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News18
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
BLACKPINK's Rose, PSY Team-Up To Perform APT At Summer Swag 2025 Concert
Last Updated: BIGBANG's G-Dragon also joined PSY onstage at his Summer Swag 2025 concert in Incheon. BLACKPINK's Rose gave her fans a big surprise at the opening night of PSY's Summer Swag 2025 concert, held at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in South Korea. On Saturday, June 28, the BLACKPINK star ran onto the stage while singing her chart-busting hit APT, leaving the crowd in loud cheers. Originally, she sang the song with Bruno Mars, but this time, PSY joined her and sang Bruno's part. The crowd went wild, with some even singing APT with the two singers and enjoying the moment as water cannons sprayed cold water and confetti flew through the air. Besides APT, Rose also performed other songs from her first solo album, Rosie, such as Toxic Till the End and Dance All Night. This was the first time the BLACKPINK singer performed the songs live at a concert. At one point in the show, Rose expressed her happiness at being invited by PSY to perform. She told the crowd, 'I'm so happy to be invited to the 'Summer Swag 2025', something I had only imagined before." She also thanked fans for their love for her album, Rosie, and the song APT. Following the show, Rose also shared a video on her Instagram account, capturing some behind-the-scenes moments from the concert. Dressed in a white T-shirt paired with leather shorts and boots, she was seen stretching as she made her way onto the stage for rehearsal. As the video continued, she was seen singing APT alongside PSY amid the loud cheers of the audience. In one touching moment, Rose even hugged the Gangnam Style singer and bowed down in front of everyone for showering her with love. In the caption of the post, Rose wrote, 'It was such an honour to be the Kimshorani of Psy Oppa," she captioned the video. 'I love you all!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by ROSÉ (@roses_are_rosie) FYI, this concert was the first in PSY's Summer Swag tour 2025, and even BIGBANG's G-Dragon was also a part of it. He started this fun-filled summer festival in South Korea back in 2012. Known for its massive scale and unforgettable performances, the tour has now earned a reputation as one of the largest seasonal events. This year, PSY is set to hold a total of 16 shows across nine cities in South Korea, including Sokcho, Suwon, Daegu, Busan and Gwangju. First Published: July 01, 2025, 11:39 IST
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
From Rose and G-Dragon at Psy's ‘Summer Swag' to Jin's fan concert, K-pop stars lit up the weekend
Major acts return to local stage, stirring fans with emotional speeches, nostalgic hits, splashy performances K-pop dominated the weekend, as four of the industry's most iconic figures — Psy, Rose of Blackpink, G-Dragon of Big Bang and Jin of BTS — lit up stadiums across Korea with long-awaited performances. At Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on Saturday, Psy brought his signature "Summer Swag" concert series back to life with help from surprise guests Rose and G-Dragon, making the night one to remember for thousands of fans who came ready to be soaked — both literally and emotionally. Rose, G-Dragon make surprise appearances at Psy's summer bash 'Master of Performance" Psy has been hosting his water-themed summer concert series since 2011, where fans are showered with massive jets of water in sync with the beat. But this year's kickoff show in Incheon on Saturday took things up a notch with the return of some of the biggest former stars from YG Entertainment. Rose made a surprise appearance, performing her recent hit "Apt." It marked her first appearance in a "Summer Swag" concert. The K-pop singer also sang two more tracks — "Toxic Till the End" and "Number One Girl"— from her debut solo LP, 'Rosie," released in December. 'I poured my heart into this album and the love I've received gave me strength,' Rose said, her voice cracking with emotion. 'I'm not going to cry — I'm 28 now,' she added with a smile. Reflecting on her journey since debuting at 20 with Blackpink, she said, 'I've been loved so much, but I still feel like I'm figuring things out. Life is full of confusion, love and pain — maybe that's just how it is.' At the end of her set, she bowed deeply to the audience. Then came G-Dragon in the second half of the gig — his first joint performance with Psy in 12 years. The Big Bang leader electrified the crowd, opening with "Power," the lead single off his this year's 'Ubermensch,' followed by "Home Sweet Home," "Crayon" and a collaborative performance of "Crooked" with Psy. 