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News18
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
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BTS To Mark 12th Anniversary With J-Hope And Jin's Solo Concerts In Goyang City
Last Updated: The festivities to celebrate BTS' 12th debut anniversary began on May 31 and will go on till June 29. BTS, the seven-membered K-pop powerhouse, is turning 12 on June 13, and fans worldwide are thrilled. This year's celebration is extra special because it is not just their 12th debut anniversary but also the moment that fans have been longing for nearly three years – BTS ' reunion after members' mandatory military service. To mark this significant milestone, BTS has planned a big two-day event in Goyang, South Korea. The festivities to celebrate BTS' 12th debut anniversary began on May 31 and will go on till June 29. One of the biggest highlights of the event will be J-Hope and Jin's solo concerts. As reported by AllKpop on Wednesday, June 11, Goyang City announced that J-Hope is all set to perform the last two shows of his solo world tour at the Goyang Sports Complex Main Stadium on June 13 and 14. The BTS rapper, singer and dancer embarked on his Hope on the Stage tour on February 28, 2025, in Seoul. After touring the United States, Mexico, the Phillippines, Japan, Indonesia, and others, J-Hope is bringing his tour back to South Korea one last time. On the other hand, BTS' Jin will kick off his much-awaited solo tour, Run Seokjin EP, at the auxiliary stadium of the Goyang Sports Complex on June 28 and will also perform at the same stadium on June 29. He is set to take his tour to the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands before concluding it on August 10. At the same time, Goyang City is also hosting the two-day offline event titled 2025 BTS FESTA at the KINTEX Exhibition Center II on June 13 and 14 to commemorate their 12th anniversary. It will be the first time that BTS will be celebrating their anniversary in Goyang. Like every time, this year's also carries a theme, and 2025's theme is Twelve O'Clock, inspired by BTS's heartfelt ballad 00:00 (Zero O'Clock)—a song about starting fresh. Adding to the excitement, special photo zones based on this year's theme have been set throughout Goyang City. Fans can take pictures at the Ilsan Lake Park, the Goyang Tourist Information Center, the parking tower at the Ilsanseo-gu District Office, and plazas near KINTEX. Speaking about the BTS FESTA celebration, Goyang City's mayor, Lee Dong Hwan, expressed his gratitude, saying, 'We sincerely thank BTS, Korea's representative artists, for choosing Goyang. We warmly welcome ARMY fans from around the world to our city." To support such a large-scale event, Goyang City has launched a responsive plan, including traffic and safety measures around the venue, transportation facilities for foreigners and an on-site administrative team. First Published:
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
aespa's Karina apologizes again for controversial post ahead of June comeback: ‘Really hard to…'
As aespa gears up for their June comeback, member Karina has stepped forward once again to communicate directly with fans. This move follows a political controversy that drew intense public scrutiny. Her latest message was delivered via the fan platform Bubble. It marks her second personal outreach since the incident first sparked online debate in late May. A personal message In her latest Bubble message, Karina opened up about her thoughts and emotions, reflecting on the period of silence that followed the controversy. She thanked fans for their patience and offered an apology for the concerns she had caused. Expressing sincerity, she wrote that she had been diligently preparing for aespa 's return and emphasized how much she missed engaging with fans. As quoted by AllKpop, 'You've waited for a long time,' she said. 'I practiced and prepared really hard to meet your expectations.' Karina added, 'I'm so sorry and thankful for making you worry. Are you doing well? I missed you so much, too.' Mixed reactions from the public Karina's heartfelt note triggered a flood of responses online. Over a thousand comments appeared across various platforms within hours. Many supporters welcomed her message and praised her courage for addressing the issue directly once again. However, a significant portion of online users expressed more reserved or critical views. Some netizens commented that they were still grappling with the controversy and found it challenging to view Karina in the same light as before. Others pointed out that certain phrases used in her message reminded them of terminology popularized by Ilbe (a far-right online forum in South Korea). It raises concerns that her choice of words might be unintentionally provocative, even if not malicious in intent. What sparked the backlash? The controversy began on May 27, when Karina uploaded a photo of herself wearing a striking red jacket adorned with the number 2. What seemed like a simple fashion post became a flashpoint when she included a rose emoji in the caption. South Korea's upcoming presidential election has been nicknamed the Rose Election due to its spring timing. And with red and the number 2 being associated with a particular political party, some viewers interpreted her post as carrying political implications. Within hours of the post gaining traction and sparking heated debate, Karina swiftly deleted it. Fans and netizens alike speculated about the meaning behind the image. Some defended it as a coincidence, and others accused her of subtle political signaling. Clarifications from Karina and SM Entertainment Following the incident, Karina tried to explain the situation directly to fans. She denied that the post had any political intention and expressed regret that it had caused confusion. Her agency, SM Entertainment, also issued an official statement shortly after. They asserted that there was no deliberate political message behind the post.
News18
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Stray Kids Dominate Los Angeles With Two Sold Out Shows
Stray Kids made history by becoming the first fourth generation K-pop group to hold a solo concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. They entertained fans for two nights on May 31 and June 1, as part of their Dominate world tour. Originally, only one show was planned, but a second concert was added later due to fans' high demand. The LA based stadium is known for hosting top music stars like The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, BTS and Twice. While it can hold over 70,000 people, Stray Kids, on both nights, attracted around 100,000 fans. Seeing the huge response from fans, the group members, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and IN, took a moment at the end of the concert to thank everyone. As per All Kpop, the group said, 'We're so grateful to every STAY (fandom name) who came today. We were so happy to be able to give back the love we've received. This moment was possible because of you."
