Itzy's leader Yeji is set to venture into a new chapter of her music career by making her solo debut, anticipated in the first half of 2025. Yeji will be the first member of the popular K-pop girl group Itzy to embark on a solo journey since their debut in 2019. Known for their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits, Itzy has produced two studio albums, nine extended plays (EPs), and one singles album.
Meanwhile, the music world celebrates the posthumous release of Coco Lee's song "Xiaxianyue" (Waning Moon) on January 17, 2025. Co-created with rapper Key, the track is now available on Chinese music platforms as well as internationally on Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, and Moov. Coco Lee, who would have turned 50 on the day of the release, continues to leave a lasting impact on fans worldwide.
"I hope everyone can still feel the warmth and strength she left behind." – Nancy (Coco Lee's sister)
Nancy, Coco Lee's sister, announced the song's release on Weibo, evoking emotion and connection with Coco Lee’s admirers.
"When you miss her, look at the moon, because the sun warms people, but the moonlight loves people." – Nancy (Coco Lee's sister)
In the realm of cinema, actor Song Joong-ki faces challenges with his recent movie "Bogota: City of the Lost." The film struggles at the box office, seeing its daily viewer count plummet to 10,000 just a week after its December 31 release. Despite needing three million viewers to break even, the movie attracted under 340,000 attendees.
Song Joong-ki, known for his versatility and dedication to his craft, remains optimistic despite these setbacks.
"The role of actors is to create good content and bring comfort to the audience. I will devote myself to making diverse and interesting works with all my heart and support you," – Song Joong-ki
Fellow actor Lee Sung-min attended a screening in Seoul and provided insight into the broader challenges facing South Korean cinema.
"Theatres are empty. There could many reasons for this, but it's really hard for actors when there's no audience in the theatre," – Lee Sung-min
Despite these hurdles, Lee Sung-min urged audiences to continue supporting the film industry.
"Nevertheless, the actors have to deal with it, so please help support the movie until the very end." – Lee Sung-min
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