Lipnine is a hip-hop artist who made his debut in 2020 with “íí´” (feat. Pullik). He has since released two EP albums, “Sketch: Footprint” (2020) and “Medley” (2021), as well as three single albums, “Gotta Be Love” (2021), “ě돴ę˛ë” (feat. ě°Źí) (2022), and his most recent release, “ě ë ë뼟” (feat. íěí) (2023).
Please introduce yourself to KCrush readers.
Hello, I am LIPNINE, a musician from INHOUSE Music Group. Nice to meet you, KCrush readers!
While K-pop is hugely popular all over the world, K-hiphop is still largely unknown. Please introduce the charm of Korean hip-hop.
In my opinion, the charm of Korean hip-hop lies in its diversity. Each artist has their own unique style and color, and as Korean hip-hop continues to establish itself as a genre, it is becoming more and more interesting and enjoyable for both creators and listeners alike.
Who is the musician that has influenced you the most? Name a fellow musician who gives you the most strength when working on music right now?
I think I have been influenced a lot by many musicians, such as Big Bang, Sik-K, DPR LIVE, Beenzino, Travis Scott, and Amine, to the extent that they are the roots of my music. Although I have gone through many difficult times while making music, I am able to continue having fun and creating new works thanks to my producer team Melange’s Kobee and Holy M, who have been with me since the beginning and are still with me in INHOUSE. I am also currently receiving a lot of help from producers like The Trinity, Han Yo Han, and Pullik, and I am always sincerely grateful to them.
I think hip hop musicians need a lot of talent. It takes a lot of work, from making a beat, writing a verse, producing a song, memorizing them, giving a presentation, and making it feel alive with fashion and dance. Please tell us which part you are most confident in and which part is the most difficult?
First of all, I think my strength in music lies in creating elements that can be enjoyed by everyone without exception. I grew up listening to such music, and I think it’s something that comes naturally to me. Additionally, I’ve always been interested in fashion since I was young, and I still love it, so being able to style myself in a way that suits me is a strong point when it comes to expressing myself.
As for the most difficult part, lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how to express my thoughts in my music in a way that’s not too obvious or clichĂŠ, even if it’s about the same topics as other artists. I always try to find a fresh approach that will make it feel new and exciting to listeners.
When did you decide to become a hip hop musician? At what age did you start practicing rap? How did you practice rap at that time?
I have loved listening to music since I was very young, and I couldn’t go anywhere without my mp3 player. I enjoyed listening to music that much, and during the summer vacation of my first year of high school, I made the decision to pursue this as my career without any big hesitation. I booked a small studio in my neighborhood even though I knew almost nothing, and I’ve come this far by practicing and singing along and making my own songs.
In the Korean hip-hop scene, where do you usually network to find someone to request featuring or work together?
In my case, I usually communicated and worked through Instagram for the featuring. There are also cases where I communicated through acquaintances, as you know, the scene is quite small.
Please tell us about your plans for the next album. When will it be and what kind of concept will it be?
The next album is almost finished and if everything goes according to plan, it will be released in mid-April. Since this is my first EP album after signing with the company, I am putting a lot of effort into its production. The concept is another series of my album ‘SKETCH’, and I have tried to honestly express the emotions I actually felt as much as possible. I don’t know if the album will be released when the interview is published, but please enjoy it a lot.
Among the old K-pop and K-hiphop songs you listened to as a child, is there a song you would like to recommend to global fans?
There are too many songs I want to recommend, but the ones I still listen to occasionally are the entire ALIVE album by Big Bang, the entire FL1P album by Sik-K, “IAOT” & “Her” by DPR Live, and “24:26” by Beenzino. These are the ones that come to mind right now.
What do you usually do when you’re not working on music? What makes you relieve stress and regain energy?
Recently, this has been a concern for me. I don’t really have any hobbies other than music, so I’m trying to find ways to relieve stress. I’m thinking of finding healthier ways to cope with stress.
Is your day rather routine? Or do you rather spend time freestyle without a plan?
When I don’t have a schedule, I don’t have any plans. I relieve stress by doing things like suddenly going shopping or visiting other artists’ studios.
Are you a light-eater or a big-eater? What food do you eat most often and want to recommend to fans?
I used to not eat much, but my mouth gets sore before music video shoots so I’m trying to control it now… The food I eat most often and like the most is hamburgers, especially McDonald’s burgers.
What color can be seen the most in your closet? Where do you like to do shopping?
I have a lot of neutral-colored clothes, mostly black. I used to buy a lot of clothes online, but lately I prefer trying them on in person, so I often go to a curated shop called “samplas” in Mapo.
What is the hippest place in Korea that you would like to introduce to global fans?
Honestly I don’t usually go out much, so I donât know which are the hippest spots, but I think the hippest spots in Korea are usually found in areas like Yeonnam-dong and Hongdae in Mapo or Apgujeong in Gangnam, which I often visit when I do go out.
What does hip-hop and music mean to you in your life? Is there a message you would like to convey to readers around the world about dreams?
Music itself means to me the coolest way of expressing my thoughts, goals, and presenting myself as an individual. As for dreams, I always have big ones, but my immediate goal is for this album to do well so that I can meet fans offline more often.
Lastly, please say some words to KCrush fans around the world who love Korean culture.
I feel that the love for Korean culture is growing all over the world these days, and as a musician myself, I feel so amazed and grateful for it. I will come back with better music. Nice meeting you all, KCrush readers đ
—-Jiyoung Lee
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In 2021, the Japanese vocal group WITHDOM released a cover of the track âGunjoâ by YOASOBI, the most popular Japanese artist outside of Japan. The track has garnered praise online and was reported on by media throughout the world for its chilled-out vibes and unique arrangement, boasting a superb R&B finish owing to the quality of the vocal work.
They continue to release music that can be described as unique Japanese R&B, achieving a wide pool of listeners at home and abroad through services like Apple Music & Spotify, as well as being selected for official playlists on these services.
The group will release their 5th full album â5:8â (Five to Eight) on digital services on March 22nd, with tickets for their big-city Japanese album tour commencing in Kyoto and continuing to Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka already sold out, a testament to their popularity.
In addition, on March 24th, the R&B track âUniverseâ found on â5:8â was selected for the one-month long âJ-Pop Power Playâ segment on the FM radio station DJFM in Surabaya, Indonesia. It follows their other tracks âTetrisâ, âRIDE ON TIME (Cover)â and âTrippinâ on youâ to become the fourth consecutive track by the group to be selected for the slot.
The love song âUniverseâ focuses on profound love, with member ROY being involved in both writing the lyrics and music, evoking themes through the use of words related to space, such as black holes and planets. All the while, Chill Trapâs comforting beats, modulations, smooth flow and melody evoke a sense of floating and grandeur, with everything coming together to create a truly superb example Japanese R&B that has been playlisted by YouTube Music in its official Japanese R&B playlist, among other honors.
There are numerous genres represented across the tracks on â5:8â with danceable R&B tracks such as âHey Girlâ, âVampireâ and âICE CREAM (English version)â in addition to the aforementioned âUniverseâ, âTertisâ and âTrippinâ on Youâ, as well as the ballads âBlueâ and âGoodbyeâ, which have been added to a wealth of playlists.
The tracks âBlueâ and âGoodbyeâ follow the story of one man. In âBlueâ the group sing about the story of a man experiencing the loss of love, while âGoodbyeâ revists the mindset of the same man two years later when he is trying to rebound from the break-up, offering a novel approach the composition of two songs.
The music of WITHDOM is produced by the president of their production company RoB.inc, TATSUYA, who perfectly blends western tastes with current sub-critical sounds while producing music for both domestic and international artists such as Ryu Siwon, Seo In-guk and CODE-V. Lyrics emerge from group leader SMOOTH who works together with everyone in the group to make the music.
WITHDOMâs music is genre-less, ranging from R&B, Rock and chilled out tracks to the type of epic ballad that epitomizes the J-Pop genre. This 4-person group has attracted high levels of praise for their vocal and chorus work which combines three vocalists and a rapper who assists in the chorus, with their the song âGoodbyeâ from their album â5:8â coming first on a popular Japanese music program on TV.
Moreover, they were requested to create âWe Areâ, the theme song for the first train wrapping of the Osaka Monorail Company, the âEXPO TRAIN 2025 Osaka Monorail-GOâ which features an original design for the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo. The train commenced operations in November 2022. âWe areâ was produced by TATSUYA, with group leader SMOOTH taking the lead on writing the lyrics. The official music video for the theme song was recently posted on the official YouTube channel of the Osaka Monorail Company.
One highlight of the videos are the scenes where all of the RoB.inc suite of artists; G.U.M, WITHDOM, AGE and U.for join in the singing of âWe areâ at sites like the area around Bampakukinenkoen Station, the J-League Stadium and Osaka Airport.
In addition, because âWe areâ has the theme of âbringing the world together through song and spreading the smiles of the future through songâ people from countries around the world, such as America, India, Korea, Saudi Arabi, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Peru and Poland participate in the chorus.
WITHDOM are also active in a number of campaigns both domestically and overseas, including being chosen by Kyoto City for appointment as âGlobal Supporters of Kyoto Tourism (working to share the message of sustainable tourism in Kyoto to international audiences as part of the âMind our Tourismâ initiative)â. Make sure to keep a close eye on them to see what they are up to next.
WITHDOM on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Pfi9Ji3hoWZRuY69MZP8N
WITHDOM on Apple Music
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/withdom/1268201452
Music Video for the âEXPO TRAIN 2025 Osaka Monorail-GOâ Theme Song âWe areâ
âMind Our Tourismâ
https://www.moral.kyokanko.or.jp/en
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“FEMM’s” signature song “Fxxk Boyz Get Money” went viral as a strong girls anthem
among American teens. Word quickly spread to Europe, South America, and Asia, and was picked up by “FEMM’s” Agents (FEMMâs fans) including some worldwide influencers. This is how “FEMM” opened up a new decade.
“FEMM” is well-versed in Internet culture, and quickly focused on the âRevivalâ trend, which is a huge wave right now all over the world.
Their cover album “80’s – 90’s J-POP REVIVALâ was created in the genre of Japanese City Pop, which is also a huge trend right now. This album clearly amused lots of J-pop fans.
FEMMâs signature song:
Fxxk Boyz Get Moneyďź2013 / Music Videoďź
Samishii Nettaigyo (2017 / Music Video)
With such a background, they have performed live in countries and regions all over the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Indonesia, Switzerland, Spain, China, Taiwan, Denmark, Germany, France, Poland, Malaysia, etc.
Yesterday, their music label âFEMMâs Agency Syndicateâ announced that their activities would conclude at the end of 2023.
At the end of 2021ă2022, “FEMM” released two albums in a roll, “Tokyo Girls Anthem” and “Tokyo Ex Machina”, which was in future-retro style, that has a nostalgic feel observing present from the future.
In these albums they have collaborated with numbers of worldwide top creators and finally embarked on their first European tour, to Germany, France and the UK.
Falling For A Lullaby (2022 / Music Video)
Looking back, there were songs that might have been foreshadowing their farewellâŚ
Crystal Ball (2022 / Music Video)
Tic Toc (2020 / Music Video)
Their single “We Got Each Otherâ which featured Y2K culture early in itâs trend, ranked in the major US radio charts for 12 weeks in a row… which is unusual for any Japanese artistâŚ
We Got Each Other (2022 / Music Video)
These two mannequins and two girls who consist âFEMMâ always have shown us the future in their cyber punk universe.
In order to get just one step closer to their tremendous ideal, “FEMM” has declared 2023 to be their “Last Femm-Isation,â using all their remaining time to bring their dreams into reality.
