Author: Denise Coley
DREAMCATCHER is back with their second online concert, [Dystopia: Seven Spirits], accompanied by a Live band scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 7, starting at 10 PM KST. DREAMCATCHER collaborates once again with MyMusicTaste; a technology-forward platform, that not only allows fans to request physical concerts of their favorite artists in their cities, but also provides the newly added feature of online streaming, which allows artists and fans to stay connected in the pandemic age. This show comes after DREAMCATCHER’s successful comeback and completion of their first online concert which was also actualized through the overwhelming requests of…
Japanese mannequin rap duo FEMM made waves when their track ‘Fxxk Boyz Get Money’ was picked up by influencers in the United States, Europe and around the world. Now they are back with new song ‘Chewing Gum Cleaner’, which hit digital stores and streaming services on October 16, along with a cool new sci-fi anime-influenced music video on YouTube. FEMM – ‘Chewing Gum Cleaner’ music video: https://youtu.be/WbD8Lb3x65E FEMM – ‘Chewing Gum Cleaner’ download/streaming: https://FEMM.lnk.to/ChewingGumCleaner The track was produced by KiWi, who has previously released music on Diplo’s record label Mad Decent and collaborated with 88rising. KiWi is associated with…
Many Koreans state that they put on weight during lockdown. According to a survey when interviewing 5,016 adults – 44 percent said they gained weight in 2020, during the lockdown. 24 percent said they lost weight – while the rest stated their weight stayed the same. 30 percent said they’ve gained more than 3 kg, 29 percent between 2 kg and 3 kg, and 28 percent 0.5~1 kg. They were also asked about the main reason for their weight gain. 56 percent said it was due to more time spent at home, 37 percent less exercise, 27 percent overeating…
Chie Izuno works full time at an office Branch. Though she’s 30, she’s very young at heart and kind of innocent. She tries hard to go into the dating field but finds herself struggling due to her weight and self-esteem issues. She meets up with one of the company’s investors, Jin Harada, a super sucessful and young business man. However Jin has a severe lack of social skills. Chie strives to make a deal with Jin in order to aide her in her goal to lose weight and gain confidence, she tells Jin she can help him with his own…
Have you ever wanted to explore the world of k-pop trainees? But more than just research, you wanted to walk a day in the kicks of an idol in training? Now you have your chance thanks to Jessica Jung, an inside source in the industry. Jessica Jung was a member of Girls’ Generation (which needs no introduction), a solo artist, actress, creator of a fashion line and now, author. She just released her first young adult novel, Shine, through Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Considering Jessica’s experience, what better topic to write on than that of a k-pop…
Songpyeon is a traditional Korean dessert which is usually eaten during the Korean autumn harvest festival, Chuseok. Historically, records of songpyeon date from the Goryeo era. Songpyeon is a half-moon shaped rice cake that often contains sweet or semi-sweet fillings, like soybeans, chestnuts, jujubes, dates, beans, sesame seeds, or honey – then steamed over a layer of pine needles. Ingredients Basic white dough Sift 1 cup of frozen rice powder 3 tbsp of boiling hot water Pine needles Cold water Sesame oil Mugwort powder Blueberry juice Strawberry Jell-o powder Green dough 1 cup of frozen rice powder 1…
We would like to thank Kim Ye-hyun of Fit & Hill Fitness for giving us a great interview. We wish him all the best in the future! Hello, thanks for taking the time out for a KCrush interview. Would you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello, my name is Kim Ye-hyun – I am the representative of Fit & Hill Fitness and a sports entertainer. I was a fencer since I was at school and currently work as a personal trainer and sports model. Please tell us about your sport for those who may not be aware. …
Quarantine… We have officially stepped into another month of social distancing and all-around move-and-work limitations. For some, it feels like we have been this way forever while for others the thought of living like this since March or even earlier seems unimaginable. The news and the media have been flooded with all kinds of information regarding politics, health organizations, economy… the list goes on and on. The tension grows by the day so we’re here to tell you to take a deep breath and just relax. Even if it is just for a moment. We can talk about something that…
On September 15th, police said on that they are investigating two members of a K-pop boy band for their alleged involvement in illegal overseas gambling. Jung Yoon-hak and Kim Sung-je were booked by police for illegal overseas gambling while in the Philippines between the years 2016 and 2018. The two made a statement that they did not visit the Philippines to gamble, but “accidentally stumbled upon it” while they were there. One of them, is said to have also gambled on an illegal website. SV Entertainment apologized on behalf of them, by saying, “We’re sorry for causing trouble to…
BTS’s new album “BE” will be released on November 20th, as announced by Big Hit Entertainment via the group’s online fan community BTS Weverse. “BE” will be BTS’ second album of 2020 – following MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 – the fourth studio album from the group. “This album is made more special by direct involvement from BTS in not only the music, but from the concept and composition to design. You will discover throughout the album the thoughts, emotions and deepest reflections of BTS while experiencing an even richer musical spectrum.” The announcement said. “BE” album is…
