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Here’s Where BLACKPINK Will ‘Light Up the Pink’ Across the Globe Ahead of ‘Pink Venom’
BLACKPINK is getting ready to “light up the sky” once again. On Wednesday (Aug. 17), the K-pop girl group announced a special “Light Up the Pink” campaign ahead of the release of its highly anticipated comeback single “Pink Venom.” The news was shared via Twitter with a poster of dates, locations and times for Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Bangkok, New York and Los Angeles between Thursday and Friday for their Blinks to witness something special. New York fans can see the Brooklyn Bridge light up at 8 p.m. ET, while L.A. fans will see the Santa Monica ferris wheel aglow. The “Light Up the Pink” campaign — likely a spin on the group’s “light up the sky” lyric from its 2020 single “How You Like That” — is just the most recently announced BLACKPINK event tied to the girl group’s return to music. On...
Fan Chant: A Guide to KCON Los Angeles 2022
Welcome to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. Each week, I’ll be rolling out interviews, lists, and all kinds of content to keep you in the loop on the latest and greatest from our friends in Seoul and beyond. Also make sure to subscribe to my companion newsletter! This weekend, the city of Los Angeles welcomes the return of KCON, an enormous celebration of music, culture, and community, anchored by performances from some of everyone’s favorite K-pop acts. For the new or uninitiated (like yours truly), it can be a bit overwhelming to prepare for an event featuring so many great artists and groups. This year’s lineup is truly exciting, so we’ve assembled a quick and easy guide to KCON 2022. What Is KCON? Launched a decade ago in 2012 with its flagship event...
A Timeline of Snoop Dogg’s History With K-Pop
Throughout his decades in the music business, Snoop Dogg has shown love for music genres across the spectrum. From his hip-hop start with the Billboard 200 No. 1 album Doggystyle to charting on the Gospel and reggae charts, Snoop has proven himself to be a multifaceted music star. While the Korean pop scene may not seem like an obvious connection for Snoop Dogg, the rapper has been mixing it up with K-pop artists for more than a decade. Earlier this year, Snoop told viewers on American Song Contest that “K-pop is my guilty pleasure” while he hosted the NBC singing competition alongside Kelly Clarkson. From teaming up with girl groups like Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 in the ’00s to sharing his expertise with Korean rappers like WINNER’s Mino, Basick and Superbee, Snoop has continuously lent ...
BLACKPINK Shares Haunting Music Video Teaser for ‘Pink Venom’: Watch
Only three more days until BLACKPINK releases their highly anticipated comeback single, “Pink Venom,” and the girl group has released the first official trailer for the track’s forthcoming music music video on Tuesday (Aug. 16). The trailer starts off with brown dust blowing in the wind, then cuts to an ornate blade being sharpened by a moving whetstone. Scenes of a pair of hands strumming a string instrument then flashes to an eerie cut of several black-hooded figures sitting motionless on the ground. Members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé then walk in. While Lisa and Rosé’s faces are partially obscured by the camera work, Jennie and Jisoo have red and pink masks covering the bottom portion of their faces as they intensely gaze into the camera. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and ...
A Dream Setlist for BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” World Tour
As if news of a long-awaited sophomore album wasn’t enough, BLACKPINK are also set to embark on a massive (and massively hyped) world tour. The “BORN PINK” tour will celebrate the album of the same name, and the new era for BLINKs will officially begin with the release of lead single “PINK VENOM” on August 19th. Finally, BLACKPINK will be back in our area. BLACKPINK are one of the most successful girl groups in K-pop history — their last tour, the “In Your Area World Tour,” remains the highest-grossing tour by a Korean girl group — and the “BORN PINK” tour is set to raise the bar. Dubbed the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group,” the trek features dates in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and the tour poster promises more cities yet to be announc...
J-Hope Reveals Inspiration for ‘Jack in the Box’ Cover Art in New Video: Watch
J-Hope took fans behind the scenes of the cover shoot for his debut solo album Jack in the Box on Tuesday (Aug. 9). “I’m thinking of an album art that also has me in it, and I’m honored to say that art designer KAWS agreed to create a great art cover,” the BTS member says directly to the camera in the video uploaded to the boy band’s official YouTube channel. “It’s a great honor. I’m so happy that I can’t hold it in.” (English translation courtesy of YouTube.) Partway through the shoot, J-Hope gets a surprise visit from none other than his BTS bandmate Jung Kook, who stops by after having his own picture taken for a graduation ID. After Jung Kook wishes him “good luck,” J-Hope then moves on to his second outfit: the black-and-white checkered suit inspired by an optical illusion that ultima...
