The Wild and Wacky World of K-Pop

[AdrenalineRush1996]

It's so bad. People made fun of NMIXX's "O.O," but this is probably the worst song Blackpink has released in a long time, and it's really bad. What a world where 4th gen group's like Purple Kiss spit out better Blackpink songs than Blackpink.

Eh, I beg to differ. I quite like "Pink Venom" as it reminds me of the David Guetta song "Hey Mama" featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack.

 

[Space Cadet]

Blackpink is back with their second album, Born Pink. It was released today and here's the music video for their main single, "Shut Down":

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Got7 member Jay B on his solo work and his first live performance at the United Arab Emirates.

‘Be Yourself’: K-pop singer Jay B talks new music, his UAE visit and Got7

His appearance has been a long time coming, though his desire to play in Abu Dhabi never wavered

www.thenationalnews.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Blackpink will be appearing in Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote their album Born Pink today US time.
BLACKPINK to return as guests on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Blackpink's Born Pink has topped the UK albums chart.

BLACKPINK make history as BORN PINK hits Number 1

The South Korean quartet - Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé - mark a huge moment for K-pop with their second studio album

www.officialcharts.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Day6 have renewed their contract with JYP Entertainment.

Following TWICE, K-pop band DAY6 break the 'seven-year-curse' and renew their contracts with JYP Entertainment

Following labelmates TWICE, DAY6 have recently renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment! As per an official statement from the label, the boy band will continue to give dynamic performances and release songs together. Details inside.

www.zoomtventertainment.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Cravity has released their new EP titled New Wave.
K-Pop group Cravity releases 'New Wave' EP, looks forward to performing in Manila

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

N.Flying are set to release a new mini-album titled Dearest next month and it will be the last album to feature all members for the time being as Cha Hun and Kim Jae-hyun will be going on their mandatory military service by the end of the year.

N.Flying announce October comeback with eighth mini-album 'Dearest'

N.Flying have announced a new mini-album 'Dearest' due out on October 17, before Cha Hun and Kim Jae-hyun are to enlist for military duty.

www.nme.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

BTS could be going from seven to six as Jin is set turn 30 in December, meaning he'll likely be going on his mandatory military service since it's the age in which all able-bodied men must perform between 18 and 21 months of military service in the country.

BTS: K-pop band should be conscripted to ensure fairness, South Korean military says

The public are divided over whether the K-pop supergroup should be exempt from conscription in their native South Korea, where all able-bodied men are required to sign up for at least 18 months military service.

news.sky.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

The American Music Awards now has a K-pop category.

K-pop has finally 'arrived' with its own dedicated category at the American Music Awards

Korean popular music, otherwise known as K-pop, has its own category for the first time in the world's largest fan-voted awards show.

www.abc.net.au

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

BTS could be going from seven to six as Jin is set turn 30 in December, meaning he'll likely be going on his mandatory military service since it's the age in which all able-bodied men must perform between 18 and 21 months of military service in the country.

BTS: K-pop band should be conscripted to ensure fairness, South Korean military says

The public are divided over whether the K-pop supergroup should be exempt from conscription in their native South Korea, where all able-bodied men are required to sign up for at least 18 months military service.

news.sky.com

And it's official. BTS will indeed be going to their mandatory military service soon starting with Jin after his 30th birthday in December.

BTS members to do military service in South Korea

Announcement ends long debate over whether K-pop group should get exemption

www.theguardian.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Mashable's Amanda Yeo breaks down on some of the best English language K-pop songs.

19 of the best English-language songs by K-pop idols

You don't have to know the language to love the music.

mashable.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Yesterday's NCT 127 concert at Jakarta was cut short due to safety reasons after chaos broke out that led 30 fans to faint in a crush.

K-pop group NCT 127's concert in Jakarta ends early for safety reasons

A concert by K-pop boy group NCT 127 in Jakarta ended early on Friday after some excited fans caused chaos to get closer to the stage, a local event agency said.

www.koreatimes.co.kr

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Stray Kids have announced their first dome tour in Japan.

Stray Kids Becomes 2nd K-Pop Boy Group To Perform At U.S. Stadium Concert + Announces 1st Dome Tour In Japan

Stray Kids will be taking over the concert domes in Japan as well! On November 8, JYP Entertainment announced that Stray Kids will be holding encore concerts next year in Japan and in the United States as part of their world tour “MANIAC.” Five additional encore concerts have been announced for...

www.soompi.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

K-pop boy band D-Crunch has disbanded after four years.

K-pop group D-Crunch announces disbandment after 4 years

Their agency asks fans to support the members in their individual pursuits

www.rappler.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Jungkook will be performing at this year's FIFA World Cup opening ceremony next Sunday.

K-pop star Jungkook to perform at Qatar opening ceremony

Other rumoured performers at the opening ceremony include Latin pop sensation Shakira, Dua Lipa, J Balvin and Black Eyed Peas.

english.alaraby.co.uk

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Stray Kids' Maxident has reached the three million mark in sales.

Stray Kids Becomes 2nd Korean Artist In History To Achieve Triple Million-Selling Album With “MAXIDENT”

Stray Kids has become triple million-sellers! On October 7, Stray Kids released their seventh mini album “MAXIDENT” and title track “CASE 143.” On November 17, the group’s agency JYP Entertainment confirmed that on Circle (Gaon) chart as of November 7, exactly one month after Stray Kids dropped...

www.soompi.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Jungkook performed his new song "Dreamers" at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar today.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

K-pop boyband EPEX have confirmed that they will be perform in nine American cities for their upcoming Eight Apex world tour next year.

K-pop boyband EPEX announce 2023 'Eight Apex' US tour

C9 Entertainment boyband EPEX have announced the 'Eight Apex' US tour, which will land in nine cities in February 2023.

www.nme.com

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Seventeen are collaborating with the New Kids on the Block on a new song for the latter's upcoming 15th anniversary reissue of their reunion album The Block.

NKOTB Announce 15th Anniversary Reissue of ‘The Block’ Album — and New Track with K-Pop Group Seventeen

New Kids on the Block announce new song collaboration with K-Pop group Seventeen and release of "The Block Revisited" album for 15th anniversary of their reunion

people.com