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Overview of the events of 2025 in South Korean music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases that have happened, or are expected to happen in 2025 in music in South Korea.
Award shows and festivals [ edit ]
Debuting and disbanding in 2025 [ edit ]
Reunions and re-establishments [ edit ]
Onew released his fifth EP, Connection , on January 6.
Seventeen spin-off BSS released their second single album, Teleparty , on January 8.
Yves released a deluxe edition of her second EP, I Did: Bloom , on January 17.
Girl group Ive released their third Korean EP, Ive Empathy , on February 3.
Jisoo released her debut EP, Amortage , on February 14.
Boy band Zerobaseone released their fifth Korean EP, Blue Paradise , on February 24.
Girl group Hearts2Hearts released their debut single album, The Chase , on February 24.
Boy band Treasure released their third EP, Pleasure , on March 7.
Jennie released her debut studio album, Ruby , on March 7.
Yeji released her debut EP, Air , on March 10.
Girl group STAYC released their sixth single album , S , on March 18.
Rock band Xdinary Heroes released their sixth EP, Beautiful Mind , on March 24.
Mark released his debut studio album, The Firstfruit , on April 7.
NCT Wish released their second EP, Poppop , on April 14.
Boy band Big Ocean released their second EP, Underwater , on April 20.
Chuu released her third EP, Only Cry in the Rain , on April 21.
Boy band BoyNextDoor released their fourth EP, No Genre , on May 13.
Boy band Seventeen released their fifth studio album, Happy Burstday , on May 26.
IU released her third cover album, A Flower Bookmark 3 , on May 27.
B.I released his third studio album, Wonderland , on June 1.
Boy band Ateez will release their twelfth EP Golden Hour: Part.3 on June 13.
Girl group Aespa will release their second single album, Dirty Work , on June 27.
Girl group Twice will release their fourth studio album, This Is For , on July 11.
Top songs on record [ edit ]
Circle Digital Chart No. 1 Songs [ edit ]
^ Kyung, Ji-min (October 31, 2024). '39회 골든디스크어워즈' 1월 4일·5일 日 후쿠오카 개최 확정 ['39th Golden Disc Awards' to be held in Fukuoka, Japan on January 4th and 5th]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (October 29, 2024). "Hanteo Music Awards 2024 to celebrate K-pop's past and present in February" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on December 4, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024 .
^ Heo, Min-nyeong (February 22, 2025). 디 어워즈 오늘 개최...오후 10시 30분 채널A 독점 중계 [D Awards Held Today...Exclusive Broadcast on Channel A at 10:30 PM]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jae-hoon (February 6, 2025). 단편선 순간들·에스파, '한국대중음악상' 6·5개 부문 후보 [Danpyunsun and the Moments Ensemble and Aespa, 6·5 Nominations for the 'Korean Music Awards']. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025 .
^ Park, Se-yeon (March 24, 2025). '제34회 서울가요대상' 6월 21일 개최...본상 투표 24일 시작 [The 34th Seoul Music Awards will be held on June 21st...Voting starts on the 24th]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025 .
^ Kim, Ji-ha (February 24, 2025). '핫 데뷔' 9인조 보이그룹 쓰리웨이, 콘셉트 포토 공개 ['Hot Debut' 9-member Boy Group 3way Releases Concept Photos]. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Kim, Ji-ye (October 15, 2024). "Former Fifty Fifty members form new group named 'ablume' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on November 9, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 .
^ a b '완성형 신인' 아홉(AHOF), 7월 데뷔 확정 [공식] . MyDaily (in Korean). May 22, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2025 .
^ Benjamin, Jeff (July 16, 2024). "TITAN CONTENT Announces First Girl Group & Reveals Two Members in 'Next-Generation' K-Pop Debut Strategy" . Billboard . Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024 .
^ Moon, Wan-sik (March 4, 2025). 클로즈 유어 아이즈, 데뷔 임박? 로고 모션 영상 공개 [Close Your Eyes, Debut Imminent? Logo Motion Video Released]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025 .
^ Kim, Soo-young (January 12, 2025). 무대 위 살아 움직인 '30년 역사'...SM, 'K팝 근본' 맞다 [리뷰] ['30 Years of History' Alive and Moving on Stage... SM is the 'Fundamental of K-Pop']. The Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025 .
^ Jung, Bit (April 1, 2025). '스타쉽 17년 재직' 에이치뮤직 김강효 대표, 걸그룹 힛지스 론칭...아이브 제작 내공 기대 ['Starship 17 years of service' H Music CEO Kim Kang-hyo, to launch girl group Hitgs...Expectations for Ive's production skills]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved April 1, 2025 .
