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Thursday, May 28, 2026

South Korean Indie Band JANNABI 1st Asia Tour: Sweet & Stardust Coming to Singapore this 13 August

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Earlier on 1 May, Korean indie rock band JANNABI announced that they will be embarking on their first-ever Asia tour. Presented by FriedRice Entertainment, the JANNABI 1st Asia Tour : Sweat & Stardust in Singapore will take place on 13 August 2026 (Thursday), 8PM at the Capitol Theatre.

To commemorate their first Asia tour, JANNABI has prepared special fan benefits exclusively for Janfans. VIP ticket holders will receive priority entry to standing pen, priority access to official merchandise, a JANNABI guitar pick and also stand a chance to win a signed concert poster. All ticket holders are also guaranteed a commemorative postcard.

JANNABI 1st Asia Tour : Sweat & Stardust in Singapore Details:

Date: 13 August 2026 (Thursday)

Time: 8PM (SGT)

Venue: Capitol Theatre

Ticket Price: VIP (Standing) – S$248, CAT 1 (Standing) – S$218, CAT 2 – S$168, CAT 3 – S$138

All ticket prices exclude Booking Fee.

General Sales: 3 June 2026, 2PM (SGT)

Official Ticketing Channel: ticketmaster.sg/bit.ly/JANNABISG26

Fans Benefits:

Comprising members Choi Jung-hoon and Kim Do-hyung, JANNABI is a band that reinterprets the deep-rooted lyricism of Korean popular music through a chamber pop sound. Since their debut in 2014, the band has gained recognition for both their popularity and artistic merit through numerous hit songs and critically acclaimed studio albums, establishing themselves as one of the most successful acts in Korea’s indie band scene.

In particular, their hit song "for lovers who hesitate" received immense love in the Korean music market and was recognized for its musical achievement, winning the prestigious Song of the Year (Daesang) at the 17th Korean Music Awards in 2020.

Furthermore, JANNABI’s performances are each structured around a distinct worldview, earning strong support from their fandom over the years. By transforming the ‘universality’, a core characteristic of JANNABI’s music, into a ‘special experience’ within the concert space, each show offers the audiences a unique reason to return. Their “All the Boys and Girls 2125” concert, set in a futuristic world, even won the Grand Prize in the Best Concert category at the 12th EDAILY Culture Awards.

Through music that delicately captures universal emotions such as love, growth, and the anxieties of youth, JANNABI continues to resonate with listeners across generations. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience and connect with JANNABI’s music live at their Singapore debut this August.

For more information, check out Fried Rice Entertainment social media.

BTS

Grab the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies at OREO Pop-up Store, Sunway Pyramid from 8 - 14 June

Thursday, May 28, 2026

OREO and Army, get ready for an OREO cookie BTS made just for you. That’s right: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are joining forces with the world’s #1 cookie to drop the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies, a brown sugar–pancake flavoured OREO cookie created by BTS and dedicated to BTS fans. This collaboration will kick off a playful global movement across 80+ markets with BTS and the OREO brand.

This partnership is the latest expression of the OREO brand’s strategy to disrupt the competitive snack market by curating collaborations that only the OREO brand can deliver on. Together with pop royalty BTS, we’re turning our iconic cookie and delicious flavour into a global conversation that brings our playfulness to life, sparks fan excitement, and ultimately leads culture.

The result is a deeply personal flavour creation brought to a global audience: the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies are filled with a sweet creme that remixes the flavours of hotteok, a warm, brown sugar–stuffed pancake popular in Korean street food markets. BTS has fond childhood memories of eating not just hotteok but also OREO cookies, making this a deeply meaningful collaboration that places a piece of their Korean heritage inside an iconic cookie they’ve always loved.

“For OREO to be the first snacking brand we’ve collaborated with globally is a huge honour. We ate them as kids, we eat them in the studio, and now OREO is helping us share a taste of home with the world,” said BTS.

”We’re just so proud to add our own chapter to OREO’s amazing story.”

BTS poured their love for BTS fans into the outside of their OREO cookies, too. As the band celebrates its 13th anniversary, the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies feature 13 unique embossments BTS designed for their fans, including the band member names, a BTS light stick, and three OREO cookies that form a special message to BTS fans. Collect the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies to unveil the message!

While the unique OREO cookie embossments celebrate the BTS fandom, the design on the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookie Packs is a vibrant homage to South Korea’s iconic street market culture—a bustling tapestry of sights, sounds, and delicious food like hotteok. From the moment fans hold the pack, the OREO brand is inviting them to get a taste of the energy and excitement that is such a key part of the South Korean experience.

