NOVEMBER 2 - NOVEMBER 8
Hello Hallyuplussers we hope you had a great week and welcome you to another weekly wrap-up in the form of this week's ICYMI! This week saw the final week of our Halloween event 'Dead By Halloween' which will be wrapping up soon. We hope that you had as much fun in this event as we did. With that said, let's go ahead and jump into the article!
BY BEEFY & POLARIS_TAE
MONDAY:
#1- Sadly, comedienne Park Ji sun has passed away along with her mother. We thank her for many wonderful memories, and may both her and her mother's souls rest in peace.
#2- Onto music news, Eric Nam and APRIL's Nauen are releasing an OST titled "끌림 (Attraction)" on November 8th for the webtoon Bunny's Boys. Soloist Natty has shared the official date for her comeback, which is November 12th, with the single album Teddy Bear; then in just five days later, aespa will be making their long-awaited debut on November 17th with the single "Black Mamba". Finally, it has been reported that G-Dragon is working on his comeback album! We are looking forward to all of these releases!
#3- EXILE's Atsushi has made his departure from the group after 19 years in order to focus on his solo career. With departures come introductions, ANGERME has announced through their Youtube channel that they will be adding three new members to the group; they include Matsumoto Wakana, Kawana Rin, and H!P Trainee Tamenaga Shion! The group will make their first appearance as 11 on December 9th at Funaki Musubu’s graduation concert. Make sure to check out both linked threads for in-depth information! How do you feel about these member changes?
#4- Weeekly's Jihan has injured her left ankle according to Play-M Entertainment. The idol will still be participating in most of the promotions related to the group's comeback but dancing is strictly off-limits. We wish her a speedy and safe recovery!
#5- Now onto television news! NCT's Doyoung will be making his acting debut as the male lead in MBC's upcoming drama The Curious Stalker; the show will be airing in the first half of 2021! JYP and P-Nation have made a surprise announcement that they will be collaborating with SBS on a new boy group project "LOUD", which is set to happen in 2021. Will you be tuning into either show?
#6- SM Entertainment has announced that they have partnered with over ten law firms in order to protect their artists. In the same statement, they have asked fans to continue to email them any malicious content. We are happy to see SM taking serious measures to protect their artists.
#7- Former Momoiro Clover member and actress Hayami Akari just gave birth to her first child in late October! We congratulate the new mother!
TUESDAY:
#1- Lee Sung Chul and Taeyeon have released a special collaboration version of "My Love" on November 5th in honor of Lee Sung Chul's 35th anniversary! Now as for future releases, CNBLUE will reportedly be making their comeback on November 17th; then in the following week, rookie girl group Woo!ah! will be making their first comeback on November 24th! Which release are you looking forward to the most?
#2- VIXX's N has left Jellyfish Entertainment and joined 51K Company following his contract expiration on October 31st. On the bright side, Jellyfish revealed that the idol will still be participating in VIXX's musical activities despite the arrangement. We wish him the best with his company!
#3- JPOP group PARADISES will be holding a special audition called PARADISES Wonderful Future, which is specifically aimed at recruiting members from WAgg. The group GANG PARADE split earlier this year—some members were transferred to PARADISES, and the others went to a group that consists of company trainees. The results will be announced on November 14th at the event "PARADISES and WAgg's Wonderful Future -SHOW CASE-". For more information make sure to check out the linked thread!
#4- Rising boy group The Boyz has been selected as the goodwill ambassadors for the international organization 'Save the Children'! Actor Nam Joo Hyuk has also been selected as the new face of Dior Beauty Korea! We congratulate both parties on such an honor!
#5- Some exciting news for survival show enthusiasts—Produce 101 Japan has announced the start of Season 2! Will you be watching this season?
WEDNESDAY:
#1- WOODZ will be joining the lineup of November 17th releases; Yuehua Entertainment has confirmed that the soloist will be making a comeback with his 2nd mini-album! In addition, VICTON will be making a comeback on December 1st in celebration of their 4th Anniversary! We are very excited about both of these releases.
#2- Unfortunately, NCT's Jisung will have to sit out on performances due to a knee injury sustained during practice. We wish the idol a safe and speedy recovery!
#3- Woo!ah!'s Wooyeon will be taking on her first acting role in JTBC mini-drama Live on! We are looking forward to her appearance in the drama!
#4- Now let's get into some beauty! Somi is now the new face for the beauty brand Hadolabo; APINK's Naeun has also been chosen as the new model for vegan skincare brand Glowoasis! We congratulate them both!
THURSDAY:
#1- NCT will be returning on the 23rd of November for the 2nd part of their NCT2020 project, NCT2020 - RESONANCE PT. 2. Meanwhile, Boa has announced that she will be coming back with her 10th album, Better, on the 1st of December! Which release are you looking forward to seeing?
#2- KBS music bank has announced that they have changed the scoring system for how they calculate their weekly rankings. The show has stated that they will be replacing Soribada with FLO when determining the weekly chart rankings starting from the 3rd of November. What do you think of this change?
#3- Jung Hyungdon has sadly announced that he will be taking a break from the entertainment industry in order to treat his anxiety disorder relapse. We hope he gets better soon.
#4- Wu Xuanyi has gained yet another exciting opportunity! The idol has been chosen as the newest brand spokesperson for Nestle 怡跃 Powdered Milk. Congrats!
FRIDAY:
#1- withHC has announced that they will be debuting a new idol group, withUS, on the 17th of November. Meanwhile, Lee Seunggi has shared some exciting news with us this week! The singer will be making his comeback with a pre-released single on the 15th of November. He has also shared that his 7th full album is scheduled for release this coming December. We cannot wait!
#2- In the variety circuit this week we learned that SHINee's Taemin & Exo's Kai will be appearing in an upcoming episode of the tvN variety "Amazing Saturday - DoReMi Market" that is set to broadcast later this month. Meanwhile, following Jung Hyungdon's earlier announced hiatus, we found out that Kim Jongmin will be replacing the comedian as the MC for KBS "Idol On Quiz".
#3- SM Entertainment has announced that they will be opening an SM Entertainment Square in Los Angeles in honor of Lee Soo-man's contributions in promoting Korean culture in LA. They have also announced that an SM Los Angeles Entertainment Complex is currently in development.
#4- It has been revealed that Super Junior's Heechul will be going into self-quarantine after it came to light that the artist visited the same areas as someone who had tested positive for COVID-19. The following day it was revealed that the artist had tested negative for the virus. Meanwhile, BigHit has released a statement declaring that BTS' Suga will be sitting out from most BTS activities following recent surgery on his previously injured shoulder. They have also stated that this could include promotions for their upcoming album and that the artist is focusing on physical therapy, hoping to return to his fans in a better condition. We wish him a speedy recovery.
#5- The China Conservation & Research Centre for the Giant Panda has announced that it has opened an investigation on Everland's inappropriate handling of their pandas; this happened as a result of the allegation that BLACKPINK had not been given the appropriate information on how to handle the pandas during their visit to the park. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think this is overreaching, or is it the appropriate course of action?
#6- On Friday we learned that the Chinese members of WJSN have removed all mention of WJSN from their Weibo profiles and have changed them to "Yuehua Entertainment Artist." In addition to this, Meng Meiqi and Wu Xuanyi have also removed their "Rocket Girls 101 member" verification on that same day. Neither Yuehua nor Starship Entertainment has stepped up to comment regarding their status within the group.
SATURDAY:
#1- Sad news for fans of NCT127. The group has announced that they will be delaying their Japanese comeback that was scheduled for December to February 2021 due to a delay in the production process.
#2- The boy group brand rankings have been released for November! BTS has taken the top spot yet again, with NCT and SEVENTEEN rounding out the top 3 positions! Did any of your bias groups make it this month?
#3- Yet another artist has announced that they will be joining the Weverse platform this week! Dreamcatcher has announced that they will be joining the social media service on the 9th of November and will consequently be closing the Dreamcatcher app service on the 13th of November. We cannot wait!
SUNDAY:
#1- The girl group brand rankings have been announced for another month! This time TWICE took the top spot, with BLACKPINK and MAMAMOO rounding out the top 3 positions. Did your favorite groups make the list?
#2- Japanese singer Nana Mizuki has shared some exciting news with us this week! Following her recent marriage this July, she has announced that she will already be having a baby! Congrats!
#3- Blue.D has announced that she has recently left YG Entertainment. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
BY BEEFY & POLARIS_TAE
#1- MONSTA X - LOVE KILLA
After May's Fantasia, MONSTA X has made their second comeback of the year with "Love Killa" from their full-length album FATAL LOVE. Compared to their previous release, the group takes on a more subdued and sexy sound for "Love Killa". The song has a very prominent dirty bass synth, which fits the overall mood of the track perfectly. From here the members carry the song with lyrics that carry a lot of personality, especially in JOOHONEY and I.M's verse. However, before we get into the lyrics, the pre-chorus utilizes the member's lighter vocal tones to create a sort of calm before the storm and we are dropped back into the dark bass during the chorus. The chorus, though a tad bit empty, is extremely catchy with the repetition of "아름다워 love killa, love killa." The lyrics are rather interesting as they talk about a toxic romance or fatal love (fitting of the album title), with standout lines being I.M's "I want you eat me like a main dish" and one shared by both rappers, "Imma slay, Imma chill, Imma kill." To tie the entire concept together, the group even references fictional characters in their music video, ranging from American Psycho's Patrick Batment to Silence of the Lambs' Hannibal Lector! The album maintains an overarching darker sound throughout its entirety; some personal favorites are "Night View", which is a softer house song, and "Guess Who", which contains an addictive and intense chorus.
