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DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13


Hello again HallyuPlussers and welcome to another week of In Case You Missed It! This week marks the second week of December and we hope that just like us, you are also anticipating the upcoming holiday season. With most schools and workplaces finally winding down soon and preparing for the Christmas/New Year break, the Asian Entertainment industry has similarly been doing the same. As a select few artists are dropping the final releases of the year in anticipation for the ever exciting end of year festivals; while we count down the days until 2020 is over and we can all start fresh again in 2021. Now with that said, let's jump into another week of news, events and more with you!




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BY BEEFY & POLARIS_TAE


MONDAY:
#1- Unfortunately, Chungha has tested positive for COVID-19; we wish her a speedy, safe, and healthy recovery! This news was followed by JYP Entertainment announcing that TWICE and their staff were also required to be tested because Sana was recently in contact with Chungha. Thankfully, the members and staff all tested negative. DIA's Chaeyeon, WJSN's Yeonjun, and Gugudan's Kang Mina also had to be tested as they were all in attendance at Mina's birthday dinner with Chungha. We hope all of everyone is safe and healthy!

#2- Sadly, actress Mana Kinjо̄ has passed away at the age of 25 on December 1st from a chronic illness. She was known for her role Ui Tatsui in the 2019 live-action 'Kishiryū Sentai Ryūsoulger Super Sentai' and as a member of Tokyo Girls Run marathon team of 'Tokyo Girls Collection'. May she rest in peace.

#3- Now for releases, SAKURA GAKUIN released a song titled 'Thank You...' on December 8th in celebration of their ten-year-anniversary. The track contained numerous lyrical references to their past releases! SHINee's Taemin will be releasing his third full album Never Gonna Dance Again on December 14th. this will be a combination of both Act 1 and Act 2; then on December 15th Epitome Project will be realizing a collaboration track with Younha titled '불면증'. Finally, it looks like our prayers have been answered, TWICE will be releasing 'Cry For Me' as a pre-release! We are looking forward to all of these future releases!

#4- EXO's Xiumin held a special live broadcast 'XIUMIN’s Let It XIUnow' in celebration of his discharge from the military on December 12th! On the other hand, due to COVID-19 concerns, quite a few concerts and events had to be cancelled. These concerts and events include Baek Jiyoung's nationwide concert tour, EXID's Solji's 'Solji 1st Solo Concert', and IZ*ONE's NAVER NOW broadcast 'PANORAMA IZ*ONE' due to the members and staff having to be tested. We hope all of these artists stay safe, and look forward to their future events!

#5- HIGHLIGHT's Dongwoon was officially discharged from the military on December 8th, and we are extremely happy to have him back!

#6- BTOB's Eunkwang and Changsub, Oh My Girl's Hyojung, and ONF's Hyojin appeared on TV Chosun's 'Romantic Call Centre' on the 10th of December. Did you tune in to watch?

#7- We have some good news, the 'Goo Hara Act' was passed on December 1st, this act will help protect the inheritance of those who have passed from being collected by neglectful parents. We congratulate Goo Hara's family and hope this will protect many families in the future.

#8- BLACKPINK's Rosé has been chosen to be the global muse for fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent; this makes her the first Korean to hold the title. We congratulate her!




TUESDAY:
#1- In continuation of Monday's news, DIA's Chaeyeon, WJSN's Yeonjung, and Gugudan's Kang Mina have all tested negative for COVID-19; in addition, the entirety of WJSN and their staff also had to be tested and came out negative, they will continue with their schedules while Yeonjung self-isolates. Dispatch later revealed information about Chungha's positive COVID-19 test, the idol initially tested negative on December 6th but tested positive the following day on December 7th; they also shared that she is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. We hope CHungha will have a healthy recovery.

#2- Red Velvet's Wendy shared through a letter that she has started practising choreography again; she also shared a lot more information about returning to idol life so make sure to check out the linked thread to read it all! We are happy to see she's made so much improvement, and can't wait to see her on stage again!

#3- Baek A Yeon will be making her comeback on December 24th with her fifth single 'I Need You'! We are looking forward to her release!

#4- Im Yoona, Jang Sunggyu, and Kim Seonho have been confirmed as the MCs for the '2020 MBC Gayo Daejejeon' which will be held on December 31st! The '41st Blue Dragon Film Awards' will be postponed until early 2021 following COVID-19 concerns. Speaking of breaks, SBS' Inkigayo will be taking a three-week break following its December 31st broadcast and will be set to make its return on January 1st!

#5- Source Music announced that will be holding the '2020 Source Music Untact Global Audition', the application is open to those born in 2002 and later and will be open until December 20th. Will you be auditioning?

