AmPm, the Japanese masked production duo who debuted to global acclaim with their March 2017 single ‘Best Part of Us feat. Michael Kaneko’, have released their latest track: ‘Afterglow (feat. Kimberley Chen)’ is out today, May 12.
‘Afterglow (feat. Kimberley Chen)’
https://ampm.lnk.to/ampm210512_digi
‘Afterglow’ is a collaboration with Kimberley Chen, the Taiwan-based star singer who originally hails from Melbourne, Australia. It is a breezy summer tune with a refreshing dance-pop melody, bursting with love for that special someone.
A video was also released today – AmPm’s first ever full-length animated music video. The visuals match the song’s dreamy vibe, a bright and positive video that follows a young woman who enjoys fashion and dating as she spends time with her boo. Look out for hidden illustrations of AmPm that pop up from time to time.
‘AmPm / Afterglow (feat. Kimberley Chen)’
Message from Kimberley Chen
“This experience has been so special. I feel so honored to be invited to collaborate with AmPm. During tough times supporting each other through music is something that my soul needed. Thanks to everyone that help made this happen! And I’m looking forward to finally meeting in person :)”
Message from AmPm
“This project came to life after we approached Kimberley to collaborate with us, and it’s a song that truly conveys her personality. We also think this dance is perfect for the coming season, so we hope you’ll put on headphones or earphones and turn up the volume.
“If it wasn’t for the current situation, we would have loved to have gone to Taiwan to work with Kimberley directly, but when life finally returns to normal, we hope to visit Taiwan to hang out and perform live together.
“This was also our first time to make a full-length animated video, so we hope you’ll check it out! It’s always fun to have the opportunity to work with the most talented artists, and hopefully the video expresses this feeling too.”
Release information
‘Afterglow (feat. Kimberley Chen)’
Release date: May 12
Listen here: https://ampm.lnk.to/ampm210512_digi
Kimberley Chen profile
Kimberley Chen was born May 23, 1994 in Melbourne, Australia. She started singing at age 4, and soon began a career as a child actor and model, appearing in a commercial for McDonald’s that was aired in Asia. In 2005, she was cast as Young Nala in the musical production of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, which was staged at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne and the Shanghai Grand Theatre in Shanghai. In 2007, she was picked to sing the national anthem at the Australian Football League Grand Final. She moved to Taiwan in 2010 to participate in the popular music audition show ‘One Million Star’. Her debut album followed in 2012, and the music video for ‘Aini (Love You)’ was a huge hit on YouTube, with over 100 million views. In 2018, she entered the upper ranking among contestants on ‘Produce 101 China’, which generated some 4.3 billion views. Chen signed with Taiwan’s R&B/soul label ChynaHouse in 2020, where she released her first single as a newly rejuvenated self-produced singer and songwriter. In December 2020, she released ‘Princess Tendencies’, a 31-song mixtape featuring hip-hop legends from Greater China and a new generation of Mandopop artists as guests. Chen has become one of Greater China’s most impressive female Gen Z artists.
AmPm profile
AmPm are a masked production duo from Japan who made a major global impact with their March 2017 debut track, ‘Best Part of Us feat. Michael Kaneko’. The same year, they were the only Japanese artist to perform at Spotify On Stage, a festival in Indonesia hosted by Spotify. In 2018, they dominated stages around the world, from Ultra Miami to shows in Korea and Japan, and even a headline concert in New York. In addition to releasing their own original music, AmPm have remixed tracks by popular overseas artists such as Afrojack, R3HAB and Nicky Romero, along with remixes for renowned Japanese artists like Gesu no Kiwami Otome (‘Black Parade’) and MONKEY MAJIK (‘Tokyo Lights’), and production for Ken Hirai’s track ‘Holic’. Collaborating with a plethora of dance-music vocalists, they have released more than 20 tracks to date. In March 2019, they were recognized at the Digital Contents of the Year 2018 / 24th AMD Award, winning the Special Jury Award. In June 2019, they produced V6’s ‘All For You’. Today AmPm are one of Japan’s most in-demand music production exports, with fans among artists and music lovers alike.
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MGM Worldwide Television Group is to partner with one of South Korea’s top entertainment companies, SM Entertainment, to launch a competition show to recruit American males to produce a K-pop group – based in the U.S.
The talent competition will be open to males between the ages of 13 and 25. The selected contestants will be flown to Seoul train at the SM Entertainment campus, where they will be judged and mentored by SM’s founder Lee Soo-Man and the NCT members.
SM Entertainment founded in 1995, is one of K-pop’s top 3 of the most successful entertainment agencies/labels, having led the K-pop phenomenon worldwide.
NTC is a South Korean boy group formed by the Korean entertainment company that is currently made up of 23 members of various sub-groups.
“I look forward to making an unconventional audition show that all music fans around the world can enjoy,” Lee said. “I hope the audience enjoys watching the journey of new stars being born in Hollywood, that will be promoted as NCT-Hollywood in the global market in the future.”
Back in February, HYBE, the label of BTS, revealed their strategic partnership with Universal Music Group to debut a global K-pop group in the U.S. The members will be chosen from a worldwide audition and be televised next year, in 2022.
“This series is exactly the type of innovative programming that MGM is committed to creating on a global scale,” MGM Television chairman Mark Burnett stated. “K-pop is more than a genre of music; it’s a cultural phenomenon and we’re so excited to partner with the incredible Mr Lee Soo-Man and the team at SM to bring K-pop to the U.S.!”
— J.Chung.
