TENGGER is a traveling musical family, consisting of itta, Marquido and their son, RAAI who create music through the use of harmonium, voice, toy instruments and analogue synths. TENGGER refers to âunlimited expanse of the skyâ in Mongolian and also means âhuge seaâ in Hungarian.
We would like to thank the members of TENGGER for taking the time out for this interview, and we hope they achieve all their hopes and plans ahead.
*Thank you for your precious time. Please briefly introduce yourselves to our readers.
itta: I’m playing my voice and Indian harmonium in TENGGER.
Marqido: I play the synthesizers.
RAAI: I do dance performances and play toy instruments.
*Could you introduce to us what kind of music you create and what initially inspired you to take this path?
itta: Are you asking about genre? People say our music is ambient, drone, psychedelic, new age, and hypnotic.
Marqido: We can say our music is inspired by nature and traveling.
*How would you describe TENGGERâs music in one word?
itta: Innertravel.
Marqido: Nature.
RAAI: Love.
*Name any artists/musicians who influenced your music.
itta: Gregorian chant and Korean traditional music.
Marqido : VGM (Video game music).
RAAI : I’m just dancing naturally.
*Please name a song/album that youâre the most attached to.
itta: Kyrie from album Spiritual 2. When we start playing this track, I can see some tear drops from the listeners and myself.
Marqido: Eurasia from the album Nomad. We think we’ve created a good motoric for walking through this song.
RAAI: Water from album Nomad. It’s the first time I’m dancing alone in the music video for this song.
*What do you like to do in your free time?
itta : I like to stare at ocean waves, watch anime, and read books.
Marqido: Nowadays, I enjoy watching the garden.
RAAI: I like to go to the beautiful ocean and mountains with mama and papa.
*Share with us what your favorite food/beverage is.
itta: Fruits and Indian curry.
Marqido: Coffee. Caffe latte with soy milk.
RAAI: Ice cream, cheese, chicken, and sushi.
*You must have done a lot of traveling. Tell us which country or region have you most enjoyed traveling to?
itta: Uwa Sea in Shikoku, Japan. It’s such a calm and meditative ocean.
Marqido: India. It was my first time traveling to the country, and it was a really stimulating experience.
RAAI: Indonesia! I really enjoyed riding a motorcycle with many musician friends, and in every city we were doing live tours. I loved the delicious fruits, foods, and Bromo!!!
*Where would you most like to perform (anywhere in the world), and why?
itta: Kyzyl, Tuva Republic. I got a chance to play in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before I started doing live tours with Marqido. And it was a great cultural experience. TENGGER has two nationalities, islands countries. South Korea is like an island because of the situation. We can only travel via planes and ships to other countries from South Korea, and Japan is really a country with many islands. Since our music is not very popular in our own countries, we were always outsiders. So we were always thinking and envied the EU and Silk road communications. I also want to visit the Obelisk, the center of Asia.
Marqido: Some spiritual places in Mongolia. Our name TENGGER is from the Mongolian language that means the sky god, unlimited expanse of the sky.
RAAI: USA. Mama and papa did a live tour in the USA before I was born, but I havenât been able to visit. So I was looking forward to playing at SXSW last year but it was canceled just one week before we flew to Austin. I really hate COVID. I cannot even meet papa because of COVIDâŚ
*Can we wrap this up by discussing your future plans and goals? And would you add a special comment for the fans?
itta: We will continue to create sounds, do better performances, and meet you somewhere on this planet. Now, a year after the pandemic, I am reminded of how difficult it is to do this work that my family used to take for granted.
RAAI: I released my solo debut album on May 7th. And I have a concert with mama on June 11th at Ancheolsun, Seoul. I will make one more solo album this year. I’m also recording my voice with mama for TENGGER’s new album.
Marqido: We are currently taking our time to slowly record a new album. And I really want to do a live tour. See you!!!
-J.Chung.
On June 10, the sentence hearing for K-pop boy band BtoBâs former member Jung Il-hoon was held at the Seoul Central District Court, where the former rapper was charged for purchasing and taking illegal drugs – violating the Act on the Control of Narcotics.
The 26-year-old was sentenced to two years in prison, fined $119,200 (an approximate sum) and also detained in court.
Jung had seven accomplices who were also sentenced to one year to two years of imprisonment, or one year in prison and three years on probation, depending on the times they purchased and consumed illegal drugs.
Jung and his company were charged for purchasing 826g of marijuana worth 133 million Korean won (about $116, 638) and smoking the substance over 160 times from July 5, 2016 until Jan 9, 2019, which came to light in 2020.
In the previous trial, the prosecutors on the case had requested up to four years of jail time for Jung, but his attorneys pleaded by saying that the K-pop singer went through really rough times as a member of an idol group.
At the trial, the attorneys stated that, “The defendant is reflecting deeply on his past actions. He worked in the entertainment industry from such a young age and he tried to relieve the stress in the wrong way.”
In turn, the court said, “The defendants communicated through the dark web so their crime would not be easily detected, and they used elaborate criminal methods like making transactions with the cryptocurrency bitcoin.â
Jung and another defendant were identified as the leaders of the group, who played the biggest roles as leaders and carried out the illegal acts of crime, the most number of times.
K-pop boy band BtoB is currently signed under CUBE Entertainment, and was formed in 2012 with seven members. Jung Il-hoon, who was the rapper and songwriter of the group, made his departure from the music industry in December 2020 when the news of his drug scandal broke while he was serving as a social service agent.
-J.Chung.
LOONA, the music chart topping ambassadors of Korean culture overseas are back to sweep their fans off their feet with a mini-album release and a double night event at the end of June. The first night of their online live event begins on June27th at 4PM (KST) with the fanmeeting ě´ëŹěěë Premier Greeting [D&D], and is followed up on June 28th at 10PM (KST) by their concert ě´ëŹěěë LOONA ON WAVE [&].
After almost two years, LOONA is ready to meet fans again from around the world for their fanmeeting, ě´ëŹěěë Premier Greeting [D&D] on June27th. Fans can look forward to the growth since their last one in December 2019. The girls are back with the new slogan of D&D, focusing on âDestiny & Discoveryâ. It follows the members on the journey in search of their destiny through their LOONAVERSE as they discover the answer to their fate meeting with Orbit (fandom name).
Following their first online concert last October, LOONA is ready to take the big stage again in celebration of the release of their 4th mini-album â&â with a concert of the same title, ě´ëŹěěë LOONA ON WAVE [&]. Their 4th mini-album will be released hours before their concert showtime on June 28th, giving fans double the excitement as they look forward to seeing LOONA live again.
In particular, this second online concert will be the first large stage that member HaSeul stands on after her hiatus. With all 12 members together, the fans can look forward to a stage that exceeds all expectations.
Since their pre-debut activities in 2016, LOONA has been making headlines for their original concepts and elaborate storylines that intertwine with one another to become a complex universe for fans to enjoy.
After their official debut in August 2018, theyâve swept the charts with hits like âHi Highâ, âButterflyâ, âSo Whatâ, and âWhy Not?â â becoming the global emerging trend that has garnered attention both domestically and abroad, as seen in their entrances and ranking on international music charts like the Billboard 200 and iTunes.
With achievements like their 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards win for Best Korean Act and2019âs sweep of the Asia Artist Awards when they took home both the Focus Award (Singer) and the STARNEWS Popularity Awards (Girl group, LOONA continues their rise to the top with their 2020 Next Generation Award win at the Golden Disc Awards. Along with the list of awards and chart top listings under their belt, LOONA moves forward in reaching out to all their fans from all over the world despite the ongoing pandemic through their online fanmeeting and concert.
For this concert, LOONA continues their collaboration with MyMusicTaste, a technology forward platform that breaks the barriers set by the pandemic and brings fans and artists together to create a new way of connection. LOONAâs twelve members: HeeJin, HyunJin, HaSeul, ViVi,YeoJin, Kim Lip, JinSoul, Choerry, Yves, Chuu, Go Won, Olivia Hye.
