XGâs second single ‘MASCARA’ reached No. 1 on the iTunes chart in 17 regions, as well as the Spotify Viral 50 in 21 regions. More recently, XG made a huge impact with their rap performance, ‘GALZ XYPHER’, blowing up on Tiktok.
Hints about a new track have been dropping on XG’s official social media since December. On January 1st a âWish Delivery APP’ video was posted, sparking rumors among fans of an upcoming release. It was announced today that XGâs third single ‘SHOOTING STAR’ will be released on January 25th.
New images of the girls were posted alongside the announcement, showing XG in a bold new costume design with blue hair and a striking, creative identity.
XG are becoming known for their powerful and unique look, where they set trends rather than follow them.
For the latest ‘SHOOTING STAR’ updates, follow XGâs official social accounts.
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A 7-member HipHop / R&B girl group made up of JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA and COCONA.
With their single âTippy Toesâ they were the first artists to debut from XGALX, a global entertainment production company with a mission to produce artists with a defined world view, creating a culture of bold creativity.
In June of the same year, they released their second single ‘MASCARA’. A third single, ‘SHOOTING STAR’, is set to be released on January 25th 2023.
The group are ‘XG’, which stands for ‘Xtraordinary Girls’.
With their fresh, inventive music and performance, XG aims to empower young people from all over the world – from all walks of life.
XGALX
XGALX is a global entertainment production company with a mission to produce artists with a defined world view, creating a culture of âboldâ creativity. Through the dynamic energy of their music and performance, XGALX will spread a message to young people all over the world: “Focus on your dreams and donât stop until you make them a reality”
CREATE BOLD CULTURE
Through the work of the XGALX project we will empower young people all over the world, from all walks of life to: “Listen to your heart, focus on your dreams and have the strength to make them come true – without being limited by the opinions or judgements of others.â
XG Official Website http://xgalx.com/xg/
XG Instagram: https://instagram.com/xgofficial
XG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12HMtO5MYph9dCZZ7yygng
XG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xg.official
XG Weverse: https://weverseapp.page.link/p3i5
XG Twitter: https://twitter.com/XGOfficial_
XG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XGOfficial
XGALX Official Website http://xgalx.com/
#XG #newsingle #TikTok #SHOOTINGSTARXG #XGSHOOTINGSTAR #kcrushnews #releaseJanuary25th #3rdsingleXG #XGALX #MASCARA #TIPPYTOES #pop #XtraordinaryGirls #dancealong #kcrush #kcrushamerica #XGALXsocialmedia
Luli Lee started her music career as a bassist for the band “Bye Bye Badman” in 2011, debuting impressively in the scene. As an active solo singer-songwriter, her music, which is composed of rhythmic yet delicate bass lines and addictive melodies, is evaluated for naturally melting pop into rock bass sounds.
I heard that you have a large fan base overseas as well. Which country do you think has the most fans?
I cannot figure out their nationality when I communicate with them so itâs rather hard to say which country, but statistics show that I have a lot of followers in the US after Korea.
Listening to the âFade Away Like a Dreamâ album released in 2022, it seems that the feeling and singing style have changed from before. Whatâs the difference and the reason for the change?
Well, because I put more power while singing? I think it might sound rather similar to the previously released âHowlâ, âFantasyâ, and âStay With Meâ. Hope you listen and compare.
Out of the songs released so far, which one do you think represents the real Luli the most?
I think âLight Beside Youâ is the most like me.
Can you describe your songs as when they are good to listen to? For example, such as, a song for gym, a song for driving, a song for working, a song for a club, a song for dating etc�
I personally have monitored a lot of music in my bed (before falling asleep), so I imagined a lot of fans listening to it before going to bed.
Youâre a musician who does composing, writing lyrics, producing, recording, and performing. Which work is the most exciting for you?
My heart races when I write lyrics, and I often lose track of time while mixing.
What program do you use to make songs?
Logic
What’s the first song on your playlist now?
âLet You Goâ by RY X
What’s your favorite food?
I like chocolate cake.
What is your MBTI? Also, please let us know the MBTI you match well with.
I’m an INFJ.. I often find E-type people amazing!
Apart from your own music genre, is there another genre you want to try?
I think I want to try more funky disco music.
What time of day do you make music? the night time type? The daytime type?
Composition and lyrics are done at night, and mixing and recording are done during the day.
What drama or movie did you enjoy the most this year?
In 2022, I enjoyed <The decision to Leave> and <Elvis>.
Your fandom name is ‘Professor’. Do you have any interesting episodes with your fans?
The story behind the fandom name was around the first or second time I debuted and performed as a soloist. In the performance, the way the fans looked at me on stage was solemn and calm, and I started to call my fans as âProfessorâ because it was just like the way professors looked at me at the college.
You have secured a fan base in the indie scene. What plans do you have for 2023 to meet more fans? What can we expect in 2003 from you, new music, more fan meetingsâŚetc.?
I released my first solo album in 2018, and now it’s been 5 years, and about 3 years of that period was a time when there were not many performances/concerts not only for me but also around the world due to COVID. Now that it is getting active again, I hope that I can be part of it as well. As always, Iâm keeping on making new music, so I hope to be able to meet many of you soon. KCrush readers, I’m happy to be able to greet you this time. We are trying to communicate frequently through YouTube, Instagram, and Tiktok, so please come and visit us! thank you.
Thank you Luli Lee for your time and great interview. We wish you all the best and continued success.
—-Jiyoung LeeÂ
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According to Hwaeomsa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on the 4th, RM visited Hwaeomsa Temple on December 29 of last year with music producer Kang San. He is said to have visited Hwaeomsa for relaxation and inspiration for his music.
RM also had a chat with the abbot, Monk Deokmun, whom he had a long relationship with. Venerable Deokmoon asked RM, âAre you disappointed that you didnât get military exemption?â, and RM said, âI want to fulfill my duty as a citizen of the Republic of Korea. By doing oneâs responsibilities, one can talk about the rights. I will think of it as a time to become a real adult.â
In response, Monk Deokmoon said, âA year and a half, looking back at my 80s years, will not be wasted, but will be a precious time to think on oneself for a moment.â He continued, âEven if your hair turns gray as you get older, I hope you stay as BTSâs RM who makes great music.â
When the visit to Hwaeomsa Temple became a hot topic, RM posted a tearful emoji on his Instagram on the 5th, saying, “Thank you for the good time, but I never thought it became news…”. Then he added, âNext time I visit other temples, I will make it quietly.â
The current Military Service Act stipulates that those who have special skills in the field of arts and sports prescribed by Presidential Decree and who are recommended by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism can be transferred to arts and sports personnel. However, the Enforcement Decree of the Military Service Act did not include âpop cultureâ as a specialty in the fields of arts and sports, raising controversy over the fairness of pop culture artists.
Politicians also proposed an amendment to the Military Service Act, but it was not passed in the National Assembly. In the end, BTS put an end to the controversy when they themselves withdrew their decision to postpone enlistment until the age of 30.
