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 New Jeans unveiled their 2nd mini album 'Get Up' on the 21st, featuring a music video for their triple-title song 'ETA'. 

The video was shot with an iPhone, a collaboration with Apple, as part of Apple's 'Shoot with iPhone' campaign. General producer Min Hee-jin explained that the idea was to provide consumers with a lighter and more comfortable experience.

 Rapper Beenzino was named lyricist for 'ETA', and the 250-member lineup for 'Attention' was added. 

New Jeans' album showcases bold and experimental attempts and collaborations, showcasing the achievements of those who take on challenges without complacency.

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 DJ and producer Mariposa is releasing his first EP album, 'Corazon', on Local High Records on the 23rd. The album features five songs with exotic rhythms that blend with the sea on a summer day. 

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The title song, 'Throw it away,' is a comforting message that heals the hearts of those tired of everyday life. The tropical atmosphere and R&B singer-songwriter Huiii's refreshing tone provide coolness in the midsummer heat. The first track, 'Feel Like,' tells the story of a man and woman's relationship, while 'Bengal, Arson, and G' present a combative, tough, and intense feeling.

The album emphasizes the charm of reggaeton and moombahton beats, blending exotic music and vocals that have not been heard in Korea. 

The album is expected to maximize dynamic enjoyment and will be available on various music sites on the 23rd.

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 The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute analyzed 112,364,268 brand big data from 635 girl groups in July 2023, analyzing their personal brand reputation. 

The results showed a decrease of 6.25% in brand reputation index compared to June's data. The brand reputation index, created through big data analysis, measures consumer behavior and brand consumption. 

The 30th place in the individual girl group brand reputation rankings for July 2023 included Blackpink Jisoo, New Jeans Minji, Blackpink Lisa, Ive Anyujin, Espa Carina, Blackpink Jennie, Girls' Generation Taeyeon, New Jeans Hani, Oh My Girl Mimi, Girls' Miyeon, Rose of Black Pink, Yoona of Girls' Generation, Danielle of New Genes, Mina of Twice, Sana of Twice, Kazha Le Seraphim, Aespa Winter, Harin of New Jeans, Chae Won Kim of New Jeans, Hwasa of Mamamoo, Joy of Red Velvet, Ive Reese, Nayeon of Twice, Le Seraphim Heo Yunjin, Twice Jeongyeon, Cosmic Girls Yeoreum, Red Velvet Wendy, Twice Dahyun, Red Velvet Yeri, and SNSD Sunny.

Blackpink's brand reputation index ranked first with a 4.062,331, participation index of 141,898, media index of 156,784, communication index of 1,228,481, and community index of 2,535,170. The New Jeans Minji brand ranked second with a 3.725,037, participation index of 714,702, media index of 642,842, communication index of 1,076,990, and community index of 1,290,503.

Blackpink's Lisa brand ranked third with a 3.389,474, participation index of 160,769, media index of 556,493, communication index of 1,052,157, and community index of 1,620,055. 

The brand reputation index rose by 27.30% compared to last June's index of 2,662,590.

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 Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, has denied the suspicion that the artist name of Jungkook's first solo single 'Seven' was incorrect. 

An official from Big Hit Music confirmed that the music video and performance video for 'Seven' are all correctly registered as Jungkook. The music video for 'Seven' surpassed 10 million views on YouTube within 5 hours of its release and went straight to No. 1 on Spotify's 'Daily Top Song Global', the world's largest music streaming platform.

 Big Hit Music confirmed that both music videos and performance videos are correctly registered with the artist name Jungkook and that there is no problem with YouTube data aggregation.

 'Seven' is a summer song with an addictive and light melody, and fans worldwide continue to respond to its vocal charm.

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 BTS's Jennie and V dated in Paris when dating rumors surfaced.

 Jennie posted photos with the caption "few weeks back" with a white bucket hat, cropped cardigan, and jeans, while V was wearing a blue check scarf, mini chain cross bag, and sunglasses. 

This outfit drew attention due to the same outfit captured during their date in France last May. A video of V and Jennie dating in Paris was released online, showcasing two men and women wearing hats walking hand in hand along the Seine River. French freelance journalist Amar Taualit confirmed the authenticity of the video.

