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Stray Kids is Louis Vuitton’s newest house ambassador.The French luxury fashion house announced the Stray Kids’ member as the brand’s new house ambassador today (August 22) on its official Twitter account.“I am thrilled that Felix is joining Louis Vuitton – I love his audacious sense of style,” said Nicolas Ghesquière, the artistic director of women’s collections at Louis Vuitton. The post was accompanied by images from ELLE Korea of Felix wearing pieces by the brand.Captivating global audiences with his versatile talent, Felix brings a distinctive artistry to the 2023 MTV VMA nominated band, in the running for best K-Pop group.#Felix #StrayKids #LouisVuittonPhoto Credits: @ELLE_KOREA pic.twitter.com/08DRuDTFFJ— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) August 22, 2023“I discovered Felix when I presented my pre-fall collection in Seoul [in April],” Ghesquière told Women’s Wear Daily seperately about the ambassadorship.

Day6 bassist and vocalist Young K has shared snippets of songs from his upcoming debut studio album.On August 17, the musician shared a series of “lyric spoiler clips” via JYP Entertainment’s YouTube channel. The three songs, ‘waited’, ‘nothing but’ and ‘let it be summer’, are from Young K’s upcoming debut studio album ‘Letters With Notes’, which will be released on September 4 at 6pm KST.The second track ‘nothing but’ will serve as the record’s title track.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids has released a new solo track titled ‘Hold On’.On August 13, the K-pop singer unveiled his new original solo song ‘Hold On’ on the boyband’s official YouTube channel. The track was written and composed by Stray Kids bandmates Han and Bang Chan.“Though I cannot see you at the moment / Someday, after quite some time has passed / When I stand before you, please / Come running to me once again,” he sings on the chorus.Seungmin’s new track is the latest in Stray Kids’ ‘SKZ-RECORD’ YouTube series, through which members of the group drop song covers and unofficial tracks.

ITZY leader Yeji has performed a charming rendition of Coldplay and BTS’ ‘My Universe’.On the August 4 episode of KBS2 music talk show The Seasons: Choi Jung-hoon’s Night Park, K-pop girl group ITZY made a guest appearance to promote their new mini-album ‘Kill My Doubt’, which they released last week.During the show’s talk segment, the group’s leader Yeji performed a short cover of Coldplay and BTS’ single ‘My Universe’, from the former’s 2021 album ‘Music of the Spheres’. Accompanied by a live band, the idol sang the first verse and chorus of the track.“You, you are my universe / And I, just want to put you first / And you, you are my universe / And you make my world light up inside,” sings Yeji.Elsewhere in the episode, bandmate Ryujin also performed London-based Danish-Japanese singer Mina Okabe’s ‘Every Second’ from her 2021 album ‘Better Days’, which she had previously covered on ITZY’s YouTube channel.The girl group also performed the lead single ‘CAKE’ and pre-release track ‘Bet On Me’ from their new record, along with their 2022 summer single ‘Sneakers’.Released last Monday (July 31), ITZY’s new record ‘Kill My Doubt’ is based on personal interviews with the group.

Music Bank has announced the line-up of it’s upcoming concert in Mexico, featuring NewJeans, (G)I-DLE and more.Today (July 27), television broadcaster KBS released a new teaser for its upcoming ‘Music Bank in Mexico’ concert, which is set to be held at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico on October 22.Fronting the line-up of ‘Music Bank in Mexico’ are four popular girl groups: NewJeans, (G)I-DLE, STAYC and ITZY. Joining them will be two boybands, The New Six and AB6IX.

Troye Sivan has shared that he received “death threats” after posting a TikTok about Stray Kids member Hyunjin.Last month, Troye Sivan uploaded a TikTok compilation of Stray Kids’ Hyunjin, writing in the caption: “Anyone know how to reach this man :///“. The Australian singer and the K-pop idol had previously met at Dua Lipa and Versace’s ‘La Vacanza’ fashion show in Cannes this May.Later, Sivan posted another TikTok saying that it would be the last time he would “publicly crush” on a K-pop star, adding jokingly that he “almost got murdered”.

K-pop girl group ITZY have released a music video for ‘None of My Business’, a track from their upcoming mini-album ‘Kill My Doubt’.The new clip features the ITZY members lounging around outdoors to beat the summer heat, later coming together to dance to the breezy new breakup song. “It’s none of my business, none of my business / None of my business what you do / Same old repetitive story / We’re falling out, me and you,” they sing in the chorus.‘None of My Business’ will appear on ITZY’s upcoming mini-album, ‘Kill My Doubt’, due out July 31 at 6pm KST.