Below, you can find FEMMâs Agency Syndicateâs official announcement that reveals âFEMMâsâ idel and their real purpose.
From 2013
RiRi and LuLa have proceed their music career as “FEMM”
As of 2023, they have completed their role and decided to return to their original belonging -in the future-
FEMMâs Agency Syndicateďź2013 / Debut Teaser Movieďź
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all âAgents”
Until today, you have always supported FEMM
Please let us take this opportunity to reveal the “truth” of FEMM
What FEMM really stands for is âFar East âMilitaryâ Mannequinâ
These intelligent dolls were forced to perform proxy wars for humans in their era
RiRi and LuLa were transferred to the present age to change this scenario
When they arrived, their shape (body) of a doll was not accompanied
Only their “memories” reached two human girls, across time and space
These girls sincerely accepted their motives
Fully understood their experience, and accepted their wish to install RiRi and LuLaâs memory data (A.I. = artificial intelligence) in their hearts
This is how these girls and mannequins began to work together as one
It was an action to change the miserable future not only for dolls, but also for humankind
It was a movement to prevent new discrimination and conflicts
To achieve this, the method chosen by the four was “Music” which transcends borders and eras
All of you âAgentsâ have supported
âFAR EAST âMENTION = Give a warningâ MANNEQUIN,â who was a combination of “Heart of a doll that borrows a human formâ and “Form of a human pretending to be a doll”
Even though you half-way knew that they were neither a doll nor a human, you have always sent big, big love and watched over FEMM, which was no different from the love you give to a human being
That was the wish and goal for RiRi and LuLa
They have notified their other selfs -Two girls who have grown into women- that their role was completed and they were to return to the future
These two women accepted
There’s not much time left, but FEMM would like to spend time with you as themselves
(We will inform you again about their activity plan for their last year “Last Femm-Isationâ)
And after everything is overâŚin the distant future
Someday, unknowingly you may meet RiRi and LuLa in their real form (as dolls)
Definitely, they will appear again somewhere in the world
Where did they come from?
We will keep that private until the end
Thank you, âAgents’ for sending so much love to the small existence of “FEMM”, which was only two in the world. Please continue to pour unchanging love to those âother than yourselfâ around you
May the world be a peaceful place for all beings
And let the peace last forever
FEMMâs Agency Syndicate
Release information
3rd AlbumăTokyo Ex Machinaă
DL & Streaming: https://avex.lnk.to/TokyoExMachina
DL & Streaming (EU & UK): https://jpurecords.com/products/femm-tokyo-ex-machina
2nd AlbumăTokyo Girls Anthemă
DL & Streaming: https://avex.lnk.to/TokyoGirlsAnthem
DL & Streaming (EU & UK): https://jpurecords.com/products/femm-tokyo-girls-anthem
YouTube: https://bit.ly/2THLXBn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femm____/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FEMM____
TikTok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSJ14XWfX/
Official website: https://femms.jp/
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Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, 71, died March 28, 2023.
The eclectic Japanese composer known for the scores for Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence and The Last Emperor passed away following a long battle with cancer. His passing was announced April 2.
In addition to âMerry Christmas, Mr. Lawrenceââwhich he worked on with David Bowieâ and the Golden Globe, Grammy, and Oscar-winning âThe Last Emperor,â Sakamoto also worked on the score for The Revenant.
While Sakamotoâs best known for his compositions, he was also part of the electronic group Yellow Magic Orchestra, which he helped form in 1978. The Yellow Magic Orchestra is one of the groups instrumental in the emergence of the House and Techno music genres and even had influence on Hip-Hop. The highly influential band even appeared on Soul Train.
Also known as the âThe Grandfather of Electric Pop,â Sakamoto was also a prominent activist and was often outspoken against nuclear power. In 2012, he organized the âNo Nukesâ concert. He also rallied against a Japanese law the prohibited dancing after midnight in Japanese clubs, bars, and public venues, a law which was repealed.
Sakamotoâs life was one full of enrichment. He was the son of an editor for Japanese novelists as Kenzaburo Oe and Yukio Mishima. When he was six-years old, Sakamoto started playing piano. As he grew, one of his influences was composer Claude Debussy as well as Stockhausen, Ligeti, Xenakis, and Boulez. He was also known for playing jazz and Okinawan folk music.
From the 1980s to the 2000s, Sakamoto was a frequent collaborator with several international artists including Iggy Pop, Youssou N’Dour, and Thomas Dolby.
Sakamoto had a private funeral with close family in attendance.
“We would like to share one of Sakamoto’s favorite quotes: ‘Ars longa, vita brevis.’ Art is long, life is short,” a statement announcing Sakamotoâs death said.
We send our condolences to his friends and family.
—-Olivia Murray
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March is Womenâs History Month, and like last year, weâre celebrating some of the women who made waves!
Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong (Wong Liu Tsong, 1905-1961) was one of Hollywoodâs leading ladies during her career, though her career was subject to racism and stereotypes.
During Wongâs career, Hollywood was subject to Hays Code (1930-1968), a code that prohibited sexual and romantic encounters between people of different races in addition to prohibiting âprofanity, suggestive nudity, graphic or realistic violence, sexual persuasions, and rape.â As Hollywoodâs first Asian-American silent film star, Wong was often offered roles as âstereotypical and unrealistic Asian characters.â Her breakthrough role as Lotus Blossom in 1923âs The Toll of the Sea was one of her only few roles where she got to play a romantic role in Hollywood.
In America, Wong was considered âtoo Americanâ or âtoo Chineseâ by different audiences, thus limiting her roles. For her Hollywood roles, she was often offered roles as âslave girls, evil dragon ladies, mysterious and exotic mistressesâ while white women were cast in the roles of Asian women. Hollywood film studios would hire Wong to train white actresses on how to be Asian so they were more believable in Asian roles.
âI was so tired of the parts I had to play,â Wong said in an interview with journalist Doris Mackie. âWhy is it that the screen Chinese is always the villain? And so crude a villain â murderous, treacherous, a snake in the grass.â
However, Wongâs career took off when she starred in films in Europe where she received critical acclaim and a range of roles. When she returned to the United States, she did appear in several films and theater productions, with Shanghai Express being considered one of her most memorable roles.
After Wongâs initial European success, she did earn more roles in the United States. However, studios again felt she was âtoo Chinese to play Chineseâ roles, and she was once again relegated to supporting roles that featured Asian characters in a negative light. Wong then returned to Europe where she held roles on-stage and on-screen before returning to the United States again.
Following what was considered “one of the most notorious cases of casting discrimination in the 1930sâ when Wong was not cast as The Good Earthâs O-Lan (white actress Luise Rainier played the role), Wong embarked on a tour of China, a trip that was greeted with mixed reactions due to her demeanor and American upbringing.
Wong once again returned to the US to finish her film contract with Paramount, this time by starring in B-movies including the acclaimed Daughter of Shanghai. Through the B-films, Wong was able to play roles that were more favorable to Asians and the Chinese. She also worked as a tutor for other actors during this time.
Wong was also known for giving to Chinese aide for refugees and supporting Chinaâs efforts against the Japanese. She was active in film and stage until her death from a heart attack February 3, 1961.
Wong is the first Asian American to lead a US television show for her work on The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong, which aired in 1951. In 2022, Wongâs likeness was also used on the American Women quarter series produced by the United States Mint. She is the first Asian American woman to appear on US currency.
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Flossie Wong-Staal
Flossie Wong-Staal was a Chinese-American molecular biologist and virologist who was the first scientist to clone the HIV virus to determine its gene function. She was one of the scientists to discover the HIV virus stems from AIDS. She is the scientist behind HIVâs genetic mapping, making it possible for HIV tests to be developed.
In 1990, while at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Wong-Staal started the Center for AIDS Research and was later named the chairman in 1994. Â During her tenure at UCSD, Wong-Staal continued her research into HIV and AIDS, focusing on gene therapy using ribozymes to suppress HIV in stem cells. She is also behind the research studying the effects of the Tat protein within the viral HIV-1 strain of the HIV virus.
Later on, she shifted focus from HIV research to Hepatitis C research to develop new and more effective drug therapies.
During Wong-Staalâs career, she was named professor emerita after retiring from UCSD. In 2002, Discovery named Wong-Staal as one of the “most extraordinary women scientists.” In 2007, The Daily Telegraph considered her one of the “Top 100 Living Geniuses.” The Institute for Scientific Information named her “the top woman scientist of the 1980s.” The National Women’s Hall of Fame inducted her in 2019.
Wong-Staal died July 8, 2020 following a bout with pneumonia, but her contributions to science will live on in history!
Kalpana Chawla
Indian-born American astronaut Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. Her first space mission was in 1997 as part of the Space Shuttle Columbia flight STS-87 crew. During this first trip, she spent 15 days, 16 hours in space and made 252 orbits around the Earth.
In 2003, she went to space for the second and final time aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia as a part of the STS-107 crew. This was a mission delayed several times since 2000 because of damage and issues with the shuttle. During the mission, she conducted 80 experiments âstudying earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety.â
Chawla was one of the seven astronauts that perished when Space Shuttle Columbia re-entered the Earthâs atmosphere over Texas on February 1, 2003. Damage caused when the shuttle launched in January contributed to the destruction of the shuttle.
Chawla received several posthumous recognitions including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA Space Flight Medal, and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
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ě°¨ě˝ (Charcoal)ě ëí믟ęľě ěąě´ěĄëźě´í°ě´ë¤. 2017ë 6ě Sleek Jeezyě í¨ęťí 첍 ëě§í¸ ě¨ë˛ EP [20`s]ě ěěěźëĄ RnB뼟 기ë°ěźëĄ í ěě ë¤ě ë°ë§¤íěěźëŠ° ěľęˇź Sleek Jeezy ě ě ëł´ [City Of Nocturnes]ě íëĄëěą, ě°ěŁźëĄ ě°¸ěŹíë ëą ęž¸ě¤í ěě íëě ě´ě´ëę°ęł ěë¤.
“Charcoal” is a singer-songwriter from South Korea. Starting with the digital EP [20’s] released in June 2017 with Sleek Jeezy, he has released music based on RnB. He continues to be active in music, producing and playing including Sleek Jeezy’s recent album [City Of Nocturnes].
Charcoalëě ëí´ ě°ëŚŹ ë ěë¤ěę˛ ę°ë¨í ěę° ë§ě ëśí ë댽ëë¤. Charcoalě´ëźë ě´ëŚěźëĄ íëíěę˛ ë ě´ě ë ęśę¸íŠëë¤.
Please briefly introduce yourself to our readers. Tell us also about how you chose the artist name of Charcoal.
ěëŞ ě ě§ě´ěź í ëšěě ě°¨ě˝ ęˇ¸ë ě´ ěěě 욨꾏뼟 ěŹěŠíěëë°ě. ꡸ ěě´ ěŁźë ě°¨ę°ě´ ëŻí늴ěë ë°ëťí ëëě´ ě˘ěęł , ěě ě ę¸°ëĽ ě¤ íëě¸ ě´ë í ę°ě ě´ë 기ěľě´ë ę˛ë¤ě´ íě¤ëĽ´ëŻ ëëŹëę˛ ě´ë°ěí¤ë ę˛ě´ ěŻě 죟ë ěí ě¸ ëśě¨ëĽź íëěí¤ë ę˛ęłź ëšěˇíë¤ë ę˛ ě˘ě ě´ěźę¸°ę° ë ě ěę˛ ë¤ęł ěę°í´ě âě°¨ě˝(charcoal)â ě´ëźë ě´ëŚě ěŹěŠíę˛ ëěľëë¤.
