AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 16
Hello once again HallyuPlussers, were back for another week with a great new edition of ICYMI. Sit back and let's dive into all the news, events, releases and more together!
BY POLARIS_TAE
MONDAY:
#1- It has been announced that Stray Kids will be making their comeback this September with even more great music! Meanwhile, Cheetah will be returning on the 17th of August with a new digital single. It has been revealed that Kim Yohan's upcoming solo album has been produced by Zion. T. It has also been announced that the "Learn Korean with BTS" book package will be going on sale on the 24th of August. We can't wait!
#2- BoA wanted to share even more of her antics with you by creating two brand new SNS accounts! Follow her on Twitter & Instagram now!
#3- It has been announced that Block B's P.O, Ha Sungwoon will be guesting on the JTBC variety, "Soccer Adventure". Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Yoo Yeonjung, Keembo's Kim Bohyung & PENTAGON's Hui will be participating in the MBN new variety music game show, "Lotto Singer" alongside other contestants. We can't wait!
#4- It has been revealed that APRIL's Naeun has been appointed as the ambassador for the 2020 Bucheon International Animation Festival. Meanwhile, GEM has been announced as the Chinese spokesperson for Biotherm Women. We congratulate them on these new and exciting opportunities!
#5- The line-up for the 75th Anniversary Liberation Day Concert has been announced with Weki Meki, Paul Kim, Insooni & more set to attend.
#6- It has been announced that Park Shinhye has donated 100 million KRW to emergency relief efforts following floods in South Korea. Later in the week, WINNER's Jinwoo, along with Ong Seongwoo, Bae Suzy & Park Jihoon also donated. We thank them for their generosity.
TUESDAY:
#1- It has been announced that AKMU will begin releasing new music beginning in September that will culminate into three total releases up until the end of the year. Meanwhile, YG has announced that they have plans to debut their upcoming girl group by the end of 2020. Sad news for fans of Neon Punch as it has been announced that the group has disbanded. However, it was announced that former members, Dayeon, Baekah & Iaan will debut in the upcoming girl group, XUM on the 25th of August.
#2- It has been reported that ASTRO's Moonbin will reportedly return for the second season of the web drama, "Mermaid Prince".
#3- NCT Dream have been announced as the 1st models for the makeup brand, 'CANDYLAB'. Meanwhile, Huang Zitao has been announced as the newest brand ambassador for SEKKISEI MYV. We congratulate them on these new and exciting opportunities!
#4- Heeseok, formerly of Limitless, has shared that he has attempted to take his own life following conflicts with his agency and alienation from his former group members. We hope he's doing better now.
WEDNESDAY:
#1- It has been announced that Seven O'clock will be making their comeback later this month. Mamashiba No Taigun have signed a contract under AVEX and have announced that they will be making their comeback on the 7th of October. Meanwhile, it has been announced that MONSTA X's Minhyuk will be releasing his first OST for the webtoon, "취향저격 그녀". MAJOR 9 have announced that they are preparing to debut their first girl group "Bling Bling" soon. Meanwhile, OUI Entertainment has revealed that 1the9's Yongha & Junseo will be debuting in their upcoming boy group, WEi. We can't wait!
#2- The tvN drama, "True Beauty", based on the webtoon of the same name has announced its main cast in Moon Gayoung, Astro's Cha Eunwoo & Hwang In-yeop. Will you be checking it out?
#3- Kwon Mina, formerly of AOA has stepped out again this week to share an apology for worrying people about her during the past few weeks. Following this, it has also been revealed that the actress has also deleted her Instagram account.
#4- Antenna Music has announced that they have launched a new music program, "Antenna LAB", where their artists will be able to share their experimentations in music, unreleased songs, or cover already released songs. Will you be checking this out?
#5- It has been revealed that Imaizui Yiu, formerly of Keyakizaka46 has been infected with covid19. We wish her a speedy recovery.
THURSDAY:
#1- CLC will be blessing us with more great music later next month. As it was announced that the girl group will be coming back in September. Meanwhile, it has been announced that both Mino & Seungyoon from WINNER are preparing to release new solo albums this coming Autumn.