'I'm in the middle of a tour, but when a superstar like Psy calls, I show up,' G-Dragon quipped on stage. Psy kept the energy high, delivering his own string of hits, including "Bird," "Gangnam Style," "Gentleman" and "New Face," all enhanced by a full band and stage-shaking water cannons. In a more sentimental moment, he sang "Father" while the screen behind him showed hundreds of childhood photos sent in by fans, creating a communal moment of nostalgia and gratitude. 'My dad came to see 'Summer Swag' for the first time today,' Psy said afterward, visibly moved. Psy is taking this year's 'Summer Swag' tour to nine cities, including Uijeongbu, Gwacheon and Suwon in Gyeonggi Province, Daejeon, Sokcho in Gangwon Province, Daegu, Busan and Gwangju, for a total of 16 performances. Jin launches solo fan tour with intimate, interactive show Just 20 kilometers from "Summer Swag" at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, BTS' Jin held his first solo fan concert, 'RunSeokjin_EP. Tour,' on the same day. The concert came just two weeks after J-Hope's 'Hope on the Stage' encore gig at the same venue, offering BTS fans — known as "Army" — a rare back-to-back treat, following the group's full return from military service earlier this month. Built around the theme of 'Jin's Challenge,' the concert was designed as a participatory experience. More than just a musical showcase, it invited fans to sing along, complete missions and play games with Jin throughout the evening. Inspired by his YouTube content series 'Run Seokjin,' the stage featured a massive light-emitting diode sculpture in the shape of lips — a nod to Jin's iconic 'hand-kiss' gesture. Opening with "Running Wild," the lead track from his first solo EP, 'Happy,' Jin performed a wide range of songs, including "I'll Be There," "Journey With Clouds," "Until I Reach You," "Don't Say You Love Me" and viral hit "Super Tuna." The show also included a surprise guest appearance by singer Choi Yena, who featured on Jin's song "Loser" from his second EP, 'Echo.' BTS bandmates J-Hope and RM were also in attendance to cheer Jin on. When he looked for his bandmates in the crowd, the screen caught J-Hope beaming with a bright smile. RM was also in attendance, but avoided the camera, prompting Jin to joke, 'He must be feeling shy.' Although not introduced on stage, V later confirmed his attendance with a video from the concert on his social media. Jin's fan concert tour is to span 18 shows across nine cities globally, continuing from Goyang to Chiba and Osaka in Japan, Anaheim in California, Dallas, Tampa in Florida, Newark in New Jersey, as well as London and Amsterdam.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
From Rose and G-Dragon at Psy's ‘Summer Swag' to Jin's solo debut, K-pop stars lit up the weekend
Major acts return to local stage, stirring fans with emotional speeches, nostalgic hits, splashy performances K-pop dominated the weekend, as four of the industry's most iconic figures — Psy, Rose of Blackpink, G-Dragon of Big Bang and Jin of BTS — lit up stadiums across Korea with long-awaited performances. At Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on Saturday, Psy brought his signature "Summer Swag" concert series back to life with help from surprise guests Rose and G-Dragon, making the night one to remember for thousands of fans who came ready to be soaked — both literally and emotionally. Rose, G-Dragon make surprise appearances at Psy's summer bash 'Master of Performance" Psy has been hosting his water-themed summer concert series since 2011, where fans are showered with massive jets of water in sync with the beat. But this year's kickoff show in Incheon on Saturday took things up a notch with the return of some of the biggest former stars from YG Entertainment. Rose made a surprise appearance, performing her recent hit "Apt." It marked her first appearance in a "Summer Swag" concert. The K-pop singer also sang two B-side tracks — "Toxic Till the End" and "Number One Girl"— from her debut solo LP, 'Rosie," released in December. Then came G-Dragon in the second half of the gig — his first joint performance with Psy in 12 years. The Big Bang leader electrified the crowd, opening with "Power," the lead single off his this year's 'Ubermensch,' followed by "Home Sweet Home," "Crayon" and a collaborative performance of "Crooked" with Psy. Psy kept the energy high, delivering his own string of hits, including "Bird," "Gangnam Style," "Gentleman" and "New Face," all enhanced by a full band and stage-shaking water cannons. In a more sentimental moment, he sang "Father" while the screen behind him showed hundreds of childhood photos sent in by fans, creating a communal moment of nostalgia and gratitude. 