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Billboard BLACKPINK #1 , the new story of the “first female band”

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Billboard BLACKPINK #1 , the new story of the “first female band”

The band BLACKPINK left their mark on the history of female K-pop bands.
With their second album “Born Pink” they topped both the US Billboard charts and the official UK charts, referred to as the two greatest mountains of pop music. BLACKPINK is the first female K-pop group to top both charts simultaneously. The first ever among female artists.

The first in K-pop to top the U.S. and U.K. album charts.

According to Billboard on the 25th (local time), BLACKPINK ‘s album, released on the 16th, sold 102,000 copies in the U.S. in one week.This is the first record of a female K-pop band to top Billboard’s major album chart. Original album sales totaled 75,500, and downloads converted into album sales via (TEA) totaled 1,500 units. In the official UK album chart, released two days earlier, BLACKPINK also climbed to the top. Until then, the only Korean artists to reach the top of this chart were members of the group BTS.

Through their agency YG Entertainment, BLACKPINK said, “This is a majestic moment created by fans. This is an album that many collaborators and we teamed up to work hard on. We are happy that this album has reached so many people.” The album sold about 1.54 million copies (based on the Hanteo chart) in one week in Korea alone. According to the Circle Chart (formerly Gaon Chart), which includes the export volume, it was sold over 2.13 million copies.

The path to a foreign market… How is BLACKPINK different?

The music industry has praised BLACKPINK as “a role model who has proven the potential for K-pop female group success in the global marketplace” (Jinwoo Kim, Senior Researcher Circle Chart). BLACKPINK debuted in 2016 and, starting with “DDU-DU DDU-DU” released in 2018, “Kill This Love,” “How You Like That,” “Love Sick Girls“) and more. They topped the Billboard Singles Chart and have also performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which is the largest music festival in the United States, and won an award at the MTV Video Music Awards, a prestigious awards ceremony.

Kim Do Hong, a popular music critic, said, “Unlike K-pop groups, which are dominated by fandom consumption, BLACKPINK has already been imprinted by local fans as a global group that has been focusing on overseas since early on.” In the case of K-pop artists formerly in the Billboard top 200, such as Seventeen, Stray Kids and Twice, streaming accounts for less than 10% of total album sales.On the other hand, for BLACKPINK, the amount of streaming converted into album sales accounts for about 25% of total album sales. Critic Kim noted, “This is an indicator of (public awareness) of BLACKPINK in the United States.” As if understanding the American market, BLACKPINK have created their 2nd album in line with the latest pop music trends. Most of the songs on the album, including the previously released “Pink Venom” and the title song “Shut Down“, have a high percentage of English lyrics.

Critic Kim said: “I got the strong impression that the album was put together according to global standards (international standards), such as the proportion of English lyrics and content, visuals and performance. The fact that they present an image of successful,beautiful and intelligent women fits the pop trend and for a while it was hard to find a popular female band in the global market, but BLACKPINK seems intent on taking that position,” he said.

translator: mevi

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter is spotted at an official event for the first time… Her appearance and clothes are different from others

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s daughter is spotted at an official event for the first time… Her appearance and clothes are different from others

A girl believed to be the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was spotted at a North Korean state event for the first time.

According to the British Daily Mail on the 23rd (local time), a girl who looks like Kim Jue (9), Chairman Kim’s second daughter, took the stage for the first time on the 9th to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the establishment of North Korean power.

The girl was one of several children singing in a performance arranged for Chairman Kim and his wife Ri Solju, but experts found the girl to be different from the other children.

Sam Hiro (pseudonym), a blog analyst for InDPRK, a travel agency specializing in North Korea in China, said that at the end of the number, Ri Solju walked right up to the girl, put her hands on her back and talked to her and looked after her until Chairman Kim left. The girl also held the hand of another child who had gotten too close to Chairman Kim.

Sam Heero said there were also a lot of cues in the middle of the show. For example, the camera occasionally focused on the girl or shot her close-up.

The girl also had a different hairstyle and outfit. She was the only one with short hair that was not tied up and the only one who wore white socks.