Further information regarding ticketing and the show itself can be found throughhttps://mmt.fans/McJSor through MyMusicTasteâs other social media channels. ě´ëŹěěë LOONA [ě´ëŹěěë Premier Greeting [D&D]] June 27, 2021, 4:00PM (KST) â MyMusicTaste ě´ëŹěěë LOONA [ě´ëŹěěë LOONA ON WAVE [&]] June 28, 2021, 10:00PM (KST) â MyMusicTaste
About MyMusicTaste:
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fans’ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artist’s concert in their city. With the mission to connect and amplify the voices of fans all over the world, MyMusicTaste successfully promoted concerts of artists such as EXO, GOT7, MONSTA X, The xx, Machine Gun Kelly, and more in over 57 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artistâs concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About Blockberry Creative:
Blockberry Creative is a South Korean record label formed in 2016. It is a subsidiary of Ilkwang’s Polaris Entertainment. The label is home to the girl group LOONA. Blockberry Creative has lived up to its own name through the unique approaches of artists development and promotions.
K-pop superband BTS is celebrating the eighth anniversary for the groupâs members and fan club this coming weekend (literally just a couple of days away) with a two-day live streaming event broadcasted from Seoul, South Korea – BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo.
BTS Muster is an annual event for BTS fans where the K-pop group members perform their hit songs from their discography, put on skits and interact with their fans, known as ARMY. Since the formation of the band and before the pandemic occurred, BTS Muster events used to be held with audiences.
In October of 2020, âMap of the Soul On:E,â fan event managed to break the Guinness World Record for most viewers of a music concert livestream in history, with 993,000 people tuning in from 191 countries.
Regarding this yearâs event, Jin, the eldest member of BTS, said in the announcement, âWe are working hard to prepare a great performance, ARMY. So, please look forward to it.â Jungkook went on to add, âI am looking forward to spending some time with ARMY.â
To successfully pull off this yearâs online anniversary event, HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) will join VenewLive again to provide BTS fans ARMY 4K resolution experience with multi-views from different camera angles. Chat rooms will also be available for people to interact with one another, and some lucky fans will be given the chance to talk to the group members via âARMY on Airâ event during the live streaming.
The first edition of the fan event will begin on June 13, 6:30 PM KST, while the âWorld Tour Versionâ is to be held the next day, on June 14, 6:30 PM KST. Encores of the show will be available from June 18 to 19.
There are several ticketing options – If you donât have a fanclub membership, you can choose an HD Single-View ticket for the event on June 13, an HD Single-View ticket for the second day event, or an HD Single-View 2-Day Pass which will allow access to both shows.
There are more options to select for those with the BTS Global Official Fanclub ARMY membership. As well as the above-mentioned tickets that are available to everyone, fanclub membership holders can purchase HD Multi-view tickets, an HD Multi-view 2-Day Pass, and a 4K Single-View with an HD Multi-view ticket for both events.
You can check the schedule and details to get tickets via webview.weverse.io.
-J.Chung.
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Former CEO and founder of K-pop powerhouse YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun-suk, is to face another criminal trial – this time for allegedly covering up a drug scandal of K-pop boyband iKON’s former member and rapper, Kim Han-bin, professionally known as B.I.
B.I. was investigated back in 2016 for illegal use and purchase of marijuana and LSD, which is considered a serious offence in South Korea that could lead to long term imprisonment.
Since the scandal, the 24-year-old rapper kept fairly quiet after leaving his band, but he made his solo debut with an EP in March and released a full-length solo album this month on June 1, despite having to deal with an ongoing investigation on drug allegations and harsh criticism from the public.
The singerâs agency, IOK Company released an apologetic statement after news of B.I.âs indictment on charges of purchasing illegal drugs broke.
“We apologize for releasing a new album amid the unpleasant issues revolving around the artist. Our company and the artist admitted to past wrongdoing and know that we can’t change what has already happened. But we have been seeking ways for him to become a better and more valuable person to the world.”
B.I. founded his own label 131LABEL last year and is the executive director of IOK Company.
In 2019, B.I. confessed to the police of purchasing illegal drugs but was acquitted after he tested negative for drug use – a whistle-blower who was also his acquaintance – recently made claims that Yang Hyun-suk coerced her to falsely testify during B.I.’s drug investigation and trial.
This whistle-blower is a former trainee and also connected to actor and Big Bangâs member T.O.P in a linked drug scandal.
The informant also claimed that Yang conspired to send her overseas so she couldnât testify in 2016. Since Yang is not in Korea right now but abroad, that particular investigation is suspended as of now.
Amidst his legal troubles, he is also facing charges of gambling overseas and attaining money, which he could be fined for if found guilty, according to South Korean law.
Yang’s hearing will take place on June 25, while B.Iâs is to be held on July 9.
-J.Chung.
[UPDATE – 6-16-21] Woo!ah! and GWSN have been added to the JRC’s lineup. Heize will not be in attendance because of unforeseen circumstances. [UPDATE]
Livestreaming from the famed Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul, this event will be one of the biggest K-Pop festivals in the world and undoubtedly the biggest K-Pop virtual festival in the Western world.
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Following this weekâs announcement of I Hate Being Hated, sessionslive.com/ihatebeinghated, Sessions is thrilled to announce another new collaboration with Joy Ruckus Club, the largest Asian music festival in the world, to present K-Pop SuperFest on Sunday, June 19, 2021 at https://sessionslive.com/joyruckusclub at 9PM ET. The one-day festival is the first of its kind for Sessions, and features performances from the premiere K-Pop superstars. The exciting line-up includes 11-member K-pop group The Boyz, legendary South Korean pop star Rain, powerhouse vocalist and chart topping singer/songwriter Ailee, and one of K-Popâs most exciting rapper and singersâ Jessi. They will be joined by boy band AB6IX, American breakthrough girl group Momoland, singer and rapper Heize, boy bands Cravity and Golden Child, girl group Lovelyz, rapper Bloo, and DJ Soda. K-Pop sensations AleXa and Kevin (The Boyz) will host the global event.
Even as a one-day festival, with livestream filming taking place at the famed Yes24 Live Hall in Seoul, K-Pop SuperFest will be one of the biggest K-Pop festivals in the world and undoubtedly the biggest K-Pop virtual festival in the Western world.
The founder of Joy Ruckus Club, Kublai Kwon made his name as a pioneer of the Asian American music scene. His first cousin is the late great Shin Hae Chul, who is Korea’s first K-pop superstar and creator of the K-pop music genre. According to Kwon, this new festival honors his legacy by highlighting the superstars of K-Pop today.
âSessionsâ growth is rapidly accelerating across Asia,â said Sessions co-Founder Tim Westergren. âThe K-Pop SuperFest represents another milestone as we bring even larger events to fans across 194 countries and 18 languages. Sessions’ unique combination of gamification and marketing is driving attendance and revenue for artists at an unprecedented level, and our partnership with Kublai and Joy Ruckus Club continues to deepen.â
Event t-shirts, NFT videos, signed posters, and virtual 1-on-1 meet & greet opportunities with artists will be available in the festival’s and artists’ stores on Sessions. This is the first time that Sessions will be promoting a K-Pop only festival.
Complete Lineup
AB6IX
Ailee
AleXa
Bloo
Cravity
DJ Soda
Golden Child
Heize
Jessi
Lovelyz
Momoland
Rain
The Boyz
About the lineup:
AB6IX
Four-member K-pop boy band AB6IX have been superstars even before their debut in 2019. Park Woo Jin and Lee Daehwi appeared on the K-pop audition show Produce 101 and joined the highly successful K-pop boy band project Wanna One. Kim Donghyun debuted in the duo group MXM, releasing two EP albums and a full album over the two years. Jeong Woong has been known as a âSuper Traineeâ in the K-pop scene. The quartet recently released their fourth EP Mo’ Complete: Have a Dream.
Ailee
Born in Colorado and raised in New Jersey, Korean-American singer-songwriter Ailee has been a staple in the K-pop scene since moving to South Korea in 2010. Following her debut in 2012, with the single âHeaven,â the powerhouse vocalist has been on top of the charts and amassing numerous awards since. Her 2017 original soundtrack, “I Will Go to You Like the First Snow,” became the most streamed K-pop song of the year and the highest selling soundtrack in South Korea of all time. In 2019, after eight years with her former label, she started a new company called Rocket3 Entertainment. The singer recently released her 6th EP Lovinâ.
