Welcome to the Weekly Update – February 10 – 16. Not much news this week, but luckily the holiday doesn’t stop scheduled music videos from dropping. And the rumor mill is never quiet, so it’s great timing to break a celebrity dating story. I hope you all had a wonderful Lunar New Year! Until next time, enjoy your kdrama and ramen!
Casting News
Jung Woo Sung
Jung Woo Sung will star in the upcoming modern historical drama “Made in Korea”. Hyun Bin is also in talks to star alongside him. Based on the movie drama “The Drug King”, this drama is a spin-off of the original story and follows a tenacious prosecutor in the 1970s. “Made in Korea” is scheduled to air some time later this year.
Celebrity News
Pdogg and Kim Ga Young
BIGHIT music producer Pdogg and weather forecaster Kim Ga Young have confirmed that they are dating. The rumors of their romantic relationship were reported earlier in the week, although BIGHIT would neither confirm nor deny their validity. But the weather forecaster later confirmed it on a radio interview. We wish the best to this new couple.
Music News
TEN
Nightwalker
NCT’s TEN is coming to the fire in his solo debut with his new lead single “Nightwalker”. This dramatic pop dance track features chilling falsetto, crunchy, industrial synth, and delicate strings to create a mesmerizing appeal. The MV shows the singer as a researcher who turns into a hypnotic monster at the stroke of midnight.
The Wind
H! TEEN
The rookie group The Wind is fixed on the stars in their new single “H! TEEN”. After losing their lead vocalist and having another member sit out this comeback, they are hoping to remind fans that they are still going strong. This bright, high energy pop track features candy-sweet lyrics and a whirlwind of bright percussion and swirling strings. The MV shows the group cheerfully dancing through a psychological evaulation.
AIMERS
Somebody
AIMERS are looking for a rendevous in their new single “Somebody”. This dynamic pop track balances slower verses with an agressive. bombastic chorus. The energy of the song is pulled along by strong guitar, some chanting vocals, and high percussion. The MV shows the group dancing through the dark city streets.
DK
GROOVIN’
After last week’s emotional pop ballad, iKON’s DK is trying something new with the title track to his solo debut “GROOVIN”. This minimalistic dance pop track keeps the beat slow and deliberate as the singer’s vocals glide over the sparse percussion. The MV shows the singer hanging out at a bar where he meets a mysterious stranger.
IU
Holssi
IU is going to blossom in the sky in her new single “Holssi”. This groovy pop track has pieces of smooth R&B blended with cool rap to embrace the eclectic talents that make IU such a standout performer. The effortless transitions between melodic vocals and rap give the song its unique flavor. The MV shows the singer as an aimless shopper who throws life into her cart with no apparent goal or destination.
((G)I-DLE)
Revenge
((G)I-DLE) is looking for destruction in their new single “Revenge”. This edgy pop rock track is moody and anthemic. The intense lyrics are reflected in the group’s cinematic MV. In the MV’s bloody story, a woman breaks free from an abusive relationship and comes back looking for revenge.
CHA EUN WOO
STAY
ASTRO’s CHA EUN WOO is hiding his sighs and regrets in his solo debut single “STAY”. This emotional mid-tempo pop track features rhythmic acoustic guitar and rich vocal tones. Teaming up with American actress India Eisley, the actor and singer brings his acting skills to the artistic MV, as it tells the story of a man who fights against all obstacles to chase the woman he loves.