K-Pop Songs Sorely Dedicated To Fans

 

The highly spreading industrious K-pop culture has overtaken the world by storm resulting in an immense following of fans from different global backgrounds. Given the fan base’s crucial significance to the K-pop industry, idols have shown their love and appreciation to their followers the best way they know how. Uniquely mesmerizing tracks are currently on the rise with each K-Pop idol and groups expressing their heartfelt gratitude and reliance on their fans’ support for their successful entertainment career. Here are some of the K-Pop songs solely dedicated to fans.

 

 

1. From You (Super Junior)

This is by far the sweetest dedication any girl fan would receive from a male idol, especially when you are their first love on first encounter basis. The boy band serenades its female legion of followers through a rich lyrical piece with confessions of love that are beyond flattering. The band confesses its eternal love to the fans for being its solid rock through hard times despite them lacking in various aspects. The band vows to better themselves to try match their adorable supporters’ worth and stand by them before finishing the song with an “I love you and thank you” note.

Lyrical spoiler:

We met for the first time several years ago,
We fell in love at first sight
……
There is no prettier person than you in the world for me
……
I don’t know why you keep staying with me,
I am so that I am so lacking to you
So, believe me I will behave better

 

 

2. Thanks (Seventeen)

The boy band could not hide their emotional connection to their fans as they serenaded them through the “Thanks” track whose lyrical content oozes gratitude richness. Though the title is of a single word with only few characters, the track’s overall sincere gratitude is immensely expressed in each line illustrating the members’ deeply ingrained earnest warm feelings towards their fans.

Lyrical spoiler:

My heart is overflowing with these clinched words, but I can’t say them because I am worried,
I am searching for better words than “thanks” I can’t just say “thanks”
……
I didn’t have the courage to say “love” aloud, if only I’d known earlier
From the first time I saw you until now, you are the only one in my heart

 

 

3. One In A million (Twice)

The medium tempo track is coupled with emotional lyrical content weaved into a melodious musical masterpiece representing Twice’s heartfelt gratitude to it followers for their immeasurable support. Overall, the track is an expression of the band’s high regard for its fans articulating their worthiness.

 

Lyrical spoiler:

You are something special
One in a million, the only one in the world
You are a masterpiece
You are perfect

 

 

4. We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal (BTS)

The song; among the “Map of the Soul: 7” album’s closing tracks, is an ode highlighting BTS group’s seven-year journey together with its fans. The track’s visuals start off with a nostalgic atmosphere of the group’s first years and slowly showcases their journey; thrive through hardships to success. The lyrical content sharply articulates their immense appreciation and value to their fans who have been their solid foundation through thick and thin.
Lyrical spoiler:

We are only seven, but we have you all now
……
We are not seven, with you

 

 

5. Sailing (Girls’ Generation)

The girl band expressed their heartfelt emotions towards their fans in a journey-theme track highlighting the followers as their treasured souvenir; that the band will carry with them in their hearts, as they sail through their entertainment career. The fan base worthiness oozes throughout the lyrically rich “Sailing” masterpiece.

Lyrical spoiler:

I won’t wonder knowing where to go
You are the world I met when I detoured
At the end of a long voyage that I set off
When I found a vividly sparkling star
Let’s be together to the end, I will wait for you

 

 

6. Heart (IU)

Composed by IU herself as a gift to her fans, the lyrical masterpiece is indeed worthy of its “present” status. IU’s grateful heart is beautifully crafted into words that are perfectly blended and adorned with musical ornaments into a magical lyrical piece. She thanks her fans for the support and love that has birthed a forever bond set to thrive beyond time and seasons.

Lyrical spoiler:

I can’t take my eyes off you
……
How daring the heart, without any wrinkles is being alive brightly
It’s alive forever and ever

 

 

7. Beautiful Feeling (Day6)

The “Beautiful Feeling” track outmatched the normal DAY6’s releases as it was a surprise gift to fans the group’s third anniversary. Additionally, the intentional lyrics encompasses the group’s confession of their earnest emotions towards their diehard fans. The beautiful feeling of love is crafty weaved into the lyrics, expressing the immense manner in which the group cherishes and adores its fans.

Lyrical spoiler:

Just looking at you makes me smile
And when I find myself smiling, it’s strange
…..
Being under the same sky with as you
Each moment we breathe I like it,
The word “love” can’t be enough

 

 

8. Thank You (GOT7)

Composed by GOT7’s Jinyoung, the lyrical masterpiece is an exclusively note of gratitude to the band’s fans for their undying support. The content expresses the group’s deep regret and apologies that all it can offer them is nothing more than their all. Their all is articulated through a simple yet overly meaningful “thank you” note filled with the band’s love and appreciation.

 

Lyrical spoiler:

Do you remember our first encounter
Buried deep within the old memories?
…..
But you held me and I’m so thankful
Because you are my spring
Thank you so much

 

 

9. An Ode To You (SHINee)

The legendary group showered love on its fans through an emotion wrecking lyrical piece. The heart-piercing lyrics express SHINee’s gratitude for their support and promises to be an eternal shoulder to lean on for its followers throughout their existence and beyond.

 

Lyrical spoiler:

But my sadness is comforted by you
The world in my heart is shaking, but it calms me
……
I was facing the walls of reality, but you were a light that shined on me

 

 

10. Promise (EXO)

EXO has over the years appreciate its fans through intentionally crafted lyrics specifically meant for their undying fans with the “Promise” track being by far the most influential owing to its emotional richness. The band conveyed its forever commitment to their fans for their ever heart warming support and love.

Lyrical spoiler:

You liked my clumsy image but should I accept that generous love?
You always wait in the same place you hug me with your two arms
……
I want to live and breathe my whole life next to you
I pray that we’ll b happy like the first time

 

—-P. Earlkh

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The Asian peninsula is known for its intricate cultures and practices; not to mention their rather complex national languages, that have over time struggled to defy the effects accompanied by era changes. Globalization has however, managed to penetrate the intricate sophisticated system and fabric enabling aspects such as inter-continental marriages to take root. Korea has also over time slowly adapted the international marriage’s evolution, though on a rather trivial scale compared to countries in continents other than Asia. Recently, the Korean government reinforced foreign marriage conditions further weakening the already strained issue. The reinforcement is under claims of evading the rising violence and divorce cases in international marriages, which eventually have an overall negative impact on Korea’s societal fabric. Korean celebrities have a heavier burden; given their celebrity spotlight facet that is vulnerable to criticism and societal shunning, making their tread in the international marriage realm a risk that puts their career under jeopardy. Nonetheless, some idols have tested these waters and thrived while others have experienced a catastrophic failure. Below are some of the Korean celebrities married to foreigners.

 

 

1. Shin Joo Ah and Sarawut Rachanacun

The couple’s love story is like a fantasy come true and goes to show how simple gestures can lead to amazing paths. Joo Ah is an eminent Korean actress while Sarawut is a Chinese-Thailand millionaire; a businessman and Thai’s second generation conglomerate, and offspring to Thailand’s JBO international Paint family. The couple met when Joo Ah was in Thailand for travel and Sarawut confesses that Joo’s kindness in struggling to understand his dialogue was the start of their now marriage. Apparently, her kindness sparked the unearthed love in the millionaire’s heart prompting the ensuing dates that eventually led to marriage in 2014. Although the two met owing a mutual friend’s introduction, the simple consideration gesture did inspire their marriage formalization a year after their first encounter.

 

 

2. Park Joo Ho and Anna

This cute couple has wooed many and given a ray of hope that love does transverse beyond cultural, racial and continental boundaries accompanied by differing experiences, perspectives and expectations. Park, a renowned Korean football player, met his bubbly spouse, Anna while playing for the Swiss football club, FC Basel. The couple, eminent for their appearance in the “The Return of Superman” Korean reality show with their adorable gift of children, have overtime displayed the power of love through the sacrifices and triumphs that life throws their way. The couples’ children, especially thire multilingual daughter, have flattered fans in Korea and beyond showcasing the beauty of inter-racial families.

 

 

3. Kim Tae Yong and Tang Wei

Kim Tae Yong; a Korean screenwriter and director, walked down the aisle with the love of his life Tang Wei; a Chinese actress in 2014. Tang, the 2006 “Lust, Caution” star met Kim Tae during the “Late Autumn” 2009 film as professionals. The “Late Autumn” and preceding 2009 “Crossing Hennessey” shoots were part of Tang’s come back to acting after being ostracized in China for the banned “Lust, Caution” film, which saw her spring up as a fashion mode and badminton in London. The duo maintained a casual friendship until 2013 when Tang came to Korea for a shoot and the rest is history. Owing to Tang’s past career rock bottoms and their previous actress-director relationship, the duo has been overly cautious throughout their courtship, marriage and especially their adorable daughter.

 

 

4. Ham So Won and Jin Hua

As if nationality difference was not enough of a hurdle to overcome, this couple took it a notch higher with a huge age difference facet, which is heightened by the wife being the older one. Ham So Won is a Korean actress; first debuted in the showbiz industry back in 1997 appearing in various Chinese TV dramas, who tied the knot with her 18 year old younger husband, Jin Hua, in 2018. The couple’s popularity rose upon them joining and appearing on the “Taste of Wife” reality show, which they were recently forced to quit; in mid-2021, owing to allegations of fabricated stories. The duo has been rumored to be experiencing marriage issues on numerous occasions with the recent one being early 2021 where they were reportedly mending their marriage fabric. The couple; which is blessed with a daughter born in 2019, acknowledged the issue’s existence but claimed to be working on it.

 

 

5. Choo Ja Hyun and Yu Xiaoguang

The gorgeous Choo Ja Hyun, a skilled Korean actress, created waves in the entertainment industry upon her marriage to her Chinese singer and actor Yu Xiaoguang in 2017. The two met on set during a Chinese drama shoot in 2012 and enjoyed their dating life before saying “I do” 5 years down the line. The duo also co-starred in the “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny” reality TV show, which further gave them an opportunity to bond and know more about each other. The couple’s marriage however, faced a storm mid 2021 upon rumors of Xiaoguang’s infidelity. A leaked scandalous footage showed a couple’s close friend sitting on Xiaoguang’s lap, which brewed anger in fans and left Choo embarrassed beyond measure. Her husband gave an exhaustive apology to the fans and his wife as Choo thanked the received support and asked for kindness towards her husband from fans. The couple promised to strive towards portraying their mature side of marriage.

 

 

6. Chae Rim and Gao Ziqi

The 2000’s “All About Eve” Korean actress, Chae Rim, tied the knot with the Chinese actor Gao Ziqi in 2014. Chae, who debuted in the acting industry after being crowned the 1994 Miss Haitai beauty pageant, had a solid acting career before meeting Gao, including appearing in the Chinese and Taiwanese entertainment industry. Chae is said to have been previously married to Lee Seung Hwan, a K-Pop musician, but divorced in 2006 after 3 years before meeting Gao. Chae and Gao first set eyes on each other in 2013 during the “The Lee Family” Chinese TV drama shoot where they both starred as a couple. The couple would then get married a year later and welcome their son in December 2017. Unfortunately, six years down the marriage lane, the couple divorced and Chae returned to Korea with her son. The duo did not elaborate on the exact cause or timing of their divorce but bid good tidings to each other and are continuing with their lives.

