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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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