Lisa at the 2024 VMAs | FIFTY FIFTY makes a powerful comeback |Taemin dazzles with new songs!

Welcome to "Trending Weekly: Hello K-pop!" In this  episode, we bring you Taemin’s explosive comeback   with his new single "Sexy In The Air." Plus,  FIFTY FIFTY impresses with their live cover,   and Lisa drops her collaboration with Rosalía,  while also being invited to perform at the VMAs.   And what happened during her fun Instagram  live? Don’t miss it, let's get started! TAEMIN’s Solo Comeback! Taemin, a member of SHINee, has released  the highly anticipated music video for   his new single "Sexy In The Air," part of  his fifth mini-album "ETERNAL." The video,   which premiered at 6 p.m. on August  19, showcases Taemin in his full glory,   capturing the essence of the song that  combines desire and confidence to move forward. The video begins with an intense electric guitar  sound and psychedelic visuals, translating into a   dynamic and fascinating performance, using water,  light, and wind to create sensual moments that   highlight Taemin’s undeniable stage presence.  The final scene of the video, where he performs   a solo dance, reaffirms his title as the "king  of performance," leaving a strong impression. "Sexy In The Air" is one of the title tracks  of this album and stands out for its heavy   synthesizer sound, blending genres like trap, boom  bap, and drill. The electric guitar reinforces   Taemin’s sense of identity and pride, reflecting  his desire for change and self-expression. At the end of the video, a teaser for the  next music video for the other title track   of the album, "Horizon," raises  fans' expectations even higher. --- FIFTY FIFTY Impresses with New Live Singing Video The group FIFTY FIFTY is gaining  attention from both local and   international fans with its impressive  performance in a live singing video. FIFTY FIFTY released a special live  clip on their official YouTube channel,   which quickly rose to ninth place among the most  popular videos after its release. In the video,   the current five members of the group, including  four new members who joined Keena, performed live   renditions of Charlie Puth’s "We Don’t Talk  Anymore" and leejean’s "Secondary Option." The video has been praised for the group's  vocal skills and beautiful harmonies,   amassing over 500,000 views on the same day it was  posted. It stands out as the only musical content   in the list of the top 10 most popular videos,  demonstrating FIFTY FIFTY's growing popularity. Jeon Hong-joon, CEO of Attract, expressed his  gratitude, saying: "I’d like to bow my head   in gratitude to everyone who provides so much  support and attention every time new content   from FIFTY FIFTY is released. We will do our best  to contribute to the development of K-pop, once   again achieving the miracle of small  and medium-sized agencies with the best   content and quality albums, mobilizing  the capabilities of Attract’s staff." FIFTY FIFTY will release a pre-release song  for their second mini-album on August 30,   and the full album will be  available on September 20. --- Jungkook Documentary "I AM  STILL" to Premiere in Theaters Jungkook, BTS's golden maknae,   has released the official poster for his  documentary titled "JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL." This documentary offers an in-depth  look at the production and promotion   process of his first solo single, 'Seven  (feat. Latto)' released in July last year,   through to his studio album 'GOLDEN' released  in November. It also includes honest thoughts   and stories from the singer that  have never been revealed before. The film also covers behind-the-scenes  footage of the guerrilla performances at   TSX Entertainment in Times Square, Manhattan,  New York, as well as the fan showcase ‘Jung   Kook ‘GOLDEN’ Live On Stage’ where he interacted  with fans from 224 countries/regions worldwide,   both online and in person. Additionally, the  recording of the title track from his solo album,   'Standing Next to You,' is  revealed for the first time. "JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL" will  premiere at CGV Korea and in   theaters across approximately 120  countries/regions on September 18. --- Lisa Drops New Solo Single  "New Woman" Featuring Rosalía "New Woman" features the Spanish  pop star and Grammy winner Rosalía,   along with production from iconic  figures Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. The previous single reached No.  8 on a global Spotify streaming   chart and No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, "New Woman" has earned Lisa four  nominations at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards,   one of the biggest music awards  in the United States. The ceremony   will be held on September 10 in New York. Beyond her music, Lisa continues to make an  impact globally. She will grace the cover   of the September issue of Elle fashion  magazine in the U.S. and will share the   stage as a co-star at the Global Citizen  Festival in New York on September 28. Moreover, Lisa is about to make history  once again as the first K-pop soloist to   perform at the 2024 Video Music  Awards (VMAs) on September 11. This achievement follows her historic  win in 2022 when she became the first   K-pop artist to take home the  "Best K-Pop" award at the VMAs. The announcement of her upcoming  performance has generated immense   excitement among fans and netizens, who have  shown strong support for this milestone. --- Lisa Hosts First Instagram Live In an unexpected and exciting event, LaLisa  held her first live broadcast on Instagram,   attracting over 150,000 viewers who tuned in  to watch the star in real time. The stream   was filled with fun and interactive  moments that left fans delighted. One of the highlights of the live was  the surprise appearance of Rosalía in   the chat. Despite a few comedic moments  where Lisa, with her characteristic charm,   admitted she didn’t know how to  add Rosalía to the live stream,   she finally succeeded after several attempts and  laughs. When both artists eventually connected,   they shared an animated conversation in which  they joked, talked about their new collaboration   "New Woman," and performed small snippets of  songs like "Rockstar." The chemistry between   the two artists was evident, and their  enthusiasm was contagious to the viewers. Lisa took the opportunity to thank all  her fans for their unwavering support,   expressing how much she appreciates  and loves them. In a lighter tone,   she also asked the audience whether she should  change her hair color. The comments were filled   with suggestions, ranging from returning to her  iconic pink to bringing back her platinum blonde,   though many agreed that her natural,  healthy hair made her look beautiful. A few days later, Lisa and Rosalía  reunited in the United States,   where they recorded several videos dancing to  "New Woman." They also made a viral video in   which Lisa taught Rosalía some Thai phrases,  while Rosalía, in a fun cultural exchange,   taught Lisa a few Spanish phrases. These  moments created a stir among Hispanic fans,   who couldn’t contain their excitement seeing  their idols sharing laughs and culture. Lisa’s natural charisma, combined with Rosalía’s  vibrant energy, has left a lasting impression   on their fans, who are now eagerly awaiting more  collaborations between these two global pop stars. If you liked the video, please don't forget  to leave a like, and if you haven't already,   subscribe to the channel and activate the  notification bell to always be up to date   with our latest videos. In addition, we  create and sell K-pop designs and merch   on Redbubble. Find the link to the Redbubble  store below in the video description. 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