ReviewNCT DREAM commands Seoul's biggest dome with 3-night spectacle ahead of new albumIn a city where only the biggest names can fill its largest arena, K-pop boy band NCT DREAM didn't just pack Seoul's symbolic Gocheok Sky Dome, they nearly blew its roof off. The seven-piece NCT subunit, who first burst onto the stage on hoverboards nine years ago as SM Entertainment's youngest boy band, returned to the capital last week exuding arena-dominating aura in place of their once-teenage charm. Now grown and backed by one of K-pop's most powerful fandoms, NCT DREAM drew 60,000 fans over three sold-out nights with their "2025 NCT DREAM TOUR 'THE DREAM SHOW 4 : DREAM THE FUTURE.'" The dome, located in southwestern Seoul's Guro District, is the city's largest currently operating concert venue, a space that has hosted only a select few K-pop acts such as BTS, BLACKPINK, Seventeen, Stray Kids and BIGBANG. But NCT DREAM and their fans made it look easy, even with the group's "THE DREAM SHOW" concert series returning regularly over the years. Hours before Saturday's final concert, crowds filled the area around the dome, many dressed in their best looks and holding the group's officialJul 13, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
BTS’ V flaunts sculpted physique in Paris as he shares final glimpses without Park Bo-gum or SuzyBTS member V turned heads in Paris with his striking visuals and newly bulked-up physique. On July 11, V posted a series of photos to his personal account with the caption, "My final glimpses of Paris." The images captured moments from his recent visit to the French capital for a luxury fashion show. What drew the most attention was V’s noticeable physical transformation. Having previously shared updates about his disciplined workout routine following his military discharge, the singer showcased the results in a slim-fit white top paired with denim pants — revealing a sharply defined upper body and arm muscles as large as his face. In addition to his toned physique, V charmed fans with his tousled black hair and delicate, sculpture-like facial features, blending boyish charm with cinematic elegance. V completed his mandatory military service on June 10. BTS, the group he belongs to, is currently in the United States working on new music and concert preparations. They are expected to make a full-group comeback in the spring of next year. This article from Xportsnews is translated by aJul 12, 2025By Xportsnews
BLACKPINK's new single 'Jump' tops iTunes charts in 47 countriesGirl group BLACKPINK's new digital single, "Jump," topped iTunes charts in 47 countries, YG Entertainment said Saturday. The song released Friday 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. It "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. BLACKPINK performed the song for the first time during a "Deadline" world tour concert at Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, last weekend. The tour will take the group to 15 other cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Paris, Milan, London and BangkoJul 12, 2025By Yonhap
ALLDAY PROJECT breaks through K-pop’s ‘co-ed group wasteland’ALLDAY PROJECT, a co-ed K-pop group launched by producer Teddy under The Black Label, is drawing major attention both at home and abroad after a strong debut, marking a potential turning point in a market long considered inhospitable to mixed-gender acts. The group officially debuted on June 23 with its first single “FAMOUS” and has already reached major milestones. Within four days of its release, “Famous” topped Melon’s Top 100 chart, and just ten days after debuting, ALLDAY PROJECT took first place on Mnet’s “M Countdown.” Internationally, the group entered Billboard’s Global 200 chart at No. 94, signaling strong overseas reception as well. Comprising members Annie (an heiress to Korea’s retail group Shinsegae), rapper Woochan (from “Show Me the Money”), dancer Bailey, former ILLIT debut team member Youngseo and model-dancer Tarzzan, the five-member group boasts diverse backgrounds and predebut buzz that helped it hit the ground running. But what has truly set ALLDAY PROJECT apart is its bold revival of the co-ed group format, something rarely seen in K-pop sinJul 12, 2025By Hankookilbo
G-Dragon cancels Thai concert over fan safety concerns amid extreme heatK-pop star G-Dragon has canceled an upcoming concert in Thailand, citing concerns over fan safety due to extreme heat, his agency said Friday. The concert was scheduled to be held Aug. 2 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok as part of his "Ubermensch" world tour. Galaxy Corporation, the artist's agency, said the cancellation was made after assessing the risks associated with holding an outdoor concert in scorching weather conditions, which have led to a surge in heat-related illnesses in the region. "The health and safety of fans was the top priority in making the decision," the agency said in a statement. No refunds are required since tickets for the Bangkok show had not yet gone on sale. The agency added it plans to reschedule the concert as early as possible, taking into account weather conditions and fan safety.Jul 11, 2025By Yonhap
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
