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Manila, Philippines – TAEYANG is returning to Manila for his solo concert in over seven years! Following the remarkable start of two sold-out shows in Seoul, TAEYANG kicks off his Asia leg with Manila as one of the stops. Fans are set to experience an electrifying night of music and unforgettable performances on February 22, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. TAEYANG "The Light Year" promotional poster (THE BLACK LABEL) TAEYANG rose to fame as a member of BIGBANG , known worldwide as the “Kings of K-Pop" . As one of the most influential and best-selling acts in the history of K-Pop, BIGBANG paved the way for K-Pop to gain global recognition, performing at stadiums all across the world throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe for millions of fans. TAEYANG with the group BIGBANG (YG Entertainment) As a solo artist, TAEYANG consistently redefined R&B and K-Pop with his groundbreaking music. He released his first solo album, Hot (2008), earned acclaim with wins for Best R&B/Soul Song and Album. His follow-up albums, Solar (2010) and Rise (2014) solidified his reputation as a global artist, with Rise producing the hit song, “Eyes, Nose, Lips", which topped South Korea’s biggest real-time music chart for 5 weeks and won “Song of the Year" on all major Korean award Shows. In 2017, TAEYANG’s fourth album, White Night, went #1 on Billboard’s World Digital Album. He then embarked on his second solo world tour in 19 cities around the world, including North America. TAEYANG (right) with BTS's Jimin in "VIBE" (The Black Label) After 6 years, TAEYANG made his first solo comeback with “VIBE (feat. Jimin of BTS)" , which instantly became a worldwide sensation, marking his debut into the Billboard Hot 100 at #76 and #9 on the Billboard Global Chart. TAEYANG is not just an artist — he’s a living legend who continues to evolve and elevate his crafts. Don’t miss the chance to witness TAEYANG’s magnetic stage presence this February 22, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets will be on sale on the following dates: December 28, 12NN Exclusively available at PHYSICAL SM Tickets outlets only December 29, 12NN Exclusively available ONLINE via smtickets.com #TAEYANG #태양 #TAEYANG2025TOUR #THELIGHTYEAR #THEBLACKLABEL #더블랙레이블 Made possible by KARPOS

What's up Dojeon Fam? 2024 is upon us and we would like to give a huge shoutout to all of you in the interwebs reading our articles and supporting us! We want to share that our success is all because of your continued support and we promise to make next year more fun and even better! Here are our top 10 most-read articles of 2023! We've grown tremendously this year from 2022 when we first started, and we would like to continue growing to quench your curiosity for all things K-entertainment! Please continue to engage by commenting under our articles as well as our posts on all our socials so that we know what you like! So without further adieu here are our top 10 most-viewed articles of 2023! 10. 10 Most Popular Korean Hairstyles For Women Korean hairstyles have always been popular and this year was no exception! We saw a huge "boom" in traffic on our Pinterest page from this post and we can't wait to give more Korean beauty tips, fashion, and hairstyles for you! 9. [Spoiler Alert] The Intriguing Plot Twist in "Destined with You" We can't tell you how excited we are to know that our K-drama reviews have been the most-viewed articles on our site! Out of our top 10 most-viewed articles, six of them have come from K-dramas! We thank you all so much for enjoying our K-drama reviews and our insights into them! 8. Song Joong Ki Is Back Filming A New Drama! Seen With His New Wife! K-drama actor Song Joong Ki is always a hot topic! Especially this year when he tied the knot with new British actress Katy Louise Saunders ! Don't forget to also check out our drama review on his latest drama Reborn Rich ! 7. Seok Jae Bum's Relationship With Park Won Seok Is Revealed! And Steamy Photos Of Shin Ye Eun & Lomon Disney+'s teen revenge thriller Revenge of Others proved to be a fan favorite as Lomon and Shin Ye Eun shared a steamy topless scene! 6. "Anna" Wraps Up In Shocking Finale! Bae Suzy 's talent never ceases to amaze us as she starred, in our opinion, as her breakout role! Check her out in her latest drama Doona! . 5. [Spoilers Ep 6!] "Castaway Diva": Will the real Ki Ho please stand up? Although Castaway Diva literally just ended, we saw a huge increase in views on our site since it was one of the most popular K-dramas this fall! Park Eun Bin 's phenomenal acting abilities know no bounds as she slays her role! 4. Jungkook Caught Smoking in Qatar!? We're not surprised that a BTS -related article made the top 5 as we got a lot of comments from this photo (above) alone! Yes, we know the person in the photo is not Jungkook , but what made it even more hilarious was that people were not able to sit through the whole TikTok video before commenting! 3. 2 PM's Lee Jun Ho Makes A Surprise Appearance In Finale Of "Celebrity"! Plus, Thoughts On The Drama! This one caught us off guard since 2 PM's Lee Jun Ho isn't even a character in the drama Celebrity ! In the closing moments of the drama, he shows up and had us all out of sorts! We're glad that people are still interested in 2 PM and Lee Jun Ho! 2. The Meaning Of Jimin's Tattoos in "Set Me Free Pt. 2" Offical M/V Debut! Hurray! There are officially two BTS articles in the top 5! When writing this article, we thought of you, Dojeon Fam! We wanted to give insight into more than just a K-pop music video review ! We want to give you the facts! And our opinions! We're so glad that you enjoyed reading it as much as we did writing it! 1. From actress to songstress: Park Eun Bin's hidden talent shines in "Castaway Diva" (+ song links)! We can't argue that Park Eun Bin did such a remarkable job in this drama that we're glad it was the most searched and read article! We were equally shocked that she was the one singing in the drama's OST! Make sure to check out the article for all of the song links! So there you have it! Our most-read articles of 2023! Which one was your favorite? Also, stay engaged with us by commenting under our articles ! We want to hear from you! Let us know what topics interest you! #top10list #bestof2023 #mustreadarticles #dojeonfam #happynewyear #2024

