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Korea Herald
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
N.Flying eyes 'Everlasting' future
Celebrating several milestones, promises brighter future This year marks several milestones for boy band It marks 10 years since the group's anniversary, the first full-unit comeback after all five bandmates completed their mandatory military service and the release of "Everlasting" — the group's long-awaited second full-length album, arriving four years after the first. Leader Lee Seung-hyub took part in writing and composing all the tracks. 'It still feels like a dream that our second full album is finally out. I had been waiting for the members to return so we could complete this together,' Lee said in a group interview in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Monday. The album includes 12 tracks, each carefully selected to reflect their musical growth and heartfelt gratitude toward fans. The title track captures two keywords that stood out the most during the album's production: 'eternity' and 'moment.' 'Just like how perpetual snow exists even in the heat of summer, we wanted to express our desire to be everlasting,' Lee said. Vocalist Yoo Hwe-seung also shared his attachment to the track. 'From the moment I heard it, I knew this was the title song. Both musically and messagewise, it perfectly reflects where we are now.' Over the past two years, while Lee — exempted from military service due to a predebut injury — and Yoo — who completed his service earlier — remained active, the other three were away serving in the military. During this time, the duo kept the group's presence alive with new releases and performances. 'We didn't want to fall behind, so we kept honing our skills,' said drummer Kim Jae-hyun. 'Now that we're back, I can see how much more relaxed the others have become on the stage.' Lee added, 'Each of us has taken more ownership of our instruments and roles. It's more pressure, but we work harder than ever, trying new ways of performing even the same songs.' Now reunited, is gearing up for its first world tour under the banner "&Con4: Full Circle," covering 28 cities across Asia, US, Oceania, Europe and South America through January next year. 'Every country has its own energy and culture, so we're researching to tailor each show accordingly,' said Kim. 'We're trying to curate different set lists for each stop. It's exciting!' The tour kicked off in Seoul with three days of concerts at Olympic Hall from May 9-11 — the first time performing at the iconic venue for the band. Guitarist Cha Hun recalled, 'We performed new songs and arrangements, and the crowd's response was overwhelming. It really touched us.' Kim added with a smile, 'Fans were so into the music that some stopped recording to just enjoy the moment. That really stuck with me.' Reflecting on their 10th anniversary, bassist Seo Dong-sung said, 'It's hard to believe it's already been 10 years. As the youngest member, this journey feels surreal and I'm just thankful.' Yoo echoed the sentiment. 'It hasn't always been easy, but we've made it here by sharing stories with our fans. For the next 10 years, I want us to aim even higher and make better music.' The group still meets weekly for meals and conversations, deepening both their friendship and creative synergy. 'We're still learning about each other, still building our teamwork. At this point, we're more like brothers, like family.' Looking ahead, Kim shared his hopes: 'We've built our career step by step like a staircase — slow but steady. I want us to keep moving forward like that, one step at a time.' Yoo concluded, 'I hope this new album offers comfort and creates positive influence. More than anything, we want to be a band that gives good energy through good music.' jy@
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa flaunts her washboard abs in a cropped black leather jacket before changing into leggings for yoga class
Dua Lipa sent temperatures soaring on Tuesday as she showcased her sensational figure in a series of sizzling snaps shared to Instagram. The singer, 29, who is currently storming the globe on her Radical Optimism tour, looked nothing short of incredible in a cropped black leather jacket that put her washboard abs on full display. She teamed the edgy piece with a pair of light-blue, high-waisted jeans and cinched in her waist with a black leather belt, posing up a storm for a mirror selfie. The Houdini hitmaker added a pop of colour with a mini red shoulder bag and wore her raven locks in a voluminous blowout. In another eye-catching snap, Dua slipped into a sleek black activewear set as she unwound with a yoga session. