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  • From Seoul to the World: IVE Launches 2nd World Tour

    IVE is set to begin their second world tour, “SHOW WHAT I AM”, starting on October 31.

    On September 15, Starship Entertainment unveiled the official tour poster via social media, confirming the highly anticipated event.

    The first stop will be a three-day concert at Seoul’s KSPO Dome from October 31 to November 2. Fan club pre-sales open on the 22nd, with general ticket sales starting on the 25th via Melon Ticket.

    IVE’s first world tour, “SHOW WHAT I HAVE” in 2023, covered 19 countries and 28 cities across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and South America, with 37 shows drawing over 420,000 fans. Despite being their debut tour, they added encore shows and performed at major venues like KSPO Dome and Tokyo Dome, proving their global ticket power.

    This year, their music activities have also been remarkable. Their 3rd mini-album IVE EMPATHY achieved a “perfect all-kill” on domestic charts with the pre-release track REBEL HEART, while the title track ATTITUDE brought them 15 music show wins. Their 4th mini-album IVE SECRET solidified their dominance with XOXZ topping all three major Korean broadcast music shows.

    With such momentum, IVE’s 2nd world tour is expected to further expand their global success story.

  • PEACEMINUSONE x OXFORD: G-DRAGON Launches “818 BLOOM” Peace-Inspired Collectible

    G-DRAGON’s brand PEACEMINUSONE is unveiling a special collectible infused with a message of world peace.

    Block manufacturer OXFORD announced on September 9 that it has collaborated with G-DRAGON to create the limited-edition flower block collectible “818 BLOOM.” Pre-orders will open online in major countries on September 21, marking the International Day of Peace.

    OXFORD, the world’s second-largest block maker, is well-known for its cultural heritage series featuring Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Turtle Ships, as well as collaborations with global companies and organizations. This project marks the world’s first case of turning an artist’s persona into a DIY block product. G-DRAGON himself participated in the design process, and each product comes with a signed hologram certificate of authenticity.

    According to organizers, “818 BLOOM embodies the philosophy of PEACEMINUSONE, capturing the intersection of ideals and reality. We hope fans around the world will reflect on the value of peace while assembling the blocks.”

    Meanwhile, G-DRAGON was recently appointed as an ambassador for the Gyeongju APEC and continues to expand his positive influence through public service activities.

  • Rosé Shines at MTV VMAs: Double Win with Bruno Mars and BLACKPINK

    Rosé of BLACKPINK achieved a historic double victory at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held on September 7 (local time) at UBS Arena in New York.

    She won the major award Song of the Year for “APT.,” her duet with pop star Bruno Mars. BLACKPINK also took home the award for Best Group, giving Rosé two trophies in one night.

    This marks the first time a K-pop artist has won a major VMA category including Song of the Year. For Best Group, BLACKPINK secured the title for the second time, following their 2023 win.

    Wearing a golden dress on stage, Rosé said, “I can’t believe this,” before adding, “First of all, I’m so grateful to Bruno (Mars), who believed in me and supported me.” She continued, “I dedicate this trophy to the 16-year-old me who once dreamed of this. This is the moment that rewards all the effort, and I’m happy to accept it.”