The Multi-Platinum Artist Delivers Soulful Second & Third Singles From New Project
WATCH THE MANDARIN VERSION FOR “BLUE” WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “VEGAS” LISTEN TO THE MANDARIN VERSION FOR “BLUE” LISTEN TO “VEGAS”
Global Asian pop superstar, Amber Liu, released two new singles “blue” and “vegas” today with accompanying music videos through all digital streaming platforms via EMPIRE. Joining Amber Liu in the Mandarin-language version features popular rapper MaSiWei of Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers. The tracks are the second and third off Liu’s upcoming album and follow the simultaneous music video releases of hit single “neon”, which features Korean-American rapper Peniel of K-pop boy group BtoB in the English-language version, while the Mandarin-language version features Chinese-born rapper Blow Fever
The Mandarin version of the “blue” music video showcases Liu playing with a lighter while sitting alone in a dark, graffiti covered room. With flickering lights in the background, Liu sings as she breaks objects and pours herself another glass of alcohol. The gritty atmosphere adds to the melancholic meaning behind the lyrics. Midway, Liu is joined by MaSiWei as they continue to sing along to the melody. The one-shot production of this video mimics the emotional spiral one feels after experiencing heartbreak. “vegas”, a catchy love ballad infused with synth pop beats that keeps the music fresh and relevant, is a departure from Liu’s latest playful and colorful single “neon”. Throughout the music video, Liu is captured driving through the desert, on the balcony of her hotel room, and prancing around the Las Vegas strip in a compilation of home video style sequences. An intimate look into Liu’s world, listeners are able to connect with the message of the song. Despite the differences in style, “vegas” still stays true to Liu’s rhythmic, pop sound and showcases her ability to appeal to perfectly execute an array of music styles.
MaSiWei is a Chinese-born rapper who rose to fame in 2016 with the debut of Chinese hip-hop group Higher Brothers. Since their debut, the group has received international success, appearing in commercials for Beats by Dre and toured multiple continents. At the start of 2020, MaSiWei released his first solo project “Prince Charming” and most recently released his second solo studio album “Dark Horse.”
After cementing her star power in South Korea as a member of the record-breaking electro- pop-based K-pop girl group f(x), Amber returned to her native California for much of 2018. The move signaled a crossover into new audiences and solo success with fans and critics alike raving about her solo body of work. She soon signed with US management company Steel Wool Entertainment and United Talent Agency for US booking before leaving Korea-based SM Entertainment. Just last year, her EP “X” was released and she went on to perform on two back-to-back North American national tours; with the most recent being a 24-city tour in early 2020 with rising artists Justin Park, Meg & Dia and Justice Carradine. The megastar kept busy last year outside of music with visual language learning app, Drops, tapping her to teach Korean to K-pop fans and hosted her own show, “I’ll Ask The Stupid Questions” as an original program with international mobile streaming service, Ficto. Earlier this year, Liu was not slowing down with her international projects when she joined the fourth season of popular national Chinese TV survival reality series, “CHUANG 2021.” As a mentor, she offers her knowledge of what it takes to be an internationally-acclaimed pop idol as the show forms their new Chinese 11-member boy group from 90 contestants who compete to debut into the global market. As a singer-songwriter, she has multiple credits on f(x) hits such as “Goodbye Summer” and her own solo hit “Shake That Brass,” which she performed on the “CHUANG 2021” most recently to rave reviews.
ABOUT AMBER LIU
A California native, Amber Liu was discovered at the age of 15 at SM Entertainment’s global auditions in Los Angeles. Following a move to South Korea, she debuted in 2009 as a member of the female group f(x). The record-breaking electro-pop-based K-pop group quickly became one of the industry’s most popular and award-winning. In 2013, the group became the first K-pop act to perform at SXSW, with the New York Times’ Jon Pareles calling their performance “impeccable.” f(x)’s 2013 album ‘Pink Tape’ was called “one of the best Asian pop albums of all-time,” by Pitchfork and charted #1 on Billboards K-Pop Hot 100 and World Album charts. In 2015, Amber’s first solo release, the critically acclaimed album “Beautiful”, debuted at #2 on Billboard’s World Albums chart, with the title track’s music video, released the same day, garnering more than 1 million YouTube views in its first day of release. She has also made a career on television and film hosting travel and variety shows in South Korea and starring in the American indie film The Eagle and the Albatross.
ABOUT MASIWEI
Praised by the New York Times as the leader of the Higher Brothers, China’s breakthrough hip-hop group, and one of China’s leading rap figures, MaSiWei has released four high-caliber solo mixtapes since his debut at the age of 21, “P.E.I VOL.1”, “P.E.I VOL.2”, “P.E.I VOL.3″ and ”AFewGoodKids”, one Higher Brothers mixtape “Higher Brothers”, two full albums with the Higher Brothers “Black Cab” and “Five Stars”. With “Made in China”, “WeChat” and several other singles, MaSiWei has repeatedly created a global craze with more than 250 million music streams in total. Starting from the release of their first official album “Black Cab” with the Higher Brothers in 2017, they have had sold-out tours at home and abroad. Their single “Lover Boy 88” with Phum Viphurit and KnowKnow became a summer love song phenomenon. After, their “Five Stars” album with outstanding hip-hop artists including ScHoolboy Q, Denzel Curry, Soulja Boy, J.I.D, became a global hit.
In 2019, the Higher Brothers released the single “Friends and Foes” with Snoop Dogg, and it made them the first Chinese rapper to create the theme song for an American drama with western rappers. With the release of Higher Brothers hit album “Prince Charming” in 2020 and his second solo album “Dark Horse” in 2021, MaSiWei has traveled the world with his music and as part of the Higher Brothers, he is one of the few representatives of Chinese rap in the Western music scene.
South Korean veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung is now the first Korean to win an Oscar in an acting category at the 93rd Academy Awards, for a supporting role in playing an eccentric grandmother in the hit movie “Minari” this Monday.
The film was written and directed by Korean American Lee Isaac Chung, loosely based on his childhood past. The family film features the relationship between Soon-ja (played by Youn Yu-jung) and her grandson David (played by Alan Kim) in a farm in Arkansas.
Since its premiere, “Minari” attained top star reviews and Youn’s acting drew a vast amount of attention from the public and critics, even though she speaks mostly in Korean in this movie.
Youn began her acceptance speech at the Oscars by “forgiving” people for mispronouncing her name, and praised the Minari family and the director of the movie. She even added that she “usually just watches the show on television” and that she couldn’t believe she was there in person. She finished her speech by saying that she didn’t believe in competition. She thanked her “two boys who make me go out and work.” And added, “This is the result because mummy worked so hard!”
