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International Business Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
K-World Dream Awards 2025: Presenters, Performers, and Everything to Know
July 29, 2025 15:43 +08 K-World Dream Awards 2025 Instagram/K-World Dream Awards 2025 K-World Dream Awards 2025 is almost here with a new set of presenters, performers, nominees, and winners. K-pop fans and K-drama lovers are eagerly waiting for the glamorous event, which will take place at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on Thursday (August 21). Ahead of the event, the organizers shared some exciting details about the show, including the lineup of presenters and performers. Byeon Woo Seok will present an award at the star-studded ceremony. K-pop bands, including Stray Kids, LE SSERAFIM, NCT WISH, and IVE, are gearing up to set the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on fire in August. Here is everything to know about the K-World Dream Awards 2025, including the date, venue, host, presenters, performers, nominees, and streaming details. Where and When is the K-World Dream Awards 2025? The annual award ceremony will take place at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on Thursday (August 21). Who is Performing? The star-studded lineup of performers consists of FIFTY FIFTY, tripleS, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, NCT WISH, KickFlip, ILLIT, AHOF, Park Ji Hyun, Park Seo Jin, LUCY, Xdinary Heroes, QWER, Dragon Pony, BTOB, TXT, CRAVITY, NEWBEAT, Kang Daniel, Paul Kim, Stray Kids, LE SSERAFIM, IVE, and YOUNG POSSE. Who is Presenting? Byeon Woo Seok will present an award at the glamorous event. The organizing committee shared the news through an official statement. But the organizers have not revealed the names of their presenters. The presenters' lineup will be announced in the coming days. Who are Nominated? The award show, which was launched in 2017 as the Soribada Best K-Music Awards, is celebrating its ninth anniversary this year. The nomination list is not released. The list includes Grand Prize (Daesang), Main Prize (Bonsang), Rookie Award, Popularity Award, Genre Awards, Best OST Award, Music Video Award, Music Producer Awards, and Special Hallyu Awards. The winners of the popularity awards, such as male group, female group, male solo, and female solo, are selected through fan votes.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Where Have All the Girl Groups Gone_The K-pop Scene's Plot Twist No One Saw Coming
The Girl Group Drought-What Happened to All the Queens? If you're a K-pop fan who still remembers the days when every other song on your playlist was by a girl group, 2025 probably feels like a fever dream. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The once-glorious reign of girl groups on Korean charts has taken a wild turn. Except for the likes of IVE and aespa, most girl groups are barely making a dent in the charts this year. Even the much-hyped debuts and comebacks-ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM, and even rebranded veterans-just fizzled out faster than a WhatsApp group after board exams. On the last day of June, a rookie co-ed group, Allday Project, snagged the No. 1 spot on Melon's daily chart with their debut track "Famous." For context, Melon's chart is so hard to crack that even top-tier idols struggle. The fact that a rookie group-not a girl group-took the crown is basically the K-pop equivalent of an underdog IPL team winning the trophy on debut. Why Are Girl Groups Struggling? The Plot Thickens Let's break it down. Only four girl groups managed to enter the weekly Top 10 on major digital charts between January and June-and even then, it was mostly IVE and aespa holding the fort. IVE's "Rebel Heart" and "Attitude" were the rare bright spots, while aespa's "Drama" kept their name alive in the Top 10. LE SSERAFIM and BABYMONSTER barely scraped into the Top 10 for a week-blink and you'd miss them. Compare this to 2023, when NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, IVE, and others were battling it out, dominating more than half the top chart spots. Now? Rookie groups and mid-tier hopefuls like FIFTY FIFTY, H1-KEY, and KISS OF LIFE are nowhere to be seen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even album sales-a huge deal in K-pop-are down. IVE's latest album sold about 1.04 million copies in its first week, a drop of 2.6 lakh from their previous release. LE SSERAFIM's new album? Down by 3 lakh copies compared to last time. Why the Sudden Fade? Blame the Vibe Shift What's behind this sudden girl group slump? Experts are pointing fingers at a bunch of things: Political drama and industry scandals : The endless headlines and beefs (looking at you, HYBE vs. Min Hee-jin) have left fans exhausted and less hyped about comebacks. : The endless headlines and beefs (looking at you, HYBE vs. Min Hee-jin) have left fans exhausted and less hyped about comebacks. Playing it safe : Many top girl groups have been dropping "safe" tracks-think less "OMG" and more "meh"-failing to grab attention like before. : Many top girl groups have been dropping "safe" tracks-think less "OMG" and more "meh"-failing to grab attention like before. Changing entertainment habits : With OTT, short-form videos, and sports content exploding, K-pop isn't the only game in town. Fans are more likely to catch their idols in a TikTok challenge than streaming their latest song on repeat. : With OTT, short-form videos, and sports content exploding, K-pop isn't the only game in town. Fans are more likely to catch their idols in a TikTok challenge than streaming their latest song on repeat. Global focus over local love: Agencies are chasing international fame (and rupees!) in the US, Japan, and Europe, sometimes at the cost of keeping Korean fans invested. It's a bit like when your favorite Bollywood stars start doing Hollywood movies-they get global, but sometimes you miss seeing them in your homegrown blockbusters. Going Global-Girl Groups Aren't Dead, They're Just Not Here Here's the twist: while girl groups are losing steam in Korea, they're blowing up internationally. Groups like BLACKPINK, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, and TWICE are crushing it on the Billboard charts, selling out tours, and winning awards in Japan and the US. They're switching up concepts, dropping English tracks, and targeting global fandoms-no longer just the "cute" or "sexy" images for Korean male fans, but strong, independent vibes that resonate worldwide. So, while your favorite girl group might not be topping Melon this week, don't panic-they might just be headlining a festival in London or Tokyo instead. From a Desi Fan's Eyes-We Get It, Fandoms Change If you grew up watching your favorite cricket star get benched or your go-to Bollywood actress suddenly go MIA, you know how it feels when the spotlight shifts. K-pop's girl group drought hits hard, but it's also proof that music scenes evolve. Maybe it's time to check out that co-ed group everyone's talking about-or just wait for the next big comeback. After all, if there's one thing K-pop and Indian pop culture have in common, it's that nothing stays the same for long. P.S. Here's hoping for a girl group comeback that'll have us all streaming on loop again-just like the good old days.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Don't make a lot of other celebrity friends,' EXO Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chanyeol's old advice to new idols goes viral
