https://www.scmp.com/rss/517711/feed The latest news on NewJeans, South Korean girl group, including music news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The first-ever Omega Aqua Terra watch in a 30mm case was four years in the making, and the Swiss watchmaker just celebrated the unveiling with a star-studded event in the Japanese city of Kyoto. For the launch, campaign stars including Danielle Marsh from K-pop group NewJeans, model Ashley Graham, and actresses Marisa Abela and Ariana DeBose descended on the Shogunzuka Seiryuden, a stunning wooden structure on the hills overlooking the ancient Japanese capital. Named “My Little Secret”, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3315003/omega-unveils-aqua-terra-30mm-watch-tems-and-newjeans-danielle-kyoto-small-watch-shines-brands-my?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3315003/omega-unveils-aqua-terra-30mm-watch-tems-and-newjeans-danielle-kyoto-small-watch-shines-brands-my?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:25:23 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Fujian gang photos cast shadow on lead-up to Singapore cabinet reveal 2. Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks public safety fears 3. ‘Detrimental to K-pop’? How NewJeans saga upends South Korea’s music industry 4. Water wars: as India weaponises... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3310106/india-pakistan-water-wars-newjeans-saga-detrimental-k-pop-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3310106/india-pakistan-water-wars-newjeans-saga-detrimental-k-pop-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 May 2025 04:45:36 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Pakistan claims Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets used against India’s air force Pakistan has claimed it used Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets against India’s air force in a brief military encounter on Wednesday. 2. Cathay crew member... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3309640/pakistan-claims-china-made-jets-india-clash-boy-given-wine-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3309640/pakistan-claims-china-made-jets-india-clash-boy-given-wine-scmps-7-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 May 2025 04:12:07 +0000 By Pyo Kyung-min Marking their departure from their agency and the start of independent activities, members of K-pop group NewJeans have rebranded as NJZ, a move that adds new complexity to their ongoing legal battle with Hybe Labels’ subsidiary Ador. While entertainment and legal professionals are hesitant to paint a rosy picture for NJZ, the five members – Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein – show no signs of looking back. On February 7, the group revealed their new name and announced... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/bands/article/3298688/extremely-risky-njz-formerly-newjeans-pursue-new-direction-amid-legal-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/bands/article/3298688/extremely-risky-njz-formerly-newjeans-pursue-new-direction-amid-legal-disputes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:15:08 +0000 1. Mix a chic monochrome look like NewJeans singer Haerin with Emporio Armani, Valentino, Tod’s and Magda Butrym Discover how to emulate the breakout K-pop star and Dior global ambassador’s style. In April, the 18-year-old was seen at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport headed for a Dior event, wearing ladylike separates in chic monochrome. Here’s how you can achieve a similarly sophisticated look. 2. Style like Serena Williams by recreating her glam look from Balenciaga’s Autumn/Winter... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3285420/check-out-styles-newjeans-singer-haerin-serena-williams-felix-stray-kids-lewis-hamilton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3285420/check-out-styles-newjeans-singer-haerin-serena-williams-felix-stray-kids-lewis-hamilton-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:00:44 +0000 Hanni of the girl group NewJeans has made a surprising statement, expressing her willingness to testify at South Korea’s National Assembly audit over workplace bullying allegations. Hanni shared her decision on Wednesday on NewJeans’ fan communication platform, Phoning, saying, “I’ve decided. I will attend the National Assembly alone for the audit.” She reassured fans not to worry about her participation, saying “I’ve made the decision for myself, the other members of NewJeans, and Bunnies... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281776/newjeans-hanni-testify-workplace-bullying-south-korean-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3281776/newjeans-hanni-testify-workplace-bullying-south-korean-parliament?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:45:08 +0000 By KTimes In two years, NewJeans have become one of the hottest K-pop acts, and have cemented their place in the music scene by breaking numerous records on South Korean and international charts. The girl group have achieved rapid success, topping the US Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, among others, with all five of their albums selling over a million copies since their debut. Praised for their unique concepts, music and outstanding achievements, NewJeans continue to make strides in... