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Loren (musician)
Lee Seung-joo (), better known by his stage name Loren (, stylized as LØREN), is a South Korean singer, songwriter and producer under The Black Label, and releases music through his own indie label Fire Exit Records. He debuted as a singer on November 13, 2020 with his heavy rock track, "Empty Trash". He is also credited as a producer on G-Dragon's 2017 song, " 개소리 (BULLSHIT)", and as a lyricist on Blackpink's songs "Pretty Savage", " You Never Know" and "Lovesick Girls" - in which music video he made an appearance. Early life and education Loren was born to a South Korean father, Lee Hae-jin, Naver's founder and Global Investment Officer (GIO), and a South Korean mother, Lee Young-rin. He also has one sister, Lee Yeon-joo. When Loren was around 5th grade, he moved to Singapore. He studied at the Singapore American School without having a basic knowledge of English. After graduating from high school in 2013, he moved to Japan and decided to try to be an EDM producer. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
K-pop
K-pop (), short for Korean popular music, is a form of popular music originating in South Korea as part of South Korean culture. It includes styles and genres from around the world, such as pop, hip hop, R&B, experimental, rock, jazz, gospel, reggae, electronic dance, folk, country, disco, and classical on top of its traditional Korean music roots. The term "K-pop" became popular in the 2000s, especially in the international context. The Korean term for domestic pop music is ''gayo'' (), which is still widely used within South Korea. While "K-pop" can refer to all popular music or pop music from South Korea, it is colloquially often used in a ''narrower'' sense for any Korean music and artists associated with the entertainment and idol industry in the country, regardless of the genre. The more modern form of the genre, originally termed "rap dance", emerged with the formation of the hip hop boy band Seo Taiji and Boys, in 1992. Their experimentation with different sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
W (magazine)
''W'' is an American fashion magazine that features stories about style through the lens of culture, fashion, art, celebrity, and film. W was created in 1972 by James Brady, the publisher of sister magazine ''Women's Wear Daily'' (''WWD''), originally as a biweekly newspaper spin-off from ''WWD. In 1993, W'' was launched as an oversized fashion magazine, issued monthly. In 2000, Conde Nast purchased ''W'' from the original owner, Fairchild Publications. The magazine was still presented in an oversized format – 10 inches wide and 13 inches tall. Sara Moonves was editor-in-chief when the final print issue was published in March 2020. ''W'' was relaunched as an online fashion magazine. ''W'' had a reader base of nearly half a million, 469,000 of which are annual subscribers. Publication history Early years, 1972–1999 Originally a biweekly newspaper that was spun off from ''Women's Wear Daily'', ''W'' became an oversized monthly magazine published by Fairchild Fashion Medi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Album (Blackpink Album)
''The Album'' is the debut studio album by the South Korean girl group Blackpink, released on October 2, 2020 by YG Entertainment and Interscope Records. It is the group's first full-length work since their debut in 2016. For the album, Blackpink recorded over ten new songs and worked with a variety of producers, including Teddy, Tommy Brown, R. Tee, Steven Franks, and 24. Eight songs made the final tracklist, including two collaborations: "Ice Cream" with Selena Gomez, and " Bet You Wanna", featuring Cardi B. The album explores the themes of love and the complexities of growing up. Musically, ''The Album'' utilizes pop, R&B, hip hop, EDM, and trap elements. ''The Album'' was supported by three singles in total, two of which were pre-released and became top-forty hits on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Lead single "How You Like That" landed at number thirty-three; "Ice Cream" peaked at number thirteen to become Blackpink's highest-charting song in the United States; "Lovesick G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alisa Ueno
Alisa Ueno (植野有砂, born 21 December 1989) is a Japanese singer, disk jockey, model, fashion designer, businessperson, and internet personality based in Tokyo. She is best known for featuring on the Sofi Tukker song " Best Friend", alongside Nervo and the Knocks. Early life Ever since Ueno was a child, her wish was to go abroad, influenced by her father who traveled often. Her aspiration to learn English formed since the fifth grade of elementary school, when her family went to a Janet Jackson concert. She went from a public elementary school in Tokyo to a private integrated middle and high school for girls. Unlike her classmates that were fans of domestic idols, she was inspired by Destiny's Child and Paris Hilton. Ueno got scouted by a modeling agency in the downtown area, but her entertainment activities were forbidden by the school's rules. As a result, she dropped out of high school in her second year and then transferred to a metropolitan high school. In 2007, she m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Okasian
Kim Ji-yong (Hangul: 김지용; also known as Alexander Kim; born March 11, 1987), better known by his stage name Okasian (Hangul: 오케이션), is a Korean-American rapper and singer. He released his debut album, ''Boarding Procedures'', on December 6, 2012. In May 2017, Okasian joined YG Entertainment YG Entertainment Inc. () is a South Korean multinational entertainment agency established in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production comp ...'s sub-label, THE BLACK LABEL Discography Studio albums Mixtapes Singles Awards and nominations References External links * 1987 births Living people People from Los Angeles Rappers from Los Angeles South Korean male rappers South Korean hip hop singers 21st-century South Korean male singers {{SouthKorea-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choice37
Robin Cho, better known as Choice37, is a Korean-American record producer, songwriter, and DJ based in South Korea. He joined YG Entertainment as a producer in 2009, and has since produced songs for K-pop artists including Big Bang, Blackpink, G-Dragon, Ikon, and Lee Hi. Biography Choice37 was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, where he was a member of the hip hop group Longevity Crew. The group released one album, ''Everything Builds'', in 2005. Choice37 also released one solo album, ''Diligence.'' In 2008 he moved to South Korea where he was introduced to YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk by childhood friend and record producer Teddy Park. Choice37 soon began working for YG, and his song, "Butterfly," performed by G-Dragon Kwon Ji-yong (; born August 18, 1988), also known by his stage name G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer, known as the " King of K-pop". G-Dragon is the recipi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feiping Chang
