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Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) K-pop Group KIIRAS Makes Long-Awaited Debut With Western-Whimsical Single 'KILL MA BO$$'
Throughout the week, Lean Branding's much-anticipated girl group, KIIRAS (키라스), debut has hijacked social media platforms with fans showing love and support for their first single drop. Their teaser video has amassed up to 1.3 million views in just 8 days, and now fans finally have a full music video out, marking their official debut! Yesterday (29th May 2025), KIIRAS dropped the music video to their first single, 'KILL MA BO$$', featuring a western, hip-hop and pop genre in the most catchy blend for their debut. The music video showcased each member's charm, highlighting vocals and short raps, and a refreshing choreography perfect for the summer season. Malaysian idol Ling Ling (링링) opens the video by exploring a cowboy hat with the KIIRAS logo embossed, which turns into a fierce opening with an overdriven banjo playing in the background. Behind the backdrop of a colourful western pop-style, KIIRAS delivered a powerful debut with its fresh Americana Country and Hip Hop concept, hopping on the reemerging cowboy trend. The music video highlighted each member's visual and skills in the music video, offering a refreshing twist of their youthful charm blending into the song's rebellious nature. Visually, the MV offered whimsical scenes straight out of a fever dream, including rapper Kylie (카일리) on a giant KIIRAS logo, as well as the members riding horses in the open fields. The visual appeal adds to their playful and free-spirited vibes and highlights the group's versatility and future creative direction. Aligned with their music video debut, KIIRAS has also been featured in their first live stage on Mnet's 'M Countdown'. What do you think about KIIRAS' debut single? Watch the full music video here: Source: YouTube Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Hype Malaysia
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) K-pop Fans React To HI-BOYZ's Reunion Performance; Who Exactly Are They?
K-pop fans have been lighting up social media after boy group HI-BOYZ (하이보이즈) recently reunited on stage to perform their hit single 'When the Day Comes' on Mnet's M Countdown. While many were thrilled by the comeback, others were left slightly confused. Who exactly are HI-BOYZ? When and why did they disband? And why do the members look far too young for a group that supposedly broke up 12 years ago? The answer is simple: they never existed in the first place. Here's the story: For context, HI-BOYZ is a fictional K-pop boy band created for the K-drama 'Resident Playbook'. In the series, the main character, Um Jae-il (played by Kang You-seok, 강유석), was once a member of the group before it disbanded. He later goes on to pursue a career as a medical professional at Yulje Medical Centre. Two of his former bandmates, Top Key and D.I, are played by TXT's Yeonjun (최연준) and Soobin (수빈), respectively. Since the episode aired and a special music video was released, fans have been playfully acting as though they've been eagerly awaiting a HI-BOYZ reunion and comeback. When the boy group performed their hit single 'When the Day Comes' on Mnet's M Countdown yesterday (Thursday, 22nd May), those familiar with the show, particularly TXT fans, played along on social media, reacting to the 'reunion' performance as both devoted fans and playful haters. It didn't take long for the performance to go viral, thanks in large part to HI-BOYZ's most dedicated fans. Naturally, this left some K-pop fans puzzled, as many had no idea what was going on or who the boy group even was. The confusion only deepened when viewers noticed that most of the members looked far too young to be in their thirties, as the storyline would suggest. A few who recognised Yeonjun and Soobin were also confused as to why they were in a different group with different stage names. It's hard not to admire the level of commitment to the bit. 'Resident Playbook''s promotional campaign has been both clever and entertaining, especially for fans of TXT and the drama alike. Were you aware of HI-BOYZ lore, or were you just as lost as some K-pop fans? Watch the fictional boy group's reunion performance below: Sources: Twitter, YouTube, AllKpop
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Resident Playbook: Who is Kim Sa Bi's HI-BOYZ bias Topkey oppa? Mystery solved as TXT and Kang You Seok light up MCountdown