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3271562/2-years-newjeans-and-girls-thank-fans-their-k-pop-success-love-you-all?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3271562/2-years-newjeans-and-girls-thank-fans-their-k-pop-success-love-you-all?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:15:08 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa The chart competition among K-pop stars will intensify in the next few weeks, as several acts release new music. Among them are girl groups NewJeans and Aespa, boy band Treasure and RM from BTS. NewJeans’ new album, How Sweet, is set to arrive on May 24. It will feature two tracks, titled “How Sweet” and “Bubble Gum”, along with instrumental versions of both songs, as announced by the quintet’s management company, Ador. The details about the lead track, “How Sweet”, have been... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3263427/bts-rm-newjeans-aespa-and-treasure-go-head-head-k-pop-charts-clutch-new-releases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3263427/bts-rm-newjeans-aespa-and-treasure-go-head-head-k-pop-charts-clutch-new-releases?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 May 2024 03:15:19 +0000 Remember when people called Clockenflap an “expat festival”? Not so many people are throwing that groundless slight at Hong Kong’s biggest, best musical happening any more. Not since the festival made a triumphant return in March 2023, anyway. With a growing awareness of festival culture reverberating across social media, the event was fully embraced by boomer rockers and Gen Z fans alike, and sold out for the first time in the fest’s 15-year history. Soon after, it was announced that the brand... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3242735/8-east-asian-acts-watch-clockenflap-newjeans-producer-250-and-taiwanese-rockers-no-party-cao-dong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3242735/8-east-asian-acts-watch-clockenflap-newjeans-producer-250-and-taiwanese-rockers-no-party-cao-dong?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Nov 2023 02:00:28 +0000 In the past few years, South Korea has emerged as a powerhouse of inspiration and innovation in fashion. At the forefront of this revolution you’ll find K-pop idols, whose magnetic charm, fearless experimentation and distinctive wardrobes have captivated fans worldwide – and captured the attention of luxury brands too. If you’re in need of a wardrobe refresh, look no further than these five female K-pop stars who are rewriting style rules, turning heads with their unique dress sense and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3241075/5-gen-z-k-pop-idols-making-waves-fashion-scene-le-sserafims-eunchae-and-newjeans-hanni-ives-wonyoung?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3241075/5-gen-z-k-pop-idols-making-waves-fashion-scene-le-sserafims-eunchae-and-newjeans-hanni-ives-wonyoung?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:09 +0000 Is “blokecore” the hottest new fashion trend in K-pop? Based on recent celebrity sightings, one would certainly think so. Bringing football into fashion, blokecore (with “bloke” being the British slang, of course), is the celebration of football jerseys and sporty tracksuit tops injected with a hint of femininity. While this trend has already been fully embraced by icons like Bella Hadid and Rihanna, K-pop stars are getting on board with the hype too. What’s more, with the Women’s World Cup 2023... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3232254/6-k-pop-idols-embracing-blokecore-fashion-newjeans-colourful-jerseys-and-blackpinks-lisa-and-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3232254/6-k-pop-idols-embracing-blokecore-fashion-newjeans-colourful-jerseys-and-blackpinks-lisa-and-jennie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Aug 2023 04:50:57 +0000 A 15-second cameo by award-winning Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai in the latest music video from K-pop girl group NewJeans has generated both shock and delight online. The 61-year-old actor appears in the “Side B” version of the “Cool with You” video, released on July 19, alongside South Korean actress-model Jung Ho-yeon, who shot to fame after her acclaimed performance in the hit K-drama series Squid Game. Despite Leung’s cameo being brief, internet users were quick to recognise and get... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3228342/hong-kong-actor-tony-leungs-cameo-newjeans-cool-you-music-video-sets-internet-fire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3228342/hong-kong-actor-tony-leungs-cameo-newjeans-cool-you-music-video-sets-internet-fire?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:45:15 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa July is going to be the biggest month of the year for K-pop fans, with a legion of high-profile stars gearing up to release albums. Among them are NewJeans, Exo and NCT Dream. NewJeans (July 7, July 21) Girl group NewJeans will roll out second mini-album Get Up on July 21, according to their management company, Ador. The album will showcase three captivating lead singles: “Super Shy”, “ETA” and “Cool With You”, as well as three additional tracks: “New Jeans”, “Get Up” and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3225125/k-pop-releases-july-2023-newjeans-jungkook-bts-nct-dream-your-bias-dropping-new-track?