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Beautiful (EP)
''Beautiful'' is the debut extended play by American singer and rapper Amber, who is a member of South Korean girl group f(x). The EP was released on February 13, 2015 by S.M. Entertainment. Background and release S.M Entertainment announced the solo debut of Amber on November 30, 2014, revealing that the album is set to be released in February 2015. She is the second after Shinee's Jonghyun to debut as a solo artist among S.M. Entertainment's artists in the year, and the first f(x) member to make their solo debut. It was revealed that the EP was written and composed by Amber, including the lead single, "Shake That Brass", which features Girls' Generation member Taeyeon. In the February 12 broadcast of SBS Power FM's 'Cultwo Show', Amber revealed that she personally asked the singer if she wanted to be featured in the song. The music video of 'Shake That Brass' also gained attention for the number of celebrities that were featured in it. Besides Taeyeon, her fellow Girls' Gene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amber Liu (singer)
Amber Josephine Liu (born September 18, 1992), also known mononymously as Amber, is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. She debuted as a member of the South Korean girl group f(x) in September 2009. In 2015, she became the first f(x) member to make a solo debut with the release of her first extended play '' Beautiful'' and has since released solo singles in Korean, English, and Mandarin. In July 2018, she joined Steel Wool Entertainment following her original label SM Entertainment's joint partnership with Steel Wool to manage her American activities. In September 2019, she left SM and exclusively signed with Steel Wool prior to the release of her 2020 extended play ''X.'' In May 2021, she also signed with Ryce Entertainment for her activities in China following a successful stint as a mentor in survival show ''Produce Camp 2021''. Life and career 1992–2010: Early life and career beginnings Liu was born on September 18, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. Her parents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackson Wang
Jackson Wang ( zh, t=王嘉爾, s=王嘉尔; born Wang Ka-yee; 28 March 1994) is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, and songwriter. After a career as a competitive fencer, he joined the South Korean boy band Got7, which debuted under JYP Entertainment in 2014. He founded the Chinese record label Team Wang in 2017, serving as the creative director and lead designer for its subsidiary fashion brand Team Wang Design. Wang released his first solo album ''Mirrors'' in 2019, which peaked at number 32 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, followed by his second album '' Magic Man'' in 2022, which peaked at number 15. In 2021, Wang left JYP Entertainment and formed the Chinese hip hop group, Panthepack, under Team Wang. Wang was ranked 41st on the ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 in 2020, and 10th in 2021. As of September 2024, Jackson Wang has 32.83 million followers on Instagram, ranking first among Chinese celebrities. He also has a large fan base on platforms such as Youtube and Spotify. Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Young-mi
Ahn Young-mi (, born November 5, 1983), is a South Korean comedian. She made her debut in KBS' ''Gag Concert'' 19th class in 2004 and is best known for her provocative wit. In 2018, she joined the comedy-girl group Celeb Five. Young-mi is also known as the first female MC of the South Korean talk show, ''Radio Star'' since 2019. Personal life In January 2023, Ahn's agency confirmed that she was pregnant with her first child and was due in July 2023. Ahn gave birth to a son on July 4, 2023. Philanthropy On August 17, 2022, Ahn made an anonymous donation to help those affected by the 2022 South Korean floods through the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association. Filmography Television series Television show * ''Radio Star'' (2019–2023) *'' Gamsung Camping'' (2020) * ''Sister Shoots'' (2021) * ''Chart Sisters'' (2022; Host with Celeb Five Member) *'' Filthy Village'' (2022) - Host * ''The Return of Superman'' (2024–present) - Host (along with Actress Choi Ji-woo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C-Clown
C-Clown (; short for Crown Clown) was a South Korean boy band under Yedang Entertainment. It had six members: Rome, Siwoo, Ray, Kang Jun, T.K, and Maru. They disbanded on October 5, 2015 after being together for three years. History Prior to his debut in C-Clown, T.K. filmed a television ad for Pepero in 2009. T.K. was also a trainee under Cube Entertainment; he was in the original lineup for the group BtoB and filmed alongside them in the sitcom ''I Live in Cheongdam-dong'', but was pulled out of the group due to a medical condition. Another member, Rome, was a participant on '' Let's Go! Dream Team Season 2'' for two episodes that featured newcomers/returnees to the entertainment scene. 2012-2013: ''Not Alone,'' ''Young Love'' and ''Shaking Heart'' C-Clown released their debut mini-album ''Not Alone'' with its lead single being "Solo" on July 18, 2012. They made their debut performance following day on the Mnet music television program '' M Countdown''. On November 15 of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NU'EST
NU'EST (; short for New Establish Style Tempo) was a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Pledis Entertainment. The group consisted of five members: Kim Jong-hyeon, JR, Aron (singer), Aron, Baekho (singer), Baekho, Hwang Min-hyun, Minhyun, and Ren (singer), Ren. They debuted on March 15, 2012, with the single titled "Face". The group disbanded on March 15, 2022, after Aron, JR, and Ren left Pledis Entertainment upon the completion of their 10-year contract. History Pre-debut Prior to their debut, NU'EST made appearances in their labelmates' music releases. They were backup dancers for After School (group), After School Blue's "Wonder Boy", and featured in their label's Christmas release "Love Letter". They also released their own music video for "Love Letter" as Pledis Boys. Kim Jong-hyeon, JR appeared in Orange Caramel's "Bangkok City" music video, and was also featured in Uee's solo song "Sok Sok Sok". Baekho (singer), Baekho appeared in After School's "Play Ur Love" m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow (South Korean Group)
