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Korea Herald
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
From aespa, Twice to Blackpink, major K-pop acts return amid industry slowdown
Returns of top girl groups — and BTS on the horizon — expected to revitalize sluggish market K-pop heavyweights, including aespa, Twice and Blackpink are set to return in the second half of the year, raising hopes for a rebound in the stagnant K-pop industry. These three acts represent the top-tier lineup from Korea's so-called "Big 4" entertainment companies — SM, JYP and YG and Hybe — and their comebacks are expected to inject fresh momentum into the global K-pop scene. All seven members of BTS will have completed their military service as of Saturday, and the industry is closely watching what could be the group's first full-group activity since the release of their anthology album 'Proof' in June 2022 — a pivotal moment that could further energize the K-pop market. Leading this season's comeback lineup is aespa, currently the most spotlighted act from SM Entertainment. The quartet is set to unveil its physical single 'Dirty Work' on July 24, marking its first release in nine months after October's 'Whiplash' EP. The upcoming release includes four tracks, featuring a version with US rapper Flo Milli, an English version and an instrumental. Aespa will also kick off its third world tour, '2025 aespa Live Tour - SYNK : Aexis Line -,' with a three-day concert series at Seoul's KSPO Dome from Aug. 29-31. Following a streak of million-seller albums including 'Armageddon,' 'Supernova,' and 'Whiplash,' attention is now on whether aespa can extend its success. JYP Entertainment's flagship girl group Twice is also set for a busy summer. The group will release its fourth studio album 'With You-th' — named after its ongoing world tour — on July 11. The following week, from July 19-20, they will return to the domestic stage with concerts at Inspire Arena in Incheon, their first shows in about a year. All seats at the arena will be open 360 degrees to offer fans an immersive experience, with production support from the multimedia creative studio Moment Factory. Twice will also take the stage as a headliner at Lollapalooza in Chicago on Aug. 2 and release its sixth Japanese LP 'Enemy' on Aug. 27. Meanwhile, Blackpink's long-awaited comeback appears to be approaching. In early June, sightings of the group filming a new music video in Seoul stirred global anticipation. YG Entertainment, on June 9, confirmed that Blackpink began shooting their new music video this month — the group's first confirmed release activity in nearly two years and eight months. While details such as the title and concept remain under wraps, the start of filming suggests that a full-group return is imminent. 'We'll be announcing Blackpink's new music soon,' YG founder Yang Hyun-suk had previously said via the company's social media. The girl group is also scheduled to launch a new world tour in July, beginning with a show in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The group will perform 31 shows in 16 cities, including stadium-level venues in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Paris, Milan, Barcelona, London, Kaohsiung, Bangkok, Jakarta, Bulacan, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Goyang. Why these comebacks matter The return of these powerhouse girl groups — and the looming comeback of BTS — carries significance beyond fan excitement. It comes at a time when the growth of K-pop appears to be slowing. According to data from Circle Chart, physical album sales in 2023 dropped 19.4 percent year-on-year to 93.28 million units, compared to 115.78 million units the previous year, marking the first decline since 2015. Digital streaming also saw a 7.6 percent decrease. Music critic Lim Hee-yoon said the upcoming comebacks may offer a vital boost. 'From a global perspective, BTS and Blackpink are still the biggest names,' he said. 'If acts like aespa and Twice follow through with strong performances, we could see a meaningful rebound in K-pop, Maybe not a massive boom, but definitely an upward shift.'
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flo Milli to join Aespa for 'Dirty Work' remix
June 12 (UPI) -- Flo Milli is joining South Korean girl group Aespa on a remix of their song "Dirty Work," due June 27. A performance video features the K-pop group members Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning dancing in a dark warehouse. Four versions of the song will arrive June 27, including the remix with Flo Milli, an instrumental song, and a song with English lyrics. "With its empowering lyrics, the song showcases Aespa's vocal colors in a cool and chill vibe, offering a fresh contrast to their usual powerful charm," a press release states. Aespa released the album Armageddon in 2024, while Flo Milli dropped the single "Gripper" with T-Pain in April.
