• Blackpink received the Order of the British Empire... World Class girl group that raises national prestige

  Blackpink was honored with the Order of the British Empire. According to foreign media outlets such as the American entertainment media Page Six on the 23rd (Korean time), girl group Blackpink was honored with the Order of the British Empire (MBE) after attending the state banquet held at Buckingham Palace in England on Tuesday to congratulate President Yoon Seok-yeol and First Lady Kim Kun-hee. Selected as a member. Blackpink, who was appointed as a public relations ambassador by the British government in January 2021, has encouraged millions of young people to take interest in the global UN Climate Change Conference and take climate action. "I applaud Jenny, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé, better known by their name Black Pink, for their contributions to delivering a message of environmental sustainability to people around the world as ambassadors for the U.K. presidency of COP 26 and as advocates for the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals," King Charles III said in a dinner speech, referring to Black Pink. Charles III also said with a smile, "I want to see BLACKPINK's actual performance." In particular, at the changing ceremony of the Guard outside Buckingham, the military band was seen playing Black Pink's hit song "Ddu-Ddu-Ddu-Ddu-Du" on its official account, drawing attention. Black Pink's fashion has also become a hot topic. "At a fancy banquet attended by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester, K-pop singers each showed their own style," the foreign media said. "Rose chose a classic strapless black velvet dress by Korean designer Ping Kong, and Jisoo coordinated it with a designer's wallet, such as a puff-sleeve black Dior dress." "Jenny wore an off-shoulder white Tony Matichevsky-style dress reminiscent of the Louis Vuitton dress Meghan Markle wore to the Ripple of Hope gala in 2022. Lisa performed her most imposing look in a Kate Middleton-style George Hoveika dress with aqua beads decorations and tulle capes," she added. In addition, Black Pink was the first K-pop singer to appear as a headliner (signboard performer) at the Hyde Park British Summer Time Festival, a famous British music festival, this summer. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is in talks with YG Entertainment to renew its contract.

• Jungkook's [GOLDEN] album sales increase by 2.5 million copies, first as a solo singer in 13 years

  BTS Jungkook has added another new record in the domestic music market. Jungkook's solo album ‘GOLDEN’ sold a total of 2,501,158 copies as of the 17th, according to Hanteo Chart. Since Hanteo Chart reformed its counting method in 2010, a solo album has sold more than 2.5 million copies for the first time in 13 years. ‘GOLDEN’ sold 1 million copies in about 3 hours after its release, becoming a ‘Million Seller’, and became a ‘Double Million Seller’ by selling over 2 million copies in 5 hours. In particular, this album sold 2,147,389 copies on the day of its release, setting a new record for the highest first-day sales among Korean solo albums, and later became the first K-pop solo singer with 2,438,483 copies sold in the first week of release (album sales in the first week after release). Jungkook’s ‘GOLDEN’ not only hit the domestic but also overseas music markets. According to Billboard's statistics, 'GOLDEN' is the first K-pop solo artist album to sell more than 200,000 copies in the first week of release in the United States, and thanks to this, it ranked 2nd on Billboard's main album chart 'Billboard 200' (as of November 18). It rose to the top, tying the record for the highest ranking of a K-pop solo singer's album of all time. This album also entered the 3rd place on the UK Official Chart released on the 11th, recording the highest ranking ever for a K-pop solo artist's album. Meanwhile, Jung Kook will hold a fan showcase ‘Jung Kook ‘GOLDEN’ Live On Stage’ at Jangchung Gymnasium in Jung-gu, Seoul at 8 pm on the 20th.

