Today, Mariposa releases the charming EP album "Corazon"
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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Did you wait for the Odd Eye Circle, made up of Choiri from Lee Dal, Jinsol, and Kim Lip?
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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'Drop It' is today's exercise, Blasse. the Youngji Lee film
BLASÉ, a rapper from Seoul, will release a new single titled "Drop It" on the music site on the 11th.
Blase [Seoul = Newsis]. 2023.07.11. (Image courtesy of AT AREA) photo@newsis.com *Resale and derivative works not permitted |
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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"Incorporated into the B.I label, launching a new boy group in the second half of the year," according to the Grid Entertainment side.
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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As it turned out, was "Saengte" the target of a lawsuit? "Star Crew advance payment of 9 billion won, not 50/50 investment amount," Interpark Music side.
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 August, DKB will return with a reissued record.
DKB, known for their 6th mini album 'I Need Love', is set to make a comeback in August with a repackaged album.
The agency Brave Entertainment announced that the band will hold their first fan concert, 'DKB The 1st Fan-Con The First Love,' at Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul on August 12th at 3pm and 7:30pm. The repackage album will be pre-released at The First Fan-Con The First Love.
DKB's 6th mini album, 'I Need Love,' reached record sales in Initial Chodong sales and entered the World Wide Album Chart. The band's growing popularity is a focus for the repackage album.
The first fan concert, 'DKB The 1st Fan-Con The First Love,' will take place on August 12th, and the first tour in Japan, 'DKB Zepp Tour 2023-Progress-,' is expected to accelerate domestic and international activities in September.
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BTS' Jungkook and Seventeen's Mingyu, sharing a drink at dawn Surprising Labang "I want to see the fans"
BTS's Jungkook and Seventeen's Mingyu, best friends born in 1997, drank together during a surprise live broadcast on Weverse at 4 am on the 5th. Min-gyu, embarrassed by the sudden labang, was captured.
Minkyu (left) and Jeongyu / Photographer: Weverse |
Jungkook explained that it was 4 o'clock in the morning. He introduced his best friend, Mingyu, and announced they would be sleeping soon. Mingyu promised to play properly next time. Jungkook said it was the last drink before Mingyu left, and they would have a bye bye.
Minkyu (left) and Jeongyu / Photographer: Weverse |
Mingyu complimented Jungkook on his senior status and his ability to perform a live show without speaking a word. Jungkook suggested that a live should be emotional and that fans should grow taller to see him. The two exchanged a greeting and finished a short labang.
Jungkook's first solo album, 'Seven', is set to release on the 14th, while Mingyu's group, Seventeen, released their 10th mini-album "FML" in April and continues to perform.
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"Fifty Fifty agency's copyright false claim is unpleasant, and I will prove it legally," says Dugiverse Ahn Seong-il.
Dugiverse, led by producer Ahn Seong-il, has announced its official position regarding the controversy surrounding the group Fifty Fifty.
Dugiverse argued that the representative of Fifty Fifty's agency, Attract, could not distinguish between adjacent rights and copyrights. Dugiverse argued that neighboring rights are the rights of a person who has made a certain contribution to increasing the value of a copyrighted work under the Copyright Act.
They refuted Attract's claims, stating that Dugiverse paid the music fee of 12 million won and retained it, which is the right of the record producer.
Copyright is the right of the person who created the copyrighted work, and in relation to music, it refers to the rights of lyricists, composers, arrangers, etc.
Dugiverse concluded a transfer agreement with the writers before the release of 'Cupid', a global promotion that will be used in many ways, such as editing lyrics and compositions, mixing in multiple versions, and collaborating with other artists.
The Dugiverse side expressed profound displeasure and deep regret for the false allegations that have not been made.
The Attract side filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station against Ahn Seong-il, CEO of Dugibus Co., Ltd., and three others. Attract claimed that Dugiverse, led by Ahn Seong-il, enticed members to violate the exclusive contract with the agency.
Attract believes that Dugiverse engaged in business disruption, destruction of electronic records, fraud, and business breaches in the process of taking over business. Ahn Seong-il claimed that he secretly bought the copyright without providing information about the copyright purchase to Attract, causing a stir in the music industry.
Dugibus Ahn Seong-il's side is in a position that the attraction claim is different from the truth. They claim that they carried out all the work, including securing the copyright for 'Cupid', in accordance with legal procedures.
They will take strong legal action in the future against false accusations against CEO Jeon Hong-joon and their representative of Attract and the continuous spread of false information through the media.
