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UPI
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Aespa enters 'PUBG: Battlegrounds' video game in 'Dark Arts' film
Aespa released the "Dark Arts" music video Tuesday. The group recorded the song as a collaboration with video game "PUBG: Battlegrounds." File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Aespa enters the video game PUBG: Battlegrounds in their music video for "Dark Arts," which dropped Tuesday. The song was originally featured in a "Dark Arts" film released July 9 to mark launch of the K-pop group's collaboration with the battle royale multiplayer game. The game includes an Aespa Emote Stage, Desert Dome, Rest Stop and Crop Field, and those updates will be reflected for console players Thursday. The full "Dark Arts" video released Tuesday shows Aespa evade cars and motorcycles swerving through the video game's desert landscape. As the video continues, viewers see guns with the word "Aespa" written on them. Aespa released "Dirty Work," their first single of 2025, in June. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
Korea Herald
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Inside PUBG Seongsu: Krafton's new flagship in Seoul
Seoul factory transformed into gaming and lifestyle hub centered on Korean hit shooter PUBG: Battlegrounds A gaming and lifestyle hub has opened its doors in the heart of Seongsu, Seoul's burgeoning cultural district, welcoming not only gaming fans but nearby residents and the wider community as well. PUBG Seongsu is a multifaceted cultural space dedicated to Korean gaming company Krafton's blockbuster shooter, PUBG: Battlegrounds. The venue, which operated as a pop-up space since last summer, is housed in a repurposed former leather factory that once supplied military goods. It has since been transformed into a permanent, year-round destination blending experiences with art, retail and social venues. Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by an expansive outdoor courtyard that was designed featuring curved ledges adorned with graffiti. According to Jung Hyun-seop, director of PUBG Seongsu, the front yard was designed as a skateboard park to best capture the underground vibe of the PUBG IP and resonate with people in their teens and 20s. The complex itself, which surrounds the skateboard park, is divided into two buildings. Building A spans three floors dedicated to interactive exhibits and gameplay experiences, while Building B offers a cafe space designed for relaxation and community gatherings. On the first floor of Building A, the Survivor Hall stands out as a versatile cultural venue, set to host exhibitions and live performances. Nearby, the Loot Store aims to recreate the fun of obtaining loot from the game in real life. Rather than a simple retail outlet, the Loot Store is designed as a lifestyle boutique expected to appeal to a broader audience, according to Jung. 'We don't see it simply as a merchandise shop but as a space that leads trends," said Jung. On Building A's third floor, the Play Arena welcomes visitors with its expansive, open layout. Recognizing the lack of dedicated PC cafes in the Seongsu area, Krafton has launched a PUBG-exclusive PC gaming lounge, initially operating for three months to test audience interest before expanding to other titles. In a heavily air-conditioned, futuristic esports-style space decorated with various neon lights and comfortable gaming chairs, visitors can enjoy PUBG-themed beverages and snacks while gaming, heightening the immersive experience. Building B complements the experience with a lounge equipped for DJ sets, hosting live performances every weekend throughout the month. It also serves as a gallery space showcasing select Krafton artworks previously featured at G-Star, between 2018 and 2019. G-Star is the nation's largest gaming festival held annually at Busan. Looking ahead, PUBG Seongsu plans to turn the space into a vibrant community hub by hosting an array of events, including fan meetups, gaming conferences, streamer showcases and amateur esports tournaments. 'PUBG Seongsu is more than just a brand experience space; it is a living platform that connects fans, the brand and the city,' Jung said. 'We plan to develop it into a space that experiments with new values of the game IP and where users take the lead in creating culture together.' yoonseo.3348@
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Aespa performs 'Dark Arts' in 'PUBG' collab launch film
July 9 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Aespa is kicking off its PUBG: Battlegrounds collaboration with the "Dark Arts" launch film released Wednesday. The video features Aespa's song "Dark Arts" and shows the K-pop stars shooting guns and fighting opponents before ultimately taking off in a convertible. "The PUBG x Aespa collaboration drops with a bang -- channeling Aespa's aggressive beats, sharp aesthetics and signature metallic punch into the PUBG world," an official synopsis reads. PUBG now contains an Aespa Emote Stage, Desert Dome, Rest Stop and Crop Field, a press release states. Console players will have access to the collaboration July 17. The battle royale multiplayer game was released in 2017. Aespa, which includes Ningning, Karina, Giselle and Winter, will release the "Dark Arts" song in full July 15. They released their single "Dirty Work" in June.
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Watch: Aespa performs ‘Dark Arts' in ‘PUBG' collab launch film
July 9 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Aespa is kicking off its PUBG: Battlegrounds collaboration with the "Dark Arts" launch film released Wednesday. The video features Aespa's song "Dark Arts" and shows the K-pop stars shooting guns and fighting opponents before ultimately taking off in a convertible. "The PUBG x Aespa collaboration drops with a bang -- channeling Aespa's aggressive beats, sharp aesthetics and signature metallic punch into the PUBG world," an official synopsis reads. PUBG now contains an Aespa Emote Stage, Desert Dome, Rest Stop and Crop Field, a press release states. Console players will have access to the collaboration July 17. The battle royale multiplayer game was released in 2017. Aespa, which includes Ningning, Karina, Giselle and Winter, will release the "Dark Arts" song in full July 15. They released their single "Dirty Work" in June. 2025 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Aespa performs 'Dark Arts' in 'PUBG' collab launch film
The members of Aespa appear in a "Dark Arts" launch film promoting their "PUBG" collaboration. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- South Korean girl group Aespa is kicking off its PUBG: Battlegrounds collaboration with the "Dark Arts" launch film released Wednesday. The video features Aespa's song "Dark Arts" and shows the K-pop stars shooting guns and fighting opponents before ultimately taking off in a convertible. "The PUBG x Aespa collaboration drops with a bang -- channeling Aespa's aggressive beats, sharp aesthetics and signature metallic punch into the PUBG world," an official synopsis reads. PUBG now contains an Aespa Emote Stage, Desert Dome, Rest Stop and Crop Field, a press release states. Console players will have access to the collaboration July 17. The battle royale multiplayer game was released in 2017. Aespa, which includes Ningning, Karina, Giselle and Winter, will release the "Dark Arts" song in full July 15. They released their single "Dirty Work" in June. K-pop stars walk the red carpet Lisa, of Blackpink, arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., on September 11, 2024. Lisa recently released a performance video for her solo single "Moonlit Floor." Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo
