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Hello everyone and thank you for clicking on this new edition of "ICYMI"! As usual, our team aims at providing you all the information you need about new releases, charts, news and forum updates to start next week with everything in mind. We hope you'll find this article useful!
BY BEEFY
MONDAY:
#1- We started the week with some extremely exciting news for Pristin fans! Former members Eunwoo, Roa, Yuha, and Rena are confirmed to re-debut next month through the company AlSeulBit! The group will have a 5th member, but her identity is still a mystery and will be revealed in a few days. We are very excited to see them perform once again!
#2- To put an end to all speculations, Big Hit Entertainment clarified on Monday that none of BTS would be enlisting in the military this year. This came as a response to Assemblyman Ahn Min Seok's statement about one of the members enlisting this year.
#3- Huh Gak and Apink's Eunji will reportedly release a duet on October 31st! And just the day before that, Super Junior will reveal the Japanese version of their newest track, 'I Think I', which will be followed by a new Japanese album scheduled for January of 2020! We are looking forward to both releases!
#4- Chungha announced her official lightstick, The Byulrangbong! We know fans must be very happy with such a beautiful design!
#5- Unfortunately, IOI's comeback has reportedly been postponed once again. This new delay is due to MNET's voting scandal and Yoojung's hiatus due to health issues. They are now discussing holding the comeback in 2019 or 2020. We'll be waiting patiently for any news about the reunion!
#6- Momoland's Hyebin and Yeonwoo have officially opened personal Instagram accounts! We are anticipating their future posts!
#7- Despite all controversies, MNET will reportedly be launching a new survival show in early 2020! It is called 'Teen Singer', and if you enjoyed ' 'High School Rapper', this new show should be right down your alley!
#8- Jeon Somi and her father Matthew Douma will reportedly join SBS's 'Law of the Jungle - Chuuk and Pohnpei, Micronesia'! The father and daughter duo will be joined by Han Hyun Min, Lee Jung Hyun, and Yoo Jae Hwan. We are looking forward to a fun watch!
#9- Last but not least, it was also announced on Monday that JTBC2's 'The Night of Hate Comments' would be discontinued after sixteen episodes.
TUESDAY:
#1- On Tuesday, EXO received a star on the Dubai Walk of Fame! The group has been extremely influential for KPOP groups in the middle east; being the first Korean act to have their song played in the Dubai Fountain and the first non-royal celebrity to be featured in the Burj Khalifa LED show. Congratulations to them!
#2- Red Velvet announced their third concert 'La Rouge' along with a promotional poster! They will perform on November 6th and 7th at the Korea University Hwajung Tiger Dome. Continuing the concert news, SNSD's Tiffany Young has announced dates for her North American tour! Will you be attending any of them?
#3- Kang Daniel revealed the dates for his first fan meeting! It will take place from the 22nd to the 24th of November and will be similar to KCON. The event will feature a 'Live' portion (with Daniel performing on stage) and also a 'Play' one, which will have many activities and different forms of entertainment. Food and beverages are also expected to be served.This sounds like a very fun concept and we wish we could attend!
WEDNESDAY:
#1- Sadly, Cre Ker Entertainment stated that Hwall has left The Boyz on Wednesday. His departure is due to health concerns, including major ankle issues. We wish him a speedy recovery and the best in his future endeavors!
#2- After a long wait, CNBLUE's Jung Yonghwa will be discharged from the military on November 3rd! He will also be holding a fifteen-minute meeting with fans at his discharge location. We are happy to have him back!
#3- Three comebacks were announced for November. After four years of inactivity, Hip-Hop trio MFBTY will return to the music scene next month! Some other exciting news, this time for all the Elvis out there: AOA have completed the filming of their next music video, which will also be out very soon!! Last but not least, Eric Nam will also reveal his first English album in a few weeks! A pre-release song called "Love Die Young" will drop on October 30th. Are you excited?
#4- Now, let's take a look at concerts news. We learnt on Wednesday that music duo AKMU would be holding a solo concert on December 14th-15th! Red Velvet have also announced the dates and locations for their Japanese Tour. And, speaking of SM groups, NCT Dream have added a third date to their first solo concert 'NCT Dream Tour: The Dream Show' in Seoul due to popular demand! It has also been announced that, OUI Entertainment and Produce X 101 trainees Kang Seokhwa, Mahiro, and Wang Jyunhao will be holding a joint fan meeting 'A Perfect Day' on November 2nd! We are jealous of all the lucky fans who will attend these amazing events!
#5- Unfortunately, TWICE's Chaeyoung had to sit out of the Twicelights concert in Japan due to health concerns. We hope that she will get better quickly! To add to that, JYP Entertainment announced they are currently taking action against people who have made malicious comments or defamed Twice. We are happy to see them take such measures to protect their idols.