Accordingly, starting with Jin (Kim Seok-jin), the eldest one born in 1992, who enlisted in December of last year, J-Hope and RM, born in 1994, Jimin and V, born in 1995, and Jungkook, born in 1997, will enlist on active duty. In 2020, Suga (born in 1993), who underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, will serve as a social worker.
Regarding BTS’ enlistment, Big Hit Music, the agency, said, “We and the members hope to resume activities as a full group in approximately 2025.”
Meanwhile, RM released his first solo album ‘Indigo’ on the 2nd of last month and ranked 3rd on the ‘Billboard 200’, the first Korean solo singer’s main album chart. RM is active as an MC for the tvN entertainment program ‘Mysterious Human Misc.
We wish RM and all members of BTS continued good health, physically and mentally.
—-Jiyoung Lee
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#RM #BTS #militaryservice #munk #enlistment #RMIndigo #Billboard200 #jHope #Jin #Jimin #V #Jungkook #Suga #HwaeomsaTemple #KoreanMilitaryServiceAct #kcrushnews #kpop #RMMCtvN #MysteriousHumanMisc
New Jeans, who received a lot of attention with their mini debut album in 2022, will release their first single album OMG at 6 pm today (2nd Jan). Through this single album, the company said that they would deliver a message about the first winter with a thought on the relationship.
‘OMG’, which conveys the sense of winter, feels quite different from the debut album ‘New Jeans’ released last summer. ‘OMG’ deals with the story of a strange sense of distance, caution, and unfamiliarity that coexist on the side of the desire to get closer to each other. Following the previous work, New Jeans focuses on the narrative of ‘relationship’ this time and focuses on how they grow together.
The title song of the same name, âOMGâ, is a bouncy and exciting hip-hop R&B song that mixes âUK Garageâ rhythm and trap rhythm based on hip-hop drum source and percussion.
According to album distributor YG Plus on the 2nd, pre-orders for New Jeans’ ‘OMG’ reached 800,000 copies as of the day. This is a number that exceeds the number of pre-orders (450,000 copies) of the debut album ‘New Jeans’ released in August of last year.
In particular, it exceeded the total sales of ‘New Jeans’. According to the Circle Chart 2022 cumulative album sales ‘Top 15’ (counting period January 1 to December 10, 2022) announced last month, New Jeans sold 691,606 albums last year. ‘New Jeans’ sold a total of 310,000 copies in the first week of its release, setting a new record for a girl group’s debut album in the first week (record sales within a week based on the release date). ‘OMG’ is expected to easily surpass this Initial record.
‘Attention’ recorded the highest score in the real-time, daily, weekly, and monthly charts of domestic music sites such as Melon, Genie, Flo, Bugs, and Vibe, and achieved the highest monthly ranking in August on the Circle Digital Chart. Following that, âHype Boyâ dominated the music charts, ranking 2nd and 3rd. It also entered the US Spotify weekly chart as the first debut song by a K-pop group. âAttentionâ entered the US Spotify Daily Chart at 183rd (September 3rd), followed by âWeekly Top Songâ at 200th (September 8th).
The pre-release song âDittoâ from the new single âOMGâ released on December 19 last year, four months after their debut, also swept the charts. Immediately after its release, “Ditto” landed at No. 1 on the real-time charts of Melon, Bugs, and Genie on domestic music sites, and also entered the Melon Weekly Chart at No. 1. On the Spotify ‘Daily Top Song Global’ chart, it ranked 19th with 3.26 million daily streams (as of December 20, 2022). Following BTS and BLACKPINK, New Jeans is the only group with more than 3 million global daily streams.
In addition, GOT the beat, Tomorrow by Together, and NCT 127 are scheduled to make a comeback this month.
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Following their departure from YG Entertainment and confirmation they were in talks with 143 Entertainment, on January 1, 2023, it was announced that all six iKON members did sign with the agency.
In a statement, iKON said, âThe members came together with the continuation of group activities as the top priority, and our thoughts aligned with 143 Entertainment, the company of Producer [Digital Masta] who we have interacted with musically for a long time. We will continue iKONâs music more passionately to repay the warm support and love you have given us until now.â
iKON plan to release a new album in April 2023.
Are you excited for iKONâs new start?
—-Olivia MurrayÂ
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On January 1, 2023, Label SJ shared that Super Juniorâs Shindong is currently in a relationship with a non-celebrity.
âShindong is in a relationship with a non-celebrity,â Label SJ said. âThe two are supporting each other and silently growing in love. They are dating, but there is no plan to get married.”
According to industry insiders, Shindongâs girlfriend was a former idol trainee prior to leaving the entertainment industry.
Shindong is the third Super Junior member currently in a relationship. Sungmin married musical actor and beauty creator Kim Sa-eun in 2014, much to fansâ chagrin. Ryeowook has been dating former Tahiti member Ari since 2020 despite some controversy. Heechul dated TWICEâs Momo, but they broke up in 2021.
Congratulations to Shindong on his relationship!
—-Olivia Murray
#SuperJuniorShindong #Shindongrelationship #shindong #kpopidol #kcrushnews #kpop #Shinndongdatingnoncelebrity #formeridoltrainee #kcrushamerica #kcrush2014 #LabelSJ #relationshipnews
2022 closes with new couple news as Dispatch shared actor-singer IU and model-actor Lee Jong Suk started dating. IU and Leeâs companies confirmed the news with separate statements.
In response to Dispatchâs article, HighZium Studio, Leeâs agency, said:
Hello. This is HighZium Studio.
This is an official statement regarding the exclusive article about actor Lee Jong Suk.
Actor Lee Jong Suk and IU recently progressed from being close acquaintances into being a couple, and they are maintaining a serious relationship.
Please show lots of support so they can continue their beautiful relationship.
Thank you.
EDAM Entertainment, IUâs agency, stated, âIU and Lee Jong Suk recently progressed from being close acquaintances into a good relationship. We ask for the warm reception of fans.â
Lee won a Daesang for his role in Big Mouth at the 2022 MBC Drama Awards. Dating rumors began swarming around Lee following his acceptance speech as fans wanted to know about the mystery person he thanked.
âAfter completing my military service, I had a lot of worries and fears,â Lee said during his speech. âBut there was someone who helped me to set a good direction and to have positive thoughts. I would like to take this opportunity to say that I thank you for always being awesome. And that I have liked you for a very long time, and that I respect you.â
Lee and IU (Lee Ji-eun) have been involved in the entertainment industry since 2005 and 2008, respectively.
Lee began his career as a model before transitioning into acting in 2010. He is known for his roles in Secret Garden (2010-11), School 2013 (2012-13), I Can Hear Your Voice (2013), While You Were Sleeping (2017), and Big Mouth (2022) among many other high-profile dramas.
