Butter, BTS’s digital single of summer 2021, has officially returned to the top spot on Billboard Hot 100. The song has now spent 10 weeks at the summit, giving RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook another major achievement.
Butter has always been a mainstay on the Billboard Hot 100, comfortable in the Top 10 since its release. The single would then rise back up to Number 1 whenever BTS drops a new remix, such as the recent release of the BTS x Megan Thee Stallion Butter remix. The first time it left the top spot was when the Bangtan Boys’ own song, Permission to Dance, took over.
The BTS x Megan Thee Stallion “Butter” remix was released on August 27 after the American rapper appealed for its release. Megan had previously revealed that her label was against the version’s release, so she filed a petition asking for emergency relief. A judge ruled in favor of the Houston-born musician, allowing the song’s release.
The release of the Butter Megan Thee Stallion remix had encouraged ARMYs and Hotties to continue supporting the single. The effort ensured the song’s return to the top spot on Billboard Hot 100, and BTS was eager to reward their fans.
On Wednesday, the BTS dance line dropped the “Butter” Megan Thee Stallion remix Special Performance Video. The sweet treat featured J-Hope, Jimin, and Jungkook showing off their swoon-worthy moves, to the tune of everyone hopint that 3J is here to stay.
Butter also drew 12.2 million radio airplay audience impressions this week, in addition to the 10.7 million U.S. streams and 143,000 downloads sold last week. The song is now expected to continue dominating the charts and sales, thanks to the relentless support of ARMYs and Hotties.
Blackpink Lisa's first solo album, Lalisa, drops on September 10, 2021 midnight EST. Photo: BLACKPINK/Facebook.
Anticipation is high for Blackpink’s main dancer, lead rapper and vocalist, and maknae Lalisa Manoban’s solo turn on the world stage. Her debut album will drop on September 10, 2021 at midnight EST (1:00 P.M. KST) and will likely mark the beginning of her global dance and pop music domination.
Simply titled Lalisa, the single album features the A-side track Lalisa and the B-side Money—written and composed by a few of the most talented songwriters and music producers in the K-pop business: Teddy Park, 24, Bekuh Boom, Vince, and R.Tee.
With the exception of Bekuh Boom, who is signed with American music publishing company Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Lalisa’s record team hails from YG Entertainment’s subsidiary record company The Black Label. Most of them have also worked on previous Blackpink songs, such as Boombayah and Ddu-Du Ddu-Du, so expect the trademark Blackpink flavor with more than a little twist of Lalisa thrown in.
That happens to be the current recipe for K-pop music success.
Tracklist poster for Lisa Maboban’s first solo album, Lalisa. Photo: BLACKPINK/Facebook
Get ready, world. Lalisa’s coming to your area—pretty soon!
Featured image: Blackpink Lisa’s first solo album, Lalisa, drops on September 10, 2021 midnight EST. Photo: BLACKPINK/Facebook
TOMORROW X TOGETHER Preview Cuts. Photo: TXT_bighit/Twitter
After several tweets teasing a possible collaboration, TOMORROW X TOGETHER has dropped the first teaser for0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. MOD SUN!
TXT has been teasing the collaboration with American singer/rapper MOD SUN for almost a week. The two artists have been interacting on Twitter, prompting MOAs and MOD SUN fans to wonder about an upcoming project. Luckily, it has been confirmed that the alt-rapper will be featured in a new version of TXT’s hit single.
The official BIGHIT MUSIC Twitter account has shared the official teaser for 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. MOD SUN. It teaser features Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Huening Kai playing around and dancing in a pool.
#TXT (#투모로우바이투게더) <0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. MOD SUN> Official Teaser
Interestingly, there was no audio in the video. This led to speculations that the new version of 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) would be very different. Will it maintain the original song’s energy or will it feature more of MOD SUN’s style? MOAs can’t wait for Friday to find out!
.@TXT_members is coming back with a REMIX of 0X1=LOVESONG (ft. MOD SUN) tomorrow, Sept 10, 1PM KST (the start of billboard tracking)!!! 🥳🥳 Let’s support this gift tomorrow.. as we celebrate our >3 mos with THE CHAOS CHAPTER !! pic.twitter.com/MI0xohTm4u
TXT first teased on the collaboration by sharing the video for MOD SUN’sDown which featured drummer Travis Barker. The rapper then retweeted the post along with a cryptic caption.
I love TXT so much…..we have a surprise coming too!
TOMORROW X TOGETHER had previously released a version of 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat Seori that was remixed by pH-1 and Woodie Gochild. It would be interesting to see how the second remix will compare to the first one.
0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. MOD SUN drops on Friday, September 10, 2021.