Youn has lived in the States for over a decade in the past, so she doesn’t have trouble communicating and making witty acceptance speeches.
For “Minari”, Youn received numerous best supporting actress trophies and nominations from film festivals and critics’ awards, including the Critics Choice Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the BAFTA Awards, and now at the Academy Awards.
Youn became the second Asian actress to win an Oscar for a supporting role after Japanese actress Miyoshi Umeki won the supporting actress award at the awards more than 60 years prior, in 1957.
–J.Chung.
BTS is known for their honest lyricism, hauntingly beautiful melodies, and on-fire tracks. BE is an album that shows a different side to the group. This album was meant to be reflective of the time in which it was written, mid-pandemic 2020. These songs are personal, heartfelt, and journal-entry-esc. Here’s how they rank.
Life Goes On: 7/10
“Life Goes On” is a chill song that fits in perfectly with the 2020 vibes. Each of the members had a chance to shine in this encouraging ballad. At first, when the single dropped, I was a bit surprised. This sound is different than what BTS normally delivers. But this song normalized them to the world. BTS were affected by the pandemic, just like the rest of us. Sure, they could have produced an upbeat, synth-driven song. Instead, they gave ARMY a melody that hugged them and told them it would be okay. Take a peek at some of these lyrics:
“One day the world stopped without any warning.”
“Time goes on its own without a single apology.”
“There’s no end in sight, is there a way out?”
“Close your eyes for a moment, hold my hand — to that future let’s run away.”
Fly To My Room: 6/10
Jimin and Taehyung’s voice on this is excellent, as well as the smooth rap breaks from J-Hope and Suga. This song has a nice laid-back vibe to it. Overall, it gets this score from me because this song is not one I would seek out, but I wouldn’t skip it on a playlist either. The lyrics touch on moments that capture the emotion of quarantine. Check these out:
“This room is too small to fill my dreams.”
“This room may be my emotional trash can but it will hug me.”
“The delivery food is three stars.”
Blue & Grey: 8/10
This ballad is beautiful and full of depth. The soft vocals, mellow rap, and melancholy instrumentals made this a fan favorite. It explores depression and feelings of hopelessness, reflected in the colors blue and grey. This song had been worked on by Kim Taehyung and solo artist NIve. Originally, it was going to go on V’s upcoming solo mixtape, but it was decided to make it a part of BE. I’m so happy it made an appearance here first because the song meshes so well with the others and was my favorite track on the album.
Skit: –/–
Do I understand what they’re saying? No. Does it matter? No. I love this throwback tradition having a comeback in this collection. Just listening to the members interacting, recognizing their voices, and hearing them laugh is a real treat.
Telepathy: 6/10
“Telepathy” has some great vibes and a retro groove to it. I enjoy the upbeat atmosphere it creates. Like “Fly To My Room,” this isn’t a song I would intentionally look up to listen to, but I’d bop along to it if it came on. “Telepathy” appears to be written to ARMY. It talks about being close even when far apart. Check out some of these lines:
“Even though right now we’re far away our hearts are still the same, aren’t they?”
“Even if you’re not by my side, even if I’m not by your side, we all know we’re still together.”
“When the days all feel the same, I’m the happiest when I meet you.”
Dis-ease: 6/10
An aptly named track for the pandemic, “Dis-ease.” The best part of this song has to be when it goes off in the bridge. I remember the first time I heard it, I was shook by how good it was! This classic hip-hop vibe was interesting to hear from BTS. It reminded me of some of their earlier sounds and I enjoyed that they incorporated this feel again. “Dis-ease” explores the hardships of the pandemic, but also encourages listeners to keep moving forward.
Stay: 5/10
‘Stay” was a bit too electro-pop for me, personally. However, I do appreciate the message the song is giving off. It seems like BTS is again singing to ARMY. They remember the times we had with them and replay it in their minds. They affirm that they know “I know you always stay.” Don’t worry, BTS, ARMY is going nowhere!
Dynamite: 9/10
Sure, for the most part, it’s a word salad. To be fair, BTS didn’t compose the track. Despite some of the goobelly-goop word pairings, it’s a song the world needed. “Dynamite” is upbeat, full of joy and hope, and has a stellar key change at the end. There’s a reason why it has stayed at the top of the charts in many countries. “Dynamite” is the gift BTS gave the world to jam out to at a time when many needed a happy song that made them dance.
Final: 6/10
This is not my favorite BTS album. However, it is a BTS album that we needed! These tracks help capture 2020 through the lens of one of the world’s most beloved music groups. It was intentional, smart, and hit all the right emotions of our COVID year. It’s an ARMY time capsule and one I will go back to.
—-E. Boyd
Plot:
Something in the Rain is about a woman in her mid-30s, Jin-ah, who lives with her parents and manages a coffee franchise. She has a terrible boyfriend, who is both boring and abusive. She comes in contact with her best friend’s little brother, Jun-hi, who is now in his 20s. They end up working in the same building and forming a close friendship, which buds into a relationship. This is an against-the-odds love story, with their age difference and the fact they knew each other through childhood. How will they tell their friends and family? This premise was one I absolutely adored and it had so much promise. Warning: spoilers ahead!
Something in the Rain started so well. I’ve never seen a show portray new love this accurately and detailed. The little expressions as you stare over at your crush. The rush of excitement when you receive a text message. The butterflies were tangible from these characters. It was incredible to watch and I found myself happy crying at their new love. I would rewatch the first five episodes just for that fantastic portrayal. But it all goes downhill from there.