Once referred to as âKoreaâs little sister,â IU has been a superstar in South Korea thanks to her recognizable vocals and acting skills. She is known for her hit singles âLost Childâ (2008, debut track) âGood Dayâ (2010), âEvery End of the Day (2013), âThe Red Shoesâ (2014), and âEightâ (2020) among several other bops. For acting, Dream High (2011), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Hear Ryeo (2017), and Hotel del Luna (2020) delivered some of her most memorable performances.
Well wishes to Lee Jong Suk and IU as they navigate coupledom!
—-Olivia Murray
#LeeJongSuk #IU #EDAMEntertainment #kcrushnews #HighZiumStudio #Koreandramas #kdrama #Dispatch #KoreasLittleSisterIU #IUTheRedShoes #DreamHigh #HoteldelLuna #SecretGarden #WhileYouWereSleeping #kcrushamerica #datingnews #relationshipnews
Just days after the departures of BIGBANGâs Taeyang and Daesung, iKON and actor Kang Dong Won departed YG Entertainment following the expirations of their contracts.
iKONâs departure came after rumors Bobby would be leaving the company. In November, at the time of the reports, YG Entertainment denied the claim.
âThe rumor is groundless. There is still time left on his contract,â a YG Entertainment representative said at the time.
On December 30, YG Entertainment released a statement confirming all six iKON members opted to not renew their contracts and will pursue another agency. However, YG Entertainment let IKONIC (iKONâs fandom) know the group will continue to have access to their SNS and WeVerse and will still be able to use the iKON name. The statement reads:
Hello, this is YG Entertainment.
We are informing you that after a long discussion with the iKON members (Kim Jinhwan, Bobby, Song Yunhyeong, Goo Junhoe, Kim Donghyuk, and Jung Chanwoo) about their future activities, out of respect for each otherâs opinions, we agreed to end our exclusive contract following the expiration of their contract period.
The six members of iKON will of course be continuing their activities as the group âiKONâ in the future, and we are also letting you know that they will continue to communicate with iKONIC [iKONâs fans] through their official social media accounts, including their official fan community Weverse, just as they are now.
We sincerely thank iKON, who has been with us as one of our agencyâs artists up until now. We are looking forward to their future activities in a wide variety of fields, and we will be cheering them on.
Additionally, we also thank the iKONIC who were together with us for iKONâs journey. We ask that you continue to give the members your unchanging interest and encouragement as they prepare for a new start.
iKON debuted in 2015 as a seven-member group. B.I, who was iKONâs leader since 2015, left the agency in 2019 following a drug scandal that involved Han Seo Hee. In 2021, B.I pleaded guilty to the charges and was ultimately fined and sentenced to three years of incarceration, which was suspended for a four-year probationary period, as well as 80 hours of community service and 40 hours of drug education courses. Since the case, B.I has been successfully performing as a soloist under 131 Label and IOK Music. iKONâs departure from YG has renewed hopes that B.I might return to the group.
Since news of iKONâs departure, information surfaced that the group is in contract discussions with 143 Entertainment, home to LIMELIGHT, Kep1erâs Mashiro and Yeseo, and run by rapper/producer Digital Masta.
“Nothing is currently confirmed,â a 143 Entertainment representative said. âIt is true that we are currently discussing various matters them.â
There is also information indicating iKON may also be in talks with THEBLACKLABEL, though these rumors arenât as concrete.
Along with iKON, actor Kang Dong Won also departed YG Entertainment on December 30.
âAfter discussing the matter, YG Entertainment and actor Kang Dong Won have decided to end our management [of his activities]â YGâs statement read.
The Broker actor, who is set to be in the cast of 2023âs Possession, signed with the company in 2016 and renewed his contract in 2020 and 2021. Currently, he is searching for a company so he can continue his 2023 promotion schedule.
With the six iKON members and Kangâs departures, a total of 12 artists have left YG Entertainment this year. T.O.P departed the agency in February, while TREASUREâs Bang Yedam and Mashiro left in November. BIGBANGâs Taeyang and Daesung departed December 26.
Meanwhile, YG Entertainment plans to debut their new girl group in the new year. The company revealed a teaser featuring the seven membersâ silhouettes with âNext Movementâ and âcoming soonâ shared on the red poster.
YG NEXT MOVEMENT#YG_NEW_GROUP #YG_NEXT_MOVEMENT #20230101_0AM #COMING_SOON #YG pic.twitter.com/hhATupSgCn
â YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) December 30, 2022
More details are expected January 1, 2023.
In addition to the departures and the announcement of the new girl group, rumors also swirled the BLACKPINK will move over to THEBLACKLABEL following the end of their contracts, a claim YG Entertainment calls âgroundless.â
Stay tuned for more updates regarding the YG exodus and the unveiling of the new girl group!
—-Olivia Murray
#IKONLeavesYG #kpop #kcrushnews #KangDongWonLeavesYG #Bobby #143Entertainment #IKONkeepsName #TheBlackLabel #kcrushamerica #BIGBANGLeavesYG #kpopidols #hiphop #kpoprapperBobbyIKON #GDRAGONStaysWithYG #KimJinhWan #SongYunhyeong #GooJunHoe #KimDonghyuk #JungChanwoo
Corbyn, under 28 LABORATORY label, is soaring high in his music career. In an in-depth interview, we get to understand Corbynâs music composition and production, meaning behind his lyrical pieces including âBurnâ, and interaction with multiculturalism among others.
1. How did you get into music?
I grew up with a family with an affinity for music. My dad used to come back from work and find time to build his own collection of tube amplifiers. Every morning before school I remember waking up to music blasting from one of his amps that set the tone for the day. I’d say I picked up the diversity in my playlist because I was influenced by his catalogue. Also, my sister was an accomplished student of music who used to recommend a lot of incredible jazz music to me. Music was a part of my life at its highest and lowest of points. Naturally I’ve come to realize that life would be insufferable without music
2. In your former K-pop group, you had solid roles including being a vocalist, leader, producer, composer. How easy was it going solo?
It wasn’t easy. I still felt like a tourist when it came to music as a player. I was a listener growing up and never took the opportunities to develop a skill in playing a certain instrument including my voice very seriously until late in my high school years. It was when I started hanging out with friends who used to rap and share my love for hip hop music that pushed me into taking my first step without me even knowing it. I wanted to make beats for them to rap to. Long way of saying I’ve wanted to be the man behind the music not the microphone so a solo career seemed kind of like an afterthought. When my contract expiration was nearing, I met up with my current business partner Michael Park and the conversation I had with him was the turning point. We believed each other’s vision and I knew I had to do this.
3. You moved to the US at an early age. How has your experience been with multiculturalism and has it in anyway affected your music career?
Absolutely. I moved to the states when I was 4 or 5. Transitioning into a whole new cultural system at a developing and an impressionable time in my life, I was able to see and experience new things while having the traditional discipline of a Korean household. My parents and I would talk a lot about life and music back in Korea while I was sponging in the current trends with my friends outside the nest. It was cool because early on my dad was also vibing with music and the cultural zeitgeist. His first few albums he gave me ranged from hiphop to classic rock while also exposing me to korean oldies and international folk music. I definitely took it for granted back then but these days I realize how important that was to me in developing my musicianship now.
