NOVEMBER 23 - NOVEMBER 29
Hello again Hallyuplussers and welcome to another week of In Case You Missed It! This week, we saw NCT come back with the second part of their 'Resonance' album series. As well as some fantastic news! BTS became the first Kpop group to be nominated for a Grammy. If you want to find out which category they made it into, as well as even more great news, releases, charts & events from the past week, feel free to read on!
BY BEEFY & POLARIS_TAE
MONDAY:
#1- We start the week off with some news on releases! Suran has released a new single titled "The Door" on November 24th. This also marks the end of her time with the agency Million Agency. On the same day, TXT has released the OST "Your Light" for the JTBC drama Live On! Excitingly, Twice will be releasing an English version of their title track "I CAN'T STOP ME" on November 30th. Soloist Baek Yerin has announced through Instagram that she will be releasing her second full-length album titled tellusboutyourself on December 10th! Finally, SM Entertainment has postponed the physical release of NCT's new album NCT – The 2nd Album RESONANCE Pt. 2 due to a printing error; fans who have already purchased a copy will be able to exchange theirs for one without the typo.
#2- It has been announced that EXO's Xiumin will be discharged from the army on December 6th! With the news of one idol making his return comes another preparing to take his leave—UP10TION's Jinhoo has enlisted in the army on November 23rd. We are sad to see Jinhoo leave and wish him well during his service!
#3- BTS has taken home the "Favourite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock Award" for the second year in a row at the 2020 AMA (American Music Awards)! We congratulate them on such an amazing win!
#4 -AKB48's Kashiwagi Yuki has revealed through her personal YouTube channel that she has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Earlier this month, the idol expressed worries over the numbness in her left hand that has persisted for six months; this led to a doctor visit where she received the diagnosis. She has also shared that she is receiving treatment for the condition and that has given her some relief from the numbness. We hope she will have a safe and healthy recovery!
#5- Soloist Zion.T will be setting up his own independent label in January of next year. This will take place before his contract expiration with THE BLACK LABEL in April of the same year. We wish him luck on this new endeavor!
#6- Jeon Somi and Golden Child's Bomin have been selected as the MCs for Unite ON: Live Concert, which was held on November 23rd. Did you watch the event?
TUESDAY:
#1- The Boyz will be releasing a special winter song titled "Christmassy!" on December 7th. Later in the same month, GHOST9 will be making a comeback with a new album in mid-December! Next, SKE48 has announced new information regarding their upcoming single "Koi ochi Flag," which will be released on February 3rd of 2021. It is also shared that Jurina Matsui will be the center in an all-member senbatsu! We are looking forward to all of these future releases!
#2- Play M Entertainment has shared that all members of VICTON and their staff have tested negative for COVID-19; this comes after the news that an employee at 1THEK tested positive for the virus. The company has also shared that the group and staff will be self-isolating and that the release of their first full album, VOICE: The future is now, has been postponed. We are glad to hear that both parties are safe and healthy. On the topic of COVID-19, CIX has canceled their first concert Rebel due to stage two of Seoul's social distancing restrictions.
#3- Now let's see what is happening in the world of television! Oh My Girl's YooA, Sunmi, and LOONA's Chuu will all be appearing on the new MNET variety show Running Between! Recently, there has been a rise in male idols being cased in BL Dramas; some of these dramas include Where Your Eyes Linger starring Produce X 101's Han Gichan, Mr. Heart starring Produce X 101's Lee Seejin, and Color Rush starring former The Boyz member Hwall. For more dramas and their synopses, check out the linked thread above!
#4- It has been reported that actor Kamio Fuju and Hayashida Mahiro, a former member of JPOP group Fairies, are dating. In addition, Noro Kayo has revealed through Instagram that she got married on Good Couple Day; the former idol has also advised others to remember to take all of their required documents as she had forgotten them. We congratulate both of the lovely couples!
#5- Song Joongki will be the host for 2020 MAMA (MNET Asian Music Awards) on December 6th. More on hosting news, Ahn Bo Hyun, Jun Hyun Moo, and Jang Do Yeon will be the MCs for the 2020 MBC Entertainment Awards! We are looking forward to seeing them all on their respective shows!
#6- Super Junior has signed an exclusive contract with global agency ICM Partners. The company will represent them in all territories, except Asia. We are looking forward to what this partnership will bring us!