AleXa
The daughter of a Korean adoptee, AleXa grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A lifelong dancer, AleXa competed and won the talent competition Rising Legends. Afterwards, AleXa signed to ZB Label and competed on the South Korean audition show Produce 48. In 2019, she made her multilingual debut with âBomb.â In addition to her K-pop prowess, AleXa continues to expand her entertainment empire as the co-host of the Peopleâs Choice Award winning podcast “How Did I Get Here?” with Jae of Day6, a YouTube channel titled AleXa 360, and a forthcoming acting debut.
Bloo
Born in South Korea and moving to the United States as a child, 26-year-old hip-hop artist Bloo is undoubtedly influenced by American hip-hop. He co-founded the hip-hop label MKIT Rain with fellow rappers Nafla and Loopy. The trio moved back to Korea in 2015 and in 2016, Bloo debuted with the single âDrive Thru.â Right out-of-the-gate, his distinctive vocals and jazzy styles made him an artist-to-watch. The rapper has released three EPs since then. His 2017 single âDowntown Babyâ reached the top of the South Korean charts in 2020 after singer Lee Hyori performed it on a variety show.
Cravity
As the first boy group to debut under Starship Entertainment since K-pop powerhouses Monsta X, Cravity, (also standing for Center of Gravity) have been destined to make a splash on the K-pop scene. In 2020, they released their debut EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are. The album debuted at the top of the South Korean album charts and made them one of the best-selling rookie groups of the year. At the 2020 Soribada Awards, Cravity won the New Artist Award.
DJ Soda
South Korean DJ, Soda embarked on her journey to become a world star DJ in 2013. Her background in musical acting has led to her signature stage move, the viral âFlute Dance.â She also has a presence in the modeling world and the face for a variety of global brands. Heavily influenced by hip-hop and fashion, DJ Soda is capable of captivating audiences worldwide complete with her charming and enigmatic personality. This has led to her playing some of Asiaâs top music festivals.
Golden Child
10-piece K-pop boy band Golden Child debuted in 2016 with their EP Gol-cha! and funky single âDam Da Di.â This marked the first boy group to debut under Woollim Entertainment in seven years since K-pop legends Infinite. Known for their EDM and bass-heavy musical style and complex choreography, the band has amassed a loyal following since debut, releasing four more EPs and one full-length album.
Heize
South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and rapper Heize blends R&B, soul, hip-hop, delicate vocals, and crisp songwriting to craft the most comforting of music. After releasing her self-titled debut EP, the multi-talented star came into prominence after competing on the reality competition Unpretty Rapstar in 2014. She’s been a force in the industry and has topped the South Korean charts since then. She released the critically acclaimed LP Fine in 2019. Heize finished 2020 with the ultimate power move by signing with P Nation, an entertainment company founded by Psy. She recently released her seventh EP, Happen under the new label.
Jessi
Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Korean-American singer and rapper Jessi wasnât made overnight. In 2015, Jessi starred on the reality show Unpretty Rapstar which catapulted her to superstardom. Sheâs released a slew of singles since then and established herself as one of K-popâs most exciting artists. In 2019, Jessi became one of the first artists signed to P Nation, an entertainment company created by Psy. In 2020, she released her first album Nuna under P Nation which spawned the hit single âNunu Nana.â
Lovelyz
Formed in 2014 by Woollim Entertainment, eight-member girl group Lovelyz is your quintessential K-pop girl group. Living up to their name, the group curates cute and fresh concepts that make for the most infectious of music. Since their debut album Girls’ Invasion, the band has released two studio albums and seven EPs. The group competed on the 2019 reality series Queendom and released their single âObliviateâ off their seventh EP Unforgettable in September 2020.
Momoland
Under MLD Entertainment, K-pop girl group Momoland formed on the 2016 reality show Finding Momoland. They released their debut album Welcome to Momoland later that year. The six-member piece has released a total of six EPs since then. In 2018, the group released the wildly successful, “Bboom Bboom,” peaking at number two on the South Korean song charts. The group is set for a breakthrough in the American market after signing with ICM Partners in 2020. They most recently released their album Ready Or Not and single with the name title.
Rain
Legendary South Korean pop star Rain released his debut album Bad Guy in 2002 under JYP Entertainment. In the next few years, he went on to become one of the biggest and most influential stars in Asia and around the world. In 2015, he created his own agency called RAIN Company. Most recently, he reunited with his mentor Park Jin-young on the collaboration âSwitch to Meâ off his third EP Pieces by Rain.
The Boyz
11-member K-pop group The Boyz was formed in 2017 under Cre.ker Entertainment. Later that year, they released their debut EP The First and lead single âBoy.â In 2018, the rookie group then went on to release their second and third EPs, leading to their winning of numerous awards. In 2020, they released their first studio album Reveal and single of the same name. In another milestone, the group won the South Korean reality show Road to Kingdom securing a spot in its sequel Kingdom: Legendary War. They released their fifth EP Chase and its lead single “The Stealer” in September 2020.
About Joy Ruckus Club
A humanitarian-oriented, virtual concert series, founded by Asian Americans, and led by artists of Asian descent from all over the world, Joy Ruckus Club is a revolution in pan-Asian music. Not silent, not complacent, not foreign, Joy Ruckus Club is a society of woke Asians who are in solidarity with all truthfully progressive movements of the oppressed and conquered.
About Sessions
Sessions is co-founded by digital music pioneer and former Pandora founder Tim Westergren and fellow entrepreneur and long time developer of virtual games Gordon Su. Sessions is the only live streaming solution providing all of the necessary components for musicians to succeed: audience development, fan engagement, and state of the art monetization drawn from the most advanced techniques of virtual gaming. Sessions is creating a space to bring artists and fans together for intimate live experiences 24/7. In less than a year after its public launch, Sessions is attracting thousands of artists to its live video streaming service. Available in over 194 countries and 18 languages, Sessions offers musicians anywhere in the world, at any stage of their career, an unprecedented opportunity to develop a global audience and earn substantial and sustainable revenue.
From pop and hip-hop to country and classical, thereâs an artist for every music fan in Sessions. Since the start of 2021, Sessions has expanded the platformâs focus from just musical performances to staging various cultural events including âAlaska’s Drag Queen of the Year 2021 Pageantâ this March and Joy Ruckus Club 3, featuring over 180 Asian American artists from around the world making it the largest ever Asian American virtual music festival. Available online and on all mobile devices worldwide, artists and fans can play more, earn more, experience more in Sessions.
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Hazy Sour Cherry is an indie band from Tokyo, Japan. The band members played in various bands in the Tokyo indie scene before joining forces in 2018.
Weâd like to thank the three members of Hazy Sour Cherry for this great interview and wish them all the best in their future adventures!
Hello, introduce yourselves to our readers please.
Tsuzumi: Hello, I’m Tsuzumi, a vocalist.
Jun: Hi, I’m a lazy guitarist.
Karin: Hello, I’m Karin, a drummer.
What made you become interested in music and was it something you wanted to pursue since a young age?
Tsuzumi: My parents love music, so music has been in my life since I was child. The first time I played in a band, I was a drummer and teenager.
Jun: The reason I became interested in music is my parentâs influence. My dad played in the band, and I played guitar with his band. When I was fifteen, I formed my punk rock band.The sound was like 70âs style punk.
Karin: As a listener, I loved music, but never thought I was someone who could play. I started playing the drums five years ago when a friend invited me to play.
How were you inspired to name your band âHazy Sour Cherryâ?
Tsuzumi: Hazy, Sour Ale and Cherry are types of craft beer. We love beer, so I named it.
Jun: It was named by Tsuzumi. I wanted the name âTeenage FBIâ, but she rejected it, because it was not cute.That was the right decision.
How would you describe your music in one word?
Tsuzumi: What I really enjoy and want you to listen to.
Jun: New Nostalgic Music.
Karin: A record of us, by us, for someone else.
Please select one of your favorite songs to recommend to our readers.
Tsuzumi: Of course, every song. But if I had to choose one song, it’s âHot Summer Nightâ because summer is coming soon in Japan.
Jun: âI Need Your Heartâ from our first album. The first song I wrote for Hazy Sour Cherry. Everything started from it.
Karin: All of it, of course. âĄ
What do you think is the best thing about making music and being in a band?
Tsuzumi: To make miracles. And that wasn’t just thanks to myself only, but to everyone’s effort.
Jun: Make many friends and go to every place. And being honest to myself.
Karin: It can be friends all over the world. And a lot of dreamy things happen.
