June 2020 Is A Big Deal For K-Pop Lovers Thanks To At Least 8 Female Groups Comeback
June 2020 is going to be another month with various female K-Pop groups making a comeback.
JeonAe, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : May 29, 2020
IZ*ONE Official Twitter
K-Pop in 2020 has been treating fans really good with the large amount of comebacks and contents made available online. If you noticed back in May, Kpopmap had written an article on how it appeared to be the month for comebacks of male idol groups.
For June, there is a noticeable amount of female K-Pop idol groups who will be releasing a new album too! It is going to be more exciting if you are a fan of the groups from the Big 3 (SM, JYP, YG) companies.
Let's take a look at which groups are making a comeback.
The wait is almost over as TWICE will be releasing their 9th mini album "More & More" on June 1! Not long ago, the track list for their mini album was released and fans are more than excited to find out that they have 7 new songs in this mini album.
BLACKPINK is finally returning in June with a pre-release single and just a day ago, YG Entertainment had also announced that they will be releasing their very first full length album in September. It looks like BLINK is going to be filled with new music and various content in the near future!
When the news of a sub-unit debut with SeulGi and Irene was first announced, fans were extremely excited and happy. The reason behind was because of the fact that prior to their debut, the two idols had shown a dance performance with 'Be Natural' as SM Rookies. Many missed how good it was and could not wait to see their sub-unit debut.
IZ*ONE is returning on June 15 with a new album! Continuing with the flower concept, it seems like this time the 12 girls are going to show off a different and new story which fans had never seen before. Who else is excited for their return?
The magical girls are also back! With a new album set to release on June 9, many are wondering what other mystical concept WJSN is returning with. Just a couple of days ago, WJSN had also released their track list for the new album. Are you also curious to find out more about their comeback?
If you have been missing the girls of Weki Meki, make sure to put your hands up! They will be returning with a 3rd mini album "Hide and Seek" on June 18. Currently, the girls had only teased their fans with a teaser photo of a chandelier, raising the anticipation of their comeback.
MLD Entertainment had confirmed that MOMOLAND had completed recording for their impending comeback but the date is yet to be released! Even if that is the case, many fans are still excited to hear that they will be returning with new tracks.
BLACKPINK's Lisa - The Thai Idol Revolutionizing The K-Pop World
BLACKPINK's Lisa is a powerful celebrity that represent Thailand in the K-Pop world!
Kianna, Staff Writer 3 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
Lisa's Official Instagram
BLACKPINK has revolutionized the K-Pop world in many ones. They are one of the girl groups who have broken many records and received many firsts for K-Pop groups in the industry. They have solidified their position as one of the top girl groups in Korea, being the first to perform at the famous festival Coachella and the first group to reach 1 billion views on a YouTube video.
One of the members that has gained quite a following inside and outside of Korea is the group's very own Lisa. Lisa is a fierce, incredible talent who always reminds us why she is in one of Korea's top girl groups. Inside and outside the group, Lisa shines in ways that make her one of the hottest celebrities. We will look at some history of Lisa and why you should know all about her.
Her Dance Skills Highlight Her Mad Talent
When it comes to Lisa, it's a no-brainer that she is one of the top idols when it comes to her dancing skills. Having trained from a young age in Thailand, she excels at the craft and knows many fundamentals of the talent. Her dancing makes her stand out from the crowd and she shines vividly when on stage. Her famous performance video to the song 'Tomboy' garnered much attention from people inside and outside of the K-Pop world. Her confident, sharp dancing made many people fall in love with her instantly.
Besides her famous 'Tomboy' performance, Lisa also has many other videos on her YouTube channel titled LiLi's Film. Her dance performances showcase that she can do it all. Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Vogue, and more, she powerfully dances in her dance series videos, leaving us shocked every time we watch. Another thing that makes her stand out is her expressionism. She uses her whole body and facials to truly emulate what the dance is all about. Lisa's dancing continues to captivate many and she improves every time she hits the stage.
She Isn't Afraid To Show Her Pride In Her Country
Lisa's music video for 'LALISA' was sensational and received much popularity for her first solo release. She trended a lot for a particular scene in her video. In the music video, Lisa can be seen wearing Thailand's traditional wear and there's another surprise that comes with it, the outfit was made by Thailand fashion designers! Her full traditional outfit was made by different Thailand designers and she wanted to show off her love for her home country. In BLACKPINK's music video for 'How You Like That', the stylist even incorporated Thai traditional wear into Lisa's outfit as all the members were wearing Korean traditional wear.
Outside of music videos and performances, Lisa also posts herself sporting Thai traditional wear during her various travels. Thai idols are not new to the K-Pop industry but still, there are a few of them and their skills deserve attention. Seeing Lisa represent her country worldwide is refreshing and shows how proud of her country she is. Thailand shows their pride for Lisa as well, having many of them supporting the idol in her group and solo projects.
