What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim is a story about a competent secretary on the journey of ending her 9-year career in pursuit of achieving a lifelong goal of searching for a lost friend. The meticulous and self-centered boss cannot fathom losing such a diligent worker and goes beyond his norms to understand her secretary’s decision while trying to persuade her. The boss confides in his divorced psychiatrist friend and ends up being the psychiatrist’s genie pig on love matters. The boss’s unstable relationships, especially with his brother whom he rivals on every matter, trap the secretary in a roller coaster of events that culminate into an unfathomable ending.
Lee Young Joon (Park Seo Joon)
Lee Young Joon’s childhood traumatic experience builds up to his strained relationships and narcissism. His secretary, the only person who seems to understand him, decides to suddenly give notice of resignation. In attempts to understand her secretary, an ensuing entanglement of past and present incidents come to the surface rocking Young Joon to the core.
Kim Mi So (Park Min Young)
9 years of working for a perfectionist and narcissistic boss is a hustle that Kim Mi So had to endure on her journey to gaining financial freedom. Finally, she can afford to quit and fulfill her dream of looking for a boy that showed her kindness during one of her most traumatic childhood moments. Nonetheless, the needy boss uses every technique possible to keep her by his side which unveils hidden and traumatizing truths causing mayhem.
Lee Sung Hyeon (Lee Tae Hwan)
Lee Sung Hyeon’s strained relationship with Young Joon, his brother, goes way back to their childhood. Sung Hyeon’s jealousness is the root of Young Joon’s narcissistic character. This malicious being uses his best-selling author factor to further crush his nemesis of a brother including creating pandemonium in his blooming love life.
Park Yoo Sik (Kang Ki Young)
This divorced psychiatrist juggles between being a love guru and a sucker at love. Park Yoo Sik journeys towards the pains of divorce and hopes for a better future, hopefully, characterized by a reunion with his lover. Being Young Joon’s only friend is a pain in the neck and a blessing in disguise. The bromance between the two friends in their strife to conquer love is a thrilling and comical expedition.
My thoughts
This drama is a perfect blend of romance and humor intertwined with sentiments that run deep into one’s emotional core. flawless. The divergent emotions in this drama were flawlessly carried out, especially Young Joon’s narcissistic and vulnerable sides. Kim Mi So’s diligence, Yoo Sik’s amusing bromance with Young Joon, and Sung Hyeon’s abhorrence towards his brother could not be oozed out any better. The other supporting characters further heightened this comical and romantic drama’s aura making it spellbinding. What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim will lift your spirits and leave you rolling in the aisles.
—-Karen Mwenda
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We’ve got the good groove! Check the latest tour schedule below from Kpop Club Night and DJ Yuka K coming through your city along with a few shows featuring Vancouver’s DJ Aero, let’s go!
WINNIPEG 04/21 The Rec Room discount code: VIBE valid until 4/20
OTTAWA 4/27 Hyde & Seek discount code: CUPID valid until 4/22
MINNEAPOLIS 4/28 Varsity Theater
WASHINGTON 4/29 Union Stage
TORONTO 5/5 The Rec Room discount code: CUPID valid until 4/22
NEW YORK 5/6 Gramercy Theatre
SEATTLE 5/12 Hard Rock Cafe discount code: CUPID valid until 4/29
VANCOUVER 05/13 The Rec Room discount code: CUPID valid until 4/29
MAUI 5/18 da Playground
HONOLULU 5/19 HB Social Club
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MONTREAL 7/1 Ausgang Plaza discount code: LIKECRAZY valid until 4/29
DALLAS 7/7 Deep Ellum Art Co. (18+ tickets now available!)
OAKLAND 7/13 Crybaby
LOS ANGELES 7/14 Catch One (Disco & Loft)
EDMONTON 7/21 The Rec Room WEM (with DJ Aero) discount code: CUPID valid until 4/29
PHOENIX 7/21 TBA on sale soon
ALBUQUERQUE TBA 7/22 on sale soon
CALGARY 7/22 The Rec Room (with DJ Aero) discount code: CUPID valid until 4/29
MIAMI 7/27 Oasis Wynwood
ORLANDO 7/28 Level 13 discount code: CUPID valid until 4/29
ATLANTA 7/29 The Loft
PHILADELPHIA 8/5 The Foundry
NEW ORLEANS 8/11 Toulouse Theatre
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Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the Busan International Short Film Festival is one of the premiere film festivals in the world. The festival which runs for one week from April 25th to May 1st, will be featuring the work of emerging and veteran filmmakers from South Korea and around the world, BISFF is the perfect place for cinephiles with a love of short films in every genre, both past and present.
As part of its annual program BISFF highlights the work of creatives from a selected country, and for 2023 the United States has this honor. World renowned filmmakers such as Oscar-nominated Documentarian Jay Rosenblatt will be presenting three of his award-winning short films, How to Measure a Year, When We Were Bullies, and Human Remains in the Guest Country, USA Documentarist Program.
Created to highlight the work of emerging and veteran filmmakers from South Korea and around the world, BISFF is the perfect place for cinephiles with a love of short films in every genre, both past and present. With dozens of films scheduled to screen, there’s plenty for attendees to enjoy in-person and online. Below is a short list of some of the films available for audiences.
How to Measure a Year? by Jay Rosenblatt (USA) Opening Film
Nice to See Your Face by Sun Namkoong (South Korea) Korea Shorts Program 1
Holiday by Minseo Kwak (South Korea) Interactive Shorts Program
The Tea is Cold by Naomi Aspara (Sri Lanka) Hub of Asia: Rendez-vous with AFiS
Bird in the Peninsula by Atushi Wada (France, Japan) International Competition Program
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On Friday, April 21, 2023, Infinite Prospects Entertainment launched day 1 of its inaugural event, WeBRIDGE: Now. New. Next. at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The exhibition and music festival focuses on the growing interest and influence of Asian culture across various scopes of the arts and entertainment and centering the culture through celebration.
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The era of “K-POP 5.0” is upon us, and it is being led by 1st generation’s legendary K-Hip Hop artist and producer, ChoPD – the genius behind artists like PSY, ZICO & more. Known as the “pioneer of digital music”, ChoPD is once again revolutionizing the industry by shifting the paradigms of K-Pop as we know it, this time with ChoCo Entertainment.
Towards this end, ChoCo Entertainment announced on the 18th of April: “ChoPD has long planned and prepared to bring the next generation global K-Pop group ‘ChoCo’ in front of fans worldwide this year.”
This is especially exciting, considering that ChoPD’s own debut through the PC Communication Library in 1998 made him one of the first Korean artists to go digital, paving the way for the future. ChoPD’s trailblazing vision for the 5th generation of K-Pop will be realized through ChoCo, increasing anticipation among fans worldwide.
As the head of ChoCo Entertainment, ChoPD aims to introduce the new concept of ‘Articon (Artist + Icon)‘ with MZ & Alpha Generations in mind, and foster collaboration rather than competition in the market by providing active support to artists for creating the music that they want.
With a focus on the ‘harmony of individuality,’ ‘collaboration,’ and ‘growth,’ ChoCo Entertainment’s unique artist incubation system will cultivate self-directed artists who can produce their own music and expand their artistic horizons based on a deep understanding of music, instead of being pressured by the spirit of standardization, consumerism, and elimination that is prevalent in K-Pop.
In light of this purpose, ChoCo will be a ‘timeless icon’ representing the Alpha Generation as a true ‘cosmopolitan group’ that embraces various identities, cultures, genders, and generations. Additionally, the ChoCo members are set to widen their range by stepping outside of traditional group and solo activities and exploring new avenues of expression that we’ve never seen before.