#2- A number of companies have revealed their plans for the latter half of 2020. YG Entertainment has revealed that their active group line-up for 2020 will include BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, TREASURE and a number of tours. JYP Entertainment has announced their plans for group album releases for the 3rd & 4th quarters of 2020 with TWICE, GOT7, ITZY, DAY6 & more set to release new material. BigHit Labels has announced that BTS is preparing to release a new album in the 4th quarter of 2020 as well as debut plans for both the resulting group of I-LAND & their new girl group in 2021. Finally, BTS has revealed that they will be holding the first live concert since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis began. "BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E" on the 10th and 11th of October. We can't wait!
#3- It has been reported that GOT7's Jinyoung will be joining the cast of upcoming tvN drama, "The Devil Judge". Will you be tuning in to watch this?
#4- Super M will be performing their new single "100" for the first time on "Good Morning America" on the 20th of August. The group also recorded for the JTBC variety show Knowing Bros on Thursday. It has been announced that the winner of the 9th season of Show Me the Money will be receiving a 100 million KRW cash prize as well as the launch of a 1-year project label that will amount to 500 million KRW total. It has been announced that Weeekly will be launching their very own web reality show, "WE CLEAR" from the 19th of August on YouTube. Kakao M has announced that they will be launching a new morning variety show, titled "Kakao TV Morning".
#5- Kwon Mina has announced that neither she nor her agency (Woori Actors) will be pursuing a police investigation related to her mistreatment while under the management of FNC and its group AOA. What are your thoughts on this?
FRIDAY:
#1- It has been announced that ASTRO's Moonbin and Sanha will be making their debut as a unit in September. Meanwhile, VAV have announced that they will also be making their comeback this September. LUNARSOLAR has announced that they will debut on the 2nd of September. Ayuni D of BiSH has announced that she and her band PEDRO will be releasing their new album, "Roman" on the 26th of August. Finally, it has been revealed that LiSA will be blessing our ears with new music when she releases her next full-album "LEO-NiNE" on the 14th of October.
#2- It has been reported that Kwak Dong-yeon will be leaving FNC Entertainment to join "H& Entertainment". SISTAR's Bora is currently in talks to join KeyEast Entertainment. Meanwhile, it has been announced that woo!ah's Songyee has left the group due to personal reasons. We wish them the best in their future endeavours.
#3- WM Entertainment has announced that they will be holding an online family concert for their artists in early September. Red Velvet's Joy will reportedly be joining Jun Hyunmoo and Super Junior's Leeteuk as one of the MC's for the 2020 Chuseok ISAC. M-net has announced that M-countdown will not be airing on the 27th of August, as they will be airing "KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER" in that timeslot instead.
#4- GWSN's Lena, FANATICS' Doah & Cherry Bullet's Jiwon have all been selected as the new faces of "Skoolooks". We congratulate them in this new and exciting opportunity!
#5- Hongbin, formerly of VIXX has announced that he will be enlisting in the military on the 18th of August. We wish him a safe and healthy service.
#6- Rapper Giant Pink has announced that she will be getting married to her long-time boyfriend this September. Meanwhile, another member of Shinhwa is tying the knot! It was reported that JunJin will be holding his wedding on the 14th of September.
#7- Kyla Massie, formerly of PRISTIN has announced that she will be leaving Twitter following some drama that was revealed about the artist over the past week while at the same time clarifying dating rumours about SEVENTEEN & giving an explanation as to why she left PRISTIN in the first place.
SATURDAY:
#1- The SNH48 7th general elections were held on Saturday where Sun Rui ultimately claimed the top place, with Lu Ting & Song Xinran claiming second and third place respectively. Meanwhile, it was also announced that SNH48 will be doing a team reshuffle later this year to account for the loss of all its first-generation members and the upcoming graduation of second-generation members later next year.
#2- It has been revealed that BtoB's Eunkwang has joined CUBE Entertainment's board of directors. We congratulate him on this new and exciting opportunity!
#3- Cupid Shuffle singer has accused SEVENTEEN of plagiarism and has announced that he will be taking legal action against the group. What are your thought on this?
#4- Mnet has confirmed that one of the cleaning staff for I-LAND has tested positive for COVID-19 and have announced that they have closed the set for disinfection while all of the cast and crew for the survival show will be tested for the virus.
#5- It has been announced that Hebe Tien will be releasing a new album, titled "Nobody Know" on the 17th of August. We can't wait!
#6- It has been announced that Hey! Say! JUMP's Inno Kei has contracted COVID-19. We wish him a speedy recovery.
