548 GOT7continues to prepare for their highly anticipated comeback with their new mini-album, ‘Winter Heptagon.’ The mini-album is set for release worldwide on January 20 at 6 PM KST. SEE ALSO:Press conference held over sexual assault allegations against 143 Entertainment CEO
325 ActressHojo Shinwill star in the second season of the Netflix series ‘XO, Kitty.’ Its season 2 is scheduled for release on January 16th. SEE ALSO:A guide to everything you should probably Survive a K-Pop Concert
6213 2025 has rolled in closing up the chapter of 2024. The year 2024 has been filled with memorable K-pop tracks and performances. With the conclusion of 2024, Melon released their year-end chart, revealing which idols dominated the year.
5739 ILLITwill release their first original song in Japan next month! SEE ALSO:Highlight reclaims their name and releases music as BEAST (B2ST) after 9 years
A noticeable trend in recent years is the inclusion of non-Korean members in what were traditionally all-Korean K-pop groups. This shift reflects the industrys effort to diversify and appeal to fans worldwide. Only one member, Yoonchae, is of Korean descent. KATSEYE’s debut has sparked conversations about inclusivity and how it might redefine the K-pop landscape. This marks the first time the company has launched a fully non-Korean group. For instance:...
7637 BTS’sj-hopehas unveiled a teaser film titled ‘Beginning of a New Dream’, hinting at his return to full-fledged promotions. Highlighting j-hope’s time spent making music in the studio, during song camps, and more, the teaser film hinted,“coming soon"in March of 2025. Meanwhile, j-hope most recently announced his 1st world tour, ‘Hope On The Stage’ kicking off at the KSPO Dome in Seoul for three days from February 28 through March 2 KST....
“Thank you for bringing this up,“Jo Yu Ribegan, referring to the rumor. Ive never seen or even thought about such a sum.” Despite this, she made it clear that the reported figure was nothing more than baseless speculation. Jo Yu Rialso shared her experience joining’Squid Game Season 2,‘recounting the lengthy and competitive audition process. The 4.2 billion KRW (about $3.15 million) rumor is absolutely false.” SEE ALSO:Highlight reclaims their name and releases music as BEAST (B2ST) after 9 years
The actor recently appeared ina new cosmetic commercial, showcasing his flawless skin and ageless visuals.
Another rising idol group,ILLIT, also secured 8th place with their debut track “Magnetic.” 21, “HEYA” at No. Theycommented: SEE ALSO:TWS to hold their first concert since debut
389 JYP Entertainment’s new boy groupKickFlipis ready to capture fans' hearts with their carefree charms. In the teasers, the members roamed the streets on their skateboards, depicting a nostalgic picture of youth. SEE ALSO:KickFlip to make their first comeback since debut
SEE ALSO:Press conference held over sexual assault allegations against 143 Entertainment CEO
5663 On January 9,BLACKPINK’sLisaupdated her Instagram with moments from her New Year celebrations. Meanwhile, Lisa’s 1st full solo album ‘Alter Ego’ is set for release on February 28. SEE ALSO:BLACKPINK announces 2025 world tour kickoff in Goyang with historic stadium concerts
The chart provides insights into the music trends that shaped the year and highlights standout artists and their hits. NewJeansalso made a significant impact, with their track’How Sweet’securing 15th place on the annual chart. Internationally,Charlie Puthcontinued his dominance with’I Dont Think That I Like Her,‘securing the No. Melons PC version also provides insightful columns reflecting on the music industrys trends and significant events across different eras. SEE ALSO:aespa crowned as military favorite in soldiers spring survey
