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Pink Villa
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
All 8 ATEEZ members renew contracts with KQ Entertainment for 7 more years
The members of the 4th generation K-pop boy band ATEEZ renewed their contract with their agency, KQ Entertainment for another 7 years. The information was shared by the label on July 10, as reported by K-media outlet Yonhap News. Their group's leader Hoongjoong had hinted at the development last month, and now it is officially confirmed. Why did ATEEZ members renew their contact with KQ Entertainment for a second term? After 7 years of creative collaboration with KQ Entertainment, the ATEEZ members have bestowed their trust in the agency once again. Seonghwa, Hongjoong, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho have renewed their contracts with the agency for the first time, for another 7-year term. The decision was based on mutual trust between the lable and the artists. KQ Entertainment stated, "We are happy to continue our relationship based on the trust we have built over the past 7 years." The company promised to provide comprehensive support to help each of the eight members to showcase their distinct talents and reach a wider audience. "We will not spare our full support so that each member can fully demonstrate their limitless potential and advance to a bigger and wider stage," they mentioned. ATEEZ's latest projects and achievements ATEEZ's latest musical offering is their 12th mini album Golden Hour: Part. 3, which was released on June 13, 2025. It is the third installment of ATEEZ's Golden Hour series, delving into the complexities of youth, including emotional vulnerability, the desire for freedom, and the bittersweet moments of growing up. Its lead track Lemon Drop is a refreshing R&B hip-hop song, offering a blend of ATEEZ's signature powerful sound with addictive choreography and vibrant visuals. The track received great traction worldwide, fetching them their Billboard Hot 100 debut at No. 69. The music video exceeded 24 million views within just 10 days of its release. The rest of the tracks of the EP includes– Masterpiece, Now this house ain't a home, Castle, and Bridge : The Edge of Reality. Their previous notable achievements include topping Billboard's main album chart and Billboard 200, with their second full-length album in 2023 and with their 11th mini-album in 2024, respectively.
Korea Herald
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ateez floats teaser for 12th EP
Ateez raised fans' anticipation with a moving poster for its forthcoming 12th EP, via agency KQ Entertainment on Friday. The visual for the EP 'Golden Hour: Part 3 In Your Fantasy Edition' zooms in on a chair at an opera house before the phrase 'In your fantasy' is scribbled on the back of the seat. The phrase is from the title of the main track from the mini album that will be released July 11, barely a month after the first installment of the 'Golden Hour: Part 3' series. The previous set ranked No. 2 on Billboard 200 and the focus track 'Lemon Drop' entered its Hot 100 at No. 69, marking the seven-year-old band's first entry on the main singles chart. This makes the octet the third K-pop boy band to make the chart, after BTS and Stray Kids.
Korea Herald
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ateez announces June comeback
After successful world tour, the octet to continue its 'Golden Hour' series Global K-pop sensation Ateez is set to return on June 13. The group's agency KQ Entertainment unveiled a teaser video for the group's upcoming 12th mini album, "Golden Hour: Part. 3," through Ateez's official YouTube channel, on Wednesday at midnight. The teaser features a lush forest under a blue sky and a glass case containing Ateez's logo and the new album title, "Golden Hour: Part. 3." The case slowly begins to crack through the foggy condensation inside. The phrase 'Break glass in case of thirst' accompanies the visual, heightening curiosity about what the new release will bring. This comeback marks Ateez's return roughly seven months after the 11th mini album "Golden Hour: Part. 2" was unveiled last November. That release saw major international success, including a No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the UK Official Albums Chart, solidifying the group's global presence. Ateez continues to expand its international influence. Last year, it made history as the first K-pop boy group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Earlier this year, from January to February, the group embarked on the European leg of its 2024-2025 world tour, "Towards the Light: Will to Power," performing 14 shows across nine countries. In March, the group wrapped up the tour with a grand finale concert at KSPO Dome in Seoul.
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Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Photo News] British Embassy Seoul celebrates King Charles III's birthday, highlights soft power
Colin Crooks, the British Ambassador to South Korea, hosted Thursday an official birthday celebration for King Charles III at the British Embassy Residence in Jung-gu, Seoul. 'The relationship between the UK and Korea is growing deeply and ambitiously. Despite Korea facing an unprecedentedly challenging year, our global strategic partnership is stronger than ever … once the new Korean administration takes office, we look forward to even deeper and more diverse cooperation going forward,' said the ambassador in his speech. The ambassador also mentioned that the appointment of British architect Thomas Heatherwick as General Director of the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism reflects 'both countries' strong soft power.' This year's celebration was themed 'The Best of British,' offering attendees a meaningful experience of British culture, values, music, beverages and food, and serving as a tribute to the close relationship between the UK and South Korea. A special highlight of this year's event was the participation of artists from KQ Entertainment, a cultural partner of the British Embassy, further deepening the cultural exchange between the UK and South Korea.
Korea Herald
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ateez to launch tour in July
Ateez announced that it will start touring the world in July, via agency KQ Entertainment on Monday. The band of eight will launch tour 'In Your Fantasy' with a two-date show in Incheon, Korea July 5-6. Following the weekend gig will be the American leg of tour which will run from July 10 to Aug. 23, covering 12 cities in the US and Mexico. It will perform at stadiums in five -- New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Arlington and Mexico City -- and will visit four for the first time. September will see the band in Japan where it will go live in Saitama for three days and in Nagoya and Kobe for two days each. The octet wrapped up previous tour 'Towards the Light: Will to Power' last month bringing it to a finale in Seoul. Last week, it hosted a fan meetup in Kobe for two days.
