Author: Denise Coley
On June 11, 2023, 29-year-old actress Park Soo-ryun was declared brain-dead following a fall down a flight of stairs on a property in Jeju Island. Park was scheduled to perform at an event on Jeju Island. Park, primarily a musical actress, made her TV acting debut in Snowdrop (2021), which aired on Disney+. She debuted in 2018 in the musical Il Tenore, and appeared in the musicals Finding Kim Jong Wook, Passing Through Love, Siddhartha, and The Day We Loved. Following her fall, authorities immediately rushed Park to the hospital, where life-saving measures ultimately failed. Park’s family opted to…
What is the love of cinema if not a love for an art form that exposes the beauty and faults of humanity, is something I imagine the character of Park Dong-sik would say. Created by filmmaker and award-winning writer Hyun-min Cho, Dong-sik is a film critic whose love of cinema has consumed him to the point he’s become incapable of separating reality from fiction in the 2018 multi-genre short film Apocalypse Runner: The Complete Edition. Platformed in Sébastien Simon’s The Death of Cinema(s) program by of the 2023 Busan International Short Film Festival, Apocalypse Runner: The Complete Edition is a film that I found…
Start Now! Hello. We are Teen Top, an emotional teen pop band. Teen Top captivates many people with their dazzling performances and powerful vocals, receiving love from fans both domestically and internationally through hit songs like “Rocking,” “No More Perfume On You,” and “Crazy.” They are a four-member (Chunji, Niel, Ricky, Changjo) boy group under the T.O.P Media agency that debuted on July 10, 2010. At the time of their debut, the average age of the members was only 16.3 years old, earning them the title of the youngest boy group. As of 2023, they are a 14-year active…
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment / Sole9 Media WATCH ‘ChoCo in Hollywood’ EP3 WATCH ChoCo1’s ’85 IN’ Official MV The special memories that ChoCo1 made in Hollywood are revealed for all to see in episode 3 of the reality show “ChoCo In Hollywood”. “ChoCo In Hollywood” is an Mnet M2 reality show produced by Sole9 Media (known for “Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)”) that follows the artistic journey of K-Pop trainees from ChoCo Entertainment – Jake, TJ, Sean, and Anpan as they prepare to stand on the global stage as complete artists. From a detailed demonstration of ChoCo Entertainment’s unique training curriculum to the male trainee team ChoCo1…
Download & streaming links Japanese boyband Da-iCE released their new album ‘SCENE’ on May 24. As Da-iCE celebrate their 12th anniversary, the new album was produced with the overall theme of “building upon everything we’ve accomplished so far”. Da-iCE are a highly talented five-piece boyband whose two main vocalists have an incredible four-octave singing range. The group formed on January 17, 2011, consisting of vocalists Yudai Ohno and Sota Hanamura, and performers Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka and Hayate Wada. Da-iCE have released numerous hits, including anime series ‘ONE PIECE’ theme song ‘DREAMIN’ ON’, ‘The Way of the Househusband’…
May 6th, 2023 is a day I will likely never forget, not because it was my second day in Seoul, South Korea, but because it was my first time seeing iKON live in person in Jangchung Arena for the Korean leg of their “Take Off’ world tour, their first comeback since 2022. Officially debuting in 2015, iKON is a Korean male band composed of vocalists and rappers that have made a name for themselves as a group that has stayed true to their performance roots while being adventurous by mixing genres and singing songs not commonly done by K-pop groups.…
LISTEN TO “RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES” HERE WATCH VISUALIZER HERE Elephante continues his collaborative journey with AAPI creatives, this time releasing “Right Before Our Eyes,” with DJ duo BEAUZ and singer Mark Tuan; now available on all streaming platforms releasing on Fabled Records / Astralwerks. Mark’s smooth and steady vocals laid over Elephante’s signature melodic house sounds, alongside BEAUZ’s big room beats with clean embellishments, is set to give their fans a bittersweet anthem on love lost. The progressive chords and intricate combo of bass tones and high notes keep the track buoyant while the lyrics recount past mistakes…
‘chilldspot’ have released the music video for their new song ‘HIRUNE NO KUNI’ (The Land of Naps). Released to music streaming services today, HIRUNE NO KUNI, was written for a manga music video by chilldspot as part of a collaboration project to commemorate the completion of the manga ‘Saturn Return’, an impactful piece of work from Akane Torikai published in ‘Big Comic Spirits’ (Shogakukan). The HIRUNE NO KUNI music video is grounded in the panels of the manga ‘Saturn Return’. The manga author Akane Torikai created new illustrations for the video, with the crazy and edgy sounds of chilldspot overlaid…
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The ground-breaking group will also embark on an overseas showcase tour visiting Amsterdam on May 30 and London on June 1 (Credit: One Cool Jacso Entertainment) WATCH EPISODE 1: MY STRANGE ROOMMATE (ALWAYS) HERE WATCH EPISODE 2: THE SECRET OF ROOMMATE (MIDNIGHT SKY) HERE Following their massively successful premiere for “Throw a Dice,” rookie K-pop group XODIAC will release a three-part video for the singles “Always,” “Midnight Sky,” and “Special Love,” from their upcoming mini album, “Throw A Dice;” launching in June. Today, the first episode titled “My Strange Roommate” with the single “Always” will be revealed on…
