Music

LE SSERAFIM Announce First-Ever Single Album ‘Spaghetti’ – Out October 24


LE SSERAFIM have officially announced their first-ever single album, titled ‘Spaghetti’, set for release on October 24. The news broke on Sunday night (September 28), as the Source Music girl group took to social media to share the surprise announcement. The upcoming release marks a new chapter for the group, arriving seven months after their previous mini album, ‘Hot’.

At present, specific details about the tracklist or the B-side titles for ‘Spaghetti’ remain unconfirmed. Despite the mystery, fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Pre-orders for the album are open now, with physical and digital editions expected to be available globally.

‘Spaghetti’ follows the success of ‘Hot’, a mini album that received critical acclaim for its thematic depth and musical range. In a four-star review, NME’s Gladys Yeo praised the project for exploring themes of courage, resilience, and self-acceptance, calling LE SSERAFIM “an unstoppable, ever-evolving force.” Group leader Kim Chaewon added in an interview with NME that ‘Hot’ aimed to portray the concept of wholeheartedly embracing what one loves.

The announcement also comes shortly after the group concluded the North American leg of their Easy Crazy Hot world tour. Looking ahead, LE SSERAFIM is scheduled to perform two encore shows at the iconic Tokyo Dome in November, continuing their global expansion and growing presence on the international music stage.

With ‘Spaghetti’, LE SSERAFIM seem poised to once again surprise and captivate fans, proving their versatility and fearless artistic direction. Whether it’s through genre-defying sounds or bold visuals, the group continues to redefine what it means to be a modern K-pop act.

International

Stray Kids and Le Sserafim to Lead Star-Studded Launch of Korea’s Presidential Pop Culture Committee


South Korea will officially launch its Presidential Committee for Popular Culture Exchange on October 1, with performances by Stray Kids and Le Sserafim scheduled as part of the inaugural event.

The committee is co-chaired by Park Jin-young, founder of JYP Entertainment, and Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young. It is described as a new body aimed at supporting the international growth of Korean popular culture across sectors such as K-pop, dramas, films, and games.

According to media reports, approximately 270 citizens will be invited to attend the launch ceremony, which President Lee Jae-myung has referred to as being prepared like a festival. He has also stated that the committee will “firmly support the global leap and growth of our popular culture.”

The Presidential Committee for Popular Culture Exchange was announced in September 2025, and its official role includes facilitating collaboration between the government and the private sector within Korea’s cultural industries.

Stray Kids and Le Sserafim, two of the country’s leading K-pop acts, are expected to perform at the launch event, underscoring the government’s recognition of pop culture as a significant part of its international image and economic influence.