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This year’s The Fact Music Awards (TMA) have ended! We have all the details on who won and thoughts! The 2024 The Fact Music Award s, was held between September 7th and 8th in Osaka Japan. The awards were for exceptional artists, and the fact’s 10th anniversary’ to move beyond Korea to Japan to become a truly global K-POP festival, which meant it was more exciting for fans! This event is also considered as one of K-pop's most loved award shows, the TMA honors the best K-pop songs, albums, and artists of the year. Aespa won this year’s Daesang Grand Prize, making them the first female artist to win this award. They took home a total of three awards this year, and in addition to the Daesang award, they also took home the Listeners Choice Award and the Artist of the Year award. Winners Of 2024 The Fact Music Awards Day 1 Fan N Star Choice Award (Group): PLAVE Fan N Star Choice Award (Solo): Lim Young Woong Angel N Star Award: Lim Young Woong Hot Potential: woo!ah! and YOUNG POSSE Next Leader Award: TWS Four Star Award: FStray Kids Hottest Award: NEXZ Today's Choice Award: TWS Global Generation Award: Kep1er Global Hot Trend Award: EVNNE and n.SSign Hot Stage of the Year: Kim Jae Joong Best Music (Summer): Lim Young Woong Best Music (Spring): BTS' V Best Music (Winter): Lim Young Woong Winners Of 2024 The Fact Music Awards Day 2 Worldwide Icon Award: NewJeans Next Leader Award: NCT WISH Listeners' Choice Award: aespa Hottest Award: UNIS Global Hot Trend: KISS OF LIFE and xikers Global Generation Award: &TEAM TMA Popularity Award: NewJeans Today's Choice Award: UNIS World Best Performer Award: ITZY and NewJeans Musinsa Popularity Award: NewJeans DAESANG - Grand Prize: aespa Let's take a look at the winners from Day 1 & 2! For more information on the awards, check out their website below: http://www.tfmusicawards.com/ Let us know if you have been keeping up with the 2024 TMA awards, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! #TMA #TheFactMusicAwards #Aespa #NewJeans

It's never too late to talk about K-pop comebacks and debuts! New music will always get us in the mood to feel better, especially right after the New Year's holidays! We list our 5 most-anticipated K-pop comebacks/debuts for January 2024! 5. ITZY "Untouchable" (Single) Right off their most recent third studio album, "Born to Be" , which just released on December 18, 2023, ITZY will be releasing their new single "Untouchable" on January 8, 2024! The charismatic, wild, and bold album concept showed the group donning black leather outfits that showed their inner and outer strength as a group! Check it out! 4. Kyuhyun (Super Junior) "Restart" Solo Comeback Super Junior 's Kyuhyun is making his comeback as a solo singer! Set to release on January 9, 2024, at 6 PM KST, his new EP "Restart" will be the first release under the new company Antenna! The album will feature six tracks. The timeline for his album release is as follows: 3. NMIXX "Fe3O4: BREAK" EP album release NMIXX is back with their new second EP " Fe3O4: BREAK" scheduled to be released on January 15, 2024, at 6 PM KST! Fe304 stands for black iron oxide and is a chemical substance used anti-corrosion paints. The pre-release track from the album, " Soñar (Breaker)", was released on December 4, 2023, and has already garnered over 18 million views on YouTube! 2. B1A4 8th Mini album "Connect" B1A4 is back with their 8th mini album "Connect" scheduled to release on January 8, 2024, at 6 PM KST! Looking like the album concept is heavily 80's retro vibes, we're extremely excited to see what the boys have been cooking up! 1. VCHA debuts! All North American girl group, VCHA , is set to make their debut! The group has already gained some positive feedback from fans with their pre-debut single "Y.O. Universe" and their "Ready for the World" performance video garnering over 1.9 million views in just three weeks! We still haven't received details about the new album's name but it is scheduled to be released on January 26, 2024. We want to hear from you! Comment below which K-pop group are you most excited about in 2024! #VCHA #B1A4 #NMIXX #Kyuhyun #ITZY #kpopdebut #kpopcomeback2024 #kpopcomeback

