Chie Izuno works full time at an office Branch. Though she’s 30, she’s very young at heart and kind of innocent. She tries hard to go into the dating field but finds herself struggling due to her weight and self-esteem issues. She meets up with one of the company’s investors, Jin Harada, a super sucessful and young business man. However Jin has a severe lack of social skills. Chie strives to make a deal with Jin in order to aide her in her goal to lose weight and gain confidence, she tells Jin she can help him with his own flaws. Where will this agreement lead them to, and can two total opposites and flawed individuals overcome their personal demons?
On February 7, YG Entertainment delighted the BIGBANG fans around the world by announcing that “BIGBANG will be releasing a new single this spring. BIGBANG has already completed recording their new song and are preparing to shoot the music video.”
YG Entertainment also revealed that T.O.P would be leaving the agency after being with the company for 16 years.
“T.O.P’s exclusive contract with YG has ended, and he will be taking on a wide variety of new challenges as an artist and an entrepreneur. We respected T.O.P’s desire to broaden the scope of his individual activities aside from BIGBANG, and he successfully came to an agreement about this with the other members. As long as the conditions are right, he will always participate in the group’s activities whenever he is able.” stated YG Entertainment, and added that T.O.P would be “taking on a variety of challenges as both an artist and an entrepreneur.”
BIGBANG’s long-awaited comeback this spring would be their first new music in over four years since the release of “Flower Road” back in March 2018.
Via social media, T.O.P went on to share how he feels after leaving the management company he has been with since his teens that helped him shape his career in the business. It is still unknown whether he has signed with a new agency or set up his own.
Since this big announcement by YG Entertainment, T.O.P also shared an update on Instagram Stories by posting the meaningful text of “HAPPY,” and later with a his own photo claiming, “I’m so HAPPY.”
YG Entertainment stressed that T.O.P will still be active as a member of BIGBANG and participate whenever he is able to, which includes their upcoming comeback this spring.
For those of you who may not be aware, BIGBANG is now a four-member group, following Seungri’s retirement from the entertainment industry back in 2019.
– J.Chung.
#TOP #Bigbang #YG #YG Entertainment #YG #leavingyg #kpop #kpopgroups #kpopidols #GDragon #Seungri #FlowerRoad
Lyson debuted in 2019 as the main vocalist of K-pop band SIGNAL and was active in Korea and Japan. After the band disbanded, Lyson launched a new career as an R&B singer-songwriter in August of 2021, and he has returned with his new music.
A big thank you goes out to LYSON and his team for setting up this first KCRUSH interview of 2022. We wish them all the best and the best of luck in the new year!
Please introduce yourself to our readers.
Hello, this is LYSON and I am back with my second single Lost Star.
How did the name LYSON come about, what kind of meaning does it hold?
I added “Y” to the word “listen” and changed the spelling up a bit to make it sound more smooth. The meaning behind the name indicates that I wish many people would listen to my music.
We are curious to learn how you started music.
When I was young, I took part in all the singing contests and festivals as I could, and after being recommended to become a singer many times, I got more interested in music.
If you were to use one word to describe your vocal sound and music, what would it be and why?
I’ve been told that my sound makes people ‘comfortable’ when I sing, so I think it would be ‘sweet.’
Tell us more about the new released single “Lost Star” and what it signifies to you.
The message it conveys is ‘finding that one ray of starry light past this dark and empty life.’ It’s a R&B track that has my own unique vibe and sound to it.
What do you find different now compared to when you were in a group, and what are the advantages in being a solo artist?
When I was in a group, the other members would fill in what I lacked, but I’ve come to realize all that myself, so I make more efforts to make up for what I lack as a solo singer, which makes me more attentive to each detail.
Who is that one person that you admire the most in the world?
My mother. She’s always inserting positive energy into me, and I think she’s the coolest person in the whole world.
Which artist do you want to work/collaborate with in the future?
Zion.T sunbaenium.
Please recommend any music that you listen to most frequently these days.
Tell us what you love to eat and drink the most.
Pork belly and ice cream.
Share with us what your goals and hopes are for the new year, and please add a comment for your fans.
I will be coming to you with uplifting music that you can relate to during the pandemic, so please watch this space. And please show a lot of love and support for LYSON – Lost Star.
See you soon, guys!
– J.Chung.
#Lyson #Lost_Star #Kpop #RnB #Koreansinger #koreanrnb #ZionT #newsingle #newrelease #kcrushinterview #koreanidol #CrepeSound
Many Koreans, including celebs like BTS’s leader RM, are rooting for the South Korean team competing at the Beijing Winter Olympics 2002, which kicked off February 4, not without many controversies.
Since the men’s short track semi finals, BTS’ Instagram has been bombarded with hateful comments in Chinese, along with negative emoticons directed at Bangtan Boys leader RM, since he posted an Instagram story video clip of the Korean athlete Hwang Dae-heon winning the short track semi finals.
On February 7, the short ice track 1000m race for the semi finals was held, in which South Korean athlete Hwang Dae-heon won first place in the men’s 1000m semi-final group 1 race.
Aftering winning the race with ease – despite the aggressive actions from the Chinese skaters – people were shocked that Hwang failed to advance to the finals because he was given a “controversial” penalty for a late pass that caused contact. Details were not even specified.
Soon after, RM showed his support via an Instagram story video showing clapping emoticons and a thumbs-up emoticon towards the South Korean athlete.
BTS members’ own Instagram accounts only allow comments from those that they follow, so the Chinese netizens chose to spew hate and a series of distasteful emoticons on BTS’s official Instagram instead.
In return, BTS ARMY are currently responding with purple hearts that symbolizes the fandom of the biggest band in the world, to drown the loading hateful comments.
Korean netizens gathered on an online community to point out that the Chinese skaters were allowed to make the semi-finals despite foul play throughout the race, and included videos showing Chinese athletes cheating during the race, and being unruly to the other athletes, but receiving no penalties.
However, the ISU said the referee rejected the protest. “As a matter of fact, in line with the applicable field of play principles, no protests against the officials’ decisions concerning disqualification or non-disqualification for violation of any racing rules are allowed. The chief referee reviewed the incident once more with the video referee and stands by his final decisions.”
South Korea’s short track speed skater, Kwak Yoon-gy also made a comment after the short track speed skating mixed team relay, in which China survived the semifinal race only when the Russian Olympic Committee and the United States were disqualified – both had ironically finished ahead of China. ROC earned a penalty for causing obstruction, and the US for “blocking.”
“Looking at the way China won the gold medal, I felt bad that my younger teammates had to watch something like that. I thought to myself, ‘Is this really what winning a gold medal is all about?’ Things all just felt very hollow.”
Kwak went on to question whether the results would have stood “if it had been any other country than China in that situation.” This also caused the athlete a lot of backlash from the Chinese netizens online.
South Korea plans to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the top international sports tribunal.
– J.Chung.
#2022Olympics #BTS #netizens #Korea #China #Instagram #ARMY #kpop #kpopstars #koreansinger #kpopgroup #BIGHIT #HwangDaeheon #BeijingWinterOlympics #mensshorttracksemifinals
If you’re into K-dramas, you might have noticed that Korean actress Lee Yoo-mi has been getting a vast amount of popularity lately for her memorable supporting roles as Ji-yeong in Squid Game (2021) and Na-yeon in All of Us Are Dead (2022).
As of February 5, the 27-year-old actress currently boasts 7.2 million followers (still counting) on her Instagram account (@leeyoum262) in a short span of time. Last year in September, Lee had just over 40,000 Instagram followers – but she has gained 175 times more followers since then.
All of Us Are Dead star’s sudden rise to popularity and international recognition would be largely credited to the massive success of her latest two Netflix projects and her impressive acting ability to engage the audience.
