EXO member Lay (Zhang Yixing) has announced he is leaving SM Entertainment. The announcement came on EXOâs 10th anniversary since they debuted.
On April 8, 2022, Lay released a handwritten letter announcing his departure from the company.
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His letter reads:
Ten years of growth. Thank you all.
Thank you to my EXO brothers for your company and encouragement.
Thanks to my colleagues at SM for witnessing every step of my growth and achievement.
Thank you to all of my fans for your unconditional love and support.
Itâs time to say goodbye as an employee of SM. Itâs also my new beginning as a 30-year-old. But I will always be the Lay when my members need me.
Iâm your family member in China, Zhang Yixing.
Love you forever!
EXO
Letâs love
Lay also released a separate letter on his Weibo.
10 years is considered a very long time, but now that I have arrived at this day when my 10-year relationship with my company has come to an end, it feels like that time just passed by in a flash,â the letter reads. âIn just a blink of an eye, the young boy who entered the company has now become 30-years old.
Even though the 10-year contract has come to an end, my heart still remains with the company, and the years that I spent growing with everyone who helped me along the way, they will always remain.
âToday is a day which marks a new beginning. I will continue to go forward with a new relationship with SM Entertainment.
Despite his departure, SM Entertainment stated they will continue to maintain a relationship with Lay.
“It’s true that Lay’s exclusive contract has expired,â SM Entertainment said in a statement. âHowever, the agency is currently discussing various ways to maintain a new type of relationship with him.”
Lay has been active as a singer and actor in China in recent years where he set up his own entertainment company, Chromosome Entertainment Group.
On April 7, he released the song âJIU,â which features a short conversation with other EXO members.
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Good luck to Lay as he works on his future endeavors!
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—-Olivia Murray
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Just ahead of Apinkâs 11th anniversary, Naeun announced her official departure from the group. IST Entertainment confirmed the news in a brief statement.
“After discussion with the two companies and Apink members, Naeun has decided to conclude her group activities,â the company said.
Naeun also made an announcement via a handwritten message on her official Instagram page.
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Naeunâs message reads:
Hello, this is Son Naeun.
I worried a lot about how I should say this, and even now, as I write these words, Iâm very nervous.
I will be leaving Apink, with whom I have been together for the past 11 years.
Because Apink is a place like family, with whom I have spent a long time together, I made this difficult decision after a lot of debate, and though it wasnât an easy decision, I plan to become a Panda and cheer on Apink starting from now on.
The members⊠Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, Hayoung⊠the many people who have worked hard for Apink from the start, including the IST staff, and the fans, who are the most precious of all: As I look back on the times weâve spent together until now and our memories, there is no way to express all of my feelings through words, butâŠ
I want to sincerely thank from the bottom of my heart everyone who made my teens and twenties the most radiant, who gifted me this happy time.
I will engrave the name âApinkâs Son Naeunâ in my heart, and I think showing you better things in the future, so that I donât bring shame to that name, is one way I can repay you.
Please give lots of love to Apink, and I, too, will be sincerely rooting for them.
Up until now, this has been Apinkâs Son Naeun.
The news, while sad, is not shocking. Naeun was the only Apink member to not resign with IST Entertainment. Naeun signed with YG Entertainment to promote as an actress with the expectation that she would be able to do promotions with Apink when scheduling allowed. Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts have prevented Naeun from engaging in group activities, including the groupâs âDilemmaâ comeback promotions this past February.
Apinkâs leader, Chorong, also shared a message to fans on Apinkâs official Instagram regarding Naeunâs departure news.
Hello Pandas,
While wondering what words could possibly be of a little bit of comfort to our Pandas, I thought a lot while writing and re-writing this. Even though I know that our Pandas donât like when we apologize, it hurts my heart so much that as of right now, the only thing I have to say is that Iâm sorry. To Pandas who must have been really surprised and very hurt, I want to sincerely say sorry.
After our last special album, all of the members thought and talked a lot about Apinkâs future moving forward. As these are the members who have been together for the difficult and happy times over the past 10 years, this moment does not yet feel real to us either.
In order to maintain Apink for 10 years, each member has made numerous sacrifices and put in a lot of effort. Since we know that so well about each other, this is a decision weâve made after really thinking about what is best for each other.
Although our Pandas must be so sad, I hope that you will watch over our new start. While promoting as five members this time, it was also very difficult for us mentally, and we worked really hard in case Pandas noticed an empty space. In the future, I think we will have to work even harder.
While Pandasâ hearts likely wonât feel better in this moment, I promise that we will show you that we are working harder. Please trust this once that our members are always worried about Pandas and have always prioritized Apink. Letâs cherish our past pretty memories and I hope we can make new happy memories together.
Even if it takes a long time, we will work harder. Once again, I sincerely apologize Pandas. We will greet you again soon with good music.
From leader Chorong.
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Following the departure news, IST Entertainment confirmed Apink will continue as a five-member group.
âStarting with their upcoming 11th anniversary fan song, which is scheduled to be released on April 19, Apink will be reorganized and continue promotions as a five-member group with Park Chorong, Yoon Bomi, Jung Eun Ji, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung. Son Naeun has ended her activities with the group, and they will be cheering each other on from their separate paths.â
Good luck to Naeun and Apink on their future activities! In the meantime, look forward to Apinkâs anniversary song on April 19!
—-Olivia Murray
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MCND will begin its performance fever in the first half of 2022 with the AMERICA TOUR following the Europe tour, drawing attention to K-pop fans.
The K-pop group announced the hosting of its first AMERICA TOUR “1ST” MCND AMERICA TOUR 2022″ (First MCND America Tour 2022) on its official SNS, drawing attention from global fans.
Starting in June, MCND will visit 10 cities in four countries, including the United States, Mexico, Canada and Brazil, to meet the fans in person.
MCND’s AMERICA TOUR will start in San Francisco on June 4th, followed by LA on the 5th, Mexico on the 7th, Toronto on the 9th, Chicago on the 10th, New York on the 12th, Sao Paulo on August 12th and 13th, Rio de Janeiro on the 14th, and Porto Allegri on the 17th.
Global fans around the world are looking forward to the release of the new song for the first time on the Europe tour. Earlier on the 5th, the new song and choreography were released for about 30 seconds through TikTok Live, drawing attention. MCND met the fans on TikTok Live for 10 minutes every day for 9 days from the 30th of last month, revealing live practice of one of the songs on the set list, sharing their excitement about the Europe tour.
The five-member group steadily released short form content called “The Daily Life of Idols Preparing for the Europe Tour,” raising fans’ expectations by releasing unique videos with high expectations ahead of his first Europe tour, such as “Live while dancing ICE AGE at 1.5 times speed” and “Practicing costume quick change.”
Meanwhile, MCND will hold concerts in seven cities in six countries, starting with the Netherlands on the 9th, opening its first K-pop Europe tour since the pandemic.
- The European tour will begin from the Netherlands on April 9th, and the new song will be released for the first time.
- 10 cities in 4 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil from June to August.
-J.Chung.
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Starting with the Netherlands on April 9, 5-member K-pop group MCND will be visiting seven cities in six European countries to start the first k-pop European tour since the pandemic hit after the 5-member bandâs debut in 2020.
The debut song of the group MCND’s ICE AGE in Europe is currently on the rise. Hundreds of teams participate in MCND EUROPE DANCE CONTEST 2022 held on a large scale ahead of MCND’s first European Tour [1ST] MCND EUROPE TOUR 2022. In particular, not only in Europe but also in other regions like Asia and the Americas, fans’ participation continues through YouTube and TikTok, adding to the heat.
