ICYMI IN CASE YOU MISSED IT / APRIL 20 - APRIL 26

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APRIL 20 - APRIL 26


Hello Hallyuplussers and welcome to this new recap! We hope you had a great week. If you think you missed out on some news, achievements, new releases and forum updates, then it is time for you to read this article!

BY POLARIS_TAE AND NARA


MONDAY:
#1- Natty, a contestant from both SIXTEEN & Idol School, will finally be making her debut with a single on the 7th of May! Han Gichan of Produce X will also be making his acting debut in May. He's set to star in a Korean BL Drama, which will premiere on the 22nd of May!

#2- Yoo Jaesuk proves he's still a generous king, as he donated 50 million won to help support low-income teens in need!

#3- JYP Entertainment has announced that both TWICE & DAY6 are gearing up for a comeback! DAY6 will be making their comeback on the 11th of May, whereas TWICE will be coming back in June. Ha Sungwoon has also announced that he'll be having a comeback sometime during May. Are you as excited for this as we are?

#4- HA:TFELT has opened a new YouTube channel to share all kinds of fun content with you. Have you subscribed yet?

#5- AOMG has revealed that Loco & Stephanie Lee have broken up. The two of them were supposedly dating since early 2019.

#6- An entertainment CEO is being investigated on charges of sexually assaulting an employee. First, he reportedly denied the accusations, but then admitted to charges. Let's wait for more details on the case...

#7- Both YangZi and Xiao Zhan's studios have announced that they'll be pursuing users who are committing fraud, libel or cyberbullying their artist, with Xiao Zhan formally beginning a legal case against his haters on Friday.



TUESDAY:
#1- SM confirmed that Red Velvet's Irene & Seulgi are preparing to debut as a unit! Wendy was also announced to have her first event following her hospitalisation in late 2019. She connected with fans in a Starchat event on the 23rd of April (Wednesday). Were you happy to hear that she's doing well?

#2- Cheetah will now be her own boss! The rapper recently set up her own one-woman agency, where she plans to branch out into many different fields in the entertainment industry. Primary also established his own label following his departure from Amoeba Culture. After leaving JYP Entertainment in 2019, Park Jimin has signed with Warner Music Korea and will now be promoting under the pseudonym Jamie! Last but not least, Chen Feiyu reportedly signed with TH Pictures following the expiration of his contract with his agent Huang Bin. We look forward to all of their future activities!

#3- TikTok proves to be just as popular as ever as GOT7, Exo's Sehun and Rain have all created accounts this week. Let's look forward to some great content from them!

#4- Gong Yoo has reportedly been cast in the upcoming Netflix drama 'Ocean of Silence'. Are you looking forward to seeing even more of Gong Yoo this year?

#5- Let's recap some TV news now: Hidden Singer season 6 is set to air during the 2nd half of 2020, Astro's Cha Eunwoo along with Kim Donghyun will be the new fixed members on the SBS variety ', and All The Butlers'Cha Eunwoo has reportedly been cast as the male lead in the upcoming drama adaptation of 'True Beauty'!

#6- SM has announced their SM Entertainment x Naver 'Beyond LIVE' concert lineup! Are any of your biases performing?

#7- In an effort to ease your boredom during coronavirus lockdown, BTS has announced that they'll be releasing "BREAK THE SILENCE: DOCU-SERIES" which will document the 351-day journey between the 'Love Yourself' and 'Spread Yourself' world tours. Make sure to catch the series starting on the 12th of May!

#8- WJSN's Bona and Monsta X's Kihyun were caught up in a dating scandal this week, as they were reported to have been dating for the past five years. However their agency, Starship Entertainment, quickly denied the allegations stating that the rumours are unfounded and groundless.

#9- It has been announced that Produce101 Season 2 will be reinvestigated for vote manipulation, after the prosecution decided that the previous investigation surrounding the show's voting manipulation was insufficient.

#10- The 2nd round of MNET's "Road to Kingdom" was filmed on Tuesday, with groups set to perform their own hit songs—and Oh My Girl's YooA reportedly featured in ONF's performance! Are you looking forward to their amazing stages?

