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New Moon (EP)
''New Moon'' is the sixth extended play released by South Korean girl group AOA, released on November 26, 2019, by FNC Entertainment. It is the group's first and only album as five members following the departure of Mina, as well as the last album released with members Jimin, Yuna, and Seolhyun. Background information On October 23, 2019, it was announced that AOA would be making a comeback in the fall after member Seolhyun posted photos from the group's MV shoot to Instagram on the same day. The album's announcement came during the group's participation on '' Queendom'', where it was announced the group would be performing a new song called "Sorry", on the show's final broadcast on October 21. Ahead of the album's release, AOA participated in a photoshoot and interview with ''Harper's Bazaar'', where they mentioned how the album would be showing off new sides of the members not seen before. On November 25, it was announced that the group's comeback showcase set for the followi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AOA (group)
AOA (; an acronym for Ace of Angels) is a South Korean girl group formed by FNC Entertainment. The original 2012 eight-member line-up included: Choa, Jimin, Yuna, Youkyung, Hyejeong, Mina, Seolhyun and Chanmi. Youkyung left the group in 2016, while Choa left in 2017 due to mental health reasons, followed by Mina in 2019 to pursue her acting career, and Jimin in 2020 due to bullying allegations. Yuna and Seolhyun left in 2021 and 2022 respectively after their contracts expired. The group currently consists of the duo Hyejeong and Chanmi. AOA began their career simultaneously promoting as a dance group and band, and officially debuted in July 2012 with the release of the single album ''Angel's Story''. In early 2013, the band unit AOA Black released their official single titled "MOYA" to moderate success. They released their first EP in June 2014, and that year they also debuted in Japan under Universal Music Japan. The group found nationwide success in 2014 after a series of ... [...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] |
FNC Entertainment
FNC Entertainment (; stands for "fish and cake") is a South Korean entertainment company established in 2006 by South Korean singer and record producer Han Seong-ho. The label operates as a record label, talent agency, music production company, event management and concert production company, and music publishing house. The label previously known as FNC Music, only managed musicians but later changed its name to FNC Entertainment in 2012 and began to broaden their business field of entertainment. It has since January 2012, been based in its own company offices in Cheongdam-dong. The name is based on the miracle of feeding the multitude using only five loaves and the two fish. This is because Han Seong-ho is a devout Christian, he uses the name to hope for more miracles happen for the company. The label is home to prominent musical artists such as rock bands F.T. Island, CNBLUE and N.Flying, and K-pop groups AOA, SF9, Cherry Bullet (under the sub-label FNC W) and P1Harmony. It a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bingle Bangle
''Bingle Bangle'' (stylized in all caps) is the fifth extended play by South Korean girl group AOA. It was released on May 28, 2018 by FNC Entertainment and distributed by Kakao M. It contains a total of six songs, including the title track "Bingle Bangle". This is the only release as a six member group, after Choa's departure in 2017, as well as the last release to feature member Mina following her departure from the group in May 2019. Background and release On April 18, 2018 FNC Entertainment confirmed that AOA would be returning as a group of six in May 2018, marking it their first comeback since Choa's departure in 2017. It was later confirmed that the group would be returning with their fifth mini album titled ''Bingle Bangle'' on May 28, 2018. On May 9, FNC Entertainment opened AOA's official instagram and began posting teasers for the comeback on May 10. Both individual and group teasers began to be released through their official instagram on May 10. And the tracklist wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Mina
Kwon Mina (born September 21, 1993) mononymously known as Mina'','' is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of the girl group AOA. Kwon has acted in television dramas, including '' Modern Farmer'' (2014) and ''All About My Mom'' (2015). Early life Kwon was born on September 21, 1993, in Busan, South Korea. She auditioned for FNC in 2009, and her family moved from Busan to Seoul soon after. Career 2012–2014: Debut with AOA and solo activities On July 30, 2012, Kwon made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's ''M Countdown'' with the song "Elvis" from their debut single album, ''Angels' Story''. She was also part of band unit AOA Black, established in 2013. Due to her father's death on November 29, 2014, Kwon took some time off from career activities and did not participate in some promotions for "Like a Cat". In 2013, Kwon debuted as an actress with the KBS2 drama special ''Adolescence Medley'', where she played Yoon Jin-yeong. In Februa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Ji-min
Shin Ji-min (; born January 8, 1991), better known mononymously as Jimin, is a South Korean rapper and singer. She was the leader and main rapper of the girl group AOA, which debuted in 2012 under FNC Entertainment. In 2015, Jimin was a semi-finalist in the first season of ''Unpretty Rapstar''. During the show, she released several successful collaboration singles, most notably "Good Start" (with Seulong) and "Puss" (with Iron). Following allegations of bullying by former bandmate Kwon Mina, Jimin left the group and retired from the entertainment industry in July 2020. She returned to the entertainment industry in July 2022. Early life Jimin was born on January 8, 1991, in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea. She learned how to play the guitar, harmonica, and piano as a child. From her second year of middle school to her first year of high school, she studied abroad at a Chinese language school for two years. While in China, she also attended a practical music school. Career 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo Yu-na
