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Thursday, August 07, 2025

Five Days of Korea: Disney+ Hotstar Serves a Fresh Variety Show Daily Starting August 22

Thursday, August 07, 2025

With Korean food, music, dramas and celebrities continuing to rank amongst some of the world’s most talked about pop cultural references, Disney+ Hotstar is helping viewers get their daily dose of Korea with five new weekly Korean variety shows launching from Friday to Tuesday starting August 22.

Covering a range of themes from speed dating and food challenges to fitness, celebrity shopping habits and more, the upcoming mid-form variety shows with about 25 minutes run time each, are sure to more than satisfy viewers’ Korea cravings.

Starting from August 22, viewers can enjoy:

Anchovy Physical Camp - Released every Friday starting August 22, this upcoming variety series sees some of Korea’s less active celebrities use nothing but grit and their complete lack of physical prowess to compete in a series of fun fitness challenges.

60 Minutes to Love – Released every Saturday starting August 23, this series follows Running Man star Ji Yeeun on her quest to find love. Throughout the 20-episode series, Ji Yeeun will go on 60-minute speed dates with men of all types and personalities in a bid to find her one true love.

Belly Showdown - Released every Sunday starting August 24, this upcoming series sees six personalities compete in a high-calorie comedic food challenge, using their unstoppable appetites to beat the competition.

YOO Got a Minute? - Released every Monday starting August 25, this series will be split into two parts. For the first 10 weeks Yoo Byungjae’s popular Why Did I Buy It series returns as You Bought What?! a variety series that examines celebrities’ bizarre spending habits. From week 11-20 the series will pivot to The Quiet Interview, a hilarious concept where interviewees struggle to keep a straight face during a series of bizarre interviews with only one rule – if you laugh the interview’s over!

Chef’s Go-To - Released every Tuesday starting August 26, take a trip off the eaten path with Korea’s famous chefs to explore some of their favorite back-alley eateries and hidden delights - all with the goal of helping you find your next unforgettable meal.

Each with 20 episodes until the year end, the upcoming debut of these five variety shows is the latest in a series of exceptional Korean content releases to debut on Disney+ Hotstar in recent years. In 2025 alone, viewers have immersed themselves in a world of mystery and murder with the year’s most watched Disney+ Hotstar Korean series - Nine Puzzles, have scrubbed in and gone under the scalpel with Hyper Knife, and have most recently explored treachery and treasure in ‘70s Korea with Low Life.

Get your daily dose of K-Variety starting August 22 on Disney+ Hotstar.

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MONSTA X Heats Up for September Comeback with Bold New Mini Album ‘THE X’

Thursday, August 07, 2025

MONSTA X is officially in comeback mode. The powerhouse K-pop group is set to release their new mini album THE X on September 1 at 6PM KST, marking a bold new chapter as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.

On August 5, Starship Entertainment dropped a surprise schedule poster across MONSTA X’s official social channels, revealing a packed lineup of teaser content leading up to the release. Designed like a vintage flyer, the poster teases everything from track lists and concept photos to MV teasers and performance clips, ramping up anticipation among global fans.

According to the schedule, MONSTA X will unveil the tracklist on August 8, followed by two concept photo sets: the ‘UNKNOWN X’ version on August 10 and ‘HELLO X’ on August 12. A pre-release single will drop on August 18, preceded by a music video teaser on August 16 and followed by a performance video on August 21.

From there, fans can expect a steady flow of visual content including the ‘UNDERDOG X’ and ‘XX’ concept photos (August 23 and 25), a title track music video teaser on August 30, and a full album preview on August 31. The poster also features a mysterious teaser line, “REMIX DROPS SOON!”, sparking buzz across fan communities.

In a surprise move, MONSTA X also released the official trailer for THE X alongside the poster reveal. The cinematic clip features a haunting visual palette reminiscent of Korean classic cinema, paired with the group’s signature intensity. The trailer closes with a poignant voiceover from I.M: “Ten years is not the end. It’s the beginning of something entirely new.”

The mini album THE X carries deep meaning. Not only does the title represent “the one unknown,” it also alludes to infinite potential and reinvention, fitting for a group marking a full decade in the industry. The "X" also ties back to the Roman numeral for 10, cementing the release as a symbolic moment in the group’s journey. MONSTA X is poised to challenge the familiar and redefine their sound once again.

Fresh off their triumphant group performance at KCON LA 2025, their first KCON stage in nine year, the group proved why they remain one of K-pop’s most enduring acts. Their powerful showing lit up U.S. morning shows KCAL News and KTLA 5 Morning News, further highlighting their global reach.

Now, all eyes are on September 1 as MONSTA X begins their next era with THE X. Fans can expect an album that blends the past, present, and future in only the way MONSTA X can.

Photos courtesy of Starship Entertainment.

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This Is For the ONCEs: TWICE’s World Tour Returns to Singapore with a 360° Experience

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Global K-pop powerhouse TWICE is set to make a highly anticipated return to Singapore with their latest world tour, <THIS IS FOR>, performing on October 11 and 12 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. These two nights promise an electrifying experience as the group unveils a brand-new immersive concert format that’s already making waves across Asia.

TWICE has officially kicked off their highly anticipated sixth world tour, <THIS IS FOR>, with two sold-out nights at Inspire Arena in Incheon on July 19 and 20. This marks the group’s return to the stage just one year after the conclusion of their record-breaking <READY TO BE> world tour, which attracted over 1.5 million fans across 51 shows in 27 cities worldwide.