When I needed a stage name, I remembered the charcoal gray bedding I used to have. I loved the cool yet warm feeling it gave off, and it reminded me of how charcoal enhances sparks – which is its main function – just as music can evoke emotions and memories. So I decided to use the name “Charcoal” as it would make for a good story.
íë ě´ëŚŹě¤í¸ěŠ ę°ěą ěě¤ëš âI need Uâě ëí´ í ë§ě í´ěŁźě¸ě. ě´ ë ¸ëë ě´ëťę˛ íěëěëě? ě´ë¤ ę°ě , ę°ě ě ë´ęł ěëě?
Please tell us about the urban vibe R&B âI need Uâ which is frequently included in playlists. How was this song made? What feelings and emotions does it convey?
ë´ę° ěě¤íę˛ ěę°íë ěŹëě ě ë 모ěľě ë§ěŁźíě ë ë§ěě´ íě¨í´ě§ë¤ę° ě ěí¨, ëë ¤ě, ěą ěę° ëąě ę°ě ě´ ëěě ě°žěě ë§ěě ëłľěĄíę˛ íë 기ěľě ë°íěźëĄ ë§ë¤ě´ě§ ęł ë°ąě ě¸ ë ¸ëě ëë¤.
‘I need U’ is a confession song that was created based on the memory of feeling a mixture of emotions such as comfort, compassion, fear, and responsibility when I faced the sleeping figure of someone dear to me.
Charcoalëě ěě ěĽëĽ´ě ëí´ ěë ¤ěŁźě¸ě. I need Uě ę°ě ě´ë° ě¤íěź ěě¤ëšě¸ę°ě?
Please tell us about your music genre. Is it Urban style R&B like âI need Uâ, right?
ě ę° ëë ěë°ë¤ě ꡸ ëżëŚŹëĽź ěě¤ëšě ëęł ěěľëë¤. ě¸ëśě ě¸ ěĽëĽ´ě ě´ëŚě ëí´ěë ęł ëŻźí´ ëł´ě§ ěěě§ë§ ě§ëŹ¸ëëĄ ě´ë° ěě¤ëš ě¤íěźě´ëźęł íë ę˛ ě ëšíę˛ ë¤ě.
My albums are rooted in R&B. Although I haven’t thought about specific genre names, it would be appropriate to say it is an Urban style R&B.
I need U, ICY ëą ęłĄěźëĄ í´ě¸ íŹë¤ë ë§ě´ ěě ę˛ ę°ěľëë¤. í´ě¸ íŹë¤ě ë°ěě ëëźęł ęłě ę°ě? í´ě¸ íŹë¤ęłźě ě¤í ëŚŹę° ěë¤ëŠ´ ěę°í´ 죟ě¸ě.
With songs like âI need Uâ and âICYâ, I think you have many global fans. Are you getting the reaction from global fans? If you have any stories with global fans, please introduce them to us.
í´ëš 곥ë¤ě ë°ë§¤íęł ěę°ě´ 꽤 ě§ëŹëë°ě. ě ë ě ë§ ěě´ëŹëí ę˛ í´ě¸ íŹëśë¤ěę˛ í´ëš 곥ë¤ě ě ë§ ě ëŁęł ěë¤ë ěě ëŠěě§ëĽź ěľęˇźęšě§ ě˘ ě˘ ë°ěěľëë¤. í´ě¸ íŹëśë¤ě 경ě°ě ë˛ěě íě ¨ë ęłľëśëĽź íě ¨ë 모ęľě´ę° ěë íęľě´ëĄ ëŠěě§ëĽź ëł´ë´ ěŁźěë ëśë¤ě´ ęłěëë° ęˇ¸ë° ëŞ¨ěľë¤ě´ ęľěĽí ěŹëě¤ë˝ę˛ ëęť´ěĄě´ě.
Although some time has passed since the release of those songs, I have still been receiving messages of support from global fans who say they really enjoy those songs. Some fans who are not native Korean speakers have even taken the effort to translate their messages or study Korean to send them to me in Korean, and I find those gestures very endearing.
ě ěë° ěěě´ ęśę¸íŠëë¤. ě´ë¤ ěě ěźëĄ ě¤ëšíęł ęłě ę°ě? ě¸ě 쯤 ë¤ě ě ěěęšě?
Can you give us some information on your next album? What kind of music are you working on? When can we listen to it?
ěë§ ě ě ë°ë§¤íë ěě ë¤ęłźë ě°¨ě´ę° 꽤 ěě ę˛ëë¤.
ěŹí´ íë°ę¸°ě ë°ë§¤ëĽź 몊íëĄ íęł ěęł ě´ë¤ ěě ě¸ě§ë ěë°ěźëĄ ě¤ëŞ ëëŚŹę˛ ěľëë¤.
It will probably be quite different from the music I have released before. My goal is to release it in the second half of this year, and I will explain what kind of music it is through the album.
ěě ěě í ë ěŁźëĄ ëěě ěŁźęł ë°ë 뎤ě§ě ě´ ěë¤ëŠ´ ęłľę°í´ ěŁźě¤ ě ěëě? ëë ęź í¨ęť ěě í´ ëł´ęł ěśě 뎤ě§ě ě´ ěë¤ëŠ´ ë꾏ě¸ę°ě?
Can you tell us which musicians you give and receive help when making songs? Or, who would you really like to work with?
ę°ęšě´ ěë ëëŁë¤ě¸ steel, sleek jeezy, jane b ě ę°ěĽ ë§ě ëěě ěŁźęł ë°ěľëë¤.
íě ë°ě ě ě¸ ěě´ëě´ëĽź ëëęł ěëĄěę˛ íě´ ëě´ěŁźë ěŹëë¤ě ëë¤.
ě ë ë¤ëĽ¸ 뎤ě§ě ëśë¤ęłź í¨ęť ěě ě í´ëł´ęł ěśë¤ë ěę°ě, ëŠě§ë¤ęł ëęť´ě§ë 뎤ě§ě ëśě ěę°ě´ë ěě§ěěě ë°°ě¸ ě ěë ę˛ě ě°žěźë ¤ë ěę°ě´ ë체íë ëŻíŠëë¤.
ęˇ¸ë° ëťěě ěě§ ęˇ¸ë° ěę°ě´ ëë 뎤ě§ě ëśě ěěľëë¤.
I mostly give and receive help from close colleagues such as Steel, Sleek Jeezy, and Jane B.
They are people who always share innovative ideas and support each other.
As for working with other musicians, I have a mindset of finding something to learn from the thoughts or movements of musicians who I admire. So, I don’t have a specific musician in mind yet.
ëě¤ ě¤ë Ľë ę°ěśęł ęłě ę°ě? 윤ě ěŚę¸°ěë í¸ě¸ě§ ęśę¸íŠëë¤.
Can you dance well? Weâd like to know if you enjoy dancing.
ě ë ëëąě´ëëë¤. 몸ěźëĄ 돴ě¸ę° íííë ë° ěě´ ęˇ¸ ěŹëĽě´ í ěŹë 죟ě´ě§ě§ ěě ëŻíŠëë¤. ëŹźëĄ ěś¤ě ěěŹë ěě´ě ë ¸ë Ľë íě§ ěěě§ë§ ęˇ¸ë° ëĽë Ľě´ ě´ë ě ëë íěíë¤ęł ëęť´ě ¸ě íě ę°ë°ě ě˘ í´ëłźęš íë ë§ě°í ęłíě´ ě기ë íŠëë¤.
I’m not a good dancer. It seems like I wasn’t born with the talent to express myself through movement. Of course, I also have no desire to dance, so I haven’t put in any effort yet. However, I do feel like that kind of ability is somewhat necessary, so I have a plan, though itâs vague yet, to develop my dance skills in the future.
ěŚę˛¨ ě ěźěë í¨ě ě¤íěźě´ ęśę¸íŠëë¤. ě´ë¤ ě¤íěźě ě˘ěíě¸ě? ěźíě ě´ëě ěŁźëĄ íěëě?
We want to know about your favorite fashion style. What style do you like? Where do you usually shop?
ěˇě ę´ěŹě´ ë§ě´ ěěľëë¤. í¨ě ę°ę°ë ꡸댏 ě˘ě§ 몝í í¸ě¸ ę˛ ę°ěě. ꡸ëě ęšëíę˛ë§ ě ěëźë ë§ěěźëĄ ěźíě íŠëë¤. ěŁźëĄ spa ë¸ëëěě 꾏매íë 깸 ě í¸íŠëë¤.
I’m not very interested in clothes, and I don’t think I have a great sense of fashion. So I just try to dress neatly when I go shopping. I prefer to buy clothes from spa brands.
Charcoalëě 루í´í í루 ěźęłźę° ęśę¸íŠëë¤. íě ě´ëťę˛ í루뼟 ëł´ë´ěëě?
Weâd like to know your daily routine. How do you usually spend your day?
꡸ëě ěí í¨í´ě´ ě ë§ ëśęˇěšíěëë°ě. ěěŚě í° íěě 기ě-ěěŹ-ęłľëś(ë ě ëą)-ě´ë-ěěŹ-ěě ěě -ěěŹ-ě늴ě í¨í´ěźëĄ ěííęł ěěľëë¤. ěľęˇź ę°ë˛źě´ ëśëŠ´ěŚě ę˛Şęł ě´ë° í¨í´íë ěíęłź ęˇěšě ě¸ ě늴ěę°ě ěě¤í¨ě íŹę˛ ëęźěľëë¤. ꡸ëě ě¸ëśě ěźě´ ěë ë ě´ ěëëźëŠ´ ěľëí ě´ë° í¨í´ě ě§í¤ëŠ´ě ěźěě ëł´ë´ęł ěěľëë¤.
My daily routine used to be very irregular, but these days I follow a general pattern of waking up, having breakfast, studying (reading, etc.), exercising, having a meal, working on music, having another meal, and sleeping. Recently, I experienced mild insomnia and realized the importance of a regular lifestyle and sleep time. So, unless I have external schedules, I try to stick to this routine as much as possible in my daily life.
뎤ě§ě ë§ęł ë¤ëĽ¸ ěźě í´ ëł¸ě ě´ ěëě? ěë¤ëŠ´ ě´ë¤ ěźě í´ëł´ě ¨ëě§ ęśę¸íŠëë¤.
Have you ever had any other jobs other than a musician? If so, what was it and how was it?
ě§ę¸ęšě§ë ěěëë°ě. ěěźëĄë ě길ëŻíŠëë¤. ěŹëŹ ę°ě§ ě§ě ě ę°ě ¸ëł´ë ¤ęł í´ě. ę´ěŹ ěë ëśěźë ë§ěë° ęˇ¸ ëśěźěě ě´ë¤ ěźě í´ë´ěźę˛ ë¤ë ěę°ě´ ë ë°ě ë ěíě ëë¤. ěźë¨ ěě ěźëĄ 돴ě¸ę° ě´ëŁ¨ě´ëł´ęł ěśě ě´ë§ě´ ę°ěĽ íŹę¸°ë íęł ě.
So far, I haven’t had any other jobs besides being a musician. But I think I will in the future. I want to try various jobs in different fields. Although I have many areas of interest, I haven’t developed a clear idea of what I want to do in those fields. For now, my biggest desire and goal is in music.
ë´ę° ě˘ěíë ěźě í늰 ężě ě´ëŁ¨ě´ ëę°ěë 모ěľě´ 보기 ě˘ěľëë¤. ě°ëŚŹ ë ěë¤ěę˛ âë´ę° ě˘ěíë ěźě íë ę˛â, âęłě ężě Ꞹë ę˛âě ëí´ í ë§ě í´ěŁźě ë¤ëŠ´?
