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If you're a Blink, V.I.P, or iKONIC, it's time to experience these new mobile games and play to the tune of your favorite K-pop idol songs.
MONSTA X is claiming global popularity as "Wish On The Same Sky" track tops Japanese Tower Records in the first half of the year. According to the boy band's label, Starship Entertainment, the Japanese single is ranked as the "K-POP Singles Top 10 on the First Half of 2020" by Japanese Tower Records.
Vevo has just announced the platform's first ever K-Pop DSCVR artist, AB6IX. They have released a video performance of the group's latest single, "Surreal", which was shot remotely from a studio in Korea. "Surreal" comes from the groups latest EP, "VIVID", which was released back in June 29.
[Trigger Warning/Content Warning: Mentions of Bullying and Self-Harm] The former AOA member Mina shared her most recent updates on her official Instagram account with positive-looking photos since the height of the bullying controversy that she revealed, involving the now-former AOA leader, Shin Jimin.
BTS's V self-composed OST "Sweet Night" has just topped the iTunes Chart in its 109th country, Switzerland. The song had broken numerous record and maintained its position on the charts despite being unpromoted. V is the first and only artist in the world to have a song chart at #1 in 109 countries. The song is an OST for the drama "Itaewon Class". The song is sang entirely in English.
In one of the interviews of Red Velvet, the girls updated the audience of the current status of one of their members, Wendy. According to the girls, she is currently spending most of her days on her own by doing rehab exercises as well as practicing singing. It was also mentioned that she connects with them a lot and even send her encouragement to Irene and Seulgi's debut as a duo with their first mini-album, "Monster."
On July 19, Sunday, Apink's Hayoung shared a photo of the inauguration ceremony of FC Rumor, an all-female celebrity soccer club, on her instagram. Gugudan's Kim Sejeong also shared the photo to her account. Additionally, it was shared to FC Rumor's official Instagram account as well.
YG Entertainment is currently preparing to debut their much anticipated first ever girl group. Their Chinese division, Shining Star Culture, have released teaser photos for two of the upcoming group's members on their Weibo page.
The Korean Business Research Institute finally revealed their brand reputation rankings of girl group members for July. To decide which group members will make it to the list, they examine trends, like consumer participation, community awareness, and news coverage.
BLACKPINK and BTS are setting the newest global fashion trend with the re-invention of the traditional Korean clothing, hanbok. With the touch of both the traditional and modern Korean attire, these two phenomenal groups contribute to popularizing this new synthesized style.
On July 15, GFriend appeared on the MBC radio show "Kim Shin Young's Hope Song at Noon" to promote their new album "回: Song of the Sirens" along with their title track "Apple." As they have recently passed their 2000th day since their debut, each member was asked to send a message to their past selves.
On the 16th of July, SM Entertainment has released a statement confirming Red Velvet Irene's acting debut. The idol singer will star in the upcoming film, "Double Patty." The agency's representative stated that Irene would be playing the role of a news anchorwoman in the said coming-of-age film.