DO of EXO is putting out his solo debut album at the end of July, media reports said Friday. 　 His label SM Entertainment confirmed the news following the report. 　 He has released solo songs, such as “It’s Okay” and “Crying Out,” which were on the original soundtrack for the movie “Cart,” but this will be the singer’s first solo album since his debut in 2012 as a member of EXO. 　 The main vocal of the veteran idol band has been equally successf

K-pop June 25, 2021

Ateez is launching its next record, “Dreamers,” in Japan next month, said agency KQ Entertainment on Thursday. 　 “Dreamers” consists of the title track and an acoustic version of “Still Here,” a song from its first Japanese full album, “Into the A to Z,” which came out in March. 　 In a 30-second teaser trailer the bandmates appear fresh and cool against the backdrop of Jeju Island. 　 The title track is full of positive energy as the band roots f

K-pop June 24, 2021

SF9 shared a prologue clip on Tuesday for its ninth EP, which will be released next month. 　 The video snippet for the EP, titled “Turn Over,” begins with a golden snake, a recurring character from the band’s previous EP. It slithers into the roots of a tree that symbolizes the universe and the tree withers, losing its leaves and turning black. The bandmates, all clad in black, gaze up at the tree as the screen turns black and white. 　 The band’s ninth EP is the third

K-pop June 22, 2021

The Boyz are coming out with a sixth EP in August, said agency Cre.ker Entertainment on Monday. 　 More details will be announced soon, the company added, asking fans to keep their eyes open. 　 It has been 11 months since the band’s previous EP, “Chase.” That was the group’s bestselling EP so far, and all its tracks made it onto all the major local charts. 　 The 11-piece boy band recently participated in “Kingdom: Legendary War” and competed against five ot

K-pop June 21, 2021

Seventeen held a media conference in Seoul on Friday to celebrate the release of its eighth EP “Your Choice.” 　 The band is returning eight months after its last release and leader S.Coups thanked fans for loving and waiting for them. 　 The main theme of the new music is the power of love, “a story of mature love seen from Seventeen’s perspective,” said Woozi. 　 “In addition to the addictive sounds and strong performances, we are focusing on showing new side

K-pop June 18, 2021

Brave Girls hosted a media showcase in southern Seoul on Thursday to introduce its fifth EP “Summer Queen.” 　 It has been 10 months since the release of the group‘s last EP “We Ride,” and during that time, the girl group has become a surprise sensation, climbing up to the top of music charts with songs from past albums. 　 “This is the first time we’ve prepared with so much fun and excitement,” said Minyoung. 　 “When the music video started

K-pop June 17, 2021

  Blackpink is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its debut with a movie that will hit cinemas in over 100 countries, said label YG Entertainment on Wednesday. 　 Titled “Blackpink The Movie,” it will premiere Aug. 8, although release dates may differ in some countries. The film will show the quartet reminiscing over shared memories and include never-before-seen interviews with the bandmates. 　 There will also be performances from its January digital concert “The Show,&r

K-pop June 16, 2021

Bambam of GOT7 held an online media showcase for the release of his solo debut EP “riBBon” on Tuesday. 　 “I am all nerves,” he acknowledged, but he expressed hope that fans would love the music video, especially since so many were enthusiastic about the teaser clips and highlight medley that had been released earlier. He added that he shot the video snippet for the highlight medley himself. 　 “I really put a lot into this album -- I even tried mixing,” said

K-pop June 15, 2021

UP10TION held an online media showcase event Monday to introduce its second full album, “Connection.” 　 “We are returning after a long while and I was so excited and nervous that I couldn’t sleep well,” confided Kuhn. The band members poured a lot into the new album, he added. 　 The new LP is a spinoff from last year’s ninth EP, “Light Up,” and comes in two versions -- “Silhouette” and “Illuminate.” The former focuses on th

K-pop June 14, 2021

The bandmates of Twice discussed their 10th EP, “Taste of Love,” upon its release Friday. 　 It had been eight months since the band’s previous album, “Eyes Wide Open.” 　 “This is an album that took us a long time to make and consequently, expectations for the promotion are high,” said Jeongyeon. As many of their fans are looking forward to seeing something new, they would like to repay their fans with a range of fresh performances, she added. 　 The k

K-pop June 11, 2021

Twice performed the lead track from its 10th EP “Taste of Love” for the first time on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday in the US.   　 The nine-piece group celebrated summer with a choreography that mixed sultry wave and passionate Latin dance moves, while the stage set changed from a hot summer day into a romantic night perfect for a holiday destination.   　 The song, titled “Alcohol-Free,” headed straight to the top of major music charts i

K-pop June 10, 2021

Twice shared its excitement for their new EP “Taste of Love” in a livestream to mark its return on Wednesday. 　 “Taste of Love” reflects how much the band has matured, said Jeongyeon. 　 “This is the first time the members have had their names on all tracks,” chimed in Jihyo. 　 Title track “Alcohol-Free” blends together bossa nova and hip-hop, emphasizing the band’s vivid and refreshing image. 　 “We’ve never tried bossa nova,&

K-pop June 9, 2021

Boy band EPEX held an online showcase event to announce its debut on Tuesday. 　 The name of the band means “the gathering of eight youths reaches eight different zeniths,” explained leader Wish. He was under enormous pressure, he admitted, but felt confident that the band would live up to expectations because he and his seven bandmates had prepared with all their might. 　 Its first EP, “Bipolar Pt. 1 Prelude of Anxiety,” hails the beginning of its narrative and sings o

K-pop June 8, 2021

EXO’s special album “Don’t Fight the Feeling” went on sale Monday and sold over 1.22 million in preorders, posting another million-seller for the band.   　 This is the highest number for the veteran idol band that boasts a record of having five back-to-back million-selling albums. The new album marks the ninth anniversary of the band’s debut.   　 It has been 1 1/2 years since the group’s sixth studio album “Obsession.” There are five tr

K-pop June 7, 2021

RM of supergroup BTS came in at No. 9 of Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers chart on Thursday, local time, highlighting his capabilities as not only a rapper, but a producer as well. 　 He was also ranked No. 3 in his first entry onto the Hot 100 Songwriters chart in December last year. 　 The leader of the band has been credited for all title tracks over the last eight years, from the debut song “No More Dream” to its most recent single “Butter.” He also co-wrote the l

K-pop June 4, 2021