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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
From aespa's universe to solo stage: SM virtual artist Naevis returns with new single ‘Sensitive' Aug 7
SEOUL, July 22 — SM Entertainment's virtual artist Naevis is set to return with a new single titled Sensitive, scheduled for release on August 7 at noon. The track marks her first comeback since her debut single Done dropped in September last year, according to a report published in The Korea Herald today. 'Sensitive is a pop dance track with a groovy, funk-infused bassline and rhythmic vocals,' SM Entertainment said. The agency said the lyrics show the virtual artist's emotional experience transitioning from the digital world into reality for the first time. Naevis was originally introduced as part of aespa's fictional universe. While aespa's narrative explores travel between real and virtual realms, Naevis acts as a support figure for both the real members and their avatars. She debuted the track Done during aespa's 2024 world tour Synk: Parallel Line ahead of its official release. Her upcoming single Sensitive was also performed during SM's joint concert The Culture, The Live in January.
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
SM's virtual artist Naevis to drop new track
11 months after debut track 'Done,' Naevis returns with new track K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment's first virtual artist Naevis is gearing up for a return. Naevis will release her second single 'Sensitive' on Aug. 7 at noon. The new track comes approximately 11 months after her debut song 'Done,' which was released in September. According to SM Entertainment, 'Sensitive' is a pop dance track featuring a groovy, funk-infused bassline and soft, rhythmic vocals with a diverse structure and dynamic sound. The lyrics convey Naevis' emotional journey as she moves from the digital world to the real world for the first time. Naevis was first introduced as a central character of labelmate aespa's concept. While aespa members travel back and forth between the real and virtual worlds, Naevis supports both the real-life aespa members and their avatars, ae-aespa. Naevis performed "Done" ahead of its release during aespa's second world tour "Synk: Parallel Line" in June 2024. Her upcoming release 'Sensitive' was also prereleased during SM's joint concert 'The Culture, The Live' in January.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Amazon Music Set To Exclusively Livestream KCON LA 2025
Amazon Music Presents KCON LA 2025 Official Livestream With KCON LA 2025 approaching from August 1 to 3, Amazon Music has announced its partnership with the long-time K-pop Cultural Festival to bring exclusive livestreaming content to North America, South America, and Europe. The livestream will provide fans access to the epic performances from the three-night M COUNTDOWN concert at Arena, as well as Amazon Music Original content and more. Presented by 'K-Pop Now,' the flagship global K-pop playlist on Amazon Music, the livestream will be available on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and Prime Video. KCON, the premier convention for all things Hallyu, is expected to sell out due to its all-star appearances and performances, including aespa, HxW (SEVENTEEN), i-dle, KEY, MONSTA X, NCT 127, P1Harmony, ZEROBASEONE, and more. With multiple stages set for the convention, there will be many first-time and exclusive performances. MARK will set the stage for his highly anticipated solo performance. NCT 127 will perform a special medley combining their songs 'Whiplash' and 'Lemonade,' while IVE will perform 'TKO.' MONSTA X, in their first performance since their military discharge, will perform 'Beautiful Liar' together, and MONSTA X's SHOWNU and HYUNGWON will perform 'Love Me a Little.' YUQI will perform 'Red Rover,' HxW (SEVENTEEN) will showcase 'ECHO! (Prod. WOOZI)' and ZEROBASEONE will perform their new song 'SLAM DUNK' at KCON LA 2025. K-drama actor and K-pop idol YIM Siwan will appear on August 1. Rookie groups ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DON'T Cry, izna, and IDID are also set to perform. ZEROBASEONE performing at KCON LA 2024 Last year's KCON had over 5.9 million fans from more than 170 countries attend KCON LA 2024, both at the festival site and through digital platforms. The festival also made U.S. history with the first-ever national primetime broadcast of a K-pop concert, courtesy of The CW Network's live broadcast on Sunday night. KCON LA began in 2012 and has since been held in various locations, including New York, Japan, Hong Kong, Germany, the UAE, France, Mexico, Australia, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. The theme of this year's KCON LA, presented by title sponsor Olive Young, is 'KLOVER'S CLUB FAIR,' inspired by the four-leaf clover, symbolizing good luck and joy. Just as each leaf represents something unique, KCON will feature diverse stages and activities to celebrate all facets of K-pop and Korean culture. You can stream the KCON LA 2025 Festival here.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