^ a b Shim, Sun-ah (February 19, 2025). "Seventeen's Hoshi, Woozi form new unit, to release first single next month" . Yonhap News Agency . Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025 .
^ Hong, Hye-min (April 24, 2025). 이번엔 24인조 남돌?... 모드하우스, 신인 보이그룹 아이덴티티 론칭 [A 24-member male idol this time?... Modhaus, launching a new boy group identity]. Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2025 .
^ Kim, Ye-na (February 25, 2025). 유명 디렉터 류디 제작, 신인 걸그룹 '이프아이' 상반기 데뷔 확정 [Produced by famous director Ryu.D, new girl group 'Ifeye' confirmed to debut in the first half of the year]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 2, 2025 .
^ Yoo, Jung-min (March 4, 2025). 보이그룹 인어미닛, 제이윈엔터行...15일 데뷔곡 발매·팬미팅 확정 [Boy group In A Minute, Jwin Entertainment...Debut song release and fan meeting confirmed on the 15th]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025 .
^ Pyo, Kyung-min (November 25, 2024). "JYP to launch new K-pop boy group KickFlip in 2025" . The Korea Times . Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024 .
^ Ziwei, Puah (March 26, 2025). "KiiiKiii – 'Uncut Gem' review: weird and sometimes wonderful" . NME . Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jung-youn (April 28, 2025). "Rookie group Kiiras gears up for debut" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (April 1, 2025). "Billlie's Moon Sua and Siyoon to debut as subunit with new single 'SNAP' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025 .
^ Gong, Mi-na (November 26, 2024). "빌보드 '핫 100' 진입"...'TV조선·SM 합작' 마이트로의 목표(종합) ["Entering Billboard's 'Hot 100'"... 'TV Chosun and SM Collaboration' Mytro's Goal]. The Fact (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2024 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (February 18, 2025). "Rookie boy band Newbeat to debut in March" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025 .
^ Ahn, Byung-gil (August 5, 2024). 'MA1' 데뷔조 그룹명 '누에라' 확정 ['MA1' Debut Group Name 'Nouera' Confirmed]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ NH, TEAM (February 18, 2025). "Re:wind, The First Asian-American K-Pop Group, To Make Their Debut With A Single 'Forever' " . Namaste Hallyu . Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025 .
^ a b Park, Si-hyun (May 21, 2025). "Rookie girl group Smorz debuts Monday with first EP "Always Some More" " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Retrieved June 1, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Ki-baek (February 14, 2025). 프로젝트 그룹 스윗치, 4월 7인조로 프리 데뷔 [Project Group Sweet:ch to Pre-Debut as a Seven-Member Group in April]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 8, 2025 .
^ a b Shin, Ha-nee (May 28, 2025). "UAU's members say performing in Dreamcatcher 'made us what we are today' " . Korea JoongAng Daily .
^ Lee, Da-goeum (November 21, 2024). '윤일상 프로듀싱 걸그룹' UDTT, 내년 초 데뷔 ['Yoon Il-sang's production girl group' UDTT debuts early next year]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 .
^ Ji, Eun-soo (March 24, 2025). "New girl group Uspeer ready to burst onto the K-pop scene" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025 .
^ Yoo, Jung-min (January 7, 2025). 엑스러브, 오늘(7일) 가요계 첫 발...국내 첫 젠더리스 콘셉트 보이그룹 [Xlov, debuting in the music industry today (7th)...Korea's first genderless concept boy group]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025 .
^ Hwang, You-mee (March 24, 2025). "TXT's Beomgyu to drop 1st solo mixtape" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025 .
^ a b Bernardo, Jaehwa (June 10, 2025). "K-pop star Chaeyoung of Twice to debut as soloist: report" . ABS CBN .
^ Hwang, You-mee (April 1, 2025). "Ex-Victon Lim Sejun goes solo" . The Korea Herald . Retrieved May 4, 2025 .
^ a b Hwang, You-mee (March 14, 2025). "NCT's Mark reveals title of solo album: 'The Firstfruit' " . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (December 3, 2024). "(G)I-DLE singer Minnie to make solo debut next year" . NME . Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Geum, Bit-na (November 15, 2024). 라이즈 前 멤버 승환, 솔로로 홀로서기 "2025년 하반기 데뷔 예정" [전문] [Former Riize member Seunghan to stand alone as a solo artist "Scheduled to debut in the second half of 2025"]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved November 20, 2024 .