BY DRAGON OF THE WEST & POLARIS_TAE
#1. MA SIHUI - YISHI YIYANG
After trying her luck at CHUANG 2020, Ma Sihui has come out with a great new solo release in the form of "Yishi Yiyang" under the pseudonym of Macy M. The song is a great retro-sounding synth-dominant track that displays all of her strengths as an artist. Interestingly, the song is sung in Cantonese, one of the three languages (dialects?) that the artist has shown proficiency in. Throughout the music video, we see Ma Sihui consistently letting loose in ways that we wish we could. Instead of being stuck in that boring desk job that does nothing for anyone's happiness, sometimes everything just needs to be thrown to the wind in favour of having a good time with your friends while your responsibilities lay unattended to in the background!
#2. HAN SEUNGWOO - SACRIFICE
Han Seungwoo has had quite a rollercoaster past 13 months. After finishing third on Produce X 101 in mid-2019, his immediate future seemed to be set as leader of the project group X1 but following the untimely disbandment of the group after just one release, Seungwoo returned to his original group Victon, who have since seen quite a popularity boost and noticeable fandom growth. He has now deservingly been given his chance at a solo debut with the mini-album "Fame" and it's title track "Sacrifice" which features a trap-R&B production. The low-key groove shows a clear aim towards tackling a dark concept and while the verses aren't the best, it pulls through with the chorus that offers a welcome sense of melodic growth, as Seungwoo is given the chance to stretch his vocals. The ad-libs toward the end of the track make me quite intrigued about what he could have done if given a less restrictive arrangement. Two b-sides I'd highly recommend checking out are "Reply" and "Forest" which both show off just how good of a vocalist he truly is.
#3. SUPER M - 100
For their first of two pre-release singles leading up to a full-album release in late September, SuperM are back with their newest song "100" which feels like a natural extension from their 2019 debut with "Jopping". Filtered through SuperM’s enviable cast of performers, "100" promises pure joy as it allows all members of this super-group to shine through. Mark opens the first verse with his reliably magnetic rap, volleying the rapid-fire verses to Taeyong, Kai and Lucas, each of them bringing an undeniable charisma to their segments, however brief they might be. Given how the track is primarily hip-hop focused, vocalists Baekhyun, Taemin and Ten aren’t given quite as much to do but all three manage showstopper moments of their own. With the members already hyping up the upcoming album "Super One", and from what we've heard from some of the tracks confirmed to be featured on the release including "Tiger Inside" and "Dangerous Woman", we can be certain that the group is set to put out one of the most enjoyable K-pop albums of the year, and that makes me extremely excited.
#4. ONF - SUKHUMVIT SWIMMING
Following their participation on the show Road to Kingdom and their eventual finish as runners-up, ONF are back with their 5th mini-album "Spin-Off" and the title track "Sukhumvit Swimming". The music video is entertaining and dynamic, showcasing the members in an alternate universe taking on seemingly random character types in different settings including, but not limited to, a cowboy, a TukTuk driver, a guard. It also features strong fantastical elements such as time stops, teleportation, cloning, and time travel. The song’s lyrics about diving deep into a fiery passion would be otherwise cliche for a summer comeback, but ONF puts their own stamp on it. The group succeeds once more at executing an experimental take on popular music trends in K-pop
#5. ROTHY - OCEAN VIEW
Rothy is back with a great new trap-infused summer hit where we see her -- like the rest of us -- dreaming of the relatable wish of having full days of summer but with no one to spend it with. She hilariously attempts to fix it in the cutest ways, which include riding a tandem bike by herself or buying a meal for two. The track also comes with a great fun featuring from Exo's Chanyeol, which, acts as the best combination for another great hit when combined with her sweet and playful voice. She'll leave all of us wishing, just when - if ever - will we be able to spend the "Ocean View" with Rothy again once the pandemic crisis ends hopefully. "Ocean View" is one of those tracks that you will likely spend weeks, if not months obsessing over and it will likely never leave your playlist anytime soon!
#6. WONHO - LOSING YOU
Following his unfortunate withdrawal from Monsta X, Wonho is finally back to the music industry! After months of waiting, pre-release "Losing You" is the first taste of what a future Wonho discography might sound like. The song is entirely in English, seemingly Wonho's way of showing appreciation for his global fanbase being there for him throughout the entirety of his hardships. The lyrics are heartbreaking yet it kinda leaves a happy aftertaste for me. Even though he did personally ask fans to pay close notice the lyrics saying it's his message to them, once can't help but assume there's also a message to Monsta X. Wonho really expresses himself well through the singing and even in the music video, and the production on this manages to stay simplistic yet captivating.
