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Hype Malaysia
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Is Wanna One Reunion Possible? Here's What Ha Sung Woon Said About A Group Comeback
Wanna One (워너원) remains one of the biggest boy groups in K-pop despite disbanding in 2019, following the end of their contract. After a brief reunion in 2021, fans continued hoping that the group would reunite once again and return to the stage. Recently, singer and Wanna One member Ha Sung Woon (하성운) appeared on the YouTube series 'Kstars Next Door' with INFINITE (인피니트) member Nam Woo Hyun (남우현). During the show, Wanna One came into the subject, prompting host Jonathan to ask Ha Sung Woon about a potential group comeback. The social media personality asked, 'Since we're on the topic of Wanna One, when can we expect a Wanna One reunion? Can we get an update on this?'. In response to the question, Ha Sung Woon replied, 'Do you want me to be honest? On a scale of ten steps, I don't think we've even taken a step towards a reunion.' The 31-year-old explained, 'The reason is that someone enlists in the military whenever we try to do something. When one person is discharged, another person enlists. And we also have members acting so they don't focus on this.' Ha Sung Woon also noted that each member of Wanna One is busy with their activities, so there are no set plans for a group comeback. Understandably, the singer's comment received mixed responses. Some fans lamented that the idol used his former groupmates' acting careers to dismiss the possibility of a group comeback. However, others defended the comment, saying it's a realistic answer without giving fans false hope of a reunion. After their group contract expired, the members of Wanna One pursued individual activities, including solo careers in singing and acting. However, members Ong Seong Wu (옹성우) and Park Ji Hoon (박지훈) focused on acting, with the latter recently starring in Netflix's 'Weak Hero'. Meanwhile, member Lai Kuan Lin (賴冠霖/라이관린) announced his retirement from the entertainment industry last year to focus on film directing. While it doesn't seem that a Wanna One comeback is possible, fans are still holding on to a sliver of hope that it could happen in the future. In the meantime, watch the group's last group performance from the 2021 MAMA Awards and Ha Sung Woon's appearance on 'Neighbourhood Star K' below: Sources: Koreaboo (1)(2)
Vogue Singapore
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Rapturous beauty details await in the Aespa 'Dirty Work' MV
Like a supernova , they've conquered the galactica. They can even go as far as to say that they've lived through Armageddon. So Aespa definitely took us by surprise when they flipped the playbook—to get down and dirty in their latest comeback. The verdict? It's real bad business , for sure. Since their early debut days, the supersonic quartet has consistently surpassed the ranks, and just last year, their viral hit 'Supernova' was crowned K-pop's Song of the Year at the 2024 MAMA Awards. Now with half a decade on their backs, they're not afraid to dig deep and unearth new ground—and we mean this quite literally with the group's newest drop, 'Dirty Work'. Sonically the new track maintains its stylish approach, but there's a pared-back refrain to it—especially if you're comparing it to the hypermaximalism of 'Supernova' and 'Whiplash'. Visually however? It's a primal switch; a high-budget production that sees the full works; less futuristic glamour; more grunge, confident edge and all in all, unafraid to drag us out into the fighting ring and into the mud. There's Winter crawling through sludge. Karina and Ningning both slinging through the soil. Giselle working her way through the sewers. They may be dripping with cool girl nonchalance, but it's clear all four of them—Ningning, Karina, Giselle and Winter—were fully committed to the concept and gave it their all. All whilst still proving to be absolute stunners, of course, with a hard carry from the hair and make-up department. Flawless in delivery, there were wet, mussed-up strands framing sand-licked cheeks, and peepers tightlined and smudged to give the illusion of a rough time. But once the switch comes midway through? We were gratified with a fierce cascade of delicious close-ups: glowing skin, shimmers abound and glosses done to perfection. With details as impeccable as these, we chronicled the most enthralling beauty looks from Aespa's 'Dirty Work' MV, all for your viewing pleasure. YouTube 1 / 9 Chopped and bobbed Karina's choppy layers is earning her the ultimate cool girl cred, especially when she flips her bob up right after a supposed tumble down muddy terrain. Paired to that dark terracotta lip? The face card is devouring, no doubt. YouTube 2 / 9 This biker's a bombshell Smeared in dirt and mud, Ningning still serves ace with this feverish take on smoked-up glamour: bronzy shimmers and a head of voluminous curls giving her all the attitude she needs. YouTube 3 / 9 Rise from the ashes With a softly-blurred waterline, wet tresses splayed across her forehead and those silver specks, it's almost impossible to believe that Winter's crawling through sludge right at this very moment. YouTube 4 / 9 Sullied in the mud Then came the blonde. Karina is swimming in mud by this point of the MV, but her sunburnt cheeks are still flushed and rosy beneath the streaks of coal. To accentuate her nose bridge and inner corner area, a touch of powder and white highlighter does the trick. YouTube 5 / 9 Forged through fire If fearsome were a picture. Giselle delivers the kicker: I'm not an It girl, more like a hit girl . She makes a convincing case with her distressed ruby mane, visibly smeared shadows around her eyes, as well as those sharp talons. YouTube 6 / 9 Pout perfection Here comes the transformation: Karina's holographic shimmers, rosy cheeks and that flawless glossy pout being a definite source of serotonin for the beauty girlies. YouTube 7 / 9 Aquatic mirage Ningning isn't playing by the rules—and giving us the 2.0 version of a wet look. Nude claws in tow, her scrunched up mane and the staying power of her mascara is what we're noticing. YouTube 8 / 9 Slivers of silver No one does metallics like these girls do. Even in subtle touches of silver around her peepers, the effect is a long-lasting one on our collective psyches. YouTube 9 / 9 Two strikes and you're out The straight cut bangs? The high ponytail? The double-striped nose bridge? Winter surely knows how to go out with a bang.