The penultimate week of Resident Playbook brought one of the show's most-awaited segments– the reveal of the members of Kang You Seok's former K-pop group, HI-BOYZ. The episode also marked the beginning of a budding romance between him and his OB-GYN colleague. When she revealed herself to be a fan, she mentioned her bias was "Topkey oppa," sparking curiosity about his identity. The mystery was finally unraveled on May 22, as the fictional group took the Mnet stage. Resident Playbook's Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji) showed an unexpected side to her character as she performed a HI-BOYZ song effortlessly alongside Um Jae Il (Kang You Seok), at a karaoke. While they danced, the choreography version of the song played in the background, featuring Um Jae Il and TXT's Yeonjun and Soobin. As Um Jae Il teased her about hiding her fangirl side while working with him, she revealed she was a fan of Topkey. The revelation regarding which TXT member was the fictional Topkey, was made during HI-BOYZ's appearance on MCountdown, when the members introduced themselves. It is none other than TXT's ace, Yeonjun. He introduced himself as "Go to the top. HI-BOYZ main dancer Topkey." Um Jae Il goes by the stage name Umjay and Soobin is known as DI. Their respective positions in the group were also revealed by Namuwiki, with Topkey being the leader, main dancer, main vocalist and main rapper. The fictional group's MCountdown performance was nothing short of a real K-pop group act. For the ending fairy, Topkey made a cute gesture, indicating his name. He cracked up while doing so, creating an enduring moment.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Park Jun-hwan? 'NewKids' finalist makes 'IDID' debut as bullying and deepfake claims surface
Rookie idol Park Jun-hwan, who secured his spot in Starship Entertainment's upcoming boy group IDID through the survival show 'Debut's Plan: NewKids', is facing serious allegations from individuals claiming to be his former classmates. As the controversy escalated, the hashtag #ParkJunhwan_OUT began trending on X (formerly Twitter) on May 19, 2025, with netizens demanding his removal from the group. [🌠] #박준환_DID안녕하세요! IDID 박준환입니다!🐻오늘 마지막 음악방송이 끝났는데 너무 아쉽기도 하고, 정말 좋은 경험이었던 것 같습니다.선배님들을 보면서 많은 것을 배웠고, 앞으로 좋은 무대로 팬분들을 뵐 수 있도록 열심히 준비하겠습니다!모두 아프지 말고 건강한 모습으로 봬요!… Accusations surface online Park Jun-hwan has been accused of misogynistic behavior and inappropriate conduct during his school days. Several users shared screenshots and messages, alleging that he made disrespectful comments about women, engaged in troubling relationships, and was involved in creating fake photos of female classmates. As the outrage grew on X, many noticed that several accounts either disappeared overnight or were deactivated. Some users speculated that Starship Entertainment may be involved, and pointed to Park Jun-hwan's allegedly powerful family as the reason he debuted despite ranking low on the survival show, while other more talented trainees were not selected. Now, one user on X has posted a detailed thread explaining the situation and stressing the need to keep him away from female idols — especially rookie girl group KiiiKiii which is under the same company and includes minors. The user argued that he should not be in close proximity to them. who is park junhwan and why he needs to be banned from the industry ; a thread Fans sent wreaths Some fans even took their outrage offline by sending funeral wreaths to Starship Entertainment's headquarters — a powerful protest method in Korea symbolizing disappointment and disapproval. While protestors clarified that the wreaths were not meant as threats, they expressed deep frustration over the idol's inclusion in the group. Many others joined the call, urging Starship to take immediate action. No official statement yet Despite the growing backlash, Starship Entertainment has yet to issue an official statement. The silence from the company has only intensified criticism, with some netizens accusing the label of failing to support the victims and protect the group's image. About IDID's pre-debut promotions IDID is an eight-member boy group formed through Debut's Plan, includes members Kim Min-jae, Jang Yong-hoon, Baek Joon-hyuk, Park Won-bin, Chu Yu-chan, Jung Se-min, Park Jun-hwan, and Park Seong-hyun. The group is currently gearing up for their official debut in the second half of 