In all, Chairman Kim has three children. Kim Jue is known as the second child. Kim Jue’s name is known because of an interview with former NBA basketball player Dennis Rodman, who visited North Korea in 2013. Rodman told the press at the time, “Ri Solju only talked about her beautiful daughter. Her name is Kim Jue.”

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The Main Cause of People’s Deaths Aged 10 to 30 Years Is Suicide… The Suicide Rate in Korea Is the Highest Among OECD Countries

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The Main Cause of People’s Deaths Aged 10 to 30 Years Is Suicide… The Suicide Rate in Korea Is the Highest Among OECD Countries

Last year, the number of suicides reached 13.352 people.

An increase of 1.2% among people aged 10–30 years takes the first place, and among people aged 40–50 years takes the second place.

The suicide rate is more than twice the OECD average (11.1 people).

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To commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th, a blue light was lit in Seoul on the 4th to symbolize understanding and peace. (Photo: Yonhap News)

Suicide is accepted as the main cause of death for people aged 10 to 30 years. The Republic of Korea has the highest suicide rate among OECD countries.

Read also: The Republic of Korea Is Falling Apart Faster Than Anyone in the World – It’s a Fact

According to “Statistics of Causes of Death for 2021” published on September 27 by the Statistical Service, last year the number of suicides was 13.352 people. Compared to 2020, the increase was 157 people (1.2%). On average, 36.6 people commit suicide every day.

The suicide rate, which represents the number of suicides per 100,000 of the population, is 26.0, which is 0.3 (1.2%) more than in 2020.

Suicide is in the fifth place among all common causes of death. As for women, last year, among all the common causes of death, suicide took the 7th position. Compared with 2020 (the 8th position), it rose one position higher.

If you look at the age category, suicide took the first place among the causes of death for 10–30-year-olds; for 40–50-year-olds, it took the second place.

The suicide rate among teenagers (10-19 years old) was 7.1, and among 20-year-olds was 23.5, which was 10.1% and 8.5% more than in 2020.

But Hyun Joon, the head of the demographic research branch at the National Statistical Office, said, “The suicide rate among teenagers and 20-year-olds continues to rise, so we need to pay more attention to it in the future.”

The suicide rate among 70-year-olds was 41.8 people, 7.7% more than last year.

If we compare suicide rates by gender, the suicide rate among men (35.9) was 2.2 times higher than among women (16.2). However, last year, the number of suicides among women grew faster than among men. Last year, the number of suicides among men increased by 1.1% to 9193 compared to the previous year, and the number of suicides among women increased by 1.4% to 4159 people.

The suicide rate in Korea is the highest among OECD countries. Compared to the age-standardized suicide rate among OECD countries (the number of suicides per 100,000 population in the OECD), the average is 11.1, and in the Republic of Korea is 23.6 people.

Translated by mevi

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Song Joong Ki will appear in the noir film “Hwarang”… “New Challenge”

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Song Joong Ki will appear in the noir film “Hwarang”… “New Challenge”

Distributor Megabox PlusM announced on the 26th: “The movie ‘Hwarang‘ has confirmed the participation of Song Joong Ki, Hong Sabin and Kim Hyung Seo (BIBI), and filming began on the 13th in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do.”

“Hwaran” is a noir drama that unfolds around an 18-year-old boy named Yeongyu who wants to escape from a hellish reality, and when he meets the boss of a mid-level criminal organization, Chigon, he starts acting with him in a dangerous world.

Hong Sabin has been chosen to play the role of Youngyu. Hong Sabin is a newcomer who received attention for his first film “Vacation” at the 17th “Misa Scene” Short Film Festival and “Heat Heat Heat,” which won the grand prize at the 10th Chunmuro Youth and Student Short Film Festival.

Song Joong Ki takes on the role of Chigon. Chigon is a character whose unpredictability makes you shudder, keeping an unexpected warmth of heart, believing Yeongyu and leading him along.

Singer and actress Kim Hyung Seo (BIBI) will play the role of Youngyu’s younger sister, Hayang. Kim Hyung Seo, who made a deep impression as young Eunhee in “Girls’ High School Sixth Haunted Story: Old School“, is expected to show a new side of the strong female character.