The <THIS IS FOR> tour introduces a groundbreaking 360-degree stage concept designed to dissolve the traditional barriers between artist and audience. This immersive setup allows fans to experience TWICE’s music and performance from every angle, transforming each venue into an all-encompassing visual and sonic experience. Accompanying this bold production is acclaimed multimedia studio Moment Factory, whose past collaborators include global icons such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and U2. To complement the innovative stage design, the tour features new choreography and song arrangements reimagined specifically for the in-the-round setup.

In a powerful start to the tour, both Incheon shows sold out, and the July 20 performance was livestreamed globally, allowing fans around the world to take part in this new chapter of TWICE’s journey.

Following the kickoff in Korea, TWICE will bring their <THIS IS FOR> world tour to cities including Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Tokyo, Macau, Bulacan, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, and Bangkok, with more dates to be announced. Singapore fans can look forward to two shows on October 11 and 12 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Coinciding with the start of the tour, TWICE released their fourth full-length album, THIS IS FOR, on July 11. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart with approximately 80,000 album units sold. This comes on the heels of their previous EP, With YOU-th, which debuted at number one on the same chart earlier this year—marking the group’s first-ever Billboard 200 No.1.

TWICE’s global momentum continues to soar. In August, they became the first K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago, one of the biggest summer music festivals in the United States. The group recently peaked at 22million monthly Spotify listeners—the highest for any JYP Entertainment artist to date—and made a special guest appearance at Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres world tour in South Korea this past April.

Their accolades extend beyond music charts and streaming milestones. In 2023, TWICE became the first Korean group to receive the Billboard Women in Music Award. They also made history as the first female group to headline sold-out concerts at major international venues including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, MetLife Stadium in New York.

Singapore has long been a stronghold for TWICE. From their first visit in 2017 with the sold-out TWICELAND show at The Star Theatre to back-to-back sold-out nights at the Singapore Indoor Stadium during their <READY TO BE> world tour, the group has consistently proven their immense popularity with local fans.

With the launch of <THIS IS FOR>, TWICE not only reaffirms their global superstardom, but also raises the bar for what a K-pop concert experience can be. As they set out on another ambitious world tour, TWICE invites fans across the globe to witness a new era of artistry, connection, and unforgettable performances.

TWICE <THIS IS FOR> WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE will take place at Singapore Indoor Stadium on 11 – 12 October 2025 (Sat - Sun), 5:00pm. All VIP ticket holders will enjoy exclusive access to the soundcheck party, get their hands on a commemorative concert laminate and lanyard, postcard set and have priority access to standing pen and premium seats respectively.

Live Nation members will have presale access from 14 August (Thursday) at 2:00pm to 11:59pm. Membership can be registered for free at livenation.sg. General ticket sales will begin on 15 August (Friday) at 2:00pm on ticketmaster.sg and via the ticket hotline +65 6018 7645. For more details, please visit livenation.sg or the official Live Nation Singapore social media channels.

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Gentle Monster Reopens Flagship Stores in Singapore with Larger-Than-Life Art and Star Power

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Gentle Monster has officially reintroduced its presence in Singapore with the grand reopening of its flagship stores at Marina Bay Sands and ION Orchard, pushing the boundaries of fashion, art, and immersive retail.

Unveiled on August 1, the revamped Marina Bay Sands store now spans a dramatic duplex layout, welcoming visitors into an expansive world of artistic expression. At the center of this space is the GIANT HEAD KINETIC OBJECT, an otherworldly installation developed by the Gentle Monster Robotics Lab. Featuring three constantly moving sculptural heads that shift in emotion and thought, the piece captures the brand’s obsession with perception, introspection, and surreal storytelling.

The exclusive reopening event drew a massive crowd, thanks in part to a surprise appearance by South Korean star Kim Min-Gyu. Despite being held on a weekday, the event attracted thousands of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the star and see him don the latest pieces from Gentle Monster's collection. The celebration also brought together media, tastemakers, and fashion insiders, making it one of the city’s standout fashion moments this season.

Meanwhile, Gentle Monster’s original Singapore location at ION Orchard has also reopened following a complete redesign. The refreshed concept retains the brand’s signature avant-garde spirit while enhancing the overall customer journey with new energy and sophistication.

The renewed flagships reinforce Gentle Monster’s mission to continuously challenge retail norms through artistic provocation and bold spatial experiences. Since its founding in 2011, the brand has grown into a global creative powerhouse, combining eyewear design with high-concept environments that turn shopping into a sensorial journey.

Both stores are now open:

Marina Bay Sands: 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-146 & L1-66/67, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
ION Orchard: 2 Orchard Turn, #01-27, ION Orchard

Visit gentlemonster.com or follow @gentlemonster to explore the full collection.

CASETiFY Drops Special Collection Inspired TXT’s 4th Studio Album ‘The Star Chapter: TOGETHER’

Five Days of Korea: Disney+ Hotstar Serves a Fresh Variety Show Daily Starting August 22

MONSTA X Heats Up for September Comeback with Bold New Mini Album ‘THE X’

This Is For the ONCEs: TWICE’s World Tour Returns to Singapore with a 360° Experience

Gentle Monster Reopens Flagship Stores in Singapore with Larger-Than-Life Art and Star Power

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