#2- AB6IX - SALUTE
Following their July release, "The Answer", AB6IX is now back with Salute from their third mini-album of the same name. The group decides to take a complete 180 from their previous releases, trending into the darker and noisier territory. Salute takes a lot of elements from bands, or more specifically, the marching band sound; this includes the usage of drums, brass, and horns—these instruments give the song intensity and create a lot of energy as we progress through it. As for the verses, they continue with this intense sound until we hit the pre-chorus, which is vocal-heavy and much softer than the rest of the track. The chorus is, unfortunately, empty and pushes the drums and brass into center stage with the simple repetition of "salute". One interesting portion of the song is when lead vocalist Daehwi delivers a rap verse, which is rather enjoyable despite its unexpectedness. Overall, Salute is a great hype song, but its lack of a chorus can make it a bit of a polarizing listen. Salute is an amazing mini-album that highlights many of the group's strengths. One of the standout tracks, "Bloom", which is co-written by Daehwi, is very reminiscent of the deep house sound they debuted with, making it an extremely fun listen from beginning to end.
#3- MAMAMOO - AYA
MAMAMOO made their comeback with track AYA from their tenth mini-album titled "Travel". It's been only two weeks since the release of single Dingga and boy can these two tracks be any more different. AYA takes a major departure from the group's usual sound, shifting from vocal-heavy verses and choruses to something more relaxed. The track is an Arabia-inspired pop song that uses instrumentation associated with the sound; such as a nay and a guitar riff that resembles the stringed instruments that can found in the culture. The members' sultry vocals are layered on top of this to create exciting verses, However, the exciting verses lead to an empty chorus which is unusual for the group as catchy choruses have become a staple of their sound. Speaking of the chorus, the highlight of the song is definitely the nay melody that can be heard playing throughout it. The song is not done with its surprises as they bring in a dance breakdown which includes the Arabian instruments taking center stage. AYA gets better with every listen as one can explore and come appreciate the unique instrumental! The group does not stick to AYA's sound for the rest of the album but provides a great variety of genres. One standout song from the mini is Travel which is a laidback summery song with a slight retro sound, it's the perfect starter song to a great album!
#4- SECRET NUMBER - GOT THAT BOOM
SECRET NUMBER is the lastest group to embrace the 'teen crush' concept with their debut single Who 'Dis earlier this year. The five-member group debuted earlier this year on the 19th of May under the management of Vine Entertainment, with the single Who 'Dis which was the release where they first established their 'teen crush centered concept. The group has since returned this week following a six-month musical hiatus with Got That Boom. This release, just like Who 'Dis, is an EDM-dominated dance track that stays consistent with their previously established sound and has an addictive hook that somehow manages to outdo Who 'Dis! The song largely relies on an addictive bass beat, and adds a number of horns and synths to fill out the song, further increasing the song's likeability factor and making it an overall great release! The music video itself is the real star of the show, as we see the group continue their previously established concept while decking out in top-notch outfits and looking overall expensive, thus making Got That Boom another great release from SECRET NUMBER!
#5- TREASURE - MMM
In less than two months since the release of "I Love You", Rookie boy group Treasure has made their third comeback of the year with the single "MMM" from their single album THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER THREE. With this new single, the group shows a new side of themselves, making a venture into YG's signature hip-hop oriented sound and leaving their boyish and vocal-oriented one behind. The instrumental for "MMM" is relatively empty with a simple bass going throughout it while the members either rap or sing over it. For this comeback, we are able to see the group's rap line in full action, as they use their different tones and styles to create fun and interesting verses. This release continues with the group's running theme of not having a proper chorus. However, they swap out the loud EDM drops for the repetition of the sound "mmmm", which makes this track appear to be more cohesive than their previous. The song's lyrics are rather suggestive, despite the group's young age, as they sing and rap about staying loyal to a girl and how she takes their breath away. On the same single album, there is a track titled "Orange", which is a gorgeous track that highlights the group's strong vocal line—if you are looking to balance out the rap heavy songs with something different you know where to look!
#6- SNH48 - YOUNG
SNH48 is back with their final track Young from their latest EP, "F.L.Y", which includes the participation of all 16 of the Top Girls from the group's latest general election. In all honesty, it seems like the groups' management company, Shiba, has used up all their budget for the group's most recent general elections based on the quality of this release, as it leaves much to be desired. The music video plays out much like an advertisement for shampoo and absolutely fails to give Sun Rui any significant screen time despite being the elected center in the group's previous general election. However, despite these criticisms, the song still remains to be an enjoyable track. We see the girls go about their daily lives in an attempt to achieve their goals and desires, while the instrumental for the track gives off an inspiring sound, paired with the girls' soothing vocals that tell us to strive for the future to the best of our ability.