Featured image: TOMORROW X TOGETHER Preview Cuts. Photo: TXT_bighit/Twitter
Special BTS interview with Coldplay's Chris Martin on YouTube's Released. Photo: BANGTANTV/YouTube
This week, ARMYs and Coldplay fans can look forward to a special episode of YouTube’s “Released.”
BTS confirmed that they will appear in a special episode of “Released,” YouTube’s weekly music series, right before the premiere of their “Permission to Dance (Shorts Challenge Ver.)” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin will interview the septet, with the video airing on September 9, 11:45 p.m. ET (September 10, 12:45 p.m. KST).
The trailer for BTS “Released” starts with RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook greeting their fans. BTS leader Kim Namjoon then confirms that they will chat with Chris Martin. ARMYs can look forward to hearing straight from the boys about the “Permission to Dance” challenge, featuring people worldwide dancing to the group’s second English-language song. The original song debuted in July, replacing their own song “Butter” as the No.1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Watch the “Released featuring BTS with Chris Martin” teaser here:
https://youtu.be/xTgI9-cjunE
It’s an interaction that ARMYs and Coldplay fans have been waiting for since early 2021. In February, BTS covered Coldplay’s “Fix You” on MTV Unplugged. Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion were impressed with the rendition, calling BTS’s performance “beautiful.”
Bookmark the official “Permission to Dance” (Shorts Challenge Ver.) premiere party and video drop here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hgWG5gtZJg
Will your “Permission to Dance” short submission make it to the official video? Catch YouTube’s Released featuring BTS with Chris Martin on September 9, 11:45 p.m. ET (September 10, 12:45 p.m. KST), followed by the “Permission to Dance” (Shorts Challenge Ver.) worldwide premiere.
In the meantime, rewatch BTS’s “Permission to Dance” music video while waiting for the challenge premiere here:
Bonus: Here’s BTS’s chilling performance of Coldplay’s Fix You at MTV Unplugged.
Featured image: Special BTS interview with Coldplay’s Chris Martin on YouTube’s Released. Photo: BANGTANTV/YouTube
Park Seo Joon's cameo in Parasite. Photo: Madman Films/YouTube
It’s official: Park Seo Joon is now part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
On September 3, PSJ made headlines after he was spotted at the Incheon International Airport, boarding a plane to LA. His agency Awesome Entertainment later released a statement, confirming not only his flight but also his new project which kept fans and the K-drama community speculating for a while now.
Fans can now rest knowing that PSJ’s casting in “Captain Marvel 2” is now official
“It’s true that Park Seo Joon departed for Los Angeles earlier this afternoon after confirming his casting in the new Marvel Studios film,” the statement read. It also addressed the possibility of dropping spoilers about PSJ’s role in “The Marvels,” the sequel of MCU’s “Captain Marvel” starring Brie Larson.
“We know very well that you are all very curious about what production he will star in, what his character will be, where he will film, for how long, and more. However, we will not publicize more specific details until a later time,” the statement continued. It concluded with a request for fans to “cheer on Park Seo Joon.” This way, the actor will be able to “wrap up his filming successfully and return safely.”
The sequel to Captain Marvel will be titled THE MARVELS. It will be released on November 11, 2022.
Will we see some Fight for My Way or Itaewon Class realness? Or Hwarang?
Along with the K-community, we are also waiting for confirmation on Park Seo Joon’s role in “The Marvels.” There are speculations though that he will most likely portray a version of the comic book character Amadeus Chau. In the comics, (!POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT!) Amadeus is a young genius who eventually becomes the new Hulk.
Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers in Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel 2, directed by Nia DaCosta. Joining the cast are recently announced Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani, and Monica Rambeau played by WandaVision's Teyonah Parris.
This isn’t the first time PSJ stars in an international film. In 2019, he made a cameo appearance in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” which starred his Wooga Squad friend Choi Woo Shik.
The Marvels stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. The Nia DaCosta film is currently being filmed in Los Angeles and is scheduled for release on November 11, 2022.
GOT7 Mark Breath of Love: Last Piece concept for Breath of Love Last Piece. Photo: @GOT7Official/Twitter
Following the release of GOT7 member Jay B’s first mini-album SOMO: FUME, this news surely comes as a new treat for AHGASEs: GOT7’s Mark Tuan has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
The GOT7 rapper is confirmed to be one of the artists who contributed a song to the MCU movie “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. Marvel has shared the official tracklist for the “Shang-Chi” soundtrack, which includes Mark’s collaboration with Korean singer-songwriter BIBI. Their song “Never Gonna Come Down” is the ninth track on the album.
AHGASEs have suspected Mark is involved with the latest Marvel movie. It started when the GOT7 visual attended the “Shang-Chi” world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on August 16. Mark later posted photos with the caption “NGCD” which mystified his fans.