Dugibus, a 30-year veteran producer, has expressed his displeasure and regret for false claims made by Attract. He claims that Attract is covering the public eye with distorted facts rather than essential elements. Dugibus does not have any rights in adjacent rights, which are the rights of the person who created the copyrighted work, and in relation to music, it refers to the rights of lyricists, composers, and arrangers. Dugiverse signed a rights transfer contract, paid the price, and retained the right before the release of Cupid. This process simplifies the lengthy process of procedural approval in the course of a global promotion.
The contract and specific information cannot be disclosed to protect personal information of each party. However, a separate invoice is stated as "Music Production Fee" instead of "Music Intellectual Property Rights Fee" in securing the right. This data will be released in court.
The assertion that Dugiverse purchased the copyright for the music fee paid by Attract is clearly false and cannot be established. The author also questions if Attract holds the copyright for all songs through the payment of song fees for past albums.
Dugiverse pre-purchased the song without any problems on behalf of Attract, which was difficult to secure due to lack of production costs at the time.
The author has no choice but to express great displeasure and deep regret for such false claims that are not based on facts. According to the confidentiality clause between the author and the Dugiverse publisher, the contract and specific details cannot be disclosed.
However, the facts explained so far will be clarified in the investigative agency and court, and the results will be announced, but will not change from the claim.
Attract is partially disclosing only some of the data that fits their claim, omitting context and context. The reason they haven't made a specific objection to Attract so far is because they don't want to cause a dispute outside of the legal process and don't want to have any influence on the legal dispute between Attract and the artist.
The statement is the last warning from Dugiverse, and they will tell you again after faithfully proving the facts in accordance with legal procedures.
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"The most inventive music video," XG, "GRL GVNG," which won the hearts of fans everywhere
XG surprised fans with their music video for their pre-release song, 'GRL GVNG'.
Released on 30th of last month, the video exceeded expectations and sparked excitement among music fans eagerly anticipating XG's return.
'GRL GVNG' is a pre-released song from XG's first mini-album, featuring edgy rapping and dreamy vocals. The song's music video, featuring a spaceship, hints at XG's arrival from outer space and announces the beginning of the XG era.
The transcendental visual symbolizes the birth of a new humanity and XG's strong identity, breaking the existing frame and showcasing its unique genre.
The music video featuring sign language in the choreography is gaining attention as it conveys a strong message and vibration to people with hearing impairments.
CEO and executive producer Simon JAKOPS (Simon) incorporated sign language into the performance to convey joy and empathy to more people.
The video has surpassed 3 million views in three days and has been praised as innovative, creative, and challenging.
XG's next move, showcasing their first mini-album at KCON Japan 2023 and Head In The Clouds New York Music&Arts Festival (HITC), is also attracting attention.
XG plans to showcase various contents, starting with the pre-released song "GRL GVNG" (Girl Gang).
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Leaked set list for BLACKPINK's concert in Vietnam... "14 tracks for 500,000 won"
BLACKPINK, consisting of Jesoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa, is facing criticism from Vietnamese fans due to leaked set lists.
Source: Black Pink, a girl group. Photo by Reporter Lee Dong-hoon. |
The group will hold their Vietnam concert on the 29th and 30th at MY DINH NATIONAL STADIUM in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The venue, the largest in the country, can accommodate over 40,000 people and serves as a platform for BLACKPINK to showcase their global presence.
The set list for Blackpink's Vietnam concert was leaked, causing a significant reaction from local K-pop fans. The high ticket price of 10 million VND (KRW 549,000) is criticized for the lack of solo songs and the set list's differences from the recent Thailand concert.
In May, Thai fans complained about the high ticket prices, with the average price rising 17.9% compared to before the Corona 19 crisis. The Thai VIP ticket price is 14,800 baht (KRW 583,000), but there are no tickets for the performance.
Vietnamese locals claim that ticketing for the Vietnam performance has not yet started, but some fans are already clamoring for tickets.
In March, the ticket price for Blackpink's Taiwan concert was 370,000 won in Korean currency, but the scalping ticket price increased by 45 times to 16.97 million won, causing controversy.
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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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'Provide fun to fans in an area like a 30-minute car,' say Blackpink Jennie and BTS V.
On the 4th, fans at Incheon International Airport witnessed the visual representations of K-pop's best groups.
Black Pink Jennie, a female group, arrived from London, England, after a mourning schedule. She showcased her abs in black pants and cropped fashion, wearing a denim jacket.
