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Minji (singer)
Kim Min-ji (; born May 7, 2004), known mononymously as Minji, is a South Korean singer. Minji made her debut as a member of the South Korean girl group NewJeans, under the record label ADOR on July 22, 2022. Early life and education Kim Min-ji was born on May 7, 2004, in Chuncheon, South Korea. She is the middle of three children, with a younger sister and an older brother who attends Kyung Hee University, the latter of whom she revealed while performing at a music festival hosted by the university. During her elementary years, she learned English while studying abroad in Canada as a homestay transfer student. Minji attended Hanlim Multi Art School, where she graduated in February 2023. Minji, during middle school, received numerous business cards from various entertainment agencies, including SM Entertainment. She was a Source Music trainee beginning in 2017 up until the company was acquired by Hybe Corporation in 2019. Career 2019–2021: Pre-debut activities Pre-debut, Minj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chuncheon
Chuncheon (; ; literally ''spring river''), formerly romanized as Ch'unch'ŏn, is the capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea. The city lies in the north of the country, located in a basin formed by the Soyang River and Han River (Korea), Han River. There are some large lakes around the city, most notably Soyang Lake and Uiam Lake (or Uiam Dam). The area has small river islands, such as Sangjungdo, Ha-Jungdo, Bungeodo, and Wido. It is a popular destination among East Asian tourists as it was featured in the popular Korean drama ''Winter Sonata''. It is where the resort island of Namiseom is located. Also, Gangwon Provincial Office is located in the city. History The area now occupied by the city was first settled several thousands of years ago, in prehistoric times, as demonstrated by stone-age archaeological evidence in the collections of Chuncheon National Museum and Hallym University Museum. In 637 AD the city was called ''Usooju''. In 757 AD it was renamed ''Saku'' and ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South China Morning Post
The ''South China Morning Post'' (''SCMP''), with its Sunday edition, the ''Sunday Morning Post'', is a Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper owned by Alibaba Group. Founded in 1903 by Tse Tsan-tai and Alfred Cunningham, it has remained Hong Kong's newspaper of record since British colonial rule. Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam succeeded Wang Xiangwei in 2016. The ''SCMP'' prints paper editions in Hong Kong and operates an online news website that is blocked in mainland China. The newspaper's circulation has been relatively stable for years—the average daily circulation stood at 100,000 in 2016. In a 2019 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the ''SCMP'' was regarded relatively as the most credible paid newspaper in Hong Kong. The ''SCMP'' was owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation from 1986 until it was acquired by Malaysian real estate tycoon Robert Kuok in 1993. On 5 April 2016, Alibaba Group acquired the media properties of the SCMP Group, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' () is a South Korean English-language daily newspaper founded in August 1953 and published in Seoul. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwon as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' was first published on August 13, 1953, as ''The Korean Republic''. It was a four-page, tabloid-sized, English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Asia Artist Awards
The 2023 Asia Artist Awards (), the 8th edition, presented by Star News, took place on December 14, 2023, at the Philippine Arena, Bulacan, Philippines. The ceremony was hosted by Kang Daniel, Jang Won-young, and Sung Han-bin. It was broadcast live on Weverse worldwide (except Philippines, Japan and Vietnam), Hulu Japan, and Lazada in the Philippines. Overview The Asia Artist Awards select winners by recognizing notable contributions and achievements by South Korean artists in Asian television, film, and music made throughout the past year. Screening method Winners are selected based on data gathered from global fans in South Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines in Asia; Argentina in South America; Mexico in North America; and Europe. Artists The following artists attended the award show: Hori7on, SB19 and Ben&Ben were the first Filipino acts to participate in the awards show. TV host and comedian Ryan Bang Bang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
38th Golden Disc Awards
The 38th Golden Disc Awards () was a award ceremony held on January 6, 2024, at the Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. It honored the best in South Korean music released between mid-November 2022 and early-November 2023. The event was hosted by Sung Si-kyung and Cha Eun-woo Lee Dong-min (; born March 30, 1997), known professionally as Cha Eun-woo (), is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Astro (South Korean band), Astro, and debuted as a solo artist with the extended play .... Criteria Winners and nominees Winners and nominees are listed in alphabetical order. Winners are listed first and emphasized in bold. Main awards Nominations for Digital Song Bonsang, Album Bonsang, and Rookie of the Year were announced on December 4, 2023. Other awards Multiple awards The following artist(s) received three awards: Notes References {{DEFAULTSORT:Golden Disc Awards 2024 in South Korean music 2024 music award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Melon Music Awards
The 2023 Melon Music Awards () was an awards ceremony held on December 2, 2023. It was organized by Melon, and Kakao Entertainment and broadcast through Melon, and Wavve in South Korea, Abema in Japan, and Beyond Live in selected regions. The ceremony was hosted by An Yu-jin, with pre-ceremony red carpet event hosted by Hitomi Honda, Nako Yabuki, and Ha Ji-young. NewJeans won five awards, with two Daesangs for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year. Ive won Album of the Year while Record of the Year went to NCT Dream. Criteria All songs and albums that are eligible to be nominated must be released from November 4, 2022, to November 1, 2023. Winners and nominees The list of nominees for Top 10 Artists was announced on November 2, 2023, through the official website. Voting took place from November 2 to 16. The remaining categories, excluding Record of the Year and Hot Trend Award, were announced on November 17. Voting began that same day, and ended on December 1. Winne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 MAMA Awards
