‘Min Hee-jin Effect’: How the K-pop mastermind is doing things differently
Skipping the usual step-by-step process, Hee-jin’s label released the official music video of NewJeans’ first single, “Attention”, even before unveiling the names of the…
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How a Filipino-Argentinian star broke into the Kpop scene
Starting out as a commercial model, to a big star in the Philippines, Chanty Videla put a stop to her successful career back home to become a K-pop idol.
Japan’s karaoke establishments offers sewing machine class
Nagoya-based online karaoke company Xing Inc. and its parent company Brother Industries, Ltd. — a Nagoya-based sewing machine manufacturer — launched a service to rent out…
Fans turn up in the rain to see Tiffany from Girls’ Generation in Orchard Road
Some fans reportedly turned up at 6.30am in order to snag a good spot to catch a glimpse of their idol.
Is K-pop’s ‘universe’ building still worth it?
In universe building, groups weave unique, attractive narratives for their images and albums when making a debut or comeback.
Blackpink makes new record with “Pink Venom” music video
The video logged 90.4 million views in 24 hours when it was unveiled – a record for a music video from a female artist, and the third-highest in the world.
Enter stage right: Musical theatre holds opportunities for K-pop idols
Defying any doubts about her pop music background, Mamamoo‘s lead vocalist Solar proved herself in the titular role of “Mata Hari”, a highly-acclaimed musical.
The Life List: 8 things to know about Extraordinary Attorney Woo star Park Eun-bin
Despite shooting to fame via Extraordinary Attorney Woo, the 29-year-old star actually made her debut at the mere age of five.
Sadness overload: The tricky art of ‘sinpa’ tear-jerkers
The use of sinpa, the overly-emotional and dramatic scenes that Korean films and dramas employ, is often ridiculed, but box office scores indicate that it sells.
Why play-to-own is the next space to watch in Indonesia’s crypto gaming ecosystem
By rewarding engagement with tokens and tokenized game pieces, a player develops an understanding of the game while building true ownership.