Hyunjin, a member of the K-pop boyband Stray Kids, has been named Versace’s newest global brand ambassador.Hyunjin’s new appointment as the Italian luxury fashion house’s new global ambassador was first announced today (July 20) by Women’s Wear Daily. According to the news outlet, the K-pop idol is set to front the brand’s upcoming Versace Holiday 2023 campaign, which will be launched this November.“I’m so excited to be starting my Versace journey as a global ambassador and to make beautiful moments together,” said Hyunjin, per WWD.

MISAMO – a sub-unit of the K-pop girl group TWICE, featuring the members Sana, Momo and Mina – have dropped a music video for their new song ‘Do Not Touch’.The clip for ‘Do Not Touch’ opens with the three Japanese singers as statues in a luxurious castle compound. As light hits the trio, they come to life and start performing the sultry song.“Yes, you can watch me (if, if you love me) / But you can’t touch me (if, if you love me) / Until I feel ready / Yes, you can watch me, watch me / But you can’t touch me, touch me,” they sing on the chorus.‘Do Not Touch’ is the third song to be released from ‘Masterpiece’, MISAMO’s upcoming debut mini-album as a sub-unit.

K-pop girl group NMIXX have made a comeback with their third single album ‘A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream’.On July 11 at 6pm KST, the JYP Entertainment girl group released their new single album ‘A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream’ alongside a visual for its title track ‘Party O’ Clock’.In the new music video, the girl group frolic in a lush forest in celebration of summer, dancing to the song’s choreography. As night arrives, colourful fireflies appear in the shapes of sea creatures, flying around NMIXX as they continue to dance.“Come on over right now, come on over right now /  ‘Cuz a party’s not a party without you / Waiting for you right now, waiting for you right now / A night spellbound, we keep on dreaming,” they sing on the chorus.In addition to ‘Party O’ Clock’, ‘A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream’ also includes the pre-release track ‘Roller Coaster’, which the girl group released last week alongside its own music video, and the instrumental versions of both songs.The new single album marks NMIXX’s second release in 2023, following their debut mini-album ‘expérgo’ in March.

NMIXX have unveiled a music video for their pre-release single ‘Roller Coaster’.On July 3, NMIXX dropped the pre-release track ‘Roller Coaster’ from their upcoming single album ‘A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream’, along with its music video.The new visual begins with member Bae drifting off into a daydream, in which the NMIXX members enjoy a summer getaway taking photos together and swimming. She later wakes up in a classroom, realising that it was all a dream.“Shooting star roller coaster, ri-ri-ride / We cut through the wind, so incredible / Run, make me feel so high, na-na-na / How do you feel right now? How incredible,” they sing in the breezy chorus.In addition to ‘Roller Coaster’, the upcoming ‘A Midsummer NMIXX’s Dream’ will include the lead track ‘Party O’ Clock’.

Troye Sivan has joked that he won’t ever publicly express his attraction for a K-pop star again after doing so for Hyunjin from Stray Kids.Earlier this month, Sivan had posted a compilation of fancam videos of Stray Kids member Hyunjin on his TikTok account, set to the tune of his new song ‘Rush’. “Anyone know how to reach this man :///” he added in the caption. Notably, prior to the video’s release, the duo had met and taken a selfie together at Dua Lipa and Versace’s ‘La Vacanza’ fashion show in Cannes this May.Anyone know how to reach this man :/// ♬ Rush – Troye Sivan In a newly released TikTok video, Sivan captures himself walking down the street while ‘Rush’ plays in the background.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have released the music video for ‘Topline’, from their latest album ‘5-Star’.In the new music video, Stray Kids and featured artist Tiger JK perform the high-octane song in a warehouse atop shopping containers, as money falls from the sky.“On the top line, we swing to the beat show / Ha, hotline, hot, hot, we about to blow, top line / We can see the world under our feet, we’re the top line / Your neck must be stiff from only looking up,” they rap.‘5-Star’ includes a total of 12 songs, including the single ’S-Class’. The record also features their August 2022 track ‘Mixtape: Time Out’, as well as a Korean version of their Japanese single ‘The Sound’, plus ‘Get Lit’ and ‘DLC’.‘5-Star’ is Stray Kids’ first domestic release in over seven months, following their mini-album ‘Maxident’ in October 2022, as well as their first studio album since 2021’s ‘NOEASY’.The record has since become Stray Kids’ third consecutive Billboard 200 Number One, following their two 2022 releases, ‘Maxident’ and ‘Oddinary’.In other K-pop news, Tomorrow X Together (TXT) are set to collaborate with the Jonas Brothers on a brand-new single called ‘Do It Like That’.

