Author: Denise Coley
Back in April of 2021, BTS fans all over the world were delighted with the announcement that the K-pop sensation is partnering up with French fashion house Louis Vuitton as the brand’s house ambassadors. A tweet from the brand said, “#BTS for #LouisVuitton. Joining as new House Ambassadors, the world renowned Pop Icons @bts_bighit are recognized for their uplifting messages that impart a positive influence. Louis Vuitton is pleased to welcome members RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.” The world’s top selling luxury brand stated that BTS is “one of the most renowned and influential groups…
BTS’ hit single “Butter” (released on May 21) remains at the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 songs chart for its sixth consecutive week after its release, setting another record for the group. Billboard announced via its Twitter account that “Butter,” which was released on HYBE/BigHit Music/Columbia Records, drew 11 million U.S. streams, down 11%, and sold 153,600 (downloads, cassette and vinyl combined), up 20%, in the week ending July 1, according to MRC Data. It also attracted 28.3 million radio airplay audience impressions, up 2% in the week ending July 4. “Butter” is now the longest single by the…
Solo artist Nakimushi released his new song ‘Tokyo Wonder’ on Friday the 2nd of July. This song is the ending theme song of the TV Anime ‘Tokyo Revengers- Bloody Halloween edition’. The movie has no credit title. This Nakimushi’s latest song ‘Tokyo Wonder’ has a uniquely edgy sound and Nakimushi’s lyrics are original and have a strong message which is totally linked to the world of the Anime‘Tokyo Revengers’. The song is full of fun and positive feelings. Please watch the video and check out how this song has matched the atmosphere of the Anime. TV Anime ‘Tokyo Revengers’…
Rising acts LOONA and KARD’s BM are ready to meet global fans face-to-face through K-Pop fandom app theQoos’ unique video-based Q&A fan event. theQoos’ ‘virtual’ fan Q&A events invite fans to upload short question videos to the platform, where other users can ‘like’ the video to up the chances that video will be seen by the artist. The artist then will choose their favorite questions among the top entries, answering them through a series of response videos personalized for each winning fan. LOONA, who recently topped iTunes charts in over 30 countries with their latest mini album…
RELEASE FIRST EVER ENGLISH VERSION OF HIT SINGLE “INTO THE NIGHT,” PLUS NEW TRACK “(SANGENSHOKU)” OUT TODAY J-Pop stars YOASOBI are debuting their new single, “三原色(Sangenshoku).” With this song, YOASOBI’s vocalist, Ikura, raps on a track for the first time. “Into the Night,” the English version of YOASOBI’s top track, “夜に駆ける(Yoru ni kakeru),” is also out today. Listen/share both tracks HERE and HERE. YOASOBI is a duo—comprised of composer Ayase, and vocalist Ikura—that “creates music from novels.” Each of the duo’s songs are based off plots from short stories published on popular online creative website monogatary.com. Their first…
Joy Ruckus Club, known as the largest Asian music festival in the world, has released the “I Hate Being Hated” group song which seeks to bring awareness to anti-Asian hate. Featuring 14 vocalists who have performed at past Joy Ruckus Club festivals, and produced by Philadelphia-based Ben Other, “I Hate Being Hated” is a 14 minute epic song that educates as much as it entertains. The artists on “I Hate Being Hated” are Heesun Lee (Staten Island, NY), May Cheung (Vancouver, BC), Pattie Lin (Los Angeles), Ashya (Los Angeles), Geoff Ong (Auckland, New Zealand), Koryo (College Station, TX), Sawhee…
The new official store for Chinese-Japanese boys’ collective WARPs UP is now open, offering a selection of stylish items that make up the group’s very first goods collection. WARP-Syndicate SHOP https://warps.avex-shop.jp/ WARPs UP are part of the WARP-Syndicate, a project that pursues creativity beyond categories and boundaries. WARPs UP is a Chinese-Japanese unit within the WARP- Syndicate umbrella, and currently the two Chinese members – LANGYI and MINGJUN – are active. The new store has launched with three available WARPs-UP items: a T-shirt in two color variations, a tote bag and a rubber keyholder. The stylish monotone designs…
Ever since their formation in April 2018, Japanese dance and vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have had their sights set on global activity. The group is made up of seven extremely talented members who perform physically demanding acrobatic dance routines while singing into handheld mics. Several of the members are bilingual, and they have appeared on stages outside of Japan and around Southeast Asia, thanks to their performance skills that could rival any top-tier global artist. Their fourth single ‘SUM BABY’ (pronounced “Summer Baby”) will be released on Wednesday, August 4. As a sneak peek, one of…
DONGKIZ 5th Single Album [CHASR EPISODE 1. GGUM] Story of the boys who are working hard to fulfill their dreams Try being naughty on a frustrating day, like a kid! Voice refusing a boring day Naughty boys’ attractiveness that would blow up the summer heat DONGKIZ who has been loved since debut in April 2019, with its own style of Music and various concepts has back in summer with pleasantness following the freshness in Spring. The theme of the Album is ‘CHASE’ which will be starting as a Series of Episodes, it comprises of 3 stories about boys developing.…
Boba has made a serious step into the spotlight the past few years. Originally a milk tea with tapioca balls, boba has expanded greatly to include coffee, fruity drinks, smoothies, and even “bursting bubble drinks.” This phenomenon has made boba shops the new coffee shop. Friends, blind dates, even work meetings now take place over boba. How did it get to this point of popularity and why? Boba tea originated in Taiwan and started becoming popular in the 1980s. The term “boba” refers to the large tapioca balls immersed in the drink. Sometimes it is called bubble tea because…