Song Joong Ki said: “This is a job that challenges me in a new way, so I have a special feeling. I’m looking forward to the intense and hot work we will create together with the director and actors.”

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translator: мм

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Sampun Matur Nuwun (Thank You Very Much) – Jungkook of BTS, a Polite Pretty Boy

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Sampun Matur Nuwun (Thank You Very Much) – Jungkook of BTS, a Polite Pretty Boy
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The member of BTS, Jungkook, drew attention with his beautiful image.

Read also: The Republic of Korea Is Falling Apart Faster Than Anyone in the World – It’s a Fact

Recently, the largest e-commerce company in Indonesia, Tokopedia, through the official SNS, released a new commercial with BTS, where the members acted as the world’s models.

Jungkook, dressed in a floral cardigan, appeared in the video, and the phrase “When my aunt offered to eat more” created the charming atmosphere.

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Tokopedia has released this advertisement, announcing free delivery, in which Jungkook puts his palms together and politely says greetings in Javanese with “Sampun Matur Nuwun” (Thank you very much). Jungkook lifted the mood of the audience with his cute puppy look and charming smile in his eyes. Jungkook conquered the hearts of the audience, emanating the shining aura of kindness and the charm of a nice gentleman.

“Always polite and decent,” “the most popular guy in Indonesia,” “My God! impossibly cute… extremely cute,” “Jungkook, please deliver the package to our house!,” “Oh my God! Why is he so handsome!” “Ahhh I’m melting,” “So much like a local,” “Flower boy in a floral cardigan,” “JK speaks the traditional language!” “I want to get married according to the Javanese custom,” – fans had such a hot reaction.

Translated by mevi

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Jin of BTS was ranked as the smartest and the most stylish celebrity

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Jin of BTS was ranked as the smartest and the most stylish celebrity
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BTS’s Jin proved his unrivaled popularity by taking the first place as the smartest and the most stylish celebrity.

From September 11 to 17 Exciting DC conducted a poll “Who is the perfect choice for the Apple Watch commercial from the smartest and the most stylish celebrities?” and Jin took the first place.

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Jin received 3696 votes out of 4888, placing him first with 75.61% of the vote.

In terms of Jin’s charm, “Cool” took the first place with a 61% approval rating. They were followed by “smart” 22%, “clear” 6%, “chic” 5%, “intelligent” 3%.

ALSO READ: Top 5 Provocative Questions BTS Ever Answered

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The previous week on September 1, there was another poll, “What celebrity has a ‘trendy’ charm that goes well with a Yale hoodie?” He also took the first place in the poll.

Jin ranked first in a number of polls conducted by Exciting DC and was chosen as “Artist of the Month for June” and “Artist of the Month for July” by My Celebrities, ascending the throne for two consecutive months.

Translated by Xiumletka

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“Junyeol’s First Fan” — Hyeri, Ryu Junyeol’s Birthday.

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“Junyeol’s First Fan” — Hyeri, Ryu Junyeol’s Birthday.

Singer and actress Hyeri showed her continued affection for her boyfriend Ryu Junyeol.

According to a spokesperson for the new OTT dorama “Money Game,” Hyeri donated a coffee van to support Ryu Junyeol, who is starring in “Money Game.”

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The phrases on the banner perfectly expressed their feelings: “Happy Birthday, my beloved Ryu Junyeol” and “Junyeol Fan #1.

You could feel their special love. Hyeri said: “I booked a flight for the ‘Money Games‘ team. We’re going to the Emmys next year,” she added.

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According to one of the staff members, Hyeri personally visited the filming location with a gift of a coffee van. What caught her eye was her extraordinary love for Ryu Junyeol, who celebrated his 37th birthday today.

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Hyeri and Ryu Junyeol are a model couple in the entertainment industry. After appearing together in the tvN series “Answer, 1988” they fell in love with each other and have been dating publicly for six years.

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Meanwhile, “The Money Game” is an 8-episode drama, a new adaptation of the webtunes “Pygame” and “The Money Game” by Pe Jinsu. It is the story of eight participants, their cooperation and confrontation in an isolated space.