An old interview surrounding EXO members Baekhyun , Chanyeol, and Xiumin has gone viral yet again. The idols shared words of wisdom with younger idols after being part of the Korean entertainment industry for the past 13 years. Baekhyun's comment specifically ended up going viral for addressing the harsh reality of the industry. Baekhyun, Chanyeol, and Xiumin open up about their careers as idols and more During the 16th episode of LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae's online variety show 'Eunchae's Star Diary', which was shared in 2023, EXO opened up about their careers for the past 13 years. The trio even shared their own set of advice during the show about how an idol can survive and last long in the industry. After Eunchae had asked the members about what she and her fellow members could do to survive in the industry, Baekhyun pointed out that he had noticed that the girl group already loves performing with a passion, which plays an important role. Other than that, the idol had pointed out that 'the most important thing is a professional mindset' in the industry and how one should not lose interest in what they do. Chanyeol then detailed how having a close relationship with your group members also plays an important role in surviving in the industry. The idol said that 'It's good to be close to each other. You tend to work and hang out with your members more often than your other friends. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo So if you get along well, it will last long.' Baekhyun's viral advice It was Baekhyun's serious and harsh advice to Eunchae that went viral online again recently. The member suddenly called attention to himself and shared, 'Don't make a lot of other celebrity friends,' surprising the young idol. Eunchae, at the time, had elaborated on how unusual the advice was, and she had been trying hard to make friends and connections in the industry. Fellow members Xiumin and Chanyeol joked about how having little to no celebrity friends was the 'secret to their success' in the industry. Many fans and netizens also pointed out that this is not the first time that idol groups have advised people against having celebrity friends. One fan pointed out that SISTAR used to do so all the time during their interviews.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tokyo-founded ramen chain to open first Bay Area location in San Jose
(KRON) — A Tokyo-founded ramen spot is opening its first location in the Bay Area. Tsujita Artisan Noodle will open at 4330 Moorpark Ave. later this month, it announced on social media. The grand opening will be on Saturday, June 21. Tsujita will be located around the corner from Mitsuwa Marketplace. The restaurant will have 'warm wood, minimalist vibes, and Tokyo-style ramen energy,' Tsujita said on social media. K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM to make Bay Area debut in newly announced tour Tsujita takes over the space that was previously occupied by Kahoo Ramen. 'We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of Tsujita! Join us for authentic Japanese ramen crafted with care and tradition. Our signature tsukemen and rich tonkotsu broth will finally arrive to the Bay Area,' Tsujita wrote on Instagram. Tsujita opened its first restaurant in Tokyo in 2003. It has grown in popularity by amassing more than 10,000 followers on its Instagram page. The ramen chain then made its United States debut in 2011 by opening in Los Angeles. There are currently six Tsujita restaurants in the U.S. — four in Southern California, one in Houston and one in New Jersey. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Pink Villa
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Min Hee Jin vs LE SSERAFIM's agency: June hearing gets scheduled for KakaoTalk messages' validity as evidence amid NewJeans row
Source Music filed a 500 million KRW damages lawsuit against former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin. Its second hearing took place on May 30, Friday, during when the agency was set to present some important 'evidence' of the case, that involved text messages. However, Min Hee Jin's side alleged the messages to be illegally obtained. Hence, the court ordered a separate hearing to check its legal validity, as reported by K-media outlet Sports Today. Min Hee Jin's stance in the Source Music case LE SSERAFIM 's label, Source Music, was prepared to present a 20-minute showcase of documents supporting their claims. However, Min Hee Jin 's legal representative raised an objection, arguing that the KakaoTalk messages included in the presentation materials were obtained without proper authorization. Thus, as per the defendant, the texts should not be considered as evidence. ADOR refuted it by claiming that the messages were legally obtained and used in previous trials. Elaborating their concern, Min Hee Jin's team stated, 'What worries us most is that the presentation may contain message excerpts related to the disputed incident.' Additionally, her legal counsel also submitted a formal request for the trial to be held in a closed session, away from public scrutiny. Court decision on Min Hee Jin's request The 12th Civil Division of the Seoul Western District Court acknowledged the former ADOR CEO's concerns regarding the legal admissibility of the KakaoTalk messages, however they denied the second request of a closed session. The judge's ruling mentioned, 'We will proceed with a public hearing, but will restrict any discussion or display of the specific KakaoTalk excerpts the defendant contests until further review." Upon hearing both parties' arguments, the court decided to hold a separate hearing on June 27 to assess the legitimacy of the KakaoTalk evidence. About Min Hee Jin vs Source Music case Min Hee Jin claimed in a press conference that HYBE initially planned to debut NewJeans as their first girl group but instead chose to launch LE SSERAFIM first. She also alleged that HYBE later limited NewJeans' promotional activities and favoured LE SSERAFIM. The dispute further involved Min Hee Jin's disagreements over the casting and training process for NewJeans with HYBE