You are doing what you love and making your dreams come true. What would you say to our readers about âDoing what you like to doâ and âKeep on dreamingâ?
ěě§ ěąęłľě ě¸ ěť¤ëŚŹě´ëĽź ë§ë¤ě´ë´ě§ 몝í ě ěĽě´ëź ě´ë° ę˛ě ëí´ ë§í기 ě˘ ëśëë˝ę¸°ë íë°ě. ꡸ëë íě íë ęł ëŻźě´ęł ě§ëŹ¸ě í´ěŁźě ¨ěźë ě ěę°ě í ëśëś ëëě´ ëł´ę˛ ěľëë¤.
ě˘ěíë ěźě íęł ęˇ¸ę˛ěźëĄ ěŹíě ę°ěšëĽź ěě°í´ ëź ě ěë¤ëŠ´ ě ë§ ëłľë°ě ě¸ěě´ëźęł ěę°íŠëë¤. ě˘ěíë ěźě ě§ě ěźëĄ ěźë ěźě´ ë´ ě¸ěě ę¸ě ě ě¸ ěíĽě 미ěšë ¤ëŠ´ ꡸ ëśěź ë´ěě ë´ę° ë¨ë¤ëł´ë¤ ë ě í ě ěë 돴ě¸ę°ëĽź ě°žěë´ęł ꡸ ëśëśě ꡚëííë ë°ŠíĽěźëĄ Ꞹě¤í ë°ęł ëę° ě ěë ę˛ ě¤ěíŠëë¤. ëëĄ ëě ě¤ë ěěěźę˛ ěŁ . ë´ ěśě ěą ěě§ë ę˛ě ë´ę° íęł ěśě ěźě´ ěëëź í´ěź íë ěźě íë ę˛ě´ëęšě. ë¤ëĽ´ę˛ ë§í´ ëě ë´ ěŁźëłě ě§ěě ěźëĄ íě íë ¤ë ë ¸ë Ľęłź ëě˛ í¨ě´ íěíęł , ęˇ¸ë° ěě ë¤ě´ ë´ę° ëěę°ęł ě íë ë°ŠíĽěźëĄ ëěę° ě ěë 믿ěęłź ěŠę¸°ě í° ę¸°ë°ě´ ë ęą°ëź ěę°íęł ě ëí ꡸ę˛ë¤ě ěŚëŞ íë ¤ë 길ě ěěľëë¤.
As someone who has not yet achieved a successful career, I feel a bit hesitant to speak about these matters. Nonetheless, since you have asked, I will share my thoughts. I believe that if you can pursue your passion and create social value through it, then you are truly blessed in life. To turn your passion into a career that has a positive impact, it is important to identify your strengths within your field and work hard to maximize them. It’s also important to keep dreaming and striving towards your goals, while also knowing when to let go. Taking responsibility for your life means doing what you need to do, not just what you want to do. In other words, it requires continuous efforts to understand yourself and your surroundings, as well as a certain level of detachment. I believe that these efforts will provide a strong foundation of faith and courage, helping you move in the direction you want to go. As for me, I am also on a path to prove these things.
íëłľí´ ě§ë ëë§ě ë°Šë˛ě!? ě°ëŚŹ ë ěë¤ěę˛ë ěśě˛íęł ěśě ëë§ě 기ëśě í ë°Šë˛ě ěę°í´ 죟ě¸ě.
Tell us âMy own way to be happyâ! Please introduce your own mood-changing method that you would like to recommend to our readers.
íëłľě ěę°ě ę°ě ě ě§ëě§ ěěě ęˇ¸ë° ę°ě ě ëí´ ęł ëŻźíę¸°ëł´ë¤ ë´ę° í´ěź íë¤ęł íë¨íë ěźë¤ě íęł ě미 ěë ěę°ě ëł´ë´ë ę˛ě ě¤ě ě ëęł ěěľëë¤. ꡸ëŹë¤ 보늴 ë체ě ěźëĄ ë§ěĄąě¤ëŹě´ ěśě´ ëęł ęˇ¸ę˛ ě´ě° 보늴 ę°ěĽ í° íëłľě´ ěëęš ěśę¸°ë íŠëë¤. ëšěĽě ěžë˝ě ě˘ę¸°ëł´ë¤ ěąěˇ¨ę°ě ëë°íęł ëěę˛ ě´ëĄę˛ ěśě ë ę°ëĽěąě´ ë§ě ěźë¤ě ě°ě ěźëĄ íë ¤ęł íŠëë¤. ‘ě§ę¸ě ë’ ëł´ë¤ ‘미ëě ë’뼟 ěíë ë§ěěźëĄě. ě뼟 ë¤ëŠ´ ęˇěšě ě¸ ě´ëě´ë ěë¨, ë ěë ę¸ě°ę¸° ëąě´ ěę˛ ë¤ě.
Happiness is just about momentary emotions, so I focus on doing things that I consider necessary and spending meaningful time rather than worrying about those emotions. As a result, I think I generally have a satisfying life, which may be the biggest happiness. Rather than pursuing immediate pleasure, I prioritize tasks that come with a sense of accomplishment and have the potential to benefit me in the future, with the mindset of working towards the benefit of ‘future me’ instead of ‘current me’. For example, I try to maintain a regular exercise routine, stick to a healthy diet, and engage in activities such as reading and writing.
ě ě¸ęł ë ěë¤ěę˛ ęź ěë ¤ěŁźęł ěśě íęľě ěëě 돴ěě¸ę°ě?
What do you think is Korea’s strength that you would recommend to our global readers?
ě ę° ëëëĄ íę˛ ěľëë¤. ë돸ěëľě´ěëě.
ě ë íę°ě ě˘ěíŠëë¤. ěëě ě´ęł ę°í ěëŞ ë Ľě íęł ěě´ěě. ě°ëŚŹëëźě ę°ěĽ í° ë°ě ě ě¤ěŹě§ě´ě ę°ěĽ í° ěźí°ě´ę¸°ë í´ě. ë§ě˝ ë ěëśë¤ęťě ěě¸ě ěŹíí 기íę° ě기ě ë¤ëŠ´ 꾏ěëłëĄ ë¤ěí íę°ęłľěě´ ěĄ°ěąëě´ ěěźë ěŹëŹ ęľ°ë° ë°ŠëŹ¸í´ ëł´ě늴ě ę° ęłľěě´ ę°ě§ íšě§ě ëšęľí´ ëł´ěë ę˛ë í° ěŹëŻ¸ę° ë ę˛ě ëë¤.
My goal is to make the answer be âCharcoalâ, haha.
I personally love the Han River in Korea. It has a dynamic and powerful vitality. It is the center of Korea’s greatest development and also the largest resting place. If our readers have the opportunity to travel to Seoul, there are various Han River parks developed in each of the different areas, and it would be great to visit several parks and compare their characteristics for a fun experience.
ëěźëĄ KCrush ë ěë¤ěę˛ í ë§ě ëśí ë댽ëë¤.
Lastly, would you like to say something to KCrush readers?
ě ěę° ě˝ě´ěŁźě ě ę°ěŹëëŚŹęł ě˘ě ěě ěźëĄ ëł´ëľíëëĄ íę˛ ěľëë¤.
Thank you for reading my thoughts, and I will repay you with good music!
—-Jiyoung Lee
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Following rumors the pair was headed toward divorce, actress Son Ye Jin and actor Hyun Bin opted to take legal action against those spreading the false information.
Earlier in March, the YouTube channel 1 Minute Issue (1ëśě´ě) posted a video titled âHyun Bin and Son Ye Jin Divorced After 6 Months of Marriage.â In the now-deleted video, it was alleged Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin officially divorced after six months of marriage, citing claims of overseas illegal gambling on Hyun Binâs part. However, Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin have been married since March 2022, much longer than six months! There is also no proof of alleged illegal gambling.
VAST Entertainment and MSTeam Entertainment, Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jinâs respective agencies, announced the actorsâ plans to file a lawsuit against the YouTube channel.
â[The claims are] groundless. It is fake news. We are constantly monitoring the rumors. We plan to take legal action after an internal review,â VAST Entertainment said.
âThis is obviously fake news,â MSTeam said. âWe are constantly monitoring [the situation] internally, and we have already requested YouTube to delete the video. We will take strong measures, and we also plan to take legal action in relation to the content [of the video].â
Meanwhile, back in November 2022, Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin welcomed their first child, a son. They will be married a year March 31!
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Huiiië íęľě ěŹěą R&B ëł´ěťŹëĄ ëŞ˝íě ě¸ ëśěę¸°ëĄ ěě ë§ě ě¸ěě ë§ë¤ě´ę°ęł ěë¤. íěŹ ę°ě¸ ë°ë§¤ęłĄě 5곥 ě ë늰 ë¤ě 곥ě íźě˛ë§ěźëĄ ě°¸ěŹíë¤.
Huiii is a Korean female R&B vocalist who is creating her own world with a dreamy atmosphere. She has currently released about 5 solo songs and has participated in many other songs as a featured artist. Kcrush is excited to have had the chance to speak with Huiii for this great interview.
1. ë ěë¤ě ěí´ huiiiëě ëí´ ę°ë¨í ěę° ëśíë댰ë¤.
Could you please briefly introduce yourself to KCrush readers?
ěë íě¸ěđ íęľěě RNB ěĽëĽ´ëĄ ě ë§ě íšě ěë ě¤íěźëĄ íëíęł ěë ěąě´ěĄëźě´í° Huiiiëźęł íŠëë¤
Hellođ My name is Huiii, a singer-songwriter in Korea who is active in the RNB genre with my own unique style.
2. ěľęˇź ë°ë§¤í ě¨ë˛ě ëí´ ěę° ë°ëźëŠ° ě§ë ë ¸ë ě¤ ę°ěĽ ě ě°Šě´ ę°ë ë ¸ëë ěę° ëśí ë댰ë¤.
Could you tell us about your recently released album and share your favorite song among your releases that you are most attached to from the past?
ěľęˇź ë°ë§¤í [No more story about us] ě¨ë˛ě ěŹëŹę°ě§ ě´ëłě ěíŠë¤ě ííí´ ě´ëłí ë ëë ě ěë ę°ę¸° ë¤ëĽ¸ ę°ě ë¤ě ë´ě ęłľę°ęłź ěëĄëĽź ě ëŹíęł ěśěęł
꡸ ě¤ íě´í ęłĄě¸ âWash Awayâ ëźë 곥ě ě ę° ě¤ě ëĄ ěě ě°ě¸ęłźě 돸ě , ę¸ě ě ě¸ ëŹ¸ě ëą íë ěźë¤ě´ íęşźë˛ě ěěěĄě ë ě ě ě ěźëĄ ë돴 íë¤ěë¤ę° ꡸ ě기뼟 ě´ę˛¨ë´ęł íěŹęšě§ë ëěą ę¸ě ě ě´ęł ëě 모ěľěźëĄ ë°ě í´ ę°ęł ěë ě ěě ě ěŹëí ě ěę˛ ëě´ ęˇ¸ íë¤ěë ě기뼟 모ë ěťě´ ëë¤ë ě´ěźę¸°ëĽź ë´ě 곥ě´ëź ę°ěĽ ě ě°Šě´ ę°ëë¤
I would like to introduce my recently released album, âNo More Story About Us,â which expresses various emotions that one can feel during a breakup. Through this album, I aimed to convey sympathy and comfort to those going through similar experiences. The title track, ‘Wash Away’, is the song I am most attached to. It tells the story of how I overcame a difficult period in my life, where I was faced with multiple challenges such as problems with my ex-lover and financial struggles. Despite the hardships, I was able to love myself and develop into a more positive and improved version of myself. This song holds a special place in my heart as it represents my ability to wash away the tough times
3. 몊ěëŚŹę° ëŞ˝íě ě´ęł ěě¸ííë¤. íě ë§í ëě 몊ě댏ë ë¤ëĽ´ě¤ ę˛ ę°ěë° ęśę¸íë¤.