Feiping Chang () is a Taiwanese socialite, blogger, and fashion influencer based in Hong Kong. Early life Feiping Chang was born in Taipei and grew up in Sydney and Singapore before settling in Hong Kong. She graduated from New York University's Stern School of Business. Career Chang worked in finance and banking in Hong Kong before launching her lifestyle blog, xoxoFei.com. She has gained notability for her lifestyle as a socialite in Hong Kong. Personal life In 2014, Chang met financier Lincoln Li through mutual friend Ivan Pun while they were in Myanmar. Two years later, Li proposed to Chang at the Huka Lodge in Taupō. The couple were married legally in April 2017, but had their wedding festivities in June 2017. Their wedding festivities lasted three days, starting with a dinner in Capri Capri ( , ; ; ) is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The main town of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Tsang
Derek Tsang Kwok-cheung (; born 8 November 1979) is a Hong Kong film director and actor. The son of actor Eric Tsang, Tsang got his start in the Hong Kong film industry working for director Peter Chan Ho-Sun after graduating from University of Toronto Scarborough in 2001. He made his acting debut in '' Men Suddenly in Black'' (2003) and directorial debut with ''Lover's Discourse'' (2010), sharing the directing credit with Jimmy Wan Chi-man. The duo was nominated for a Golden Horse Award for Best New Director in 2010. His solo directorial debut ''Soul Mate'' (2016) was critically praised, receiving a Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film nomination at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards. His next film '' Better Days'' (2019) was the Hong Kong submission for the Academy Awards and received a Best International Feature Film nomination, becoming the first Hong Kong submission directed by a Hong Kong native to do so. Early life Derek Tsang was born to actor Eric Tsang and his second wife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Wong
Venus Wong Man-yik () is a Hong Kong actress currently contracted to TVB and TVB Music Group. Biography Early life Venus Wong was born in 1992 in Huizhou, Guangdong province and moved to Hong Kong at the age of one with her mother. She attended Christ Church Ching Wan Primary School and Rosehill School. Career In 2006, Wong participated in the television show ''Y2K Series'' (Y2K系列) at the age of 14. In 2008, she made her film debut in the movie ''High Noon'' (烈日當空) as a supporting character. In the same year, she appeared in the TV show “性本善” and played a waitress in the film ''Forgive and Forget'' (親愛的). Wong had appeared in a number of supporting roles in films, such as ''To Love or Not to Love'', ''Camera'' and '' Lucky Boy''. After playing a few more minor roles, she studied French at the City University of Hong Kong before dropping out in 2012 to study Drama in New York. She had also appeared in numerous TV commercials and had promoted brands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elva Ni
Elva Ni (, born 15 August 1987) is a Hong Kong actress, model, television presenter, and yoga instructor. She participated in the 2006 Miss Chinese International Pageant. Early life On August 15, 1987, Ni was born in Nanjing, China. Ni's family immigrated to Canada. She has a twin sister called Jennifer, who is residing in Canada. Education In 2005 at age 18, Ni won the 2005 Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant. In 2006 she participated in the Miss Chinese International Pageant. Afterwards, instead of immediately joining the entertainment industry, she returned to Canada to continue her studies. In 2006, Ni graduated from University of Toronto, majoring in economics. During her time there, she became a host of Toronto New Age Television programmes. Career After graduating in 2006, Ni moved from Canada to Hong Kong to develop her acting career, and was involved in print and television advertisements and endorsements. She also devoted herself to developing films and television progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Cheng
Stephanie Cheng (born 10 October 1984) is a Hong Kong cantopop singer. She debuted under Go East Entertainment with the song "Grown Up" in 2003 and has since released more than six albums and EPs. She is best known for her song "Traffic Light" 紅綠燈 released in 2006; the song topped all four major radio stations in Hong Kong and garnered many year-end chart awards. Life and career 2003–2006: Career beginnings and breakthrough She was born in Hong Kong and studied at Heep Yunn School and the Australian International School. After her graduation, she began modeling jobs until she was invited to be a singer. She took singing lessons from veteran singer Teresa Carpio. She signed a record deal with Go East Entertainment and a management contract with Starz People. In 2003, she made her debut with the single "Grown Up" 成人對待. She released her EP ''Grown Up'' on 27 November 2003. She released her first studio album ''Step by Step'' on 24 September 2004, promoted by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disc Jockey
A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience. Types of DJs include Radio personality, radio DJs (who host programs on music radio stations), club DJs (who work at a nightclub or music festival), mobile DJs (who are hired to work at public and private events such as weddings, parties, or festivals), and turntablism, turntablists (who use record players, usually turntables, to manipulate sounds on phonograph records). Originally, the "disc" in "disc jockey" referred to shellac and later vinyl records, but nowadays DJ is used as an all-encompassing term to also describe persons who DJ mix, mix music from other recording media such as compact cassette, cassettes, CDs or digital audio files on a CDJ, controller, or even a laptop. DJs may adopt the title "DJ" in front of their real names, adopted pseudonyms, or stage names. DJs commonly use audio equipment that can play at least two sources of recorded music simultaneously. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