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

Former B.A.P member and rapper Bang Yong-guk has announced via social media of his return as a solo artist, under his own agency named CONSENT.

CONSENT is a one-man agency Bang created for his future activities including modeling, acting, and not limited to just the music-related. This comeback will be his first music release in approximately two years.

Bang Yong Guk is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter who started his career in the underground hip hop scene. He made his solo debut with “I Remember” and joined the group B.A.P as a leader, main rapper, and producer in 2011.

In 2019, Bang released his first solo album “BANGYONGGUK,” and went on to tour around Europe and also produced his own documentary film “Breath,” which was screened at the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival.

After getting discharged from military service in May of 2020, Bang participated in new K-pop group JUST B’s first album as a producer this year.

Although he received many offers from agencies that wanted to sign him, he chose to go his own way to set up his own label and is said to be prepping for a solo comeback soon with plans of promotions, both domestic and abroad. He is also under an exclusive contract with ADA, a music distributor affiliated with Warner Music Group.

A representative from CONSENT commented, “Please look forward to Bang Yong Guk’s new album and promotions as a multi-talented artist who has received much love for his musical and vocal color. He intends to broaden his promotions into modeling and acting, not just in music, so we ask for everyone’s love and support.”

If you are a fan, please take the time to check out our interview with Bang Yong-guk back in 2019, if you haven’t already.

KCrush Interview with Rapper and Songwriter Bang Yong-guk

 

 

-J.Chung.

 

 

 

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Japanese group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE has released their new song, “Unchained World (Anime Size)” on September 2nd. The song was selected as the Ending theme of “Baki Hanma’, which will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix from 30 September 2021. It is a song that is wrapped in lyrics that strongly portray the worldview of the animation with a sense of speed and a fierce feeling!

▼ GENERATIONS “Unchained World (Anime Size)” Download and streaming links
https://GENERATIONS.lnk.to/UWAS_DLSTR

The original “Baki” series that was serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Weekly Shonen Champion” is about the youngest champion of the underground arena, Hanma Baki, and his father, who is called “the strongest creature on earth.” It is a popular fighting manga with a cumulative circulation of over 85 million copies, expressing the struggle of various fighters centered on a fierce death battle with Yujiro Hanma. The 30th anniversary project is also underway.

“Baki” The Most Deadly prisoner story arc from 2018 and The Centennial Tournament story arc from 2020 was broadcasted on Netflix and TV. Finally, the third part of the “Baki” series, “Baki Hanma” which depicts the two parents and children as they collide with each other with all their spirits and will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix in the fall of 2021.
The members of GENERATIONS are also big fans of the series. Below are their comments regarding this song:

GENERATIONS members comment

■ Alan Shirahama

I’ve read all of the Baki series and I’ve been a big fan so I’m very happy that our song has been chosen as the ending theme, especially in this Oliva story arc! I remember being scared while reading it when Oliva came out because I don’t know whether there will be a guy that is strong enough to beat him! It’s my bible-like manga because I admired Baki so much that I started weight training myself! Inspired by Oliva’s nickname “Unchain”, the song is completely conscious of this anime!!! This expresses the place where Baki fights and the momentum of the character who gave his life, so I hope to convey this to a lot of people!!!!

■ Ryota Katayose

I am very honored to be involved in the popular anime “Baki Hanma” as an ending theme.
I hope this song will give people who didn’t know GENERATIONS previously a chance to learn about our songs and performances. The song is a very powerful song that is close to the worldview of the source material. I was so impressed that I went to the recording quite fired up so as not to lose the power.

■ Ryuto Kazuhara

I was really surprised because I never thought that my song would be used for the ending theme of Baki Hanma, which is my favorite anime work, but I am very happy!
I hope that this song can make this anime more amazing and make people who listen to this song go beyond their limits!

■ Hayato Komori

When I heard that this was decided, I was so surprised that I thought it was a lie!
I’ve known Baki ever since I was little, and I’m full of joy to be involved in the work I’m reading and wish I could go back and tell my younger self about it!

The title of this song and the keywords of the lyrics come from Mr. Unchain, Olivia, in the anime. When I listen to the completed song and when the performance was completed, releasing this song in the present world where there are many regulations and restrictions, I imagine the joy of being released from this state and the vitality that springs from your heart. I want the song to be something that can be a pillar of support for everyone who is fighting now!

■ Reo Sano

I still can’t believe that it will be used as the ending theme for the popular manga anime work, it’s a strange feeling! The worldview of the work, which is to push forward powerfully, is linked to the taste and lyrics of the song, so I hope that even in the performance of GENERATIONS, I can express and transmit these feelings while being close to the world view of the work!

■ Mandy Sekiguchi
When I first heard about this, I was really happy to be honest! It’s strange to be involved in a work that I’ve known since I was a kid, but the song is perfect for the worldview of “Baki Hanma”, so I hope it will reach people all over the world in conjunction with the series. I noticed that many of the ending themes of past “Baki Hanma” works had a rock taste. We made this song with a sense of putting a rock feel through the GENERATIONS filter and created a new genre.

■ Yuta Nakatsuka

I am very happy and honored to be able to do the ending theme of my favorite anime! I’m excited that our songs will be used in the anime I’ve been watching. I was able to make another dream come true! There are many lyrics that depict the world of “Baki Hanma”, and the performance is reminiscent of anime, so please look forward to it!

 

 

”Baki Hanma” Anime information

Netflix original anime series “Baki Hanma”
Exclusively streamed worldwide on NETFLIX from 30 September 2021
Official site: https://baki-anime.jp/
Official Twitter: @baki_anime (https://twitter.com/baki_anime)
Recommended hashtag #Baki Hanma #Baki Anime
© Keisuke Itagaki (Akita Shoten) / Baki the Grappler Production Committee

 

About GENERATIONS

They debuted in November 2012 with “BRAVE IT OUT”. Since their debut, all the singles have entered the top 10 of the Oricon chart, and the album has won the first place for three consecutive works. The 3rd single “Love You More” was used in the Samantha Thavasa commercial song, and has been played on YouTube more than 20 million times.
The 9th single “Hard Knock Days” was the opening theme of the anime “ONE PIECE”, and the 12th single “Tears” was a big hit that won the 1st place on the Oricon chart while being a non-tie-up song. They performed a hall tour in 2015, and an arena tour in 2016 and 2017. In addition, they also did a world tour in 2015 and 2017, and the first dome tour was held in 2018. In 2019, the group’s first nationwide five-large dome tour “GENERATIONS LIVE TOUR 2019“ Shonen Chronicle ”” was held and attracted more than 460,000 fans.

At the end of the year, they made their long-awaited participation in the group’s first “NHK Red Song Battle” and it has been decided to participate for the second consecutive year as well.
Currently, they are a regular at the radio “GENERATIONS GENETALK” (JFN 29 station net) that has been broadcasted since 2013, and ABEMA “GENERATIONS High School TV” that has been broadcast since 2017. On February 10, 2021, the new single “Ame nochi Hare”, which is the theme song of the TV Asahi Saturday night drama “Mokomi: Kanojo Chotto Hendakedo” was released. On July 14th, the original album “Up & Down” was released for the first time in about 1 year and 8 months.

GENERATIONS official accounts

■ Official website: https://www.generations-ldh.com
■ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ldhgenerations
■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GENERATIONS.official
■ Twitter: https://twitter.com/generationsfext
■ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generations_official/?hl=en
■ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@generations_official_?lang=en

 

Growing, dominating and existing for the longest time possible in the entertainment industry is every celebrity’s dream. The K-Pop industry is known for its robust debut of K-Pop artists through hit songs characterized by top notch vocals, discography, choreography and fashion statements that woo crowds crediting them instant massive following. The investment on extensive intense trainee sessions before debuting is the major contributor to the highly skilled unveiled artists, which has given K-Pop music industry a competitive edge in Asia and beyond. However, most idols and k-pop groups are bombarded by the K-Pop industry’s alleged 7-year curse and end up disbanding only after seven years mostly due to the contract non-renewal facet. After disbandment, some are lucky enough to debut under other agencies; as a group or individuals, while others take on new careers including acting and modeling. Some however, are not lucky enough as they end up leaving normal lives. Below is a glance of the current status of some former K-Pop icons.

 

 

1. Sistar

Debuted in 2010, the girl group known for “Touch My Body” and “Shake It” hit songs left fans in tears upon their disbandment in 2017. The K-Pop’s summer queens; owing their signature summer tracks that always topped charts, were overwhelmed by the 7-year curse but have soared beyond the misfortune and are thriving in greener pastures. Optimistically, in February 2021, one of their members hinted the girl group’s comeback under Starship Entertainment agency; a move highly anticipated by fans.

 

 

Soyou showcased her potential to survive the industry on her own even before the disbandment through solo collaborations with other artists; including Baekhyun for the “Rain” duet. Upon Sistar’s disbandment, Soyou debuted as a solo artist with Starship Entertainment. The idol however, featured on various collaborations, including for the “I Still” track, and Emceed on SoouXHani Beauty view program before releasing her solo album, RE: BORN with the track “The Night”. In 2018, Soyou released her second album RE: FRESH, another “Gotta Go” single in 2020 and amplified her dominance in the industry with the 2021 single, “Good Night My Love”. The idol’s eminence since the disbandment mainly roots from her captivating collaborations and soundtrack appearances in various OSTs, including for the When Camellia Blooms and 18 Again k-dramas. Soyou has been nominated and won various awards since their disbandment including 2019 Korea First Brand Awards for the Best Female Solo Singer.

Hyolyn proved her musicality aptitude beyond the disbandment through creating her self-established Bridȝ production company. Before the disbandment, Hyolyn has ventured into solo artistry; with the “Love and Hate” album and “You Make Me Go Crazy” Master’s Sun K-drama’s OST, and acting; in Dream High Season 2. Upon the disbandment, Hyolyn pumped up the collaborations; including with GOT7 for the “Blue Moon” track, and OST tracks before ending her Starship Entertainment’s contract in November 2017 to start Bridȝ. Hyolyn continued featuring in k-drama OSTs and released her three-part project’s first “To Do List” single in 2018 with the other parts following through the year. Her 2019 Hyolyn 1st World Tour (Tour) further skyrocketed her prominence in the music industry with the latest being her 2020 second mini album, “Say My Name”.
Bora showcased her talented acting skills even while under Sistar membership through TV programs; including 2013 Music Bank alongside Park Seo Joon, k-dramas; such as Dr Strange, and competitions; including 2016 Hit The Stage dance competition. Upon Sistar’s disbandment, Bora singed under Hook Entertainment and hit off her new career casting in Korean Odyssey fantasy drama. After several castings, Bora transferred to KeyEast Entertainment landing her the 2020 AIA Vitality ambassadorship and other castings. In January 2021, Bora was confirmed to host Glance TV’s beauty show with Hyoyeon confirming the diva’s eminence among k-entertainment industry.