#11- The hit producers LDN Noise (known for SHINee's "View" & f(x)'s "Four Walls) have revealed that they've been working with TWICE! Whereas, SINXITY has revealed album concept photo's for Lee Hi's cancelled 2018 album "Hotel Chateau Adore".



WEDNESDAY:
#1- Many comebacks were announced this week! Cho Seungyoun is expected to make his return as a solo artist under Yuehua Entertainment in mid-June. Minseo will be releasing a new R&B single on the 28th of April, Baekhyun will finally be dropping his 2nd solo album during May and Park Jihoon is confirmed to comeback during the last week of May. Whose return are you most looking forward to?

#2- Exo's Zhang Yixing now has two of the three main Chinese Survival Shows under his belt, as he's joined IQIYI's "We Are Young" (season 2 of "All For One") as their Youth Producer! Furthermore, the show has announced their mentors: WJSN's Cheng Xiao (dance), Tiger Hu (vocal) and finally Guo Jimgming (unspecified) & Han Yu (dance). We look forward to seeing how they guide the contestants on the show!

#3- BLACKPINK will be featuring on Lady Gaga's upcoming album "Chromatica", with the song "Sour Candy"! After School's Raina will be joining the lineup for X-MAS project with her rendition of Lena Park's "Ann". We look forward to hearing their amazing vocals!

#4- It has been revealed that the final line-up in "Produce Camp 2020" will have only 7 members rather than the traditional 11 group members. How do you feel about this? Do you think 7 is enough? Or would you rather the group stick to tradition and have 11 members?

#5- The majority stakeholder of Fantagio, Gold Finance Korea, has sold 31% of the entertainment company's shares & the full management authority for $12 million USD.

#6- tvN's new cast for their new cooking variety show, "4 Wheeled Restaurant - Korea" has been announced: Chef Sam Kim, Highlight's Yoon Doojoon, and Jung Sewoon! Are you looking forward to seeing the great food that they serve up?

#7- (G)I-DLE proved their generosity as they've just donated 30,000 bottles of hand sanitiser to the Holt Childrens Services. We praise them for always thinking of those in need especially during this health crisis.



THURSDAY:
#1- Show Lo has been exposed for cheating after his messy breakup with his ex-girlfriend Grace Chow. The singer took to both Weibo and Instagram the following day to confirm the news and apologise to his ex, expressing remorse for his actions.

#2- Chungha and Zion.T are set to release a new collaboration single for MNET's "Song Farm" on the 12th of May. We hope you're as excited about this news as we are!

#3- It was announced that Zhou Zhennan would be releasing his second single "Desire", from his new EP "Love & Desire", on the 24th of April. The song has since been released. As for Rocket Girls, they revealed that they'd release "On Fire", the anniversary song for "Game For Peace", on the 26th of April—and you can listen to it here. Last but not least, it was announced that Ben was gearing up for a comeback, and just when we thought it couldn't get any better, we learnt that Loona's Heejin would be starring in the music video! The song also came out today. Are you in love with those three releases as much as we are?

#4- Do you love OSTs as much as we do? Because you surely will once you learn that both Chan from A.C.E and VICTON's Kang Seungsik released some earlier this week! Chan lent his vocals to the OST for the KBS drama "Welcome", while VICTON's Kang Seungsik released a song for the MBC drama "Find Me In Your Memory". Have you listened to their stunning vocals yet?

#5- Some happy news out of Japan this week. DAIGO and his wife, actress Keiko Kitagawa have just announced that they're expecting their first child together! We congratulate the happy couple!

#6-It has been reported that UP10TION's Kim Wooseok will be making his solo debut on the 25th of May. It has also been announced that TXT will be making their comeback during mid-May. Who are you most excited to hear from?

#7- SKE48's Tsuzuki Rika was caught trash talking HKT48, and had her social networking suspended afterwards. Her management company, Zest Inc. apologised for her actions.