• Red dress IU, dazzling Snow White

  IU showed off a fairytale-like holiday jewelry look. Jewelry & watch brand J.ESTINA unveiled its 2023 holiday season advertising campaign with brand muse ‘IU’ on the 16th. This campaign proposes a jewelry collection that will brighten the year-end atmosphere with the concept of ‘THE DREAMY HOLIDAY: Merry Pinkmas in Wonderland’, which expresses the sweet imagination of a fairytale world. In the commercial cut, IU showed off a gorgeous yet captivating holiday look in a long red dress. The jewelry worn together is J.ESTINA’s ‘ETER’ collection, which has an infinity motif symbolizing infinity and J.ESTINA’s J as the point. The ether heart jewelry chosen by IU contains the romantic meaning of ‘eternal love’ by combining the ether motif and the heart, a symbol of love. IU completed a luxurious holiday look by layering a romantic 14K diamond necklace with dazzling diamonds set inside the heart and a lovely design ether heart silver jewelry set. Above all, the jewelry and dress match perfectly with IU's dazzling beauty and white skin, which could not be prettier any more. Meanwhile, IU sent warm support to the students taking the 2024 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) held on this day. IU said in a video posted on the YouTube channel 'Ijejam' on the 15th, "I say this every year, but if it goes well, it's great, but I really want to say that I hope you don't blame yourself too much or break down too much if you don't show off your skills to your fullest." She added, "There is always an opportunity. “It will be given to you again, so I hope you don’t feel nervous and show everything you have prepared,” he said.

• New Jeans Daniel “We want to share our music all over the world”

  Daniel from the group NewJeans showed off his luxurious visuals. Fashion magazine ‘Allure Korea’ released Daniel’s December issue cover pictorial on the 16th. In the pictorial, Daniel exudes a dazzling aura with an atmosphere that allows one to feel various charms. While wearing jewelry, he showed off his unique presence by perfectly switching between a natural look and a chic atmosphere. Daniel is said to have created a warm atmosphere at the photo shoot by making eye contact with all the staff and greeting them. In the interview that followed, Daniel said, “If we exchange warm greetings when we meet, we exchange good energy and gain strength.” He added, “You can share your feelings through eye contact, and a greeting when you part ways has the power to make you remember that person as a good memory for a long time.” “I think there is,” he said. Regarding his future dream, Daniel said, “As a member of New Genes, I want to sing and dance all over the world and share our music with many people.” He added, “If I have the ability in the future, I also want to share the songs I wrote and composed myself.” Daniel’s full pictorial and interview can be found in the December issue of ‘Allure Korea’, which will be released later.

• The group New Jeans has achieved a long-term chart presence on the U.S. Billboard charts.

  According to the latest U.S. Billboard chart released on October 31st (local time), the group New Jeans (Minji, Hani, Daniel, Haerin, Hyein) placed 98th on the main album chart, the 'Billboard 200,' with their 2nd mini-album 'Get Up.' With this, 'Get Up' has continued its impressive streak on the charts, maintaining its presence for 14 consecutive weeks since it debuted at number 1 on the 'Billboard 200' on August 5th. This achievement establishes a new record for chart longevity among 4th generation K-pop girl groups. The title tracks from 'Get Up,' namely 'Super Shy' and 'ETA,' are enjoying dual popularity on global charts. 'Super Shy' has risen to 38th place on the 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' chart this week, marking a 6-step improvement from the previous week. It has also climbed to 56th place on the 'Global 200' chart, showing a significant rise of 14 positions from the previous week. Both tracks have maintained their positions in the charts for 16 consecutive weeks. 'ETA' is currently charting at 88th and 156th positions on the respective charts, marking its 14th week on the charts. New Jeans' recent release, 'GODS,' unveiled on November 4th, has been charting on the Billboard 'Global (excluding the U.S.)' chart for three consecutive weeks. The song, which serves as the theme for the '2023 League of Legends (LoL) World Championship,' has made a remarkable entry into the Billboard charts as a game theme song, highlighting New Jeans' significant influence. Furthermore, New Jeans has received multiple nominations in four categories (including one category with multiple nominations, totaling five nominations) at the '2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA),' making them the K-pop artist with the highest number of nominations. Their remarkable performance on various Billboard charts, including reaching the number 1 spot on the 'Billboard 200' this year and placing five songs ('OMG,' 'Ditto,' 'Super Shy,' 'ETA,' 'Cool With You') on the main song chart 'Hot 100,' has raised expectations for their first BBMA win.

• "Astro's Cha Eunwoo revealed a deep gaze."