Choco Entertainment explained: “ChoCo combines the new music energy and growth process developed by traveling between Korea and abroad with the sensibility that teenagers hold, completing its unique K-POP style. ChoCo will showcase ‘glocal’ (global + local) music that can appeal to global K-POP fans while also gaining popularity in the home of pop, the United States.”
In addition, ChoCo will be unveiled to the world for the first time through a reality show titled “ChoCo in Hollywood” that follows the artists’ journey from audition and training to debut, introducing ChoCo Entertainment’s novel artist incubating system.
It will be available in two versions – Korean and US. The former will be produced by Sole9 Media, which utilized production experience from “Mnet Asia Music Awards (MAMA)” and “Produce 101” to hold Asian auditions, and will be released as the first part of the K-POP 5.0 project in mid-May.
The US version will be produced by Emmy-nominated star producer JoJo Ryder. With over 22 years of experience in the business, JoJo Ryder will impart a global spin to the reality format, raising expectations for his next #1 show.
By sincerely highlighting the human side of K-Pop and the natural growth of ChoCo Entertainment artists, “ChoCo in Hollywood” aims to give global viewers an honest glimpse into the creation of the “K-POP 5.0 icon” who will lead the next generation.
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On April 19, the K-Pop world is in shock yet again as ASTRO’s Moonbin was found dead in his home in Seoul. The idol singer was 25. Prior to his 2016 ASTRO debut, Moonbin was a child model and actor. He appeared in the TVXQ MV for “Balloons” in 2006.
Moonbin, who was signed under Fantagio, failed to appear at rehearsals. His manager went to his Gangnam-area apartment and found the idol deceased. The manager contacted the police upon the discovery.
Yonhap News initially reported Moonbin may have “taken his own life.” While other media outlets reported the same, the police are investigating the cause of death and an autopsy is pending.
In 2019, Moonbin went on hiatus from ASTRO due to health concerns. Moonbin struggled with anxiety and stress and has been open about people needing to take their mental health seriously.
“I think it’s important for people to talk about their mental health and seek help when they need it,” Moonbin said in an interview with The Star magazine. “It’s something that we should all be aware of and try to support each other with.”
When the tragic news broke on social media, many ASTRO fans felt the news was a malicious joke. However, Fantagio released a statement confirming Moonbin’s passing.
This is Fantagio.
First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and heartbreaking news.
On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky.
Although it cannot compare to the grief of the bereaved family that had to part with their beloved son and brother, his fellow artists and the staff here at Fantagio, who have been together with him for a long time, are also deeply mourning the departed amidst tremendous shock and sorrow.
It pains us even more to have to convey this sudden news to the fans who have given their unsparing love and support to Moonbin. Because we know all too well just how unparalleled the departed was in his love for his fans, whom he was constantly thinking of, the grief is all the more overwhelming.
In order for the bereaved family, who has fallen into great sorrow due to this sudden tragedy, to be able to respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes, we entreat you to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports.
In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with family, close friends, and agency colleagues in attendance.
Once again, we express our deep mourning as the departed walks his final path.
— 판타지오뮤직 (@fantagiomusic_) April 19, 2023
Moonbin recently made his comeback in the ASTRO sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha, releasing their third EP Incense and the lead single “Madness.”
On April 19, prior to the news of Moonbin’s passing, Moonbin & Sanha were among the first artists announced to perform at the 29th Dream Concert slated for May 27, 2023 at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium. As of this writing, Dream Concert organizers have yet to comment on the tragic news. On May 13, the duo was also expected to perform during the now-canceled Moonbin & Sanha Fan Con Tour: Diffusion in Jakarta.
In light of the news, AROHA, ASTRO’s fandom, has been paying their respects to Moonbin, leaving balloons, photos, flowers, messages, and candles for the fallen star.
The Arohas of different places paying tribute to Moonbin 🙁 pic.twitter.com/7YsanJxnqW
— ⋆｡ﾟares ｡⋆｡ (@yngjngon_won) April 20, 2023
— ⋆｡ﾟares ｡⋆｡ (@yngjngon_won) April 20, 2023
rest in love, fly high, moonbin. 🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/FbDKCTgqWX
— ssha. (@yyshaabell) April 20, 2023
Out of respect for Moonbin, DIVE Studios and Mindset have postponed activities.
In light of Moonbin’s passing, we are postponing the release of all DIVE Studios and Mindset content for this week.
We send our deepest condolences and appreciate everyone’s understanding. pic.twitter.com/9SMvwcmzwz
— DIVE Studios (@thedivestudios) April 19, 2023
Female idol group BILLLIE also postponed their activities for the unforeseen future. Moonbin’s sister, Moon Sua, is a member of the group and is expected to join her family and go on hiatus. Mystic Story, BILLLIE’s agency announced the hiatus via a statement.
Hello, this is Mystic Story.
We notify you of the cancellation and/or postponement of all schedules planned for this week.
In the case of the fan sign events, we plan to notify you of rescheduled dates and further details in a subsequent statement, and in the case of all other broadcast appearance schedules, we also intend on uploading separate notices soon.
We ask fans for your understanding.
Moonbin’s funeral and memorial will be held at the funeral hall at Asan Hospital in Seoul. His burial will take place April 22.
We send our condolences to Moonbin’s family, friends, and ASTRO mates.
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, there is help.
United States
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: A 24/7 nationwide text-messaging hotline. Text 741741 to talk to a trained counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255- Available 24 hours every day.
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386. Crisis and suicide prevention services available to the LGBTQ+ community.
Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860. Crisis and suicide prevention services for trans and non-binary individuals.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 for help. Text 838255 for text-based services. This service aids veterans.
Canada
Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868. A 24-hour service for young people 20 and under.
The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Assistance is available in French and English. However, they are not a crisis center, but they do have links to crisis centers in each Canadian province.
Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 330-6366
Youthspace: This service helps people aged 30 and under. Text them at 778-783-0177. The service is available from 6pm to midnight PST.
For a complete list of suicide and crisis lifelines available in many countries, please visit Wikipedia’s list of resources.
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Following the announcement he would embark on his Colors of Bang Yong Guk Tour, Bang Yong Guk dropped his latest single “Green.”
Featuring Soovi, “Green” shows a softer side to Yong Guk compared to his tracks “Up,” “Off” and “Racing” last year. The bright, nostalgia-laden song features more vocals than rap and reflects a side of Yong Guk that his fans love, one that connects to his charm and sweetness.
The beauty behind “Green” is that it’s an uplifting track that focuses on not only the concept of love but on the concept of being a supportive person in someone’s life. With lyrics like “I’ll be your blue sky/sunshine that holds you tight/baby you’re my green/my only ease,” the support and hope exuded in the song goes both ways for the lovers.
Vocally, this is one of Yong Guk’s strongest efforts. While Yong Guk is primarily known as a rapper through his B.A.P and solo careers, he’s always been a capable vocalist as shown in “Ya” and B.A.P’s “Bang X2,” though his vocals are more on the gritty, unrefined side. While his singing abilities may not be everyone’s tea, they are what makes him stand out and one of his endearing qualities as an artist. “Green” reflects improvements in Yong Guk’s singing while also showing off his rap abilities, which also take on a softer, calmer personality. Listeners may absolutely swoon during “Green’s” pre-chorus, which is where his stark but relaxed vocals shine and lead to a perfect chorus effectively sung by Soovi.
Soovi’s vocals radiate sunshine, punctuating what is an already solid song. Soovi’s voice is magical when combined with Yong Guk’s. The pairing just makes the track exceptionally springy and memorable. The happiness that can be felt in her voice only enhances the joy “Green” radiates, so her inclusion was the perfect exclamation point for Yong Guk’s comeback single.