Since before the 2017 Sistar disbandment, Dasom was also working on her acting career through k-dramas; including Melody of Love, and shows; such as Law of the Jungle. After the disbandment, Dasom fully focused on acting in K-dramas including He is Psychometric and Ms. Kim’s Mystery. The diva has been nominated and won various awards including the 2017 Character of The Year awards for Band of Sisters k-drama. In mid-2021, Dasom signed a new contract with Story J Company.

 

 

2. Rainbow

The 2009 debuted septet girl group had an extremely successful career; accompanied by controversies for their most hit track “Cha Cha” for being “too sexual”, before the 7-year misfortune caught up to them. The group disbanded in 2016 as members refused to renew their contact with DSP Entertainment.

 

 

Woori debuted as an actress in 2010 after Rainbow’s disbandment and has been quite successful in this new venture. She has been casted in over 14 plays including Flower of Queen and Hello Me among others.

Jae-Kyung had already started her acting career even while under Rainbow membership in K-dramas; including Monster, and TV shows; including Law of The Jungle. Upon disbandment, Jae-Kyung fully went into acting under the Namoo Actors agency.
No Eul signed with A’Pik Entertainment upon Rainbow’s disbandment to pursue an acting career but later moved to Good Luck Entertainment to further both her acting and singing dreams. The diva has casted in Glorious Day and Drunk in Good Taste among others.

Hyun-Young signed with Mama Creative agency upon Rainbow’s disbandment to further her acting interests only to move two years later under STX Lionheart Entertainment for the acting career pursuit. She has been casted in Lonely Enough to Marry, Fluttering Warning and Listen To Her Heart among others.

Ji-Sook was busy nurturing her solo career even while under Rainbow membership through OST tracks; including for Secret Love and Blade Man k-dramas, and a collaboration with Oh Jong Hyuk. The idol signed with Starit Entertainment after Rainbow was disbanded, collaborated with Ilhoon and made her solo debut with the 2018 “Umbrella’ single. The idol got married to Lee Doo Hee, a computer programmer, in October 2020.

Yoon-Hye followed Ji-Sook’s footsteps and amped her acting career appearing in dramas such as Hot Fans, First Born and Great First Wives among others.

Seung-Ah also ventured into acting including casting in A Sea of Her Own, Bad Love, and Secrets and Lies. She was also endorsed for the 2019 Happy Angel ambassador.

 

 

3. Sleepy

The eminent Untouchable’s member, Korean rapper and Television personality; including for Law of The Jungle, created a frenzy upon his lawsuit against TS Entertainment regarding his contract in 2019. Sleepy claimed lack of trust with the agency on grounds that it refused to show him his contract’s physical copy and payment documents. The agency refuted with additional claims that Sleepy embezzled company funds; a lawsuit that still awaits a pleading date even as TS Entertainment’s case against Sleepy resumed in mid-2021. Sleepy formed his PVO Entertainment company in 2019 upon leaving TS Entertainment and has released an album: “Hope”, and various singles; including “Your Wedding”. Sleepy recently startled fans with the announcement of his upcoming October 2021 marriage to a non-celebrity. We wish him a very happy marriage!

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

Korean dramas have been a crucial facet in the spread of the globally eminent Korean Hallyu. The industry is coupled up with off the chart creativity that is brilliantly served through heart throbbing acting skills that maintains the viewers’ interest and cirousity through the plot. Among the magnificently crafted Korean storylines, below are the highly rated K-dramas whose title starts with letter “B”.

 

 

1. Blood

What better way to start off than with the most adored drama of all time. The vampire themed medical drama gracefully blends with modernity in a bid to showcase the plight and struggles of uprightness and love in a society deeply ingrained by hate and selflessness. The overly talented and charming surgeon Ji Sang (Ahn Jae Hyun) is a VTB-01 infectee and an original vampire. The outwardly cold being, but soft on the inside, operates on the principle of human life sanctity thus suppressing his blood thirst and using his overrated knowledge and skills to treat patients. In a bid to oversee human life preservation, Ji Sang treads on Jae Wook’s territory who is a VTB-01 infectee and whose blood intake is disguised in cutting-edge approaches with an overall threat to humanity. The equally matched rivals engage in thrilling encounters crammed with suspense and nerve wrecking emotions that are balanced by romance kindling sessions between Ji Sang and his childhood friend Yoo Ri Ta (Kyu Hye Sun). The drama is coupled up with hope that is often crushed and some barely revived, heartbreaking revelations and extreme evil schemes but with a glimpse of love and happiness that keeps the viewers on their toes. The ending is rather a bitter-sweet version that leaves viewers in ranting questions regarding the author’s sanity and hopes that there would be another final episode awaiting reveal.

 

 

2. Black

This gothic drama is highly rated for its unique and rather tricky theme that is well balanced and craftily maintained interest throughout the story. The fantasy romance thriller involves Moo Gang (Song Seung Hean), a grim reaper who in search of his runaway apprentice in the real world encounters Kang Ha Ram (Go Ara), a human who can see ghosts and foresees death as black shadows. Moo Gang inhabits the body of Ha Ram’s childhood crush and the two end up cooperating under mutual benefits of Moo Gang using Ha Ram’s powers to find his runaway apprentice and Ha Ram helping out his crush and having a life’s purpose. Through the episodes, heartbreaking scenes set in even as love, the search for justice and life’s worth and purpose, weight of losing loved ones, truths and damaging lies interweave in the collaboration fabric. Every episode is overly packed with overwhelming feelings that are carried over to ensuing scenes resulting in a baggage of mixed emotions and anxiety that keeps the viewers wanting more. The dreading ending is one to anticipate for as it is a concoction of expectations and uncertainties especially regarding the love triangle romance, which displays the overall creativity of the author and is brilliantly showcased through the over the bar acting.

 

 

3. Boys Over Flowers

Highly rated for its emotion wrecking ability, the drama has over time birthed numerous sensational discussions on the fate of the actors. The thrilling nerve shattering drama is one of those poor girl rich boy stories with this surpassing them all owing to the love triangles involved. Fate offers the poor Geum Ja Di (Ku Hye Sun) a chance in the elite school only to engage in head on endless confrntations with the school’s eminent bully group, F4; comprised of Gu Jun Pyo (Lee Min Ho),Yoon Ji Hu ( Kim Hyun Joong), So Yi Jung (Kim Bum) and Song Woo Bin (Kim Joon). Given that Ji Da’s scholarship is related to F4’s shunning, the group purposes to see her drop out of school through bullying and bewildering schemes. However on various occasions and under differing degrees, Jun Pyo and Ji Hu end up falling for Ji Da with Yi Jung and Woo Bin also standing up for her. Apart from the social class difference issue, a love triangle with Jun Pyo and Ji Hu, past crushes and pursuit of careers engages the viewer in a roller-coaster of emotional back to back scenes with hopes of finally getting to know the fate of Ji Da being the priority and thread keeping viewers sane. Whether love triumphs over the nerve wrecking social class pressure, career pursuit decisions or loyalty crafts the drama’s ending making it worth anticipating for.

 

 

4. Beautiful World

The family drama has received eminent reception owing to its showcase of the real world encounters, especially in schools. The touching film highlights the plight experienced by youths as well as the parents’ impact on their children’s lives and the extremity they would indulge in to protect them. The story majorly focuses on Park Sun Ho (Nam Da Reum) and his family’s quest for justice and truth regarding his school violence incident that left him critically injured. The thrilling storyline is filled with heightened emotions in the different scenarios highlighted with nerve wrecking friendship breakups, bullying, loss of child innocence, suicide thoughts and unfair treatment of cases by those in charge. The entangled relationships and actions of characters that progresses throughout the drama, in addition to the impacting decisions by adults founded on various showcased grounds, keeps the viewer at bay. The plot births points worth pondering about regarding the real world societal fabric and its engrossed ripple effect of decisions and actions. Regardless of its dark theme, the drama births the eventual realization that change is inevitable even as curiosity keeps viewers craving for the next episode. Both the young and adult actors perfectly own their roles producing emotional scenes that add up to eventually pave way to the realization of the existing beautiful world engrossed in a dark harsh environment.

 

 

5. Beating Again

Also known as “Falling in love with Soon Jung” and “Falling for Innocence”, this melodrama highlights the power of love that stands out despite the hate, revenge, injustice and fear which is intensively engrossed in the plot. Kang Mi Ho (Jung Kyung Ho) is a cynical sociopath notorious for his rudeness and tenacity specialty that wears people down. He is purposed on destroying his rival villain uncle, Lee Joon Hee (Yo Hyun Min), who sabotaged his father’s company causing their family to hit rock bottom. Min Ho recognizes his secretary Kim Son Jung (Kim So Yeon) as his rival’s daughter and resolves to make her life miserable, including that of her detective boyfriend Dong Wook (Jin Goo); whom he just had an unfortunate encounter with. A new heart from a transplant due to heart failure beats fast whenever he interacts with his nemesis, Soon Jung, to a point that his eyes are often tear-filled. The new heart is coupled up with mysterious nightmares and is slowly changing him into a tender-hearted man. Could it be because of the heart donor’s identity and personality? Min Ho starts falling for Sung Jung but what will the future unfold given their rivalry status, Min Ho’s pursuit for revenge and the mystery accident of Sung Jung’s fiancé? The flaws and strongholds of the character’s personalities are magnificently showcased engaging the viewers through an emotional connection.

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

Global superstar band BTS has been crowned Guinness World Records 2022 Hall of Famers with a list of 23 records across music and social media.

Guinness World Records recently announced BTS’ slot in its 2022 Hall of Fame thanks to the K-pop group’s list of 23 records. “After breaking countless records throughout 2021, they have also cemented their place in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.”

Some of these very impressive records celebrated by Guinness are:

Most streamed group on Spotify (16.3 billion)

Most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours (“Butter,” 11.04 million)

Most Twitter engagements for a music group

Most viewers for the premiere of a music video on YouTube (for “Butter,”3.9 million, which replaced their previous record for “Dynamite”)

Most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s digital song sales chart (“Dynamite,” 18 weeks)

Most streamed track on Spotify in first 24 hours (“Butter”)

Most viewed YouTube music video in 24 hours (“Butter”, 108,200,000 times)

Most tickets sold for a live-streamed concert (756,000)

Most followed music group on Instagram

Most Nickelodeon Kids Choice awards won by a music group (5)

 

 

Today, Bangtan boys are the most streamed group on Spotify (breaking Coldplay’s record) and the most followed music group on Instagram.

As for Twitter, BTS’ official accounts boast the most Twitter engagements for a music group – a record that they have broken four times!

The release of their No.1 single, “Butter”, single-handedly broke five records, most viewers for the premiere of a music video on YouTube and most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours. And, these are just a few of the records held by the K-pop phenomenon since the last couple of years.

Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook have left a massive mark in the cultural landscape, breaking free from the limitations of their home market and language. Through their song lyrics and public speeches, they raise awareness for self-love, self-acceptance and mental health while partnering up with UNICEF for their Love Myself campaign against children/teen abuse.

Guinness World Records stated that “As for their ability to have fun, amaze and communicate through music and dance moves, as well as their dedication for breaking records… that is certainly what marks BTS as the perfect fit for our Hall of Fame 2022!”

The boys will also receive a two-page spread in the upcoming printed Guinness World Records 2022 book in a detail-packed recap of all BTS’ major hits, records and achievements

BTS and American rapper Megan Thee Stallion recently dropped “Butter” remix and are also set to appear on a special episode of YouTube Originals’ weekly music series “Released” on Thursday, September 9 at 11:45 PM ET, which will lead directly into the premiere of “BTS ‘Permission to Dance’ MV (Shorts Challenge ver.)” on September 10 at Midnight ET. They will be joined by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, for a conversation on what inspired the Permission to Dance challenge and etc.

 

– J.Chung.

 

China’s government, under the rule of China’s president Xi Jinping, is known to ban and restrict a lot of things. Their latest plan is to take measures on the pop culture industry, particularly on popular celebrities and their many fandoms. The recent crackdown is to restrict “chaotic” fandom culture and discourage fundraising activities.

China’s main social media platform Weibo also recently banned BTS’ Chinese fan site Park Jimin Bar for crowdfunding to customize an airplane in celebration of Kpop band BTS’ Jimin’s birthday. The platform is restricting the fan club to post for 60 days.

Weibo stated:

“Since Cyberspace Administration of China announced “Additional Measures To Clean Up Fandom Chaos,” Weibo has been doing related clean-up as requested, posting announcements to advocate supporting celebrities within reason and to maintain order within this community. Netizens reported to us that, in April, an account started a crowdfunding event for a “customized airplane” on other platforms, which violated the rules. They posted the results of the event on Weibo. The contents of the post included elements of inducing and comparing, which is a serious issue. We immediately banned the account Jimin Bar from posting for 60 days and deleted the related posts. Weibo is strictly against the irrational support of celebrities, and is ready to take serious actions. Weibo remains committed to fulfill our social and corporate responsibilities, and has strengthened our governance over fandoms in order to clean up their online conduct. Our entire platform is using the same standards while governing and setting the rules, without a single difference. Once an act of supporting a celebrity is determined to be irrational, we will deal with it seriously. We will continue to make periodic announcements on actions taken. We all need to work hard together in order to clean up the fandoms; our users are welcomed to give us tips and feedback regarding this matter.”

 

 

 

Many other “excessive” projects planned by Chinese fan sites will now be monitored and could be restricted or banned since “irrational fan worship” is now regarded as a dangerous threat to China’s ideology.

The Chinese media regulators also recently condemned the “worshipping” of celebrities following the arrest of Chinese-Canadian entertainer Kris Wu.

 

 

China’s authorities have revealed plans to blacklist celebrities with foreign citizenship working in broadcasting stations and the media in China. Actors Jet Li and Liu Yifei, who have citizenships outside of China, are among the celebs rumoured to be on the blacklist.

Chinese authorities also announced that it will establish a “correct” standard for beauty and called for a boycott of “sissy” male idols who wear cosmetics and do not conform to the Chinese macho stereotypes – stating the image is a “threat to society” and that there needs to be a stronger promotion of “traditional Chinese culture, revolution culture, socialist culture.”

Strong measures were immediately undertaken, and many of China’s reality talent shows that were massively popular nationwide, got banned this past Thursday.

The latest measures are towards the youth – the government wants to set the standard to restrict video games that are not considered ethical for young people in China, under the age of 18. Teens will now be forbidden to play online games from Monday to Thursday, and only allowed to spend one hour per day on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. This is the country’s latest effort to tackle the rise of “spiritual opium” – gaming addiction that has been an issue for the youth for quite some time.

Their new regulations require all online games to be linked to a state anti-addiction system, and gaming companies will be prohibited from providing services without identification registrations.

Chinese authorities claim the recent surge of the country’s restrictions and newly implemented laws are to protect the mental health of the youth in China.

 

– J.Chung.

 

MTV revealed the nominees in two more categories for the Video Music Awards: Group of the Year and Song of the Summer. Like most of the VMAs awards, these two categories will be decided by online voting, but the format will be slightly different.

Make sure to check out MTV’s Instagram account from September 4 until September 7 to vote for Group of the Year, and between September 7 and September 11 for Song of the Summer category.

The nominees for Group of the Year are:

• Blackpink
• BTS
• CNCO
• Foo Fighters
• Jonas Brothers
• Maroon 5
• Silk Sonic
• Twenty One Pilots

 

The nominees for Song of the Summer are:

• Billie Eilish, “Happier Than Ever”
• BTS, “Butter”
• Camila Cabello, “Don’t Go Yet”
• DJ Khaled feat. Lil Baby and Lil Durk, “Every Chance I Get”
• Doja Cat, “Need To Know”
• Dua Lipa, “Levitating”
• Ed Sheeran, “Bad Habits”
• Giveon, “Heartbreak Anniversary”
• Justin Bieber feat. Daniel Caesar and Giveon, “Peaches”
• The Kid LAROI with Justin Bieber, “Stay”
• Lil Nas X feat. Jack Harlow, “Industry Baby”
• Lizzo feat. Cardi B, “Rumors”
• Megan Thee Stallion, “Thot Shit”
• Normani feat. Cardi B, “Wild Side”
• Olivia Rodrigo, “Good 4 U”
• Shawn Mendes and Tainy, “Summer Of Love”

BTS is nominated for both prizes this year and they’ve won Group of the Year for the last two years in a row, but it’s their first nomination for Song of the Summer category.

They bagged four other nominations for “Butter”: Best Pop, Best K-Pop, Best Choreography, and Best Editing. And they have one bid for “Dynamite”: Song of the Year.

BTS has so far won six total VMA awards, and these two nominations bring a total to seven bids.
Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Chlöe, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Machine Gun Kelly, Shawn Mendes, Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, and Twenty One Pilots will be performing at the ceremony. Rock band Foo Fighters will receive the first-ever MTV VMA’s Global Icon Award.

The MTV VMAs, hosted by American rapper and singer Doja Cat, will air live from Brooklyn, New York on Sunday, September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The award show will also honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks by collaborating with the nonprofit 9/11 Day on a series of events to promote awareness to remember the day’s 20th anniversary.

 

– J.Chung.

 

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Korean dramas have taken the world by storm owing to their plots captivating nature. The top notch acting skills by actors with intriguing fashion and makeup statements, further hypnotize the audience. However, the most memorizing aspect which accentuates dramas is the accompanying OST tracks that articulately express the respective plays’ scenes and overall plot’s theme. These tracks heighten the intended emotions and moods making the story more catchy and memorable. Here are some of the most iconic OSTs performed by K-Pop idols.

 

 

1. Stay With Me (EXO’s Chanyeol Ft Punch – “Goblin”)

This is by far the most iconic and eminent OST in all Korean drama songs done by both K-Pop and non- K-pop artists with over 200 million YouTube views and counting. The beats as the song starts set a high note for the ensuing lyrical magic that is interweaved in off the charts vocals by none other than the talented Chanyeol and Punch. The rhythm and sweet slow melody instigate a sense of reminiscence refreshing one soul to its core resulting in a back to back replay of the single to fully devour what the song has to offer. Chanyeol’s sweet chorus magically fuses with Punch’s soft, subtle rich vocals to create a masterpiece that spurs a series of unearthed emotions in listeners making it a must have playlist and treasure worth discovering.

 

 

2. Stand By Me (SHINee – “Boys Over Flowers”)

“Stand By Me” is a legendary OST that has maintained its eminence over time proving its nobility status. The fresh dancing beats beautifully fuse with the harmoniously blended vocals of SHINee group members to offer a track with emotion-instigating lyrics and a memorable rhythm. Though an old track, the hit refreshes the spirit of new listeners and brings back the good old times nostalgic emotions to old timers.

 

 

3. You Are My World (Yoon Mi Rae – “Legend of Blue Sea”)

Yoo Mi Rae shared her treasure of skilled vocals with the world through the sentimental “You Are My World” OST. The captivating melody highlights a lover’s yearnings to be part of the significant other’s world. Mi Rae’s subtle vocals fuse with the soft beats perfectly articulating the lover’s companionship desires while taking on the strange new realm. The lover’s vulnerability and submission to significant other as well as the will to endure what the new world brings is beautifully displayed in the hypnotizing lyrical content.

 

 

4. Goodbye (Hyolyn – “My Love From The Star”)

The former Sistar turned soloist, Hyolyn, brought fans to a pool of their own tears through her soft and subtle vocals engrossed in a heartbreaking lyrical piece. The melancholic melody is coupled up with lyrical content themed on a goodbye setting illustrating the painful leaving of a loved one that wreaks havoc in one’s emotional core and cuts deep into the heart only to leave it bleeding wishing time would stand still or at least turn back.

 

 

5. Every time (EXO’s Chen Ft Punch – “Descendants Of The Sun”)

The “Every time” single was a perfect match for the “Descendants of The Sun” K-drama as its lyrical content is themed on the beauty behind falling for one and having eyes only for that significant one. The melodramatic lyrical masterpiece blends Chen’s powerful vocals with Punch’s softer tone in a hypnotizing melody that instigates desires of wishing your loved ones safety and craving for their closeness.

 

 

6. Even If I Die, It’s You (BTS’s V And Jin – “ Hwarang”)

The OST primarily highlights the pain of the possibility of losing a loved one for good and the extent one is willing to go to regain and protect the relationship. It depicts an eternal bond with the significant other through the piercing lyrical content while displaying the transpiring emotional tension in a bid to get the message across. The eminent BTS group’s members, V and Jin, splendidly vocalized the lyrics harmonizing it with a melancholic melody to effectively bring out the intended drama’s theme.

 

 

7. Best Luck (EXO’s Chen – “It’s Okay, That’s Love”)

This lovey OST is flawlessly performed by EXO’s talented vocalist Chen in the drama featuring his fellow band mate, D.O. The soft beats and melodious rhythm are occasionally heightened by Chen’s high notes giving goose bumps and arousing emotions that make the hit addictive. The lyrical content is crammed with flattering comments in a bid to convince of the significant other’s value in every day life’s biddings. The lyrics expresses an endless craving for the significant other sparking a sense of romance and longing to be in significant other’s arms.

 

 

8. Take (Jus2 – “He Is Psychometric”)

This mesmerizing melody by GOT7’s sub-unit Jus2; composed in Yugyeom and JB, was a perfect coincidence with the OST singers’ fellow member Lee Ahn being the main actor in the “He Is Psychometric” K-drama. The emotion filled track oozes a mixture of suspense and romance with the lyrics depicting one in a hesitant yet calculative pursuit of a love that had been overlooked upon realizing they were meant to be. The OST’s idea is an encounter to many given life circumstances and related sacrificial decisions. The lyrical content triggers nostalgic emotions and depicts hopes for the restoration of love, especially upon realization of intertwined destinies.

