Author: Denise Coley
BLANC & ECLARE, a fashion brand founded in 2014 by Korean-American singer and actress Jessica Jung – formerly of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation – is currently embroiled in a lawsuit for defaulting on a loan. On September 28, Tyler Kwon, who is the CEO of Jessica’s agency and her boyfriend, clarified the news reports by several Hong Kong media outlets that BLANC & ECLARE has been sued by Joy King Enterprises over an unpaid debt of $6.5 million. Tyler Kwon explained that the situation was “unfair” and that it had arisen due to the loan being transferred to…
It is no news that the movie and music industries have a huge impact on what is or isn’t considered fashionable. The rise and fall of certain designs of clothes, shoes, beauty products, accessories, etc., can sometimes be traced to these industries. KPop and KDrama are key influencers of how people dress. When it comes to combining high-end brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton with street brands to give a seamless look, KPop and KDrama stars excel in this domain. They understand how to blend bold colors, adapt their looks to suit the occasion’s unique and eye-catchy outfits. Fans…
America is composed of diverse communities operating under the world’s most conducive environment owing to the high level of freedom that is supported by the existing rights and privileges. The minority and non-native Americans are continuingly using music as a creative outlet for their suppressed emotions and a method to showcase the beauty of their cultures. The Asian-American community has also ventured into this outlet and are in the process of gaining massive reception, spreading their culture’s beauty and uniqueness while getting intended messages across. Here are some of the Asian-American Artists who are up-and-coming within America. …
The Korean hit series “Squid Game” is currently Netflix’s biggest show, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that it is on target to be the most successful series ever launched on the service, during the 2021 Code Conference in Beverly Hills. The horror-thriller series is already attracting way more viewers than the French-language crime drama “Lupin,” which Sarandos noted was the first non-English-language show to become the top program on the site. “Squid Game is bigger,” Sarandos says. Squid Game is positioned at the top of the current global rankings on Netflix Inc., and is the first Korean drama…
Seven-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST were born from ‘THE FIRST’, the million-dollar audition series created and funded by Japanese artist SKY-HI and his company BMSG. Their pre-debut song ‘Shining One’ has exceeded 15 million views on YouTube since its August 16 release, despite coming before their official major-label debut. The track also topped two different rankings at once in Japan’s Oricon weekly charts, and spent two weeks at No.1 on Billboard Japan’s HOT BUZZ SONG chart. With all of this incredible momentum, it has been announced that BE:FIRST will make their official major-label debut with the release of…
Say Yes was a 5-member boy band debuted in July 2013 under Music Factory Entertainment agency with the hit single “Feel Good”. The band lived up to its “optimistic ambiance” meaning behind its title by sweeping fans of their feet with lyrically rich masterpieces adorned with craftily weaved musical ornaments and powerful vocals. In addition to possessing versatile vocal notes, the multi-talented group encompassed members skilled in playing instruments as well as composing and producing songs, not to mention their killer looks. After their first hit, Say Yes disappeared from the entertainment scene for a while, but returned with…
K-dramas are known for their diversely peculiar titles aimed at interesting viewers. Numerical titling has over the years gained prominence in the entertainment industry as it creates a sense of inquisitiveness that eventually earns it an audience and eventually a massive following. The Korean entertainment industry has also engaged this technique through various K-dramas including 5th Republic, 4 Legendary Witches, 365: Repeat The Year, 12 Years Promise and 12 Signs Of Love among others. Amongst these K-dramas, few have gained massive reception owing to their intriguing plots and off the charts acting skills. Below are some of the distinguished…
British rock band Coldplay and BTS joined forces to release “My Universe,” from Coldplay’s forthcoming studio album “Music of the Spheres”, which kept many anticipating since an 18-second TikTok video of Coldplay’s Chris Martin harmonizing the chorus with BTS members was revealed to the world. While at the U.N. General Assembly in New York this week, K-pop super group BTS met up with the Coldplay members in New York just before the release of their collaboration “My Universe.” The two bands had posted a photo to themselves via Twitter on Thursday, with all 11 members. Coldplay’s vocalist Chris Martin,…
The highly spreading industrious K-pop culture has overtaken the world by storm resulting in an immense following of fans from different global backgrounds. Given the fan base’s crucial significance to the K-pop industry, idols have shown their love and appreciation to their followers the best way they know how. Uniquely mesmerizing tracks are currently on the rise with each K-Pop idol and groups expressing their heartfelt gratitude and reliance on their fans’ support for their successful entertainment career. Here are some of the K-Pop songs solely dedicated to fans. 1. From You (Super Junior) This is by…
