Seung Ho, formerly known as the lead vocalist of the iconic first-generation boy group MBLAQ, has embarked on an exciting new chapter in his music career with his solo debut under a new stage name. The announcement of his solo venture has sparked immense anticipation and excitement among fans, who eagerly await the release of his debut single, “Lost Things.”
MBLAQ’s Seung Ho To Debut Under New Stage Name
The teaser for “Lost Things,” unveiled as part of the ‘Music in Motion’ project, serves as Leni.M’s official introduction as a solo artist. As fans reminisce about Seung Ho’s memorable contributions to MBLAQ’s music, they eagerly anticipate the evolution of his artistry in his solo endeavors.
“Lost Things” promises to offer listeners a profound exploration of introspective themes, delving into the complexities of self-consciousness and the struggle to maintain one’s identity in a rapidly changing and demanding society. Through his music, Leni.M aims to convey deeper messages that resonate with audiences on a personal and emotional level, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences and challenges.
The anticipation surrounding Leni.M’s solo debut is further heightened by the expectation of his distinct musical style and artistic vision. As an accomplished vocalist and performer, Seung Ho has demonstrated his versatility and talent throughout his career with MBLAQ, captivating audiences with his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence. Now, as Leni.M, he seeks to carve out a unique musical identity, showcasing his growth and maturity as an artist.
With “Lost Things” poised for release later this month, fans eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in Leni.M’s solo journey and experience the depth and sincerity of his music. As he embarks on this new chapter, Leni.M’s debut promises to be a poignant and impactful expression of his artistic vision, setting the stage for a remarkable solo career filled with creativity, passion, and authenticity.
Celebrity couple Thunder and Mimi share photos from their prenup shoot. Credit: Instagram/Thunder
Who says you have to choose between love and career? Real-life couple Thunder and Mimi are proving that they can manage both! The former MBLAQ member and Gugudan member confirmed that they’re gearing up for their debut as the duo unit Cattriever.
On Wednesday, December 20, the married couple opened up the official Instagram account of Cattriever. There, the couple announced that they are set to drop their debut album on May 26, 2024.
According to some of their posts, Thunder and Mimi already began filming for their music video.
Although additional details about the duo are yet to be announced, fans are excited to see both idols work on their music again.
Former GUGUDAN member Mimi and her husband (Soloist THUNDER) will make their debut in the duo ‘Cattriever’ with their 1st Album coming on May 26th pic.twitter.com/ZJWLYiohVw
For those unaware, Thunder, whose real name is Park Sung-Hyun, is a former member of the second-generation idol boy group MBLAQ. He spent five years with the group from its debut in 2009 until his departure in 2014.
On the other hand, Mimi is a member of the girl group gugudan which debuted in 2016 and disbanded in 2020. After her career as an idol, Mimi became an actress.
In July, the two surprised fans when they revealed their relationship. On top of that, they also shared the exciting news of their marriage, after dating for four years.
On October 31, the former MBLAQ member shared a few wedding shoot photos on his personal Instagram account. “We had our wedding photoshoot yesterday! It was a happy day. Thanks to everyone who congratulated us,” the singer wrote.
Meanwhile, Thunder’s sister, Sandara Park, left a heartwarming message on the said post. “Seeing my younger brother, I realized what it looks like when a man falls in love”, she said. Additionally, the former 2NE1 member also sent well wishes for the couple. “Love Mimi lots in the future and I pray that you both build a happy family,” the singer added.
Amidst the excitement for their marriage preparations, the two confirmed through the program Lovers of Joseon 2 that their wedding will be held sometime in 2024.
Featured image: Celebrity couple Thunder and Mimi share photos from their prenup shoot. Credit: Instagram/Thunder
MBLAQ's Thunder and Gugudan's Mimi during their pre-wedding shoot. Credit: Instagram/Mimi
Wedding bells are soon to ring for celebrity couple, former Gugudan member Mimi and former MBLAQ member Thunder.
In their respective social media accounts, both idols gave a glimpse of their pre-wedding photoshoot. Additionally, the couple also expressed their joy and gratitude for the immense support they’ve received for their relationship.