#7- REOL - Q?
Japanese soloist Reol has released the full audio and a music video of her new single Q?; this comes months after the release of her full album Kinjitou in January. This single was initially supposed to be used in the 'Digimon Adventures' remake but was unfortunately put on hold due to COVID-19. Reol encapsulates the concept of the digital world exceptionally well in this new release while maintaining her usual electro-pop sound. This is done thanks to the usage of industrial samples throughout the song, creating an almost mechanic yet compelling instrumental. When this is paired with Reol's powerful and dynamic vocals, it creates a contrast and reflects the song's conflicted lyrics. The lyrics share the speaker's conflict with continuing to love someone despite them changing. Throughout the single, we are introduced to many unique sections, spanning from Reol's heartfelt and powerful vocals during the chorus to her sardonic rap in the second half of the song. This song is simply an amazing listen from beginning to end that will grip you with its diverse and intriguing sections and industrial sound usage.
BY NARA
#1-As expected, TWICE are slaying in their latest comeback. Their album Eyes Wide Open sold over 245K copies on its first week! In addition, their title track "I Can't Stop Me" has already reached 100 million views on YouTube. Congrats, Queens!
#2- TXT's latest album minisode1: Blue Hour has also done very well in sales! It sold over 300K on its first week of release on Hanteo, and debuted #1 on Oricon Album Chart. Hope you have a chance to check out their album!
#3- Stray Kids music video for "Back Door" has reached 80 million views on YouTube! Congrats to them!
#4 - Loona's "12:00" debuts at #112 in the Billboard 200 chart. Congrats on becoming the 1st non-Big 3 Kpop girl group to achieve this feat!
#5- Blackpink's "As If It's Your Last" has surpassed 900 million views on Youtube! It is a bop that is well-deserving of its tremendous views—congrats to them!
#6- Rookie group Enhypen has surpassed 150K pre-orders for their debut mini-album Border: Day One in just 2 days! We cannot wait for its release soon!
#7- Mino makes another grand solo debut and he becomes the YG male soloist with the highest first-day album sales, breaking his own record with nearly 75K copies sold! Check out his latest album Take!
#8- IU's "Eight" featuring Suga of BTS has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube! Check out this year's contender for SOTY!
#9- BTS breaks records again and this time "Mic Drop" has been certified Silver in the UK! It is the group's 3rd Silver certification in the UK after "Boy With Luv" and "Dynamite". Congrats, Kings!
BY POLARIS_TAE
UMJI MOODS has been announced as the November User of the Month. The user is someone who has always made everyone feel welcome on this forum. Congrats!
This week saw the second week of the Events Team's "Dead By Halloween" event take place!
Stannie took us "Trick-or-Treating in Hallyuweentown" all week where users would win or lose blood points in a game of chance where their answers had to line up with the majority of the Events Team members. Did you participate in this game?
Golden hosted a "Guess Who: Stranger Things Edition". In this game, players were split into two teams and were required to guess which character from Stranger Things that their teammate was. In the end, it was Team Bloodyhallyu consisting of Stannie, BChip, and Chomiczewska that took the top prize. Congrats!
Feitian hosted "Hanako's Exorcism Spyfall", a game in which players had to play a location-based guessing game to deduce whom the exorcist was. Ultimately, Chomiczewska took the top prize!
Bchip hosted "The Call Of Cthulhu" where users had to sacrifice a number of their sanity points (they begin with 1000) to close portals and fight to live another day! The player with the most points remaining would claim the prize. Stannie surprised us all by claiming the top prize!
AKID❀KI held "Tales From The Crypt"—an exciting writing game where users had to come up with scary stories in an effort to impress the judges. Ultimately, it was the Vindictive Vampires team consisting of Nara, BlueNose, Chomiczewska, and Chiharu that took the top prize!
The results for the Halloween Set Contest were announced! In the end, it was Moelleux who took the top prize. Congrats!
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GuestYaaas Queen nara coming back and slaying press stuff again we love an awsome human like that ( she already awsome even if she didnt return but u get my point i cant speak rn ) the point is yaaaaas 
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yaaass the queen is back, thank y'all for your hard work! 
and whoever put Dita in the header, you're the superstar!
and whoever put Dita in the header, you're the superstar!
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Such a great job. Thank you for the recap.
Aww thanks so muchYaaas Queen nara coming back and slaying press stuff again we love an awsome human like that ( she already awsome even if she didnt return but u get my point i cant speak rn ) the point is yaaaaas
I'm glad to be back!Yay, I'm happy to be backyaaass the queen is back, thank y'all for your hard work!
and whoever put Dita in the header, you're the superstar!
Polaris decided to put Dita in the header 
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In case you missed it, Berry Good came back after almost two years.
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yay for updates!
Thank you very much for the updates! 
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No problem, welcome back King