What would you advise someone who wants to start music or join a band?
Tsuzumi: Let’s get started!
Jun: Need no advice. Take action.
Karin: Whether you like music or not, whether you’ve done it before or not, if you’re at all interested in it, you should start now. I am sure there is something that only you can do. Because that’s how it was for me.
What do you do during your free time? What are your hobbies outside of music?
Tsuzumi: Drink with my friends. When I’m alone, I like watching Netflix.
Jun: Alcohol and cycling.
Karin: I like watching horror movies and learning 3DCG and languages.
Which venue or country would you like to perform the most in the future?
Tsuzumi: I wanna play not only in Japan but also in places where there are people who like Hazy Sour Cherry.
Jun: I want to tour all over the world. Last year we planned a US and UK tour. But it was canceled because of COVID-19. I wanna meet everyone who likes our music in the world.
Karin: UK, Indonesia, Korea, China⌠I want to join and play with the Damnably family living overseas.
Are there any musicians or artists that you would most like to meet?
Tsuzumi: The Clash – I really wanted to see their show.
Jun: The Young Fresh Fellows, BMX bandits, Go-Kart Mozart, Squeeze, Shy Boys, Khruangbin⌠etc.
Karin: Viv Prince. I love The Pretty Things. I was so sad when Phil May passed away. Viv is my favorite drummer. I hear he’s growing an orange field now.
Please share with our readers your future goals and plansâŚ
Tsuzumi: I wanna tour everywhere, as long as there are people who want us!! Wait a minute!
Jun: Weâll release a new album soon. I think it’s our best album ever. I’d like to tour around the world with it.
Karin: By the time our second album is ready, we will be able to perform live all over the world. I will take care of my health and work hard on my performance.
-J.Chung.
K-POP ARTIST KEVIN WOO LIVE!
Arlington Backyard
Friday, August 6th | 6:00PM
Kevin Woo, member of XING and U-Kiss is hitting the Texas Live Arlington Backyard Stage with a live concert on August 6, 2021. He is extremely excited to meet the KLOVERs in-person once again!! GA and VIP tickets available!
*VIP Ticket purchasers are entered for a chance at a brief Meet & Greet and photo with Kevin!
Presented by Asia Time Square, Grand Prairie, Texas. Make sure to grab your tickets TODAY!
Tickets now on Sale! https://texas-live.com/events/20210806_kevinwoo
About Asia Time Square:
Asia Time Square – The Asia Times Square Development is one of the largest Asian Markets in Texas, and is located in Grand Prairie. It borders the city of Arlington and is positioned in between 4 major State Highways: 360, 161, I-20, and I-30. This super Complex is much more than your average shopping center. It was thoughtfully designed to commemorate and honor the Asian Community by building a safe, family-friendly environment, filled with restaurants and shops.
#asiatimesquare #kevinwoo #asianmarkets #texas #texaslive #kpopstar #ukiss #liveconcert #xing #axsevents #klovers
BATTLE OF TOKYO is a next-generation entertainment project from LDH, the major Japanese artist management agency behind EXILE and J SOUL BROTHERS III. Now, the project will be fusing the real and virtual worlds to create never before seen entertainment.
A total of 38 members from the 4 groups that make up the Jr.EXILE collective – GENERATIONS, THE RAMPAGE, FANTASTICS, and BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE â have been transformed into avatars, marking the start of a unique âMixed Reality Entertainmentâ project that crosses the boundaries between the real and virtual worlds. The project will produce a wide variety of digital and virtual content, from animation to games, live performances, music videos and even theatrical productions. The team has already released a set of incredible hybrid music videos, and a new album is set for release on June 23.
The BATTLE OF TOKYO project centers on the Jr.EXILE generation, and offers a glimpse into Super Tokyo, a vibrant futuristic city in a parallel world that exists in a totally different dimension from our own.
Each group from within the collective has their own virtual counterparts: MAD JESTERS (GENERATIONS), ROWDY SHOGUN (THE RAMPAGE), Astro9 (FANTASTICS) and the JIGGY BOYS (BALLISTIK BOYZ).
The production staff on this project include top-class Japanese creators, such as âGhost in the Shell: The Movie Virtual Reality Diverâ director Hiroaki Higashi; Yusuke Kozaki, the character designer on âPokĂŠmon GOâ, âPokĂŠmon Sword and Shieldâ, âFire Emblemâ and the âGodzillaâ anime trilogy; and mechanical designer Yutaka Izubuchi, who has worked on the âMobile Suit Gundamâ, âMobile Police Patlaborâ and âKamen Riderâ series. Meanwhile, the avatars will be voiced by some of Japanâs top talents such as Yuki Kaji, Subaru Kimura, Kaito Ishikawa, Shun Horie and Shunsuke Takeuchi.
This new incarnation of the BATTLE OF TOKYO project recently kicked off with a set of four animated music videos â one for each song by GENERATIONS, THE RAMPAGE, FANTASTICS and BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE. Available now on YouTube, each music video combines intense, action-packed animation with live-action performances from each group.
Be sure to check them out below!
Music Videos
GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / âLIBERATIONâ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAcywK_V1UQ
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE / âCALL OF JUSTICEâ
https://youtu.be/6TBPthuEMSc
FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE / âPERFECT MAGICâ
https://youtu.be/cdDs9G_5AMs
BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE / âVIVA LA EVOLUCIONâ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7m6d3xXhJG8
Release info
New album âBATTLE OF TOKYO TIME 4 Jr.EXILEâ to be released on June 23.
This new album includes six new songs and four music videos! It also includes a concert video of âBATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~â, which was filmed in July 2019 at Makuhari Messe in Japan, and is now available for the first time! There are seven versions of the album and videos available, including first-run limited edition and regular edition releases.
CD track list
1. LIBERATION (GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE)
2. CALL OF JUSTICE (THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE)
3. PERFECT MAGIC (FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE)
4. VIVA LA EVOLUCION (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE)
5. Alternate Dimension (GENERATIONS & THE RAMPAGE)
6. UNTITLED FUTURE (Jr.EXILE)
DVD & Blu-ray track list
DISC 1
LIBERATION (GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE) (Music Video)
CALL OF JUSTICE (THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE) (Music Video)
PERFECT MAGIC (FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE) (Music Video)
VIVA LA EVOLUCION (BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE) (Music Video)
DISC 2
BATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~ @Makuhari 4DAYS
DISC 3
BATTLE OF TOKYO ~ENTER THE Jr.EXILE~ @Makuhari 4DAYS
Online preorders (overseas shipping available)
https://shop.mu-mo.net/avx/sv/list1?artist_id=JREXI
https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/RZCD-77355?s_ssid=e3538160ace707ab64
BATTLE OF TOKYO official YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCAFzScnTAKPEubuXEoFItg
BATTLE OF TOKYO official social accounts:
Twitter: @BattleOfTokyo
Instagram: battleoftokyo
BTSâ latest single âButterâ becomes the Korean pop group’s fourth chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart – all achieved in the last nine months, which is the fastest record since Justin Timberlake and the Jackson 5 in 1970.
âDynamiteâ ~ three weeks ~ Sept. 5, 2020
âSavage Love (Laxed â Siren Beat)” with Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo ~ one week ~ Oct. 17, 2020
âLife Goes Onâ ~ one week ~ Dec. 5, 2020
âButterâ one week ~ June 5, 2021
Since âDynamite,â “Life Goes On” and “Butter” have all successfully debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, BTS is now the first group with three executive No. 1 entries; no other group has achieved more than one.
Pop singer Ariana Grande currently holds the record with five.
BTSâ leader RM said in an interview before the 2021 Billboard Music Awards that BTSâ first No. 1 single “Dynamite” was an upbeat, disco-pop that they tried to give hope to global listeners in the middle of the pandemic, while “Butter,” is a more upbeat, fresh dance-pop track, more like a summer anthem. Just with all the positive vibes and upbeat energy.
Released on May 21, “Butter” collected 32.2 million streams (just in the States), 242,800 downloads, and 18.1 million radio airplay audience impressions in the first week of release.
âButterâ debuted on top of the Digital Song Sales chart for the seventh time, which is the most among groups in the chartâs history.