Your voice is dreamy and soulful. I guess your voice sounds quite the opposite when you talk in a daily life situation. Howâs that?
ěŹě¤ 죟ëłěě ë§í ëě ë ¸ëí ëě 몊ěëŚŹę° ë¤ëĽ´ë¤ë ě기뼟 ëŞ ë˛ ë¤ěě ě´ ěëë° íěěë 몊ěëŚŹę° ëŽě í¸ě´ę¸´ íě§ë§ 곥 ëśě기ěë ë¤ëĽ´ę˛ íě ěąę˛Šě ë°ęł ě¤íë ¤ ě˝ę°ě ęšëśë ëëë ěěľëë¤ă ă
To be honest, I’ve been told a few times that my voice sounds different when I speak versus when I sing. While my speaking voice tends to be low, my personality is quite upbeat and even a bit quirky, which contrasts with the mood of my songs.
4. íë ě´ëŚŹě¤í¸ëĽź í¸ě´ëł´ě! ě§ę¸ 맨 ě 3ęłĄë§ ěë ¤ěŁźě ë¤ëŠ´?
Let’s dig up the playlist! Please tell us top 3 songs in your playlist right now.
Woman â Honne
Nerves â DPR IAN
LEGACY â DPR LIVE
5. huiiiëě ěě ěĽëĽ´ë?
What is your music genre?
íŹę˛ë RNB ěĽëĽ´ě ëë¤ ěěŚě ě¸ëśěĽëĽ´ę° ěë ë§ěě ëą ě§ě´ ë§í기 ě´ë ľë¤ě ě ë§ě ěĽëĽ´ëĽź ë§ë¤ě´ ę°ęą°ěě!
My music is largely in the R&B genre, but these days there are so many sub-genres that it’s hard to categorize. I’m actually in the process of creating my own unique genre!
6. ě˝ëźëł´ íęł ěśě ęľë´/í´ě¸ ę°ě뼟 ěë ¤ëŹëź.
Please let us know which domestic/overseas singer you would like to collaborate with.
íěě DPRě ęľěĽí ě˘ěí´ě ě¸ě ę° ęź ę°ě´ ěě í´ëł´ęł ěśěľëë¤
I’ve always been a big fan of DPR, so I would love to collaborate with them someday.
7. ěěŚ ěŚę˛¨ ëł´ěë íęľ ëëźë§ë ěí뼟 ěę°í´ ëŹëź.
Can you introduce a Korean drama or movie that you enjoy watching these days?
íě ěśëŚŹ, ě¤ëŚ´ëŹëŹźě ě˘ěí´ě ěě ě ë°Šěíë â모ë˛íěŹâ ëźë ëëźë§ëĽź ëł´ęł ěěľëë¤
I’m currently watching a drama called ‘The Good Detective,’ which aired before and fits my usual preference for mysteries and thrillers.
8. huiiiëě ě§ěě´ě¸ í¸ě¸ě§?
Are you a homebody type person?
ěëë ě꡸ëŹëë° ěěŚ ěě ě§ěě´ę° ëě´ ë˛ë ¸ěľëë¤ ěŹë ë ě´ ë늴 ě§ěě ë§ěë ěěě 먚ěźëŠ° ěŁźëĄ ëˇíëŚě¤ëĽź ë§ě´ ëł´ëęą° ę°ěě ě§ě´ ěľęł !!
I wasn’t always like this, but these days, I’ve become a complete homebody. On my days off, I enjoy eating delicious food at home and watching a lot of Netflix. Home is definitely where I feel the most comfortable!
9. í´ě¸ ęłľě°ě ę°ë¤ëŠ´ ę°ěĽ 먟ě ę°ęł ěśě ęłłě?
If you do a concert abroad, where would you like to go first?
íěě ěźę˛˝ě ë돴ë돴 ě˘ěíëë° ë´ěě ěźę˛˝ě ëł´ëę˛ ěěě´ěŹě ë´ěě ę°ęł ěśěľëë¤
I really love night views, and my ultimate wish is to see the night view of New York, so if I were to do a concert abroad, I would love to go to New York first.
10. MBTI ęłľę°í´ ěŁźě¤ ěěë.
Whatâs your MBTI?
ě¤ëŤëě ENFP ěëë° ěľęˇźě INTJę° ëěěľëë¤!
I’ve identified as an ENFP for a long time, but recently I’ve taken the test again and got an INTJ result!
11. ě°ëŚŹ ë ěë¤ěę˛ ěśě˛íęł ěśě íęľ ěľęł ě ěěě?
What is the best Korean food you would recommend to our readers?
ě ë ěę°ě´ ěŤëíęł ë°ěí ę˛ë¤ě ě˘ěí´ě ë¤ëĽ¸ëëź ëśë¤ě í¸ëśí¸ę° ę°ëŚŹëęą° ę°ě§ë§ ě ë ëĄëłśě´ëĽź ě ë§ ě˘ěíŠëë¤ íší ěšěŚëĄëłśě´!
I like things that are chewy and crispy, so people in other countries seem to have mixed feelings, but I really like tteokbokki, especially cheese tteokbokki!
12. KCrush ë ě ěŹëŹëśęť ë¨ę¸°ęł ěśě ëŠěě§ë?
Please say a word to your KCrush fans?
ę°ě¸ě¨ë˛ě ë´ę¸° ěěíě§ ěźë§ ëě§ ěěě§ë§ ěěźëĄ ëěą ë 몽íě ě¸ ě ë§ě ë ¸ë뼟 ë¤ë ¤ë댴 ęą°ëęš ę¸°ë ë§ě´ í´ěŁźěęł ěŹëí´ěŁźě늴 ę°ěŹíę˛ ěľëë¤
ě¸ě ë ęą´ę° ě ěąę¸°ęł 모ëę° íë ěźë¤ě´ ě기ëëźë í¸ęł ěźě´ěě ëěę° ě ěěźëŠ´ ě˘ę˛ ěľëë¤ ę°ěŹíŠëë¤
Although it hasn’t been long since I started releasing my personal albums, I will continue to share more of my dreamy and unique music with you in the future. I would appreciate it if you could support and love it.
I hope all of you takes good care of your health and have the strength to overcome any difficulties that come your way. Thank you.
—-Jiyoung Lee
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Twenty Five Twenty One was one of the biggest dramas of 2022. I had it on my list for some time, and finally got around to it. It started slow for me, and then around episode 5 it became a binge. This drama was addictive because it had a good set of layersâit wasnât just about romance (and actually I found other themes to be much more prevalent) but was also about coming of age, reaching for your dreams, and forgiveness. What a beautiful, special, and unique drama this was. Hereâs my breakdown, with spoilers.
Plot: I like the thought of two individuals coming together to cheer each other on. This plot shows the obvious need and connection that Baek Yi-jin and Na Hee-do shareâencouraging each other to greatness. Something I especially liked about this drama was that their romance wasnât the focus. It didnât even really come into the spotlight until the last few episodes! Their connection was so pure and special and it was able to be enjoyed platonically and later romantically. This made the show unique compared to other dramas where romantic connection is often the main focus of a relationship. On top of this, we have the struggle between Na Hee-do and Ko Yu-rim. The fact that theyâre internet bffs and donât know it is a perfect way to burst through their intense rivalry! With each main character facing complex challengesâYu-rim and Yi-jin, financial, and Hee-do familialâit makes for a plot that has little to no filler. Almost every episode made me tear up and laugh out loud. Plot Score: 9/10
Setting: Going back to the 90s was a lot of fun. It makes me crave the simplicity of life before everyone was glued to their phone. The style, colors, and soundtrack made this blast from the past so enjoyable. I also like that we start in the present and travel back in time through Hee-doâs journals. I especially enjoy that we get to see Hee-do in the present and know that sheâs okay with everything that transpired and has a healthy and happy life. This drama also had a few fun and memorable places like the school hangout room, the bookstore, and Hee-doâs home. Setting Score: 8/10
Characters: The subtleties in the characters was almost unmatched. So many things only perceived in facial expressionsâit was wonderful. Hee-do was portrayed as her age, and Yi-jin his. Their age gap was so easy to see and that was helpful for character development and growth as time went on. My favorite couple was Ji-woong and Yu-rim. Ji-woong made me laugh the most in the drama and I desperately needed his humor to offset all the teary-eyed moments. I didnât always know what the characters were going to say or do next, which is wonderful for pacing. Characters Score: 9/10
Theme: The theme of bringing someone to a better place was beautiful. Not only did this happen for Hee-do and Yi-jin, but Yu-rim as well as Hee-do was her internet, and later in-person, bff. Love and support was at the center of this drama. Giving someone encouragement to reach their dreams might be the very push they need to meet success. Additionally, the last episodeâs theme of choosing to let go when all you want to do is hold on was powerful. Knowing when a relationship isnât able to support the other person is something that comes to all of us. This depiction was special and so true to life. Theme Score: 10/10
OST: The OST is great! The sounds match the 90s era and there are some heartfelt tracks as well as bops! âYour Existenceâ by Wonstein stands out as my favorite upbeat song. The best ballad is âVery, Slowlyâ by BIBI. The lyrics are as fantastic as the sweet melody. OST Score: 9/10
FINAL: This drama was special because it gave such a true depiction of friendship, falling for a crush, and eventually being in love. So much of this drama was relatable and touched on things Iâm sure many can relate to. But even more, it showed that sometimes beautiful things donât last. The rainbow comes after a storm and is stunning and magicalâŚbut it doesnât stay forever. So it was with the relationship of Hee-do and Yi-jin. The ending was so completely satisfying, even though I sobbed for the last 20 minutes of the drama. From her retirement, to the scene where he ties her shoe and they cry as they hug each goodbye, and then the dramatization of the journal entriesâgiving us a beautiful depiction of what this relationship meant to them, even though it was overâit all was one big crying fest but in the best way. Twenty Five Twenty One was so realistic and displayed the beauty of true connection with friends and loved one. This is likely why so many of us loved it and cried the whole way through! This drama will stick with me for a long time, and Iâm sure Iâm not alone. Final Score: 9/10
—-Ellie Boyd
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Dahlia Kim is a talented singer-songwriter who made her debut in December 2020 with the single album “Ocean Wave.” Her music is rooted in R&B, and she has released follow-up singles such as “Don’t Know,” “Barbie Doll,” “Is It Love?,” “Bonnie & Clyde,” and “Hold Me Tight.” This March, she made a highly anticipated comeback with her latest song, “Lover.” You can follow Dahlia Kim on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dearmylia_/ for updates on her music and upcoming performances. We hope you enjoy the conversation we had with such a talented artist.
1. ë ěë¤ě ěí´ Dahlia Kimëě ëí´ ę°ë¨í ěę° ëśíë댰ë¤.
Could you please briefly introduce yourself to KCrush readers?
ěë íě¸ě! ë ě ěŹëŹëś ě´ë˛ě [Lover]ëźë ě¨ë˛ěźëĄ ěť´ë°ąí R&B ěąě´ěĄëźě´í°ëĄ íë ě¤ě¸ ëŹëŚŹě í´ě´ëźęł íŠëë¤. ë§ëě ë돴 ë°ę°ěě!
