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LE SSERAFIM is adding another collaboration to its list. The K-pop group — which consists of members Sakura, Kim Chae-won, Huh Yun-jin, Kazuha and Hong Eun-chae — is releasing an English version of its single “Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard’s Wife” featuring Demi Lovato, the group announced on Thursday (Aug. 3). The news was revealed […]
Jisoo is a lovesick girl no longer, as the 28-year-old BLACKPINK star is dating actor Ahn Bo-hyun.
The news follows local media reports that the new couple was spotted together in Seoul. Ahn’s team also confirmed the relationship, telling CNN, “The two are in a stage where they are getting to know each other slowly with good feelings. We would appreciate if you could watch the couple with a warm gaze.”
According to the news network, BLACKPINK’s label YG Entertainment provided a similar statement to South Korean news agency Yonhap.
Jisoo becomes the only BLACKPINK band member to be in a confirmed relationship, though rumors regarding the love lives of Rosé, Jennie and Lisa frequently swirl. For instance, Jennie was thought by some to be dating BTS’ V as recently as May of this year.
The “FLOWER” singer’s new beau has a few years on her; at 35 years old, Ahn has been in dozens of movies and TV shows. After getting his start as a model, the Busan native made his acting debut in 2014 and is known for his roles in K-dramas such as Itaewon Class, Yumi’s Cells and Descendants of the Sun.
When she isn’t putting in hours with one of the world’s biggest girl groups, Jisoo also acts. Most recently, she starred opposite Jung Hae-in in the television series Snowdrop.
Jisoo and her bandmates are currently approaching the end of their Born Pink World Tour, which launched in October in support of BLACKPINK’s 2022 sophomore album, Born Pink. The record debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking the girls’ first project to top the chart, and spawned two No. 1 singles on the Global 200 chart: “Pink Venom” and “Shut Down.”
Reflecting on BLACKPINK’s success, Jisoo recently shared her thoughts on whether the quartet has earned credit for being “trailblazers” of K-pop. “Maybe half and half?” she mused to Elle Korea, the cover of which she graced in July. “We also walked the path that others have made, but I think there are parts that we pioneered, as we debuted at a time when the platform was expanding and accessibility to K-pop was increasing.”
“Just as there was a part where we walked on a polished road, I hope we can help make the path of those who will come after us smoother,” she added. “It would be nice if they could pioneer their own thing and connect with each other. Anyway, that’s a nice expression.”
It’s right there in the name: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. So, given that said bony-shelled reptiles are right in the demo, it’s fitting that in a new promo for the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie that is out on Wednesday (Aug. 2), Leo, Raph, Don and Mikey are unabashed members of the ARMY.
“This is it, guys,” Raphael laments in the 20-second clip in which the foursome are lashed to a giant bomb-like device that seems to spell their demise. “Oh, so many regrets,” he groans. “I just wish I could see BTS IRL,” says Donatello.
Leonardo, of course, has a creative idea, offering, “We could do some of the songs for you,” he says, with Michelangelo adding that he’d be down for a few bars. Leo then gets the gang started, singing the first lines of BTS’ global No. 1 smash “Butter,” while encouraging the others to join in. But, given their predicament — they are lashed to a wall by their wrists and ankles — the song comes out as more of a cry than a croon.
It’s all a bit sad, honestly and Don complains that they don’t even really know the words. To be fair, the tweet of the clip had a very stark warning message: “Jung Kook please don’t watch this.”
In addition to the four turtles (voiced by Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu and Brady Noon), the film also features the voices of Rogen, Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Paul Rudd and Maya Rudolph; Rogen and producing partner Evan Goldberg co-wrote and co-produced the film directed by Jeff Rowe.
Watch the trailer below.
Jung Kook please don’t watch this. Get tickets now for the best reviewed comedy of the year – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: #MutantMayhem is in theatres everywhere Wednesday. #TMNTMovie— TMNT (@TMNTMovie) July 28, 2023
NMIXX had fans getting to know them a little better when they played TMI with Billboard this week. The six-piece girl group gave their “too much information” confessions in a TikTok, starting off with Jiwoo, whose TMI was that she ate a sandwich earlier in the day. A few more of the girls had food […]
Singer/songwriter Jon Bellion is currently soaking up the success of Jung Kook‘s solo hit “Seven.” The track sits at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100, making Jung Kook the second solo BTS member to top the chart after his bandmate Jimin’s “Like Crazy.” But Bellion tells Billboard News in a new interview that […]
It’s undeniable that BLACKPINK is one of the biggest bands in the world, past and present. And in a new interview, Jisoo — one fourth of the K-pop girl group — was candid about the impact she and fellow members Lisa, Rosé and Jennie have had on their genre. Sitting down with Elle Korea for […]
Monsta X‘s Shownu & Hyungwon are the latest members of the group to branch out. The duo released its first joint mini album The Unseen on Tuesday (July 25), as well as a music video for the project’s lead single “Love Me a Little.” The “Love Me a Little” video sees the duo preoccupied with […]
Multiple songs from NCT DREAM’s new album ISTJ appear on Billboard’s July 29-dated Hot Trending Songs chart, led by “Blue Wave” at No. 1.
Billboard’s Hot Trending charts, powered by Twitter, track global music-related trends and conversations in real-time across Twitter, viewable over either the last 24 hours or past seven days. A weekly, 20-position version of the chart, covering activity from Friday through Thursday of each week, posts alongside Billboard’s other weekly charts on Billboard.com each Tuesday, with the latest tracking period running July 14-20.
“Blue Wave” was released July 17 as part of ISTJ’s premiere; one song from the album, “Broken Melodies,” was released beforehand.
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It’s NCT DREAM’s first Hot Trending Songs No. 1, surpassing the No. 2 peak of “Glitch Mode” last year.
In all, nine songs from ISTJ appear on the latest Hot Trending Songs list. “Like We Just Met,” “Pretzel” and “Yogurt Shake” join “Blue Wave” in the top 10 at Nos. 5, 7 and 9, respectively.
Tinashe’s newly released “Talk to Me Nice” bows at No. 2. Released July 21, the song’s premiere was announced on July 17 as the singer’s first taste of new material as a lead artist since the deluxe edition of 333 last year. It precedes the album BB/ANG3L, which does not yet have a release date.
Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” debuts at No. 3 following the July 14 release of its music video and its ensuing controversy, concurrently starting at No. 2 on the multimetric Billboard Hot 100, as previously reported. And NewJeans’ “Cool With You” premieres at No. 4 after being teased ahead of the release of the group’s EP Get Up, out July 21.
Keep visiting Billboard.com for the constantly evolving Hot Trending Songs rankings, and check in each Tuesday for the latest weekly chart.
Bunnies, the wait is finally over. NewJeans released its second EP, Get Up, to streaming on Friday (July 21). The 12-minute project features six songs: “New Jeans,” “Super Shy,” “ETA,” “Cool With You,” “Get Up” and “ASAP.” “Super Shy,” the first single from the EP, is off to a strong start on the Billboard charts: […]
BLACKPINK in your area — and now, Starbucks. On Wednesday (July 19), Starbucks announced that it has teamed up with the K-pop group for a special drink and limited edition merchandise that will become available in the Asia Pacific region starting on July 25. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, […]