“Butter” is the 10th song to climb to the top on its first week at the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2021. This year was also the first to have 10 songs hit No. 1 by the first week since the Hot 100 started using MRC Data in 1991. The year of 2020 owned 20 acts, which is the most in current record.
“Butter” also became the seventh song to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2021. A record 12 titles launched at the top of the chart in 2020, after no more than four did prior. The single also topped the Billboard Global 200 chart, which accounts for 200 countries.
-J.Chung.
The F16s is an alternative band from Chennai, India. The band consists of Abhinav Krishnaswamy, Harshan Radhakrishnan, Joshua Fernandez, and Sashank Manohar.
They began their journey with a 6-song EP “Kaleidoscope” released in 2013. The band later released their debut album, “Triggerpunkte” in 2016. The F16s maintain a nostalgic vibe through its indie and alternative roots into styles of experimental, funk, and jazz.
We would like to thank the band for providing us with a great interview, as we wish them all the best in all their endeavors.
Introduce yourselves to our readers please.
Hello, weâre four boys from Indian east coast who make pop music disguised as rock and roll for a living under the banner of âthef16sâ
Tell us about your musical sound and how you were first inspired to make music.
Weâre obsessed with creating, and when the opportunity to make money out of our art arrived we grabbed it and have been holding on since. Sonically, we make easy going music. Tunes you can listen to on a long drive to the beach or when youâre trying to shovel dirt so you can bury the bodies you’ve been hiding in your freezer.
Please introduce your latest single and how it will raise funds to help combat the coronavirus.
Our latest single is âTo Be There With Youâ, is out for sale on Bandcamp till the 7th of June. All proceeds from the sale go towards the foundations GOONJ, Milaap, Feeding From Far and Give India for Covid relief.
How has life changed for you since the pandemic?
Easy answer: no shows. Live shows are a big part of how we keep doing what we do. We had an EP out that we needed to promote and someone ripped the rug out from under us. However, we did finish another EP which is out very soon.
If you could recommend just one of your songs, which would it be and why?
âWKND FRNDSâ from WKND FRNDS
Why: Itâs a good bridge between the older material and the newer material. Also, you asked us.
Name the artists/musicians that influenced your lives or your music.
Miley Cyrus, Barry White, Hotel California.
What do you like to do for leisure and in your free time?
Be plant dads/cat dads/dog dads. When we arenât locked down we hit the beach to surf.
What is your favorite food or beverage?
Coffee/Red wine and Chole Bhature.
What would be your most prized possession and why?
Our albums and our rare vintage holographic charizard pokemon card.
Which artist/musician would you most like to do a collaboration with?â¨
Honestly, weâd much rather like to do collabs with brands like Balenciaga or Tupperware.
One last question. Please share with us your goals and hopes for the future.
Right now, how about we start with a world without a pandemic.
–J.Chung.
#thef16
2Z is a five-member South Korean band under GOGO2020.
The members consist of Hojin, Jiseob, Junghyun, Bumjun, and ZUNON. 2Z made its debut on January 14th, 2020 with the release of EP We Tuz:.
Weâd like to massively thank the members of 2Z and their management for the great interview and wish them all the best in the future.
Hello, thank you very much for your time. Please start the interview by introducing yourselves to our readers.
HoJin: Hello. I am HoJin. Iâm the vocalist of 2Z.
JiSeob: I am JiSeob, the red-haired guitarist of 2Z.
JungHyun: Iâm JungHyun, the bassist and maknae of the group.
BumJun: Hello. My nameâs BumJun and Iâm 22 years old. I am the leader and drummer of 2Z.
ZUNON: Hi, I am ZUNON and do this and that in the band, aka the multiplayer of the group.
What does 2Z refer to and how did it come about?
Bumjun: First, íŹě§(Pronounced Tu Ji) means âto set a firm mind to fightâ in Korean. The Z in 2Z refers to âto Zâ meaning that weâll fight til the end. Since weâre a band that was formed not just for Korea but for the rest of the world, we wanted something that could work for both Korean and English. We did have a lot of names that came up during the meeting with our companyâs producers, CEO and the band members, but 2Z had both the same pronunciation for Korean and English which had a great meaning, so we went for 2Z.
Thatâs how we came up with the name.
Please explain how you all got to join the band.
HoJin: Iâve been friends with JiSeob since I was younger. He introduced me to rock music all throughout middle school. He later asked me to join him for an audition and I got in and became a member of the band. I worked hard to become a great vocalist and now Iâm a proud vocalist of 2Z.
JiSeob: I always felt that it was so amazing and cool that one could become happy or tearful just through music. I also wanted to become a person that could be a hope for others that they can relate to.
JungHyun: I was a fashion model at the time when I was recommended by the agency to take an audition for the band by luck. When I got to the audition, all I could show was my passion and I expressed strongly that I really wanted to join. I was really lucky to become a member with the rest of the group members.
BumJun: I worked as a model before I started doing music. As a model, I was at a number of fashion shows including Seoul Fashion Week and did various photoshoots for magazines and commercials.
The CEO at the agency I was signed under at the time, recommended that I should take an audition to join a band. So thatâs how I became a drummer of 2Z.
ZUNON: I actually wanted to become an actor at first. I was working as a model when I came across the bandâs audition. Since music and acting were all forms of art, I took the audition and became a member of 2Z.
What makes 2Zâs music appealing in your opinion? And which one of your songs are you the most attached to?
HoJin: Our music has a distinctively strong sound compared to other bands currently existing in Korea. The lyrics that we convey are beautiful with clear messages and melody. Our tracks sound all different but they share the same theme. You can discover diverse sounds in our album. Also, 2Zâs music has a lot of parts where the audience can sing along with us.
All I Need would be the song that Iâm the most attached to. Itâs the first time that I sang as the vocalist to express emotions like that into a song. The song is kind of heart-wrenching and complicates your mind a little bit.
JiSeob: The song that I am the most attached to has to be Keep the Promise. This always brings back different emotions, scent and memories each time I hear it. Whenever we play and sing this song, the feelings I get are always different. But the funny thing is, I can never erase that feeling I felt when I sang it for the first time.
JungHyun: Turn My Camera. When other people hear the song, they would probably say, âOh, the bass sounds nice in this song.â
We spent long hours in the studio to produce the great groovy sound. I learned a lot about bass the day we recorded this song. Actually, I learned and felt a lot of things while recording our latest album recently.
BumJun: Itâs âKeep The Promiseâ for me too. Whenever I play or listen to this song, I think back to the past memories I have had since starting music, which makes me tear up. When Iâm down and fatigued, I get consolation when I listen to the song. To be honest, I feel attached to it the most because it was the first song that featured my voice.
ZUNON: âKeep the Promise.â I think the emotions of the song go really well with 2Z and musically itâs pure and truthful.
Due to the pandemic, your activities must be limited. How are you spending your time these days?
HoJin: Weâre very frustrated that our activities are currently limited, but we get to spend more time on making new music or at practice, so weâre actually enjoying ourselves in the studio nowadays.
Before the pandemic occurred, we used to go out to have a drink after practice, but we donât get to do that anymore. So thatâs a pity.
Please introduce to our readers any music that youâre listening to frequently.
HoJin: LANY – Malibu Nights. The song expresses emotions after a breakup, and I really relate to the lyrics âI got way too much time to be this hurt.â I donât normally listen to songs about love but when I listened to this at dawn, I couldnât really get to sleep due to the strange feeling I got.
JISEOB: I listen to 347aidan – Dancing In My Room the most often.
The song has this vibe that only boys can express. The bright and innocent vibe of the song is what makes people feel good when they hear the song. I love the unique beat, witty lyrics, and casually-shot music video.
JungHyun: MĂśtley CrĂźe – Take Me To The Top.
âMĂśtley CrĂźeâ is a band that I liked when I first started doing music.
I used to imitate the bassist and âTake Me To The Topâ was my favorite song. I recently looked up all the songs that I used to listen to when I joined the band, and I find myself getting re-energized after hearing it again. Iâm listening to it a lot these days.
BumJun: ESEGYE – RomanceYouthLove is one of my favorites which I listen to quite frequently. Back when I was tired and going through a hard time, a good friend of mine shared the song and recommended that I should hear it. My mind becomes calm whenever I listen to it while Iâm fatigued and not doing well.
ZUNON: Leellamarz X The Quiett – Another Body is what I listen to a lot. The melody is beautiful and I relate to most of the lyrics.
