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Scoop
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Korean Superstar BIBI Announces ‘Eve' World Tour Unveiling New Zealand Show This October
Press Release – Live Nation Entertainment TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND, NZ (May 23, 2025) – Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is set to embark on her highly anticipated first world tour EVE, announcing one night only in New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in her international career. With the tour commencing in Seoul, Korea last week, she will connect with fans across the United States and Canada before making stops in Asia including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Taipei and Jakarta, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in October. BIBI will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on October 15. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday June 2. A Weverse pookïe Membership Presale will run from 10am until 2pm on Thursday May 29. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Thursday May 29 at 3pm and ends Thursday May 29 at 11:59pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday June 2 at 10am. Check out for details. My Live Nation members may secure tickets during the presale beginning Friday May 30 at 10am until Monday June 2 at 9am. For complete tour and ticket information, visit As BIBI's first global tour since her debut in 2019, expectations are high for her dynamic performances and bold artistic vision. Renowned for her genre-blending music and distinctive stage presence, she is set to deliver an electrifying experience, featuring hits from her discography along with special performances. This tour not only highlights BIBI's growing global influence but also solidifies her status as one of the most exciting artists in the international music scene. The title of BIBI's world tour, EVE, also adds an intriguing layer to the experience. The tour serves as a fitting conclusion to her Era of Love series, which has unfolded since last year through releases like ' Hongdae R&B,' ' Bam Yang Gang,' ' DERRE,' and ' Bluebird.' Throughout this series, BIBI has introduced two distinct personas, EVE and EVE-1, using them to convey contrasting emotions and perspectives in her music – each time releasing her work as a double single. With such a unique storytelling approach, anticipation is high for how this narrative will be brought to life on stage. About BIBI BIBI (Kim Hyoung-seo) is an artist under Feel Ghood Music, recognised for her distinctive musical style and emotionally captivating performances. With her unique sound and deeply expressive lyrics, she has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Effortlessly blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop, her music showcases a genre-defying versatility. Since making her debut with the single BINU in 2019, BIBI has released hit songs such as BIBI Vengeance, The Weekend, and Bam Yang Gang, establishing herself as a rising global artist. Renowned for her exceptional songwriting, composing skills, and dynamic stage presence, she continues to carve out a musical identity that is entirely her own. Beyond music, BIBI has also made a name for herself in film and television, displaying her multifaceted talents. Seamlessly balancing mainstream appeal with artistic originality, she constantly delivers fresh and unexpected sounds, making her one of the most exciting artists to watch.
Scoop
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Korean Superstar BIBI Announces ‘Eve' World Tour Unveiling New Zealand Show This October
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND, NZ (May 23, 2025) – Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is set to embark on her highly anticipated first world tour EVE, announcing one night only in New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in her international career. With the tour commencing in Seoul, Korea last week, she will connect with fans across the United States and Canada before making stops in Asia including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Taipei and Jakarta, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in October. BIBI will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on October 15. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday June 2. A Weverse pookïe Membership Presale will run from 10am until 2pm on Thursday May 29. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Thursday May 29 at 3pm and ends Thursday May 29 at 11:59pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday June 2 at 10am. Check out for details. My Live Nation members may secure tickets during the presale beginning Friday May 30 at 10am until Monday June 2 at 9am. For complete tour and ticket information, visit As BIBI's first global tour since her debut in 2019, expectations are high for her dynamic performances and bold artistic vision. Renowned for her genre-blending music and distinctive stage presence, she is set to deliver an electrifying experience, featuring hits from her discography along with special performances. This tour not only highlights BIBI's growing global influence but also solidifies her status as one of the most exciting artists in the international music scene. The title of BIBI's world tour, EVE, also adds an intriguing layer to the experience. The tour serves as a fitting conclusion to her Era of Love series, which has unfolded since last year through releases like " Hongdae R&B," " Bam Yang Gang," " DERRE," and " Bluebird." Throughout this series, BIBI has introduced two distinct personas, EVE and EVE-1, using them to convey contrasting emotions and perspectives in her music - each time releasing her work as a double single. With such a unique storytelling approach, anticipation is high for how this narrative will be brought to life on stage. About BIBI BIBI (Kim Hyoung-seo) is an artist under Feel Ghood Music, recognised for her distinctive musical style and emotionally captivating performances. With her unique sound and deeply expressive lyrics, she has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Effortlessly blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop, her music showcases a genre-defying versatility. Since making her debut with the single BINU in 2019, BIBI has released hit songs such as BIBI Vengeance, The Weekend, and Bam Yang Gang, establishing herself as a rising global artist. Renowned for her exceptional songwriting, composing skills, and dynamic stage presence, she continues to carve out a musical identity that is entirely her own. Beyond music, BIBI has also made a name for herself in film and television, displaying her multifaceted talents. Seamlessly balancing mainstream appeal with artistic originality, she constantly delivers fresh and unexpected sounds, making her one of the most exciting artists to watch.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
BIBI On EVE: ROMANCE Album, World Tour, And What It Means To Be Human
BIBI - EVE: ROMANCE Feel Ghood Music In BIBI's 'Apocalypse' music video, she portrays a dreamlike version of EVE from the story of Adam and Eve. In this fantasy world, EVE lives happily with Adam, but she often stares at the forbidden apple, which transports her into the real world. In the real world, she's in a seemingly happy relationship, but learns of her partner's unfaithfulness and bites into the apple to return to his idyllic world of ignorance. The video has EVE constantly between these two worlds – one of happy illusions and the other of the painful truths of reality. 'I've been working on this [EVE: ROMANCE] for three and a half years,' BIBI says through Zoom from Seoul. 'I had [this] crazy life being an actress, and now I'm just a singer. It feels very weird and amazing. I wanted to let people know how I feel and what I'm going through, and it's finally out. I feel amazing, but overwhelmed.' The 26-year-old Korean R&B artist, real name Kim Hyung-seo, isn't one to shy away from talking about the realities of life: happiness, depression, suicide, pain, love, grief, and more. That's what her music video and her newly released album, EVE: ROMANCE, really conveys. 'I think all people have many layers and concepts in [themselves], especially me,' BIBI says. 'I could feel it vividly because it's me. Everybody has their pressure. I have so many layers of me. There's me rocking shows, and then there's me who doesn't like what I'm eating right now. [laughs]. That's how I got this world. It's very fun and cute. I just love humankind.' BIBI - EVE: ROMANCE Feel Ghood Music It's why her concept for the album talks about love, loss, finding purpose, and what it means to be human. In the story – told through the music and album artwork, a scientist couple uses controversial cloning technology to bring their beloved son, Luca, back from the dead from suicide. The beloved but reckless pop star EVE dies that same year, and the government creates a clone of her: EVE-1. As Luca and EVE-1 discover the truths about their origins, they begin to spiral about their creation, wondering about their purpose. They experience an emotional awakening and even love as they contemplate their lives. The album is split into two sections: seven songs from EVE's perspective and seven from EVE-1's. Both versions of EVE are some form of BIBI. EVE was a professional and poised pop star in front of everyone, but she had many dark secrets. BIBI described EVE as chaotic and not the best person. 'The F-word was in my head [to describe her],' BIBI giggles. In the story, EVE-1 discovers how superficial EVE was in life, and is left devastated. Now, EVE-1 wants to prove to everyone how she's different from her original host. EVE-1 is not EVE, despite their exact DNA. EVE-1 is her own person, and that's enough. 'I hope [people will take this concept and] feel it's okay to be alive without being something,' says BIBI. Like in her music video, there's this picturesque image of how life should look, but deep down, it's not like that – and that's okay. She explains that people often face the pressure to 'be somebody,' but she wants them to know that it's OK to be yourself and not be this perfect person. 