ASCENSION EP SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 9 ON VERVE FORECAST AND DECCA RECORDS UK SHOWS THIS SUMMER INCLUDING GOVERNORS BALL, LOLLAPALOOZA Photo credit: Julia Khoroshilov Breakout artist Sarah Kinsley unveils her new song “Lovegod” and accompanying music video; listen/share the song HERE and watch/share the video HERE. Kinsley produced and mixed the song as well as created and crafted the Lovegod character in the imaginative video. “’Lovegod’ is the most devious I think I’ve been in my writing,” Kinsley details. “My own ‘lovegod’ is a perfect lover, an answer to a prayer, an antidote for romantic pessimism. Where can one…
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment WATCH ‘ChoCo in Hollywood’ EP1 The bright and charismatic artists of ChoCo have officially been revealed! On May 12, 2023, the first episode of “ChoCo In Hollywood” – the reality show following the growth and development of ChoCo Entertainment trainees into complete and well-rounded artists, filmed over the course of 5 years and produced by Sole9 Media (known for “Mnet Asia Music Awards (MAMA)”) – premiered on the Mnet M2 YouTube channel. The first episode introduced Jake, Anpan, TJ, and Sean, taking us back to their audition days and unveiling the unique incubation system of training that they underwent to cultivate their talents.…
After going on indefinite hiatus in August 2021, SM Entertainment announced Lucas departed NCT and WayV. In a handwritten letter posted on Instagram, Lucas also confirmed his departure. SM Entertainment said: This is SM Entertainment. We have an announcement to share with you regarding Lucas’ future plans. After our deliberate discussion [with] Lucas, we made a mutual decision to part ways with the group NCT and WayV to pursue his individual endeavors. We ask for your understanding and continuous support as this was a decision taken after much consideration of the members and all the fans who have supported…
Trigger Warning: Article mentions suicide. Update: On May 15, 2023, the media received confirmation that Haesoo, 29, is the female singer who passed away. On May 12, 2023, a female pansori and Trot singer in her 30s has been found dead in her dorm according to media reports. The singer, only identified as “A,” did leave behind a suicide note, which was found a day later following a police investigation. After speculation and rumors, the singer has allegedly been identified.* Rumors circulated that the identified person is the deceased after reports she could not be reached through phone or…
Inactive since 2020, male idol group SNUPER officially disbanded May 3, 2023 following the conclusion of their exclusive contracts with WIDMAY Entertainment. “From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank both the SNUPER members, who have been with us for a long time, and all the fans who gave SNUPER their love,” WIDMAY Entertainment said in a statement. “We will be sincerely rooting for the members in the future. We ask that the fans also give the members lots of encouragement and support as they face a new start.” In a handwritten message, Taewoong said, “After…
Singer Se7en and actress Lee Da-Hae are officially husband and wife after eight years of dating! Se7en and Lee announced their then-upcoming wedding back in March. The couple wed in a lavish affair at the Shilla Hotel in Junggu, Seoul on May 6, 2023. Attended by Taeyang, Gummy, S.E.S’ Bada, CL, G-Dragon, Minzy, Dara, Jinusean, and Song Baek Kyeong among others, Se7en and Lee’s wedding was a star-studded affair. Comedians Kim Joon Ho and Jo Se Ho hosted the wedding, while Bada, Taeyang, and Gummy performed congratulatory songs for the couple. Following the wedding, K-Star Global Entertainment,…
Korean designer Ko Tae Yong launched
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photo credit: M-TP Entertainment Following his landmark foray into the U.S. market last year with his first ever song in English—“THERE’S NO ONE AT ALL”—Son Tung M-TP, one of Vietnam’s biggest stars, is back with his much anticipated follow up “Making My Way.” Listen HERE. “This is a song that means a lot to me because it makes me forget about everything that’s wrong in my life,” the artist says. “And reminds me that I should do whatever my heart tells me to do and go wherever my music tells me to go.” Often referred to as the “prince of…
Photo Credit: ChoCo Entertainment ChoCo, the protagonist of the new “K-Pop 5.0” era, has revealed its reality. On the 3rd, ChoCo Entertainment announced that Jake, the leader of ChoCo1, and Anpan, the leader of ChoCo2, will appear in the Korean version of the reality show “ChoCo in Hollywood”. “ChoCo in Hollywood” is ChoCo’s first reality project, showcasing its global debut. It introduces a new K-Pop incubation system to viewers worldwide, capturing the sincere human touch and musical growth of the talented ChoCo artists. Jake and Anpan are the leaders of ChoCo1 and ChoCo2, respectively. They will come together to…
Download & streaming links Music video Japanese group NAQT VANE will hold their first ever fan event on May 20, titled ‘Greetings from NAQT VANE’. During the event, fans will be able to enjoy the group’s first ever live performance, along with a talk by vocalist Harukaze and overall producer Hiroyuki SAWANO. Now, it has been decided that this special event will be livestreamed, to reach fans all over the world! A brand new song will also be unveiled for the first time. Greetings from NAQT VANE Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 18:00 JST Further details: https://l-tike.zaiko.io/e/naqtvane NAQT VANE released…