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JULY 27 - AUGUST 2

Hello Hallyuplussers and welcome to another week of ICYMI. Sit back and let's jump right into another great article!





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BY POLARIS_TAE


MONDAY:
#1- ONF will be making their comeback on the 10th of August. Meanwhile, ONEUS have confirmed that they will be coming back later this month. Finally, it has been announced that BTS will be releasing a new summer single at the end of August. We can't wait!

#2- It has been announced that 1THE9 will be disbanding on the 8th of August. We wish them the best of luck in their future careers. Meanwhile, it was revealed that Kim Taehee has re-signed her contract with Story J Company. We look forward to their further co-operation together!

#3- It has been reported that Chungha will be joining the cast of "Law of the Jungle: Korea. Meanwhile, it was announced that MAMAMOO will be starring in their very own travel documentary titled, "MAMAMOO's MooMoo Trip". Are you excited yet?

#4- WEi's Kim Yohan along with So Joo-yeon & Yeo Hoe-hyun are set to star in the Korean remake of the hit Chinese drama, "A Love So Beautiful". Meanwhile, Kim Ji-won & Ji Chang-wook have been confirmed for the cast of the upcoming KakaoTV drama, "City Men and Women Love Methods". Will you be tuning in for any of these dramas?

#6- It has been announced that Sakura Gakuin will be holding their annual graduation as an online performance on the 30th of August due to social distancing measures.



TUESDAY:
#1- BLACKPINK have announced that they will be releasing their first full-length album on the 2nd of October. It has also been reported that they will be releasing collaborations with both One Republic's Ryan Tedder and Selena Gomez. B1A4's Sandeul will be releasing a new mini-album on the 5th of August. Finally, Chancellor has revealed that he will be coming back for the first time in over a year on the 4th of August. PERFUME will be releasing their latest single, "Time Warp" on the 16th of September. Which comeback are you most looking forward to?

#2- The line-up for the 2020 Golden Wave concert has been announced. Are any of your bias groups attending? Meanwhile, KBS Music Bank has announced a miscalculation in the results for their July 24 episode and released a statement announcing EXO-SC as the winner of their top prize for the night instead of the previously announced BLACKPINK.

#3- It has been announced that BTS will be receiving their first televised reality show since their 2014 series, "American Hustle Life", on JTBC in anticipation for their upcoming comeback. We can't wait!

#4- SM Entertainment has confirmed that SNSD's Yuri will be joining the cast of the upcoming SBS mini-drama, "A Week Delay of Farewell". Are you excited?

#5- We welcomed back B1A4's CNU this week after he was discharged from the military on Tuesday. BtoB's Changsub was discharged from the military as well later in the week. We welcome them back and thank him for his service.

#6- It has been revealed that ONE OK ROCK's Toru has contracted and tested positive for COVID-19. Later, it was also announced that NGT48's Seiji Reina also tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, it was announced that Yokohama Ryuusei, who had previously contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized on the 21st of July was safely discharged from hospital on the 30th of July.



WEDNESDAY:
#1- Baekhyun brought us to a "Garden in the Air" with his sweet vocals for SM Station on the 31st of July, when he released his rendition of BoA's "Love in the Air" in celebration of BoA's 20th anniversary since debut.

#2- It has been announced that Lee Seunggi has been cast as the main MC for the upcoming JTBC rebooting audition program, "Sing Again" which is set to air during the 2nd half of 2020. Meanwhile, Jun Hyunmoo & Jin Seyeon will be the MCs for the 2020 Soribada Best K-music Awards that will be held this August.

#3- Monsta X's Minhyuk is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Stars' "Top Recipe at Fun-staraunt". The tvN variety "New Journey to the West" will reportedly be returning soon for its eighth season. Meanwhile, it has been reported that M-net's boy-group performance competition show, "Kingdom", will not be airing this year due to various problems including difficulty in casting groups.

#4- It was announced that Dynamic duo's Gaeko was admitted to the hospital in order to have emergency surgery for a fracture sustained in his right arm. We wish him a speedy recovery.

#5- It has been announced that NGT48 will be adapting new social media rules for each of the members. This comes at the same time that the groups' latest single, "Sherbet Pink" recorded the lowest sales for all 48G group singles.



