TWICE releases 4th LP to celebrate 10th anniversaryK-pop girl group TWICE released its fourth full-length album, "This is For," on Friday, the group's agency said. TWICE, which debuted in October 2015 and is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, aimed to share its joy with fans and showcase the group's musical growth over the past decade through the album, JYP Entertainment said. The album consists of 14 tracks, including the title track of the same name, along with "Four," "Options," "Mars" and "Right Hand Girl." "This album was created to express our heartfelt gratitude to the public both in Korea and around the world for their love and support over the past 10 years, and especially to ONCE, who have always stood by TWICE and shared our journey," the group said in a statement released by the agency, using the name of its global fan base. "We wanted to make music that would be remembered as a meaningful tribute to our 10th anniversary." As for the new songs, the group said, "While maintaining TWICE's unique color, we made changes to the unit (sub-group) song combinations and concept photo shoots to incorporate fresh and unique charJul 11, 2025By Yonhap
G-Dragon cancels Bangkok concert due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’K-pop star G-Dragon has canceled his upcoming concert in Bangkok, which was part of his ongoing world tour. The artist shared the announcement through his official fan page on Friday, expressing regret over the cancellation of the “G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR (Ubermensch)” concert originally scheduled for Aug. 2. “We regret to inform you that the Bangkok show has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances,” the statement read. “We understand how much everyone was looking forward to this performance and sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience caused.” G-Dragon also extended his gratitude to fans in Thailand. “We truly appreciate your support and look forward to meeting again soon," he said. No specific reason for the cancellation was provided. Since tickets for the Bangkok show had not yet gone on sale, no refunds or additional procedures are required. The “Ubermensch” tour began in March at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province and has since included stops in Japan, the Philippines, Macau and Australia. G-Dragon is currently performing in TaiwanJul 11, 2025By Hankookilbo
BLACKPINK to drop new single 'Jump'Girl group BLACKPINK is set to release a new digital single, "Jump," on Friday, YG Entertainment said. The song, due out at 1 p.m., marks the group's first release in two years and 10 months since its second full-length album, "Born Pink," in September 2022, excluding "The Girls" from the soundtrack of a video game. "Jump," with an addictive chorus, marks a transformation from the K-pop quartet's previous charismatic musical style. The song "captivates listeners with guitar riffs reminiscent of a Western film, layered with the members' distinctive vocals," according to the agency. Music producers Teddy and 24, who have crafted BLACKPINK's hit songs, collaborated on the track with international lyricists and composers. The song's music video was helmed by award-winning director Dave Meyers. "You will be able to witness the perfect synergy of the four members reunited after two years and 10 months," YG said in a release. "In the music video, the narrative of the group BLACKPINK and their influence are presented with powerful visuals, so please look forward to it." BLACKPINK performed the soJul 11, 2025By Yonhap
IVE to become first K-pop girl group to perform at Lollapalooza BerlinK-pop girl group IVE will make their second consecutive appearance at the global music festival Lollapalooza, further cementing their presence on the international music scene. According to Starship Entertainment, the group departed for Germany on Thursday to attend Lollapalooza Berlin. IVE is scheduled to perform a 55-minute set on July 12 (local time) at Olympiastadion & Olympiapark Berlin, becoming the first K-pop girl group ever invited to the Berlin edition of the iconic music festival. The group first took part in Lollapalooza Chicago last year, marking their debut on a major global festival stage. Despite being first-timers, IVE captivated the crowd with a polished, dynamic performance backed by a live band and powerful vocals, earning high praise from international music fans and media. U.S. music magazine Rolling Stone highlighted their live rearrangements, saying the group “shook the stage,” while Billboard named their set one of the top 10 performances at the festival. The magazine wrote that IVE “captivated the entire audience with flawless high notes and vocal spectacleJul 11, 2025By Hankookilbo
Ex-NCT member Taeil gets 3 1/2-year term in sexual assault caseTaeil, a former member of the K-pop boy group NCT, was sentenced by a court to 3 1/2 years in prison on Thursday after being convicted of sexual offense. The Seoul Central District Court handed down the sentence to the 31-year-old Taeil and ordered his immediate detention. Two accomplices in his crime were also given the same sentences and detained. The three men were indicted without detention in March on charges of sexually assaulting a drunken foreign woman in Seoul in June last year. The court also ordered them to complete 40 hours of a sexual violence treatment program, saying the nature of their crime is very bad because the victim was drunk and unable to resist at that time. Prosecutors demanded a seven-year prison term for them in the previous court hearing. Taeil was expelled from NCT in August last year after being questioned by police over the sexual assault allegations.Jul 10, 2025By Yonhap
