Category: KPOP NEWS

The world of K-pop is no stranger to collaborations, but the recent partnership between NewJeans and BTS‘ V has taken it to another level. This collaboration reached new heights when NewJeans‘ Danielle covered V‘s recent release, “Rainy Days.”

[By Jeans] ‘V – Rainy Days’ Cover by DANIELLE | NewJeans

Danielle, along with her fellow NewJeans members—Haerin, Hanni, Hyein, and Minji—had a unique opportunity to preview tracks from V‘s upcoming solo album, “Layover.” During a meeting with their CEO, Min Hee Jin, they listened to their own songs before being offered a sneak peek at V‘s album. 

“All five of us were gathered together for a meeting with the CEO. We listened to every song from our albums, and then the CEO told us, ‘We’re preparing for V’s album. Do you want to listen to those songs too?’ So we said ‘Yes!’ and listened with lots of excitement,” Danielle shared. The song “Rainy Days” struck a chord with Danielle, reminding her of a nostalgic rainy day from her childhood.

The emotional connection Danielle had to the song led her to film a cover of it. Clad in an oversized cardigan, she delivered a serene version of “Rainy Days.” She captured the essence of V’s original and added her unique touch. She particularly shone on the chorus. Not only were her vocals flawless, but she also displayed emotional depth.

Danielle impressed V

Excitingly, there’s potential for more covers of V‘s songs by the NewJeans members in the future. Danielle expressed the group’s enthusiasm, stating, “‘All the tracks are beautiful and covering them would be so fun,’ we said. So the CEO told us, ‘Then let’s try it!’” This hints at a promising future of collaborations and covers, much to the delight of fans.

V‘s reaction to Danielle‘s cover was so heartwarming. He posted about it on his Instagram Stories, saying that he was “touched” accompanied by a teary-eyed emoji. Furthermore, during a Weverse Live streaming session, V chose to play Danielle‘s cover of “Rainy Days.” Throughout the song, V‘s appreciation was evident. He frequently signaled his approval with two thumbs up, a universal sign of praise, and highlighted his admiration for Danielle‘s singing talent. After the song ended, V simply stated, “It’s so definitive.”

The mutual admiration between Danielle and V showcases the power of music to foster connections. As artists continue to collaborate and cover each other’s work, the K-pop scene can look forward to more such heartwarming moments in the future. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Danielle ate, left no crumbs, and impressed V. Sources: Twitter/@boraboravie and YouTube/@NewJeans.

On August 28, the K-pop world was abuzz with the news that Blockberry Creative filed an appeal to overturn the court decision which invalidated artist Chuu‘s exclusive contract with the agency. This move by Blockberry Creative is not just limited to Chuu. The agency has also expressed its intent to pursue legal action against five other members of LOONA who had previously won their injunction applications to suspend their exclusive contracts.

For those unfamiliar with such legal proceedings, an individual or entity in a contractual relationship makes a preliminary injunction request to the court. The petitioner will argue that due to the other party’s actions, continuing under the terms of the contract would cause them irreparable harm. But winning an injunction doesn’t end the legal battle. The petitioner also must prove their full case and argue that the actions of the party they’re suing warrant setting the contract aside.

Chuu‘s legal battle with Blockberry Creative began when she filed a lawsuit against her ex-agency in December 2021, citing issues related to a loss of trust and profit settlement. The court attempted mediation in March, but both parties failed to come to an agreement. Her victory came on August 17 when the Seoul Northern District Court ruled in Chuu’s favor, confirming the non-existence of her exclusive contract with Blockberry Creative.

Drama and intrigue are the backdrop to this legal tussle. Chuu, who debuted with LOONA in 2017, was expelled from the group in November 2022. Blockberry Creative claimed that she had assaulted a staff member. Chuu countered this allegation, saying she had “never done anything to embarrass her fans.” Amidst this turmoil, Chuu found a new home with ATRP. She signed a contract with the agency in April.

The stakes are high for Chuu

Interestingly, the criteria to win a preliminary injunction are stringent. The judge considers factors like the likelihood of success in a main lawsuit, the potential irreparable harm if the contract goes on, the balance of fairness between both parties, and whether suspending the contract aligns with public policy.

In a twist that has fans eagerly awaiting October, Chuu is finally set to make her long-awaited solo debut. The timing of Blockberry Creative’s appeal and Chuu‘s upcoming solo debut has captured the public’s attention, with many keenly observing their next moves. 

The stakes are high for both parties. If the former LOONA member’s victory stands, Blockberry Creative will bear all litigation costs. Moreover, Chuu wasn’t the only LOONA member to part ways with the agency. Some are now with other agencies and preparing to re-debut. 

As the legal battles continue and Chuu embarks on her solo journey, the K-pop community watches with bated breath, anticipating the next chapter in this riveting saga. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Chuu’s free, but her ex-agency continues to bug her. Source: Twitter/@chuu_atrp.