LE SSERAFIM performs at the 2023 TMEA Music Festival. Credit: Twitter/LE SSERAFIM
Here’s to a collaboration we didn’t see coming!
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFILM has released another remix of their hit song “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” on Friday, August 2 – and this time, it’s with American singer Demi Lovato.
This remix features a new second verse from Demi.
It starts with: “I see it written on your face, yeah / I know you want a little taste, yeah / You know I’ll put you in your place/You’re crawling on the floor, begging me for more.”
Demi’s verse continues with the lyrics: “A work of art / I’m coming to steal your heart / I’m taking charge / I told you from the start. You can’t believe / You’re falling in love with me / Don’t say I didn’t warn you, baby.”
The remix with Demi is LE SSERAFIM’s latest collaboration for their song “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife.”
Other artists who teamed up with the K-pop act for a remix includes Rina Sawayama, Upsahi, BIBI, Mirani, and Camo.
“Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” initially appeared in LE SSERAFIM’s Unforgiven album that was released in May.
Despite being a B-track, the track easily became a fan-favorite that LE SSERAFIM released a full English version in July.
Composed of Chaewon, Sakura, Yunjin, Kazuha, and Eunchae, LE SSERAFIM made their debut in July 2022.
Heejin poses for her agency photo under Modhaus. Credit/Twitter: ARTMS Project
The LOONA universe continues to expand as former member Heejin is confirmed to make her solo debut.
Modhaus confirmed on Thursday, August 3 that Heejin is preparing a solo album.
However, the agency added they’ll have yet to determine the exact release date for Heejin’s album. Additional details such as number of tracks and album title weren’t also disclosed.
Heejin made her debut in October 2016 with the release of her solo song “ViViD.” She was the first member that was introduced in the “Monthly Girls” project that marked the start of K-pop girl group LOONA.
In 2017, Heejin became part of the ⅓ sub-unit, alongside HyunJin, Haseul, and Vivi. They were LOONA’s first sub-unit, before the group officially debuted as a 12-member act in August 2018.
LOONA in the recent years
However, between 2021 and 2022, LOONA members, starting with Chuu, filed their injunctions against their agency BlockBerry Creative.
In Heejin’s case, she filed her injunction in November 2022, citing breach of mutual trust. She filed it alongside members Haseul, Yeojin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye.
Heejin, together with Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry, won their injunctions in January 2023. The four of them signed exclusive contracts with Modhaus in March.
Meanwhile, Modhaus has since launched the ARTMS project.
Said project will reportedly refer to the activities of the LOONA members under their agency. Haseul, who signed with Modhaus in June, has also been added to the ARTMS project.
In July, Odd Eye Circle, the sub-unit composed of Choerry, Jinsoul, and Kim Lip, released their album Version Up.
Additionally, former LOONA members HyunJin, YeoJin, Vivi, Go Won, and HyeJu have formed the group LOOSSEMBLE (LOONA Assemble). They’re all under the agency CTDENM.
Lee Do Hyun shares a behind-the-scenes from filming 'The Good Bad Mother.' Credit: Instagram/Lee Do Hyun
Sad news, K-drama fans! One of our favorite oppa is temporarily taking a break from acting to fulfill his mandatory military service duties.
Yuehua Entertainment announced on Thursday, August 3 that actor Lee Do Hyun will be enlisting in the military on August 14.
The agency emphasized that there’ll be “no separate official event.” Only the actor’s family members and military personnel will be present on the day of his enlistment.
[OFFICIAL] Lee Do Hyun will be enlisting to Air Force Military Band to fulfill his mandatory duty on August 14.
“We ask for fans to refrain from visiting as it is a private event,” Yuehua Entertainment requested.
Additionally, the labelsaid that Do Hyun will join the ROKAF (Republic of Korea Air Force)’s military band after finishing his basic military training,
Moreover, they also asked fans to continue their support for the actor.
“Please send your warm support and encouragement to Lee Do Hyun who will return in good health after dutifully carrying out his military duties,” the agency said.