The competition among participants was fierce as MCND’s own selection of the contest had a special pledge of inviting backstage and other performing stage opportunities. Quality videos reinterpreting the style and music video concept of “ICE AGE” as well as high-quality dance skills attracted attention.
MCND, which has been doubling expectations with the title of the first K-pop idol’s European tour since the pandemic, has been raising interest in the performance in a special way, such as releasing one song from the setlist every day through TikTok Live since the 30th.
From April 9th to the 17th, the K-pop group will be visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands, London, Hungary, Budapest, Cologne, Germany, Paris and Toulon, France, and Lausanne, Switzerland, to meet the fans in Europe.
—J.Chung.
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This Wednesday only series will provide KCRUSH [Color Code] Red Velvet – Feel The Rhythm. We hope you will enjoy.
Nippon Broadcasting System and PONYCANYON USA are pleased to announce the launch of “Anime Roomy,” a podcast for international anime fans!
Anime Roomy” is an all-English audio content for anime fans around the world hosted by Mikan, Yuzu, Yuri, and Sakura, who are anime fans living in North America and also members of PONYCANYON USA’s “World Otafy Project”. It features a lot of anime, from well-known classics to the latest titles, as well as “Funny Nihongo” and “Oshi-kai” that goes beyond anime, based on the concept of a fun otaku chat between roomies. Cast profiles and character voices are available on World Otafy Project official website.
The podcast is available on various distribution sites and PONYCANYON USA YouTube, and new episodes go up every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (Japan Time). Moreover, special guests are now being arranged. It will be a super exciting podcast for those who love Japanese anime and pop culture. Follow the official Twitter and subscribe to the channel, and look forward to the updates.
<Distribution URL>
https://lnk.to/Anime_Roomy
(Apple Music/Spotify/Amazon Music/Google Podcasts /YouTube)
https://podcast.1242.com/show/anime-roomy/
(Nippon Broadcasting System PODCAST STATION)
<Cast Profiles >
Mikan (Character Color: Orange):
A wholesome girl whose cute smile is her trademark. An accomplished fan artist who loves to share her work with friends. Loves shonen manga and anime based on them. Working toward her dream of becoming a designer.
Yuzu (Character Color: Yellow)
A cool beauty whoâs also the groupâs youngest member. Quick-witted and often serves as the MC of the program. Loves cats and anime. A self-proclaimed fujoshi.
Yuri (Character Color: Blue)
Her kindhearted, nurturing personality makes her the oneesan of the Roomies. Possesses a calming aura. Loves SF and hot-blooded anime. When she gets fired up about one of her many interests, sheâs unstoppable.
Sakura (Character Color: Pink)
A multifaceted comedienne, by turns sexy and hilarious. Loves magical girl anime more than anything. The chameleon of the group, known for her sudden funny interjections.
<What is “World Otafy Project”?>
A project by PONYCANYON USA that aims to “otaku-fy” the world with the main focus on “translation by otaku for otaku”. The members are native English-speaking anime fans who are fluent in Japanese, and are involved in anime-related translation and research from their otaku perspectives. If youâre interested in being a part of âOtafyâ, please check the website for the details and achievements. https://worldotafy.com
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Anime Roomy official Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnimeRoomy
World Otafy Project official website: https://worldotafy.com
Nippon Broadcasting System PODCAST STATION: https://podcast.1242.com
PONYCANYON USA official website: https://ponycanyon.us/
PONYCANYON official Twitter for overseas: https://twitter.com/PONYCANYON_EN
PONYCANYON official Instagram for overseas: https://www.instagram.com/ponycanyon_en/
PONYCANYON Official Facebook for overseas: https://www.facebook.com/PonycanUSA/
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Dreamcatcher Returns to the Live Stage With Their 2022 Album Mini Concert Seoul, South Korea (March 25, 2022) – Dreamcatcher, the dark horse and concept shattering girl group of K-pop has returned with news of a comeback and mini concert. The girl group is set to take the stage with a simultaneous offline and online event. Dreamcatcher 2nd Album [Apocalypse : Save us] Mini Concert is set to take place on April 12th at 7:30PM KST.
This mini concert revolves around their 2nd Album, [Apocalypse : Save us], marking this as another milestone in their growth as the queens of online concerts and live performances. The full-length album is set to have a tracklist of more than eight songs, introducing a new side of themselves and the start of a new era – âApocalypseâ after their previous âNightmareâ and âDystopiaâ series storylines.
From their live band concerts to their themed events with Halloween and dystopian aesthetics, the girls have evolved with online concerts in using groundbreaking XR technology for new stages. Theyâre gearing up for another mind blowing concert with the added joy of having fans present in-person, taking the stage to another level.
With their previous online concert bringing in over 10,000 fans, the girls are expected to break barriers once again with their in-person concert being streamed globally for their fans from all over the world to tune into.
Theyâve garnered attention with their Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart hit âOdd Eyeâ and their previous releases of chart-topping hits like âBOCAâ, âScreamâ, and âBEcauseâ. From strong dynamic tracks with powerful vocals to beautiful soft ballads, Dreamcatcher has captured the hearts of music fans both domestically and internationally.
As with the start of a new series, âApocalypseâ is gaining attention from just the release of the mysterious teaser that revealed the full album release set for the same day as the live mini concert, exciting fans who marked off their calendars for the day in preparation for the next beginning of a narrative only Dreamcatcher can create with their music.
The group is preparing to meet their fans face-to-face with their concert on April 12th 7:30PM KST in Seoul, but global fans can also tune into the concert online to meet Dreamcatcher and enjoy the show together in real-time. Dreamcatcher 2nd Album [Apocalypse : Save us] Mini Concert is set to reunite InSomnia (fandom name) with Dreamcatcher once again, as they start off the year of activities alongside their next new series.
For this concert, Dreamcatcher 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 inâperson events follow local jurisdiction protocols to ensure a safe environment for the artist, fans, and staff present at the venue.
Dreamcatcherâs seven members: JI U, SU A, SIYEON, HANDONG, YOOHYEON, DAMI, GAHYEON
Further information regarding online ticketing and the show itself can be found through https://mmt.fans/hEVn or through MyMusicTasteâs other social media channels.
For fanclub offline tickets, information can be found on Melon Tickets: https://mmt.fans/hE3B For general offline tickets, information can be found on Yes24. (Sales for general offline ticketing begin on March 31 at 8PM KST.)
Dreamcatcher 2nd Album [Apocalypse : Save us] Mini Concert April 12, 2022, 7:30PM (KST) – Streaming only on 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 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 sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About DREAMCATCHER COMPANY:
Established in 2008, DREAMCATCHER COMPANY is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency founded by the prominent production duo E-tribe. Since the debut of its first artist Nassun, the company has grown in size over the years, producing artists and idol groups under its own name. V.O.S, Dalshabet, and DREAMCATCHER are the major artists that are currently associated with the label. Recently, the company also launched subsidiary labels HF Music Company, Dreamcatcher Company, and D1CE Entertainment and is garnering much attention and recognition from the public as the rising creator of future K-pop artists.
The Northern Hemisphereâs spring season is just a few days away. Pretty soon, warmer weather will greet us. Why not prepare for the season with our Spotify…
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Turning Red, a film about a 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang), is a groundbreaking film on many levels. Itâs the first time a woman solo-directed a film in Pixarâs history woman (Domee Shi, who was also the first woman to direct a Pixar short film with Bao). Turning Red is also the second Pixar film to feature an Asian lead character since 2009âs Up (Russell). The cast, too, also features people of Asian descent voicing the characters, a rarity in the film industry. Turning Red provides the long overdue diversity needed today!