'My dad came to see 'Summer Swag' for the first time today,' Psy said afterward, visibly moved. Psy is taking this year's 'Summer Swag' tour to nine cities, including Uijeongbu, Gwacheon and Suwon in Gyeonggi Province, Daejeon, Sokcho in Gangwon Province, Daegu, Busan and Gwangju, for a total of 16 performances. Jin launches solo fan tour with intimate, interactive show Just 20 kilometers from "Summer Swag" at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, BTS' Jin held his first solo fan concert, 'RunSeokjin_EP. Tour,' on the same day. The concert came just two weeks after J-Hope's 'Hope on the Stage' encore gig at the same venue, offering BTS fans — known as "Army" — a rare back-to-back treat, following the group's full return from military service earlier this month. Built around the theme of 'Jin's Challenge,' the concert was designed as a participatory experience. More than just a musical showcase, it invited fans to sing along, complete missions and play games with Jin throughout the evening. Inspired by his YouTube content series 'Run Seokjin,' the stage featured a massive light-emitting diode sculpture in the shape of lips — a nod to Jin's iconic 'hand-kiss' gesture. Opening with "Running Wild," the lead track from his first solo EP, 'Happy,' Jin performed a wide range of songs, including "I'll Be There," "Journey With Clouds," "Until I Reach You," "Don't Say You Love Me" and viral hit "Super Tuna." The show also included a surprise guest appearance by singer Choi Yena, who featured on Jin's song "Loser" from his second EP, 'Echo.' BTS bandmates J-Hope and RM were also in attendance to cheer Jin on. When he looked for his bandmates in the crowd, the screen caught J-Hope beaming with a bright smile. RM was also in attendance, but avoided the camera, prompting Jin to joke, 'He must be feeling shy.' Although not introduced on stage, V later confirmed his attendance with a video from the concert on his social media. Jin's fan concert tour is to span 18 shows across nine cities globally, continuing from Goyang to Chiba and Osaka in Japan, Anaheim in California, Dallas, Tampa in Florida, Newark in New Jersey, as well as London and Amsterdam.
Korea Herald
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
S. Korea's presidential front-runner ranked among Time's 100 most influential people of 2025
South Korea's presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has ranked among US magazine Time's 100 most influential people of 2025, its website showed Wednesday. The magazine chose Lee, former chief of the Democratic Party, in the category of leaders, offering a brief story of challenges he encountered during his early life and rise up the political ladder, and casting him as the "clear favorite" to win the June 3 presidential poll. Charlie Campbell, its editor at large, introduced his tough early life, noting that, born the fifth of seven children to a farming family, he walked 10 miles round trip to elementary school daily and later had his wrist crushed in a pressing machine while working underage in a factory. The editor also stressed that "nothing" about Lee's political rise has been easy. "After stints as a mayor and governor, Lee lost South Korea's 2022 presidential election to Yoon Suk Yeol, and was stabbed in the neck two years later by a deranged critic," Campbell wrote. "Now, the unlikely arc of Lee's story seems poised to end with his becoming his country's next leader." The editor pointed out that Lee led the charge for Yoon's impeachment following the then president's surprise martial law declaration in December. The Constitutional Court ruled to remove him from office earlier this month, setting the stage for the presidential vote. "As leader of South Korea's opposition, Lee is the clear favorite to win the coming election, though his reward will be dealing with an increasingly belligerent North Korea and an escalating trade war," Campbell said. Citing a quote from a 2022 interview with Lee, he also said that given the challenges Lee has already overcome, there is "little chance Lee is cowed." "There are many ways that you can learn about the world," Lee was quoted as saying. "But actually living it yourself, experiencing it, is a different thing." A survey showed Monday that Lee was leading the race for the presidency of South Korea with nearly 49 percent support. In the category of "pioneers," the magazine chose Rose, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink, among others. She has gained international popularity with her single, "APT." On the magazine's website, Lily Collins, actor and Emmy-nominated producer, described Rose as a dynamic performer and songwriter. "She's basically the definition of an icon and a boss," Collins wrote. "Her voice is so strong and her music is so much fun—and I love texting her every time I hear 'APT.' or 'Toxic Till the End' on the radio." (Yonhap)