#7- Subunit BTOB4U has donated 50,000 masks to Seongdong-gu Office for essential workers! We are greatly appreciative of their amazing act of kindness!
#8- TVXQ's Yunho has been chosen to be the new model for the food delivery app Yogiyo! We congratulate him on the opportunity!
WEDNESDAY:
#1- We have some monumental news, as BTS has earned a 2021 Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo / Group Performance. We congratulate them on such an amazing achievement! The group will also be collaborating with the online game Maple Story—we are looking forward to this collaboration!
#2- Im Yoona and Hwang Jungmi have, thankfully, tested negative for COVID-19. This comes after a supporting cast member on the JTBC drama Hush tested positive for the virus. TXT members also had to be tested for COVID-19 following their guest appearance on EBS' 보니하니 (Boni Honi), after it was found that a cast member tested positive. We hope the idols will stay safe and come out negative!
#3- Soloist LiSA's single "Homura" has broken the record for most weeks at #1 by a female Japanese artist; the track has held its position for six consecutive weeks on Oricon's weekly digital singles ranking chart and is the third single to accomplish this in the chart's history! We congratulate the artist on such an amazing feat. For more information on her achievement, check out the linked thread!
#4- Now onto news about some upcoming performance shows. First off, SNSD's Seohyun and Jun Jyunmoo will be the hosts for the upcoming 2020 TMA (The Fact Music Awards) for the third time; this event will be held on December 12th! As for the 2020 MMA (Melon Music Awards), it is confirmed that Monsta X, Oh My Girl, and TXT will be participating in the main stage on December 5th! Next, Naver's NOW Korea has announced that PARTY B will be held on November 30th with performances from MAMAMOO, MONSTA X, BTOB4U, GFRIEND, aespa, and EXO's KAI. Finally, the cast of Begin Again will be reuniting for a year-end TikTok stage, which will be held on December 6th; the lineup includes some big names like Lee Hi, AKMU's Lee Suhyun, Paul Kim, and more! We cannot wait to watch all of these concerts and shows!
#5- GFRIEND's SinB has released a special OST titled "신비송" for Toon Studio's 신비아파트 (Haunted House) on November 25th. The OST is a calibration with the character Shinbi and the singer! Have you given it a listen yet?
#6- Actress Kim So Hyun is reportedly preparing to sign with the agency Culture Depot following her departure from E&T Story Entertainment! We wish her luck with her new agency!
#7- EXID's Hani and soloist Chungha will be in MNET's upcoming variety show Running Girls. They will be joining Sunmi, Oh My Girl's YooA, and LOONA's Chuu! We are now anticipating this upcoming show even more!
THURSDAY:
#1- On Thursday, we learn that Baek A Yeon and TVXQ will be releasing new music before the end of the year. TVXQ has released their newest Japanese single "Small Talk" on the 27th of November. Meanwhile, Baek A Yeon will be coming back at the end of December with a new song.
#2- The Melon Music Awards (MMA) has announced their newest line-up on Thursday. The Boyz, IZ*ONE, Simon D, Code Kunst, and Jannabi's Choi Jeonghoon will all be attending the main stage of the MMA's on the 5th of December. Meanwhile, MAMA has announced that the MAMA quiz show, "2020 MAMA Ability Test," will be held on the 2nd of December and hosted by Yoo Seyoon and Jang Yewon. Finally, Park Jihoon has announced that he will be holding an online concert next month, on the 13th of December. Are you looking forward to any of these?
#3-tvN has announced that season one of its variety show On and Off will be ending on the 5th of December with Jag Yewon, Lee Ahyumi, and Hwangbo all set to appear.
#4- A number of social media accounts have been opened this week! Kim Woobin has opened his personal Instagram account, SNSD's Yoona has invited everyone to subscribe to her YouTube channel, and Chungha has launched her official website. Have you followed them yet?
#5- IU has proven that she is still as popular as ever! The soloist has been selected as the newest model for the online streaming platform, Wavve. We congratulate her on another exciting opportunity!
#6- Great news! It has been announced that Zea's Park Hyungsik will be discharged from the military next year, on the 4th of January, 2021. We just cannot wait!
#7- Sadly, former UKISS member Eli Kim has announced that he has separated from his wife of six years, Ji Yeonsoo. The pair share a child together.