Before his enlistment, Do Hyun is set to meet his supporters through a fan meeting on August 5.
Lee Do Hyun, 28, made his acting debut in the 2017 black comedy series Prison Playbook. He also starred in projects Hotel Del Luna,18 Again, Sweet Home, and The Good Bad Mother.
Do Hyun is best known for his roles inThe Gloryand Youth of May.
In May, it was confirmed that he’s in a relationship with The Glory co-star Lim Ji Yeon.
Featured image: Lee Do Hyun shares a behind-the-scenes from filming ‘The Good Bad Mother.’ Credit: Instagram/Lee Do Hyun
— TXT Translations 💬 (@translatingTXT) July 31, 2023
The cover, which Taehyun uploaded to the fan community platform Weverse, has not only delighted fans but also received praise from Jungkook himself.
Taehyun‘s admiration for Jungkook is well-known. As labelmates at BIGHIT MUSIC, the connection between the two artists dates back many years. Taehyun has been a fan of BTS for years, and his support for the group, especially Jungkook, has been evident in various interactions.
On July 31, Taehyun released his cover of “SEVEN,” singing along to an instrumental version of the original. He congratulated Jungkook on topping the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, calling the song “godly” and a “masterpiece.”
How will Taehyun react?
Jungkook‘s reaction was swift and appreciative. He thanked both Taehyun and BOYNEXTDOOR‘s Jaehyun, who also covered the song.
[230801 Jungkook Weverse Post]
🐰 taehyun, jaehyun, i enjoying watching the ‘seven’ cover hehe thannkkkssssss (with aegyo) pic.twitter.com/ph7NJbszkl
Taehyun‘s fanboy moments with Jungkook have been a source of joy for fans. When TXT debuted in 2019, they visited BTS in their dressing room at a music show. It was then that BTS’ leader RM revealed that Taehyun had over 10 photos of Jungkook in his KakaoTalk profile picture history. RM found that quite amusing. When he shared that story with BTS and TXT, he remarked, “He must be Jungkook’s fan.”
That interaction between Jungkook and one of his idol fanboys was both cute and funny. Now, with Jungkook‘s public acknowledgment of Taehyun‘s cover, BTS and TXT fans are imagining Taehyun‘s excitement. Social media is abuzz with humorous speculations about Taehyun‘s reaction.
“SEVEN” is Jungkook‘s official solo debut. It dropped on July 14, featuring American rapper Latto. The song is a taste of Jungkook‘s upcoming solo mini-album, expected to be released by November 2023. His success with “SEVEN” has been remarkable, winning first place on South Korean music show Inkigayo. The song’s popularity continues to grow, and covers by fellow idols like Taehyun add to its acclaim.
Taehyun‘s cover of “SEVEN” and Jungkook‘s warm response highlight the camaraderie and mutual respect between these two talented artists. Fans are now eagerly awaiting more collaborations and interactions between BTS and TXT, two of the most prominent groups in the K-pop industry. In the world of K-pop, where fandoms and connections run deep, this interaction is a reminder of music’s power to bring people together. Or, in this case, make successful fanboys out of idols like Taehyun. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Taehyun truly did his sunbae’s song justice. Source: Twitter/@translatingTXT.
BTS’ SUGA isn’t just a music superstar. He’s also a self-proclaimed “superfan” of Samsung’s Galaxy products. Recently, he interviewed Cho Won-Jun, EVP and Head of Mobile R&D Office at Samsung. They discussed the latest foldable phones: the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
SUGA’s History with Samsung
Galaxy x SUGA: Galaxy Z Flip5 | Fold5 | Samsung
SUGA shared his history with Samsung, which began with the Galaxy S7 in 2016. He also shared his childhood fascination with assembling computers. “When I was young, I played with computer parts. I loved building things by myself,” he reminisced. Furthermore, he expressed his excitement for the new Galaxy Z Fold 5, a device he now owns.
On July 26, Samsung invited him to an event called Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2023. It showed off the company’s innovations, especially new the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. People asked SUGA for his thoughts on them. Moreover, his single “Daechwita” was played at the event.