 

 

9. Give You My Heart (IU – “Crash Landing On You”)

This OST truly captures and showcases the associated drama’s subject on the aches of long distance relationships heightened by the possibility that you might lose your love one day. UI articulately sets the gloomy mood with her sweet subtle vocals that triggers reminiscence and hope through the lyrics. The lyrical content focuses primarily on assuring one’s paramount dedication to the significant other despite the distance and unpredictable season-long periods of absence; with the only thing left to give as proof of commitment being nothing but the heart.

 

 

10 .It’s You (Henry Lau – “While You Were Sleeping”)

There was no better artist to fully showcase the “While You Were Sleeping” K-drama overall theme other than the gifted Henry; former Super Junior M member, with the “It’s You” OST. This track wraps up the drama’s idea with its overrated confession lines that deeply communicate a potential lover’s satisfaction upon winning over their crush’s heart. The soulful notes by Henry and accompanying rhythmic beats complete the OST to perfection birthing emotions, especially on love’s triumph, wooing even those who haven’t watched the associated drama.

 

 

11. I love you, I remember you (IU – “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo”)

IU proved her high rank worthiness in the K-Pop music industry yet again through a splendid OST for the historical, time travel, melodramatic, fantasy and romance K-drama “Scarlet Heart Ryeo”. The OST is eminent for leaving quite an impression in the minds and hearts on listeners. The lyrics illustrate the heartaches of one longing for a significant other over an endless period of seasons. The content displays the yearning magnitude through expressed desires that are just but wishes awaiting a magic touch to be realized. The determination to wait despite the grueling pain that cuts deep through the soul is articulately presented through the exceptional vocals and captivating rhythm.

 

 

12. For You (Michelle Lee – “Blow Breeze”)

This OST is one of those love tracks that are suitable beyond the confession stage as a reaffirmation of the significant other’s value. Michelle’s rich vocals gloriously deliver a melodious masterpiece with the mix in notes matching every section of the lyrical contents intended feeling. The flattering lyrics and lines with solid promises bring forth burning desires and emotions that make the single a hit.

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

 

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Seugli is a legend who has become a household name in the collaborations world. Six years down her debut lane under the Red Velvet girl group, Seugli has stood out as a highly skilled vocalist endowed with dynamic discography abilities making her a powerhouse performer. Her collaborations with artists in Korea and beyond, including the large number of potential notable artists hoping to team up with her in a project, demonstrates Seugli’s capabilities and aptitude. Here are some of Seugli’s distinguished collaborations of all times.

 

 

1. Selfish (Moonbyul ft. Seugli)

The collabo queen, Seugli, helped skyrocket Moonbyul’s solo career (an addition to her Mamamoo group membership subscription and its lead rapper). “Selfish” was Moonbyul’s first solo debut track that articulately showcased her sultry vocals and astounding rapping skills. The summer single engrossed in a soft melody blends perfectly with Seugli’s refreshing chorus into an addictive tune that credited the track an immense reception.

 

 

2. Butterfly (Seugli ft. Henry Lau)

Known mostly for her collaborations with female artists, Seugli showcased her gender diversity in a team up with Henry Lau for the “Butterfly” hit song. Henry Lau is quite eminent as a member of the Chinese-Korean Super Junior M boy band. The gifted duo released the track from Henry’s second EP Fantastic way back in 2014 two months before Seugli debuted as a Red Velvet member. The hit has amassed a huge fan base evident in the various translations of its lyrics in numerous languages.

 

 

3. Wow Thing (Seugli ft. Chungha, Soyeon and SinB)

The mega collaboration between Seugli and I.O.I’s Chungha alongside (G) I-DLE’s Soyeon and GFriend’s SinB resulted in an explosion of a noteworthy masterpiece. The addictive retro is a blend of the artists uniquely different vocals coupled up with commanding discography and captivating rhythm that keeps the fans hooked.

 

 

4. Heart Stop (Taemin ft. Seugli)

The collaboration with the fellow SM Entertainment label mate and K-Pop legend SHINee’s Taemin created a frenzy rippling effect of craze among fans. The melodramatic single in Taemin’s second album MOVE, is a story highlighting a couple’s shared true feelings for each other on the onset of a break up brewing emotions in fans. The duet perfectly blend their vocals to the reminiscent lyrics wreaking havoc in the feelings of fans crediting the hit an immense reception.

 

 

5. Be Mine (Seugli ft. Yoojung, Chungha, MOMO and SinB)

This 2016 KBS Song Festival performance was off the hook as Seugli teamed up with the equally talented I.O.I’s Chungha and Yoojung, TWICE’s MOMO and GFriend’s SinB in INITINITE’s “Be Mine” cover. The stage was crammed with top notch discography with each artists showcasing their dancing aptitude besides the iconic vocals. The energetic performance created waves during the festival and beyond making the collaboration amongst the finest and most captivating in the K-Pop industry.

 

 

6. Drop (Seugli ft. Mark Lee)

The hit “Drop” was an explosion as K-Pop titans, Seugli and Mark; a Canadian NCT and SuperM groups member, teamed up for a collaboration. “Drop” was an original hit performed in the final stages of Mark’s High School Rapper survival hip hop reality TV show back in January 2017. The single was ranked 7th overall in the MNET TV show and has gained massive following and views since then. Its eminence roots from the deeply endowed vocals that flow with the lyrics and perfectly blend with the rhythm.

 

 

7. Heroine (Seugli ft. Sunmi and Daehwi)

The trio; Seugli, former Wonder Girl’s turned soloist Sunmi and WANNA ONE’s Daehwi, teamed up to offer the fans a catchy track. The single starts off with an energetic note from Sunmi and Seugli who mirror each other’s image on stage. The equally powerful duo’s presentation is further heightened as the talented Daehwi joins in fashioning an uncomprehendably endowed trio performance.

 

 

8. Darling U (Seugli ft. Yesung)

The charming teamwork between Super Junior’s Yesung and Seugli produced nothing less of a masterpiece. The resulting “Darling U” single was composed by Yesung with lyrical penning assistance from his fellow group mate Eunhyuk. The pop single of medium tempo under innocent love theme illustrates a man and woman’s shy love and their endeavor to reveal their feeling to one another. The sweet melody confirms the duo’s worthiness of their member groups’ main vocalist roles as the “Darling U” duet’s quality is beyond amazing.

 

 

9. Hello Tutorial (Seugli ft. Zion.T)

Seugli yet again displayed her collaboration specialty by teaming up with Korean R&B idol Zion.T for the “Hello Tutorial” track. Under Zion.T’s Zzz EP, the piano-backed single with a sense of jazz harmoniously fuses Seugli’s sweet and soft vocals to his raspy tone into a masterpiece flare-up. The falling in love theme is perfectly elaborated in the lyrics with romance heightened by the rhythmic melody and vocals.

 

 

10. Our Story (Seugli ft. Hwang Chi Yeol)

In his “Fall, in Girl Vol.3” project, Hwang Chi Yeol collaborated with Seugli to offer the fans a memorable tune, “Our Story”. The relationship issues themed single demonstrates the emotional concerns bound to surface in a relationship in comparison to the true feelings ingrained in the involved individuals. The medium tempo hit craftily weaves Seugli soft vocals with some background rapping by Hwang Chi that bursts into an emotional addictive tune with lyrics that trigger thoughts on one’s relationship status and related action’s impacts.

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

 

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To keep up with the fast-changing world, the marketing segmentation and targeting methods are rapidly shifting away from old, static, demographic-based parameters towards dynamic, lifestyle, mood, and psychographic influences. Fashion forecasting is the art of predicting a consumer’s mood, behavior, and buying habits. It’s no longer enough to know who your clients are, based on their age, location, or purchasing power; you also need to know how and why they buy depending on their beliefs, mood, and the occasion.

The fashion industry is constantly changing, and it is difficult to forecast future trends. However, professionals in the industry, such as manufacturers and fashion designers, work hard to keep up with the latest fashion trends so that their forthcoming fashion collections can rock and create a stir.

Fashion Trend Forecasting and How It Is Helpful

Predicting fashion trends can be complicated because there are so many distinct categories of fashion for different people worldwide. Some of the most popular fashion categories are:

• Jewelry and Accessories
• Women’s clothing
• Men’s clothing
• Kids’ clothing

Fashion styles also change with the seasons, which is why the words “Summer Collection” and “Winter Collection” have evolved. As a result, it is critical to examine trend-spotters to determine what is popular and to design items accordingly.

Trend forecasting fashion is an excellent and helpful strategy to get rid of complications. Professional forecasters that perform market research and evaluate the purchase patterns of diverse clients employ this technique. Therefore, this study is carried out to get an idea of what will be popular in the future.

When the forecasting technique was first developed, forecasters did not have access to many resources for doing their research. As such, the only reliable sources for predicting trends were fashion weeks or shows and the purchasing patterns of fashion lovers. However, as technology advances, in-depth market research can be conducted, taking into account a variety of factors that influence fashion trends. Thus, when compared to traditional methods, meaningful outcomes can be obtained.

Because celebrities and social media have a strong influence on today’s fashion trends, the demand for fashion forecasting keeps increasing. Customers do not spend much time choosing the appropriate kind of fashion, and their preferences are mainly based on celebrity fashion trends. Women’s clothing trends are the most influential category here, and they change rapidly, making it a little challenging to predict a new trend. As a result, the fashion industry is subjected to rapid changes, making trend forecasting even more difficult.

We’ve put together the latest Asian fashion trends for you.

Get Familiar with The Latest Asian Fashion Trends

Asian fashion is a world of its own. It has increasingly gained recognition globally for its fashion trends and style. The trends, styles, and preferences here cannot be compared to trends in other parts of the world. Fashion in Asia is all about minimalism, clean-cut silhouettes, and the utilization of fashion as a primary form of expression.
The top 4 fashion trends for 2021 include;

 

 

1. Vibrant Bohemian Style

When it comes to Asian fashionable clothing, nothing reflects rich and vibrant, like the bohemian style. The sleek and sophisticated bohemian style is one of the biggest trends this year, particularly for a hip look that is up to standard. The chill and stylish bohemian dressing is the best way to express your true self. It’s ideal for outdoor occasions such as carnivals and festivals and allows you to enjoy the moment in the most comfortable way possible.

 

 

2. Leather All Over

We’re sure you’ve heard of this trend recently, and it had such a positive and open response from the public that it has stayed in this year’s trends as well, particularly in Southeast Asia. People are going for a full-length leather dress to dazzle everyone with this daring move. So, if a powerful and badass look is what you are looking for, then “all leather” is the perfect option for you.