V was at a fashion event, while Jenny attended an international film festival in France. 

V's agency, Big Hit Music, and Jenny's agency, YG Entertainment, have not issued any special statements since the dating rumors.

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 The Barbie doll, first created in the 1950s by Mattel's Ruth and Elliot Handler couple, has become an icon for nearly 70 years. Its appearance is a signature feature of Barbie dolls, with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and a slim waist. The doll's popularity has grown over time, with various versions being released since then, including the astronaut Barbie in 1961, black Barbie in 1980, and Andy Warhol's pop art Barbie in 1986.

'Barbie' movie stills that have been officially released. Warner Brothers Korea Co., Ltd. provided the image.

The movie 'Barbie', directed by Greta Gerwig, will be released in Korea on the 19th. The film follows Margot Robbie, who lives in 'Barbie Land' where she can become anything she wants, discovering a crack in the portal connected to the real world, and 'Ken' (Ryan Gosling) and an unexpected journey to solve it. 

The movie also stars Ryan Gosling, who has shown three-dimensional acting in movies like 'Babylon', 'Suicide Squad', and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.

The Barbie doll has faced numerous controversies since its birth in 1958, with the appearance of a typical Barbie being an unrealistic figure of 50kg and 36-18-33 for a 175cm tall adult. This has led to criticism for causing social problems at the time. 

In 'Talking Barbie', the character Ken, played by Ryan Gosling, was established in the early 1960s by the publication of a novel with a Barbie doll as the main character.

However, there have been films that have changed the appearance of Barbie dolls to match the current trend. For example, 'Toy Story 3' revealed the full-fledged existence of Barbie dolls, with Barbie dolls appearing as independent characters alongside Ken. 

The story revolves around Andy, who accidentally sends all his toys, including Woody and Buzz, to Sunnyside, where they are gathered and ruled by a tyrant named Lasso.

In 'Barbie,' director Greta Gerwig has drawn women who have expanded themselves without conforming to the framework of the world through her films 'Lady Bird' (2018) and 'Little Women' (2020). Christine, the main character, shows an attitude of trying to live as a lady bird that she built herself.

Greta Gerwig expressed her desire to portray "Barbie in many ways" through 'Barbie', highlighting the process of Barbie going from Barbie Land, a recreation of the 1950s, to the real world due to a cracked portal. 

The film's portrayal of Barbie in the real world is expected to be reborn with the touch of Greta Gerwig.

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 TWICE's first unit, MISAMO, has unveiled their Japanese debut song, "Do not touch," on JYP Entertainment.

 The song, written by JYP's representative producer Park Jin-young, highlights the three members' charms, colors, and maturity. The song's highlight section reads, "If you love me, you'll see me, but you can't touch me if if you love me." 

The music video, featuring Mina, Sana, and Momo, exudes an elegant aura, colorful backgrounds, and costumes, guiding viewers to a world of high-quality art. The debut album, titled "Masterpiece," showcases the high expectations of fans for Misamo as a unit and their aspirations for an album with quality comparable to that. The album will be officially released on the 26th.

TWICE's 5th world tour, "READY TO BE," has been a success, with solo concerts at Yanmar Stadium in Nagai, Japan, and Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo. The group has also achieved several firsts and achievements, such as being the first K-pop girl group to perform at Japanese stadiums.

 The largest world tour, "READY TO BE," will feature 38 concerts in 22 regions worldwide, including Singapore, London, Paris, Berlin, Bangkok, Bulacan, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

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 Mort, a singer-songwriter, will make a comeback with his new song 'Shh' on the 14th. 

The song blends Mort's appealing voice with a Britpop sound. Mort performed the song live in Tokyo, Japan last month, and the agency Ruby Record praised it as the deepest emotion among his songs.

 Mort recently sang for the TVN drama 'Sacred Idol' OST 'It's Nothing'. The song will be released on various platforms at 6 pm on the same day. 

On the 15th, he will perform at the city pop festival 'Smile Love Weekend 2023'.