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3225125/k-pop-releases-july-2023-newjeans-jungkook-bts-nct-dream-your-bias-dropping-new-track?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:15:14 +0000 In case you’ve been living under a soundproofed rock, there’s a new group of Korean darlings in town – NewJeans just broke the Guinness World Record as the fastest K-pop act to reach 1 billion Spotify stream. They pulled it off in 219 days – since their debut “Attention” last July – unseating BTS, the world-beating band who seemed to topple all conventional belief systems when they achieved that same feat in just 409 days. And that means just one thing – a wave of interest from European fashion... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221357/which-newjeans-member-works-which-luxury-brand-k-pop-girl-group-just-toppled-bts-now-minji-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3221357/which-newjeans-member-works-which-luxury-brand-k-pop-girl-group-just-toppled-bts-now-minji-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 May 2023 03:32:39 +0000 Gucci hosted its first fashion show in Seoul in at least eight years as the label seeks to capitalise on South Korea’s rising cultural cachet while courting luxury consumers in the crucial Asian market. The brand, owned by Kering SA, held its show in the courtyard of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul. The evening spectacle featured the music of the Oscar-winning Korean movie Parasite, traditional drumming and flashing lights reflecting off stone floors. South Korea – the biggest market... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3220858/gucci-seeking-south-korean-star-power-too-recent-seoul-fashion-show-saw-newjeans-member-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3220858/gucci-seeking-south-korean-star-power-too-recent-seoul-fashion-show-saw-newjeans-member-hanni?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 May 2023 08:14:44 +0000 Less than a year since its debut, South Korea’s NewJeans has already achieved major milestones, including topping the Melon Top 100 charts with its debut singles “Attention” and “Hypeboy” in the fastest time for a girl group. It’s no wonder NewJeans is making waves as one of the hottest fourth generation K-pop girl groups, with people certainly sitting up and paying “attention” to all five members. But what do we know about NewJeans’ eldest member and de facto leader Minji, who confidently sets... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3213441/newjeans-minji-next-human-chanel-new-brand-ambassador-alongside-blackpinks-jennie-also-danced-music?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Mar 2023 04:27:53 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa K-pop dance will reach new, academic heights in 2023 when a university outside Korea starts teaching a general education course on the subject. Professor Oh Chu-yun, who will teach the course this autumn at San Diego State University (SDSU) in the US, says this is proof of K-pop’s influence and speaks to the success of K-pop dance in transforming from a niche interest to a far-reaching phenomenon. “K-pop dance is now a genre that no longer relies solely on fans,” says Oh, an... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3212538/k-pop-dance-course-university-professor-says-bts-newjeans-and-other-girl-and-boy-bands-dance-moves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3212538/k-pop-dance-course-university-professor-says-bts-newjeans-and-other-girl-and-boy-bands-dance-moves?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:15:08 +0000 Milan’s catwalks may be the epicentre of global fashion this week, but it’s Seoul and K-pop fans who are front and centre in the battle for new luxury customers. Outside Prada’s fashion show on Thursday, the biggest squeals of excitement came from fans of Jeon Somi, South Korea’s blonde singer with 16.6 million Instagram followers. The hordes of pushing, screaming fans straining for a view of their favourite K-pop or Korean film and television stars are expected to come out in force for the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211431/korean-stars-dominating-milan-fashion-week-2023-song-hye-kyo-drew-crowd-outside-fendis-show-and-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3211431/korean-stars-dominating-milan-fashion-week-2023-song-hye-kyo-drew-crowd-outside-fendis-show-and-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Feb 2023 04:00:14 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa In the short time since their debut last August, K-pop girl group NewJeans have been praised as “game changers” and a “phenomenon”. The two lead singles from the quintet’s self-titled debut EP, “Attention” and “Hype Boy”, have surpassed 100 million and 200 million streams respectively on Spotify. “Cookie”, another track from the EP, was named on The New York Times’ Best Songs of 2022 list. Last month, the group’s track “Ditto”, which features on their recently released EP OMG,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3209583/carefree-laid-back-and-natural-how-k-pop-group-newjeans-ditched-convention-and-focused-music-become?