K-pop Weekly: OMEGA X takes legal action against label; BIBI releases first full album; The Rose rocks Seattle
So much happened in the K-pop world this week. Boy group OMEGA X took unprecedented action and held their own press conference to detail alleged incidents of physical, verbal and sexual abuse from their company CEO. The K-pop group are terminating their contracts, trademarking their name and taking legal action against Spire Entertainment.
The upcoming 2022 MAMA Awards announced massive names for their special stages, including BTS’ J-Hope and a 32-idol performance from five rookie girl groups: IVE, Kep1er, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans. Meanwhile, soloists such as BIBI, YooA and EXO’s CHEN all released anticipated and notable albums.
Music Releases
Nov. 14, Monday
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM dropped a surprise choreography-focused music video for their song “Impurities,” a side track from their first comeback album “ANTIFRAGILE” released in October.
Nov. 14, Monday
K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM dropped a surprise choreography-focused music video for their song “Impurities,” a side track from their first comeback album “ANTIFRAGILE” released in October.
VERIVERY told NextShark about the album, with member Yong-seung sharing, “We have come back after wrapping up our previous album promotion, concert and tour. It’s been a very busy year, and I believe our ability to respond calmly and professionally in any given situation has definitely improved. I think you can expect more cool and relaxed performances from us as always.”
Boy group VICTON are back with their newest EP “Choice.” It is led by the title track “Virus” and rounded out by the B-sides “The Boy who Runs Through Time,” “Alive,” “Better Place” and “Feels Good.”
K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER now have a fifth number with their latest single “TAP,” for which member Jinny co-wrote the rap lyrics.
Rookie septet girl group CSR dropped their EP “Sequence: 17&,” led by the title track “♡TiCON.” The EP comes with the B-side “Anding (&).”
Former iKON member and soloist B.I released his mini album “Love Or Loved Part.1,” led by the title track “Keep Me Up.” The album includes the pre-release tracks “BTBT,” featuring Soulja Boy and Devita. Side tracks “Middle With You,” “Tangerine” and “Endless Summer” complete the album.
Other K-pop news:
- K-pop boy group OMEGA X held a press conference on Wednesday to detail the full extent of the alleged sexual harassment and physical and verbal abuse from their Spire Entertainment company CEO. The K-pop act terminated their contracts, trademarked “Omega X” and will take legal action against their former company.
- The upcoming MAMA Awards announced special performances by BTS’ J-Hope, Stray Kids subunit 3RACHA and 32 rookie girl group idols on one stage from IVE, Kep1er, NMIXX, LE SSERAFIM and NewJeans. They also announced that a MAMA Awards is in the works for the U.S. in the next few years.
- Music Bank in Chile was canceled due to a storm, but not before K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE performed in dangerous weather conditions
- BTS member Jungkook will perform at the 2022 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar.
- ITZY were featured in a FIFA World Cup and McDonald’s collaboration commercial.
- BTS were nominated for a Grammy Award for the third year in a row.
- Kang Daniel announced his “Parade” world tour with stops in Europe and North America.
- CIX announced their second world tour with stops in Europe, North America and more to come.
- All seven members of DREAMCATCHER renewed their contracts.
- Soloist Wonho will start his mandatory military enlistment in December.
- MONSTA X member I.M has signed with Sony Music following his departure from Starship Entertainment.
- Purple Kiss member Park Ji-eun will leave the group due to health and anxiety issues.
- DIVE Studios’ special guests were Jackson Wang on Eric Nam’s “DAEBAK SHOW” and EXO’s CHEN on the podcast and YouTube series “GET REAL.”
- Punk rock artist BIGONE and DJ HAEE were the newest performers for the latest episode of Warner Music Korea’s Under House series on YouTube.
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