Ailee is officially making her comeback, and this time, she’s teaming up with BigHit’s exclusive hitmaker, Pdogg!

On March 20, Ailee will drop her 7th mini album '(Me)moir', which is fully produced by Pdogg, the mastermind behind many of BTS’s biggest hits.

He didn’t just produce the album—he also composed, arranged, and played instruments on all the tracks, including the title song 'MMI', as well as 'Illusion' and 'Meaning'.

Since debuting 13 years ago with 'Heaven', Ailee has worked with some of Korea’s best composers, but this marks the first time she’s releasing an album entirely produced by just one person.

Fans are already curious to see how her sound will change with Pdogg’s signature touch.

Ailee spent about a year working on this album, focusing on both her powerful vocals and new musical elements she hasn’t shown before.

A2Z Entertainment shared, "It is rare for an artist to collaborate with just one producer for a whole album. Ailee’s teamwork with Pdogg helped her grow, and we believe listeners will love this album."

The album title '(Me)moir' is a play on the word 'memoir', with 'Me' in parentheses, symbolizing Ailee’s journey of expressing herself as both an artist and as Lee Ye Jin, her real name.

Leading up to the release, Ailee will unveil concept photos and teasers while preparing to actively promote through music shows and variety programs. Are you excited for Ailee’s comeback?

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Red Velvet’s Yeri has touched fans with a heartfelt tribute to her late friend Kim Sae Ron.

On March 12, Yeri posted a photo on her social media, showing herself with a woman believed to be Kim Sae Ron. The two were seen affectionately linking arms, reminding fans of their close friendship.

But what really caught attention was the message Yeri shared alongside the photo. She included lyrics from Jennie’s song "Slow Motion (feat. Zico)", which has gained meaning after Jennie revealed she wrote it "for one special friend."

Yeri specifically highlighted this line:
"I didn't leave ya, I still see ya."

Yeri and Kim Sae Ron were known to be best friends in the entertainment industry. Their bond was so strong that when Yeri took her first-ever vacation, she chose to travel to Bali with Kim Sae Ron.

Seeing Yeri’s emotional post, fans left messages of support, saying:
"This is so heartbreaking..."
"Yeri and Sae Ron had such a precious friendship."
"We miss you, Sae Ron."

Meanwhile, Kim Sae Ron’s family recently made shocking claims through the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute. They alleged that she had been in a six-year relationship with Kim Soo Hyun since she was 15 years old and that her former agency, Gold Medalist, initially covered the ₩700 million KRW (~$530,000 USD) for her DUI accident, only to later demand repayment after her contract ended.

It was also claimed that Kim Sae Ron had posted an old photo with Kim Soo Hyun in an attempt to get in contact with him or his agency, as they had allegedly cut her off.

However, Gold Medalist firmly denied all allegations, stating, “The claims made by Garo Sero Institute regarding actor Kim Soo Hyun are completely false.”

As more details continue to unfold, fans are remembering Kim Sae Ron for the person she was, not just the controversies surrounding her. Yeri’s post has reminded everyone of the beautiful friendships she had in the industry.

What are your thoughts on Yeri’s emotional tribute? Let us know in the comments.

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