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GMA Network
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
BTS' J-Hope dances with Twice's Sana to 'Killin' It Girl'
BangTwice fans, rise! J-Hope of BTS and Sana of Twice got together to dance to 'Killin' It Girl,' J-Hope's latest single. The TikTok video, posted on the BTS page, has surpassed 7 million views and 2 million likes. Fans gushed about how happy they are to see the two together. J-Hope was also a guest on Sana's online show, 'Sana's Fridge Interview,' where he talked about his artistic journey from being a trainee to the rapper he is now. This year, J-Hope also released the singles 'Sweet Dreams' and 'Mona Lisa.' J-Hope was in the Philippines in April for a two-night concert for his Hope on the Stage world tour. Meanwhile, Twice is headed to the Philippine Arena in October for their This is For world tour. It is in support of the group's upcoming fourth album of the same name, which is set to be released on July 11. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
From aespa, Twice to Blackpink, major K-pop acts return amid industry slowdown
Returns of top girl groups — and BTS on the horizon — expected to revitalize sluggish market K-pop heavyweights, including aespa, Twice and Blackpink are set to return in the second half of the year, raising hopes for a rebound in the stagnant K-pop industry. These three acts represent the top-tier lineup from Korea's so-called "Big 4" entertainment companies — SM, JYP and YG and Hybe — and their comebacks are expected to inject fresh momentum into the global K-pop scene. All seven members of BTS will have completed their military service as of Saturday, and the industry is closely watching what could be the group's first full-group activity since the release of their anthology album 'Proof' in June 2022 — a pivotal moment that could further energize the K-pop market. Leading this season's comeback lineup is aespa, currently the most spotlighted act from SM Entertainment. The quartet is set to unveil its physical single 'Dirty Work' on July 24, marking its first release in nine months after October's 'Whiplash' EP. The upcoming release includes four tracks, featuring a version with US rapper Flo Milli, an English version and an instrumental. Aespa will also kick off its third world tour, '2025 aespa Live Tour - SYNK : Aexis Line -,' with a three-day concert series at Seoul's KSPO Dome from Aug. 29-31. Following a streak of million-seller albums including 'Armageddon,' 'Supernova,' and 'Whiplash,' attention is now on whether aespa can extend its success. JYP Entertainment's flagship girl group Twice is also set for a busy summer. The group will release its fourth studio album 'With You-th' — named after its ongoing world tour — on July 11. The following week, from July 19-20, they will return to the domestic stage with concerts at Inspire Arena in Incheon, their first shows in about a year. All seats at the arena will be open 360 degrees to offer fans an immersive experience, with production support from the multimedia creative studio Moment Factory. Twice will also take the stage as a headliner at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Aug. 2 and release its sixth Japanese LP 'Enemy' on Aug. 27. Meanwhile, Blackpink's long-awaited comeback appears to be approaching. In early June, sightings of the group filming a new music video in Seoul stirred global anticipation. YG Entertainment, on June 9, confirmed that Blackpink began shooting their new music video this month — the group's first confirmed release activity in nearly two years and eight months. While details such as the title and concept remain under wraps, the start of filming suggests that a full-group return is imminent. 'We'll be announcing Blackpink's new music soon,' YG founder Yang Hyun-suk had previously said via the company's social media. The girl group is also scheduled to launch a new world tour in July, beginning with a show in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The group will perform 31 shows in 16 cities, including stadium-level venues in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Goyang. Why these comebacks matter The return of these powerhouse girl groups — and the looming comeback of BTS — carries significance beyond fan excitement. It comes at a time when the growth of K-pop appears to be slowing. According to data from Circle Chart, physical album sales in 2023 dropped 19.4 percent year-on-year to 93.28 million units, compared to 115.78 million units the previous year, marking the first decline since 2015. Digital streaming also saw a 7.6 percent decrease. Music critic Lim Hee-yoon said the upcoming comebacks may offer a vital boost. 'From a global perspective, BTS and Blackpink are still the biggest names,' he said. 'If acts like aespa and Twice follow through with strong performances, we could see a meaningful rebound in K-pop, Maybe not a massive boom, but definitely an upward shift.'
UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Twice teases 'celebration' album 'This is For'
1 of 3 | Sana (pictured) and Twice are celebrating 10 years together. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo June 16 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Twice is commemorating 10 years together with a new studio album, This is For. The K-pop stars teased their upcoming release with a short video Monday. The clip shows a vanilla cake with red frosting that appears to say This is For. The album "is a celebration for Twice and Once," an official description reads, referring to the group's fan base, known as Once. Twice consists of members Momo, Sana, Nayeon, Tzuyu, Jihyo, Chaeyoung, Jeongyeon, Mina and Dahyun. They will promote the album with a world tour, which kicks off July 19 in Incheon, South Korea, and concludes Dec. 14 in Bangkok, with additional dates to be announced. Twice's most recent full-length album, Formula of Love: O+T=<3, was released in 2021. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
BTS' J-Hope to appear in Twice's Sana's talk show. Clip of her asking to call him ‘Oppa' goes viral: Fans go feral
— godmitzu (@godmitzu) — O613file (@O613file) — ningjhuo (@ningjhuo) — HolyJTrinity1 (@HolyJTrinity1) — mayleavestars (@mayleavestars) Origins of the Dating Speculation It's a good day to be a BTS and a Twice fan. BTS member J-Hope, aka Hobi, will be appearing in the 8th episode of Twice's Sana's talk show, 'Dex & Sana's Fridge Interview.' The much-anticipated episode will be released on YouTube on June 19th, as per X pop culture handle About Music.A video of a light-hearted interaction between Sana and Hobi is winning hearts on X. In the clip, the 'Cry For Me' singer is shown asking Hobi if she could call him 'Oppa' (an informal way women address men who are older than them in South Korea), to which the 'Chicken Noodle Soup' hitmaker is shown getting flustered before laughing out loud. In another clip, Hobi could be seen showing off his dance gushed at the adorable interaction. One commented, 'Get in line, J-Hope!' Another wrote, 'Man, Sana has the superpower to make everyone she talks to blush!''She's so powerful in a very sweet way. I love her,' another fan reports suggested that BIGBANG's G-Dragon may also appear at the show as a buzz intensified on May 30, when a teaser clip titled 'G-Dragon Came to Hang Out with Two Girls' was officially released. The preview showcased the globally recognized "Bang Bang Bang" singer sharing the screen with fellow entertainer Dex and TWICE member the teaser, Dex couldn't contain his excitement at having G-Dragon join them, even playfully referring to the music icon as 'Your Majesty'—a moment that sparked laughter from everyone on the set. Sana, too, appeared visibly thrilled to share space with the legendary idol, showing admiration for him in the brief particularly grabbed attention was the fact that G-Dragon and Sana were seen together on-screen for the first time—an occurrence that quickly reignited ongoing speculation about their relationship. The duo had previously found themselves at the center of dating rumours just weeks controversy began when G-Dragon attended Coldplay's concert in South Korea and captured a video featuring Sana on stage, as TWICE had been invited to perform as special guests for the event. The singer posted the video on his personal social media handle and even tagged Sana in the clip. This seemingly innocent action drew sharp criticism from the online community, with many users accusing the BIGBANG star of being too forward or the wake of mounting backlash, G-Dragon removed the post from his stories in an effort to quiet the growing storm. Despite this attempt to defuse the situation, his gesture continued to spark heated debate across various online platforms. Many netizens speculated whether the interaction indicated something more than friendship between the two idols.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS' J-Hope to appear in Twice's Sana's talk show. Clip of her asking to call him ‘Oppa' goes viral: Fans go feral
It's a good day to be a BTS and a Twice fan. BTS member J-Hope, aka Hobi, will be appearing in the 8th episode of Twice's Sana's talk show, 'Dex & Sana's Fridge Interview.' The much-anticipated episode will be released on YouTube on June 19th, as per X pop culture handle About Music. A video of a light-hearted interaction between Sana and Hobi is winning hearts on X. In the clip, the 'Cry For Me' singer is shown asking Hobi if she could call him 'Oppa' (an informal way women address men who are older than them in South Korea), to which the 'Chicken Noodle Soup' hitmaker is shown getting flustered before laughing out loud. In another clip, Hobi could be seen showing off his dance skills. — godmitzu (@godmitzu) — O613file (@O613file) Fans gushed at the adorable interaction. One commented, 'Get in line, J-Hope!' Another wrote, 'Man, Sana has the superpower to make everyone she talks to blush!' — ningjhuo (@ningjhuo) — HolyJTrinity1 (@HolyJTrinity1) 'She's so powerful in a very sweet way. I love her,' another fan wrote. — mayleavestars (@mayleavestars) Earlier, reports suggested that BIGBANG's G-Dragon may also appear at the show as a guest. The buzz intensified on May 30, when a teaser clip titled 'G-Dragon Came to Hang Out with Two Girls' was officially released. The preview showcased the globally recognized "Bang Bang Bang" singer sharing the screen with fellow entertainer Dex and TWICE member Sana. In the teaser, Dex couldn't contain his excitement at having G-Dragon join them, even playfully referring to the music icon as 'Your Majesty'—a moment that sparked laughter from everyone on the set. Sana, too, appeared visibly thrilled to share space with the legendary idol, showing admiration for him in the brief segment. What particularly grabbed attention was the fact that G-Dragon and Sana were seen together on-screen for the first time—an occurrence that quickly reignited ongoing speculation about their relationship. The duo had previously found themselves at the center of dating rumours just weeks earlier. Origins of the Dating Speculation The controversy began when G-Dragon attended Coldplay's concert in South Korea and captured a video featuring Sana on stage, as TWICE had been invited to perform as special guests for the event. The singer posted the video on his personal social media handle and even tagged Sana in the clip. This seemingly innocent action drew sharp criticism from the online community, with many users accusing the BIGBANG star of being too forward or suggestive. In the wake of mounting backlash, G-Dragon removed the post from his stories in an effort to quiet the growing storm. Despite this attempt to defuse the situation, his gesture continued to spark heated debate across various online platforms. Many netizens speculated whether the interaction indicated something more than friendship between the two idols.