^ a b Yoon, Seung-jin (February 10, 2025). "Itzy's Yeji to take to the solo skies with 'Air' EP" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 23, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025 .
^ @LMN5_official (February 9, 2025). 안녕하세요. 바른손더블유아이피입니다. [Hello. This is Barunson WIP.] (Tweet ) (in Korean). Retrieved February 11, 2025 – via Twitter .
^ @PlaySUPERKIND (April 11, 2025). "Announcement on the Conclusion of Superkind's Official Activities and Contract" (Tweet ). Retrieved April 11, 2025 – via Twitter .
^ Pyo, Kyung-min (January 9, 2025). "GFriend reunites to celebrate 10th anniversary, thrills fans with new song 'Season of Memories' " . The Korea Times . Retrieved April 10, 2025 .
^ Son, Jin-ah (April 10, 2025). [단독] 모모랜드, 다시 뭉친다...인연엔터와 팀 활동 계약 [Momoland, reunited... Team activity contract with Inyeon Entertainment]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved April 10, 2025 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Benjamin, Jeff (January 5, 2025). "2025 Release Calendar Of Upcoming K-Pop Albums And Singles" . Forbes . Archived from the original on February 4, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (December 16, 2024). "Onew to release fourth EP 'Connection' on Jan. 6" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024 .
^ Yeo, Gladys (December 27, 2024). "Seventeen BSS announce new single album 'Teleparty' with heart-warming trailer" . NME . Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (January 6, 2025). "GFRIEND return with new single 'Season of Memories' ahead of reunion album" . NME . Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jung-youn (January 18, 2025). "Singer-songwriter An Shinae celebrates life" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (January 15, 2025). "Boy band Oneus swaps flippers for fangs with new special album 'Dear.M' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (January 8, 2025). "BBGirls announce new single album 'Love 2' out next week" . NME . Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (December 6, 2024). "WEi to return with 7th EP 'The Feelings' in January" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (January 20, 2025). "Rookie boy band KickFlip ready to turn K-pop world upside down with debut album" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yeo, Gladys (December 20, 2024). "GOT7 announce 11th anniversary mini-album, 'Winter Heptagon' " . NME . Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (January 21, 2025). "(G)I-DLE's Minnie makes her solo debut with new single 'Her' " . NME . Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (December 27, 2024). "CIX to release first EP without member Bae Jin-young 'Thunder Fever' in January" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on December 27, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (January 13, 2025). "Super Junior's Eunhyuk to release his first album on Jan. 27" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Park, Jun-hee (January 10, 2025). "Virtual idol Plave to drop 3rd EP 'Caligo Pt.1' on Feb. 3" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jung-youn (December 26, 2024). "Ive to return next year with 'Ive Empathy' " . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (February 4, 2025). "All(H)ours asks fans to 'Gimme Gimme' love with its third EP" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (January 20, 2025). "Rookie girl group Rescene to release second EP 'Glow Up' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (February 10, 2025). "Evnne stays 'cool and chill' among the 'Hot Mess' of life for its 4th EP" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (February 13, 2025). "Singer, songwriter, Danielle's sister: Olivia Marsh carves own path with debut album" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Paul, Larisha (January 27, 2025). "Jisoo Shares Packed Schedule Leading Up to Debut Mini Album 'Amortage' " . Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on January 30, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025 .
^ Shim, Sun-ah (January 14, 2025). "SM Entertainment to release album marking its 30th anniversary | Yonhap News Agency" . Yonhap News Agency .
^ Lee, Gyu-lee (February 18, 2025). "Rookie ARrC returns with new member for 'nu kidz: out the box' " . The Korea Times . Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025 .
^ Yoon, So-yeon (January 28, 2025). "ONF to 'upgrade musical identity' with Feb. 18 release" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 28, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (February 3, 2025). "ZeroBaseOne to release fifth EP 'Blue Paradise' on Feb. 24" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jung-youn (January 13, 2025). "Hearts2Hearts, SM's latest girl group, to debut in February" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jung-youn (February 4, 2025). "G-dragon to drop 3rd LP on Feb. 25" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (February 26, 2025). "Boy band NouerA releases debut EP, aims to become K-pop's 'monster rookies' " . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (February 5, 2025). "Gyubin announces first mini-album, 'Flowering' " . NME . Archived from the original on February 7, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2025 .
^ Son, Jin-ah (March 4, 2025). '싱어게인3' 우승 홍이삭, 오늘(4일) 'The Lovers Note' 피지컬 앨범 발매 [Hong Isaac, who won 'Singer Again 3', will release the physical album 'The Lovers Note' today (4th)]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Grover, Ashima (March 1, 2025). "Blackpink's Jennie, BTS' J-Hope, Seventeen's Hoshi x Woozi and more new music: March K-pop comebacks" . Hindustan Times . Archived from the original on February 28, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025 .