Forever 1: Breaking Down the Legacy of Girls’ Generation, Fifteen Years in the Making
Last week, on August 5th, eight-member K-pop group Girls’ Generation landed a comeback with their latest album, FOREVER 1. While the term “comeback” has a different meaning within the world of K-pop — it’s typically used to refer to any new music from an artist or group, no matter how long the gap has been between releases — the term really fits here in the more traditional sense. So go ahead — call it a comeback. Girls’ Generation, which consists of members Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun, debuted in 2007, and this new album has arrived to coincide with their fifteenth anniversary. After an extended hiatus that began in 2017 and yielded flourishing solo activities in film, music, and entertainment for many members, the group has reunited for FOREVER 1 ...
How to Get Tickets to BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK” World Tour
BLACKPINK are showing fans that they’re “Ready for Love” with news of the massive “BORN PINK World Tour,” and missing out on tickets is sure to sting as much as the K-pop quartet’s comeback single, “Pink Venom.” The 2022-2023 circuit, which will stop in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, has so far been hyped by their label YG Entertainment as the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group.” Check for tickets here, and read on for dates and details for the upcoming tour. What Is BLACKPINK’s Next Tour? BLACKPINK’s “BORN PINK World Tour” kicks off with a double-header in Seoul, South Korea on October 15th-16th. They then jet to Dallas, Texas to open their North America leg on October 25th, followed by stops in Houston and Atlanta. The group will head to Canada for two ...
How to Get Tickets to The Rose’s “Heal Together World Tour”
Korean quartet The Rose are headed out for a globe-spanning run across North America, South America, and Europe with tickets quickly following the announcement. Join singer-guitarist Kim Woosung, who more recently served as a solo act supporting Epik High, singer-keyboardist Park Dojoon, drummer Lee Hajoon, and bassist Lee Jaehyeong for their next group outing, the “Heal Together World Tour,” lasting through 2023. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is The Rose’s Next Tour? The Rose will launch their “Heal Together World Tour” in Chicago on October 13th. Following a stop in Minneapolis on October 15th, the band will go on an East Coast run including Boston, New York, and Washington, DC, then close out the month in Atlanta. They open November with s...
NCT 127’s Next Album Is Arriving Sooner Than You Think
Attention, NCTzens! NCT 127 announced Monday (Aug. 8) that they’ll release a new album this September. The yet-untitled studio set will be the K-pop act’s fourth album following Sticker: The Third Album, which was released in September and notched the group their third No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart before it was repackaged the following month as Favorite. In its two different forms, the LP was supported by the title track and second single “Favorite (Vampire).” Not much is known yet about the forthcoming studio effort, including its title, track list or exact release date courtesy of SM Entertainment and Capitol Records. But in a release, the idols teased that they will kick off the era with a pair of electrifying shows in Los Angeles and New York City — their first live performances ...
BLACKPINK Announce Massive World Tour
This fall, BLAKCKPINK are set to kick off their new musical era by embarking on an expansive world tour. Billed as the “largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group,” the itinerary includes shows in South Korea, the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe through the end of the year. In early 2023, BLACKPINK will play additional gigs in South Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Check out the full schedule below. Additional details, including venues and on-sale ticket information, are still forthcoming. BLACKPINK also recently announced their comeback single, “Pink Venom,” which is set to premiere on August 19th. It follows another new song called “Ready for Love,” which the group debuted during their recent in-game concert for PUGB Mobile. Advertisement Related Video BLACKPINK have a...
BLACKPINK Announces Born Pink World Tour: Here Are the Dates
BLACKPINK will be in your area very soon! Today (Aug. 8), The K-pop superstars announced the dates for their Born Pink world tour on Monday (Aug. 8). Spanning from Oct. 15, 2022, to June 21, 2023, the trek is set to make stops in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As of press time, the official Born Pink world tour website reads “and more” at the end of the list of dates, indicating that additional dates may be on the way. The Born Pink world tour marks the girl group’s third concert tour following the BLACKPINK arena tour (2018) and the In Your Area world tour (2018-2020). The group’s last major performance was the YG Palm Stage ― 2021 Blackpink: The Show, their first online concert. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The new tou...