Mark Tuan and BIBI perform alongside fellow South Korean artists in the soundtrack “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings: The Album“. We see familiar faces in the OST, such as hip-hop artist Zion.T. and Anderson .Paak, who has Korean heritage. Check out the full tracklist and the artists below:
1. “Always Rising” – NIKI, Rich Brian, Warren Hue
2. “Diamond + and Pearls” – DPR LIVE, DPR IAN, peace.
3. “In The Dark” – Swae Lee, Jhené Aiko
4. “Lazy Susan” – 21 Savage, Rich Brian, Masiwei, Warren Hue
5. “Nomad” – Zion.T, Gen Hoshino
6. “Fire in the Sky” – Anderson .Paak
7. “Lose Control” – JJ Lin
8. “Every Summertime” – NIKI
9. “Never Gonna Come Down” – Mark Tuan, BIBI
10. “Foolish” – Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Guapdad 4000
11. “Clocked Out!” – Audrey Nuna, NIKI
12. “Act Up” – Rich Brian, Earthgang
13. “Baba Says” – Various Artists
14. “Run It” – DJ Snake, Rick Ross, Rich Brian
15. “Swan Song” – Saweetie, NIKI
16. “War With Heaven” – keshi
17. “Hot Soup” – 88rising, Simu Liu
18. “Warriors” – Warren Hue, Seori
The official motion picture soundtrack is exclusively produced by 88rising, the pioneering music platform for Asian artists around the world. It is released under Marvel Music / Hollywood Records and Interscope Records.
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” stars “Kim’s Convenience” actor Simu Liu as the titular comic book hero. In the film, Shang-Chi’s seemingly normal life is upended when his past comes back to haunt him.
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings” premiered in theaters on September 3. The soundtrack was released on the same day.
BTS's Butter Special Performance music video. Photo: BANGTANTV/YouTube
It looks like ARMYs and our Bangtan Boys are getting more reasons to celebrate this September, in addition to Jungkook’s birthday, RM’s birthday, and the confirmation of BTS In the Soop 2.
BTS’s chart-topping 2021 single, “Butter,” has been unwavering on the Billboard charts since its release in May 2021. It debuted at number 1 on the Hot 100 and has now melted its way to Billboard’s Songs of the Summer 2021 chart (11 consecutive weeks as of chart dated September 4, 2021). If the BTS hit is still on the summit when the running tally ends next week, it will be declared Billboard’s undisputed Song of the Summer 2021.
“Butter” is the group’s second English-language song, following Dynamite. It consistently held on to the top spot of Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks since release, before their own song “Permission to Dance” took over. “Butter” is now on its 14th week on the same chart, currently placing seventh.
The global K-pop icon released multiple versions of the song, such as a Butter Hotter remix..
Following its debut, various shows have invited the Bangtan Boys to perform Butter live. Watch BTS on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon..
BTS on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert..
And BTS on SiriusXM.
BTS has also performed Butter live at the Billboard Music Awards 2021.
“Songs of the Summer” was an unofficial title, but both Billboard and MTV have added it to their institutions. In 2020, Blackpink’s “How You Like That” won MTV’s Songs of the Summer title, while “’Rain on Me” by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande led Billboard’s Songs of the Summer that year.
BTS shows how important ARMY is for them in Butter MV. Photo: HYBE LABELS/YouTube
BTS x Megan Thee Stallion “Butter” remix is finally out!
The latest “Butter” remix was dropped on Friday, August 27, but not without controversy. Right before its release, Megan Thee Stallion reportedly needed to file a petition in a Texas court asking for emergency relief so she can release the track. According to the multi-grammy awarded rapper, her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment didn’t approve the remix’s release.
The good news is that a judge ruled in favor of Megan Thee Stallion, to the delight of ARMYs and Hotties worldwide. Both fandoms immediately ensured that the remix receives all the attention it deserves.
The original version of the digital single debuted at the number one spot in Billboard’s Hot 100. It is also now enjoying its 11th consecutive week on the Songs of the Summer 2021 chart (dated September 4, 2021), with one more week left before it can be declared as the undisputed Song of the Summer 2021.
Watch BTS’s Butter here:
Featured image: BTS shows how important ARMY is for them in Butter MV. Photo: HYBE LABELS/YouTube
MAMAMOO concept photo for their online concert, WAW. Photo: RBW_MAMAMOO/Twitter
Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa have just unveiled the first teaser for their upcoming compilation album. Not surprisingly, the new LP has the perfect title.
The official MAMAMOO Twitter account shared a teaser, revealing the title of the girl group’s new album. The image confirms that the LP will be titled I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST. In the same tweet, we can see the group’s new logo.
“I say MAMAMOO” is a reference to the group’s official greeting and it’s the best way to introduce their music. It’s a great title for an album that compiles the best of MAMAMOO’s discography.
In addition to beloved tracks, the upcoming album is expected to feature two new songs from Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa. We’ll find out the official tracklist in the coming weeks.
