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In the beggining of the week, Chungha released the track “X” alongside a music video, which marks the third pre-release track from the upcoming album (following the tracks "Stay Tonight" and "Play”). On January 26, we got the first look of the studio album "Querencia", with the singer sharing the first concept photos for "Noble",…
YG Entertainment officially revealed (on January 25) some new details about BLACKPINK's member Rosé solo debut. According to the agency, Rosé has already completed filming the music video, and the first performance of the new track will happen in the group's upcoming online concert "THE SHOW". The track is described as “mellifluous, while also capturing…
Continue reading ➞ BLACKPINK’s Rosé will release solo debut track this month
At the beginning of this month, Universal Music Group and Shinsadong Tiger announced a collaboration to debut a new girl group called TRI.BE. The group's agency (TR Entertainment) stated that EXID’s LE would be working together with Shinsadong Tiger as joint producers on TRI.BE’s debut album. The rapper and producer LE agreed to work on TRI.BE'S…
Continue reading ➞ EXID’s LE To co-produce new girl group TRI.BE’s debut album with Shinsadong Tiger
Earlier in the week it was revealed that Sublime Artist Agency was discussing a business agreement with Jackson’s label TEAM WANG. Prior to this confirmation, It was confirmed that fellow GOT7 member Youngjae also signed an exclusive contract with the agency. Sublime Artist Agency officially announced on January 22 that they "will work together on…
The group IZ*ONE composed of 12 members (formed on the Mnet survival show Produce 48) was initially planned to promote together for only two and a half years, with their contracts ending in April this year. With this date approaching, their current company CJ ENM has been discussing the possibility of extending the group's contracts.…
Continue reading ➞ IZ*ONE in discussions to extend their contracts and continue to promote together
In December, some news began to circulate online over the group potentially separating from their entertainment company. As the date that marked the end of their contract started to approach, many wondered if the members would choose to renew the contract or part ways. After seven years together the members of the group GOT7 have…
Continue reading ➞ GOT7 will not renew their contracts with JYP Entertainment
The 35th Golden Disk Awards started on January 9 with the singer IU winning the Digital Daesang (digital song of the year award), as well as the Digital Bonsang award. During the speech, IU said: “On top of the Bonsang, it’s an honor to be receiving a Grand Prize at the Golden Disc Awards for…
Continue reading ➞ IU shares comeback plans at 35th “Golden Disc Awards”
A new way of undermining and minimizing the diverse music coming from South Korea has been accepted as the norm - and it doesn't seem like it's going to change any time soon. The impact of Korean music in today's music scene is undeniable. This may be the reason why it doesn't sound shocking that…
Continue reading ➞ Not all music that comes from South Korea is “K-Pop”
Jackson Wang of GOT7 has returned with a new single named "Pretty Please", a collaboration with the Swedish electronic duo Galantis. After the stunning release of "100 ways" back in March, Jackson unveiled another addictive and upbeat song, accompanied by a cinematic Music Video inspired by Hong Kong and Chinese romance films from the 90s.…
Continue reading ➞ Jackson Wang and Galantis collaborate in “Pretty Please”
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