#8- It has been reported that Zico & Kang Daniel's latest Pepsi collaboration was co-produced by Steve Aoki!

#9- Netflix have announced that they will be producing a new original series based off the Korean webtoon "Hell", along with Yeon Sang-ho, who worked on "Train to Busan". Are you as excited as we are?

#10- MNET has revealed that they've started working on "Good Girl", a new all-female hip-hop reality show, and Hyoyeon has been announced as one of the participants. As for HA:TFELT, she has confirmed that she'll be guessing on Radio Star!



FRIDAY:
#1- UP10TION's Kim Wooseok has announced his fanclub name ahead of his solo debut! The name is "Nia", which means "fans who will be by Kim Wooseok’s side as they spend every season together with him". What do you think of this choice?

#2- NeonPunch will form a new unit with members Dayeon, Baekah, and Iaan! They plan to comeback in end of June!

#3- Twice flew to Jeju Island to film their new MV! Are you anticipating their comeback as much as we are?

#4- Unfortunately, we saw it coming: the COVID-19 pandemic has a huge economical impact on smaller agencies. On Friday, it was announced that the contracts of girl group GSA have been terminated. The group hasn't disbanded and is free to pursue activities, but Saetbyeol has left the company.

#5- Primary started his own label, Paktory Company, after leaving his former company Amoeba Culture. We wish him the best of luck in this new adventure!



SATURDAY:
#1- Jay Park released his new single 'All The Way Up' on his birthday! Have you had a chance to check out his song?

#2- We are sad to announce that actress Okae Kumiko passed away due to complications from coronavirus. We wish for her loved ones to be comforted in this difficult time.

#3- Momoiro Clover Z have donated 5 million Yen to Japanese Red Cross Society to help with coronavirus relief. We thank them for their generosity.



SUNDAY:
#1- Cai Xukun will join WayV Lucas, (G)I-dle Yuqi, Angelababy, and more on Keeping Running cast! We are excited to watch the upcoming episodes!

#2- Host and Television Personality Jang Sung Kyu is now a father of two, as his second child was born earlier today! Massive congrats to him and his family!

#3- SuperM announced a new comeback and performed an unreleased track at their "Beyond The Future" concert! Find out more details and listen to the new song here!

BY MIATHEIKONIC


#1- SOLAR - SPIT IT OUT
Ever since we first saw Mamamoo's Solar teasers for her first solo album, "Spit It Out", we knew she would leave us speechless! Just like the teasers suggested, the album's lead track of the same name shows Solar's different sides as an artist —she wanted to show her identity and how passionate she is. The music video highlights the message in the most aesthetic way, while the song itself, with its latin guitar riffs and synth sounds, is simply amazing. Her dream came true: we will wait for her next releases with huge anticipation, but for now, we will keep singing along to this one for a long time!





#2- GOT7 - NOT BY THE MOON
We were told not to swear by the moon, as it is always changing and only passing by for a few hours. Instead, we'll choose to swear by GOT7 and their never-ending list of smashing hits. "Not By The Moon", the fronting track of their 11th mini album, "Dye", is another proof of their exceptional musical artistry. The sophisticated yet sexy sound of the song is amazingly alluring, and, in true JYPE's fashion, the powerful choreography adds a lot to the concept. Last but not least, the lyrics, which tell the story of a beautiful and promising romance, will make you fall in love with the group all over again!





#3- BVNDIT - CHILDREN
When we fall for an artist, and decide to join their fandom, many of us feel the need to discover more about their personality—and that personality, along with their actions, are often greatly influenced by their childhood. To accompany us in this journey, BVNDIT gifted us with "Children", a pre-release single for their upcoming album. The lyrics and music video perfectly capture their emotions and the struggles one may face while growing up. So before the album comes out (it is yet to be announced), enjoy this touching song together with us and let's dive into the BVNDIT-stan life!