  "The November issue of W Magazine has released Cha Eunwoo's digital photoshoot. Cha Eunwoo showcased his unique charm with unreal visuals and a deep gaze, complemented by stylish outfits and various jewelry pieces. He presented a powerful yet gentle male jewelry styling using minimal fashion items alongside the 'Bee My Love' and 'Liens' collections from the French high jewelry brand Chaumet, which has a history of 242 years. The 'Bee My Love' collection symbolizes perfect symmetry and enduring love with honeycomb motifs, representing royalty, power, and loyalty. The 'Liens' collection signifies the connection of two destinies that grow stronger over time."

• BTS Jungkook selects 'Seven' U.S. Billboard's 'Best Song of 2023' → K-pop solo artist 'Only'

  Jungkook of BTS (BTS) is showing his potential as an artist by listing him as the "only" among K-pop solo artists on this year's best song by the U.S. "Billboard." The list of "The 100 Best Songs of 2023" (The 100 Best Songs of 2023: Staff Picks) was released on the official website of Billboard, a prominent American music media.Among them, Jungkook ranked 55th with his solo single "Seven" released in July. In particular, Jungkook was selected as the only K-pop solo artist to confirm the status of a pop star who shook the global music market with "Jungkook Syndrome," and "Seven" boasted the power of a mega hit song. Billboard said "Seven" was a mega hit on the main single chart "Hot 100," adding, "It even captured the hearts of the most resistant pop fans. We've all been listening to the song 24 hours a day since the release of the lead single for "Golden."In addition to Billboard, "Seven" was also ranked 99th in the "The 100 Best Songs of 2023" released by the American music media "Rolling Stone." Earlier, "Seven" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's main single chart "Hot 100" and succeeded in entering the market for 15 weeks, topped the two major global charts "Global (excluding the United States)" for nine consecutive weeks, and ranked No. 1 on "Global 200" for seven consecutive weeks, followed by a long-run chart cut in the top 10 of the two charts for 20 weeks.Jungkook also topped Billboard's 2023 Global Song of the Summer for 2023 with "Seven" and was honored with the "Top Global K-Pop Song" category at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). In addition, he was named Billboard's 2023 Greatest Pop Stars of 2023: Introduction & Honorable Mentions (Staff List). "Seven" set an overwhelming new record as the fastest K-pop solo artist to sell more than 1 million units in the U.S. in 2023, and also won platinum certification given to sound sources sold more than 1 million units by the American Recording Industry Association (RIAA).In addition, "Seven" showed off its super-strong sound source power and popularity by ranking fourth in the "Top Track of 2023" category, where "Spotify" settled the world's most streamed sound source in 2023. It also surpassed 100 million streams (before filtering) in six days, the fastest period in Spotify's history, and was officially listed on Guinness World Records in the U.K., setting a new world record of 1 billion streams (before filtering) in the shortest period ever. In addition, it has been on the U.K.'s official single chart "Top 100" for 11 weeks.

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  2023-12-15

• Black-haired BTS V and RM enlist together today (11th), "Goodbye for a while"

  RM and V of the group BTS (BTS) will join the active military today (11th). RM and V will enter the Nonsan Army Training Center in Chungcheongnam-do on the 11th to undergo basic military training and fulfill their military duties. The day before he joined the military, RM said on the fan communication platform Weverse, "I believe this will be a strange and new time for inspiration and learning for all of us." "Seok-jin (Jin) and Hoseok (J-Hope) must have been much harder than us," he said, recalling the members who joined the military first. RM said, "Hello for a while," and said, "Anytime, anywhere, we will be us! Let's meet in the future." V posted a short haircut on his SNS account. "I was Romang. Shaving my hair and sunglasses. I wanted to try it someday, but that's great," V said. After receiving basic military training, V joined the special commission stage of the Army Capital Defense Command. The two also asked the members and the agency to refrain from visiting the training center on the day of enlistment. Jimin and Jungkook will also join the Army on the 12th. The two will reportedly enter the 5th Division boot camp, where Jin is an assistant. As a result, the four members are scheduled to be discharged from the military in June 2025. Jin first joined the military in December last year, and J-Hope also joined the military in April this year. Suga has been diagnosed as a social service worker since September due to a dislocated shoulder humerus and has been serving alternatively.