SUGA was among the first to own the Galaxy Z Fold 5. His unit even has “D-DAY” engraved on the back, named after his chart-topping album. Pictures of SUGA holding the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with TM Roh appeared on Samsung’s social media accounts. (Roh is President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.)
SUGA‘s relationship with Samsung goes beyond mere ownership. He has shown a special affection for Galaxy products among BTS members. At a concert in Newark, New Jersey, he only took selfies with fans who owned Galaxy smartphones. He declared, “No iPhone, only Galaxy.”
Exploring the Galaxy Z Fold 5
In the interview with Choi Won-Joon, SUGA‘s questions revolved around design and engineering. He asked about the foldable hinge and the foldable display itself. SUGA‘s enthusiasm for the topic was evident throughout the conversation.
Both he and Choi believe in enhancing user experience through improved design and larger screens. Choi elaborates, “Samsung has had a vision for a long time that phones should be smaller while the display size is bigger. With advancements in foldable display technology, we knew we could do that.”
Choi pointed out specific improvements in the Fold 5. These newer foldable devices are thinner and more compact, providing a better grip. They also have a space in the hinge part. Choi says, “It folds with almost no gaps, but we created a display structure that allows it to be folded in a round shape from the inside.”
SUGA enjoyed their conversation immensely. He said, “I feel like I’m listening to a lecture, but it’s so much fun. I mean it. It’s really fun to talk with these developers.”
On BTS’ SUGA and the Galaxy Z Fold 5
Choi concluded with a reflection on the hard work behind the products. He said, “There are so many worries and so much blood, sweat, and tears involved in making something until it’s released.” Their conversation provided a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Samsung’s latest foldable devices. It serves as a testament to the creativity and dedication involved in creating cutting-edge technology,
Fans of SUGA, collectively called ARMY, can now pre-order Samsung’s latest products, including the foldable smartphone, through its official website. They’re set for an official release on August 11. Early adopters can benefit from free memory upgrades and other bonuses.
Suga who used to shout " Only Galaxy " has now become a member of the Samsung electronic Co.'s marketing team , he displayed his employee card on insta https://t.co/TmdO1vHzmy
With the Galaxy Z Fold 5, SUGA‘s relationship with Samsung continues to unfold (pun intended), symbolizing a partnership that goes beyond a mere endorsement.
His role as an honorary Samsung employee and his active participation in the Galaxy Unpacked event highlights a connection that resonates with fans and tech enthusiasts alike. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: SUGA and Choi Won-Joon were honored to be in each other’s presence. Source: YouTube/@Samsung.
LOOSSEMBLE unveils first group photos. Credit: Twitter/LOOSSEMBLE
It’s really the start of a new era for former LOONA members HyunJin, YeoJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu as they’ve officially announced their upcoming activities as LOOSSEMBLE.
After launching its official social media accounts, LOOSSEMBLE also unveiled new set of photos for each members.
The two sets of individual photos saw the members donning white and black ensembles. Aside from the individual shots, HyunJin, YeoJin, ViVi, Go Won, and HyeJu also posed in group photos.
The developments didn’t stop there as LOOSSEMBLE announced on Wednesday, August 2, that they’re embarking on a concert tour at the United States.
Titled Loona Assemble: The US Debut Ceremony, the group will hold shows in 10 cities across the US. The stops include New York, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Oakland, among others.
The general sales for the ticket will start on August 5, at midnight KST. Meanwhile, the VIP package sales can be availed by the public between August 7, at 11 a.m. KST, to September 7, at 11:49 KST.
[Loona Assemble] the U.S Debut Ceremony
◾️GA ticket sales OPEN 8.5 12:00 (KST) 8.4 11:00 (EST)
LOOSSEMBLE also shared their excitement for the upcoming shows.
“We are preparing a lot of great performances for the dearest fans. We are also preparing to spend meaningful time talking deeply with fans. So please look forward to it,” they said.
Aside from the upcoming showcase tour, CTDENM has also teased that LOOSSEMBLE is planning to release a new album. Additional details about the upcoming album have yet to be disclosed.
