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  • Fans Frustrated by YG’s Puzzling Promotion for BABYMONSTER’s “Forever”

    Fans Frustrated by YG’s Puzzling Promotion for BABYMONSTER’s “Forever”

    YG Entertainment’s puzzling promotion strategy for BABYMONSTER’s new song “Forever” has left fans unsatisfied.

    Recently, numerous BABYMONSTER fans took to social media to voice their confusion about the promotional schedule set by their management company, YG Entertainment, following the release of their single “Forever.”

    “Forever” is billed as the pre-release single for BABYMONSTER’s first full-length album, which is set to be released in September or October. However, despite its significance, the promotional schedule for “Forever” has been quite sparse.

    The song was released on July 1, but the group’s first performance is not scheduled until nearly a week later, on July 6, on the show “It’s Live.” Following that, they will perform on “Inkigayo” on July 7 and “M Countdown” on July 11.

    Many fans argue that having promotional performances for “Forever” so long after its release misses the optimal window for maximizing the song’s popularity. Additionally, accumulating points late reduces their chances of winning on weekly music shows.

    Furthermore, “Forever” is underperforming both domestically and internationally. In South Korea, the song has fallen out of the Top 100 on major music charts like Melon, Bugs, and Genie.

    On Spotify, “Forever” has also seen a significant drop compared to the previous song. “Forever” recorded only 372,319 streams on its first day, failing to make it onto the global Spotify chart, and its streams were more than halved compared to “Sheesh” (820,811 streams on the first day).

    As of July 4, “Forever” had a total of 3,623,534 streams on Spotify globally, which is more than 3 million streams fewer than “Sheesh” had in its first four days.

    Fans believe that YG’s poorly scheduled promotional activities could further diminish BABYMONSTER’s achievements.

  • NewJeans embroiled in controversy over “J-Pop group” classification “BTS’s English song = K-Pop” VS “K-J distinction meaningless”

    NewJeans embroiled in controversy over “J-Pop group” classification “BTS’s English song = K-Pop” VS “K-J distinction meaningless”

    Girl group NewJeans has been caught up in an unexpected controversy over being labeled as a “J-Pop group”. This has led to heated debates, with many expressing disappointment

    According to Ten Asia on July 5th, NewJeans‘ Japanese debut album “Supernatural”, released on June 21st, has been classified as “J-Pop” on major music sites like Apple Music and Vibe. This classification was confirmed to be at the request of NewJeans’ agency ADOR.

    Fans have been debating the classification of the new album as J-Pop, particularly since NewJeans is considered a representative K-Pop group.

    Fans expressing disappointment point out that even though the album was released for the Japanese market, it is an original album with a high proportion of Korean lyrics. They also recall that BTS’s “Dynamite”, which has entirely English lyrics, was classified as K-Pop.

    The critics argue that even though it is a Japanese debut album, since the music is available worldwide, classifying it as J-Pop weakens the group’s identity as a K-Pop group. They suggest that it could lead to confusion among listeners who might mistakenly think NewJeans’ new songs are Japanese music. From the perspective of cultural sovereignty and enhancing the K-Pop brand, they find the decision regrettable.

    On the other hand, some believe that in the current music market, where national boundaries are blurring and genre distinctions are becoming less significant, classifying the album as J-Pop is not a major issue. They argue that NewJeans targeted the Japanese market with this album and used a localization strategy to ensure success. This means choosing the most effective strategy for export, which in this case was labeling it as J-Pop.

    NewJeans’ agency ADOR defended their decision on similar grounds. They stated, “The album was released as a Japanese record for Japanese music activities, and we chose global distribution to make it more accessible to fans. In today’s environment, where media development allows diverse distribution and rapid content dissemination, we believe distinguishing between J-Pop and K-Pop genres is meaningless.”

    However, the music industry also expressed disappointment. One industry insider said, “Considering the members, music and style, shouldn’t it be classified as K-Pop? Aside from Hanni, 4 members are Korean or of Korean descent, and the music and style often remind us of the Korean music scene of the 90s. I thought NewJeans’ music, style and music videos inherited and developed 90s K-Pop trends to fit current ones. It’s disappointing to see it labeled as J-Pop.”

  • BABYMONSTER drops ‘FOREVER’ dance performance video

    BABYMONSTER drops ‘FOREVER’ dance performance video

    BABYMONSTER has now released the official dance performance video for their new song ‘FOREVER.’ Staying true to the vibes of the official music video, the dance performance features fun early 2000s-inspired fashion and a dynamic color-changing set. The video showcases the group’s well-synchronized choreography and highlights the upbeat, cheerful mood of BABYMONSTER’s comeback song.

    Check out the official ‘FOREVER’ dance performance here:

    What did you think of BABYMONSTER’s performance?