Lee Yoo-mi started off as a child actor for a Duracell commercial while in third grade at elementary school. Since then, she’s come a long way, embarking on various dramas, films and commercials, and she mostly received praise from critics for her impactful acting skills.
Lee’s acclaimed works from back then include Park Hwa-young, Voice Season 2: Generation of Disgust, and Just Dance.
Still, Lee Yoo-mi was relatively an unknown actress to the public – since she mostly took on supporting or minor roles – until her career took a different turn in 2021, that is.
Through her supporting role in Squid Game, Lee captured the hearts of many for her sacrificial death but was overshadowed by the other actors on the hit show – so it wasn’t until she showcased a completely transformed image as a villainous character on All of Us Are Dead that the viewers got more intrigued and shocked by her acting.
Lee played the character of Na-yeon, a selfish high school student who is willing even to murder her classmates to survive or to prove a point. Her character managed to draw much hate from the viewers for being uncooperative and unruly when the school gets bombarded by zombies.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan Korea, Lee expressed how she was not able to hate the character and defended her. “Na-yeon is someone who’s really faithful to her own emotions. If you dwell on it, you would come to understand about why she acted that way.”
The actress also stated she was proud of the reaction from fans, as she hoped it reflected on her skills as an actor to embody such an honest character.
“If she’s really mean, that means I acted well, right?” she said. “If I receive hate, I will think that I did as well as the amount of hate I receive. It’s fine for people to hate or pity her.”
-J.Chung.
#LeeYoomi #AllOfUsAreDead #Kdrama #SquidGame #Netflix #Koreanactress #KPOP
Eric Nam just keeps getting better and better! His latest album, There And Back Again, is a lovely culmination of Eric’s sheer talent and musical expertise. He is no stranger to the pop world but is especially making waves as he is currently touring the globe with this release. There And Back Again is full of laid-back tracks, dance grooves, and haunting vocals. With it being an all-English record, I do wonder about the doors this could potentially open for Nam. He certainly has the chops to chart with some of these tunes and There And Back Again is bound to score him an additional fanbase.
Lost On Me: 10/10
With an interesting melody and intricate instrumentals, “Lost On Me” is a strong opener for this album. Eric’s vocals are magic in this track. His musical maturity is made plain in this tune as it is so well-crafted and delivered. The lyrics are wonderful as well. I’ve had a line from this song mulling around my head for weeks: “I’m still finding silver linings in all your writing on the wall.” That is a brilliant line and just one of the many deep lyrics.
I Don’t Know You Anymore: 10/10
“I Don’t Know You Anymore” is bound to get in your head with its groovy beats and catchy lyrics. But don’t let the upbeat nature fool you–this song is deep. Check out some of the lyrics:
I can’t tell you where we went wrong
Maybe it’s not anyone’s fault
All I know is I don’t know you anymore
Nothing even left to take back
Can’t lose something you never had
All I know is I don’t know you anymore
Any Other Way: 8/10
The echoed, airy vocal harmonies in this song are enchanting. “Any Other Way” has a great vibe and even contains a whistle hook. The track is about falling in love again after being heartbroken. He sings:
I didn’t know why
Why happiness was fleeting in my life
‘Til you, my butterfly
I found you and you led me
To the light
Wildfire: 8/10
“Wildfire” is a haunting ballad. With a chorus that features nothing but Eric’s vocals, this is a standout on the album. His range is on full display in “Wildfire” and Eric proves he is a real talent. This track also includes a big instrumental segment at the end, which is a lovely explosion to enhance the melancholy of the song.
What If: 7/10
“What If” is not only an extremely catchy track, it is also incredibly relatable. Some of the lyrics include: “I can’t help but wonder where your head and heart is// Maybe that’s the reason why I’m scared of calling//Oh did you find someone new? (Did you find someone new?)//Or do you still miss it too?” The fast pace of the song imitates how one feels when trying to navigate all of these questions.
Admit: 7/10
“Admit” is different from any other song on the album. It begins with a soft guitar and a slower rhythm. The smooth tune has lyrics that really hit home:
But I think I need ya
More than I’d like to admit
‘Cause you got deeper
Than anyone else ever did
When the storm rolled out
And the rain came down
Swore you’d be a face I’d forget
But I can’t unsee it
And now I need ya
More than I’d like to admit
The lyrics are the star of this short track and the toned back instrumentals allow for them to shine!
One Way Lover: 6/10
Another laid-back track that makes the vocals the focal point, “One Way Lover” is all about previously being in a relationship with someone who takes but never gives. And yet, for some reason, you still miss being together with that person! He sings, “How you living?//Bet it’s not so different//Don’t you ever wanna miss me at all?//You’re a one way lover//Now it makes me wonder//Why I’d ever wanna miss you at all.”
Total: 8/10
This album starts incredibly strong and slowly teeters off as it progresses. None of the songs are bad, by any means, but there are certainly standouts on this record! The personal nature of this record is bound to be a fan favorite. There And Back Again is sure to wow audiences and be a helpful soundtrack for everyday life.
—-E. Boyd
#EricNam #ThereAndBackAgain #kpop #koreansinger #newrelease #newalbumrelease #OneWayLover #LostOnMe #IdontKnowYouAnymore #kcrush #kcrushalbumreview #newalbum
As one of the lead singers for The Rose, Woosung is an incredible vocalist. With a unique and recognizable sound, he has made waves with his first solo full-length album. I first encountered him on the Itaewon Class OST for his track, “You Make Me Back.” Proving he cannot be boxed into soundtracks or a boy band, Woosung carves his own path with Genre.
Hangover (Explicit): 8/10
“Hangover” has a laid-back vibe with plenty of falsetto. This track has a good amount of soft synth that is perfectly placed, as well as a bit of trap. It’s a great opener and full of Woosung’s playful vocals. The lyrics describe waking up with a hangover and regrets. Check out the chorus:
The things I said yesterday
It’s a lie, I’m sorry
Let’s be honest, we honestly
You made me say oh no, no, no
You’re only poison to me
Everything I promised
With nothing, bye, bye
Lazy (Explicit): 10/10
“Lazy” is my favorite song on the album and my favorite Woosung track overall. It was released as a single and quickly became a song I would put on loop. It is the perfect mix of groove and chill. The yell of frustration in “Lazy” is my absolute favorite part! I have admittedly yelled along several times in my car and I love that Woosung not only expressed this feeling in his vocals, but he allows all of us to feel the release of a good yell. This song makes me feel empowered and calm at the same time which is exactly the mood of “Lazy.”
Dimples: 10/10
This song is a bop, in all sense of the word. “Dimples” is retro, groovy, full of synth, and has a funky beat. The lyrics are fun too! Here’s a peek:
Loving you got the best of me now
Loving you makes me typical now
Loving you’s not the best for me alright
I’m getting shaken by you
I’m getting swayed by you
I tumble into the traps on your cheeks
Oh: 9/10
“Oh” is not marked as explicit but does contain a couple of curse words in it. Besides the jolt of that, if you weren’t expecting it, the song is incredible. Even before looking up the English lyrics, this song resonated with me. In particular the line: “Bye bye bye, only 26.” I don’t know what it is but it always makes me feel a bit sentimental when I hear it. “Oh” is upbeat and is a collab with Ashley from Ladies’ Code. Something unique to this song is there are moments with just the vocals and the instruments cut out. It highlights the intricate melodies and intentional crafting of the track.
No Strings Attached: 8/10
“No Strings Attached” has lyrics that you’d imagine. It’s essentially a friends with benefits song. The chorus echoes with “Cut it loose” repeating between some groovy instrumentals. The lyrics say, “Can it be forever with no strings attached?” and “I want your body, I want nobody. I want to dance with you and somebody, can I just go dance with anybody?” This track is meant for dancing and not taking yourself too seriously.