This special message is the start of a global movement that the OREO brand created for fans. Inspired by the fandom’s letter-writing tradition, we’re rallying OREO and BTS fans to help create the world’s largest love letter to BTS. To join the movement, scan the QR code on the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookie Pack or visit my.oreosea.com to write a playful digital letter to BTS. As letters pour in from around the globe, fans can read each other’s words to BTS as the largest love letter prepares to come to life in the real world. Keep submitting your letters for a chance to win exclusive OREO brand & BTS prizes and see what’s next!

In Malaysia, OREO will be hosting a pop-up at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid, from 8 to 14 June 2026, inviting fans and consumers to immerse themselves in a playful experience. At the event, consumers will get a chance to sample the new limited-edition Hotteok flavour, while having the opportunity to submit their love letter to BTS! Shoppers with qualifying purchases can redeem OREO BTS Sticker, OREO Plates, or OREO Apron, while stocks last.

The Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies will be available for presale starting on 2 June at Shopee Mondelez Official page. The OREO cookies will begin rolling out at retailers and will be available only for a limited time, while supplies last.

For more information and updates on the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies, fans can follow OREO @oreo.mysg on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to be among the first to know about future brand news.

Korea

Legendary Solo Artist TAEYANG is Back with Solo Album 'QUINTESSENCE' with Title Track 'Live Fast Die Slow'

Monday, May 25, 2026

Legendary solo artist and lead vocalist of K-pop icons BIGBANG, TAEYANG returns with his highly anticipated full-length solo album, QUINTESSENCE, alongside the album’s title track, “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW,” via THEBLACKLABEL. Blending a progressive pop sound with a punk attitude, “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” stands as a declaration of perseverance in the face of an ever-shifting reality.

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Fresh off BIGBANG’s explosive closing performance at Coachella, TAEYANG delivers his most experimental and progressive body of work to date, taking a leading role in both the album’s concept and creative direction.

QUINTESSENCE is an album born from TAEYANG’s long-standing reflections on the nature of essence itself. Across the project, he traces a musical journey in search of the unseen yet most vital values in life. Rather than rushing to define definitive answers, TAEYANG instead focuses on the questions, emotions, and personal revelations encountered along the way. Grounded in his own experiences, these reflections are expressed through the music, ultimately resonating with something essential within each listener.

To bring his vision to life, TAEYANG assembled a globally renowned roster of collaborators, including Grammy Award-winning production team The Stereotypes, Grammy-winning songwriter Theron Thomas, and acclaimed hitmakers Tone Stith, j.Que, and Chaz Jackson. From Korea, renowned artists Paul Blanco, Tablo, and CAMO contribute across the project alongside longtime THEBLACKLABEL producers TEDDY, Vince, Dominsuk, and IDO, who are fresh off their success from KPop Demon Hunters. The album features The Kid LAROI, as well as TARZZAN and WOOCHAN of ALLDAY PROJECT.

Spanning cinematic pop, atmospheric R&B, experimental production, and emotionally charged songwriting, QUINTESSENCE showcases TAEYANG at his most expansive. The album opens with the powerful “BAD” before moving through reflective moments like “WOULD YOU (feat. TARZZAN, WOOCHAN)” and the dreamy, atmospheric “MOVIE,” which evokes the feeling of walking through the streets of Paris at night.

Elsewhere, tracks such as the uplifting and energetic “OPEN UP (feat. The Kid LAROI)” and the soulful “LOVE LIKE THIS” further highlight the album’s wide-ranging sonic palette. The addictive melodies on “YES,” which incorporates a sample of BIGBANG and 2NE1’s “Lollipop,” adds another unexpected layer to the project, while the urgent and powerful “NOW,” driven by a progressive beat and explosive EDM drop, pushes the album’s energy even further.

The project closes with the introspective “G.O.A.T,” a track imagining what TAEYANG would share with his loved ones if today were his last day, before ending on the deeply reflective finale “4U,” where TAEYANG encapsulates his enduring hopes for the future and a message of unending “eternity.”

Photo Credit: THEBLACKLABEL

Korea

Get to Know More about MONSTA X's SHOWNU X HYUNGWON 2nd Mini Album 'Love Me'

Monday, May 25, 2026

SHOWNU X HYUNGWON of MONSTA X made their highly anticipated comeback with their second mini-album, "LOVE ME," on May 21. Returning after nearly three years, MONSTA X’s first sub-unit is already generating global buzz, enthralling fans with their unique chemistry and a gripping love narrative.

"LOVE ME" highlights the duo's signature restrained yet sophisticated mood, featuring seven tracks that explore the diverse moments and complex emotions of love through a unique lens. Leading the album is "Do You Love Me," which captures the tension of a push-and-pull relationship where neither side is fully sure of their feelings. Built on a foundation of heavy drums, brass, and guitar, the song seamlessly blends SHOWNU’s steady presence with HYUNGWON’s refined sensibility. Instead of pure intensity, it draws listeners in through mood and nuance.