Set in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2002, Turning Red follows Meilin as she navigates middle school, puberty, and becoming her own person while dealing with the expectations of her loving but overbearing mother, Ming (Sandra Oh) and the need to be âperfectâ in her familyâs eyes. While navigating the start of her teenage life, she also has to learn how to control her red panda spirit inherited from her ancestors.
From the start, Disney/Pixarâs new film is a nostalgia-filled romp for those of us who were teens (especially teen girls) in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The colors, fashion, Tamagotchi, and boy band references are enough to connect to the 30-and-40-somethings who now have kids in the age-range Turning Red targets. They also serve as a reminder of the now-cringe-but-simpler lives we led before being jaded by adulthood.
Along with the nostalgia trip, weâre introduced to Meilinâs diverse-yet-relatable friend group consisting of Priya (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan), Abby (Hyein Park), Miriam (Ava Morse), and bully-turned-friend Tyler (Tristan Allerick) who each represent someone we all might have been friends with in school. Meilinâs core friend group of Abby, Miriam, and Priya are the types of friends we all wish we could have had in school as they are a source of love and support Meilin needs in her times of trouble. They provide Meilin the encouragement and acceptance she needs to help her find her voice and identity.
Of course, we need to address the red panda in the room as Turning Red is about Meilinâs journey to quell the panda within. While many kids will look at Meilinâs red panda persona as funny and cute, the red panda provides many metaphors throughout the film. First, the red panda symbolizes puberty and growing up. Many adults will see the panda as a symbol of a first menstruation cycle (as noted by Ming coming in the bathroom with a variety of tampons and pads to help Meilin). Meanwhile, the red panda rage Meilin experiences represents teen hormones and mood changes. Taming the human-to-panda changes represents trying to find oneself as well a deeper, more problematic meaning which will be touched on shortly. Younger audiences may miss the symbolism, but teens and adults could see it and relate.
Beneath the cute façade and symbolism, Turning Red also deals with deeper issues of acceptance and generational trauma, much like Disneyâs Encanto did months prior. Like Encanto, Turning Red deals with the expectations parents and grandparents place on their children and the need for perfection while the younger generation wants to have room to breathe, thrive, and find themselves on their own terms. In Turning Red, we see Meilin torn between her duties as a good daughter helping her family run their shrine, maintaining good grades, and engaging in academic clubs and activities while also trying to be a typical 13-year-old who wants to hang out with friends, have crushes, and engage in fandom life. The latter part of her identity needs to be hidden away to avoid disappointing her mother. Sheâs eventually found out, leading to embarrassing results. Throughout the movie, thereâs a strong sense that Ming doesnât want Meilin to grow up to be her own person; instead, Ming wants Meilin to become someone she sculpted to fulfill the impossible desire for perfection. Here, Mingâs expectations mirror the expectations her own mother had for her, leading to the theme of generational trauma and breaking the cycle.
Unfortunately, Turning Red also sends a message that young people should hide and control their emotions. There is a scene early in the movie where Ming and Jin Lee (Meilinâs father) test Meilin to determine if she can control the red panda changes. Throughout the scene, Meilin must contain her emotions to where sheâs practically emotionless. While the scene features calming techniques such as Meilin imagining the love of her friends, the whole message can be interpreted to mean that showing any emotion is bad and should be avoided.
Stepping away from the deeper elements of the film, Turning Red does have fun, irrelevant flair.
While it focuses on a Chinese-Canadian family, the movie does a great job including elements from different Asian pop culture scenes. 4*Town and their fandom reflect todayâs K-Pop scene (Domee Shi states the influences behind 4*Town include BIGBANG and 2PM) while somewhat fitting into the early 2000s boyband-box (the name 4*Town may make some viewers recall the 2000sâ group O-Town). Similarly, there is a point in the film where Meilinâs family had to perform a ritual while chanting in Cantonese. The musical elements infuse different cultures in interesting ways, adding to the fun!
If youâre a fan of anime, Turning Red provides some anime-esque moments that will be familiar to fans including sexy food shots, âanime glasses,â and Meilin and companyâs exaggerated facial expressions. Of course, there is a moment that may look familiar to fans of Sailor Moon that may garner a giggle. The anime allusions arenât an accident, as Domee Shi admits she is a fan of Japanese anime, especially Sailor Moon and Hayao Miyazaki films. As you watch the film, challenge yourself to find the different references to different East and South Asian cultures as this is a neat extra layer to the movie.
Despite some feeling like Turning Red isnât relatable beyond the Toronto Asian community, the film is successful in focusing on the struggles of teenage life and finding oneself. At several points, I found myself laughing and saying âthat was so meâ as Meilin and her friends navigated the world around them. From hiding boyband-love to random âsexyâ sketches in a notebook to even hiding bad grades to not disappoint my family, almost every moment in Turning Red has something I and most teenagers have done. Ideally, these moments should serve as a bonding moment and talking points between parents and kids, especially when it is revealed Ming had similar experiences as a child.
Even the adults have relatable moments. For me, Meilinâs parents had shades of my own family with her dad being a supportive, quiet being while her mom being a force that can either build you up or tear you down depending on the situation. Like Meilin, the moment of sheer terror as her mother flipped threw her notebook to find questionable things and Ming flipping out reminded me of a similar instance I had in high school with my own mom. The anger and embarrassment I felt then came flooding back in this scene. Additionally, Mingâs questioning of 4*Town and why the groupâs named 4*Town is something many parents may do. Kudos to Domee Shi and the writers for fleshing out the parents enough to make them feel realistic!
Meilinâs explosive tendencies toward her mother are also relatable although somewhat unrealistic. Meilin grows bold about sharing her feeling and lashing out against her mother as the film unfolds. While many teens may have moments of talking back to a parent, the speeches and clarity between exchanges is a dream for many as back-and-forth conversations can sometimes be volatile and unproductive, which isnât always the case for Meilin. Of course, in the beginning, Ming dominated the conversations, but the dynamic shifted toward the end. Perhaps the messaging here is parents should not argue and listen to their childrenâs needs, but the message may be an unrealistic expectation for many children. This also brings up other issues that make Turning Red an imperfect film.
The acceptance Meilin experienced during her red panda change was too positive. Realistically, people might be judgmental with some resorting to bullying and ostracization if a fellow classmate went through an extreme change (naturally, weâre not talking about being a red panda!). Everyone seemingly accepted Meilinâs red panda persona and treated her better than before she was a panda. The only exception is Tyler who bullied her pre-panda but then used Meilin for his own gain until she lashed out against him. Some added nuances regarding some negative experiences would have added more depth to Meilinâs growing pains, especially in contrast to the conflicts she faces at home.
While the story and content are relatable, the movie feels frantic sometimes. The frenzied narrative Meilin starts the story with does create an issue with trying to connect to her, but as she learns to control herself and finds some inner peace, she does become less polarizing. The fast action and communication style can draw children in effectively. For older individuals, the pacing may be a turn-off and impact the overall likeability.
[Spoiler alert] Along with the above, the climax of the movie also made me laugh, but not in a good way. Without giving anything way, Meilin makes a choice that was expected throughout the movie, leading to a cheesy moment where she acts on the decision (here is where you see the Sailor Moon/magical girl references). This decision leads to a battle and destruction that caused an audible âwhat the fâŠâ to escape with my awkward laughter. The moment here is cringey, but it does fit in with the overall scope of a movie that embraces awkwardness.
Turning Red is not without its flaws, but itâs a cute film sure to delight audiences. For some audiences, they will relate to the theme of growing up. For others, the fun-filled nostalgia trip might trigger some strong emotions of what it was like to grow up in simpler times and what it was like to grow up in a strict family.
