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Sherley shemma and Tiffany Young were selected as "Girls Planet 999" mentors
Mnet said on the 14th that singers Xuanmei and Tiffany Young will play mentors to help contestants in "Girls Planet 999". Previously, actor Lu Zhenjiu was selected as the host.
Sherley and Tiffany Young debuted in the music scene as members of Wonder Girls and Girls' Generation, respectively. Personal activities are now being intensively carried out.
Xuanmei said: "Tiffany and my personality are completely different, so I am very much looking forward to the synergy and chemistry that comes with it. Although it is a little embarrassing to say such a thing directly, it can also be said that it is the two major mountains of the second generation of idols. In that sense, I think it was a landmark event. ”
He continued, "As a K-POP artist, I am thrilled and honored to be able to keep up close and personal with the contestants. First of all, as a senior who takes this path, I will not only make realistic suggestions, but also do my best to give birth to handsome K-POP idols through familiar mentors like my sister who can rely on when she is tired. ”
Tiffany Young said: "I think this character is sometimes a mentor and partner who can give cold accusations", "although it is warm for the contestants, it should sometimes be that kind of hot presence".
Girls Planet 999 will premiere in mid-August.
· EXO special album sales also exceeded 1 million copies... 6th million sales record
"K-POP King" EXO once again appeared on the million sales list, showing the power of the name.
The EXO special album "DON'T FIGHT THE FEELING", released on the 7th of this month, sold 1,089,681 copies as of the 13th, exceeding 1 million copies in just one week of release, becoming a feat of millions of sales.
So far, EXO has been on the million sales list for the sixth time since 2013 with the regular first series, which once again proves its unchanged influence and status.
In addition, this special album occupied the first place in the week on the Hanteo Chart, Shinara Record and other album charts released on the 14th, and really felt the high attention of music fans.
Previously, while the special album was released, EXO also topped the record and audio source charts, ranked first in 87 regions of the world on the iTunes Top Album Chart, and topped the digital album sales charts of China's QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music, proving its global popularity.
· Cube's special newcomer LIGHTSUM "Vanilla" topped the Japan Rakuten Music Chart
Cube Entertainment's newcomer group LIGHTSUM showcased the potential of newcomers around the world with the new song "Vanilla".
As of the afternoon of June 12, LIGHTSUM new songs have reached the top of the Real-time Chart of Japanese music website Lotte Music. On its first day of release, it entered the 3rd place in the Rakuten Music Real-Time Chart and quickly climbed with the enthusiastic support of Japanese fans. Not only that, but it also ranked first in iTunes in 10 regions around the world, leaving its mark on the hearts of K-pop fans around the world.
LIGHTSUM successfully demonstrated its debut through music broadcasts from major Korean broadcasters such as MCD, Music Bank, Music Center, and Popular Songs on the 10th.
Two days after its debut single "Vanilla", LIGHTSUM sold about 10,000 copies as of 11 June, and the MV of "Vanilla" caused an explosive response, recording 5.6 million (as of June 14) views.
iKON joined The Everse on the 21st, and the behind-the-scenes footage of Kingdom was first made public
Idol group iKON will join the global fan exchange platform Weverse.
On the 14th, YG Entertainment said that the separate community within iKON's Weverse will open at 12 noon on the 21st. Through these, iKON can not only communicate more actively with fans around the world, but also launch more active activities.
YG's artists joined Weverse for the second time, this time on iKON. Previously, YG, together with Big Hit Entertainment and Weverse Company, issued a declaration to strengthen strategic partnerships. While building an innovative model that brings new experiences to its fans, YG will leverage iKON's global reach to expand its influence.
In addition, following the release of the digital single "Why Why Why" in March this year, it was active in the Mnet boy band competition program "Kingdom", showing an overwhelming stage full of sincerity and showing a sense of presence. Although kingdom's long march of about 100 days has come to an end, fans' desire for "stage craftsman" iKON has further increased. Since the 7th, YG has published the behind-the-scenes content of "Kingdom" on SNS channels such as YouTube every Monday, which has also caused a warm response.
