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CRAVITY have released their first-ever English single titled ‘Boogie Woogie’.On August 12 at 1pm KST, the nine-piece dropped the new track on streaming platforms. ‘Boogie Woogie’ is also a pre-release track for CRAVITY’s forthcoming mini-album ‘New Wave’, due out sometime in September.“Take my hand and grab my hips / Swing around and turn your wrist / Lean back babe and let me lead / A little boogie woogie is all we need,” they sing on the peppy song’s opening verse.CRAVITY announced their upcoming comeback just last week on August 5 via their official Twitter page, alongside a cryptic teaser image of ocean waves.

MONSTA X member I.M has addressed fans in a handwritten letter shedding light on his departure from the group’s agency Starship Entertainment.On Monday (8 August), the label confirmed that all members but I.M had renewed their contracts with company through an announcement on MONSTA X’s official fan cafe site.I.M will still continue to be a MONSTA X member and the group will continue activities as a sextet, Starship said.Later that day, the 26-year-old rapper shared a handwritten letter on the same official fan cafe site to thank Starship Entertainment and the group’s fans, known as Monbebe.“Seven years have gone by since I made my first start as a singer with Starship,” wrote I.M, per a Soompi translation. “As we’ve been together for a long time, I’ve grown fond [of Starship], but I thought I needed a new challenge with different meaning, so after a lot of thinking, I came to this decision.

MONSTA X members have renewed their contracts with longtime agency Starship Entertainment.Today (August 8), Starship Entertainment announced via the group’s official fan cafe site that all MONSTA X members apart from rapper I.M have renewed their contracts with the agency. However, I.M will continue remain a part of the group.“As all six members share the same thoughts and affection towards the group and MONBEBE (MONSTA X’s official fanbase), I.M has agreed to continue and participate in the group’s future plans,” assured the agency in its statement.“Our sincere appreciation goes out to I.M for the hard work and dedication he has shown over the years,” it said, adding: “We will support him wholeheartedly for both his participation as a member of MONSTA X and an individual artist.”News of members Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun and Hyungwon’s contract renewals was first announced by Starship in May, during which the agency revealed that it was still carrying out discussions with rappers Joohoney and I.M.Last month, MONSTA X teamed up with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, marking the boyband’s second group release of 2022.

IVE have unveiled details for their upcoming single album ‘After Like’.On July 24, the six-member act shared the first teaser and details for their forthcoming third single album ‘After Like’. Styled after a retro television error screen, the new graphic reveals that IVE’s new project will arrive on August 22 at 6pm KST.IVE3rd SINGLE ALBUM<After Like>2022.08.22 MON 6PM (KST)COMING SOON#IVE #아이브#AfterLike #애프터라이크 pic.twitter.com/yezfVqWDFu— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) July 24, 2022‘After Like’ will mark the girl group’s second release of 2022, arriving just four months after their second single album ‘Love Dive’.

MONSTA X have unveiled their collaboration with Dutch DJ and producer Sam Feldt on ‘Late Night Feels’.On July 21, the K-pop group teamed up with Feldt on his latest single ‘Late Night Feels’, which dropped alongside its accompanying video treatment. In the clip, a number of notable young stars, which include Leenda Dong, Brooke Monk, Alan Chikin Chow and more, transported to a magical world, defined by unadulterated joy and dance.“Know what to do with these late night feels / Late night feels, I want you, baby / Know what you do in those late night heels / Late night heels, yeah, ooh-ooh,” the group harmonise on the English song’s chorus.‘Late Night Feels’ marks MONSTA X’s second release of the year following their 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.

IVE will be making a comeback with new music in August.On July 18, South Korean news outlet Asia Today reported that the six-member rookie girl group will be making a summer comeback next month. IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment then responded to the report via Newsen, confirming that “IVE is working hard to prepare with the aim of making a comeback in August,” as translated by Soompi.Further details on the project’s release date and format are expected in the coming weeks.The forthcoming release will mark the girl group’s second project of 2022, arriving just four months after their second single album ‘Love Dive’.