Tell us what your favourite food or beverage is. And what kind of food or beverages do you dislike?
HoJin: I find eating kind of bothersome. I donât really like eatingâŚ^^
I hate all kinds of vegetables – kimchi the most.
JiSeob: I love Maltesers chocolate. I always have them when I have a headache or need to refresh my mood. Ha ha. I hate rice with peas. Since childhood, Iâve always tried not to eat rice containing peas. Apart from that, I eat almost anything quite well.
JungHyun: My favorite food is hoe. I donât get to eat it too often but I had some on my fatherâs birthday recently, and it was really delicious since I hadnât had any for so long. Iâve made up my mind to have hoe more often from now on when I eat out. đ
For beverages, I like green tea latte. I recently had green tea mixed with cold brew coffee, and I really loved it! I donât really have any food or beverages that I dislike. đđť
BumJun: I enjoy eating chicken with sweet powdered flakes on top, cheese balls, and fries a lot. Energy drinks are what I love to drink the most. The calories are low and you lose sleep due to the caffeine.
I donât have foods I dislike but what I donât like is coconut drinks.
ZUNON: I drink iced americano often because I love coffee so much. At times, I drink up to 6 cups a day.
What kind of person are you attracted to?
HoJin: My ideal kind of person is someone who doesnât change their mind easily. A change of heart is the scariest thing in a relationship.
JiSeob: A cute puppy-like facial features, medium height with a good fashion sense. My ideal person is someone who is artistic, considerate for others that I have a lot of things in common with.
JungHyun: I donât have a specific type in mind. I think the most crucial thing for me is whether our minds can get connected. I also like someone who is always positive and active.
BumJun: I like someone with a catlike or foxy facial features, who dresses well and emits a positive vibe.
ZUNON: Someone who loves and respects me. And has a great sense of fashion.
Other than anything music-related, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
HoJin: I really love webtoons!! Itâs usually just a 30-second long cartoon but it really gives me joy, philosophical messages and excitement. One time, I was smitten by a leading female webtoon character. LOL.
JiSeob: You could say that I like to zone out. Since every day has the same routine, I donât get to have that much free time anymore. So I like to stay numb for my pastime. I often zone out then I start imagining things…
JungHyun: I go for walks at dawn. My old hobbies used to be billiards, bowling, soccer, going to cafes and so on. But I canât really do those things frequently due to the present circumstances.
Thereâs no one in the dorms after practice, so I like going to the stream to organize my thoughts which is kind of like a healing process for me. Sometimes, I get scared since itâs so calm and quiet at dawn. đ
BumJun: I meet up with friends to go shopping or play basketball and soccer. I also love to visit well-known eateries.
ZUNON: I like taking walks and watching movies or dramas via Netflix.
Which country or venue would you most love to perform at?
HoJin: Iâd like to perform in England the most. Especially at Glastonbury Festival. The bands that I love the most have performed in front of the huge crowd there. So I also really would love to go on that stage. Not as part of the audience, but as a musician.
JiSeob: Jamsil Sports Complex. Back when I was younger, I used to often think to myself, âWhat if I became a singerâŚâ Then later I visited the stadium at school and thought that I wanted to perform there one day. I still have that wish, as I work hard each day to fulfill that.
JungHyun: Right now, we would be happy to perform anywhere, even if it means just busking. Itâs not easy to go abroad during this time due to covid but if we get the opportunity to perform overseas, Iâd love to busk in well-known parks there.
BumJun: There isnât a specific location where I want to perform at. I just want to perform wherever FromA are at.
ZUNON: I want to perform and communicate with the audience at the rooftop in Itaewon while the sun is setting.
Let us know your plans and wishes this year and beyond. Would you add a nice comment or two for the fans as well?
HoJin: Our goal for this year is to make people hear my singing sound like Iâm talking to them. Someone that I really respect told me that music should be heard like a language. As I got to learn what that really means, my goal is to sing naturally so it conveys into words.
FromA!!!!!!!!!! Youâll all be coming to our second concert [ACT1] on May 22nd, right? Can you fly over to Korea?? Iâll buy you dinner!
JisSob: I hope this year will be the year that we can make more music that speaks our mind more honestly and have more people listen to our songs. FromA !! Weâre always so thankful that we have such great loyal fans like yourselves. You sing along with us and share all our troublesâŚ
What we can do for you is to bring you more music that is truthful and sincere. Please watch this space!
JungHyun: This year, weâre going to stay healthy and do our best to carry out our plans until the coronavirus is exterminated. Then weâre going ahead with what we held up when the pandemicâs over, so letâs all hang in there.
BumJun: I feel that 2Z is at a standstill. We donât like to be that wayâŚ
But since we are at a standstill, we also believe that this is our time to evolve and grow. We wonât give up because we promised our fans that we will be with them until the end.
ZUNON: We want to show how diverse we are musically and through our activities. Weâll do our utmost to communicate more with FromA. Thank you all for your support and for believing in us ~
–J.Chung.
#2z #Kpop #Interview #Tuzi
Korea’s Popular Rhythm-Based Gaming App Adds All-Star Label to Platform
Los Angeles, California – SuperStar Series, the global music gaming app which allows fans to play games that are themed on the latest and hottest chart-topping songs, is announcing the launch of a version featuring music from label P NATION. Starting today, artists such as PSY, Jessi, HyunA, Crush, DAWN, Heize, Swings, Penomeco and D.Ark will have their music featured in the app. The rhythm-based game series recently collaborated with Kang Daniel’s Konnect Entertainment to launch SuperStar KANGDANIEL, released on April 29.
Dalcomsoft’s SuperStar Series has over 63 million downloads worldwide. The app includes existing K-Pop labels with their artists that are active and within the growing global market having started with SMTown in 2014. Since then, SuperStar has been working with over 140 artists skyrocketing Dalcomsoft with tremendous success.
The app offers a range of highly engaging rhythm-based action games that are dedicated to specific artists and record labels. The platform is the first to utilize original sound sources from the artists, so players can feel connected within the performance they are playing along with. The behemoth gaming series also incorporates an engaging card collection feature, which allows users to collect, level up and upgrade photo cards with the featured artists in the game. Fans of the music stars wanting to play SuperStar Series can now download the app for free on iOS and Google and continue playing their favorite top K-Pop music hits
The company is currently working on an official announcement coming soon about the US version. Powered by Korea-based Dalcomsoft, a leading global music gaming entertainment company, was launched in 2014 and since then has released twelve SuperStar apps: SuperStar SMTown, SuperStar JYP Nation, SuperStar BTS, SuperStar Pledis, SuperStar Starship, Superstar Woollim, SuperStar IZ*ONE, SuperStar GFRIEND, SuperStar YG, SuperStar FNC, SuperStar KANGDANIEL and now SuperStar P NATION.
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The 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival unveiled this yearâs official posters. The six posters make up the âcake seriesâ that celebrates BIFANâs 25th birthday to reflect this yearâs slogan: Stay Strange.
The âStay Strange” slogan expresses BIFANâs determination to show support for unconventional genre film talents that have turned away from the mainstream. The slogan also represents the hope for filmmakers, audiences, and anyone who struggled due to the strange changes that the pandemic has brought about over the past couple of years.
An actual cake was prepared and photographed, and the eye-catching six-poster series was created to capture the process of the 25th birthday cake being served then consumed since the film festival has a cause to celebrate.
CHARIDA Studio created the cake, and Lee Seung Hee Studio was responsible for the photography. A behind-the-scenes video that reveals what went behind the making of the posters will be uploaded to BIFANâs YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/officialPiFan).
Utilizing its experience from 2020, the 25th BIFAN will actively make use of both online and offline platforms for this yearâs festival. A three-level operation plan that complies with the public health authoritiesâ social distancing levels has been set also. The scale of the offline and online events will be different, which will allow for the festival to be proactive and flexible in response to challenges.
âFilm festivals, which are theater-based, are struggling because of the pandemic and the rapid progress of online services,â said festival director Shin Chul. âAlthough itâs difficult to predict how the film terrain will take shape in the post-Corona era, itâs safe to say that the way in which films are created, distributed, and viewed will be completely different from before. BIFANâs spirit is to look at things with skewed but precise eyes. We are in difficult times without precedent, and the only way to overcome and break through these difficulties is to discover new, creative talents.
