Yg Entertainment Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

TREASURE have unveiled their cover of ‘Still Life’, the latest song from labelmates Big Bang.Five members of the boyband – namely Hyun-suk, Ji-hoon, Yoshi, Haruto and Jeong-woo –came together to perform the cover, which was released on their YouTube channel. For their rendition, the quintet stay true to the original version, down to the instrumentals.“At sunset next year, A blooming spring / A midsummer night’s dream / Feeling fall, then winter’s snow / Four times a year, spring comes again,” they sing on the emotionally-charged cover.

TREASURE have revealed the release date for the music video and new remix of their viral TikTok hit ‘DARARI’.Today (May 9), the 12-member act dropped a teaser poster for the forthcoming ‘DARARI’ remix and its accompanying music video, both of which are due out on May 13 at midnight KST. The new poster features the members of TREASURE posing with musical instruments in a large band practice room.#TREASURE 'DARARI (REMIX)' EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO TEASER POSTER'DARARI (REMIX)' EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO✅2022.05.12 10AM (EST) / 2022.05.13 0AM (KST)#트레저 #다라리 #DARARI #REMIX #EXCLUSIVE_PERFORMANCE_VIDEO #TEASER_POSTER #20220512_10amEST #20220513_0amKST #YG pic.twitter.com/k5vb5HkIIj— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) May 8, 2022YG Entertainment first announced in late March that the boyband would be releasing a music video for the viral hit.

Karol G has revealed that she initially planned to collaborate with BLACKPINK on a remix of her 2019 song ‘Tusa’.In a recent interview with MTV, the Colombian singer recently spokeabout the songs on her current playlist. When asked to name a song on the playlist by an artist she hopes to collaborate with, Karol G picked BLACKPINK’s ‘How You Like That’, before recalling a time when they had a chance have worked together.“I have to say a short story.

iKON has released a new teaser for their upcoming single, ‘But You’.In the new visual released, the members of iKON are seen dancing in a club, before making their way through the city, later ending with a short preview of the track. ‘But You’ is the title track for the boyband’s upcoming mini-album, ‘Flashback’, which is slated for release on May 3 at 6pm KST. Prior to the release of the visual, iKON have also teased the mini-album’s track list earlier this week.

Epik High‘s Tablo has revealed that Big Bang’s Taeyang is his “favourite” person to work with, while hinting at more to come with the K-pop idol.The Korean-American rapper had hosted an “ask me anything” (AMA) session on Twitter yesterday (April 21), where he responded to various questions from fans. “I know you collaborated [with] a lot of artists, but do you have a [favourite]?” asked one fan, to which Tablo responded with Big Bang’s Taeyang, whom he has worked with on several times before.taeyang— tablo (@blobyblo) April 20, 2022The duo first teamed up on Tablo’s 2011 album ‘Fever’s End Pt.

Thania Garcia K-Pop girl group 2NE1 reunited at Coachella during 88Rising’s “Head in the Clouds” set on Saturday night. CL ended her solo performance — which included her hits “Hello Bitches” and “Spicy– front and center on the stage next to Sandara, Bom and Minzy to sing the 2011 2NE1 hit, “I Am the Best.”With the shrieks of thrilled festival-goers in the background, each of the girls hit their entrance mark and began their expertly synchronized descent across the main stage.The last time the now-disbanded quartet group performed together was in 2015.

Son Na-eun has personally revealed that she has left K-pop girl group Apink.On April 8, the 28-year-old idol and actress broke the new on Instagram through a handwritten letter, where she shared more about her departure from the group. Son leaving Apink marks the end of her nearly 11-year-run as a member of the K-pop girl group.“I made this difficult decision after a lot of debate, and though it wasn’t an easy decision, I plan to become a Panda (Apink’s official fanbase) and cheer on Apink starting from now on,” wrote Son, as translated by Soompi.

Big Bang member T.O.P has opened up about where he is in life after the boyband’s much-anticipated comeback.Yesterday (April 5), the K-pop idol released a letter, which was written in English, on his personal Instagram account hours after the release of ‘Still Life’, Big Bang’s first release in four years. In it, T.O.P.