All 12 members of LOONAleft their original agency BlockBerry Creative after a legal battle.
Hyunjin and Vivi signed with CTDENM in June, with Yeojin, Go Won, and HyeJu following in July.
The news of LOOSSEMBLE’s formation came shortly after Odd Eye Circlemade their comeback with Version Up in July. The unit is composed of former LOONA members, JinSoul, Choerry, and Kim Lip, who are now all under Modhaus.
This marks the first time for NewJeans to enter the Billboard 200 chart. Said chart is known to rank the most popular albums and EPs in the United States per week.
And the quintet reached the feat in just a year since their July 2022 debut. Impressive, right?
Additionally, NewJeans is only the second female K-pop act to land on the top spot of the Billboard 200, following BLACKPINK.
Including the male artists, NewJeans is the sixth K-pop act to achieve the milestone. Only K-pop acts BTS, SuperM, Stray Kids, BLACKPINK, and TXT have earlier placed first with their releases.
Moreover, NewJeans’ Get Up and BLACKPINK’s Born Pink album are the only two albums by an all-female act to hit the No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the past 15 years.
NewJeans’ record
The Billboard 200 ranking is based on “multi-metric consumption” as measured in album sales, track equivalent albums, and streaming equivalent albums.
According to the US-based songs chart, Get Up garnered 126,500 equivalent album units. Majority of the sales during its first tracking week were driven by album sales.
Billboard 200: #1(new) NewJeans (@NewJeans_ADOR), Get Up 126,500 [34.39 million on-demand streams | 101,500 pure sales].
Get Up is now placed as the second album by a K-pop girl group that had the biggest album debut in Billboard 200 history.
Biggest album debuts by K-Pop Girl Groups in Billboard 200 history: 1️⃣ Ready To Be – #TWICE — 153K 2️⃣ GET UP – #NewJeans — 126.5k 3️⃣ THE ALBUM – #BLACKPINK — 110K 4️⃣ BORN PINK – #BLACKPINK — 102K 5️⃣ Between 1&2 – #TWICE — 100K 6️⃣ Formula of Love O+T=<3 – #TWICE — 66K 7️⃣… pic.twitter.com/3NDKuZQZmC
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook in the preview of their 'LOVE YOURSELF: SPEAK YOURSELF' DVD. Credit: Facebook/BTS
BTS continues to make history in the global music scene even with their individual releases as members Jimin and Jungkook just set more Guinness World Records!
Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Tuesday, August 2, that both Jimin and Jungkook achieved two new titles each through their solo releases.
According to GWR, the explicit version of Jungkook’s digital single “Seven” has now recorded a total of 89,748, 171 streams – making it the most streamed track on Spotify in one week by a male artist.
The award-giving platform shared that “Seven (Explicit Ver.)” has recorded 15,995,378 plays on its first day of release. It trails behind Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” which held the record for most streamed track on Spotify in 24 hours by a male vocalist. “As It Was” recorded 16,103,849 streams on April 1, 2022.
However, GWR continued that “Seven (Explicit Ver.)” logged at least 11.6 million streams each day for its first tracking week.
With this, it now holds the record for the fastest time for a music track by a male artist to reach 100 million streams on Spotify. GWR said that Jungkook’s “Seven (Explicit Ver.)” reached 100 million filtered streams on Spotify on July 21 or within eight days after it was released on July 14.
Meanwhile, t can also be recalled that Jungkook’s other solo track, “Dreamers,” also surpassed 300 million Spotify streams in June. It’s also the record holder for the fastest K-pop soloist to do so.
Jimin’s achievements
Additionally, Jimin also set two new records with his 2018 single “Promise” through the streaming service Soundcloud.
GWR noted that “Promise,” which Jimin released in December 2018, is the titleholder for the most streamed track on Soundcloud within 24 hours of its release.
The single also reached 330 million plays on June 17 and has now become the most streamed track on Soundcloud.
Furthermore, Jimin also dominated the brand reputation rankings for individual K-pop idols in the month of June.