#7. THE9 - SPHINX
THE9 has finally debuted! After being formed on the IQIYI survival show Youth With You 2 earlier this year, the group has now debuted with the track "SphinX". In typical IQIYI fashion SphinX -- in the same vein of UNINE's Set It Off -- is an experimental trap/hip-hop release that plays into all of the groups' strengths. However, if there's one thing that seems missing, it's the lack of vocal dominance on the track, which for a group that has a number of powerhouses in the form of Yu Yan and An Qi might be disappointing to some, as the song is largely dominated by a beat-drop chorus. THE9 has been the first girl group from a mainstream C-pop survival show to debut following the disbandment of Rocket Girls. But rather than the fresh concept that defined girl groups throughout 2019, THE9 has strayed from that path and carved out a concept that is more focused on the 'girl crush' niche, something that mainstream girl groups (barring a few) have rarely attempted. THE9 will become the only SphinX in your life when they attack you with their stunning concept and even more fantastic music video that will leave you with no choice but to stan!
#8. J.Y.PARK - WHEN WE DISCO (DUET WITH. SUNMI)
The man himself, Park Jinyoung (more famously known as JYP), is back with a new digital single "When We Disco" which is a duet with his former protégé, Sunmi. The song takes upon retro influences, an area both artists excel at, and above everything else, the song is fun which is a rather underrated quality in an industry filled with moody, badass concepts. Arguably the best quality of "When We Disco" is the fact that it clearly isn’t taking itself too seriously, and that’s evident from the very first moment as the introduction gives way to a synth-heavy italo-disco beat. The production feels suitably processed – sparse yet nailing the vibe of its era. Disco or not, I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to hear a K-pop track with consistent percussion that doesn’t force itself into unnecessary. JYP and Sunmi lean into the self-aware parody of it all, yet have enough respect for the source material to make this feel like an actual pop song and while the melody largely rests on aspects from its chosen genre, the two offer emotional performances that really bring it to life.
#9.BRAVE GIRLS - WE RIDE
Brave Girls made their first official comeback in three years with the digital single, "We Ride" a retro-sounding concept that will leave you wondering why in the world they weren't releasing more bangers like this during the years that they were on hiatus. The group is back as four and better than ever bringing us the best of city-pop in 2020 while they bring you on a car ride back to the 1980s in the accompanying music video to experience the song all over again in the years that the genre was in the years of its inception. Do you want to travel the past with Brave Girls? Because you certainly will once you experience this release for yourself first hand!
BY DRAGON OF THE WEST
#1. Kenshi Yonezu's latest full-length album "Stray Sheep" sold over 877,000 physical copies in the first week, making it the highest-selling album in Japan this year. The album has also been downloaded over 109,912 times over the past week.
#2. BonBon Girls' debut EP "The Law of Hard Carry" has officially sold over 100,000 copies on QQ Music and is now certified platinum on the streaming platform.
#3. THE9's debut EP "SphinX" has also been certified platinum on QQ Music after selling over 200,000 copies on the platform.
#4. Kang Daniel's latest mini-album "Magneta" went on to sell 323,167 copies in its first week, surpassing the 1st-week sales of his other album, "CYAN", that was released earlier this year.
#5. (G)I-DLE's single album "DUMDi DUMDi" recorded initial first-week sales of 94,587 physical copies, while the music video surpassed over 50 million views on YouTube.
#6. It was announced on the 12th of August, a day before the physical release dropped, that Treasure's debut single album "The First Step: Chapter One" exceeded 200,000 pre-orders. The album then went on to sell 121,943 copies in its first day, making it the second-highest 1st-day sales for a YG Entertainment release, only behind BLACKPINK's "How You Like That".
#7. The 2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards were held recently and there were several winners on the night. BTS picked up the main Daesang award along with a Bonsang, Popularity & Favourite Male Bias awards. TWICE won the Artist of the Year award and also picked up a Bonsang, Popularity and Favourite Female Bias Awards. The awards for Music of the Year & Stage of the Year were won by Red Velvet & Kang Daniel respectively while both also picking up Bonsang awards. Mamamoo, IZ*ONE, NCT Dream, Victon, Oh My Girl, AB6IX, GFRIEND, Lim Young Woong, and Astro rounded off the Bonsang winners. There were three rookie award winners on the night - Cravity, TOO, & MCND.