And the problem is, it’s not the usual K-drama downhill. Obstacles were bound to come up; that’s what makes a good drama. This was an abyss of crushed hopes and inflamed hatred for the character of Jin-ah. This woman’s choices were infuriating and made me want Jun-hi to dump her ASAP. She didn’t seem to care about his feelings and defied the boundaries that Jun-hi explicitly stated. She was selfish and prideful and would manipulate Jun-hi when he called her out. This made me want to scrap the show because it was incredibly frustrating. She didn’t deserve this man in the slightest. Jun-hi was the only saving value in this show, but I hated watching him get trashed on by the woman he loved. To be honest, I also ended up fast-forwarding through a lot of the second half of the show. Plot: 4/10
The setting didn’t promote any feeling of excitement, and perhaps that was the point. This drama was meant to be in an everyday setting. You have the offices, the coffee shop, and their homes. However, I didn’t feel connected to any certain space. Other dramas have been set in the everyday and have still managed to pull this off well. An example would be Because This is My First Life or Itaewon Class. I didn’t hate the environment to the point where I felt it ruined the show. It was just “meh” overall. Setting: 4/10
Characters:
Jun-hi was an incredible character, despite his flaw of being Jin-ah’s walking mat. I wish he stood up for himself sooner. He excused so many of her poor behaviors. Not that he wouldn’t speak up about them every now and again, but she had no consequence from him for her errors. It took him to the last few episodes to finally draw the line in the sand. Jun-hi was selfless to a fault. He always put her above himself. He’s funny and sweet and brave. Who wouldn’t love him? Characters: 5/10
Jin-ah’s character on the other hand only plummeted. She started sweet and so incredibly relatable. She needed to be broken out of her insecurity and Jun-hi helped that. Unfortunately, Jin-ah swung the pendulum in the opposite direction. She made one selfish choice after another, not looking out for anyone else’s interests—including her best friend and Jun-hi. Her pride, trusting herself above all else, made me dislike her in the highest degree by the end of the show because of how she treated the characters I grew to love.
Age is just a number. I loved this theme because it really is true. It’s a bit taboo to have a large age difference between couples and it comes with its challenges. However, with the right mindset, anything is possible. I think some of this show displayed how not to go about this (i.e. don’t hide it from your BFF and don’t treat the younger person in the relationship like a less mature individual). Yet it did display that Jun-hi’s maturity outgrew Jin-ha. Don’t judge someone just on a number! Theme: 7/10
This OST included almost all English tracks. The track “Stand by Your Man” by Carla Bruni was a bop! I sang along to it every time it came on. Another one that was often played in this drama was “Save The Last Dance for Me” by The Cats. A rendition of “I’ll Stand by You” by Jake Wesley Rogers was also a highlight. Besides that, nothing stood out. OST: 5/10
FINAL:
This show took me through the wringer. So many emotional lows and a few highs from the beginning. It is a drama I would re-watch the first few episodes of and turn it off before it’s ruined. I would recommend it to a friend who has already watched the better ones out there and needs a bit of a twist. I still watched Something in the Rain to the end but did so painfully. There are better romances out there, but few first episodes that are so good in displaying new love. Watch the first five or so episodes and then stop—that’s my advice! FINAL: 5/10
—-E. Boyd
K-Pop’s next generation stars, D1CE, are coming through on May 1st to meet their beloved fans in D1CE2nd ONLINE FANMEETING [Dear. MyDon1y]. The online fanmeeting will take place on the MyMusicTaste platform, greeting fans from all over the world.
After honing their skills on several survival reality TV programs, the five members have displayed their outstanding talent as a group and as individuals with covers and original songs. Every release leaves fans in awe of the talent and stage presence from the group.
Each member of D1CE has left an impression on fan seven prior to debut with their pre-debut track releases as units. They continued to impress with their debut song in August of 2019, “Wake Up” that pushed forth with a strong concept.
Songs like “Good Day” and “You’re My Destiny” have captured the attention of the public, with beautiful smooth vocals that comfort listeners like a soft hug. Their June 2020 release in particular, “Draw You,” garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube.
With the announcement of member Jo Yong Geun’s enlistment into the military on May 6th, fans are even more eager to meet with all the members ofD1CE one more time.
This fanmeeting will bring D1CE and their fans, Don1y, together online. Ticket holders can also purchase a 1:1 Zoom Video Call voucher to chat with the members. These are limited in number, but promises fans the chance to talk to the members.
For this concert, D1CE is collaborating 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.
Tickets for D1CE 2nd ONLINE FANMEETING [Dear. My Don1y] are available on MyMusicTaste, for all Korean and global fans. D1CE’s five members: Jo Yong Geun, Kim Hyun Soo, JungYoo Jun, Park Woo Dam, Woo JinYoung. Further information regarding ticketing and the show itself can be found throughhttps://mmt.fans/MwIjor through MyMusicTaste’s other social media channels.
D1CE [D1CE 2nd ONLINE FANMEETING [Dear. My Don1y]] May 1, 2021, 9:00PM KST – MyMusicTaste
About MyMusicTaste:
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fans’ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artist’s concert in their city. With the mission to connect and amplify the voices of fans all over the world, MyMusicTaste successfully promoted concerts of artists such as EXO, GOT7, MONSTA X, The xx, Machine Gun Kelly, and more in over 57 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artist’s concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About DREAMCATCHER COMPANY (D1CE Entertainment):
Established in 2008, DREAMCATCHER COMPANY is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency founded by the prominent production duo E-tribe. Since the debut of its first artist Nassun, the company has grown in size over the years, producing artists and idol groups under its own name. V.O.S, Dalshabet, DREAMCATCHER, and D1CE are the major artists that are currently associated with the label. With the debut of D1CE, the sub-label D1CEEntertainment was established in 2019
Japanese-Chinese boys’ collective WARPs UP released their new single ‘Pleasure’ on global download and streaming services today (April 23), along with new mini-album ‘Prep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-’. Up until now, these releases had been limited to China only, so this marks the first opportunity for fans to hear these long-awaited songs on music services around the world.
https://warpsup.lnk.to/Pleasure
The single ‘Pleasure’ is the opening theme song to the popular TV anime series ‘Fruits Basket’, whose latest season ‘The Final’ began broadcasting in April. This is the first ballad from WARPs UP, and carries the inspiring message that no matter our fate or circumstances, we all have the power to shape our own future.