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 NCT DREAM is resuming their regular album 'ISTJ' with the title 'ISTJ', a hybrid hip-hop dance song featuring the story of ENFPs breaking the stereotyped frame of MBTI. 

The teaser content showcases various visuals and ambivalent charms through the inverted characters of introverted 'I' and extroverted 'E' under the concept of MBTI. The album contains 10 songs, including the title song 'ISTJ' and the pre-released 'Broken Melodies'. 

The songs range from refreshing summer music to mature and sensual charm. Some of the songs include 'Yogurt Shake', 'Pretzel', 'Skateboard', 'Blue Wave', and 'Starry Night'.

NCT Dream's first sensual music, such as 'Poison Sand Castle' and 'SOS', depicts contradictory feelings of love and the thirst for a lover. The album also includes 'Like We Just Met', which conveys the sincere heart of the song, confirming the wider music spectrum of NCT Dream.

Pre-orders for 'ISTJ' have exceeded 4.1 million copies, breaking its own record even before its release. This figure has risen almost twice compared to the 2.07 million pre-orders for the regular 2nd album released in March last year.

 The album will be released on various music sites on the 17th and will be released as a record on the same day.

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 BTS' Jungkook has released his solo debut single, "Seven," which will be released on the 14th at 1:00 pm. 

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The agency Big Hit Music released an introduction video, expressing excitement and satisfaction with the song's addictive nature. Jungkook praised the unique combination of rhythm and sound atmosphere, describing it as a summer song he wants to enjoy with many people. 

The lyrics of "Seven" were praised by Lato, who participated in the feature, expressing the desire to always be with the person you love. The song was Jungkook's first new challenge in a new genre and he expressed his desire to better understand the music he wants to digest. 

He will also appear as the first runner of ABC's "2023 Summer Concert Series" in the US on the 14th and unveil the stage of "Seven" for the first time.

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 NewJeans, consisting of Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, and Hyein, is set to enter the Spotify US Top 10 with their pre-released single 'Super Shy'. 

The song, part of the 2nd mini album 'Get Up', was released on July 12 and ranked 11th on the US Daily Top Song chart. It has since climbed four steps and renewed its highest ranking on Spotify's US 'Daily Top Song' chart. 

The song has also topped major music charts in Korea, including Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Flo. New Jeans won first place on Mnet's 'M Countdown' on the 13th without appearing on the air.

They will appear on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on the 14th and SBS' 'Inkigayo' on the 16th.

 The 2nd mini album 'Get Up' is set to be released on the 21st at 1pm.

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 BamBam's '2023-2024 BamBam THE 1ST WORLD TOUR [AREA 52]' will take place from September to October, marking his first solo world tour since his debut. 

The tour will feature new arrangements and stage configurations, showcasing BamBam's new look and charm as a solo singer. 

The tour will take place in five cities across five countries, including Manila, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. BamBam's versatile appearance and outstanding musical talents have attracted attention worldwide.

 His first solo full-length album, 'Sour & Sweet', was released in March, and he continues to engage with fans worldwide. 

The tour will showcase BamBam's new look and charm, showcasing his versatility and versatility as a solo singer.

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 Jimin, a member of BTS, has maintained his top spot in the male idol category of Star Ranking for 89 consecutive weeks. 

He received 35,186 votes in the Star Ranking Star Idol Men's Ranking Voting held in the 1st week (89th) of July. Jimin has never missed the top spot since the start of Star Ranking Voting.

 BTS's Jin received 19,024 votes, while 2PM's Junho received 13,693 votes. Star Ranking is a ranking vote where fans vote for their favorite star to determine their ranking.

Stars who have been No. 1 for four consecutive weeks are featured on an outdoor billboard advertisement, and fans can support the outdoor billboard advertising video. Suggestions can be made to Star News.

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 TOMORROW X TOGETHER, consisting of Subin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, gained popularity in Japan by performing at the 2023 FNS Song Festival Summer. 

The group performed the title song 'Sugar Rush Ride [Japanese Ver..]' and captivated viewers with their performance. Prior to the festival, TOMORROW X TOGETHER appeared on local signboard music programs such as Nippon TV's 'THE MUSIC DAY', TV Asahi's 'Music Station', and TBS' Music 'Day'. 