UPI
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Flo Milli to join Aespa for 'Dirty Work' remix
1 of 3 | Aespa will release four versions of "Dirty Work" on June 27, including a remix with Flo Milli. File Photo by Peter Foley/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- Flo Milli is joining South Korean girl group Aespa on a remix of their song "Dirty Work," due June 27. A performance video features the K-pop group members Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning dancing in a dark warehouse. Four versions of the song will arrive June 27, including the remix with Flo Milli, an instrumental song, and a song with English lyrics. "With its empowering lyrics, the song showcases Aespa's vocal colors in a cool and chill vibe, offering a fresh contrast to their usual powerful charm," a press release states. Aespa released the album Armageddon in 2024, while Flo Milli dropped the single "Gripper" with T-Pain in April.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flo Milli Claps Back at Critics for Performance Days After Announcing Baby's Birth
Flo Milli has a bit of advice for anyone who is making negative comments about her motherhood or work ethic. On Monday, May 5, just days after the April 25 announcement that her first child arrived, the 25-year-old 'Roc Steady' rapper used social media to address naysayers who questioned why she performed at a recent music festival. 'Flo Milli's [expletive] don't got a job? Why is she already performing? Where is her family and friends?' a commenter wrote on X. She replied, '[Expletive] go choke on a [expletive] and die before you speak on me, my child's father or my family.' The artist, whose real name is Tamia Monique Carter, performed at Memphis' RiverBeat Musical Festival on Saturday, May 3. Other performers included Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, Ludacris, Steve Aoki, Busta Rhymes and more. Flo Milli opening her set at the RiverBeat Music Festival — FloMilliAccess (@FloMilli_Access) May 4, 2025 Additionally, Flo Milli seemingly noted that the day she revealed her son had been born was not the same day he made his entrance into the world. 'Its yall really thinking i had my baby 9 days ago,' another tweet read. The platinum-selling rapper added, 'God forbid a girl just wanna feel like herself again and perform.' Related: Flo Milli's Latest Era Reminded Her That She's 'Versatile' — Her Foot Locker X New Balance Campaign Proves It Too (Exclusive) On April 24, Flo Milli shared an Instagram post letting her followers know it was almost time for the arrival of her first child. 'yall pray for me 😭👩🏾🍼🍼,' she captioned the photo, which showed an empty maternity ward hospital bed. Machinery, an extra chair for a guest and a table helped set the scene for the special moment. The following day the "Never Lose Me" artist shared another single Instagram photo — a close-up selfie of her holding her tiny newborn baby in just one hand as he rested on her shoulder. Her infant wore a knitted hat and a diaper. '& yall bett not play bout yall internet nephew 🩵,' she jokingly and affectionately wrote of her little one. As fans congratulated the new mom, so did her industry peers such as Latto, GloRilla, Coi Leray, SZA and Halle Bailey. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Awwww he's gorgeous and perfect I can TELL," SZA wrote underneath the post, adding, "😫🥺 congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️❤️." "Congrats Floskiii 🥹💙," Latto commented. Vibe reported in March that rapper G6Reddot is the child's father. He shared his own baby pics on Instagram, which showed him holding his child and a few bottles of milk. Read the original article on People
IOL News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Flo Milli under fire: performing days after giving birth sparks public outrage
American rapper Flo Milli has generated significant online backlash and public criticism after returning to work shortly after giving birth. Image: Instagram/Flo Milli American rapper Flo Milli has generated considerable online backlash after performing at an event shortly after the birth of her son. The 'Never Lose Me' hitmaker took to Instagram on April 25 to announce that she gave birth to a baby boy. '& y'all better not play bout y'all internet nephew,' she captioned her post with a picture of her holding the newborn. The rapper's fanpage posted a video of her at a festival as she got on stage to perform. 'Flo Milli opening her set at the RiverBeat Music Festival,' the fan page captioned the post. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Flo Milli opening her set at the RiverBeat Music Festival — FloMilliAccess (@FloMilli_Access) May 4, 2025 The video was met with internet backlash because X users shared that she has just given birth and she should be resting, not working. 'Flo Milli being a week post-partum and performing at a concert makes me sad,' @jlissardwd said. Flo Milli being a week postpartum and performing at a concert makes me sad. — jR-🔻 (@jlissardwd) May 4, 2025 While @YMBIBI wrote: "Flo Milli needs to stay at home for at least two months to recover from birth. Why is she working already???' Flo Milli needs to stay at home for atleast two months to recover from birth why is she working already??? — Bibi the Selato🔻Slayer 🌂 🧝🏾♀️ (@YMBIBI) May 5, 2025 However, some fans defended the 25-year-old new mom and shared that it is her choice to do whatever she wants. 'These Flo Milli posts are weird. Who said she's being forced to go back to work? Maybe she wanted to? Maybe she didn't wanna disappoint her fans? Leave her alone. Y'all love to bully people by acting fake concerned. Weirdos,' added @ashleyamora These Flo milli posts are weird. Who said she's being forced to go back to work. Maybe she wanted to? Maybe she didn't wanna disappoint her fans? Leave her alone. Y'all love to bully people by acting fake concerned. Weirdos. — ashley amora 🇭🇹 (@ashleyamora) May 5, 2025 @ilovebadbrown commented: 'When Cardi B popped out at fashion week a week after giving birth, everybody was sooooo supportive, but Flo Milli does ONE performance and all of a sudden it's unacceptable???????' when cardi b popped out at fashion week a week after giving birth everybody was sooooo supportive, but flo milli does ONE performance and all of a sudden it's unacceptable??????? — Bad Brown 💕 (@ilovebadbrown) May 5, 2025