The ‘Pleasure -Anime ver.-’ music video was released recently, featuring scenes from the opening of the movie, but today another music video that includes the group members has also been released. While the song itself is a ballad, the video includes an unmissable dance routine that showcases WARPs UP’s trademark skills.
‘Pleasure’ music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j98v9k9_0I0
‘Pleasure’ is also one of five songs on the new mini-album ‘Prep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-’. The release also includes ‘SUPERNOVA’, which recently topped the weekly J-pop chart on China’s major streaming service NetEase Cloud Music. The collection preserves this important formative period in the group’s history.
WARPs is an abbreviation of Wave Assemble Radical People-syndicate, based on the concept of creating waves of innovation. It is a project that produces a variety of unique artistic works and transcends national borders. WARPs UP are one of the groups within the WARPs project.
The group includes two members from Japan and two from China. The Japan side features RIKIMARU, a dancer and choreographer for many famous artists, and SANTA, a top-level dancer who has earned the title of World Champion at a world-renowned dance battle. Meanwhile, Chinese members MINGJUN and LANBYI gained performing experience as trained idols in China.
RIKIMARU and SANTA are currently appearing on ‘CHUANG2021’, the immensely successful Chinese TV audition show, and their incredible performances on the series have sent them soaring to stratospheric heights in China and throughout Asia. Now is the perfect time to catch up with WARPs UP and their history, as they reach all-new horizons for the future.
Release information
Single: ‘Pleasure’
Release date: April 23, 2021
1. Pleasure
2. Pleasure -Anime ver.-
Mini-album: ‘Prep.20/21SS -Chapter RLSM-’
Release date: April 23, 2021
1. Hali Gali
2. Cloud 9
3. One Hundred degrees
4. SUPERNOVA
5. Pleasure
‘Fruits Basket’ information
You can watch ‘Fruits Basket’ on the following streaming platforms:
● Funimation (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand)
● Wakanim (France, Germany, Russia, Nordics)
● AnimeLab (Australia, New Zealand)
● ADN (France, Belgium, Switzerland)
● Animax (Southeast Asia)
● Tooniverse (South Korea)
● STARZPLAY (Middle East)
● iQIYI (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Southeast Asia)
● KKTV (Taiwan)
● CHT MOD (Taiwan)
● friDay (Taiwan)
● Ani-Gamer (Taiwan)
● myVideo (Taiwan)
TV anime ‘Fruits Basket’ official global website:
https://www.fruitsbasketofficial.com/
Official Twitter account:
Official Instagram account:
https://www.instagram.com/fruba_pr
Images: © NATSUKI TAKAYA.HAKUSENSHA/FRUITS BASKET PROJECT
WARPs UP links
WARPs UP official website: https://avex.jp/warps/
WARPs UP YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/WARPsFACTORYTV/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warpsup_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WARPsUP
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warpsofficial
Weibo: https://www.weibo.com/7028502927
Korean space western film, “Space Sweepers (Korean: 승리호),” drew over 26 million household viewers during the first month of its worldwide release (From Feb. 5) via Netflix.
“Space Sweepers” which stars Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri and Yoo Hae-jin, dominated the streaming service’s daily top 10 rankings in 80 countries since its premiere.
The film is the first Korean sci-fi movie that is set in space in the year of 2092. It follows a crew of a junk-collecting spaceship who collect to make profit from selling debris. But they suddenly find themselves stuck in a risky situation when a humanoid called Dorothy is discovered.
Song Joong-ki plays the shuttle’s pilot called Taeho, Kim Tae-ri’s role is Captain Jang, Actors Jin Sun-kyu and Yoo Hai-jin play the role of Tiger Park and a former military robot respectively. Director Jo Sung-hee had worked together with Song Joong-ki back in 2012, in the box office hit “A Werewolf Boy”.
About the success of the film, Song commented, “I don’t really know where the data that Space Sweepers ranked first on Netflix charts comes from, but I’m sort of dazed that it’s really our film that people are talking about. Last night I talked with director Jo Sung-hee and we both wondered if it was really our film.”
Director Jo Sung-hee came up with the film’s storyline about 10 years before the film’s release, after hearing about the dangers of space junk from a friend.
He said, “It started with the idea of space travelers collecting space junk. I heard about how these fast-moving fragments of space debris are growing and leading to in-space collisions. I realized that this subject has already been dealt with in animations and games, but never in a film. I started writing the script wondering how Koreans, who possess a tenacious mentality, would approach this problem.”
Netflix plans to invest up to $490 million to produce original Korean content in the future. In 2020, Netflix had approximately 3.8 million viewers in South Korea, but its revenue more than doubled as the viewership quickly grew amid the pandemic. Netflix is presently the most popular streaming service in South Korea, with over 10 million users and growing.
— J.Chung.
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Kpop artist and SHINee’s member, Taemin (27), recently announced the date of his military enlistment during a V Live Broadcast, titled “Thank you for 13 years.”
Taemin announced to his fans that he will be enlisting on May 31st, but will be hosting a solo live concert prior, to express his thanks to his fans.
He is the last remaining member of the band, SHINee, to complete his military service.
In South Korea, it is mandatory for all able-bodied males to serve in the military from the age of over 18 for around 20 months – unless he is eligible for an exemption.
Exemptions from military service have been given to award-winning athletes, classical musicians, and dancers, but not to Korean pop acts.
However, at the end of 2020, South Korea’s parliament passed a bill (at times referred to as the BTS law) allowing selected Korean pop artists to defer military service until the age of 30.
Under the revised Military Service Act, the ones who are allowed to postpone their service until the age of 30 must be a pop culture artist recommended by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and have greatly enhanced the image of South Korea both within the nation and internationally.
Lee Tae-min (born July 18, 1993), also known as just Taemin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. He made his debut at age 14 as a member of the group ShINee in 2008.
Taemin began his solo career in 2014 with his first extended play, Ace, which peaked at the top on Gaon Album Chart. His first studio album, Press It (2016) charted at No.1 on the Gaon Album Chart.
In 2016, he made his solo debut in Japan with the release of Sayonara Hitori.