THURSDAY:
#1- It has been reported that 4MINUTE's Jiyoon will be making a comeback this August. We can't wait!

#2- Super Junior KRY will be holding a "Beyond Live" concert on the 23rd of August. Meanwhile, IZ*One have announced that they will be holding an online fan meeting sometime in August. SCANDAL has postponed their "Kiss From The Darkness" North American World Tour, while also announcing the rescheduled dates and a special live-stream concert. There was also a considerable amount of event cancellations this week, with both STRAY KIDS & Seven O'Clock cancelling their concerts in South East Asia and the USA respectively. Also, it was announced that WACK has cancelled their scheduled "WACK FUCKiN' REVENGE PARTY" concert in Yokohama. We hope to see them live again when the current circumstances improve.

#3- Taecyeon already has a new acting schedule so soon after completing his mandatory military service! The idol is reportedly set to join the cast of the upcoming tvN drama, "Vincenzo". Meanwhile, Exo's Chanyeol will be making his movie debut in the upcoming movie, "The Box". We can't wait!

#4- "Knowing Bros" has announced their upcoming guests with Lee Joon, Jung Yonghwa, Jeong Sewoon and Lee Jinhyuk all set to appear in an upcoming episode. Monsta X has been announced to be guesting on Nickelodeon's "All That" sketch comedy show. Meanwhile, it was announced that WJSN's SeolA, EXY, Soobin and Dawon will be appearing on Seezn's Sing And Stay 2. The episode is first set to air on the 3rd of August.

#5- It has been revealed that Ikeda Elazia has entered into a relationship with Japanese YouTuber Kanta. We congratulate them and hope they have a great relationship together!



FRIDAY:
#1- JBJ95's Kenta will be releasing a special digital single on the 7th of August in honour of the idol's late mother. Meanwhile, Hinatazaka46 have announced that they will be releasing their 1st full album during September. We can't wait!

#2- It has been revealed that Wonder Girls' Heylim's husband, Kim Minchul has signed an exclusive contract with rrr Entertainment. We anticipate his future activities.

#3- KBS' "Idol on Quiz" will be full of Play M artists during the shows' August 5th episode, as Apink, VICTON & Weeekly are all set to appear on the variety show! Meanwhile, it has been reported that the MBC "Idol Star Athletics Championship" will be returning yet again this Chuseok for more fun sports and athletics. What are your thoughts on this?

#4- MOMOLAND has yet again proven their generosity by donating 1,500 packs of feminine hygiene products to the "Good Neighbours" organisation. We thank them for their generosity!

#5- The MTV VMA's has announced the nominees for the "Best KPOP" category. Did any of your bias groups get nominated?

#6- It has been reported that MBC will be producing a documentary about the life and legacy of Sulli.

#7- Jo Kwon came out as non-binary this week when he revealed via an interview with Newsis that he identified as genderless.

#8- It was announced that the TBS drama, "Okane no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari" starring the late Miura Haruma has been announced to air on the 15th of September. Meanwhile, AMUSE Inc. has launched a memorial website for the actor where fans will now have the ability to convey their thoughts and feelings towards the late actor.



SATURDAY:
#1- JTBC has revealed the lineup for "Hidden Singer 6". Will you be watching the show this season?

#2- LOONA has launched its official US website. Gugudan's Haebin has opened a personal YouTube account. Meanwhile, VICTON's Do Hansae has opened his official Instagram account. Follow him now!

#3- Roy Kim has won the loyalty award at the 1259th Completion Ceremony. Congrats on this fantastic achievement!

#4- The former Yellow Bee member Ari has accused her former agency staff of sexual harassment and poor treatment. What are your thoughts on this?

#5- It has been announced that Anne and Higashide Mashiro recently got divorced on the 31st of July. We wish them the best in their individual careers

#6- It has been released that Shu Oguri & his wife Yu Yamada have returned to Japan from the US due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in California. The couple recently relocated to the US in pursuit of a burgeoning Hollywood career.



SUNDAY:
#1- There was no relevant news on Sunday.





