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Hwasa
Ahn Hye-jin (, born July 23, 1995), known professionally by her stage name Hwasa (), is a South Korean singer, rapper, and television personality currently signed to RBW. She debuted as a member of the girl group Mamamoo in 2014. She made her debut as a solo artist in February 2019, with the digital single " Twit". Early life Ahn Hye-jin was born on July 23, 1995, in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea, where she lived with her parents and two elder sisters. She graduated from Wonkwang Information Arts High School. Hwasa often cites Beyoncé as her music inspiration, when she opened up in an interview and said that after hearing someone say that she is unique and good at singing but is fat and not pretty, she went home and watched videos of Beyoncé performing all night. Even before her K-pop debut, a number of South Korean artists – including Solbi and the band Standing Egg – recognized her talent and featured her on their tracks when she was 18. Career 2014–2019: D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María (EP)
''María'' is the debut extended play by South Korean singer and Mamamoo member Hwasa. It was released on June 29, 2020, through RBW. The EP was supported by two singles: the lead single " Twit", which reached number one in South Korea, and the title track "María". For María, Hwasa recorded 5 new tracks including two collaborations: "Kidding" with rapper Zico and "I'm bad too" featuring DPR live. The album was co-written and produced by Hwasa alongside Park Woo-sang and other exclusive producers. She stated that the album "is like a diary that contains the emotions she felt as a 24-year-old". Background and release In February 2019, Hwasa made her debut as a solo artist with the digital single " Twit", which she co-wrote and co-composed. The song was a commercial success; topping the Gaon digital, download and streaming charts in South Korea, achieving a "Triple Crown". On June 15 at midnight KST, Hwasa revealed the first teaser image for the album along with the release da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twit (song)
"Twit" (, literally "dimwit") is the debut solo single by South Korean singer Hwasa. It was released on February 13, 2019 by RBW. Written by Hwasa, Kim Do-hoon and Park Woo-sang, who are also the producers of the song. The music video has nearly 100 million views, making it the third most popular Korean music video by a female soloist in 2019. Composition "Twit" was co-written and co-produced by Hwasa with Kim Do-hoon and Park Woo-sang. Tamar Herman from ''Billboard'' described the song as "a bouncing pop melody, which features chirpy trap beats and tropical house elements as the artist switches between chanting raps and her soaring, powerful vocals." Commercial performance "Twit" peaked at number one on the South Korean digital, download and streaming chart and at number 3 on the Billboard US World Digital Songs chart. The song also debuted at number 22 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart. Music video and promotion The music video teaser was released on February 12, 2019. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyena On The Keyboard
''Hyena on the Keyboard'' () was a South Korean variety show on KBS2. It is a music reality television show whereby the process of song production from various producers/singer-songwriters is shown. The completed songs will then be released as digital singles on various online music sites. The show also has a side corner where rookie singer-songwriters are introduced; their self-produced songs will also be released on various online music sites. Two pilot episodes were aired on October 7 and 8, 2017 while the four songs produced through the pilot episodes were released on October 9. The regular program began to air every Friday at 23:00 (KST) from March 2, 2018 until April 20, 2018. Hosts *Jeong Hyeong-don (also hosted Pilot Episodes 1–2) * Jung Jae-hyung * Sleepy * Sunny (only hosted Pilot Episodes 1–2) Episodes Pilot Regular Discography Pilot Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Charted songs Ratings In the ratings below, the highest rating for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamamoo
Mamamoo (, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean girl group formed by RBW (formerly WA Entertainment) in 2014, composed of four members: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa. The group officially debuted with their single "Mr. Ambiguous" on June 18, 2014. Their debut was considered by some critics as one of the best K-pop debuts of 2014. They are recognized for their retro, jazz, R&B concepts and their strong vocal performances. Name The group name "Mamamoo" is symbolic of the first time a baby babbles. In addition, it has the meaning of approaching instinctively and primitively like a baby. History 2014–2015: Formation, debut and rising popularity Prior to their official debut, Mamamoo collaborated with several artists. Their first collaboration titled "Don't Be Happy" with Bumkey was released on January 8, 2014. A second collaboration with K.Will titled "Peppermint Chocolate" featuring Wheesung was released on February 11, 2014. "Peppermint Chocolate" debuted at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow Flower
''Yellow Flower'' is the sixth extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Mamamoo. It was released by RBW on March 7, 2018 and distributed by LOEN Entertainment. The EP contains seven total songs, including the singles "Paint Me" and " Starry Night". The EP is the first album under the ''Four Seasons, Four Colors'' project. Background and release Following the release of "Paint Me" as a digital single in January 2018, Mamamoo announced their sixth mini-album ''Yellow Flower'' on February 20, with the release of the first teaser image. The group posted more teaser photos on February 26, the official track listing on February 27, daily teaser trailers featuring each member from February 28 to March 3, a group teaser trailer on March 4, and a "highlight medley" of the EP's seven tracks on March 5. The first album in a series of albums titled ''Four Seasons, Four Colors'', ''Yellow Flower'' focuses on member Hwasa, represented by the color yellow and spring season, and features ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loco (rapper)
