A six-member girl group named Billlie debuted Wednesday with an EP titled “The Billage of Perception: Chapter One.” 　 The name of the band refers to the “B-side” of everyone’s personality. 　 The EP is based on a unique and strong narrative that will be carried forward in a series, said the bandmates, asking fans to keep an eye out for the messages they convey later. 　 Focus track “Ring X Ring” mobilizes a score of hit makers, as expected from the fir

The Boyz are holding a three-day concert next month in Seoul, the band announced Tuesday. 　 The band will perform live in front of fans for the first time in about three years. Its last concert, “The Film Festival,” was held online in December last year. 　 Under the title “The B Zone,” named after the band’s official fandom, The B, the 11-member act will perform in a variety of styles. The Boyz were named Artist of the Year at the Fact Music Awards last week and

  T-ara will put out new music for the first time in about four years, announced mobile media channel Dingo, which joined forces with the band Monday. 　 In one teaser poster that accompanied the announcement, the four band members pose all in black. In another, dressed as cowgirls, they turn their backs to the camera. 　 Park Jiyeon shared the good news in a tweet, joyously telling fans the new music was out before the first snow -- and without a management company, at that. The musicians fu

Jang Wonyoung, of disbanded group IZ*ONE, is joining a new girl group Ive, announced agency Starship Entertainment late Thursday. 　 She is the third member to be identified, following her former bandmate Ahn Yujin, and according to the new profile pictures, will go by her first name only. 　 In the promotional images, she switches between a fresh-faced pretty girl next door and a daring lass in a dramatic makeup. She will be the main vocalist of the six-member act. 　 Jang has been the face of a

Hybe announced in a disclosure on Thursday that its third-quarter operating profit jumped 63.33 percent on-year to 65.6 billion won ($55.41 million). 　 Its sales reached 341 billion won, up 79.49 percent from the same period last year. Both figures are the highest ever for the company. Its net profit ballooned 81.86 percent to 49.5 billion won. 　 Album sales, merchandise and licensing all propelled the stellar performance, said the firm. 　 Album sales increased 21 percent from the previous qua

  There have been talks about disbanded boy band Wanna One reuniting, according to local media reports on Wednesday. 　 Following the reports, CJ ENM confirmed that it is discussing a range of plans, including an appearance at the Mnet Asian Music Awards, a concert and an album, which would include every member of the group. 　 The project group was formed on the second season of audition program “Produce 101” in 2017 and officially disbanded after approximately 1 1/2 years toge

Seventeen’s ninth EP “Attacca” entered the Billboard 200 at No. 13, the group’s agency Pledis Entertainment announced Tuesday. 　 The EP came out on Oct. 22 and is now the group’s highest ranking release yet. Its previous EP “Your Choice” ranked No. 15 on the chart. The EP topped Billboard’s top album sales chart as well as Oricon’s daily and weekly album ranking, and Billboard Japan’s three main charts. 　 With the EP having sold mor

The Boyz exuded charisma at an online showcase held on Monday to introduce its third single “Maverick.” 　 It has been only three months since the release of its sixth EP “Thrill-ing,” but the members were full of confidence saying that the new single will show off the band even clearer. 　 “We wanted to showcase more diverse sides of ourselves as fast as possible,” said Eric, adding with a laugh that there were no difficulties preparing for the return except

Twice announced the list of songs that will consist its third studio album Friday. 　 In keeping with the album title, “Formula of Love: O+T=<3,” the main track is called “Scientist,” putting a study of love into frank and upbeat lyrics. 　 The bandmates took a bigger role in making the songs: Dahyun, Nayeon and Jihyo wrote the words for “Cruel,” “Fall In Love Again,” and “Real You,” respectively while Jihyo got the credit for the me

Park Jihoon held a media showcase to roll out his fifth EP, “Hot & Cold,” in southern Seoul on Thursday.   　 It has been only two months since his previous EP. During that short period he has also hosted an online concert and appeared on TV shows.   　 “I can’t not be busy since there are fans who like me,” he said, thanking them and adding that they are the source of momentum for him. He said he keeps himself healthy by boxing and learning how to pla

