[Audio] Candid Conversations With KCrush Epi. 2: Actress/YouTuber Jenny Zhou.

 

Interviewer: Cwamne Howard

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Typhoon Maysak is forecasted to be one of the most powerful typhoons to ever hit South Korea – it’s currently moving towards Jeju early this Wednesday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Maysac was moving at 22 kph some 370 kilometers south of Jeju as of 6 a.m. Its maximum speed was 47 meters per second with an atmospheric pressure of 950 hectopascals – being categorized as a strong intensity typhoon.

The agency said that Maysak would cause more damages than Typhoon Bavi that hit Korea last week and was expected to follow a similar route as Typhoon Maemi that caused the second-highest property damage recorded in 2003.

Maysak is forecasted to pass through seas east of Jeju soon and arrive on the southern coast near Gyeongsang Province on Thursday. It is later expected to pass through to Busan and the eastern coastal cities.

They typhoon’s strength is expected to ease in the afternoon, but substantial damage is still expected as the inland is predicted to be under the influence of the typhoon.

The national weather agency warned of heavy rains and strong wind in many regions. Rainfall is forecast for all regions in South Korea and is possible the typhoon changes in strength and direction. With the typhoon approaching the country, a typhoon advisory has been placed in seas surrounding Jeju, which is to expand all over the country.

 

J.Chung. 

 

BTS are now the first South Korean act ever to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart – a day after winning four awards at the MTV Video Music Awards: Best Pop, Best Group, Best Choregraphy and Best K-pop for “ON.”

The K-pop band’s single “Dynamite” debuted at the top the chart with 33.9 million U.S. streams and 300,000 sold in its first week. It’s also the biggest digital sales week since Taylor Swift sold 353,000 units for “Look What You Made Me Do” back in September 2017.

Before this, the highest-charting Korean artist ever on the Hot 100 was PSY with his 2012 world-wide hit “Gangnam Style,” which peaked at the No. 2. And, the only Asian to make it to the top of the Hot 100 was Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto with “Sukiyaki” in 1963.

BTS released “Dynamite” on August 21 – breaking YouTube’s 24-hour streaming record with 101.1 million views on the first day.

The group performed “Dynamite” live for the first time during the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards broadcast on Sunday, August 30.

 

J.Chung.

 

People are waiting to see who will become Japan’s next prime minister since Shinzo Abe stepped down from the position citing health issues.

Former defense chief Shigeru Ishiba is Japan’s most popular candidate to be the next PM – with 34.3 percent of support – far outdoing other candidates. He is followed by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga with 14.3 percent, Defense Minister Taro Kono with 13.6 percent, Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi with 10.1 percent and LDP policy chief Fumio Kishida with 7.5 percent.

However, Ishiba’s chance of him winning the LDP presidential election (to take place in September) is not highly likely since he is not as popular with the party’s parliamentarians because he once left the LDP.

The 63-year-old former banker entered parliament at age 29, and is a 70’s pop music fan.

As results of the poll, “Leadership” was the most sought quality from the next prime minister at 25.7 percent, followed by “ability to give clear explanations to the public” at 25.4 percent, and “honesty and modesty” at 21.3 percent.

 

J.Chung.

 

South Korea has decided to restrict operations of bakeries, restaurants and coffee places in the Seoul area from this weekend to lessen the fast spread of COVID-19.

This will take effect from this Sunday – restaurants and bakeries can operate until 9 p.m., while only delivery will be allowed from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. Customers cannot eat food at restaurants in Seoul after 9 p.m.

Seoul’s franchised coffee shops can only take delivery and take-out orders – this measure was due to the recent cluster infections related to coffee franchise stores.

This is set to last until September 6 (for 8 days), as the Korean government is making an effort to put a stop to rising virus cases.

South Korea’s health minister asked the public to cancel gatherings and stay home during the second wave of the coronavirus.

 

J. Chung.

 

Hello, thank you for taking the time out for a KCrush interview. Would you introduce yourself to our readers please?

