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K-pop singer Sunmi has performed a cover of late English singer Amy Winehouse’s hit song ‘Valerie’.In a recent episode of late-night South Korean music talk show The Seasons, hosted by brother-sister duo AKMU, the soloist and ex-Wonder Girls member performed her rendition of the iconic 2006 track.Accompanied by a live band, Sunmi sung an abridged rendition of Winehouse’s cover of The Zutons’ ‘Valerie’, from the deluxe version of the late singer’s second and final studio album ‘Back to Black’. “Won’t you come on over / Stop making a fool out of me / Why don’t you come on over Valerie,” she sings in the chorus.Elsewhere during the episode, Sunmi also performed her latest single ‘Stranger’, which she released digitally earlier this month, as well as her 2020 single ‘pporappippam’.

Super Rich in Korea, hosted by GOT7‘s BamBam and more. Read on for everything you need to know about the show.According to a previous press release by Netflix, the reality series will follow “the ultra-luxurious lives of the world’s wealthiest in the heart of Korea”.

GOT7 singer BamBam has teased new music from the boyband, revealing that “all the songs are done”.GOT7’s BamBam recently appeared on popular Thai YouTube channel WOODY, where he spoke about a potential reunion for the boyband and what fans could expect in the future.The K-pop idol touched on the pressure he and the rest of the band feel when fans ask for a full group comeback, saying that “it would be about whether we’d be able to fulfil our promise to our fans or not”.“We wanted to come back at [a specific] time, so we kept them waiting, which is just the pressure on ourselves about the timing,” he explained. “As for returning with seven people, I think it’s not too much pressure because every one of us would love to come back as seven people.”However, BamBam mentioned that seeing as two GOT7 members are currently enlisted for South Korea’s mandatory military service – JAY B and Jinyoung – the group will have to wait until they return before they can release new music together.That being said, BamBam did reassure fans that preparations are already underwar for a GOT7 comeback.

Super Rich in Korea, hosted by GOT7‘s BamBam.Today (January 23), Netflix unveiled details for its upcoming reality TV show, titled Super Rich in Korea. According to a press release by the streaming service, the series will follow “the ultra-luxurious lives of the world’s wealthiest in the heart of Korea”.Super Rich in Korea will feature personalities such as South Korean figure Yoo Hee-ra, Singaporean entrepreneur David Yong and Arab social media celebrity Noor Naim, among others.Netflix says the show will “unveil a realm where luxury cars and haute couture are everyday sights, and exclusive parties are the norm.

GOT7 singer BamBam has spoken out about the technical difficulties he faced during his performance at the 2024 Seoul Music Awards, saying he will “never go to award shows again”.This year’s Seoul Music Awards were held yesterday (January 2) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, during which prizes were presented to winners and special performances were staged. The ceremony was also streamed live for global audiences to watch.As part of the performing line-up, GOT7 member BamBam took to the stage for a special mash-up of his solo singles ‘Pandora’, ‘Sour & Sweet’ and ‘Ribbon’.

GOT7 member BamBam says that there is no bad blood between the boyband and their former label JYP Entertainment.BamBam recently spoke about the boyband’s relationship with JYP Entertainment during the latest episode of his online talk show, Bam House, which featured a special guest appearance from the label’s founder and namesake J.Y. Park.“I really want to untie this misunderstanding.

GOT7 member BamBam has revealed how Sunmi became the reason he joined his current label, Abyss Company.GOT7’s BamBam joined Abyss Company in March 2021, following his departure from long-time agency JYP Entertainment in January that year. Meanwhile, Sunmi had signed with the label in 2017, back when it was known as MAKEUS Entertainment, after her contract with JYP Entertainment ended in the same year.In the latest episode of BamBam’s YouTube talk show, Bam House, which guest starred Sunmi, the Thai-born K-pop idol revealed that he wouldn’t have joined his current label if not for the former Wonder Girls member.“[Sunmi] is the lake of Abyss [because] you made our company grow,” BamBam told Sunmi, before admitting to her: “If you were’t there, I wouldn’t have joined Abyss.” He then explained that before he signed with the agency, he had contacted Sunmi and “asked about the company”.“I was like, ‘Is it a company I could trust?’ She told me really good things about the company,” he recalled.