Kwon Hyuk-woo (Hangul: 권혁우; born December 25, 1989), better known by his stage name A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individu ... Loco (Hangul: 로꼬), is a South Korean rapper signed to hip hop label AOMG. His name "loco" means "crazy" in Spanish. He won the first season of Mnet's rap competition Show Me the Money in 2012. Personal life On September 13, 2022, Loco announced via Instagram that he would be marrying a non-celebrity girlfriend of the same age in the fall. Discography Studio albums Extended plays Singles Soundtrack appearances Filmography Television Web shows Music video appearances Awards and nominations Melon Music Awards KBS Entertainment Awards References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Loco 1989 births Living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Refund Sisters
Refund Sisters () is a seasonal South Korean supergroup formed on the MBC variety show ''Hangout with Yoo''. The group is a spin-off of SSAK3 – another group formed on ''Hangout with Yoo''. They made their debut with the single "Don't Touch Me" on October 10, 2020. History In June 2020, Lee Hyori joked about forming the ideal girl crush girl group with herself, Jessi, Uhm Jung-hwa, and MAMAMOO's Hwasa. In a later episode, she shared the idea of having Yoo Jae-suk, the main entertainer on ''Hangout with Yoo'', as the group's manager. After the episode's broadcast, all three mentioned singers responded positively to Hyori's idea and were willing to participate in the project. The concept also received positive support from the public. In August 2020, the ''Refund Sisters'' project was initiated right after the end of the SSAK3 project, bringing the four singers together to form a girl group. Auditions for the group's manager role was carried out, with Kim Jong-min and Jung Jae ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Digital Song Sales
The World Digital Song Sales chart (formerly World Digital Songs) is a weekly record chart compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published by ''Billboard'' magazine. Established in 2010—with the issue dated January 23—as one of 21 genre-specific song charts launched by ''Billboard'' that year, it originally ranked the 25 best-selling digital singles in the World Music genre, but has since been reduced to 15 entries, effective the issue dated November 20, 2021. Hawaiian singer-songwriter and musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's recording of " Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was the first song to rank at number one on the chart. It has dominated the ranking for most of its existence, spending 358 cumulative weeks at the top, including a 116-week run at number one from the chart's inception until April 2012. The song has appeared on all 675 issues of the chart, excluding the week dated June 25, 2022. Another notable chart-topper is Psy's "Gangnam Style", which stands in second place for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeonju, North Jeolla
Jeonju () is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju (Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju). The name Jeonju literally means "Perfect Region" (from the hanja (; jeon) for perfect, (; ju) for region). It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative City for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognizes the city's traditional home cooking handed down over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive food festivals. History The Baekje kingdom was located in southwestern Korea which included the area Jeonju is now located. It is believed that Jeonju was founded as a market town within Baek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaon Digital Chart
The Circle Digital Chart, previously known as the Gaon Digital Chart, is the music industry standard record chart ranking the 200 most popular singles in South Korea. It provides rankings on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis, which is based on an aggregate of streaming, downloads and background music from major South Korean music platforms. It is a part of the Circle Chart, previously known as the Gaon Chart. History The Gaon Digital Chart was launched as a part of the Gaon Chart in February 2010, by Korea Music Content Association and South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It started with compiling data from six major South Korean music platforms Melon, Dosirak, Mnet.com, Bugs, Cyworld, and Soribada. Spotify Korea was included from chart starting December 2021. It currently compiles data from Melon (KakaoMusic), Genie, Flo, Naver VIBE, Bugs, Samsung Music, and Spotify Korea. Apple Music Korea was included from chart starting July 2022. In July 2022, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeonju
Jeonju () is the 16th largest city in South Korea and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is both urban and rural due to the closeness of Wanju County which almost entirely surrounds Jeonju (Wanju County has many residents who work in Jeonju). The name Jeonju literally means "Perfect Region" (from the hanja (; jeon) for perfect, (; ju) for region). It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative City for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognizes the city's traditional home cooking handed down over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive food festivals. History The Baekje kingdom was located in southwestern Korea which included the area Jeonju is now located. It is believed that Jeonju was founded as a market town withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RBW (company)
RBW (; an acronym for Rainbow Bridge World) is a South Korean entertainment company founded by Kim Jin-woo (Hangul: 김진우) and Kim Do-hoon (Hangul: 김도훈) The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Cloud R, RBW Vietnam, All Right Music, RBW Japan, WM Entertainment, and DSP Media. History 2010–2014: Early formation and debut of Mamamoo Kim Jin-woo originally was the representative director of Cube Entertainment's Music Cube. Kim Jin-woo was in charge of the practice room rental business and then expanded his business with opening AN Bridge, Rainbow Bridge Academy and ENB Academy Practical Music Academy, which integrated under the name Modern & Bridge. On March 5, 2010, he later established the first OEM company, Rainbow Bridge Agency, which operates to train students who are not trainees with similar process as the regular entertainment company, such as vocal, dance, acting, language, etc. In August 2011, Hwang Sung-jin (former Music Cube producer) and Kim Do- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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