WJSN have shared a stunning new teaser for the music video of their upcoming single ‘Last Sequence’.In the new visual, the girl group don glittery blue gowns in an underwater-themed set, posing against a backdrop of clam shells and jellyfish. They appear in a luxurious underwater palace in another scene, dancing to the choreography to ‘Last Sequence’.

MONSTA X has released a music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’, a cut from their ninth full-length album ‘The Dreaming’.The nostalgic visual, released yesterday (June 28), features various clips of the group’s preparations and performances for the Los Angeles leg of their North American ‘No Limit’ concert tour series. “Lying through your teeth / While you’re lying next to me / The voices keeping you awake / You can’t escape,” Minhyuk sings on the pre-chorus.The music video for ‘Whispers in the Dark’ was produced in partnership with Lexus, whose cars are featured in the visual.

WJSN have announced that they will be releasing new music very soon.Today (June 3), the group announced that they would be making their comeback next month through a through a “coming soon” poster that was released on the group’s social media platforms. The poster, which simulated the look of the ocean floor, note that the group is set to release new music on July 5 at 6pm KST.WJSN’s forthcoming project will come over a year after the release of their ninth mini-album ‘Unnatural’.

MONSTA X’s six members have yet to renew their contracts with Starship Entertainment, the company as revealed.Yesterday (May 9), the K-pop entertainment company shared that it was still in talks with half the members of MONSTA X – namely vocalist Minhyuk, and rappers I.M and Joohoney – regarding the renewal of their contracts, which are set to expire later this year.“We are carrying out in-depth discussions to find out what the best direction is for both the group and the members,” Starship Entertainment shared in a statement, per Korea JoongAng Daily. The fate of MONSTA X, should any of the members choose to leave the agency, is not yet known.Meanwhile, the agency also confirmed that members Shownu, Kihyun and Hyungwon have already agreed to renew their contracts, and promised to “continue to support them with faith and trust.”The news comes shortly after the arrival of the boyband’s 11th mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ late last month.

MONSTA X have returned with a stunning music video for ‘Love’, the title track of their newly-released mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’.In the new visual, the boyband showcase their duality on a fashion runway-inspired set, showing off their vibrant streetwear outfits. They later dress up in extravagant, glittery tuxedos, taking the stage to perform to the groovy new track.“You’re my love, it started at the first sight / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby / Finding love, I can’t hide anything from you / Cuz you’re my, cuz you’re my love for me, baby,” they sing on the chorus.‘Shape Of Love’ arrives half a year after MONSTA X released their tenth Korean mini-album ‘No Limit’ and their sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’.

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.

MONSTA X have postponed the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘Shape Of Love’ following member Hyungwon’s COVID-19 diagnosis.On March 28, MONSTA X’s label Starship Entertainment shared in a statement that Hyungwon had tested positive for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test earlier that day, and would be halting all activities while he recovers. As a result, the group have decided to delay their forthcoming release until further notice.“Hyungwon has completed three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

MONSTA X‘s Joohoney has opened up about his personal goals as a songwriter and producer for the group, revealing his intent to dispel the “fixed notion” that older idol groups make “half-hearted” music.In a new interview with Arena Homme Plus, the MONSTA X rapper revealed that the hardest song he’s ever produced is the K-pop group’s June 2021 single ‘Gambler’, through which he hoped to dispel assumptions about older idol groups.“I wanted to break the fixed notion people have that the further you get into your career, you’ll start making music half-heartedly, or the tempo of your songs will get slower,” Joohoney said, per translations by Soompi.Joohoney also said he wanted ‘Gambler’ to be a “powerful” song that would allow MONSTA X, who are nearly seven years old as a group, to showcase the same levels of energy of a younger K-pop act.“Because if a song has a powerful sound, its choreography gets more powerful as well,” he added. “I feel apologetic to the members who suffered [because of the song’s choreography], but looking back on it now, I think it was the right decision.

