'ETA' new jeans, 'brilliant synergy' between iPhone and Beenzino 250
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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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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"'Seven,' Jungkook correctly registered the artist name... There is no issue with YouTube aggregation," said Big Hit Music side.
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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Misamo's 'Twice's first unit' title tune is available now... JYP Park Jin-young is the author.
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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'shhh' by MOT, which he first heard in Tokyo, was released.
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's comeback song "D-3," career-high praise for "ISTJ," and "MZ drunk"
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's "Solo Debut": "The work process is fresh... I have a musical goal"
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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Supershy by New Jeans is about to break into the US Top 10 on Spotify.
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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Seoul and Bangkok performances for BamBam's debut solo globe tour have been announced.
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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Tomorrow X Together will be heard on Japan's official music station. enthralled by the inhabitants
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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'Sold out' since his debut, Monsta X I.M.'s first solo tour.
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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Thought Enter signs an exclusive contract with Hong Ji-yoon... Rice with Hojoong Kim Hanpot
Singer Hong Ji-yoon has signed an exclusive contract with Thought Entertainment, stating that they will provide continued support for her in the future.
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| 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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Young Tak's nationwide tour 'Tak Show 2' has been confirmed.
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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Side by Side Sales of the Top 10 BTS Suga & Jimin Solo Albums in the United States
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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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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Baby Monster, a new girl group from YG, will make their debut in September. the hip hop genre
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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'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.
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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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The history of Billboard was altered by Olivia Rodrigo. 3rd place on the Billboard "Hot 100"
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 releases the first concept image for her upcoming album, "KILL MY DOUBT." Unmatched girl crush
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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EXO makes a return following a protracted absence.
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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