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Straits Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Jin, Coldplay and more: Global pop stars' music videos help boost S'pore as a tourist destination
K-pop star Jin's Don't Say You Love Me music video features Singapore locations such as National Gallery Singapore. PHOTO: HYBE LABELS/YOUTUBE SINGAPORE – A day aft er BTS member Jin released the shot-in-Singapore music video for his single Don't Say You Love Me on May 16, local content creator Syafiqa Noor uploaded h er social media reel recreating the scenes filmed at National Gallery Singapore (NGS). 'Kim Seok-jin was here,' the SGag comedienne raves multiple times in the viral clip, referencing the South Korean singer's full name as she excitedly points out the building's various spots featured in his MV. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Queer icons': KATSEYE's Megan comes out as bisexual, watch how Lara supports her big moment
Megan, a member of KATSEYE, has taken a significant step by publicly coming out as queer. Fans had been speculating about her sexual orientation for a while, and the curiosity grew even more after fellow member Lara's revelation of belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. During a recent live broadcast with Lara, Megan finally confirmed the rumor, and Lara's reaction to the announcement was absolutely priceless. Megan came out as a bisexual individual Megan became the second member of the HYBE LABELS global girl group KATSEYE to publicly discuss her sexual identity, following Lara. On June 6, she joined member Lara on a Weverse live, and the two had a fun time interacting with fans and playing around with hair extensions. Suddenly, mid-livestream, she stunned fans with an unexpected announcement. "Guys I'm coming out, I'm bisexual," Megan said. Making the moment more dramatic, their song Gnarly was playing in the background. But what was even more impressive than that was Lara's priceless reaction to Megan's revelation. She clapped her hands and jumped with joy like a kid, making Megan join in as well. Megan, who was feeling thousands of emotions during then, expressed herself with screams and the phrase "Oh my God!" Check out fan reactions to Megan coming out as queer Megan receive love and only love from EYEKONS (fandom name). They showcased a similar supporting bestie behaviour like Lara. Many fans labelled the KATSEYE duo as "queer queens" for them boldly coming out. What makes the announcement even more iconic is that it was done in the month of June, referred by masses as pride month. Calling to Megan and Lara loving as "MEGARA", fans wished them happy pride month. They also expressed happiness on the girls being each other's safe space and making them comfortable to talk about such sensitive and private issues. Notably, it wasn't the first time Megan addressed the bisexual allegations. Last month, during a solo live broadcast, several fans asked her whether she was bisexual. Initially she dodged the question with a "Why is everyone asking if I'm bisexual", however, later she said, "Yes, I am."
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
ENHYPEN records 1.89 million DESIRE : UNLEASH album sales on debut day, tops iTunes charts in 38 regions
ENHYPEN made their much-awaited comeback with the drop of DESIRE : UNLEASH on Thursday, June 5 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST/12 AM ET). The album release coincided with the unveiling of the music video of its lead track, Bad Desire (With or Without You). Fans showcased their love for the new release, both by online streaming as well as through physical copy purchase, making the boy band break their own record of debut day sales. DESIRE : UNLEASH surpasses ROMANCE : UNTOLD's debut day sales HYBE LABELS' popular fourth gen boy group ENHYPEN dropped their 6th mini album DESIRE : UNLEASH to rave reviews and record-breaking success. The album's release was met with remarkable success, with 1,890,677 copies sold on its debut day, according to the latest Hanteo Chart data. With that, it surpassed ENHYPEN's previous best first-day sales figures of 1,883,143, recorded with their last comeback– 2024 album ROMANCE : UNTOLD. Bad Desire topped iTunes charts worldwide DESIRE : UNLEASH's lead track Bad Desire (With or Without You) swiftly conquered iTunes charts worldwide, reaching No. 1 in numerous countries. As of June 6 KST, the song had topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in at least 38 regions, including Indonesia, Thailand, and Brazil. The album also clinched #1 spot on the iTunes Top Albums chart in several countries, such as Japan and Mexico. Additionally, Bad Desire (With or Without You) ranked No. 1 on AWA's real-time rising chart in Japan, and the song's music video ranked prominently on YouTube's Top Trending Music Videos list in at least 28 regions globally. Through the mini album, Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Niki explore the multifaceted nature of desire, delving into themes of love, longing, and the darker, more intense aspects of human connection. The physical album comes in 13 versions: Make, You, Mine, Bath Bomb, Keyring, seven individual Engene (fandom name) versions, and Weverse Album (QR). first day of sales alone—breaking ENHYPEN's previous first-day sales record of 1,883,143 set by their 2024 album 'ROMANCE : UNTOLD' last year.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Stray Kids' Hyunjin's live becomes topic of discussion, fans spot KATSEYE's Sophia and Manon ‘fangirling'