#6- Former baseball player Park Chanho, former golf player Park Seri, and former football player Park Jisung will all be starring in the new MBC variety show 'Three Park'! With such an interesting concept we will be sure to tune in!

#7- DAVICHI's Kang Minkyung has donated 30 million won to 'Love Snail' in support of those with hearing impairment. We are very appreciative of her charitable act!




WEDNESDAY:
#1- Soloist Lee Hi will be releasing a holiday single titled 'For You' on December 16th, and (G)-IDLE will reportedly be making their comeback in January! Super Junior has postponed their upcoming album The Renaissance to January in order to make a more complete album. Chungha has also had to postpone her pre-release single 'X' (originally set for December 10th) and album Querencia (originally set for January 4th) following her positive COVID-19 diagnosis. We are sad to hear about these delays but are still looking forward to these releases!

#2- Now let's what's happening in the world of television and radio! MBC Radio Star will be broadcasting its 700th special on December 23rd with appearances from the show's former MCs Yoo Se Yoon and Super Junior's Kyuhyun! Then the BTS universe based drama 'Youth' will reportedly continue filming in January, the filming was paused in late October due to discussion pertaining to changing the character's names. Finally, an article shared that MNET is struggling to complete the lineup for 'Kingdom'. Apparently, companies are hesitant to let their groups join due to time, competition between groups, MNET's past manipulation scandal, and the company's threats.

#3- Actor Lee Si Eon will depart his position on MBC 'I Live Alone' after five years in order to focus on his acting career. In continuation of acting related news, actor Song Kang Ho, who starred in the Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' has reportedly signed with Sublime Artist Agency; and former SBS announcer and current television personality host Jang Ye Won has signed with SM C&C. We hope all parties will continue to find success!

#4- Former I-Land contestant Hanbin will be performing at BigHit's '2021 New Year's Eve Live', he is also the only trainee and participant of the show who has received his own fanmeet! So are you excited to watch his performance?

#5- Oh My Girl's Jiho has opened her own personal Instagram account! Check out the linked thread for her account and make sure to follow her!




THURSDAY:
#1- On Thursday it was sadly announced that Day6 (Even of the Day) would be postponing their upcoming online party night, 'The Arcane Salon'. The event has been rescheduled to the 27th of December in order to comply with South Korean Covid-19 regulations. Now for some happier news! Both BTOB 4U & VIXX's Hyuk announced new online concerts. BTOB 4U will be holding a new concert, 'INSIDE' on the 23rd of January 2021. Meanwhile, VIXX's Hyuk will hold '2020 HYUK LIVE TODAY' on the 27th of December.

#2- Mnet has announced the mentors for the newest season of 'High School Rapper'. The Quiett, Changmo, Jay Park, pH-1 & more are set to join as mentors. Will you be tuning in to High School Rapper 4?

#3- BLACKPINK has spoken out calling for climate action as they speak on behalf of the United Nations in preparation for the upcoming 'United Nations Climate Change Conference'—also known as 'COP26'—being held next November in Glasgow, Scotland. Will you be following them in taking action in an effort to help reduce the impact of climate change?




FRIDAY:
#1- Former BEAST member, Jang Hyunsung will be releasing a new single titled, 'I want to wrap your cold hands warmly' on the 17th of December. This marks the artists first release following his military discharge earlier this year. Also making her comeback is Uhm Junghwa, who will be releasing new music on the 22nd of December.

#2- TVXQ has revealed that they will be holding their upcoming '2020 TVXQ! ONLINE FANMEETING 동(冬),방(房),신기 with Cassiopeia' fanmeeting on the 26th of December. The following day Suzy also revealed that she would be holding an online concert, 'Suzy: A Tempo' on the 23rd of December to celebrate her 10th anniversary since debut.

#3- TIME MAGAZINE has announced that they have chosen BTS as the TIME 2020 Entertainer of the Year. Congrats on yet another achievement!

#4- MBC has shared that they will not be holding the annual Lunar New Year ISAC in 2021 due to Covid-19 concerns.

#5- Following the earlier controversy regarding MNET's unfair treatment of idols compared to actors at the 2020 MAMA awards, Dispatch has further revealed the unsafe working conditions faced by idols while recording for their respective MAMA stages which included exposure to fine dust and debris from the construction site at CJENM Content World in Paju. What are your opinions on Mnet's poor working conditions for their guests?

#6- Matsukaza Tori and Toda Erika have announced their marriage. We congratulate the happy couple!




SATURDAY:
#1- The December boy group brand rankings has been announced! BTS has yet again proved their dominance by taking the top spot, While NCT & SEVENTEEN rounded out second and third place respectively. The December girl group rankings came out the following day. It was BLACKPINK that ultimately took the top spot, while TWICE and Aespa took second and third places respectively. Did any of your favourite Kpop groups manage to place this month?