Hello, I am Yoo Ga-ram and I am the national representative of Inline Speed Skating team of Anyang City Hall.

 

Please let us know about your sport for those who may not be aware.

Inline roller speed skating is a sport where participants compete by racing and setting records on 200m bank tracks and 400m road tracks. Inline race formats include the T200m, 500m, 1000m, EP10000m, and E10000m.

 

Do you have any advice for beginners?

There is always a chance of injury when it comes to sports. Please relax your body well before starting. Wearing safety equipment is a must too!

 

How much do you train for a day?

On average, I train for 3 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon. So, I think I train for about 7 to 8 hours in total.

 

What is the secret for being great at the sport?

I don’t think there is a secret but doing the best you can at training. My secret – if there is one – is to do the best that I can when I’m training then resting well when I do.

 

What do you do for a hobby?

I like to bake bread for a hobby and like to browse for pretty coffee places. And watch handball.

 

What kind of food or beverage do you consume the most?

I love all kinds of stuff to eat, but especially like bread-types, rice cakes, stir-fried meat, chicken and tteok-bokki.

 

Name a movie, book or a musical that you enjoyed recently.

Aladdin and Over the Moon.

 

Where do you think is the best location in Korea for travel?

Jeju Island.

 

Tell us about your goals and plans for the future?

I plan to participate in the Asian Games in 2022, and win a medal.

 

 

–J.Chung.

 

Korean boyband TVXQ’s Changmin will be postponing his September wedding due to the coronavirus.

Following the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, the Korean government has banned weddings in the metropolitan area that exceeds over 50 guests to be held.

SM Entertainment confirmed that Changmin has decided to postpone his wedding (originally scheduled to take place on September 5) following the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and that he is planning to decide on a new date following discussions with [his and his fiancée’s] family.

Other Korean celebrities have also recently made changes to their upcoming wedding plans due to the coronavirus: Actress Kang Sora canceled her wedding ceremony for a small family gathering and Actor Ryu Deok-hwan has decided to postpone his October wedding until 2021.

 

J.Chung.

 

On August 17, Korean girl group ITZY released their third mini album “Not Shy” and the record’s doing immensely by selling 144,355 copies in its first week.

This is a new record for the girl group, whose first week sales more than doubled from “IT’z ME,” which sold 64,659 copies in its first week.

The music video for “Not Shy” surpassed 10 million views on YouTube around 17 hours after release and currently has 28 million views.

“Not Shy” has been charting well on South Korean music streaming charts and also doing well internationally.

ITZY is notably the band to watch out for –  Yeji, Ryujin, Lia, Chaeryeong, and Yuna are making a name for themselves since having won the most Rookie of the Year awards of any girl group during South Korea’s awards period.

 

J.Chung.

 

According to a former aide of South Korea’s late president Kim Dae-jung, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is currrently in a coma and his younger sister Kim Yo-jong will be ruling the nation in his place.

Chang Song-min – who served Kim Dae-jung as a political affairs secretary and as head of the state affairs monitoring office – expressed that no North Korean leader would entrust his authority to another unless he was too sick.

“I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended,” he told the media. “A complete succession structure has not been formed, so Kim Yo-jong is being brought to the fore as the vacuum cannot be maintained for a prolonged period.”

Kim has only been seen in public a few times this year after rumors spread that he was clinging to life in April due to a heart operation failure.

 

-J.Chung.

 

On August 21 at 1 p.m. KST, BTS released the music video for their English single “Dynamite.” At around 1:21 p.m. KST, the new music video exceeded 10 million views, setting a new record.

“Dynamite” is the first single from BTS’s forthcoming album, though the set doesn’t yet have a release date or a title. Big Hit Entertainment did reveal that a new full-length should arrive by the end of the year.

The boys have a busy schedule line up for the rest of the year and will perform during MTV’s Video Music Awards on August 30.

J.Chung.

 

Announcing her marriage to a non-celebrity boyfriend – Korean Actress Kang Sora shared a handwritten letter for her fans on her official fan café called Bling Bling.