'It's okay not to be someone else,' BIBI reiterates. 'You're totally fine even if you feel useless. I always think about that. There are a lot of people who think this way, especially in Korea and Asia. It's a very competitive life. That's why I wanted to say it's okay to love yourself.' BIBI - EVE: ROMANCE Feel Ghood Music Much of the album's inspiration comes from her life experiences and interactions with those around her. She found everything in this world was inspiring, and saw that 'every living organism deserves to be loved, and that could [mean] She also took inspiration from her panic disorders and how paralyzing they had become for her. She admits she's not the best at describing her emotions during interviews. Since becoming a public figure, she started panicking because she had to be more cautious of what she said. She's not the type to hide anything. Some people can put their emotions into pockets to deal with later, but BIBI says she doesn't have pockets. Instead, she's holding all the emotions, accidents, and secrets in her hands for everyone to see. '[My] panic disorder influenced not only my music, but my entire life,' says BIBI. 'Maybe this EVE album is influenced by my panic attacks. [When working on this], I started not to panic. I chose not to panic.' Known for her straightforward and fearless attitude, BIBI doesn't hold back from pushing the boundaries in her songwriting, cinematic storytelling, and performances. Her song 'Burn It,' which features Korean R&B singer Dean, was banned from airing on the Korean Broadcasting System due to its 'profanity, slang, and vulgar lyrics.' The music video for her popular song 'Vengeance' featured her vigorously taking out men who threatened her seat as the next mafia crime boss. Her Kill Bill-inspired music video, 'Animal Farm,' has her bloodied after violently decapitating and killing the men who wronged her. The visuals and music are stunning, but left many shocked at the violence. BIBI doesn't care what the haters say; she understands she may not be for everyone. She has the support from her fans and her company, Feel Ghood Music – and that's enough. She rarely receives pushback from her company regarding her concept plans. The only time she recalls them axing an idea was her wanting images of porn in a thick mosaic art piece in the back of her visualizer for the sensual song, 'Meat.' 'My company was like, 'No, I don't think you can,' BIBI laughs, acknowledging the controversial idea. 'They asked me, 'Where are you going to get porn?' There are a lot of porn companies in Japan and America and everywhere. Who doesn't watch porn?!' BIBI - EVE: ROMANCE Feel Ghood Music With the album out, BIBI is preparing for her world tour, which kicks off in Seoul and begins in the U.S. in June. She is excited to see her American audiences, which she says are different from her Korean and Asian audiences. She does clarify that she loves all of her fans equally. Still, BIBI does feel a bit freer to explore in the U.S. as she's done in her previous U.S. performances – throwing condoms and cigarettes to the audiences and kissing a female fan, for example. Still, she stays vigilant not to insult American fans. She explains, 'There are certain things that Western or [American fans] Her main focus for the tour is putting on a good show for every fan. She's excited for them to see the VCR between the set changes, which is about 15 minutes when combined. It will tell the story of EVE, which will be tragic initially but then end on a positive note. 'I prepared good music,' BIBI says excitedly. 'The story in the first three episodes is very dark. Everybody will think, 'What the hell is this?' But the ending is good. The thing is really cute. I hope everybody will be like, 'Oh, they're so cute.' If they're cute, then I'm cute too! [laughs]
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
BIBI releases sophomore album 'EVE: ROMANCE' with philosophical edge
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korean artist BIBI released her highly anticipated sophomore album 'EVE: ROMANCE' on Wednesday, delivering a project that blends her signature genre-defying sound with philosophical twists. The singer, songwriter and actor, who moves fluidly between pop, R&B, hip-hop and electronic music, has built a reputation for her bold, unapologetic presence in an industry often defined by careful image management. Her latest album features 14 tracks, including six new songs alongside previously released hits like 'Bam Yang Gang' and 'Derre.' In an interview with The Associated Press, BIBI explained the meaning behind the album's lead single 'Apocalypse,' which carries a more poetic Korean title meaning 'The Apple Tree of the End Times.' 'I thought, if there was the fruit of knowledge of good and evil at the beginning, then this would be the apple tree at the end of times,' BIBI said. 