 

 

3. Puffed Sleeves

Another top fashion trend that is just as versatile and that we’ve seen a lot lately is the puffed sleeves. We see it on almost every dress; shirts, gowns, and jacket. They add an extra flair to an otherwise basic outfit and are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. They’re also simple to style because all you need besides it is a miniskirt or a pair of basic denim jeans. As fashion progresses, so do styles, and puffed sleeves are now making waves.

 

4. Pencil Skirt

Of course, we can’t talk of Asian fashion trends without a section dedicated to toned-down, formal outfit ideas. Our take on this section turns out to be a sophisticated and stylish pencil skirt. When it comes to selecting an outfit that is both fashionable and modest, pencil skirts will be the best option. People are wearing this traditional piece in new and inventive ways, styling it according to their preferences, coming up with incredible formal wear ideas.

 

Bottom Line

Now that you know what’s trending this season, it is important to know that sustainable fashion trends of the future are greatly influenced by the events of today, which are difficult to forecast. However, as we look towards 2022, we believe that customers’ attitudes will keep encouraging the fashion industry to embrace sustainability at all levels.

 

—-Brae Lynn

 

#koreanfashion #koreantrends #SeoulFashion #trendyhats #trendyleather #pencilskirts #puffyblouse #fashiontrends #Asia #actors #actresses #kcrush #kdrama #kcrushamerica

 

The illustrious boy band; debuted back in 2012, has continued to woo fans globally with their captivating harmoniously blended rich vocals and mesmerizing hit tracks. Over time, EXO has become a collaboration guru, with results being a burst of masterpiece lyrical art. The collaborations offer fans an articulate sense of each band member’s respective unique vocal quality compare to when they perform as a group. Below are some of the distinguished collaborations done by EXO.

 

 

1. Rain (Former Sistar member Soyou ft. EXO’s Baekhyun)

The valentine duet; released on February 13th midnight, warmed the heart of many under the hypnotizing vocals of Soyou and Baekhyun. The hit song charted at top three on various charts upon release including Mnet, Melon, Genie and Olle Music. The beautifully blended vocals and soothing rhythm greatly impacted the single’s eminence.

 

 

2. Dream (Suzy ft. EXO’s Baekhyun)

The talented Suzy and Baekhyun came together and delivered an off the charts single which created a frenzy in the entertainment industry, including undergoing a cover version by TWICE’s Nayeon and EXO’s Chanyeol. The love themed track is well performed by the duo whose presentation perfectly synchronizes with the lyrical content’s intended emotions.

 

 

3. Stay With Me (Punch ft. EXO’s Chen)

EXO’s Chen displays his utmost vocal abilities in a legendary hit song for the “Goblin” K-drama that received immense reception including over 200 million YouTube views. Punch’s sweet subtle vocals at the single’s start bombards the listener with a reminiscent sensational feeling that is heightened by the ensuing Chen’s solid note with the combination bursting into a noteworthy captivating hit.

 

 

4. Freal luv (Far East Movement, Tinashe and DJ Marshmello ft. EXO’s Chanyeol)

The Shanghai and Seoul shot track is coupled with a sci-fi feeling throughout the track is a rhythmic melody that triggers one’s dancing desires. The solid rapping instances by EXO’s Chanyeol and Far East Movement through the track blend with Tinashe’s rich vocals which dominate the hit. DJ Marshmello’s impressive spinning skills are intricately displayed in the tracks beats’ fabric.

 

 

5. Call You Bae (AOA’s Jimin ft. EXO’s Xiumin)

After making a solo debut a year earlier with GOD, Jimin amplified her comeback through a collaboration with EXO’s Xiumin solidifying her prominence in the k-pop music industry. The lyrical content, rapping and vocals were of high quality crediting the track with an immense following and overwhelming YouTube views.

 

 

6. Missing You (Super Junior’s Ryeowook ft. EXO’s D.O)

The melancholic themed track expresses a lover’s aches of losing a significant other and the throbbing truth of the relationship’s non-restoration status. The duo’s vocals beautifully synchronize with notes depicting the tracks intended aching emotions that in overall amplify its hypnotizing effects.

 

 

7. Breath (Zhang Liyin ft. EXO’s Chen)

Chen and Zhang teamed up to offer fans a delighting Chinese version of the S.M. The Ballad’s track “Breath”. The Korean version is apparently done BY Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and SHINee’s Jonghyun while the Japanese version is done by Krystal and Max Changmin. The catchy single oozes out refreshing vocals craftily intertwined in the rhythmic beats attesting to Chen’s worthiness as a talented idol.

 

 

8. Pretty Boy (SHINee’s Taemin ft. EXO’s Kai)

This track was indeed well characterized as the duo, Kai and Taemin, are pretty boys with incredibly beyond charming looks. The single’s vocal counterpoints are craftily blended to deliver a spiced up concoction and quality masterpiece.

 

 

9. Confession ( Super Junior’s Yesung ft. EXO’s Chanyeol)

Composed by Chanyeol, the “Confession” single from Yesung’s debut extended play was released to the fans in 2016. Performed by the duo, the piece encompasses Chanyeol’s solid and well-crafted rap lines complimented by Yesung’s pitch-balanced notes that fashion its addiction.

 

 

10. Every time (Punch ft. EXO’s Chen)

This “Descendants of the Sun” K-drama OST topped charts and playlist globally with its fluttering lyrics and captivating melody. This dynamic duo, Chen and Punch, set a skyscraping collaboration standard through the “Everytime” OST track, which was later followed by another of their hit OST collaboration singles, “Stay With Me” for the “Goblin” K-drama a few months later in the same year, 2016. The vocals give goose bumps as the lyrical content wreaks havoc in one’s emotional core.

 

 

11. Bad Girl (Former Super Junior’s Henry ft. EXO’s Chanyeol)

The current Monster Entertainment Group member, Henry, collaborated with Chanyeol to offer the “Bad Girl” single under his second extended play, Fantastic. The over three minutes track encompasses roust rap lines and rhythmic beats that triggers one to put on their dancing shoes and take in the juiciness the track has to offer.

 

 

12. Nosedive (Dynamic Duo ft. EXO’s Chen)

Korea’s top hip-hop crew, Dynamic Duo, collaborated with Chen for the group’s first single since their 2015 Grand Carnival album. The team up is Dynamic Duo’s first from their Amoeba Culture’s awaited Mixxxture project aimed to feature numerous artists from diverse agencies. The poignant idea of the track is articulately depicted in the counterpointing yet perfectly blending Chen’s subtle vocals and Dynamic Duo’s concrete rap lines. The motivational and uplifting lyrical content brews deeply ingrained emotions in listeners confirming the hit’s finesse.

 

 

13. Bang Diggity Bang Bang (MFBTY ft. EXO’s Chanyeol)

MFBTY, a Korean hip-hop band under the Feel Ghood Music recording label, collaborated with various artists during the 2016 Seoul Music Awards. The most noteworthy of all was with EXO’s Chanyeol under the “Bang Diggity Bang Bang” track that had the crowd in a frenzy.

 

 

14. Years (DJ Alesso ft. EXO’s Chen)

Eminent for his creativity of flipping songs around and adding fresh vocals to mixes, the talented DJ Alesso teamed up with Chen to offer fans a remixed version of the single “Years”. Chen’s exclusive vocals naturally interweave with the produced concoction of lyrical pieces and notes resulting in an explosion of a high quality captivating masterpiece.

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

#EXO #collaborations #kpop #kpopfan #koreanost #Chen #Chanyeol #Kai #kcrush #kcrushamerica

 

Also translated as Daebak real estate, the series has made waves as a dark-themed thrilling drama that manages to keep the audience in suspense all through. With Hong Ji-Ah (Jang Na-Ra) and Oh In-Beom (Jung Yong-Hwa) as the main characters, a simple real estate brokerage swiftly turns into an endless nightmare with twist and turns that lead to an extreme tearful ending. The occult series involves real estate brokers exorcising and cleaning out houses associated with ghosts and frequent deaths of their dwellers. Daebak real estate’s director Hong Ji-Ah inherited the exorcism genes from her mother. She conceals her feisty and hot-tempered character under her intelligence and grandeur beauty. Oh In-Beom on the other hand, is a con man exorcism who later into the drama unearths his unanticipated aptitude of conversing with the dead.

 

 

Each of the drama’s episodes highlights Hong Ji-Ah and Oh In-Beom restlessly handling spirits lingering around the specific place of their unfortunate death. The ghosts appear at different zones; including saunas, art galleries and homes, and each comes with its own background tasking the two main characters the role of figuring out their reason for lurking around. The dreadful, extremely risky and mysterious adventure throughout the episodes creates an emotional tension and unfathomable curiosity at the end of each episode keeping the viewers craving to know more.

 

 

At some point into the final episodes, the drama focuses on Hong Ji-Ah’s dark exorcism-related past, which bizarrely involves secretary Ju (Kang Mal-Geum) and Oh In-Beom. The fatefully unfolding reality of the three primary casts seemingly worsens as they clash with the beauteous villain, Do Hak-Sung (Ahn Gil-Kang), who heads Dohak Construction. The relentless struggle creates a platform for the cast to confront the repulsive demons which shakes their being to the core, especially the reproachful guilt owing to their past; including those unfairly due to those before them. The strenuous endeavor to free the lingering spirit of Hong Ji-Ah’s mother is a major case that culminates in an intensively tearful scene.

Conclusively, this exorcism-themed exhilarating and emotional drama thrillingly unveils and connects the concealed dark pasts with the present. The revelation progression elucidates the resilient will of the main casts to overcome personal strains while helping both the living and the dead. It is an evidence that although fate is almost inevitable, zeal and steadfast reactions creates a world of possibilities.

Rating: 4/5 stars

 

—-P. Earlkh

 

#SellYourHauntedHouse #kdrama #kpop #kdramareview # JungYongHwa # Daebak #JangNaRa

 

The movie is a sum up of the girl group Blackpink’s first 5 years in the K-Pop entertainment industry. The 100 minutes film illustrates the members’ professional growth as a band. It reflects the half-decade long friendship with the spotlight being their live performances. The all-inclusive film comprises of the band’s first ever live concert in Seoul to the latest online event in January 2021 owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The journey is further demonstrated from their training scenes; before their debut under Blackpink, through their year to year hit songs, to the recent online concert.

 

 

Throughout the movie, diverse facets of Blackpink are displayed which further illuminates and emphasis on the meaning of the band’s name. The “black” and “pink” nature of the group is highlighted and expressed through their lyrical rhythms, choreography and fashion statements. The softer ballads portray Blackpink’s pink side while the funky dark fashion statements depict the band’s black side. The group’s black and pink mixture beautifully blends with the band members’ fashion styles and vocal, which are diverse but harmoniously blended into explosive masterpiece performances and tracks. As each member shares their personal thoughts on matters Blackpink, the views are presented in a manner that they effortlessly blend expressing the members’ strong bond and the band’s fandom, Blink.

