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Time Out
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A limited-time BTS exhibition is coming to FiDi this weekend
ARMY, assemble: BTS's Jimin is taking over the Financial District with a solo spotlight that's part mirror maze, part music video dreamscape. 'The Truth Untold: 전하지 못한 진심,' a new limited-time exhibition, has landed at 30 Wall Street and invites fans to step directly into the mind and meticulously choreographed world of Jimin as he created his solo albums Face and Muse. Open now through June 29, the immersive experience offers a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the superstar's introspective creative journey. Visitors begin the exhibit quite literally facing themselves in a mirror, mirroring Jimin's own self-reflection in Face, before heading into glowing neon rooms that recreate the visuals of music videos like Like Crazy and Who. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BTS EXHIBITION (@bighit_exhibition) Throughout the space, guests can look at handwritten lyric notebooks, production diaries and behind-the-scenes footage from recording sessions, dance practices and live performances. A media wall, distortion mirrors and other interactive installations bring Jimin's emotions to life. The exhibit culminates with a tribute to Jimin's fans: a handwritten note flanked by his solo music awards. But the true finale is the Smeraldo Garden, a dreamlike installation filled with blue blooms referencing the 'truth untold,' a recurring BTS motif now reimagined through Jimin's solo lens. 'The Truth Untold' follows a similar Jungkook-themed exhibit that took over the same Wall Street space earlier this spring. Like its predecessor, this one comes courtesy of BigHit Music and Hybe, with production by Paradise E&A and global promotion from MondayMorningCreativeLab. Jimin's Face made him the first Korean solo artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, and Muse only expanded on that, with its lead single Who spending 44 weeks on the Billboard Global 200. Whether you've had Serendipity on loop since 2017 or just discovered Jimin via Smeraldo Garden Marching Band, this limited-run exhibit offers a rare chance to walk in his performance-ready Dior shoes. Timed entry tickets are available online, and the experience lasts about an hour. Weekday visitors even score a free gift, while supplies last.
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Acne Studios Taps Moomin and Friends on Another Collaborative Capsule
Summary Like many of us,Acne Studioscan't get enough of Tove Jansson'sMoomins. After an initial collaboration back in November of 2024, the fashion house is reconnecting with Jansson's characters for another full-length Fall/Winter 2025 collaborative range. This go around, the pair, who share Scandinavian roots, presents a 16-piece unisex lineup of both apparel and accessories, spanning jersey, denim and knitwear stamped with sketches of the animated Moomins gang. Arriving as the latest release in Acne Studio's 'Face' series, the extensive release comes dipped in a vibrant pallate of colors, leaning into the whimsical aura of the magical Moomins land. Other characters – Little My, Snorkmaiden, Stinky and the Hattifatteners – materialize in the form of embroidered patches and printed graphics, landing on some of Acne's signature silhouettes such as the brand's 1981 jeans and striped shirting and sweaters. Footwear rounds out the release, with a pair of classic lace-up sneakers stamped with Acne's Face logo and further elevated with removable metal Moomin patches. The full Acne Studios x Moomins drop lands online at Acne's officialwebstoreon May 28, followed by an in-person drop at all Acne Studios stores worldwide on May 30.
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KATSEYE's Lara wins hearts with ‘heavenly' cover of BTS' Jimin's Like Crazy during live; fans want them to collab
Lara, the main vocalist of the multinational girl group KATSEYE, recently captured fans' hearts worldwide. She did a surprise live performance of BTS Jimin's solo hit Like Crazy. The cover, sung during a casual Weverse Live session on May 25, 2025, quickly became a hot topic across social media. Global fans are showering her with praise for her expressive voice and heartfelt delivery. Lara, known for her powerful stage presence, performed a stripped-down rendition of Like Crazy. The song was originally released in 2023 as part of Jimin 's solo debut album Face. Though the live session was informal, Lara's vocals were anything but casual. Her soft timbre, breathy inflections, and clear emotional connection to the lyrics gave fans chills. Check out Lara's cover of Like Crazy here: Within minutes, clips of her performance began spreading rapidly across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). Fans from different fandoms flooded the internet with praise. They applauded her ability to interpret the song with nuance while maintaining its original charm. The track itself, Like Crazy, is considered one of the most vocally demanding songs among BTS members' solo releases. Its subtle layering, falsetto transitions, and emotional resonance make it a challenge for even the most experienced vocalists. Lara's ability to handle these technical aspects effortlessly impressed not just KATSEYE's fanbase, but also BTS fans who recognized her talent. Viewers particularly admired her vocal control. They point out how she conveyed vulnerability and longing through her delicate phrasing. Some also highlighted the difficulty of live singing without post-production, noting how Lara's live vocals demonstrated her raw skill and professionalism. Fans demand Lara and Jimin collab What further touched fans was her clear admiration for BTS Jimin. Many observed how she paid close attention to the song's emotional essence. She subtly mirrored Jimin's emotive style while adding her personal touch. Her performance sparked a wave of appreciation from both fandoms and led to growing calls online for a collaboration between the two idols in the future. In recent years, cross-group collaborations and solo projects have gained popularity within the K-pop scene. Fans now are eagerly speculating whether Lara and Jimin might ever share the stage or a studio track together. The idea of a duet between them gained even more traction after Lara's performance trended on social media for several hours. About Lara Raj Lara Raj, a 19-year-old artist from the United States, debuted as the main vocalist of KATSEYE in 2023. The group emerged from HYBE and Geffen Records' global survival show The Debut: Dream Academy. It consists of six members from various cultural backgrounds. Since their debut, KATSEYE has earned praise for their diverse talents and fresh sound. About Jimin's Like Crazy BTS Jimin's Like Crazy, released on March 24, 2023, became a massive success both domestically and internationally. The synth-pop ballad topped multiple streaming charts and became one of the most streamed solo K-pop tracks on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. It showcased Jimin's distinct vocal style and further solidified his place as a formidable solo artist beyond his work with BTS.
