Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

The xikers boys are back with 'House of Tricky: Spur'

xikers held a showcase on Thursday at the Ilchi Art Hall in Gangnam District, southern Seoul to celebrate the release of its fifth EP, "House of Tricky: Spur.”

2025-04-03

Together again: xikers members reunite on 'House of Tricky: Spur' EP

Boy band xikers will roll out its first album of 2025 on Friday. The upcoming “House of Tricky: Spur” EP is meaningful because it’s the first time in two years where all members have taken part in a project together.

2025-04-03

SHINee's Key, Hearts2Hearts to appear together at Rakuten GirlsAward festival

Key of boy band SHINee and rookie girl group Hearts2Hearts, both under SM Entertainment, will take the stage at this year’s Rakuten GirlsAward festival, one of Japan’s leading fashion and music events, the artists’ agency said on Thursday.

2025-04-03

HYBE eyes 'A Brand New Day' with the return of BTS and a possible world tour

HYBE is banking on the return of BTS and the possible opening of the Chinese market to reverse its financial fortunes, with up to 501.6 billion won in operating profit projected for 2026.

2025-04-03

NCT's Mark to launch 4-episode Apple radio show

Mark of boy band NCT will launch a four-episode radio show on Apple Music’s global livestreaming platform Apple Music 1 on April 8.

2025-04-03

Culture Ministry to protect choreography copyrights

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will work to actively protect Korean choreography copyrights with an English guidebook to usage and rights.

2025-04-03

Can't look away from Close Your Eyes: Boy band holds showcase for 'Eternalt' EP

Close Your Eyes held a showcase on Wednesday at the Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul to celebrate the release of its debut EP, “Eternalt.”

2025-04-02

K-pop, poetry, books collide for Close Your Eyes' debut EP

Close Your Eyes debuted on Wednesday with a unique “literature boy” concept filled with symbols and metaphors in the title of the album, the songs and even the band itself.

2025-04-02

K-pop agency HYBE donates 1 billion won to restore cultural heritage damaged by wildfires

K-pop powerhouse HYBE has donated 1 billion won ($682,176) to aid in the restoration of cultural heritage damaged or destroyed by Korea's rural wildfires last week, the agency said on Wednesday.

2025-04-02

Teen Top's Niel to release new album at end of the month

Niel of boy band Teen Top will release a new album on April 22, his agency EL&D Entertainment said on Wednesday.

2025-04-02