“After publicly revealing our relationship on TV this summer, we’ve been receiving many congratulations and words of support. We are truly grateful and have been living each day with happiness,” she said.
Look at these beautiful pics 🥰💕#Thunder and #Mimi share some photos from their wedding pictorial, inc. a shot with sisters (in law), #SandaraPark & Mimi's.
Mimi also extended her thanks to Thunder’s older sisters, who also participated in the photoshoot, for their unwavering support, even amidst their busy schedules. She then fondly referred to herself as the “maknae” (the youngest sibling) of the Park family.
In response to Mimi’s post, Sandara Park,Thunder’s sister, playfully embraced her new role as a sister-in-law and wished for a close sisterly bond with Mimi in the future.
Meanwhile, Thunder couldn’t help but be captivated by Mimi‘s beauty during their shoot. “Mimi looked so beautiful in her dress that I couldn’t focus on the shoot because I was busy looking at her. It was a happy day,” he said.
In the comments section of Thunder‘s post, Sandara also expressed her joy at witnessing her little brother fall in love and conveyed her best wishes for the couple to build a happy family together.
In July, the former MBLAQ rapper and former Gugudan singer revealed that they had been in a relationship for four years. At the time, both penned heartfelt letters on their respective Instagram accounts to announce their commitment to spend their lives together.
Moreover, Thunderproposed to Mimi during an episode of the variety show Second House 2, sealing the heartfelt moment with a kiss.
Thunder debuted as an MBLAQ member in 2009 but later left the group in 2014. Since then, he has pursued a solo career, releasing multiple albums and a hip-hop single. Meanwhile, Mimi made her debut as a Gugudan member in 2016. But the group became inactive in 2019 and officially disbanded in December 2020.
Featured image: MBLAQ’s Thunder and Gugudan’s Mimi during their pre-wedding shoot. Credit: Instagram/Mimi
Rain updates fans with new photo of him. Credit: Twitter/Rain Company
Rain is a K-pop star that needs no introduction. But while he’s undeniably a talented artist, fans have started wondering if he’s a capable handler, too.
Concerns about him as a talent producer have escalated recently. To the point that his performance at the KCON LA 2023 reportedly received a black ocean from the attendees.
But why is there a hate for Rain to begin with? And was he really met with a black ocean during KCON LA 2023?
For starters, Rain is an established singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor. With seven studio albums, three extended plays, and more than thirty singles under his belt, there’s no denying how rich his musical career is.
Additionally, he’s also a seasoned actor, having starred both in local Korean projects and international ones.
In fact, he was even included in Time’s 100 most influential people in the world for the years 2006 and 2011. It’s a real testament on how much of a global superstar Rain is.
Unfortunately, his knack as an artist seemingly didn’t translate well to him being a good record producer.
In November 2007, Rain started his own entertainment company J.Tune Entertainment, or formerly known as Rainy Entertainment. Said agency had a subsidiary called J.Tune Camp, which debuted the boy group MBLAQin October 2009. However, JYP Entertainment merged with J.Tune Entertainment in December 2010 and became the latter’s shareholder.
In September 2015, Rain announced that he’ll be creating his own one-man emergency.
In December 2020, he revealed that he’s planning to debut a new boy group next.
Come March 2021, the seven-piece act Ciipher made their debut. The members were reportedly handpicked by Rain himself, as some of them have previously appeared on survival shows such as Produce X 101, Under Nineteen, and YG Treasure Box.
The backlash against Rain
However, Rain’s competence in handling the group has been put into spotlight when four members of Ciipherannounced their departure from the group.
In early August, Dohwan, Tag, Tan, and Won left the group following the expiration of their contracts.
As for the remaining members, Hwi, Hyunbin, and Keita, they will reportedly regroup as a trio in the future. Although final plans about them have yet to be announced.
Unsurprisingly, the news wasn’t received well by the fans. Many were speculating that Ciipher was mistreated and mismanaged when they were active as a group.