^ "Jennie to release solo album 'Ruby' on March 7, featuring Childish Gambino and Dua Lipa" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025 .
^ Ahn, Tae-hyun (January 21, 2025). 정동원, 3월 컴백 확정...3년 만의 정규 예고 [Jeong Dong-won, March comeback confirmed... First full-length album announcement in 3 years]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025 .
^ @INAMINUTE_OFFI (March 6, 2025). "In A Minute [UNBOXING: WHAT YOU WANTED]" (Tweet ). Retrieved March 24, 2025 – via Twitter .
^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (March 5, 2025). 더윈드, 17일 컴백...우정 여행 'Only One Story' 발매 [The Wind, comeback on the 17th... Friendship trip 'Only One Story' released]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025 .
^ Ji, Seung-hun (March 8, 2025). 판타지 보이즈, 9일 도쿄 콘서트서 미니 4집 팬 사인회 개최 [Fantasy Boys to hold fan signing event for 4th mini album at Tokyo concert on the 9th]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 8, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (March 10, 2025). "Stray Kids tease new single 'Mixtape: dominATE' " . NME . Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ "Xdinary Heroes set for comeback with explosive rock energy" . The Korea Times . March 24, 2025. Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Chin, Carmen (March 18, 2025). "NCT's Ten drops trippy music video for new song, 'Bambola' " . NME . Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Gonzalez Perez, Daniella (March 26, 2025). "TNX holds showcase for fourth EP 'For Real?' — in pictures" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Lee, Ji-young (March 18, 2025). 이스트샤인, 지역 예술가발굴 프로젝트 '제1회 우리는 가수다' 피날레 무대 출연 [Eastshine, Appeared on the finale stage of the local artist discovery project '1st We Are Singers']. Gukje News (in Korean). Retrieved March 25, 2025 .
^ Kim, Jae-heun (March 10, 2025). "Japanese girl group NiziU to release second Korean single, 'Love Line' " . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jian (March 7, 2025). "Tempest to release sixth EP 'RE: Full of Youth' after yearlong hiatus" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Kang, Ju-hee (March 6, 2025). '프로젝트7 우승' 클로즈 유어 아이즈, 4월2일 데뷔 [Project 7 Winner Close Your Eyes, Debuts on April 2nd]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025 .
^ Lee, Jian (March 17, 2025). "xikers to release fifth EP 'House of Tricky: Spur' next month" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 .
^ Jang, Woo-young (March 25, 2025). 최수호, 소년미 벗고 성숙미...'현역가왕2' TOP7→4월 5일 새 앨범 'ONE' 발표 [Choi Soo-ho reveals matured image ahead of new album 'One' release on April 5]. The Chosun Ilbo . Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Pyo, Kyung-min (March 18, 2025). "Bigbang's Daesung to drop new EP on April 8" . The Korea Times . Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025 .
^ "Rising K-pop Group Ifeye Unveils Tracklist for Debut EP 'Erlu Blue' " . Ten Asia . Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (March 21, 2025). "Ampers&One set to drop second EP 'Wild & Free' on April 8" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Moon, Wan-sik (March 25, 2025). 휘브(WHIB), 'BANG OUT' 단체 콘셉트 포토 공개..K-POP 플레이어 '기대 UP' [Whib, 'Bang Out' Group Concept Photo Released.. K-pop Players 'Expectations up']. Star News Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Kwon, Eun-kyung; Lee, Ye-jin (April 24, 2025). 기리보이, 처음 느낌 그대로 . W Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025 .
^ Yoon, Seung-jin (March 20, 2025). "Boy band NCT Wish to release second EP 'poppop' on April 14" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on March 22, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025 .
^ Geum, Bit-na (March 28, 2025). 82메이저, 컴백 첫 콘셉트 포토 공개...조각 같은 비주얼 '강렬 변신' [82Major, first comeback concept photo released... 'Strong transformation' of sculptural visuals]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Seon, Mi-kyung (March 26, 2025). 오드유스, 4월 15일 컴백 확정..첫 미니앨범 'I LIKE YOU' 발매 [Odd Youth confirms comeback on April 15th.. Release of first mini album 'I Like You']. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025 .
^ Go, Mayks (March 7, 2025). "Unis To Hold First Comeback Of 2025 This April, Announce Asia Tour Plans" . Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on March 7, 2025.
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