QUIZ: Press Play Or Slam Skip On These K-Pop Title Tracks And We’ll Rate The Chaos In Your Personality
Music is totally personal, so the songs that make it onto your playlist is up to you. Even if you think a major hit song isn’t all that, don’t worry. Your secret is safe with us! Pick which songs you’d actually listen to out of this list, and we’ll tell you how chaotic you actually are. Don’t think too hard about pressing play or slamming that skip button. Just go with your gut!
Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They’ve Changed, World Tour, And More At “BLINGY” Press Conference
NCT 127 is gearing ready for their highly-anticipated comeback!
On August 24, NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of their seventh studio album “BLINGY” in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary.
Summarizing this comeback, Taeyong remarked, “In our album, there’s the Seoul map and NEO colors. It captures the meaning of wanting to return to our roots. Since two members are not here right now, we worked hard to prepare so that the album doesn’t appear to be lacking in any way.”
Reflecting on the “Blingy” title track, Jaehyun remarked, “The meaning of ‘Blingy’ is that we set out to find something ‘Blingy,’ but the song contains the meaning that what’s ‘Blingy’ is actually within us.” Johnny emphasized that the choreography for “Blingy”—which Taeyong participated in making—is more difficult than ever before, once again bringing up their return to their roots. Jaehyun remarked on the importance of picking a title track that best showcases the group’s identity.
Furthermore, the music video for “Blingy” is filmed with fast cut edits. Jaehyun remarked, “There’s a scene where Haechan bends to write something, and he walked like that for three minutes.”
Regarding the pre-release track “Piñata,” Yuta shared, “‘Piñata’ is a powerful song. The first time we heard it, we couldn’t help but rock our heads.”
Jaehyun introduced “127 Million Miles,” saying, “It’s a song that has a lot of cute points. Even when apart from Czennies (NCTzens), we’re always together,” mentioning that fans will be able to hear the familiar voices of Doyoung and Jungwoo, who participated in recording the song ahead of their military enlistment.
NCT 127 also took time to answer questions about their comeback. Touching upon the group’s contract renewal, Taeyong remarked, “I really think it’s worth celebrating. We trusted each other and the company, and we all renewed,” adding their resolve to become even stronger as NCT 127.
Reflecting on how different their original vision for the group 10 years in the future is from their current selves, Taeyong candidly replied, “When we debuted, I pictured all of us together. But a lot of member changes happened, and there was a period of time I felt hurt, and I had a difficult time adjusting. Now there are seven members, and we want to replay the memories we’ve made with fans. Since our members reunited for the first time in a while, we relied on each other even more.”
Regarding Mark’s departure from NCT, Taeyong shared, “Personally, I respect that. He worked so hard for the past 10 years partaking in two teams. I really want to cheer him on. As our paths are different, I want to respect that.”
On their most memorable moment in 10 years, Jaehyun remarked, “What I thought we did best [over the years] is that we are a group that takes on a lot of new challenges.” Taeyong added, “For me, when we shined the brightest were our albums.”
With their upcoming tour “NEO CITY – THE REDLINE,” Johnny remarked, “While doing a lot of concerts, we heard the title ‘God of Performance’ a lot. We want to maintain that. Like Doyoung said, we won’t do stages that aren’t cool.” Haechan wittily remarked, “This album and ‘THE REDLINE’ concert are limited edition. It’s only now that you can see the five of us like this.”
Jaehyun briefly remarked that a benefit of having five members is that preparation time goes by really quickly. “We’ve done performances with up to 20 people, and the hair and makeup [preparations] are really fast with just five people.”
When asked to summarize the past 10 years in one word, Yuta shared, “That’s really hard to summarize in one word. But I want to say we’ve done a good job so that we can come to this point of renewal.” Haechan picked the phrase “my way” to describe how NCT 127 has walked their own unique path.
Regarding Doyoung and Jungwoo, Taeyong shared, “Everytime we filmed, they sent coffee trucks or snack trucks. They brought bread while we practiced and came to cut their hair. They weren’t able to participate, but we felt like we were together.” Adding how they communicated through a group chat, Taeyong shared, “They gave their opinions on what they thought was good and bad.”
Joking about the difficulty of the performance, Taeyong confidently added, “Personally, I didn’t have a hard time.” Johnny added, “When he danced ‘Blingy’ in front of us, he was dry when he started but by the end, he was soaking wet.” Taeyong replied, “I wanted to say my stamina improved since I was in the military.”
Near the end of the press conference, the members took the time to each share their favorite B-side track. Haechan picked “Legacy,” while Jaehyun mentioned, “Someone else will pick ‘Piñata,’ so I like ‘Day After Day.’ It’s good to listen to at the end of a day.” As mentioned by Jaehyun, Taeyong went on to pick “Piñata,” while Yuta picked their title track “Blingy.” Johnny picked “Getaway,” saying, “Please listen to it when you’re having a hard time or when you want to run away.”