In addition, in iKON's "Behind the Kingdom EP.2", which was released on the 14th, you can see the intense practice scene of iKON as if it were a concert scene, which improves the heart index of fans. YG Entertainment said: "In order to repay the love and concern of iKONIC, we are planning hashtag activities and a variety of content videos for fans", "iKON's Kingdom behind-the-scenes content will also be released on Weverse".
· INFINITE Kim Sung-gyu signed with freshman Double H TNE
Kim Sung-gyu, a member of the idol group Infinitite who left woollim Entertainment, signed an exclusive contract with the Nascent Performing Arts Planning Company.
Double H TNE said on The 14th: "After a long discussion, we decided to work together" and "will fully support many parties." ”
Double H TNE is a subsidiary of it company NHN and MLD Entertainment.
Previously, he signed an exclusive contract with lead singer group SG Wannabe member Kim Yong-joon and newcomer actor Lee Sang-joon.
·“ Habitual smoking of marijuana" Zheng Yixun appealed the first-instance judgment
Jeong was jailed for habitual marijuana use and appealed.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Jung Yi-hoon (27 years old) was sentenced to prison for habitual marijuana use and arrested in court, and appealed on the 14th.
Jung's lawyer was not satisfied with the first trial and appealed to the Seoul Central District Court. Between July 2016 and January 2019, Jeong was transferred to trial 161 times for purchasing and inhaling marijuana worth 133 million won.
Prosecutors demanded a four-year sentence and an additional 133 million won in damages, which Heung pleaded guilty to and asked for leniency.
Jeong was sentenced to two years in prison and fined 133 million won at a sentencing hearing on the 10th. Zheng Yixun, who was tried without detention, was arrested in court after the verdict was pronounced.
The seven accomplices tried with Mr. Cheng were sentenced to 1 year, 6 months to 2 years in prison, or 1 year in prison and 3 years in prison, based on the amount of marijuana purchased and smoked.
· TOMORROW X TOGETHER entered the top five of the "Billboard 200" in the United States
The fourth-generation idol representative, DOUBT ROW X TOGETHER, reached no. 5 on the "Billboard 200" list, setting a new record for the group's debut in three years.
American music special media Billboard on the 13th (the following are local time) through the official website uploaded a report said that TOMORROW X TOGETHER with the second regular album "Chaos Chapter: FREEZE" ranked 5th in the main album chart "Billboard 200".
TOMORROW X TOGETHER entered the top five for the first time in the "Billboard 200", setting a new record for its own high. Up 20 places from last year's Minisode1: Blue Hour record for 25th place, as evidenced by the rapid growth trend of GOALROW X TOGETHER.
In particular, this record is the highest record set by the group in the debut of 3 years, and the highest ranking created by the album of K-POP artists in the Billboard 200 so far this year.
On the other hand, GOAL X TOGETHER, which has set records on various international charts in recent days, has achieved 4 crowns in domestic music programs, further consolidating the status of the fourth generation of idol representatives. They will sing their first English song "Magic" at "Jimmy Show" at 11:37 p.m. Korea time on the 14th.
·“ The 28th returns to "This Month's Girl, Expanding Worldview."
This month the girl group released the slogan of the new album.
At 00:00 on the 14th, the girl released the promotional poster of the new mini-album "And" through the official SNS, raising people's sense of expectation for the return.
The public poster with the giant far side of the moon in the center against the cosmic backdrop has stimulated people's curiosity. In addition, the album's tagline "AND All Loona as are one" transcends the boundaries contained in this album and achieves greater changes this month's girl breaks the rules of you and me and we stereotype together, summarizing the story in one sentence and becoming more compelling.
This month, the girl's new mini-album "And" is currently on pre-sale through various sales offices, including the title song "PTT (Paint The Town)", which includes a total of 7 songs such as the Intro songs "And" and "WOW".
The title song "PTT (Paint The Town)" is a dance hip-hop style that contains the explosive performance of this month's girl, and is a song that combines all the necessary elements of The Pollywood song, containing content that is not bound to taboos or looks at other people's eyes, and is subjectively established and repositioned. This month, the girl will release a new mini album "And" at 6 p.m. Korea time on the 28th, and officially return to the event with the title song "PTT (Paint The Town)".
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