Sunmi has released the music video for her new single, ‘Stranger’.In the new eerie music video for ‘Stranger’, Sunmi builds her own Frankenstein’s monster, which looks just like her. But throughout the clip, she’s haunted by a masked figure that chases her around a lavish castle.“Mr. Stranger, running into danger / Gotta get to know you / Mr. Stranger, wanna be your angel / Gotta get to know you,” she sings on the chorus of the songs.Notably, much like the theme of the accompanying music video, ‘Stranger’ is marked by abrupt transitions between the contrasting musical elements of the song’s verses, chorus and bridge.Aside from ‘Stranger’, Sunmi’s new digital single also features the songs ‘Calm Myself’ and ‘Call My Name’.

BamBam has revealed that Day6 member Young K was originally supposed to debut in GOT7.Day6’s Young K recently made a guest appearance on BamBam’s YouTube show, Bam House, where the GOT7 member spoke about the pair’s time at JYP Entertainment. Notably, BamBam left the K-pop agency in 2021, alongside his follow GOT7 members.“Guys, I’ve said this many times before, but you know how I wasn’t part of the pre-debut GOT7 team at first, right? Let me tell you something that may shock you. Young K was [a member of] GOT7 before I was,” BamBam said in the video while introducing the Day6 singer.The Thai musician then compared the situation to their JYP Entertainment seniors, 2AM and 2PM, and how the members of those two groups had “moved about” before their official debut.“And basically, Young K was like them.

BamBam, also a member of boyband GOT7, has announced the first wave of dates for his upcoming solo world tour ‘Area 52’.Today (July 12), BamBam shared that he would soon be holding his first-ever world tour, revealing its first few stops. the singer’s upcoming ‘Area 52’ world tour is set to kick off in Seoul this September, before heading to Manila, Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok over the next two months.According to the accompanying tour poster, more dates in other regions will be added to the ‘Area 52’ tour, which is set to continue into 2024. More details, such as ticket availability and prices, have yet to be announced.

2NE1 member Sandara Park will be making her long-awaited solo debut this July.On June 14, several South Korean news outlets reported that Sandara Park would soon be returning to the music industry as a soloist. Later that day, a representative from Park’s current agency, Abyss Company, confirmed to Star News that she would be making a comeback in July.“Sandara Park will make a comeback in the music industry as a solo artist in July.

GOT7 member BamBam has unveiled his first full-length album ‘Sour & Sweet’, along with a music video for the lead single of the same name.Today (March 28), the Thai K-pop idol made a comeback with his debut studio album ‘Sour & Sweet’. The release was accompanied by a music video for its lead single, featuring the singer playing cat and mouse with a potential love interest.“It’s sour then it’s sweet / Sometimes, I could be more than what you see / This tastes like fantasy, fantasy / Dare to taste or fall into my recipe / It’s sour then it’s sweet,” he sings on the dance-pop song.‘Sour & Sweet’ features eight tracks, seven of which – including the title track – were co-written by the GOT7 singer.

GOT7‘s BamBam, soloist Chung Ha, co-ed group KARD and boybands iKON and TFN. In addition girl groups LAPILLUS and VIVIZ will also perform, as well as rapper Sik-K.Notably, two of the newly announced acts – namely BamBam and LAPILLUS – were originally set to perform at KAMP LA 2022, but had to pull out at the last minute due to visa problems.

Sunmi and rapper BE’O have released their new single, ‘Lights Out’.The new collaboration was produced by EL Capitxn, who previously worked on ‘That That’ by PSY and BTS’ Suga, as well as IU‘s ‘Eight’ with Suga. Meanwhile, the accompanying music video, filmed at the Soongsil University located in Seoul, was directed by Kim Sae-myung, known for his work with Dynamic Duo, Zion.T and more.The clip, which features a retro-looking filter, stars Sunmi as a model at a photoshoot.

GOT7 member and soloist BamBam has begun sharing details of his forthcoming studio album ‘Sour & Sweet’, due out in March.On February 28, the Thai-born K-pop singer took to Twitter to unveil the release details of his next solo record, which he began teasing a day prior. According to the newly uploaded posters, BamBam will be releasing his debut studio album ‘Sour & Sweet’ on March 28 at 6PM KST.

BamBam has shared a long-awaited update on his upcoming solo project.The Thai K-pop idol recently spoke to Filipino press ahead of his fansign event in the Filipino capital of Manila, where he shared that he is working on his next solo album.“I’m currently working on my next album,” the GOT7 member told press, per Bandwagon Asia. “This time, it’s not such a bright concept and it’s a big project in my company right now. I’m really looking forward to it so I hope you guys will too.”If it drops this year, the as-yet-untitled release will mark BamBam’s second solo record of 2022, following his sophomore mini-album ‘B’ in January.