Hello, KCrush Readers! My name is Dahlia Kim, and Iâm an R&B singer-songwriter. I recently made a comeback with my new album, titled [Lover]. Iâm thrilled to have this opportunity to meet all of you and share my music with you!
2. 3ě ë°ë§¤í ěąę¸ě¨ë˛ Loverě ëí´ ěę° ëśííë¤.
Please introduce your single album âLoverâ, which was released in March.
ě´ë˛ ë°ë§¤í 곥ě ě ě°ě¸ě ꡸댏ěíë ë´ěŠě ëë¤. âëë§ě´ í ě ěë Loverâëźë ę°ěŹę° ěëë° ęˇ¸ëŚŹěí늰 ëěě¤ëźë ë´ěŠě ë´ě 곥ě´ęł , 기íě ë˛ ě´ě¤ ëëźěźëĄ ě´ëŁ¨ě´ě§ 곥ě ëë¤. ę°ěŹě ę°ěĽ ë§ě ě 경ě ěźęł , ě´ëłíě ë§ě ëśęťě ęłľę°í길 ë°ëźëŠ° 곥ě ěźěľëë¤.
The recently released song is a poignant ode to a lost love. One of the lyrics that stands out is âA Lover that only you can do,â which conveys the message of missing an ex and longing for their return. The song features an arrangement of guitar and bass drum. As the songwriter, I placed particular emphasis on crafting relatable lyrics that would resonate with listeners who have experienced a similar separation.
3. Dahlia Kimëě ěě ěĽëĽ´ë ëëě ě ěí´ ëł¸ë¤ëŠ´?
How would you describe the genre or feeling of your music?
ě ë R&B ěĽëĽ´ëĽź íľí´ě 몽íě ě¸ ëśě기ë ëŠëĄë뼟 ëí´ ëěą íëśí ěŹě´ëě ëëě ëíęł ěěźëŠ° 보읏 í¸ëě ěěě íěąíę˛ ěě ě ë§ë¤ęł ěěľëë¤. 몽íě ě´ęą°ë ě ëšëĄě´ ëëě íííë ěě ě ëë¤.
As an R&B artist, I strive to create a rich and layered sound that immerses listeners in a dreamy, mystical atmosphere. To achieve this, I incorporate dreamy melodies and stack vocal tracks to create a fuller, more dynamic sound. At the heart of my music is the expression of dreamy and mystical emotions.
4. ë¤ě ě¨ë˛ěě ëě í´ ëł´ęł ěśě 읨ě ě?
What concept would you like to try in your next album?
ë¤ě ě¨ë˛ě ě돴ë 몝 íë ëëě 곥ě ëě íęł ěśěľëë¤. ë§ě´ ěĄ°ę¸ ě´ěí ěë ěě§ë§ ěĄ°ę¸ ë íší늴ěë ě돴ë ěëíě§ ëŞťí ěŹě´ëë 곥ě ëëě ë§ë¤ě´ 기괴í ëëě´ëŠ´ěë íšě´í ě돴ë ë°ëź í ě ěë ěě ě í´ëł´ęł ěśěľëë¤.
For my next album, I am eager to explore new creative territory and push the boundaries of my art. It can sound a little weird but I want to create a song that is truly one-of-a-kind, with a vibe and sound that no one else has ever attempted before. While the resulting sound may be a little unusual or even bizarre, I want to create something truly unique and original that defies imitation.
5. ę°ěŹëĽź ě¸ ë ě´ëě ěę°ě ěťë?
Where do you get your inspiration when writing lyrics?
ę°ěŹëĽź ě¸ ë ěěěźëĄ ěę°ě ěťë í¸ě ëë¤. 돴ě¸ę° ěíŠě ě¤ě íęł ęˇ¸ ěíŠě ë§ë ę°ěŹëĽź ě°ë ¤ęł ë ¸ë Ľíęł Â Â ěě ěě ěë 죟ě¸ęłľě ëëźęł ěę°í ë¤ ěŁźě¸ęłľě´ ëęť´ě§ ę˛ ę°ě ę°ě íšě ěíŠě ę°ěŹëĄ ěëë¤. ěěěźëĄ ěę°ě ë§ě´ ëëźë í¸ě¸ ę˛ ę°ěě.
When it comes to writing lyrics, I tend to draw my inspiration largely from my imagination. I make an effort to create a scenario and write lyrics that fit that setting, imagining myself as the protagonist in the scenario, and trying to convey the emotions or situation that the protagonist would feel. I think I draw a lot of inspiration from my imagination in this way.
6. Dahlia Kimëě´ ë ¸ëë°Šěě ëśëĽ´ë ë ¸ëë ěŁźëĄ ě´ë¤ ěĽëĽ´?
What genre do you usually sing at the singing room?
ë ¸ëë°Šěěë ëëśëś ěě´ëëś ë ¸ë뼟 ëśëŚ ëë¤. K-popě ě ë§ ě˘ě ë ¸ëę° ë§ęł , ëśëĽ´ę¸°ë ë돴 ěŹëŻ¸ěě´ě! ë ¸ëë°Šě ę°ëŠ´ ę°ěĽ ě ëę˛ ë ě ěë ęłĄě´ K-popě´ëëźęł ě. ě¤í¸ë ě¤ë ěëŠ í댰ëľëë¤.ě°¸ęł ëĄ ěěŚě ë´ě§ě¤ ë ¸ëě íš ëš ě ¸ěëľëë¤. ë ¸ëë°Šě ę°ëŠ´ ë´ě§ě¤ ë ¸ëë íěëĄ ëśëĽ´ę˛ ëëľëë¤.
At the singing room, I mostly sing idol songs. K-pop has so many great songs, and it’s so much fun to sing them! K-pop is the perfect genre for singing room sessions because it’s so upbeat and energetic. And it’s a great way to relieve stress. By the way, lately I’ve been really into New Jeans songs. Whenever I go to a singing room, I have to sing their songs.
7. ě¸ě ę°ěę° ëę¸°ëĄ ę˛°ěŹíë? ę°ěę° ëę˛ ë¤ë 결ěŹě ě¤íí기 ěí´ ě˛ě íí ë°Šë˛ě?
When did you decide to become a singer? What was the first method you took to realize your decision to become a singer?
ěŹě¤ ę°ěę° ë기 ě ě ężě ě곥ę°ěěľëë¤. ꡸ëě ę°ěę° ë ęą°ëźë ěěë 몝 í´ëł´ěëë° ě´ë ěę° ě ě 몊ě댏뼟 ë¨ë¤ěę˛ ë¤ë ¤ěŁźë ę˛ ě˘ëëźęł ě. ě°ě ě ě 몊ě댏ě ěľëí ë§ë ěě ě ë§ë¤ë¤ ëł´ë ę°ěę° ëěęł , ěě ě ë§ë¤ęł ë šěíęł ěë ě§ě¸ëśęłź ěší 기ěŹëęť ę°ě 믚ěąě ëśíëë ¸ěŁ . ꡸ëŹë¤ę° ěźë¨ę˛°ě ë°ëˇęšě§ í´ë˛ë ¸ěľëë¤.
Before becoming a singer, my dream was to be a composer. So, I never imagined that I would become a singer. But, at some point, I realized that I enjoyed sharing my voice with others. Initially, I tried to create music that would fit my vocal range, and as a result, I became a singer. I created, recorded, and then asked a close acquaintance who happened to be a sound engineer to mix my music. Then, before I knew it, I made my debut.
8. 뎤ě§ě ěźëĄě뼟 ě ě¸íęł ě´ë¤ ěźě í´ëł´ęł ěśěě§?
What do you want to do besides being a musician?
뎤ě§ě ě´ ěë ë¤ëŠ´ 기íěŹěě A&Rě í´ëł´ęł ěśě´ě. ę°ěě ë§ë ë°ŠíĽěąě´ë ěęšě ě°žěě 뎤ě§ě ë¤ě ěęšě ě í´ěŁźęł ěśěľëë¤. 뎤ě§ě ě´ ěëëëźë ěĄ°ę¸ ěě ě ě¸ ěźě íęł ěśë¤ě.
If I weren’t a musician, I would be interested in trying my hand at A&R work at an entertainment agency. I would enjoy helping artists find their unique style and direction, and helping to develop their talents to their fullest potential. Even if I weren’t a musician, I would still want to work in a field that allows me to express my artistic side.
9. íě ę˛ěě ěŚę¸°ěë? ꡸ë ë¤ëŠ´ ěŚę˛¨ íë ę˛ěě?
Do you enjoy playing games? If so, what game do you like?
ę˛ěě íě§ ěěľëë¤.
I don’t play games.
10. Dahlia Kimëě ěˇěĽěě 골ëźëł´ë ěľě ěě´í ě?
What is your favorite item in your closet?
ě ę° ę°ěĽ ě˘ěíë ěˇ ë¸ëëë Vivienne Westwood ě ëë¤. ꡸ ě¤ ěľě ěě´í ě ëšëšěě¨ě¤í¸ě°ë ę°ëęą´ě ëë¤. ë돴 ěëťě ě ěˇěĽěě ę°ěĽ ě˘ěíë ěˇě ëë¤. ëę°ě§ ěęšě´ë 꾏매íěľëë¤. ę°ëęą´ ëĽëĽź ęľěĽí ě˘ěíë í¸ě´ěě. ęž¸ëŻźëŻ ěęž¸ëŻźëŻ ęž¸ëŻź ëëě´ëź ę°ěĽ ěľě ěě´í ě ëë¤.
My favorite clothing brand is Vivienne Westwood. My ultimate favorite item from the brand is the Vivienne Westwood cardigan. It is so beautiful that it has become my most cherished item in my wardrobe, and I even purchased it in two different colors. I have always had a fondness for cardigans, and this one is particularly special to me because it has the ability to make me feel effortlessly stylish. In Korean, there is a popular word called “Kuanku,” which refers to this kind of look – a look that appears natural and beautiful, even though it may have taken a lot of effort to achieve.
11. ěěŚ í¨ě í¸ë ë ě¤ Dahlia Kimëě´ ę°ěĽ ě˘ěíë í¨ě ě ëí´ ëŁęł ěśë¤.
What is your favorite all around fashion trend?
í¸ěí¨ě ěśęľŹíë í¸ě´ëź ěë§ěź ě¨ě´ëĽź ě˘ěíŠëë¤. ě§ ęˇźě˛ 1ë§ěź ë°ę˛˝ë´ěě ě ě ě ěë ěˇě¸ë° ě 경ě´ëŻ ěě´ëŻ ëŠě¤ëŹě´ ě¸ěśëłľě ě˘ěíëľëë¤. ě¤íěźęšě§ ě í늴 ë돴 ěěęł í¸ěíę˛ ěŚę¸¸ ě ěě´ě ę°ěĽ ě˘ěíë í¨ě ě ëë¤. ě돴댏 ěěęł ëŠěě´ë í¸ěíě§ ěěźëŠ´ ěˇě ěě´ ě ěę°ëëźęł ě. ěěŚ ę˝íěë ěˇě ěë§ěź ě¨ě´ ě ëë¤.
When it comes to fashion, I am all about comfort. I love the idea of “One Mile Wear” – clothing that is stylish and comfortable enough to wear within a one mile radius of my home. I tend to prefer streetwear that is effortlessly stylish, without looking overly dressed up or uncomfortable. If I add my own personal touch to these kinds of clothes with some extra styling, it looks so great and comfy. At the end of the day, comfort is always my top priority. No matter how pretty or trendy a piece of clothing may be, if it’s not comfortable to wear, it’s just not for me. That’s why my favorite clothes are always âOne Mile Wearâ.
12. í ě 먚ěë§ě íëłľí´ě§ë ěě¸í¸ëę° ěë?