4. Why did you choose to venture into K-pop despite having the opportunity to pursue your music career in the Western peninsula?
It was just a chain of events and the product of me riding along with the waves that life threw at me. I had an a&r rep from Korea reach out who had gotten a hold of some of my music that suggested I fly out for a few months and see how I like it here. Met a lot of folks and that eventually led me to my former CEO who wanted a meeting with me. The day I met him, they were holding final round auditions that I didn’t even know I would be a part of. Rest is history.
5. You started your K-pop journey in 2012 and have since contributed to producing and writing numerous master pieces in addition to wooing fans with your vocals, rapping, and performances. How did you get into music production?
Watching one guy (DJ Exile) on a stage rock a crowd with just a sampler/drum machine like he had a whole symphony behind him was part of my early inspiration. It showed me that you didn’t need the traditional knowledge of how to play every single instrument to put together your thoughts on a track. I started listening to how certain sounds work together and how a single sound versus a chord progression can make one story go from being intimate to grandiose. The limitless possibilities when it comes to music production is the reason why it’s so hard to not absolutely lose yourself in the production rabbit hole. That’s how I fell in love with the production side and will continue to be a student to its enigma.
6. How would you describe your style of music?
I would describe my music as honest. I have so much music stylistically that I plan on branching out to in the future that it’s impossible for me to box myself into a specific style. But I know the common theme I would want the audience to take away from my music is the honesty in my work. That my music is a marker or a reflection of how I felt at the time it was made.
7. Your ” Million Dollar Dream” debut song had such a strong aura. What was the song’s intended message?
M$D was written about the pressure of deciding whether or not to pursue your dreams. The decision of giving in to the mundane and safety versus taking the hard path to ultimately achieve what you want regardless of the hardships that come with it. It can really mean a lot of different things depending on where you are in your life. For me it was the decision of signing a deal or going independent. Whether or not I will give in to the false security of signing a deal with a group of people who only sees me as a vessel for making money or betting on myself.
8. From burning with the âBurnâ single to freezing with the âColdâ single. The vocals in these newest releases are off the charts and so are the emotions, which overwhelm the lyrics. Whatâs the inspiration behind these tracks and is there a connection between the two?
Burn and Cold are both a part of an extended story that connects to the release of my first album “Our Static Seatbelt”. It’s part of an emotional rollercoaster that one would feel before, during or after a car crash with their significant other. In a way, revisiting the beginning, middle and end to a turbulent relationship. You’ll have to listen to the whole album to get the full story but I didn’t make it so obvious that it has to mean one thing to the listener.
9. Who is your biggest inspiration?
My loved ones. The ones that believe in me. My family, friends and fans. It’s an easy answer but one that becomes more cemented over time.
10. Do you have more time now to spend with family and friends since going solo and how so?
In a way I feel like I’ve been more busy after going independent with so much more responsibilities. I’ve definitely made a concerted effort to talk to my family more often since I’ve gone solo. I try to go out and see my friends more than I have before too.
11. Would you choose visiting an art gallery over viewing an action movie, if so why?
I love watching movies. I’d assume it inspires a lot of ideas for musicians and artists generally. I actually prefer psychological thrillers over just an action movie but any script or visually thought provoking movies used to be my go to if I felt a little uninspired. Art galleries are cool too but movies are just more readily available.
12. Do you have a habit since very young, you wish you could break, if so what would it be?
Not really. I rub my index fingernail with my thumb on the same side (like an okay sign) as maybe a self soothing mechanism. Never thought it was too weird so I never bothered correcting it. Now that I say it out loud it does sound a little weird.
13. Is there a book, song, movie or family member that is your go to, if and when you are feeling a little down and out that can cheer you up?
It generally changes overtime. I may have watched “Fightclub” the movie one too many times. I definitely lean on good music throughout the day but the playlist itself changes from time to time. If we are talking guilty pleasure viewings “Breaking Bad’ “The Office” and “Rick and Morty” are my go tos at the moment.
14. You already have numerous hit songs coupled by a global following. Your merch is also selling out massively. What’s next for Corbyn as an artist and brand?
Continue to build a relationship with my supporters. As I said before my music is documenting my life at the moment of its conception. The honesty is what I assume the fans connect and latch to. I was on a year-long hiatus so there is a lot of music to make up for.
15. Do you have any words for your fans?
Thank you. I’m so blessed to have the support of the fans I have right now. The day ones. The folks who ride or die. Words are meaningless without action and I see and feel the love. Let’s keep building. Let’s keep going! Love y’all.
— Karen Mwenda
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BIGBANGâs Taeyang and Daesung opted to not renew their exclusive contracts with YG Entertainment. G-Dragon opted to stay with the company.
On December 26, 2022, YG Entertainment subsidiary THEBLACKLABEL announced Taeyang signed an exclusive contract with them, confirming Taeyangâs departure from his long-time label.
Hello. This is THEBLACKLABEL.
Artist Taeyang has joined THEBLACKLABEL.
After working together as producer and artist for a long time, Producer Teddy and artist Taeyang are taking on a fresh start at THEBLACKLABEL based on their musical trust in one another.
THEBLACKLABEL will provide our full support for Taeyang to carry out diverse musical activities more actively.
Please look forward to the musical synergy he will achieve with THEBLACKLABEL.
Thank you.
Following Taeyangâs departure news, YG Entertainment stated they were still discussing contract renewal with G-Dragon and Daesung. Later in the day, the company revealed G-Dragon inked a new deal while Daesung opted not to sign a new contract.
âDaesung has decided to end his contract with us,â YG Entertainment said. âHeâs looking for a fresh start.â
YG Entertainment added, “We will support Daesung’s new start and choice and are open to collaborate any time.”
G-Dragon is the only BIGBANG member to stay with YG Entertainment. He has been with YG Entertainment for over 20 years, so mutual trust and loyalty played a role in his re-signing.
T.O.P left the agency earlier this year and has thrived in his post-YG life. He was recently named to the 2023 #dearMoon crew.
BIGBANG is still expected to operate as a group despite moving on to different labels.
Earlier this year, BIGBANG made their comeback as a quartet with âStill Life.â Former member Seungri departed the group and the entertainment industry in 2019 following multiple controversies linked to club Burning Sun, embezzlement, gambling, and prostitution. He is currently serving an 18-month prison sentence.
—-Olivia Murray
#BIGBANG #BLACKLABEL #YGEntertainment #Daesung #GDragon #TOP #2023dearMooncrew #StillLifeBIGBANG #Seungri #BurningSun #serving18monthprisonterm #TaeyangBlackLabel #kpop #kcrushnews #kpopidol #koreanboyband #kpopcontractrenew #BIGBANGWillStayTogether #kcrushamerica
Cue the wedding bells! Another Korean celebrityâs set to wed in the New Year!
Think Entertainment confirms singer, TV host, actress, and former Jewelry member Seo In-Young (Elly) will marry her non-celebrity companion in the coming year.
