A-Mei, Enhypen, Zerobaseone: Singapore concert calendar for 2025

2024 came and went with some amazing acts visiting Singapore, from American songstress Taylor Swift, classic rockers Deep Purple, Cantopop king Andy Lau and Mandopop's Jay Chou, to Blackpink's Lisa and K-pop group Stray Kids. Here's how 2025's concert calendar is shaping up. This article was first published on Dec 14, 2024, and updated on July 2, 2025. July Abba tribute act Bjorn Again performs at the Marina...

BTS confirm their return with new album and world tour

BTS have confirmed their return with a new album and world tour. The K-pop boy band announced their hotly anticipated comeback during a livestream on Tuesday (July 1), now that all seven members — Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — have completed their mandatory military service in South Korea. The Butter hitmakers have confirmed...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial jury reached verdicts on 4 of the 5 charges against him

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jury has reached verdicts on four of the five charges against the rapper. The Bad Boy Records founder, 55, has been facing charges in a New York court including sex trafficking and racketeering and on Tuesday (July 1), the jury announced it remains deadlocked on one of them. At 4.05pm local time, the...

Gossip mill: Angelababy and son seen at Universal Studios Singapore, former K-pop idol dies of leukaemia at 23, Marcus Chin explains bloodied mouth at charity show

Angelababy and son seen at Universal Studios Singapore PHOTO: Screengrab/Xiaohongshu/ Zhishi Ka Ka Cui, screengrab/Xiaohongshu/Hemin School's out and it's summer vacation time! Angelababy and her son were spotted in Universal Studios Singapore on Monday (June 30) by netizens visiting the amusement park, and many took to Xiaohongshu to share their sightings. In one video taken from behind, the Chinese...

‘Squid Game’ stocks sink as blockbuster ends with mixed reviews

Shares in South Korean companies tied to the hit Netflix series Squid Game (2021 to 2025) slumped on June 30 following the release of the show’s final season, which debuted to a lukewarm audience reception despite topping global streaming charts. Artist Company, an entertainment agency in which Squid Game’s main actor Lee Jung-jae is the largest shareholder, tanked by...

BLACKPINK’s Rosé Sets A Historic New Record As A K-Pop Soloist

What an icon! BLACKPINK member Rosé has once again showcased her global impact, even as a soloist. BLACKPINK’s | @roses_are_rosie/Instagram Recently, Rosé collaborated with American singer Alex Warren on an emotional pop ballad, “Oh My Mind.” The song reflected both singers’ vocal abilities, showcasing the BLACKPINK member’s versatility as well. The track has already garnered enthusiastic responses from listeners, rising to the top spot...

ALLDAY PROJECT Youngseo’s Reaction To Her Former Group ILLIT’s Win Gains Attention After Rumors Of Discord

Another “R U Next?” alumni was also present.   ILLIT‘s recent reunion with ALLDAY Project‘s Youngseo has become a hot topic. ILLIT | Belift Lab ALLDAY PROJECT’s Youngseo | THE BLACK LABEL For the June 29th edition of Inkigayo, ILLIT‘s “Do The Dance” was nominated alongside WOODZ‘s “Drowning” and Maktub‘s “Starting With You.” The girl group came in first, earning their second win for this comeback. Of course, fans...

Male Idol’s “Weird” Behavior Around aespa Sparks Debate

Many came to his defense.   Many of the idols under SM Entertainment recently traveled to London, England, to continue the SM Town Live 2025 tour. Groups and solo artists like Red Velvet, NCT, and TVXQ performed for European fans for the first time in many years. | SM Entertainment While fans love seeing the artists from different groups interact, an interaction between aespa...

Fans Left Anxious About BABYMONSTER’s Safety After Scary Stage Malfunction

The girls were lucky to avoid any major mishap.   BABYMONTSER‘s recent concert in Taipei witnessed a terrible stage malfunction that has left fans scared. BABYMONSTER On June 28, KST, the girl group held a concert in Taipei as a part of their Hello Monsters World Tour.   During their set, at one point, all the members were standing on the lift...

4th Gen Idol Exposes Current Stars’ Lack Of Respect Towards Her Group

She said it makes her feel left out sometimes.   Due to the etiquette expectations in Korea, idol groups usually show each other respect in various ways, including bowing and greetings during events. Recently, a fourth-generation idol’s discussion of her group’s treatment by other idols sparked surprise from fans. Billlie‘s Tsuki is currently appearing in the fourth season of Workdol, a show...