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TXT Confirmed To Make April Comeback
TXT is officially gearing up for a comeback! On February 5, Sports Seoul reported that TXT has confirmed plans to make a comeback in April and is currently focusing on album preparations. In response to the report, their agency BIGHIT MUSIC confirmed, “TXT is working on their album with the goal of making a comeback in April.” The representative added, “The detailed schedule will be officially announced at a later date. We ask for your anticipation and support.” This will mark their first comeback in about nine months. The group last released their fourth full-length album “The Star Chapter: TOGETHER” in July of last year, which concluded “The Star Chapter” series. The upcoming comeback will also be TXT’s first comeback since all members renewed their contracts with BIGHIT MUSIC in August 2025. Are you excited for TXT’s comeback? Stay tuned!
Exclusive: ATEEZ Talks Contract Renewal, Favorite "Adrenaline" MV Scenes, Enlistment Duties, And More At "GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4" Press Conference
ATEEZ is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback with “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4”! On February 5, ahead of their comeback, ATEEZ held a press conference to talk about their upcoming comeback with their 13th mini album “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4.” Hongjoong began, “It’s our first album this year and our first album after renewing our contracts, so we prepared with nervousness and heart-fluttering excitement, with resolve to show a new side of us from past albums.” He added, “It’s the fourth of the ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ series, and it contains the resolve that we will continue onwards with our beliefs.” Seonghwa further shared, “We prepared as if it were seven years ago. Every album, we work earnestly, and we continued that feeling.” Regarding the title track “Adrenaline,” Mingi revealed, “‘Adrenaline’ is the title track we decided in unison by all eight members. If you listen to the song, it has a running engine sound, signaling that we will keep running forward this year as well.” Yunho remarked, “The title song has powerful EDM sounds, and ATEEZ’s performance is also befitting of that sound.” Regarding the highlight point of the choreography, San, who participated in making the choreography, said, “We tried to portray it straightforwardly,” bringing attention to the idea of rushing blood due to adrenaline. The members also touched upon the parts they most liked in “Adrenaline.” San shared, “We fill the stage with 24 people. Yeosang’s dance part with the dancers is very memorable, so I would feel grateful if you could all focus on that.” Wooyoung also picked Hongjoong’s rap that signals the start of the song as one of his favorite parts. Elaborating more on their favorite music video scene, Seonghwa picked the one-take scene that shows Yeosang followed by himself, Yunho, and San, commenting, “It felt like a noir movie.” Yeosang picked the scene where he is hanging onto a car, saying, “It was my first time on a wire for a music video, so it was really enjoyable and memorable.” San also shared, “If you watch the music video, the members look really good, so please look forward to it.” While previous parts of “GOLDEN HOUR” highlighted the different musical sides of ATEEZ, this album puts emphasis on their diverse performances. Yunho remarked, “Every moment will be a golden hour,” while Hongjoong shared, “Rather than ending the ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ series, we want to show that it won’t end here, and like how we renewed our contracts, we will continue with ATINY,” conveying ATEEZ’s resolve to showcase diverse performances to ATINY. On ATEEZ’s greatest strength, Mingi replied, “After working together for seven to eight years, I think our biggest strength is the members’ energy. I don’t think we’ve ever talked about giving up or wanting to stop. We always want to keep going. The members gathered to make the group we are now. That resolve and our energy are our biggest weapons.” San answered that he can be confident thanks to ATINY. Reflecting on their goals and future enlistment, Seonghwa replied, “I always tell ATINY, but our earnest feelings now and at the start are still the same, so I feel proud of my members and not embarrassed in front of ATINY. I also think it’s my definite duty to enlist. We will enlist when the time comes. Despite that, since we renewed our contracts, we also want to picture our future, and we will return after faithfully completing our duties.” On what gets their adrenaline pumping, Jongho commented, “If we are acknowledged by everyone who watches us and listens to our music, that will get my adrenaline pumping.” Touching on activities and fans abroad, Mingi shared, “We have a lot of activities abroad. There are lots of people who recognize us, and that still feels strange.” Wooyoung shared, “When ATINY abroad sing Korean lyrics together, their pronunciation is better than mine, which makes me feel proud!” Finally, on their key to teamwork, Wooyoung shared, “We wanted to respond to ATINY’s love as one,” adding, “I feel this a lot, but the key is conversation. We chat for several hours backstage and talk about our future direction a lot. I think conversation is most important.” ATEEZ will make their comeback with “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4” on February 6 at 2 p.m. KST. Check out teasers here!