Girls’ Generation‘s member YoonA has opened up about the long production process of her new K-drama series, King The Land.YoonA recently spoke to Allure Korea about King The Land, which is currently airing on South Korean network JTBC and available internationally on Netflix.During the interview, the actress revealed that filming for the series took 10 months to complete, the longest of any K-drama she has done before. “I think I’ve also forgotten what my everyday life without ‘King the Land’ is like,” she added, per Soompi.King The Land co-star Junho, of K-pop boyband 2PM, said that it was the first time he starred in a K-drama that was completely filmed in advance of its premiere.

K-pop girl group ITZY have shared a trailer and the details for their upcoming mini-album ‘Kill My Doubt’.At midnight KST today (June 19), ITZY announced their much-anticipated return with their seventh mini-album ‘Kill My Doubt’. Led by the single ‘Cake’, the new record will be released on July 31 at 6pm KST/5am EDT.In the accompanying trailer for the mini-album, the ITZY members pose confidently in streetwear decorated with jewels and glitter, before panning out to unveil the release details for ‘Kill My Doubt’.The girl group have also released the tracklist for the record, which will feature six songs.

Stray Kids have topped the Billboard 200 with their latest release, ‘5-Star’.According to new data released by Billboard, Stray Kids have scored their third consecutive Billboard 200 Number One with their new album ‘5-Star’. It follows their two 2022 releases, ‘Maxident’ and ‘Oddinary’.Stray Kids’ new record topped the Billboard 200 with 249,500 equivalent album units in the United States for the week ending June 8.

King the Land.King the Land follows the story of Gu Won (2PM‘s Lee Junho), the charming and intelligent heir to a chaebol who is suddenly caught in the middle of an inheritance tug-of-war. Meanwhile, there’s Cheon Sa-rang (Girls’ Generation‘s YoonA), a simple girl who is happy to just land a job at King Hotel, owned by Gu Won’s family.The new trailer for King the Land opens with Sa-rang meeting Gu Won for the first time, where she cheerfully welcomes him as the company new director to his chagrin.In a separate scene, we see Gu Won telling Sa-rang: “Don’t smile”, to which she responds with, “Just think of it as my uniform”.

K-pop girl group TWICE have unveiled a teaser image for an upcoming release in August.On June 5 at Midnight KST, the girl group shared a teaser poster hinting at a new release in August titled ‘Killin’ Me Good’. The image features a hand — presumably one of the TWICE members’ — holding onto a steering wheel.You're #KillinMeGoodAugust 2023 pic.twitter.com/Cz1jcyczPg— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) June 4, 2023While JYP Entertainment has yet to unveil any other details surrounding the upcoming project, fans of the group have pointed out that it is unlikely to be a full group release due to its proximity to Japanese subunit MISAMO’s upcoming debut in July.Additionally, member Chaeyoung hinted during a March 2023 interview that the group and its members would be releasing more solo projects moving forward.Many are now speculating that the poster is linked to the long-awaited solo debut of TWICE leader and main vocalist Jihyo.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have released a teaser for their upcoming music video for ’S-Class’.On May 29, the JYP Entertainment act shared a first look at their music video for ’S-Class’, the lead single of their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’. The record and music video are due out later this week on June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.Stray Kids appear to be leaders of an uprising in the new visual, with cloaked figures raising their fists towards members of the group in solidarity.

Stray Kids member Bang Chan has posted an apology for remarks he made during a recent livestream.Earlier this week, during the K-pop idol’s weekly livestream, called Chan’s Room, the musician spoke about his experience about the Music Bank in Paris event, which was held in early April.During the live broadcast, Bang Chan touched on generational differences in greeting etiquette (in Korean culture, a person who’s younger or lower in position bows to someone older or higher in position) and his thoughts on the subject.“Because generations are different, and I know that as well. But I feel like it’s come to the point where greeting someone is not considered as basic manners,” Bang Chan said, per Soompi.“That was one of the things I remembered from Music Bank in Paris,” he added.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have revealed a snippet of ‘Get Lit’, a new song from their upcoming album.On May 15, the JYP Entertainment group released a track video for an energetic new song titled ‘Get Lit’. It will be officially released as part of their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’, which arrives June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.In the new clip, the Stray Kids members pose for flashing cameras, before getting together and partying it up to the high-octane track.

