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The global pandemic continues to take a financial blow on the K-Pop industry and put a temporary end to live performances. Artists have taken alternative routes, from holding their own virtual live concerts to releasing new music for global fans stuck at home. Much to …
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K-Pop groups Astro, B.I.G, IMFACT, April, Dongkiz, and D-Crunch sent messages of support and wished local fans a Ramadan Kareem.
On April 28, the Korean Cultural Center in the UAE (KCC) began releasing personal videos of each K-Pop group relaying positivity and warm wishes during the holy month of Ramadan amid the global pandemic.
“After long consideration, we have planned to share a positive message with K-Pop groups to overcome this difficult time together with the spirit of solidarity and tolerance,” Nam Chan-woo, Director at KCC told Gulf News.
Some of the bands like B.I.G, IMFACT and D-Crunch are no strangers to the UAE as they’ve previously greeted fans and held performances in the country on separate occasions last year.
“The artists cherished and remembered the stage they had in the UAE, and they were willing to share the meaning of Ramadan and send messages of support to overcome Corona.”
IN2IT’s member Isaac and South Korean rapper Tiger JK have also tweeted to their global fans a Ramadan Kareem.
The Coronavirus outbreak has certainly taken a tumultuous hit on the K-Pop music industry at large, with most events now taking place online. K-Pop concerts like ‘Music Bank in Dubai’ and ‘K-Pop Super Concert’ were also forced into postponement.
“Korea’s pop culture and arts community are also suffering from the cancellation of all performances and events due to COVID-19, and we are also grateful that the groups were pleased to join our Ramadan message initiatives,” he said.
However, Nam shared that the KCC and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United Arab Emirates are planning to hold in the second half of 2020 a variety of events, of which includes a K-Pop festival that is expected to take place between November 4 and 7 at Etihad Arena and Yas Mall. However, there are no confirmed dates as of yet due to the current situation of the global pandemic.
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Red Velvet’s Irene and Seulgi are all set to release music as subunit for the first time. SM Entertainment reportedly confirmed the news, revealing the preparation of their debut unit album while a release date is yet to be revealed once the album is finalised. …
IN2IT’s Isaac took to Twitter to wish fans Ramadan Kareem on Friday. “Four Weeks of mercy, 30 days of worship, 720 hours of Spirituality. 43,200 Minutes of Forgiveness, 2592000 Seconds of Happiness, Ramadan Kareem Mubarak,” the K-Pop boy band member wrote in the group’s official …
Little Monsters and Blinks fandom are in for a musical treat. BlackPink is officially featured in Lady Gaga’s upcoming ‘Chromatica’ album.
After YG Entertainment neither confirmed nor denied the collaboration rumours last month, the Grammy-award winner musician revealed the exciting news when she shared the official track list on her social media last Thursday.
One of three collaborators that includes Ariana Grande and Elton John, BlackPink will lend their voices to her ‘Sour Candy’ track, marking their second major time collaboration with a Western artist.
This also may be Lady Gaga’s first time to recruit a K-Pop group for her music but not on stage. All-female South Korean act Crayon Pop were the opening act for her 2014 ‘artRave: The ARTPOP Ball’ concert tour.
The K-Pop quartet previously teamed up with Dua Lipa on her popular 2018 track ‘Kiss and Make Up’, which is still heard on local radio airplay. They have amassed a local fan base and with this new release, the response will be no different.
Though the news may have thrilled fans as the group continues to sweep global attention and collaborate with the world’s top musicians, they have been eagerly awaiting for BlackPink to return with new music as they haven’t heard from them since dropping five-track EP, ‘Kill This Love’ in April of last year.
Their company reassured fans of upcoming music, but it’s unclear on when they will be releasing any material this year.
The release of Lady Gaga’s album was scheduled to drop on April 10 but has been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19. No official date has been released.
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K-pop girl groups Twice and Apink are confirmed to make a summer comeback with new Korean albums next month. After one-year hiatus, Apink are set to return as six-member group since their last EP Pink Up and hit single, Five. Despite preparing to release their first Japanese album, …
Following their debut showcase with the Moombahton Trap single Latata in May, Cube Entertainment’s newest girl group (G)I-DLE has already garnered a fan following online and an increasing interest in their music, leading them to also enter international music charts. The six-piece multinational group’s album entered Billboard’s …
May has been a busy month in the K-pop music scene. Groups such as SHINee came back with a new album to commemorate their 10th anniversary, BTS released their highly anticipated album Love Yourself: Tear, (G)I-DLE officially debuted as a six-member girl group, and many more. However, June is no different. This month is packed with a stellar lineup of new releases and debuts from groups and solo artists.
While fans are awaiting the release of SHINee’s remaining two EPs from The Story of Light series, South Korean boy group BtoB is set to release the 11th mini album, This is Us.
However, the most anticipated comeback this month might be the return of the rising 11-member boy group Wanna One on June 4. Their music and album are, no doubt, likely to top the charts.
After a year-long wait, YG Entertainment’s BlackPink will also be releasing their first mini album, Square Up, on June 15, creating excitement among fans as it’s the popular girl group’s first EP since their debut.
Additionally, former member of now-disbanded girl group Wonder Girls Yubin is launching a solo career and is scheduled to debut as a solo artist with her first album, City Woman, on June 5.
Groups such as NU’EST W, A.C.E, fromis_9, ONF, MOMOLAND as well as soloists Katie Kim and Yoo Seung Woo are some names that are expected to make a comeback in June.
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AOA has finally made their long-awaited comeback as a six-member group with their fifth mini-album Bingle Bangle on May 28. Soon after AOA released their six-track mini album, it entered the iTunes K-pop Albums charts in 13 countries, placing at No.3. Additionally, the member’s new summer, upbeat …