Praised for their unique concepts, music and outstanding achievements, NewJeans continue to make strides in the K-pop industry while maintaining a distinct identity. NewJeans have achieved rapid success. Photo: courtesy of Ador The group’s recent fan meeting at the Tokyo Dome, in Japan, on June 26 and 27 exemplifies their rising popularity. They performed at … Read more
PARIS — It’s official: Blackpink’s Lisa has joined Louis Vuitton as brand ambassador. The K-pop star set tongues wagging when she attended the French fashion house’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear show in March. Her appearances at Paris Fashion Week have been greeted by crowds of delirious fans, but since 2020, she had been a brand ambassador … Read more
K-pop fans had an exciting weekend in Singapore when not one, but two, popular groups held concerts and fan events beginning on Friday (Jul 19). Girl group Aespa drew a packed and lively crowd on Sunday at a fan signing event at Plaza Singapura. Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning were there after performing at the … Read more
Lisa from BLACKPINK recently made her highly anticipated solo debut with her single ROCKSTAR. While fans have praised her powerful appearance in the music video, which has already received over 77 million views on YouTube, the K-pop icon’s unique moment is being ruined by persistent claims of plagiarism. Gabriel Moses, the cinematographer who worked on … Read more
BLACKPINK, a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment, has garnered international acclaim with hits like “How You Like That.” Each of its four members—Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—has carved out a niche. Still, Lisa, born Pranpriya Manoban in Thailand, stands out with her multifaceted career and entrepreneurial ventures. Lisa debuted with BLACKPINK in … Read more
Jimin and Jung Kook of 21st-century icons BTS are set to release a new travel reality show titled Are You Sure?! on August 8, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar. Filmed in 2023, the series follows Jimin and Jung Kook as they traverse three scenic locations around the world: New York state, USA; Jeju Island, South Korea; and … Read more
QUITE THE PART: Louis Vuitton continues to ride the Hallyu wave with the addition of another house ambassador from South Korea. Seasoned actor Gong Yoo is the latest celebrity to join the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton-owned brand’s roster of spokespeople, alongside K-pop sensations including J-Hope from BTS and BamBam and Jackson Wang of Got7. … Read more
By Lee Gyu-lee Suho, of K-pop group EXO, has ventured into the period drama genre for the first time in his acting career, with a turn in MBN’s romantic comedy series Missing Crown Prince – which concluded with a viewership rating of 5.1 per cent on June 16. “I’ve always given my best effort in … Read more
In 2017, Ong and Gallarde thought they had built a vast enough network of dancers from all over the world, and went on to create Jam Republic The Agency. “Initially, it was difficult to get choreographers, period. Not just global, just any choreographers to join our company,” Ong said. He explained that when they started … Read more
Chinese idol Cai Xukun is making a fashion comeback. The Chinese celebrity, who has kept a low profile for the past year due to online allegations of sexual misconduct, which he categorically denied, has been named the global brand ambassador of Versace, WWD has learned exclusively. “Kun is brave, incredibly talented and unique. He’s a singer and producer. He … Read more
