March has been nothing short of an exciting month in the Hallyu world as some of K-pop’s biggest stars have dropped new music! From Kim Soo Hyun breaking his silence on his controversy and Le Sserafim‘s new mini album to a touching update on Moonbin’s passing, get caught up on the latest breaking Hallyu news.
Kim Soo Hyun breaks his silence on Kim Sae Ron scandal
Kim Soo Hyun has officially broken his silence on his controversy involving the late Kim Sae Ron in an emergency press conference held today at 4:30pm KST. The actor did not allow for a separate Q&A session with journalists and read from his prepared statement.
The Queen of Tears actor reaffirmed that he did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor, but when she was of legal age, back in 2020. The relationship lasted a year. This directly challenges Kim Sae Ron’s letter found by her parents, which stated that she dated him for 6 years when she was 15 and he was 28.
On denying the relationship when pictures of them first surfaced, Kim explained, “Even when Queen of Tears was airing, I had a lot to protect as the male lead. I wondered what might happen if I admitted to having been in a relationship with the deceased. What will happen to the cast? The staff working hard day and night? The production company that invested in the show?”
“Every time there was a clash between Kim Soo Hyun as a human being and Kim Soo Hyun as a celebrity, I ended up making the best decision for the celebrity Kim Soo Hyun.”
Further, Kim denied any involvement that led to the late child actress’s tragic passing. “It is also untrue that the late actor resorted to a tragic decision because I turned away from her or the agency pressured her about repaying her debt.”
The actor also stated that videos and chats that the deceased’s family released in a previous press conference were manipulated and contained errors. “I will accept whatever criticism about my choices,” Kim said. “But that does not mean everything becomes fact. I will take action against the evidence the family of the deceased is releasing…” His lawyer closed the press conference by stating they will be filing a lawsuit against the bereaved family for 12 billion won.
EXO’s Kai drops the first teaser for Wait on Me ahead of April comeback
Good news, EXO-Ls—Kai is returning to drop more solo music very soon! The talented singer and dancer was just discharged from the military last month and is already gearing up for what looks to be another exciting musical era. His previous solo releases, such as Rover, Mmmh, and Peaches, went viral for their catchy melodies and choreography. On March 31, Kai officially announced his April comeback with the first teaser for his fourth solo mini album, Wait On Me, dropping on 21 April at 6pm KST.
Friends of the late Moonbin will release a song in his memory in April
On 28 March, it was announced that close friends of the late K-pop idol Moonbin have come together to record a tribute song, and it will be released on 19 April 2025, in honour of the second anniversary of his passing. The project brings together many of Moonbin’s dear friends, including his Astro members Cha Eun Woo, MJ, JinJin, and Sanha; his fellow 1998-liner friends such as Seventeen’s Seungkwan and DK and VIVIZ; and his younger sister Billlie’s Moon Sua.
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According to Dispatch, other idols such as Monsta X’s I.M., Kihyun, and Minhyuk; Seventeen’s Hoshi, Wonwoo, and Mingyu; Stray Kids’ Bang Chan, Choi Yoo Jung, Kim Do Yeon, and SF9’s Chani will also be participating in the project. Astro’s agency Fantagio shared, “This song will be structured as a letter from his friends to Moonbin…We hope that this song will serve as both comfort and a heartfelt gift to the fans who continue to remember and love Moonbin.”
Le Sserafim make a sizzling comeback with Hot
Trendy girl group Le Sserafim returns with their fifth mini album, Hot, that serves fresh summer vibes ahead of the sunny season. The EP is led by the title track of the same name, which features an easy-breezy pop R&B melody that sets the quintet apart from their previous edgy releases. Further, the group is also promoting a groovy B-side, ‘Come Over’, which was co-written by UK band Jungle. Watch the retro MV below.
Jennie makes a name for herself in Ruby
It’s the moment Rubies have been waiting for—Jennie’s debut solo album is officially out! Today, the long-awaited record was unveiled alongside a high-octane performance video of the lead single, ‘Like Jennie’. With 15 songs, Ruby features a star-studded lineup of collaborators such as FKJ, Childish Gambino, and Dua Lipa as well as the Blackpink star rapping and singing in various genres. Stream Ruby below!
J-Hope and Miguel wake up from ‘Sweet Dreams’
Marking his return to music since his military discharge in October 2024, ‘Sweet Dreams’ is a feel-good R&B track about wanting to love and be loved. “Love is such a simple emotion in this world. I think it’s an emotion that you need at this moment…A love song by J-Hope, what would that be like? I was always wondering about this topic. So I produced a song with ‘love’ as the theme,” the artist shared.
Seventeen’s Wonwoo announces military enlistment date
On 5 March, Pledis Entertainment officially announced that member Wonwoo will be enlisting in the military on 3 April. The rapper will participate in the group’s annual fan concert, Seventeen in Carat Land and will appear in various pre-recorded content before he enlists. Wonwoo is the second member to carry out his mandatory military service following Jeonghan in September 2024.
G-Dragon gets into the groove in ‘Too Bad’ performance video
We’re still celebrating the King of K-pop’s return to music with more new content! If you’re in love with the groove of ‘Too Bad’, good news because G-Dragon has released a performance video with Riehata. Stream his newest studio album Übermensch below!
Lisa stuns at the 2025 Oscars
Jennie isn’t the only Blackpink member making waves this month. In case you missed it, Lisa took over the stage at this year’s Oscar Awards with a dazzling tribute to music from the James Bond franchise alongside ‘Born Again’ collaborators Raye and Doja Cat.
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