#2- SK Telecom has announced that they will be
collaborating with SM Entertainment for their AI service, 'Nugu'. The service will feature the voices of Exo's Baekhyun, Red Velvet's Joy & NCT's Taeyong for services such as alarms. Are you looking forward to this upcoming collaboration?



SUNDAY:
#1- Now to cap off this week, we learned that former WANNAONE leader Yoon Jisung has been formally discharged from the military. We can't wait to see just what he gets up to once he rejoins the Korean entertainment industry!

#2- Sadly, it has been announced that Gfriend's
Umji will be taking a break from group schedules following an injury sustained to the artists' leg. Meanwhile, it has been shared that DKB's Yuku has returned to Japan following the news of his fathers' passing. Due to this, he will not be promoting with the group for the time being. We hope he has people around to support him while grieving the loss of his father.

#3- It has been confirmed that Himeka Sakuragi of Premony has been
kicked out of the group after it was found that she had lied about lying about a stalker in order to go on a date with her boyfriend.





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BY BEEFY


#1- IZ*ONE - PANORAMA
IZ*ONE is back for the third time this year with the title track 'Panorama' from their fourth mini-album One-reeler / Act IV. it has been six months since the group's release 'Secret of the Swan' and with this new release, the group continues with their elegant concept but make a return to a cohesive sound similar to February's 'Fiesta'. 'Panorama' is a house pop song that relies heavily on numerous synths to keep its momentum and they serve as the song's sole instrumentation. The intro is made of a slick sounding synth that provides a preview of how the song's sleek production. As for the verses, they are filled with the member's beautiful vocals over a large booming synth that steadily builds up the song's energy. The standout of the song is easily the chorus. This time it is vocally and melodically driven unlike 'Secret of the Swan'; it starts with the song's title and smoothly transition into powerful vocals. When we come to the bridge, the song's energy is greatly dialled down and we are momentarily left with an ambient synth before it picks up speed again just in time for the final chorus. The accompanying music video is gorgeous, as it contains scenic shots of the girls with references to the filming process. Here we can also see a glimpse of the song's choreography which incorporates references to their past title tracks. One-reeler / Act IV is an album with a bit of variety; for those who enjoy brighter tracks there's 'Island', for a bit of retro check out 'Sequence', and for a chill pop song there's 'Slow Journey' which member Chaewon participated in both the writing and composing process! IZ*ONE has once again blessed us with amazing music, we'll be sad to see them go with releases like this!





#2- THE BOYZ - CHRISTMASSY
The Boyz are getting into the holiday spirit with the release of their new Christmas single titled 'Christmassy!', this comes three months after September's 'The Stealer'. For this release, the group takes a break from their darker sound/concept and makes a return to their bright poppy roots. The song is a pleasant and light-hearted pop track with a sprinkle of the Christmas sounds we have grown accustomed to. We are instantly hit with sleigh bells and a wintery flute, putting the listener right into a nostalgic Christmas mood. However, there is an abrupt change and the song takes on a new funky bassline while the bells still hold their presence in the background. Then the pre-chorus switches to an extremely soft sound as the members sweetly harmonize on the lyrics: "Hey babe, Do you Remember?"; creating a sound similar to that of Christmas carolers. The chorus is similar to its verses, but now the slight bells take on a bigger role and are accompanied by the catchy lyrics "It feels like Christmas On & On". This portion of the song encapsulates the song's overall essence and Christmas spirit. The music video, which was entirely shot on an iPhone, for the track is absolutely adorable as the members act out quirky and unique promposals for the Christmassy dance. There are many heart-fluttering scenes in the video, and it will definitely bring a smile to your face! The Boyz have delivered a warm and endearing holiday release, we'll definitely be adding this to our Christmas playlist this year!





#3- LEE SEUNGGI - I WILL
GLee Seuggi has returned with 'I Will', which is a song that perfectly suits the cold and bleak December leading up to Christmas. The singer gives us a balled where he displays his regrets and feelings to the fullest; explaining that he's filled himself with regret after he failed to be strong enough to hold onto the people he cares for the most. The song is a soft ballad with a simplistic piano melody occupying the majority of the song. As the song progresses we see elements such as the drums and electric guitar make themselves known that serve to further highlight the separation in the singers' voice. It is through this that he is able to portray the desperate nature of his voice to its fullest and we are able to see just how great a singer that Lee Seuggi has become throughout his time in the spotlight, that we just can't wait to see even more of him in the future!