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newslette r to stay in the loop. She showed off her impressive flexibility with a flawless headstand before lowering herself into a child's pose. The chart-topping beauty also gave fans a close-up of her summery floral manicure and shared a glimpse of a wholesome evening out with pals in between gigs. She captioned the post: 'tour and all the inbetweens (love heart emoji)'. It comes after Dua flashed her sideboob in a racy dress as she documented a 'day in the life' in a new Instagram clip. The three-time Grammy winner shared an insightful video detailing her whole day as she prepared to perform at the Olympic Hall for a double concert on 31 May and 1 June. 'Morning to midnight in München!!!,' she captioned the post as the pop favourite captured from her morning skincare to going to bed at night after her vibrant live gig. Dua showed off her stunning natural features as she opened the clip washing her face in a white bathrobe before proceeding to brush her teeth. The One Kiss hitmaker flaunted her toned physique as she slipped into a white yoga co-ord, including leggings and a tiny bralette. The chart-topping beauty also gave fans a close-up of her summery floral manicure and shared a glimpse of a wholesome evening out with pals in between gigs The English-Albanian singer couldn't miss a pair of refreshing eye pads and appeared to chuck down supplements with water. The first order of the day was a yoga lesson as Dua captured herself doing a bridge. The Barbie star went braless under the chic halter-neck dress while wearing low-rise denim underneath. Dua perfected her look for the night adding glam lipstick and dazzling gold jewellery as she screamed: 'I'm ready, let's go!' before jumping on stage for the first sound-check. The brunette stunner got ready to astonish Munich's crowd on the first date in the city, sizzling in a beautiful aquamarine body with matching sparkling boots. After her energetic gig, the singer went make-up-free as she recorded herself in bed - revealing to fans she always has magnesium at night. The singer's epic world tour kicked off in November 2024 and is set to continue all the way to December 2025. The mammoth tour, which has 80 dates in total, will see the star perform across the globe, including in Europe and Australia. She previously shared a loved-up snap with her fiancé, Callum Turner, while enjoying a romantic date night during a brief break between concerts The performance comes amid a happy time in Dua's personal life after her recent engagement. She shared a loved-up snap with her fiancé Callum Turner while enjoying a romantic date night during brief time off between concerts. The singer shared a series of snaps giving her 87.4million followers a glimpse into her busy week from cocktails with Callum and sun-soaked dog walks. Dua was all smiles as she held up her porn star martini while the Fantastic Beasts actor, 35, kissed her cheek. In another snap, the pair were seen lying in a field during a dog walk with Callum's pet Rottweiler, Golo who was seen standing between his legs. Dua was glowing as she snapped an up-close selfie once again flashing her huge dazzling engagement ring. She simply wrote of the snaps: 'A week'. In December it emerged that
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa flashes sideboob in a racy black dress as she details a 'day in the life' while in Munich amid her Radical Optimism world tour
Dua Li pa flashed her sideboob in a racy dress as she documented a 'day in the life' in a new Instagram clip while in Munich amid her Radical Optimism world tour. The three-time Grammy winner, 29, shared an insightful video detailing her whole day as she prepared to perform at the Olympic Hall for a double concert on 31 May and 1 June. 'Morning to midnight in München!!!,' she captioned the post as the pop favourite literally captured from her morning skincare to going to bed at night after her vibrant live gig. Dua showed off her stunning natural features as she opened the clip washing her face in a white bathrobe before proceeding to wash her teeth. The One Kiss hitmaker flaunted her toned physique as she slipped into a white yoga co-ord, including leggings and a tiny bralette. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The English-Albanian singer couldn't miss a pair of refreshing eye pads and appeared to chuck down supplements with water. First order of the day was a yoga lesson as Dua captured herself doing a bridge. The Barbie star went braless under the chic halter-neck dress while wearing low-rise denim underneath. Dua perfected her look for the night adding a glam lipstick and dazzling gold jewellery as she screamed: 'I'm ready, let's go!' before jumping on stage for the first sound-check. The brunette stunner got ready to astonish Munich's crowd on the first date in the city, sizzling in a beautiful aquamarine body with matching sparkling boots. After her energetic gig, the singer went make-up free as