MONSTA X are reportedly gearing up to release new music.Earlier today (March 23), South Korean outlet Sports Donga reported that the six-member boyband are currently preparing for an April comeback. MONSTA X’s label, Starship Entertainment, has since confirmed the news through a separate press statement.“Our agency’s artist MONSTA X is preparing for an album with the goal of making a comeback this upcoming April,” a representative from the management company said, as translated by Soompi.

Twenty Five Twenty One star and WJSN member Bona has spoken about her desire to break the mold as an idol-actress.In a recent interview with Esquire Korea, the singer-turned-actress opened up about wanting to break the stereotypes surrounding K-pop idols who have joined the acting industry. Although it is common for idols to venture into acting, many are often scrutinised for their allegedly lacking acting abilities.Yet, the 26-year-old star shared that she was secure in her identity as both an idol and actress. “These days, I just say this.

Starship Entertainment’s rookie girl group IVE will be making a comeback next month with their second single album ‘Love Dive’.On March 14, the six-member act – comprising former IZ*ONE members An Yu-jin and Jang Won-young, alongside newcomers Gaeul, Liz, Rei and Leeseo – shared via their social media accounts that they would be making their highly-anticipated comeback, alongside a new teaser image.Taking the form of an invitation card which reads “Dear Cupid” at the top, the graphic details the release date and title of the upcoming project. IVE’s second single album ‘Love Dive’ is due out on April 5 at 6PM KST.IVETHE 2nd SINGLE ALBUM<LOVE DIVE>2022.04.05 TUE 6PM (KST)COMING VERY SOON#IVE #아이브#LOVEDIVE #러브다이브 pic.twitter.com/9StF2UExRk— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) March 14, 2022‘Love Dive’ will mark IVE’s first release of 2022, and comes just four months after their debut last December with their first single album ‘Eleven’.

Twenty-Five Twenty-One.The new preview follows high school student Na Hee-do (Space Sweepers‘ Kim Tae-ri) as her passion for fencing grows. She watches fencing prodigy Go Yoo-rim (WJSN member Bona) on television, voicing her admiration for the athlete, later going as far as to watch her train every Saturday.However, Hee-do’s dreams are crushed when a teacher announces that her school has decided to shut down its fencing club due to underfunding.

MONSTA X have opened up about their popularity in the United States, saying it’s an “honour” to have been able to build a global fanbase.The K-pop recently group spoke to Billboard about their promotional activities in the United States, in light of the recent release of their sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’.

MONSTA X have released the music video for ‘You Problem’, the lead single of their sophomore English studio album ‘The Dreaming’.‘You Problem’ was both written and produced by David Stewart, who is best known for working on the BTS‘ hit 2020 English single ‘Dynamite’. He had also previously produced music for Hailee Steinfeld and the Jonas Brothers, among others.The new track was released alongside a music video, which features the boyband partying at a disco and working at a blowing alley.

MONSTA X have released a preview of their new song ‘Blow Your Mind’, from their upcoming English-language studio album ‘The Dreaming’.‘The Dreaming’ will notably feature the previously-released single ‘One Day’, which dropped in September, as well as its lead single ‘You Problem’, for which a music video is also set to arrive on December 10 at 2pm KST.“Is it me, is it me you want? / Let me dance, let me dance you off / Take a chance, let’s get it on / I’ll blow your mind / I’ll make you feel,

(G)I-DLE and MONSTA X are set to perform at KPOP.FLEX, Europe’s largest K-pop festival next year.(G)I-DLE and MONSTA X are the first two of a total of seven K-pop acts that have been announced to perform at KPOP.FLEX, which is said to be Europe’s biggest festival for K-pop. The festival is set to take place on May 14, 2022 at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.with 44,000 fans expected to be in attendance.

MONSTA X has opened up about how its like to record music in English.In a recent interview with Forbes, the singer discussed the process of recording a full-length album completely in English, in light of their upcoming sophomore English album ‘The Dreaming’, which arrives on December 10.“It was very easy,” he said, when asked about the difficulty of performing in a third language, compared to Korean and Japanese.