Seo Yu-na (Hangul: 서유나; born December 30, 1992), better known by the mononym Yuna, is a South Korean singer, actress and yoga instructor. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA and its sub-groups, AOA Black and AOA Cream. Early life Seo Yu-na was born on December 30, 1992. She began playing the piano when she was seven years old, causing her to take interest in becoming a singer as an adult. At the age of 18, she traveled to Seoul alone after getting consent from her parents. She transferred schools and stayed at her uncle's house while she went to auditions and practised singing. Her younger sister Yu-ri made her debut in 2014 with girl group Berry Good under Asia Bridge Entertainment, adopting the stage name "Seoyul". Career Career with AOA On July 30, 2012, Yuna made her debut as a member of AOA on Mnet's ''M! Countdown'' with their debut single album, ''Angels' Story'' and the title track "Elvis". AOA has released three EPs and nine singles as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Seol-hyun
Kim Seol-hyun (born January 3, 1995), better known by her mononym Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA and she has starred in television dramas ''Orange Marmalade'' (2015), '' My Country: The New Age'' (2019), '' Awaken'' (2020–2021) and film ''Memoir of a Murderer'' (2017). Early life and education Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, in Bucheon, South Korea. She has an older sister named Joo-hyun, who is a fashion editor for ''Cosmopolitan''. She attended Kachiul Elementary School, Sungkok Middle School and Gyeonggi Arts High School. Career 2012–2014: AOA and acting debut In 2010, Seolhyun won the 8th Smart Model Contest (스마트 모델 선발 대회), a competition in which ordinary students wear uniforms. At the event, several talent agencies were present, and Seolhyun was scouted by her current management, FNC Entertainment. She has also appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seolhyun
Kim Seol-hyun (born January 3, 1995), better known by her mononym Seolhyun, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group AOA and she has starred in television dramas ''Orange Marmalade'' (2015), '' My Country: The New Age'' (2019), '' Awaken'' (2020–2021) and film ''Memoir of a Murderer'' (2017). Early life and education Seolhyun was born on January 3, 1995, in Bucheon, South Korea. She has an older sister named Joo-hyun, who is a fashion editor for ''Cosmopolitan''. She attended Kachiul Elementary School, Sungkok Middle School and Gyeonggi Arts High School. Career 2012–2014: AOA and acting debut In 2010, Seolhyun won the 8th Smart Model Contest (스마트 모델 선발 대회), a competition in which ordinary students wear uniforms. At the event, several talent agencies were present, and Seolhyun was scouted by her current management, FNC Entertainment. She has also appeared in the music video for boy band F.T. Island's so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queendom (TV Series)
''Queendom'' () is a South Korean reality competition television program that aired on Mnet. The first season aired from August 29 to October 31, 2019, on every Thursday at 21:20 ( KST). This season, Mamamoo finished in first place. The second season, dubbed as ''Queendom 2'', premiered on March 31, 2022 airing in the same time slot. This season, WJSN finished in first place. Overview The program is a comeback battle between 6 trending girl group acts, in order to "determine the real number one" when all 6 release their singles at the same time. The winning act will have a comeback show only for them, showing the new song and their other hit songs, arranged however they want it. The comeback show is broadcast on Mnet and M2. Each season lasted for 10 weeks, Both seasons featured 3 preliminary performances and 1 live comeback stage from each act. The Comeback Singles, which are newly produced songs, of the 6 acts are released a few days prior to the final episode. The digital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harper's Bazaar
''Harper's Bazaar'' is an American monthly women's fashion magazine. It was first published in New York City on November 2, 1867, as the weekly ''Harper's Bazar''. ''Harper's Bazaar'' is published by Hearst and considers itself to be the style resource for "women who are the first to buy the best, from casual to couture". Since its debut in 1867, as the U.S.'s first fashion magazine, its pages have been home to talent such as the founding editor, author and translator Mary Louise Booth, as well as numerous fashion editors, photographers, illustrators and writers. ''Harper's Bazaar''s corporate offices are located in the Hearst Tower, 300 West 57th Street or 959 Eighth Avenue, near Columbus Circle in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The current editor-in-chief of the U.S. edition is Samira Nasr. History Book publishers Harper & Brothers founded the magazine based in New York City on November 2, 1867. This company also gave birth to '' Harper's Magazine''. ''Harper's B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goo Hara
Goo Hara (; January 3, 1991 – November 24, 2019), also known mononymously as Hara, was a South Korean pop singer and actress. She was a member of the girl group Kara, and had also appeared in television dramas including ''City Hunter'' (2011). She made her debut as a soloist in July 2015 with the release of her EP ''Alohara (Can You Feel It?)''. After Kara disbanded in 2016, she continued her solo career at another agency, KeyEast. Her solo career was interrupted in 2018 after she became embroiled in a legal case with her ex-boyfriend, Choi Jong-Bum, which was initiated when he assaulted Goo and threatened to release their sex video to harm her career. In June 2019, she continued her solo activities in Japan where she was well received by fans. Her last release was a maxi single "Midnight Queen", released on September 19, 2019. Goo's death, ruled as a possible suicide on November 24, 2019, brought worldwide attention to sexual crimes against women in South Korea, one of whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