Big Bang have made their long-awaited return with the new single ‘Still Love’, their first release in four years.The accompanying music video for ‘Still Love’ captures the members of the boyband, Taeyang, Daesung, G-Dragon and T.O.P performing the song from different locations that represent the seasons. Notably, the four K-pop idols do not appear together on the same set at anytime throughout the video.“At sunset next year, a blooming spring, a midsummer night’s dream / Feeling fall, then winter’s snow, four times a year, spring comes again / Goodbye now to my beloved young days / Our beautiful spring summer fall winter,” Taeyang and Daesung sing on the opening verse.The release is Big Bang’s first new music in four years, since their 2018 song ‘Flower Road’.

NMIXX have performed a unique rendition of BLACKPINK’s 2019 single ‘Kill This Love’.Last week, the rookie girl group were featured on K-pop live music channel It’s Live on YouTube, where they performed their debut track ‘O.O’. In a newly released clip, the six-member JYP Entertainment act also took on the challenge of covering BLACKPINK’s 2019 single ‘Kill This Love’.For their cover, NMIXX swap out the bombastic, blaring horns of the original BLACKPINK version for a stripped-down, vocal-led arrangement, which slowly builds up intensity as the drums and electric guitar kick in.“What should I do, I can’t stand myself being so weak / While I force myself to cover my eyes / I need to bring an end to this love,” sings vocalist Sullyoon in the emotional pre-chorus.NMIXX first debuted in February with the single album ‘Ad Mare’, which included the single ‘O.O’ and a B-side track titled ‘Tank’.

BLACKPINK member Rosé.On March 18, the influencer took to Instagram to share a series of screenshots as alleged evidence that she was being targeted by online users. The images featured a conversation between two Instagram users, with one allegedly demanding the other to harm themselves in order to gain access to information about Shin and her whereabouts.In addition, a user in a second screenshot had claimed to have followed and attacked Shin at the airport and later sent graphic, gory images of the alleged “proof” to one of her followers.

BLACKPINK member Jisoo has opened up about her experience performing at Coachella in 2019 with the girl group.During a recent interview with Vogue Korea, the K-pop idol spoke about the global success the girl group has achieved over the past few years, including their appearance at Coachella in 2019. BLACKPINK’s performance at Coachella 2019 made them the first all-female K-pop group to do so at the popular annual festival.“With our Coachella performance, I was too busy thinking about finishing without making any mistakes that I couldn’t tell how big that stage actually was and how much fun everyone was having,” she said, as translated by Soompi.

Big Bang have reportedly wrapped up filming for a music video that will accompany their long-awaited comeback project.Earlier today (March 16), the boyband’s label YG Entertainment confirmed in a statement to South Korean media outlet SPOTV News that all four remaining members of the group recently wrapped up a shoot for a music video for an upcoming new song.“Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P and Daesung recently completed filming the music video for their new song,” YG Entertainment told SPOTV News, as translated by Soompi. “Big Bang’s comeback preparations are progressing smoothly.

Big Bang member T.O.P expressed his desire overhaul the K-pop system of training and creating idols and artists.In a new interview with Prestige Hong Kong, the South Korean musician spoke about the “harsh” K-pop system, observing how the current training regime affects younger K-pop idols and their mental well-being.“I, myself, am fortunate that I only spent less than a year as a trainee before I debuted – a relatively short time – but after, I saw all the trainees, the boys and girls, they’re under a very harsh system,” T.O.P said.“They’re told what to do and trained just like robots,” the rapper added. “They might get popular, they might get bigger, but in their heart and in ways we can’t see, they’re being isolated, and feel lonely inside.”To address this, T.O.P expressed his desire to change the system and establish a new type of K-pop record company.

Big Bang’s T.O.P has spoken up about the aftermath of his marijuana case publicly for the first time.In 2017, the rapper was charged with marijuana use by the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He was later found guilty and received a 10-month jail sentence, with a two-year probation. At the time of the controversy, he was serving his mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer.In a recent interview with Prestige Hong Kong, T.O.P described the incident as the “worst moment” of his life and how it took a toll on his mental health.

Jeon Somi has accidentally leaked what appears to be an unreleased BLACKPINK track, during a recent Instagram Live session.The Canadian-Dutch-Korean K-pop idol hosted an Instagram Live session yesterday (March 2) while she was at the YG Entertainment headquarters. During the broadcast, the singer was walking around the building looking for an empty studio to continue her livestream.However, Somi then accidentally wandered into an occupied studio that had been playing an unreleased song via the speakers.