MONSTA X have dropped the music video for their new single ‘Rush Hour’, the title track of their 10th mini-album ‘No Limit’.‘Rush Hour’ was co-produced by rapper Joohoney, who also wrote its lyrics alongside fellow members Kihyun and I.M.

MONSTA X have teased their upcoming record ‘No Limit’ with a preview video featuring snippets of all its songs.Earlier today (November 16), the boyband released a preview of the record on YouTube, featuring short snippets of all seven tracks that will be included on the upcoming record. ‘No Limit’ is due out on November 19 at 2pm KST.Each snippet is accompanied by promotional pictures of different members, alongside writing and composing credits.

Starship Entertainment has revealed the official debut date for their upcoming girl group, IVE.The highly anticipcated forthcoming girl group will feature two former members from the now-disbanded IZ*ONE: An Yu-jin and Jang Won-young. The K-pop idols will be joined by newcomers Gaeul, Liz, Rei and Leeseo.Although details about each member’s role in the group have yet to be revealed, Starship has announced that the girl group will make their debut next month.

MONSTA X have announced the release of their first movie Monsta X: The Dreaming, scheduled to premiere in December.Monsta X: The Dreaming will be released in conjunction with the group’s upcoming English record of the same name, and is set to hit theatres first in South Korea on December 8, before arriving across the globe in over 70 countries on December 9 and 11.

MONSTA X will be making their return with new music next month.On October 18, Starship Entertainment announced that the six-member group are gearing up for their next release, which is projected to drop next month.A representative from the agency told the South Korean news outlet Newsen that “MONSTA X are preparing for a domestic comeback aiming for late November”.

MONSTA X have returned with a music video for their brand-new English-language single titled ‘One Day’, and the K-pop boyband recently sat down with NME over video call to tell us more about it.The six-member group – comprising Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney and I.M – have been hard at work putting out new releases over the past few months.

ENHYPEN and IZ*ONE, have tested positive for COVID-19.Two of the idols – N.Flying’s Kim Jae-hyun and former IZ*ONE singer An Yujin – were diagnosed with the coronavirus on September 4. Kim is the fourth member of his band to test positive for COVID-19, after Lee Seung-hyub, Yoo Hwe-seung and Seo Dong-sung on September 3.Meanwhile, An tested positive for COVID-19 following the diagnosis of fellow Starship Entertainment labelmate Jang Wonyoung, who was also a member of IZ*ONE.

MONSTA X’s I.M has recently discussed the “racy” lyrics behind some of the songs he has written, saying that they were unintentional.In a recent interview with Dazed Magazine, the 25-year-old rapper spoke about the “racy” nature of the lyrics for the song ‘Rotate’, which he had previously described as his favourite B-side from the boyband’s recent release ‘One Of A Kind’.I.M helped wrote, arrange and compose the EDM-influenced track, alongside fellow member Joohoney, as well as producers

SISTAR members Hyolyn and Dasom have unveiled the music video for their highly anticipated joint single ‘Summer Or Summer’.In the dreamy clip, reminiscent of the group’s video for ‘Loving U’, the two singers spend their vacation at an idyllic beach-side report.

CRAVITY are set to release their first-ever full-length album next month.Earlier today (July 27), the South Korean act unveiled a cryptic teaser for the forthcoming record titled ‘The Awakening: Written In The Stars’.

CRAVITY are preparing to make their return with new music next month.On July 19, their agency Starship Entertainment confirmed that the nine-member act will make their comeback in Augsut.

I.M from South Korean boyband MONSTA X has spoken about the hate he received when he appeared on NO.MERCY.MONSTA X were formed through the 2014 Mnet reality TV series NO.MERCY.

MONSTA X member Joohoney has shared that the James Bond movie series inspired the group’s latest title track, ‘Gambler’.On ‘Gambler’, the six-member boyband tell a story of two lovers and their fatal attraction to one another, along with their readiness to risk it all for each other.