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· Daniel Anderson
‘Ayo Gee Gee’: Girls’ Generation mark 15th anniversary with comeback album
Legendary K-pop girl group Girls' Generation (SNSD) made their return earlier today after a five-year hiatus with their seventh album “Forever 1,” led by the title track of the same name. The album features 10 songs in total with longtime SM producer Kenzie assisting with the…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa take it to the ‘Next Level’ by delivering speech at the United Nations
K-pop girl group Aespa addressed the United Nations at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York on Tuesday, delivering a speech about sustainable development in the real world and advancement in the metaverse. The speech, which was part of this year’s UN High-level Political…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa slated for first-time appearances on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and ‘Good Morning America’
Aespa is slated to perform their new English track “Life’s Too Short” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on June 29, followed by “Good Morning America” on July 8 to open the news program’s summer concert series. The girl group quartet wrapped up their two day L.A. performance “Showcase…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa makes English-language track debut with ‘Life’s Too Short’
K-pop girl quartet Aespa dropped their first English language song today called “Life’s Too Short.” Originally performed at their Coachella debut, “Life’s Too Short” is one of two pre-releases alongside “Illusion” featured in their upcoming second mini album “Girls” out on July…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa surprises fans with new song ‘Illusion’ before announcing comeback album
SM Entertainment's Aespa dropped a new surprise song “Illusion” alongside news of their mini-album “Girls” slated for July 8. The mini-album will feature nine tracks total: three previously released tracks “Black Mamba,” “Forever” and “Dreams Come True,” as well as six new…
· Jane Nam
Vietnamese refugee who vows to ‘fight the woke agenda’ wins VA GOP nom despite raising less money
Vietnamese refugee and retired U.S. Navy captain Hung Cao won the GOP primary on Saturday and will go on to battle Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton for Northern Virginia’s 10th District. In an impressive roster of 11 candidates, political newcomer Cao came out on top, reportedly…
· Daniel Anderson
Aespa harassed during their performance at all-boys school, photos posted online with sexual comments
K-pop girl group Aespa was harassed during their performance on Monday at an all-boys high school, the alma mater of their label founder Lee Soo-man. Four boys rushed the stage uninvited and took selfies with the girls, which were then posted online with sexually inapporiate…
· Bryan Ke
Personal Instagram of Aespa’s Ningning is allegedly hacked over her celebration of Team China’s Olympics win
An unidentified hacker allegedly gained access to Aespa member Ningning’s personal Instagram account. The hacker leaked information about some of the Instagram accounts she follows, including those of Blackpink, Ed Sheeran and BTS members Suga and J-Hope. Aespa fans,…
· Bryan Ke
Korean celebrities face anger from Chinese, South Korean netizens over their Olympic athlete support
Some Chinese social media users reportedly targeted South Korean personalities for posting about certain athletes in light of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics speed skating disqualification scandal. South Korean celebrities such as rapper Paloalto and TV host Jang Sung-kyu were…
· Bryan Ke
‘Female Avengers of K-pop’ supergroup GOT the Beat debuts ‘Step Back’ video at New Year’s concert
SM Entertainment’s “female Avengers of K-pop” supergroup GOT the Beat made their debut at an online New Year’s Day concert. The performance video of their first song, “Step Back,” was released after the concert. SM Entertainment has officially unveiled the first stage video of…
· Carl Samson
Girls On Top: K-pop’s latest supergroup includes BoA, members of Red Velvet, Aespa, Girls’ Generation
South Korean label SM Entertainment has announced the formation of its first female supergroup, Girls On Top, or simply GOT. Who they are: The group, which will debut in January 2022, will consist of seven members from SM’s existing female acts. This makes them the apparent…
· Carl Samson
K-pop group Aespa told not to look at hospital on NYC tour, because US medical care is too expensive
K-pop girl group Aespa is cementing their place in the U.S. music scene with their recent reappearance on the Billboard 200 chart and a pair of TV appearances this week. Billboard comeback: The quartet, composed of Karina, Ningning, Giselle and Winter — along with their avatars…
· Editorial Staff
From ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Twilight,’ K-pop idols showed off their costume creativity for Halloween 2021
K-pop idols can have fun too! There are more stars that dazzled the Halloween night than we can count, but here are some of the costumes that caught our eyes. Karina of Aespa as the Queen of Hearts:
· Bryan Ke
Aespa members team up with their avatars to fight villain Black Mamba in the new ‘Savage’ MV
K-pop girl group Aespa has teamed up with their virtual avatars to fight the villainous Black Mamba in the music video for “Savage,” the title track of their first EP. The story so far: “Savage,” a follow-up to the group’s other tracks “Black Mamba” and “Next Level,” sees…
· Carl Samson
Walmart Employee Calls Out ‘Racist’ Coworkers Over Speakers Before Quitting Job
A former Walmart employee in Lubbock, Texas went viral on social media for her resignation video where she called out her alleged “racist” and “perverted” coworkers over the loudspeaker. Shana Ragland, who worked at the outlet on South Loop and Quaker, claims that her job as a…
· Carl Samson
New K-Pop Girl Group Will Be First to Have Human AND Virtual Members
A new K-pop girl group featuring human and virtual members will debut in November. Aespa, stylized as æspa, will be the first girl group to launch from industry leader SM Entertainment since Red Velvet, which debuted in 2014.
· Ryan General
Chinese American Community Provides 100,000 Face Masks in One of Maryland’s Largest Donations
Leaders from different Chinese American groups have come together to help frontline healthcare workers in Maryland fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with PPE donations. Coming together: On July 10, business community leaders presented 100,000 KN95 masks to the state of Maryland and…
· Karina Feng
Hypergamy is Not an Excuse for Your Fetish
“Do you think the male mind is really that simplistic? That we all have one favorite type? Geez.” Aside: “Asian, with some boob.”
· Bryan Ke
Michelle Yeoh is Going to Be in the ‘Avatar’ Sequels
Michelle Yeoh has been officially tapped to play a role in the much awaited sequels to James Cameron’s “Avatar.” According to Deadline, the 56-year-old Malaysian actress will play the role of scientist Dr. Karina Mogue, as announced via the official social channels of the film…
· Ryan General
Human Cadavers From ‘Real Bodies’ Exhibit Could Be Executed Chinese Prisoners, Doctor Says
A museum exhibition, which features cadavers of real humans, is currently the subject of controversy in the United Kingdom amid concerns that the bodies belonged to murdered Chinese political prisoners. Showcased at the Birmingham NEC, “Real Bodies: The Exhibition” displays…