The unexpected collaboration delighted ARMYs and ReVeluvs alike, despite some initial criticism over

After BTS Taehyung ’s latest Vlog, ARMY has been visiting the restaurant where he had food, to eat at You can watch BTS V vlog here : Here are some of BTS ARMYs tweets : Taehyung acted great, he used his fame to help others and improve their lives for the better, all ARMYs know that all BTS members are

ARMYs, are you ready for Taehyung in the world’s most intense series? Some fans fear this could upset ARMYs and even clash with the show's underlying themes. Share your thoughts ARMYs and K-Drama enthusiasts alike are eager to know what you think!

Best K-pop Albums of 2024 That You Should Definitely Not Miss Out. 2024 has been a phenomenal year for K-pop, with groundbreaking albums pushing creative and musical boundaries. From chart-topping hits to fan-favorite B-sides, these albums have redefined the industry. Here are the top 10 K-pop albums of 2024 that you need to check out! Golden Hour: Part. 1 — ATEEZ Release Date : May 31, 2024 Title Track : "Work" Viral Song : "Work" ATEEZ’s 10th EP, Golden Hour: Part. 1 , brought yet another global hit with the title track Work . Known for their groovy hip-hop sound, ATEEZ delivered a fresh and emotional take on the chaos of modern life. "Work"  resonated worldwide, blending fun beats with relevant lyrics, making it an unforgettable addition to their stellar discography. Fans are calling it a defining moment in ATEEZ's musical legacy. The Winning — IU Release Date : February 20, 2024 Title Track : "Shopper" Viral Song : "Love Wins All" , "Holssi" After a two-year hiatus, IU returned with her highly anticipated EP, The Winning , delighting fans with five iconic tracks. The album’s lead single, "Love Wins All" , was released on January 24, 2024, and quickly became a fan favorite. The follow-up single, "Holssi" , dropped on February 16, while the title track, "Shopper" , was unveiled alongside the EP’s release on February 20. IU’s heartfelt lyrics and unique sound made this comeback a monumental success. IVE Switch — IVE Release Date : April 29, 2024 Title Track : "Heya" Viral Song : "Accendio" IVE’s second EP, IVE Switch , dropped on April 29, 2024, featuring six tracks, including the title track "Heya"  and the viral B-side "Accendio" . The album showcases a blend of elegance and self-love, with innovative approaches to music and choreography. "Accendio"  quickly gained attention for its addictive beat, proving once again that a year isn’t complete without an iconic release from IVE . Easy — LE SSERAFIM Release Date : February 19, 2024 Title Track : "Easy" Viral Song : "Smart" LE SSERAFIM’s Easy  explores the group's internal struggles and vulnerabilities behind their confident façade. Released on February 19, 2024, the album features five tracks, including the Afropop-inspired viral hit "Smart" . The title track, "Easy" , is a trap and R&B masterpiece emphasizing how the group handles challenges effortlessly. The popularity of "Smart"  even prompted the release of a music video, highlighting the group's fresh take on Amapiano-infused music. Assemble 24 — TripleS Release Date : May 8, 2024 Title Track : "Girls Never Die" Viral Song : "Girls Never Die" TripleS unveiled their first full-group studio album, Assemble 24 , on May 8, 2024, featuring all 24 members. The title track "Girls Never Die"  is a high-energy dance song with an up-tempo house beat layered with rock guitar. The empowering lyrics celebrate boldness and overcoming challenges with vibrant, fearless energy, making it an instant favorite among fans. Flow — ONEW Release Date : September 3, 2024 Title Track : "Beat Drum" Viral Song : "Beat Drum" and "Hola!" Onew's third EP, Flow , marked his first release under Griffin Entertainment after departing SM Entertainment. Released on September 3, 2024, the album offers a personal touch, with lyrics and compositions largely penned by Onew himself. Tracks like "Beat Drum"  and "Hola!"  radiate positivity, capturing the brightest moments he wanted to share with his fans, making it a feel-good masterpiece. Midas Touch — Kiss of Life Release Date : April 3, 2024 Title Track : "Midas Touch" Viral Song : "Igloo" Kiss of Life made a remarkable debut with their first single album, Midas Touch . Released on April 3, 2024, by S2 Entertainment, the album contains two tracks: the lead single "Midas Touch"  and "Nothing" . Member Julie explained that the songs narrate love’s journey — from its euphoric early stages in "Midas Touch"  to its disheartening conclusion in "Nothing" . The group has become an icon in K-pop, pushing boundaries with their unique storytelling and viral tracks like "Igloo" . Romance: Untold — Enhypen Release Date : July 12, 2024 Title Track : "XO (Only If You Say Yes)" Viral Song : "XO (Only If You Say Yes)" Enhypen's second studio album, Romance: Untold , marked a new musical direction for the group with its mix of R&B and synth-pop. Released on July 12, 2024, the album soared to the top of the charts in South Korea, Japan, and France, while claiming the No. 2 spot on the US Billboard 200. Fans especially loved the flirty lyrics and upbeat sound of the title track, "XO (Only If You Say Yes)" , solidifying it as a standout in their discography. Armageddon — Aespa Release Date : May 27, 2024 Title Tracks : "Supernova" and "Armageddon" Viral Song : "Armageddon" Aespa's first full-length album, Armageddon , delivered a bold musical statement. Released on May 27, 2024, the album features 10 tracks blending hip-hop, dance, and ballad elements. The double title tracks, "Supernova"  and "Armageddon" , captivated fans with their unique soundscapes. "Supernova"  is a hyper-pop masterpiece about cosmic explosions, while "Armageddon"  brought high-energy vibes, quickly going viral for its dynamic beats and thrilling performance. 17 Is Right Here — Seventeen Release Date : April 29, 2024 Title Track : "Maestro" Viral Song : "Cheers to Youth" Seventeen’s second compilation album, 17 Is Right Here , celebrated their career milestones with a collection of hits and unreleased gems. Released on April 29, 2024, the album includes all their Korean-language singles, Korean versions of Japanese tracks, and new songs like "Spell" , "Cheers to Youth" , and "Lalali" . The lead single "Maestro"  showcases Seventeen’s group's development in music exploring new style, while "Cheers to Youth"  resonated with fans for its nostalgic and uplifting message. These 10 albums highlight the extraordinary talent and innovation within the K-pop industry. Each release, from Enhypen's Romance: Untold  to IVE’s Switch , offers something unique and captivates fans worldwide with unforgettable tracks and performances. As K-pop continues to break barriers and redefine global music, these albums stand as milestones of 2024, setting the stage for even greater achievements ahead. Which one tops your list? Let us know! #SEVENTEEN #IU #IVE #ENHYPEN #KissOfLife #ONEW #TripleS #LESSERAFIM #ATEEZ