Moreover, BTS made their debut in June 2013 with the single “2 COOL 4 SKOOL.” Known for being one of the trailblazers of the K-pop genre, the septet has since entered the Guinness World Records 2022 Hall of Fame.
As a group, the records they currently hold include being the most streamed male group on Spotify, and most followed music group on Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok.
Both reportedly bond over their similar interests in acting, singing, and fashion.
In response, YG Entertainment said that the two “are getting to know each other with positive feelings.”
Ahn’s label FN Entertainment added: “We would be thankful if you look upon them with warmth.”
Fans also quickly took to social media to express their happiness for Jisoo and Bo Hyun‘s blossoming relationship.
#AhnBohyun and Blackpink #JISOO are reportedly currently in a relationship. the two said have just started their relationship & mostly spent date at home.
Ahn Bo Hyun, 35, starred in shows See You In My 19th Life, Yumi’s Cells, Military Prosecutor Doberman, My Name, and Itaewon Class.
Meanwhile, Jisoo made her debut as a member of BLACKPINK in August 2016. She also ventured in acting through the Disney+ series Snowdrop. Jisoo also made her debut as a solo artist in March with the EP ME.
Currently, BLACKPINK is embarking on their “BORN PINK” concert tour.
The group’s seven-year contract with YG Entertainment is set to expire by August 2023, with member Lisa being rumored to no longer renew with the agency. Stay tuned about BLACKPINK’s contract renewal news here!
SEVENTEEN‘s Jun‘s Chinese romance drama Exclusive Fairytale has been the talk of the town way before its release. The steamy scenes and viral edits across social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram caught everyone’s attention. The anticipation was high and the show didn’t disappoint. As such, people’s reactions to it were generally favorable.
SEVENTEEN Performance Team reaction to Jun’s drama
iQIYI, a popular streaming platform, added fuel to the fire by releasing a video of SEVENTEEN‘s performance team members Dino, Hoshi, and The8 reacting to Jun‘s drama. The video, released on August 1, showed the four K-pop stars watching several clips from Exclusive Fairytale, including the much-talked-about kissing scenes.
Initially impressed by Jun‘s handsomeness, the mood quickly shifted when the kissing scenes began. Jun covered his face with his hands, adding to the hilarity of the situation. His embarrassment and Hoshi‘s humorous question, “Did you brush your teeth before the scene?” left fans and members in stitches.
I need every unit too react on Jun’s drama 😙😙😙 Jun is so shy aaaaa i want to keep him in my pocket… cute!!!!
The iQIYI reaction video spread like wildfire on social media, giving rise to a wave of memes. Dino’s facial expressions as he watched Jun’s drama ranged from amused to horrified. They proved to be a popular choice for memes among creators. All in all, the performance team’s reactions to the kissing scenes were very meme-able because they were so candid. CARATs worldwide had a blast watching Dino, Hoshi, and The8 tease Jun good-naturedly.
Exclusive Fairytale is a C-drama adapted from the bestselling novel Once We Come Across Love. The series became available to iQIYI VIP members on July 27, and the anticipation was high since it marked Jun’s return to acting after seven years. The last time the 27-year-old singer appeared in a drama was in the 2015 series Intouchable.
Idk how jun is sitting there while the members react to his drama. I would of sprinted out the room cause of embarrassment
During a recent fan call event, some fans took a unique approach by showing scenes from Exclusive Fairytale to SEVENTEEN members to capture their live reactions. Mingyu seemed confused but amused as he watched the clips. He sang Jun’s latest single “PSYCHO” while asking about the show. He admitted he hadn’t watched it yet but promised to do so later that day.
Even other members like Jeonghan expressed curiosity about the drama. He revealed that he hadn’t watched it yet but had seen the kissing scenes.
The impact of Exclusive Fairytale extends beyond the show itself. Through curiosity, laughter, and shared experiences, the group’s engagement with Jun’s latest acting project has become more than just entertainment. It’s a reflection of the bond that unites fans and idols in the world of K-pop. – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: Jun covered his face while watching. Source: YouTube/@cheonsa_hanniee.
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