 

 

The movie engages the viewer from the very beginning through personal encounters with the band members through their rise to fame journey. As the film progresses, the scenes showcases the band’s growth in friendship and career, which gradually intensifies the viewer’s interest. The band members’ sentimental statements in between the series of performance clips births a sense of belongingness in viewers. The overall growth and success as a result of the demonstrated Blackpink’s efforts and sacrifices further fashions a sense of pride and affection towards the group, increasing their fan base. Overall, the movie reflects the birth of Blackpink, its reason for existence as well as its purpose, vision and mission in the K-Pop and global entertainment industry. Moreover, the showcased international performances displays the group’s multi-cultural perspective harmonizing individuals of differing viewpoints under the oneness umbrella. To women, the movie is a symbol of girl power and to the Asian peninsula, an emblem of freedom through embracement of cultural globalization.

Rating: 4/5

—-P. Earlkh

 

South Korea’s largest music streaming service Melon came up with a list of top 100 K-pop songs that were released during the last three decades. This list was formed with the help of 35 music critics and industry experts by first compiling their own list of what they regarded as the 100 best K-pop songs of all time, then 35 lists were formed into Melon’s final list of the top 100 K-pop songs.

The judges were asked to individually select 100 songs based on a song’s influence both domestically and internationally, its mark on the growth of K-pop, its musical singularity, creativity, its mainstream appeal, its global appeal, artistic creativity, quality level of the music, choreography, music video and stage performances.

Since the list was revealed to the public, many fans expressed their disagreement with the ranking or the choice of the songs that made it to the Melon’s list, stating that the majority of the songs listed lean too much on popular idol groups produced from certain established companies. Nevertheless, check out the list of its top 100 K-pop songs chosen by Melon.

 

 

#1 BoA’s “No. 1”
#2 EXO’s “Growl”
#3 PSY’s “Gangnam Style”
#4 BTS’s “Dynamite”
#5 Girls’ Generation’s “Gee”
#6 Girls’ Generation’s “Into the New World”
#7 2NE1’s “I Am the Best”
#8 Brown Eyed Girls’ “Abracadabra”
#9 Wonder Girls’ “Tell Me”
#10 TVXQ’s “Mirotic”
#11 SHINee’s “Sherlock”
#12 Super Junior’s “Sorry, Sorry”
#13 BLACKPINK’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU”
#14 S.E.S.’s “I’m Your Girl”
#15 IU’s “Good Day”
#16 Lee Hyori’s “10 Minutes”
#17 H.O.T.’s “Candy”
#18 KARA’s “Mister”
#19 BIGBANG’s “Lies”
#20 Red Velvet’s “Red Flavor”
#21 Seo Taiji and Boys’ “I Know”
#22 Lee Jung Hyun’s “Come (Wa)”
#23 INFINITE’s “Be Mine”
#24 BIGBANG’s “Fantastic Baby”
#25 BTS’s “Blood Sweat & Tears”
#26 miss A’s “Bad Girl Good Girl”
#27 Wonder Girls’ “Nobody”
#28 Sunmi’s “Gashina”
#29 SECHSKIES’s “Couple”
#30 g.o.d’s “Lies”
#31 TWICE’s “Cheer Up”
#32 BTS’s “Spring Day”
#33 Girls’ Generation’s “I Got a Boy”
#34 IU’s “Twenty-Three”
#35 2PM’s “Heartbeat”
#36 SHINee’s Taemin’s “Move”

 

 

#37 2NE1’s “Fire”
#38 Baby V.O.X’s “Get Up”
#39 Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In’s “Bloom”
#40 f(x)’s “4 Walls”
#41 Lee Hyori’s “U-Go-Girl”
#42 EXID’s “Up and Down”
#43 HyunA’s “Bubble Pop”
#44 Clon’s “Kung Ddari Sha Bah Rah”
#45 f(x)’s “NU ABO”
#46 BIGBANG’s Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips”
#47 BIGBANG’s G-Dragon’s “Crooked”
#48 IZ*ONE’s “Fiesta”
#49 (G)I-DLE’s “Lion”
#50 NCT U’s “The 7th Sense”
#51 Chungha’s “Gotta Go”
#52 Oh My Girl’s “Secret Garden”
#53 SHINee’s “View”
#54 DEUX’s “In Summer”
#55 f(x)’s “Rum Pum Pum Pum”
#56 TWICE’s “TT”
#57 Fin.K.L’s “Eternal Love”
#58 H.O.T.’s “Warrior’s Descendant”
#59 DEUX’s “Turn Around and Look at Me”
#60 ITZY’s “DALLA DALLA”
#61 Park Ji Yoon’s “Coming-of-Age Ceremony”
#62 Rain’s “How to Avoid the Sun”
#63 Orange Caramel’s “Catallena”
#64 T-ara’s “Roly Poly”
#65 Wanna One’s “Energetic”
#66 GFRIEND’s “Rough”
#67 Uhm Jung Hwa’s “Invitation”
#68 Shinhwa’s “Brand New”
#69 LOONA’s “Butterfly”
#70 BTS’s “DNA”
#71 SISTAR’s “Alone”
#72 Rain’s “It’s Raining”
#73 Block B’s Zico’s “Any Song”
#74 BTS’s “Boy With Luv” (featuring Halsey)
#75 g.o.d’s “Road”
#76 After School’s “Bang!”
#77 iKON’s “Love Scenario”
#78 WINNER’s “Really Really”
#79 Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon’s “I” (featuring Verbal Jint)
#80 SEVENTEEN’s “Very Nice”
#81 Shinhwa’s “T.O.P. (Twinkling of Paradise)”
#82 IU’s “Through the Night”
#83 MAMAMOO’s “Um Oh Ah Yeh”
#84 Lovelyz’s “Ah-Choo”
#85 Red Velvet’s “Psycho”
#86 S.E.S.’s “Dreams Come True”
#87 SHINee’s “Ring Ding Dong”
#88 Fin.K.L’s “To My Boyfriend”
#89 NCT 127’s “Cherry Bomb”
#90 Busker Busker’s “Cherry Blossom Ending”
#91 Seo Taiji and Boys’ “Come Back Home”

 

 

#92 PENTAGON’s “Shine”
#93 BoA’s “Atlantis Princess”
#94 NRG’s “I Can Do It”
#95 Epik High’s “Fly” (featuring Amin. J)
#96 Jinusean’s “Tell Me”
#97 SHINee’s “Replay”
#98 TVXQ’s “Hug”
#99 Seo Taiji and Boys’ “Classroom Idea”
#100 Trouble Maker’s “Trouble Maker”

 

– J.Chung.

 

#Melon #kpop #kpopsongs #top100kpop #topkpop #boa #kpopstars #musiccharts #kcrush #kcrushamerica #kpopfan

 

K-pop star-turned-businessman Seungri has appealed his three-year prison sentence by the General Military Court on the charges of procurement and organizing prostitution, distribution of illegally filmed footage, illegally filming women, embezzlement of business funds, attempted destruction of evidence, illegal gambling, and violating food sanitation laws.

According to military officials on August 27, Seungri and military prosecutors delivered their appeals on the 19th and 25th, respectively. The disgraced former K-pop singer appealed before his military discharge, so he will still be discharged from the military on September 26.

The appeals trial is to be held at the High Military Court in the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, but the date has not been set as of yet.

 

On August 26, former iKON member B.I’s first hearing regarding violation of the Act on the Control of Narcotics took place at Seoul Central District Court. He had been indicted in May for suspicions of purchasing and using marijuana and lysergic acid diethylamide back in 2016.

At the hearing, the prosecution stated that B.I used marijuana three times in March 2016 and April 2016, and he also purchased LSD around that time.

B.I’s representative made a statement that, “B.I admits to his mistakes and is deeply reflecting on himself and the fact that he caused a great disturbance as a public figure. B.I was only 19-years old during the crime. He made a mistake out of curiosity. B.I is a first-time defendant with no criminal or civil record, and he has carried out community service as well as nonprofit donations continuously since his debut. The album he recently released is also part of a project to donate all proceeds.”

B.I was also given a chance to speak, “I made a completely foolish mistake in the past. I was young and naive, but even so, I was foolish for what I did. I hurt my family. For a time, I thought that I no longer wanted to live. But through these recent events, I took the time to look around me and reflect on my past. I will never repeat a foolish mistake like this again. I will continue to reflect on myself. I want to protect those I cherish.”

B.I’s father also attended the hearing and pleaded in tears saying, “I should have educated my child better. It was my fault. I blame myself for showing off my child’s accomplishments with a big head. Please show my foolish son mercy.”

B.I pleaded guilty to all charges Friday. The prosecution requested a sentence of three years imprisonment with a fine of 1.5 million won (approximately $1,300). The final sentence will be determined at the trial which is scheduled for September 10th.

Under Korean law, Koreans are prohibited from using drugs, even when they are in a country where the use of drugs is legal or tolerated. Smoking a joint abroad can be punished with a prison sentence of up to five years.

 

-J.Chung.

 

#Seungri #Koreanlaw #BI #IKON #BigBang #Seungri #BurningSun #kpop #kpopidol #kpopfan #korea #seoul

 

The CEO of Re:Cielo revealed in a recent interview that K-pop star and actor Park Yoo-chun gambled in Macau and the Philippines numerous times from 2017 to 2019, and said, “Park Yu-chun gambled in Macau, but after losing large sums of money, he tried to win the lost money back in the Philippines. I have evidence of his illegal gambling and there are witnesses to back my claims, and I will submit it to be investigated by the authorities.”

After Park Yoo-chun parted ways from C-JeS Entertainment in 2020 due to his legal issues, the singer signed to Re: Cielo founded by his former manager, who used to be his manager since Park’s infamous departure from the K-pop group TVXQ. Due to credit issues, Park was unable to register a company under his name but instead, put his own mother as the biggest shareholder.

Although Park had revealed his plans to retire to the public, he has had fan meetings abroad and opened up a social media account to resume his activities abroad, which caused a lot of backlash from the netizens.

The CEO recently came out to make claims that he has sued Park Yu-chun since he violated contract terms by signing a contract with a certain Japanese entertainment agency and for defamation.

Park also allegedly spent approximately $2 million on his girlfriend, adult entertainment and gaming – using the company’s credit card.
The CEO of Re:Cielo said his company paid off Park’s debt of around $1.7 million even though he wasn’t bringing any income to the company.

Park, on the other hand, claimed that he was never paid for two years he worked with them. He has since posted on his Japanese fan site saying,

 

 

Hello. This is Yoochun.

I’ve started to amend my ways and I’m doing my utmost to prepare for the future. I knew that the slanderous reports, which aren’t true and have no grounds, have been bothering everyone who believes in me, and if this is something I need to do to move on to the future. It’s something I should do confidently without avoiding it no matter how unfair or unjust it is.

A few months ago, I learned a shocking truth about the CEO of Re:Cielo and I tried to listen to an explanation about this, but I couldn’t contact him and eventually decided to carry out civil and criminal legal proceedings. The other party didn’t even explain and instead mobilized a few reporters to raise criminal charges such as fraud and embezzlement against me, and they’re responding by wiring all kinds of slanderous reports and information that aren’t true, but none of the criminal charges raised by the other party are true at all.