The Asian peninsula is known for its intricate cultures and practices; not to mention their rather complex national languages, that have over time struggled to defy the effects accompanied by era changes. Globalization has however, managed to penetrate the intricate sophisticated system and fabric enabling aspects such as inter-continental marriages to take root. Korea has also over time slowly adapted the international marriage’s evolution, though on a rather trivial scale compared to countries in continents other than Asia. Recently, the Korean government reinforced foreign marriage conditions further weakening the already strained issue. The reinforcement is under claims of evading…
Former B.A.P member and rapper Bang Yong-guk has announced via social media of his return as a solo artist, under his own agency named CONSENT. CONSENT is a one-man agency Bang created for his future activities including modeling, acting, and not limited to just the music-related. This comeback will be his first music release in approximately two years. Bang Yong Guk is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter who started his career in the underground hip hop scene. He made his solo debut with “I Remember” and joined the group B.A.P as a leader, main rapper, and producer in…
Japanese group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE has released their new song, “Unchained World (Anime Size)” on September 2nd. The song was selected as the Ending theme of “Baki Hanma’, which will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix from 30 September 2021. It is a song that is wrapped in lyrics that strongly portray the worldview of the animation with a sense of speed and a fierce feeling! ▼ GENERATIONS “Unchained World (Anime Size)” Download and streaming links https://GENERATIONS.lnk.to/UWAS_DLSTR The original “Baki” series that was serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Weekly Shonen Champion” is about the youngest champion of the underground…
Growing, dominating and existing for the longest time possible in the entertainment industry is every celebrity’s dream. The K-Pop industry is known for its robust debut of K-Pop artists through hit songs characterized by top notch vocals, discography, choreography and fashion statements that woo crowds crediting them instant massive following. The investment on extensive intense trainee sessions before debuting is the major contributor to the highly skilled unveiled artists, which has given K-Pop music industry a competitive edge in Asia and beyond. However, most idols and k-pop groups are bombarded by the K-Pop industry’s alleged 7-year curse and end…
Korean dramas have been a crucial facet in the spread of the globally eminent Korean Hallyu. The industry is coupled up with off the chart creativity that is brilliantly served through heart throbbing acting skills that maintains the viewers’ interest and cirousity through the plot. Among the magnificently crafted Korean storylines, below are the highly rated K-dramas whose title starts with letter “B”. 1. Blood What better way to start off than with the most adored drama of all time. The vampire themed medical drama gracefully blends with modernity in a bid to showcase the plight and…
Global superstar band BTS has been crowned Guinness World Records 2022 Hall of Famers with a list of 23 records across music and social media. Guinness World Records recently announced BTS’ slot in its 2022 Hall of Fame thanks to the K-pop group’s list of 23 records. “After breaking countless records throughout 2021, they have also cemented their place in the Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.” Some of these very impressive records celebrated by Guinness are: Most streamed group on Spotify (16.3 billion) Most streamed track on Spotify in the first 24 hours (“Butter,” 11.04 million) Most Twitter…
China’s government, under the rule of China’s president Xi Jinping, is known to ban and restrict a lot of things. Their latest plan is to take measures on the pop culture industry, particularly on popular celebrities and their many fandoms. The recent crackdown is to restrict “chaotic” fandom culture and discourage fundraising activities. China’s main social media platform Weibo also recently banned BTS’ Chinese fan site Park Jimin Bar for crowdfunding to customize an airplane in celebration of Kpop band BTS’ Jimin’s birthday. The platform is restricting the fan club to post for 60 days. Weibo stated: “Since Cyberspace…
MTV revealed the nominees in two more categories for the Video Music Awards: Group of the Year and Song of the Summer. Like most of the VMAs awards, these two categories will be decided by online voting, but the format will be slightly different. Make sure to check out MTV’s Instagram account from September 4 until September 7 to vote for Group of the Year, and between September 7 and September 11 for Song of the Summer category. The nominees for Group of the Year are: Blackpink BTS CNCO Foo Fighters Jonas Brothers Maroon 5 Silk Sonic Twenty One…
Korean dramas have taken the world by storm owing to their plots captivating nature. The top notch acting skills by actors with intriguing fashion and makeup statements, further hypnotize the audience. However, the most memorizing aspect which accentuates dramas is the accompanying OST tracks that articulately express the respective plays’ scenes and overall plot’s theme. These tracks heighten the intended emotions and moods making the story more catchy and memorable. Here are some of the most iconic OSTs performed by K-Pop idols. 1. Stay With Me (EXO’s Chanyeol Ft Punch – “Goblin”) This is by far the…
Seugli is a legend who has become a household name in the collaborations world. Six years down her debut lane under the Red Velvet girl group, Seugli has stood out as a highly skilled vocalist endowed with dynamic discography abilities making her a powerhouse performer. Her collaborations with artists in Korea and beyond, including the large number of potential notable artists hoping to team up with her in a project, demonstrates Seugli’s capabilities and aptitude. Here are some of Seugli’s distinguished collaborations of all times. 1. Selfish (Moonbyul ft. Seugli) The collabo queen, Seugli, helped skyrocket Moonbyul’s…
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