âSeo In-Young will be marrying a non-celebrity entrepreneur on February 26 of next year at a Namsan hotel,â a company representative said.
The nuptials will be a private affair since Seoâs partner is a private citizen in the IT industry.
According to Geo.TV, announcer Kim Sun Geun will officiate the wedding while Lyn will perform the congratulatory song for the couple.
Congratulations to Seo In-Young on her upcoming marriage!
—-Olivia Murray
#SeoInYoung #weddingbells #GeoTV #Jewelrymember #JewelryElly #kcrushnews #ThinkEntertainment #noncelebrity #Namsanhotel #KimSunGeun #koreanweddings #upcomingmarriageSeoInYoung #kcrushamerica #kpopsinger #tvhost #koreanactress #February262022
– Prepare various events such as TEEN TOP CHUNJI, Bungeoppang, and Pocha events to meet fans like a gift
– CHUNJI, the new song “too late” and the b-track “farewell” live performance for the first time at the Pocha event
TEEN TOP’s “CHUNJI” held a fan event at an indoor cart bar on the 23rd.
CHUNJI held a Pocha Event for fans at an indoor cart bar, which has become a trend of the MZ generation, and released the live performance of the title song “too late” of his first solo album “Too late.”
In addition, he presented live performances of his b-track “farewell” and his own song “Age” and gave fans meaningful Christmas gifts by accepting and singing song requests right away on the spot. In addition, during the event, he held a duet challenge with fans and enjoyed the year-end party atmosphere by shouting cheers requested by fans.
CHUNJI said, “I love the place where we talk and sing together,” adding, “I think it would be good to make another occasion like this next time.” Thank you for being here in the cold weather.”
Meanwhile, CHUNJI organized various meetings for fans, including a hearing party, a bungeoppang event, and a pocha event, to commemorate the release of his first solo album [too late]. On the 28th, a cafe event will be held to wrap up 2022 with fans.
[Photos provided = TOP Media]
#CHUNJI #TOPMedia #bungeoppangevent #pochaevent #MZGeneration #CHUNJIAge #kpop #CHUNJIFarewell #CHUNJITooLate #kcrushnews #kcrushamerica #kpopidol #TeenTopCHUNJI #December282022
The fresh boy group begins to make history in K-pop before official debutÂ
Coming off the heels of announcing a new name last week, the group now known as XODIAC, previously known as NEWBIES, is continuing to stake their claim in K-Pop as the newest musical force in the industry. Recently, the group made waves in the music and fashion worlds as the first K-Pop band to land four major magazine shoots before their official debut. Now, the group has made their presence known in a different way by winning big at the global Weibo Account Festival held in Japan on December 20.
Earlier this year, the company One Cool Jacso Entertainment opened official SNS accounts for their new trainee boy group, OCJ NEWBIES, announcing the thirteen members already confirmed for the line-up. With members hailing from Korea, Hong Kong, as well as the first ever male idol from Indonesia, the group itself is already poised and ready to reach global stardom. As one of the first rookie groups to officially receive not one, but two awards, there’s certainly some bite to their bark. The group as a collective received an award for “Potential New Boys Group”, and XODIAC leader Lex is one of the first solo pre-debut artists to receive the “Fashion Rookie” award.
The WEIBO Account Festival 2022 is an award ceremony that recognizes global actors, artists, cultural figures, characters, and companies who are active in China’s largest social media “WEIBO,” and have a great influence in China, with many of the recipients honored being Japanese. In addition to the award ceremony, the red carpet was held while XODIAC members Lex and Beomsoo were on hand to accept awards and show off their outfits from Dolce & Gabbana.
Having already been featured in major fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE MEN, Harper’s Bazaar, and Men’s Uno – all from Hong Kong – several members were sporting ensembles from Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Saint Laurent, and Fendi, so there’s no doubt that this multifaceted group will strive to make their mark.Â
Talent is served in abundance with these boys. Group and dance leader Lex has been learning modern dance since he was a child and has won several national dancing awards in Korea. Members Dongbin and Hyunsik are well-known to the public for both being contestants on the hit survival TV program Produce X 101. Other members have also been past contestants on music competition shows such as Loud, World Klass, We Are Young, and Stars Awakening.
XODIAC is one of the most highly-anticipated boy groups set to debut in early 2023. Follow the social media accounts below to stay up to date on upcoming projects.Â
Connect with XODIAC:
Instagram: @xodiacofficial
#XODIAC #FormallyOCJNewbies #kpop #newkpopgroup #XODIACWinsTwoWeiboAccountFestivalAwards #OneCoolJacsoEntertainment #kcrush #kcrushnews #xodiacofficial #Japaneseawards #LexFashionRookie #XODIACdebut2023 #kcrushamerica
Queenz Eye is the newest band in town rocking the K-pop entertainment arena. The 6-member girl group debuted with their electric âQueenz Tableâ mini-album on 24th October, 2022. Itâs barely been 2 months since these queens entered the entertainment industry, and they are skyrocketing with their lyrical pieces crediting them audience on a global scale. KCrush America magazine had a one-on-one talk with Queenz Eye to understand the secret behind this groupâs success as well as their aspirations.
Of all names, why Queenz Eye?
âí¸ěŚěě´âë ěŹěě ëě˛ëź ëšëë ë¤ěąëĄě´ ë§¤ë Ľě´ ěë ěě´ë¤ě´ëźë ëťě ë´ęł ěěľëë¤. ě íŹ ěě ě ëŁë 모ë ëśë¤ě´ ěŹěě ëě˛ëź í¨ęť ëšëŹěźëŠ´ ě˘ę˛ ë¤ë ë§ěě ë´ě âí¸ěŚěě´â ëźë ě´ëŚě ěŹěŠíę˛ ëěěľëë¤.
“Queenz Eye” means that they have vibrant charms like the eyes of a queen. We chose “Queenz Eye” hoping that everyone who listens to our music will shine like the eyes of a queen.
How would you describe your group image and music style?
ě íŹ í¸ěŚěě´ě ě´ëŻ¸ě§ë ëŠě§, ëë´í¨, ëšëší¨, ěě ę°, ë¤ěąëĄě ě¸ę˛ę°ěľëë¤. ë, ěě ě¤íěźě íźíŹë¨źě¤ę° ę°íë¤ëł´ë 쥰ę¸ě ëší¸ę° ěź ě¤íěźě 곥ë¤ě ë§ě´ íëę˛ ę°ěľëë¤. ě íŹě ěě ě ěęš, ě¤íěźě ěěźëĄ 돴ęśëŹ´ě§íę˛ ëłě í ę˛ě´ë ë§ě 기ë ëśíë댽ëë¤.
Our image as Queenz Eye is cool, bold, confident, and colorful. Additionally, since our music style involves strong performances, I think most of our songs have strong beats. Our musical colors and styles will involve endless changes, so we hope youâll look forward to it.
How long have you trained as a group and how do you sustain the bond amongst yourselves?