CWS (Explicit) : 7/10
“CWS” stands for California West Side and involves heavy bass and a feature from KARD’s BM. This track is optimistic and laid-back. Woosung is from California and thus this is a great nod to the personal nature of this album for him. Here’s a look at the chorus:
California let’s ride
Walking on pink sky
Got me feeling fucking high
It’s a different type of vibe
California west
island: 8/10
“island” is a relaxed track and is the perfect send-off for Genre. One of the most recognizable parts of this song is when he sings, “cry like a baby//wah wah.” Woosung’s vocals really shine in this track due to the minimal instrumentals and his soft, breathy melodies.
Total: 8.5/10
No two songs on this album were the same and it was a breath of fresh air! Woosung’s honest lyrics, emotional vocals, and musical variety make Genre fantastic! Even though the tracks are all unique, it still fits seamlessly together. Woosung is going on tour this spring of 2022, opening for EPIK HIGH. I was shocked and immediately bought tickets to see this incredible artist live. Have you ever seen him perform!?
—-E.Boyd
#Woosung #Genre #newrelease #newalbum #TheRose #Koreansinger #albumrelease #CWS #Lazy #kpop #kpopgroup #kpopsinger #kpopdancer #WoosungTheRose #2022tour #kcrush #kcrushalbumreview
Fresh off her recent success collaborating with Doja Cat and Saweetie, the K-pop star delivers an eye-catching music video for her all-English single
South Korean singer and songwriter JAMIE releases her latest single Pity Party today on all digital platforms via Warner Music Korea. For her all-English single, the globally recognized artist delivers her most personal and expressive work to date.
The single starts off with a catchy and disco-like beat before a dynamic chorus gets listeners up on their feet and dancing. As the song starts, JAMIE sings about being in a situation that’s made her emotionally vulnerable. She ignores the negative influences around her and builds her confidence towards what lies ahead by having fun and throwing herself a pity party. Lyrics like “I’m feeling sad, I’m spiral falling all the way down, the only way is up UP!” encourages the message of bouncing back stronger from any setbacks or obstacles. Her listeners will relate to this song on many levels, but especially the ones who are going through tough times and hope to motivate and bring them inspiration this coming year.
Accompanying the new single is a bewitching music video. After a brief introduction to the song, the camera pans to JAMIE as she lounges on a chair in an eye-catching, black ensemble– a perfect outfit for a pity party. The story of the music video then thickens as the camera pans onto a man dressed in a white suit as he walks down the hall filled with ghosts and sits at the head of an extravagant table. Dancing in front of the man, JAMIE proudly sings and passionately dances to the chorus alongside masked female dancers. After giving the observing man an elixir, the pity party takes a frenzied turn towards a celebration, ending the tantalizing music video with a heightened sense of self-confidence and pride.
While she’s only released a handful of songs over the last two years, she’s grown into one of the most featured artists in Korea, keeping herself quite busy as she navigates the music industry. In early 2021, JAMIE was included in the remix of American hip-hop artists Saweetie and Doja Cat’s Best Friend alongside South Korean-Japanese rapper CHANMINA, garnering over 13 million plays on Spotify. Her recent collaboration was for the single Family by David Guetta, Ty Dolla $ign and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie; dominating the charts on it’s release. K-pop star JAMIE has built an unparalleled repertoire, showcasing her chameleonic musical abilities and maturity in EPs like the coming-of-age 19 to 20 and genre-hopping jiminxjamie. With buoyant, charismatic, mischievous charms, and inimitable vocal talent. The critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter continues to enchant her growing international fanbase (under Warner Music Korea), as she currently boasts 1.6 million followers on Instagram and millions of streams on multiple platforms.
Press Photo (Credit: Warner Music Korea)
ABOUT JAMIE
JAMIE, also known as Park Jimin, is a multi-faceted South Korean singer and songwriter. She rose to fame at a young age of 14 through winning the first season of the South Korean talent survival show “K-Pop Star” in 2011, and became a member of the K-Pop duo 15&. In addition to her activities in the vocal duo, JAMIE also released two well-received solo extended plays, 19 to 20 and jiminxjamie in 2016 and 2018, respectively. With her vibrant and playful personalities, JAMIE has further found success in the hosting world as she has won a place in the heart of K-Pop fans all around the world through her role as the MC on the long-running idol variety show, After School Club. In August 2019, JAMIE signed to Warner Music Korea as the first Korean artist to join the roster, where she continues to share more of her music and stories through her stunningly powerful vocal performances. She’s since then released a plethora of global music hit collaborations which only cements her reign in the K-Pop genre.
#JAMIE #ParkJimin #15and #15& #Englishsingle #Koreansinger #kpop #19to20 #AfterSchoolClub #MC #koreanvarietyshow #newsingle #newalbum #WarnerMusicKorea #PityParty #JamiePityParty #kcrush #singersongwriter
Korean soloist, Lee Michelle returns in January 2022 with the digital single, “No More Cry” showing how understanding and caring can bring harmony between couples in any season. She released her digital single, “Lost In You,” in the U.S. and worldwide on December 2, 2021.
Streaming now on Apple Music, Spotify and iTunes at this posting with many other music platforms coming onboard within days. Listen for “No More Cry” on Big B Radio, Aewen Radio, Box Radio and other radio stations.
Do not forget Lee Michelle’s heart felt album, “Day By Day” released in 2020, can also be heard on Spotify and other platforms.
#LeeMichelle #KoreanSingerLeeMichelle #LostInYou #DayByDay #pop #kpop #krandb #kindie #digitalsingle #newrelease #LeeMichellenewrelease #spotify #applemusic #itunes #koreanartist #koreansinger #koreanidol #LeeMichelleWithoutYou
All of Us Are Dead (Korean title: 지금 우리 학교, which translates to Now at Our School) is the latest South Korean zombie/apocalypse horror series on Netflix, featuring Park Ji-hoo, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Park Solomon, Yoo In-soo, Lee Yoo-mi, Kim Byung-chul, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Jeon Bae-soo that is trending right now.
The 12-part Netflix series was released on January 28, 2022, and shot straight to the No. 1 spot for the most-watched show in more than 25 countries, including Australia, France, Italy, Jamaica, Brazil and Japan.
The Korean drama already garnered 124.79 million hours views, marking the most hours viewed in the premiere week for any Korean production since Netflix began releasing its data last year. Whether it will reach the level of Squid Games, which is currently the most watched show ever on Netflix, is still to be seen.
All of Us Are Dead was adapted by writer Chun Sung-il from an Naver webtoon, Now at Our School by Joo Dong-geun – serially published from 2009 until 2011.
The story takes place at Hyosan High School in South Korea as a virus created by a mad Science teacher gets spread in the school, resulting in a zombie apocalypse, turning anyone who gets in contact with the infected – into lethal zombies.
Netflix said, ‘With thousands of students immediately contaminated (depicted in the most realistic and heart-racing visuals), it leaves only a few remaining alive on campus. This series revolves around these students who are linked by a desire to survive along with betrayal and friendship in its most unlikely forms.’
Since the trailer for the series dropped in mid January, many viewers were hyped to discover what this K-drama would bring, and the majority of them were not disappointed with what they got to watch. Some even claim that Netflix is breathing new life into the zombie genre, and the best one ever.
The drama overall is highly entertaining and will have the viewer constantly glued to the screen, since it’s fully packed with stimulating scenes that are totally unexpected, gruesome, overwhelming, and all of that.
