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Cardi B is vying for the unsung heroes of K-Beauty this Cyber Monday.
The “Drip” rapper posted a Reel to her Instagram yesterday, Nov. 30, sharing a quick peek into her skincare routine. Her go-to product? Fully’s Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser, a product that just so happens to be 15% off right now during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. “I’m always trying things online so when you find something that is really good online, it’s like ‘yes, yes, yes!’,” Cardi explained while applying the mask to her face.
The mask, retailing for $15.29, is a 2-in-1 clay cleanser in a pastel green hue formulated with 49% green tomato extract, thus explaining the green tinge. The cleanser is said to target clogged pores while offering excessive sebum control, sebum is a waxy substance that your body’s sebaceous glands produce, and a gentle exfoliation effect.
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Fully Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser
$15.29
$17.99
15% off
A clay mask cleanser.
The cleanser is free from synthetic fragrances and when washed away, it leaves the skin hydrated and non-stripped of its natural oils. It’s all thanks to that hero ingredient, green tomato extract, that reduces the appearance of pores, improving your skin’s elasticity and calming irritation and redness. Remember, you can only get your hands on this cleanser at this discounted price until the end of the day today when Cyber Monday ends.
“I like to personally mask twice a week but this right here..you can actually use it as a mask or you can use it as a face wash,” Cardi elaborated as she continued to apply the mask, working it around her nose and chin, “I like to apply the most of it on my nose because I got so many tiny little pores on my nose.” Cardi set her timer for two minutes and waited until her mask hardened. The beauty of this mask is that, as mentioned, it works as a cleanser. This cleansing action cleans the skin and also works to gently exfoliate any dead skin, leaving your skin squeaky clean and soft.
Cardi demonstrated by wetting her face, working the water into the mask, and watching as it turned into a foam. Cardi shared a few wise words as she washed the mask off, exclaiming, “It is very important to put on a mask because it’s tightening up and making your pores smaller.” If Cardi’s glowing review of this product wasn’t enough, the mask has 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 800+ positive reviews. On TikTok, the mask meets cleanser amassed over 55 million views. It’s clear the product is beloved, and it’s easy to see why. If it gets the Cardi stamp of approval, it’s obviously top-notch.
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Cardi B is vying for the unsung heroes of K-Beauty this Cyber Monday.
The “Drip” rapper posted a Reel to her Instagram yesterday, Nov. 30, sharing a quick peek into her skincare routine. Her go-to product? Fully’s Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser, a product that just so happens to be 15% off right now during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. “I’m always trying things online so when you find something that is really good online, it’s like ‘yes, yes, yes!’,” Cardi explained while applying the mask to her face.
The mask, retailing for $15.29, is a 2-in-1 clay cleanser in a pastel green hue formulated with 49% green tomato extract, thus explaining the green tinge. The cleanser is said to target clogged pores while offering excessive sebum control, sebum is a waxy substance that your body’s sebaceous glands produce, and a gentle exfoliation effect.
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Fully Green Tomato Clay Mask Cleanser
$15.29
$17.99
15% off
A clay mask cleanser.
The cleanser is free from synthetic fragrances and when washed away, it leaves the skin hydrated and non-stripped of its natural oils. It’s all thanks to that hero ingredient, green tomato extract, that reduces the appearance of pores, improving your skin’s elasticity and calming irritation and redness. Remember, you can only get your hands on this cleanser at this discounted price until the end of the day today when Cyber Monday ends.
“I like to personally mask twice a week but this right here..you can actually use it as a mask or you can use it as a face wash,” Cardi elaborated as she continued to apply the mask, working it around her nose and chin, “I like to apply the most of it on my nose because I got so many tiny little pores on my nose.” Cardi set her timer for two minutes and waited until her mask hardened. The beauty of this mask is that, as mentioned, it works as a cleanser. This cleansing action cleans the skin and also works to gently exfoliate any dead skin, leaving your skin squeaky clean and soft.
Cardi demonstrated by wetting her face, working the water into the mask, and watching as it turned into a foam. Cardi shared a few wise words as she washed the mask off, exclaiming, “It is very important to put on a mask because it’s tightening up and making your pores smaller.” If Cardi’s glowing review of this product wasn’t enough, the mask has 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon with over 800+ positive reviews. On TikTok, the mask meets cleanser amassed over 55 million views. It’s clear the product is beloved, and it’s easy to see why. If it gets the Cardi stamp of approval, it’s obviously top-notch.