THURSDAY:
#1- On Thursday, KPOP veterans Super Junior had their first music show win in five years with 'Super Clap' on MNet's MCountdown! We congratulate the group on their success!
#2- INFINITE's Woohyun enlisted into the military as a public service worker. It is extremely sad to see him go but we hope he will serve well and safely!
#3- Rookie global sensation ATEEZ celebrated their first anniversary since debut! We congratulate them and hope they had an amazing anniversary!
#4- All the songs from Taeyeon's second full-length album 'Purpose' have been approved by KBS' broadcasting standards! To add to the positive news, the idol has also announced her fan meeting 'Inside Taeyeon with Sone'! We are looking forward to more content and performances!
#5- R&B and Hip Hop singer Crush has collaborated with Pink Sweat$ for a new single, 'I Wanna Be Yours", which will be released next week on October 31st! We are looking forward to the release!
#6- Awards season has officially begun, and the nominations for all categories of MNET Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2019 have been posted! The thread linked here lists all nominees and provides explanations on how to cast your vote. Are you ready to support your favorite artists?
#7- Kang Daniel has been selected as the new model of 120-year-old premium luggage brand 'RIMOWA'! The news was revealed along with a pictorial of the new collection, Marine and Scarlett, featuring the soloist. ELLE Korea also released a Q&A video with the idol. Daniel is definitely on his way to become a fashion icon!
#9- Former Pristin members' new group name, Hinapia, was announced on Thursday! Hinapia is supposed to express "the aspiration to deliver hope to the public with various attractions starting with its debut', which is quite interesting. The group has also opened its official Twitter account, so go follow it! How do you feel about the name?
#8- Hong Kong actor Nicholas Tse's twelve-year-old son Lucas claimed on Thursday that he rarely sees his father, who is too busy with his career to take care of his family. He went on to say that his mother (Cecilia Cheung), who has been divorced from Nicholas Tse for eight years, is always there for him and his brother, and that he is glad his parents are divorced. Nicholas's label EEG released a statement claiming he does, in fact, have a good relationship with his children and he will not tolerate them being used to spread fake news.
FRIDAY:
#1- Girl group Rainbow will reportedly be releasing a new song on November 15th! Even though the group has disbanded, member Jaekyung led this project in honor of their 10th anniversary! We are excited to see the girls back together!
#2- ELF keep being fed with new content: Super Junior will drop a Special Version of their album 'Time Slip' on November 6th, to celebrate the group's 14th anniversary! This new edition will contain behind the scenes clips of 'Super Clap' and 'I Think I'. ELF, are you excited?
#3- Produce X 101's Lee Jinhyuk released a preview of his official lightstick! Presales are open from October 25th to November 3rd. Jinhyuk fans, go order one fast while it is still available!
#4- SF9's maknae and actor Chani has opened a personal Instagram account on Friday! We are looking forward to his future posts.
#5- Last but not least, Off the Record announced that IZ*ONE's Yujin has withdrawn from Seoul of Performing Arts to focus on IZ*ONE group promotions. However, she has decided to start homeschooling to pursue her education.
SATURDAY:
#1- G-Dragon has been discharged from the military! The idol was met by thousands of fans and news coverage, truly showing how massively popular the idol is! He was also welcomed home warmly by his fellow group member T.O.P! We are delighted to have him back!
#2- Japanese girl group CY8ER has joined the company Victor Entertainment and will have a major debut next year on January 22nd! The group is already quite famous for having showed up in chemical protective suits at their own fan event. We are looking forward to what they will release next year!
#3- John Cena, a known BTS fanboy, will feature a song from the group in his upcoming movie, 'Playing with Fire'! His promotional strategy is truly clever as we are now curious and excited for the movie's release. Which BTS song do you think Cena selected?
#4- Here is a crossover no one expected: American rapper Post Malone has followed IU on Instagram! It is unexpected but understandable. After all, she is very talented.
#5- Interestingly enough, Winner's 'Island' has been plagiarized once again, this time by a Chinese singer. This had already occurred twice, the song being copied by the American rapper 6ix9ine and a Kazakh duo. As a form of apology, the artist purchased 100 copies of Winner's new album 'Cross'!
#3- Day6's Jae apologized on Twitter for recommending a Kanye song to his followers. As Kanye has become quite a polarizing figure in today's media, it appears the idol's fans expressed disappointment with the post. Do you think an apology was really needed?
#4- We sadly finish this day with bad news: Girls Alert member, Goo Seul's mother has passed away. We send our condolences to her and her family.