FRIDAY:
#1- Even if the year is set to end in a matter of weeks, that does not mean that releases are slowing down at all! ONEUS will be releasing their first digital single "BBUSYEO" on the 1st of December. Aimer will be releasing her 6th album, Walpurgis, in April 2021. Nogizaka46's Hori Miona has announced that she will be graduating from the group following the release of her solo single "Tsumetai Mizu no Naka." It has been revealed that DREAMCATCHER's Japanese single "Eclipse" has been selected as the OP for the anime KINGS RAID: Successors of the Will. Yuehua tells us to keep on dreaming when it comes to their newest cpop group, as they will instead be debuting a virtual cpop group named A-SOUL instead. What are your thoughts on this? Are you happy, or are you still hoping for DAYLIGHT to see the light of day?
#2- On the 12th of December, SEVENTEEN will be performing the Korean version of "Fallin' Flower" for the first time at the 2020 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS. Meanwhile, Rocket Punch has taken home the Female Kpop Singer award at the 28th Korean Culture & Entertainment Awards. Congrats!
#3- Woolim Entertainment has partnered with Everline to open their very own online shopping mall.
#4- Sadly, it has been announced that Last Idol's Abe Nanami has tested positive for Covid-19. We hope she recovers soon.
#5- We will be saying goodbye to TEEN TOP's Ricky soon as he prepares to enlist in the military next year where he will be serving in the military band.
SATURDAY:
#1- The November artist brand rankings have been announced! BTS has once again taken the top spot, with Im Youngwoong and TWICE rounding out the top three. Did any of your bias groups make the list?
#2- Youn's Kitchen has announced that season 3 will begin airing in January of 2021 with Youn Yeo-Jung, Lee Seo-Jin, Jung Yumi, Park Seo-Joon, and Choi Woo-Shik joining as the show's newest cast members.
#3- Arashi has announced that they will hold a one-hour special at Music Station on the 11th of December. They will be performing live from the studio, with some specially selected songs, along with a playback of their 138 appearances on Music Station. We cannot wait!
SUNDAY:
#1- ONEWE has announced that they'll be baking a comeback on the 11th of December with the single "MEMORY: Illusion". Jun.K will be returning with his third mini-album, "20 mins" on the 9th of December. We can't wait!
#2- PENTAGON has sadly announced that they'll be postponing their 'WE L:VE' online concert, which was due to be held on the 29th of November after it was found that Yeoone happened to be in the same area as someone who tested positive to Covid-19. Meanwhile, MOMOLAND's Nancy has tested negative for the disease and will resume group activities with MOMOLAND on the 30th of November.
BY BEEFY & POLARIS_TAE
#1- NCT U - 90'S LOVE
Subunit NCT U has released their new single "90's Love" from their new album NCT - Resonance Part 2 as a conclusion to NCT 2020. This comes after the October release of NCT 2020 - Resonance Part 1 and its title tracks "Make A Wish" and "From Home"! For their new release, the group pays homage to the distinct style and sound of retro hip-hop, fitting of the song's title. "90s Love" dives headfirst into the new jack swing style with its recognizable instruments, beats, and relaxed rapping style. We are instantly hit with a drum beat, reminiscent of the time period and slowly transition into the members chanting over the instrumental. The verses are filled with laidback and smooth rapping that leads to a pre-chorus primarily driven by the members' vocals; the two parts create a nice contrast and slowly builds up energy that explodes in the chorus. The chorus is vocally driven but is chant-like in nature. Thus making it an extremely fun and carefree track, while also fully tapping into its nostalgic sound. The standout moment of the song is definitely its bridge; during the bridge, the song's in your face instrumental is put on the back burner in favour of putting the unit's heavenly vocals on full display. As for the music video, it takes on a very unique and cute hockey concept, visually making it one of the best of the year. Despite its focus on the sport, there are still retro '90s influences in the video, such as the members' clothing and hints of it in the choreography. This is definitely a track that will grow on you every listen, and we are going to continue to enjoy every minute of our relistens!