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BY DRAGON OF THE WEST & POLARIS_TAE


#1. YOON DUJUN - LONELY NIGHT
Straight out of mandatory military service, Yoon Doojoon is back and ready to deliver with his solo debut "Lonely Night" that I've been listening to even when I really should have been sleeping. "Lonely Night" is an RnB influenced song where we see the idol playing with fire (and my heart at the same time) as the singer laments about being unable to sleep on such a "Lonely Night" with no one beside him to comfort him when he feels down. He'll surely have everyone telling him to stop staring into that whisky glass when he could be staring into your eyes and deep into your would instead. He likely wouldn't have been so lonely if only he took up that suggestion. The song itself also has some great atmospheric synth vocal effects, which give the track a soulful, dreamlike appeal. It's a pleasant song but probably needs more instances where the rhythm revs up and becomes funkier.





#2. KANG DANIEL - WAVES (FEAT. SIMON DOMINIC, JAMIE)
With his new pre-release single leading up to his next comeback, and steering clear of all the retro vibe songs that have been released throughout the last month or so, Kang Daniel has enlisted the help of rapper Simon Dominic and vocalist Jamie for a Latin-inspired dance track that fits in perfectly into the summer season. Rather than the song being a Kang Daniel solo featuring two other artists, "Waves" manages to divide its time fairly equally between the three performers. Daniel takes charge of the chorus and an opening rap, but Simon D and Jamie get their time to shine as well. They’re both great choices to contrast Daniel’s smooth vocals. Dominic fits especially well within this style, and it’s always nice to hear his flow. Clocking in at just under 3 minutes, "Waves" makes sure to not wear out its welcome, and doesn’t force itself to twist into any unnecessary breakdowns. The dancehall beat remains consistent throughout the track and is a welcome thud of percussion that’s hard not to groove along to.





#3. DAOKO - ANIMA
Daoko is back to bring us a new and interesting release in the form of her latest single, "Anima" off her album of the same name. Just when you thought that "Kaeritai" was trippy, she came back and slapped us in the face with a fish only to tell us that "Anima" is ten times more pretty and trippy at the same time. With the classic 8-bit technological influenced low-fi introduction to the possible innuendoes through signs and symbolism all culminating in a merging of cells into one giant cell and waving goodbye to you in a way that should be impossible if that cell were the real thing. She'll be leaving you wondering what the hell you watched while also asking "What is this and where can I get more of it?" once you see the full package that is "Anima".





#4. WAYV - BAD ALIVE (ENGLISH VER.)
WayV are back with a great, new edition of "Bad Alive". The song acts as the other side of the coin to the groups' main single from "Awaken the World", "Turn Back Time". The introduction to "Bad Alive". in and of itself, almost sounds like a rearranged version of "Turn Back Time", while also managing to distinguish itself from the groups' previous release. "Bad Alive", which is touted as an English release of the song while at the same time displaying the groups multi-faceted and multi-lingual identity as a Chinese pop group that speaks more languages than there are members of your own family. The English version of "Bad Alive" displays the groups' further states the groups' intentions and desires as they strive for success power and absolute wealth - being above that of the common man, while at the same time striving to have you with them every step along the way.





#5. SOYOU - GOTTA GO
The queen of collaborations is back, but with a new solo single in the form of "Gotta Go". The track shows off a drastic genre shift, challenging her with attitude-driven, percussive tropical pop. She makes sure to deliver on the energy as shown through her stage presence from the years of experience and the chanted background vocals are a great addition. However, as far as summer club tracks go, this falls right in the middle of the pack. It’s inoffensive but doesn’t exactly galvanize attention either. Overall, while this isn't necessarily gonna make any strides, it still delivers on its task as being a decent feel-good, summer track.





#6. ATEEZ - INCEPTION
Departing from their Treasure series which spanned across two years and 5 albums, ATEEZ is back with an entirely new album after what has been their longest hiatus yet. "Inception" catches the group in a moody, mysterious territory, delivering a track perched halfway between mid-tempo and dance. The verses propel on angsty hip-hop and electronic trap production, much like most of their past singles. The chorus is exciting and feels like an anthem due to quite a dramatic melody but, the accompanying percussion lets it down. There’s not enough emphasis in the lower end, and this blunts the refrain’s overall impact. In some ways, it’s an oddly small sound for a group who usually deliver such grandiose pomposity. It's still early days, and while this track doesn't quite size up to some of their previous hits from the Treasure series, I'm sure we can all rest assured that they'll find a way to make their latest series as memorable, if not more.





