“I don’t know why, but I had this confidence for some reason when I penned the song. There’s a line that goes, ‘What more do you want? The real one is here.’ As much as this track is powerful, I thought it would be nice to blend in the energy, so the words to the song show our confidence.” Gushing about the new album, Doyum went on to say that apart from the main track, the other four side track...

Dong-hyun opened up about his thoughts about the new album. He said the feelings of anxiety and uneasiness people of his age go through are similar to the album’s overall message and image, saying that the message EPEX wants to deliver to the younger generation underlines its latest EP. “We are also people living in the 21st century, so we were able to resonate with the complicated yet thought-p...

Listening to the song, Yujin said the chorus, in particular, would remind people of what it feels to revel in the wind. The leader also expressed hopes that, like the wind, Ive would hopefully be able to infuse some fresh breath of air into the K-pop scene. Apart from the title song, the single also consists of sidetrack “Royal.” This time, the band’s rappers -- Gaeul and Rei -- took a leap of f...

Boisterous sounds from machinery and the clash of folded steel in Mullae-dong, southwestern Seoul, welcome visitors who pass by the vicinity. Mullae-dong was once home to steel foundries during the 1970s. Also dubbed as the “place that can make everything,” the area housed around 1,700 iron plants to manufacture South Korea’s components. But the nondescript neighborhood was left empty as factori...

As the cherry blossom season is a time of new beginnings, a handful of K-pop acts are vying to control domestic and international music charts with new releases. From heavyweights to up-and-coming bands, many artists are gearing up for a spin next month. Following is a list of musicians ready to showcase their new songs and meet fans at concerts. 7. EPEX - April 11 Rookie boy band EPEX will be...

Also, after each concert, an after-party titled “Party In The City” featuring the K-pop act’s songs will take place at the club at Aria Resort & Casino. BTS-themed hotel rooms will be available at 11 different hotels in Las Vegas to visitors, and the hotel’s course menu will be filled with dishes loved by the bandmates. A hand-written welcome message notecard by the group and its photo cards wil...

Asked about the gradual change that the band had gone through since its debut through “Chewing Gum,” Jaemin said he thinks NCT Dream has done an excellent job archiving its high-teen concept. “It means we’ve poured that much effort, and we were able to grow because of NCTzens, although we are still like a kid when we play,” he said, laughing and thanking fans. And as the band’s concept has gone...

DeVita makes a strong first impression as she enters AOMG’s modest studio in Gangnam, southern Seoul, in a pair of sneakers and a green dress. With smoky eye makeup and her hair dyed bright red, her look for the day matched the rich, poignant songs she’s known for. But in person DeVita was down-to-earth and perky, speaking as if she was meeting a high school friend for the first time in a while....

Under the partnership, e.L.e Media will support marketing and producing content for Alpha Motor’s products and brand name, while CNP Motors will make efforts to help the American carmaker’s visions backed by innovative technology and designs. “Alpha Motor’s unique technology and innovative design are revolutions that are competitive in the current EV market,” Lee Jung-hee, the CEO of CNP Motors,...

“We shot the music video like an opera. If you look at it, some people appear wearing masks like the characters in operas, and there are also oil-painted animations in the clip. The video is a mixture of catchy classics and elements, and I think it’s a video that you would want to keep watch.” Yeri chimed in and said that, apart from the classical traits, the music video also carries a lot of co...

“I had a specific role in Mamamoo. For example, I would mostly be in charge of singing high notes, and people would be surprised if I sang in a low-tone voice. I think I never had a chance to start the song with my voice when I sang in a group,” she said, reminiscing about how she decided to branch out to a different side of her. “The whole recording for this track was tricky because it felt wei...

진행: 박준희, Beth Eunhee Hong 1. [News Analysis] Lee's defeat opens uncertain future for liberal bloc 기사 요약: 이재명 당선 패배로 불확실해진 민주당의 미래는? The Democratic Party of Korea faces a perilous path ahead after the defeat of its candidate Lee Jae-myung, as possible investigations and political actions could undermine its dominant position in South Korean politics. * Perilous: 아주 위험한 * Undermine: (권위 등을) 약화...

After nearly a year away from music and following a bandmate’s departure, girl group (G)I-dle is returning with its first LP on March 14. The band first floated the news at the end of last month by uploading an artwork on social media of a shooting target with the words, “I Never Die,” the name of its first studio album. Leading the nine-song package is “Tomboy,” and as a self-made group in the...

While many musicians find fame through chart-topping songs, Valo is one of the lucky few who have made it big in the industry taking a less conventional route. The DJ producer, whose name wasn't even listed on music platforms, burst onto the music scene when he started disc jockeying in Cakeshop, a club that is dubbed the home of Itaewon’s music. He earned his stripes by producing the runway sou...

Leading the two-song package is the poppy “O.O.” NMIXX said the lead track opens with strong trap-based beats and swerves to Brazilian funk and teen pop-rock. Jiwoo described side track “Tank” as “a song that shows NMIXX’s confidence and how we are ready to go against the world by telling our stories, which is why we likened our energy and confidence to a tank.” When asked how they felt when th...