MOOMOOs are clearly loving the news and are already getting ready for MAMAMOO’s next comeback.
an album full of new versions of their iconic hits and fan favourite bsides, including re-recorded songs that were originally featuring other artists to only feature mamamoo, plus 2 new songs
Mamamoo is coming back with their best hits and 2 new songs. I am super excited & also a bit emotional. Lets enjoy this CB to the fullest. Lets go all out for our queens, they deserve it.
The September comeback will be the first since Solar, Moonbyul, and Hwasa renewed their contracts with RBW Entertainment. Wheein did not renew her contract though, and instead, signed with new label THE L1VE, founded by VIXX’s Ravi. Although she is no longer with RBW, the vocalist will continue to promote with MAMAMOO.
MAMAMOO recently thrilled fans with their online concert WAW on August 28, and now they are getting ready for a comeback. Being a MOOMOO surely means always being spoiled with new content!
Teaser for Girls' Generation's reunion on Yoo Quiz on the Block. Photo: youquizontheblock/Instagram
So, the day SONEs all around the world waited for crazy anticipation finally happened. Taeyeon, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sunny, Yoona, Tiffany, Sooyoung, and Seohyun blessed us on September 1 had tVN’s You Quiz on the Block premiering their episode featuring a reunion of all eight Girl’s Generation members in one interview. But not only were we blessed with the reunion; the interview also blessed us with some new information never heard before in interviews the girls gave for the past 14 years. Here are some things that happened and were revealed to us in the 121st episode of You Quiz on the Block, featuring Sonyeo Shide.
1. The Schedules Were Crazy
When the girls reminisced about their legendary 14-year career, most of them can still clearly remember the crazy schedules they had, considering they were the Nation’s Girl Group. Sunny recounted how they took a 12-hour flight to Australia and perform there before taking a midnight flight back to Seoul and go directly to a music show Yuri for her part narrated their trip across three continents, from Korea to Paris to the US, while Hyoyeon talked about performing for a year-end music program in Tokyo then taking a jet back to Seoul to perform on a year-end music show as well, so they did not have any time for even outfit changes.
2. Taeyeon the Diet Rebel
With stunningly consistent and stable vocal abilities even during her days an SM Entertainment trainee, there was little doubt Taeyeon would debut in Girl’s Generation, or in any girl group. But then, that still didn’t stop SM and its managers from subjecting the Kid Leader to strict and rigid rules applied to all trainees, including strict diets to achieve an idol-level body image. Taeyeon herself admitted that she was considered chubbier than the other trainees (is that even possible?), and so everything she had to eat was monitored. She got so frustrated that she snuck out of their trainee quarters and went hope to be away from her strict managers and obviously, to enjoy some good ‘ole home cooking. Seohyun seconded this, claiming that all of them were guilty of hiding chocolates and eating them when the managers were not watching them.
3. The Impromptu Performances!
Obviously, since there was no time to do a review of SNSD’s discography like we SONEs demand, there were some segments in the show that allowed the members to reminisce some of their songs and their equally legendary dances. While talking about that iconic Music Core performance of Genie in a helipad, Yuri got up on her feet and danced the iconic leg beauty dance (that move where the girls kick imaginary dirt while stretching their legs in the process) and the iconic Kissing You live stages that Yoona performed complete with lollipop waving, where Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sunny, could not resist but join her before the chorus ended. The National MC, who has a distinct preference for songs released in the previous decade, couldn’t help but sing along with the teenybopper song, repeatedly saying he “likes the song so much”
4. A Hard Knock Life as Year-End Rookies
As the most in-demand female group in the early 2010s, SNSD needed to be present in each and every special year-end program presented by the various TV stations. As they were still relative rookies after only being in the business for 3 to 4 years, they had to satisfy SONEs with their regular appearances while performing hits of their sunbaenims like Fin.K.L, S.E.S., and of course, BoA. Maknae Seohyun recalled that in a lot of year-end performances, it is assumed that they have stocked knowledge of 1st gen k-pop choreography from their trainee years, so they are usually taught their special stage choreos hours before the performance. Tiffany testifies to this when they had only two hours to nail the moves to Lee Hyori’s U-Go-Girl. This reminds me how impressed Tiffany’s unnies in Sister Slam Dunk were when she memorized the dance to their song Shut Up after only a couple of repetitions.
5. A Possible Girls’ Generation Reunion Song?
Of course, the show couldn’t end without Yoo Jaesuk and Jo Seho asking the girls if there are plans for an OT8 comeback. As with their previous reactions when they have been asked this question in other interviews, the girls were coy and played it safe by saying they are always open to the possibility. But then, Sunny just had to give us that glimmer of hope by saying, “I guess we’ll have to do it now since Yoo Jae Suk said so.”
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