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· Michelle De Pacina
P-pop superstars Bini, SB19 receive Voices of Asia Award at Billboard Korea
Billboard on Tuesday celebrated the launch of Billboard Korea with a grand event at the Yeong Bin Gwan Hall of The Shilla Seoul, honoring K-pop pioneers and global artists. At the Billboard K POWER 100 event, P-pop groups Bini and SB19 received the Voices of Asia Award for their…
· Michelle De Pacina
Bini is not just P-pop — they’re a new vision of Filipino womanhood [interview]
Historically, the Tagalog term “binibini” was used as a respectful and formal way of addressing a young woman. Often with the connotation of being a maiden of grace, elegance and modesty, one could say a “binibini” was “very demure, very mindful.” However, in recent years, the…
· Michelle De Pacina
KCON LA set for its first-ever US national TV broadcast
Annual K-pop music festival KCON LA is set to be broadcasted live, on The CW channel at 8 p.m. PT/ET, for the first time in its history. Scheduled from July 26 to 28 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, only the final day’s M Countdown concert will be aired…
· Michelle De Pacina
P-pop girl group Bini to perform at KCON LA
Filipino girl group Bini is set to showcase P-pop at the K-pop music festival KCON LA 2024. The eight-member group will perform at the “M Countdown” concert pre-show on July 27 at Crypto.com Arena. Organized by Mnet, the event features top K-pop acts like Nct 127, Enhypen and…
· Daniel Anderson
NCT returns with 4th full-length album, ‘Golden Age’
K-pop supergroup NCT released their latest studio album, “Golden Age – The 4th Album,” on Monday. 10 songs, 20 members: The new album, which is a follow-up to 2021’s “Universe,” unites all 20 members from NCT’s different subunits — NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV and NCT…
· 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
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
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
· Daniel Anderson
FIFTY FIFTY’s KCON appearance, ‘Barbie’ music video canceled amid legal and health woes
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY have recently lost out on numerous opportunities due to their health issues and legal troubles. “Barbie” music video: The production of FIFTY FIFTY‘s music video for their song “Barbie Dreams,” featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film…
· Daniel Anderson
CRAVITY rounds out lineup for inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in NYC
K-pop boy group CRAVITY are the last act to be added to the lineup of the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York City. The lineup: The Krazy K-Pop Super Concert, which takes place on August 26 at the UBS Arena, will feature previously announced headliners girl group IVE…
· Daniel Anderson
XG’s Juria, Chisa and Hinata release cover of TLC’s ‘No Scrubs’
XG members Juria, Chisa and Hinata dropped a medley of covers on YouTube including TLC’s iconic hit ‘No Scrubs’. ‘XG VOX’ no. 5: The video uploaded to YouTube on Sunday is the fifth installment of the act’s “XG VOX” series, which spotlights vocal covers from the trio. Past…
· Daniel Anderson
SHINee releases first new music in over 2 years
K-pop boy group SHINee have returned to the music scene after more than two years with their new studio album “Hard.” About the album: Released by SM Entertainment on Monday, “Hard” is led by its title track of the same name.
· Daniel Anderson
ATEEZ releases 9th mini-album ahead of world tour
K-pop boy group ATEEZ have released their ninth mini-album, “The World EP.2: Outlaw.” About “The World EP.2: Outlaw”: The mini-album is led by the title track “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS).” It includes five other side tracks, including “This World,” “Dune,” “DJANGO,” “Wake Up”…
· Daniel Anderson
KCON announces dates for Los Angeles and Japan
South Korean music and culture festival KCON has announced the dates and locations for its 2023 events in Los Angeles and Japan. On Monday, KCON took to Twitter to share a video announcement revealing that KCON LA will be held from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20 at the Crypto.com Arena at…
· 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 girl group Kep1er fire off new album ‘Troubleshooter’
K-pop girl group Kep1er dropped their new album “Troubleshooter,” led by the title track “We Fresh,” on Thursday. The album comes with the B-sides “Lion Tamer,” “Downtown,” “Dreams” and a remastered version of “THE GIRLS (Can’t turn me down),” which debuted as an original track…
· Daniel Anderson
Man arrested for racist harassment of K-pop boy group ATEEZ in Saudi Arabia
A man was arrested on Saturday in Saudi Arabia after harassing K-pop boy group ATEEZ with racist remarks at the airport. The Saudi Gazette later reported that legal action will be taken against the man. ATEEZ was in the country to perform at KCON 2022 Saudi Arabia alongside…
· Daniel Anderson
K-pop boy group CRAVITY make a ‘New Wave’ with fourth mini-album
K-pop boy group CRAVITY made a splash on Tuesday with their fourth mini-album “New Wave.” The album includes title track “Party Rock,” their previously released English-language track “Boogie Woogie” and four other songs. Members Allen, Serim and Woobin all had a hand in…