BIFAN will work to nurture these new, creative talents, as we are in the midst of new changes.â
The 25th BIFAN will be held for 11 days, from July 8 until 18. The festival will offer both online and offline screenings, as well as various audience events.
–J.Chung.
#BIFAN #Filmfestival #Film #Kmovie
It has been recently reported that Chinese musicians and companies have been infringing on a list of Korean pop artists’ copyrights via YouTube. This is rather ironic since YouTube is banned in China and K-pop culture is also somewhat being restricted by the communist nationâs government.
Certain Chinese companies have registered on YouTube that they own the copyrights to numerous music by K-pop artists including, g.o.d, IU, Davichi, TOY, Lee Seung-chul, and Younha’s – collecting royalties illegally over the years.
Many of the disputed song descriptions have been now deleted since attracting a lot of negative attention and complaints from the public.
These Chinese labels or companies took advantage of the absence of copyright registration on YouTube roughly during the 2010s – before the platform became widely popular – while the actual copyright owners had no idea that a third-party was registering and collecting royalties in their place.
A music expert and professor claimed that “Majority of Chinese music agencies are not aware of intellectual property or they intentionally choose to ignore it because it is okay to violate it in China. The Chinese TV production that bought the rights to use the format of the Korean TV show, âThe Masked Singer,â refused to pay them royalties, despite the Korean company winning an international law suit over the issue. Violation of copyrights is very common in the Chinese music industry too. Some say the best we can do is not to work with them.â
YouTube and the Korea Music Copyright Association have signed a bulk contract on getting copyright permission to songs managed by KOMCA and allowed YouTube to use them. Copyright owners don’t necessarily register their property on YouTube, but if there is an issue, they can exercise their rights, as they still own the moral rights separately from the bulk contract. An individual song is not under management and rights owners should settle the issue individually by claiming their rights.
It may not be that easy for Korean musicians to win back their copyrights by filing international lawsuits against the Chinese companies if the Chinese government is not cooperative.
South Korea’s culture ministry is currently collecting evidence of copyright violation cases and will require cooperation from the Chinese authorities to rectify the problem, while KOMCA is also looking for ways to settle the issue through YouTube.
Hereâs hoping that the issues will be solved soon.
–J.Chung.
Quite possibly the most vibrant city in the whole of South Asia, Bangkok is a fantastic melting pot of Eastern and Western cultures. With one of the most efficient public transport systems in the world, a throbbing nightlife scene and an affordable currency, Bangkok is unlike any other city in Asia and thus remains the center of attention of every type of tourist from all over the world. We take a look at the top 5 tourist spots of this vibrant and colorful city in the list below.
5. Lumpini Park
Tucked away in the southern corner of the Bangkok metro area is Lumpini Park, a sprawling green space that provides much needed respite from the hustle and bustle of the fast moving city. Composed of expansive gardens, thick trees and an artificial lake in the middle, Lumpini Park is a favourite place for picnickers, joggers and those looking to have a leisurely stroll amidst nature before they go back to their lives in the concrete jungle. With gym and yoga facilities available for those looking to keep themselves fit, the park also houses a group of softshell turtles that pop their head out from the water from time to time. In addition, don’t forget to watch out for the 4 foot long monitor lizards that skimp around the grass, terrifying onlookers due to their sheer size alone.
4. Jim Thompson House
Tucked away in a quiet corner of central Bangkok, is a series of red buildings surrounded by trees commonly referred to as Jim Thompson House. Belonging to the famous American businessman Jim Thompson who made the local silk famous across the globe, Jim Thompsonâs House is a cultural melting pot housing buddhist statues, local paintings and porcelain ornaments from across the region that Thompson himself collected during his life. The bright red color scheme stands out from the rest of the area, giving the house a highly unique flair. Intricately designed and beautifully maintained, the Jim Thompson House is an important historical and cultural landmark of old Bangkok and one of the most visited tourist attractions of the city.
3. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
What if an expansive weekend market existed entirely on water with wooden boats replacing stalls as avenues of commerce? This is the entire idea of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market that is organised every day on the Damnoen Saduak canal. Filled with countless boats selling everything from noodles to vegetables and meat, the Floating Market attracts both domestic and foriegn tourists from all over. Although most of the stuff sold here tends to be a little overpriced, this is no reason for concern as haggling or negotiating is considered to be a norm all across Thailand. The market opens from 7 am all the way till noon and at any given time, countless tourists can be seen trying to take instagram friendly photos across the entire length of the canal. Any visit to Bangkok is thus incomplete without a trip to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.
2. Khao San Road
Known as a backpackerâs paradise, Khao San Road is a long strip that contains cheap hostels, affordable restaurants and inexpensive beer. With street food hawkers dotting the sidewalks and attractive bar girls enticing customers into their establishment, the party never stops at Khao San Road. With big colorful neon signs flashing through the whole night and loud pulsating music drowning out everything else, Khao San Road is the perfect place to experience the party side of Bangkok. The road is thronged by western college students and curious onlookers for most of the night and low budget travellers can find extremely affordable food and lodging here, if they dont mind the thumping music that emanates from the whole strip.
1. The Grand Palace
A stunning piece of architecture that attracts visitors from all over the globe, The Grand Palace rests beside the Chao Phraya River in central Bangkok. Formerly the official residence of the kingdomâs kings and queens, The Grand Palace is now a cultural museum and consists of a series of complexes, each with its own gold statues and intricately designed murals. Not only does the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha rest within the Palaceâs walls but the famous reclining buddha of Wat Pho is located just beyond the southern periphery of the Palace as well. Easy accessible by both metro trains and buses, The Grand Palace is perhaps the most famous tourist attraction of the city, mesmerizing visitors with its intricate architecture and rich cultural history.
—-Sami Yabbasi
WARPs UP, the Chinese-Japanese group whose song âPleasureâ is the opening theme to the hit anime âFruits Basketâ, have released their third track in a series of covers of music from the show.
WARPs UP Vocal Club âEdenâ (MONKEY MAJIK)
Covered by LANGYI (WARPs UP)
The new release is a cover of âEdenâ by MONKEY MAJIK, which was used as the ending theme during the second season of âFruits Basketâ. After seeing the video ahead of its release, the members of MONKEY MAJIK heaped praise on the new cover.
MONKEY MAJIK comment
Love how standout and clear LANGYIâs voice is!
Thank you and very glad to see this heart warming cover of âEdenâ!
The songâs Japanese lyrics were challenging for Chinese singer LANGYI to pronounce, but he gave it his all, singing a message of hope and determination for the future.
In this series of releases, LANGYI, a member of WARPs UP, has been performing covers of multiple theme tunes from the anime series âFruits Basketâ. The first release was a cover of WARPs UPâs own song âPleasureâ, which was followed by a cover of âAgainâ, originally sung by Beverly, who praised LANGYIâs version as a âwonderful coverâ. Recently the two artists met for their first joint Instagram Live broadcast.
Anime series âFruits Basketâ theme song cover project
âPleasureâ Chinese version (WARPs UP self-cover)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_uyTs6gijY
âAgain (Beverly) covered by LANGYI (WARPs UP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSXb4DsiewU
WARPs is an abbreviation of Wind Assemble Radical People-syndicate, with the concept of âcreating a wind of innovationâ. Rather than forming groups with fixed lineups, its members work together in different permutations. As one, this group of talented individuals are stronger than the sum of their parts. They aim to create a new world that reflects their values, transcending existing genres and boundaries. The Chinese-Japanese group WARPs UP are one of the various units under the WARPs umbrella.
Release information
Single: âPleasureâ
Out now
1. Pleasure
2. Pleasure -Anime ver.-
Download and streaming links: https://warpsup.lnk.to/Pleasure
Mini-album: âPrep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-â
Out now
1. Hali Gali
2. Cloud 9
3. One Hundred degrees
4. SUPERNOVA
5. Pleasure
Download and streaming links: https://warpsup.lnk.to/Prep2021
Music videos
âPleasureâ music video: https://youtu.be/j98v9k9_0I0
âPleasure -Anime ver.-â music video: https://youtu.be/vVK7vO5hN34
WARPs UP links
WARPs UP official website: https://avex.jp/warps/
WARPs UP YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/WARPsyndicate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warpsup_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WARPsUP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warpsofficial
Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/7028502927
Hello! Letâs start this interview by asking what youâve all been up to lately.