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  2023-12-11

• I'm looking forward to 2025's "Military Stone" BTS...Jungkook joins the army in December → RM, Jimin, and V are going too

  BTS will begin preparing for the whole body in 2025. While Jin, J-Hope, and Suga are currently serving in the military, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have entered the military process. It is highly likely that he will join the military as early as this year or early next year On the 22nd, his agency Big Hit Music announced, "RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are preparing to fulfill their military service obligations by starting the process of fulfilling their military service obligations." Starting with the enlistment of the eldest brother Jin in December last year, J-Hope in April and Suga in September are also fulfilling their military service obligations. Since then, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook have been doing individual activities. However, as the four of them also began to prepare for the military service, BTS predicted a military white flag. Since then, the complete appearance of BTS is expected to be seen in the second half of 2025. In the midst of this, Jungkook said through Weverse, "We will start a new journey in December. I'm leaving you for a while to serve in the military," he said, announcing the news of his enlistment in the military. "As I deliver this news, I feel heavy on one side of my heart, and on the other hand, my heart warms up as I recall precious memories with ARMY," Jungkook said, expressing his affection for his fans, "Every moment I've spent with you so far has been the brightest time of my life." "It is prudent to tell you to wait recklessly while serving in the military," he said. "A year and a half is a long time." So I can't say anything selfish, but after I come back, I will stand on stage with more growth where I always am," he promised his fans. In the meantime, the members of the BTS have expressed their longing and expectation for full activities. In an interview with Apple Music on the 10th, Jungkook said, "There were times when I missed my solo album while preparing and working on it. Whenever I was in the waiting room, standing on stage alone, or eating with the staff, I felt the empty seats of the members who were with me." In the meantime, he said, "I think BTS' synergy in 2025 will be enormous. I'm really looking forward to it," he said. Suga said on YouTube channel "BANGTANTV"'s "Schuta" on the 30th of last month, "I'm waiting for the whole body." The last performance as a team was in October last year. I can't wait to do it again. I really want to get together and do it together in 2025," he said. Jimin responded, "I'm waiting for you." We can't wait to get together," he said. Unfortunately, BTS left the fans for a while. However, as he returns to the fans' side starting with Jin in June next year, expectations and support poured out for BTS, which will unite again in 2025 and show great synergy.

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  2023-11-23

• Seventeen, Earthshaking Speech at UNESCO Headquarters "Too Young to Give Up... Will Keep Moving Forward"

  The group Seventeen made history as the first K-pop artists to take the stage at the UNESCO headquarters. On the 14th in Paris, France, at the main hall of the UNESCO headquarters, Seventeen delivered a speech and performance at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum. Seventeen became the first K-pop artist to be allocated an entire session during the UNESCO General Assembly, conducting a session for approximately one hour. On this day, Seventeen spoke on the theme of "Youth Solidarity and Education Changing the Future of Youth and the Earth." The member who began the speech first, Seungkwan, mentioned his hometown, Jeju Island, stating, "I grew up with my own dreams on this beautiful island, although it's a faraway island from the capital, Seoul. Dreaming of a bigger world and the dream of becoming a K-pop star, performing in front of countless fans someday." He expressed his overwhelming emotions by saying, "The little boy who dreamed of the future on the island designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site is now standing at the UNESCO headquarters today." Continuing, member Jun delivered his speech in Chinese, mentioning the other members, "We are each other's teachers. We practice together, create together, and have become better individuals gradually. Today, Seventeen is standing here because we faced difficult situations and didn't give up. The 13 of us have helped each other, step by step, to come this far, and we will continue to move forward," expressing their determination. Woozi reflected on the journey to this day, saying, "There were people who thought Seventeen would fail in the early days, but today, I think we are here because we didn't give up. We were too young to be discouraged. Success didn't come quickly, but the time spent burning with passion with the members was always enjoyable. The members were always cheerful, never losing their laughter in any situation. Our practice room was always filled with positive words like 'fighting' and 'a little more.' Believing that focusing on the cheerful voices of the members rather than the negative external words, I became more convinced that things would go well with these friends," mentioning each member's name with confidence. In the fall of 2016, Mingyu revealed an episode where, after receiving his first settlement, he donated 13 goats to children in Tanzania, Africa. Mingyu received a letter from the children, and he shared, "The message said, 'I will raise the goats well for my dreams.' This message stayed with us for a long time. It reminded us of the journey we've been on for our dreams. Sharing dreams is, in essence, sharing positivity and hope." Joshua promised to actively participate as a UNESCO ambassador to raise awareness about the importance of education in the current era. Vernon continued by reading the lyrics of Seventeen's songs. In the subsequent performance, Seventeen selected a total of five songs, including "World," "Darling," "Headliner," "Music's God," and "Let's Go Together," eliciting a passionate response from the audience.