In 2018, he released his first Japanese album, Taemin. In 2019, Lee released his second Korean mini album, Want, with a title track of the same name. That year, he was made a member of SM Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM.
J.Chung.
MacDonald’s has announced its plans to collaborate with K-pop megastars – BTS.
BTS fans around the world will soon be able to grab their McDonald’s orders in almost 50 different countries. This will be the first time that MacDonald’s will provide a celebrity’s favorite order in more than one market.
The “BTS Meal” will launch on May 26 in America, Canada and Brazil and soon after in nearly six continents and consists of the “superstar band’s signature order”, with 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium World Famous fries and a Coke.
There will also be a debut of two dipping sauces – Sweet Chilli and Cajun, inspired by McDonalds in South Korea. The meal goes on sale in the band’s home country of South Korea, a day later on May 27.
“We’re excited to bring customers even closer to their beloved band in a way only McDonald’s can – through our delicious food – when we introduce the BTS signature order on our menu next month,” Morgan Flatley, the chief marketing officer of McDonald’s said in a statement.
McDonald’s team-up with the South Korean icons follows the success of its meals with artists J Balvin and Travis Scott.
The Travis Scott meal last year was so popular that some locations ran out of ingredients. Scott netted around $20 million from the deal, according to Forbes. The chain also sold a J Balvin meal with a Big Mac, fries, and an Oreo McFlurry, though the accompanying merch collection was later canceled.
However, McDonald’s could probably surpass its prior success with the upcoming BTS collaboration. The band is well-known for its millions of supporters – the Army, who made the K-pop group reach beyond just Asia.
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An interesting feature that you will find in many historical, and some current, homes in Korea is a heated flooring system. The Korean hot water flooring, or Ondol (Hangul: 온돌), is a type of underfloor heating system that uses circulating smoke (previously) or currently water to transfer heat. Experts say that it ondol was already used in dwellings during the Neolithic Age around 7000 years ago. The first recorded use of ondol was from the Goryeo Dynasty in the 13th century. Ondol became prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty in 15th and 16th century. In historical Korean homes, gorae is an important component of ondol, which allows smoke from the kitchen to pass under the house. There are also gudeul (wide stones) and a red mud clay layer that prevents the smoke from seeping into the house. Gudeul absorbs the heat from smoke and radiates it throughout the house. This keeps the house warm all night, after the kitchen fire is extinguished before the occupants go to sleep.
Modern Ondol Floor Heating Systems
The old ondol system that used fire and smoke, had a higher risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, especially if the mud layer dried up and cracked after prolonged use. The current Korean ondol system uses electricity and circulating hot water under the floor. Because it’s a closed system, modern ondol is highly efficient, while a typical fireplace transfers only 20% into the inside of the house. Heat is stored longer under the floor after you turn off the system. Recently, many architects and home builders around the world have recognised the efficiency of the modern ondol system. From South Korea, the system has been implemented in Japan, China, Europe, and North America. It’s being recognized as a new alternative in home heating system.
Ondol System Controls
When staying in a modern Korean house during winter, you will likely find an ondol thermostat on the wall. When you turn it on, hot water will flow under the floor within a network of small pipes. There are dozens of ondol manufacturers in South Korea and the basic usage of the system is generally similar. The ondol thermostat has a power button to turn on and off the system. There’s a display to show the current temperature and to indicate whether the system is turned on or off. There are usually temperature pre-sets, such as low, mid, and high. You may also find buttons to manually adjust the temperature in Celsius (not Fahrenheit). The system will turn on and off automatically to meet your preferred temperature level.
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Start-Up is one of the few dramas I’ve seen some of my friends buy merchandise for and now I totally understand why. This drama was such a blast to watch! There are very few downer moments in this show, despite some heavier themes. I highly recommend this after a more weepy K-Drama or if you need some extra sunshine in your life! Warning: Spoilers Ahead.
Plot:
This show centers around Dal-mi, a young entrepreneur who wants to walk in her late father’s footsteps. As a child, she wrote letters to a boy named Nam Do-San. Turns out, they were actually written by a young man her grandmother knew, using the name of a boy in a newspaper so that she wouldn’t find out. Dal-mi years later goes in search of Do-San and finds him! But the now successful business man, Ji-pyeong, who actually penned the letters finds him first and convinces Do-San to pretend to have been writing the letters all along.
I loved the tension in this drama. Who would Dal-mi choose!? Her first love or the new Do-San? The lies create unrest in the characters of Ji-pyeong and Do-San as well. Ji-pyeong knows he is Dal-mi’s first love and starts to fall for her, but is blocked by her affection for Do-San. Do-San on the other hand is always trying to live up to the man in her letters. What a whirlwind.
The reveal of Ji-pyeong as the letter writer was done very well. I like that Dal-mi was starting to sense something wrong as well. I originally thought she would find out by comparing the handwriting of her letters to the handwriting of Ji-pyeong’s notes in their counterfeit handwriting system. I still think that could have been cool, but this reveal made it more impactful. She was able to talk to Do-San on the phone whilst being with Ji-pyeong holding her letter. It was a good shock!
The one moment I hated was when Do-San asks Dal-mi why she likes him after he returns from America. He looks at her with pleading eyes. She tells him she doesn’t know. And that was so disappointing for me! Even though she says that she just likes him—and he feels comforted by that—it didn’t feel satisfying at all. Why not say because he came to her rescue with the hackers, told off the CEO who insulted her, or how he was always supportive of her dreams? There are so many amazing qualities about Nam Do-San and just saying “I don’t know, I just like you” felt lame to me.
I liked how Ji-pyeong tells Dal-mi that he had 15 years to reach out to her and he never acted. Whereas the first day Do-San met her, his feelings propelled him to act. In the end, Do-San was the one who was meant to be with Dal-mi. Although, it was also fruitful that Ji-pyeong fell for Dal-mi. He started smiling and being more sincere after his affection grew for Dal-mi, and this led him to fund that youth organization at the end of the series. It was a great way to wrap up the show for him. Plot: 9/10
Setting:
The Sandbox is a pretty cool place. The café, modern offices, and casual lounge area—it gives entrepreneurs a creative space to experiment. I like that they spent so much time here.