Artwork by: Kushgraphic The single will be available on all U.S. music platforms on June 28, 2021, 12:00 a.m. CST. If you would like to get a head start, This link will notify you when the single is available for downloading on Spotify only! Keep up with Lee Michelle on her new YouTube channel, “What Is She Doing,” with new episodes uploaded every Saturday! #LeeMichelle #Kpop #Kindie #KRnB #WontTalkWithYou #summer #Koreanmusic #Asianmusic #Kpopidol #digitalsingle #spotify #applemusic #itunes #soulful
K-Pop artists have through the years shaped such mindboggling standards in the entertainment sphere making the K-Pop industry worthy of its global eminence. In addition to the exceptional lyrical, choreography and discography skills, K-Pop artists have mastered the art of enticing fans worldwide through appealing fashion statements and styles. The diverse flairness embraced by the K-Pop idols; through their clothing, makeup and hair among others, represents their individuality, personalities and fashion sense as a whole. Behind the exquisite and flashy looks is a group of individuals who work relentlessly to ensure that the idols stand out in every appearance…
We were introduced to B.I.G through an interview several years ago and have enjoyed their successes since that time. “Say Annyeounghaseyo” was their first single, which was a breath of fresh air, thus the reason for our interview. Join this great group for their two-day 7th Debut celebration, July 10 or 11, 2021. Tickets go on sale June 24, 2021, just select the day. #BIG DEBUT 7th ANNIVERSARY ONLINE LIVE&TALK EVENT 💟2021.7.10 (SAT)/11(SUN) 🕖19:00-KST 🎟️TICKET SALES OPEN: 6.24 (THU) 12:00📍 1. bit.ly/BIG_7/10 2. bit.ly/BIG_7/11
Recap of Joy Ruckus Club’s K-POP SUPERFEST 2021 – Virtual Event Live From YES24 This past weekend on June 19, 2021, Sessions and Joy Ruckus Club joined forces to host the biggest Asian music festival in the world. This was actually the first time Sessions worked to promote an all K-pop event. Joy Ruckus Club which currently boasts of being the largest Asian virtual music festival in the world, was founded by Asian-Americans in in order to cater Asian pop music and culture to the rest of the world. The K-pop SuperFest 2021 was streamed live to…
Monsta X is known for bringing their A-game. They’re edgier, have some serious bops under their belt, and have a solid fan base. This album was anticipated to say the least. Let’s break down the tunes and what they offer. GAMBLER 8/10 Right out the gate, this song is three minutes of smooth, hardcore vibes (which is totally on brand!). I can imagine this song playing in a club at full blast or on a nighttime excursion driving down the freeway. It had solid rap and vocals, too. The lyrics are sensual and romantic. Like in a poker…
Mitchell Kazuma of Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION has released a new single as a solo artist, performing under the name Kaz. The single ‘White Stallion’ was released on June 21. Kazuma recently appeared on ‘CHUANG2021’, the hugely popular Chinese version of hit music audition show ‘PRODUCE 101’, which has been broadcast throughout Asia since February this year and exceeded 5 billion total views. His amazing singing voice and smoldering good looks instantly captured the hearts of fans in China and across Asia, and Kazuma soon gained more than 1.85 million followers on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Kazuma has released…
The South Korean boy band continuously defying all the stereotypes of the kpop scene, A.C.E, are coming back with their second online concert in July. They resume their exploration of the fantasy world with a dive into the mysteries of the sea as they respond to the SIREN’S CALL on July 10th at 1PMKST. Ticket information: https://mmt.fans/MO4X As a group that developed a strong relationship with fans through their busking performances since debut, A.C.E is gearing up for not just a comeback, but a meeting with their fans through the online concert that follows the same concept as their…
KPOP returns to Latin America with the powerful female trio 3YE, who will provide a show on the Argentine streaming + VIVO platform on July 31. 3YE is a girl group with 3 members: YUJI, YURIM, and HAEUN under the agency GH Entertainment. 3YE debuted in 2019 with the digital single DMT. 3YE goes beyond the stereotypes of existing KPOP girl groups. It shows a different color on stage and a very human side in the backstage, to the point that they make us feel at home. 3YE’s other works are OOMM in September 2019, QUEEN in February 2020…
El KPOP regresa a América Latina de la mano del potente grupo femenino 3YE, quienes brindarán un show en la plataforma argentina de streaming +vivo el 31 de julio. 3YE es un grupo de chicas formado por 3 integrantes: YUJI, YURIM Y HAEUN, bajo la agencia GH Entertainment. 3YE debutó en el 2019 con el single digital DMT. 3YE va más allá de los estereotipos de los grupos de chicas de KPOP ya existentes. Muestra un color diferente en escena y un lado bien humano en el backstage, a tal punto que nos hacen sentir como en casa. Otros…
The South Korean music industry has immensely grown over the past decade extending its impact as far as the American billboard chart. The trend was however, built on archaic musical icons and groups, which also contributed to the conception of the influential Hallyu wave. The second generation entertainment bands created a stepping stone for the modern-era upcoming artists to further sore K-pop higher geared by their flamboyant fashion statements. The 2008 to 2012 era was colored by the rise of various boy bands who took Korea by storm and are still a hit in the 2020’s. 1. BTS …