Another great element of “Green” is how it references “Orange Drive,” a song Yong Guk gifted to fans prior to his military enlistment in 2019. In “Orange Drive,” Yong Guk intended to express gratitude toward his fans while saying goodbye for the time being while he served in the military. “Green” let’s fans know that Yong Guk “made it to the sunrise.” “Green” is the sunrise to “Orange Drive’s” sunset, indicating new beginnings for Yong Guk (in March, he signed with YY Entertainment”).
The only downside for “Green” is that it doesn’t have an MV. It would be interesting to see how Yong Guk would have portrayed this song in an MV since his videos are usually artistic and meaningful. Instead, we have a lyric video featuring Yong Guk in a field listening to headphones, a soft filter fuzzying the imagery to give the song a nostalgic feel. But, knowing Yong Guk’s artistry, perhaps “less is more” is a fitting motif for a song that makes a listener feel warm and optimistic.
What are your thoughts on Yong Guk’s “Green”? Let us know in the comments!
—-Olivia Murray
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CP Group, one of the leading companies in Thailand, and THEBLACKLABEL, a global creative agency founded by Teddy Park, are excited to announce the launch of THEBLACKSEA. This new joint-venture company aims to discover and nurture the next generation of musical talent in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Watch Audition Announcement Video HERE
THEBLACKSEA builds on the foundation of Teddy’s keen eye for talent and the creative engine of the label, which has grown the success of several artists such as JEON SOMI, Zion.T, LØREN and more. Teddy has been the Creative Director behind the world’s biggest groups BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, 2NE1, and more.
The Joint Venture plans to accelerate their activities with CP Group’s massive reach, leveraging their capability through their global distribution network. CP Group aims to inspire a new generation of cultural evolution and transform the way the world experiences Thai and Asian culture.
“We have seen some incredible success and talent come from Southeast Asia, such as Lisa from BLACKPINK, and we’re excited to have a strong partner such as CP Group to create a new beacon for aspiring creatives to showcase their talents. Our goal is to provide them with the necessary tools and support to succeed at a global level.” said Teddy Park, the Founder and Executive Producer of THEBLACKLABEL.
Birathon Kasemsri Na Ayutthaya, CEO of THEBLACKSEA, added “The launch of THEBLACKSEA marks a new chapter for CP Group and THEBLACKLABEL. With our combined expertise and resources, we are confident that we can discover and develop the next generation of music stars who will captivate audiences around the world.”
THEBLACKSEA’s first initiative will be THEBLACKLABEL’s Thailand audition, which hopes to identify talented individuals in Thailand, and eventually southeast asia in general. The audition is open to male and female individuals, 13 years old and above, of any nationality with permanent residency in Thailand. Applicants can apply via the official email address (audition@theblacklabel.com) starting from April 18th, 2023. The finalists selected by Teddy Park will receive professional training at THEBLACKLABEL in Seoul, South Korea and have the opportunity to debut as the next global artist through the label.
THEBLACKLABEL has been very active in expanding their roster, recently releasing LØREN‘s first EP “Put Up a Fight” on March 24th who performed at Coachella music festival in California. THEBLACKLABEL will also release TAEYANG‘s long-awaited first EP in 6 years “Down to Earth” on April 25th. Additionally, THEBLACKLABEL has entered into the actor management business with the recent signing of the prominent A-list actor Park Bo-gum.
For more information on THEBLACKSEA and the exclusive audition in Thailand, visit the official social media channels at OFFICIALTHEBLACKSEA.
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Offerings in expo include artist engagements, food, merchandise and featured speakers in curated panels with influential Asian entertainment executives and moderators
Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena
on sale now at webridgeexpo.com
We Bridge, the inaugural three-day cultural expo and two-day music festival in Las Vegas to celebrate Asian entertainment and culture, has announced the programming details of their upcoming 360-degree, one-of-a-kind experience. The expo will offer food, merchandise, art galleries, and panels covering social topics within the Asian community, showcasing Asian executives, and thought leaders from the entertainment industry.
The full music artist lineup consists of MONSTA X, Jessi, KANGDANIEL, Dreamcatcher, CIX, ONEUS performing on April 21, while ENHYPEN, VIVIZ, ONEUS, BE’O, and recent addition BamBam will be performing on April 22. The two-day Las Vegas music festival will be held at Michelob ULTRA Arena inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. All maps of the property can be found here at mandalaybay.com.
The three-day expo will be held at Bayside Exhibit Hall E at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and will house all programming listed below. All attendees are encouraged to experience the variety of on-site activities and view the artist engagements as a way of getting more involved with this unique weekend of Asian focused talent. For the artist lineup on artist engagements, please visit webridgeexpo.com.
Art Gallery
In partnership with Gallery STAN, a South Korean art gallery and collective of contemporary artists. The gallery will feature mini exhibitions of the Gallery STAN artists’ artwork (artist profiles). Live painting exhibitions by SAMBYPEN, MAWZ, & N5bra will also take place at different scheduled times. Please check out the website for all up to date.
Marketplace
Food Vendors will be serving FREE sample-sized food items and drinks. Many of the food offerings are listed below, while other vendors include K-POP Nation selling K-Pop goods and Eruulma who will be selling supplements.
Food offerings:
- Matcha Cafe Maiko – Japanese Matcha Desserts
- Hawaiian Addictions – Hawaiian Snacks
- Little Ding’s – Taiwanese Food
- Soru Ramen – Japanese/Cajun Fusion
- Brew Tea Bar – Boba Drinks
- 702 Macarons – Macarons
- Bambu – Drinks
- Purpletopia – Ube desserts
- Boba x Ice Cream – Boba dessert
- Four4Corner – Filipino food
Merchandise Shop
We Bridge merchandise will be for sale, including exclusive WE BRIDGE x SAMBYPEN collab pieces (https://www.webridgeshop.com/) and limited edition ENHYPEN x SAMBYPEN merchandise, as well as Gallery STAN artist merchandise.
Choreography
The dance stage will offer various choreographers creating dance setups and offering their artistic techniques for all fans who participate. Dance groups will get a chance to perform their favorite choreography together and gather inspiration from performances by popular K-Pop influencers, dance groups, and artists who may pop in for a quick dance.
Arcade Lounge
An interactive area for attendees to hang out and play various types of games will be available for all who’d like to play. The area will feature games popular in Asia, as well as arcade favorites such as the claw machine and more.
Immersive Pathway
Life-size cutouts of We Bridge lineup artists will be strategically placed along an innovative immersion path for attendees to take photos with. A live painting exhibition by one of the Gallery STAN artists will be on display as well while you walk in through the interactive walkway, and enter into Bayside Exhibit Hall E.
GRAMMY Museum Stage
At the GRAMMY Museum® Stage, all artists will be conducting hi-touches, which are still available online for purchase. You may purchase them individually or as part of a package. The GRAMMY Museum® will also bring their popular artist programming to the stage, in which artists will participate in an interview moderated by Emily Mei, followed by a performance.
Panels
For its inaugural year, the expo will offer impressive and highly curated panels on an array of social topics within Asian heritage.
All panels, panelists and moderators listed below are subject to change.
- Friday, 4/21 from 10:15 am – 10:45 am
- Topic: Cultural Impact: When will you love us like you love our food?