Director Han Jae Rim is responsible for the script and direction. In addition to Ryu Junyeol, Chun Woo Hee, Park Jung Min, Park Hae Joon, Bae Sung Woo, Lee Yeoreum, Lee Joo Young, and Moon Jung Hee are also involved in the filming.

translator: мм

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The first visit of aespa to Japan, the futuristic K-POP group presented a “new alternative”

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The first visit of aespa to Japan, the futuristic K-POP group presented a “new alternative”
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The first visit of aespa in Japan was at the “aespa JAPAN PREMIUM SHOWCASE 2022 ~ SYNK~” event at Pia Arena MM, Kanagawa and Yokohama Prefectures, 8/6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun). This report was conducted by Tsui-san.

Images with a bare stomach, a miniskirt or loose-cut pants, and thick-soled sandals. The average age of the fans is probably about 10 years old. The audience is full of young people dressed in the Y2K style. Unlike in 2000, when blue and pink were popular colors, in the concert hall you notice a design motif of the near future, which is rooted in metal and cyberpunk. Would you say this is a fashion that was created by fans of TLC and My Chemical Romance? There are also a lot of people who think Karina fans hold Sanrio Chromi merch in their hands. Compared to fans of other K-pop artists, the atmosphere is somewhat dark and cold, impressive in its street flavor.

Definitely, this style should reflect the magical creativity of aespa in the theme of cyberspace. The view of the world as fantasy was also expressed in a showcase in Japan called .

The metallic “aespa” logo at the top of the stage and the image of artificial plants projected on the screen. Next, a short film is broadcast at the opening, and the concept of aespa is conveyed along with the CG created. The group’s main message is “Meet Your Other Ego Avatar” and “Connect with Them Through SYNK.” The rhythm finally fades and the members appear.

The first song performed by the band is Aenergy. It’s really an indie concert, you’d think, wouldn’t you? Heavy deep bass that surprises you, and a hard melody that permeates your entire body. Pia Arena MM’s powerful club sound. The industrial sound suddenly emphasizes and then wanes, followed by not so melodic music similar to the work of the band Throbbing Gristle, mixing with modern K-pop techniques that alternate between singing and rapping to create an uplifting mood. What makes the whole process real is the extraordinary singing and vocalization skills of the members, led by Ningning. A song that raised the tension to the most deafening “sonic crackle.”

The next song Black Mamba perfectly demonstrates the dance imitating a sneaking snake, which attracted the attention of the audience last year. The clarity of the performance without the slightest stop creates a mysterious feeling, as if they are playing an avatar projected by the perfect self. However, the performance is not perfect harmony; rather, the performance is imbued with a kind of “incongruity.” Yes, the great thing about aespa is that the band creates a sense of inappropriate incongruity, and it doesn’t matter how you think about it. Strange choreography and sound effects are presented in sharp unison and add to the sense of incongruity that softly follows. The expressiveness is at times called boring, at times praised, but watching the scene, you can tell that it was sheer madness to turn the weirdness into something cool.

The amazingness of the crazy sense of non-conformity was also emphasized by the MC’s free-spiritedness. The contestants, who interacted with each other while speaking fluent Japanese, were natural, and the fans must have felt the closeness. The balance between Karina and Giselle, who spoke fluent Japanese, and Winter and Ningning, who tried to talk to Frank in Japanese, sometimes speaking Korean, allowed for a sense of unity that can create a sense of belonging to the aespa fandom.

Life’s Too Short and Lucid Dream further underscore the versatility of aespa‘s work. The atmosphere of the concert hall was filled with a sense of joy and Y2K style music.

It was the short video aired at the concert break that brought the audience to their senses. It shows a man whose SNS are full of slander, the position of the aespa band is not to look away from the negative aspects, such as anxiety and fear. Aespa is not just portraying an empty world with an ideal in darkness, but rather confronting reality and its darkness (disease).As they move toward their dream, they gain the power to reveal and portray the ugliness of reality-the power to bridge that gap while exercising their LINK to the avatars.
This is why the next song in the concert is “Next Level.” In the laser that cuts through the hall, 4 silhouettes of the artists are reflected, appearing again on stage. The next song “YEPPI YEPPI” is full of complex rhythms.