#4- H&D - SOUL & GOOD NIGHT
Unfortunately, Produce X 101's final group, X1, only lasted for a few months before disbanding. However, we will forever be grateful for all the trainees we got to know along the way—two of the most prominent ones being Lee Hangyul and Nam Dohyon. Luckily for us, they are now performing as a duo, called H&D. For their heavily anticipated debut, they released a mini album, "Soulmate", which includes two fronting tracks, "Soul" and "Good Night". Each song has its own concept: "Soul" is a powerful track that that shows H&D getting better after the bad car crash, while "Good Night", which talks about friends at a sleepover, is filled with refreshing charms. No matter which concept you prefer, we can all agree these boys have a bright future ahead of them!







#5- HA:TFELT - SATELLITE FT. ASH ISLAND & SWEET SENSATION FT. SOLE
Ever since Wonder Girls' Yeeun left JYPE back in 2017 to join Amoeba Culture, we have been patiently waiting for her first full album to be released. Three years later, we can finally take a listen to "1719"! Now that she's standing in front of us as HA:TFELT, we can finally understand the struggles she went through after her departure from her former company. For this album, she wanted to reflect on the past and express her hopes for the future in two of her lead tracks, "Satellite" and "Sweet Sensation", and both songs have a deep and personal meaning to her. In "Satellite" she explains how she has yet to become a fully-formed star, but she still does her best and tries to shine—while in "Sweet Sensation", she wishes for a better future, far from all hardships. She does not need to worry though: in our opinion, she is and always will be a shining star!







#6- IMFACT - LIE
IMFACT was on hiatus for more than a year. Because of this, we couldn't help but wonder how they would start off again, but also what music direction they would take to surprise their fans. The anticipation is almost over: this week, the group returned with "Lie", a pre-release single from their upcoming first mini album, "L.L". They certainly knew how to build up the clout over the release—choruses that start with a beat drop often make listeners unsatisfied, but IMFACT managed to pull it off and "Lie"'s addictive chorus left us wanting more. We guarantee the song is worth a listen!





#7- APRIL - LALALILALA
Spring wouldn't be spring without refreshing Kpop songs! Luckily for us, the members of April, who are famous for mastering cute and feminine concepts like no other, came back this week with their seventh mini album, "Da Capo"! Its main track, "Lalalilala", slightly hints at a girl crush concept but still showcases candy-like sweet charms. The lyrics and music video show the members experimenting and looking at the stars while trying to find a way to cast a spell for their loved one to return their affection—and by the time the song hit the chorus, it became clear that it is a success, as we found ourselves to be completely in love with them. So lalalilala, it's time for you to fall for April!





#8- ZICO X KANG DANIEL - REFRESH
Who are two of the most famous Korean male solo artists in 2020? The answer is probably easy: Zico and Kang Daniel. So no wonder we got excited when Pepsi announced that these two would release a song for the brand! "Refresh" is the symbol of that union, and more than promoting a fizzy drink, the music video shows Korean culture in a fun and unique way. It is always interesting to witness a collaboration between artists with such different styles, and we are sure you will be satisfied with the final result!





#9- THE COINLOCKERS - AM I HAPPY?
Many of us are familiar with the name of Akimoto Yasushi, the producer of AKB48 groups. Back in 2018, he teamed up with Warner Music Japan to produce a new group, The Coinlockers. By the end of last year, the group has had a revamp—changing concept and the amount of members—and now we are finally able to see the result with their comeback single, "Am I Happy?". The group kept their signature rock sound and the members still play instruments, but the refreshing, cheerful undertone of this release got us even more addicted than ever, as it was just made for Spring!





#10- PAUL KIM - BUT I'LL MISS YOU
In tough times, such as the ones we are facing these days, most of us have to stay away from the people we love. We miss them, and we finally get to realise how much they mean to us. Paul Kim's "But I'll Miss You" revolves around this exact feeling—in this song, the artist expresses his love for a person he greatly misses, as he understood too late that they meant the world to him. It is a painful theme most of us can relate to, and his emotional voice make us feel every bit of his sadness, like true ballad should!

BY NARA

#1-BTS's Korean discography re-enters US iTunes after their virtual concert BangBangCon. Their project had 22 million views on Youtube, and BangtaBangtanTV channel has gained 800k subscribers since the event started!