The layout of the house Dal-mi shares with her grandmother is homey! Its cozy vibes show the family warmth that Ji-pyeong is so attracted to. On the flip side, Do-San’s family home is darker and more serious. This helps us to experience the heaviness that he feels as a son who carries weighty expectations.
I also loved the old office that housed Samsan Tech in its beginner days. It’s a sweet scene when the team goes back one last time, with tears in their eyes at their humble beginnings. Setting: 7/10
Characters:
I like that we saw Dal-mi as a child because it set the scene for us to understand her as an adult. She is sweet, happy-go-lucky, and carefree. Her personality was perfectly crafted for this role as she navigates her sharp sister and falls for the dream of Do-San.
Do-San has a great character arc in this series. He starts insecure but becomes strong after living on his own in America. This shows how impactful being around others’ expectations can be. Although his personality doesn’t change, he becomes sure of himself and his value. He doesn’t need words of affirmation from Dal-mi or his parents. This was a beautiful thing to see and it made his relationships better in the end. I also love that he married Dal-mi, too!
Ji-pyeong was an interesting character. He was closed off, well-to-do, and confident. Despite his firm appearance, he is soft inside. His love for Dal-mi’s grandmother, the way he chooses to tell Do-San the truth (that he should shoot his shot with Dal-mi), how he chooses to put professionalism above his emotions—this all displays his strength of character. Due to the difference in age and status, he made for an interesting and compelling rival to Do-San, even despite his backstory with Dal-mi.
I found the side characters to be fun, but a little less compelling. Characters: 7/10
Theme:
“She likes my hands”—the main theme in this show is authenticity. Nam Do-San continually questions why Dal-mi likes him. He knows he is living a lie, but still hopes that this misunderstanding can become reality. He wants to be loved for who he is and likewise, he deserves to be! He holds onto the one thing that Dal-mi actually likes about him, not the Nam Do-San from the letters.
This theme shows us that we need to be ourselves. If we project someone other than who we are, we will forever be questioning our self-worth. Do others like me for me, or just what I project? This gave me some good self-reflection during the show. Theme: 8/10
OST:
When I hear this OST, I get excited! There’s a sense of hope, adventure, and fun love. My favorite upbeat tracks from this soundtrack are “Future” by Red Velvet and “Running” by Gaho. For emotional songs, check out “Day & Night” by Jung Seung Hwan, “One Day” by Kim Feel, and “My Love” by Davichi. OST: 9/10
FINAL:
I totally binged Start-Up. It’s such a rush of good feels, interesting plot lines, and humorous moments. There’s a reason so many people were talking about this show! I only teared up three times, and two of those were happy cries—perhaps a record for the K-dramas I have seen. If you need a pick-me-up, don’t hesitate to watch Start-Up! FINAL: 8/10
—-E. Boyd
K-pop heartthrob singer Kim Hyun Joong is coming back to the big stage with a concert series spanning seven shows, [2021 KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] starting in May. The first online concert will be held on May 1 at7pm, with the theme of RED.
Along with the release of his second full length Korean album last October, Kim Hyun Joong connected with his fans from all over the world through his first online concert [2020 KIM HYUNJOONG From The Distance Concert].
Despite the barriers that COVID-19 brought, his online concert last year made it possible for fans from all over the globe to meet with him. The show was broadcast live to over 100countries, with fans coming together online to cheer, displaying the true power of music no matter the obstacles.
After the success of his last online concert, fans were eager for more, and Kim Hyun Joong and his company did not disappoint. In response to the excitement of fans, Kim Hyun Joong is preparing to meet with his fans throughout 2021 in the best way an artist could: music. This year is packed with gifts for the fans, the first one coming in the form of the long-term project that lasts for seven months, starting from May – ‘Prism Time’.
The upcoming concert series aims to showcase Kim Hyun Joong in seven different colors with music as the connecting bridge. Each concert will have its own theme within the seven colors, packed with dynamic stages that differ each month. Fans can look forward to various performances from Kim Hyun Joong as he takes the audience on a message filled journey with music.
Beyond his work as a singer, Kim Hyun Joong has garnered attention for his YouTube channel. His releases of colorful content like ‘MUSIC IN KOREA Season 1’ that focuses on his abilities as a singer, allows for him to communicate with his fans despite the distance. He is also known for showcasing the natural sceneries and promoting the beauty of Korea on his channel. This next long term project will further push Kim Hyun Joong forward in his potential as a solo artist.
Tickets for the first of seven concerts from [KIMHYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] are available on MyMusicTaste, where they can be purchased as a single showing with merchandise, or as a season pass to enjoy all seven shows throughout the next months. The first concert, RED, will be broadcasted live for ticket viewers to watch on May 1st.
Further information regarding ticketing and the show itself can be found through https://mmt.fans/Mn8Oor through MyMusicTaste’s other social media channels.
김현중Kim Hyun Joong [KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] May 1, 2021, 7:00PM KST – MyMusicTaste
About MyMusicTaste:
MyMusicTaste is a fan initiated live event making service that brings fans, artists and promoters from all over the world together in one place to create a valuable and meaningful concert experience for everyone involved. MyMusicTaste puts the power in the fans’ hands, allowing fans to request their favorite artist’s concert in their city. With the mission to connect and amplify the voices of fans all over the world, MyMusicTaste successfully promoted concerts of artists such as EXO, GOT7, MONSTA X, The xx, Machine Gun Kelly, and more in over 57 different cities. With the simple idea–empowering fans to bring their favorite artist’s concert in the city of their choice based on fan demand–MyMusicTaste is challenging the $27 billion concert market through cutting-edge technology and sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.