The claim made by a YouTuber on August 22, 2021 that I contacted a fan and sexually harassed her is not true at all, and this is just slander. This is a deliberate personal attack, I’ll be preparing to make a legal response. I’ve submitted to the law firm all of the evidence material that proves the wrongful civil and criminal cases on Re:Cielo’s CEO, and that includes evidence material that can set right the false suspicion the other party raised against me.

Since those cases all pertain to a serious crime, I will not reveal them so that the investigative agencies can investigate properly and take action. I believe that the injustice I experienced due to the other party and the false slander against me will all be revealed soon. All the future processes will take time, but I’ll transparently share everything for all the fans who support me. I thank you for not giving up and believing in me until the end.

 

August 24, 2021.

 

From Yoochun.

 

 

This is not the first time that Park Yu-chun got himself embroiled in messy legal troubles and controversies. He vowed to retire after he was sentenced to 10 months in prison and two years of probation for illegal drug use, but hasn’t been able to keep himself out of the headlines as of late. Since the case is on-going, we will see how this plays out.

 

– J.Chung.

 

#ParkYooChun #dispute #kpop #TVXQ #ReCielo #Japan

 

Boy group VERIVERY is back and they’re coming in with a bang, pulling the trigger for the reveal of their EP ‘SERIES ‘O’ [ROUND 2: HOLE]’. At 6PM KST on Monday, August 23rd, the performance idols started their full-fledged activities for this comeback with the start of sales and release of their music video for the title track ‘TRIGGER’.

It’s been five months since their last comeback and the seven members are holding nothing back. With the return of Minchan, the storyline continues in their new music video release with ominous tones and mysterious new yet very familiar characters.

As a group, they’ve taken on a new meaning to the Horror genre with some thriller elements that give Hollywood a run for its money. From the video clips released before the music video, the members teased with eerie settings and gloomy atmospheres lit up by the tiniest hint of creepy smiles that linger for a brief moment before the video refocuses on the cool dark looks of the
members.

The music video maximizes all the chic and dreamy charms of the members with a breathtaking tension found in the twisted dual role confrontations that leave you questioning which side is reality. It feeds off the fascination of horror and the slightly unhinged mixed in with K-pop elements that put performance and storytelling together for a mesmerizing 3 minutes and 23 seconds.

Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71gOeMzNEBQ

 

Along with the cinematic experience in the music video, VERIVERY takes it a step further with an almost striking evolution from young boy-ish looks to a more manly appearance that takes charge with charismatic and intense movements as well as bold fashion.

Their transformations follow with their sophisticated choreography that leaves you out of breath with every step. From complex transitions to expressive movements that tell a story in itself, the group doesn’t fail to remind you of why they garnered so much attention for their knife-like choreography in ‘Road to Kingdom’.

Each comeback gives way to an even grander setting for the group, not only in their backgrounds that resemble the Colosseum, but in their impressive acting skills that contribute to the storytelling of their music videos and their performances.

For their showcase, the members performed their new song, ‘TRIGGER’ and although GYEHYEON could not participate in the choreography due to an injury, the energy from every single member made it apparent that this will be another hit to follow after their last song, ‘Get Away’.

VERIVERY’s sixth mini album ‘SERIES ‘O’ [ROUND 2 : HOLE]’ was released on August 23rd. Fans can look forward to the continuing storyline in their message surrounding the topic of the ‘O’ series, taking on the various symbolic meanings that it can have. VERIVERY will confront their inner darkness within themselves and discover how to use it, but this time with all seven members.

VERIVERY’s seven members: DONGHEON, HOYOUNG, MINCHAN, GYEHYEON, YEONHO, YONGSEUNG, and KANGMIN

 

 

‘SERIES ‘O’ [ROUND 2 : HOLE]’
August 23, 2021, 6:00PM KST – Jellyfish Entertainment

VERIVERY Official Social Media Accounts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_verivery

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theverivery/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_verivery

 

About Jellyfish Entertainment:


Established in 2007, Jellyfish Entertainment is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency founded by Hwang Se-jun, a composer and producer of many popular songs. Since the debut of its first artist Sung Si-kyung, the company has grown in size over the years, producing artists and idol groups under its own name. The label is continuously praised by viewers and listeners for their focus on meanings and unique concepts for their groups. It is home to some major artists and actors like VIXX, Lim Seul-ong, and VERIVERY. With many well-known actors and artists joining the label, it is garnering much attention and recognition from the public as the rising creator of future K-pop artists.

 

Korea is known for its perfection culture that goes beyond the normal with every aspect of life. The normal paces and strolls have been perfected and given an exquisite ambience through well designed lanes. The diverse themed walking lanes births the desire to get out of one’s comfort zone and enjoy the beauty and creativity that the walking paths have to offer. Here are Korea’s most eminent walking trails.

 

Canola flowers

 

1. Jeju Olle Trail

The trail, positioned in Jeju Island, is an over 422km footpath comprising of over 20 main routes that connects from the coastline to Jeju International Airport. The trail is coupled up with eminent sites including the UNESCO World Heritage site, Seongsan Ilchulbong and Sanbangsan Geopark among others. The trail’s most prominent route is the Siheung-Gwangchigi Olle route which connects to the Ocean from Oreums. It offers scenery such as grass fields and Malmi Oreum and Al Oreum extinct volcanoes. The Onpyeong-Pyoseon Olle route is also illustrious for its mandarin and camellia pathways. Route 7 is another visitors’ favorite route as it offers magnificent views of the canola, wild radish, camellia and royal azalea flowers. Overall, the Jeju Olle trail offers panoramic island and mountain views, extinct volcano landscapes and water bodies and flower sceneries.

 

Cheonggyecheon stream trail

 

2. Cheonggyecheon Stream Trail

Developed as part of the urban renewal project, the over 10km walking path is a delightful refreshment from the bustle and hustle of the adjacent urbanization as it is situated and runs alongside the heart of Seoul city. The trail stems from Cheoggye Plaza to Yongdu, with the better part of the ecological and art-filled trail beow the main roadway, and extends beyond under 22 bridges leading to a series of tranquil spots. In addition to the buzzing nightlife around Cheonggye Plaza, the Cheonggyecheon trail offers access to Insa-dong Street, Sejong Center, Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

 

Seongbukcheon stream trail

3. Seongbukcheon Stream Trail

The ecologically rich pathway extends miles from Jeju Market to the apex of Cheonggyecheon stream. Known for its night walks and exercises as one enjoys the stream’s breeze and escape from the busy city life, the pathway offers a therapeutic side of Seoul. Some of the prominent sites the stream offers access to include Donamdong Catholic Church, scenic sceneries under the Haneudari Bridge, and a trail of diverse flowers. The stream also offers access to Bomun Market, Ihwa Mural Village, Naksan Mountain trail, Samsung Alley Market among others through the various alleys along its path.

 

Namsan Seoul Tower trail

 

4. Namsan Seoul Tower Trail

Famously known as the N Seoul Tower trail, the path is sandwiched between lanes of cherry blossoms and other colorful flowers and trees. Located in Namsan Park; which is endowed with other breathtaking pathways, the N Seoul Tower trail is eminent for its ecological aspect deeply rooted in the heart of Seoul city. The pathway is filled with breathtaking seasonal treasures from the fresh bright spring to the autumn foliage glory whose blend of brownish red hues resembling sunset rays. The trail also offers access to Namsan Seoul Tower, Seoul Tower Plaza, and Namsangol Hanok Village among others.

 

Seoul city wall trail, Baegak path

5. Seoul City Wall Trail

The uniquely historical elongated wall is comprised of various tracks along its path and sits on the Baegak, Naksan, Namsan and Inwangsan ridges. The over 18km long trail comprises of 6 paths including the Baegak, Naksan Mountain, Heunginjimun gate, Namsan (mongmyeoksan) Mountain, Sungnyemun gate and Inwangsan Mountain trails. In addition to its all-year round nature scenic views, especially in spring and autumn, the Seoul City Wall trail is rich in Korean ancient history including the Korean War. The trail’s most popular walking pathway is the pine tree path whose trees bear bullet traces made during the 1968 battle between the North Korean forces and South Korea. Other popular spots include Gokseong lookout, Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong Park and Bukjeong Village among others.

 

Dream forest’s wooden path

 

6. Dream Forest Trail

Dream Forest is Seoul’s fourth largest park after Seoul Forest, Olympic Park and World Cup Park. The city’s hustle getaway sits on an extensive area with numerous walking trails, especially the wooden path stretching along the scenic moon reflecting pond, Wolyeongji pond. In addition to the fauna and flora overwhelming the space and creating therapeutic sceneries the craftily designed paths, including the Broadway pathway, are coupled up with interesting sites including the three story observatory, water parks, Changyeongwigung Ancestral Shrine and wild grass garden among others.

 

Juwang valley trail

7. Juwang Valley Trail

Located in Juwangsan Mountain, the over 2km course runs from Daejeon temple through Jahagyo Bridge to Yongchu waterfalls. The deep hued autumn foliage and bright spring colors are a marvel as one walks though the trail in addition to the picturesque canola flowers and green barley views. The Jusanji pond along the trail present panoramic views as the water reflects under the sun rays penetrating the forest of trees. Juwang Mountain’s rock cliffs offer spectacular rock formation views and while the deep valleys showcase the gushingly cascading waterfalls that carve through rocky outcrops situated in the pine and maple forest. The trickling rivers through various sections of the Juwang valley trail blend with the therapeutic effect of the surrounding flora and fauna to bring a refreshing walking ambience.

 

Haesol gil trail

 

8. Haesol Gil Trail

The over 74km trail is located in Daebu Island and is comprised of 7 courses including the vineyard road, forest road, sunset road, and tideland route among others. Stemming from Bongameori dock, the trail stretches to Daesong complex via Tando port. The most eminent feature of Haesol gil trail is the Sunset observatory connecting the sea routes ant waist bridges. In addition to enjoying the migratory birds, the west coastal tideland and black coral forest, the trail is coupled up with ancient and coastal paths that offers an exquisite experience.

 

Jarak gil wooden trail

 

9. Jarak Gil Trail

Located in Seodaemun district, Seoul, the over 7km elevated wooded trail encircles the Ansan Mountain. Given its barrier-free walking paths, visitors of all ages can enjoy the walks while being immerse in the beauty of flora and fauna. The trail’s accessibility to baby carriers and wheelchairs further articulates its barrier-free characteristic. In addition to the therapeutic ecological splendor, the pathway offers extensive scenic views of the mountain. The trial comprises of various routes that differ in distance and steepness with connecting pathways stemming off the main trails to allow short walks. The various designed stop overs, such as the book Café rest area, presents refreshment and rejuvenation zones for breaks in between walks. Jarak gil trail offers accessibility to Yeongcheon Market, Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Lee Jin Ah Memorial Library and Sinchon Shopping District among others.

 

—-P. Earikh

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