Hello, this is Kang Sora.

It’s been a while since I’ve said hello to the Bling Bling family.

I’m worried and nervous about greeting you, but I wanted to personally share this news with you first, so I’m writing each word with courage.

It has already been 11 years since I debuted. Thank you to all of you who congratulated me and were happier for me than even I was for myself, I felt gratitude that cannot be expressed in words. Thanks to the support and love you gave me during the 11 years, I was able to stay strong and come this far. I sincerely thank you for always staying by my side and making me feel secure.

I, Kang Sora, who a lot of you at Bling Bling have considered their younger sister, friend, or older sister, am getting married in late August. You are probably surprised by the sudden news. I found a good person that I want to spend the rest of my life with, so I am sharing this good news with you through this letter.

I will work hard to show a happy married life and many more sides as an actress so that I can return [what I’ve received] to all of you who believe in and support me. Please continue to watch over me.

Though everyone is having a difficult time these days, I genuinely hope that you are staying healthy. Thank you for reading this long letter.

From Kang Sora.

 

—-J.Chung

 

For new international fans all over the world, could you introduce the meaning of your stage name, ‘MAIL’?

Hello, this is MAIL from Korea. I’m so glad to have a chance to send my greetings to you guys. MAIL came from that of E-MAIL, but the letter M stands for ‘music’. My stage name shows my hope to send great songs to everyone.

 

Your emotional voice is getting more widely known with TV programs such as <Voice Korea 2020>. What is the most valuable experience you remember to have from this competitive program?

I found everything there so new and fresh, first experience ever in life. The most impressive one was the blind audition; I can’t forget the feelings when coach Kim Jong-Kook turned his chair to give a ‘pass’.

 

What kind of story and emotion did you want to convey with your new album launched on May, “Fly High”?

The title song of this Album, “Fly High” is in alternative pop genre, with acoustic guitar melodies accompanied. This song contains hope, console and encouragement to everyone in the course of growth, with the message of ‘reflecting & loving myself’.

 

After the final episode of <Voice Korea> and recent comeback, how are your days like? Is there any special method of yours to relieve stress?

I am now preparing my new song release on the last week of August. The new song will be a duet, which is quite new to me. Before I have featured on ‘Starry Night’ with Rapper Kim Soo Jin of ‘PAXCHILD’, or other songs of Rapper DK; but this is the first time I release a duet song.

When stressed, I go out for a drive. Listening to music that fits my feelings of that day, when I drive I forget all my worries and problems in that moment.

 

 

What do you think you would have become if not a singer, something as a childhood dream?

I always dreamed to be a singer from my childhood, but in high school I thought about being a teacher in Day Care center-I like being with children so much! But I must have regretted, whatever way I choose instead of being a singer.

 

Four years after ‘THE ARK’ was disbanded, it was stated that you have gone through recovery within this period. What kind of activities gave you energy and resolution to restart as a solo artist?

All the performances I did, all the stages I made other than THE ARK group were solo stages. I feel like I always dreamed to be a solo artist. My current agency has recognized my dream, and we made in-depth discuss about re-debut as a solo artist. It was a bit challenging, but overcoming obstacles were part of my plans. I think all such resolutions gave birth to MAIL as I am now. 

Solo concert where I can communicate with my fans is the main source of my energy. It gave me extreme excitement and realization about the true reason I always wanted to sing.

 

Are there any words you would want to say if you met yourself in childhood?

I was a timid and thoughtful child, so I missed a lot of chances in life. I want to tell little me to experience as many things as possible.

 

MAIL’s songs are known to convey strong emotion with beautiful & unique voice tones, how much do you emphasize to your songs’ lyrics when you actually sing?

Yes, I give weight to lyrics the most. Of course, when I practice, I need to polish details and technique more; but on stage I solely concentrate on lyrics. For me music is not about showing off, but about sharing emotions.

 

 

Could you give 3 songs of other artists you enjoy listening, or would recommend?