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Aizip Creates First Arena for Benchmarking Small Language Models
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As many AI applications move beyond prototyping and into production at scale, developers are increasingly confronted with real-world requirements such as latency, privacy, and cost efficiency. This shift has prompted a growing interest in replacing generic large language models (LLMs) with specialized small language models (SLMs). However, selecting the right SLM for a given task remains a complex and evolving challenge. To address this growing need, Aizip has launched the world's first small language model (SLM) arena for retrieval-augmented generation. The SLM RAG Arena is a benchmark platform for developers to compare and evaluate compact, efficient language models. Now available on Hugging Face, the platform invites the AI community to compare models with fewer than 5 billion parameters head-to-head and find the best performers. It's an important step toward a future of practical AI tools that solve real problems without needing massive computing resources. 'One-size-fits-all AI models are no longer the answer for most applications,' said Weier Wan, CTO at Aizip. 'With the SLM RAG Arena, we're helping developers make informed decisions about which specialized models excel for specific document tasks based on blind, crowdsourced rankings. These rankings can better reflect human preferences in real-world use cases than results measured on popular RAG benchmark datasets.' The SLM RAG Arena differs from existing benchmark platforms by testing models under 5B parameters on real-world document-based applications. It prioritizes models that developers can integrate into production systems immediately and focuses evaluation on RAG-specific qualities like completeness, accuracy, and relevance. Unlike general LLMs, where versatility is the primary metric, SLMs succeed through specialization and efficiency, making task-specific comparative evaluation crucial. The platform features a straightforward interface that presents evaluators with a random question and supporting document context, including highlighted key information that should appear in high-quality answers. Participants see two anonymized responses labeled as 'Model A' and 'Model B,' and vote based on answer quality. The system employs the same Elo rating method used in chess tournaments to create statistically meaningful rankings, with models gaining or losing points based on the rankings of the models they're up against. The arena already features 17 models for RAG applications across various parameter sizes and architectures. Developers can also submit requests to add new models to the arena for evaluation. Notably, Aizip has placed its own model (codename "icecream-3b") in direct competition with offerings from industry leaders, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and IBM. The arena, built upon Aizip's open-source RAG datasets and evaluation frameworks, represents the next step in the company's effort to empower developers to build personalized, private local RAG systems. The company plans to expand the platform based on community needs, potentially adding specialized evaluations for multi-turn conversation coherence, citation tracking, and other focused applications. Developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts can begin using the SLM RAG Arena today through the Hugging Face platform. About Aizip, Inc. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Aizip, Inc. specializes in developing superior AI models tailored for endpoint and edge-device applications. Aizip stands apart for its exemplary model performance, swift deployment, and remarkable return on investment. These models are versatile, supporting a spectrum of intelligent, automated, and interconnected solutions. Discover more at
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Mamamoo's Solar to drop single in China, Moonbyul heads to Japan
Solar of Mamamoo will enter China with her first single in Mandarin, agency RBW Entertainment said Monday. She is planning to drop the digital single 'Floating Free' on June 11, her first non-Korean language endeavor. The news came with a poster of musical notes bridging Seoul and Taipei, zoomed in on maps from smartphones, along with messages saying, 'Solar, I miss you!' In April, Solar surprised fans when her first solo EP 'Face' appeared in American hip-hop musician Playboy Carti's teaser video for the single 'Evil Jordan.' Meanwhile, Moonbyul is set to go live in Japan in July, hosting fan concerts in Tokyo on July 4 and in Osaka on July 12. The live shows are themed after the sea and cinema, a combination for a cool summer break. Moonbyul debuted in the country with the physical single 'Aurora' in February, and the main track 'Hoshiakari' ranked No. 3 on Oricon's Daily Single Ranking.