늤ë˛ë¤ëźëŚŹ ëěą ě ě§ë´ę¸° ěí´ ěëĄ ë§ě ëí뼟 ëëęł , ë°°ë ¤íęł ě´í´íë ¤ë ë ¸ë Ľě ë§ě´ íëę˛ę°ěľëë¤.
In order to get along with each other better, we try to talk a lot, be considerate, and understand each other.
The âQueenz Tableâ debut single album is such a hit. Why the âQueenz tableâ title?
âě˘ěíë ěŹëěę˛ ë§ěë ěěě ě ěąë¤ěŹ ëě íë ę˛ě˛ëź, ě íŹě ęłľë¤ě¸ ěě ě ëě íę˛ ë¤.â ëźë ě미ěě ě¨ë˛ëŞ ě âí¸ěŚí ě´ë¸âëĄ ě§ę˛ ëěěľëë¤.
We titled the album âQueenz Tableâ to denote that “Just as we serve delicious food to the people we like with caution, we will also serve our fans with meticulously done lyrical pieces.”
It has barely been 2 months since you debuted and you already have a massive following, both in Korea and on a global scale. Whatâs your secret?
ę°ë Źíęł ě´ě ě ě¸ ě íŹě 돴ëě í ëŞ , í ëŞ ě ë¤ěí ë§¤ë Ľë¤ě´ ëŞ¨ěŹ ëě¤ë ěëě§ę° ě íŹě ëšę˛°ě´ëźęł ěę°íŠëë¤. ë°ëˇíě§ ëëŹě´ ěą ëě§ ěěëë°, ě´ë ę˛ ěŹëě 죟ě ě ę°ěŹë댽ëë¤.
I think our secret lies in our powerful and passionate performances as well as our synergy which brings out each member’s diverse charms. We are thankful that although itâs been barely two months since we debuted, weâve received so much love.
What sets you apart from other groups in the entertainment industry?
ę°ë Źí íźíŹë¨źě¤ě ě´ë¤ ěě´ë ě ěíí´ëź ě ěë¤ë ě ě´ ě íŹ ęˇ¸ëŁšě ě°¨ëłěą ě¸ ę˛ ę°ěľëë¤.
I think what differentiates our group from the rest is our ability to pull off strong performances and colors perfectly.
Your dancing skills are quite top notch, especially in the âYummy Yummyâ single. How do you feel about being recognized for such skills other than singing?
ě¸ě ë°ę¸°ěë ěě§ ë§ě´ ëśěĄąíě§ë§ ě˘ę˛ ë´ěŁźě ě ě ë§ ę°ěŹëëŚŹęł ę¸°ěŠëë¤. ěěźëĄ í결ę°ě´ ě¤ëě¤ë 돴ęśëŹ´ě§í 모ěľë¤ě ëł´ěŹë댴í ë ęłě ě§ěźë´ěŁźě ¨ěźëŠ´ ě˘ę˛ ěľëë¤.
We are so thrilled and thankful that although we still have a long way to go before being worthy of recognition, we have been well received. Since we intend to offer an infinite variety of endless appearances, we hope you will look forward to it.
Outside of music, what do you like doing to rejuvenate your creativity?
ěě¤ě´ë ěě§ ëą ë ě뼟 í늰 ě°˝ěë Ľě í¤ě°ęł ë íŠëë¤.
We rejuvenate our creativity mostly by reading novels and poetry books.
Who are some the artists or groups that inspire you the most?
ěë ěë ě ë°°ëęłź ë°Šíěë ë¨ ě ë°°ëë¤ě 보늴ě ěę°ě ë°ěľëë¤. ě¸ě ę° í¸ěŚěě´ë ëí믟ęľě ëí í ě ěë ěëě¤ëŹě´ ěí°ě¤í¸ę° ëęł ěśěľëë¤.
Our biggest inspiration is Girlsâ Generation and BTS. We purpose to be proud artists who can represent the Republic of Korea
Whatâs should fans be anticipating next from Queenz Eye?
ëěą ë¤ěíęł ę°ë Ľí´ě§ íźíŹë¨źě¤ě ě´ě ëł´ë¤ ěěąë ěë 모ěľë¤ě 기ëí´ěŁźě ¨ěźëŠ´ ě˘ę˛ ěľëë¤.
Our fans should expect more diverse, powerful, and complete performances than never before
Do you have anything you would like to say to your fans?
íŹ ěŹëŹëś! ë돴 ëł´ęł ěśěľëë¤. ě ë§ ě´ěŹí ë¤ě íëě ě¤ëšě¤ě´ëęš ěĄ°ę¸ë§ 기ë¤ë ¤ěŁźě¸ě! ë í결ę°ě´ ě˘ě ěëě§ëĽź ë댴 ě ěë ěëě¤ëŹě´ ěí°ě¤í¸ę° ëę˛ ěľëë¤. ě íŹ í¸ěŚěě´ ěŹëí´ěŁźě ě ě ë§ ę°ěŹëëŚŹęł ě íŹë ë§ě´ ěŹëíŠëë¤!
Our dear fans! We miss you so much. We’re working really hard on our next promotions, so we kindly ask for your patience! We’ll become proud artists who can always bring you good energy. Thank you for showing Queenz Eye much love and we love you too so much!
We at KCrush America Magazine would like to thank you for your time. We wish you all the best as you soar in the entertainment industry.
— Karen Mwenda
#QueenzEye #kcrushinterview #kpop #koreangirlgroup #QueenzTableAlbum ##QueenzTable #YummyYummysingle #kcrushoriginal #kcrushamerica #QueenzEye2022Album #6membergirgroup #Wonchae #Hannah, #Jenna #Narin #Ahyoon #Damin
South Korean iconic comedian SONG EUN I is hitting the roads in the United States with the âSONG EUN I IN AMERICAâ tour.
SONG EUN I started her appearance as a comedian as a KBS comedian in 1993, and now an iconic and talented comic and MC loved by all generations in South Korea.
Not only talented in the comedy field, SONG EUN I also has shown her musical wit and talent through a female-comedian group âCeleb Fiveâ, showing her cheerful stage manners and addictive dance moves, going viral with hit songs such as “Celeb Five (I Wanna Be a Celeb)” and “I Wish I Could Unsee Thatâ. SONG EUN I is also the CEO of the content-creator production âContents Lab VIVOâ, proving her presence as a businessman.
With enjoyable and various stages, the audience can laugh and hang out with SONG EUN I.
As it’s the special type of concert celebrating SONG EUN Iâs 30th anniversary since her debut, a meaningful time with her fans would be amazing.
She also made a statement on social media, writing on her Instagram that sheâs working hard to get the show ready for her fans.
Tickets are now on sale and further information on the tour and ticket purchase can be found through http://bit.ly/3heEbi3 .