Recently, when I was competing in <The Voice Korea>, I browsed all the songs of coach Kim Jong-Kook. Among all of his songs, three most noteworthy songs are <One Man>, <It’s this person> and <Letter>. It is comfortable to listen to, but for singers Kim Jong-Kook’s songs are extremely difficult to sing.

 

Are there any episodes with, or comments from international fans you keep in mind?

When I performed on stage, I got so many international fans from far away. I thank them so much for coming to see me only; but on top of that, they learned Korean and tried to speak with me in my native language! We have the same hope to communicate, and It must’ve been difficult for them to learn different language. I was so touched to find their effort for me.

 

What is your favorite movie genre?  Are there any movies that gave you inspiration to sing with emotion?

I love romance movies-my favorite is <About Time>. Every time I watch it I find new attractive aspects of it.  When I sing, if the lyric is about things I haven’t experienced before, I recall feelings I had while watching movies.

 

What is the favorite line from your solo album song lyrics?

I like the line in ‘Fly High’, saying ‘Yesterday I was afraid of opening eyes every morning, but today I am ready to fly’. It represents MAIL as a solo artist on the start line; also it gives power and hope to people just like me.

 

You’re actively & successfully running your Youtube channel with cover song videos. if you ever have plans to upload special contents on your own, what would it be?

I think high note is my strongest point. So, I think if I create ‘Defeat MAIL with higher note’ competition with amateur challengers, it can be memorable and interesting.

 

What is your favorite dish among Korean food? One menu you would recommend to your international fans?

I love Kimchi Stew; love the spicy taste, scent of garlic in harmony with Kimchi and hot rice. I strongly recommend this menu to my international fans!

 

In spite of COVID 19 in the year 2020, seems like MAIL is getting more active & ready to fly higher. Could you give some hints about your next steps and activities?

I get my new song released on August 31st. This duet song is with sweet melody! Before I used to sing tragic songs with breakup scenes; sweet romance could’ve been awkward… but my counterpart has such a sweet voice, making our duet even more touchy. Please look forward to the new release!

 

What do you dream to achieve as a solo artist, the biggest dream you have?

My biggest dream is to continue music work for long, communicating with my fans. This does not seem big enough, but in fact it’s the most difficult one to achieve. I have to put all my heart, unchanging heart to my music for long run. I hope to be happy with my music and my fans for so long. 🙂

 

 

Could you leave any words or messages to your fans here, waiting for your new albums and activities?

After THE ARK disbanded, I made a late comeback after a 4 year-long break.  Thank you so much for waiting for me and supporting me as always. I will try to reward your precious support and expectations, with more activities, beautiful music and more active communication with you all.

 

Thank you for your love and support, I love you all❤️

 

—-Uimn Peng

 

 

Subkulture has come along side TREASURE, YG’s new boy group that is slated to be a major force within the industry, to offer TREASURE’s first ever single album video call event taking place Sunday, August 16, 2020, starting 6AM PDT*

Even though the entries for the Video Call Event have ended, you are still able to pick-up a copy of their very first album, “TREASURE [The First Step: Chapter One]” at the SUBKSHOP at www.subkshop.com.

For those who already purchase during the entry period, winners will be announced Friday, August 14, 2020 after 6AM PDT. Winners will be granted one minute with each member (total of 12 minutes) during the VIDEO CALL EVENT. All video calls will be held through the LINE app.

*Schedule subject to change. In the case of any schedule changes, winners will be contacted separately on the day of the event.

– The album(s) you order during this entry period will be shipped after the winners announcement is made.

– Only one album from the winner’s order will be signed and shipped separately after the VIDEO CALL EVENT.

 

All SUBK SHOP album sales are reflected on Hanteo and Gaon charts.

Official trailer just released: https://youtu.be/hz9_jkrrptU    

●       Limited screenings starting September 10 in various territories worldwide, with more screenings available in additional territories beginning September 24

 

London, UK – August 13, 2020

Big Hit Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing announced today that tickets for BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE will become available in select territories starting today. The latest film finds the band at the end of the BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’, with the seven members beginning to candidly tell personal stories they have never voiced before.

