Tuesday, September 24, 2024

GFRIEND to reunite after 4 years for their 10th debut anniversary ... Set to return in January next year

 

by Journalist Jung Jiwon

https://m.joynews24.com/v/1765356

According to multiple sources in the industry on the 24th, GFRIEND is currently preparing for a new project with the goal of releasing it in January 2025. GFRIEND is reported to be preparing a meaningful gift for fans in January 2025, which marks their 10th debut anniversary.

This project will be handled by Source Music, the company that accompanied the beginning and grew along with GFRIEND. Despite being under different agencies, all the members have maintained a good relationship with Source Music. Naturally, they have decided to work with Source Music for this project. 

theqoo

-Oh Gosh, GFRIEND... Come back quickly.

-Doing this after abandoning them out of the blue? Unbelievable.

-Fighting, GFRIEND. I'm really looking forward to this! I don't want to hear people praising GFRIEND. I'm just here to root for GFRIEND.

-Bringing the girls back after making the group disband out of the blue...? After all this time...?

-January...? Could it be on the day they debuted?ㅜㅜㅜㅜ Ah... I missed you so much, GFRIENDㅜㅜㅜ

-This is crazy!!!!!! I've missed GFRIEND's music so muchㅠ

-I've been waiting for this day to come.

-It's kind of suspicious how the reporter wrote that the girls maintained a good relationship with Source Music. It's like they have another meaning behind thatㅋㅋㅋㅋ Anyway, it's still a good news both for GFRIEND and their fans. So, congratulations!

-This is insane. I'm so happy.

-This is unbelievable!! I hope they're coming back with their pre-HYBE musicㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-I think Source Music only used them because they needed a PR boost. So, GFRIEND, use this opportunity to your advantage.

-Why are they working with Source Music...? Hul... After how the company treated them. GFRIEND's members are all saints.

-Wow... I'm only here to root for GFRIEND. Fighting!

-What is happening?ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

-What did Source Music do wrong?

-Source Music??? Fighting, GFRIEND. I hope everything goes well.

-Hul... I hope GFRIEND finds a better company and reunites completelyㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Continue reading GFRIEND to reunite after 4 years for their 10th debut anniversary ... Set to return in January next year
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An idol returning a gold bar that a fan discreetly hands over to him at a fan signing

 

It happened at a fan signing in China, the idol is Seventeen's The8

theqoo 

-If that were me, I'd just keep itㅋㅋ

-I'm sure The8 can probably buy that as he pleases, so I doubt he'd actually take it.

-I wonder how much gold like that costsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I'll change my name to Seo Myungho. Please give that to me, I beg you.

-Why is this making my heart flutter?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I keep replaying the video.

-For that Unnie, a gold bar is probably just like a pocket change...

-This is not something that we should laugh at. No matter how big of a fan you are, there are cameras everywhere. If this goes wrong, your idol's image could be ruined. If you really want to spend your money, just donate instead.

-Look at that Unnie's braceletㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Ah... I want to be friends with that Unnie.

-I never realized The8 has such pretty hands.

-'Selling a gold bar that has been touched by an idol'

-Both of them are so professionalㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-The way he held her hand so tightly must've made her heart flutter.

-She should've used her money to donate under the idol's name instead of doing this in front of all the cameras.

-Whoa... This makes me like The8 even more.

-Unnie, can you be my fan instead?

Continue reading An idol returning a gold bar that a fan discreetly hands over to him at a fan signing

Monday, September 23, 2024

THE BOYZ leaves IST ... Currently looking for a new agency

 

by Journalist Kim Jiwon

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000681141

It has been confirmed that idol group THE BOYZ is set to leave their agency, IST Entertainment, a subsidiary of Kakao Entertainment, and is currently searching for a new company.

According to a report by TenAsia on the 23rd, THE BOYZ's contract with IST Entertainment will expire in mid-December. The members have decided to seek a new agency rather than renewing their current contract. According to the reports, the group's top priority is to find an agency that can support their musical vision while offering a transparent management system. Some sources reveal that they are in the final stages of discussions with a specific agency. According to the tampering regulation of Korea Entertainment Managemen Association, THE BOYZ are allowed to engage with other agencies and discuss potential contracts within three months before their current contract expires. As THE BOYZ have three months left before their contract ends, it is legal for them to be in contact with other agencies.

The members reportedly have a strong desire to continue promoting as a full group because of the strong bond they have. It has been confirmed that they are discussing plans to move together as a group, even if they change companies.

However, it remains uncertain whether they will be able to keep their current group name. The trademark for 'THE BOYZ' is owned by IST Entertainment. There is a possibility that the agency will allow them to use the name or consider selling it for them. This is why some members of other groups, after leaving their agency, continue their activities under a new name instead of the original group name.

theqoo

-Really? They’re moving together, that’s kind of cool. I hope things go well for them.

-I have a weak spot for this kind of friendship. I hope things go well for THE BOYZ.

-I just hope they're not moving to BMP Ent.

-BPM Ent. already has a lot of singers, I don't think they're even thinking of signing more contracts another singers.

-All together? Ooh! I hope it goes well.

-I hope they move to a good company.

-Whoa... Their loyalty is really impressive.

-I hope they move to a company that can support them all better.

-All together??? Wow.

-There’s a lot of rumors in the industry that they’re going to BPM Ent.