Big Bang member T.O.P is reportedly working on his debut solo album.The rapper reportedly spoke to lifestyle-luxury magazine Prestige Hong Kong about his hopes for the future, following his departure from long-time management agency YG Entertainment last month, as well as his plan to release a debut solo album soon.Further details on what his upcoming solo release might entail are expected to be detailed in the rapper’s cover story with the magazine, which is due out on March 7. According to the magazine, T.O.P will also “break his silence” on his disappearance from the public eye and speak about his “love for art and music”.A post shared by Prestige Hong Kong (@prestigehk)Last month, YG Entertainment announced that the rapper decided to part ways with the agency after 16 years.

HYBE and YG Entertainment are set to launch a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning packet later this year.Earlier today (March 2), HYBE Edu and YG Entertainment announced that they will be launching a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning material titled ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’, per Kpop Herald.According to Kpop Herald and KBIZoom, ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’ hopes to familiarise fans with the Korean language through words and phrases that the K-pop quartet frequently use.The packet will include textbooks, stickers, quizzes and animated videos that will teach learners correct pronunciation. Notably, the videos will be available in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian..@HYBE_EDU is launching "@BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN," a Korean language education material using the act's IP.

Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has tested positive for COVID-19.Today (February 28), YG Entertainment shared in an official statement to Star News that the Korean-Australian musician has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of a flight she had scheduled later the same day. The agency added that Rosé is currently asymptomatic.According to YG Entertainment, the singer had taken a PCR test prior to departure, and later received a positive result.

Neck Deep have reacted to BLACKPINK Rosé’s cover of their 2015 song ‘December’.Earlier this month, the vocalist released her live studio version of the song in commemoration of her 25th birthday. For her rendition, she was accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.A day after Rosé’s rendition of ‘December’ was posted, the pop-punk band took to Twitter to express their appriciation for the cover.

YG Entertainment boyband TREASURE have made their much-awaited return with new single ‘JIKJIN’In the new visual, the boyband storm an automobile repair shop, dancing to the new track’s choreography as they declare that they will head straight towards a lover. Later, some of the members are seen speeding down a highway in colourful sports cars.“You’re the one that I’ve been waiting for / The more I look at you, the more beautiful you are / You’re the sun, so I can’t hide you / Even if I lose my sight, go straight to you,” they sing on the pre-chorus.‘JIKJIN’ is the title track of TREASURE’s mini-album ‘The Second Step: Chapter One’, both of which were released today (February 15).

BLACKPINK’s Rosé has unveiled three new live studio covers in commemoration of her 25th birthday.The Korean-Australian vocalist surprised fans with three new “live studio” acoustic covers of songs by Coldplay, Neck Deep and Oasis on her personal YouTube channel today (February 11), in celebration of her 25th birthday.The first, which dropped in the early hours of February 11, was a cover of Coldplay’s 2008 hit ‘Viva La Vida’. “I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing / Roman Cavalry choirs are singing / Be my mirror, my sword and shield / My missionaries in a foreign field,” the K-pop idol sings, while reading the lyrics off her phone.It was followed by a truncated version of Neckdeep’s 2015 single ‘December’, as well as a tender and slowed-down rendition of Oasis’ 1995 classic ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.

Coldplay have reacted to BLACKPINK member Rosé‘s recent cover of their 2008 song ‘Viva La Vida’.The K-pop idol shared a new stripped-down, live studio cover of Coldplay’s seminal 2008 track earlier today (February 11) in celebration of her birthday, accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.The British band have since taken notice of her cover, sharing a link to the video on their Instagram Story, while wishing the Korean-Australian singer a happy birthday. “Love this.

Big Bang member T.O.P. has taken to Instagram to share how he feels, following his departure from YG Entertainment.Earlier this week, YG Entertainment announced that the rapper has decided to part ways with the agency after 16 years. At the time, the company said that T.O.P.

Big Bang are set to make their long-awaited return with new music this spring.Earlier today (February 7), the boyband’s agency YG Entertainment said in a statement to South Korean media outlets that the quartet would be releasing new music later this year. The upcoming project will be Big Bang’s first release in four years, since their 2018 song ‘Flower Road’.According to Korea JoongAng Daily, the quartet have completed the recording process for their new material, and are set to film a music video in the coming weeks.