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3209583/carefree-laid-back-and-natural-how-k-pop-group-newjeans-ditched-convention-and-focused-music-become?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:15:09 +0000 Asian stars have been making their marks across the globe more than ever lately. They’ve captured the hearts of many fans in large part thanks to the rising popularity of K-pop, Taiwanese TV dramas and C-pop. And with a large fanbase comes mega pulling power. Unsurprisingly, brands have been quick to notice and leverage these stars’ fame by offering incredible endorsement deals to some of the most famous Asian talents, from K-pop idols to Chinese actors. Here are the seven stars who have... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207391/7-new-asian-luxury-brand-ambassadors-watch-2023-bts-jimin-dior-and-suga-valentino-newjeans-danielles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3207391/7-new-asian-luxury-brand-ambassadors-watch-2023-bts-jimin-dior-and-suga-valentino-newjeans-danielles?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:36:39 +0000 It’s no secret that some of the world’s most established luxury fashion houses understand the global influence of today’s hottest Korean stars. One only has to check the social media feeds of brands like Chanel and Fendi to see Korean celebrities promoting their clothes and accessories. Actors like Lee Min-ho, IU and Yoo Ah-in have all had their fair share of ambassadorships over the years. On the K-pop idol front, we’ve seen this interest in how all seven members of BTS were welcomed to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3206990/5-rookie-k-pop-groups-rocking-luxury-fashion-world-newjeans-danielle-ambassador-louis-vuitton-while?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3206990/5-rookie-k-pop-groups-rocking-luxury-fashion-world-newjeans-danielle-ambassador-louis-vuitton-while?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:00:26 +0000 Since its debut in July 2022, girl group NewJeans has taken K-pop by storm. And now it’s ready to take on 2023 too: Danielle, one of its members, just signed with Burberry, marking another milestone for the group. According to Koreaboo, the girls’ latest album OMG, released on January 2, sold almost double that of its first album New Jeans on the day of its release – a whopping 480,000 copies. OMG also amassed 40.3 million streams in its first week on Spotify, making it the fourth most streamed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3206668/how-k-pop-rookies-newjeans-became-luxury-fashion-fixture-danielle-just-signed-burberry-following?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3206668/how-k-pop-rookies-newjeans-became-luxury-fashion-fixture-danielle-just-signed-burberry-following?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jan 2023 03:54:48 +0000 True K-pop fans will know that becoming an idol isn’t all glitz and glam: wannabe stars must spend years on gruelling training, sign contracts with strict rules, and deal with intense scrutiny from the media and netizens alike. And, for younger idols, embarking on the path to fame can mean giving up attending university. The College Scholastic Ability Test, or CSAT for short, is a university entrance exam in Korea designed to measure students’ achievements and academic ability according to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204906/9-k-pop-idols-who-gave-university-showbiz-2022-enhypens-jungwon-and-ives-wonyoung-and-liz-nmixxs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3204906/9-k-pop-idols-who-gave-university-showbiz-2022-enhypens-jungwon-and-ives-wonyoung-and-liz-nmixxs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Dec 2022 04:00:25 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa A host of K-pop acts are gearing up to mark the start of a new year with musical offerings. Included in the star-studded line-up are girl group NewJeans and boy bands Monsta X and SF9. NewJeans (January 2) NewJeans, one of the most talked about K-pop acts at the moment, are expected to put out a new EP, OMG, January 2. The group unveiled “Ditto” – one of the songs to be included on the coming EP – earlier this month and it is dominating the real-time charts of Korea’s major... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3204590/k-pop-releases-january-look-out-newjeans-ep-monsta-xs-reason-and-sf9-mini-album?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3204590/k-pop-releases-january-look-out-newjeans-ep-monsta-xs-reason-and-sf9-mini-album?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Dec 2022 03:15:09 +0000 K-pop lovers, take note! This is one of the most exciting months of the year so far, with both new and old K-pop idols releasing new music – so get that Spotify playlist ready. From the highly anticipated return of Girls’ Generation to the arrival of rookie group NewJeans, here are five of the most exciting K-pop girl groups making waves – and comebacks – this summer. 