There will be limited screenings of BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE starting September 10 in various territories worldwide with tickets now on sale. More screenings in additional territories beginning September 24 will go on sale starting August 27.

To find a full list of dates, visit www.BTSincinemas.com. Event and ticket on-sale dates vary per territory and subject to change based on the status of local cinema re-openings.

Tickets are on sale from the official film website (www.BTSincinemas.com). Those who have signed up can receive updates regarding tickets, participating theaters and more information.

The movie’s official trailer has just been released via the Big Hit Entertainment social channels and can be found here: https://youtu.be/hz9_jkrrptU.

Last year’s BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE will also be returning to theaters around the world for a limited engagement on August 28, 29 & 30. Viewers will also be treated to an exclusive sneak peek from the latest film. Tickets for BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE re-release will be on sale from Tuesday, August 18, 9AM EST.

 

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” is a South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as global superstars breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, BTS has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), topped prominent music charts, performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world and has been named as one of TIME 100: The Most Influential People of 2019. The band has also been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards.

 

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s global operations include production, acquisition, marketing and distribution of specialised content to over 8,000 cinemas in more than 120 countries worldwide.

A full spectrum of releases includes high arts (The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Opera House), award winning theatre (The King and I: from the London Palladium, An American In Paris, Les Misérables: The Staged Concert), iconic moments (Monty Python’s Life of Brian 40th Anniversary, David Bowie is happening now, They Shall Not Grow Old), heritage music acts (Roger Waters The Wall, David Gilmour Live in Pompeii, Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2, Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest) and contemporary music sensations (BTS’ BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, Gorillaz: REJECT FALSE ICONS, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

Headquartered in London, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Denver. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.Trafalgar-Releasing.com.

 

Lee Michelle’s new mini-album, RELEASED August 7, 2020, offers a mixture of genres that will meet the interest of different music lovers, from Kpop, KR&B to KHipHop. Look for her new mini-album on iTunes here: https://bit.ly/2PG6apc and Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3irFaq0

This new album marks the first fresh music from Lee since the release of her mini-album ‘I Can Sing’ in 2015. ‘I Can Sing’ was Lee’s breakout solo album and featured material primarily written by her. Just a year before, she debuted her single “Without You”, which captivated audiences everywhere.

Watch her title song music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z8C6eTOiTA

Lee Michelle fans, show her lots of love!!

 

About Wildest Dream Entertainment

Wildest Dream Entertainment is a music production company developed to give a voice to those global talents wanting to be heard musically and professionally in making a difference in the world through music and cultural diversity. Wildest Dream Entertainment is a division of KCrush American Magazine.

 

ONF, South Korean boy band is ready to captivate global music lovers with their upcoming 5th mini-album ‘SPIN-OFF,’ composed with high participation by the band members.

ONF, praised by the fans for their distinctive style, is ready to raise the bar with their upcoming album. While fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for the official release, ONF’s management, WM Entertainment has been teasing the audience with various intriguing content shared through the band’s official social media accounts. Thus, a ​highlight medley​ released on August 5, gives the perfect first impression of the album. The highlight provides not only a very intriguing initial listen of seven songs that will make it to the track list but also draws closer attention to members’ unique identities visualized by individual concept photos.

The 5th mini-album ‘SPIN-OFF’ is set to be released and distributed via various music platforms on August 10, 2020, at 18:00 KST. The album will include 7 tracks “‘Belle Epoque,” “Geppetto, ”“Good Good,” “Cactus,” “New World,” “Message,” and the highly anticipated title song “Sukhumvit Swimming,” produced by Hwang Hyun and Yoon Jong Sung of Korea’s music production and publishing company ‘MonoTree.’​​The title song surpasses even the wildest imagination as ONF’s members MK took part in the song’s composition and WYATT wrote the lyrics. True to the album name , all the songs in the album will showcase the different paths and ways through which ONF were able to prove their growth over the course of years.