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Jay-Z and his Roc Nation business have reportedly entered into a partnership with a South Korean company that will enable fans to invest in the music royalties of artists. The deal with Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and Musicow was mentioned late last year and is now in total fruition according to new reports.
As reported by Billboard, the partnership is framed as “the first Music Equity Service Provider in the United States” and will allow investors to earn while betting on music royalties and the like. The owners of the song rights will be able to trade royalty shares and they will be allowed to sell shares of those tracks.
As said by Roc Nation Vice Chairman, Jay Brown, “The music industry is evolving into a shared ecosystem where fans and creators can earn together. Our mission is not only to support and empower artists by providing the tools and services they need to build a better music ecosystem but also to give everyone access to the financial opportunities the music industry offers.”
Musicow CEO Woo Rhee added that partnering with the company is an “incredible opportunity to drive innovation and redefine the future of our industry. I’m confident that together, we have the vision, expertise, and enthusiasm to create transformative progress and unlock limitless potential.”
The Korea Economic Daily reported on this deal in November 2024, writing that Jay-Z was investing $5 million and would become the second-leading shareholder of the company.
The service is expected to launch in March of this year.
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Jung Kook is gearing up for the release of new music. On Sunday (June 2), the BTS star announced that he will be dropping a new single titled “Never Let Go.” The track is set for release at 1 p.m. KST on June 7 through Weverse and BTS’ official social media channels. ‘Never Let Go’ […]
BTS has announced plans for its 2024 FESTA celebration.
This year’s event, to be held June 13 at Seoul Sports Complex in South Korea, will mark the superstar K-pop group’s 11th anniversary.
The 2024 FESTA will feature an official appearance by BTS’ Jin following the completion of his military mandatory obligation. The singer-songwriter will be giving a hug (or handshake, if preferable) to 1,000 lucky fans at the complex’s Jamsil Arena, according to a news release. Jin will also deliver a message “consisting of a variety of segments promising an unforgettable experience for ARMY,” the release says. The artist’s message will be livestreaming to those with ARMY Membership through Weverse Live.
In addition to Jin’s appearance, this year’s FESTA will offer a variety of activities, including a sketch diary to commemorate BTS’ 11th anniversary.
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On Saturday (June 1), BTS unveiled the official timeline for the 2024 FESTA. Leading up to the main event, the boy band share a collection of unreleased photos, stream previous concerts, and post handwritten content from each of the seven members.
BTS’ Jin, RM, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are currently serving in the South Korean military, which mandates an 18-month military enlistment for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 28. A few of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the full group is planning to reconvene for band activities in 2025.
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BTS made its first Billboard chart appearance in 2013, when “No More Dreams” debuted at No. 14 on World Digital Song Sales (before climbing to No. 2 seven years later). Since then, the group has broken numerous records, including the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 debuts among groups and the most top 10 debuts among groups. It’s been an exciting few years for the BTS boys individually as well, as all seven members of have now scored solo hits on the Hot 100.
Further information about the 2024 FESTA, which is open to the public, will be revealed at a later date. See the BTS’ announcement on X (formerly Twitter) below.
RM has dropped the music video for his song “Groin,” which appears on the BTS star’s new album, Right Place, Wrong Person.
On Monday (May 27), the RM shared the Pennacky-directed clip for “Groin,” which finds the singer and rapper decked out in a dark Adidas track jacket while dancing and rapping in the streets.
The three-minute video arrives on the heels of RM’s second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person, which was released on Friday (May 24), and topped Billboard‘s latest weekly new music poll featuring artists in various genres of music.
Right Place, Wrong Person brings with it 11 new tracks for fans to enjoy amid BTS’ military obligations.
Led by the dream single “Come Back to Me,” the album also features the alternative-based songs “Nuts,” “Heaven,” “LOST!” and more. Overall, the project reflects a “raw and honest presentation of RM’s distinctive sensibility, aesthetics, and beliefs,” per a BigHit news release, and follows the South Korean artist’s 2022 debut album, Indigo, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Right Place, Wrong Person includes collaborations with British rapper-singer Little Simz (“Domodachi”) and singer-guitarist Moses Sumney (“Around the World in a Day”). “Come Back to Me” features lyrics by RM, with guest musicians OHHYUK from South Korean band HYUKOH, and guitar and bass from Kuo of Taiwanese band Sunset Rollercoaster, as well as contributions by singer-songwriter JNKYRD and San yawn of Balming Tiger.