#2- NIZIU - STEP AND A STEP
JYP's new Japanese girl group NiziU made their official debut with the single "Step and a Step" following their pre-release single, "Make You Happy" which was released back in July. The group continues with their bright and bubbly concept, this time with a sound that is far less groovy than their previous release. The single's instrumental is rather simple with a light tropical sound and a steadily building drum beat. This slight tropical sound definitely brightens the track and gives it some much-needed energy. However, the group's powerful vocals are able to shine thanks to this bare instrumental. In addition, due to the song's production, we are able to appreciate the members' distinctive and raw vocals which somehow makes the track even more enjoyable. The chorus has two parts; first, the group sings a repetition of the line "a step and a step" over a newly introduced bassline, and this leads to the second part which has an explosion of energy. Here a catchy whistle melody is brought back as the girls sing about how "everything will be fine" and "everything will be okay", this only adds to the song's already cheery nature. During the bridge, the instrumental clears out to make way for the girl's wonderful vocals, and then we are hit with a charismatic and attitude-filled rap verse from the group's resident rappers. The lyrics for the song are uplifting and heartwarming, as we are encouraged to take things at our own personal pace and take things one step at a time. The music video goes along perfectly with its lyrics as the girls are shown to be visibly lost and looking for a door to their destination, they come to find in each other and their friendship. Overall, "Step and a Step" is an extremely cute and uplifting debut song, we cannot wait to see what their future discovery has in store!
#3- MENG MEIQI - MUTE
Following her debut with Rocket Girls 101, Meng Meiqi has been one of the most sought-after idols in the Chinese entertainment sector. Having appeared in multiple variety shows, as well as the 2020 blockbuster movie "Jade Dynasty" alongside rising idol-actor Xiao Zhan, she has made an even bigger name for herself. Following her graduation from the aforementioned group, it was uncertain whether Meng Meiqi would eventually re-join WJSN as its sub-vocalist and dancer and one-third of the Chinese trinity, or if she would continue to establish herself as an idol/entertainer within China. However, following the artist's recent release of her 2nd EP Love / Not Love, it has become apparent that she, along with the other two Chinese members, plan to focus the majority of their time within the Chinese entertainment industry for the foreseeable future. "MUTE" is an edgy experimental track that Meng Meiqi is credited both as the composer and lyricist. Interestingly, she has decided to forgo a vocal-dominated chorus for an empty instrumental-dominated one instead. Usually, I would do everything to avoid this type of song, but Meng Meiqi has managed to change my preferences by making "MUTE such an amazing track! "MUTE" effectively gives us a social commentary on the harsh reality of internet harassment and portrays the message of, "If you don't like me, just shut up," where she expresses that she is sick and tired of being criticized for everything she does and would rather people just shut up about their dislike for her instead of publishing it for the world to see. As we all can agree, words, just like actions, have the potential to push any person over the edge. Meng Meiqi has done it again! After last year's "Jiang," she has delivered another amazing cpop release that we will definitely be having on repeat for months on end!
#4- NCT U - WORK IT
"Work It" is the second title track to be promoted by NCT U for their new album NCT - Renosance Part 2, this single takes on a new lineup and a completely different sound from their other track "90's Love". By comparison, "Work It" is a sleeker and EDM-heavy song relying on a deep electro bass and a constant thumping synth. These elements are the main driving factors behind the verses, which only change to a slightly groovier sound during the pre-chorus in which the members ask "whatcha gonna do with it?" followed by a brief harmonized "oh". We are then met with a beat drop which leaves us with a purely instrumental chorus, the sound is the same as that in the verses but a loud droning synth is layered on. For the second half of the song, the verses are filled with rap which adds some character and life to the release. The bridge drops the sleek EDM, in exchange for a more lowkey and house vibe as this unit's vocalist serenade us before the beat drops once again into a darker sounding second part of the bridge. When we get to the chorus this time, more melodic synth layers have been added making it sound lighter and almost euphoric. These subtle changes make it an amazing and memorable ending to the song. The music video is a major contrast from the song's overall vibe as we get to see the members cutely dancing around and enjoying themselves. So if you were in need of a laidback and fun club-like dance song then NCT U has the answer for you in the form of "Work It"!
#5- WOO!AH! - BAD GIRL
Rookie girl group Woo!ah! made their first comeback this week with "Bad Girl" from the single album Curious following July's "Woo!ah!". The group continues with their quirky teen crush concept and sound, however this time the release is slightly more cohesive and refined. Upon the first listen of "Bad Girl" some may find the song to be a bit polarizing, as some sections seem to be completely different from others, the shifts between each being short and quick. The instrumental uses a bass line similar to ITZY's "Dalla Dalla" but drops it as it approaches the pre-chorus; here the song takes on a percussion-like synth, a new deep and quirky bass line, and goes for a softer sound. The first part of the chorus is vocally driven and extremely catchy, while the second half is a simple chant and somewhat empty. The second part of the song starts off with a lot of energy as the group shows off their charming and attention-demanding rap. One of the biggest surprises on the track takes place during the bridge, in which the group breaks out into a child-like chant; this part feels like a completely different song but adds an interesting flavour to the mix. After this, the group quickly transitions into an instrumental filled dance break, returning the song back to its original sound. The song's lyrics match its attitude perfectly, as they talk about wanting to be whoever they want, do whatever they want, and not being typical girls. As for the other tracks on the single album, "Round & Round" is the standout, it is far more subdued yet just as addictive as "Bad Girl" and is definitely worth checking out! "Bad Girl" is a great follow up track, and has the unexpected ability to hook you into replaying it nonstop!