Song Eun I IN AMERICA – Tour Dates
1/26 6PM & 8:30PM EST – New York – Town Hall
1/28 5PM & 7:30PM EST – Los Angeles – Orpheum Theatre
About MyMusicTaste:
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fansâ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artistâs concert in their city. With the mission to connect and amplify the voices of fans all over the world, MyMusicTaste successfully promoted concerts of artists such as EXO, GOT7, MONSTA X, The xx, Machine Gun Kelly, and more in over 52 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artistâs concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
Popular Kpop boy group CIX is heading to Europe and U.S. in January and March 2023. CIX kicking off the start of the year with a bang, theyâre ready to greet their fans live in CIX 2nd WORLD TOUR <Save me, Kill me> IN EUROPE with six cities beginning January 2023.
CIX is a five-member K-Pop boy group under C9 Entertainment, consisting of members BX, SEUNGHUN, BAEJINYOUNG, YONGHEE and HYUNSUK. The group name stands for âComplete in Xâ, which means the quintet will gather to complete the unknown. In 2019, CIX has actively promoted the title song âMovie
Starâ from the album âHELLO Chapter 1. Hello Strangerâ as the song has captivated its audience worldwide, opening its first chapter of the extraordinary universe as its debut.
In April 2022, CIXâs 1st Concert <REBEL> was held, and this is the first time since the Seoul concert that CIX has successfully completed performances in six U.S. cities and Japan, showing their global presence and is now heading to Europe to see European FIX(official fandom name). The quintet group, CIX is set to have their second world tour and plans to make more special memories with global fans through their first European tour as well as more visits to the U.S.
This upcoming tour, the group partnered with MyMusicTaste to meet with their avid fans from all around the world. After their first U.S. tour in 2022, CIX is ready to take a bigger stage in Europe and U.S. in 2023! CIX is ready to greet fans with a completely new setlist, including songs from âOKâ Episode 1 : OK No, which was released last year in August. In addition, CIX will also hold a fansign event with fans in Berlin.
Tickets are now on sale and further information on the tour and ticket purchase can be found through https://mmt.fans/bnT4 or other social media channels of MyMusicTaste.
CIX 2nd WORLD TOUR <Save me, Kill me> IN EUROPE – Tour Dates
1/15 – Warsaw – Progresja
1/18 – Tilburg – 013
1/20 – London – O2 Forum Kentish Town
1/22 – Paris – Bataclan
1/26 – Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
1/29 – Berlin – Huxleyâs Neue Welt
About MyMusicTaste:
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fansâ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artistâs concert in their city. With the mission to connect and amplify the voices of fans all over the world,
MyMusicTaste successfully promoted concerts of artists such as EXO, GOT7, MONSTA X, The xx, Machine Gun Kelly, and more in over 52 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artistâs concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About C9 Entertainment:
C9 Entertainment is a South Korean record label formed in 2014. Artists under C9 Entertainment are LEESEOKHOON, YOUNHA, CIX, cignature and EPEX. C9 Entertainment features a wide spectrum of genre-agnostic music, including hip-hop, R&B, ballads, and rock, as well as outstanding performers, loved in various fields such as movies, dramas, plays, and musicals.
#CIX #C9Entertainment #krnb #khiphop #kpop #kcrush #CIXEuropeanTour #MyMusicTaste #CIXSAVEMEKILLMETOUR #CIX2ndWorldTour #OKEpisode1 #quintet #koreanboygroup #kcrushamerica #kcrushnews #2023upcomingtour #MovieStar #HelloChapter1 #BX #SEUNGHUN #BAEJINYOUNG #YONGHEE #HYUNSUK #CIXfivemembergroup #CIX1stConcertREBEL
Shrouded by fog, there lies a phantom, remote island in the ocean inhabited only by horses…
The island, which might seem as though it has emerged from a fairy tale, actually exists in modern day Japan.
The name of this island is Yururi. This tiny desert island is situated off the coast of Nemuro in Hokkaido, which is the easternmost point of mainland Japan.
Japan is well known to be a far east country – Yururi island is even further on, the furthest east end mainland Japan. The island is a breeding ground for northern seabirds so people have been strictly restricted from getting on the island.
On top of the fact that the island is so remote, the restrictions to get into the island also kept media forces away. So, the islandâs real image has been a mystery for a long time. The horses on Yururi island originate from western countries, including the Percheron horse from France. Not many people know about this very interesting fact.
Photographer Atsushi Okada is a winner of the Kimura Ihei Award for Photography, which is one of the most prestigious awards for photography. He got special permission from Nemuro city, which Yururi island belongs to, and has been taking photos of Yururi island for more than 10 years. Photographing the scenery of Yururi island is a lifework for him.
He set up the website for Yururi island in December 2021. He has now released the photographs he has been taking of the island. In addition to the photographs, he has put interesting information about the island on this website. As a result, the website has gained great interest from people all over Japan.
The website is going to be turned into a book which will be published in 2023. There will also be an exhibition at the public art museum which will be held in 2023 as well.
The great reaction from people has led to Mr. Okada and the association called, âConsider the Nemuro-Ochiishi Area and the Lost Island of Yururi,â to create an English website. This English version of the Yururi island website was released in cooperation with Nemuro city.
âA desert island where only horses live.â Yururi island has a very unique ecosystem from a global perspective.
The nature and history of the region will not just be recorded as data but are going to spread to the world as artwork. This might be a new model case to show the great cooperation of one artist and a small self-governing body in a remote area. They are trying to pass on this art to future generations.
Yururi island, a small desert island on the easternmost point of mainland Japan. We hope the miracle of this island and the amazing existence of the horses on the island will be recognized widely.
[ Yururi Island Website ]
âThe island is full of natural miracles and magicâ
Association to Consider the Nemuro-Ochiishi Area and the Lost Island of Yururi
Planning and ProductionďźAtsushi Okada
Cooperation byďźNemuro City
[ Instagram: Yururi Island ]
https://www.instagram.com/yururi.island/
[ Yururi Island Website ]
âThe island is full of natural miracles and magicâ
Chapter 1 / A Hazy Island of Horses in the Fog of Deep Memory
Chapter 2 / The Reason Why Yururi is a âLost Islandâ
Chapter 3 / The History of Nemuro and Yururi Island
Chapter 4 / Films by Atsushi Okada
âThe Island of Lost Worldâ / âThe Legend in the Fogâ
âThe Legend in the Windâ / âThe Legend in the Snowâ
Chapter 5 / Photographs by Atsushi Okada
âThe Lost Islandâ
Chapter 6 / Life on Yururi Island
Horses â The History Behind the Horse-only Island
Horses â Noble Bloodline Inherited by Horses in Eastern Hokkaido
Horses â Memory of a Famous Ranch that Supported an Ideal World
Flowers â The Garden Effect and the Wonder of White Petals
Flowers â High-rise Marsh Hidden in the Sea Fog
Seabirds â Precious Seabirds Protected and Nurtured by Cliffs
Marine Animals â Marine Animals Tell Us About the Wealth of the Nemuro Sea
Chapter 7 / To a Place You Can Feel the Time of Yururi
Chapter 8 / Archives
Yururi Flowers â 126 photos
Yururi Birds â 67 photos
Atsushi Okada / Photographer
Born 1979 in Hokkaido, Japan. Graduated from the Department of Photography, Faculty of Art, Osaka University of Arts in 2003, and received his doctorate (Art) from the Graduate School of Arts, Tokyo Polytechnic University in 2008.