BY POLARIS_TAE
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AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 16
Hello once again HallyuPlussers, were back for another week with a great new edition of ICYMI. Sit back and let's dive into all the news, events, releases and more together!
BY POLARIS_TAE
MONDAY:
#1- It has been announced that Stray Kids will be making their comeback this September with even more great music! Meanwhile, Cheetah will be returning on the 17th of August with a new digital single. It has been revealed that Kim Yohan's upcoming solo album has been produced by Zion. T. It has also been announced that the "Learn Korean with BTS" book package will be going on sale on the 24th of August. We can't wait!
#2- BoA wanted to share even more of her antics with you by creating two brand new SNS accounts! Follow her on Twitter & Instagram now!
#3- It has been announced that Block B's P.O, Ha Sungwoon will be guesting on the JTBC variety, "Soccer Adventure". Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Yoo Yeonjung, Keembo's Kim Bohyung & PENTAGON's Hui will be participating in the MBN new variety music game show, "Lotto Singer" alongside other contestants. We can't wait!
#4- It has been revealed that APRIL's Naeun has been appointed as the ambassador for the 2020 Bucheon International Animation Festival. Meanwhile, GEM has been announced as the Chinese spokesperson for Biotherm Women. We congratulate them on these new and exciting opportunities!
#5- The line-up for the 75th Anniversary Liberation Day Concert has been announced with Weki Meki, Paul Kim, Insooni & more set to attend.
#6- It has been announced that Park Shinhye has donated 100 million KRW to emergency relief efforts following floods in South Korea. Later in the week, WINNER's Jinwoo, along with Ong Seongwoo, Bae Suzy & Park Jihoon also donated. We thank them for their generosity.
TUESDAY:
#1- It has been announced that AKMU will begin releasing new music beginning in September that will culminate into three total releases up until the end of the year. Meanwhile, YG has announced that they have plans to debut their upcoming girl group by the end of 2020. Sad news for fans of Neon Punch as it has been announced that the group has disbanded. However, it was announced that former members, Dayeon, Baekah & Iaan will debut in the upcoming girl group, XUM on the 25th of August.
#2- It has been reported that ASTRO's Moonbin will reportedly return for the second season of the web drama, "Mermaid Prince".
#3- NCT Dream have been announced as the 1st models for the makeup brand, 'CANDYLAB'. Meanwhile, Huang Zitao has been announced as the newest brand ambassador for SEKKISEI MYV. We congratulate them on these new and exciting opportunities!
#4- Heeseok, formerly of Limitless, has shared that he has attempted to take his own life following conflicts with his agency and alienation from his former group members. We hope he's doing better now.
WEDNESDAY:
#1- It has been announced that Seven O'clock will be making their comeback later this month. Mamashiba No Taigun have signed a contract under AVEX and have announced that they will be making their comeback on the 7th of October. Meanwhile, it has been announced that MONSTA X's Minhyuk will be releasing his first OST for the webtoon, "취향저격 그녀". MAJOR 9 have announced that they are preparing to debut their first girl group "Bling Bling" soon. Meanwhile, OUI Entertainment has revealed that 1the9's Yongha & Junseo will be debuting in their upcoming boy group, WEi. We can't wait!
#2- The tvN drama, "True Beauty", based on the webtoon of the same name has announced its main cast in Moon Gayoung, Astro's Cha Eunwoo & Hwang In-yeop. Will you be checking it out?
#3- Kwon Mina, formerly of AOA has stepped out again this week to share an apology for worrying people about her during the past few weeks. Following this, it has also been revealed that the actress has also deleted her Instagram account.
#4- Antenna Music has announced that they have launched a new music program, "Antenna LAB", where their artists will be able to share their experimentations in music, unreleased songs, or cover already released songs. Will you be checking this out?
#5- It has been revealed that Imaizui Yiu, formerly of Keyakizaka46 has been infected with covid19. We wish her a speedy recovery.
THURSDAY:
#1- CLC will be blessing us with more great music later next month. As it was announced that the girl group will be coming back in September. Meanwhile, it has been announced that both Mino & Seungyoon from WINNER are preparing to release new solo albums this coming Autumn.
#2- A number of companies have revealed their plans for the latter half of 2020. YG Entertainment has revealed that their active group line-up for 2020 will include BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, TREASURE and a number of tours. JYP Entertainment has announced their plans for group album releases for the 3rd & 4th quarters of 2020 with TWICE, GOT7, ITZY, DAY6 & more set to release new material. BigHit Labels has announced that BTS is preparing to release a new album in the 4th quarter of 2020 as well as debut plans for both the resulting group of I-LAND & their new girl group in 2021. Finally, BTS has revealed that they will be holding the first live concert since the beginning of the COVID19 crisis began. "BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E" on the 10th and 11th of October. We can't wait!
