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
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