Fourth gen K-pop boy band Stray Kids are known for their talent and visuals. Not just fans, but fellow industry colleagues often appreciate their tough choreography, musical prowess and good looks. Recently, two of KATSEYE members were spotted fangirling over Hyunjin by fans during a live broadcast of the latter. Though the idol missed it, it didn't escape fans' eyes. They quickly captured the moment and circulated it online. Hyunjin presented raw visuals during live broadcast Stray Kids member Hwang Hyunjin, popularly known mononymously as Hyunjin, did a live broadcast on June 5, featuring his effortless chic look. He sported a casual black t-shirt and bare-faced look, complemented with silver earrings. The live event delighted the fans, with many thanking him for the sudden opportunity to reconnect with him. Comments like "this made my whole day fill with so much happiness" flooded the internet. His raw visuals, devoid of makeup, was appreciated not just by fans but by fellow artists. KATSEYE's Sophia and Manon spotted during Hyunjin's live In an unexpected event, fans spotted two celebrities in the comment section of Hyunjin's live. It was HYBE LABELS' Gnarly Sophia and Manon. The duo had their fangirl mode on as they shared their reaction to Hyunjin's beauty. Both of them wrote "omg" in the comments of the live broadcast, getting fans into a frenzy. Being a global girl group, KATSEYE is subsequently free from the extreme scrutiny faced by K-pop artists. Hence, they are often seen expressing their appreciation for other artists freely. This incident was one of them. Check out fan reactions to Sophia and Manon fangirling over Hyunjin Fans found the KATSEYE members' reaction extremely relatable, stating "they're so real." They also noted how the duo wrote the comments just 5 minutes after Hyunjin's live started, showcasing their love for the artist. Some others felt that it would have been amazing if they joined Hyunjin's live show as well. One fan even jokingly said that "it would have been gnarlyyyy" if they did so, giving a clever nod to the girl group's viral song. Another X-user wrote, "Pretty girls are stay (Stray Kids' fandom)", showcasing that they accept Sophia and Manon as part of the squad. However, their desire for a Stray Kids X KATSEYE interaction remained unfulfilled as Hyunjin most probably missed their girls' comments.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
BTS' Jin releases music video teaser filmed in National Gallery Singapore
K-pop boy band BTS' Jin has released a teaser for an upcoming music video filmed at National Gallery Singapore. PHOTO: HYBE LABELS/YOUTUBE SINGAPORE – Jin from K-pop boy band BTS has released a teaser for his upcoming music video, which includes a scene filmed at National Gallery Singapore. It is for his song Don't Say You Love Me, one of the tracks from his second solo EP Echo, which is set to be released on May 16. In the 37-second teaser, which dropped on May 13, the 32-year-old South Korean singer is seen walking on a bridge at the arts museum, home to the world's largest public collection of South-east Asian modern art. The camera then cuts to a shot of his co-star, South Korean actress Shin Se-kyung, and the pair then face each other. The teaser for Jin's upcoming music video features South Korean actress Shin Se-kyung. PHOTO: HYBE LABELS/YOUTUBE A series of photos featuring locations in Singapore was also used by the oldest member of BTS for an online campaign to promote Echo. Fans who unlocked the code on the website were treated to images that included the Singapore Flyer and Gardens by the Bay. BTS' Instagram page also includes posts promoting Don't Say You Love Me that feature photos of the Marina Bay skyline and the Singapore Flyer. Echo comprises seven songs and is the follow-up to Jin's debut solo EP Happy, released in November 2024. To promote both EPs, he will embark on his first global solo tour, the RunSeokjin Ep. Tour. It kicks off on June 28 in Goyang, South Korea, and ends on Aug 10 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Jin is the latest international music star to film music videos in Singapore in recent years. In February, British band Coldplay released Man In The Moon (2024), which features scenes filmed at Marina Bay and Fort Canning. Other artistes who have filmed here as part of a collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board include American singers Billie Eilish and Charlie Puth, American band OneRepublic and Hong Kong-born star Jackson Wang. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