1. Blackpink Possibly K-pop’s hottest girl group of today, Blackpink has drawn in a massive following since its debut in 2016.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188944/5-most-exciting-k-pop-girl-group-comebacks-august?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188944/5-most-exciting-k-pop-girl-group-comebacks-august?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:14:15 +0000 The latest buzz from entertainment conglomerate Hybe (formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment) has been the recent debut of NewJeans – the first girl group under indie sub-label Ador. The five-strong collective debuted its self-titled album on August 8, which shattered the record for the highest number of first-day sales for a debuting group on Korean real-time chart Hanteo. They are already known for their cutting edge Y2K-nostalgic style … and for their youth: all five members were born... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188641/meet-min-hee-jin-mastermind-behind-k-pop-girl-group?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3188641/meet-min-hee-jin-mastermind-behind-k-pop-girl-group?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Aug 2022 04:53:15 +0000 K-pop girl group NewJeans surprised everyone when they arrived on the scene in July, releasing several music videos without any prior warning under a new music label, Ador. That was followed by the release of their first EP, also called NewJeans, on August 1 which, with over 444,000 pre-orders, became the highest pre-ordered debut album from a K-pop girl group of all time. But the arrival of NewJeans also led to heated conversation online among K-pop fans about the treatment of young stars by... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3187319/after-newjeans-controversy-should-k-pop-groups-stop-debuting-minors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3187319/after-newjeans-controversy-should-k-pop-groups-stop-debuting-minors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:15:23 +0000 New K-pop girl group NewJeans got everyone’s attention when it dropped its first single, Attention, on July 22 without warning. The peppy song is in fact one of four to be released from the upcoming debut album “Extended Play”, which will release on August 1. The group is also set to perform on various weekly music programmes, including M Countdown, Music Bank and Inkigayo on August 4, 5 and 6, respectively. NewJeans is produced by Min Hee-jin, the CEO of Ador Entertainment – a sub-label of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186985/meet-new-k-pop-girl-band-newjeans-minji-was-bts-mv-ed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3186985/meet-new-k-pop-girl-band-newjeans-minji-was-bts-mv-ed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jul 2022 03:29:35 +0000 On July 22, a new K-pop girl group called NewJeans arrived on the scene. In a surprise debut, the five-member team dropped a music video for their song Attention, and attention was what they got. Since then they’ve released a series of other promotional videos teasing upcoming songs and showing footage of the members ahead of their self-titled debut EP’s launch on August 1. Having launched suddenly, and with little warning but a whole lot of content, NewJeans rapidly gained a lot of attention,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3186598/newjeans-new-k-pop-group-have-youtube-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/artists-celebrities/article/3186598/newjeans-new-k-pop-group-have-youtube-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:45:09 +0000 Looking at the current state of K-pop, it feels like the biggest competition for many acts is being produced by the companies that launched them. The rosters of some of the biggest names in the industry in 2022 are full of active K-pop groups that, while not necessarily designed as competition for one another, certainly help fill up space. At Hybe and its subsidiaries, while BTS are clearly in a league of their own there is also the prominent, multimillion-selling group Seventeen. Then there’s... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3186604/newjeans-vs-le-sserafim-shinee-vs-exo-how-k-pop-labels-manufacture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3186604/newjeans-vs-le-sserafim-shinee-vs-exo-how-k-pop-labels-manufacture?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:15:09 +0000 By Dong Sun-hwa The competition among K-pop girl groups will get into full swing following the arrival of much anticipated rookie act NewJeans on July 22. Their debut album will hit multiple streaming platforms on August 1, and store shelves on August 8. NewJeans are a group launched by All Doors One Room (Ador), a label under the Hybe group that represents K-pop titans BTS. They released the music video of their track Attention at midnight on July 22, and by 3pm it had already exceeded 1.3... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3186256/attention-k-pop-fans-girl-group-newjeans-announce-their?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/news/article/3186256/attention-k-pop-fans-girl-group-newjeans-announce-their?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:49:12 +0000