- Panelists: Chinbat Nomin, Minister of Culture, Mongolia; David Zhao, Owner of Xpot / Chubby Cattle
- Moderator: Jeff Benjamin, Billboard
- Friday, 4/21 from 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- Topic: Leadership: Asian Women Revolutionizing the Executive Space
- Panelists: Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of Raiders; Michelle Sugihara, Executive Director, CAPE; Stephanie Hsiao, NFL
- Moderator: Lai Frances, CNET and UPROXX
- Sunday, 4/23 from 11:15am – 11:45am
- Topic: Asian Innovation: Brilliant Creatives Changing the Landscapes of Reality and Entertainment
- Panelists: Anthony Francisco, Marvel Designer; Chris Pang, Actor (Crazy Rich Asians)
- Moderator: Benny Luo, CEO of Nextshark
We Bridge is presented by premier global entertainment company Infinite Prospects Entertainment (IPE) with the support of MGM Resorts International. IPE is recognized best as the team who turned the Las Vegas Strip purple in April 2022 for megastar group BTS, performing four sold-out nights of their ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ tour at Allegiant Stadium. With the explosion of Asian influence on mainstream pop culture around the world and its tremendous impacts across music, film, art, and fashion, We Bridge’s mission is to connect these various creative expressions within one experience and celebrate the Asian artists and cultures that are fueling them. The result is a multi-sensory, live event that immerses attendees into a curated world that bridges what is now, new, and next in Asian music, media, art, and fashion.
“We are excited to welcome K-Pop fans across the nation to come and enjoy our 360-degree entertaining and cultural experience,” said Alex Kang, CEO of Infinite Prospects Entertainment. “We Bridge Music Festival and Expo will offer an immersive program, including an art gallery, marketplace, merchandise shop, choreography, arcade lounge, immersive path, and GRAMMY Museum® Stage, all inspired from Asian heritage. Tickets for this three-day weekend getaway are offered on our website.”
The GRAMMY Museum® will have its own stage over the three days on the expo floor consisting of special performances and panels with the music festival acts as well as Asian thought leaders and is open to all attendees. Hi-touch events with the artists will follow each panel and are accessible to all ticket holders of qualifying tiers. We Bridge is partnering with culture curators and creators who will showcase some of Asia and Asian America’s finest visual artists and their work.
Projected to be one of the largest West x East Asian-centric events of the year, get up-to-date news by following @webridgeexpo on Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation using #webridgelv and #nownewnext. For all information on We Bridge Music Festival and Expo, please visit webridgeexpo.com.
ABOUT INFINITE PROSPECTS ENTERTAINMENT
Infinite Prospects Entertainment (IPE) is a Las Vegas based, world class multi-service production & management company in the entertainment industry, devoted to bridging Asian media and entertainment with western culture in the United States. IPE’s strategic global partnerships are demonstrated in their capacity to identify prospective opportunities to expand in new markets. IPE with the support of MGM Resorts, the same group who famously turned the Vegas Strip purple in April 2022, brought the megastar K-pop group BTS to Allegiant Stadium for four sold-out nights of their ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ tour.
ABOUT MANDALAY BAY
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is set on 120 lush acres featuring Mandalay Bay Beach, a tropical pool paradise with real sand. The Michelob ULTRA Arena, award-winning restaurants, exhilarating entertainment, unique shopping, Shark Reef Aquarium and the 2-million-square-foot convention center combine to make Mandalay Bay a captivating Las Vegas resort destination. The resort offers three distinct hotel experiences: Mandalay Bay with 3,211 luxurious rooms and suites reflecting a modern tropical ambiance; Four Seasons Hotel, a AAA Five Diamond hotel offering 424 rooms and suites; and the luxury all-suite Delano Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mandalaybay.com, call toll free at (877) 632-7800, or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company’s subsidiary LeoVegas AB offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its “Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet” philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and exploring music from yesterday and today to inspire the music of tomorrow through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum values and celebrates the dynamic connection in people’s diverse backgrounds and music’s many genres, telling stories that inspire us, and creative expression that leads change in our industry.
For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, “like” the GRAMMY Museum on Facebook, and follow @GRAMMYMuseum on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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At the AnimeJapan 2023 expo the ‘NBCUniversal Entertainment’ booth highlighted 13 titles in total in a diverse array of colorful exhibits, with ‘Rokudo’s Bad Girls’, ‘The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy’, ‘The Great Cleric’, ‘Tengoku-Daimakyo’, ‘Girlfriend, Girlfriend’ and ‘The Duke of Death and His Maid’ being showcased onstage on the 25th and ‘Kawagoe Boys Sing’, ‘Opus.COLORs’, ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’, ‘Golden Kamuy’ and ‘Whispering You a Love Song’ taking to the stage on the 26th.
Moreover, at the NBCUniversal Entertainment booth at AnimeJapan 2023, the new animated logo for NBCUniversal Anime & Music was announced. The logo was produced by Production I.G who have lent their talents to a number of popular series, such as ‘Ghost in the Shell’, the ‘PSYCHO-PASS’ series and the ‘Tengoku Daimakyo’ series, to name but a few.
The logo features an image of the earth as part of the Universal globe, a symbol of the company. In 24 seconds, rocks come together and form the earth, water emerges, life is born and the factors that give rise to civilization are depicted. The logo is at once full of energy and life but also an impressively polished pop logo. We are sure that you will be seeing it pop-up in a number of works moving forward, so make sure to look out for it.
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- Original Animation: Tetsuya Masuda
- Color Design: Izumi Hirose
- Finish: Yuko Fujita
- Photography: Yumiko Nakata
- Editing: Taeko Hamauzu
- Animation Production: Production I.G
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– Report on the Special Stage Showcases-
■Day 1 Saturday, March 25th
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘Rokudo’s Bad Girls’
With the televised anime series finally kicking off in April, the cast shared what they think viewers should pay particular attention to when watching the series. Gen Sato stated that ‘It has passionate friendships! It has battles! It has tears! Rokudo possesses an ‘extremely powerful grit!’. Mr. Sato put his heart and soul into his portrayal of Rokudo, garnering praise from women for his passionate performance.
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy’
Present on stage for this event were Marina Inoue, Yui Ishikawa, and Aya Suzaki, with comedian ‘Doichu’ acting as MC. The showcase introduced the world of the anime and its characters.
In addition, the four people onstage introduced the highlights of the series. The first point raised was the ‘profound world view’ adopted in the anime which was introduced in tandem with art and illustrations. Hiroyuki Morita, who has previously worked as director for Studio Ghibli (and who also acts as director for this series) beautifully managed to depict a world that blends fantasy and Sci-Fi.
While it has yet to be announced when it will be broadcast, please look forward to it.
The NBCUniversal Special Stage Showcase for ‘The Great Cleric’
This showcase featured Reiji Kawashima who lends his voice to main character Luciel, and Tomoaki Maeno, who voices Grulga.
During the event, videos were shown that featured Akio Otsuka who plays Brod and Showataro Morikubo, who it was first revealed would appear in the show as an additional character playing the teacher, Mr. Koun, driving the audience wild.
In addition, the two guests onstage read out comments from Nasuo☆, who sings the opening theme ‘Bagu-chan’, and Yuki Nakashima, who sings ‘A New Day’, the song that plays over the end credits.
‘The Great Cleric’, a TV anime that tells the story of the growth of Luciel, is scheduled to air on TBS and BS11 starting in June.
The NBCUniversal Special Stage Showcase for ‘Tengoku Daimakyo’
This showcase featured Sayaka Senbongi (who plays Kiruko), Misato Fukuen (Mimihime), Shunsuke Takeuchi (Shiro) and Tomoyo Kurosawa (Kuku).
Each cast member highlighted their own personal highlights from the series in a segment called ‘The Walk of the Tengoku Daimakyo’, informed by their unique perspectives. Ms. Fukuen emphasized the unique characteristics of the work saying ‘The story! The mysteries of this world! It boils down to this’. Mr. Takeuchu emphasized a very specific peronal highlight, saying, ‘Mimihime’s ears are so cute’. Ms. Kurosawa raised the ‘depth of the characters of the academy team’, who live in the Takahara Academy which is surrounded by a wall and labelled ‘paradise. Ms. Senpongi stated “I am focused on the action scenes and the interactions between Marco and Kiruko” who live on the Makyo side, in the ruined ruined Japan. She added that the action scenes were of particularly high quality, exceeding her expectations.