Rainbow () was a South Korean girl group formed in 2009 by DSP Media. The group is composed of seven members: Woori, Seungah, Jaekyung, Noeul, Yoonhye, Jisook and Hyunyoung. They released their debut EP ''Gossip Girl'' on November 12, 2009, and since released two studio albums (one Korean and one Japanese) and five extended plays, In October 2016, DSP Media announced that Rainbow would disband after seven years because their contracts expired. In November 2019, the group was re-formed for their tenth anniversary. History 2009–2010: Formation, debut and rise in prominence During late October and early November 2009, DSP Media released daily teasers in the form of pictures of Rainbow, and then a music video for "Gossip Girl" on November 6, 2009. On November 12, the five-song EP ''Gossip Girl'' was released. On August 12, 2010, Rainbow released the single " A". A second single, "Mach", was released on October 20. In April 2011, Rainbow released their second EP, '' So G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Woo-ri
Go Woo-ri (; born February 22, 1988), better known by the mononym Woori or as Go Na-eun () is a South Korean singer, rapper and actress. She was a member of the South Korean girl group Rainbow and its sub-group, Rainbow Blaxx. Early life Go Woo-ri was born in Jeonju, South Korea on February 22, 1988. She studied at Daejeon Arts High School and Korea National Sport University. She was formerly a trainee at SM Entertainment before switching to DSP Media. Career 2009–2016: Activities as Rainbow and Rainbow Blaxx On November 12, 2009, Woori debuted as the main rapper of the girl group Rainbow with the release of extended play ''Gossip Girl''. Since then, Rainbow has released seven EPs and two studio albums. In January 2014, DSP announced Woori, alongside member Jaekyung, Seungah, and Hyunyoung, would form Rainbow's second sub-unit. On January 20, 2014, the sub-unit named Rainbow Blaxx debut with the release of extended play ''RB Blaxx''. On October 27, 2016, DSP announced Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Busker Busker
Busker Busker () is a South Korean indie band who rose to fame through their runner-up performance in the South Korean music audition television program '' Superstar K3'' on Mnet. The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Jang Beom-june, bassist Kim Hyung-tae and drummer Brad Moore. '' Busker Busker 1st Album'' and its single "Cherry Blossom Ending" were released in March 2012. The band's six-month contract with CJ E&M came to an end in 2012, and they then joined Chungchun Music, releasing ''Busker Busker 2nd Album'' in September 2013. In December 2013, they announced they had temporarily disbanded yet the members have repeatedly hinted at a reunion. Career Before ''Superstar K3'' The group Busker Busker was founded by the band's guitarist and lead singer, Jang Beom-jun (). His vision was to create a busking art group that focused on street performances and sought to bring an artistic cultural presence to the streets of Korea. His vision included all art mediums, not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crayon Pop
Crayon Pop () is a South Korean girl group formed under Chrome Entertainment in 2012. The group consisted of four members: Geummi, Ellin, Choa, and Way. Their fifth member, Soyul, left the group in 2017. Crayon Pop officially debuted in July 2012 with their performance of "Saturday Night" on Mnet (TV channel), Mnet's ''M! Countdown''. Their first EP was not a commercial success, and when their song "Dancing Queen" was released in October, the group had few opportunities to promote on Music programs of South Korea, music shows. Instead they held Guerrilla gig, guerrilla performances on the streets of Seoul, which helped increase their fanbase. Crayon Pop gained a huge increase in popularity following the release of their single album "Bar Bar Bar" in June 2013. The group's unique stage outfits and choreography gained public attention, and made the title song a viral hit. It eventually managed to reach number 1 on Billboard magazine, ''Billboard'''s K-Pop Hot 100. Crayon Pop was ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss A
Miss A (; stylized in all caps or miss A) was a South Korean girl group formed by AQ Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment. The group debuted in July 2010 with the single " Bad Girl Good Girl" as a quartet consisting of Fei, Jia, Min, and Suzy. Their debut song reached number one on the Gaon Digital Chart, which made them the first act ever to have their debut song reach the top of the chart; the song also became the best-performing single of 2010 on the chart. Their debut studio album, '' A Class'' (2011) produced two more number one songs, and their follow-up extended plays, ''Touch'' and ''Independent Women Part III'' (both 2012), proved furthermore success. Their second studio album, '' Hush'' (2013), was well received by critics, and its title track has been covered on numerous occasions by girl groups and on survival reality shows. This would be followed by a year-long hiatus, until the release of their third extended play, ''Colors'' (2015), which would g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Min (South Korean Singer)
Lee Min-young (; born June 21, 1991), better known by her stage name Min, is a South Korean singer, television personality, songwriter, and actress. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group Miss A. Early life Min was born in Seoul, South Korea on June 21, 1991. At a young age she took part in ''BoBoBo'' (the Korean equivalent of ''Sesame Street''), as part of the duo called ''Eolleong Ddungddang''. At 13 years old, she and Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon formed a dance duo called ''Little Winners''. Min auditioned for JYP Entertainment when she was in the 6th grade. After a year of training, she was sent to the U.S. to prepare for a U.S. debut, and studied at the ''Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts'' in Manhattan, New York City. Career For Min's U.S. debut, Park Jin-young teamed up with Lil Jon in the production of her album. She released three solo singles in 2007 and 2008: ''Dance Like This'', ''Go Ahead'' and ''Boyfriend''. Miss A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