What is your soul food to make you feel happy instantly?
ë§ë¤ë ě ě ë§ ě˘ěíŠëë¤. ě˘ěíë ë§ë¤ë ě§ě´ ěëë° ë 몏 ę¸ëźě¸ ë§ë¤ë ě íší ě˘ěíë í¸ě ëë¤.
í ě 먚ěźëŠ´ ęˇ¸ëĽ íëłľí´ě§ëëźęł ě. ě죟ë 몝 ę°ě ěě¸ ę° ëë§ë¤ ěŹ ě¨ëľëë¤. ëšľ ě˘ ëĽëĽź ęľěĽí ě˘ěíë í¸ě´ëź í ě 먚ěźëŠ´ íëłľí´ě§ëë¤.
I really love Madeleines. There is a Madeleine shop that I’m particularly fond of, and I especially love their lemon glacĂŠ Madeleines. Just one bite makes me so happy. I can’t go there very often, so whenever I go to Seoul, I make sure to buy some. I love all kinds of bread, and taking a bite of it always brings me joy.
13. ę¸ëĄë˛ íŹë¤ě ěí´ íęľě ëí´ ěę°í´ 죟ě ë¤ëŠ´?
How would you introduce Korea to your international fans?
íęľě ě ë§ ëęą°ëŚŹę° ë§ęł , ě§ě§ íę°ě§ ěëśíë ę˛ě ěěě´ ě ë§ ë¤ěíęł ë§ěěľëë¤. ë ěšěë ě˘ęł , 길깰댏 ěěě´ë 먚깰댏ë ë¤ěíęł ěŚę¸¸ ě ěë 돸íęłľę°ě´ ë§¤ě° ë§ěľëë¤. K-POPě íľí´ ë§ě´ ěë ¤ě§ę¸° ěěě§ë§, ě ë§ ë¤ěí ěě ęłź 윤 ěě ě ě¸ ëśëśë íšíëě´ ěěľëë¤. ëí ě´ë ę°ě 모뼴ë ę˛ě 돟ě´ë´ë ěšě íę˛ ëľí´ěŁźěëë¤. ěŹëë¤ě´ ëëśëś ěšě íęł ěě ěë í¸ě´ëź ěŹíí기ë ě죟 ě˘ě ëëźě ëë¤.
기íę° ë늴 íë˛ěŠ 밊돸í´ëł´ěë ę˛ë ę°ë Ľ ěśě˛ ë댽ëë¤.
Korea is such a wonderful country with so much to offer. The food is definitely one of my favorite things about Korea, and I love how diverse and delicious it is. And the security and friendly people in Korea. It’s such a welcoming and safe place to travel, and the kindness of the people really makes the experience even more enjoyable. Plus, the cultural spaces and events in Korea are truly amazing. I would definitely recommend Korea as a travel destination to you.
14. KCrush ë ě ěŹëŹëśęť ë¨ę¸°ęł ěśě ëŠěě§ë?
Please say a word to your KCrush fans?
KCrush ë ě ěŹëŹëś ! ěąě´ěĄëźě´í° ëŹëŚŹěí´ě [Lover] ë§ě´ ë¤ě´ěŁźěęł , ë§ě´ ěŹëí´ěŁźě¸ě.
KCrushë íě´í !
Dear KCrush readers, Thank you for taking the time to read my story. As a singer-songwriter, it means world to me to have your support. If you havenât already, I hope you will listen to my latest song, [Lover], and enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Wishing you and KCrush all the best,
Dahlia Kim
—-Jiyoung Lee
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Lollapalooza organizers released the artist lineup for this yearâs festival held in Chicagoâs Grant Park.
The annual event often brings a wide-range of artists to the Chicago-area. From Pop to Hip-Hop, Rock to Punk, Lollapalooza always has something for everyone!
The 2023 festival, which will be held August 3-6, will maintain true-to-form with having something for everyone as Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, Odesza, The 1975, Karol G, and Lana Del Rey are set to headline, with Tomorrow X Together (TXT) also revealed as a headliner!
This is the second year TXT will perform at the festival. The group performed during 2022âs event. It is the first time TXT will headline the festival and the second time a Korean artist will headline. Last year, BTSâ J-Hope was a headliner.
In addition to TXT, one of 2022âs monster rookies, NEWJEANS, will also perform at this yearâs Lollapalooza. NEWJEANS inclusion marks the first time a female K-Pop group will perform during the annual event.
K-Rock group The Rose as well as DPR Live and DPR Ian have also been included in the lineup. This is the first time The Rose will perform. DPR Live and DPR Ian are no strangers to the major music festivals in the US as they also have sets at this yearâs Coachella festival in April.
In addition to South Korean representation, other Asian artists will appear during Lollapalooza.
Making her first appearance at this yearâs festival, Indonesian singer NIKI shared her excitement on Instagram.
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Japanese-British singer and actress Rina Sawayama, Filipina-British singer beabadoobee, Los Angeles rock band The Linda Lindas, Seattle-based singer Umi, and Japanese Rock band Band-Maid round-out artists representing Asian backgrounds, making for an exciting lineup!
Pre-sale tickets for Lollapalooza go on sale Thursday March 23 at 10:00am CST. Tickets range from $365 for four-day general admission to $4350 for four-day platinum tickets.
—-Olivia Murray
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A-Teamâs male idol group VAV is down another member as Baron opted to depart the group and the company.
On March 10, A-Team released a statement confirming Baronâs departure.
Hello.
This is A-Team Entertainment.
We inform you that VAV member Baron (Choi Choong-hyeop) has decided to leave the team and terminate the exclusive contract on March 10, 2023, due to personal circumstances.
We apologize for causing concern to fans with the sudden news.
We ask for your continued warm support and love for VAV members.
Thank you.
Baron, too, shared a post on his Instagram announcing his departure.
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Hello, Vitamins! This is VAVâs Baron.
I think VAMPZ are surprised by the sudden news. Due to personal circumstances, it was concluded that doing activities would be difficult, and after long and sufficient discussions with the company and my older and younger brother members, I made this decision.
You might say itâs cowardly. I thought a lot that I would be able to give VAMPZ more pain by showing a bad side.Â
Although we couldnât run towards the end together as a member of VAV, I will always cheer for Geumhyuk, Wooyoung, Peng, Yoonho, Hosung, and the lovely youngest Heejun.
Thank you for your love and support for me as a VAV member. I donât know when it will be, but when I can recover and give you energy like vitamins, I will definitely visit you. Thank you for your support.
I would appreciate it if you could send support and strength to the A-Team Entertainment staff and my brothers who are preparing hard. Everyone, I love you.
March 10, 2023
From Choong-hyeop who loves his brothers and VAMPZ.
Baron debuted with VAV in 2015. Sadly, while with VAV, his mother passed away in 2019. He also completed his mandatory military service in 2020-21.
Baron is the fourth member to leave VAV. Xiao departed June 2016, Zehan in December 2016, and Gyeoul left in January 2017. Ayno, Lou, and Ziu were added in their places.
Currently, VAV is prepping for a comeback sometime this year. Good luck to VAV, and well wishes and health to Baron!
—-Olivia Murray
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Another second-generation girl group may be making a comeback!
On March 21, JBTC announced Nine Muses (often stylized as 9Muses) and their sub-unit Nine Muses-A are supposedly in talks to make comebacks in the coming months, with Nine Muses-A expected to release music in May and Nine Muses this summer.
While nothingâs solidified yet, the rumor is exciting for fans who felt Nine Muses were painfully underrated throughout their nine-year run (2010-2019).
If Nine Muses do decide to hold a comeback, it will be interesting to see who will participate.
Comeback plans may be complicated as several members are wives and mothers. Keumjo married actor Baek Kibum in 2022. In 2018, SungAh married DJ DaQ, and Eunji married her non-celebrity partner and welcomed their child in 2020. SungAh announced her pregnancy in early 2020 and welcomed her baby a few weeks after. Moon Hyuna got married to her non-celebrity boyfriend in 2017 and had their first child June 2020; her second pregnancy was announced in December 2022. Moon Hyunaâs second child was born February 2023. Minha announced in February that she and her non-celebrity fiancĂŠ will be married in May.
Meanwhile, Gyeongree (Kyungri) recently departed YNK Entertainment after signing with the company in 2020. She made the announcement on Instagram.
Hello, this is Gyeongree. âĄĚ
My contract with YNK Entertainment, whom I have been with for the past three years, has expired.
There was no official statement from the company, and I found out from receiving a message from a friend [who found out through] an article from an unknown source, so I would like to post a short message for fans who are always curious and waiting for my activities.
The drama I was working on together with them last year has yet to premiere, and I’m in the middle of filming [something else]. (It looks like both of them will begin airing this year~)
I’m grateful to the company CEO and staff that were with me during this time.
It was meaningful as I challenged myself in a different area, and I am thankful that there are even more things I want to do in the future.
This year is a year where I want to repay those who support me a little more. áŚ
I always say hello in writing, but I promise to meet the fans I’ve been missing and say hello to each and every one of them again.
I miss you, and thanks always!
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Currently, Gyeongreeâs looking for a new agency.
Nine Muses last comeback was with âRememberâ February 14, 2019. âRememberâ was also their goodbye song as they disbanded following a February 24, 2019 fan meet.
If the rumor turns out to be true, how stoked are you for a Nine Muses comeback? Weâre definitely ready!
—-Olivia Murray
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Singer Se7en (Choi Dong Wook) and his long-time girlfriend, actress Lee Da-hae announced they will be getting married in May!
Se7en and Lee both shared the news on Instagram. Se7ven said:
Hello, this is SE7EN.
2023 marks 20 years since my debut.
I think this would not have been possible without the love of fans who always show unchanging support.
I am grateful and thankful.
Today, there is joyful news that I want to share with you first.
On May 6, I vow to marry my girlfriend Lee Da-hae, who always embraced me with love, and shared joy and sorrow together for the past eight years. From now on, I will live with more responsibility as a head of a household and husband.
I once again express gratitude to everyone who always supports me, and I will greet you again in a positive light!!!
Thank you.
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Lee also shared the news on her Instagram.
Hello everyone~ This is Lee Da Hae.
As we have been in a relationship for eight years, this might not really be surprising, but Iâm not sure why I feel so shy.. I worried about how to tell you about this ^^;;
This upcoming May, we promised to develop our long-time relationship into marriage. Iâm still more used to calling him my boyfriend, but I will become a good wife who gives much strength and is more considerate to this person who has reliably protected my side and given me great happiness and who will now become my partner forever.
I think it will make us happy if we can get married with love and blessings from all of you.
I will also repay your love in the future by impressing more as an actress and as a wife of a family!! Thank you.
-From Lee Da Hae-
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Lee is a Korean-Australian award-winning actress who has appeared in Korean and Chinese dramas over the years. She is best known for her roles in My Girl (2005), Hello! Miss (2007), East of Eden (2008), The Slave Hunters (2010), Miss Ripley (2011), Love Actually (2012), and Iris II (2013). She is set to star in the upcoming Chinese drama My Goddess My Mother sometime this year.
Se7en, who was originally signed under YG Entertainment but is now under Dmost Entertainment, debuted as a singer in 2003. As a sing and actor, Se7enâs been active in South Korea, Japan, and briefly in the United States. Known for his songs âPassionâ (2004), âCrazyâ (2004), âBetter Togetherâ (2010), âDigital Bounceâ (2010), and âSomebody Elseâ (2012), Se7en is a multi-award winning artist.
Congratulations to Se7en and Lee Da-hae on their May 6 nuptials!
