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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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