All of Us Are Dead is a very well-produced series that is highly recommended to anyone who is a fan of works such as Train to Busan, Kingdom, or anything regarding zombies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN5TD4VRcSM
—-J.Chung
The MusiCares Charity Relief Auction took place on January 30, 2022, in Beverly Hills, as the official GRAMMY Week event precedes the 64th Annual GRAMMY awards, and the profits from the auction will be donated to MusiCares, the music industry charity which set up the Recording Academy.
The items that were up for the auction were mostly of unique instruments, wardrobe, and memorabilia, which were donated by some of the major figures in the music industry including Dolly Parton, Paul McCartney, Ozzy Osbourne, Amy Winehouse, and others.
This year, the Korean boy band BTS had donated their custom-made Louis Vuitton worn at their first 2021 GRAMMY awards performance, an Epiphone brand 56 Les Paul Pro ebony electric guitar signed by the members themselves, and the three rings of J-Hope’s worn during the 2021 GRAMMY performance (that he had thought were lost) were also added to the auction.
BTS’ contributions sold for a total of $248,320, the custom-made GRAMMY performance ensembles brought in $160,000, much higher than what was originally estimated at, which was $30,000 to $50,000.
Two of J-Hope’s rings sold for $6,400 each, while the third ring sold for $11,520 – originally estimated at $3,000.
BTS’ signed guitar got sold for $64,000, which was originally estimated around $5,000.
In total, BTS brought in the highest bids at the auction ever.
However, this isn’t the first time that the boys have fetched a staggering sum at the charity auctions. In February 2021, their outfits worn in the Dynamite music video, sold for around $162,500.
Meanwhile, the 64th annual Grammy Awards, which had been scheduled for Jan. 31, will be postponed due to a spike in Covid-19 cases. It will take place later on April 3, 2022 instead.
-J.Chung.
Thank you for voting for this year’s Kcrush K-Pop Music Awards! This is the fifth year we’ve held voting recognizing K-Pop’s best. Your votes decided our winners.
This year presented us with several close races with only one runaway winner in the Artist of the Year category. Check out below to see your winners of this year’s awards!
After working with top songwriters from the United States on his previous solo single, ‘Forever With You’, released in September 2021, CAELAN from Japanese-American mixed-culture boyband INTERSECTION had a hit on his hands. In China, the music video was played more than 10 million times within 24 hours of its release, taking the No.1 spot on music platform Tencent’s weekly chart as well as its monthly Asian artists chart.
His long-awaited second single, ‘TOTM’, is released today, January 19, 2022. The song was written for CAELAN by his team of US songwriters, and released in both English and Chinese versions. The track was produced by Earl On The Beat, a rising young hitmaker who has written for artists including Migos, Lil Yachty and Megan Thee Stallion. The song blends the producer’s trademark hip-hop sound with CAELAN’s singing style and rap bars, along with a brilliant pop finish.
CAELAN / ‘TOTM’ music video:
In 2021, CAELAN appeared on the Chinese version of ‘Produce Camp 2021 (CHUANG 2021),’ a massively popular audition show broadcast in China and around Asia, with over 5 billion views. He quickly won over the audience with his skillful performance and charming character. On Chinese social platform weibo, he has amassed over 1.76 million followers. His cute personality has helped him to become a household name in China, and he won the grand prize in the Idol category at last year’s InStyle Icon Awards in Shanghai.
‘TOTM’ shows a new side to this hot young artist, as he sings about a breakup in a voice laden with sex appeal. The music video showcases his trademark dance skills and seductive charm as he performs in the rain. Fans from around the world have praised this new side to CAELAN with excited comments on weibo, Facebook and other social platforms. Keep an eye out for CAELAN as his star continues to rise worldwide in 2022!
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“I would like you to listen to this song when you feel sad about your lost love. I’m sure it will give you the strength to move on when you lose your confidence!”
– Caelan –
Release information
Title: ‘TOTM’
Artist: CAELAN
Release date: January 19, 2022
Download and streaming links: https://avex.lnk.to/totm_caelanTW
Social Media Links
CAELAN Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/caelanmoriarty/
INTERSECTION YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4NV2P_DEw7GI7s50Z_BIAA
INTERSECTION official website: https://intersection-tokyo.jp/
The virtual concert series starts on January 29 and will be held every month with a different K-pop artist exclusively via LIVENow
LIVENow , the premium streaming platform that recently livestreamed virtual concerts with Black Eyed Peas and Lizzo to a global audience, announces a monthly series of virtual K-pop concerts. Each month will feature a different K-pop star streamed live from Seoul, South Korea.
On January 29, ONEUS will host a live streamed concert exclusively through LIVENow. Fans can watch the show 24 hours after purchasing a general admission or upgraded viewing package. Fans will be able to enjoy their electrifying, high energy performance as they power through their notable hits. Since their debut in 2018, ONEUS have become one of the most prominent boy bands in the booming genre. Recently, they participated in the hit reality TV show “Kingdom” which further catapulted them to prominence.
Their growth can be seen through their ever-growing discography, from studio album Devil to their six extended plays and several singles. Just last month, ONEUS sold 130k copies of their latest sixth mini album ‘Blood Moon’ within the first three days, surpassing the sales of all their previous albums. ‘Blood Moon’ also reached #2 on Gaon Album Chart and debuted at #5 on the United World Chart. The music video of ‘Luna’ had 10 million views in the first 48 hours and is now at 22 million views on YouTube and increasing.
ONEUS is the second K-Pop band to perform exclusively on LIVENow, MAMAMOO’s virtual show streamed on the platform in 2021, which was followed by a string of successful international shows by Maroon 5, SZA and more. Fans can purchase tickets for this amazing performance, as well as a VIP/premium package for the opportunity for a meet and greet via LIVENow’s interactive features. Fans can also invite up to four friends to watch the show together from anywhere in the world using the platform’s ‘Watch Together’ feature.
LIVENow gives fans unparalleled access to live and on-demand content across music, sports and entertainment. LIVENow were recently awarded ‘Live Music Innovation of the Year (Platform)’ at the 2021 Music Week Awards for the landmark streams of Dua Lipa: Studio 2054, Ellie Goulding’s ‘Brightest Blue’ and Gorillaz’ ‘Song Machine Live from Kong’. The premium streaming platform has also broadcast live exclusive events with Lizzo, Black Eyed Peas, Maroon 5, Russell Brand, and more.
Link to concert page to purchase ‘watch together’ packages and individual tickets: https://www.live-now.com/en-int/page/oneus
Ticket Packages:
| TICKET TYPE | PRICE | PACKAGE DESCRIPTION |
| Standard Pass | $15.00 | Pass to stream the performance |
| Premium Pass | $25.00 | Pass to stream the performance
Behind the scenes mini-movie |
| Watch Together Pass (3x tickets for the price of 4) | $45.00 | Pass to watch the show live with up to 3 friends, and share a private chat as you enjoy the show together.
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| VIP Pass | $60.00 | Pass to stream the performance
Behind the scenes mini-movie Virtual meet and greet with ONEUS |
LOONA, the global music streaming chart dominating K-pop group is back for their first concert of 2022. Kicking off the start of the year with a bang, they’re ready to
greet their fans live in a simultaneous offline and online event. 2022 이달의 소녀 CONCERT [LOONAVERSE: FROM] is set to take place on February 12th at 3PM KST.
In performances with all 12 members together again, they’re ready to greet their fans in-person for the first time in nearly three years for a hybrid offline and online event in Seoul. Almost seven and half months after their last online concert, the girls are ready to bring back their bright energy to the stage.
As a group that has enchanted fans from even their pre-debut activities, they are once again diving into the realm of the LOONAVERSE for this concert. In their mysterious chapter-filled lore that fans have come to enjoy for all the interpretations and complex storylines, LOONA is adding yet one more layer with the return to live performances in this concert.
