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Shotaro (rapper)
, known mononymously as Shotaro (, ), is a Japanese rapper, singer and dancer based in South Korea. Shotaro first came to public attention in 2020 when he joined NCT (group), NCT, a South Korean boy band managed by SM Entertainment. After departing NCT in 2023, he later debuted as a member of another SM boy band, Riize. Early life Osaki Shotaro was born on November 25, 2000 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and was raised in the city of Zama, Kanagawa, Zama. He began dancing at the age of five, after being inspired by his mother, who is also a dancer. After deciding in middle school to pursue dance professionally, Shotaro trained at LDH (company)#EXPG, LDH's LDH (company)#EXPG, EXPG Studio in Tokyo. During this time, he appeared as an extra in advertisements for brands such as Pocari Sweat. He also performed a backup dancer for artists such as Japanese boy band Exile (Japanese band), Exile and singer-songwriter Gackt. Shotaro knew he wanted to become an Korean idol, idol after se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ÅŒsaki (surname)
ÅŒsaki, Osaki, Oosaki or Ohsaki (written: ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese-born American soccer player *Makoto Osaki, developer and supervisor at Sega AM2, involved with the ''Shenmue'', ''Out Run'', and ''Virtua Fighter'' games, among others *, Japanese long-distance runner *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese baseball player *Shotaro (rapper), full name , Japanese K-pop idol, member of NCT and Riize Fictional characters *, a character in the manga series ''Nana'' *, a character in the manga series ''Akane-banashi'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Oosaki Japanese-language surnames ... [...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] |
SM Rookies
SM Rookies (, stylized in all caps as SMROOKIES) is a pre-debut training team created by South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment in 2013, composed of trainees who have yet to join an idol group. From 2013 to 2023, the team officially introduced 35 members, of which 30 debuted under SM Entertainment as part of Red Velvet, NCT, Aespa, Riize, and Mytro, with rookie Lami debuting as an actress. Since 2024, the team has had no active members. History 2013–2017: Formation and debuts of Red Velvet and NCT SM Entertainment formally announced the creation of SM Rookies on December 3, 2013, featuring members Seulgi, Jeno and Taeyong. On December 9, Irene, Jaehyun and Lami were introduced. On December 16, members Mark, Hansol, and Jisung were introduced, followed by Johnny, Ten and Yuta on December 23. In January 2014, SM Rookies opened their official Twitter account. Wendy was introduced on March 13, 2014, with the song "Because Of You", recorded for the soundtra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SMCU Express
SM Town Live (stylized as SMTOWN LIVE) is a series of concert tours held by SM Entertainment, in which artists in the label would unite and perform together in a three-to-five-hour long concert. The show consisting of each artist's own performance as well as a special stage where artists join together and perform. The SM Town Live begun in 2008, and since 2010, the concert frequently be held at least one show during the summer of each year as an annual concert of the label. Background After the successful first joint concert tour on 2008, SM Entertainment announced that it had established its artists to perform concerts abroad on tour titled the SMTOWN LIVE World Tour. SMTOWN Live '08 ''SMTOWN Live '08'' was a 2008, first joint concert tour of SMTOWN. The tour started with one show in Seoul in August 2008 and continued to the China and Thailand. Performers Shows SMTOWN Live '10 World Tour ''SMTOWN Live '10 World Tour'' was a 2010 to 2011 worldwide live concert to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarovski
Swarovski (, ) is an Austrian producer of glass based in Wattens, Tyrol. It was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski. The company is split into three major industry areas: the Swarovski Crystal Business, which primarily produces crystal glass, jewelry, rhinestone, watches and accessories; Swarovski Optik, which produces optical instruments such as telescopes, telescopic sights for rifles, and binoculars; and Tyrolit, a manufacturer of grinding, sawing, drilling, and dressing tools, as well as a supplier of tools and machines. Today, the Swarovski Crystal Business is one of the highest-grossing business units within Swarovski, with a global reach of approximately 3,000 stores in roughly 170 countries, more than 29,000 employees, and a revenue of about 2.7 billion euros (in 2018). Swarovski is now run by the fifth generation of family members. It has been announced, however, that for the first time in the company's key history, senior management positions will come to be fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen (17 March 1969 – 11 February 2010) was a British fashion designer and couturier. He founded his own Alexander McQueen (brand), Alexander McQueen label in 1992 and was chief designer at Givenchy from 1996 to 2001. His achievements in fashion earned him four British Designer of the Year awards (1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003), as well as the Council of Fashion Designers of America International Designer of the Year award in 2003. McQueen died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 40, at his home in Mayfair, London, shortly after the death of his mother. McQueen had a background in tailoring before he studied fashion and embarked on a career as a designer. His MA graduation collection caught the attention of the fashion editor Isabella Blow, who became his patron. McQueen's early designs, particularly the radically low-cut "bumster" trousers, gained him recognition as an ''enfant terrible'' in British fashion. In 2000 McQueen sold 51% of his company to the Gucci Grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dior