The TV anime Tengoku Daimakyo’ is being broadcast on Tokyo MX and other channels every Saturday at 22:00. “Disney+” has secured exclusive worldwide distribution rights for its streaming service.
The Special Stage Showcase of ‘Girlfriend, Girlfriend’
The first season of ‘Girlfriend, Girlfriend’ was broadcast in July 2021. It was announced that season 2 will finally commence its long-awaited run in October 2023.
The news that season 2 would commence its broadcast in October was greeted by a rapturous round of applause from attendees. This time production duties were handled by SynergySP. Beginning in season 2 Shino has a more expanded role. Rie Takahahsi who plays her, stated that she is ‘looking forward to seeing how the story develops’.
Other characters who join the cast from season 2 were also introduced. When the character design for Rika Hoshizaki’s younger sister Risa was revealed and it was announced that Aoi Koga would play her, Junya Enoki let it slip that he wonders if she might also fall for Naoya. When the the female cast heard this, they cried out ‘Do something about us first!’.
The Special Stage Showcase of ‘The Duke of Death and His Maid’
The TV anime ‘The Duke of Death and His Maid’ began its run in July 2021, with season 2 scheduled to begin in July of 2023.
At this event, the new characters that will appear in season 2 were announced, along with the voice cast who will play them. The head of the ‘Gemini’ circus troupe, who is treated as strange for his laid-back personality but trusted by other members of the troupe is portrayed by Masaaki Mizunaka, with Reina Ueda playing the role of Amelia, a witch who specializes in breaking curses.
In addition, the opening theme ‘Kimi to Review’ will be carried over from season 1 and continue to be sung as a duet between Bocchan and Alice. Ayumi Mano stated that, “It’s a really cute song and you won’t be able to stop yourself from humming along”. “Hoshikuzu Requiem” (Stardust Requiem) has been decided upon as the ending theme.
This season features a deeper exploration into the characters that emerges gradually in tandem with a slow reveal of secrets of the curse, so please look forward to it hitting your screen!
■Day 2, Sunday March 26th
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘Kawagoe Boys Sing’
The event featured the first showing of a teaser music video, with the cast taking to the stage dressed in the uniforms of their characters, just as the expectations of the audience piqued. There were 10 guests in total, making for a lively and extravagant stage show.
The cast were also seeing the teaser music video for the first time on the day, with Subaru Kimura taking to his feet and highlighting points of interest in the video that would surely attract the attention of any viewer, stating, “The song that was just shown off earlier was really interesting, right?” By the way, the background music accompanying the NBCUniversal logo that was shown before the video began was sung by a chorus of the characters of the anime emphasizing that this work was one that is centered around “song”.
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘Opus.COLORs’
An announcement was made of plans for merchandise involving collaborations between Illumination’s ‘Minions’, the artful teenage anime ‘Opus.COLORs’, the teenage musical anime ‘Star-myu’, the voice actor ‘Natsuki Hanae’ and the music artist ‘Urashimasakatasen’.
Following on from this, a new music video from the anime was unveiled for the first time. It raised the question of ‘What is the meaning of the perception art found in this work?’ The atmosphere was conveyed in the subtle finish of the video, with cast members adding “This video will raise expectations even higher!” The production of this art part was headed up by OTOIRO, with creators from companies in a wide variety of fields such as DECO*27 assisting.
‘Opus.COLORs’, a TV anime imbued with art that tells the human story of a group of teenagers, premiers at midnight on Thursday, April 6th.
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’
This event showcased the TV anime ‘The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess’ which will commence broadcasting in October 2023.
Speaking about the anime, Manaka Iwami explained ‘It’s really fun! It mixes the comedic and the serious, so it’s like getting your fill of salt and sugar at the same time.” Miyuri Shimabukuro said that “there is a gap between how the characters look and their true character and it’s the same for the anime itself”. In addition, Fairouz Ai told the story of how she read an old version of the script in her studio audition, rather than the latest one. However, it was the kind of pleasant working environment where her colleagues involved in producing the series would simply find such events funny and warmly laugh them off.
The Special Stage Showcase for the TV Anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ – Right Before the 4th Season
Chikahiro Kobayashi (who plays Saichi Sugimoto), Haruka Shiraishi (Asirpa), Kentaro Ito (Yoshitake Shiraishi), Kenyu Horiuchi (Sergent Kituka), Masaaki Mizunaka (Ariko Rikimatsu) and Tomokazu Seki (Botaro Kaizoku) graced the stage for this showcase.
Round 2 of the collaboration between ‘Golden Kamuy’ and Sanrio characters was announced at the event. Visuals showing a collaboration between 25 different characters were also shown off.
The fourth season of the TV anime ‘Golden Kamuy’ is being broadcast every Monday at 11pm on Tokyo MX and other stations. It is also available to stream now on demand exclusively on Prime Video.
The Special Stage Showcase for ‘Whispering You a Love Song’
The TV anime ‘Whispering You a Love Song’ is scheduled to begin its run in January 2024, so the cast selected famous scenes from the first volume of the manga to convey the charm of the series.
The vocals for the band members that appear in ‘Whispering You a Love Song’ are actually performed by real artists, so fans were greeted to a surprise guest appearance by Kana Sasakura who takes on the vocals of Yori Asanaga, and Sui Mizukami, who performs the vocals of Izumi Shiho. Both guests were nervous but Ms. Sasakura wowed attendees with a performance of the theme song from SSGIRLS, ‘Humming Love’ (Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi/Music: Tako Yamaguchi/Editing: Katsuhiko Kurosu) and Ms. Mizukami performed ‘Meritocracy’ (Lyrics and Music: Sho Watanabe/Editing: Takuya Watanabe) the theme song from Lorelai. Both performers make their screen debut in ‘Whispering You a Love Song’ and they hope to imbue the series with energy through music.
| The special website for the ‘NBCUniversal Entertainment’ presence at AnimeJapan 2023 |
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Japanese DJ/producer Yamato releases his latest track ‘Fujiyama feat. ELIONE’ on Friday, April 14. As a former technical developer on Pioneer’s series of CDJ decks, Yamato has perfected incredible, unique DJ techniques – making him a distinctive player in the domestic and international club scene.
The single ‘Fujiyama’ is named after Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji, a metaphor meaning to “aim for the highest heights”.
The track is based on Yamato’s trademark traditional Japanese sound, fusing Japanese folk instruments such as shamisen and shakuhachi with a powerful dancefloor drop, over which rapper ELIONE skillfully spits lyrics with a motivational message to inspire those who are aiming for the top.
The music was produced by Yamato, while the rap lyrics were written by ELIONE, a rising star in Japan’s hip-hop scene. ‘Fujiyama feat. ELIONE’ has been selected as the theme song for ‘Nihontouitsu Kanto-Hen’, the latest series of the hit TV show ‘Nihontouitsu’ that first began in August 2013.
With Yamato representing the dance world and ELIONE the rap scene, ‘Fujiyama feat. ELIONE’ is an unmissable collaboration between two diverse artists.
About Yamato
Just two years after his debut as a DJ, Yamato won the ‘burn WORLD DJ CONTEST 2013 JAPAN’ sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Following that, Yamato’s performance at a global competition held in Ibiza impressed Avicii so much that the superstar DJ invited Yamato to perform together at a festival in Budapest, Hungary – the first ever such appearance by a Japanese artist.
Yamato was formerly a developer on Pioneer’s series of CDJ decks, and his intimate understanding of DJ equipment has allowed him to develop incredible techniques that are all his own. His inimitable DJ skills have earned him praise from music fans around the world, attracting audiences at clubs and major music festivals in Japan and overseas.