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  2023-11-15

• Behind-the-scenes photos from BLACKPINK's Jisoo's "The Crude Psychic: The Secret of Seolkyung" set have been revealed.

  YG Entertainment, the agency of the K-pop group BLACKPINK, announced on the 28th, "The angelic arrival of 'Jisoo' on the set of the movie 'The Crude Psychic: The Secret of Seolkyung." They added, "Please check out Jisoo's movie shooting journey, where she completely lit up the set with her beautiful appearance." The photos released this time capture Jisoo on the set of the movie 'The Crude Psychic: The Secret of Seolkyung.' Above all, Jisoo's graceful presence, like that of an angel, has captivated the viewers. As for 'The Crude Psychic: The Secret of Seolkyung,' in which Jisoo makes a special appearance, it is a story that begins with the fake exorcist 'Cheonbaksai' (played by Kang Dong-won), who does not believe in ghosts but possesses a ghostly insight, taking on a powerful case like never before. The film is currently in high demand and showing in theaters.

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  2023-10-24

• "3 days until comeback, AIVE reveals 'Bady' concept photos."

  On the 10th, Starship Entertainment, the agency of AIVE, officially released the second concept photos for AIVE's new album 'I'VE MINE,' featuring the third title track 'Bady,' on their official social media channels. In contrast to the somewhat darker concept photos they previously revealed, the members showcased a more carefree and hip image this time. Ahn Yujin presented an unbalanced look with a rider jacket and long boots style. With black hair in a ponytail and makeup that emphasized her eyes, she exuded a lively and chic vibe. Lee Ray emitted subtle charisma through a sporty look and a contrasting haughty expression. Jang Wonyoung created a mysterious atmosphere by wearing a black cap and a veil covering her face. Liz also drew attention with a face veil. Finally, Lee Seo exhibited a neutral style with sporty outfits and knee-high boots. Overall, the black concept image was accentuated with red lips and accessories, adding a seductive charm to their appearance.

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  2023-10-12

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• "Ive's Ahn Yujin, Liz, and Lee Seo unveil 'Off the Record' concept photos."

  Lee Seo also exuded a clean and chic vibe by wearing a white shirt and a black jacket as a set. Additionally, she wore a red-accented knit outfit, revealing a more mature atmosphere. Previously, Ive began their comeback preparations by releasing their first title track, "Either Way," and through "Off the Record," they are expected to showcase their endlessly versatile charms.

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  2023-10-03

• "Twice's Sana, baring her shoulders... with a captivating gaze."

  Group Twice's Sana has shared her recent updates. On the 2nd, Sana posted several photos on her own SNS. The photos that were shared include selfies and her daily life, as well as her captivating charm while wearing stage outfits, capturing everyone's attention. Meanwhile, Twice is currently in the middle of their fifth world tour, 'READY TO BE.'

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  2023-10-03

• BTS's Jungkook, today announced '3D,' stating, "A song that captivates the ears from start to finish."