#song #winter #playlist As we enter the final month of the year, many of us share many memories with family and friends! It is also a time of celebration with the year-end festivities and the expectation of the arrival of a fresh new year. Now that winter has arrived in South Korea, it's a long-awaited time there for couples who want to share good memories and spend a very romantic time with their loved ones. Thinking about it, we chose a very light playlist with songs that will make your heart warmer. Check out our selection below! 1. "Universe" - EXO This song is a masterpiece! It brings with it the warmth of a steaming cup of coffee on a winter night. The song lets the members' vocals shine through as they express their emotions. 2. "24 to 25" - Stray Kids The song is a perfect for Christmas celebration if you're going to spend time on that special time with your loved one. It couldn't be any better than a incredibly beautiful soft vocals with guitar arrangement and heartfelt lyrics. 3. "Merry & Happy" – Twice To blend up some ballads this winter festive weeks and days, we suggest you to listen to Merry & Happy by Twice, bringing up the mood and excitement in your house. 4. "I Like You" - Day6 This is a confession song, which is a great suggestion for you to send to that person you already have a crush on. The song mixes a bit of a ballad with a pop-rock touch and the lyrics are totally passionate, just to make your heart warm, in addition to the MV being quite romantic and cute! 5. "I Will Go To You Like The First Snow" - Ailee How can I not quote this song from our beloved drama Goblin ? Who doesn't remember this song in Ailee's vocals that brought a lot of emotion as we follow the story of the couple starring Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun . + Bonus: These are two more song suggestions that you should include in your winter playlist! "The Astronaut" - BTS JIN "Wild Flower" - BTS RM feat. Youjeen So, did you like our playlist? Let us know in the comments about these songs, if you know them or are going to add them to your winter songs, we'd love to know!