All ATEEZ members renew contracts, stay with KQ as full groupAll eight members of ATEEZ have renewed their contracts with KQ Entertainment for another seven years, the agency announced Thursday. In a press release, KQ said it was "pleased to continue this partnership based on the trust built over the past seven years" and added that it plans to "fully support each member in showcasing their limitless potential and expanding onto even greater stages." The eight-member boy band, consisting of Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho, debuted in October 2018 with its first EP, "TREASURE EP.1: All To Zero." Known for its powerful and often sultry performances, the group found success overseas before gaining local recognition. In 2023, ATEEZ reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album charts with its second full-length album, followed by another No. 1 hit with its 11th EP released later that year. Last month, the group made its debut on Billboard's Hot 100 songs chart, landing at No. 69 with "Lemon Drop," the title track from its 12th EP, "GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3." At a press event held last month to celebrate the release of "LemonJul 10, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
DAY6’s Sungjin to debut as KBO All-Star Game commentatorSungjin of K-pop rock band DAY6 will make his debut as a baseball commentator during the upcoming 2025 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO All-Star Game, according to SPOTV on Wednesday. The game is set for Saturday and will be broadcast live on SPOTV and SPOTV2 starting at 5:30 p.m. A native of Busan and a self-proclaimed diehard fan of the Lotte Giants, Sungjin expressed his excitement. “I’m truly grateful to be invited to the All-Star Game, a festival for baseball lovers. As a fan of the sport, I’ll just enjoy it to the fullest," he said. Asked how his fellow DAY6 members reacted to the news, Sungjin joked, “They don’t know yet, but when they find out, I think Wonpil might be the most jealous.” This marks the second year in a row Sungjin is participating in the All-Star festivities. Last year, he and his bandmates performed a special “Cleaning Time Show” during the game. This year, he returns in the broadcast booth, cementing his place as an All-Star Game regular. “I’m not sure why I keep getting invited,” he said. “But I’m honored just to be able to do something I love, andJul 10, 2025By Hankookilbo
DAY6’s first film ‘6DAYS’ to hit CGV theaters on Aug. 13K-pop band DAY6 will make its silver screen debut with the music road movie “6DAYS,” which will premiere across CGV theaters in Korea on Aug. 13. The cinematic project, which has drawn enthusiastic attention since news of its production surfaced, follows the DAY6 members on a spontaneous road trip, capturing a side of the band that fans haven’t seen on stage. On Wednesday, the main trailer was unveiled, offering a glimpse of the film’s emotional tone and candid moments. The trailer opens with the group’s sleeper hit “Time of Our Life,” long cherished by fans as a life-defining anthem, as the members set out on an unplanned journey. “I want to try things we’ve never done before,” says Wonpil, to which Sungjin replies, “There must be more fun out there. We’re DAY6, after all,” teasing the band’s spirit of curiosity and camaraderie. The footage continues with scenes of each member enjoying their vacation as carefree young adults. The story hints at unexpected twists in their adventure when Dowoon suddenly exclaims, “Isn’t that our car?” Young K adds, “If weJul 10, 2025By Hankookilbo
NCT Dream to kick off new tour ThursdayBoy band NCT Dream will launch its fourth concert tour this week, with a three-night run at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome starting Thursday, its agency said. The "Dream the Future" tour will showcase the group's nine-year journey and its future, in keeping with the time-travel concept of its upcoming fifth studio album, "Go Back to the Future," SM Entertainment said. During the Seoul concerts, the K-pop septet will stage the first live performances of "BTTF (Back to the Future)" and "Chiller," the dual lead tracks of the album set for release Monday. The opening-night concert will be streamed live at 90 cinemas across Japan, Taipei and Hong Kong. The final show will be broadcast live on Japan's KNTV channel. After Seoul, NCT Dream is set to tour several Asian cities, including Bangkok on Aug. 16-17, Hong Kong on Aug. 30 and Jakarta on Sept. 27-28.Jul 10, 2025By Yonhap
Former RIIZE member XngHan to drop solo work on July 31Seunghan, the K-pop singer who left rookie boy band RIIZE following a personal life controversy, is set to return to the music scene under a new name, XngHan, with his solo debut confirmed for July 31. SM Entertainment, the singer's agency, announced Wednesday that Seunghan, whose real name is Hong Seung-han, will relaunch his career at the end of this month with his new stage name and a newly launched artist identity of XngHan&Xoul. According to the label, the rebrand combines the letter "X" — representing limitless possibilities and cross-genre creativity — with his name and "Xoul," a flexible unit performing alongside him. As part of the project's initial promotions, XngHan will release his debut single, "Waste No Time," at the end of July, featuring two new tracks. "This debut project highlights one of XngHan's biggest strengths and interests, performance, by teaming up with two professional dancers to deliver a more complete stage experience ... We expect it to bring a fresh energy to the K-pop scene," SM explained through the Wednesday statement. Teaser images for the single werJul 9, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
