MANILA, Philippines—As Kpop becomes more global especially during this pandemic, many idols have already gone into the digital space to host concerts such as BTS’ Map of the Soul ON:E, TWICE’s World In A Day, IZ*ONE’s Oneiric Theatre, even the KCON:TACT Summer 2020 which featured performances from various groups and gathered fan participation worldwide.
Last week was incredibly intense as big groups were out there making headlines – like Super Junior – K.R.Y. , SEVENTEEN breaking their personal record with over a million copies of pre-order for their upcoming album, TWICE reached their 100th music show win, another hundred million views for Red Velvet, and BLACKPINK teasing everyone for their upcoming comeback and a reality show!
The week started with the long-awaited return of Super Junior-K.R.Y. The sub-unit released their mini album along with the music video for the title track of the same name. The vocal line sub-unit sang a ballad about reminiscing their memories of their loved ones. The heartfelt song expresses so much longing that can drive anyone to look back on their beautiful past. Check it OUT!
BTS carpool in “The Late Late Show with James Corden” was indeed one of the iconic appearance of the group that has already reached 38.8 million views on YouTube. However, the fun ride does not stop there as James Corden dropped a bonus clip for the Carpool Karaoke segment. Corden himself gifted the ARMY for their incredible job after matching BTS’ $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement and more. Check out the clip below!
Meanwhile, Red Velvet has made another achievement in YouTube. Their music video for “Power Up'” surpassed 100 million views! This is also their 8th MV to reach that number of views along side with “Psycho,” “Ice Cream Cake,” “Red Flavor,” “Peek-A-Boo,” “Bad Boy,” “Dumb Dumb,” and “Russian Roulette.”
SEVENTEEN just dropped a pre-release music video, “My My,” for their upcoming comeback on June 22 with their seventh mini album “Heng:garae.” The album had officially surpassed one million of pre-orders breaking their own personal record 700,000 with previous album “An Ode.” As for now, check out “My My” below while waiting for the D-day.
Last week, TWICE just achieved their 100th win in music shows! The group won the first place on Music Bank” for their latest comeback “MORE & MORE.” The won that they got made it their 100 win since their debut in 2015. Also, TWICE is the second girl group to reach this milestone. As their comeback is setting records in sales and even the music video has reached a hundred million views, the girls expressed so much gratitude to their fans. Following the 100th music show win, they thanked their fans on their official Twitter account.
Ahead on their upcoming comeback this month, BLACKPINK surprised everybody with their teaser of their upcoming reality show “24/365 with BLACKPINK.” In the video the girls gathered to have a conversations about their updates in their lives and of course a little hint for their new song. They also shared a sneak peek of the reality show where the members were shown doing their work, hobbies, shopping, and just hanging out together. Check the full teaser below.
These are just some of the biggest happenings last week. For more K-Pop Highlight, stay tuned and keep updated!
Keumjo, the former main vocalist of South Korea’s leading girl group Nine Muses just released her second digital single as a solo. “Light” is a song about finding someone who will be a light of hope far away from someone lost in the dark, and hoping to save someone with that light.
Woollim Entertainment released its first group song, “이어달리기” in which a total of 31 artists participated in the “With Woollim” project, ranging from Infinite’s Kim Sung-kyu to the next generation of the group Lovelyz, Golden Child, and Rocket Punch! The song aims to deliver warm “Woolim” in a voice of comfort to the world that has unexpectedly stopped. The project was surely a surprise to fans around the world who love Woollim and Woollim artists.
K-pop representative girl group’ is back! TWICE just released their ninth mini-album with the title track “MORE & MORE” – a song about feelings that make you crave more for your opponent when the excitement and sweetness of love ripen. The tropical house rhythm doubled the trendyness.
VICTON is back with their 2nd single album ‘Mayday’! Created by writers such as Peter Rycroft and Jasper Borgen, producers of world-famous artists such as Dua Lipa, Zedd, and Ann-Marie, the album’s title track ‘Mayday’ is a future -based alternative that VICTON has never tried before.
NU’EST presents overflowing happiness in a hot summer like a cool breeze. The collaboration song [Best Summer (with Spoonz)] is a medium-tempo acoustic pop genre that expresses the desire to present the best summer to everyone’s memory by telling them the joy of shining under the blazing sun. Not only did member Baekho himself participate in writing and composing the song; The refreshing sound and NU’EST’s sweet and emotional vocals combine to create a comfortable and lovely atmosphere together with Spoonz.
“Yook Sungjae” of BTOB again showed off his ability as an all-round entertainer with good looks, acting and singing skills. “Love Resemebles Memories” is an impressive song with lyrics that convey the affectionate heart for the loved one in a simple and pure way, reminding you of the tremors and excitement of the clumsy first love.
Bang Yedam (Treasure) releases special single SPECIAL SINGLE “왜요 [WAYO]”
Following Big Bang, WINNER and ikon is YG’s boy group “TREASURE” in five years composed of people selected through their own survival program “YG Jewel Box”.