  • TWICE’s Sana radiates elegant beauty for SPUR Magazine pictorial

    TWICE’s Sana radiates elegant beauty for SPUR Magazine pictorial

    TWICE’s Sana is set to be featured on the cover of the August 2024 edition of SPUR Magazine, a Japanese fashion magazine. The newly revealed photos showcase Sana’s classic sense of style and elegance.

    The photoshoot is also part of Sana’s ongoing collaboration with Prada, and as such, features several stunning pieces from the designer brand.

    The August 2024 edition of SPUR Magazine, featuring Sana, will be available to purchase starting on July 12.

    Meanwhile, Sana and her fellow TWICE members are busy preparing for a comeback in July with their 5th Japanese album, ‘DIVE.’

  • Jennie’s TikTok Video Goes Viral With 13M Views

    Jennie’s TikTok Video Goes Viral With 13M Views

    Jennie’s new video causes a stir on TikTok

    On July 3, BLACKPINK’s rapper posted a new video on TikTok. At first glance, it seemed like Jennie would continue to showcase her beautiful and hot visuals. But fans were shocked by the end of the video because their idol was extremely funny.

    @jennierubyjane

    the unicorns were paid actors

    ♬ JENNIE untitled – JENNIE
    Jennie’s new video causes a stir on TikTok

    Under the summer sun, Jennie “went wild” with a sequence of cycling, riding… unicorns, and watering plants in her unique style. She also included the trending song “Women Up” in the video.

    Jennie “going wild” under the summer sun
    Global idol riding unicorns
    Jennie’s flawless body and beauty

    Watching the video, many casual fans were surprised by Jennie’s playful demeanor. Few people know that behind the scenes, BLACKPINK’s rapper is also a cheerful girl who loves teasing her friends and fans. The public had a good laugh seeing the humorous everyday side of the global idol. Despite her comedy, Jennie remained incredibly cute. Even without elaborate outfits and makeup, Jennie still exuded charisma and perfect beauty.

    Amid the viral TikTok video, Jennie made a classy and elegant appearance at a Chanel event

    Recently, Jennie has been surrounded by unnecessary controversies. From the contentious award related to her debut role in “The Idol” to being dragged into endless “fan wars” surrounding Lisa’s comeback, her reputation has been affected. Despite everything, Jennie always maintains a positive spirit and fully supports her bandmate.

    Jennie’s video quickly became a hot topic on social media. After nearly a day of posting, the video garnered over 10 million views and nearly 3 million likes, showcasing the enormous influence of the idol on this new platform.

  • “Looks like she’s gained weight” Malicious commenters critiquing BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s body are causing discomfort

    “Looks like she’s gained weight” Malicious commenters critiquing BLACKPINK’s Jennie’s body are causing discomfort

    As BLACKPINK’s Jennie garnered attention with a daring see-through outfit at an event the previous day, malicious commenters critiquing her body are causing discomfort

    On July 4th, online communities buzzed with various opinions about Jennie’s bold see-through outfit showcased at a luxury brand event the day before.

    Jennie paired a black mini see-through dress that revealed her underwear with black see-through stockings, exuding a sexy yet lovely charm. She completed the look with reggae hair, a nose piercing and bold accessories, adding a hip vibe.

    With lighter makeup than usual, Jennie enhanced her lovely image. Her unique aura, perfectly complementing the luxury brand attire, undoubtedly caught everyone’s attention.

    Photos of Jennie’s various appearances were shared in real-time, and online communities were abuzz with fans delighted to see Jennie’s recent status and domestic activities.

    Fans praised Jennie’s hip and stylish appeal, expressing admiration with comments like “She looks amazing“, “So cute” and “Only Jennie can pull this off.“

    However, some malicious comments evaluating Jennie’s body also surfaced. These commenters specifically mentioned areas like her jaw and arms, noting that she seemed to have gained weight.

    Comments such as “Doesn’t seem like she’s managing herself“, “Looks like she’s gained weight” and “Her face looks fuller” sparked heated debates among netizens.

    In response, other netizens defended Jennie, “She looks just right now” and “She’s so slim that even a slight weight gain makes it noticeable.“

  • aespa’s Winter Famous & Talented Since Trainee Days? Even Known by Trainees from Other Agencies

    aespa’s Winter Famous & Talented Since Trainee Days? Even Known by Trainees from Other Agencies

    According to a former SM trainee, aespa’s Winter has been extremely famous and talented since before debut.

    On July 3, a topic titled “Winter has been famous since she was a trainee” was published on the Korean forum Pann Nate, drawing attention. 

    According to the author of the topic, their friend was an SM trainee for about a year from mid-2018 to late 2019, so they know a few stories about aespa members as trainees.

