Illit collaborates with Kylie Cantrall

Minju and Yunah of Illit will be featured in the new single from American singer and actor Kylie Cantrall, according to the girl group's agency Belift Lab on Friday. The two idols will team up with the Disney star for her single “See U Tonight,” which will be released on May 7 as part of her first EP, “B.O.Y.” Cantrall hinted at the collaboration two days earlier in a post, writing “will i see u tonight” and stating her “love” for the rookie girl group. She also uploaded a video of herself danci

May 2, 2025

Blackpink’s Rose to sing for Brad Pitt movie

Rose of Blackpink has revealed to fans that she has participated in the original soundtrack for upcoming Hollywood film “F1.” She shared a poster for "F1: The Album," listing featured artists ranging from Ed Sheeran and Don Toliver to Doja Cat. “I am soooooo excited for you all to hear my very first movie soundtrack … It’s happening!! This movie’s gonna be willldddd,” Rose gushed on social media. "F1" stars Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 driver coming out of retirement. It is set to premiere on June 2

May 2, 2025

EXO’s Baekyun gears up for solo comeback

Baekhyun of EXO put out a teaser trailer for his fifth solo EP, “Essence of Reverie,” on Thursday. Black-and-white visuals piqued the interest of fans, showing the musician gazing at a burning tree before turning to the camera expressionless. The forthcoming set is due out May 19, about eight months after his previous EP, “Hello, World,” which became his third solo million-seller. After rolling out the mini album, Baekhyun will embark on a solo international tour dubbed “Reverie.” Starting with

May 2, 2025

Riize announces dates for 1st tour

Boy band Riize has set fans abuzz with the news of a tour taking the group across Asia beginning in July, coming via SM Entertainment on Thursday. The boy band is set to visit 13 cities across Asia, including five in Japan, after kicking off the expedition in Seoul in July, under the title “Riizing Loud.” It will technically be the six-piece act’s first such concert tour, although last year Riize visited 19 cities for its first fan concert tour, “Riizing Day.” The band also gave fans a taste of

May 2, 2025

SM Entertainment broadens reach via partnerships

SM Entertainment will expand the forest it donated in partnership with Seoul, the metropolitan government said Wednesday. The label signed a memorandum with the city on Tuesday to contribute to the third phase of the forest expansion and maintenance of the site, which began as 400 square meters of land in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, in 2023. Named "Kwangya Forest," it now stretches over 1280 square meters and has become increasingly sustainable. The entertainment company also joined hands with Samsung

April 30, 2025

Blackpink members stay strong on Billboard’s Hot 100

Rose of Blackpink added another week to her record stay on Billboard’s Hot 100. “APT.,” her smash hit collaboration with Bruno Mars, ranked No. 16 on the main singles chart, down three rungs from the previous week, and extended her presence on it to 27th week, the most for a K-pop female singer. The single peaked at No. 3, the highest spot for a K-pop female musician on the chart. Her first solo album “Rosie,” which the single is part of, ranked No. 110 on Billboard 200. Jennie’s “Like Jennie” i

April 30, 2025

Illit to return in mid-June: report

Illit is poised to make a comeback in mid-June, according to a local media report on Wednesday. Agency Belift Lab confirmed the news but did not provide more details. The group of five will be bringing out a new album about eight months after its second EP, “I’ll Like You.” The mini album ranked No. 94 on Billboard 200 and sold over half a million. The upcoming album would be released after the members greet their fans at first fan concert “Glitter Day” which will be held in Seoul June 7-8. They

April 30, 2025

G-Dragon launches space-themed spirits

G-Dragon unveiled his first venture into alcoholic beverage on social media on Wednesday. He launched a highball under his fashion brand Peaceminusone, packaged in a logo-covered black can designed by the artist. He has been teasing the release of the spirit through a series of thematic visuals inspired by space. They are also in line with the music video of “Home Sweet Home,” for which he teamed up with Microsoft and incorporated artificial intelligence, as well as projecting his music into the

April 30, 2025

BTS’ Jimin logs 260m Spotify streams with ‘Lie’

Jimin of BTS surpassed 260 million plays on Spotify with “Lie” as of last week. It is his first solo single and is included in the band’s second full album “Wings” from 2016. The artist co-wrote the melody and lyrics of the song which is the most-streamed B-side from the LP on the platform. Meanwhile, his second solo album, “Muse,” and focus track “Who” became the first K-pop solo entries to stay for 40 weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Chart and Songs Chart in US, respectively. “Who” is exte

April 28, 2025

Taeyeon delights 20,000 in Macao show

Taeyeon hosted her first solo standalone show in Macao over the weekend which drew about 20,000 in the audience, said label SM Entertainment on Monday. Under the title, “The Tense in Asia,” she welcomed her fans with a medley of hit songs that spanned across genres. Before closing the show, the songstress thanked the audience for letting her come to the city and filling up the venue, vowing to cherish the memory. She will carry on with the tour in Singapore this coming weekend. The tour is her s

April 28, 2025