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So!YoON!
Hwang So-yoon (; born 23 May 1997) is a South Korean singer, songwriter and guitarist. She came to prominence as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Se So Neon, of which she remains the band's only member. Since 2019, Hwang has performed under the solo moniker So!YoON!, releasing two studio albums and collaborating with artists such as RM of BTS, Silica Gel, Phum Viphurit, Hoshi & Woozi of Seventeen and Park Ji-yoon. Career As a member of Se So Neon In 2016, at age 18, Hwang founded Se So Neon with drummer Gangto and bassist Fancy Moon. In 2017, the group had released their first EP ''Summer Plumage'' (여름깃), and won Rookie of the Year and Best Rock Song at the Korean Music Awards. By 2018, both members had left to perform their mandatory military service, with Hwang recruiting Park Hyun-jin and U-su to take their place. In 2020, Hwang and Se So Neon were named Fender's Global Artist of the Year, and were nominated for three additional Korean Music Awards. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silica Gel (band)
Silica Gel () is a South Korean indie rock band, formed in Ansan in 2013 and based in Seoul. The band currently consists of Kim Han-joo (vocalist and keyboardist), Kim Geon-jay (drummer), Kim "Chunchu" Min-su (guitarist and vocalist), and Choi Woong-hee (bassist). The band's name was created after the members noticed silica gel in their gum container before the 2013 Pyeongchang Biennale art festival. Since their formation in 2013, the band has released two studio albums with ''Silica Gel (실리카겔)'' (2016) and '' Power Andre 99'' (2023). They won Rookie of the Year in 2017, Best Modern Rock Song in 2022 and 2023, and Musician of the Year in 2024 at the Korean Music Awards. Career 2013–2017: Formation, ''Silica Gel'', EPs Silica Gel was formed in 2013 by eight students from Seoul Institute of the Arts in Ansan. They quickly received attention for their style of combining band music with VJing. In 2015 they released their first EP ''Pure Sun (새삼스레 들이켜본 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoshi X Woozi
Hoshi X Woozi (), also known as HxW, is the third sub-unit of South Korean boy band Seventeen, after BSS and JxW. Formed by Pledis Entertainment in 2025, the duo consists of members Hoshi and Woozi. Initially formed in 2017 with the release of "Bring It" from the album ''Teen, Age'', they officially debuted on March 10, 2025, with the single album '' Beam.'' Career 2017: Formation with "Bring It" Hoshi and Woozi first released music together in 2017 with "Bring It" (), a b-side song from ''Teen, Age'', an album consisting of tracks performed by various combinations of Seventeen members. The song debuted and peaked at 95 on South Korea's Gaon Chart. It was performed live throughout Seventeen's Ideal Cut Tour and at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong. 2025–present: ''Beam'' and Warning concert tour On December 25, 2024, Pledis Entertainment confirmed that Hoshi and Woozi would comprise the next sub-unit to debut from Seventeen. On February 19, 2025, Pledis revea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prep (band)
Prep (stylised as PREP) are an English indie pop band formed in London in 2015. The band consists of vocalist Tom Havelock, keyboardist Llywelyn ap Myrddin, drummer Guillaume Jambel, and producer Daniel Radclyffe. Prep's music incorporates elements of 1980s pop, R&B, and jazz, creating a distinctive sound that has garnered attention since their debut. The band's initial release, ''Futures'' EP in 2016, featured the single "Cheapest Flight", which received positive feedback online. Additional EP releases included the singles "Who's Got You Singing Again" and "Line by Line", which were noted for their production quality and musical style. These early success set the stage for their first full-length self-titled album, released in 2020. In 2024, Prep released their second album, ''The Programme'', featuring collaborations with artists such as Eddie Chacon and Phum Viphurit. The album was noted for its refined production and exploration of various musical influences. Prep's work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RM (musician)
Kim Nam-joon (; born September 12, 1994), known professionally as RM (formerly Rap Monster), is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is the leader of South Korean boy band BTS, under Big Hit Entertainment. Born in Seoul and raised in Ilsan, RM began his music career in the underground Korean hip-hop scene as a teenager, going by the name Runch Randa. He joined Big Hit in 2010, and debuted as part of BTS in June 2013. RM released his first solo mixtape, '' RM'', in 2015, followed by his second mixtape, '' Mono'', in 2018. The latter became the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist in the United States in history when it peaked at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' 200. He made his official solo debut in 2022, with the release of his studio album '' Indigo''. The project featured contributions from various artists including Erykah Badu and Anderson .Paak. It peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the highest-charting album by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Music Awards
The Korean Music Awards () is an annual South Korean music awards show that honors both mainstream and underground musical artists from a variety of genres. Unlike other major South Korean music awards, which largely rely on record sales to determine winners, the Korean Music Awards distributes awards based on the recommendations of a panel of judges consisting of music critics, radio show producers, academics, and other professionals within the industry. The first ceremony was held in 2004, and is regarded as one of the most prestigious music awards in the country. Ceremonies Categories The event currently has approximately 20 categories, including the Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and genre awards in pop, rock, modern rock, metal & hardcore, folk, dance & electronic, hip hop, R&B & soul, and jazz & crossover music Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers who appeal to different types of au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phum Viphurit
Viphurit Siritip (, born 1995), known by his nickname Phum (), is a Thai singer-songwriter. He achieved international fame in 2018 from his single "Lover Boy". His music demonstrates influences of various genres, especially neo soul. Biography Viphurit was born in Bangkok, Thailand. His father is an architect, while his mother is a graphic designer. Viphurit moved to Hamilton, New Zealand when he was 9. While in New Zealand, he got his first instrument; a drum which he had desired to have since he was little. However, Viphurit was forced to stop playing the drums and turned to guitar The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with Fretless guitar, some exceptions) and typically has six or Twelve-string guitar, twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming ... since the drum sound was said to be disturbing the neighbours. Viphurit moved back to Thailand when he was 18 to study at Mahidol University Interna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Strawberry Sound