'You know that saying — when asked what you'd do if the world ended tomorrow, some say they'd plant an apple tree, others say they'd have an orgy. ... But to me, they felt like the same thing. Both are, in essence, acts of planting seeds.' Her interpretation, merging ideas of creation, pleasure, and existential finality, may come across as provocative in a conservative South Korean society where open discussions about sex remain rare and often taboo. 'In reality, everything has an end, and what each person chooses to do in that moment is their own,' she added. 'It can't be labeled as good or bad. After all, isn't the very idea of good and evil ambiguous?' One of Korea's fastest-rising stars with a growing international presence, BIBI reflected on the surprising success of 'Bam Yang Gang.' The song, which means a chestnut jelly snack in Korean, became a viral sensation in South Korea last year while she was too busy to notice. 'I was filming two dramas simultaneously, so I was really busy,' she said. 'I couldn't really feel it at that time. Actually, I felt it more this year because people introduce me saying, 'Last year was the year of Bam Yang Gang.'' Despite her growing popularity, BIBI aspires to maintain an element of 'ambiguity' in her artistry. 'I want to be a mysterious artist. Like 'Gacha!' — that kind of feeling. Like you don't know what you'll get from a Gacha machine,' she explained, referencing the Japanese toy vending machines known for their randomized collectibles. The album includes 'Pygma girl,' a track that reimagines the Greek myth of Pygmalion by reversing traditional muse-artist dynamics, suggesting the subject is the art itself rather than merely inspiring the creator. 'Midnight Cruise,' another standout track, was written after she dreamt about her late grandfather before her Coachella performance in 2024. BIBI will kick off her first global tour in Seoul on May 16, before heading to the United States and Canada. She will then continue across Asia, with stops including Hong Kong and cities in Japan. The tour will conclude in Australia and New Zealand this October. 'EVE: ROMANCE' is out now.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BIBI releases sophomore album 'EVE: ROMANCE' with philosophical edge
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean artist BIBI released her highly anticipated sophomore album 'EVE: ROMANCE' on Wednesday, delivering a project that blends her signature genre-defying sound with philosophical twists. The singer, songwriter and actor, who moves fluidly between pop, R&B, hip-hop and electronic music, has built a reputation for her bold, unapologetic presence in an industry often defined by careful image management. Her latest album features 14 tracks, including six new songs alongside previously released hits like 'Bam Yang Gang' and 'Derre.' In an interview with The Associated Press, BIBI explained the meaning behind the album's lead single 'Apocalypse,' which carries a more poetic Korean title meaning 'The Apple Tree of the End Times.' 'I thought, if there was the fruit of knowledge of good and evil at the beginning, then this would be the apple tree at the end of times,' BIBI said. 'You know that saying — when asked what you'd do if the world ended tomorrow, some say they'd plant an apple tree, others say they'd have an orgy. ... But to me, they felt like the same thing. Both are, in essence, acts of planting seeds.' Her interpretation, merging ideas of creation, pleasure, and existential finality, may come across as provocative in a conservative South Korean society where open discussions about sex remain rare and often taboo. 'In reality, everything has an end, and what each person chooses to do in that moment is their own,' she added. 'It can't be labeled as good or bad. After all, isn't the very idea of good and evil ambiguous?' One of Korea's fastest-rising stars with a growing international presence, BIBI reflected on the surprising success of 'Bam Yang Gang.' The song, which means a chestnut jelly snack in Korean, became a viral sensation in South Korea last year while she was too busy to notice. 'I was filming two dramas simultaneously, so I was really busy,' she said. 'I couldn't really feel it at that time. Actually, I felt it more this year because people introduce me saying, 'Last year was the year of Bam Yang Gang.'' Despite her growing popularity, BIBI aspires to maintain an element of 'ambiguity' in her artistry. 'I want to be a mysterious artist. Like 'Gacha!' — that kind of feeling. Like you don't know what you'll get from a Gacha machine,' she explained, referencing the Japanese toy vending machines known for their randomized collectibles. The album includes 'Pygma girl,' a track that reimagines the Greek myth of Pygmalion by reversing traditional muse-artist dynamics, suggesting the subject is the art itself rather than merely inspiring the creator. 'Midnight Cruise,' another standout track, was written after she dreamt about her late grandfather before her Coachella performance in 2024. BIBI will kick off her first global tour in Seoul on May 16, before heading to the United States and Canada. She will then continue across Asia, with stops including Hong Kong and cities in Japan. The tour will conclude in Australia and New Zealand this October. 'EVE: ROMANCE' is out now.