#2-Red Velvet Joy's OST "Introduce Me a Good Person" has achieved Genie's Top 10 Daily and Weekly Badge! The song went on to surpass 6.1 million streams on Genie!

#3-Blackpink's "Kill This Love" MV has reached 800 milion views on Youtube, while "Stay" has surpassed 200 million views! We congratulate them on these huge achievements!

#4- IU and BTS are the only two artists who stayed in Melon Artist Top 10 for 2020!

#5- GOT7's "Dye" is their highest selling album in terms of weekly sales, with over 237K copies sold! In addition, they broke their personal 1st day sales record with "Dye"!

#6- April's 'LALALILALA' debuted on various charts! We are really happy for them!

#7- Mamamoo's Solar has surpassed 50K sales with her solo debut album 'Spit It Out"! Congratulations, Queen!

#8- Which idol groups made a buzz this past month? Check out April Idol Group Brand rankings here!

#9- Xiao Zhan's new single “Light 光点” has surpassed CNY 40 million with 13.3 million copies sold, only 12 hours after its release! We're impressed with such achievement!

#10- Cai Xukun's "Home" MV has officially surpassed a cumulative score of 10 million on QQ Music's Top MV Chart! Hope you had a chance to check out the song!

#11- BTS Jimin tops the April Idol Member brand ranking this month! Check out the full ranking here!

BY POLARIS_TAE

Here is the award that was added to the system this week! You can request it here (don't forget to follow the instructions in the OP)!

The Events team was busy hosting Throne Wars events and games all week for you to participate in!

BlessMeAchoo started out the week by hosting the Mini+ "The Bank Shot", in which players had to place various bets. Ultimately, House Martell won the game, with the individual prize going to Baymax!

soozie hosted the Mini+ "Race to the Throne" and asked players to solve puzzles in order to reach the throne first! House Martell took the win once more!

On Thursday, BlessMeAchoo launched "Labyrinth of Fire", a Mini+ game in which players had to escape from an eerie place. House Stark took the advantage and won, while Wonwoo & Zikyung Derp tied 1st for the individual prize!

Riri hosted "Catch the Crown" a Mini+ where players took turns passing a crown around until only a single person remained. House Lannister took the crown, with OutroTearTheFirst taking the individual prize!

Last but not least, Riri launched "Hall of Faces" and made players recognise Kpop idols and GOT characters. House Targaryen ended up winning the game!

We'll finish this recap on Events with a great announcement: Hallyu+ has been invited to the annual Mafia Championships! Do you think you've got what it takes to represent our gaming community? Sign Ups will close soon, so make sure to sign up as fast as you can!

Shop+ fans, our team worked hard again this week to bring you new great Shop+ items to add to you amazing sets! Go ahead and add them ASAP!

The Social Media team was as busy as always publishing great articles for you to read through! Three articles were published this week:

Our Press Discusses team shared their thoughts on this question: 'Can Idols Maintain a Successful Career After Revealing Their Relationship?'. Go post your own opinion on the matter now!

On Thursday, Polaris_Tae posted a review on UNINE's "UNUSUAL".

Last but not least, meltrosz gave us some great "OPM Spring Recommendations" on Saturday.

The translations team worked hard this week to give us two translations:
- Vanilla Cupcake gave us lyrics for Ding Zeren's "Open Your 愛",
- Lurkette brought us an interview with Dempagumi.inc.


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[UMJI MOODS]

Fabulous

 

[Bchip]

Stream Not By the Moon. Stan GOT7

Thank you for the article!

 

[Polaris_Tae]

Thanks again for the hard work as always~
Honestly my favourite release this week was Rocket Girls new song, far superior to "要嗨森" imho
stream:

 

[kimsguardian]

as always impeccable work from an amazing team
don't forget to stream LALALILALA~

 

[demasta]

Thank you!

 

[anh]

thanks for the update!

 

[Happy]

Thank you all for your hard work!