#6- LU TING - HUMAN RULES
Lu Ting—our Social Media Lead's ultimate cpop bias—has released a brand-new song this week titled "Rules of the World" (or "Human Rules"), which comes on the eve of her last year with the group, as all 2nd generation members including herself are gearing up to graduate in 2021. However, it is presumed that Lu Ting will stay with the company following her addition to the SNH48 subunit AW9 and the registering of trademarks related to her name by Shiba. This release comes as the reward for winning the "2019 SNH48 Group 6th Request Time Best 50" along with the former group member Feng Xinduo. However, following the latter's departure from SNH48 earlier this year, Shiba has instead chosen to allow Lu Ting to release a brand-new solo track instead. "Rules of the World" is a fantastic dance track that showcases all of Lu Ting's unique talents while also showing off some aspects of styling that we have never seen before during all seven years of her career. She has never been blonde before and we are all here for blonde-haired Lu Ting! "Rules of the World" is a typical SNH48 stage release while, at the same time, incorporating interesting elements into the instrumental to create an addictive melody-driven chorus that explains all of the "Rules of the World" to us and why stanning Lu Ting is the only way to go!
#7- PURPLEKISS - MY HEART SKIP A BEAT
After almost six months since the initial teasers for PURPLE KISS were revealed to the public, the group has released their first pre-debut single as a unit. Sadly, the group's youngest member Swan was unable to participate due to a previously undisclosed illness. "My Heart Skip A Beat" discusses the group's feelings about being overcome with emotions following a single heart-fluttering encounter. PURPLEKISS is RBW's newest girl group following MAMAMOO and is vastly different from their vocal-oriented senior group. The group, just like MAMAMOO, showcases their top-tier vocals. However, unlike the former, this group has a much darker concept where they somewhat delve into the heavy rock niche that Dreamcatcher has been known for popularizing. At the moment, it is unknown whether this will remain their concept or if it is just a one-time thing. But if there is one thing that we can take away from PURPLEKISS, it is that, based on this single alone, we should surely be keeping an eye on them—because everyone needs more rock-inspired girl groups in their lives!
BY NARA
#1- "Show Me the Money 9's VVS" by Miranni, Munchman, Khundi Panda, Mushvenom ft. Justhis achieves a real-time all-kill and a perfect all-kill by placing #1 on all four charts (Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Flo)! Congrats to them!
BY POLARIS_TAE
Nominations for our December User of the Month has officially opened! If you have someone in mind for December, feel free to nominate them ASAP!
With our 2020 awards season officially wrapped up, we can now show you just what additions and updates were made to each of our awards! As always, you can request them here (don't forget to follow the instructions in the OP)!
Our Events team hosted one game this week!
Our Events Trainee, Chiharu hosted "Guess The Song". Where users had to guess the song based on a series of vague hints. Ultimately Boo prevailed as the winner!
The November Orbs Giveaway back for this month. May the RNG odds be ever in your favour!
Shop+ fans, our team was busy stocking our store with even more great items this week. Be sure to get your hands on them soon!
The Social Media Team published one article this week!
Polaris_Tae gave us their thoughts on BLACKPINK's "THE ALBUM".
Our Public Relations Team officially kicked off earlier this week with its "PR Team Kick-Off Event" running from the November 23 - 29. This event requires users to post in different sections across the forum where users will gain tickets. At the end of the week, the three users with the most tickets will win prizes. Make sure to track your progress!
Our PR Team member, ARandomFan also hosted a fantastic game of "Guess Who - Korean Edition", where players were each required to guess the assigned cards of other competitors based on Korean related topics such as dramas, variety, etc. In the end, it was Stannie who took home first place. Congrats!
The Translation Team gave us one translation this week!
Lurkette helped us to understand Moritaka Chisato's "Yacchimaina".
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