From their official debut in August 2018 with chart hits like “Hi High”, “Butterfly”, “So What”, and “Why Not?” ranking them on international music charts like the Billboard 200 and iTunes, LOONA sees no end to the success of each release.
Their latest music video, “PTT (Paint The Town)” has already garnered over 50 million views to date. Each year, they bring in new achievements to stack up on the shelf with awards from their debut year like the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards win for Best Korean Act to the recent acknowledgement of their large fan base by radio shows in the U.S. for having one of the most requested songs in 2021.
Crossing over in global popularity, LOONA even made their Japanese debut in 2021 with their double A-side single, “HULA HOOP / StarSeed -Kakusei-”.
Now, in 2022, the group is preparing to meet their fans once again face-to-face. Global fans can tune into the concert online to meet LOONA and enjoy the show together in real-time. 2022 이달의 소녀 CONCERT [LOONAVERSE : FROM] is set to bring together fans from all over the world into a space just for LOONA and Orbit (fandom name).
For this concert, LOONA continues their collaboration with MyMusicTaste, a technology forward platform that breaks the barriers set by the pandemic and brings fans and artists together to create a new way of connection.
All offline in–person events follow local jurisdiction protocols to ensure a safe environment for the artist, fans, and staff present at the venue.
LOONA’s twelve members: HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, ViVi, YeoJin, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won, Olivia Hye.
Further information regarding ticketing and the show itself can be found through https://mmt.fans/h1Y7 or through MyMusicTaste’s other social media channels.
2022 이달의 소녀 CONCERT [LOONAVERSE : FROM]
February 12, 2022, 3:00PM (KST) – MyMusicTaste
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 fans’ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artist’s 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 57 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artist’s concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About Blockberry Creative:
Blockberry Creative is a South Korean record label formed in 2016. It is a subsidiary of Ilkwang’s Polaris Entertainment. The label is home to the girl group LOONA. Blockberry Creative has lived up to its own name through the unique approaches of artists development and promotions. Blockberry Creative 정보:
Following the huge popularity of Squid Game, I thought this might be the next big thing. Though Single’s Inferno (a reality dating show) seemed to take the cake, The Silent Sea was still a great watch and here’s why (spoilers ahead).
Plot: The plot is compelling from the very first episode, and was easy to understand. The earth is losing water, humans are having to ration, and we need a solution! Go to the moon’s space station, they said…all the people there died five years ago but it’s okay now, they said. The tension was there from the start.
I also like that this show doesn’t oversaturate the plot. It adds more information with every episode. The water, the spy, the alien girl, why the captain was so calm going to the station–it peeled back the layers but left enough questions that I had to watch episodes back-to-back.
The core mysteries were all answered before the end of the show, allowing viewers to feel a sense of satisfaction, whilst still allowing room for a possible season 2. Plot: 9/10
Setting: Being locked into any building adds tension to a story, so the fact that they are trapped on a space station is great material. I found the aesthetic of the station to be pleasing to watch, too. From the clean cut corridors and bright control room, to the overgrowth of the sample storage centers and the alien girl’s bedroom. The station itself held a piece of the puzzle with the drawings of eyes everywhere and the little hints it left behind of the danger it contained inside its walls. Setting: 8/10
Characters: Dr.Song was a great main character, as she had personal interest in the mission to the moon. We also get to see her humanity (giving the cat water, how she views the world compassionately, and the questioning of the captain). She is inspirational and relatable all at once, and the perfect match to deal with Luna 073.
The Captain, Han Yun-jae, being kept a bit of a mystery helped propel the pacing. Eventually, we learn the heartbreaking story of his daughter and see that he is not a cruel man but rather motivated by saving his child. This backstory brought an entire new light to his character and was perfectly timed.
The major spy, Lieutenant Ryu Tae-Suk, was built up as the villain. But in the end, we come to find he was a tormented soul after having to trap and kill the scientists on the station five years prior. His motivation was not fully driven by money, but by revenge and justice. This final revelation to his character makes me want to rewatch the entire show. Characters: 8/10
Theme: Themes of survival penetrate most of the show. First, the motivating factor of personal survival. With the promise of a high-ranking card to get water for you and your family, it’s enough to make anyone want to go to the moon. Then comes the survival of one’s country–with access to water, it really is a race to see who would have this resource to distribute/sell. I really liked when the Captain found out the secret of lunar water, he said that the information belonged to the world. It’s not hard to imagine this being a real situation on our planet and a country wanting to profit from human needs.
Luna 073 brought a whole new element to the show, as it made the cast and viewers question ethics. Is the child a monster or human? Is cloning okay if it means helping the entire human race? Can we do intense human testing on a clone? What gives a human being value, is it intrinsic or something that society decides? I enjoyed pondering these questions as the show continued to unveil new moral dilemmas. Theme: 8/10
Final:
Here are the things I’m wondering for the next season: What will the government do with Luna? Will they silence Dr.Song, the Captain, and Dr. Hong Ga-young? Will the Captain’s daughter be saved or will they use her as a means to keep her father silent? Has information about lunar water been told to any other nation? If there isn’t a second season, I’m not going to riot but I do think there’s a lot of room for this story to keep going.
Overall, I really enjoyed this show. I actually watched it all in one sitting (gotta love those short episodes). It has a solid plot, character base, and intrigue. The perfect combo for an action thriller! Final: 8/10
—-E. Boyd
2020 proved challenging and set ablaze a worldwide re-think of what life is really all about. Since then individuals have come to value the power of relationships, which consequentially also rocked the normality boat of celebrity secret love lives. 2021 saw a rise in dating revelations across the Asian celebrity realm. Most dating announcements came as a shock while others fell into place as expected by fans. The majority of these recently revealed relationships; and others long known by fans, are expected to bear the fruit of marriage in this new year. Below are the expected upcoming 2022 Asian celebrity weddings.
Park Shin Hye and Choi Tae Joon
This is by far the most anticipated wedding of 2022. The couple is not only a power couple for their acting skills; which have credited them worthwhile ranks in the Korean entertainment scene, it is no secret that the two are beauty standard icons owing to their outstanding looks. Shin Hye and Tae Joon have been dating since 2017 and have earned respect for their solid bond despite the nature of their work. Having announced that they are expecting a baby late last year, the couple received massive support from fans worldwide. The wedding; which is set for early this year in January 22, is highly anticipated for as most of their expected invitees are workmates and friends; including Lee Min Ho and Kim Woo Bin, who also have a massive following of fans.
2PM’s Chasung
Hwang Chasung has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years and has found a haven that will see him leave JYP Entertainment’s family as of this month, January 2022. Chasung took to Instagram last month and revealed to the fans of his newly found path while expressing his endless gratitude to fans who have been with him throughout his entertainment career. The K-Pop star announced that he has found his other half; a non-celebrity, and they are currently expecting to be parents soon. The love story post further discloses that the couple will walk down the aisle early 2022 and asks for continued fan support in Chasung and his partner’s new venture.
Former EXO’s Luhan
Although Luhan left EXO under ravaging circumstances in 2014, all was not lost as the star was ranked China’s 6th most popular entertainment icon the same year and went on to be listed the 2nd highest-paid idol by Forbes China Celebrity 100 in 2017. Luhan has continued to soar and recently got fans going wild with his decision to head to the altar with his long-time girlfriend. Luhan has been in a relationship with Chinese actress, Guan Xiaotong, since 2017 and are expected to tie the knot this year. The couple’s relationship was deemed solid after each of them acknowledged the relationship in their social media platforms. It is alleged that the two will officiate their union in late February 2022, which is highly anticipated for not only in China but also by Luhan’s Korean and global enthusiasts.