2025. [📸] #IDID_ITIDID #인기가요 무대 완료👑아이딧의 #꽃피울CROWN 스페셜 스테이지를 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다🌷열심히 데뷔 준비해서 돌아올게요🌠#IDID #아이딧 Their pre-debut track CROWN, which celebrates overcoming hardships, has already been performed on major music shows like M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and SBS Inkigayo. Fans praised the group's powerful stage presence and choreography, building excitement for their debut. As pre-debut promotions continue, the controversy surrounding Park Jun-hwan continues to cast a shadow over the group's momentum, with mounting pressure on Starship Entertainment to address the growing backlash and protect the remaining members ahead of their official debut. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Netflix's first K-pop band bags M Countdown performance without even existing, tops music chart with newly released K-drama OST
Heard of HI-BOYZ yet? The fictional K-pop boy band consisting of three members, just made it to South Korea's Melon chart after a snippet of their new song was played in the ongoing K-drama Resident Playbook. The group, consisting of Um Jay, Soobin, and Top Key, just landed their first M Countdown performance as well. And while the names might not sound too familiar, the faces will definitely ring a bell. The members, other than Kang You Seok, who stars in the medical K-drama as a first-year resident, are none other than TXT members Soobin and Yeonjun. The duo made a cameo in episode 9 with a small performance on the group's original track When the Day Comes, and right after, it entered the Melon Top 100 at #79. Also read: Resident Playbook: 5 reasons to watch this Netflix medical drama if you loved Hospital Playlist TXT, consisting of Yeonjun, Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai, released the new summer anthem When the Day Comes as an original soundtrack for Go Youn Jung and Jung Jun Won's starrer Resident Playbook, which is a spinoff of hit medical drama Hospital Playlist. On May 11, a full track was released featuring all five original members' voices, though only Soobin and Yeonjun played a part in the K-drama as members of HI-BOYZ. The track introduced a romantic arc between residents Um Jae Il and Kim Sa Bi. The full performance video charted #50 on May 12 at Melon. It also reached new peaks on Genie (#21), Bugs (#17), and Flo (#92), according to Nate Pann. Now, watching the growing popularity of the group, makers have decided to debut HI-BOYZ in real life, and according to Soompi, the group will be appearing on Mnet's music program. Confirming the same, a representative of M Countdown released a statement, 'It's true that HI-BOYZ from 'Resident Playbook' will be appearing on the show,' adding, 'They are scheduled to appear on the upcoming May 22 broadcast.' Interestingly, the group also has a fictional database that suggests they debuted on February 4, 2011, and disbanded on December 28, 2013. They have a fandom name called 'Hi Girls' and even a fanchant, 'Hi~ Hello Girls!' From their official band colours—Sky Blue and Vanilla Cream—to their genre described as 'early 2010s-style upbeat K-pop, with retro charm and emotional warmth,' the official description says Hi Boys debuted with Stone Entertainment. Also read: Tastefully Yours first impression: Weirdly addictive duo Go Min Si, Kang Ha Neul cook up quirky kitchen romance in Netflix's new-age Business Proposal The Netflix K-drama will air its final two episodes on May 17 and 18. Since the OTT has marked it as a limited series, it won't be getting a season 2. The show revolves around first-year residents at Yulje Medical Center's Jongno branch, and follows the lives of Oh Yi Young, Kim Sa Bi, Um Jae Il, and Pyo Nam Kyun, all four with different personalities, as they navigate daily challenges in the OB-GYN department, going back and forth on thoughts of quitting, forming new friendships, falling in love, and more. On top of that, the show was praised for showing the lesser-seen side of the hustle in the department — the emotions at a time when South Korea is dealing with a low birth rate. Since the original Hospital Playlist also had a musical kick with members forming a band, the spinoff maintained that essence while introducing a fictional boy band. This isn't the first time a fictional band has received so much love. Earlier, Byeon Woo Seok's Lovely Runner also debuted a fictional group called Eclipse, and their OST became an overnight sensation.