Turning Red earns a respectable 3.5/5.
—-Olivia Murray
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K-pop supergroup BTS beat its own record again at the 36th Japan Gold Disc Award by winning 10 awards, following 8 awards at the same awards in 2021.
The Recording Industry Association of Japan announced the winners of this yearâs âThe Japan Gold Disc Awardâ on Monday, and these awards are based on sales from January 1, 2021, until December 31, 2021.
K-pop supergroup BTS won Best Asian Artist, Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year by Download, Song of the Year by Download, Best 5 Songs by Download, Song of the Year by Streaming, two of the Best 5 Songs by Streaming and one of the Best 3 Albums.
Since BTS had the biggest win of the night with 10 trophies from nine categories, the Korean septet is also the first non-Japanese act to take home that many awards in Japan Gold Disc’s history. BTS is also the first act to win Best Asian Artist for four consecutive years.
The global K-pop band released a statement to say,
âWe thank ARMY who always give us a lot of love and for these amazing awards. Thank you so much. We will continue working hard in the future so that we can provide you with great music.â
This yearâs Best 3 Albums (Asia) awards were awarded to SEVENTEENâs âAttacca,â TXTâs âChaotic Wonderland,â and BTSâs âBTS, THE BEST.â
For the new artist category, ENHYPEN, a joint venture between CJ ENM and HYBE, won the New Artist of the Year or Asia category.
This yearâs Best 3 New Artists (Asia) awards went to ITZY, ENHYPEN, and TREASURE, who made their Japanese debut last year in 2021.
You can check the full list of the winners via this link: https://www.golddisc.jp/award/36/
Congratulations to all the winners of the 36th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
–J.Chung.
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Weâd like to thank LOUDI and his team for this interview, and we wish them all the best in all his upcoming ventures.
Hello, thank you for sitting down for an interview with us. Please introduce yourself to our readers!
Hi, everyone, Iâm Loudi! Nice to meet you!
Many are curious to know the origin of LOUDI and what it means to you.
It actually comes from the Greek word âlouloudiâ (Î»ÎżÏ Î»ÎżÏÎŽÎč), which means blooming flower like a new start, hope, beauty⊠The name is full of amazing and deep meanings for me.
I was searching and not sleeping for days thinking about my stage name and after a long search I found it and since âLouloudiâ was a bit too long I decided to only use Loudi.
Tell us when and how you came to South Korea initially from Indonesia.
I came to Korea a couple of times before, but the year 2014 was when I actually moved here. At first, it was to study and enter university, and I was also working as an intern in the fashion industry, so that’s how I got into the entertainment industry.
How did you get yourself into music and was it your childhood dream to pursue a career in music? Tell us about the concept and direction of your music as well.
Actually, music is always been around since I was a kid.
My sister is a really great piano player, me on the other hand, I played the violin since I was a kid, did some shows at school, and once I directed a musical for my whole year in high school, doing music editing chores, script, etc. Of course, with the help of friends but I find it really challenging and fun!
Growing up, I listen to a lot of genres of music starting from Destinyâs Child, Westlife, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, John Lennon, Sam Smith, BoA, SHINee, etc. Â Looking back, I think they have given me a lot of influences until now.
Name some of the music are you into these days.
These days, I tried to widen my spectrum so I literally would just play a random song I found and kinda get to know myself more on what do I like and what I didn’t like. When Iâm just chilling, I usually listen to RnB or old K-pop songs.
How would you describe your personality in one word?
OMG, this is the hardest question I think, okay, so my MBTI is INFJ but people around me always told me to retake the test because they are quite sure Iâm an âEâ. (I retook it hundreds of times, but it’s still âIâ, lol)
What do you enjoy doing for your leisure or pastime?
I love to do a lot of stuff that has to do with my hands, cooking, drawing, painting, re-forming clothes, etc., or if Iâm just too lazy, I usually like to watch movies or read books or play my piano.
What is your fav food/beverage?
I LOVE sweet foods, desserts, meat, and CHEESE. Yes, I do love cheese a lot, lol. And as for drinks, I don’t really have a preference but I do love tea and coffee (without sugar), and when it comes to tea and coffee, I really don’t like it sweet, it’s weird, isn’t it?
When do you feel the most rewarded or happy?
I can’t describe it but every time I got to perform and see all of my fans happy, it really the happiest time for me. However, if I had to choose one, one of the most unforgettable moments was on my birthday at a concert in Japan, which was amazing. I cried a river, lol.
Which artists or musicians do you currently most respect, and who would you like to work with in the future?
As always, SHINee is the top of my list but I think I would pass out a couple of hundred times first to actually be able to work with them. Lol, I am joking.
I really love to work with Jamie, Junny, global artists like Pink Sweats, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, and that’d be a dream come true tho.
But actually, for now, I’m not limiting myself to only working in music but also in other aspects like fashion, art, etc.
Letâs wrap this interview with you sharing what your goals, plans and hopes are for this year.
My current biggest goal is to finish my album, promote and meet with all of the fans! I hope this year I can also give yâall more content and more music⊠And for the rest, I would love to go with the flow, well that’s for now, I think.
Oh, and most importantly, I wish the pandemic would be over by this year, so we all can freely see each other and be happy and be healthy. <3
-J.Chung.
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Trigger Warning: Article discusses sex crimes and violence
March is Womenâs History Month. The month commemorates womenâs cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements. To honor Womenâs History Month, we celebrate some of the badass women of Asian descent and the contributions they made to âherstory.â
Kim Bok-dong (April 19, 1926 – January 28, 2019)
Prior to her passing in 2019, Kim Bok-dong was a well-known human rights activist who spoke out against sexual slavery and sexual abuse during war. Kim, who was a comfort woman during the Japanese Imperial Army occupation in Korea before and during WWII, fought for a state-level apology, reparations, and the correction of Japanese history from and by the Japanese. Kim encouraged other comfort women and sex slaves to come forward to tell their stories. She was also a co-founder of The Butterfly Fund, which is aimed toward helping female victims of conflict-zone sex crimes in not just Korea but around the globe.
In 1941 when Kim was 14, Japanese authorities told her mother that in order to support the war efforts, Kim would need to work in a military clothing factory or else the family would be considered traitors. Kim, however, was not sent to a factory: she was placed in militarized sexual slavery in Japanese-occupied territories for eight years where she was forced to perform daily sex acts. During her time as a comfort woman, Kim was sent to Guangdong, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia to provide services to the Japanese army.
Kim returned to her hometown after WWII, opened a restaurant after the Korean War, and eventually got married. It wasnât until after her husband died that she began speaking about her experiences as a sex slave. In 1992, her life as a human rights activist began to flourish as she publicly shared details about her time as a sex slave, participating in Wednesday Demonstrations, and testified at the United Nations and World Human Rights Conference in Vienna, Austria. During the Wednesday Demonstrations, she would demand a formal apology from the Japanese while asking for reparations for the Korean women impacted by sexual slavery. She also wished for Japan to change their history to include the truth about sexual slavery instead of stating comfort women entered the trade willingly. Over time, she gained recognition, honors, and support for her activism.
Following her passing in 2019 at 92-years old, the film My Name Is Kim Bok-dong was released. The film covers the last 27 years of Kimâs life as an advocate including her 1992 testimony revealing her harrowing experience as a comfort woman and the legacy for change she hoped to create.
Neerja Bhanot (September 7, 1963-September 5, 1986)
On September 5, 1986, Pan Am Flight 73 was hijacked by four Palestinian men while stopped in Karachi, Pakistan. The flight, which was headed to New York from Bombay, India, had 360 passengers on board including Indian nationals and passengers from the United States, Pakistan, and Mexico.