Hyuun Bin and Son Ye Jin
The “Crash Landing On You” starts have been the talk of 2021 with fans hoping that the two would have walked down the aisle by now. The couple confirmed their dating status in reality early 2021 and rumors had it that they were to wed late November 2021. The rumors were heightened by Hyun Bin securing a 4 million dollar penthouse in Guri, Gyeongi; seen as a marriage preparation stunt. However, in early November 2021, Hyun Bin’s agency confirmed of the idol’s role in an upcoming movie; with the filming set to begin in early 2022 in addition to other 2 projects namely The Point Men and Confidential Assignment 2, which meant that Hyun Bin would be busy as from November 2021 throughout most of 2022’s onset. The enthusiasts are however, not giving up as this couple’s marriage seems more of a one deal already. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin’s wedding is indeed an expected upcoming 2022 celebrity wedding.
Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah
The charming Kim Woo Bin’s wedding is another iconic event that fans have been eagerly waiting for all of 2021. The actor and model met his partner, Shin Min Ah during one of his fashion brand advertising gigs and have been in a relationship for over six years. Their bond proved stronger after Woo Bin was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer which saw him lay low to recuperate. Min Ah became Woo Bin’s source of strength, further solidifying their love story. Woo Bin has since recuperated and is back and deciding on his next drama. The couple has been hinting at walking down the aisle which would be an icing on their love story’s cake. The couple downplayed the rumor that they were already married and instead hinted in officiating their union in late 2021. Since the year has ended, the fan base can do nothing but wait and hope that the ceremony finally takes place this year.
Soo Young (SNSD) and Jung Kyung Ho
This couple has outdone itself and created quite a credibility in the celebrity love life scene through their almost decade long dating. As a matter of fact, Kyung Ho recently flaunted off his girlfriend indicating they have been in the bond for more than 3000 days which dates back to 2012. The couple revealed of their relationship to the public back in 2014 after having refuted the rumors for quite a period. The Korean entertainment’s golden couple near shies off from expressing their love to each other and is often confused for a fresh couple. The two have been each other’s support in their careers, especially with So Young’s change of career from an idol to an actress. The couple’s following on a wedding service Instagram account back in 2020 got fans excited with the possibility of a wedding at least in 2021. The excitement was crushed with Kyung Ho’s statement that they have no current marriage plans as he first wants to support his girlfriend on her newly ventured-in career. Fans are crossing their fingers that the couple; which has been spotted on frequent hot dates, will eventually tie the knot this year.
—-P. Earlkh
K-pop boy group UP10TION made a return with their 10th mini-album ‘Novella’ and title track ‘Crazy About You.’
We thank the UP10TION members and their management Top Media for this interview about the latest release, as we wish them all the best in the new year of 2022!
How have you all been? Let us know how you feel about the comeback and the release of the 10th mini album ‘Novella.’
KUHN: We’ve been writing lyrics and prepping for the new album. This comeback is of a new concept that we’ve never tried before, so it’s more nerve-wracking. I really hope HONEY10 are pleased with this new album.
KOGYEOL: We’ve been busy rehearsing our choreography and shooting contents via YouTube. It’s a new concept for us, so we are anticipating this comeback a lot.
BIT-TO: We’re back with a song with a different vibe, so the feeling is also so new to us, I am grateful that we can showcase it on stage for HONEY10.
SUNYOUL: There’s always that craving to get on stage to perform, and time feels kind of meaningless when I don’t work, so this comeback is very exciting and happy for me.
GYUJIN: We are so happy and proud to be able to showcase a new performance to HONEY10 in a long while! It was sad that we aren’t able to perform to them in person due to the pandemic though…
HWANHEE: ‘Crazy About you’ the song itself is really my style of music, so I am pleased, but it also feels a bit awkward to be back with a song that’s heartbreaking. But I am very excited and happy to be back with HONEY10!
XIAO: As always, we really want to get on stage and show you guys our performance. It’s always so exciting and fun to get on stage. And I anticipate each day.
Tell us how the name ‘Novella’ became the title, and what does it mean or signify to each of you?
KUHN: Novella refers to a novel or long short story, and expresses the happy memories and the sadness of the present in a narration.
KOGYEOL: It was chosen because we felt that the title fit the concept of the album the best. I think it’s somewhat lyrical and stimulates sensitivity.
BIT-TO: I think it goes well with the vibe of the title track ‘Crazy About You.’ And I feel that it’s a new challenge for us.
SUNYOUL: We’re are back with new music through this album, so it’s a new narration for UP10TION I think.
GYUJIN: We thought about a title that could refer to a story of being in a relationship and breaking up, then got to choose [Novella]. Please pay close attention to how UP10TION tell the stories of lovers getting to know each other and the aftermath of the breakup.
HWANHEE: We named the album [Novella] to complement the vibe of the songs. I want this album to seem like a novel. To me, [Novella] means that ‘We wrote a great novel with this album.’
XIAO: This is our 10th album, and it’s another precious memory for me.
Please name a track that you are personally the most attached from this album.
KUHN: I love the title track ‘Crazy About You’ the most.
KOGYEOL: ‘Incredible’ for me, it’s a great song. 🙂
BIT-TO: I personally like ‘Crazy About You’ the best, it’s the style of music that I wanted to do.
SUNYOUL: I love all the songs on the album.
GYUJIN: SAD ENDING! It’s a song that featured a lot of my vocals, so I am so grateful and love the vibe of the song!
HWANHEE: My definite favorite would be ‘Crazy About You.’ Even the title got me hooked, and I really wanted to do this concept for our comeback.
XIAO: ‘FALL’ for me. It’s not just because I took part in making of the song, but since I am so into band music these days, I really wanted to do this for this UP10TION album. I like this because the members vocals go so well with the song and its concept. It’s also something that I listen to a lot these days, so I personally love its sound and genre.
Please describe ‘Novella’ into one expression.
KUHN: Narration.
KOGYEOL: Breakup.
BIT-TO: UP10TION, missing and reminiscing the past.
SUNYOUL: Passionate ballads by UP10TION.
GYUJIN: Masterpiece.
HWANHEE: New UP10TION
XIAO: Precious memories.
Please share any episodes that happened during the process of recording this album.
GYUJIN: It wasn’t easy to set a concept of breakup, sorrow, and all that, because it wasn’t something we’ve done before. Nevertheless, the members all did an amazing job and we had to take turns to go the restroom.
Is there particular lyrics from any of the tracks that you relate to the most that you can share with us?
KUHN: The title track ‘Crazy About You’ has lyrics that say ‘Yeah, I was crazy about you.’ And it’s like letting go of one’s feelings but it’s sad at the same time, so I like that part a lot.
KOGYEOL: I remember the lyrics from ‘Crazy About You’ that say, ‘Yeah, I was crazy about you.’ I like how he admits to the fact he was.
BIT-TO: From ‘Crazy About You, the lyrics say ‘Everything about me starts from you.’
SUNYOUL: I love all the melody and lyrics from this album’s tracks, so it’s difficult for me to pick a verse. I remember them all so well.
GYUJIN: ‘SAD ENDING’ has lyrics that say ‘Please forget me now, and dance this last dance.’ The reason why I relate to this is because it expresses how he’s trying to forget about his lingering feelings.
HWANHEE: The last track on the album ‘SAD ENDING’ has great lyrics that ‘Already over, Sad ending’ that I remember so well. Good job, XIAO. 🤟
XIAO: ‘FALL’ has lyrics that go ‘I can’t cry in the midst of hazy memories that break in the starlight.’ The lyrics are very beautiful, and complement the song so well in my opinion.
How do you expect the listeners to feel when they hear this album?
KUHN: I hope they would be consoled by listening to [Novella] whenever they feel lonely or going through hard times.
KOGYEOL: I think they would like how UP10TION is trying out something different, and learn that there is this side to us they didn’t know about.
BIT-TO: I hope they think that UP10TION can also manage doing this type of music.