Their first solo dome performance, 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR 'ACT: SWEET MIRAGE' IN JAPAN,' was broadcast in real time, showcasing their local interest. The group's dome performance and album, 'SWEET', sold 303,000 copies in Japan's first week of release, breaking the record for the highest number of albums sold in Japan. 

TOMORROW X TOGETHER is the first overseas artist to top the Oricon weekly album chart for eight consecutive albums.

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 IM, a solo artist from MONSTA X, will perform their debut solo tour 'IM SHOWCASE TOUR IN SEOUL [OVERDRIVE]' at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul from August 5th to 6th. 

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The tour, which includes solo songs and the recently released EP 'OVERDRIVE', will showcase I.M's diverse repertoire and engage fans with a rich and diverse set of songs.

 Tickets sold out at Yes24 Ticket on August 12th.

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 Actor Lee Gyu-han and B'B Girl Yoo-jung are in a pink relationship, having met for the first time while filming a variety show. 

They became friends after appearing together on KBS2's 'Cheerful Haven't You Been Here?' in February. After filming, they met again, and they developed into lovers. Lee Gyu-han awkwardly greeted Yoo-jung, who had seen her in the drama 'My Name is Kim Sam-soon.' He said he had to do it, but he had to do it.

Lee Kyu-han, 42, debuted in 1996 with the KBS drama 'Start' and has since appeared in various dramas, including 'My Name is Kim Sam-soon', 'Can You Hear My Heart', 'The Birth of a Family', 'The Man Who Became King', and 'Elegant Song'. He recently appeared in Genie TV's original 'Happiness Battle'. 

Yoo-jung, 32, debuted with Brave Girls in 2016, gained popularity with the reverse run of 'Rolin' and continues to be active under the team name B'B Girl after the team was disbanded.

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 Singer Hong Ji-yoon has signed an exclusive contract with Thought Entertainment, stating that they will provide continued support for her in the future. 

Photograph of singer Hong Ji-yoon courtesy of Thought Entertainment

Hong Ji-yoon won a provisional injunction against her former agency, SPK Entertainment, to suspend her exclusive contract in April. She filed the injunction citing reasons such as the delay in agency settlement, the complaint against fan cafe manager, and loss of trust due to her violation of support obligations. 

Sagak Entertainment, which includes Kim Ho-joong, Ahn Seong-hun, Seo In-young, Jeong Da-kyung, TAN, Kim Kwang-gyu, Son Ho-jun, Heo Kyung-hwan, Kim Won-hyo, Lee Dong-guk, and Kim Seung-hyun, is a subsidiary of Sagak Entertainment.

In 2020, Hong Ji-yoon appeared on TV Chosun's "Miss Trot 2 Tomorrow" and gained attention for her outstanding performances on stages like "Mom Arirang" and "Float the Boat."

 She won the final 2nd place in Miss Trot 2 and gained public recognition. After her success, Hong Ji-yoon has continued active activities in various entertainments, radio, advertisements, and dramas. 

He earned the nickname 'Trot Barbie' for his doll-like visuals and excellent vocal skills.

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 Singer Young Tak will hold her second national tour concert, 'TAK SHOW2: TAK'S WORLD', at KSPO DOME in Seoul from August 25 to 27.

 The concert is a three-day tour that starts in Seoul and continues to seven major cities across the country. Last year, Young Tak held her first solo concert to commemorate her 17th anniversary. 

The concert is expected to be a fierce ticketing war, as it showcases the wider world of Young Tak's music. The concert will also feature the release of his second full-length album, 'FORM', on August 1. 

Tickets can be reserved through Interpark Ticket starting at 8:00 pm on the 18th.

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 BTS' Suga and Jimin have achieved unprecedented success in the American music market with their solo albums. 

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Luminate, an American entertainment industry data research company, released a report for the first half of 2023, showing that Suga's solo album 'D-DAY', released under the stage name Agust D, ranked 5th in the 'Top CD Album Sales' category, while Jimin's first solo album 'FACE' ranked 7th. 

