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ITZY was JYP's declaration that it could build a global girl group without JYP micromanaging the sound -- a self-assured 'teen crush' brand that broke US chart-entry records for a rookie act and helped JYP reload after TWICE.
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· Bryan Ke
Itzy comeback dominates worldwide iTunes album charts
Itzy is making waves in their comeback as “Born to Be” tops global iTunes album charts. About the album: Itzy dropped “Born to Be,” their highly anticipated third studio album, on Monday. The next morning, the 10-track record shot to the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Top Albums chart in…
· Carl Samson
Itzy drops pre-comeback ‘Born to Be’ MV as 4 members
Itzy on Monday released the music video for “Born to Be,” the first song in their upcoming second Korean — and third overall — studio album of the same title. About the MV: “Born to Be,” which runs for three minutes and 10 seconds, sets the stage for Itzy’s highly anticipated…
· Daniel Anderson
ITZY releases new mini-album, music video
K-pop quintet ITZY recently released their seventh mini-album, “Kill My Doubt,” alongside a music video for the title track “CAKE.” About the mini-album: “Kill My Doubt” was released on Monday — eight months after the release of the JYP Entertainment girl group’s sixth…
· Daniel Anderson
Taemin, ITZY, Stray Kids and IVE among star-studded lineup for KCON LA 2023
KCON LA 2023 has unveiled its complete all-star lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the Crypto.com Arena this August. About KCON: Created by South Korean entertainment company CJ ENM in 2012, KCON is a popular music and culture festival. Over 90,000 fans attended…
· Daniel Anderson
We asked ITZY to describe themselves through food — and they did not disappoint
In their recent interview with NextShark, K-pop girl group ITZY talked about their newest mini-album “Cheshire,” their FIFA World Cup commercial for McDonald’s and what foods best represent their fellow members. The quintet talked about the concept behind the new album and fun…
· Daniel Anderson
ITZY smiles like a ‘Cheshire’ for new comeback album
JYP Entertainment girl group ITZY released their new mini-album “Cheshire” on Wednesday, led by a title track of the same name. ITZY corresponded with NextShark over email about their new album and their recent FIFA World Cup commercial for McDonald’s. “Cheshire” was co-written…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: BTS’ RM, Red Velvet, BoA, ITZY, New Jeans announce new albums; Spire CEO resigns; SEVENTEEN debuts Japanese EP
K-pop Weekly took a hiatus last week with respect to the tragic incident in Itaewon. This week, there has been a slow but steady stream of new music releases from the likes of AleXa, OH MY GIRL member YooA, SEVENTEEN and more. Additionally, fans can soon expect new music from an…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop Weekly: CHUNG HA collabs, Chan-Hyuk goes solo, ITZY drops English single and K-pop festival makes ‘KAMPFYRE’
The start of this week saw several concerts and music festivals kick off around the world, from KAMP LA 2022 to BTS in Busan and BLACKPINK in Seoul. While soloists such as CHUNG HA collaborated with other artists, other acts released their first English singles and experienced…
· Daniel Anderson
Itzy’s Yeji and Ryujin join Bebe Rexha for remix of ‘Break My Heart Myself’
Bebe Rexha teamed up with Itzy members Yeji and Ryujin for a new remix of her 2021 song “Break My Heart Myself.” The origins of the collaboration can be traced back to around a month ago when Yeji and Ryujin appeared in a viral dance video set to the Rexha’s “Break My Heart…
· Daniel Anderson
Itzy steps into new summer comeback with ‘Sneakers’
JYP Entertainment girl group Itzy kicked off their summer comeback release today with the music video “Sneakers” off their newest mini album, “Checkmate.” The mini album features seven sides total, the others being “Rac3r,” “What I Want,” “Free Fall,” “365,” “Domino” and an…
· Daniel Anderson
Itzy teases new comeback album ‘Checkmate’ and first world tour
Itzy announced the details of their July comeback, the mini-album “Checkmate” and their first world tour. The mini-album will drop on July 15 and their tour will kick off with a two-night concert in Seoul on Aug. 6. JYP Entertainment’s girl group will then head to eight cities…
· Ryan General
ITZY becomes third Korean girl group to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart
South Korean pop group ITZY’s highly anticipated first full-length album landed the top spot on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, which ranks the top-selling albums of the week based on album sales. Itzo loco: “Crazy in Love: The 1st Album” made its remarkable Billboard debut…
· Carl Samson
Aespa’s Winter survives attack attempt at music festival red carpet
Aespa’s Winter narrowly escaped an unidentified man who charged toward her at a major South Korean music festival on Christmas Day. What happened: The incident, which was caught on video, occurred at this year’s SBS Gayo Daejeon, the annual, end-of-year music festival by…
· Michelle De Pacina
EXO’s ‘The First Snow’ tops song charts globally 10 years after its release
Exo’s 2013 winter track “The First Snow” has gained renewed popularity a decade later, climbing up the music charts in South Korea. Making history a decade later: The song, from the boy band’s special winter album “Miracle in December,” is making history 10 years after its…
· Bryan Ke
JYP’s mental health advice to talents divides K-pop fans
K-pop luminary Park Jin-young, better known as JYP, ignited controversy upon revealing a piece of advice he says he gives to his talents about mental health. What he said: Park, founder of powerhouse label JYP Entertainment, said he encourages his artists to make everybody…
· Ryan General
‘Bling Empire’ star Leah Qin reveals she was paid nothing for Netflix reality show
“I did not get paid. Not a penny. Zero”
· Daniel Anderson
8 favorite girl group moments from KCON LA 2023 because they ate
KCON LA 2023 was a whirlwind of K-pop excitement, where not even Hurricane Hilary or an earthquake could deter passionate fans. With an estimated 140,000 attendees and 278 vibrant booths at the Los Angeles Convention Center complex over three unforgettable days, this year’s KCON…
· Daniel Anderson
Rain, IVE’s Wonyoung and Stray Kids’ Bang Chan unveiled as MCs for KCON LA 2023
The MCs for all three nights of KCON LA this year have been announced. MC duties: Headlining the opening night’s concert on Aug. 18 will be Wonyoung from K-pop girl group IVE. Veteran performer Rain will be hosting Saturday’s performances, and Bang Chan from the boy group Stray…
· Daniel Anderson
MONSTA X debut first subunit with members Shownu and Hyungwon
K-pop boy group MONSTA X have launched their first subunit with the debut of Shownu x Hyungwon. About the duo: On Tuesday, group members Shownu, 31, and Hyungwon, 29, released their first-ever mini-album, “The Unseen.”
· Ryan General
KCON LA under fire for ad listing looking for Asian and white staff
KCON LA took to Instagram on Wednesday to address the issue, denying that they neither authorized nor endorsed the listing
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