Christian Dior SE (), commonly known as Dior, is a French Multinational corporation, multinational luxury goods company that is controlled and chaired by French businessman Bernard Arnault, who also heads LVMH. , Dior controlled around 42% of the shares and 57% of the voting rights of LVMH. In addition, the Arnault family held a further 7% of the shares and 8% of the voting rights of LVMH as of that date. The original fashion house was founded by French designer Christian Dior in 1946 to make items. Clothing is now produced by Christian Dior Couture, which is a subsidiary of LVMH, whereas Christian Dior Societas Europaea, SE is a holding company that controls LVMH. Bernard Arnault's daughter, Delphine Arnault, has been the CEO of Christian Dior Couture since February 2023. Bernard Arnault's eldest son, Antoine Arnault, is the CEO of Christian Dior SE. History Founding The House of Dior was established on 16 December 1946 [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boyz (South Korean Band)
The Boyz () is a South Korean boy band formed by IST Entertainment (initially formed exclusively by Cre.ker Entertainment before merging with what was formerly known as Play M Entertainment) and managed by One Hundred. The group debuted on December 6, 2017, with the lead single "Boy" from their debut EP ''The First''. The group is composed of members Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Ju Haknyeon, Sunwoo, and Eric. Originally a twelve-man group, Hur Hyun-jun, Hwall departed from the group in October 2019, citing health issues. History Pre-debut In 2016 and early 2017, various members appeared in different artists' music videos, as cameos or lead roles. Kevin was first introduced to the public as a contestant on ''Kpop Star 6'', where he was eliminated early in the competition. Following this, he had the chance to release an OST for the drama Saimdang, Light's Diary in April 2017. Sunwoo became a contestant on ''High School Rapper'' in January 2017, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonbin
Moon Bin (; January 26, 1998 – April 19, 2023), also known professionally as Moonbin, was a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer under the label Fantagio. He was a member of the South Korean boy group Astro and its sub-unit Moonbin & Sanha. Early life Moonbin was born on January 26, 1998, in Cheongju, Chungbuk Province. He attended and graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School, focusing in Practical Music. He was one of two siblings in his family, with a younger sister named Moon Sua, who is a member of the South Korean girl group Billlie. Career 2006–2015: Pre-debut Under the influence of his mother, Moonbin debuted as a child model and '' ulzzang'' in 2004. His first known appearance was in 2006, where he appeared in TVXQ's music video for their song "Balloons" portraying a mini U-Know Yunho. In 2009, he had his first acting role in the Korean drama ''Boys over Flowers'' where he played the younger version of Kim Bum's character. Moonbin began his journey with F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyunjin
Hwang Hyun-jin (; born March 20, 2000), known mononymously as Hyunjin, is a South Korean rapper, singer and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. Aside from his work with Stray Kids, he has worked as a television presenter, hosting the weekly Korean music program ''Show! Music Core'' (2019–2021), and has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury brands, such as Versace, Cartier (jeweler), Cartier, and Givenchy, Givenchy Beauty. Early life and education Hwang Hyun-jin was born on March 20, 2000, in Seoul, South Korea. Hyunjin had no dance training prior to becoming a trainee idol. He was scouted on the street by a JYP Entertainment agent during his third year of middle school, while shopping with his mother. He majored in practical dance at the School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) and officially graduated on February 15, 2019. He took the 2019 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) before attending Global Cybe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KBS Song Festival
The ''KBS Song Festival'' () is an annual South Korean music show that airs on the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) at the end of every year. It first aired in 1965 as an awards show, but KBS discontinued the awards ceremony in 2006. It has continued since as a music festival without giving awards most years. However, awards were given in 2013. History The program was first broadcast in 1965 by the Tongyang Broadcasting Company (TBC), where it was known as the ''TBC Broadcast Music Awards'' (). Singer Choi Hee-Joon won the first award in 1965. Separate awards were then given for male and female artists from 1966 to 1986 In 1981, the South Korean government forced TBC to merge with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Following the merger, the program's name was changed to the ''KBS Music Awards'' (). It aired on KBS1 every year on 30 December until 1994, when the program moved to KBS2. In 2005, Kim Jong-kook became the last singer to win the KBS Music Award. In 2006, the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