The hijackers engaged in gunfire outside of the plane, killing two Kuwait Airlines staff members before entering the Pan American World Airways   plane with grenades and shooting at a flight attendant, forcing him to close the planeâs door. Neerja Bhanot, the flightâs purser, managed to alert the flight crew so they could escape from the cockpit hatch.
The hijackers targeted Americans and American assets on the flight and initially killed an Indian-American man and throwing his body on the tarmac. The hijackers instructed Bhanot and the other flight attendants to collect the passengersâ passports so they could find the Americans. Bhanot and the other flight attendants, however, managed to hide the passports so the terrorists could not differentiate between non-American and American passengers.
After 17 hours, the terrorists started setting explosives off on the plane. Bhanot then opened the plane doors and helped passengers, especially children, off the plane so they wouldnât be killed. As she helped people to safety, one of the terrorists grabbed her and killed her.
Bhanot and her flight attendant crewâs efforts saved several passengersâaround 300 in total— and prevented the plane from ever leaving the tarmac.
She posthumously received several awards including Indiaâs Ashoka Chakra Award for bravery in 1987, making her the youngest recipient of the award and the first woman to earn it. She also received Pakistanâs Tamgha-e-Pakistan award for showing âgreat human kindness.â In 2004, the Indian Postal Service released a commemorative stamp honoring Bhanotâs bravery. In 2016, the biopic Neerja was released. The film starred Sonam Kapoor as Bhanot and was directed by Ram Madhvani.
Ćyama Sutematsu (February 24, 1860 â February 18, 1919)
Ćyama Sutematsu was a champion for womenâs education in Japan.
Born Yamakawa Sakiko, Sutematsu became Japanâs first college-educated woman. While her degree path started against her will, Sutematsuâs journey helped to shape womenâs education in Japan.
Born to a traditional Japanese samurai family, she survived the Battle of Aizu in 1868, a battle that claimed the life of her sister and marked the end of the Aizu domain. Following the end of the battle, Sutematsu briefly lived as a refugee before being selected as one of five young women to go overseas to America to receive an American education.
During her ten years in America, Sutematsu, who went by the name Stematz Yamakawa, lived in New Haven, Connecticut within the Leonard Bacon household where she became close to Baconâs youngest daughter, Alice Mabel. Sutematsu graduated from Hillhouse High School then attended Vassar College as the first minority at the womenâs college. She earned a B.A and graduated magna cum laude. Before returning to Japan, Sutematsu studied nursing.
Unfortunately, Sutematsu faced limited career opportunities due to no longer knowing Japanese. However, in 1882, after accepting a marriage proposal from Ćyama Iwaoâ the general on the opposing side during the Battle of AizuâSutematsu moved up the social ladder to become Princess Ćyama in 1905. As she climbed the social ladder, Sutematsu used her position to advocate for womenâs education. She later became one of the founders of the Peeresses’ School that educated high-ranking women. She, along with a fellow American-educated friend Umeko Tsuda, was also one of the founders of the Women’s Home School of English, which is currently known as Tsuda University.
In addition to promoting womenâs education and volunteer nursing in Japan, Sutematsu also promoted the idea of philanthropy to high-ranking Japanese women despite it being seen as ânot lady-likeâ at the time. However, the first charity bazaar Sutematsu held was successful and became an annual event.
While Sutematsu experienced success and helped champion womenâs education in Japan, she was painted as a âwicked stepmotherâ in the book Nami-ko (The Cuckoo) by KenjirĆ Tokutomi (pen name RĆka Tokutomi). The story was based on Ćyama Nobuko, Sutematsuâs stepdaughter, and her illness and death. In the story, the character based on Sutematsu was portrayed as jealous and cruel.
Sutematsu died in 1919 of pneumonia after contracting the flu during the Spanish Flu pandemic.
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Alakhai Beki (1191-estimated 1230)
Genghis Kahn wasnât the only powerful member of his family: His daughter, Alakhai Beki, has some street credentials herself!
According to the scant information about Alakhai, she prevented the genocide of the Ongud people, the tribe she became part of when she married their leader. As the leaderâs wife, she became one of her fatherâs advance guards to assist in the spread of the Mongol Empire.
After several years of marriage, Genghis Kahnâs conquests caught up with Alakhai and her husband, causing the Ongud people to overthrow their leader with plans to kill Alakhai as well. However, she and her stepsons managed to escape, saving their claim to the Ongud tribe. She escaped back to her fatherâs empire where he planned to wipe out the Ongud people. However, Alakhai dissuaded him. Instead, those who killed her husband were punished. Alakhai returned to the Ongud tribe and ruled over her people.
Additionally, Alakhai was one of only a few of Genghis Kahnâs children to be literate. Not only did she study medicine, she also developed her own government system that hired women as policy staff. Her government system was adopted by her brothers which assisted them in their respective empires.
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Komako Kimura (July 29, 1887-July 10, 1980)
Actress, writer, editor, dancer, theatre manager, and a suffragist: Is there anything Komako Kimura didnât do?
At the beginning of the 20th Century, Komako was one of Japanâs leading women for the suffrage movement. Starting from her youth, Komako marched to her own beat starting from when she supported her family by joining a touring theater to running away from an arranged marriage. She also had a child out of wedlock, which caused her issues finding work and caused her to lose her position writing for Kumamoto hyĂłron, a socialist journal. However, Komako landed on her feet and paved a path toward history.
Komako managed two theaters in her lifetime: The Kimura Komako Theater and the Tokiwaza. As an actress, she performed in 500 plays, and her theater work helped her abilities to communicate with powerful men, something many Japanese women couldnât do at the time.
In 1912, Komako created the True New Womenâs Association with Nishikawa Fumiko and Miyazaki Mitsuko. The three women also developed The New True Woman, a lecture series and magazine geared toward promoting feminism to women in Japan, North America, and Europe. Between 1912-1917, Komako tried to promote the suffrage movement in Japan but failed to do so.
In 1917, Komako came to North America to learn more about the American suffrage movement. On October 27, 1917, Komako participated in New Yorkâs suffrage march.
Starting in 1918, Komako found herself becoming a controversial figure in Japanese society. That year, the Japanese government suppressed The New True Woman and Komakoâs public lectures due to their controversial topics such as birth control and marriage criticism. In protest, Komako wrote and starred in the play titled Ignorance, further angering the government which asked her to play demure women. Instead, Komako made all performances free which eventually led to her arrest. During her trial, Komako represented herself and won. The government also promoted her cause and let her fight for womenâs rights.
Soon after the trial, Komako, her husband, and their surviving child moved to America where she continued to advocate for womenâs rights while continuing to act. She and her husband also promoted traditional Japanese disciplines and religious ceremonies.
Captain Nieves Fernandez (1906-1996 or 1997)
Captain Fernandez was the Philippinesâ only female guerrilla leader during WWII. The petite schoolteacher and wholesale business owner was responsible for a group of fighters known as the âGas Pipe Gangâ that helped kill 200 Japanese soldiers during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines.
During the Japanese Occupation, Captain Fernandez gathered 110 Filipino men to join her fight against the Japanese. Despite not having any combat training of her own, she trained them in combat by showing them how to use knives and make shotguns and grenades. In Tacloban, Captain Fernandezâoften barefoot and in a black dressâused a bolo knife to kill Japanese soldiers. She earned the moniker âThe Silent Killerâ due to her skills with her knife and her marksmanship. After two years of success, the Japanese put a bounty on her head; she was never caught.