#3- It has been reported that GOT7's Jinyoung will be joining the cast of upcoming tvN drama, "The Devil Judge". Will you be tuning in to watch this?
#4- Super M will be performing their new single "100" for the first time on "Good Morning America" on the 20th of August. The group also recorded for the JTBC variety show Knowing Bros on Thursday. It has been announced that the winner of the 9th season of Show Me the Money will be receiving a 100 million KRW cash prize as well as the launch of a 1-year project label that will amount to 500 million KRW total. It has been announced that Weeekly will be launching their very own web reality show, "WE CLEAR" from the 19th of August on YouTube. Kakao M has announced that they will be launching a new morning variety show, titled "Kakao TV Morning".
#5- Kwon Mina has announced that neither she nor her agency (Woori Actors) will be pursuing a police investigation related to her mistreatment while under the management of FNC and its group AOA. What are your thoughts on this?
FRIDAY:
#1- It has been announced that ASTRO's Moonbin and Sanha will be making their debut as a unit in September. Meanwhile, VAV have announced that they will also be making their comeback this September. LUNARSOLAR has announced that they will debut on the 2nd of September. Ayuni D of BiSH has announced that she and her band PEDRO will be releasing their new album, "Roman" on the 26th of August. Finally, it has been revealed that LiSA will be blessing our ears with new music when she releases her next full-album "LEO-NiNE" on the 14th of October.
#2- It has been reported that Kwak Dong-yeon will be leaving FNC Entertainment to join "H& Entertainment". SISTAR's Bora is currently in talks to join KeyEast Entertainment. Meanwhile, it has been announced that woo!ah's Songyee has left the group due to personal reasons. We wish them the best in their future endeavours.
#3- WM Entertainment has announced that they will be holding an online family concert for their artists in early September. Red Velvet's Joy will reportedly be joining Jun Hyunmoo and Super Junior's Leeteuk as one of the MC's for the 2020 Chuseok ISAC. M-net has announced that M-countdown will not be airing on the 27th of August, as they will be airing "KCON:TACT 2020 SUMMER" in that timeslot instead.
#4- GWSN's Lean, FANATIC's Doah & Cherry Bullet's Jiwon have all been selected as the new faces of "Skoolooks". We congratulate them in this new and exciting opportunity!
#5- Hongbin, formerly of VIXX has announced that he will be enlisting in the military on the 18th of August. We wish him a safe and healthy service.
#6- Rapper Giant Pink has announced that she will be getting married to her long-time boyfriend this September. Meanwhile, another member of Shinhwa is tying the knot! It was reported that JunJin will be holding his wedding on the 14th of September.
#7- Kyla Massie, formerly of PRISTIN has announced that she will be leaving Twitter following some drama that was revealed about the artist over the past week while at the same time clarifying dating rumours about SEVENTEEN & giving an explanation as to why she left PRISTIN in the first place.
SATURDAY:
#1- The SNH48 7th general elections were held on Saturday where Sun Rui ultimately claimed the top place, with Lu Ting & Song Xinran claiming second and third place respectively. Meanwhile, it was also announced that SNH48 will be doing a team reshuffle later this year to account for the loss of all its first-generation members and the upcoming graduation of second-generation members later next year.
#2- It has been revealed that BtoB's Eunkwang has joined CUBE Entertainment's board of directors. We congratulate him on this new and exciting opportunity!
#3- Cupid Shuffle singer has accused SEVENTEEN of plagiarism and has announced that he will be taking legal action against the group. What are your thought on this?
#4- Mnet has confirmed that one of the cleaning staff for I-LAND has tested positive for COVID-19 and have announced that they have closed the set for disinfection while all of the cast and crew for the survival show will be tested for the virus.
#5- It has been announced that Hebe Tien will be releasing a new album, titled "Nobody Know" on the 17th of August. We can't wait!
#6- It has been announced that Hey! Say! JUMP's Inno Kei has contracted COVID-19. We wish him a speedy recovery.