In the same year, he won the Kimura Ihei Award, also known as the âAkutagawa Prize of the photography world.â He has also won the Hokkaido Cultural Encouragement Award, the Higashikawa Awards Special Photographer Award, and the Fuji Photo Salon New Face Award.
His published works include âI amâ (AKAAKA Art Publishing, 2007), âataraxiaâ (Seigensha Art Publishing, 2010), âTHE WORLDâ (AKAAKA Art Publishing, 2012), âMOTHERâ (Hakurosha, 2014) and âShota Yasuda Photo Collection: LIFE ISâ (Magazine House, 2020). His works are in the public collections of the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art, the Kawasaki City Museum and the Higashikawa Bunka Gallery. He has been photographing Yururi island since 2011.
#AssociationtoConsidertheNemuroOchiishiArea #theLostIslandofYururi #photographerAtsushiOkada #JapaneseIsland #islandinHokkaido #NemuroCity #Japan #HazyFoggyIsland #horsesonlyliveonHokkaidoIsland #easternmostpointofmainlandjapan #horsesonYururiislandoriginatefromwesterncountries #thePercheronhorsefromFrance.
Following Chuu being expelled from the group and the alleged news that nine out of the remaining LOONA members filed an injunction against the agency, Blockberry Creative (BBC) announced LOONA will be making a comeback January 3, 2023. The company unveiled the teaser poster December 10, but OSEN announced the comeback plans December 7.
The teaser image features LOONAâs colors, a hand holding a large marble, and the text âWhatâs NEXTâ along with brackets indicating thereâs more to come. BBC states the teaser indicates a ânew beginningâ while signifying the return of the âgirl of the monthâ concept.
The comeback will be the first since Chuuâs removal with what BBC calls a âfull group comeback,â but as ORBIT (LOONAâs fandom) points out, there isnât a full group comeback without Chuu.
On social media, ORBIT and other K-Pop fandoms have called for a boycott of BBC and LOONAâs comeback, with many stating supporting BBC means supporting the companyâs poor treatment of the girls and giving the company money LOONA wonât see. The boycott is also to support Chuu.
Several businesses and K-Pop shops have even stepped up in support of the fan boycott and will not stock LOONAâs new album including K Stars, KpopDistrict, Mandu K-Pop, KpopAustin, Pink Beat K-Pop Shop, and KYYO among other well known sellers.
The LOONA/BBC saga continues to develop, so stay tuned for more information. Will you support LOONAâs comeback? Let us know in the comments!
—-Olivia Murray
#LOONA #LOONAComeback #kpop #kpopstars #LOONAAlbumBoycott #ORBITboycott #CHUU #CHUURemoval #BBC #BlockberryCreative #kcrushnews #retailerboycott #LOONAFans #kpopgirlgroup #kcrushamerica
– Teen Top CHUNJI reveals mood photo that expresses emptiness after breaking up with lover
– CHUNJI ‘s first solo album is on the 16th. Off-line simultaneous release⌠A pre-released present to the fans through the listening session on the 15th
Teen Top CHUNJI unveiled a mood photo of “CHUNJI (TEEN TOP) 1st Single [Too late]”.
On the 8th, CHUNJI released a photo showing the mood of the album on the official channel of Teen Top, raising expectations for his first solo album.
In the released mood photo, CHUNJI showed off his unwavering beauty. The mood photo, which expresses the emptiness felt in daily life after the breakup in the space of home, gives an overall atmosphere of the songs that CHUNJI will perform in this album.
Meanwhile, CHUNJI will have a place to release the song to fans first through a hearing on the 15th, a day before the release of the song, and the 1st single [too late] is on the 16th. It will be released simultaneously offline.
[Photo provided = TOP Media]
#CHUNJI #TEENTOP #TooLate #1stsingle #CHUNJINewMusic #kpop #kpopboygroup #kcrush #kpopidol #TEENTOPOfficialChannel #CHUNJIAlbum #TooLatesong #kcrushamerica #kcrushnews #CHUNJImood
JYP Entertainmentâs rookie girl group NMIXX will now continue as a six-member group after the company announced Jinniâs departure. In addition to leaving NMIXX, Jinni also departed the agency.
On December 9, JYP Entertainment released a statement reading:
Hello, this is JYP Entertainment.
Jinni, who has been a member of NMIXX up until now, will be leaving the group due to personal circumstances, and her exclusive contract has been terminated.
We apologize for giving many fans cause for concern with this sudden news.
As a result, we are letting you know that NMIXX will be carrying out their future scheduled activities as a six-member group.
We ask that you give lots of encouragement to Jinni, who will be walking a new path, and we also ask that NSWER give their warm support to the six members who will continue to grow and race towards their dreams.
Once again, we apologize to the fans who have given [NMIXX] so much support.
Thank you.
Jinniâs departure is especially shocking since JYP Entertainment released teasers less than a month ago for NMIXXâs âNew Frontier: MIXX, you imagineâ featuring all seven members seemingly introducing NMIXX lore. NMIXX also performed during the 2022 MAMA Awards will all members present.
Hopefully, Jinniâs departure isnât due to serious issues and that sheâs healthy and doing well despite the sudden news.
NMIXX debuted February 22, 2022. The group now consists of Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin.
—-Olivia Murray
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Wow, fantastic baby!
Life imitates âStill Lifeâ as BIGBANGâs T.O.P has been identified as one of eight members set to join Japanese art collector, entrepreneur, and billionaire Yusaku Maezawa on a space trip in 2023 as part of the #dearMoon project.
T.O.P will join American DJ Steven Aoki (United States), choreographer Yemi A.D. (Czech Republic), photographer Rhiannon Adam (Ireland), YouTuber Tim Dodd (United States), photographer Karim Iliya (Great Britain), filmmaker Brendan Hall (United States), and actor Dev D. Joshi (India) on the journey. The backup crew is made up of Japanese dancer Miyu and American snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington.
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The #dearMoon project is the first-ever civilian mission to the Moon that has been in the works since 2018. In 2021, Maezawa announced his intentions to bring eight people on board with him. Each of the participants were selected based on two criteria:
- The possibility of helping mankind and society by growing significantly through space travel
- The ability to support a passenger.
Maezawa also selected passengers based on âtalented and influential people across the globe that could positively contribute to the human race.â
As evidenced by plans shared on the #dearMoon website, the #dearMoon crew will not actually land on the Moon. Instead, the rocket will fly around the Moon.
#dearMoon is an art project led by Maezawa and Elon Muskâs SpaceX and fully funded by Maezawa. The trip is expected to last six days, though the exact launch date has yet to be revealed, though training is expected to start at the beginning of 2023.
To find out more about the project, check out #dearMoonâs official website.
—-Olivia Murray
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