Blackpink Lisa And BigBang Taeyang’s Collaboration Stirred K-Pop Industry
On April 25, 2023, Taeyang, a member of the iconic South Korean boy band BIGBANG, released his new EP ‘Down to Earth,’ featuring the B-side track “Shoong!” in collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Lisa. This collaboration has caused a stir in the K-pop industry as two of the biggest names have come together for what promises to be a hit song and a visual treat. “Shoong!” is an R&B trap genre song that showcases Taeyang’s smooth vocals and Lisa’s rap skills. The song has an emphatic hip-hop beat that will make listeners groove. The song’s lyrics talk about a deep connection between two people and the thrill of falling in love. It…
NewJeans ‘s Danielle Apologieses For Calling Lunar New Year “Chinese New Year”
On January 19, Danielle, a member of the popular girl group NewJeans, made a mistake on the fan communication platform Phoning. She asked her fans, “what r u bunnies [NewJeans’ fans] doing for Chinese New Year?” This statement was met with backlash as Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by many countries across Asia, not just China. The use of the term “Chinese New Year” is often considered offensive to non-Chinese Asians who also celebrate the holiday. Fans also pointed out that Hanni, another member of NewJeans who was also born and raised in Australia, referred to the holiday as “Lunar New Year” in her own Phoning messages. Also…
