Hello K-pop fans! Here’s your daily dose of K-pop News Digest for June 27, 2024. Let’s dive into today’s headline-making stories. Read about upcoming music videos like ROCKSTAR from BLACKPINK Lisa and Debut by KATSEYE, NEWJEANS’ Danielle singing her own song, ENHYPEN Jay injury news and more. Check out today’s K-pop News Digest to catch up on the most buzzworthy moments and milestones that have captured the hearts of fans worldwide.
Lisa praised for inclusive ROCKSTAR MV shoot
BLACKPINK member Lisa is making waves with her upcoming MV for ROCKSTAR, which was shot in Bangkok, Thailand. The idol cast a wide variety of extras in her video, ranging from bikers to skateboarders to drag queens. Besides the diverse casting, Lisa also reportedly paid 20,000 baht to shop owners in the city’s China Town.
Part of the video is shot in the iconic Yaowarat Road, and Lisa compensated them for having to close their premises early. Fans are praising Lisa for ensuring her MV promotes inclusivity, as well as showing her generosity.
NEWJEANS’ Danielle performs self-composed track
NEWJEANS member Danielle showcased her musical talent at the June 26 Bunnys Camp fan meeting in Tokyo Dome. She surprised fans with a performance of her self-composed song, Butterfly, solidifying her skills as a well-rounded artist.
Danielle previously proved her songwriting credentials with credits on NEWJEANS’ hits Attention, Super Shy and How Sweet. Now, fans are loving that she is spreading her wings and writing tracks for herself.
Byeon Woo-Seok and Stephanie alleged dating rumors
Actor Byeon Woo-Seok is at the center of dating rumors, pairing him with Korean influencer Stephanie. Several netizens shared Instagram photos that appeared to show he and Stephanie had visited the same locations since 2022. They claimed that this proved the two have been dating for 2 years.
Byeon Woo-Seok has yet to respond to these rumors, while Stephanie privated her Instagram account. While some fans expressed well-wishes, others remain cautious due to the potential media scrutiny the couple might face.
ENHYPEN’s Jay down with knee injury, fans angry
ENHYPEN member Jay has suffered a knee injury during the group’s ongoing tour in Japan. BELIFT LAB announced that Jay is determined to continue performing, but will be sitting down for the duration of the tour. BELIFT LAB assured fans that Jay’s health is a top priority and will provide updates on his recovery.
However, many fans criticized the agency for not taking care of Jay sooner, and for making him continue with the group’s gruelling tour schedule. ENHYPEN also has a scheduled comeback release on July 12, which they believe puts undue pressure on the group. Fans have also been sending their support and well-wishes to Jay.
KATSEYE drops MV teaser for Debut single
Get ready for a fiery debut! Global K-pop girl group KATSEYE has unveiled a captivating teaser for their debut music video, aptly titled Debut. The short clip promises a high-energy performance with fierce choreography and vibrant visuals. Fans have been eagerly awaiting their official arrival on the world music scene, and are looking forward to the track, which releases on June 28.
NEWJEANS’ PUBG collab skins limited, refunds offered
Following the recent controversy involving ‘inappropriate’ customizations of NEWJEANS x PUBG collaboration skins, updates have been added to prevent this from happening. PUBG maker KRAFTON announced that NEWJEANS skins will have customization limits placed on them.
This means that players will no longer be able to use certain items like skimpy shorts or bikinis on the avatars. KRAFTON also stated that players who purchased NEWJEANS x PUBG collaboration skin will be able to request refunds.
Stay tuned for more updates and continue to enjoy the dynamic world of K-pop!
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