“It’s sad that the end is coming,” the MC’s words echo, and the concert moves on to songs by Illusion and Savage. The loud and distorted sound in the songs makes the hard sound like a metal punch – accompanied by emotional singing and powerful rapping, and it doesn’t sound like anything inappropriate anymore. You could say that the expression of aespa lies in the stream of maximalism that has been seen in all aspects of culture lately. The band forms a great aesthetic, completing the performance with a sense of dance unity and outstanding vocalization skills. The Savage song in particular displays a unique vocalization technique that bridges the “deep” part of rap. The powerful vocalization, clearly different from the vocalization of traditional rappers, feels more pronounced than the sound source itself in the big room. What is most memorable is the sonic form that could be traced back to the “big” beats of the 90’s, and the strong vocal style close to rock and dance music, which felt like references to the past.

It was Girls that graced the end of the wonderful concert. With the words “Always We are Together,” the artists talk about the future to the fans. Not to make a final farewell, the girls don’t stop thanking the fans and doing the Gyaru Peace pose. This is also a fragment of the Y2K culture.In recent years, Gyaru Peace, born in Japan, has been revived and became popular among K-POP idols, it is very interesting that the atmosphere that was hovering in the culture around 2000 began to appear again, and it spread in different countries, mainly in youth groups, bringing some nostalgia. aespa convinced viewers that they are in the center of the modern revival of Y2K.

In the 20 years since then, Y2K has revived the modern era with new interpretations. Perhaps the most interesting and innovative way for aespa is to remake the past and move into the future, creating a new alternative to pop music, while evoking a crazy sense of nonconformity one by one. Enchanting and weird is the allure of aespa.

translator: chang

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Singer and actress IU said she is undergoing treatment for a gaping auditory tube

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Singer and actress IU said she is undergoing treatment for a gaping auditory tube
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On the 18th, IU‘s “Golden Hour: Under the Orange Sun” concert was held at the main Olympic Stadium in Chamsil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, at 7 p.m. The concert lasted two days.

The artist went on stage that day with an encore of “Love poem,” and she admitted that the performance was actually a bit difficult.
The artist also shared that usually the beginning of a concert seems to be the hardest, the second day is much easier to hear a quiet voice, but, in fact, IU was preparing for the concert with a small problem with her ear.

“The situation in which a performance can turn out bad is not very serious, but it’s been going on for 1 year,” IU shared. “I was thinking about, ‘Wouldn’t it be great if it worked out today’ or ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if I didn’t have ear pain today?

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The artist also added: “Luckily my throat was fine, but after last night’s performance my ear got a little worse, and from last night to tonight’s rehearsal it was like hell. I started singing the first song thinking ‘totally don’t know what’s going to happen,’ but I think it’s because of you that tonight’s performance went great.”

IU also admitted in a teaser video for the concert that she practiced singing for the concert while covering her ears.

Prior to that, IU presented the process of preparing for the concert in the IU documentary “Pieces: Winter of 29 Years Old,” which was released May 29, where she already mentioned her problem.
IU spoke in the documentary about the difficulty the artist has, her hearing is similar to how normal people hear when they yawn, and when singing, the noise gets louder and resonates in their ears.
“I try to make sure my hearing is fine, but unforeseen circumstances can arise,” the artist said. “So whenever possible, I don’t undergo surgery and do treatment on an outpatient basis.”
According to doctors, the pain can be strain-related, with hearing pressure rising even when a person is nervous. It’s easy for the pressure to rise when singing in this condition, and it seems to exacerbate the symptom in the ear. “If you have a gaping auditory tube, you can hear your breathing and the sounds your voice makes when you speak. There are also cases where there is a throbbing noise in your ears or it feels like your ears are filled with something.

translator: chang

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“Protect Jennie”-Fans of BLACKPINK’s Jennie are urging YG to respond to the leaked photos

