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South China Morning Post
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
K-pop songs with a ‘French touch'? How new songwriting camp brought 2 countries together
By Pyo Kyung-min Advertisement What happens when Korean precision meets French flair in the music studio? The answer played out in Seoul, where the first-ever 'Atelier K-pop' songwriting camp brought together music professionals from both countries for six days of creative collaboration. The camp, which ran from March 24 to March 29, marked a rare partnership between the French government and top K-pop publishing players, including Leeway Music & Media, Amplified and JYP Publishing. The poster for the Atelier K-pop event. Jointly organised by the Embassy of France in Korea and the Centre National de la Musique (CNM), the initiative brought four French composers – Poppy Fusée, Jean-Noël, Robin Peret and Ugo – to Seoul for a deep dive into K-pop's unique production process.
South China Morning Post
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
ExtraL, Mantra singles by Blackpink's Jennie spark feminism debate in South Korea
By Pyo Kyung-min Advertisement Few things hit harder than a song packed with confidence and self-affirmation. Add a message of female empowerment and solidarity, and it becomes more than music – it is a statement. Only a handful of K-pop artists are currently conveying this message, one of the most prominent being Blackpink's Jennie. Her latest singles, 'Mantra' and 'ExtraL', the latter featuring Grammy-winning rapper Doechii, are unapologetic in their themes of self-determination and female empowerment. While fans worldwide have embraced the message, the response at home is more divided.
South China Morning Post
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
From XO, Kitty to The Recruit, Korea popular for location filming
Published: 11:15am, 17 Feb 2025 By Pyo Kyung-min South Korea has become a significant player in the global entertainment scene, and has also recently emerged as a popular filming destination for overseas production teams. Foreign shows and films are increasingly choosing Korea as their backdrop – turning places into globally recognised settings. Last month, season 2 of the Netflix original series XO, Kitty drew quite a buzz upon its release, dethroning Squid Game season 2 to claim the No 1 spot on Netflix's global TV series rankings. Sang Heon-lee (left) and Anna Cathcart in a still from Netflix series XO, Kitty. Photo: Park Young-Sol/Netflix The protagonist, Kitty, a Korean-American high-school student, and her friends frequent Seoul's hipster area Seongsu-dong, Han River Parks area and the bustling streets of Jongno district.
South China Morning Post
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
‘Extremely risky' for NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to pursue new direction
Published: 7:15pm, 14 Feb 2025 By Pyo Kyung-min Marking their departure from their agency and the start of independent activities, members of K-pop group NewJeans have rebranded as NJZ, a move that adds new complexity to their ongoing legal battle with Hybe Labels' subsidiary Ador. While entertainment and legal professionals are hesitant to paint a rosy picture for NJZ, the five members – Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein – show no signs of looking back. The group announced they would debut new music at ComplexCon Hong Kong, in March, under their name new NJZ. Photo: Instagram/njz_official The members have primarily shared their views through international media, including CNN and Japan's TV Asahi.