🗝️ Timeline of events that happened & is happening to #Ciipher#싸이퍼 and how @raincompany_ NEGLECTED them (with proofs)
Additionally, several fans related Ciipher’s situation to the previous idol groups that Rain managed such as MBLAQand Madtown. Despite the popularity and potential of the two latter groups, they weren’t given enough promotion to the public, as compared to their idol contemporaries.
With this, fans were intent to express their displeasure against Rain and planned to boycott his performance at the KCON LA 2023.
Some even pointed out that instead of him performing in the show, Ciipher should’ve beenin Rain’s position instead.
WTF? HE HAS THE AUDACITY TO JOIN THE KCON BUT CANT EVEN PROMOTE THE ONLY GROUP HE HANDLES? CIIPHER SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON YOUR POSITION https://t.co/Jvy1COKoy4
He should be making sure Ciipher attended these events instead, especially with Keita's popularity in Boys Planet, but that is a personal opinion… https://t.co/SkMCvmgt0h
“I don’t care what your opinion is on a black ocean nor Rain’s legacy in K-pop. This man ruined and crushed the dreams [of] seven talented boys. He literally openly said he regretted funding their dreams! He deserves no cheers and no lightstick ocean regardless of his status in K-pop,” one fan wrote.
i dont care what your opinion is on a black ocean nor rain’s legacy in kpop. this man ruined and crushed the dreams 7 talented boys. he literally openly said he regretted funding their dreams! he deserves no cheers and no lightstick ocean regardless of his status in kpop. https://t.co/XPuLlQVVhR
Clips of Rain reportedly being booed and flipped by attendees also circulated on social media. An attendee was also seen holding a “We wanted Ciipher” sign during Rain’s performance.
However, several attendees also claimed that it wasn’t to the point that it can be called a black ocean. Although many did agree that compared to the stages of other artists, Rain’s KCON LA performance wasn’t as loud.
“It felt more like most people simply didn’t know Rain, rather than mass action,” one wrote.
A bunch of people have asked me if there was truly a black ocean at KCON. I kinda knew this would come up so I took panos just as Rain’s set was beginning and during the next set. Tbh it felt more like most people simply didn’t know Rain, rather than mass action pic.twitter.com/4Vcu2SB33d
— Tamar Herman is not here anymore (@TamarWrites) August 21, 2023
As of writing, Rain has yet to acknowledge the supposed protest.
MBLAQ's Thunder proposes to longtime girlfriend Mimi. Credit: YouTube/KBS Entertainment
Although the fans’ response to idols getting married have improved in recent years, it’s still rare to see these K-pop stars getting real about their relationship to the public.
That’s why many fans of MBLAQ’s Thunder and gugudan’s Mimi couldn’t help but be touched by how the idol couple chose to be open about how their proposal transpired.
The heartwarming moment between the couple was captured through the July 27 episode of the variety show Second House 2.
Veteran actor Choi Soo Jong lent a hand in preparing Thunder’s simple yet beautiful romantic gesture. When Mimi was out with Soo Jong’s wifi Ha Hee Ra, the men made a beam projector screen from a plain fabric and completed the set-up with led lights and tulips.
As Mimi returned, Thunder surprised her with a compilation of videos of their relationship and a song performance.
“I hope my sincerity comes across. Let’s get married. I love you,” he told Mimi. She then responded to Thunder’s proposal with a kiss.
Thunder and Mimi’s relationship
The former MBLAQ rapper and former gugudan singer revealed in early July that they’ve been dating for four years.
They shared handwritten letters in their respective Instagram accounts to tell their fans that they “found someone with whom [they] want to spend the rest of [their] lives [with].”
They also confirmed that they plan to marry in the second half of 2024.
Thunder debuted in 2009 as a member of MBLAQ but left the group in 2014. Since then, he has released multiple solo albums, as well as a hip-hop single.
Mimi made her debut as a member of gugudan in 2016. The group remained inactive in 2019 before officially disbanding in December 2020. She’s set to star in the upcoming drama Timetable.
Featured image: MBLAQ’s Thunder proposes to longtime girlfriend Mimi. Credit: YouTube/KBS Entertainment
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