Lisa of Blackpink’s solo debut song reached over 300 million views on YouTube on Wednesday, her label YG Entertainment announced . 　 It took 48 days to reach the milestone, the shortest time for a music video released by a K-pop solo female artist. This replaces the previous record held by bandmate Jennie’s “Solo,” at 183 days. The two are the only music videos made by a K-pop female solo musician to achieve the feat so far. The video for “LaLisa” set the wor

Kai of EXO is preparing a new solo album that will be released at the end of November, according to local media reports Tuesday. 　 Label SM Entertainment confirmed the news and asked fans to keep their eyes peeled. 　 The veteran idol put out his first solo music in November last year. The eponymous EP consisted of six songs including main track “Mmmh,” and topped iTunes top albums chart in 50 regions. 　 Now in his 10th year as a musician, also as a member of EXO and SuperM, he has

Enhypen arrived on the Billboard 200 chart at No. 11 with its first full-length album “Dimension: Dilemma,” the publication tweeted on Sunday, US time. 　 The album was released on Oct. 12 and for the second time in its less-than-a-year-long career, the boy band found itself on the chart. The group’s second EP “Border: Carnival” from April debuted at No. 18 on the chart. 　 In Japan, the LP topped Oricon’s daily and weekly album charts as well as weekly total a

Seventeen put out its ninth EP, “Attacca,” on Friday, with its first English-language song “2 Minus 1” included among the seven tracks.   　 “It is a song that Joshua and I sang together,” explained Vernon. It is a digital-only track and was made in English “to express our gratitude toward our fans from around the world,” he said.   　 The two searched for the best genre to highlight their charms, and as per Vernon’s suggestion, cho

Boy band Kingdom held an online showcase for its third EP, “History of Kingdom: Part 3 Ivan,” Thursday.   　 The EP was themed after a snow king and the performance dramatizes a battle set against a snow-covered kingdom. The band has been putting out a seven-part series, each installment on kings from different backgrounds. As the title of the album states, the band’s Ivan is the main character in the new EP. Arthur and Chiwoo took central roles in the first and second EPs

CNBlue came out with its ninth EP, “Wanted,” on Wednesday and hosted a talk show to mark the release.   　 For the first time since the band debuted in 2010, the bandmates opted for a theme and fashioned themselves into hunters.   　 “We’ve looked back at the albums so far and realized that we didn’t have a visual theme yet. ... We thought it would be nice to be fuller in terms of appearance,” said Jung Yonghwa.   　 They went for looks tinged wit

Nam Woohyun of Infinite held an online showcase to present his fourth solo EP, “With,” Tuesday.   　 It has been almost 2 1/2 years since he left to serve his military duty as a social service agent.   　 “I might be slightly nervous since it’s been a while, but I’ve put a lot of effort into this album,” said the singer. For the last three weeks, he had trouble sleeping, he confided, thinking and worrying too much. Even though he did not completely s

Lee Jinhyuk held an online showcase Monday to discuss his fourth EP, “Ctrl+V.”   　 Even though it has not been long since his previous EP, “Scene26,” he acknowledged he was full of excitement.   　 “I am working in a range of areas but am most excited when I get to present a new side of me as a singer,” said the singer and actor.   　 “The expectant feelings for the first solo album are still vivid, but it already is the fourth,” he s

The Boyz will come out with new music in November, agency Cre.ker Entertainment announced Friday. 　 It has been only three months since it rolled out its sixth EP, “Thrill-ing,” which brought five trophies from television music chart shows. The title track “Thrill Ride” topped iTunes’ songs chart in 36 regions. 　 Local media reported last week that the band was shooting a music video in Seoul. 　 Earlier this month, the boy band was named artist of the year at 20

Lisa of Blackpink will team up with DJ Snake, Megan Thee Stallion and Ozuna, the French-Algerian producer/DJ announced via his Instagram on Thursday. 　 He shared a 30 second teaser that showed number plates -- with the names of the singers and himself -- on black cars, with the caption, “Coming Soon.” Label YG Entertainment confirmed the news. 　 Lisa left for Paris on Oct. 4 and is currently in France, reportedly working on the project and shooting a music video. She is due to be b