K-Pop fans, buckle up! Today’s roundup is bursting with exciting news: ex-Kep1er members are back, and BLACKPINK is taking over Hollywood soundtracks! Dive into the hottest updates below:
Former KEP1ER Members Yeseo and Mashiro to Re-Debut in New Girl Group MADEIN
Former KEP1ER members Yeseo and Mashiro are set to re-debut in 143 Entertainment’s new girl group, MADEIN. The agency confirmed their plans following the members’ departure from Kep1er.
MADEIN will make their debut in September, with the slogan WE MADEIN U, highlighting their dedication to fans. The group’s members have a background in audition programs, promising a diverse and talented lineup. However, some LIMELIGHT fans noticed that LIMELIGHT’s social media accounts have been rebranded to MADEIN. This has caused a bit of confusion.
NCT 127 Showcases Hip Vibes in Walk MV
NCT 127 has released the music video for their latest track, Walk. The video features the group’s dynamic performance in various street-style locations, perfectly complementing the song’s old-school hip-hop vibe.
Walk combines boom-bap style drums with retro guitar riffs and synth sounds, reminiscent of early 2000s hip-hop. The lyrics describe NCT 127’s unique style and confidence in forging their own path.
BLACKPINK’s Boombayah Featured in Despicable Me 4 Soundtrack
Fans erupted in excitement after spotting BLACKPINK’s Boombayah on the Despicable Me 4 soundtrack.
In a scene where the Minions travel in a blue bus, the iconic song plays on the radio, adding vibrant energy to the film. Despicable Me 4 follows the Gru family’s adventures as agents of the Anti-Villains League, working to thwart the villain Maxim.
AESPA’s Supernova Dominates Weekly Charts for 8 Consecutive Weeks
AESPA’s pre-release track Supernova from their first full-length album continues to hold the top spot on major domestic music charts Melon and Genie for the week of July 8-14. This marks the longest-running number-one song of the year.
Supernova also surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify and dominated the Circle Chart in June, claiming three monthly titles: Global K-pop Chart, Digital Chart, and Streaming Chart.
AESPA’s album Armageddon has achieved unprecedented success, and they are currently on their arena tour in Japan, with their second world tour kicking off on July 20 in Singapore.
TWICE to Perform at K League vs. Tottenham Hotspur Match Halftime Show
TWICE will perform at the halftime show for the K League vs. Tottenham Hotspur Match. On July 16, Coupang Play announced TWICE as the performers for the first game of the ‘2024 Coupang Play Series,’ taking place on July 31 at 8PM KST at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
TWICE expressed their excitement, stating, “We’ll do our best to perform an amazing show for the fans who’ve been waiting for this event.”
The game features Team K League facing Tottenham Hotspur, with Son Heung-Min as team captain.
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