Magic Strawberry Sound is an independent record label based in Seoul, South Korea. The label was founded by Kim Hyeongsoo in 2008, and he is a musician who works under the name Oldfish. In 2017, the label founded its sub-label, Peaches Label, and in 2018, BGBG records became an affiliated label. Artists * Ahn Da-young * Cheeze * Ha Sangwook * KONA * Marrakech * Song So-hee * So Soo Bin * yebit Former artists * 10cm * Bye Bye Badman * Choi Jungyoon * Cho Joonhee * Humbert * Jeong Chasik * Kim Suyoung * Kuonechan * Minsu * Lucite Tokki * Parkmoonchi * Playbook * Rainbow 99 * Rooftop Moonlight * SANAGO * Sejin * Se So Neon * Silica Gel * So!YoON! * Sunwoo Jung-a * TRPP * Yoon Jiyoung * Yozoh Shin Su-jin (; born June 11, 1981), also known as Yozoh (), is a South Korean singer and actress. Yozoh released her first album ''My Name Is Yozoh'' in 2007. For contributing much to bringing Hongik University district's indie music to the mai ... * YUN DDan DDan References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel
Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in West Asia. It Borders of Israel, shares borders with Lebanon to the north, Syria to the north-east, Jordan to the east, Egypt to the south-west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Israeli-occupied territories, It occupies the Occupied Palestinian territories, Palestinian territories of the West Bank in the east and the Gaza Strip in the south-west. Israel also has a small coastline on the Red Sea at its southernmost point, and part of the Dead Sea lies along its eastern border. Status of Jerusalem, Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Tel Aviv is the country's Gush Dan, largest urban area and Economy of Israel, economic center. Israel is located in a region known as the Land of Israel, synonymous with the Palestine (region), Palestine region, the Holy Land, and Canaan. In antiquity, it was home to the Canaanite civilisation followed by the History of ancient Israel and Judah, kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Situate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli Invasion Of The Gaza Strip
The Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip is a major part of the Gaza war. Starting on 7 October 2023, immediately after the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel, Hamas-led attack on Israel, Israel began bombing of the Gaza Strip, bombing the Gaza Strip. On 13 October, Israel began ground operations in Gaza Strip, Gaza, and on 27 October, a full-scale invasion was launched. Israel's campaign has four stated goals: to destroy Hamas, to free Israeli hostages in Gaza, the hostages, to ensure Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel, and to return displaced residents of Northern Israel. * * More than a year after the invasion, fighting in the Gaza Strip halted with the implementation of 2025 Israel–Hamas war ceasefire, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on 19 January 2025. By April 2025, the Gaza Ministry of Health had reported that at least 50,500 people in the Gaza Strip had died—1 out of every 44 people—averaging 93 deaths per day. Most of the victims are civilians, of wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gender Inequality In South Korea
In South Korea, gender inequality is derived from deeply rooted ideologies with specifically defined gender-roles. While it remains especially prevalent in South Korea's economy and politics, gender inequality has decreased in healthcare and education. Gender statistics Due to the various methods of calculating and measuring gender inequality, South Korea's gender inequality rankings vary across different reports. While the 2017 UNDP Gender Inequality Index ranks South Korea 10th out of 160 countries, the World Economic Forum ranks South Korea 118th out of 144 countries in its 2017 Global Gender Gap Report. In their 2013 study, Branisa et al. explain that indices like the Global Gender Gap Index tend to be "outcome-focused", which means they focus on gender inequalities in agency and in well-being. Indices like the Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) focus on the origins of gender inequalities, such as laws and norms. South Korea is one of three OECD countries that did not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palestine
Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in West Asia. Recognized by International recognition of Palestine, 147 of the UN's 193 member states, it encompasses the Israeli-occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, collectively known as the occupied Palestinian territories, within the broader geographic and historical Palestine (region), Palestine region. Palestine shares most of its borders with Israel, and it borders Jordan to the east and Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of while Demographics of the State of Palestine, its population exceeds five million people. Its Status of Jerusalem, proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its administrative center. Gaza City was its largest city prior to Gaza Strip evacuations, evacuations in 2023. Situated at a Levantine corridor, continental crossroad, the region of Palestine was ruled by various empires and experienced Demographic history of Palestine (region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaza Genocide
According to a United Nations Special Committee, Amnesty International, and other experts, Israel is committing genocide in Gaza against the Palestinian people during its ongoing invasion and bombing of the Gaza Strip as part of the Gaza war.: "This report focuses on the Israeli authorities' policies and actions in Gaza as part of the military offensive they launched in the wake of the Hamas-led attacks on 7 October 2023 while situating them within the broader context of Israel's unlawful occupation, and system of apartheid against Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. It assesses allegations of violations and crimes under international law by Israel in Gaza within the framework of genocide under international law, concluding that there is sufficient evidence to believe that Israel's conduct in Gaza following 7 October 2023 amounts to genocide." The acts of genocide described by experts and human rights organisations include large-scale k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