SUNDAY:
#1- Fans really weren't expecting it: Yahagi Moeka announced her graduation from AKB48 after less than two years in the group! After a sudden rise in popularity last year, the seventeen-year-old idol was seen as one of the group's future pillars and was chosen to be the center of their recent single 'Sustainable'. However, due to a dating scandal, the horrible criticism she had already received was amplified and the idol called it quits on Sunday. In order to get even more background information on Yahagi Moeka, do not hesitate to check out the thread we linked here. We wish her the best in all of her future endeavors!
#2- Twice performed with all nine members for the first time in four months! We are happy to see the girls reunited with both Mina and Chaeyoung. At the end of this Twicelights concert, the group announced that they would hold a concert in Tokyo Dome on March 3-4 2020, which could possibly wrap up their tour.
BY MIATHEIKONIC
Disclaimer: this selection includes songs that were released from October 14th to October 27th, which is why we tried to pick some of the biggest debuts/comebacks.
#1- WINNER - SOSO
With their 3rd mini album "Cross", Winner wants to show fans how each member's individual style can blend together in a crossover effect. With its melacholic melody and hazy vibes, title song "SOSO" perfectly mixes their old style with the skills they have acquired through the years. The lyrics express their feelings after a breakup, as they are trying to put on a neutral face even when life is tough. See for yourself how they did it!
#2- TOMORROW X TOGETHER - RUN AWAY
BigHit rookies continued their fast-paced rise to the stars with the first comeback, "The Dream Chapter: MAGIC"! The album's title track, "Run Away", is a synth pop song that shows the boys having fun in various places, until they reach a magical mystery land where all worries and pain leave them for good. It's time to run away with TXT!
#3- NU'EST - LOVE ME
Pledis's senior boy group NU'EST gives us soft, love-filled vibes with their 7th mini album "The Table"! The vibrant, deep house melody of its title song "Love Me" is highlighted by the members' warm voices. The members show their romantic side in both the song and its music video, and wins our hearts over with their charm while giving us ideas for date nights. It's time for you to check it out!
#4- N.FLYING - GOOD BAM
Pop-rock band N.Flying is back with their 6th mini album "Yaho" and its title track "Good Bam"! Following the success of their previous release "Rooftop", the band gives us a groovy pop-rock tune that perfectly fits the season. The music video follows the free-spirited boys spending time together and having fun on a chilly autumn day. It's time to bless your eyes and your ears by clicking on the video below!
#5- DAY6 - SWEET CHAOS
JYP's rock band Day6 made their long anticipated comeback with the third studio album "Entropy: The Book Of Us"! Its title track is called "Sweet Chaos" and is the fastest-paced song the group has ever released. "Sweet Chaos" really fits the theme of the comeback, as it describes how life can become chaotic due to sweet love. We enjoyed seeing this side of Day6 and we are sure you will too!
#6- SUPER JUNIOR - SUPER CLAP
Kpop veterans Super Junior came back last week with their 9th album "Time Slip"! To show off their new concept, the group chose to promote "Super Clap", a song full of retro vibes which comes with an energetic dance-pop rhythm. Powerful vocals, groovy rap parts and quirky dance breaks are only a part of what awaits you in this song and music video, so make sure to check it out!
#7- MONSTA X - FIND YOU
With their new release "Follow: Find You", Monsta X follow up on the storyline they started two years ago with "Dramarama". "Find You", the album's title track, is a ballad that tells the story of one of the members tragically losing his parents. It is filled with pain and emotion and makes us see the bond between the boys. Find out how this song is connected to "Dramarama", and prepare for the album's release by checking this song out!
#8- ALEXA - BOMB
AleXa, who participated in "Produce48" last year (she was known under her real name Alex Christine), made her solo debut in the most unconventional way. Her first song, "Bomb", is a powerful dance-pop track, surprisingly featuring dancehall and afrobeat rhythms mixed with subtle latin vibes - a recipe which makes sure you will be head banging to this song for a long time. What are you waiting for? Check it out now!
#9- HYUNSIK (BTOB) - DEAR LOVE
BTOB's lead vocalist Lim Hyunsik made his solo debut with the "RENDEZ-VOUS" album and a title track named "Dear Love". In this emotional ballad, he showcased his breathtaking vocal abilities and visuals. For our full enjoyment, the singer amazes us with a space concept, saying he was inspired by quantum entanglement. See for yourself what space looks like for Hyunsik!
#10- EXILE TAKAHIRO - YOU ARE ROCK STAR
EXILE's TAKAHIRO (Exile's and Ace Of Spades' vocalist) came back with a digital single named "YOU are ROCK STAR". We surely did miss the singer's distinguishable soft voice, which greatly compliments the powerful guitar riffs and rock style of the song. Check out how he transformed into a rock star. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we did!