‘Sukhumvit Swimming’ is a mixture of K-POP and Reggae styles, carrying a story about ​‘Falling into an unknown space which will connect us together’ ​as relayed by the artists’ management.

To celebrate their grand comeback ONF announced an online fanmeeting titled , which will let ONF and their fans stay connected even in the pandemic age.

 

 

ONF have prepared various performances to showcase at their online fanmeeting along with the first stage performances of the new songs.

And as a celebration of their return, an online fanmeeting titled will be held on August 10, 2020, 00:00 KST at mymusictaste.com. Tickets are still available onhttps://mmt.fans/iRiP.

All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets to the online fanmeeting, as ONF will have an exclusive live stream rehearsal available to those who purchase tickets to the online fanmeeting before the start of the rehearsal session at 00:00 KST on August 8, 2020. This exclusive rehearsal session will provide a sneak peak into the band’s preparations for the fanmeeting and will not be available for a replay.

 

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 52 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 a sophisticated, user-friendly service. Currently, www.mymusictaste.com supports more than 30 countries and offers 15 different languages.

First trainee creations lay the foundations for a new K-pop genre

 

 

SG Entertainment, the first Korean entertainment company founded by European producers, today announced the release of three music videos from each one of its creator trainees, including one original creation and two cover videos.

These three video productions will demonstrate SG Entertainment’s mission to produce content expressing its artists’ own personalities and inner worlds.

Yelin Lee, the first member of SG Entertainment to release a music video, will cover “Maniac” by Conan Grey. The video takes place in a recreated universe of the Korean 1980s while portraying a“newtro” style combining both Western and Eastern elements.

Yelin has great potential as a composer and script writer and she is gifted with a charming and powerful voice. The teaser will be released on August 10, and the full video on August 12.

 

 

Ihwa Bae will follow as the next trainee to release a MV. She will cover “A Million Dreams” out of the original soundtrack of “A Great Showman”, thereby taking her first step as an artist through dance expression.

Ihwa is an exceptional dancer with great freestyle dance and choreography creation skills. With this dance cover video, she expresses her aspirations through a lively and elegant choreography. The teaser video will be released on August 17, and the full video on August 19.

 

 

Lastly, a music video of an original rap creation written by Jiyeon Kim will be released, in which she will relate her own life experience, and deliver a message of love and hope for her audience. 

Jiyeon, the youngest trainee, already shows great potential as a rapper. Starting with the teaser video on August 24, the full version of the video will be released on August 26.

 

 

“By introducing the world’s first system of creator trainees, we will produce varied original content under the direction of our visual art director Seoyeon Kim and our videography director Joon-Beom Park” said SG Entertainment’s CEO Joon-Hae Spielmann. “Our ambition is to create a fresh and stylish K-pop genre where trainees create music that suits their personality. We encourage them to build personal universes into which fans can project themselves and find strength for their own lives.”

All music videos will be released at 1pm KST. The teaser videos will be uploaded on both SG Entertainment’s YouTube and Instagram channels, while the full videos will be available on the YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfkHWeUQdFzYzT0EXxIoFg

https://www.instagram.com/sgentertainment_agency/

 

About SG Entertainment: 

Part of SG Group, SG Entertainment is the first Korean cultural content production company founded by French producers. With a strong focus on creativity, SG Entertainment strives to produce engaging and appealing content to inspire the younger generations to develop a positive attitude towards their future and take their lives in their own hands. The company’s mission is to find, train and empower performers, creators, models and thought leaders to define the way forward so that everyone can find their place and envision a harmonious tomorrow for all. www.sg-ent.com

 

About SG Group:

In a world troubled by anxiety and uncertainty, SG Group values creativity, responsibility, as well as a strong focus on physical and mental health as the path forward to a bright, confident, and prosperous future. The company operates through three entities: SG Academy trains tomorrow’s creators and influencers with strong values and a focus on leadership and self-confidence. SG Entertainment develops talent and distributes content. SG Unity leverages all of SG Group’s competencies to offer solutions to other businesses in the areas of creative marketing and business consulting. SG Group was founded in 2018 by Joon-Hae Spielmann and Thomas Sommer and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. www.sparkgategroup.com

BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE

Coming to Theaters Worldwide Starting September 10

• The fourth BTS film sees the global superstars on their first international stadium tour and provides audiences with unprecedented access to each member of the band
• Set for Global Cinema Release from Trafalgar Releasing
• Limited screenings starting September 10 in various territories worldwide, with more screenings available in additional territories beginning September 24
• Last year’s record-breaking BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE also set to return to theaters worldwide for a limited engagement

 

London, UK – August 6, 2020

The worldwide release date for BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE, the latest film from global superstars BTS, has been confirmed beginning September 10, together with the unveiling of the movie’s official poster.

There will be limited screenings of BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE starting September 10 in various territories worldwide, with more screenings in additional territories beginning September 24. To find a full list of dates, visit www.BTSincinemas.com. Dates vary per territory and subject to change based on the status of local cinema re-openings.

BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE is the fourth film from BTS following 2019’s record-breaking release of BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, which reached a box office of $24.3m and saw 2.55m tickets sold across 112 territories around the world.

The BTS WORLD TOUR ‘LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF’ is now over. The worldwide stadium tour topped the Billboard Boxscore, and marked BTS as the first Korean group to perform at Wembley Stadium. The tour took place across Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, São Paulo, London, Paris, Osaka, Shizuoka, Riyadh, and Seoul.

With unprecedented access, BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE travels with BTS throughout the tour, exploring each band member behind the curtain. Off stage, we see another side of BTS. The seven members begin to candidly tell personal stories they have never voiced before.

 

Facing my other self ‘PERSONA’

Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing has said on the release: “We’re delighted to partner with Big Hit Entertainment on the release of BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE, which gives fans extraordinary access to both their first international stadium tour and all seven members of BTS. We look forward to welcoming the ARMY back to cinemas for a fourth time for this must- see BTS big screen experience.”

In addition, last year’s BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE will be returning to theaters around the world for a limited engagement on August 28, August 29 and August 30. Fans in theaters will also be treated to an exclusive sneak peek from the latest film.

Tickets for BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE will be on sale from the official film website from Thursday, August 13.

Tickets for BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE re-release featuring the exclusive sneak peek will be on sale from Tuesday, August 18.

Fans will be able to find their closest screening and ticket information at the official website (www.BTSincinemas.com) and are encouraged to sign-up for updates regarding tickets, participating theaters and more information.

 

About BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE

Title: BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE

Director: Park Jun-soo

Cast: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook

Provided by: Big Hit Entertainment

Production: Big Hit Three Sixty

Distributed by: Trafalgar Releasing

Release date: September 10

 

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” is a South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as global superstars breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, BTS has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), topped prominent music charts, performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world and has been named as one of TIME 100: The Most Influential People of 2019. The band has also been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards and American Music Awards.

 

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing is the global leader in event cinema distribution. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s global operations include production, acquisition, marketing and distribution of specialised content to over 8,000 cinemas in more than 120 countries worldwide.

A full spectrum of releases includes high arts (The Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet, Royal Opera House), award- winning theatre (The King and I: from the London Palladium, An American In Paris, Les Misérables: The Staged Concert), iconic moments (Monty Python’s Life of Brian 40th Anniversary, David Bowie is happening now, They Shall Not Grow Old), heritage music acts (Roger Waters The Wall, David Gilmour Live in Pompeii, Metallica & San Francisco Symphony: S&M2, Depeche Mode: SPIRITS in the Forest) and contemporary music sensations (BTS’ BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, Gorillaz: REJECT FALSE ICONS, Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams).

Headquartered in London, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles and Denver. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.Trafalgar-Releasing.com.