Jisoo and Rosé, excluding Lisa, returned from London to Paris, France, and V of BTS, a male group, returned home 30 minutes later.
V received cheers from ARMYs in a comfortable outfit.
The event showcased the visual representations of both male and female K-pop groups every 30 minutes.
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Is this a new sort of relationship rumor... V-JenniePark Seo-joonHwasa, "unconfirmable"
BTS V Black Pink's Jennie, actor Park Seo-joon, and singer Hwa-sa have all been known to avoid commenting on dating rumors. This has become a new way for stars to respond to dating rumors, as they continue to say no comment.
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The dating rumor between V and Jenny surfaced in May last year, with witness stories and photos of a man and woman presumed to be V and Jenny driving in Jeju Island. However, Hive and YG Entertainment initially said they were "difficult to confirm" and made no comments.
Later, a video was released showing V and Jenny holding hands on a date by the Seine River in Paris, France. Both sides' agencies did not comment, but fans are now in the mood to assume that the devotion of the two is a fait accompli.
Actor Park Seo-joon expressed his position that it was difficult to confirm, neither positive nor negative, to the dating rumor with YouTuber Seuss. Park Seo-joon's agency, Awesome Ent, did not admit or deny it, saying that it's private life, so it's difficult to confirm.
Seuss also said it is difficult to confirm. Park Seo-joon has a special relationship enough to introduce Seuss to his acquaintances, and photos of the two with their acquaintances were posted on online communities, fueling the dating rumor.
Hwasa (28, real name Ahn Hye-jin) also did not reveal her position on the dating rumor. Her agency P Nation told Ten Asia about Hwasa's dating rumor, saying it's difficult to confirm because it's part of the artist's private life. According to a report on the 30th of last month, Hwasa has been dating a businessman 12 years her senior for 5 years, and she said that when Mr. A was engaged in the music industry five years ago, she developed into her lover through Hwa-sa's active courtship.
The industry's analysis suggests that their 'no comment' is recognition. As cases of stars consistently saying 'no comment' to dating rumors piled up, voices were raised asking whether this trend could be established as a countermeasure. However, opinions differ on whether stars should share their devotion with the public.
While some believe hiding or lying about one's private life is deceiving fans, others believe the private lives of stars should be acknowledged as theirs and that public and private should be looked at separately.
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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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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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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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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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BTS Suga's speech of congratulations at his brother's wedding, "Live Happily"
Reporter Choi Ji-yoon Suga of BTS gave a congratulatory speech at his brother's wedding, where he expressed affection and wished Min Geum-jae's younger brother, Min Yoon-ki, a happy life.
Suga attends his brother's wedding in Seoul. (Photo = Online Community) photo@newsis.com 2023.07.02 |
"Today's wedding hero, Min Geum-jae's younger brother, Min Yoon-ki. Why are you starting to cry already... You shouldn't cry now," Suga stated, sharing a hug and said, "I really hope you live a happy life. I want to hug you one last time."
Suga's first solo World Tour, 'SUGA | 'August,' has completed, with 25 performances in 10 cities, reaching 290,000 spectators since April. The group will hold an encore concert at KSPO Dome in Songpa, Seoul on the 4th and 6th of next month.
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Successfully Cover the 'Hwasa dating rumours'. Using 'Drenched Show' in this way, Psy [X:Ray]
Singer Psy signed an exclusive contract with Hwasa on the 'Drenched Show', marking the start of the company. The 2023 'Drenched Show', held at Jamsil Sports Complex Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, featured a 3 hour performance of Psy's hit songs, including 'It's Art', 'Gentleman', 'New Face', 'Gangnam Style', and 'Celebrity'. The event attracted 35,000 spectators and included a high-quality encore show featuring nostalgic dances, ballads, and rock medleys.
The 'drenched show' stage continued with the water cannons bursting out without rest. The most attention-grabbing scene was the surprise contract performance between Hwasa and Psy. Psy announced an important contract with P Nation, and Hwasa made a surprise appearance on stage. She sang 'Maria' and announced her exclusive contract, bringing attention to the P-Nation family. The audience cheered as Hwasa announced her new status.
Hwasa has confirmed her move to P Nation, as reported by Xports News. P Nation was discussing an exclusive contract with Hwasa, raising expectations. On Psy's 'Drenched Show,' the group announced the signing of the contract on stage. Psy expressed gratitude, stating it would be the first time in Korea to sign a contract at a concert venue. He promised to help Hwasa play great music together in the future.