  Jungkook announced his second solo single '3D (feat. Jack Harlow)' on the 29th at 1 PM (local time), shaking up the global music market once again. In the introductory video for his new song, he expressed his determination, saying, "I will continue to work hard and practice in the future. I want to share many good songs with all of you." He also added, "I received a lot of love for my previous song 'Seven,' and I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude once again. I worked very hard to come back as soon as possible because I wanted to return the love I received." '3D' is an impressive song with a simple instrumental arrangement, featuring a catchy rhythm and repeating sounds that captivate the ears, making it an R&B pop song. The message in the song is about meeting 'you' in three dimensions, beyond the first and second dimensions, and always being together as 'us.' While 'Seven' reinterpreted the two-step genre that was popular in the early 2000s, '3D' showcases Jungkook's unique style with an old-school sound based on the hip-hop and dance trends of the mid-2000s. Jungkook introduced '3D' by saying, "It's a song that captivates the ears from start to finish. I thought it was a very interesting song when I first heard it. I have confidence that I can show a completely different charm from 'Seven.'" He also emphasized that it's a song with a captivating performance, saying, "I hope you pay attention to the performance as well. There is a repeating dance that might make you want to dance along, so I hope you enjoy it with many people on short-form platforms." He concluded with a request, "Please look forward to the changed me with '3D.'" Jungkook's new song '3D' features rapper Jack Harlow, who topped the U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100.' Jack Harlow also appeared in the music video. The song was produced with the participation of renowned producers BloodPop, known for producing Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, and David Stewart, who worked on the lyrics and composition of BTS's hit song 'Dynamite.' Jungkook expressed his satisfaction, saying, "(Jack Harlow) is an artist I've been keeping an eye on and liking for a long time, and he willingly participated in shooting the music video, so it was a very enjoyable project. Jack Harlow's voice goes really well with '3D,' so I think it will sound great. The song has become even sexier, don't you think?"

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  2023-09-29

• JYP's new girl group VCHA has surpassed 5 million views on their pre-debut song 'Y.O.Universe' MV.

  JYP Entertainment (hereafter JYP) rookie girl group VCHA has surpassed 5 million views on the music video for their pre-debut single title track 'Y.O.Universe' on YouTube. VCHA (Lexi, Cage, Camila, Savannah, Kaylee, Kendall) is a six-member rookie group born through the joint global girl group launching project 'A2K' (America2Korea), a collaboration between JYP and Republic Records, the NO.1 label in the U.S. chosen by Billboard. 'A2K' concluded its journey on September 22, and to commemorate this, VCHA simultaneously released their pre-debut single 'SeVit (NEW LIGHT)' and title track 'Y.O.Universe' worldwide on the same day. VCHA is attracting international media attention with their successful pre-debut activities. Forbes, Luminate, Teen VOGUE, SWEETY HIGH, TV Guide, and other prominent media outlets have expressed high expectations for VCHA's unique presence and potential in the global music market. In addition, as of the morning of the 26th, their pre-debut song 'Y.O.Universe' has climbed to the top of the Billboard 'Hot Trending Songs Powered by Twitter' chart, and they have approximately 850,000 followers on the official TikTok account, further demonstrating their high level of attention. All eyes are now focused on VCHA's future activities as they prove their capabilities as global artists.

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  2023-09-29

• "Aespa Embarks on Their First European Tour... Berlin Concert Sold Out."

  The girl group aespa kicked off their first European tour in Germany with a strong start. On the 25th (local time), aespa held their aespa LIVE TOUR 2023 'SYNK: HYPER LINE in BERLIN' concert in Berlin, Germany, and it was a sold-out success. They not only demonstrated their hot popularity but also connected closely with local fans through their unique performances and music. On this day, aespa performed songs like "Girls," "ænergy," and "Savage," followed by energetic performances of "YEPPI YEPPI," "YOLO," "Hold On Tight," and even their new songs "Better Things" and "Spicy," captivating the audience with their diverse charms. The local audience, standing throughout the show, sang along in Korean and enthusiastically responded to aespa's passionate stage by chanting the members' names and applauding at the end of each performance. After the concert, aespa shared their thoughts, saying, "We were amazed by the enthusiastic sing-alongs, to the point where it felt like the cheers were breaking through our in-ears, especially since it's a different language. We were deeply moved that they learned the lyrics and sang along. We had such a great memory of Berlin today, and we hope to meet even more of our fans next time." Their words were met with warm applause, and they even said "Ich liebe dich, meine" (I love you, my) in German to receive a passionate response from the audience. Meanwhile, aespa will continue their European tour in London, UK, on the 28th.

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  2023-09-27

• BTS's Jungkook to follow 'Seven' with a new release... Solo single '3D' concept photos revealed.