YG Entertainment artists have fully recovered from COVID-19 and are no longer in quarantine, confirms the label.YG issued a statement earlier today (February 3) via Break News announcing that 10 of its artists, who were all previously diagnosed with the virus, have recovered and are no longer in isolation.These artists include WINNER’s Lee Seung-hoon, iKON’s Kim Jin-hwan, Song Yun-hyeong, Goo Jun-hoe, Kim Dong-hyuk and Jung Chan-woo, TREASURE’s Choi Hyun-seok, Yoshi, Jun-gyu and Mashiho. This means all idols who were previously reported to have contracted the virus have now recovered.“They were respectively quarantined in their homes and health authorities evaluated that they were in no danger of further spreading the virus,” wrote YG, as translated by Korea JoongAng Daily.

Apink have shared the official tracklist of their upcoming special album.Titled ‘HORN’, the new album and its lead single ‘Dilemma’ is due out on Valentine’s Day (February 14). Comprising a total of 11 tracks, the forthcoming record marks Apink’s first comeback in nearly two years.Notably, all six members of the girl group have penned lyrics for ‘HORN’.

YG Entertainment’s roster have tested positive for COVID-19.Earlier today (January 25), the entertainment agency announced that iKON’s Junhoe – the fourth member of the group to contract the virus – and TREASURE’s Yoshi have tested positive for COVID-19. The statement noted that both artists had received their COVID-19 vaccinations and will be self-quarantining at home.“As with the confirmed cases earlier, we took intensive preemptive measures beyond the guidelines of the quarantine authorities,” Their statement reads, as translated by Soompi.

Big Bang rapper T.O.P has shared a post expressing his love for his group, while cropping out former member Seungri.Earlier today (January 19), the idol took to Instagram to dedicate a post to his bandmates and fans. In the post, the rapper wrote, “#ilovemyband #ilovemyfans”, alongside an image of the group.However, Big Bang fans quickly noticed that former member Seungri had been awkwardly cropped out of the image, which has been repositioned diagonally with white borders added to fill out the space..A post shared by T.O.P (@choi_seung_hyun_tttop)The original photo, taken during Big Bang’s ‘Fxxk It’ era in 2016, had included the ex-Big Bang member in the upper left corner, next to main vocalist Daesung.

YG Entertainment had reportedly called it quits with girl group 2NE1 after the company was unable to “control” a particular member.On December 17, YouTuber and former entertainment reporter Lee Jin-ho made several claims about the nature of 2NE1’s disbandment back in 2016.

Rosé has announced a new collaboration with meditation and sleep app Calm.Earlier today (December 8), the BLACKPINK star took to Instagram to announce the news, where she also shared her own experience using the app. The singer’s new bedtime story titled ‘Grounded With Rosé’ is now available to stream on Calm.“I’ve been dying to share this exciting news with you all but I finally get to tell you – I have my very own sleep story, out now on [Calm],” Rosé wrote.

BLACKPINK member Lisa has opened up about her love for Netflix’s hit K-drama series Squid Game.During a recent episode of The Zach Sang Show, host Zach Sang asked the Thai-born K-pop idol about her Squid Game-themed Halloween costume, which prompted her to speak about her love for the series.“You watched Squid Game?,” Lisa asked, in response to Sang’s question.

G-Dragon has announced the official release date of his upcoming sneaker collaboration with Nike.On November 15, the South Korean star uploaded a 30-second promotional clip of himself modelling his fashion label PEACEMINUSONE’s upcoming sneaker collaboration with Nike. The Kwondo 1 will be available to purchase from Nike and select major retailers from December 3.“Meet every version of you.

WINNER member Mino is set to make his acting and big screen debut in the upcoming Netflix movie Seoul Vibe. On November 10, the streaming platform announced Mino’s casting in the forthcoming film in a statement to South Korean news website Sports Kyunghang, noting that he is set to join the cast immediately as the movie starting production in August.The upcoming film was originally announced by Netflix earlier this year in June.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa has opened up about what it was like sharing the stage with iKON on Kingdom: Legendary War.Lisa and iKON had performed together during an episode of the Mnet reality TV competition, which iKON had been competing in.

BLACKPINK and Billie Eilish are just two of the musician acts who are set to appear in YouTube’s newly announced special, Dear Earth.The YouTube Original special, which is set to premiere sometime on October 23, was first announced at the 2021 Summer TCA press tour on Thursday (September 23), according to Billboard.