K-POP event expands to 2 days in April with SHINee's Taemin, VIVIZ, JO1's Junki Kono & Sho Yonashiro, and LUN8.

SHINee’s Minho showed a calm, composed mood in a marie claire photoshoot, posing against a wide blue grassland. In an interview, he discussed preparing his second mini album, Make it hot, described it as an “expansion,” and expressed deep gratitude to fans for his growth.

SHINee’s Onew teamed up with Block B’s Zico for “Tic Tac Toe,” the second title track from the single “Illusion,” released on the 7th at 6 p.m. The R&B hip-hop song uses a game metaphor to portray the subtle emotions and relationship between a man and a woman. The core of the song is Onew and Zico’s different interpretations of the “some” relationship, and their unusual collaboration drew attention even before release. Fans have praised their chemistry.

SHINee’s Minho has announced a solo concert, “MINHO CONCERT <MEAN : of feral> in TOKYO,” to be held over two days, February 20 and 21, 2027, at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. The show will feature stages expressing his world, and a fan club campaign will also be held.

VIVIZ has moved to UNCORE and is beginning a new chapter. UNCORE announced exclusive contracts with Eunha, SinB, and Umji, who debuted in 2015 as GFRIEND members and later redebuted as VIVIZ. The agency said it will support their stable group activities, while a new team name is still under discussion.

Singer Jeon Somi shed tears at BIGBANG’s 20th debut anniversary concert. In a vlog released on the 24th, she attended the final show with relatives, Kwon Eun-bi, and Umji, saying she had been a BIGBANG fan since childhood. She grew emotional during “LIES” and cried.

JO1 has released the music video for “ANIMAL,” the title track of its U.S. debut EP released today. Produced by Grammy-winning Dem Jointz, the six-track EP includes a song co-composed by member Takumi Kawanishi. The MV shows JO1 breaking free from Japan’s “cage” into the world’s “jungle,” with wild choreography and a powerful finale featuring 30 dancers.

SHINee’s Onew has teamed up with Block B’s Zico for the title track “Tic Tac Toe” from his new single “Illusion,” set for release on the 20th at 6 p.m. Through official SNS, Onew unveiled a teaser poster and highlighted the collaboration. The single also includes “Mind Games” with former GFRIEND member Yuju, raising expectations for his special musical synergy and triple title-track project.

KGMA will debut “KGMA Star Road” at the 2026 ceremony, replacing the traditional red carpet with a content experience that begins as artists enter the venue and interact with fans. SHINee’s Minho, MONSTA X’s Shownu and Hyungwon, DAY6’s Young K, and many others will appear. The event is set for November 7-8 at Gocheok Sky Dome, with tickets on sale October 2 at 6 p.m. via NOL.

At the MEDITHERAPY brand ambassador announcement event, JO1’s KIMATA Shoya spoke about his happiness at being appointed, behind-the-scenes moments from the web CM, his skincare routine, and his favorite item, the Inmotox Suction Jet. He also thanked JAM and shared hopes for future collaborations.

Onew of SHINee and former GFRIEND member Yuju perform a well-matched duet on “Mind Games,” a pre-released title track from Onew’s new single “Illusion.” The minimalist R&B song, built on vocals and acoustic guitar, portrays a fragile relationship where pride comes before love.