KCON LA 2024 has been prized to be the Ultimate K-POP Fan & Artist Festival. We give you the ultimate reasons why you shouldn't miss this year's festival! With the K-wave (hallyu) having taken the world, including America by storm, the 2024 KCON which will be held in Los Angeles between July 26th-28th , is ready to amaze and electrify K-culture fans! This year's event will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, LA Convention Center, and GILBERT LINDSAY PLAZA. This event is not only about K-pop but everything K-culture; from pop music of course, through to cuisine, drama, culture, and more! Let's take a look at the teaser! So what will I be able to do at the event? Freebies - With the entry into the KCON FESTIVAL GROUNDS with every ticket package, you're sure to score a ton of freebies to take home from the FESTIVAL GROUNDS! I mean who doesn't love a freebie? Now, I have been to other conventions before, and I remember coming out of the event with so many bags of free items, from posters, pens, and notebooks to even at that time DVDs & more! K-Drama Lovers - This year's KCON also has something for K-Drama lovers too! Meet the stars Park Min Young and Kim Soo Hyun in a special fan meeting opportunity. Now a chance to see these award-winning actors, is reason to attend the event alone! Will you be lucky enough to get a selfie with one of the K-drama stars?! FAN & ARTIST GALLERY - New this year is a collection of artists' personal and private items , backstage props, performance outfits, and behind the scenes stories all on display in a museum-like experience. This will allow K-culture lovers to get a hands-on experience. For me, I really love the backstage side of things, as it shows the hard work that goes into the making of some of our most loved music and dramas, and it's also a chance to see and if your lucky enough touch some of the iconic moments in the entertainment industry. Whenever I have done a backstage tour before, I have always found it interesting to hear stories about some of the stars from their time on set. OPEN AIR FESTIVAL - The outdoor grounds in GILBERT LINDSAY PLAZA will become a FESTIVAL GROUND where fun activities like "DANCE ALL DAY" and "RANDOM PLAY DANCE" will encourage a sense of community among fans. Of course, for me this would be the main event, I think having an open-air festival in the hot L.A. climate is the ultimate experience. Here you will be able to forget about your daily grind and get lost in some feel-good music, so get your dancing shoes ready, and start practicing your K-pop dance moves !! KCON 1st and 2nd line up! With access to the KCON Stage, M&G Stage, and the entire FESTIVAL GROUNDS, fans can take advantage of this limited time pricing to grab a last minute ticket to the convention. I would for sure attend this event if I had the chance, so right now I am already feeling jealous! For more information: https://www.cryptoarena.com/events/detail/kcon24 KCON 2024 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kconusa/ Let us know in the comments below if you will be attending this year's event, and don't forget to tag us in your photos! #KCONLA2024 #KCON #BIBI #BOYNEXTDOOR #P1Harmony #Kep1er #Taemin #Zerobaseone #NMIXX #DXMON #ENHYPEN #HYOLYN

BTS 's V , aka Taehyung, has been making headlines lately because of his personal life. But it is refreshing to see that he still takes pride in his duties as Celine's newest ambassador as the fashion house personally invited him to Cannes Film Festival! Let's dive further into this story! On May 22, BTS's entertainment company, Hybe , confirmed that V was contacted by Celine to attend the most famous film festival on the planet scheduled to be from Tuesday, May 16 to Saturday, May 27. Twitter has been blowing up with photos of Celine and Hedi Slimane personally inviting the K-pop star with a handwritten letter! Taehyung was also seen taking photos with Celine's Head Director of Couture and Events, Peter Utz, in Cannes rocking his diamond-encrusted leather jacket! The BTS superstar was officially confirmed as Celine's newest ambassador in March 2023 as he was seen with Blackpink's Lisa and actor Park Bo Gum at last summer's Celine's Men Spring-Summer 2023 event in Paris. Recently, the K-pop star has been attracting headlines due to his off-stage relationship with Blackpink's Jennie as the two were spotted walking together at night in Paris. Although both BTS and Blackpink's agencies are denying that the two K-pop stars are dating, netizens are coming to their own conclusions. Take a look for yourself. Photos by Splash News Regardless of what V is doing off-stage, we're proud that major luxury brands are continuing to recognize K-pop idols as brand ambassadors! We can't wait to see more photos of Taehyung in Cannes! Let us know your thoughts and comment below! #TAEHYUNGxCELINE #taehyungCannes #CannesFilmFestival2023 #Cannes2023