BY DRAGON OF THE WEST & POLARIS_TAE
#1. MA SIHUI - YISHI YIYANG
After trying her luck at CHUANG 2020, Ma Sihui has come out with a great new solo release in the form of "Yishi Yiyang" under the pseudonym of Macy M. The song is a great retro-sounding synth-dominant track that displays all of her strengths as an artist. Interestingly, the song is sung in Cantonese, one of the three languages (dialects?) that the artist has shown proficiency in. Throughout the music video, we see Ma Sihui consistently letting loose in ways that we wish we could. Instead of being stuck in that boring desk job that does nothing for anyone's happiness, sometimes everything just needs to be thrown to the wind in favour of having a good time with your friends while your responsibilities lay unattended to in the background!
#2. HAN SEUNGWOO - SACRIFICE
Han Seungwoo has had quite a rollercoaster past 13 months. After finishing third on Produce X 101 in mid-2019, his immediate future seemed to be set as leader of the project group X1 but following the untimely disbandment of the group after just one release, Seungwoo returned to his original group Victon, who have since seen quite a popularity boost and noticeable fandom growth. He has now deservingly been given his chance at a solo debut with the mini-album "Fame" and it's title track "Sacrifice" which features a trap-R&B production. The low-key groove shows a clear aim towards tackling a dark concept and while the verses aren't the best, it pulls through with the chorus that offers a welcome sense of melodic growth, as Seungwoo is given the chance to stretch his vocals. The ad-libs toward the end of the track make me quite intrigued about what he could have done if given a less restrictive arrangement. Two b-sides I'd highly recommend checking out are "Reply" and "Forest" which both show off just how good of a vocalist he truly is.
#3. SUPER M - 100
For their first of two pre-release singles leading up to a full-album release in late September, SuperM are back with their newest song "100" which feels like a natural extension from their 2019 debut with "Jopping". Filtered through SuperM’s enviable cast of performers, "100" promises pure joy as it allows all members of this super-group to shine through. Mark opens the first verse with his reliably magnetic rap, volleying the rapid-fire verses to Taeyong, Kai and Lucas, each of them bringing an undeniable charisma to their segments, however brief they might be. Given how the track is primarily hip-hop focused, vocalists Baekhyun, Taemin and Ten aren’t given quite as much to do but all three manage showstopper moments of their own. With the members already hyping up the upcoming album "Super One", and from what we've heard from some of the tracks confirmed to be featured on the release including "Tiger Inside" and "Dangerous Woman", we can be certain that the group is set to put out one of the most enjoyable K-pop albums of the year, and that makes me extremely excited.
#4. ONF - SUKHUMVIT SWIMMING
Following their participation on the show Road to Kingdom and their eventual finish as runners-up, ONF are back with their 5th mini-album "Spin-Off" and the title track "Sukhumvit Swimming". The music video is entertaining and dynamic, showcasing the members in an alternate universe taking on seemingly random character types in different settings including, but not limited to, a cowboy, a TukTuk driver, a guard. It also features strong fantastical elements such as time stops, teleportation, cloning, and time travel. The song’s lyrics about diving deep into a fiery passion would be otherwise cliche for a summer comeback, but ONF puts their own stamp on it. The group succeeds once more at executing an experimental take on popular music trends in K-pop
#5. ROTHY - OCEAN VIEW
Rothy is back with a great new trap-infused summer hit where we see her -- like the rest of us -- dreaming of the relatable wish of having full days of summer but with no one to spend it with. She hilariously attempts to fix it in the cutest ways, which include riding a tandem bike by herself or buying a meal for two. The track also comes with a great fun featuring from Exo's Chanyeol, which, acts as the best combination for another great hit when combined with her sweet and playful voice. She'll leave all of us wishing, just when - if ever - will we be able to spend the "Ocean View" with Rothy again once the pandemic crisis ends hopefully. "Ocean View" is one of those tracks that you will likely spend weeks, if not months obsessing over and it will likely never leave your playlist anytime soon!
#6. WONHO - LOSING YOU
Following his unfortunate withdrawal from Monsta X, Wonho is finally back to the music industry! After months of waiting, pre-release "Losing You" is the first taste of what a future Wonho discography might sound like. The song is entirely in English, seemingly Wonho's way of showing appreciation for his global fanbase being there for him throughout the entirety of his hardships. The lyrics are heartbreaking yet it kinda leaves a happy aftertaste for me. Even though he did personally ask fans to pay close notice the lyrics saying it's his message to them, once can't help but assume there's also a message to Monsta X. Wonho really expresses himself well through the singing and even in the music video, and the production on this manages to stay simplistic yet captivating.