KATSEYE Hits No. 1 On UK's Official Charts For 1st Time With "Gabriela"
KATSEYE has hit No. 1 for the first time in the United Kingdom! This week, KATSEYE topped two of the United Kingdom’s Official Charts (widely regarded as the U.K. equivalent to Billboard’s U.S. charts) for the very first time. Following its release on vinyl, the group’s hit single “Gabriela” debuted at No. 1 on both the Official Physical Singles and Official Vinyl Singles charts—marking their first time entering the top 10 of any of the Official Charts. “Gabriela” also re-entered the Official Singles Sales chart, which includes digital downloads alongside physical sales, at a new peak of No. 2 this week. Meanwhile, KATSEYE landed two songs on the main Official Singles chart this week. Their latest single “Internet Girl” spent its fourth week on the chart at No. 61, while “Gabriela” re-entered the chart at No. 78 (for an 18th non-consecutive week). Congratulations to KATSEYE!
TREASURE Earns New RIAJ Platinum Certification In Japan
TREASURE has gone platinum in Japan with their latest release! In the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ)’s latest batch of official certifications, TREASURE’s most recent Korean mini album “LOVE PULSE” was certified platinum for over 250,000 units shipped in Japan. According to the RIAJ’s certification thresholds, albums are certified gold at 100,000 units shipped and platinum at 250,000. Congratulations to TREASURE!
Watch: KiiiKiii Takes 1st Win For "404 (New Era)" On "Show Champion"; Performances By WHIB, POW, And More
KiiiKiii has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “404 (New Era)”! On the February 4 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were i-dle’s “Mono (Feat. skaiwater),” EXO‘s “Crown,” KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era),” POW’s “Come True,” and WHIB’s “ROCK THE NATION.” Performers on today’s show included KiiiKiii, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, WHIB, POW, YOUNG POSSE, 8TURN, AxMxP, NWH:I, Kim Jun Tae, NAVILLERA, Jeong Hyo Bean, Jo Hwy, and Tak Song I. KiiiKiii – “404 (New Era)” ALPHA DRIVE ONE – “FREAK ALARM” WHIB – “ROCK THE NATION” POW – “Come True” YOUNG POSSE – “VISA” 8TURN – “BRUISE” AxMxP – “PASS” NWH:I – “Siren Call” Kim Jun Tae – “Tired of falling in love” NAVILLERA – “NO LIMIT” Jeong Hyo Bean – “Sail” Jo Hwy – “Starlight” Tak Song I – “Were We Happy”
February Rookie Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced
The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rookie idol groups! The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of various rookie idol groups, using big data collected from January 4 to February 4. “BOYS II PLANET” group ALPHA DRIVE ONE shot to the top of this month’s list after seeing a massive 196.30 percent increase in their brand reputation index since January, bringing their total score to 1,226,510. High-ranking phrases in ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s keyword analysis included “EUPHORIA,” “ALLYZ,” and “music show,” while their highest-ranking related terms included “skilled,” “powerful,” and “youthful.” The group’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 89.48 percent positive reactions. ILLIT held onto their spot at second place with a brand reputation index of 1,206,568, marking a 16.74 percent rise in their score since last month. TWS came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 1,124,412, marking a 4.75 percent increase in their score since January. CORTIS maintained their position at fourth place with a brand reputation index of 1,013,718, marking a 9.95 percent rise in their score since last month. Finally, Hearts2Hearts climbed to fifth place with a brand reputation index of 713,816, marking an 8.83 percent increase in their score since January. ALPHA DRIVE ONE ILLIT TWS CORTIS Hearts2Hearts KiiiKiii BABYMONSTER KickFlip izna idntt XLOV eite SAY MY NAME MEOVV KATSEYE RESCENE ARTMS UNIS A1 IDID BE BOYS AHOF NEXZ SPIA tracer CLOSE YOUR EYES NOWZ (formerly NOWADAYS) Geenius HORI7ON Baby DONT Cry