BTS alert! New drama alert! What else happened in the Korean entertainment world in the past few days? Read below for this week's highlights!
BTS, NCT 127, NCT Dream and Got7 in the top 10 of Billboard's World Albums Chart
Source: Soomi
This week's Billboard chart was released, and BTS's Map of the Soul:7 continues to stay at No. 1 in the World Albums Chart. BTS's Love Yourself: Answer following right behind at No.2. NCT 127's Neo Zone is at No.3 and more of BTS's album at No. 4 and No. 5. NCT Dream made it to the World Albums chart for the first time at No. 7 with their new mini-album called Reload. GOT7 is at No. 9 with their DYE, and BLACKPINK's Kill This Love is placed at No. 12.
Jang Nara On New Drama Called Oh My Baby
Source: TVN
Jang Nara is coming back to the viewers with a new romantic dream called Oh My Baby. The drama will be about a deputy department head at a parenting magazine who fantasies about having a baby without getting married. However, three men suddenly appear in her life, and she starts to get second thoughts about marriage. On May 13th, 22:50 KST, Oh My Baby will be premiered on TVN and will also be available on Viki.
8th Anniversary of BTOB
Source: BTOB YouTube Channel
BTOB celebrated their 8th anniversary by making a heartwarming YouTube video. March 2012 was BTOB's debut and they have stayed together since then. The video can be seen on their official BTOB YouTube channel. In the video, each BTOB members describe what the group means to them showing their appreciation.
BTS at YouTube’s Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Source: Koreaboo
On June 6th, YouTube will be presenting a graduation ceremony called "Dear Class of 2020" on their YouTube Originals channel to celebrate graduates. BTS will be giving a speech and performing at this virtual after-party. Many notable figures will be attending this virtual event including Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Lady Gaga and more.
Idols Celebrate Children's Day Upload Their Childhood Photos
Source: tenasia, Soomi
May 5th is a national public holiday in South Korea as it's Children's Day. It was established in 1923 and was made to give children a high value and to raise awareness that children are Korea's future. Many K-pop idols uploaded their childhood pictures on their SNS to celebrate Children's day. The picture above is Joohoney from MONSTA X and Wheein from MAMAMOO.
BLACKPINK Making a Comeback in June 2020
Source: BLACKPINKOFFICIAL Instagram
A long-awaited comeback for the fans has come to an end. BLACKPINK has excited the fans by officially announcing a comeback in June 2020. Star News reported, "The group recently completed recording the new song(s) and is currently working on finalizing the schedule for the music video shoot." This sudden news has made the K-pop fans on their toes. Additionally, BLACKPINK's collaboration with Lady Gaga will be released on May 29th.
Jeon So-Mi is Coming Back to Running Man
Source: Koreaboo
With her illness and controversial issues, there was a possibility that Jeon So-Mi might not be coming back to Running Man, but after all, that became just a rumour. She has recently signed a new contract with King Kong by Starship where her fellow Running Man member Lee Kwang Soo is at. She will start shooting Running Man on May 12th.
The CEO Lee Jin Sung of King Kong by Starship released to the press saying "We are very happy to become family with Jeon So Min. She is an all-around entertainer capable of not just acting, but also with entertainment and variety. We will provide our full support so she can show off her versatile talents."
I'll be back next week with more entertaining K-entertainment news! Until then keep healthy and safe!
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