Yamato’s series of performance videos on YouTube have racked up some 30 million views, with fans around the world including Afrojack, Laidback Luke and Lil Jon. He is also active as an artist, with the release of his first EP ‘Essentials EP’ in 2022.
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About ELIONE
ELIONE is a rapper/producer born in 1987 in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture.
He has steadily built up his career since debuting in 2015, amassing a growing audience thanks to his impressive rhyme skills and authentic, fresh handmade beats.
Over the course of his first four albums, ELIONE gained attention not only for his music but also for his innovative approach to self-production, his successful crowdfunding, releasing via Manhattan Records and his embrace of grass-roots promotion.
In 2017, he appeared on the TV Asahi show ‘Freestyle Dungeon’, setting the airwaves alight with a performance that went beyond the definition of a mere live show or freestyle battle.
As a producer, lyricist and composer with a high level of musicality, ELIONE continues to create music for a wide variety of major and independent artists – including SALU, CHICO CARLITO, Hypnosis Mic, Chanmina and My First Story, as well as GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE and more.
In recent years, ELIONE has also collaborated with guests on his own tracks, including working with JP THE WAVY on his track ‘Ashita’ and with G-k.i.d on ‘Hustler’s Lullaby’, as well as releasing the four-song EP ‘AC2’ with his cohort SALU under the name SALU&ELIONE, and a single produced by BACHLOGIC – with release after release shaking up the music scene.
Released on March 1, 2023, and produced by Japan’s BACHLOGIC, ELIONE’s fifth album ‘So Far So Good’ was a culmination of his career to date, while also setting a new frontier for the future.
Don’t miss this unique representative of Japan’s rap scene as he forges an incredible career.
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Japanese trackmaker Tomggg has earned acclaim both in Japan and abroad for his highly original sound. Last year, Tomggg’s track ‘License of Love’ – cowritten with Japanese indie-pop artist kiki vivi lily – was used in a commercial by Apple. This was followed by the release of ‘Wetlands of grey and blue’, an EP featuring five songs that were originally written for the popular videogame ‘Deemo II’.
Tomggg has collaborated with a variety of artists from around the world, releasing ‘Turn The Lights On’ with Indonesian indie-pop artist Vira Talisa, and ‘it’s okay!!’ with Hong Kong electronic musician Merry Lamb Lamb, attracting attention from audiences in Japan and overseas.
Tomggg’s latest release ‘Ichigo Miruku’ is a collaboration with ena mori, a pop icon from the Philippines. Taking the No.1 spot in NME’s Best Asian Albums of 2022 list, ena mori has received high praise from music fans around the world, with catchy melodies and lyrics in a mix of English and Japanese that draw on her Japanese ancestry. The lively and fun lyrics to ‘Ichigo Miruku’ uniquely depict a girl lost in the streets of Tokyo, resulting in a colorful pop song that is perfectly synchronized with Tomggg’s precise and unique beats.
The cover artwork was illustrated by Mami Ikeda, with a rich and impactful pop style that matches the music, adding an additional layer of color.
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The 49 Days K-drama tells the story of a bride-to-be whose world is crushed upon going into a coma after a car accident. A generous grim reaper gives her a chance for a second life only if three people shed a tear for her. Reality hits this beauty as the real identity of those around her is brought to the surface.
Shin Ji Hyun (Nam Gyu Ri)
Shin Ji Hyun is lucky to have it all in life when a car accident puts her in a coma fighting for her life. Possessing the body of the girl who caused her accident is her only way out. The strive to get those she considered family and friends to shed tears for her leaves viewers in emotional mayhem.
Song Yi Kyung (Lee Yo Won)
Life is a gamble that Song Yi Kyung has lost, especially after her boyfriend’s death, and is on a quest to make an end to it. One of her suicidal acts leaves Ji Hyun in a coma. Her body becomes Ji Hyun’s home which leads to ensuing captivating scenes as both souls try to inhabit one body but are conflicted by overlapping pursuits.
Scheduler / Song Yi Su (Jung Il Woo)
Just like humans, life as a grim reaper has its good days and bad days. On a fateful good day, Song Yi Su, the scheduler, grants Ju Hyun the opportunity of redeeming her life on a condition. This good deed pays off as Yi Su reunites with his human girlfriend whose body is possessed by Ji Hyun.
Han Kang (Jo Hyun Jae)
This supposedly rude and cold Ji Hyun’s high school friend turns out to be Ji Hyun’s pillar in her pursuit to redeem her life. Han Kang’s true identity is unearthed in his quest to help Ji Hyun repossess her life.
Kang Min Ho (Bae Soo Bin)
Upon Ji Hyun’s comatose condition, this presumably perfect fiancée shows his true nature. From cheating on his fiancée to swindling her family to satisfy his materialistic urge, Kang Min Ho’s maliciousness leads him into a pit of regrets.
Shin In Jung (Seo Ji Hye)
Shin In Jung is a wolf in sheep’s clothing with the narrative of being happy for her best friend Ji Hyun. After Ji Hyun falls into a coma, In Jung’s true character comes to life in her bid to steal Ji Hyun’s life which she has coveted for the longest time.
My Thoughts
The impeccable writing blends with the deep feelings oozed by each of the characters to explode into a wholesome drama. 49 Days is a storyline that hits home for most people as it touches on relationships. Ji Hyun’s journey engulfs the viewer into a roller coaster of emotions and opens up a discussion on the value and composition of relationships. 49 Days is an emotional-wrecking and engaging drama worth watching.
—-Karen Mwenda
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BTS’ J-Hope will become the second BTS member to enlist in the military.
While his official enlistment date hasn’t been announced, it is expected that he will enter army basic training April 18.
Earlier in the week, while in a Weverse livestream with V and Jungkook, J-Hope appeared sported his short hair, fueling the expectation that his enlistment will be in the coming week.
During the livestream, J-Hope said, “Everyone, I’m not going tomorrow. I’ll come to see you this week through live streaming. My ARMYs, don’t have a hard time. Love you, ARMYs.”
While April 18 is the date circulating for his enlistment, BIG HIT Entertainment said, “Please understand that it is difficult to confirm J-Hope’s enlistment date and location.”
BIG HIT did release a statement previously that read, “We thank all the fans for your continued support for BTS and would like to update you on J-Hope’s upcoming enlistment into the military. J-Hope will fulfill his required time with the military by enlisting in the army. Please note that there will be no official event on the day of his entry. The entrance ceremony is a time to be observed by military personnel and their families only. To prevent any issues that might occur from crowding, fans are advised to refrain from visiting the site. Instead, we ask you to keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell in your hearts.”
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Meanwhile, J-Hope released his solo album Jack in the Box in 2022. In March, he and J.Cole dropped the single “On the Street.”
J-Hope has stated he plans one more Weverse livestream before reporting to his designated recruitment training center for five weeks of basic training, so stay tuned!
—-Olivia Murray
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There is sad news to report as 26-year-old South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul has been found dead in her apartment. Her body was discovered April 11, 2023.
Management S Team, Jung’s agency, confirmed the Zombie Detective actress’ passing in a statement.
“Today, we are relaying sorrowful and heartbreaking news. Actress Jung Chae-yul left our side on April 11, 2023. In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family who must have been in greater sadness than anyone else, the funeral will be held quietly in private. Please wish for Jung Chae-yul, who had always been earnest in her pursuit of acting, to rest in peace in a warm place. We earnestly request that you refrain from writing speculative articles or spreading rumors,” the statement said.
Prior to acting, Jung was a model who appeared on the 2016 TV show Devil’s Runway. In 2018, Jung made her acting debut in Deep, but her breakthrough role was in 2020’s Zombie Detective. She also held a supporting role in 2022’s I Have Not Done My Best Yet. She was slated to have a role in the K-Drama Wedding Impossible that was expected to start filming soon, but production has been canceled following Jung’s passing while the production company assesses the situation and their next steps.
