Author: Kishor
Cube Entertainment’s NOWZ (formerly Nowadays) are in the middle of a reinvention. And while I initially dismissed last month’s pre-release Fly To The Youth as too lightweight, that song has dug its talons into my brain and emerged as a stealth summer highlight. The group’s new title track Everglow continues the rock soundscape from Fly To The Youth, placing it in more aggressive context. A rock sound has been one of the year’s most persistent trends, so while Everglow doesn’t give NOWZ the unique musical perspective they may need, it’s in good company. Those looking for an angsty, shout-along anthem…
One of the most surprising (and welcome) developments of the year has been the strong musical identities of a trio of survival series spawned boy groups. Close Your Eyes, AHOF and NouerA have all debuted with great material that feels unique to them. In Close Your Eyes’ case, the guys bucked expectations by emerging with a mid-00’s style mid-tempo that only grew more addictive with time. Now, it’s time to expand that sound with their first comeback Snowy Summer. It probably won’t surprise you that a person (me) who writes about and rates songs every day loves to classify things.…
Get ready for a special celebration for TWICE’s Jihyo! On July 9, JYP Entertainment released a teaser for its star-studded celebration of Jihyo’s 20th anniversary at the agency. The artists joining Jihyo for her “20 Years with JYP” party include her bandmates Nayeon and Jeongyeon, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu and Seungkwan, GOT7’s BamBam, DAY6’s Sungjin, and gugudan’s Kim Sejeong and Kim Nayoung. The new teaser shows Jihyo’s idol friends congratulating her on spending two full decades with JYP Entertainment, along with Jihyo tearing up after getting emotional during the party. The video of Jihyo’s 20th anniversary celebration will be released on July…
AHOF has won the second music show trophy of their career! On the July 9 episode of “Show Champion,” the candidates for first place were aespa’s “Dirty Work,” ALLDAY PROJECT’s “FAMOUS,” NouerA’s “n (number of cases),” AHOF’s “Rendezvous,” and ONEUS’s “X.” The trophy ultimately went to AHOF! Watch their debut performance, win, and full encore below: Other performers on today’s show included KARD, ONEUS, H1-KEY, NouerA, Baby DONT Cry, RESCENE, Han Seung Woo, POW, TIOT, DPNS, and Yul. Check out their performances below! KARD – “Touch” ONEUS – “TIME MACHINE” (Korean version) and “X” H1-KEY – “Summer Was You” NouerA…
KBS’s upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has teased rising tension in the friendship between Jung Il Woo and Yoon Hyun Min. “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. Jung Il Woo stars as Lee Ji Hyuk, a driven and cold-headed man recognized as highly capable in both work and love, while Yoon Hyun Min plays Park Sung Jae, Ji Hyuk’s close friend and a seemingly perfect…
tvN’s new dating reality show “Truly Great Person” (literal title) has unveiled its first poster and teasers! “Truly Great Person” is a dating program where celebrities play matchmakers and introduce their genuinely amazing real-life friends to potential partners. The newly released poster and teasers reveal the star-studded lineup: Cho Sae Ho, Kang So Ra, Kim Nam Hee, KARA’s Hur Youngji, Lovelyz’s Lee Mijoo, Ji Ye Eun, Kim Young Kwang, and Lee Kwan Hee will appear as celebrity matchmakers, personally setting up their friends who are ready to find love. The official poster features all eight celebrity matchmakers with the tagline,…
The upcoming film “My Daughter is a Zombie” has released new stills of Choi Yu Ri in her zombie role! Based on the webtoon of the same name, “My Daughter Is a Zombie” is a heartfelt comedy about a devoted father who goes to extreme lengths to protect his daughter, who is the last surviving zombie on Earth. Jo Jung Suk stars as Jung Hwan, a loving father who secretly attempts to train his zombie daughter. Choi Yu Ri plays Soo Ah, Jung Hwan’s daughter. Though she acts cold towards her father on the outside, deep down, she loves him…
MBC’s upcoming drama “Mary Kills People” has unveiled a tense first look at Lee Bo Young and Lee Min Ki’s emotional encounter. “Mary Kills People” follows the story of Woo So Jung (Lee Bo Young), an ER doctor who illegally assists terminally ill patients with euthanasia, and a detective who tracks her down. Lee Min Ki plays Jo Hyun Woo, a terminal cancer patient with no remaining treatment options. In the newly released stills, Woo So Jung and Jo Hyun Woo face each other in a fateful encounter. Jo Hyun Woo sits on a hospital bed with an IV needle in…
KBS 2TV’s upcoming drama “My Girlfriend Is the Man!” has unveiled its second teaser! Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, “My Girlfriend Is the Man!” is a romantic comedy about a college student whose girlfriend unexpectedly transforms into a man. ASTRO’s Yoon San Ha stars as Park Yoon Jae, an astronomy major who is head over heels for his girlfriend Kim Ji Eun (OH MY GIRL’s Arin). Due to a gene that runs in her family, Kim Ji Eun suddenly turns into a handsome man (played by Yoo Jung Hoo) and begins going by the name Kim…
NOWZ is here with new music! On July 9 at 6 p.m. KST, NOWZ unveiled their first mini album “IGNITION” along with a music video for the title track. “EVERGLOW” is an alternative rock genre song with electric guitar and metal sounds. The song captures NOWZ’s firm resolve to keep getting up like a fire that refuses to go out and continues to burn even in a pile of ashes. Check out the music video below!