Acclaimed singer-songwriter Heize has officially unveiled the music video for her new title track, “Love Virus (Feat. I.M),” offering a profound visual and auditory exploration of the complex nature of romantic love.
The music video was released on November 27, 2025, accompanying the launch of her latest project, her 10th mini-album.
This highly anticipated release reinforces Heize’s reputation for crafting emotionally nuanced and introspective songs that resonate deeply with listeners.
The Thematic Core: Love as Both Remedy and Poison
The title track, “Love Virus,” is the centerpiece of her newly released 10th mini-album, ‘LOVE VIRUS Pt.1,’ which became available on major streaming platforms at 6 PM KST on November 27.
The album’s central theme metaphorically illustrates how love can spread and take hold “like an infection,” causing emotional turmoil or “glitches,” yet ultimately leaving behind an indelible, unforgettable memory.
Heize (Credit: YouTube)
The accompanying music video perfectly captures this bittersweet duality explored in the lyrics.
The visuals portray the starkly contrasting emotions that exist at the heart of a deep relationship, symbolizing love as something that can simultaneously function as “both a remedy and a poison” depending on the specific circumstances and stages of the bond.
This complex, sometimes painful theme is communicated through evocative cinematography, which focuses on the lingering, dreamlike melancholy associated with a relationship that is beginning to fade or has recently ended.
The aesthetic atmosphere of the video successfully conveys the emotional weight of the song.
The Collaboration: Heize’s Vocals Meet I.M’s Tone
The artistic success of “Love Virus” is heavily dependent on the collaboration between the two featured artists.
Heize, true to her style as a dedicated artist, was deeply involved in the creation of the track, participating in both the writing and composing of the song.
This hands-on approach ensured the song was infused with her signature introspective and relatable emotional touch.
Her distinct vocal style is a key feature, utilizing her soft, airy vocals to blend seamlessly with the moody, atmospheric production of the track.
Adding another layer of emotional complexity to the song is the feature by I.M of MONSTA X. The article highlights that I.M’s participation significantly enhances the track’s emotional depth through the unique tone and compelling delivery of his rap verses.
The music video is designed to showcase the synergy between the two artists, visually emphasizing the constant push-and-pull between warmth and melancholy that defines the “Love Virus” concept.
This synergy and the raw, honest portrayal of love’s conflicting emotions have been met with enthusiastic responses from fans, who have praised the collaboration, the heartfelt lyrics, and the overall chemistry achieved in the performance.
The release of the MV and the mini-album marks a powerful return for Heize, further cementing her status as a master of emotional, contemporary Korean R&B and pop music.
Iconic singer and actor Kim Jaejoong has successfully completed his ambitious, two-month solo journey across Japan, wrapping up the ‘2025 JAEJOONG JAPAN ARENA TOUR ‘RE:VERIE” on November 30, 2025.
This large-scale tour, held in conjunction with the release of his new Japanese album Rhapsody, served as a powerful testament to his enduring and robust popularity within the Japanese music market, a position he has maintained for well over a decade.
Tour Highlights and Scope
The ‘RE:VERIE’ tour was a comprehensive run that spanned over two months, beginning on October 18 at Tokyo’s National Yoyogi Stadium and concluding on November 30 at Osaka’s Asue Arena Osaka.
The tour encompassed a total of 8 shows held in four major Japanese cities: Tokyo, Fukuoka, Kanagawa, and Osaka.
Kim Jaejoong (Credit: YouTube)
This extensive itinerary highlights not only his massive dedicated fanbase, but also his ability to consistently fill large-scale arena venues across the country.
During the performances, Kim Jaejoong delivered a dynamic and high-energy setlist that included 19 songs. Crucially, 14 of these were performed in Japanese, a significant gesture demonstrating his deep appreciation and commitment to his local audience and their language.
His famed vocal prowess and diverse musical arrangement successfully filled the arenas with explosive energy, creating powerful and memorable moments for the concert attendees.
Commercial Success of Rhapsody
The success of the tour was inextricably linked to the strong performance of his latest Japanese album, Rhapsody, which was released shortly before the tour began.
The album’s commercial results provided concrete evidence of his strong market influence.
Rhapsody immediately dominated several key music charts, including the iTunes Japan daily album ranking and the mora daily album chart.
Furthermore, it showcased its sweeping power on Oricon, the most authoritative music chart in Japan, by claiming the top spot in three categories simultaneously on the weekly rankings: the weekly album chart, the weekly digital album chart, and the weekly combined album ranking (as of October 27).
The combined triumph of the sold-out arena tour and the chart-topping performance of Rhapsody reaffirms Kim Jaejoong’s steady and unwavering presence in Japan.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy in the competitive international music scene, as it proves that his popularity transcends fleeting trends and is sustained by a loyal, long-term following that continues to support his music and acting endeavors.
Continued Global Activities
With the successful completion of his Japanese arena tour, Kim Jaejoong is swiftly transitioning to the next phase of his global schedule.
He is next set to meet his fans in Beijing on December 6. Following this stop, he will continue the holiday season with fans, concluding his year with the Macau ‘2025 In Code to Play: Christmas Show’ on December 25, ensuring a festive and engaging end to his busy year of international activities.