Castle J: Hello ~ This is Castle J, the leader of MCND! I am doing really well these days ~ I make music, dance and basically having a great time. I hope Gem is all doing well too.
BIC: Hello! This is BIC!! I am working hard to prepare for our next project.
MINJAE: Hello, this is Minjae of MCND. I am working on our choreography and singing so I can show you guys that Iâve improved on my skills.
HUIJUN: Hi!! This is Huijun, the charming voice of MCND! All our activities for <MCND AGE> are over but weâre currently preparing for something else!
WIN: Hi, this is Win the maknae of the group. Weâre currently focused on our next project.
Tell us about MCNDâs Justin Bieber – Second Emotion (feat. Travis Scott) dance cover video that was posted on May 9th.
MCND: We all enjoy Justin Bieberâs music and listen to his songs regularly. We recently got into âSecond Emotionâ and checked out the choreography, which we thought was really cool. It felt somewhat free, groovy, chill and yet sophisticated. We thought that we could show it through our own performance. The original dance video had a really great feel and mood to it. We felt the street concept of it was a cool idea, so we also took that route.
Tell us the reason for selecting Second Emotion to cover and any interesting experience that you had while filming it.
MCND: We shot a dance video in America before we had our debut, and we felt this video had a similar vibe so we were pleased. Like we mentioned earlier, covering Second Emotion was due to the fact that we liked the feel of the choreography, and we were really immersed in dancing since it was so chill and groovy. We felt it was a fun and cool process.
How long was the process of filming the cover video for Second Emotion?
MCND: We practiced hard for over two weeks for our latest cover video. The actual shoot took about four hours since we tried our best to get the best quality video.
Youâve uploaded cover dance videos of pop acts like Billie Eilish, BLACKPINK, Post Malone, BTS, ITZY and so on⌠Which sticks to your mind the most?
Castle J: For me, itâs DALLA DALLA by ITZY, which I remixed for the first time.
BIC: Second Emotion!! Itâs the most recent video that we shot and it was the first time that we got to show GEM a cover of a hip hop song of a foreign artist.
MINJAE: I personally like our cover of âKill This Loveâ by BLACKPINK the most and think itâs cool.
HUIJUN: Troye Sivan & Lauv – I’m So Tired COVER by Minjae and myself. This was also the start of [PLAY MUSIC GROUND].
WIN: Second Emotion which is our latest cover. We filmed it with confidence and the result was also satisfactory.
How did you usually practice for a dance cover video? Which cover dance was the most difficult to work on?
MCND: We think our cover video of DALLA DALLA by ITZY was the hardest to shoot. The process of delivering the mood of the song into choreography was difficult and especially because it was shot during the middle of summer, it made it more difficult and also memorable.
What kind of cover videos do you wish to film in the future?
Castle J: If it means we get to showcase a new side of us in our own music style, Iâm down to try anything.
BIC: Weâd go with anything as long as we can showcase our charm!
MINJAE: Would love to do a cover of songs that suits the style of MCND.
HUIJUN: If possible, I want to try doing all types of covers.
WIN: Iâm sure we can cover any song quite well!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a69fpctg3GI&feature=youtu.be
J.Chung.
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Korean weddings are particularly intimate affairs with both guests and hosts following a set of traditional rules regarding everything from gifts to food. With particular emphasis on the traditional, Korean weddings therefore provide the perfect opportunity to dabble in original Korean cuisine which has developed over the course of hundreds of years to create highly unique and distinctive dishes. As Korean desserts slowly become part of the cultural zeitgeist, we found it pertinent to take a look at five of the most popular desserts at Korean weddings in the list below.
5. HobakJuk – Pumpkin Porridge
Concentrated yellow in color, Hobak-Juk is a traditional sweet dish that has steadily gained popularity at Korean weddings. The main ingredient here is Korean cheese pumpkins that are sliced and added into glutinous rice flour. The mixture is then boiled and seasoned with several options such as black beans and rice cake balls before serving. Alternatively, sesame seeds may also be utilized for garnishing. Hobak-Juk is quite sweet and frequently served in bangjja bowls, bronzeware that is quite popular in Korean communities. The dishâs simple texture makes it a popular choice at weddings and it is usually one of two or more dessert options at such ceremonies.
4. DotoriMuk – Acorn Jelly
Loosely translated into Acorn jelly, Dotorimuk is a sweet delicacy popularly served on special occasions such as weddings. Making Dotorimuk is a pretty complex process as fresh acorns are first grounded and then mixed with water. The mixture is then boiled and forced to go through another series of processes which results in its final form that resembles brown jelly. This brown jelly can then be made into any required shape with the help of designated utensils. Decorated with sesame seeds or slivered carrots, the final dish is presented to guests in individual single serving plates.
3. Hotteok – Pancake
Although more commonly known as a street food in Korea, intricate forms of Hotteok have in recent times, become part of the wedding menu. Made from wheat flour, milk and sugar, these pancakes are usually filled with brown sugar, peanuts and cinnamon to give them a unique taste. Recent modifications to this age old dessert includes honey glazing, coconut shavings topping and even a serving with vanilla ice cream. The high sugar content of the Hotteok makes it a favourite at wedding dinners and more and more millennial Koreans are deciding to have this particular dish at their weddings. Whilst Hotteok is not the primary dessert at weddings, it is usually a member of a trio of sweet dishes presented to the guests.
2. Tteok – Rice Cake
Made in a variety of colors and with different types of fillings, Korean rice cakes (locally known as Tteok) are a must at every family affair. Shaped into form using steamed rice, Tteok may contain a variety of fruits, fragrances and flowers that add to its sweet and savoury flavour. The most popular rice cakes at traditional weddings are Bupyeon, made with soybean, cinnamon, honey and jujube. Considered to bring good fortune to those who consume it, Korean rice cakes have slowly become part of the dessert menu at weddings after years of being associated with the Korean New Year. The cakes are usually served in tandem with another dessert, usually Hoddeok.
1. Wedding Cake
The star of any Korean wedding is the wedding cake. Usually consisting of three or more tiers, the Wedding Cake is decorated with either edible flowers or other embellishments to give it a royal look and feel. Each layer of the cake is encapsulated with white frosting and the top of the cake may have figurines in likeness with the bride and groom. Frequently placed at the center of the venue where all guests can take a peek at the marvellous beauty of the cake, the cake is usually served to the guests themselves at the end of the wedding. With both the level of intricacy and the height of the cake representing the wealth of the bride and groom, the wedding cake has become the most important dessert at Korean weddings.
—-Sami Yabbasi
Since the K-pop supergroup released their new English-language single at 1 p.m. on Friday, âButterâ debuted at No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs chart in 101 countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany, Argentina, India, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.
The music video made history by gaining over 10 million views on the BTS official YouTube channel in 13 minutes after its release – it has been viewed over 138 million times as of Saturday – and still counting.
âButterâ set a new record for having the most views for a YouTube music video premiere with 3.9 million plus concurrent viewers, and hit No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes chart after two hours of debut.
The group had set the previous record with their 2020 single âDynamite,â their first single in English. The music video earned 101.1 million in its first 24 hours of release.
BTS will be performing âButterâ for the first time ever on TV at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on May 23, where the act has been nominated for four categories – top duo/group, top song sales artist, top social artist and top selling song.
BTS will also be appearing and possibly performing on the May 25 edition of âThe Late Late Show With Stephen Colbertâ and âGood Morning Americaâ on May 28.
The septet have also prepared something special this year to celebrate their eight anniversary with their fanbase ARMY.
âBTS 2021 Muster SOWOOZOOâ is a special two-day event, scheduled for June 13th and 14th, which will feature various events, with June 14th titled âWorld Tour Versionâ to showcase the groupâs foreign language songs. (Details on the ticketing and streaming are said to be announced very soon.)
BTS hosts such events each year on their debut anniversary – June 13th – to spend time with their fans. Although there wasnât one held last year due to the pandemic, the group chose to stream their shows over a two-day free streaming event Bang Bang Con.
Formed in 2010 by Korean music producer Bang Si-hyuk – BTS consists of seven members V, j-hope, RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, and SUGA who in time became one of the biggest groups in mainstream global pop.
–J.Chung.