she recorded herself in bed - revealing fans she always has magnesium at night. The singer's epic world tour kicked off in November 2024 and is set to continue all the way to December 2025. The mammoth tour, which has 80 dates in total, will see the star perform across the globe, including in Europe and Australia. The One Kiss hitmaker flaunted her toned physique as she slipped into a white yoga co-ord, including leggings and a tiny bralette The performance comes amid a happy time in the Dua's personal life after her recent engagement. She shared a loved-up snap with her fiancé Callum Turner while enjoying a romantic date night during brief time off between concerts. The singer shared a series of snaps giving her 87.4million followers a glimpse into her busy week from cocktails with Callum and sun-soaked dog walks. Dua was all smiles as she held up her porn star martini while the Fantastic Beasts actor, 35, kissed her cheek. In another snap, the pair were seen lying in a field during a dog walk with Callum's pet Rottweiler, Golo who was seen standing between his legs. Dua was glowing as she snapped an up close selfie once again flashing her huge dazzling engagement ring. She simply wrote of the snaps: 'A week'. In December it emerged that Dua and Callum had got engaged after he 'got down in one knee in a romantic proposal'. She shared a loved-up snap with her fiancé Callum Turner while enjoying a romantic date night during brief time off between concerts Dua and Callum, who were first linked in January 2024, looked happier than ever as they hit the blue carpet at fashion's biggest night in New York. The One Kiss hitmaker commanded attention in an eye-catching black Chanel mini dress which boasted a feathered skirt and a sheer underlay. Flaunting every inch of her endless pins, Dua slipped into a plunging blazer number with beaded detailing. The beauty accessorised with a dazzling necklace and wore her long dark tresses in a sleek up do. Callum put on a sharp display in a black double-breasted suit as they made their red carpet debut together.
Korea Herald
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Kiss of Life to return with fourth EP '224' next month
The K-pop girl group often called a 'miracle from a small agency' will be dropping their fourth EP '224' on June 9, Kiss of Life's agency S2 Entertainment announced Monday. The teaser video, released via the company's official YouTube channel at midnight, opens with a close-up of Haneul's face, followed by captivating visuals of the other members standing under dramatic lighting. The striking imagery and atmospheric sound design heighten expectations for the upcoming release. Since its debut, Kiss of Life has explored the theme of 'freedom' through music and visuals. With '224,' anticipation is building around the message the group will deliver in this next chapter. Meanwhile, the group is set to hold an encore concert for its first world tour, 'Kiss Road,' at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on July 19 and 20 'The tour began in Seoul and went on to span the globe. We ask for your continued support and anticipation for what Kiss of Life will bring to the stage as it returns to where it all started,' S2 Entertainment said in a statement, Thursday. Kiss of Life kicked off its world tour last October at Olympic Hall in Seoul and has since connected with fans across the US, Europe and Asia. On May 7, the group also released a special digital album titled 'Kiss Road,' capturing their growth as artists and the close bonds they built with their fandom, Kissy, during the tour.
Korea Herald
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
N.Flying to hold first full-group concert in 2 years
is returning to the stage for its first full-group concert since "&Con3," held in January 2023. FNC Entertainment announced Tuesday through its official social media channels that will hold "&Con4: Full Circle" at Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park from May 9 to 11 and at KBS Busan Hall in Busan on July 5. The concert's title signifies the cycle formed as returns after a period of change and growth, reuniting with fans who have awaited them. This concert will be the group's first since members Cha Hun, Kim Jae-hyun and Seo Dong-sung completed their military service. The teaser poster features the concert details shaped into the number "10" in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary. Known for its refreshing and emotional music, is set for an active season with performances at various festivals before and after the concert. They will perform at Live on Spring in Daegu in April, Peak Festival in May and Beautiful Mint Life in June. Tickets for the Seoul concert will be available on Interpark Ticket, with the fan club presale opening on March 28 at 8 p.m. and general ticketing April 1 at 8 p.m.
