Bang Si-hyuk, the inspiration for the 'Weverse Corn Festival'... "Sustainable Growth 'Entertainment Ecosystem"
The Weverse Corn Festival, completed last month, was a successful event for HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, who aimed to showcase new technologies and artistic methodologies based on popular art.
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| [Seoul=Newsis] Reporter Choi Dong-joon = Hive Board Chairman Bang Si-hyuk is making a keynote lecture regarding the future of K-POP at the Kwanhun Forum on the morning of the 15th at the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. 2023.03.15. photocdj@newsis.com |
The festival, held in Olympic Park, was well-received for its unique scenery and lack of line-ups. The event featured a rare scene featuring rookie group Le Seraphim and 31-year-old singer Uhm Jung-hwa performing on the same stage.
The voice design technology, which is difficult to find overseas, also provided a unique experience of a male singer singing a song with a female singer's voice. The festival was categorized into three categories: integration, high quality, and new technology.
The integration involved artists from other entertainment companies entering Hive's global fan community Weverse, including Kim Junsu, American singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker, and Japanese group 'MOONCHILD'.
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| Weverse Corn Festival [Seoul = Newsis]. 2023.07.05. (Photo: Hive) photo@newsis.com *Resale and DB banned |
The Weverse Corn Festival, a third-year event, includes a dedication stage honoring legendary musicians like Shin Hae-chul and Seo Tai-ji, integrating the past and present of K-pop. Uhm Jung-hwa was the protagonist of this year's sequence, emphasizing the importance of respecting historical facts of popular music and preserving the meaning of the times.
The high-quality LED panels on the stage, which were four times more than regular concerts, provided 8 super-large screens that vividly reflected the sweat of the artists and enhanced the sense of immersion in the scene. Additionally, various facilities, such as trolleys, rotates, and lifts, were mobilized to lift, move, or rotate parts of the stage.
Hive officials emphasize the need for directing and technical skills to make the Weverse Corn Festival a stage that everyone wants to go on, making it a hit product for audiences worldwide. The festival aims to raise the quality of performances and make K-pop, K-dance, and K-concert itself a hit product.
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| [Seoul = Newsis] Weverse Corn Festival. 2023.07.05. (Photo courtesy of Hive) photo@newsis.com *Resale and DB forbidden |
Weverse app offers line-up service, merchandise production, and live streaming of concert stages. A large outdoor screen broadcasts the festival atmosphere, reflecting Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's philosophy of innovation in resolving inconveniences.
The concert hall's service is a result of Chairman Bang Si-hyuk's philosophy of addressing inconveniences.
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Fifty Fifty, 'Barbie' OST music video filming was postponed...a significant CF
Fifty Fifty's Hollywood movie 'Barbie' OST music video shooting was canceled due to a feud with Attract agency. Fifty Fifty was supposed to sing for 'Barbie Dreams' and shoot a music video, but a discord with Attract led to the cancellation of the filming stage.
The music video was expected to raise Fifty Fifty's awareness and be on the US Billboard's main single chart Hot 100. However, Fifty Fifty was unable to handle the schedule due to an injunction against Attract and conflicts between Attract and CEO Ahn Seong-il, who is responsible for the producer of 'Cupid'. In May, the 'Barbie' side released a list of singers participating in the soundtrack, including Fifty Fifty, alongside prominent pop singers Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj, and Lizzo.
Fifty Fifty was able to participate in the 'Barbie' OST due to a partnership between Attract and Warner Records. Despite the stock price rising in North America with 'Cupid', Fifty Fifty's participation in the Warner Bros. movie 'Barbie' OST highlights the group's struggles in navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry.
Warner Records had limited contact with K-pop singers, unlike Universal Music, which partnered with major K-pop companies like Hive and JYP. Warner Records' policy was to raise Fifty Fifty with enthusiasm, planning to film a music video for their song "Bobby Dreams" as part of a movie promotion. However, CEO Ahn Seong-il, CEO of Dougiverse, tried to convince Arin, a recovering member of Fifty Fifty, to shoot the music video. However, the members sent Attract proof of the termination of the exclusive contract, and Attract CEO Jeon Hong-joon suggested postponing the schedule. CEO Ahn Seong-il threatened to quit the Fifty Fifty job if he couldn't proceed with filming the music video.
This prevented Fifty Fifty from filming the music video for "Barbie Dreams" and from having relationships with Margot Robbie and other events featuring the cast members. On the 23rd of last month, Attract announced that outside forces had approached Fifty Fifty members and enticed them to violate the exclusive contract. Attract then sued Dugiverse and CEO Ahn Seong-il for fraud and breach of trust.
Fifty Fifty members filed a provisional injunction against Attract, alleging a breach of contract and destruction of trust. Their legal representative, Barun Law Firm, argued that Attract's claim was false and advised against sharing the matter with Fifty Fifty members. Attract responded by disclosing Warner Music Korea's call recording. Fifty Fifty, discovered by a small agency, gained popularity in the US and was reportedly scheduled to appear in commercials with celebrities and global companies. However, their plans have come to nothing.
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How slim are you, Jennie?
Following that, Jennie, who was dressed in the second look, drew attention with delight, saying, "I think I could wear it well in the summer. I didn't have anything that suited my body, but I finally got it."
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| Source: Picture on Jennie YouTube |
She continued, "I really like it, and I'm very happy that you made it with care about the colors and materials I wanted to do," she laughed.
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| Source: Picture on Jennie YouTube |
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Jenny kept the picture session going by striking several postures on her linens and bed. He also attracted notice when he said, "A long time ago, I fell asleep while filming in bed."
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| Source: Picture on Jennie YouTube |
Jenny continued filming new concepts, such as filming on the water.
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Jennie from BLACKPINK has a strong figure and wears business C's underpants. "I'm looking at a distant mountain" ('Jennierubyjane') is taken into account by the staff.
Group BLACKPINK's Jennie Rubyjane Official recently posted a video on her YouTube channel, 'Jennie for vlog', where she visited a pop-up store of global lifestyle fashion brand C. She showed the Jenny collection and shared her preparation process for the campaign.
Jenny did a fitting and tried on her outfit before a company C campaign shoot in LA. She checked for any repairs and showed a professional appearance in the campaign shooting. She wore a purple dress, a purple logo, and underwear in her fourth look.
Jennie's staff was considerate of her, and she admitted to falling asleep while filming in bed. The video showcases Jennie's dedication to her collaboration with C and her commitment to showcasing the Jenny collection.
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