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OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3
Hello everyone, and thank you for clicking on this week's edition of "ICYMI"! Sadly, this article isn't filled with only good news, but we hope it will still be useful for you to stay updated on everything you might have missed. We hope you will enjoy the time you will spend reading this thread!
BY Beefy
MONDAY:
#1- We start off the week with shocking news: Stray Kids' main vocal Woojin has left the group and terminated his contract with JYP Entertainment. Along with this announcement, JYPE added that their album is delayed until December 9th. Despite Woojin's departure, JYPE stated that Stray Kids' first solo concert 'District 9: Unlock' will go on as planned. We wish Woojin the best in his future endeavors!
#2- Duo Melomance will be releasing their new song 'Festival' on November 6th! After this comeback, member Kim Min Seok will be enlisting in the military, thus setting the group on hiatus. We are looking forward to this new release !
#3- SNSD's Sooyoung has been appointed as the ambassador for the 20th 'Persons with Disabilities Film Festival'! We congratulate her on the honor!
#4- Hip Hop artist Jessi made her comeback on November 1st with her new single, 'Drip', featuring Jay Park! Have you listened to the release?
#5- Eric Nam has launched his own audio show 'The Eric Nam Show'! It will air every week on Mondays and Tuesdays for the next 4 weeks, so that means a total of four episodes. Make sure to stay tuned so you don't miss his show!
#6- Former 2NE1 member Minzy has filed for an injunction against her current company Music Works for contract termination. The reason behind her departure is unknown at the moment but we wish her the best of luck in this legal battle!
#7- Surprisingly, Chinese boy group WayV has performed their new title track 'Moonwalker' on Show Champion this week! Did you enjoy their performance?
TUESDAY:
#2- SM Entertainment has dropped some very happy news, EXO is confirmed to be preparing for their comeback! The group is preparing their new album and will make their comeback soon! Are you excited for their long-awaited comeback?
#3- Produce group IZ*ONE celebrated their first anniversary! We hope they enjoyed the celebration and made wonderful memories in their first year with us! The group also announced they will be making their comeback on November 11th with their first full album titled 'BlOOMIZ'. Are you looking forward to it?
#4- Super Junior's Heechul will reportedly be joining the new SBS variety show, 'Tasty Square'. He will be joining fellow stars Baek Jong Won, Yang Se Hyung, and Kim Dongjun! The air date of the show is December. Are you looking forward to it?
#5- Ex-Rainbow member Jisook has been revealed to be dating programmer and entrepreneur Lee Du Hee! We congratulate the new couple!
#6- CLC's Sorn has created an official Twitter account! Her first tweet was a video confirming her presence and we are looking forward to her future posts. Make sure to follow her everyone!
#1- The day unfortunately ended with shocking news, as boy group D-CRUNCH was seen in tears after their concert in Kuwait was canceled. The decision was made by Kuwait's Minister of Mass Media and Information for no particular reason, but it is believed that it was over a rumor of the group members being gay. It is sad to see such an event occurring in 2019, and we hope the boys are mentally doing alright after this horrible experience.
WEDNESDAY:
#1- (G)I-DLE's Soyeon has been confirmed to participate in the new League of Legends collaboration group, who will perform their new song "Giants" at the opening ceremony of the League of Legends World Championship 2019! The group, 'True Damage', includes Becky G, (G)I-DLE's Soyeon, Keke Palmer, DUCKWRTH, and Thutmose! Are you excited about seeing their collaboration? Because we sure are!
#2- Some upcoming releases were announced on Wednesday: first, soloist Zico will be dropping the second part of his first full album 'THINKING' on November 8th! Eleven days after, on November 19th, Davichi will be making their comeback with a new digital single! We are looking forward to give these new songs a listen!
#3- Rookie boy group CIX has announced its official fandom name! The fandom's name is "FIX(픽스)" and it means 'Faith in X'. How do you feel about the name?
#4- Super Junior's Kyuhyun will be making his return to the musical world in January! He will be starring in 'The Man Who Laughs', three years after his last role. We are excited to see him on stage again!
#5- Hyuna and Dawn (formerly Edawn of Pentagon) are confirmed to guest on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros'! The couple recorded on October 31st and the episode will be airing on November 8th! We are excited to see them again!
#6- Momoland's Yeonwoo has been cast in the new SBS drama 'Alice', which will be airing in early 2020. Will you be watching?
#7- After settling a dispute with her past company Music K Entertainment, Hong Jin Young has established her own agency! We are glad to hear the good news and wish her the best of luck!
#8- Rookie group HINAPIA, which is made of four ex-Pristin members and rookie Bada, has performed their song 'Drip' on Show Champion! On the same day, the group has also opened an official Vlive channel! We cannot wait for them to release even more content!