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“Protect Jennie”-Fans of BLACKPINK’s Jennie are urging YG to respond to the leaked photos
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Some of Jennie‘s fans, a member of the girl group BLACKPINK, are demanding that YG entertainment agency somehow respond to the leaked photos on the internet.
Recently, a lot of photos have been leaked online that supposedly depict Jennie and her rumored partner Taehyung (V from BTS).
Concerns continue that the two may have been hacked by hackers.
But Jennie‘s agency YG entertainment and Taehyung‘s agency BigHit Music are not expressing any particular stance on whether the rumors about the guys’ relationship and the leaked photos are true or false.
Among them were foreign and domestic fans calling themselves as “Jennie’s World Fandom,” they circulated statements on the 25th and urged the agency to respond.
The statement read, “For the past several weeks, we have consistently conveyed to the agency and the people in charge the seriousness of this situation regarding the protection of Jennie’s privacy, but fan appeals and complaints have failed to yield results.”
Next highlighted ” The photos are widely circulated without a direct relationship between the parties and many people use them with bad intent. And this is a case where YG entertainment should respond strictly by law to serious interference
In the personal lives of artists and ruining their reputation.”
Also expressed the position of ” We understand the sensitivity of the issue and therefore it is difficult to hope for immediate action and a result, but despite this, it is also difficult to understand the prolonged silence of YG entertainment “
Thus, “fans want the agency to clearly and officially express the position that they will protect their artists. And demand an official statement that those who have caused harm and spread rumors will be punished by law.
“Protecting their artists is the direct responsibility of the agencies. Please accept our request,” this is how they ended their speech.
Jennie‘s team at BLACKPINK is currently hard at work on the BORN PINK album.

translator: mevi

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Junhui’s (SEVENTEEN) solo digital single “LIMBO” released

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On the 23rd at 1pm (Korean time), Junhui released the Korean and Chinese versions of the digital single “LIMBO” simultaneously on all music platforms. This is his solo song that will be released for the first time in about 1 year and 7 months since the release of “Silent Boarding Gate” and “Can You Sit by My Side?” Through photos and video trailers, a new dark and sensual concept has been revealed, which has attracted fan interest even before the release.

“LIMBO,” a song in the dark-pop genre, begins with Junhui‘s sensual narration with gentle R&B-style vocals holding back emotion and a powerful guitar sound in the chorus. The song speaks of a secret place to be shown to lovers who dream of true love but doubt, It speaks of a space created by the feeling of falling in love. “LIMBO” also means a place where you can’t escape the trap.

Junhui participated in the songwriting and composition, not only expressing his own musical colors, but also adding his own perfect performance expression to enhance the song’s perfection. The music video, which was released with the release of the new song, depicts darkness and sensuality, the process of gradually losing himself from sight, as well as his narcissistic figure as he seeks to charm his lover. The uniqueness and unfettered range of music that Junhui displays in “LIMBO” is truly compelling.

translator: chang

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The allure of Billlie’s new album, “the Billage of perception: chapter two,” presenting their view of the world

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The allure of Billlie’s new album, “the Billage of perception: chapter two,” presenting their view of the world

Since its debut last May 11, the band Billlie has continued to captivate fans with its mysterious and fantastical view of the world. The band is also known for their story-telling album “Gingamingayo (the strange world),” released on May 2 of this year, in the release of which member Tsuki found herself in the spotlight thanks to her rich expression in her performances. This summer they released their EP album “the Billage of perception: chapter two”. The title song “RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world)” challenged hard rock, and the music video garnered 700 million views in 24 hours and became a hot topic of discussion. After the first interview during the release of the previous album, we listened to the artists’ ideas and revealed the enthusiasm for the new work, including a look back at the band’s last six months of activity.

(Interview and text: Maho Kakehi (Japanese-Korean music specialist)

The last time we interviewed you was shortly before the release of “Gingamingayo (the strange world)”, but when the promotion started, Tsuki’s performance got a lot of attention, and Tsuki’s funkams became very popular! Tsuki-san, tell us about your feelings? Share with us how you can make different facial expressions in a performance?

Tsuki： I never thought I’d interest many people. During practice we were told that facial expressions are very important when performing, so I practiced a lot, but initially I had no intention of preparing certain facial expressions in advance. I decided for myself to just enjoy the stage, I went on stage and told myself, “Don’t get loaded, just enjoy it!” During practice we discussed a lot of things together, such as: “What should I do with my facial expressions? How do I show my best side?” I think we were able to make a great presentation because of our careful preparation with the message we wanted to convey. Please expect a lot in the future!