In the 'Top Albums (Total Sales)' category, 'D-DAY' ranked 8th and 'FACE' ranked 9th. This achievement is unprecedented for a Korean solo artist. Suga is responsible for producing, writing, and composing the album, following the completion of the trilogy of mixtapes 'Agust D' and 'D-2' in 2016.

 Jimin's first solo album 'FACE', released on March 24th, reflects her emotions during the Corona 19 pandemic, revealing various aspects through her album title.

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 Odd Eye Circle, consisting of Kim Lip, Jinsol, and Choerry from LOONA, has released a new mini-album titled 'Version Up' on the 12th. 

The title song, 'Air Force One', is a jersey club genre number that represents the new style and healthy steps of girls. The song features Kim Lip's participation in the lyrics and adds freshness to the musical sincerity. 

The music video, released on the same day, features Odd Eye Circle in a car, showcasing bare-body action scenes and a powerful yet pointy performance. The album includes tracks like 'Wait for You?', 'Je Ne ais Quoi', 'Lucid', 'Love Me Like,' 'My Secret Playlist', and 'Version Up.' Odd Eye Circle is scheduled to embark on the 'Volume Up' European tour in August after domestic activities. 

After leaving the car, Odd Eye Circle reveals his charisma by wearing a black suit and eye patch, showcasing his charming charm with a fatal yet playful appearance.

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 Koyote, the longest-serving mixed group in Korea, has announced its commitment to remain active until 2050 when members Shinji and Baekga turn 60. On the 12th, a showcase commemorating the release of Koyote's new song 'Wind' was held at Ilji Art Hall in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The members unveiled the stage for the first time in front of reporters, with Baekga feeling relieved but Shinji feeling nervous.

Koyote expressed his feelings about celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut, which he felt was more meaningful to him than the 25th anniversary. He wanted to choose a coyote-like song to represent the group's growth and passing time together. Shinji expressed gratitude for the support and strength given by many people during their 25 years together.

The members showed point choreography in 'Wind' and described it as a 'fan dance.' Kim Jong-min revealed that he was trying to show his face on TikTok as a strategy for targeting the MZ generation. He mentioned Wii as a junior he wanted to ask for a challenge and said that his activities do not overlap with the juniors.

Kim Jong-min also revealed that young people today remember Koyote as 'our dream' and that they have memories of the song 'Our Dream'. They appeal to them as their dreams of sharing memories of that time.

Previously, Koyote expressed his greed for the dinner show, saying that the year Kim Jong-min turns 60, he will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his debut. When asked about the progress, Kim Jong-min said that the most important thing is health, so his younger siblings are taking good care of it.

When asked about the driving force and health care secrets that have been going on for 25 years, Baekga said that something like that happened between the members. His love for the members grew, and he is serious about his fitness and health. He has been trying to do cardio and strength training since January of last year, which not only improves his body but also helps him mentally.

In this new song, Kim Jong-min's singing ability has improved significantly, drawing attention. He watched a lot of vocal lessons on YouTube and asked a friend who sang ballads among his co-workers to adjust his vocal range. In response, Shinji expressed surprise, saying that it changes dramatically after you tell me for a while, and Kim Jong-min emphasized that you have to put it down and learn."

Koyote has announced plans to remain active for another 17 years, extending their collaboration with Kim Jong-min until 2050. The group will celebrate their 60th birthday, which coincides with Kim Jong-min's 40th birthday, and will continue to perform together for 17 years. 

Koyote's new song, 'Wind,' features the slogan "Let's make the most Koyote-like music," an electronic dance song with a powerful and cool sound. The group, which returned after 8 months since their summer song 'GO' in 2022, has gained popularity in the music industry and is expected to continue presenting their music through music broadcasts, festivals, and solo concerts.

 The song, released on the 12th, is available on various music sites.

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 YG Entertainment announced that Baby Monster, a new girl group, will debut in September. 

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The group has confirmed a strong hip-hop genre song as their debut song and is currently working on choreography and a music video. 

The group, which consists of seven members, was selected through an open evaluation and has already topped Billboard's "Hot Trending Songs" chart with their pre-debut song "DREAM" in May. 