#4- E-GIRLS - SO MANY STARS
E-GIRLS released their final single as a group titled 'So Many Stars', following last year's announcement that the group will be disbanding at the end of this month. With these nine wonderful years coming to an end, the group leaves us with a heartfelt farewell. 'So Many Stars' is a pop ballad that starts out relatively slow, during its first part the song only has a sombre piano melody and a quiet acoustic guitar paired with the members' vocals. The first chorus' instrumental is much like its verses but this changes once we hit the second part of the song. Suddenly, the song is uplifted by the addition of instruments with a bright timbre and what sounds like clapping. The vocals also noticeably brighten in comparison to the first half of the song, as they shift from a bittersweet goodbye to a heartfelt farewell. This is carried into the now lively chorus, which has also gained some horns in addition to the previously mentioned instruments. Both tones of the song fit its lyrics perfectly; though they are phrased as if speaking to a distant loved one, it can also be applied to the group's disbandment. With some of the lyrics touching on their reluctance to say good-bye, life moving on for one party but staying the same for the other, and a thank you to their fans throughout the years; we are able to receive their message. When this is also paired with the music video, which shows all the members coming together to form the supergroup one last time to release their stars into the sky above, it all comes together to create a meaningful goodbye. We are extremely sad to see them go, but we will make sure to continue appreciating all the amazing music and memories they've given us throughout the years!





#5- YOON HAEUN - BE THERE
3EYE's maknae Haeun and rapper DinDin have joined forces to create a calming special winter single titled 'Be There'. This is the first solo single from the group member and it comes five months after the group's release 'YESSIR'. This release is a soft coffeehouse pop song, that meshes its wintery instrumental and cozy vocals to create an absolutely enjoyable listen. The song begins with a pleasant guitar melody, that soon transitions to an instrumental made purely of a simple bassline and slight snapping. This allows us to give our full attention to Haeun's charismatic and unique vocal colour; her voice creates a soothing atmosphere paired with the calming instrumental. The chorus is vocally driven as the instrumental stays largely static, but despite this, the chorus is extremely catchy and energetic. it only gets better when in the latter part of the chorus Haeun's higher vocal tone and DinDin's lower one create a very interesting contrast, which adds a lot of character to the song. This added with the repetition of the song's title "Be There", makes the perfect chorus, and that suits the song perfectly. In the second part of the song, DinDin adds a chill and charming rap into the mixture which only makes the song even more addictive. Overall, 'Be There' is definitely a nice and warm treat, making it the perfect song for the season!







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BY NARA


#1- IZ*ONE makes a grand comeback this Monday and their title track Panorama debuted #6 on Melon and #1 on Bugs! Congrats to IZ*ONE and be sure to check out Panorama!

#2-BLACKPINK becomes the first girl group to receive a million certification from Gaon. The group's 1st Album [THE ALBUM] has sold about 1.25 million copies! Congrats to them on their amazing feat!

#3- TWICE's 'Feel Special' reaches 300 million views on YouTube! It's a bop that's well-deserving of its huge views. Congrats to TWICE!

#4- "Step and a step" by
NiziU has sold 312,000 copies in its 1st week on Oricon. It's the 2nd best selling 1st week for a debut (1st) single by a girl group in history. Congrats to the group!

#5- Sakurazaka46's debut single,
'Nobody's Fault', achieved 307,647 on first-day physical sales and eventually outsold NiziU's debut single, which sold 311K over all of last week, and making this the 4th best selling female artist single of 2020.





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BY POLARIS_TAE


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Here are all the awards that were added to the system this week! You can request them here (don't forget to follow the instructions in the OP)!

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Our Events Team member Astan wants us all to sign up for their gift & letter exchanging event, 'Gift It Forward' where you can win 5 elite points for every letter or gift sent, while also donating to a great cause!


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Shop+ fans, Our dedicated Shop+ Team was busy again this week stocking our shop with even more great items. Make sure to purchase them soon!

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The Press Team gave us a special article this week. The Hallyu+ 'Singles Day Playlist' (written by BlueNose, Chococo & Polaris_Tae) was released this week. Did your suggestion make it into the final article?


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The Translation Team gave us three translation updates this week!

Lurkette gave us lyrics to the Japanese version of TWICE's '
Fancy'.

Vanilla Cupcake blessed us with three articles this week! The first was an in-depth article related to
Chungha's mental disposition and recent Covid-19 diagnosis. While the second article explained what Aespa wants from Lee Soo-man for Christmas, the final article this week gave us insight into 2NE1's Dara stepping foot into the SM Entertainment HQ for the very first time while filming for the variety, 'Yeri's Room'.


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We are searching for new members for the following teams GFX, Public Relations - Video & Outreach Divisions, Translations and SM Team - SNS & Press Divisions.



This brings us to the end of this week's In Case You Missed It! We hope to see you again next week for even more great updates! For now though, don't forget to hit us up with a comment telling us just what you liked the most this week!





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