#7. APRIL - NOW OR NEVER
Following their well-deserved breakthrough with "Lalalilala", which stands as their highest-charting title track yet, the girls of April are back with a special summer album and the title track "Now Or Never". The song does its best to execute some summertime fun, and it definitely has its charms. April as a group are a great conduit for the sound, delivering some bright, cheerful vibes without going overboard on the cuteness. Of course, as with many great summer tracks, the deliverance is enhanced through the chorus, and this track makes sure it has a fairly strong one for itself, with a chorus that brings out a carnival-like brass to give the rhythm more layers.





#8. ERIC NAM - PARADISE
Eric is back with a new mini-album "The Other Side" led by the title track "Paradise" which is a tropical summer track with dancehall vibes. He offers an appealing vocal, as always, but unfortunately, the song doesn’t quite feel tailored to him in comparison to some of his previous releases. More interesting is the cascade of descending synths during the chorus. They sweep in with great texture, adding a spike of interest to a track that otherwise bops along without offence.





#9. JESSI - NUNU NANA
With a title that's "Nunu Nana", you can place a pretty hefty bet that Jessi’s new single doesn’t defy expectations from what you'd think when seeing that name. She doesn’t always get the respect she deserves as a vocalist, mainly due to the kind of music she releases. Not only is she technically solid, but she’s able to infuse her vocals with incredible character. That unique personality salvages much of this song. Her raspy tone during the song’s more vocal-heavy moments are a great touch. She really commands attention. Unfortunately, that blazing charisma isn't enough to save this what can only be explained to be a rather lifeless beat. That being said, I'd highly recommend a few b-sides from her latest album, specifically "Put it on ya" and "Numb".







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BY DRAGON OF THE WEST


#1. TWICE has sold 3 million copies of their Japanese singles/albums on the Oricon chart, becoming just the second K-pop girl group to ever achieve this alongside KARA. Congratulations to them, and we look forward to seeing them reach new heights in Japan.

#2. Jennie's "SOLO" has become the first female K-pop soloist MV to ever surpass the 500 million views milestone on YouTube! Truly unreal streaming power as always from Blinks!

#3. TREASURE has surpassed 100,000 store pre-orders for their debut single album "The First Step: Chapter One", which is already an impressive start for the rookies. Anticipate their official debut on the 7th of August!

#4. BTS' Japanese album "MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~" became the first album by a Korean act in 9 years to surpass 600,000 sales on Oricon. It's also the first album ever by a Korean male artist to achieve this. Are we surprised? Absolutely not.

#5. The latest mini-album from ATEEZ, "ZERO: FEVER Part.1", is already showing some great selling power as it surpassed the group's personal 1st-week sales record in less than one day, and also went on to become their highest selling album on Hanteo in just two days.

#6. They continue to reap the benefits of their hard work! BiSH's "LETTERS" debuts at #1 on both the Billboard and Oricon weekly album charts, making it their 2nd release in the past month to do so.

#7. LiSA becomes the first Japanese female artist to surpass one million downloads with a single track as "Gurenge", which served as the main opening track of the infamous anime Kimetsu no Yaiba, was recently confirmed by Oricon to have surpassed that incredible milestone.



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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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The August Orb giveaway was hosted this week with winners set to be announced later next week! Do you think you'll be lucky this time around?

AStannie is hosting another game of "Telepathic Artists". The game isn't over yet, so who do you think will come out on top?


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Shop+ fans, our team was busy again adding new items for you to purchase and display next to your amazing sets. Be sure to purchase them soon!

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The social media published one article this week!

The Summer Playlist special article by Dragon of the West & Polaris_Tae (along with the help of H+ users) was published on Wednesday.


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The translations team was busy again bringing us great translations to all our favourite songs!

Lurkette brought us lyrics to Elephant Kashimashi's "Tabidachi no asa" & TEAM SHACHI's "Hello, TEAM SHACHI"


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This brings us to the end of ICYMI for another week. Be sure to catch us a the same time next week for more great Asian Entertainment related news, releases, achievements and updates!





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