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NewJeans
NewJeans () is a South Korean girl group formed by ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation. The group is composed of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein. The group pre-released their debut single "Attention" on July 22, 2022, preceding their debut eponymous extended play, which was released on August 1, 2022. Name The group's name, NewJeans, is a double entendre. It alludes to the idea that jeans are a timeless fashion item and the group's intention to carve a timeless image for themselves. The name is also a word play on the phrase "new genes", referring to the group ushering a new generation of pop music. History 2019–2021: Formation and pre-debut activities Preparations for a new girl group to debut under Big Hit Entertainment began as early as 2019 under the direction of Min Hee-jin, who joined the company as CBO that same year and is widely recognized for her art direction as visual director at SM Entertainment. Global auditions took place between Sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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NewJeans () is a South Korean girl group formed by ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation. The group is composed of five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein. The group pre-released their debut single " Attention" on July 22, 2022, preceding their debut eponymous extended play, which was released on August 1, 2022. Name The group's name, NewJeans, is a double entendre. It alludes to the idea that jeans are a timeless fashion item and the group's intention to carve a timeless image for themselves. The name is also a word play on the phrase "new genes", referring to the group ushering a new generation of pop music. History 2019–2021: Formation and pre-debut activities Preparations for a new girl group to debut under Big Hit Entertainment began as early as 2019 under the direction of Min Hee-jin, who joined the company as CBO that same year and is widely recognized for her art direction as visual director at SM Entertainment. Global auditions took place between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Jeans (EP)
''New Jeans'' is the debut extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group NewJeans. It was released digitally on August 1, 2022 and physically on August 8, 2022 by ADOR, a subsidiary of Hybe Corporation. The EP contains four tracks, including the three singles "Attention", "Hype Boy" and "Cookie". Musically, the album spans a variety of music genres, including R&B, moombahton, electropop and hip hop. Background and release In early 2019, Big Hit Entertainment (now called Hybe Corporation) announced preparations to debut a new girl group in collaboration with Source Music under the tutelage of then- CBO Min Hee-jin, who is widely recognized for her work as a former visual director at SM Entertainment. The project transferred to Hybe's recently established record label ADOR (All Doors One Room), of which Min was appointed CEO following the COVID-19 pandemic. Media reports revealed that the lineup was finalized in March 2022, and official social media accounts for ADOR were opened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hype Boy
"Hype Boy" is a Korean-language song and the second single recorded by South Korean girl group NewJeans from their debut extended play (EP), '' New Jeans''. It was released by ADOR on July 23, 2022, as one of the EP's lead singles. Background and release A day after the release of their debut single " Attention", it was announced that NewJeans would be releasing debut self-titled extended play (EP) on August 1, 2022. The EP was confirmed to contain four tracks, including two additional singles. On July 23, NewJeans released their second single, "Hype Boy", accompanied by a 50-second introductory clip revealing the members and four additional music videos specific to each member. Composition and lyrics Gigi, Ylva Dimberg, and NewJeans member Hanni contributed to the lyrics of "Hype Boy", while Dimberg and 250 served as producers. The song, written in Korean and English, has a running time of 2 minutes and 56 seconds and is composed in the key of E minor, with a tempo of 100 beats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attention (NewJeans Song)
"Attention" is a Korean-language song, and the debut single recorded by South Korean girl group NewJeans for their debut extended play (EP) '' New Jeans''. It was released by ADOR as the first single from the EP on July 22, 2022. Background and release On July 22, NewJeans released the music video for "Attention" as a surprise release, without previously revealing the members' identities or the group concept. The choreography video was released on the same day, and followed swiftly by the announcement of the quintet's debut self-titled extended play (EP), which was confirmed to contain four tracks, including two additional singles. Composition With a length of two minute and 58 seconds, "Attention" was described as having "a groovy '' je ne sais quoi'' highlighted by a bustling beat" and "key changes that jump between major and minor which keeps its early 2000s R&B-influenced instrumentation minimal". NewJeans member Danielle participated in writing lyrics for the track. Critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybe Corporation
Hybe Co., Ltd. (, stylized as HYBE Corporation) is a South Korean multinational entertainment company established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk as Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd. The company operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and as a music publishing house. The company has multiple subsidiaries, including Big Hit Music, Source Music, Pledis Entertainment, Belift Lab, KOZ Entertainment, and ADOR, collectively known as Hybe Labels. History 2005–2021: Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd Big Hit Entertainment was founded on February 1, 2005, and signed the vocal trio 8Eight in 2007. In 2010, the company signed a joint management contract with JYP Entertainment over the boy group 2AM. That year, Bang Si-hyuk signed RM as the first member of BTS and launched nationwide auditions to recruit other members for the group. BTS made their debut under Big Hit on June 13, 2013. In 2012, the company signed Lim Jeon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Min Hee-jin