SUNYOUL: I want the fans to enjoy the new music from UP10TION.
GYUJIN: I wish they’d realize that there are a cool side to us, as well a different side to UP10TION.
HWANHEE: Since this is a new musical approach for us, we wanted to offer a new vibe. So, we hope HONEY10 would enjoy this album.
XIAO: I hope they would see each of our facial expressions, and be consoled through our music and new type of performances.
Please say a word of greeting to HONEY10 who have anticipated for the release of Novella.
KUHN: HONEY10! Have a blessed year in 2022, and thank you for showing your support and love always. 💛
KOGYEOL: HONEY10~ We’ll make you smile more in 2022. ^^
BIT-TO: HONEY10! Have a happy new year, and always stay happy.
SUNYOUL: Please stay with UP10TION in 2022!
GYUJIN: Thank you in advance. We will do our best to show you better performances!!! Thank you always!! 💛
HWANHEE: HONEY10! It’s 2022!! Stay healthy and don’t get sick. I hope you and all the precious people around you are also happy this year!! We’re always grateful and we love you. 🥰 For real.
XIAO: It’s already 2022, and time really goes by so fast. HONEY10~ It’s best to keep healthy and don’t skip your meals!!! Don’t get sick and thank you for waiting for our return. Please spend 2022 with us and let’s enjoy this year. Thank you, HONEY10.
How did you spend the end of the 2021? And let us know what you plan to do in the new year.
KUHN: We spent the end of 2021, prepping for the Novella album and shooting various contents for YouTube. In 2022, we wish to meet HONEY10 from around the world.
KOGYEOL: We spent the last part of 2021 getting ready for our comeback, and for 2022, I personally want to start a new hobby for myself.
BIT-TO: We were all so busy preparing for the comeback at the end of the year, and I hope 2022 will be the year where we can make great memories with HONEY10.
SUNYOUL: We worked on the comeback with a new album at the end of last year, and instead of setting plans for 2022, I’d like to focus more on being dedicated to my work.
GYUJIN: We worked on our new album for HONEY10 at the end of 2021, and I hope all the UP10TION members take up new challenges in 2022.
HWANHEE: The members and myself spent the end of last year working on our comeback, and I wish to have hold a concert in 2022! I want to run around the stage~
XIAO: I have a fear for things that are new to me, so I really want to try out new things in the new year of 2022.
– J.Chung.
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Following the success of their career-accelerating first U.S. performance at a Major League Soccer Match in Los Angeles in October― gathering thousands of fans and media recognition― P1Harmony welcomes the new year with the release of their eagerly anticipated third EP titled DISHARMONY: FIND OUT led by the new single “Do It Like This.”
The boy band is tipped for a massive 2022, after elevating to greater international K-pop recognition―including major accolades like a nomination for “Best Rookie of the Year” at the 2021 MAMA Awards and being selected as a top rising K-pop group from Rolling Stone, Vogue, TIME, Billboard, Forbes, NME, Hypebae, Refinery29 and more.
P1Harmony’s new single “Do It Like This” is an upbeat hip-pop, genre-squashing banger with instant ear-grabbing galactic synths, melodic rhythms, head-bopping beats, as well as stellar, infectious verses, co-written by P1Harmony members Intak and Jongseob, as well as standout moments coming from vocalists’ hypnotic vocals.
Across the six-song EP, members Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Jongseob and Soul flaunt their burgeoning musicality and shine throughout the album with vivid storytelling (with all tracks written or co-written by the band), effervescent, silky vocals and charismatic flow flips.
DISHARMONY: FIND OUT― which is the last part of its trilogy series of previously released EPs: DISHARMONY: STAND OUT and DISHARMONY: BREAK OUT—speaks to the group’s overarching mission of bringing harmony to the world.
An album more light and bright compared to their past releases, DISHARMONY: FIND OUT boasts catchy tracks that span several genres and captures the members’ restless creativity as young musicians. All while maintaining P1H’s defining style of youthful energy, potent lyrics over slick production, and empowering messages to always believe in one’s unlimited possibilities and never ever give up your dreams.
Before 2021 ended, P1Harmony capped off their remarkable year by further showing their status as the future of pop music with new content as part of their metaverse content series called W+W (which stands for “Welcome to T World”). The group released a new set of photos, new-music previews, choreography clips as well as videos highlighting each member and all of the new songs.
Just one year into their career, P1Harmony has already established themselves as one of the more dynamic and exciting K-pop groups with high-quality music and scene-stealing performances and will continue to build on that momentum with a keen focus on connecting with international audiences in 2022 starting with DISHARMONY: FIND OUT.
LINKS
Do It Like This music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPXKWkSVDdE
Spotify EP link: https://open.spotify.com/album/13kHQp4zyK5jBpsFZmTvHz?si=OEhcblt6SdKFlym-WeXWZQ&nd=1
Apple Music EP link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/disharmony-find-out-ep/1602205497
SOCIAL LINKS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE : https://www.fncent.com/P1Harmony
OFFICIAL WEVERSE : https://www.weverse.io/p1harmony
OFFICIAL TWITTER : https://twitter.com/P1H_official
OFFICIAL MEMBERS TWITTER : https://twitter.com/P1H_members
OFFICIAL INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/p1h_official
OFFICIAL FACEBOOK : https://www.faceb#ook.com/P1Harmony
OFFICIAL WEIBO : https://weibo.com/P1Harmony
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On January 3, Korean K-pop boy band UP10TION held an online showcase to mark the release of their 10th mini album titled “Novella” – the group’s first comeback in six months.
Novella includes six tracks “Crazy About You,” “Give Love,” “PANDORA,” “INCREDIBLE,” “FALL,” and “SAD ENDING.”
KUHN: One, two, three.
UP10TION: Tension up! Hello, We’re UP10TION.
Q. How do you feel about making a comeback after 6 months?
KUHN: We’re back in 6 months. I think I was a little more immersed in working on the album because I wanted to show you a little more musical growth when I came back with a new album.
Q. UP10TION has returned with a mini album in nearly six months since its second full-length album was released in June last year! How did you spend your fall and winter?
KUHN: As the weather got colder, I was working on the album, and I was a little more focused. I think I wanted to see HONEY10 a lot, and I think I was a little more careful because of COVID-19.
HWANHEE: In my case, I’ve made music, too. The preparation time for this album was a little long, but we worked harder to prepare it. I spent 6 months looking forward to meeting HONEY10.
KOGYEOL: I think I was able to prepare while feeling excited while preparing for the album.
Q. Please briefly explain the new album [Novella] album.
GYUJIN: The name of this album, Novella, means a novel. So the songs in the album also contain music that continues like a novel. It’s an album where you can discover new charms of UP10TION.
Q. Today is the day the album is released. [Novella] What kind of album is it?
SUNYOUL: This album expresses the process of love with a total of six tracks. ‘Give Love’, ‘Crazy About You’, ‘PANDORA’, ‘Incredible(雪來)’, ‘FALL’ and ‘SADENDING’ are songs where you can feel the storyline of love in six songs, and I personally think UP10ITON and HONEY10 are happy ending.
Q. When it comes to UP10TION, powerful performance! Refreshing sexiness! is the first keyword that comes to mind, and this time I think the atmosphere will be different from before.
HWANHEE: Of course, great performances are natural in this album, and we plan to show adult sexiness. and added a lot of emotions to that. That’s the feature of this album.
Q. Previously, if it was a powerful performance, this time it seems to contain a lot of emotions, but what kind of emotions did you add?
XIAO: As the title suggests, it can be said that a romance novel is expressed in music. We are going to tell you a story through UP10TION’s sweet voice that anyone can sympathize with the excitement, emotion, and pain of breaking up.