#7. THE9 - SPHINX
THE9 has finally debuted! After being formed on the IQIYI survival show Youth With You 2 earlier this year, the group has now debuted with the track "SphinX". In typical IQIYI fashion SphinX -- in the same vein of UNINE's Set It Off -- is an experimental trap/hip-hop release that plays into all of the groups' strengths. However, if there's one thing that seems missing, it's the lack of vocal dominance on the track, which for a group that has a number of powerhouses in the form of Yu Yan and An Qi might be disappointing to some, as the song is largely dominated by a beat-drop chorus. THE9 has been the first girl group from a mainstream C-pop survival show to debut following the disbandment of Rocket Girls. But rather than the fresh concept that defined girl groups throughout 2019, THE9 has strayed from that path and carved out a concept that is more focused on the 'girl crush' niche, something that mainstream girl groups (barring a few) have rarely attempted. THE9 will become the only SphinX in your life when they attack you with their stunning concept and even more fantastic music video that will leave you with no choice but to stan!
#8. J.Y.PARK - WHEN WE DISCO (DUET WITH. SUNMI)
The man himself, Park Jinyoung (more famously known as JYP), is back with a new digital single "When We Disco" which is a duet with his former protégé, Sunmi. The song takes upon retro influences, an area both artists excel at, and above everything else, the song is fun which is a rather underrated quality in an industry filled with moody, badass concepts. Arguably the best quality of "When We Disco" is the fact that it clearly isn’t taking itself too seriously, and that’s evident from the very first moment as the introduction gives way to a synth-heavy italo-disco beat. The production feels suitably processed – sparse yet nailing the vibe of its era. Disco or not, I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to hear a K-pop track with consistent percussion that doesn’t force itself into unnecessary. JYP and Sunmi lean into the self-aware parody of it all, yet have enough respect for the source material to make this feel like an actual pop song and while the melody largely rests on aspects from its chosen genre, the two offer emotional performances that really bring it to life.
#9.BRAVE GIRLS - WE RIDE
Brave Girls made their first official comeback in three years with the digital single, "We Ride" a retro-sounding concept that will leave you wondering why in the world they weren't releasing more bangers like this during the years that they were on hiatus. The group is back as four and better than ever bringing us the best of city-pop in 2020 while they bring you on a car ride back to the 1980s in the accompanying music video to experience the song all over again in the years that the genre was in the years of its inception. Do you want to travel the past with Brave Girls? Because you certainly will once you experience this release for yourself first hand!
BY DRAGON OF THE WEST
#1. Kenshi Yonezu's latest full-length album "Stray Sheep" sold over 877,000 physical copies in the first week, making it the highest-selling album in Japan this year. The album has also been downloaded over 109,912 times over the past week.
#2. BonBon Girls' debut EP "The Law of Hard Carry" has officially sold over 100,000 copies on QQ Music and is now certified platinum on the streaming platform.
#3. THE9's debut EP "SphinX" has also been certified platinum on QQ Music after selling over 200,000 copies on the platform.
#4. Kang Daniel's latest mini-album "Magneta" went on to sell 323,167 copies in its first week, surpassing the 1st-week sales of his other album, "CYAN", that was released earlier this year.
#5. (G)I-DLE's single album "DUMDi DUMDi" recorded initial first-week sales of 94,587 physical copies, while the music video surpassed over 50 million views on YouTube.
#6. It was announced on the 12th of August, a day before the physical release dropped, that Treasure's debut single album "The First Step: Chapter One" exceeded 200,000 pre-orders. The album then went on to sell 121,943 copies in its first day, making it the second-highest 1st-day sales for a YG Entertainment release, only behind BLACKPINK's "How You Like That".
#7. The 2020 Soribada Best K-Music Awards were held recently and there were several winners on the night. BTS picked up the main Daesang award along with a Bonsang, Popularity & Favourite Male Bias awards. TWICE won the Artist of the Year award and also picked up a Bonsang, Popularity and Favourite Female Bias Awards. The awards for Music of the Year & Stage of the Year were won by Red Velvet & Kang Daniel respectively while both also picking up Bonsang awards. Mamamoo, IZ*ONE, NCT Dream, Victon, Oh My Girl, AB6IX, GFRIEND, Lim Young Woong, and Astro rounded off the Bonsang winners. There were three rookie award winners on the night - Cravity, TOO, & MCND.
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