Bol4, also known as Bolbbalgan4, originally consisted of Ahn and her high school friend Woo Ji-yoon. In 2014, the two had appeared on the popular audition program “Superstar K6,” the sixth season of the South Korean television talent show series Superstar K. They made their name known through the show. The two signed with Shofar Entertainment in January 2015 and made their official debut on the ...

“Our relationship is close in a way different from those of just friends. I had become unaware of how special it was before making the 10th anniversary album, but working on it together, I’ve become more affectionate of the members and grateful at the fact that I could be with them and celebrate our 10th anniversary,“ Apink’s leader Chorong had said during a TV talk show the band had featured in ...

Six out of 10 South Koreans support the alternative military service of K-pop sensation BTS, whereas a larger number than that agreed the septet could contribute better by promoting the national prestige through alternative service than by serving active military duty. According to a survey of 500 adults nationwide by pollster Realmeter, 65.5 percent of the respondents answered that they agreed ...

The youngest of the group, Eunchae was born in 2006. She joined Source Music in January 2021 through an audition at a dance academy and is finally debuting after a year and three months of training. Eunchae seems to have trained to become a K-pop idol for few years, having auditioned for JYP Entertainment and Pledis Entertainment in the past as well. She is also known to be friends with members...

“Darl+ing” is a digital single released in advance ahead of the band’s fourth full-length album set to come out in May. It will mark the start of a brand new story told with “more sincerity” to their global fans, according to the band’s label Pledis Entertainment. The group’s leader and producer, Woozi, teamed up with label-mate artist Bumzu in the song’s composition and lyrics-writing. Pledis ...

One of the busiest TV personalities in the Korean entertainment scene right now, singer and rapper Jessi has finally returned as a musician with her new single “Zoom.” Ahead of dropping the digital single Wednesday afternoon, Jessi conducted an online media showcase in Seoul to give a peek into how the song came out. Returning after six months with a new song, Jessi said, “I feel like it’s been...

K-pop girl group Dreamcatcher on Tuesday made a comeback in nine months with their second full-length album, “Apocalypse: Save Us.” The band conducted a press conference ahead of their comeback to talk about the album and its production. The new album is the first studio album participated by all members, as the act’s Chinese member Handong had to sit out on the first LP, “Dystopia: The Tree of...

“Dice” also comprises five other tracks that embody different sides to the artist. “Sunshine” is an electronic-pop tune peppered with punky guitar sounds that exude a vibrant energy like setting off on an unexpected trip. Onew recommended fans listen to the song while driving or going on a vacation. “On the Way” -- picked by Minho as his favorite song from the album -– is a romantic song of an ...

Watching each of the bandmates delivering their final words, leader Choi Hyun-suk burst into tears. “I know how hard the members had worked for this, and watching their backs from here as they speak just made me feel a little strange. They prepared so hard, even sleeping less to train,” he said, wiping the tears off his face. “We know that Treasure exists because of Treasuremakers, and we promi...

Earlier that day, executives at Hybe, the band’s agency, conducted a press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel, during which the company’s chief communication officer Lee Jin-hyeong and chief operations officer Kim Tae-ho answered questions related to the concert and the bands’ ongoing military enlistment issue. “We’re very cautious on speaking about the military enlistment issue as we know how im...

On their goals with the new album, Jun-hyung said they hope to really enjoy ourselves instead of “taking things too seriously.” “It’s more fun to watch when the performer is having fun in the first place,” Jun-hyung said. The third year into their career, Ghost9 is aiming to strike higher on the music charts as well, hopefully making their way up to the topmost ranks. Kang-sung also added that...

Apro is “no different” The song “HoMe” carries the message he wants to convey to listeners through “Avenue”: “Although this is entirely my story, it can be yours as well.” “‘Home’ seemed like the objet through which we all become just the same people. Although while we are all at different stages in our lives, the fact that we come from home and return to it after work is the same.” And it’s b...

Boy band Cravity dropped its latest album “Liberty: In Our Cosmos” on Tuesday, making a return to the music scene after a seven-month hiatus. Originally scheduled to be released on Feb. 22, the album was delayed after the whole group tested positive for COVID-19 just a few days prior. Ahead of the album’s release at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, the nine-member act conducted an online press conference live...

KCON is back and live for the first time in two years, and the global K-pop festival will be featuring some of the biggest acts to celebrate the return of in-person concerts, including the six teams that will compete on the upcoming survival program “Queendom 2.” CJ ENM, the event’s organizer, on Tuesday announced the full line-up of performers set to hit the stage during the two-day “KCON 2022 ...

Meanwhile, Pledis Entertainment on Friday launched a separate audition online called “Global Wonder Teens” to recruit new talent under three categories of voice, performance and confidence. Pledis is home to several popular K-pop idol bands, including Seventeen, fromis_9 and Minhyun and Baekho of now disbanded NU’EST. Anyone born in 2003 or later can apply, regardless of gender and nationality, ...