#11- TWICE - FAKE AND TRUE
Only a few weeks after "Feel Special", the nine queens of Twice dropped their new Japanese song "Fake and True" on October 17th! This new pop track, which sounds quite retro, clearly represents their current music style. It comes with a fun choreography and colorful music video. If you haven't heard the song yet, it's time for you to click on the video below!
#12- TAKEUCHI MIYU - MY TYPE
Taekuchi Miyu, ex-AKB48 member and Produce48 contestant, released her first Korean single as part of "Monthly Yoon Jong Shin" project, named "My Type". She pleasantly surprised fans as she wrote, composed and produced this pop track which reminds us of the kpop scene from the 90s. Take a time travel with this talented singer and check this song out!
BY MELTROSZ
#1- TXT showed tremendous growth in their fandom, as their latest album "The Dream Chapter: Magic" sold more than 60,000 copies on its first day, more than double the sales of their debut album!
In just three days, they also broke their personal first-week sales record - and in five days, they were able to sell more than 100,000 copies, surpassing their debut album's six weeks sales record!
#2- In YouTube news, Day6's "I Smile" and Infinite's "Tell Me" have both surpassed 10 million views!
Blackpink's dance practice video for "Whistle" has also reached 100 million views!
#3- Taeyeon's upcoming album "Purpose" has reached over 54,000 pre-orders on Ktown4u, making it the best-selling female solo album this year!
#4- In just four days, Day6 has broken their personal first-week sales record, selling more than 32,000 copies for "The Book of Us: Entropy"!
#5- MC Mong becomes the third artist this year to hold the 1st and 2nd place on Melon simultaneously with "FAME/Chanel"! He comes after BTS's "Boy With Luv/Mikrokosmos" and Bolbbalgan4's "Bom/Stars Over Me".
BY GALAXY
Our admin Wonkru posted an update to explain the use of ads on Hallyu+. Please make sure to read it!
As usual, here are all the awards you can now find in our system! You can request them here (don't forget to follow the instructions in the OP)!
Users kept having fun with Events team's "Carnival of Souls" this week!
On Monday, roseychu hosted two sessions of "Trivia Murder Party" - congratulations to OutroTearTheFirst and Rinoa for defeating the other players!
On Wednesday, sooz gathered users on a mysterious island and made them attack each others, to see who would be "The Last Man Standing"...
Group 2, consisting of Baymax, Akidoki, emma and Lavender, ended up winning the game!
On Friday, Akidoki made players investigate and follow her amazing crime story in her "Mystery at Halloville" game!
The one who did the best is Sweetea!
On Saturday, Sweetea gave users tasks to solve and made them meet "Paranormal Friends" (creepy dolls) to collect candies...
Incredible player Baymax won the game, congratulations!
Later on that day, Riri hosted a "Corpse Party" WW, which saw the (very) quick death of all evils...
Congrats to town and its MVP, Rektinq!
It's far from being the end of the events, as we're now moving onto week 3. Check out the schedule here!
Information and signups for various games have already been posted:
- Rektinq's "Zodiac War Mafia" will start very soon
- "Halloween Ball Set Competition", an aesthetic contest, has started earlier today and will close on October 30th
- Saint Renjun's "Don't Get Eaten" will be hosted on October 28th
Here are the new items our staff members added to the shop this week! If you like some of them, don't wait, go purchase them soon!
As announced last week, Social Media has joined "Carnival of Souls" and has posted various articles for Halloween!
Early on Monday, Nara posted her review of IZ*ONE's Japanese song "Vampire".
On Tuesday, Rektinq shared his thoughts on DREAMCATCHER's latest album "Raid of Dream".
On Thursday, BlueNose watched "Paprika" and recommended it to our users!
On Saturday, it was Idol Killer's turn to write about a movie, and he chose "The Whispering".
On Sunday, ByulHarangBona posted a review of "Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum"!
More Halloween reviews and recommendations are coming, so please anticipate!
The team also kept posting "regular" articles:
On Wednesday, yooamygirls listened to BOLBBALGAN4's new album "Two Five"!
On Friday, Nara shared her observations on IOI and Wanna One members' individual careers post-Produce 101.
As usual, translators worked hard this week for the users of the forum! Here is the list of all the new lyrics you can find on Hallyu+:
GFRIEND's "Smile", by Vivi
GWSN "Growing ~ for Groo", by Vivi
Khalil Fong's "Close To You", by Vanilla Cupcake
Takeuchi Miyu & Yoon Jong-shin's "My Type", by Vivi
THEO's "Be Well", by Vanilla Cupcake
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We are searching for new Tech Admins, and video makers for our Press Division.
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