The release schedule and album information will be announced later.

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 BLASÉ, a rapper from Seoul, will release a new single titled "Drop It" on the music site on the 11th.

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 The song features an addictive brass line and African rhythm, showcasing the definitive version of the Blassepyo drill. Lee Young-ji's strong rapping harmonizes well with the summer sun. This is the first single to be released after winning third place on Mnet's hip-hop survival program 'Show Me the Money 11' last year. 

The song was created during the 'Show Me 11' contest but was delayed due to being considered suitable for summer. 

Blasse aims to release more songs more quickly in the future and is gaining experience through the At Area Family Concert with Gemini, Miran, and Dawn.

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 Olivia Rodrigo has set a new record by topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song 'Vampire' on October 10th. 

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This marks her third consecutive top spot, following the lead singles 'drivers license' and 'good 4 u' from her first regular album. Rodrigo is the first artist in Billboard history to have both lead singles from both albums topped the Hot 100 chart, and the youngest artist to have all three singles topped within the same week of release. 

She also became the only artist born in 2000 to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart more than once. Rodrigo's popularity continues to grow, with her '2003 release date' song setting a new record for most streaming on Spotify and topping global charts.

Her second full-length album, 'GUTS', is set to release on September 8th.

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 ITZY has released the visuals for their new album, 'KILL MY DOUBT', which is set to release on July 31st. The album features a group of talented musicians, including Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, dressed in vivid colors and displaying their cool charisma. 

The concept clip showcases the group's unique energy and style, with Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna dressed in sporty outfits. The album is highly anticipated by fans at home and abroad, with the participation of leading writers and lyricists like Lee Seulan, TWICE, NMIXX, Taeyeon, Red Velvet, and Kang Eunjung. 

The title song, 'CAKE', is produced by Black Eyed Pilseung, who created Twice's representative songs 'Like OOH-AHH', 'CHEER UP', 'TT', and 'LIKEY'.

ITZY has established itself as the representative summer queen in the music industry by making successive hits of 'ICY', 'Not Shy', and 'SNEAKERS' every summer. 

The "Summer = ITZY" victory formula continues with the new song. Global fans are also excited about the album's release, with the music video for the b-side song "BET ON ME" ranking #1 on YouTube's music video trending worldwide for four consecutive days.

ITZY is promoting the comeback with various promotions, including releasing three music videos, operating pop-up stores, and holding online and offline showcases. 

The album will be released simultaneously worldwide at 6:00 pm on July 31st, and album reservations are being made on various online music sites at home and abroad.

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'Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning PART ONE', directed by Christopher Macquarie, has recorded the highest pre-order rate of 56.7% two days before its release.

 The movie has exceeded the sales of 'Mission: Impossible: Fallout' and 'Top Gun: Maverick', and has exceeded the period reservations of Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3'. The film also has a 99% Rotten Tomato Freshness Index, showing a reverse run from the previous 98%. 

The film is a precarious confrontation between tasks and missions, focusing on the fate of the team as 'Ethan Hunt' and the IMF team face a mysterious enemy. The film is expected to revive the theater district and open the door to the summer theater district.

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 One Man, a chase mystery film based on Keiichiro Hirano's novel, is set to release in Korea on August 30. 

The film follows the false life of 'X', a man whose identity is unclear when it is revealed that his deceased husband's name and past belonged to someone else. Director Kei Ishikawa, known for his debut film 'Wuhaenglog: Record of a Fool' (2019), is responsible for directing. 

The film has received rave reviews for its immersive story, brilliant performances, and high-quality directing. It has swept eight categories, including the Best Picture Award at the Japanese Academy Awards, and maintains a 100% freshness index on Rotten Tomatoes.

The launch poster features a mysterious man and a well-made suspense with chilling questions about love and identity. 

The film has received positive reviews from overseas reviewers, including "Introspection on the ambiguous boundary between love and death, truth and lies."

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 The movie 'Barbie', set to release on July 19th, is set to embody the signature color of pink in 'Barbie Land', a world where everything is done and the perfect 'Barbie' living in it. 