RM and his BTS bandmates Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook are currently serving in the South Korean military, which mandates an 18-month military enlistment for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 28. A few of the members have pursued various solo projects amid their service, and the full group is planning to reconvene for band activities in 2025.
Watch RM’s “Groin” video below.
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TWICE‘S “I Got You” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Feb. 2) on Billboard, choosing the K-pop group’s fun new single as their favorite new music release of the past week. “I Got You” brought in 84% of the vote, beating out new music by Keith […]
Jennie is ending 2023 with a major announcement.
On Sunday (Dec. 24), the BLACKPINK superstar shared with her nearly 83 million Instagram followers that she is launching a new label and company called OA.
“Hi, this is Jennie. This year was filled with many accomplishments, and I’m so thankful for all the love I’ve received,” the K-pop singer wrote on her Instagram Story. “I’m also about what’s to come, as I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called OA. Please show lots of love for my new start with OA and of course BLACKPINK. Thank you.”
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Jennie also posted a black-and-white photo of herself, tagging OA’s new Instagram account, which had already gained about 850,000 followers as of press time on Sunday morning. OA’s page featured two images with a caption briefly explaining its mission.
“OA, which stands for ODD ATELIER, is a space that aims to create new things that attract attention in a different way from what is usual or expected,” the artist captioned an image of the company’s logo emblazoned on dark hoodies. “It is a label founded by artist JENNIE in November 2023.”
She didn’t elaborate further on her specific plans for the new venture.
In early December, YG Entertainment announced that the agency renewed its exclusive contract with all four members of BLACKPINK, sending the company’s stock soaring on news that its most successful act would remain with the agency.
BLACKPINK is to date the most successful K-pop girl group to have impacted the U.S. market. The four-piece headlined Coachella earlier this year, and in 2022 became the third K-pop group to top the Billboard 200 with its album Born Pink.
Jennie had some major accomplishments of her own in 2023. In addition to releasing long-awaited solo music, she made her acting debut in the HBO drama series The Idol and was named an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire.
See Jennie’s OA announcements on Instagram below.
Jung Kook is reflecting on failed love in the somber music video for his ballad “Hate You.”
The minimalistic new clip, which dropped on Saturday (Dec. 9), opens with black-and-white shots of the BTS superstar sitting by himself on a bed and overlooking a brightly lit cityscape while solemnly singing about the scars of a past relationship. The video later shifts to color and features an animated snippet of two lovers running through a snowy forest.
“Audiences are taken on a transformative journey alongside the artist as the video unfolds, shifting from a melancholic black and white ambiance to a burst of colors with the vibrant hues breathing life into the visuals,” Big Hit and HYBE wrote in a press release about the video.
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“Hate You,” co-written with Shawn Mendes, appears on the K-pop singer’s first solo album, Golden. The set debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in November.
“‘Hate You’ is a pop ballad track that evokes a deep surge of emotions with a simple blend of lofi piano and Jung Kook’s vocals,” the news release continues. “It portrays the heartbreaking moment of forcing oneself to hate one’s innocent beloved as the love one feels is too much to bear.”
The vulnerable “Hate You” videos follows Golden remixes of “3D” (with Justin Timberlake) and “Standing Next to You” (with Usher).
The fresh releases arrive as Jung Kook prepares to enlist in the South Korean military. In late November, he took to Weverse to share a sweet message with ARMY.
“In December, I will start a new journey I’m leaving you for a while to serve in the military,” he wrote. “As I share this news, I feel heavy on one hand, and on the other hand, I’m reminded of precious memories with ARMY, so my heart warms up. Every moment I’ve spent with you has been the brightest time of my life. ARMY’s laughter, support, and love led me to this point. Thank you so much for supporting my dream and walking with me silently.”
South Korean requires an 18-month military service stint for all able-bodied men by the time they turn 28. BTS announced a pause in their group work in October 2022 to allow all the singers to enlist. The group is expected to reconvene in 2025 when all have completed their duty to country.
Watch Jung Kook’s “Hate You” video below.
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