K-pop and the local musicians. “Unlike myself focusing mainly on the music itself ...

Lee Chan-hyuk of K-pop sibling duo AKMU is gearing up to release his first solo album this month. The upcoming album’s lead track will be “Panorama,” YG Entertainment, the duo’s agency, said Monday. With the announcement, the K-pop powerhouse also released a new poster image hinting at the message of the new song. It shows the musician bending his back and gazing upward in a dark tunnel. His fi...

When asked about the reason behind the growing number of global producers and songwriters setting their feet in the local music scene, Jhun attributed the cause to the K-pop’s classical factors and its solid performance in the global music market. “K-pop was able to strengthen its position because local artists still actively manufacture CDs when releasing new albums and the market is buoyed by ...