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Lee Je Hoon promises Signal Season 2 will ‘meet expectations', shares thoughts on reuniting with Kim Hye Soo and Cho Jin Woong
After years of speculation and anticipation, the popular drama Signal is finally getting a second season. First broadcast in 2016, the series left a lasting mark on Korean television with its narrative that bridged timelines and tackled cold cases. Now, almost ten years later, Signal 2 is in production and set to air in the first half of 2026. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans and among the cast themselves. Actor Lee Je Hoon, who played profiler Park Hae Young in Season 1, recently shared his thoughts on returning to the role after nearly a decade. Lee Je Hoon on reuniting with the cast During a group interview held on June 2 in Seoul's Samcheong-dong, Lee Je Hoon opened up while promoting his upcoming film Big Deal. The conversation quickly shifted to Signal. And the actor spoke warmly about reuniting with co-stars Kim Hye Soo and Cho Jin Woong. As quoted by AllKpop, 'It's rare (for a cast) to reunite and act together again after 10 years. For me, it's something I'll remember for the rest of my life,' he said. Lee Je Hoon expressed that reuniting with his co-stars after such a long time brought a sense of comfort and renewed inspiration. He noted that everyone had matured over the years and felt the atmosphere on set had become more relaxed compared to the past. A confident promise As filming for Season 2 continues, Lee Je Hoon confidently expressed that the production is going well. He emphasized the dedication of the cast and crew and hinted that viewers won't be disappointed. 'It will definitely be a project that meets expectations,' he said. 'We're filming in good spirits, so I hope everyone will wait just a bit longer.' With the original trio back and production already underway, Signal 2 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated drama sequels in recent memory. Fans who have waited nearly a decade for answers may finally get the closure they've been hoping for. What fans can expect in Season 2 Signal originally concluded with several mysteries still unresolved, particularly the fate of detective Lee Jae Han, played by Cho Jin Woong. The series followed detectives from different timelines who collaborated to crack long-forgotten cases. They get linked by a walkie-talkie that allows them to communicate across time. Season 2 promises to pick up where the original left off. Kim Hye Soo will return as Cha Soo Hyun of the Cold Case Squad. Cho Jin Woong reprises his role as the missing detective Lee Jae Han, and Lee Je Hoon resumes his part as profiler Park Hae Young. Their reunion has raised expectations for a powerful continuation of the story.
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First Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
South Korea presidential elections: Why K-pop stars are ditching the ‘V' sign
South Korea will vote on Tuesday to elect their next president. As voting day nears, celebrities are taking great precautions while making gestures for photos. The 'V' sign is an absolute no for them. Here's why read more The 'V' sign has become taboo for Korean celebrities during presidential elections. Instagram/txt_bighit South Korea is heading to elections on Tuesday (June 3). The East Asian country will elect its new president after months of political upheaval. Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is pitted against the conservative candidate, Kim Moon Soo. The June presidential elections have prompted Korean celebrities to be mindful about their actions in public for fear that they could be interpreted as support for a political candidate. Let's look at what is going on. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'V' sign out, clenched fists in K-pop stars are being wary about their hand gestures and poses as South Korea elects the new president this week. Celebrities are avoiding making the popular 'V' sign in public. As per a report by AllKpop, NMIXX girl group members Bae and Sullyoon organised a YouTube livestream on May 27 during which Bae made the V sign with her fingers. More from Explainers South Korea's presidential election: A look at the pivotal issues However, she immediately shouted, 'No! Don't do the V!", holding her head in distress. Sullyoon tried to ease the situation with a similar gesture. She hesitantly made a V sign as part of a challenge ending pose. However, after realising it might be seen as a political statement, Sullyoon immediately showed one to five numbers with her fingers. The selfies taken on voting days have also stirred controversies in South Korea. Some celebrities have gone to great lengths to choose their poses and outfits, even hiding their hair colour, reported The Korea Times. As the 'V' sign becomes taboo during elections, Korean stars have been clenching their fists when being photographed. The boy band Tomorrow X Together, or TXT, was recently captured showing clenched fists in a group photo. They also grabbed headlines after they improvised their V sign by counting from one to five during a live broadcast. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD To avoid controversy, virtual boy band PLAVE carefully folded their fingers while posing for a group photo on May 24 during a YouTube livestream. As per AllKpop, the boy band ZEROBASEONE's Kim Tae Rae edited a selfie last week after sharing his picture making a V sign on the fan communication app Bubble, with the caption 'I'm in Korea' via. He wrote a message later: 'Oh right. I heard we shouldn't do the V sign during this season,' and added, 'I'll neutralise it with my blue phone case.' He took down the photo after this text. Why 'V' sign is a big NO K-pop stars have ditched certain poses and hand gestures during the presidential race as they could be perceived as making a political statement. The V sign can be interpreted as support for the conservative People Power Party. It is 'number 2' on the ballot and identified with the colour red, as per the AllKpop report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As the V sign resembles the number 2, the gesture can be seen as celebrities endorsing a particular party. South Korea's snap elections South Korea is voting to pick the successor of conservative Yoon Suk Yeol . Yoon was ousted by Parliament last December after he briefly imposed martial law. His impeachment was upheld by the Constitutional Court in April. Now, liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee is facing People Power Party's Kim in the South Korean presidential elections. Four other candidates are in the race, including Lee Jun-seok of the small conservative New Reform Party. Surveys give Lee an edge over Kim in the presidential race, with the Democratic Party candidate leading with 49.2 per cent against the PPP nominee's 36.8 per cent. Early voting has concluded, with the 21st presidential election slated for Tuesday. With inputs from agencies