Captain Fernandez and her team are said to be responsible for liberating villages and saving several comfort women. Her efforts are mentioned in Remedio Fallasâ book The Hidden Battle of Leyte: The Picture Diary of a Girl Taken by the Japanese Military.
In 1945, Captain Fernandez received an honorable discharge from service. She earned the rank of Sergeant under the unit of Headquarters and Headquarters & Service Company, 95th Infantry, Leyte Area Command.
These are only a handful of women who had an impact on history! Of course, there are more women we can highlight. If you like this feature, let us know in the comments! Weâll continue to highlight some more badass women of Asian descent in future installments!
Want to learn more? Check out the links throughout the article to find out more information about each woman featured!
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The complete edition, with the title, âFAIRY TAIL SOUNDTRACK ARCHIVES 2009-2013â, is the first album. This album has 181 songs all together which includes the soundtrack which was created by Yasuharu Takanashi for all 4 works of the first season of the anime âFAIRY TAILâ and has been remastered for this occasion. Also, this album includes 30 songs which have never been included in the CD before. Yasuharu Takanashi has been making music for a lot of popular anime.
The second album is âCHARACTER SONGS COLLECTIONâ, which gathered 20 character songs which were created during the same period of time.
The final album is called âFAIRY TAIL LIVE, Music Festival Of The Dragon Kingâ.
This album includes songs from a live performance show in 2019 called, âFAIRY TAIL LIVE, Music Festival Of The Dragon King 2019â, where only FAIRY TAIL songs were performed.
The CD, âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 1â, was released in January 2010 and since then this CD has been constantly popular and the number of sales is still growing.ăThis CD includes the famous âFAIRY TAIL Main Themeâ which has been loved and still listened to all over the world.
Yasuharu Takanashi created a very unique symphonic sound which was a mix of heavy sounds based on metal and Celtic music.
This time, some very precious sounds like the demo version of âFAIRY TAIL Main Themeâ were digitally restored and will be released in the album called, âUnreleased Music Collectionâ. This demo version was the first take of the FAIRY TAIL Main Theme which was done by Yasuharu Takanashi who was in charge of the BGM for the anime.
The album âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 4â includes 49 BGM songs for âFAIRY TAILâ and is now available via subscription services for the first time. These 49 songs were originally included in the CD which was released in 2013. The soundtrack is planned to be released in high resolution.
The album, âFAIRY TAIL CHARACTER SONGS COLLECTIONâ includes 20 character songs which were made around the same period of time. The two songs now added as new songs for the âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 4â will be available via subscription services for the first time.
Also, the sound of the live performance from, âMusic Festival Of The Dragon Kingâ was digitally restored for the first time. The Live show was done by Yasuharu Takanashi at Shinjuku ReNY on the 28th of September 2019, and he performed only songs from âFAIRY TAILâ. We hope that people will experience it as if they are at the live show which was legendary and has been much talked about passionately among anime fans.
âFAIRY TAIL SOUNDTRACK ARCHIVES 2009-2013â – includes 181 songs
https://lnk.to/FT_OST_ARCHIVES
âVOL.1â (released in 2010), âVOL.2â (released in 2010), âVOL.3â (released in 2011),
âUnreleased Music Collectionâ (remastered in 2022Â )
âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 1â
(remastered in 2017, released originally January in 2010)
1 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme
2 Erza
3 Magic Invocation
4 Dragon Slayer
5 Tower of Heaven
6 Dark Guild
7 Mirajane
8 Lively Town
9 Fairy Tail
10 Celestial Magic
11 Good Luck, Lucy
12 Gray
13 Natsu
14 Destiny
15 Creeping Shadow
16 Laxus’s Runaway
17 Fairy Law
18 Comrades
19 Hometown
20 Lucy
21 Maelstrom of Ice
22 Revenant
23 Oh Darkness, Foregather!
24 Eisenwald
25 Black Wizard
26 Salamander
27 Ice Blade Swirling
28 Magic Duel
29 Sorrowful Past
30 Deliora the Demon
31 Titania’s Armor
32 Blazing Fist
33 Last-Minute Magic
34 Burning Rage
35 Pomp and Circumstance (Rock ver.)
36 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme (Slow ver.)
âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 2â
(remastered in 2017, released originally in July of 2010)
1 Kurogane
2 Leo
3 Wicked Hammering
4 Reminiscence ~Awaking Soul~
5 New Friendship
6 Happy
7 Suspicious Wizard
8 Makarov
9 Fantasia
10 A Song For The Road
11 Phantom Lord
12 Magic Challenger
13 Baneslayer Storm
14 Tragic
15 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme (Piano ver.)
16 Natsu’s Magic 1 ~Fire Dragon’s Roar~
17 Natsu’s Magic 2 ~Fire Dragon’s Sword Edge~
18 Natsu’s Magic 3 ~Fire Dragon’s Fist~
19 Gray’s Magic 1 ~Ice-Make~
20 Gray’s Magic 2 ~Ice Geyser~
21 Gray’s Magic 3 ~Ice Blade: Seven Slice Dance~
22 Erza’s Magic 1 ~Adamantine Armor~
23 Erza’s Magic 2 ~Heaven’s Wheel Armor~
24 Erza’s Magic 3 ~Purgatory Armor~
25 Dark Afterglow
26 King of the Celestial Spirits
27 Tower of Heaven ~ from Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor Op.18
28 Released Power
29 Bonds
30 Reminiscence ~Sad Soul~
31 Lacrima Crystal
32 Satan Soul
33 Fierce Battle Against Evil
34 Eternal Magic
35 The Fiore Kingdom
36 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme (Metal ver.)
âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 3â
(remastered in 2017, released originally in July of 2011Â )
1 The Magical Land’s Traveler
2 Three Dragon Slayers
3 Swiftly
4 Furious Fight of Steel
5 Allied Forces, Assemble!
6 Carla’s Confession
7 OraciĂłn Seis Appears!
8 Leader Against Leader
9 Midnight Awakens
10 Poison Dragon of Cobra
11 Nirvana’s Light
12 Parallel World Edolas
13 People of the Floating Islands
14 Mystogan
15 The Sky Maiden
16 Winged One
17 The Ultra-Subspace Magic Anima
18 Exceeds
19 Disappearing Magic Power
20 Ice Boy
21 Angel Annihilation Plan
22 Angel’s Anguish
23 Panther Lily
24 Draconic Chain Cannon
25 Fierce Fight and Magic
26 Celestial Fight
27 The Power of Justice
28 Erza vs. Erza
29 Dragon Force
30 Ancient Magic
âFAIRY TAIL ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOL. 4â
(remastered in 2017, released originally in March of 2013)
1 The Thunder-Fire Dragon Roars
2 The Seven Kin of Purgatory
3 Malice of the Black Mage
4 Hidden Feelings
5 To the Beloved One
6 The S-Class Wizard Qualification Test
7 Tenrou Island
8 Grimoire Heart
9 Black Flames
10 Fire Dragon vs. Flame God
11 The Light of a Past Day
12 The Tomb of Mavis
13 Blue Note, the Great Wizard
14 Invincible Azuma
15 The Melancholy of Zeref
16 Crime SorciĂšre
17 Ultear and Gray
18 Fairy Glitter
19 Tenrou Tree
20 Makarov vs. Hades
21 Prelude to Destruction
22 The Strongest of the Last Battles
23 Best Partner
24 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme (Tenrou Island ver.)
