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Korea Herald
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jannabi to hold encore concert at KSPO Dome
The indie band to enter KSPO Dome for the first time in its 11-year career Indie rock band Jannabi will take the stage at Seoul's KSPO Dome for the first time since its 2014 debut. According to the band's label Peponi Music, the band will hold an encore concert 'All Boys and Girls 2125' on Aug. 2–3 at the KSPO Dome in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The show is the grand finale of the band's nationwide tour concert held from April to June. The event marks a major milestone for the group. It is the band's largest venue entry so far, making Jannabi one of the few indie acts to stage a solo show at KSPO Dome, a venue often seen as a measure of success in the K-pop industry. The concert will carry the theme of "Youth transcends both time and generations," a message Jannabi has consistently explored in its music. Peponi Music shared, 'This performance goes beyond simply scaling up. It represents Jannabi's evolution as artists who walk alongside the audience through time.' In its 11 years, Jannabi has gained a steady fanbase with hits such as 'For Lovers Who Hesitate,' 'Grippin' the Green' and 'Baby I need you.'
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Heavenly Ever After' Han Ji Min talks love life; details on the influence of her first boyfriend, and opening up to her sister
Actress Han Ji Min , who has recently received a lot of love and praise for her role in ' Heavenly Ever After ', recently opened up about her personal life. She detailed her first relationship with a man and how much of an effect that had on her life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Han Ji Min shares about leading a 'stifling' life The actress got open and candid about her private life during an interview on the popular online variety show titled 'Baek Eun-ha's Give and Take'. During her interview, Ji Min talked about how she used to be as a person and how her first relationship changed everything for her. She detailed that 'I used to build high walls around myself with my own rules. My parents never restricted me, and I grew up in an open environment, but I still followed all the rules at school and never stepped out of line. Looking back, I find my old self stifling, and I much prefer who I am now.' She talked about her 'stifling' lifestyle and how she would not want to be around 'that version' of Han Ji Min. She shared that 'If I hadn't become an actress, I might still be living that stifling life. I might not even have grown closer to my sister.' She also talked about how after doing the film 'The Age of Shadows', the actress opened up to new and uncomfortable changes. She shared that 'That film opened my eyes. I started enjoying wrap-up parties, and around 33, I began changing little by little. "That's when I really began to find my own voice.' The actress opens up about her first relationship and about opening up to her sister as well While talking about past romantic relationships, the actress shared how much of an influence her first-ever relationship had on her life. She even credited her first partner for helping in bonding with her very own sister. She shared that "When I got my first boyfriend, I talked to my sister about it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She said, 'Finally, she's becoming human!' She was thrilled." Han Ji Min talked about how this conversation led to the two siblings bonding and 'becoming best friends'. Han Ji Min's current relationship status Han Ji Min, well known for her roles in 'Our Blues', 'One Spring Night', and ' Miss Baek ', has been openly dating singer Choi Jung Hoon, who is almost ten years younger than the actress. The news was confirmed by the actress's agency after rumours of her dating the main vocalist of the boy group Jannabi arose online. In the statement, the agency confirmed the news by saying, "Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon developed a romantic relationship after meeting on KBS's The Seasons."
Pink Villa
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Heavenly Ever After's Han Ji Min revealed first boyfriend's role in her 'stiffing' life and relationship with sister
Love life is not an easy topic for celebrities to discuss on camera, owing to the unpredictable public reaction it will generate. However, actress Han Ji Min showed her unfiltered side and opened up about her first relationship during her recent appearance in Baek Eun-ha's Give and Take YouTube channel on June 13. Her candid conversation with the host showed her genuine and confident side. Read to know how her first beau changed her life. Han Ji Min's opens up about first boyfriend's role in life After the conclusion of Han Ji Min 's latest work, Netflix's Heavenly Ever After, she joined Baek Eun Ha for a light-hearted conversation regarding her professional and personal life. Han Ji Min attributed her personal growth to her acting career and her first romantic relationship. Talking about her old self, she said, 'I used to build high walls around myself with my own rules," which led her to be distant from her own sister as well. She credited her first relationship for helping her bond with her sister and become more expressive. "When I got my first boyfriend, I talked to my sister about it. She said, 'Finally, she's becoming human!' She was thrilled." According to Han Ji Min, that particular conversation was the first time she shared a private issue of hers with her sister and they "became best friends after that.' Her newfound openness was further accentuated by her professional life.'If I hadn't become an actress, I might still be living that stifling life. I might not even have grown closer to my sister,' she mentioned. Check out the full episode here: Notably, this was not the first time she opened up about her dating life. Han Ji Min confirmed dating Jannabi's Choi Jung Hoon The Love Scout actress is currently openly dating ten years younger Choi Jung Hoon. He is the vocalist of the boy band Jannabi. Her agency BH Entertainment confirmed the development last August. "Han Ji Min and Choi Jung Hoon developed a romantic relationship after meeting on KBS's The Seasons," they revealed. However, she received backlash for the same, with Choi Jung Hoon's father's fraudulent activities and the resultant 3 years prison sentence coming to light. Despite this, Han Ji Min still being bold enough to talk about her love life, is laudable.
