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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Renowned K-pop producer Teddy Park to introduce new co-ed group Allday Project
SEOUL: A new K-pop group is set to make waves in the industry soon, emerging from one of its most influential producers. The Black Label, led by renowned hitmaker Teddy Park, is preparing to debut Allday Project, a five-member co-ed group, on June 23. This news comes from a recent report by The Korea Herald. The group will consist of two male and three female members: Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan, and Youngseo. Their line-up was officially unveiled today with the launch of Allday Project's social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. Park, 46, is widely recognised as the creative force behind many of BlackPink's global hits, and he's expected to bring a fresh perspective to this new venture. Among the members, two are already generating considerable excitement: Youngseo and Annie. Youngseo gained popularity as a finalist on the survival show 'R U Next?', where she secured second place and was initially expected to debut with the girl group ILLIT. However, she later parted ways with Belift Lab, and the group proceeded without her. Meanwhile, Annie, whose real name is Moon Seo-yoon, is attracting attention due to her prominent background; she is the eldest daughter of Shinsegae chairperson Chung Yoo-kyung and the granddaughter of Shinsegae group chair Lee Myung-hee.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Blackpink producer Teddy Park to debut co-ed K-pop group Allday Project on June 23
SEOUL, June 9 — A new K-pop group is set to break the mould this summer — and it's coming from one of the industry's most influential producers. The Black Label, led by hitmaker Teddy Park, will debut Allday Project, a five-member mixed-gender act, on June 23, according to The Korea Herald. The group will feature two male and three female members: Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan, and Youngseo. The lineup was officially revealed today through Allday Project's new social media accounts on X, Instagram, and Facebook. Park, is best known as the creative force behind many of Blackpink's global hits. Among the members, two names are already drawing major attention. Youngseo rose to fame on the survival show R U Next?, where she placed second and was expected to debut in girl group Illit. However, she later parted ways with Belift Lab, and Illit moved forward without her. Annie, whose real name is Moon Seo-yoon, is the eldest daughter of Shinsegae chairperson Chung Yoo-kyung and granddaughter of Shinsegae group chair Lee Myung-hee.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Park Bo-gum is going on an Asia tour in 2025 but is he coming to India? Check full list to know
Park Bo-gum is officially packing his bags and hitting the road! South Korea's favourite leading man, and owner of a million fan hearts, just dropped the hottest news: a full-blown Asia fan meet tour is happening in 2025. Cue collective screaming, happy tears, and a sudden spike in flight searches. Park Bo-gum announces 2025 fan meet tour, but did he skip India? Titled Be With You, the tour will take Park through some of Asia's biggest cities between July and September 2025. The Black Label, his management agency, made the announcement on 30 May, and the K-pop internet practically combusted. Park Bo-gum tour The Reply 1988 and When Life Gives You Tangerines star will kick things off in Yokohama, Japan, at the iconic Pia Arena MM from 26–27 July. From there, he will swerve through Seoul, Singapore, Kaohsiung, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Macao, and finally wrap it all up in Kuala Lumpur on 13 September. Confirmed tour dates & venues: Check full list Yokohama, Japan – Pia Arena MM (26–27 July) Seoul, South Korea – Jangchung Arena (1–2 August) Singapore – The Star Theatre (14 August) Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Kaohsiung Music Centre (17 August) Manila, Philippines – SM Mall of Asia Arena (22 August) Bangkok, Thailand – UOB Live, EMSphere (24 August) Hong Kong, China – AsiaWorld Expo, Hall 10 (29 August) Jakarta, Indonesia – ICE BSD Hall 1 (31 August) Macao, China – The Londoner Arena (6 September) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – IDEA Live Arena (13 September) But where is India?! Now here's the drama fans did not sign up for. India is nowhere on the list — and desi Bo-gummers are not happy. With K-dramas being all the rage and Bo-gum having a decent-sized fandom here, many are calling for an India stop. Twitter (okay, X) is already buzzing with hopeful petitions. More Bo-gum in 2025: Dramas, music, and beyond This tour announcement comes on the heels of Bo-gum's latest hit with IU, When Life Gives You Tangerines, and his currently airing action-comedy Good Boy, available on Prime Video. He is also turning up the charm as host of the popular late-night music talk show The Seasons: Park Bo-gum's Cantabile. So yes, Bo-gum is booked, busy, and better than ever. But Indian fans? Still waiting by the door.
IOL News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SA's Rayno Nel just wants to have a 'Black Label' after historic World's Strongest Man triumph
Rayno Nel of South Africa lifts a 154kg circus barbell for two reps, during the Overhead Medley event at the World's Strongest Man competition. Image: Robyn Beck / AFP South African Rayno Nel just wants to celebrate with a Black Label beer after becoming the first participant from Africa to win the prestigious World's Strongest Man title in Sacramento, California on Sunday. Besides becoming the first man from outside Europe and North America to win the title, the former Cheetahs rugby player also made history by becoming the first rookie to win the event in 28 years. The 30-year-old Nel beat defending champion Tom Stoltman by just half a point in the two-day final to claim the title. "I'm just over the moon," he told USA TODAY Sports. "To represent (South Africa) in any way whatsoever, it feels surreal. I mean, we're a small country with a lot of struggles. To have something like this I know means a lot to my people." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Nel started his sports career as a rugby player, playing loose forward for the Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Varsity Cup and professionally for the Free State Cheetahs. But in 2023 he switched to strongman competitions, participating in South Africa's Strongest Man event where he emerged victorious in consecutive years. He then competed internationally, impressing fans and pundits alike before gaining a wildcard entry to the 2025 World's Strongest Man event. "Rugby was what I thought I would do for my sports career. I didn't think I'd do any sport ever again," Nel said. "But I always had this competitive side to me, so when I stopped playing rugby, I knew I needed to do something competitive. That's just who I am." Nel, who stands at 1.91 metres and weighs in at 148kg, said he was nervous ahead of the competition, but ended up tasting victory with a world-class performance. Unfortunately, though, he wasn't able to celebrate the victory with his favourite Black Label beer, saying he will try "American beer instead". But Nel is looking forward to having a braai and a few cold ones with his family when he returns to South Africa. "Coming in, I won't say I was starstruck by everything, but World's Strongest Man is just such a big scene and competition," he said. "Luckily in the sport, I know what the other guys' numbers are. I know, pretty much, what they can do. So deep down, I knew there was a chance.' @JohnGoliath82
The Citizen
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
South African Rayno Nel becomes first African to win World's Strongest Man title
South African Rayno Nel becomes first African to win World's Strongest Man title Former Central University of Technology (CUT) and Cheetahs loose forward Rayno Nel made history by becoming the first African to win the World's Strongest Man competition, which took place in Sacramento in California in the US from May 15 to 18. The 30-year-old, 148kg South African edged defending champion Tom Stoltman by just half a point in the two-day final to claim the title in Sacramento, California. It was the first victory by a rookie at the event since 1997. 'To represent [South Africa] in any way whatsoever, it feels surreal,' Nel told USA Today. 'We're a small country with a lot of struggles. To have something like this, I know, means a lot to my people.' When asked how he would celebrate, Nel – who drinks Black Label – joked: 'I'll try American beer tonight.' Nel captained CUT in three successive Varsity Cup campaigns, before being called up by the Cheetahs. He only took up strongman training properly in 2022. The post Former Cheetah crowned World's Strongest Man appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
