The Wild and Wacky World of K-Pop

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Woosung on his new single "Lazy".

K-pop-rock singer Woosung on new song ‘Lazy’ and why he writes music

Best known as the lead singer and electric guitarist of Korean rock band The Rose, Woosung dropped Lazy on June 24, into which he brings some of his pandemic mindset.

www.scmp.com

 

[harry580]

although I not into Kpop but this is my favorite Kpop song:

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

So, two weeks ago, Chinese Canadian singer and actor Kris Wu, formerly of K-pop boy band EXO, was arrested following rape allegations made against him by mutiple women.

Kris Wu: K-Pop star arrested on suspicion of rape

The Chinese-Canadian star denies allegations made online by several women in China.

www.bbc.com

 

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Ex-Bigbang member Seungri has been sentenced to three years after being found guilty on all counts of arranging sex services for potential investors in his business, as well as overseas gambling at luxurious casinos in Las Vegas involving illicit foreign exchange transactions.

Ex K-pop star Seungri ‘jailed over sex and gambling scandal’

Former Big Bang singer reportedly convicted of arranging sex services for potential business investors

www.theguardian.com

Not only that but Soojin has left (G)I-DLE following bullying accusations against her since February.

Soo-jin leaves (G)I-DLE, group to continue making music as five members

On August 14, CUBE Entertainment confirmed Soo-jin's departure from (G)-iDLE, half a year after she came under fire for bullying allegations

www.nme.com

 

[nicholascam]

Modern singers often go to jail for their riotous lifestyle. Nevertheless, they are released to freedom with impunity and continue their careers. Sometimes, it seems that everything can be bought, especially for those who have a lot of money. I can't imagine what level the scandal should be so that it would be impossible to get rid of it. I'm repulsed by such media personalities. Any such experience gives an imprint on their creation and brings its hidden essence to the masses. I prefer to listen to the music of those like 韓流ウォッチ！！ whose reputation is not tarnished by unworthy misdeeds and crimes.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

Modern singers often go to jail for their riotous lifestyle. Nevertheless, they are just as successful out of there.

Well, I don't think Seungri's career will ever recover from that scandal.

 

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Kris Wu has been rearrested for the same charges against him.

K-Pop Star Kris Wu Arrested On Rape Charges: Report - Rap Basement

The Chinese-Canadian superstar faces charges in China. Former K-pop band member Kris Wu was arrested on August 16 for suspicion of rape.The

www.rapbasement.com

 

[Space Cadet]

Stray Kids is back with their latest comeback, "Thunderous" and their 2nd album as well:



Brave Girls are back with their second comeback of 2021, "After We Ride." They had a feel-good story where they almost disbanded until one of their older songs went viral in Korea and brought them fame and success that they never achieved before.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

BTS has released a new remix of "Butter" featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
And here's an article from South China Morning Post on notable Chinese K-pop artists.

https://amp.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3146583/5-k-pop-idols-china-exos-lay-and-aespas-ningning-gi-dles

 

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"Butter" is back at the top of the US singles chart thanks to the remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion.

BTS wins song of summer with 'Butter,' returns to No. 1 and enters Guinness' Hall of Fame

Korean pop group BTS dominated Billboard’s songs of summer chart with its second English-language single “Butter.”

www.usatoday.com

 

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Jessica Jung on her fashion brand Branc & Eclaire as well as her solo career after leaving Girls' Generation in 2014.

From K-pop star to entrepreneur: Former Girls' Generation member shares her new plans

With over 9.9 million Instagram followers to her name, being a social media influencer proved to be a full-time commitment for the former K-pop star Jessica Jung.

www.cnbc.com

 

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Blackpink's Lisa has become the first female K-pop artist to top the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart as "Money", the B-side to her debut single "Lalisa" topped the chart five days ago.

BLACKPINK Lisa continues to smash records with her b-side ‘Money’

Lisa's b-side, Money, appears on seven Billboard charts, including number one on the Rap Digital Song Sales Chart. When even

micky.com.au

 

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Forbes on Lisa being the second female K-pop artist to have a single charted on the Billboard Rap Digital Song Sales chart as CL's single "Lifted" peaked at number 31 in 2016.

Blackpink’s Lisa Is Just The Second K-Pop Female Musician To Chart A Bestselling Rap Song In America

Only two women from the K-pop genre have reached the rap sales chart.

www.forbes.com

 

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Aespa member Giselle has apologised for mouthing a racial slur from Travis Scott's "Love Galore".

K-pop star Giselle of Aespa apologises for mouthing along to racist slur

The singer says she ‘got carried away when one of my favourite artist’s song was played’ in a series of tweets prompted by a fan backlash.

www.scmp.com

 

[Space Cadet]

Aespa member Giselle has apologised for mouthing a racial slur from Travis Scott's "Love Galore".

K-pop star Giselle of Aespa apologises for mouthing along to racist slur

The singer says she ‘got carried away when one of my favourite artist’s song was played’ in a series of tweets prompted by a fan backlash.

www.scmp.com

"Love Galore" is SZA's song. Travis Scott is the just the featured artist on it.

 

[AdrenalineRush1996]

"Love Galore" is SZA's song. Travis Scott is the just the featured artist on it.

My apologies for that.

 

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Last week, BTS announced they have parted company with Sony Music as their record label Bighit Music signed a new distribution deal with Universal Music Group.

K-Pop superstars BTS deal Sony music a fresh blow

BTS's beats might be "cha ching, like money" but moving forward, a large chunk of that will not be going to Sony, with the band ditching the record label for a rival.

www.abc.net.au

 

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K-pop girl group IVE is set to make their debut on December 1.

Starship Entertainment's upcoming girl group IVE to debut in December

Starship Entertainment has revealed the official debut date for their upcoming girl group, IVE, featuring two ex-IZ*ONE members.

www.nme.com

 

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Lionesses have become the first LGBTQ+ K-pop boy band as they've debuted with "Pride".

K-pop's 'first openly LGBT+ boy band' debut with beautiful 'Pride' video

Lionesses, the world's "first openly LGBT+" K-pop boy band, has launched in South Korea with the debut single "Show Me Your Pride".

www.pinknews.co.uk

 

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Animoca Brands have announced plans on doing an NFT metaverse on K-pop. Not really sure about this.

Animoca Brands unveils plans for K-pop NFT metaverse

Animoca Brands and Korea’s Cube Entertainment are teaming up to build an NFT metaverse.

cointelegraph.com