On April 7, 2023, Jung uploaded a captionless Instagram post, her last, where she’s wearing headphones and enjoying some drinks. Fans have been leaving tributes to the rising star in comments.
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We send our condolences to Jung Chae-yul’s family and friends during this sad time.
—-Olivia Murray
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CALI MELLOWは、フローとリズムのあるラップスキルを熟知したアーティストです。この自由奔放なアーティストが発信するコンテンツ満載の作品は、日本のエンターテイメント業界内外で波を起こしています。才能あふれるCALI MELLOWをより深く知るために、KCrush America Magazineは1対1で対談を行いました。
Spitting in flow and rhythm is a skill that CALI MELLOW well understands. This free-spirited artist is making waves in and beyond the Japanese entertainment industry through his op-point content-filled pieces that he delivers. KCrush America Magazine had a one-on-one conversation with the talented CALI MELLOW to get to know him better.
CALI MELLOWをどのように表現しますか？
How would you describe CALI MELLOW?
自分も含めて不安を感じていたり、ネガティブな感情になっている人を救えるような音楽を作りたい
I want to make music that can help people who are feeling anxious or negative, including myself.
音楽のキャリアを追求する上で、最も影響を受けた人物は誰ですか？
Who was your biggest influence in pursuing a career in music?
Juice Wrld, KOHH
CALI MELLOWの音楽ジャンルについて教えてください。
What would be the best description of your music genre?
HipHopにHyper Popを混ぜたり、HipHopにHouse混ぜたり、HipHopを元に自分しかできないジャンルを作っていきたい。
I want to mix HipHop with Hyper Pop, mix HipHop with House, and create genres based on HipHop that only I can do.
あなたは特徴的なスタイルをお持ちで、特に編み込みヘアが印象的です。また、とても率直に意見を表明し、保守的な人々には下品に見えるかもしれない問題にも触れています。その外見や発言に対して反発を受けたことはありますか？
You have a unique style, especially the striking braids. You are also quite outspoken and openly touch on issues that might seem rather vulgar to the conservatives. Did you ever face backlash for your choice of look or for speaking your mind?
親には最初はびっくりされたけど慣れて来れば徐々に受け入れてくれたし、自分が知らない事や見たことないものに対して最初から拒否反応を起こすのはおかしいと思う。そもそもファッションは自己満足だから反発を受ける事自体間違ってる。
My parents were surprised at first, but once they got used to it, they gradually came to accept it too. I think it is strange to immediately reject things you’ve never seen before, or don’t understand. Afterall, fashion is a form of self-gratification, so it is wrong to receive backlash.
「Heiki」のフロー、ビート、リリックの芸術性は桁外れでした。この曲の意図するメッセージは何だったのでしょうか？
The flow, beats, and lyrical artistry in the “Heiki” track were off the charts. What was the song’s intended message?
自分は今は裕福でもないし、hiphopで成功出来たわけではないけれど、自分が音楽を辞めるかどうか悩んでいた時に比べたら、周りには友達がいて、色んな人が認めてくれてって段々と変わってきたから平気だぜって意味の曲です。でも正直毎日辛いんで自分に言い聞かせてる意味での平気でもあります。
I am not wealthy, nor have I been successful in HipHop. But compared to when I was considering whether or not to quit music, I have friends and many people have accepted me, so things have gradually changed. So it’s a song about it being OK – “Heiki”. But to be honest, every day is hard, so it’s also OK in the sense that I’m telling myself that.
「Emotional Support II」は、多くの熱狂的な支持を受けています。この作品の背景にはどのようなストーリーがあるのでしょうか？
The Emotional Support II EP has been received with much enthusiasm. What is the story behind this play?
最初はアルバムを作ろうとしてたんですけど曲数とか時期的にepになってしまってepだったらepの名前は1stから続いてEmotional Support ⅱにしようって事になりました。
At first, I was going to make an album, but due to the number of songs and the timing of it all, I ended up making an EP. And since it was an EP, we decided to name it “Emotional Support II”, continuing from the 1st.
将来、コラボレーションしてみたいアーティストは誰ですか？
Which artist would you wish to collaborate with in the future?
Juice Wrld, Lil TJay
あなたの座右の銘・好きな言葉は何ですか？
What is your favorite quote or saying?
カッケー奴らはカッケー奴らとカッケー事してダッセーものでもカッケー物に見せる
Cool guys do cool things with cool guys, and make even dorky things look like cool things.
ライブパフォーマンスを行ってきた経験から、ステージ上でのライブとスタジオの裏側にはどのような違いがあるのでしょうか？
Having engaged in live performances, how would you compare being live on stage and behind the studio scenes?
違いはあんまりないです。でも本番の方がお客さんいて楽しいです。
There isn’t much of a difference. But it’s more fun having an audience at the live performance.
あなたの創造性を刺激するものは何ですか？
What stirs your sense of creativity?
友達と遊んだりした時とか、いいことあった時とか、逆に悪いことあった時とかの全ての思い出とか経験が創造性の源です。
Playing with friends, good times, bad times–every memory and experience can become a source of creativity.
海外のファンに、あなたの好きな食べ物を紹介するとしたら？
How would you introduce your favorite food(s) to your international fans?
いくら、鰻重
Salmon roe, Eel on rice
リラックスできる時間があれば、ゲームやスポーツを楽しんでいますか?
If you have time for relaxation, do you have a video game or sport you enjoy?
ゲームはあんましないけど、スポーツはサッカーたまにする。
I don’t play games much, but I do play soccer occasionally.
CALI MELLOWブランドの将来について教えてください。
What is the future for CALI MELLOW as a brand?
映像、音楽、ファッションを全てクルー内で完結できるクリエイティブクルーを作りたい。
I want to create a “creative crew” that can complete videos, music, and fashion all within the crew.
—-Karen Mwenda
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LISTEN HERE!
OPENING THEME FROM THE NEW SEASON OF THE HIT ANIME SERIES
DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -SWORDSMITH VILLAGE ARC-
THE PAIR ALSO COLLABORATE FOR SERIES ENDING THEME
‘KOI KOGARE’ WRITTEN BY YUKI KAJIURA OUT APRIL 17TH
MAN WITH A MISSION WOLVES ON PARADE TOUR
HITS UK & EUROPE IN JUNE 2023
MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have collaborated on the brand new single ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’ out now via Milan Records/Sony Music. The song is of the opener of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba –Swordsmith Village Arc- and is a powerful pop laced rock track sung in their native tongue. MAN WITH A MISSION and milet have also collaborated on ‘Koi Kogare’, which closes the new series on April 17th.
Regarding ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’, MAN WITH A MISSION guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says, “We are honored to be part of the opening track for this extraordinary work Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-, with the diva of the times, milet. We hope you will enjoy our song with the miraculous story of how the characters’ lives cross, spin, and create bonds together.”
Featured collaborator and singer milet adds, “I am so delighted and excited to sing for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -Swordsmith Village Arc-. I hope to support this work that is loved around the world with ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’ with the invincible artist, MAN WITH A MISSION. A story of deep, yet fragile bond and love… With all my heart, I would like to cherish and sing the song.”
MAN WITH A MISSION & milet ‘Kizuna No Kiseki’ Teaser 1
The ending theme song is joined by Yuki Kajiura who has been creating the ending theme songs for the anime “Demon Slayer” series. While milet sings with MAN WITH A MISSION playing the sound, the band and Yuki Kajiura made the final touches of the song.
MAN WITH A MISSION will bring their new song to audiences across the globe when the band sets out on a world tour through North America, the UK and Europe through May/June 2023. The WOLVES ON PARADE tour kicks off in the US in May and hit will UK and Europe for a string of June dates.
