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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Korean Rapper B.I To Bring 'The Last Parade Tour' To KL This September
After a successful solo concert in Kuala Lumpur last July, South Korean rapper B.I (비아이) will make his return later this year! The 'Tasty' singer will be in town this September for his upcoming concert tour. B.I's label, 131, recently dropped dates for his upcoming tour titled 'The Last Parade Tour,' which will kickstart in Seoul on 26th and 27th July before proceeding to several Asian countries. According to the poster, B.I will perform in Bangkok, Taipei, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and other cities. His concert in KL takes place on 21st September 2025 (Sunday), but no news yet on the venue. As the concert's name suggests, this upcoming tour will be B.I's last tour before his mandatory military enlistment. As such, the rapper has prepared tons of exciting things for his adoring IDs (B.I fans). The concert also marks B.I's second solo show in Malaysia, following his solo concert at Mega Star Arena in July 2024. The concert was a huge success, even going viral amongst Malaysians after the rapper brought a few lucky fans on stage. B.I debuted in 2016 as the main rapper and leader of the YG Entertainment boy group iKON. After leaving the group in 2019, he embarked on a solo career and launched his label in 2021. Since then, the 29-year-old has found success with hits like 'BTBT' and 'Tasty'. Besides performing at his solo concerts, B.I also appeared at international music festivals, including Lollapalooza and Rolling Loud. If you want to catch him live this September, here are the details of his concert: B.I 'The Last Parade Tour' in Kuala Lumpur Date: 21st September 2025 (Sunday) Venue: TBA More information on the concert, including venue and ticket sales, will be revealed soon, so stay tuned to this space. Are you excited to party with B.I this September? Source: Twitter
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
BLACKPINK to make full-group comeback this year
Girl group BLACKPINK will return with a new song featuring all four members later this year, the head producer of the group's agency said Monday. "We'll soon be able to announce news about BLACKPINK's new song," Yang Hyun-suk, founder and executive producer of YG Entertainment, said in a video posted on the company's official blog. Yang did not provide a specific release date. The upcoming single will mark the group's first release in two years and eight months, following its second full-length album, "Born Pink," in September 2022. The only exception since then has been "The Girls," an original soundtrack for a video game. BLACKPINK is set to launch a new world tour, titled "Deadline," with shows in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on July 5 and 6. Yang also shared release plans for other YG artists. Rookie girl group Babymonster will drop a prerelease single, "Hot Sauce," on July 1, followed by a second single in September and an EP on Oct. 1. Describing "Hot Sauce" as a "highly addictive hip-hop song with a late 1980s feel," Yang said, "It's a gift we're releasing in hopes that you'll have a fun summer." He added that the company experimented with how Babymonster, whose average age is in the teens, would interpret a classic hip-hop genre from four decades ago and was pleased with the result. Boy group TREASURE will release a new EP on Sept. 1 and begin a new world tour in October. Yang said the company aims to support the group in releasing more than two albums annually. YG Entertainment also plans to introduce a new four-member girl group and a new boy group next year. Starting Wednesday, practice videos of the girl group members will be released one by one. "Currently, YG has two boy groups and two girl groups preparing for their debuts," Yang said. "I definitely want to launch one boy group next year." However, the company noted that the debut of the new girl group is expected to come later, as Yang expressed a desire to focus on Babymonster's growth through the end of next year. (Yonhap)
Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) YG Entertainment Introduces Evelli As The First Member Of New Girl Group
Prominent K-pop agency YG Entertainment recently revealed that it will soon debut a new girl group. Yesterday night (27th May 2025, Tuesday), the company introduced the first member of the four-member group, Evelli (이벨리). The company has been building anticipation for its new girl group, nicknamed YG Next Monster. YG Entertainment executive producer Yang Hyun Suk (양현석) previously revealed that the group will have four members, like their seniors 2NE1 (투애니원) and BLACKPINK (블랙핑크), and will begin their pre-debut activities later this month. 15-year-old Evelli was introduced as the first member of YG Next Monster through a performance video. In the video, Evelli performed a cover of 'Nosebleeds' from American rapper Doechii, showcasing her talents as a rapper. The video ended with a look at the trainee's profile, revealing her as an 'all-rounder' skilled in singing and rapping. The profile also shows that Evelli is from Australia, 163cm tall, multilingual and has trained in YG Entertainment for 2 years. Within a day, the video raked in over a million views, highlighting the interest in the girl group. However, it also drew mixed reactions from fans and netizens. Those excited about the new debut were impressed by the 15-year-old's skills, saying she seemed to have a lot of potential. Some also said Evelli appears to be a good fit for YG Entertainment, noting she has a similar aura to her seniors in BABYMONSTER (베이비몬스터), notably Ruka (루카/ルカ). However, the introduction video also drew criticism towards YG Entertainment. Many lamented the label's choice to debut someone so young, which is a common argument regarding newly debuted idols. Others argued that her rap skills are still average, noting she could've trained longer to hone her skills. Some also debated the song choice, arguing that 'Nosebleeds' contained themes and topics inappropriate for a minor. Regardless of the criticism, many said they look forward to seeing more from the new girl group. YG Entertainment will continue to reveal the other members of YG Next Monster through various teaser content. What are your thoughts on Evelli so far? Check out her video below: Sources: YouTube, Twitter
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
YG Entertainment's new girl group could debut next year
Evelli, the first member revealed, is drawing attention for her resemblance to Blackpink's Jennie, but the remaining three members remain under wraps Anticipation is growing around YG Entertainment's upcoming girl group, especially after the K-pop agency introduced the first of the group's four members via its official blog on Wednesday. Fifteen-year-old Australian trainee Evelli appeared in a live performance video titled 'YG Next Monster,' marking the beginning of YG's next-generation girl group lineup, following the success of Blackpink and Babymonster. According to the label, she is an 'all-rounder' artist with strong vocals, confident rap delivery and multilingual fluency in Korean, English and Spanish. Evelli quickly drew attention online for her resemblance to Blackpink's Jennie. In her debut performance, she covered Doechii's 'Nosebleeds,' showcasing YG's signature hip-hop style. Her delivery shifted seamlessly between heavy grooves and high-speed rap, demonstrating impressive control and versatility in response to the track's dynamic beat changes. YG Entertainment founder and executive producer Yang Hyun-suk personally introduced the group, expressing confidence in eacg trainee's talents. 'We ask that you judge them just as they are — as you hear and see them,' he said, hinting at the high caliber of the remaining members. The identities of the remaining three members will be revealed gradually. The exact timeline remains undisclosed, but past examples such as the debut rollouts for Blackpink and Babymonster, suggest new member reveals could follow weekly. However, a full debut from the group is unlikely to happen this year. BabyMonster officially debuted last year and Yang has previously stated his intention to focus on their growth throughout 2025. 'If the upcoming girl group's debut were scheduled for this year, the full promotion plan would already be in place. Since only the first member has been revealed, it's unlikely the group will launch before next year,' an industry official said, Wednesday.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Blackpink's ‘Deadline' tour to hit Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium in January
K-pop girl group Blackpink will perform two shows at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium in January next year. It seems to mark the end of the group's 'Deadline' world tour. The superstars last performed in the city in 2023 for three sold-out shows at AsiaWorld-Expo. According to details released by K-pop agency YG Entertainment on Tuesday, the world tour will kick off in July in Goyang, South Korea, and is scheduled to conclude with the two shows in Hong Kong on January 24 and 25.