After successfully captivating audiences all over the world, and faithful to their will of always staying connected to their fans, ATEEZ will be holding their second anniversary concert; ATEEZ 2ND ANNIVERSARY ONLINE CONCERT: Port of Call on October 24 starting 15:00 KST. This show comes to celebrate ATEEZ’ successful 2 years since debut, in today’s reality of restricted travels and social distancing. This unique online show will allow global fans of the Seoul-based group to experience their music and energetic performances from the comfort of their homes. ATEEZ’ online show was made possible by a technology forward platform, MyMusicTaste,…
Animal influencers are on the rise in South Korea. For this article, I picked out 5 youtubers who feature their pets on their Youtube channel. This list is not in a particular order for ranking. Rupong’s House Subscribers: 560K This channel is all about two pomeranian dogs: Rudy and Pongki. Their owner takes super good care of them and the videos show their daily routines, like swimming in the pool, bathing, getting massages and the likes. Subtitles are available and these dogs have fans all over the world for their cuteness. CreamHeroes Subscribers: 3.75M CreamHeroes is a…
K-pop’s biggest annual music awards show, Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), will be held virtually – minus any audience in December. CJ ENM revealed that the award show will be held online on December 6 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The year-end music show that stars leading Korean pop artists has usually been held as a multiday event staged across various venues in Asian countries. “MAMA has grown throughout the years while constantly innovating itself. We believe this year’s contact-less event will also provide a new opportunity to transform the show,” a CJ ENM representative stated. Mnet Km Music…
“The challenge of building a new future is one that we’re excited to tackle. This has been such a year of change and we, like the entire world, are reshaping our perspective on how we connect. We’re pleased to introduce SXSW Online as part of our program for 2021, and regardless of platform, we will continue to bring together the brightest minds from creative industries worldwide.” – Roland Swenson, CEO and Co-Founder How do you build the future from scratch? At SXSW we’re known for being the world’s foremost gathering of creative professionals, and although so much is different,…
FIRST SINGLE SUNG ENTIRELY IN ENGLISH PRODUCED BY BRUNO MARS VIDEO FEATURES STUNNING VIEWS OF TOKYO Legendary J-pop band ARASHI are debuting their new single “Whenever You Call,” a sleek, groovy pop ballad produced by Bruno Mars. The track marks the band’s first single sung entirely in English; listen/share HERE and watch/share the official video HERE, shot with the beautiful Tokyo skyline in the background. “Personally, I have been a huge fan ever since his mainstream debut, and have attended his live shows multiple times,” Jun says of working with Bruno. “We originally intended to go to Los Angeles…
Note: Post may contains spoilers COVID-19 has given many people a renewed love with K-Drama indulgence, and Netflix has become one of the leading sources for K-Dramas for international audiences. Despite 2020’s wretchedness, Netflix has gifted us with a healthy dose of K-Dramas to keep us occupied during quarantine. One of this year’s new dramas, JTBC’s Mystic Pop-up Bar, is one that has a promising synopsis that may interest viewers, but does it live up to what the story summary promises? In Mystic Pop-up Bar, audiences are introduced to Weol-ju (Hwang Jung-eum), Han Kang-bae (Yook Sung-jae), and Guibangjang (Choi Won-young)…
After successfully captivating audiences all over the world, MCND will be holding their very first online concert MCND 1ST ON:LIVE [GEM AGE] on September 26 starting 12PM KST. MCND’s first online concert was made possible by a technology forward platform, MyMusicTaste, that not only allows fans to request physical concerts of their favorite artists in their cities, but also provides the newly added feature of online streaming, which allows artists and fans to stay connected in the pandemic age. TOP Media’s rising 5-member boy band is already set as one of the main representatives of the new K-pop generation…
The astonishing world of the K-Pop industry has many words to describe it. Beautiful, colorful and as some may say even magical. Though as a coin has two sides and a ying never goes without it’s yang, this industry can often be brutal as the price for the beauty represented on the big screens is everything but small. No one knows more about the battles behind the beauty than the persons who create it, the stylists themselves. Even though they are often in the shadows, concealed from the public eye, their work on our favorite idols speak louder than…
According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control (KCDC) and Prevention, South Korea reported 155 new COVID-19 cases – 141 locally transmitted and 14 from overseas. It has been 8 days that the daily count of new coronavirus cases stayed under 200. The daily count has lessened with heightened social distancing restrictions. For the past two plus weeks, 30 to 40 percent of the patients testing positive had no symptoms at the time of diagnosis. The majority locally transitted cases from Thursday registered in the Seoul metropolitan area were 46 in Seoul, 5 in Incheon and 47 in Gyeonggi-do.…
Disney’s latest live-action release “Mulan” is facing boycott in some Asian countries due to complicated political reasons. Mulan’s leading actress, Liu Yifei, had outraged many with a comment in favor of Hong Kong’s police action of violence towards pro-democracy demonstrators last year. The protestors were fighting against a law that would allow extradition from Hong Kong to China. Extradition is an act where one jurisdiction delivers a person accused or convicted of committing a crime in another jurisdiction. Liu shared a post from the government-run Beijing newspaper People’s Daily on Weibo. “I support the Hong Kong police. You can…