[Arts & Culture] Why 2025 will be a huge year for K-pop
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
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Time now for our weekly Arts and Culture segment.
As always, we're joined by our culture correspondent Song Yoo-jin.
Welcome!
Good evening.
What do you have for us today?
During our first Arts and Culture segment of the year, I mentioned that 2025 would be a big year for K-pop.
This year, all BTS members will complete their military service, BLACKPINK is getting ready to drop new music and hit the road for a world tour.
But the excitement isn't just about the industry giants.
A new wave of rookie K-pop groups is already turning heads, some even before their official debut.
Let's take a closer look.
These boys are among the rising stars breaking into the world of K-pop this year.
2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic year for the industry, with a fresh wave of rookie groups lined up.
Three of K-pop's biggest entertainment agencies are preparing to debut highly anticipated new groups.
First up is JYP Entertainment's KickFlip.
Even before their official debut on January 20th, the boy group was named on Grammy.com's list of "Rookie K-pop Acts to Watch in 2025."
And they are having a strong start, with their debut album "Flip It, Kick It!" topping two domestic music charts in the fourth week of January.
"The group's vibe is really upbeat and lively. These days, people want boy groups to exude a bright, energetic presence, so in that sense, I think they nailed their image."
Coming up next is SM's first girl group since Aepsa's debut five years ago: Hearts2Hearts.
The eight-member group is ready to steal the hearts of K-pop fans when they officially debut on February 24th.
"SM's identity under former producer Lee Soo-man has been less about relatable, down-to-earth K-pop groups, but more about crafting myth-like figures, who seem distinct from typical teens or young adults.
But now, artists need to connect with their fans on a more personal and emotional level. The question is how well they can pull it off this time."
Last but not least is YG Entertainment.
"Our new group, tentatively named Next Monster is waiting for their debut. We're looking forward to introducing them to fans soon."
The label's newest group remains a mystery, with little information out there, except for one thing: YG is set to unveil them this year.
"There are quite a few trainees at YG preparing for their debut. We'll reveal more details, including the official debut date, at a later time."
With fresh talent, bold sounds, and new stories to tell, these rising stars are ready to take the spotlight.
Can't wait to see what this new generation of artists will bring to K-pop.
Yoo-jin, let's now put our focus on the relatively established groups.
I heard some of them have exciting news this week.
You're right.
I want to mention BLACKPINK's Rose, as she shattered her own record this week and set a new milestone for a K-pop female artist on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Rose's collaboration with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for "APT." ranked third on the chart this week.
This is, once again, the highest any female K-pop artist has reached on this globally acclaimed weekly chart.
The previous record was also set by "APT." placing fifth for the second week of January.
The song made Rose the first K-pop female artist to break into the chart's top 10 last October, debuting at number eight on the chart.
We'll see how far the song will go.
When we talk about K-pop's appeal, it's not just about the music, it's the full experience.
The visuals, the choreography, and the performances all come to life, especially at concerts.
And I hear there's an exciting concert event for K-pop fans to look forward to.
Can you tell us more?
Absolutely.
Over the past few years, we've seen a rise in concert films here in Korea, bringing the live experience to the big screen.
The latest group to join this trend is the K-pop girl group Red Velvet.
Their concert film "Red Velvet Happiness Diary: My Dear, Reve1uv In Cinemas" will premiere in theaters across Korea next Wednesday, February 5th.
Ticket sales just opened today, and fans can relive the energy of Red Velvet's Seoul fan concert, which celebrated its 10th debut anniversary last year.
Sounds exciting.
Thank you Yoo-jin for your report today.
As always, my pleasure.
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2025-01-31, 20:00 (KST)
I don't like how they just breezed over BTS's upcoming comeback, yet they jump on any small controversy to try to smear BTS's name. This really shows how the media in South Korea is still run by the "BIG THREE" music companies. They didn't even mention J-Hope's ICONIC performance in Paris, or his upcoming comeback with a new album in March and a World Tour starting in February, and then BTS's comeback in the second half of 2025 with the HYYH - 10 year anniversary celebration album release, and the World Tour they will be going on in the first half of 2026. I really hate South Korean Media for downplaying any success of BTS. They only mentioned JYP, SM, and YG artists. When BTS was mentioned, they just mentioned they will be discharged from Military service this year. When will they realize that without BTS's success, there would be no KPOP "WAVE" in the West.
You are so right.
Jhope was amazing at the Gala in Paris.
Also the tickets were sold out due to JHope.
The fanchants, singing etc from ARMY were the loudest that evening.
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@@chrissturkenboom6080 💜 APOBANGPO from Northern California, USA.
Hobi's world tour is happening in the spring. Then BTS will be back in June. Both those events will make huge waves. I'm sure they already have something planned for the rest of the year even if there's no tour schedule just yet. Kpop will make headlines again after June.
of course will be huge ,the Kings are coming back...
bts comebackkk 🥹💜
It's funny how all the groups' companies are trying to ride the tide of BTS' return. I remembered how they did the same when BTS was rising and it felt like all the groups on this planet were trying to get on the same band wagon.
I noticed it too but maybe it's just something they've already planned
BTS is the reason 😂 everything else is latching onto that
What happens if BTS don't do anything in 2025 after their release from military. Will it still be a big year for kpop. It is like everything depends on the guys. To help improve album sales etc.
Lo más seguro es que bts saque música fines de 2025 y haga el tour en 2026
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It was,nt s good year in 2024 for Kpop...of course NOT..
So why 2025??
😂😂😂😂😂
BTS's comeback will happen, and two of the members have been releasing content, JIN released a full album, J-Hope performed in Paris and is releasing an album and going on a world tour, and BTS will come back together as a group in June, and will release an album in second half of 2025, and go on a world tour in the first half of 2026. BTS Festa alone will be a major event this year in JUNE. 12 year anniversary.
*PERTAMAX*
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love rose blackpink