Author: Riya Susan Kurian

Riya Susan is a third-year undergrad English (research) student. She is a voracious reader, trained dancer, Korean culture enthusiast and a weeb.

Youngjae releases music video titled 'Sugar'

Choi Youngjae of GOT7 released his second solo mini-album, ‘Sugar’, with a music video of the same name on 21st June 2022. The main vocalist of boy group GOT7, Choi Youngjae released his second mini-album on 21st June. ‘Sugar’ contains five songs, namely, Sugar as the title track, Focus, Crema, Nothing, and With You. All of the songs on the album were written, composed, and arranged by Youngjae, who adds his charm to them. All songs have been recorded for the album ‘SUGAR’, where you can feel the sweet atmosphere through various genres of music. The title track “SUGAR” is…

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Hyolyn announces comeback with third mini album

It is officially announced that Kim Hyo-Jung aka Hyolyn is releasing a mini-album on 18th July 2022, 6 pm KST. The summer queen, Hyolyn is finally having an official summer comeback after two years. Following this announcement, fans are ecstatic.  Hyolyn’s agency Brid3 officially announced on June 3 that Hyolyn was planning a July comeback with a brand-new album. Hyolyn’s label added that her comeback will be more than what was seen on Queendom 2. Till now, Hyolyn had been busy with Queendom 2. Queendom is a reality competition TV show by MNET. Here, famous girl groups/ solo artists compete…

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Kep1er releases new music video, ‘Up!’

Popular 4th generation girl group, Kep1er had their first-ever comeback with their second mini-album, ‘Doublast’ after five-months. Kep1er is a rookie girl group who debuted in the beginning of this year with ‘WA DA DA’, their title track from ‘First Impact.’ Kep1er released their second mini-album ‘Doublast’ on 20th June 2022. This is their first comeback since ‘First Impact’ which was 5 months ago. Kep1er is back and the fans are ecstatic! This multinational rookie group had their first comeback ever. Kep1er finally released an album with the title song ‘Up!’ on Monday, June 20, 2022. Aside from ‘Up!,’ the…

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ITZY announces mini-album and first-ever world tour

Famous 4th gen K-Pop girl group, ITZY, is coming back with a mini-album, ‘Checkmate’, and will kick off their first ever world tour of the same name. ITZY is having a comeback and a world tour! Well known South Korean girl group, ITZY is releasing their much awaited mini-album, ‘Checkmate’ after ‘Crazy in Love’ in September 2021. JYP Entertainment officially announced ITZY ‘s comeback plans and their first-ever world tour on June 2, 2022. Checkmate Album According to the promotion scheduler, ITZY’s upcoming album, ‘Checkmate’ will be dropped on 15th July 2022. The promotions have already begun and will continue…

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Nayeon of TWICE to release her first solo mini album, ‘IM NAYEON’

Popular K-Pop girl group member, Nayeon is ready to make her solo debut with a mini album ‘IM NAYEON’ on June 24th 2022. Im Na-Yeon, aka, Nayeon of popular K-pop girl group, Twice is making her solo debut soon. She is releasing a self-titled mini-album, IM NAYEON on June 24th 2022. Nayeon announced her solo debut through her social media account on the 19th of May. This will make Nayeon the first TWICE member to release a solo EP. Her solo announcement was done on TWICE’s official social media accounts as well as the member’s solo accounts. All nine members,…

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Dawn returns with a charming and playful video for ‘Stupid Cool’

Well known South Korean rapper, Kim Hyo-jong aka DAWN released a fun, romantic and playful music video for his recent single, Stupid Cool. Dawn released his latest single ‘Stupid Cool’ on 16th June, 6pm KST. DAWN used this song to express how he fell in love. ‘Stupid Cool’ not only describes his relationship with his lover, but also describes himself as “a stupid but cool” person in love. “Stupid Cool” was co-written by Kwon Philip who also wrote “Ping Pong,” his duet with HyunA. With a heavy bass line and jazzy sax, he brings some rock vibes to his new…

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Youngjae from Got7 to release his second mini album: Sugar

Choi Youngjae, main vocalist of GOT7 is set to release his second mini album, Sugar, this 21st of June after a recent group comeback. In an announcement made on June 3rd midnight, Youngjae revealed that his new mini album, Sugar, will be released on June 21st, 6pm KST. Soon, the GOT7 member will release his second mini album, titled ‘SUGAR.’ The tracklist of the album was released on June 7th. “Sugar” consists of 5 tracks. The first title track is Sugar, the second track is Focus, the third track is Crema, the fourth track is Nothing and the last track…

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Army 9TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS: New Song, Proof Live and Anniversary Dinner

Bangtan Sonyeondan aka BTS celebrated their 9th anniversary with a new album, a new song by jungkook, proof live, anniversary dinner, etc. World wide sensation BTS completed 9 years since its debut on 13th June 2022. To commemorate this day, the South Korean band dropped their anthology album on 10th June 2022. The album consists of 3 CDs, which contain all of the boy band’s music over the past 9 years. It is meant to represent the band’s past, present, and future. There are 3 new tracks on the album: Yet to Come, Run, BTS, and For Youth. Every year…

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Minhyuk of BTOB is having a solo comeback as HUTA after 3 years

Lee Minhyuk (HUTA) of BTOB is all set to release his 2nd full-length solo album on 27th June, for the first time in 3 years. Earlier this month, Lee Minhyuk surprised everyone by announcing his upcoming solo album. Minhyuk aka HUTA is all set to release his new solo album on June 27th at 6pm KST. This is the first solo comeback since HUTA’s military enlistment. It shocked Melody and HUTA fans when he announced his return after 3 years. A few months back Minhyuk was busy with BTOB’s comeback as a full group since everybody’s return from the military.…

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All about co-ed K-pop Group KARD’s upcoming comeback

Co-ed K-pop group KARD is finally having a comeback after almost 2 years of hiatus. With a tour on its way, the fans could not be happier. The long-awaited return of KARD is finally happening! The famous co-ed group KARD is coming back after 2 years. KARD took a hiatus after their member, J.Seph got enlisted in the Korean military. During the hiatus, the other three members, BM, Somin, and Jiwoo focused on their solo stuff. Their last comeback was on August 26, 2020, with “Gunshot” and then shortly after, J.Seph enlisted in the military on October 5, 2020. Soon…

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