Q. It wouldn’t have been easy to capture emotions such as love, excitement, and parting pain, but what thoughts and efforts did UP10TION make to express their emotions?
SUNYOUL: The choreographer’s special request was, “Watch a sad movie or drama the day before going on stage.” I remembered what the choreographer said, so I watched a sad drama the day before.
KOGYEOL: The intro part immediately comes out with a lyrical and sad emotion from the beginning. So I think I naturally focus when I listen to the intro of this song.
[Give Love]
Q. What kind of song is Give Love?
GYUJIN: It’s a song where you can feel UP10TIO’s appeal and emotion. The lyrics are like ballads, but you can feel the excitement of the beat like a dance song. It’s a song with attractive emotional lyrics.
[Crazy About You]
Q. SUNYOUL, please explain what the title song “Crazy About You” is.
SUNYOUL: “Crazy About You” is a song about love that has now become a past tense. The song contains the feelings that loved ones feel while recalling the memories they had together after breaking up. It’s a good song to listen to in the chilly and lonely winter.
Q. Why did you choose “Crazy About You” as the title song, not the dance song you’ve shown so far?
KUHN: “Crazy About You” is the title song because it is a song that has not been shown so far and has a spirit of challenge and greed to digest new aspects well.
Q. When should we listen to “Crazy About You”?
KUHN: Everyone has painful memories of the past. Taking advantage of that sensibility, after a busy work, you can come home with your tired body, take a shower, and listen to a song while getting hit by water, which can lead to a dangerous situation that could explode the water bill.
KOGYEOL: It’s my experience, but it’s so good to listen to on my way home from work. It goes well with the chilly weather like these days, and it’s good to listen to it during rush hour, so I recommend you listen to it on your way home from work.
HWANHEE: I can relate to the lyrics of “Crazy About You” first. When I listen to it by car or subway and pass through the Han River, it’s usually sad. The sadness and emptiness…
Q. Since the title song is “Crazy About You”, I’m curious. Is there anything that UP10TION members were crazy about?
HWANHEE: During this break, I fell in love with food so much. I was so happy to eat. I just felt happy eating delivery food, snacks, and jelly, so I gained 7kg. I took it out now, but… I was crazy about delivery.
XIAO: I’m not now, but I’ve been crazy about ice cream and jelly, so I always eat it when I see it, buy two to three at a time, and eat it instead of rice.
SUNYOUL: I was crazy in the past, I’m crazy now, and I’m going crazy in the future. I really like “Song.” I think I’ll be crazy about the song.
GYUJIN: Personally, I still have aftereffects, but I was crazy about HWANHEE. The charm of HWANHEE is overflowing…
[PANDORA]
Q. ‘PANDORA’ feels the most similar to the image UP10TION has shown! BIT-TO, please introduce yourself.
BIT-TO: PANDORA is a song with a stronger beat than UP10TION’s songs so far. It’s a song that HONEY10, who likes UP10TION’s music, would really like, so I competed with “Crazy About You” for the title song. It’s a strong song that worries you about the choreography just by listening to the beat. I hope you listen to it a lot.
[Incredible(雪來)]
Q. It’s a song that makes your heart flutter like the title ‘Incredible(雪來)’. Kogyeol, what is the song about?
KOGYEOL: It’s a song that expresses the excitement powerfully, although I think the title will make you feel lovey-dovey and excited. If you listen carefully, it’s not as romantic as you think, so it’s a song with an unexpected charm.
[FALL]
Q. I don’t know what it is, but I feel empty. Hwanhee, what kind of song is it?
HWANHEE: You got it exactly! It’s a song that expresses the sadness and emptiness of breaking up. It’s a great song based on band sound.
[SAD ENDING]
Q. Like the title of “SAD ENDING”, the song feels really sad. XIAO, please explain.
XIAO: As the title suggests, “SADENDING” is a song that expresses the pain of parting. It’s an R&B song. And, I participated in writing and composing this song along with “FALL”.
HWANHEE: KUHN and BIT-TO also participated in writing lyrics for all five songs except “FALL”.
Q. Since this album is composed of emotional songs, it would not have been easy to express the performance, but what is the highlight of the performance?
GYUJIN: In the BIT-TO type part of “Crazy About You”, there is a dance where GYUJIN and KUHN express watches, and I personally think that the dance is cool, so I would appreciate it if you could focus on that part.
BIT-TO: In addition, the point of this choreography is the shutter dance that uses hands as if taking pictures according to the lyrics of ‘Crazy About You’.
Q. I wonder what we can expect from UP10TION’s 10th mini-album. Is there anything you want to achieve for the new year?
GYUJIN: Thank you for the question. As it is a title song with a new concept, I hope many people will listen to it, and I will work hard to make it happen. It contains the passion of the members, so please look forward to it.
I hope more people know UP10TION.
KOGYEOL: I’ve done a lot of live performances, and I want to make sure that “UP10TION is a talented team” and “this team has its own strengths.”
Q. I wonder what UP10TION’s unique charm you want to show through this album.
SUNYOUL: It’s been 7 years, and I changed the mood of the song because I wanted to show a new change, but I want to show you a sentimental sexiness.
Q. UP10TION’s members KUHN, BIT-TO, and XIAO participated in writing and composing the song. What do you want them to focus on when they are working and listening to the song?
XIAO: Personally, I have a feeling of my favorite song. Like our title song, I like songs with pretty lyrics and sentimental lyrics. The songs I composed are also filled with pretty lyrics, so I hope you focus on the lyrics.
BIT-TO: I tend to look at the overall atmosphere when I work, and I hope you look at it as a whole again this time.
KUHN: I think I tried to write my part like a poem. I hope you can focus on the emotion of poetry.
Q. Which version do you think suits each UP10TION member the best?
Sequence: KOGYEOL, GYUJIN, SUNYOUL
SUNYOUL: I think it would be better to be happy than to break up.
Still: HWANHEE, XIAO, BIT-TO, KUHN
HWANHEE: The youngest members of UP10TION are now 25 years old. I was an adult before that, but personally, I think I’m a real adult now. So I think carefully that I can show you adult sexiness.
Q. It’s our first comeback in 2022. With UP10TION, we’ll share our new year’s wishes, aspirations, Please let me know if you have any New Year’s wishes and aspirations for each member.
GYUJIN: I want to let many people know about UP10TION. As it came out with a new concept, I hope “Crazy About You” will be a hit.
SUNYOUL: I hope there will be more days to meet HONEY10, and I hope everyone is healthy.
HWANHEE: I don’t fulfill my wishes or goals well, but I hope everyone is happy this time. I hope you have a happy year.
XIAO: It’s natural to be happy and I hope everyone is healthy.
BIT-TO: I hope there will be many opportunities to see HONEY10 up close, and I will do my best to make the performance satisfactory to HONEY10.
KOGYEOL: I hope we will work hard and get good results, and I want to put the first button well.
KUHN: I’m sure there were a lot of people who had a hard time in 2021. UP10TION’s new album “Novella” will be released with the start of 2022, so I hope our album will comfort you.
Q. Lastly, if there is a message of support or comfort through KUHN [Novella], please represent UP10TION.
KUHN: I think you must have had a lot of things to cry about as you spent the end of the year and faced a new year. There may be people who are excited about the new year, but I hope everyone doesn’t forget that they are the main characters of their lives. I hope this year will be a year of dreams, and health is natural. I hope you achieve your small wishes or goals. And I hope it will be a year where we receive the energy of a strong tiger with UP10TION’s new album. Happy New Year!
KUHN: In 2022, Lim In-nyeon and there are two members who were born in the year of the tiger, so we’ll work hard. Dear reporters, I hope that HONEY10s have a happy new year.
UP10TION: Happy New Year! Thank you so much~
—-J.Chung
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