South China Morning Post
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-pop's top MAMA Awards to return to Hong Kong for first time since 2018
One of the world's top K-pop awards ceremonies will return to Hong Kong for the first time since 2018, taking place in the city's 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium in November. The return of the MAMA Awards, formerly known as the Mnet Asian Music Awards, to the city is expected to be bigger than ever, with the event previously being hosted at the 12,500-seat AsiaWorld-Arena in 2018. The ceremony was first held in the city in 2012. In an Instagram post on Thursday, the event's official account announced that the ceremony would take place on November 28 and 29. Organisers have yet to release a seating plan or ticket prices for the show. The post attracted about 20,000 likes within just three hours of being published. Social media users welcomed the event's return to the city, with one describing Kai Tak Stadium as an 'awesome venue'. The MAMA Awards are considered one of the most popular events in K-pop, with groups such as BTS, Wanna One and Twice collecting awards at the last local edition of the event in 2018. Ticket prices at the time ranged from HK$888 (US$113) to HK$2,488.
Korea Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
2025 MAMA Awards to be held in in November
This year's Mnet Asian Music Awards ceremony will be held in Hong Kong on Nov. 28-29, organizer CJ ENM announced Thursday. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of music channel Mnet, the award show will return to the city that has hosted MAMA Awards the most times — from 2012 to 2018. Mnet launched the K-pop awards in 1999. Known then as the Mnet Music Video Festival, MAMA has since grown to be one of the most prestigious annual music awards shows in the K-pop industry. The upcoming ceremony will be the largest ever and will take over Kai Tak Stadium, which opened in March and can accommodate up to 50,000 in audience. Last year, the ceremony was held in Los Angeles, a first for a K-pop award show, before heading to Osaka, Japan, drawing a total audience of about 93,000. G Dragon marked his solo comeback at the awards ceremony while Rose and Bruno Mars performed 'APT.' for the first time on stage. Last year's biggest winner was Seventeen which nabbed seven trophies, including the grand prize and album of the year. Aespa took home six trophies, including song of the year for 'Supernova.'
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The 2025 MAMA Awards will be held in Hong Kong
Here's something to perk up K-pop fans on this dreary day: the MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong this year! Originally standing for the Mnet Asian Music Awards, this is one of South Korea's major music award ceremonies that occurs annually. Korean music acts du jour and thousands of their fans will be filling the Kai Tak Stadium from November 28 to 29. This marks the return of the MAMA Awards to our city after seven years – the ceremony was held in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2017, and the last time they were in town was in 2018, when the event was split into three parts and Hong Kong hosted one of them. Some of the award categories include Best Male and Female Artist, Best Male and Female Group, Best New Artist, Best Dance Performance, Best Rap Performance, Best Music Video, and more. The four grand prizes, known as daesang, are Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Fans' Choice of the Year (previously titled Worldwide Icon of the Year). Last year's ceremony saw Seventeen winning Artist of the Year and their EP Seventeenth Heaven winning Album of the Year, while the Song of the Year went to Aespa's Supernova, and BTS' Jimin took home the Fans' Choice of the Year. Some of the Korean artists likely to be in the running this year would be Got7, Zerobaseone, Ive, Onew, Kandis, Blackpink's Jisoo, Jennie, and Lisa, and more – they've all released new EPs or albums this year. BTS will also make their much-awaited comeback this year following their mandatory military service, with the last member Suga being discharged on June 21. Stay tuned for details and ticketing information as we learn more!