#9- TVXQ's Changmin shared a picture of his meet up with SHINee's Minho! The idol posted it on his personal Instagram account, accompanied with an adorable caption. We are glad to see their friendship stays strong despite Minho currently serving in the Marines!
#10- We finish this recap with happy news: Kim Gun Mo, a veteran singer and cast member of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy', will be getting married to pianist Jang Ji Yeon! The wedding will take place at the end of January in 2020. We congratulate the lovely couple!
THURSDAY:
#1- Sadly, Thursday started with some extremely shocking news. Following some accusations posted on Twitter, Starship released a statement announcing that Wonho has decided to leave Monsta X. Following this turn of events, the group's fan sign was canceled on this day, and Wonho later released a handwritten letter to Monbebes, in which he apologized for his past actions. Unfortunately, the drama for the idol was not over yet as Han Seo Hee took to Twitter again and claimed Wonho had gone to Juvenile Detention at the age of 17. We hope everything will be clarified soon.
#2- EXO's first subunit EXO-CBX celebrated its third anniversary! We appreciate all the music and memories provided over these years and would like to congratulate them!
#3- On Thursday, R&B singer Crush announced that he would be making his comeback in November with a full album! We are very much anticipating it!
#4- Lee Suhyun, known for placing 13th on Produce 101, will be making her solo debut very soon! She will be releasing a digital single on November 15th. We congratulate her and hope her debut will be successful!
#5- Actor Ji Soo will reportedly be a male lead in Kakao M's upcoming drama, 'AMANZA'! Speaking of actors, Jo In Sung is currently considering the lead role in the upcoming movie 'Emergency Declaration'. If he accepts the part, he will be joining Song Kang Ho and Lee Byung Hun. We are looking forward to both of their projects!
#6- Actress Kim Bo Mi and ballerino Yoon jeon Il have been revealed to be dating! We congratulate the lovely new couple!
#7- MNET's Queendom has been a fun and very entertaining journey. During the last episode, Mamamoo was announced as the final winner, with Oh My Girl coming in second place! We congratulate the group on their win!
#8- G-Dragon revealed through Instagram that his fashion band Peaceminusone will be collaborating with Nike! We are excited to see what the result of his hard work will be!
FRIDAY:
#1- Unfortunately, Starship Entertainment terminated Wonho's contract only a day after the announcement of his departure. As for Jung Da Eun, she continued to throw jabs at the idol and revealed to Dispatch that they had smoked weed together in 2013.
#2- Japanese girl group Q'ulle announced that they would be disbanding soon. Fortunately, the group will have a final tour in 2020. Bad news kept dropping on Friday as another Japanese girl group, Ladybaby, has also announced disbandment. We wish all members the best of luck in their future endeavors!
#3- EXO revealed the name of their 6th full album, 'Obsession' and unveiled a new logo sporting black flags! The album will be released on November 27th and will contain ten songs, all of various genres. We are even more hyped for their return!
#4- Fantagio confirmed that ASTRO would be making their comeback in mid-November! The group will be releasing a mini-album and have reportedly finished the final preparations for the comeback! We are very much excited!
#5- Following the news of her solo debut, Produce 101's Lee Su Hyun will be promoting with the stage name Luri. Make sure to look out for her debut!
#6- Stella Jung, Paul Kim, and Melomance's Donghwan will be releasing a collaboration song titled 'An Ordinary Miracle'. It will drop on November 8th and we are very excited for it!
#7- MBN x AOMG's audition show 'Signhere' winner Sogumm has signed with AOMG! We are interested to see what she'll release under the company!
#8- EXID's Hani and Hwang Seung Eon will reportedly be the leads in the upcoming web drama 'XX'! The drama is expected to be released at the end of this year!
#9- Last but not least, it has been announced that the 9th Gaon Chart Music Awards will be held on January 8th, 2020 at Jamsil Arena! We are looking forward to the award ceremony!
SATURDAY:
#1- Fans have shown concern after Hyunwoong, a former member of 14u, displayed worrying behavior on Instagram. The idol posted a very concerning status update and deleted all his other posts sans the aforementioned one. Fans immediately sent words of love and encouragement to the idol. We hope that he has a good support system and that everything will be alright for him.
#2- NCT 127 will be performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! They will have the honor of being the first KPOP group to perform at the event. The parade will be airing at 9 AM EST on November 28th, so mark your calendars now!
#3- During a recent Vlive, TWICE's Jihyo revealed that the group has schedules through January of 2021! These girls are truly booked and busy to another level!