aespa to return with new release in September
16 Jul - aespa is officially set to make a return this September. Following a report from a Korean media outlet, SM Entertainment released a statement confirming the news, saying that the group is preparing a new album with the goal of coming back to the stage in September. The group will also begin filming the music video for their new song, marking their return approximately three months after their previous release, "Dirty Work." It was just recently that aespa concluded promotions for the release with their final performance on SBS's "Inkigayo" on 13 July. Member Winter, during their first-place win on the show, teased fans by saying, "We'll be back soon. Please give lots of love to our next comeback song as well." Adding to the excitement, it was reported that the choreography for the upcoming title track will feature Leejung Lee, a renowned dancer currently appearing on Mnet's dance survival show "Street Woman Fighter: World Championship". (Photo Source: aespa IG, Leejung Lee IG)
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS Jungkook's Insta handle sparks dating frenzy with aespa's Winter: Is he romancing Shah Rukh Khan and Bobby Deol too?
It seems like the entire online world holds its breath, desperately hoping for a glimpse into the romantic life of the global sensation and BTS' golden maknae, Jeon Jungkook! The rumour mill is once again in overdrive, churning out fresh speculation about a potential romance between Jungkook and aespa's Winter. The latest spark? None other than Jungkook's brand-new, highly anticipated Instagram account and its cryptic handle. Earlier in July, these two idols found themselves unwillingly thrust into the spotlight of dating speculation. Eager netizens - acting as amateur detectives - tried to piece together 'evidence' that might suggest a secret relationship. These claims, however, were largely brushed aside as nothing more than baseless fantasy. The mystery of @mnijungkook However, the conversation reignited on July 15 when fans were surprised to discover that BTS members were suddenly following a mysterious new Instagram account: @mnijungkook. Despite the account having no posts, followers quickly assumed it was Jungkook's, given the group's long-standing tradition of only following each other on social media. Later when he went live on Instagram with V aka Kim Taehyung and the leader of BTS - RM aka Kim Namjoon, it was confirmed that it truly is Jungkook's new Instagram account. The "@imjungkook" connection to aespa's Winter What truly drew attention was the username itself. Some fans claimed that "mni" in "@mnijungkook" could be a subtle reference to Winter's real name, Minjeong, interpreting it as "MinJungkook." mnijungkook = minjungkook = minjung = minjeong This quickly fueled renewed speculation about a romantic involvement between the two idols. Further adding to the fire, fans uncovered that the account was actually created months ago, with its original handle reportedly being @imjungkook, strikingly similar to Winter's Instagram handle @imwinter. Fan reactions: Questioning the 'evidence' Many ARMYs took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share various Instagram accounts that start with "im," including those of many Korean stars and even Indian actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Bobby Deol. They humorously questioned if Jungkook was dating all of them as well, highlighting the flimsy nature of the 'evidence' being presented. by this logic winter is also dating bobby deol?? Another day, another wild moment on K-pop community "Don't put 'iam' in your handle, otherwise, you guys are dating."😭😂 Guys Jungkook is also dating srk Jungkook sets the record straight Not so happily for the potential shippers, it didn't take long for Jungkook himself to step in and put an end to the frantic chatter. During a live broadcast, he calmly confirmed that @mnijungkook is, in fact, his personal account. He also unveiled the true meaning behind the handle and as it turns out, there's no hidden romance, no cryptic love message. It just stands for "My Name Is Jungkook" - that's it and the mystery, it seems, was far simpler than anyone imagined. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