—-Olivia Murray
#Se7en #LeeDahae #marriagenews #kcrushnews #Se7entomarryLeeDahae #may2023marriage #kpop #DmostEntertainment #LeeDahaeactress #MyGirl #MyGoddessMyMother #Se7enBetterTogether #Crazy #SomebodyElse #kcrushamericamagazine #koreanactress #newsofmarriage
– KIM WOO SEOK reveals 4th Mini Album [Blank Page] comeback scheduler in clock form
– The 4th album in time [Blank Page] succeeded in making people curious about the time traveler concept.
Singer KIM WOO SEOK unveiled the comeback scheduler on his official channel at midnight on the 17th.
The 4th Mini Album [Blank Page] scheduler, which was released, is a motion-type scheduler that fits the concept of a “time traveler,” and captures KIM WOO SEOK ‘s album promotion schedule, which will be released through a watch image, once again.
Through the comeback scheduler, KIM WOO SEOK predicted new promotional contents such as “at some time,” “attached from,” and “from time to time,” raising questions about the story to be solved through this album.
In addition, the “Blank Page” comeback scheduler further raised fans’ expectations by helping KIM WOO SEOK imagine “Time Traveller KIM WOO SEOK,” which was released to fans as a preliminary spoiler, along with a comeback spoiler of the watch image released on the 14th.
Meanwhile, KIM WOO SEOK ‘s new album, 4th Mini Album [Blank Page], will begin pre-orders at 2 p.m. today (17th), and his 4th solo album [Blank Page] will be released on April 3.
[Photo provided by TOP Media]
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âFunky Jumpingâ, the latest track from Japanese boyband Da-iCE, has been used as the theme tune to âExoprimalâ, the new team-based multiplayer game from world-class Japanese game developer Capcom. The words were written by Da-iCE member Sota Hanamura, and inspired by the gameâs setting, the track boasts powerful singing, sharp lyrics and an edgy, danceable sound.
In response to calls from fans on social media requesting a chance to see the song performed, Da-iCE have also released a âdance practiceâ video for âFunky Jumpingâ. While the video was put together quickly so as not to keep their fans waiting, it features incredible choreography by KAZtheFIRE. The video began causing a stir online ahead of its release, when it was announced that the dance routine would represent âthe highest calorie consumption in Da-iCE historyâ.
When the video was finally released, fans noted the complexity of the dance routine, with comments such as âItâs the ultimate in coolâ, âIâm especially impressed by how they make it look so easy!â, âThe formation is as complex as youâd hopeâ and âThey perform Kazâs intense choreography in such a passionate, cool and expressive wayâ.
KAZtheFIRE commented, âThe dance routine for âFunky Jumpingâ was created with the concept of presenting a group of powerful, energetic but playful young men. I was also conscious to add a little bit of sex appeal, to show a new side of Da-iCE! I hope you will pay attention to the finer details of the dance routine, while enjoying a slightly different take on Da-iCE! Funky Jumping!!!â
Watch carefully, and maybe you can take on KAZtheFIREâs challenge with your own version of this awesome new dance!
About Da-iCE
Da-iCE are a five-piece boyband with twin vocalists who boast an impressive four-octave singing range. The group was formed on January 17, 2011 by vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura, and performers Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada. The group put out a new release each month for six consecutive months from August 26, 2020, starting with anime series âONE PIECEâ theme song âDREAMINâ ONâ, and followed by the album âSiXâ in January 2021. âCITRUSâ, which was the theme song for the Nippon TV Sunday drama series âThe Way of the Househusbandâ, has surpassed 350 million total plays online, winning an award at the prestigious 63rd Japan Record Awards. Their song âStar Mineâ set TikTok ablaze upon its release in August 2022, generating over 500 million views.
Further information
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Having made their debut in 2017 with the hit single âBest Part of Usâ, Japanese masked production unit AmPm have won fans all around the world.
Today, March 17, AmPm have released âSweet Escape feat. RAENEâ, the sixth advance release from their upcoming album themed on global travel â this time set in Amsterdam.
The single is a collaboration with RAENE, a singer and songwriter based in London, England. Fusing an R&B base with elements of alternative pop, this acclaimed up-and-coming artist featured in BBC Introducingâs âTop 25 Most Played Artists of 2020â.
The lyrics express RAENEâs own experience of visiting Amsterdam, a city steeped in dance music culture, while the music leans into the current drum & bass revival.
âSweet Escapeâ brilliantly layers RAENEâs sweet and feminine yet strong vocals into a rich and unforgettable melody, creating a track that is both comforting to listen to and endlessly danceable.
About AmPm
AmPm are a masked production duo from Japan who made a major global impact with their March 2017 debut track, âBest Part of Us feat. Michael Kanekoâ. The same year, they were the only Japanese artist to perform at Spotify On Stage, a festival in Indonesia hosted by Spotify. In 2018, they dominated stages around the world, from ULTRA Miami, ULTRA Korea and ULTRA Japan to a headline concert in New York. In addition to releasing their own original music, AmPm have remixed tracks by popular overseas artists such as Afrojack, R3HAB and Nicky Romero, along with remixes for renowned Japanese artists like Gesu no Kiwami Otome (âBlack Paradeâ) and MONKEY MAJIK (âTokyo Lightsâ), and production for Ken Hiraiâs track âHolicâ. Collaborating with a plethora of dance-music vocalists, they have released more than 30 tracks to date. In March 2019, they were recognized at the Digital Contents of the Year 2018 / 24th AMD Award, winning the Special Jury Award.
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âThe Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princessâ is a very popular Japanese light novel series which was written by Kotei Kobayashi originally and illustrated by Riichu. This work won the award of excellence at the GA Bunko Grand Prix. The character, VillhazeIt has been very active on the official twitter. Now we will reveal exciting news!
The TV Anime, âThe vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princessâ, will be broadcasted in October 2023! Itâs first PV with lots of new characters has arrived!
The TV Anime of âThe Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princessâ will be broadcasted in October 2023!
The 1st PV with all new characters including Sakuna Memoir, Nelia Cunningham and Karla Amatsu has arrived! Please look forward to hearing further news!
The first PV: https://youtu.be/sgXzmjaSQQI
The teaser PV: https://youtu.be/YRDSausZ4_g
The information of the TV Anime, âThe Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princessâ
Anime Official HP: https://hikikomari.com/
Anime Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/komarin_PR
[ Information On the on air ]
It will be broadcasted in October 2023.
[ Staff ]
- Author of the original workďźKotei KobayashiďźGA BunkoďźSB Creative publishedďź
- Charactre DesignďźRiichu
- ProducerďźTatsuma Minamikawa
- Series StructureďźKeiichiro Ochi
- Character DesignďźTomoyuki Shimoya
- MusicďźGo Shiina
- Animation productionďźProject No.9
[ Cast ]
- Terakomari GandesbloodďźTomori Kusunoki
- VillhazeďźSayumi Suzushiro
- Sakuna MemoirďźManaka Iwami
- Nelia CunninghamďźFairouz Ai
- Karla AmatsuďźMiyuri Shimabukuro
- Karen HelvetiusďźYoko Hikasa
[ Introduction ]
Terakomari Gandesblood is the daughter of the prestigious Gandesblood family in the Mulnite Imperial.
She has been living as a shut-in for three years since she suffered from a lack of skills of handling magic, incapability of physical exercise and not being able to get taller. She canât even drink blood even though she is a vampire.
But her loving father found a crazy job for her. She was appointed as a new commander of the Mulnite Imperial Armyâs 7th Unit of ruffians and criminals. The name of the title is âShichigutenâ!
It is the only job for a strong candidate and has to start a war against other countries every 3 months and beat them. It is a very demanding job, and her army members are all former criminals, and they are so ready to rebel against her.
She definitely wanted to refuse this offer but there is no chance she can say no since it was appointed by the emperor himself. If the servants found out about her it would be a real disaster⌠even so, komari faked it and charmed people and completed her duties!
âWhat I am going to do from now on is an amazing achievement! Well, I, Terakomari Gandesblood, is going to kill all other 5 commanders in the battle and I am going to show the power of our Mulnite Imperial!â
The strongest achievement in history by the strongest (!?) Vampire Princess begins now!
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The sassy progressive K-pop group will make their way to nine cities for their first-ever North American Tour starting on May 16th after unforgettable performances in Asia
Tickets are on sale on at 10am local time on March 29 at Ticketmaster.com
Overwhelming excitement and outstanding performances continue for MAMAMOO as they announce their “MY CON” World Tour is headed to the U.S for the first time. After wrapping up their latest performances across Asia, the popular K-Pop group will head to the U.S. for their inaugural arena tour that launches in New York City on May 16th, 2023; hitting a total of nine cities coast to coast with many major markets in between. Presented by Mammoth, Inc. and Sugar Monkey Live, this will be MAMAMOO’s first ever global tour, as well as their American debut.
The girls knocked it out of the park with their mini album “MIC ON” in October 2022, and promptly followed up with a hugely successful, nine cities tour across Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila. MAMAMOO has established themselves as unrivaled icons of K-Pop, having sold out more than twenty concerts since their first one in 2016. MAMAMOO is set to rock some of the biggest cities in the U.S. this summer with the same excitement and passion that has endeared them to their global fandom with each performance since their debut.
“Wherever it is, it becomes yours, mine and our stage.”
– MAMAMOO
The tour will see all four members, Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa, join hands once again, ready to take the stage in premier venues across the country; a complete list of the tour dates is listed below.
2023 MY CON U.S. Tour Dates:
All dates and cities below are subject to change.
| May 16 | New York, NY | |
| May 18 | Baltimore, MD | |
| May 20 | Atlanta, GA | |
| May 22 | Nashville, TN | |
| May 24 | Fort Worth, TX | |
| May 27 | Chicago, IL | |
| May 31 | Glendale, AZ | |
| June 2 | Oakland, CA | |
| June 4 | Los Angeles, CA |
MAMAMOO’s first song, “Mr. Ambiguous,” debuted in 2014 and cemented their position as a mainstream K-pop knockout. Their launch was considered by some critics as one of the best K-pop debuts of 2014. They are recognized for their retro, jazz, R&B concepts and their strong vocal performances. Their song “HIP” is their first music video to hit 370 million views on YouTube and 210 million streams on Spotify, since their release in 2019. The quartet is known for being daring and breaking the rules in K-pop with their progressive fashion style, challenging the Korean music norms for women, and their girl boss attitude. MAMAMOO promotes being an independent woman with no restrictions. Hwa Sa is the most successful soloist, with her hit song “Maria” (2020) breaking records with more than 270 million views on YouTube. The recently released single, “ILLELLA,” encapsulates the unique talent and versatility of all four members.
ABOUT MAMAMOO
MAMAMOO (Korean: ë§ë§ëŹ´), is a four-member girl group consisting of Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In, and Hwa Sa, who are loved by the public for their outstanding singing skills and spectacular performances. In 2014, The Group officially debuted with their song “Mr. Ambiguous” and impressed the public with their proficient stage manners and perfect vocal performances. Since then, they have released songs such as ‘Piano Man’, ‘Um Oh Ah Yeh’, ‘You’re the Best’, ‘DĂŠcalcomanie’, ‘Yes I am’, ‘Starry Night’, ‘Egotistic’, ‘Wind flower’, ‘gogobebe’, and ‘HIP’. The album became a hit in a row, and they became known as one of the best popular girl groups in Korea. Also, MAMAMOO has established itself as a “performance idol group” by selling out more than 20 concerts since their first concert in 2016. In October 2022, MAMAMOO released the 12th EP [MIC ON] and received great love for their unique concepts and intense performances with the title song ‘ILLELLA’.
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