-I'm rooting for THE BOYZㅠㅠ I hope they find a good company.

-Wow... They're moving companies together as a group. That's amazing.

-Realistically, is there a company that can take 11 members plus their current staff?

-Thank goodness they’re staying together as a groupㅠㅠㅠㅠ.

-Is there even a company that will accept 11 members, most of whom were born in 1997-1998? People say BPM Ent. is a bad option, but honestly, if BPM Ent. takes them, they should be thankful.

Continue reading THE BOYZ leaves IST ... Currently looking for a new agency
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Aespa and ILLIT to make comebacks on October 21

 

 

Hello. This is BE:LIFT Lab.

ILLIT's 2nd Mini Album 'I'LL LIKE YOU' will be released on Monday, 21 October 2024, and an online-offline fan showcase will be held on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.

[Album Release]

-Date: Monday, 21 October 2024 at 6PM

[Fan Showcase]

-Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 at 7PM

-Venue: Olympic Hall in Olympic Park, Seoul (Online platform TBA)

The second story of 'me' who was deeply immersed in the moment. Agonizing over meeting 'you', whom I want to be close to, ILLIT's 2nd mini album 'I'LL LIKE YOU' is about running honestly to find my own answer. We ask for your interest and support for this album.

'I'LL LIKE YOU' will be available for pre-order starting September 23 (Monday), and detailed information regarding the album release and fan showcase will be provided later on the ILLIT Weverse announcement. We appreciate your interest, GLLIT. Thank you.

Aespa's 5th mini album: Whiplash

ILLIT's 2nd mini album: I'LL LIKE YOU 

theqoo

-I bet they will probably have completely opposite conceptsㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Finally, ILLITㅠㅠㅠ

-It's not like these two groups are under the same company, why does it matter if their comebacks overlap? Fighting for both groups!

-I'm just worried about the media play...

-I'm looking forward to Aespa's new song!! The teaser makes you no longer need iron supplements... Your anemia can be cured just by listening to their metallic-flavored music.

-ILLIT is a rookie group... Why is the gap from their debut to their first comeback so long?

-I really liked Magnetic, so I hope they chose a great song for their next comeback!

-I'm a bit scared about how far HYBE is willing to go with the reverse-viral tactics this timeㅎ

-Do girl groups often have overlapping comeback dates????

-Idol groups tend to overlap a lot in October. It was quite severe last year around October and November.

-I really like Aespa, so I'm looking forward to their comeback. The logo looks like a shotgunㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I'm curious about what kind of concepts these two groups are going to have this time. Fighting for both groups~

-Fighting for both groups! Artists are not guilty.

-Fighting, ILLIT. Magnetic is my favorite girl group song this year. 

Continue reading Aespa and ILLIT to make comebacks on October 21

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Hwasa's 'butt dance' in another verse

 

theqoo

-I personally find this dance questionable, but since it's going viral now, it might be good for her as the singer...

-I like that she looks very happy

-No matter how I look at this dance, it looks weird...

-Forget about the dance... Now that her hair styled that way, how does her head shape looks so beautiful?ㅋㅋㅋ She looks like a chestnut. A cute chestnut.

-They all look like they're enjoying themselvesㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-From some point on, this song sounded like Gangnam Style to me... I can't think of anything else, not even the dance distracts me from that thought.

-I like it~

-It looks so fun and they all look like they're having fun. It looks fine to me, though?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-It looks good because Hwasa seems to be enjoying it. I like it.

-They all look super excitedㅎㅎㅎㅎ

-This dance makes them look like they're pulling out a wedgieㅋㅋ

-Not exactly my taste, but Hwasa looks happy now that she's doing what she wants.

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Aespa's new album logo has too much iron

 

theqoo

-Oh Gosh... The metallic taste is absolutely on point.

-I freaking love the logo. The title is insaneㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-Oh Gosh... The metallic taste.

-If I can barely read the word = It's freaking pretty

-Whoa... The logo looks fascinating.

-Is that the shape of a rifle?

-The design... Seriously, though. They must be geniuses.

-This is what I'm talking about.

-It's a gun.

-Isn't that a key?

-It looks like a disassembled gun.

-Wow... My iron levels are being taken care of by Aespa. Aespa's metallic taste is truly the best.

-Whoa... I'm looking forward to this.

-Is that a gun??

-The metallic taste has become sweet now.

-I'm looking forward to their metallic tasteㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-What does that say?

Continue reading Aespa's new album logo has too much iron

aespa 'Whiplash' INTRO ➫ 2024.10.21 6PM (KST)



 

theqoo 

-Whoa, I'm getting goosebumps.

-Oh my God, this is insane.

-Hul...

-This is insane. I can already taste that metallic taste of a 500 won coin in my mouth.

-The legendary metallic taste.

-Ah... I'm so excited for this.

-Whoa... This is something that only Aespa can pull off.

-Crazy... What did I just see?

-I f*cking love this.

-Are they making a comeback?

-This is insane. Aespa's comeback is always welcomed.

-Kya, this is so fun. This reminds me of the 'Girls' concept.

-Crazy... The upgraded metallic taste incoming.

-So Aespaㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Epic.

-Hul... Another comeback?

Continue reading aespa 'Whiplash' INTRO ➫ 2024.10.21 6PM (KST)