A full list of tour dates and ticketing information can be found HERE.
MAN WITH A MISSION HEADLINE TOUR DATES
NORTH AMERICA
May
14th – San Francisco, August Hall
15th – Los Angeles, The Regent Theater
18th – Dallas, Cambridge Room at HOB Dallas
19th – Houston, Bronze Peacock at HOB Houston
21st – Chicago, House of Blues
25th – Toronto, The Axis Club
26th – New York, Irving Plaza
28th – Boston, Brighton Music Hall
UK
June
16th – London, O2 Academy Islington
18th – Manchester, Rebellion
21st – Glasgow, The Garage
EUROPEAN
June
11th – Hradec Kralove, Rock For People
13th – Amsterdam, Melkweg
14th – Paris, La Cigale
25th – Berlin, Astra Kulturhaus
27th – Munich, Backstage
30th – Viverio, Resurrection Festival
MAN WITH A MISSION
Official Website http://www.mwamjapan.info/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwamjapan
Staff Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwaminfo029
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWAMjapan/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/mwamofficial/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mwamofficial/
milet
Official Website https://www.milet.jp/
Twitter：https://twitter.com/milet_music
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/milet_music/
TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@milet_official/
FURTHER INFORMATION
MAN WITH A MISSION
MAN WITH A MISSION are one of the most successful rock bands in Asia today. The half man, half wolf collective consist of Tokyo Tanaka (vocals), Jean-Ken Johnny (guitar, vocals, rap), Kamikaze Boy (bass), DJ Santa Monica (DJ), Spear Rib (drums). They regularly sell out arenas across their homeland and have also completed sold-out headline tours of the UK, Europe and US. MAN WITH A MISSION have been a part of major cultural moments in Japan and beyond. Their songs have sound tracked numerous films, TV shows, video games, sporting events and TV commercials.
MILET
Debuted from a major label on March 6th, 2019. Her debut single, ‘inside you’ produced by Toru (ONE OK ROCK) achieved #1 on 11 music streaming sites. On June 3rd, 2020, her 1st album eyes was released and it debuted #1 in the Oricon weekly album chart and Oricon weekly digital album chart. She performed at the Closing Ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in August 2021. At the end of 2022, she was selected to appear in the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red-White Song Festival) for 3 consecutive years.
#KizunaNoKiseki #ManWithAMission #RockBand #Asianrockband #MILET #DemonSlayer #RedWhiteSongFestival #kcrushnews #kcrushamerica #TokyoTanakavocals #JeanKenJohnny guitarvocals,rap #KamikazeBoybass #DJSantaMonicaDJ #SpearRibdrums #newmusic #newsong #animeseries #ManOnAMissionWolvesOnParadeTour #KOIKOGAREWRITTENBYYUKIKAJIURA
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Coachella, 88rising & THEBLACKLABEL
WATCH THE “PANIC” VIDEO HERE
UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AT COACHELLA APRIL 16th
April 7, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – LØREN is giving fans another stunning visual with the music video for “Panic.” The track is featured on his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, which released March 24 to acclaim from Billboard, Variety, Associated Press, StyleCaster, and more. Watch the “Panic” music video HERE. Along with the video release, LØREN has announced that he will be performing a set at Coachella on Sunday, April 16.
“Panic” is the second music video released off the EP, following the perfectly gloomy video for “Folks.” “Panic” is self-composed and written by LØREN, and he played all instruments for the track. The video shows LØREN performing on stage, shouting the lyrics to the song as he plays guitar, cut between shots of him inside a car. On his inspiration for the video, LØREN explains, “This is a very personal song for me and I’m excited to put the video out. My friends also took part in the shooting which makes it all that more special to me.”
To celebrate the release of his debut EP with 88rising, LØREN will be heading to California later this month to perform on Sunday, April 16th at Coachella, which is on the heels of SXSW where LØREN was named one of the “20 Best Acts We Saw at SXSW 2023” by Paste Magazine. He is also set to play at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival, which will take place May 20-21 in New York City.
The Korean alt-rocker currently serves as the face of Saint Laurent and has graced the covers of Vogue Hong Kong, DAZED Korea, i-D, and Female Magazine as their first male cover star. LØREN has garnered a significant following internationally due to his work as a songwriter (and video costar) for BLACKPINK, along with acclaim from a series of singles released in 2021 which amassed over 14 million views in a year and grew his Instagram following to over 1.2 million.
KEEP UP WITH LØREN
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After intense legal battles with Blockberry Creative (BBC), Chuu has found a new home with the startup agency ATRP!
ATRP is a new agency started by CEO Kim Jin Mi. Kim was formerly the general director at WM Entertainment, the company behind B1A4 and Oh My Girl.
“We are very happy to welcome Chuu as our agency’s first artist,” an ATRP representative said. “We will give full support so that Chuu, who has unlimited potential, can fully display her talent as an artist and continue her activities enjoyably and happily. Please show lots of support and interest for Chuu who is taking a new leap.”
𝙸’𝚖 𝙲𝚑𝚞𝚞. 𝙰 𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚛.#welcomeCHUU #CHUU #츄 pic.twitter.com/CRs9cJ5Vc1
— CHUU (@chuu_atrp) April 7, 2023
Chuu originally debuted with LOONA in 2017. While in LOONA and even during her suit for contract nullification, Chuu’s been active as a singer, variety show personality, and has been a dominant force in CVs and pictorials. After BBC expelled Chuu from LOONA for “violent language and misuse of power,” the company tried to bar her and other LOONA members from the entertainment industry.
In 2022, it was rumored that Chuu was signing with BY4M Studio, another new entertainment industry. However, BY4M Studio owns over 75 percent of ATRP.
Good luck to Chuu on her new beginnings!
—-Olivia Murray
#Chuu #LOONAChuu #kcrushnews #contractnulification #Chuusignswithnewagency #ATRPAgency #BY4MStudio #kcrushamerica #KimJinMi #KimJinMiATROAgencyCEO #kpop #kpopidol #kpopsinger #congratulationstoChuu #newagency #LOONA
Actor and singer Lee Seung Gi is now a married man!
On February 7, Lee Seung Gi married actress Lee Da-in an intimate-but-lavish affair at Seoul’s The Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas.
The wedding boasted several big names in attendance including Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Soo Geun, and Son Ji Chang. Lee Juk had the opportunity to sing the congratulatory song.
Lee Seung Gi announced his marriage back in February following months of turmoil between him and his former company, Hook Entertainment. While the marriage news should have been a happy occasion, the news was greeted icily by Netizens who do not accept his partner or her family.
Lee Da-in is the daughter of actress Kyeon Mi-ri and sister to actress Lee Yoo-bi. Lee Da-in has been under scrutiny because of a controversy involving her mother and stepfather. Kyeon Mi-ri’s husband, Lee Da-in’s stepfather, was convicted of stock manipulation and embezzlement back in 2018 but was later acquitted. Kyeon Mi-ri was initially accused of partaking in the scheme. An investigation found that she was not involved, though the public seems to have not accepted this ruling and are now afraid Lee Seung Gi may be wrapped up in controversy by marrying into the family.
While Netizens and the public may, overall, disapprove of the marriage, Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da-in appeared happy in love at their ceremony. Congratulations to the pair and may their union be smooth sailing!
—-Olivia Murray
#LeeSeungGi #LeeDain #kcrush #kcrushnews #LeeSeungGimarriage #LeeDainmarraigetoLeeSeungGi #Korea #LeeDainkoreanactress #koreacelebritymarriage #YooJaesuk #LeeSooGeun #SonJiChang #LeeJuk #kcrushamericamagazine #kcrushannouncement #SeoulsTheGrandIntercontinentalSeoulParnas.