Are you excited for NCT 127’s comeback? Stay tuned for updates on their release here!
Watch Johnny on his on-air variety show “ALL or NOTHING” below:
Hwang In Youp Holds A Press Conference As Hyeri Grows Concerned In “Dream To You”
ENA’s “Dream to You” has shared new stills ahead of its upcoming episode!
“Dream to You” is a romantic comedy about the reunion of genius film director Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp), who returns after achieving his dreams, and reporter Ju Yi Jae (Hyeri), who has forgotten her own
Spoilers
In the previous episode, Woo Soo Bin faced a major crisis after an audio recording revealed that Ahn Soo Hee (Park Ji Young) gave birth to him after becoming involved with married man Woo Chul Gyu (Jung Hae Kyun). Although Ahn Soo Hee was unaware that he had a wife and was also a victim, the revelation that she is Woo Soo Bin’s biological mother put “Gyeongseong Love Song”—with Ahn Soo Hee as its investor and Woo Soo Bin as its director—in jeopardy. Shortly afterward, reporters descended on the set, further threatening the project.
The newly released stills show Woo Soo Bin attending a press conference with a look of determination, as if he has made an important decision. Meanwhile, Ju Yi Jae appears tense and stunned on the set of “Gyeongseong Love Song,” as though she has just heard some shocking news.
In other stills, Woo Soo Bin looks on the verge of tears, while Ju Yi Jae watches him with concern, seemingly sensing that something is wrong.
The production team of “Dream to You” commented, “With the truth that Ahn Soo Hee is Woo Soo Bin’s biological mother being revealed to the public, Woo Soo Bin and Ju Yi Jae’s ‘Gyeongseong Love Song’ project faces a major crisis. Please look forward to seeing what choices Woo Soo Bin and Ju Yi Jae will make to protect ‘Gyeongseong Love Song,’ as well as the great journey of the two as they continue to nurture their dreams and love.”
The next episode of “Dream to You” airs on August 11 at 10 p.m. KST.
Catch up on the previous episodes of “Dream to You” on Viki:
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Ji Sung Storms Into A Press Conference Wielding A Sledgehammer In “The Apartment Job”
Get ready for Ji Sung to crash a press conference on the next episode of “The Apartment Job”!
JTBC’s “The Apartment Job” tells the story of former Oasis Gang boss Park Hae Kang (Ji Sung), who runs for president of an apartment complex’s resident council in order to get his hands on the complex’s hidden reserve fund. In the process, he winds up joining forces with the other residents in order to expose deep-rooted corruption.
Spoilers
On the previous episode of “The Apartment Job,” Park Hae Kang aggressively went after Lee Choong Won (Park Byung Eun), exposing the truth about the shoddy construction of True Value Kindergarten through a YouTube livestream. However, the episode ended with Park Hae Kang in danger as he was framed for embezzling the 17.8 billion won (approximately $12.8) reserve fund and then suddenly arrested.
In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming episode, Park Hae Kang launches a fierce counterattack by storming into the residents’ meeting room with a sledgehammer in hand. After dragging the sledgehammer down the hallway and bursting into the room, Park Hae Kang delivers a bullseye warning with a menacing gaze.
Praising Ji Sung’s meticulous and detailed approach to his acting, the drama’s production team commented, “Thanks to Ji Sung’s seasoned leadership and thorough checking of his movements, we were able to capture the highest degree of suspense.”
To find out what Park Hae Kang has planned, catch the next episode of “The Apartment Job” on August 9 at 10:30 p.m. KST!
In the meantime, watch Ji Sung in “The Judge Returns” on Viki below:
Lee Jun Young Drops A Bombshell At Emergency Press Conference In “Reborn Rookie”
Lee Jun Young is about to turn the world upside down by dropping an unexpected bombshell on “Reborn Rookie”!
JTBC’s “Reborn Rookie” is a new drama that tells the story of Kang Yong Ho (Son Hyun Joo), the powerful chairman of leading conglomerate Choiseong Group. After an accident, he unexpectedly finds himself living an unwanted second life when his soul is swapped into the youthful body of soccer player Hwang Jun Hyun (Lee Jun Young), forcing him to start over as a rookie employee at his own company.
Spoilers
On the first episode of “Reborn Rookie,” Kang Yong Ho’s eldest children, Kang Jae Gyeong (Jeon Hye Jin) and Kang Jae Seong (Jin Goo), injured Hwang Jun Hyun in a hit-and-run that brought his promising soccer career to an abrupt halt. When Hwang Jun Hyun showed up with evidence, Kang Yong Ho hid his inner rage at his children’s behavior and coolly offered the young man a blank check.