Min Hee-jin (; born 1979) is a South Korean art director and graphic designer. She is the current CEO of ADOR, a subsidiary of entertainment company Hybe Corporation, where she previously served as chief brand officer. She was formerly a creative director at SM Entertainment, where she was responsible for the branding of groups such as Girls' Generation, Shinee, f(x), Exo and Red Velvet. Early life Min was born in 1979. She attended Seoul Women's University, where she received a degree in visual design. Career 2002–2018: SM Entertainment Min joined SM Entertainment in 2002 as a graphic designer. She was later promoted to creative director and led the visual branding of groups such as Girls' Generation, Shinee, f(x), Exo and Red Velvet. Her role involved overseeing the planning and production of album artwork, costumes and music videos, as well as building the artist's brand identity through non-visual means. For instance, she created an exhibition to commemorate t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Hit Entertainment
Big Hit Music (; formerly Big Hit Entertainment) is a South Korean music label established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. It was re-branded and re-structured into an independent label under Hybe Corporation (formerly Big Hit Entertainment Co., Ltd.) in March 2021. As of date, the label is home to soloist Lee Hyun, and boy groups BTS and Tomorrow X Together. It previously managed soloist Lim Jeong-hee, and groups 8Eight, 2AM, and co-managed Glam. History 2005–2020: Big Hit Entertainment Big Hit Entertainment was founded on February 1, 2005, and signed the vocal trio 8Eight in 2007. In 2010, the company signed a joint management contract with JYP Entertainment over the boy group 2AM. That year, Bang Si-hyuk signed RM as the first member of BTS and launched nationwide auditions to recruit other members of the group—BTS made their debut under Big Hit on June 13, 2013. In 2012, the company signed Lim Jeong-hee, and formed the girl group GLAM as a collaboration with Source Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Permission To Dance
"Permission to Dance" is a song by South Korean boy band BTS. It was released through Big Hit Music and Sony Music on July 9, 2021, as a stand-alone single. The song was also included as part of the CD release of the group's previous single "Butter", and is the band's third English-language single. The song topped the charts in five countries and reached the top ten in ten other territories. Background and Release On May 21, 2021, BTS released their second English-language single "Butter" to critical and commercial success. The song was initially released digitally, as a cassette, and as a 7-inch vinyl. On June 15, BTS announced a CD release of "Butter" alongside the announcement for a new song. On June 27, Ed Sheeran revealed in an interview with ''Most Requested Live'' that he wrote a song for BTS, stating "I've actually worked with BTS on their last record, and I've just written a song for their new record". On July 1, the group revealed the tracklist for the CD release, anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surprise Release
A surprise album or surprise release refers to the release of an album with little or no prior announcement, marketing or promotion. The strategy contrasts traditional album releases, which typically feature weeks or months of advertising in the form of singles, music videos, tour announcements and album pre-sales. Often, the release of a surprise album is the formal announcement of its release. This strategy developed in part due to the prevalence of album leaks on the Internet during the 2000s and became popular by the mid-2010s among high-profile recording acts. History Precursors English rock artist David Bowie's studio album ''Toy'', intended for release in March 2001, was originally conceived with the intention of being recorded and released as quickly as possible, foregoing traditional promotional cycles in the process. While the album was ultimately shelved, not seeing an official release until 2021, the concept was regarded by analysts as an early precursor to the su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India Today
''India Today'' is a weekly Indian English-language news magazine published by Living Media India Limited. It is the most widely circulated magazine in India, with a readership of close to 8 million. In 2014, ''India Today'' launched a new online opinion-orientated site called the ''DailyO''. History ''India Today'' was established in 1975 by Vidya Vilas Purie (owner of Thompson Press), with his daughter Madhu Trehan as its editor and his son Aroon Purie as its publisher.Bhandare, Namita"70's: The decade of innocence".''Hindustan Times''. Retrieved 29 July 2012. At present, ''India Today'' is also published in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India *Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language ** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode S .... The India Today news channel was launched on 22 May 2015. In October 2017, Aroon P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Times
''The Korea Times'' is the oldest of three English-language newspapers published daily in South Korea. It is a sister paper of the ''Hankook Ilbo'', a major Korean language daily; both are owned by Dongwha Enterprise, a wood-based manufacturer. Since the late 1950s, it had been published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, but following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Group, which also acquired ''Hankook Ilbo''. The president-publisher of ''The Korea Times'' is Oh Young-jin. Former Korean President Kim Dae-jung famously taught himself English by reading ''The Korea Times''. Newspaper headquarters The newspaper's headquarters is located in the same building with ''Hankook Ilbo'' on Sejong-daero between Sungnyemun and Seoul Station in Seoul, South Korea. The publication also hosts major operations in New York City and Los Angeles. History ''The Korea Times'' was founded by Helen Kim five months into the 1950-53 Korean War. The first issue on November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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