25 Saber Tooth
26 Third Generation Dragon Slayer
27 White & Black Dragons
28 Time Labyrinth
29 Distant Promised Land
30 The Grand Magic Games
31 Risk Your Pride
32 The Game Begins
33 A Formidable Foe Shows Up
34 Magic Game Battle
35 One Hit for Victory
36 Lucy and the Power of Celestial Spirits
37 Those Behind the Scenes
38 Ultear
39 Juvia
40 The Guild’s Pride
41 Frosch and Lector
42 Carla’s Nightmare
43 The Eclipse Plan
44 We, Fairy Tail
45 The Worst Rival Appears
46 Aim to the Top!
47 Magic Battle of Experts
48 Endless Fight
49 The Champion of Magic
âFAIRY TAIL Unreleased Music Collectionâ
(with songs which were have never been released before)
1 Fairy Tail Main Theme (Rock ver.) (2009)
2 The Fiore Kingdom (Short ver.) (2009)
3 Prologue (2009)
4 FAIRY TAIL Subtitle,FAIRY TAIL Catch A,FAIRY TAIL Catch B, FAIRY TAIL Catch C (2009)
5 Siegrain’s Intrigue (2009)
6 Jellal (2009)
7 Baram Alliance(2010)
8 The Naked Mummy Challenge (2010)
9 Natsu and Lucy (2009)
10 I Don’t Like Rides (2009)
11 Loke (2009)
12 The Trimens Appearance (2010)
13 Carla Kawaii (2010)
14 Wendy (2010)
15 Jellal Is Back (2010)
16 Prologue 2, FAIRY TAIL Catch 2 A, FAIRY TAIL Catch 2 B, FAIRY TAIL Catch 2 C (2010)
17 Nirvana’s Creation (2010)
18 Brain’s Strategy (2010)
19 Arousal of Zero (2010)
20 Guild for Just One (2010)
21 The Return of Gildarts (2011)
22 Gajeel Searching for a Cat (2011)
23 Mysterious Mystogan (2011)
24 Fairy Hunting (2011)
25 Carla and Happy’s Secret (2011)
26 The Sound of the Earth (2011)
27 Make a Breakthrough (2011)
28 Clash in the Dust (2011)
29 Ancient Magic (Piano Solo ver.) (2011)
30 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme (2009 First Demo)
âFAIRY TAIL CHARACTER SONGS COLLECTIONâ – includes 20 songs
1 Blaze UpïŒNatsu (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara)
2 Frozen SoulïŒGray (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
3 OPEN THE GATEïŒLucy (CV: Aya Hirano)
4 Happy DayïŒHappy (CV: Rie Kugimiya)
5 Eternal FellowsïŒNatsu (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara)
6 Wings of LibertyïŒErza (CV: Sayaka Oohara)
7 METALLIC KISSïŒGajeel (CV: Wataru Hatano)
8 Have a nice day!ïŒHappy ïŒ Carla (CV: Rie Kugimiya,Yui Horie)
9 Amazing BlessingsïŒWendy (CV: Satomi Sato)
10 TRUE PRIDEïŒGray (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
11 Nichijou Sanka – This Place -ïŒLucy (CV: Aya Hirano)
12 Kizuna Darou!!ïŒNatsu (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara)
13 ScarletïŒErza (CV: Sayaka Oohara)
14 Naked dreamïŒGray (CV: Yuichi Nakamura)
15 Zutto IsshoïŒWendyïŒCarla (CV: Satomi Sato, Yui Horie)
16 Ore no IRON BluesïŒGajeel (CV: Wataru Hatano)
17 Happy HolidayïŒLucy (CV: Aya Hirano)
18 Itsumo ZenkaidaïŒNatsu ïŒ Happy (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara,Rie Kugimiya)
19 BLOW AWAYïŒNatsu ïŒ Gray (CV: Tetsuya Kakihara, Yuichi Nakamura)
20 Happy TaleïŒLucy, Erza ïŒ Wendy (CV: Aya Hirano,Sayaka Oohara, Satomi Sato)
âFAIRY TAIL FAIRY TAIL Music Live, Music Festival Of The Dragon Kingâ – includes 24 songs
https://lnk.to/FT_MusicFestival
1 Dragon Force
2 Three Dragon Slayer
3 Dragon Slayer
4 Kurogane
5 Natsu vs. Future Rogue
6 Erza
7 Kyouka Attacks
8 The Magical Landâs Traveler
9 Doujigiri Ezel
10 Released Power
11 Mirajane
12 Drops of Time
13 Gray
14 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme 2014
15 The Dragon’s Flame
16 Erza, Slicer of Fate
17 Mystogan
18 Death Fight Against the Executors
19 Magic Duel
20 Erza vs. Erza
21 The Thunder-Fire Dragon Roars
22 FAIRY TAIL Main Theme
23 Last-Minute Magic
24 Fairy Tail – A New Adventure
member: Yasuharu Takanashi (Keyboards), Kenji Fujisawa (Guitar), Showtaro Mitsuzono (Bass), Shun Minari (Drums), Funta7 (Synthesizer), Mizuki Mizutani (Violin), Miki Masuda (Chorus), Remi (Chorus).
The Live show was recorded at Shinjuku ReNY on the 28th of September 2019.
<Profile of Yasuharu Takanashi in Team-MAX>
Yasuharu Takahashi is a musician who has the specialty of creating heavy and glorious sounds. His unique sound mixes hard rock and orchestra, with his main roots of inspiration for music being in rock.
His masterpiece includes the opening theme song for the martial arts âPRIDEâ (2000), âNaruto Shippudenâ (2007ïœ), âPretty Cureâ series (2009ïœ2012), âFAIRY TAILâ (2009ïœ), âSailor Moon Crystal, Eternalâ (2014ïœ), âGe Ge Ge no Kitarouâ (2018~) and more.
He has been very active performing overseas and he won the JASRAC International awards in 2013, 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2021.
http://team-max.co.jp/artists/yasuharu-takanashi/
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Yoon Suk-yeol, a politician, former public prosecutor and lawyer, is the new president-elect of South Korea, having defeated his chief liberal rival Lee Jae-myung in the most closely fought ever in South Koreaâs presidential election history.
Yoon narrowly achieved victory for the top office after getting 48.6 percent of the votes against his rival Lee Jae-myungâs 47.8 percent.
In his speech on Thursday, Yoon stated, âOur competition is over for now. We have to join hands and unite into one for the people and the country.â And he went on to add that he would honor the constitution and the parliament to work with opposition parties when he takes office as the Republic of Koreaâs next president.
Yoon also empathized that he would place ânational unityâ as the top priority and that all citizens should be treated equally regardless of their political backgrounds and economical differences.
âI will focus on peopleâs livelihoods, provide warm welfare services to those who are in need, in order to make utmost efforts so that our country serves as a proud, responsible member of the international community and the free world,â he said.
President-elect, Yoon Seok-yeol will be serving a single five-year term from May in leading South Korea – currently, the worldâs 10th largest economy, which was hit hard financially due to COVID-19 in the last couple of years, and still getting frequent threats from North Korea.
Yoon Suk-yeol (Korean: ì€ììŽ), was born December 18, 1960, and served as Prosecutor-General of South Korea from 2019 until 202.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Yoon attended Seoul National University, where he majored in law. As the chief prosecutor of South Korea, Yoon is well-known for playing a key role in convicting former President Park Geun-hye for abuse of power.
Yoon and his wife Kim Kun-hee have been married since 2012. Kim is the President of Covana Contents, which mostly specializes in art exhibitions. Yoon is known to be an animal advocate and a member of an animal rescue organization. He has 7 pets, 5 of them adopted.
-J.Chung.
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South Korean dancer, singer, producer, and DJ Koo Jun-yup and Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu (or Hsu Hsi Yuan) surprised their fans by getting married, as the newlyweds released via their Instagram on Tuesday.