However, things took an unexpected turn when a head-butting accident led to the two men suddenly swapping souls. After waking up in Hwang Jun Hyun’s body, Kang Yong Ho was shocked to learn that he was being framed for his children’s hit-and-run.
In newly released stills from the drama’s upcoming second episode, Hwang Jun Hyun (now actually Kang Yong Ho) takes the podium at an emergency press conference called by Choiseong Group. Hwang Jun Hyun’s determined gaze as he stands before a crowd of reporters hints at his resolve and a grim sense of urgency.
Meanwhile, a startled Kang Jae Gyeong and Kang Jae Seong are unable to hide their shock as they stare at Hwang Jun Hyun. Their bewildered expressions suggest that an unexpected situation is unfolding, piquing curiosity as to what sort of bombshell the wronged Kang Yong Ho will drop using the voice of the hit-and-run victim himself.
To find out what happens at the emergency press conference, tune in to the second episode of “Reborn Rookie” on May 31 at 10:30 p.m. KST!
In the meantime, watch the first episode of “Reborn Rookie” with subtitles on Viki below:
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Exclusive: CORTIS Talks About Their Inspirations And Forming Their Identity Through Honest Music At Press Showcase For “GREENGREEN”
CORTIS is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback!
On April 20, CORTIS held the press showcase for their second mini album “GREENGREEN.”
In the Q&A session at their press showcase, the members emphasized being honest and raw in expressing themselves for their latest album—discussing how they’ve grown through the comeback while experimenting with different sounds and genres.
The members began by sharing how they came to choose the themes “GREENGREEN” and “REDRED,” which blossomed from James’s initial suggestion and was developed to further represent the dichotomy of what CORTIS dislikes versus what they support.
Regarding the title track “REDRED,” Martin shared, “I’m confident that it will do well.” Seonghyeon further mentioned that all five members participated in producing the album, capturing the members’ various tastes. Keonho reflected on the group’s growth and CORTIS’s experiences since their debut such as headlining the NBA Crossover concert series in Los Angeles, expressing how their thoughts and preferences became more clear over time.
Keonho discussed working on the album simultaneously while being busy with promotions for CORTIS. He shared, “We were out of ideas at one point, but we tried to make new experiences in our daily lives together.” Seonghyeon elaborated they refreshed themselves by going for walks, playing basketball, going to the theaters and eating popcorn, and working in open places. When the MC jokingly mentioned Martin’s advantage when it came to basketball, Martin added, “I’m working hard on my dunks.”
Regarding the catchy choreography, James commented, “When making the choreo, the hook is the important part. We thought it should be easy to follow along like the song’s hook.” Martin brought up the importance of originality in their self-produced music video for “REDRED,” such as wanting to capture the old streets of Seoul and their raw selves. Seonghyeon mentioned, “Keonho and Martin wore the restaurant owner’s apron, and the people walking past were curious about what we were filming.” Martin added, “I remember someone tried to say it was for a college project.”
The members elaborated on the “raw” concept of the upcoming album, which reflects their desire to be honest—an element Martin wanted to highlight as CORTIS’ strength. James shared, “When you look at the concept photos, you can see our natural skin. We did just the minimum makeup while taking the photos as we wanted to show our real selves—it was okay if our dark circles showed.”
Juhoon also talked about performing as their strength saying, “It’s one of our favorite parts. Performing in front of fans face-to-face is what we enjoy.” James further talked about how the group can communicate more with fans through the album, saying their workflow became much smoother through producing this second mini album. The members also touched upon receiving strength from TXT while filming a challenge together, saying they told CORTIS to promote in good health.
On CORTIS’s new achievement of surpassing 2 million stock pre-orders for “GREENGREEN,” the members talked about how they heard the news, such as Keonho getting a call from his mom while Seonghyeon got a message from his dad. Keonho added, “I feel so grateful and happy to receive so much love and interest so early.”
When asked about the group’s popularity abroad, Martin reminisced about the NBA Crossover stage, sharing, “Fans abroad knew our songs well. We showcased ‘YOUNGCREATORCREW’ for the first time, and they jumped along.”
Finally,answering the question about when they feel inspired, James emphasized, “Rather than waiting, first, we start creating.” Martin remarked, “We get inspiration everywhere from our daily lives,” adding, “We want to make people think, ‘I want to see their performance.’” Juhoon added, “We get our inspiration from scheduled activities, performances, and activities abroad. ‘Wassup’ is one of our B-sides, and we portrayed our inspiration there.”
CORTIS will make their comeback with “GREENGREEN” on May 4. Ahead of the comeback, they will release their title track “REDRED” on April 20 at 6 p.m. KST. Check out teasers here!