The 2023 MAMA Awards was an awards ceremony held on November 28 and 29, 2023 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. It was organized by CJ ENM, and broadcast through its music channel Mnet. Background On September 21, 2023, CJ ENM announced that the event would be held in Japan at the Tokyo Dome. It was also announced that the theme for this edition would be titled "One I Born" carrying the meaning of "'I' and 'MAMA', the only beings in the world with infinite possibilities, meeting and becoming a perfect 'One' through positive energy". On November 2, Mnet announced that Jeon So-mi and Park Bo-gum will be returning to host on Day 1 and Day 2, respectively, similar with last year's event. Criteria All songs and albums that are eligible to be nominated must be released from October 22, 2022, to September 30, 2023. Nominees would be evaluated based on data provided by Circle Chart, Spotify, and YouTube with verification performed by PwC. Winners and nominees Winners and nominees are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), online streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S. A new chart is compiled and released online to the public by ''Billboard''s website on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday, when the printed magazine first reaches newsstands. The weekly tracking period for sales is currently Friday–Thursday, after being changed in July 2015. It was initially Monday–Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay is readily available on a real-time basis, unlike sales figures and streaming, but is also tracked on the same Friday–Thursday cycle, effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021. Previously, radio was tracked Monday–Sunday and, before Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vogue (magazine)
''Vogue'' (stylized in all caps), also known as American ''Vogue'', is a monthly Fashion journalism, fashion and lifestyle magazine that covers style news, including haute couture fashion, beauty, culture, living, and Fashion show#Catwalk, runway. It is part of the global collection of Condé Nast's VOGUE media. Headquartered at One World Trade Center in the FiDi, Financial District of Lower Manhattan, ''Vogue'' began in 1892 as a weekly newspaper before becoming a monthly magazine years later. Since its founding, ''Vogue'' has featured numerous actors, musicians, models, athletes, and other prominent celebrities. British Vogue, British ''Vogue'', launched in 1916, was the first international edition, while the Italian version ''Vogue Italia'' has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. As of March 2025, there are 28 international editions. Eleven of these editions are published by Condé Nast (British Vogue, ''British Vogue'', ''Vogue Arabia'', ''Vogue China'', ''Vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditto (song)
"Ditto" is a song by the South Korean girl group NewJeans, released on December 19, 2022, by ADOR, a label of Hybe Corporation. The producer 250 composed "Ditto" with Ylva Dimberg, who wrote the lyrics with The Black Skirts, Oohyo, and NewJeans member Minji. With a sound rooted in Baltimore club, the track incorporates a balladic electronic and dance production with influences of house, breakbeat, and UK garage. The lyrics are about reminiscing a platonic love. "Ditto" topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart for a record-breaking 13 weeks. It peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Global 200; topped the charts in Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam; and reached the top 10 in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It also currently holds the record for longest-running Perfect all-kill—a feat referring to a song's consistent number-one position on IChart's real-time, daily, and weekly charts—at 655 hours. Music critics praised the wintry, minim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OMG (NewJeans Song)
"OMG" is a song by the South Korean idol girl group NewJeans from their single album of the same name (2023). ADOR, a division of Hybe Corporation, released "OMG" for download and streaming on January 2, 2023. Park Jin-su produced the track and composed it with Ylva Dimberg and David Dawood. The lyrics, written by Dimberg, Gigi, and NewJeans member Hanni, were inspired by high school dramas and explore themes of young love, dedication, and one-sided affection. It blends R&B, hip hop, and pop, featuring hip-hop percussion, trap rhythms, and a UK garage-inflected groove. The song includes plucked staccato synth chords, skittering cowbells, and layered vocal harmonies and percussion. Buoyed by its viral success on the video-sharing platform TikTok, "OMG" peaked at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' Global 200, number seven on the ''Billboard'' Japan Hot 100, and number two on the South Korean Circle Digital Chart. It peaked at number one in Singapore and on ''Billboard''s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hype Boy
"Hype Boy" is a song by the South Korean girl group NewJeans, taken from their debut extended play (EP), '' New Jeans'' (2022). ADOR, an independent division of Hybe Corporation, released four music videos for the song on July 23, 2022, each focusing on the members and their narratives. "Hype Boy" was officially released for download and streaming as the second single of the EP on August 1, 2022. 250 and Ylva Dimberg produced "Hype Boy", while the latter wrote the lyrics with Gigi and NewJeans' member Hanni. An incorporation of future bass and pop styles, it is driven by pulsing synthesizers and distorted instrumentals that contain influences from 1990s and 2000s styles such as R&B, electronic, and moombahton. "Hype Boy" received praise from music critics for its nostalgic production style that evoked a dreamy atmosphere. ''NME'' named "Hype Boy" the best K-pop release of 2022, while ''NPR'' and ''Rolling Stone'' included it in their lists of the best songs of 2022. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