From the perspective of the other participants, what did Tsuki-san’s performance look like?

Haram: I was very proud as a band member because Tsuki’s attractiveness was well expressed. I also praised her because Tsuki was very nice.
Suhyun: That was great!
Moon Su-a: We thought together about what kind of facial expression would be best for each of the members.

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“Gingamingayo (the strange world)” has been selected as the best K-POP song in “Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2022” by Time magazine in the United States for this 6th month. Do you feel that because of “Gingamingayo (the strange world)”, a lot of people found out about the band?

Siyoon: I was honored to be featured in Time magazine. My parents contacted me and told me that people around here were listening to a lot of the band’s songs. It was a very strange feeling, but I was full of emotion when my parents told me about it.
Tsuki: My parents also said that the number of fans has increased since “Gingamingayo (the strange world)” ended, so I feel that our popularity is gradually increasing. On May 7, we released “Patbingsu” and “Highway Romance” as a “track by YOON,” a new project by Yoon Jung Shin, a representative of the producer. Both songs are Yoon Jong Shin’s hits from about 20 years ago, but the number of new fans has also increased?
Siyoon: “track by YOON” is a new project whose style is completely different from us MYSTIC STORY artists, but it was an honor because we were No. 1 this time.My parents also said, “Are you going to sing this song?” It felt good to sing it! I was so happy that it resonated with me. Bellie’ve (the band’s fandom name) were also happy to be able to enjoy the retro flavor this time, and it was a very good experience.

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  • So, the EP “the Billage of perception: chapter two”, released 8/31, has a history going on since the last release, please tell us about the concept.
    Moon Su-a: The leading song “RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world)” – is a hard rock song that incorporates emotion about new beginnings as we meet the turning point in life that we encounter growing up, following the path from kids to adults, students to working people and so on. The sound is really intense and cool! I think you can see a new side of Billlie.

“RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world)” has a song that matches the rock tone, and the sound is really great, powerful and cool! Did you pay attention to a different singing style when you recorded the track?

Suhyun: I didn’t have much experience with this genre until now, so I was listening to a lot of rock songs from different eras. We were learning about the characteristics of different eras and practicing how to put power in when singing, trying different things.
Moon Su-a: When I recorded my part, I tried to scream like I had never done before and be in a rock atmosphere. In the part where everyone sings together in the chorus, I tried to sound even more joyful.

Are there any songs that made an impression on you when you heard rock from different eras?
Haruna: I was listening to Avril Lavigne and I thought it would be great to sing as cool.
Suyeon: The songs “Sk8er Boi” by Avril Lavigne and “good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo helped a lot.

If there are any special moments or details in the choreography, please tell us.
Suyeon: The most important thing in choreography is the choreography, like the ringing of a bell, and the gesture, like the whistling. The movement is easy to repeat and easy to get used to, so I would be glad if you would definitely pay attention to this point.

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Apart from the title song, everything in the album has its own charm. .Please share your thoughts on the b-sides.
Moon Su-a: There are 6 in total, but the lyrics are also related, and the titles contain the main ideas of the songs. I think you’ll like it if you listen to the lyrics well.
Suhyun: “Back 2 where we Belong,” the third fan song. Everyone participated in writing the lyrics, so I hope the listeners like it.
Haram: I like all the songs, but especially “$UN palace (Stroop effect),” which connects with the song “Moon palace” from the second mini-album. Regardless of how much I believe I’m following my own path, the song tells the story of that emotion that always worries and makes you question whether you’re moving in the right direction. I think a lot of people can understand that feeling, I wish everyone could listen to it!

How do you all write lyrics? Do you meet in person or do you use SNS?
Haram: There are phrases and ideas that each person wants to put in, so we have to confirm each other’s thoughts and and learn about the opinions of all the participants.
Moon Su-a: We always get together to check the lyrics because it’s impossible to convey true feelings without catching each other’s eye.

translator: chang

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