    In particular, this friend describes Karina as “very hard-working”, following older trainees well and taking good care of younger ones. Additionally, it was said that Karina was not too good at dancing and singing before debut, so she must have practiced really hard to reach her current skill level. 

    Meanwhile, Winter has been very talented since she was a trainee. She was always in 1st or 2nd place in the monthly evaluations and she was also pretty, so there was a lot of talk among the trainees that she would debut. 

    It was also mentioned that even though her traineeship was private, Winter was famous enough that trainees from other agencies knew about her.

    • A former SM trainee who is close with the members of aespa said on her Instagram that Kim Chaehyun and Winter were ranked 1st and 2nd in the monthly evaluations
    • Yeah, it was a good idea to debut Winter. Karina has the popularity and star quality as the center, and Winter has the popularity and core idol power as the ace of the group
    • Winter is a true all-rounder.. I think she will succeed as a soloist.
    • Anyone who knows SM Entertainment must have heard the name Kim Min-jung (Winter’s real name). Before aespa debuted, there were several other trainees who were famous, besides Kim Min-jung and Yoo Ji-min (Karina’s real name).
  • NewJeans Selected As Honorary Ambassador For Korea Tourism

    NewJeans Selected As Honorary Ambassador For Korea Tourism

    The K-pop girl group NewJeans will become the face of Korean tourism this year

    According to the music and tourism industries on July 3rd, the girl group NewJeans was recently appointed as the ‘2024 Honorary Korea Tourism Ambassador’ by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).

    Making their debut in 2022, NewJeans gained huge popularity by releasing numerous hit songs such as “Attention”, “Hype Boy”, “Ditto”, “OMG”, “How Sweet”, etc.

    Earlier this year, there was a dispute between Min Hee-jin, CEO of NewJean’s agency ADOR, and the parent company HYBE, however, the group still showcased their unrivaled popularity by selling out their shows at Tokyo Dome in Japan.

    The ceremony to officially announce the appointment of NewJeans as Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism will take place this month.

  • BLACKPINK’s Jennie feels relieved after the Jacquemus show “The outfit perfectly matches my body + I still get nervous”

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie feels relieved after the Jacquemus show “The outfit perfectly matches my body + I still get nervous”

    BLACKPINK’s Jennie shared the behind-the-scenes story of walking the Jacquemus show

    On July 2nd, a video titled “A Moment in Capri with Jennie” was posted on the YouTube channel “Jennierubyjane”.

    In the video, Jennie visited Italy a day before to participate in designer Jacquemus’ “La Casa” cruise collection held on the island of Capri.

    Jennie traveled 20 minutes from the hotel to the port then took a boat for another 20 minutes to the show venue. On the boat, Jennie said, “Being surrounded by nature heals me.”

    Jennie first did a fitting. She praised the outfit, “The outfit perfectly matches my body.” She prepared thoroughly by rehearsing for the show.

    After preparing for the show, Jennie said, “I am so happy to walk the Jacquemus show. Especially since it’s the 15th year anniversary… So it’s even more meaningful and such an honor. I am so thankful towards Simon.“

    After finishing the show rehearsal, Jennie took the boat back. She looked around the store, had pasta and seafood for dinner, and spent time with the staff.

    Jennie said, “I still get nervous about this moment, but am relieved. A day filled with so many emotions.”

    On her last day in Capri, Jennie shared, “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to ride the chair lift today. The line was too long and since it was too hot. We wanted to save our energy.”

    Jennie enjoyed herself by dancing in a bikini on the boat. She confessed, “We just rode the yacht back to the port. We’re just walking around the port exploring around.” Jennie had a fun time looking at souvenirs.

  • BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Cha Eunwoo’s Dating Rumors Re-emerge with Various “Evidence”

    BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Cha Eunwoo’s Dating Rumors Re-emerge with Various “Evidence”

    A post compiling BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Cha Eunwoo’s various alleged “dating evidence” are gaining massive attention.

    Recently, a TikTok video compiling the various “dating evidence” of BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Cha Eunwoo was published, attracting over 600,000 views. 

    According to this TikTok, there have been various instances of the two that hint at a relationship, starting with images in 2021 where both posted photos of visiting the same art exhibition. 

    Additionally, in 2022,  BLACKPINK’s Rosé & Cha Eunwoo were both in Paris for fashion week and published similar photos at the same restaurants. On top of this, in 2023, Cha Eunwoo attended the music festival Coachella on the same day BLACKPINK performed and was spotted at BLACKPINK’s afterparty, suggesting a close relationship.

    Finally, Rosé and Cha Eunwoo also shared content filmed at TeamLabs Planets Museum in Japan just a couple of days apart in April and published some photos that closely resemble each other. 

    Watching these “dating evidence” videos, many fans show excited responses, saying that the two “look beautiful together” and that they will be happy of the two were actually a couple.