The album also offers the vintage “Superstitious,” the band-driven “In My Head,” the R&B “Breathe,” and the dream pop dance “Accelerator,” alongside the members’ solo tracks “Around & Go” and “NO AIR.” Each song reveals different facets of love, expanding the album’s emotional landscape.

With SHOWNU anchoring the stage with strength and HYUNGWON refining the mood with intricate sensitivity, the duo departs from the group’s signature intensity and displays a different allure. Ultimately, this synergy demonstrates how diverse textures can coexist within MONSTA X, which is currently on “THE X : NEXUS” world tour.

“If MONSTA X is mostly about being powerful and flashy, our sub-unit offers a more calm and chilled-out vibe that showcases a new style of performance,” SHOWNU said.

HYUNGWON added, “That restrained feel and intriguing aura set us apart.”

Q. It’s been about two years and ten months since your last comeback as a sub-unit. How does it feel to be returning after such a long time?

SHOWNU: It feels great to finally share new music with our fans again. Since they’ve been waiting for us, we really wanted to prepare well and show our appreciation through this album. We worked hard to bring something fresh in terms of concept, music, and performance, so I hope everyone likes it.

HYUNGWON: Starting a new chapter is always exciting, but since it’s been a while since we last promoted as a sub-unit, we’re even more thrilled to share this with everyone. We wanted to share it as soon as possible. We spent a lot of time thinking about what SHOWNU X HYUNGWON can uniquely bring and what new sides we could show, so I hope people enjoy the album.

Q. What kind of message does this album carry?

SHOWNU: This album expresses different perspectives on love and a wide range of emotions in a more delicate and detailed way. We also focused a lot on the finer details so we could show our own musical color and performance style more clearly.

HYUNGWON: We talked about love in our previous album, but this time, we have more of our own story and narrative woven into it. As we’ve become more involved in the album-making process, especially in areas like producing, I think “LOVE ME” reflects more of our thoughts and stories.

Q. You took on a wide variety of concepts this time. What did you want to express through them?

SHOWNU: Since this album explores many different emotions, we wanted to express those feelings visually through a wider range of concepts. Through the styling and outfits in the concept photos, we also tried to capture different emotional nuances.

HYUNGWON: Every time we show a new concept, our fans seem to love it. It made me realize that trying new things and showing different sides of ourselves can give fans a new kind of energy too. That’s why I want to keep showing more diverse sides of us moving forward.

Q. Can you introduce the lead track “Do You Love Me”?

SHOWNU: It’s a song that captures the tension and push-and-pull emotions of not being fully certain about love. When I first heard it, I was really drawn to the song’s sense of tension. I also felt like it was a track that could really highlight our performance strengths.

HYUNGWON: I think it’s a song that really shows how much we’ve grown both vocally and performance-wise. It also highlights our more restrained charm in a clearer way, so I hope people pay attention to that point as well.

Q. Is there a title, goal, or achievement you hope to gain through this album?

SHOWNU: As time goes by, I find myself focusing less on results or achievements and more on wanting to do this for a long time. I want to continue exploring different directions with HYUNGWON, hold concerts, and spend a long time with our fans.

HYUNGWON: First, I hope the public really comes to recognize SHOWNU X HYUNGWON as a sub-unit. And for our fans, I hope this comeback exceeds their expectations. I want people to think, “SHOWNU X HYUNGWON can pull off something like this too?” and keep giving fans that sense of surprise and excitement.

Q. Is there anything you’d like to say to MONBEBE, who have been waiting for such a long time?

SHOWNU: I think this album could only happen because MONBEBE was there for us. We know how much love and support our fans have continued to give us while waiting all this time, and we prepared this album wanting to repay that support with even better music and performances.

HYUNGWON: Over the years, I’ve become even more grateful that we’ve been able to stay together for so long. While preparing for this album, I kept thinking about what MONBEBE would want to see and what they would enjoy. I really hope everyone likes it, and I hope we can all have fun together during this comeback.

*Photo credit: Starship Entertainment

New Fantasy Romance #KDrama 'Dive Into You' Features WJSN's Ji Yeon and Park Seo Ham

South Korean Indie Band JANNABI 1st Asia Tour: Sweet & Stardust Coming to Singapore this 13 August

Grab the Limited Edition OREO & BTS Cookies at OREO Pop-up Store, Sunway Pyramid from 8 - 14 June

Legendary Solo Artist TAEYANG is Back with Solo Album 'QUINTESSENCE' with Title Track 'Live Fast Die Slow'

Get to Know More about MONSTA X's SHOWNU X HYUNGWON 2nd Mini Album 'Love Me'

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