Sunmi speaks up about her upcoming role as the new host of the hit web talk show Showterview in a brand-new interview with NME.Last month, South Korean news outlet Sports World reported that Korean-American singer-rapper Jessi had officially stepped down from her role as the host of Showterview after a nearly two-year-long stint. The report also claimed that Sunmi is set to take over as the show’s host, having wrapped up filming for her very first episode.Ahead of her first episode as Showterview’s new host, which is reportedly set to air sometime this month, Sunmi opens up about how she hopes to bring her own personality to the popular web talk show.

Sunmi has opened up about the creative process and inspirations behind her latest single album, ‘Heart Burn’, in a new interview with NME.On the day she announced plans to release new music, Sunmi had surprised fans with a “comeback trailer” set by the poolside. The visual sees her strumming on her bass guitar and soaking up the sun before she takes a quick dip in the pool to cool off.“The problem is, I don’t know how to swim,” Sunmi admits, reflecting on the preparations that have led up to her latest release.

Sunmi has announced the dates for her upcoming 2022 ‘Gone Girl Gone Mad’ tour of North America and Europe.Yesterday (June 29), the K-pop idol announced that she is set to go on a 15-date tour of North America and Europe later this year. Sunmi will be kickstarting the tour in Warsaw, the capital city of Poland, with a show in August, before heading to six more cities in Europe, including Paris and London.After which, she will head over the pond to North America for an eight-show run in September.

Sunmi has released a music video for ‘Heart Burn’, the title track for her single album of the same name.In the alluring visual, Sunmi travels through time and woos several lovers. All of her romantic endeavors end in heartbreak, however, as she loses all of her lovers to a fever they contract after spending a night with her.“Summer heat doesn’t cool down all night / I keep dancing with dangerous moves / Burning sunlight with a mild breeze / I love these vibes,” Sunmi sings in the second verse.

Sunmi has surprised fans with a new comeback trailer, in anticipation of new music to be released later this month.The mesmerising new teaser features shots of the K-pop idol sitting by the pool and experimenting with various chords on her bass guitar. Later, she’s seen enjoying the summer heat and taking a swim, with a groovy bass-line soundtracking the clip.According to the teaser’s description, Sunmi’s upcoming release is expected to be titled ’37℃’ with a release date of June 29 at 6pm KST.

GOT7’s BamBam is set to partner with American basketball team Golden State Warriors to release new music.READ MORE: Dreamcatcher – ‘Apocalypse: Save Us’ review: a refreshing, albeit naive take on the worldEarlier this week, the basketball team announced the launch of Golden State Entertainment, an affiliate company that will release music and documentaries on sports and culture from the Bay Area.To formally launch the company’s music division, Golden State Entertainment is set to release the song ‘Wheels Up’, a new single performed by BamBam. The company’s officials added that Oakland recording artist Mayzin will also be appearing on the track.Prior to the announcement, BamBam had performed the track during the Warriors’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 7.

Sunmi has shared that she could have been the one to release rookie girl group IVE’s new single, ‘Love Dive’.During a recent V Live broadcast, the singer and former Wonder Girls member listened to music and chatted with fans. At some point during the stream, Sunmi played the new IVE single and revealed that the song had initially been offered to her.In a clip archived by a fan on Twitter, Sunmi is seen singing along to the track before sharing her own history with the it.

Sunmi has opened up about her struggle with mental health, and how her recent single ‘Oh Sorry Ya’ reflects it.The K-pop idol had touched on her personal battle with mental illness on the latest episode of the Spotify: Mic Check podcast, in light of the release of her new track. Sunmi was previously revealed to have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in 2020, as archived by Soompi.On the latest episode of “Spotify: Mic Check,” @miyaohyeah takes us on a journey of her life—from when she left her home at 13 to when she joined (and left) Wonder Girls to when she eventually became a solo artist.

Sunmi has spoken up about her experience touring the United States with the Jonas Brothers during their 2009 world tour.The South Korean singer had reflected on the experience of touring with the Wonder Girls alongside the Jonas Brothers in the latest episode of Spotify: Mic Check podcast.On the latest episode of “Spotify: Mic Check,” @miyaohyeah takes us on a journey of her life—from when she left her home at 13 to when she joined (and left) Wonder Girls to when she eventually became a solo artist. Hear more about #SUNMI’s story: https://t.co/PnUXMNkzPF pic.twitter.com/fEHbEHk5Ax— Spotify News (@SpotifyNews) March 9, 2022The group, which at the time was completed by Sunye, Sohee, Yeeun and Yubin, had accompanied the trio on the North American leg of their tour that year as opening acts, alongside pop-rock band Honor Society and special guest Jordin Sparks.“The experience of promoting K-pop in front of a large audience on a tour with Jonas Brothers is still very precious to me,” she recalled.

