IN THE LOOP: BTS Jimin's 'Like Crazy,' EXO Sehun's Pregnancy Rumor, More of This Week's Hottest
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New K-pop Releases
'Like Crazy' by BTS Jimin
Jimin of BTS has finally released "Like Crazy," the title track for his first solo album "FACE" on March 24. The album contains 6 songs including main track "Like Crazy," and its English version, alongside "Interlude : Dive," "Alone," "Face-off," and pre-release track "Set Me Free Pt.2."
'Kitsch' by IVE
On March 27, IVE released pre-release track "Kitsch," which will set the stage for their first full-length studio album "I've IVE."
'Sour & Sweet' by GOT7 BamBam
On March 28, BamBam of GOT7 released his first solo album "Sour & Sweet" and its title track of the same name. The album consists of main song "Sour & Sweet," along with "GHOST," "TIPPY TOE," "Let's Dance," "about YOU," "Wings," and "Feather."
'EUNOIA' by Billlie
Billie released the MV for title track "EUNOIA" on March 28. The song is from their fourth mini album "the Billage of perception: chapter three."
Trending News
EXO Sehun Embroiled With Pregnancy Rumor, SM Defends Idol From Malicious Posts
On March 27, Sehun was caught in a spiral of rumors regarding him being present on an OB-GYN clinic, with an alleged pregnant girlfriend.
The issue started on March 20, when a photo was released online, featuring the clinic and a person sitting, which netizens claimed to be Sehun.
During the circulation, a user also uploaded a post on a mom café, stating that Sehun was spotted in the clinic. This led netizens to throw comments regarding EXO, Sehun, and the ongoing rumor.
Following this, SM Entertainment announced:
"To address the circulating rumors regarding our artist Sehun of EXO, the allegations that were disseminated online are completely groundless and unsupported evidently. We would like to remind everyone that spreading malicious rumors is a crime."
"Although the posts have now been deleted, we are continuously taking measures by investigating the original poster and those who are spreading the rumors. We will be taking strong legal actions."
Sehun also took his stance to social media, where he expressed anger over how the situation began and escalated.
Furthermore, he also called out the rumored girlfriend and declared his plan to take legal action against posts with defaming nature.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: EXO Sehun Entangled With Premarital Pregnancy Rumors + SM Entertainment to Take Legal Action
Kakao Announces Partnership With Columbia Records for IVE's Global Activities
On March 24, Kakao Entertainment confirmed their partnership with Columbia Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music.
The fist artist who will receive the global management under the partnership, will be Starship Entertainment's girl group, IVE.
With the group's upcoming first full-length album "I've IVE" to be released on April 10, IVE's promotions are to be supported in distribution both locally and internationally.
READ MORE HERE: IVE Goes Global: Kakao Partners With Columbia Records for Group's International Debut
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