Koo wrote, âI intend to continue the relationship that was left unfinished 20 years ago. I heard the news of her divorce and contacted her through the number that I had 20 years ago. Thankfully, that was still her number and we were able to get in touch with one another.â
The 52-year-old Korean entertainer went on to say that the pair could not waste any more time and decided to get married without going through a wedding ceremony.
“We have decided to just legally register as wife and husband and live together from now on.” Koo added that he will soon be leaving for Taiwan, where Barbie Hsu, his wife, is currently living.
In 2010, Koo revealed that he was in a romantic relationship with Barbie Hsu for a year, a decade prior.
Koo tagged his wife Barbie Hsuâs Instagram account. Hsu also posted the same letter on her Instagram page but in Mandarin.
Koo started his career off as a member of a two-member dance duo âClon,â which rocketed him and his best friend and bandmate Kang Won Rae to fame in the mid-90s. The duo also found immense success in Asia, especially in Taiwan with hits like âKung Ddari Sha Bah Rahâ and âFirst Loveâ back in the groupâs heyday.
Barbie Hsu is considered a mega star in her country Taiwan, since rising to fame in Asia through her role in the Taiwanese version of the drama series âBoys Over Flowersâ in 2001. She married a Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei in 2011, and recently got divorced last year. This is Hsuâs second marriage, while Kooâs first.
Congratulations to the married couple!
-J.Chung.Â
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(Images provided by LMPE Company and Oh Min)
Luxury powerhouse Louis Vuitton will be holding its âLegendary Trunks Exhibitionâ in collaboration with Korean beauty director and designer âOh Minâ in KOTE, Insa-dong, Seoul, South Korea, premiering from March 18.
âLegendary Trunks Exhibitionâ is all about providing the viewers a fun interactive experience for viewers to explore the trunks of world’s most beloved fashion designer Louis Vuitton, and the Golden Age of Travel that the prestigious French brand represents.
âThe Golden Age of Travelâ began 150 or so years ago and lasted through the 20th century, back when extraordinary innovations in transportation paved the way for exploration, and LV trunks came up with a never-seen-before model of travel trunks.
Oh Min, the beauty director will be lending his knowledge and expertise in this collaboration with Louis Vuitton âLegendary Trunks Exhibitionâ in Insa-dong, Seoul this month of March.
Oh Min is well-known as the first ever iconic beauty director in the Koreaâs fashion industry for having directed over 4,200 shows including, Hera Seoul Fashion Week, 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Asian Traditional Costume Fashion Show, 2016 Paul Gaultier Couture Show, 212 London Olympics Opening Celebration Fashion Show, 2002 World Cup and countless others throughout his 30-year career in beauty and fashion.
The exhibition will also provide multimedia recreation adorned with classic trains, airplanes, vehicles, ships and so on depending on the section of the category and setting. The exhibition hall is said to resemble a movie or a stage set that will certainly leave quite an unforgettable impression on the visitors.
Also, the trunks exhibition will highlight some of the well-known public figures that owned unique or one-of-a-kind Louis Vuitton trunks including Franklin D Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Judy Garland, Sharon Stone, Tommy Hifiger, Justin Beiber – offering its visitors the rare glimpse to view their history and connection with the brand.
Through Louis Vuittonâs remarkable attentiveness to details, its crafts tell countless stories of adventure, elegance, and modernity, ready to inspire and touch the minds of the exhibitionâs visitors through their art and heritage.
The Legendary Louis Vuitton Trunks Exhibition collaboration between Oh Min and Louis Vuitton at KOTE, Insa-dong, Seoul, is set to launch this month on March 18 and open until May 31, and will certainly provide a unique and unforgettable experience.
-J.Chung.
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The Northern Hemisphereâs spring season is just a few days away. Pretty soon, warmer weather will greet us. Why not prepare for the season with our Spotify playlist featuring a mellow, springy vibe? We have 11 hours of music for your listening pleasure!
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While the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues for the second week, humanitarian aid to Ukraine has been trickling in to assist the country.
On March 1, 2022, actress Lee Young-ae (Inspector Koo, Jewel in the Palace) donated  100 million KRW ($83,225 USD) humanitarian aid to the country.
âWe are very excited and touched by the letter and the great financial contribution of the famous Korean actress Lee Young-ae in support of Ukraine and the demand to end the war as soon as possible,â the Ukrainian ambassador to South Korea, Dmytro Ponomarenko, said in a Twitter post sharing Leeâs donation and a letter she sent.
đșđŠâ€ïžđ°đ·We are very excited and touched by the letter and the great financial contribution of the famous Korean actress Lee Young-Ae in support of Ukraine and the demand to end the war as soon as possible! The donations will be transferred to the needs of victims of đ·đș aggression. pic.twitter.com/YAmiMQTwjx
â Dmytro Ponomarenko (@DP_UA1972) March 1, 2022
Lee, 51, said, “As a family of veterans who have experienced war, I sympathize with the horrors of the current situation more than anyone else.”
She added, “I dearly hope the war in Ukraine comes to an end soon and pray for everyone’s well-being and safety. To all the Ukrainian citizens who are calling for freedom and peace, I hope you do not lose your courage and hope. As a citizen of Korea who is also for peace and freedom, I would like to convey my heart through this small gift. May God always be with you.”
Following Leeâs donation, U-KISS members Soohyun, Kiseop, and Hoon also donated 10 million KRW (about $8,200 USD) on March 3, 2022.
Ponomarenko, once again, posted his thanks on Twitter.
“Just met with the famous K-pop band U-Kiss. The talented boys expressed their solidarity with Ukraine & donated [money] for humanitarian aid to Ukrainian people. So grateful for the support!â
Just met with the đ°đ· famous K-pop band U-Kiss. The talented boys expressed their solidarity with đșđŠ & donated đ” for humanitarian aid to Ukrainian people. So grateful for the support! đđ» pic.twitter.com/J6QuM40dFY
â Dmytro Ponomarenko (@DP_UA1972) March 3, 2022
U-KISS is the first K-Pop group to publicly announce and provide support for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, actor and former ZE:A member Siwan (Im Si-wan) participated in the âno showâ movement where people book AirBnB lodging in the Ukraine in order to provide monetary support directly to residents. Siwan (The Attorney, Hell is Other People) booked a two-bedroom apartment in Kyiv for a month. Under the reservation, Siwan wrote, “Hello, I just booked your hotel for a month, and of course, I’m not gonna be visiting, hope you and the people in [Kyiv]* to be safe.”
PLUM A&C, Siwanâs agency, said “We are aware that Siwan took part in this “No Show” movement because he thought it was a good idea to participate.”
In addition to the apartment booking, Siwan also donated 20 million KRW ($16399 USD) to the Ukrainian embassy in Korea according to his agency.
Additionally, actor and singer Yang Dong-geun also donated 10 million KRW to the Ukrainian embassy, while Brown-Eyed Girls member Narsha donated 10 million KRW to the Korean Red Cross.
Yang said, “It was shocking to see the news about a six-year-old Ukrainian girl, who was killed in Russian gunfire. The news truly broke my heart ⊠I want to send love and support to the victims and their families in Ukraine.â
âI decided to make a donation to help Ukrainian people and children, who suddenly lost their homes,â Narsha said of her donation.
According to the Embassy of Ukraine in Korea, it has received more than 2.3 billion won in donations as of March 4, 2022.
Regarding the war, we hope peace will prevail soon.
Slava Ukraini!
*Kyiv is the Ukrainian spelling of the city; Kiev is the Russian spelling.
Sources: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9)
—-Olivia
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