Korea Herald
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Jannabi to return with new album
New album to celebrate band's 11th debut anniversary Jannabi, a beloved band known for poetic, relatable music, is set to release its fourth studio album April 28. A teaser video shared via the band's official social media channels shows the duo dressed in crisp white shirts. The two are seen shaking hands formally and signing a document marked with the album's release date. An accompanying teaser image features lightning-inspired graphics alongside passport-style ID photos of the members. The new album commemorates the 11th anniversary of Jannabi's debut and marks the band's first new release in approximately 1 year and 10 months since their single, 'Pony' in June 2023. Jannabi was formed in 2011 by vocalist Choi Jung-hoon, guitarist Kim Do-hyung and keyboardist Yoo Young-hyun. The group expanded to five members in 2015 with the addition of bassist Jang Kyung-joon and drummer Yoon Kyul. However, Yoo left the band in 2019 after admitting to school bullying and Yoon exited in 2021 following a suspension of indictment for assault, and Jang paused activities after getting married. The band is now continuing as a duo, led by Choi and Kim. Ahead of the album's release, Jannabi will hold a solo concert titled 'All Boys and Girls 2025' at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on April 26 and 27.
Korea Herald
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Park Bo-gum ready to host seventh season of 'The Seasons'
Despite declining ratings, producer says 'Seasons' may be last stronghold of music programs Hallyu powerhouse Park Bo-gum is set to host the seventh season of "The Seasons," KBS' long-running late-night music talk show. "The Seasons" is KBS' signature Friday night music show series, featuring interviews with musicians as well as live performances. The seventh installment of the series is to be known as "Park Bo Gum's Cantabile," following previous seasons hosted by Jay Park, Choi Jung-hoon of Jannabi, AKMU, Lee Hyo-ri, Zico of Block B and, most recently, rapper Lee Young-ji, whose tenure ran from September 2024 to Feb. 21, 2025. Park Bo-gum's season premieres Friday. Park is the first actor to host the late-night show, a departure from the series' tradition of musicians in the host spot. Explaining the choice, producer Choi Seung-hee emphasized Park's deep-rooted passion for music. "We actually knew that Park was very interested in music, played the keyboard well and sang well," Choi said at a press conference in Yeouido, Seoul, Tuesday. "When he appeared on 'The Seasons' last year, he showed deep respect for musicians, and we persuaded him." According to Choi, Park played an active role in shaping this season's identity, including its title, "Park Bo Gum's Cantabile." The title is a nod to his past KBS drama "Naeil's Cantabile." "I've always wanted to create a show under my name with 'Cantabile' in the title," Park said. "'Cantabile' means 'like singing' … I hope it becomes a space where I can communicate with other artists, share conversations with the audience, find comfort and exchange joyful moments with one another." Park will also be the first host to create an original theme song for the show. "We are discussing the composition of a new 'signal song,' and I plan to write lyrics that suit our program," said Park. "I'm thinking of lyrics that match the spring season," said Park." Amid declining viewership, the producer reaffirmed a commitment to spotlighting new musicians and safeguarding a space for artists to hold deep discussions about music. "Our broadcast time has always been Friday at 10 p.m. As you all know, this is a time slot where other channels air high-budget dramas worth hundreds of billions of won," Choi said. "Meanwhile, we continue to produce our program with a budget from 30 years ago. In a way, we approach production with the mindset of guarding the last stronghold of music programs." Choi stressed that ratings are not the sole metric of success. "If ratings were our only priority, we wouldn't be introducing new musicians every week in such a highly competitive time slot," she said. "However, we believe that the identity, purpose, and significance of a music program are far more important. That's why we are committed to showcasing emerging and meaningful artists, providing them with a stage and finding great value in doing so."