Barbie will be available on July 19 (Image credit: Warner Bros. Seoul Co., Ltd.

Director Greta Gerwig and art director Sarah Greenwood spent significant time researching and examining pink elements to create a colorful and beautifully crafted film. The set and production were executed with the best production crew, emphasizing the importance of a happy atmosphere in the film. 

The use of stage-only paint, including fluorescent pink and pale pastel pink, was also used to create a unique feeling and visuals. Pink paint was used for props and structures, including costumes, slides, kitchens, and dressing rooms.

The movie's delicate directing and the use of pink tones create a world beyond imagination, with 'Barbie' discovering a crack in the portal connected to the real world and 'Ken' solving it. The film depicts the unfolding story while going on an unexpected journey. 

The movie is scheduled to be released in Korea on July 19th.

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 EXO's 7th regular album, 'EXIST', is set to release on various music sites on July 10th at 6 pm. The music video for the title song 'Cream Soda' can be viewed simultaneously on the SMTOWN YouTube channel. 

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The album broke its own record by surpassing 1.6 million pre-orders, confirming EXO's unchanging popularity. The song 'Cream Soda' is an addictive pop dance song with an exotic rhythm and upbeat brass, keyboard, and drum sounds. 

The music video features EXO members enjoying a private party with a vivid color sense, showcasing their relaxed yet intense performance together.

The album includes 'Regret It', 'Private Party', 'Cinderella', 'No Makeup', 'Love Fool', and 'Another Day'. The album contains 9 songs with various charms, from dreamy ballads like 'Let Me In' to chill atmospheres like 'Hear Me Out'. 

EXO will conduct 'EXO 'EXIST' Countdown Live' on July 10th, allowing fans to communicate with them via LAN cable.

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Grid (GRID) is a new general entertainment company that is launching a new boy group and a new general entertainment company in the second half of this year. 

The company, led by CEO Shim Hye-jin, has been preparing for the launch of a new male idol group, including Thai actor YORCH. GRID is a comprehensive entertainment company established by a group of creatives who led the business of K-POP representative artists from YG and SM.

 The first member of the new boy group is Yochi, an influential artist with over 2 million followers on social media. GRID also announced the establishment of a label business separate from the male idol group IP business, 131 Label, which houses talented male solo artists such as BI and Reddy.

131 plans to build global competitiveness by producing music that mixes and matches various genres based on K-POP performances, such as last year's global hit 'BTBT'. CEO Shim Hye-jin plans to incorporate 131 as her own label and strengthen it as a label specializing in solo artists. 

The male idol group will release information about its members sequentially, starting with Yochi, along with the team name. 

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 Fifty Fifty, a girl group, filed a lawsuit against agency Attract for a temporary injunction of an exclusive contract. 

Interpark, which signed an advance payment contract with Star Crew ENT, announced that the investment contract is not an investment for 55 Fifty and members have no obligation to repay. The legal representative of 555 members raised questions about the signing of an advance payment distribution contract of 100 million won.

 The lawyer insisted that 6 billion won out of 9 billion won was used for investment in the ft ft ft record, and the music source income was paid to Star Crew Ent. However, this is a representative misunderstanding of the advanced investment contract process in the entertainment industry.

An official from Interpark Music, who led an advance contract worth about 9 billion with Star Crew Ent, said the reason for the contract was the success of Ha Sung-woon, who was a member of Star Crew Ent. Interpark Music confirmed that Star Crew ENT had the will to create a girl group, and the team name of 55 Fifty had not been decided, and Ahn Seong-il, CEO of Dugibus, had not joined.

Advance contracts are a common financing method for small and medium-sized agencies to produce singers. They are used to secure cash to finance production and artist album production. Advance payments are not related to artist settlement, and if sales are unexpectedly high but still have to pay the advance payment, the agency will have to use another method to raise cash to pay the artist's settlement. 

The argument that legal representatives of members should sign an advance contract with Attract is inconsistent, as it is extremely rare for a music distributor to invest billions of won in a girl group that has not even debuted. A significant amount of this amount was reported exclusively in Sports Seoul, where CEO Jeon Hong-joon and Attract officials collected a car, a watch, and an elderly mother's 90 million won at 10 o'clock and half.