Lisa's Official Instagram
Polpat Asavaprapha's Official Instagram
She's Not Afraid To Express Who She Is
Lisa does what she wants, wears what she wants, and goes where she wants! Her confidence is out of this world and we admire her greatly for it. It is not easy being a non-Korean idol in the K-Pop world. She has faced discrimination and received her fair share of hate from the internet. Lisa has shown that no matter what, she expresses who she is and no one can stop her! She has shown her beautiful personality and amazing resilience in the K-Pop world. She'll post herself bare-faced, sporting different fashion wear, and attractive performances not caring what others think! When it comes to unshakeable confidence, Lisa is the standard.
10 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The K-Drama Adaptation Of Webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" [VOTE]
Which Korean actor should take the role of a attractive mermaid and chaebol? Here is our dream cast for the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" ("내가 사랑한 물고기").
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
LookMedia / "The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER / KingKong by Starship
With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.
The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.
Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).
Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.
1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol
Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.
But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.
The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.
Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.
LOOKMEDIA / Awesome Entertainment / WEi Official / Chae JongHyeop Instagram / KEYEAST
Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Moon SangMin
WEi's Kim YoHan
Baek SungChul
Kim MyungSoo
Chae JongHyeop
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2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.
She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.
Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.
H& Entertainment / King Kong by Starship / Creative Group Ing / GOLDMEDALIST
All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Kang MinAh
WJSN's Bona
Chae SooBin
Girl's Day's HyeRi
Seor InA
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The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Let us know who you want to see cast!
Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.
Dance studios are all the rage in Korea! Here's how to sign up for them.
Kianna, Staff Writer 3 min to read ·
Published : Mar 27, 2024
Mina Myoung's Official Instagram / Bada Lee's Official Instagram/ Lia Kim's Official Instagram
If you're a fan of the Korean entertainment scene, surely you've heard about how amazing the dance community is in the country. Dancing is one of the most popular hobbies in South Korea and with the rise of shows and K-Pop, it's gaining more and more popularity. If you plan to visit South Korea and love dance, there are many dance studios you can visit and take classes at! Since there are too many studios to count, we've listed some popular ones you should visit! Here are some dance studios in Korea and how you can attend them.
JUSTJERK Dance Academy
JUSTJERK Dance Academy is a prominent and respectable studio in South Korea. Its reputation is widely known in and outside of Korea due to its lineup of teachers. The academy was on the popular series "Street Man Fighter" where they placed first! The famous choreographer Bada Lee resides at JUSTJERK and she has made many choreos for groups such as NCT, aespa, and THE BOYZ. If you're a fan of synergetic and fun classes, you might want to visit this studio in Korea! It has two branches located in Ehwa and Hapjeong area. Class tickets must be purchased in person, costing around 30,000 won for one class. Be warned, if you want to take a popular teacher's class you should come early! Their tickets normally sell out.
1MILLION Dance Studio
If you're a K-Pop fan, you might be familiar with 1MILLION Dance Studio. Probably one of the biggest studios in Korea, 1MILLION has made numerous K-Pop choreographies for groups like MAMAMOO, aespa, and TWICE. The studio has an impressive structure, being 2 stories tall and filled with memorabilia that shows the extensive history of the studio. Lia Kim is the founder of this studio and she is a prominent name in Korea's dance industry. 1MILLION also participated in "Street Woman Fighter 2!" The studio is very organized and has a website where you can purchase tickets at 28,000 won for a single class. All of their classes can get busy fast so make sure to book tickets as soon as you can!
mu.tudio
mu.tudio was founded by the famous Mina Myoung and if you like something a little more relaxed, this studio is for you. The studio is comfortable enough that you won't have to worry about having too many eyes on you but still gain valuable class experience. mu.tudio's teaching is hands-on since the classes aren't crowded and it will greatly improve your dance skills! The thing that is different about this studio is the sign-up process. mu.tudio doesn't use a website for sign-up but instead uses Google forms. If you want to take a class, make sure to fill out the form ahead of class time. There's a deposit fee that you need to pay for a reservation and the full ticket price is 30,000 won. You can pay on-site as well, but maybe denied if the class is sold out!
YGX
YGX is an elite studio where all of YG Entertainment's idols have trained! The studio is popular for its iconic backdrop in the dance studio which is well known by many K-Pop fans. This studio participated in both seasons of "Street Woman Fighter" and "Street Man Fighter." The teachers at this dance studio are famously known as the main choreographers for BLACKPINK, BABYMONSTER, and many more groups! You may even get the chance to learn from worldwide teachers at YGX as they hold many workshops throughout the year. Tickets start at 30,000 won and popular classes tend to sell out quickly!
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