Stray Kids have released a preview of their new song ‘DLC’, from their upcoming studio album ‘5-Star’.At midnight KST on May 8, the K-pop boyband previewed ‘DLC’ with the release of a short music video for the upcoming track. In the clip, the boyband vibe to the dance-pop song in a bar and a boxing ring.“Without anyone knowing / We’re only going to dance like crazy / It’s just that, I like it, la-la-la / Nobody, nobody, please don’t care about me, it’s okay / Let’s go crazy until the sunrise,” they sing in the preview.‘DLC’ will appear on Stray Kids’ upcoming third studio album ‘5-Star’, which is scheduled to be released on June 2.

K-pop boyband Stray Kids have unveiled a new trailer announcing their June return with the studio album ‘5-Star’.On April 28 at midnight KST, the group uploaded a trailer revealing the title and release date of their next record. Titled ‘5-Star’, Stray Kids’ upcoming full-length album is due out on June 2 at 1pm KST/12am ET.The boyband’s new trailer is based on a popular Korean game called ‘I Am Ground’, where players choose a nickname for themselves.

Stray Kids have added concerts in Los Angeles, Japan and the Philippines to the upcoming 2023 leg of their ‘Maniac’ world tour.On November 7, the group shared a string of announcements unveiling additional dates for their 2023 ‘Maniac’ world tour. These include a series of “encore” shows in Los Angeles and the cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.

TWICE member Chaeyoung has hinted that there might be more solo projects from the group’s members in the future.In a new interview with Newsweek, the K-pop idol touched on future projects for the girl group. Chaeyoung mentioned the upcoming Japan-based sub-unit MISAMO – comprising the members Sana, Momo and Mina – but also seemed to hint to even more different sub-unit combinations.“[The three of them] are planning on working as a unit in Japan, so that’s something that’s very new in our next chapter,” she says.

TWICE have announced six new shows in North America and Australia for their upcoming ‘Ready To Be’ world tour.Today (March 23), the popular K-pop girl group announced on Twitter that they are adding two new shows to the Australian legs of their ‘Ready To Be’ tour. They include a second Sydney show on May 2, as well as a follow-up Melbourne concert on May 7.As for the North American leg of TWICE’s upcoming world tour, it will see the addition of four new stops – three in the US and one in Canada.

TWICE member Chaeyoung has issued an apology after she posted a photo of herself wearing a shirt with a Swastika symbol.In the now-deleted Instagram post, the K-pop idol was seen posing while wearing a shirt that featured a graphic of Sex Pistols‘ Sid Vicious sporting a T-shirt with a Swastika. Since the 1920s, the symbol has become heavily associated with the German Nazi Party and was used on the the party’s flag, badge and armband.#TWICE’s Chaeyoung posted a photo wearing a Nazi swastika on her shirt.

NMIXX vocalist Lily has unveiled her cover of Bruno Mars’ 2012 hit ‘When I Was Your Man’.The singer’s cover was released as part of the South Korean live music YouTube series Begin Again Open Mic. The idol had also previously covered Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson’s ‘Symphony’ for the channel, which was released earlier this month.For her cover, Lily remains largely true to the original track, instead allowing her powerful vocals taking centre stage over a piano accompaniment.

NMIXX have made a comeback with their first mini-album ‘expérgo’ and its title track ‘Love Me Like This’.Today (March 20), the sextet unveiled the music video for ‘Love Me Like This’, the lead single from their brand-new mini-album ‘expérgo’, which arrived at the same time.In the visual for ‘Love Me Like This’, the members of NMIXX explore a vibrant and whimsical world, each of them dancing to the groovy new title track.“Show me your way / Attraction that grew in a certain space / Connect the dots, oh, baby / Fireworks in my heart, shout higher hopes / Make eye contact, it’s so easy you just gotta,” they sing in the powerful pre-chorus.Ahead of the release of ‘expérgo’, NMIXX released a music video for their pre-release track ‘Young, Dumb, Stupid’. Other songs on the release include ‘PAXXWORD’, ‘Just Did It’, ‘My Gosh’ and ‘HOME’.Notably, ‘My Gosh’ was co-written by soloist and former IZ*ONE member Jo Yu-ri, who also previously co-wrote the B-side ‘COOL (Your Rainbow)’ from NMIXX’s September 2022 single album ‘Entwurf’.This also marks the girl group’s first comeback since original member Jinni left the act and agency JYP Entertainment last December.

NMIXX have announced their upcoming ‘Nice to MIXX You’ showcase tour that will take the group to cities in North America and Asia.The ‘Nice to MIXX You’ tour is set to kick off on May 2 on the West Coast of the US in Washington, followed by two shows in California. The girl group will the head south, with performance in Texas and Georgia, before moving up the East Coast with concerts in DC and New York.The following month, NMIXX will make their way to Asia, starting with a show in Thailand on June 4.