
Yesterday (17th), it was revealed that the final 3 MC lineup for the '2025 SBS Song Festival' has been confirmed. The event will take place on December 25 (Thursday) at Incheon Inspire Arena, hosted by Young K from DAY6, Yujin from IVE, and Jaemin from NCT DREAM. The meeting of these three artists, each representing different K-POP genres as members of a band, girl group, and boy group, is expected to connect all generations and fandoms, creating a global K-POP combination. Young K, with his radio DJ experience, is anticipated to showcase a calm yet profound hosting style, expected to take the center stage with his musicality and stability. Yujin, who has been active as an MC for the 'SBS Song Festival' for four consecutive years since 2022, is expected to bring overwhelming presence with her experience and bright energy. Joining them is Jaemin, who possesses a sense of style and a four-dimensional charm, adding balanced hosting ability and refreshing energy to create a perfect MC lineup. This trio, harmonizing musical sensibility, variety sense, and youthful energy, is set to complete the young and trendy mood unique to the 'SBS Song Festival', taking on the grand finale of K-POP in 2025. The '2025 SBS Song Festival' will be held under the theme 'Golden Loop', reflecting on the brilliant journey of K-POP in 2025 and symbolizing an infinite expansion into a brighter future. An unprecedented lineup has also been announced. The first lineup includes Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, BABYMONSTER, and ALLDAY PROJECT. The second lineup includes NCT DREAM, THE BOYZ, ATEEZ, ITZY, TREASURE, NMIXX, &TEAM, TWS, ILLIT, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, and CORTIS, amplifying expectations. The '2025 SBS Song Festival' will be held on Christmas, December 25.
ILLIT's 4th mini-album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' achieves a new personal best on the Billboard 200, ranking 26th. The album tops several charts, including Billboard's 'World Albums' and 'Top Dance Albums'. The title track 'It's Me' gains significant popularity, ranking high on various platforms and sparking viral trends.
BOYNEXTDOOR has announced their first world tour, 'KNOCK ON Vol.2', starting in July with 34 performances across 24 cities, including Seoul, Busan, and six cities in Japan, followed by 10 cities in North America and six in Asia. Anticipation is high for their debut full album 'HOME' releasing on June 8.
On the morning of the 13th, IVE's Wonyoung departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport for overseas schedules. She shared adorable photos with Park Bo-gum, highlighting their matching poses, and also released behind-the-scenes footage from her Osaka performance, featuring a fun challenge video that has gained attention.
ZEROBASEONE, a leading 5th generation K-POP boy group, will release their 6th mini-album 'Ascend-' on May 18. To celebrate, they are collaborating with Tokyo Tower, featuring a special blue light-up on release day and various events from May 19-31, including a panel exhibition and exclusive postcards for participants.
On the afternoon of the 12th, a photo wall event for Bulgari's ECLETTICA high jewelry was held at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, attended by celebrities like Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-jung, IVE's Wonyoung, Byung Woo-seok, Kim Ji-won, and Cha Jun-hwan. The article notes that Lee Byung-hun's mother praised his wife, and IVE's agency warned against malicious posts.
On the 11th, NMIXX released their 5th mini-album 'Heavy Serenade' along with the title track's music video. The video features members creating a serenade filled with 'heavy love' against a beautiful blue natural backdrop, highlighting their chemistry. The title track combines elements of trance, acid, and drum and bass into a pop sound, featuring a captivating chorus that expresses deep love, with lyrics by songwriter HANRORO.
IVE, through STARSHIP Entertainment, has announced robust legal measures against malicious posts targeting members, including defamation, harassment, and invasion of privacy. They have filed complaints based on evidence from various platforms and will pursue strict legal action without exceptions. The group is set to perform in Macao soon.
To celebrate the release of their 3rd mini-album 'CHOOM', BABYMONSTER hosted a vibrant event in Harajuku from May 8-10, attracting about 3000 participants. The event featured dance performances, special appearances, and a lively atmosphere embodying the album's theme of freedom and unity through dance. The excitement continued with promotional activities in the Harajuku area, highlighting BABYMONSTER's growing global presence as they prepare for their world tour.
On the afternoon of the 11th, a VIP screening of the film 'Michael' was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by stars including SUPER JUNIOR's Leeteuk, Shindong, Eunhyuk, and members from NCT, ENHYPEN, and MONSTA X, among others. The event highlighted the latest projects from these popular groups.
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