The announcement of Hwasa's 5-year relationship with a 12-year-old businessman put an end to rumors of a romantic relationship. Hwasa was embarrassed by the sudden dating rumor, as her exclusive contract had recently ended with her former agency. Psy announced Hwasa as his artist on the stage of the 'Drenched Show,' turning the topic away from dating rumors. No mention of dating rumors was made on the stage that day, and nothing was known about their position. However, Psy had Hwasa, and the fact that he was an artist belonging to P Nation gave him a sense of security.
Psy and Kim Jong-un have demonstrated chemistry through their 9th full-length album, 'Cheap 9'. Fans are eagerly anticipating their upcoming synergy at P-Nation. Psy's 'Drenched Show' performance in Seoul continues today, followed by Wonju, Yeosu, Suwon, Boryeong, Iksan, and Incheon. They are expected to meet in Daegu on the 19th and 20th, and Busan on the 26th and 27th.
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(G)I-DLE, first on the monthly chart, winning 12 honors on music competitions
The group (G)I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) has been dominating music charts and shows.
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Their 6th mini album 'I feel' title song 'Queencard' won first place in MBC 'Show! On Music Core', breaking the record of 11 crowns set by the title song "Nxde" from the 5th mini album "I love" in October last year.
They also became the first girl group to win 5 crowns with a single song in 'Show! In 'Show!
Music Core' after the chart reorganization. 'Queencard' topped the daily, weekly, and 'Top 100' chart on Melon, the largest music site in Korea, and ranked first on the monthly chart in June.
G)I-DLE's opening performance at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul on June 17th and 18th was successful, and they embarked on their second world tour in 2023.
The tour will be held in 16 locations, including Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and Tokyo.
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The 2nd sees the debut of Purple Kiss Suan's single "Twenty."
Suan, a member of group Purple Kiss, will release his solo debut single 'Twenty (Prod. Jungki)' on February 2nd at 6pm.
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Suan, who is responsible for producing, also contributes to the lyrics and showcases his musical abilities. The song, 'Twenty (Prod. Junkie),' combines a dreamy sound with soft vocals and encourages listeners to embrace adulthood and express themselves fully.
The music video, along with the sound source, reflects Suan's story of a 20-year-old girl who blooms with nature and showcases her ability to digest various concepts. The first single album also includes 'Be my everything,' which expresses the excitement of a person in love.
Suan has also recorded English versions of two songs for global fans, showcasing her unique mysterious tone and explosive singing ability. Expectations are growing for Suan's new look and debut.
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Will the first women group to survive in the hive start a new trend?
Hive is launching a survival program for the debut of a new girl group, aiming to solidify its position as a 'K-pop dinosaur'.
'R U NEXT' is a competition that selects the final members of Belief Lab, a joint venture between Hive and CJ ENM, the next-generation global girl group. Thanks to Belif Lab |
The program, 'RU Next?', will select a next-generation writing girl group from Hive and CJ ENM JV label Belief Lab. The final group will be selected through 22 trainees who undergo training within Hive's curriculum and undergo 7 gates to determine the final debut members. The open survival event raises expectations from global K-pop fans, who have produced big idol groups like BTS, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, Le Seraphim, and New Jeans.
Hive and its affiliated label, Belief Lab, have made significant achievements in the global music market through ENHYPEN, a boy group debut survival show. The new girl group, R U Next?, is also curious about whether they can follow in the footsteps of ENHYPEN.
K-pop fans' expectations for the 22 contestants have grown, with global K-pop fans building their own fandom by excavating past histories and photos of participating trainees. The fate of an open survival program depends on the topicality and popularity of the participants, and 'R U Next?' is on a successful start.
MC Sooyoung, who starred in Girls' Generation, compared the 22 trainees to 'wild horses' and emphasized the importance of love, encouragement, and jealousy rather than learning. Girls' Generation, Kara, and 2AM are K-pop groups representing the second generation, representing senior idol groups that have achieved remarkable results in the music market.
Curiosity is growing about whether a next-generation girl group can be born, as the impact and topicality of girl group survival were previously considered lower than boy group survival. The first broadcast on the 30th of last month marked the first step toward selecting members in earnest.
It remains to be seen whether Hive, which has been succeeding successively in the K-pop market, will be able to achieve satisfactory results in the new girl group survival and successfully launch a new girl group.
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