#4- In an interview for MTV, Jaden Jeong, LOONA's creative director, has revealed the reasons behind his departure from Blackberry Creative. He stated that it was simply due to creative differences between him and BBC's new management, the company wanting to focus less on the LOONAVERSE. With him leaving the company, a LOONA album filled with ballads was unfortunately discarded. Jaden did state that he may make a potential comeback to the LOONAVERSE and gave fans some hope. If you want more information, please go give the article a read!
#5- NU'EST's Ren was a special MC for Saturday's episode of MBC Music Core! Did you get a chance to catch his appearance?
#6- The infamous Han Seo hee has claimed Starship Entertainment tried to cover up Monsta X's Shownu's affair with a married woman. She had already made those claims earlier this week, but she decided to reinforce her statement on Saturday. On the more positive side of news, thousands of Monsta X fans have succeeded in raising more than 20k dollars for a Times Square billboard in support of the group! It truly shows how powerful their fandom is!
SUNDAY:
#1- In honor of T.O.P's birthday, fans have organized a museum exhibit! It notably displays past Instagram posts of the idol and pictures of him through time. We love to see such dedication from fans and wish him a happy birthday!
BY MIATHEIKONIC
#1- TAEYEON - SPARK
SNSD's Nightingale, Taeyeon is back with her second studio album "Purpose", fronted by track "Spark". The album was inspired by her journey to becoming one of the biggest stars in the kpop industry and the title track is a testament to just that. She uses references of sparks to express her visions and goals as a Kpop Artist. In this soulful pop track, she showcases her two prominent talents; her voice and her dance skills, when she belts out high notes in the midst of intense choreography. Therefore it is no surprise that the song performed brilliantly on all of the kpop charts. So go watch "Purpose" and don't miss out on this comeback!
#2- MONSTA X - FOLLOW
As mentioned in the last ICYMI, Monsta X came back this week with their second title track "Follow" from their album "Follow: Find You". As opposed to "Find You", "Follow" is a dynamic dance track with EDM breakdowns. Explosive rap, great vocal skills, an anthemic chorus, bombastic visuals and a powerful choreography are only part of what awaits you in this comeback, so make sure to check it out and dance with us!
#3- YUBIN FT. YOON MIRAE - SILENT MOVIE
A year after her previous release, ex-Wonder Girls member Yubin is back with her "Start Of The End" album, which contains the title track "Silent Movie" and one b-side. "Silent Movie" was made in collaboration with singer Yoon Mirae. It stars Park Narae as an actress whose relationship falls apart when her career takes off and she becomes famous. The music video combined with how well the singers' soulful voices complement the jazz music makes silent movie the best treat of the week. Don't let this release pass by you, check it out!
#4- A.C.E - SAVAGE
A.C.E is back with another brilliantly produced album, "Under Cover: The Mad Squad"! "Savage" serves as its title track and shows a new side of the group. Unlike the rest of their title tracks, we have a chance to discover the edgy, street style of this boy group and we enjoyed it as much as their other releases. The song's message about believing in yourself and being true to who you are no matter what, was portrayed well in the dynamic music video. Moreover, the various skills that members have was also showcased. Check the song out and let us know if you like this release too!
#5- GFRIEND - FALLIN' LIGHT
Before the official release of their 1st full Japanese album, "Fallin' Light", GFriend dropped the title track of the same name on Wednesday. Japanese releases are certainly this group's strong suit, and that was proved in this release too. The song started off gently with the members' soft voices, as each of them were shown in their own room. It then had a dramatic twist with strong vocals and a powerful choreography, as members find their way back to each other. Dance along with GFriend and don't let another quality japanese release pass by you!
#6- WAYV - MOONWALK
Earth wasn't enough for NCT's chinese subunit, WayV as they decide to go to Outer Space in their new "Take Over The Moon" Mini album. Both, the album and promotional single "Moonwalk" were released on Tuesday, with the title song expected to be released tomorrow. "Moonwalk" gives us a preview of this album's concept: the Outer Space. The boys presented their well-known dance skills in a song with a catchy chorus. The music video is gorgeous, as they take over outer space and walk on deserted planets. Get hyped for the upcoming comeback and enjoy visiting space with WayV!
#7- LITTLE GLEE MONSTER - I FEEL THE LIGHT FT. EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Jpop group Little Glee Monster went all out in celebration of their fifth anniversary, as they took off to Los Angeles. There they met legendary disco group Earth, Wind & Fire and this resulted in the new collaboration track called "I Feel The Light". When a vocal and disco group collaborate, an upbeat pop funk track is born. It was great seeing Little Glee Monster in a funk suit. Check out this collaboration and be prepared to celebrate their anniversary with them!