About HENECIA MUSIC:
Established in 2018, HENECIA MUSIC is a South Korean record label and entertainment agency founded by the artist Kim Hyun Joong. With the new direction of Kim Hyun Joong’s music, the company was established to better aid all his solo activities and support the dreams of artists that aim to create content and connect with fans at a global level. Some major artists that stand along Kim Hyun Joong in the label are Atom Music Heart and Julia Dream. As a label that focuses on a sense of “togetherness” with fans, they are gaining recognition for the success of their work with K-pop indie artists to reach fans from all over the world.
K-Pop Board Game Launches with 20% Discount and Exclusive Cards
KPOP: Becoming an Idol has launched on Kickstarter! The Kickstarter page is live (Link Here) and backers are already putting their orders in for the highly anticipated board game.
2 promotions have been announced that will run through the end of the Kickstarter on May 6th:
- All copies of KPOP: Becoming an Idol are discounted until the end of the campaign on May 6th. Single copies are 20% off, while any backer purchasing the “Me and a Friend Pack” with two copies will receive 25% off the retail purchase price.
- All Backers will receive a Mystery Outfit to add to the Clothing Card deck! Exclusive to the Kickstarter Edition of the game, these 4 matching Clothing Cards give you a unique look on your way to becoming the next K-Pop Idol!
The Kickstarter Campaign runs from April 13th to May 6th. Further details about the board game including contents, rules and a video trailer can be found on the Kickstarter page.
The Augusta National golf tournament wrapped up April 11, 2021 with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama taking home the green jacket. Matsuyama finished 10 under par during the tournament, scoring Japan’s first ever Master’s win.
The 29-year-old golfer is a popular figure in his native Japan; so much so, he even had to hide that he has a wife and a child, although Matsuyama would say it’s because no one asked.
Outside of Japan and golf circles, Matsuyama is a relative unknown. However, he already has a winning pedigree since entering the professional golf circuit in 2013. Since turning pro, he’s won six golf tournaments including the 2014 Memorial Tournament and the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. As an amateur golfer, he won the 2010 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and won a Silver Cup in 2011.
Matsuyama started golfing when he was four-years old. His father, Mikio, who is also a golfer, bought a driving range and named it Hideki Golf Garden. Here, Matsuyama learned how to golf.
“He grew up passing through this place, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that this is a place that raised Hideki,” Mikio told ESPN in 2014. “And so, my gratitude alone isn’t enough to repay the people who have warmly cheered on Hideki since he was a child.”
“Since his childhood, he came here together with me,” Mikio said. “Clutching his club, practicing every day, and receiving the warm encouragements of the people he met there.”
Following his Masters win, Matsuyama received praise from fellow golfers on social media, including Tiger Woods who sat out the tournament due to injuries sustained following a single car crash in February.
Making Japan proud Hideki. Congratulations on such a huge accomplishment for you and your country. This historical @TheMasters win will impact the entire golf world.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 11, 2021
Matsuyama now looks forward to the next steps in the golf world and building his legacy.
“It’s thrilling to think that there are a lot of youngsters in Japan watching today, and in five, 10 years when they get a little older, hopefully some of them will be competing on a world stage, but I still have a lot of years left, so they’re still going to have to compete against me,” Matsuyama said. “But I’m happy for them and hopefully they’ll be able to follow in my footsteps.”
Congratulations on history, Hideki Matsuyama!
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—-Olivia Murray
Megan Lee is a Korean-American singer-songwriter, actress, and YouTuber. She was a member of XO-IQ of the Nickelodeon series Make It Pop, and has also written for K-pop artists like EXO’s Baekhyun and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon. In May 2019, Megan released her debut extended play, I Am.
We’d like to express a massive thanks to Megan for taking the time out for an interview with us. We wish her all the best and success.
Hello! Thank you for your time. Please introduce yourself to our readers.
Hi! I’m Megan Lee. I’m an Actor/Singer-Songwriter.
How were you initially influenced to do music and performing at a young age? Tell us a little bit about your childhood as well.
My family is very musical and did music in church and loves karaoke so naturally being surrounded by music I have always loved it. I grew up watching musicals with my mom and siblings and loved to sing along and discovered that I also have a passion for performing in front of people. I would create little shows for my family members at gatherings with singing, dancing and character impressions. I just love making people laugh and happy.
How would you describe your musical sound and personality in three words?
Neon electric pop? 😀 This is just my vibe, haha.
You have an incredible voice. Can you share some tips on how to preserve and take care of the voice/vocal chords?
Thank you very much! I’m actually struggling with a vocal condition called MTD (Muscle Tension Dysphonia). I got diagnosed in 2019 after I got laryngitis and pretty much my voice has been pretty unpredictable. My biggest advice honestly is to not overwork your voice. Practice makes perfect yes, but rest is also SO important. Constantly monitoring your voice when you speak and try to avoid talking loudly helps maintain a healthy voice.
Did you enjoy performing at the Joy Ruckus Club Festival recently? What did you most like about performing there?
It was a great time! Interacting with fans on top of watching the live stream of other performers was a really cool experience. Would definitely love to join an in- person stage one day when it’s safe 🙂
Name some of the artists that you’d like to collaborate with in the future.
Jon Bellion. Hands down one of my most favorite singer-songwriters. I look up to his writing and style a lot.
How do you usually select songs to cover on your YouTube channel and what are some of your fav covers?
I just go for whatever song is stuck in my head usually and switch it up and make it my own!
What do you like to do in your free time? How has the pandemic changed your lifestyle?
I love playing video games! I’m a huge Nintendo fan and have also been playing tons of Valorant. The pandemic definitely let me embrace my homebody self.
Please recommend a book, film or musical that you’ve enjoyed recently.
I got to see the Book of Mormon before the pandemic hit and it was SUCH a great time. I can’t wait for the theater to come back! Definitely recommended checking that show out when it’s back.
*It’s already the third month of 2021. Please share with us some of your hopes and plans for the year ahead.
I hope to recover from my condition and do more music. I am planning to release a single this year actually and also would love to make a short film.
This year I plan to make more content online as well as streaming. I’m constantly auditioning for Tv shows and movies, too. I hope something bites this year so that I can work on another cool project!
–J.Chung.