From SM Entertainment (hereinafter SM), a new girl group will debut for the first time in about 5 years since aespa. On the 5th, SM revealed that 'in the third quarter of this year, consolidated sales reached 242.2 billion won (about 26.7 billion yen) and operating profit was 13.3 billion won (about 1.4 billion yen).' Compared to the same period last year, sales decreased by 9% and operating profit decreased by 73.6%. Sales were affected by a decrease in CD sales and a decline in sales from major subsidiaries, while operating profit decreased due to reduced sales from subsidiaries and the production costs of SM's first UK boy group dearALICE. On an individual basis, sales for the third quarter were 172.1 billion won (about 19 billion yen) and operating profit was 27.1 billion won (about 2.9 billion yen), both down 8.8% and 43.6% respectively compared to the same period last year. The decrease in album/music source sales was influenced by last year's new album sales, but the expansion of performances and the internalization of the performance business led to increased concert sales and expanded MD (merchandise) sales through concert collaborations. The net profit for the period was 16 billion won (about 1.7 billion yen), a decrease of 56.8% compared to the same period last year. SM announced activities for its artist lineup in the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year. In particular, a new girl group is set to debut in the first quarter of next year, about 5 years after aespa, generating anticipation. This is part of SM 3.0's IP expansion roadmap, which includes global IP expansion projects such as the UK boy group dearALICE and the first virtual artist nævis, showcasing new IP alongside the release of a single in the first quarter of next year. Additionally, aespa's mini-album 'Whiplash,' released on October 21, has gained significant popularity following the release of individual member solo songs during concerts, demonstrating their influence with consecutive hits starting from 'Supernova.' In November, SHINee's Minho will release his first full album, and NCT DREAM will release their 4th full album. Following the release of TVXQ's full album in Japan and their 20th-anniversary concert tour, NCT WISH's full album in Japan and NCT's Yuta's mini-album will also be showcased. Red Velvet's Irene's solo debut album, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, WayV's mini-album, and nævis's single are also scheduled for release. In the first quarter of next year, marking SM's 30th anniversary, various projects including the 'SMTOWN LIVE' concert featuring SM artists and the 'SMTOWN' album are being prepared. NCT's Mark will officially release his first album, and EXO's Kai will make a comeback with a mini-album after a long time, along with mini-albums from Red Velvet's Seulgi, NCT WISH, and NCT's Ten. Co-CEO Chang Cheol-hyuk stated, 'SM will not only continue to support existing artists who have been loved for a long time but will also strengthen its artist IP lineup through the debut of new artists that began last year, including the debut of a new girl group next year.' He added, 'As we celebrate our 30th anniversary next year, we plan to showcase various projects such as performances, albums, and MD for many fans who have loved SM, so we hope for much anticipation.' - 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' confirmed to be held at Korea's Gocheok Sky Dome! Anticipation for the first event in about 2.5 years - SM Entertainment to launch an album and concert featuring all its artists as part of the 30th-anniversary project.
On the afternoon of the 21st, YoonA from Girls' Generation and Lee Chaemin departed for Vietnam via Incheon International Airport for a 3-night, 4-day reward vacation following their hit drama 'The Chef of Tyrant.' The cast celebrated their success with a fan meeting in Macau, and Lee Chaemin's recent photoshoot has garnered attention for its wild and youthful vibe.
The 'Bichina' foundation, established by SHINee's Jonghyun's family, will host 'Hello Day', a busking event for youth artists on October 25 in Seoul. This event aims to connect young artists with audiences, featuring various performers and special guest BUMKEY, enhancing the event's quality.
NINGNING of aespa impresses fans with a bold autumn look featured in Harper's BAZAAR Korea. The photoshoot, themed 'Always on point,' highlights her expressive styling and confidence. In an interview, she reflects on her journey, the challenges of touring, and the joy of connecting with fans. The full feature is in the November issue.
The team behind the hit drama "暴君のシェフ" is set to enjoy a reward trip to Vietnam from the 21st to 24th, celebrating their success. The show, starring少女時代's YoonA, concluded with a perfect happy ending and impressive ratings, peaking at 20% in the capital region. The cast received enthusiastic support from viewers, highlighted by YoonA's celebratory moment at the wrap party.
Xiumin, a member of EXO and solo artist, released his new single "Overdrop" today, accompanied by a visually striking music video. The video opens with Xiumin driving and features an energetic pop dance track that conveys a thrilling tension. He previously teased the song at the fan concert "X Times ( ) ENCORE," raising anticipation among fans.
On the afternoon of the 20th, aespa finished their nationwide arena tour '2025 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK: aeXIS LINE - in JAPAN' and arrived in Korea via Incheon International Airport. Additionally, the second lineup for the '2025 MAMA AWARDS' has been revealed, featuring 10 more groups including G-DRAGON and JO1.
Joy from Red Velvet revealed her chic short bob at her sister's wedding, celebrating family love. She shared photos on social media, showing her elegant style and warmth as the eldest sister. Fans praised the trio of sisters, and Joy continues her artistic journey with a new mini-album and a drama comeback.
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