#8- ERIC NAM - LOVE DIE YOUNG
In anticipation of his new album, which he promised would drop on November 14th, singer Eric Nam revealed his first track of the album, "Love Die Young", a soulful pop ballad. In the song, he decided to speak up about the apprehensions one has to face when engaging in a romantic relationship. The simplistic lyrical music video accompanied by his sweet voice has a cinematic effect which lets us imagine the emotions of the love story the song portrays. Shorten your time waiting for Eric Nam's new album by listening to this song!
#9- ZICO - BALLOON
Just a month ago, Zico released his 1st studio album, "Thinking part.1", and now he is preparing for the release of its successor "Thinking part.2", on November 8th. The promotional song of the album, "Balloon" was released a few days ago. It is a beautiful r&b song portrayed in a simplistic animated Music video that will surely touch your heart. Make sure to check it out and anticipate the release of his new album!
#10- GREENY WU - THE FORGOTTEN TOWN
Greeny Wu, better known as Wu Tsing-Fong, a taiwanese singer, songwriter, and also the founder of band Sodagreen, released his solo song, "The Forgotten Town". The Spooky vibe of the song and Music video accompanied by his powerful voice awoke the Halloween spirit in all of us during the past week. Even though Halloween is over, we are sure you will enjoy this release!
11- HINAPIA - DRIP
Hinapia has officially made their long anticipated debut with the single album "New Start" earlier today. In their title track "Drip", each girl showcases her own cool charms as the pop song, with its EDM and R&B influences, plays in the background. This combined with the catchy chorus makes this debut a "girl crush" heaven. Make sure to check out the song and support all of the five girls!
BY meltrosz
#1- Taeyeon's latest album "Purpose" sold more than 100,000 copies in less than two days, making her the fastest female act to reach the milestone and also breaking the record for the highest first-week sales for a female soloist!
#2- Day6's "The Book of Us: Entropy" sold more than 42,000 copies in its first week, a 35% increase in sales from their latest album!
#3- BTS's "Love Yourself Tour" has recorded more than 2 million attendees, making it the highest-grossing and most attended tour in history for a Korean artist!
#4- TWICE's "Feel Special" has recorded more than 400,000 shipments on Gaon Chart!
They have also reached 1 billion streams on Spotify! This makes them the third, and fastest, K-pop group in history to achieve this milestone.
The group has also sold out their world tour in Japan after more than 1 million ticket applications were sent in!
#5- BLACKPINK's "As If It's Your Last" music video has surpassed 700 million views on YouTube, making it their third music video to reach this extraordinary milestone!
#6- Winner's "CROSS" sold more than 58,000 copies on its first day, making it their second-highest first-day sales after "We"!
#7- IU shows off her digital prowess as "Love Poem" recorded 1,303,668 unique listeners and 95,681 hearts on Melon in the first 24 hours!
In less than one day, she was also able to achieve a Certified All-Kill!
#8- Oh My Girl's "Secret Garden" has reached 100,000 hearts on Melon, making it their first ever song to reach the milestone!
BY GALAXY
The forum went offline for a couple of hours on Wednesday, so that administrators could update our software.
If you have noticed the disappearance of some features (especially on profiles), do not worry! They will be back very soon, as the team is working on bringing them back.
On Saturday, our administrator Rinoa announced the user of the month for November - congratulations once more to sm maid!
Here are all the badges that have been added to the system this week! You can request them here (don't forget to follow the instructions in the OP)!
Carnival of Souls ended a couple of days ago, after players had the chance to enjoy a few more games hosted by Saint Renjun (Don't Get Eaten), Rektinq (Zodiac War Mafia) and Akidoki (A Ghoulish Challenge). Thank you very much Events Team for your efforts and very exciting games!
The team took the occasion to introduce orbs, a new currency that will be used to purchase new special prizes and items!
On Friday, we got to congratulate our now full-fledged moderators rosie and itsyaboiidon, who have successfully completed their training!
This week, a bunch of plushies have been added to the shop! Go check them out now!
Once more, our Social Media/Press team posted numerous articles for you to enjoy throughout the week!
To make your Halloween as spooky as possible, Galaxy posted her review of the movie "The Clue" on Monday. On Tuesday, both Idol Killer and BlueNose recommended you to watch "I Am A Hero". Galaxy, BlueNose, Vampire and Rektinq also posted a special edition of "PlusDays" on Thursday - it contains the Halloween Playlist made by our users!
On Friday, Nara shared her thoughts on Winner's latest album "Cross".
Here are all the lyrics posted on Hallyu+ this week, thanks to our translator Vivi's hard work!
- MOMOLAND's "Light Up"
- SATURDAY's "Bbyong"
- TAEYEON's "Here I Am"
Hallyu+ is actively recruiting for staff. If you want to contribute to the forum's growth and join our amazing team, don't hesitate and apply now!
We are searching for new Tech Admins, and video makers for our Press Division.
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