Interpark Music states that settlement data is provided to the agency every three months from the release date in Korea and every four months overseas. Fifty Fifty, which debuted in November last year, received attention as a "miracle of small and medium-sized idols," such as the hit song "Cupid" entering the US Billboard Hot 100 for 14 consecutive weeks on the 1st. 

However, the members filed a lawsuit against the agency and attract, citing the conflict between the two sides.

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 In the SBS entertainment show 'Running Man', Kwang-hee, a running scout, was given a special chance to use the Great Slingshot in Curved Foot Baseball. 

Yoo Jae-seok raised an objection, but Kwang-hee explained that the production crew kept asking her weight. Jeon So-min confirmed that he weighs more than Kwang-hee, and Lee Dae-ho revealed that he is 135kg now, compared to his 60kg in elementary school. 

Kwang-hee was surprised by the production crew's questions about his weight.

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 In MBC's 'Around the World While Born 2', Kian 84 and Panibottle met with India's President Bupendra Kumar Modi, who is the founder of Smart Global Group and has a net worth of KRW 870.4 billion. 

Modi, who is interested in K-culture, invited them to his house, where they were amazed by the extraordinary scale of the mansion. 

The house had a yard the size of a playground, badminton court, and even a swimming pool. The female CEO of Modi Group's media division guided them, and they were greeted politely. Chairman Modi introduced his company, which brought Indian manufacturing industries such as textiles, sugar, tea, cement, and mobile.

He introduced himself as Lee Jae-yong and Koo Kwang-mo, two Yu-no-Korean CEOs. After touring the house, they were surprised by the size of the hat and the pool. 

Modi then showed the pool, which Kian 84 happily agreed to swim in. The conversation was filled with laughter and admiration for the luxurious lifestyle Modi had created.

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In the JTBC Saturday drama 'King the Land', Lee Jun-ho and Lim Yoon-ah are two characters who are both jealous of their partner, Cheon-rang.

Gu-won, who is cute and jealous, tricked Samir into changing into a white hanbok and groom's suit an hour before the traditional wedding ceremony. Salvation, who appeared in front of the bride angel, smiled brightly and responded with a smile. After the traditional wedding ceremony, Cheerang did not refuse salvation, but she complained that she didn't want to see him with him. Angelang laughed, saying that it's something similar to jealousy, not jealousy.

Guo-gu said that no matter how selfish you are, you have to distinguish between public and private affairs. He promised to protect you and build up your strength for that.

Angelang, who was sleeping in a hotel room, was surprised by the sudden act of salvation and was greeted by the princess in the arms of an angel. She covered her mouth and caused an earthquake in her pupils. Irrespective of salvation, she laid the angel on the bed and said, "No one will come, so don't worry and get a good night's sleep. Okay?" He left.

Angelang, who was left alone, was surprised by the sudden act of salvation but couldn't hide his excitement. On the day of the wedding, Samir sent her dress to Cheon Sarang and her butler's clothes to her salvation and invited her to dinner. Chun Sarang proposed to Samir with a diamond ring, but Salvation refused and took her ring.

Samir was puzzled, asking what Salvation was. Guwon said that he was a boss with a duty to protect his employees and that he could buy the ring too. When Cheerang asked for a ring, he said, "Isn't it my gift? Please," firmly. Angelang, who received the ring, said, "I have never seen such a pretty ring. Thank you for thinking well of me. I will keep it in my heart for a long time. I will only be grateful for it."

On the other hand, salvation officially declared a head-to-head confrontation with Goo Hwa-ran, and Oh Pyeong-hwa and Kang Da-eul said, "If you don't talk, you won't know. I made up my mind to confess at the words, "Don't miss out on love and confess it." Afterwards, Ku-won took on the role of chef for Cheerang, and presented course dishes starting with pre-dinner wine. 

Lastly, while cooking the steak, a fire broke out, and Gu-won picked up the surprised angel and reassured him. The two shared their hearts and passionately kissed while the sprinklers were exploding.

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