  BTS's youngest member, Jungkook, has released additional concept photos for his upcoming solo single. On the 25th, at midnight (Korean time), Jungkook posted the second set of concept photos, the '2D' version, for his solo single '3D (feat. Jack Harlow)' on BTS's official SNS. Just like the previous '1D' version, Jungkook's distinctive visuals continue to captivate in this second concept photo set. In the '2D' version, consisting of a total of six images, Jungkook dons a carefree street fashion look while striking various poses in front of a space-like backdrop with voluminous silver sculptures. Through the use of fisheye lens effects and various techniques that enhance dynamism and perspective, these photos of Jungkook employ different methods to immerse the viewer, creating a sensation akin to experiencing 3D motion, despite being still images. Jungkook's second solo single '3D,' set to be released on the 29th, is a witty R&B pop track that interprets the emotions towards an unattainable person through the perspective of 1D, 2D, and 3D dimensions. Rapper Jack Harlow, known for his collaboration on "INDUSTRY BABY" with Lil Nas X, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, features in the song. Following his successful global debut as a "global pop star" with his first solo single 'Seven (feat. Latto)' in July, Jungkook is expected to continue his winning streak with '3D.' Some of the song's audio was revealed at the '2023 Global Citizen Festival' held in New York's Central Park on the 24th of this month, generating enthusiastic responses from global fans.

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  2023-09-26

• DSP Media's rookie group Young Posse has kicked off their debut preparations by releasing their first teaser image.

  On the 25th at midnight, Young Posse (members: Jung Sun-hye, Wi Yeon-jung, Jiaana, Do Eun, Han Ji-eun) posted their group teaser image for their first EP album 'MACARONI CHEESE' on their official SNS. In the photo, each member of Young Posse showcases a hip styling that reflects their distinct personalities. With unique props and accessories, including cheese models, they add a touch of uniqueness to their look. Surrounding the tactical table, the five members gaze at the camera with curious eyes. Young Posse had previously garnered significant attention from K-pop fans both domestically and internationally with their teaser contents that broke the mold, featuring items like supermarket flyers and receipts. The teaser image also focuses on the strong chemistry between the members, hinting at the story they will unfold together. With their cheeky and quirky "K-pop scene frogs" image, they are poised to lead a new trend in the music industry.

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  2023-09-26

• (G)I-DLE's Miyeon Reveals Concept Photos for US EP 'Hit'... Striking Charisma.

  (G)I-DLE's Miyeon has unveiled her personal concept photos. On the 25th, Cube Entertainment released Miyeon's individual concept images for (G)I-DLE's US EP 'HEAT' on (G)I-DLE's official social media. In the photos, Miyeon adds depth with her captivating gaze and soft charisma. 'HEAT' is (G)I-DLE's first all-English EP. This EP includes a total of 5 songs, including the title track 'I Want That,' as well as 'I DO,' 'Eyes Roll,' 'Flip It,' and 'Tall Trees.'

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  2023-09-26

• [Photo Shoot] Lee Som, Freshness.

  Actress Lee Som showcased her refreshing charm. On the 25th, the fashion magazine 'Elle Brilliant' released a photoshoot featuring Lee Som in collaboration with the French jewelry brand M. In the photoshoot, Lee Som wore the latest product 'Plume de Paon,' which is inspired by feathers from M. She also paired it with the enchanting 'Vladimir' product featuring a cat character. Meanwhile, Lee Som is set to appear in the movie 'The Exorcism Research Center: The Secret of Seolgyeong,' scheduled for release on September 27th.

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  2023-09-26

• BTS's V selected as 'Artist of the Month' in K-pop... The 'Rookie of the Month' is...

  BTS's V has been selected as the 'NPOP Artist of the Month' by NPOP. NPOP (Naver Popular Music) is a music broadcast platform presented by Naver and Playlist, and unlike other charts that rank based on weekly data, it reveals its chart based on monthly calculations. The NPOP chart ranks artists based on a combination of factors, including music scores that incorporate streaming data and album sales, pre-voting and live voting, viewership and playback counts, and search volume trends such as Naver Index. On the broadcast that aired on the 25th, NPOP announced the 'NPOP Artist of the Month' and the 'NPOP Rookie of the Month' based on their monthly calculations.

  • K-Star

  2023-09-26