Sunmi has teamed up with Spotify Singles to release a new song titled ‘Oh Sorry Ya’.Today (March 8), the idol unveiled a the song, which is available exclusively through Spotify. The song was released under the platform’s new EQUAL X Spotify Singles project, which aims to uplift female artists, in celebration of International Women’s Day.“Oh, sorry, yeah / Never knew that I’d be sorry, yeah / You threw away the night we had /And I can’t get any better than that,” she sings on the retro-inspired dance pop track.

Sunmi and her label Abyss Company have come under fire for their new non-fungible token (NFT) project ‘Sunmiya Club’.In February, the singer and her agency took to social media to announce the ‘Sunmiya Club’ project, which was created in collaboration with Fingerlabs.

GOT7‘s BamBam has revealed that his latest single ‘Slow Mo’ was originally an unreleased song by the boyband.The Thai K-pop idol recently sat down with Esquire Korea for a carpool interview, during which he talked about how he and the other members of GOT7 have been keeping up with each other, as they each embark on individual endeavours. He also shared that his latest single ‘Slow Mo’ had previously been recorded by GOT7 but was never released.In the video, BamBam told Esquire that unlike the other members, he doesn’t “really share [his new songs with the group] because I always want to surprise them”.

Sunmi has reunited on stage with fellow former Wonder Girls‘ member Sunye for live performance of her hit 2017 single ‘Gashina’.On the January 20 episode of tvN’s reality TV series Mom Is An Idol, the show’s cast of contestants, which include Sunye and After School‘s Kahi, were tasked to prepare a series of special performances for a segment titled the ‘BFF Concert’.For the segment, Sunye recruited her fellow ex-Wonder Girls bandmate Sunmi – the duo had been in the group together from 2017 to 2010 – for a joint performnace of the latter’s hit 2017 single ‘Gashina’.“But only you don’t know, like a fool / Are you sure you’re not crazy? / Why are you leaving the pretty me here and leaving,” the two K-pop idols harmonise on the chorus, while also performing the song’s iconic choreography.Aside from her collaboration with Sunmi, Sunye had also joined forces with JYP Entertainment head J.Y. Park for a heartfelt cover of ‘Farewell Under The Sun’, originally by Miss A’s Suzy and Bernard Park.

Sunmi has released her new digital single ‘Go or Stop?’ alongside a stunning accompanying music video.‘Go or Stop?’ is a special collaboration between the singer and reigning League of Legends world champions DWG KIA.

GOT7 member BamBam has opened up about his experience doing things on his own since making his solo debut in June.During a recent interview with Singles magazine, the Thai-born singer spoke on his first-ever solo single ‘riBBon’ and why it was his favourite.

M Countdown were reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus.Artists that were present on the show’s August 12 broadcast at the same time as the two producers include Dreamcatcher, Somi, Sunmi, Golden Child, Park Ji-hoon and more.

Sunmi has released an action-packed teaser for the music video of her upcoming single, ‘You Can’t Sit With Us’.Set in a retro-themed DVD rental store, the singer and her friends browse through the shelves before letting out classic horror screams as they spot something frightening off-camera. The clip then cuts to the group in a gunfight against a horde of zombies that have broken into the shopIn another shot, Sunmi stands on top of a car wielding a rifle as zombies swarm beneath her.

Tiffany Young has shared her first reaction when she heard that Sunmi would be a mentor on Mnet’s upcoming reality TV competition series, Girls Planet 999.Earlier today (June 14), the South Korean network uploaded a video introducing Tiffany Young and Sunmi as the mentors, dubbed “K-pop Masters”, for Girls Planet 999.

GOT7 member BamBam has officially released a teaser for the music video of his upcoming solo song ‘riBBon’.Yesterday (June 9) the Thai-born K-pop idol’s agency Abyss Company released the first video teaser for ‘riBBon’, the title track off the singer’s forthcoming debut mini-album of the same name.

GOT7 singer BamBam has confessed that he wishes to be “properly recognised” in Korea, and has chosen to focus on his Korean solo activities moving forward.In a new interview with Allure Korea, the singer reflected on the difference in reception in both Korea and his home country of Thailand, saying, “I can walk around [in Korea] with ease.” He then added, “I can’t do anything in Thailand.