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NCT DREAM HEADLINER TOUR

K-Pop sensation NCT DREAM will embark on their first ever U.S. headline tour this April, hitting seven major cities across the country, including Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle, Dallas, and Houston. Kicking off in Newark, NJ on April 5, the U.S. leg will continue the ‘THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’ Tour, which includes 32 performances in 22 cities around the world and more to come. In addition to marking their U.S. performance debut, the epic tour will bring the exuberant seven-member group to the UK, France, and Germany for the first time. The European dates will take place in late March with performances at London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Paris’s Zenith Paris – La Villette, and Berlin’s Mercedes-Benz Arena. The group will return to Asia for shows in Manila, Singapore, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur following the U.S. leg.
General ticket sales for the tour will begin on March 10th at 4 pm local on ticketmaster.com or AXS.com.

Last year, NCT DREAM released their second full album “Glitch Mode” The album surpassed more than two million pre-orders on release day, breaking the record previously held by NCT DREAM’s first album “Hot Sauce” (1.71 million pre-orders). With members MARK, RENJUN, JENO, HAECHAN, JAEMIN, CHENLE and JISUNG, NCT DREAM kicked off their ‘THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’in September of 2022 with two sold-out nights at the largest concert venue in Korea, the Jamsil Olympic Stadium.

To connect with the band’s massive global fanbase, the last performance in Seoul was livestreamed to fans worldwide on the Beyond LIVE platform. In November, the tour was broadcast at movie theaters worldwide simultaneously. The feature included the original concert performance along with behind-the-scenes interviews with the group.

‘NCT DREAM – THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM’ TOUR
April 5^th                        Newark, NJ                  Prudential Center
April 7^th                        Chicago, IL                  Allstate Arena
April 9^th                        Atlanta, GA                  State Farm Arena
April 12^th                      Houston, TX                 Toyota Center
April 14^th                      Dallas, TX                    Texas Trust CU Theatre
April 18^th                      Los Angeles, CA           Honda Center
April 21^st                      Seattle, WA                  Climate Pledge Arena

ABOUT NCT DREAM:
With 5M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 11.4M+ Instagram followers, and 9.5M+ Twitter followers, NCT DREAM continues to cement their overwhelming power as a top international act. The group has achieved ‘triple million seller’ status with cumulative sales of their 1st studio album “Hot Sauce” and its repackage “Hello Future.”

NCT DREAM is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and DREAM reflects the subgroup’s commitment to releasing music that reflects youth, adolescence, and growth. The band made its debut in August 2016 with their debut hit single “Chewing Gum” which peaked at number two on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. Since, the group has found major commercial success with their 2019 extended play “We Boom” and the release of their first studio album “Hot Sauce,” which surpassed 1.71 million preorders and was named Best Album at the 31st Seoul Music Awards.
NCT DREAM have also been named Billboard’s “21 Under 21: Music’s Next Generation” for three consecutive years (2018 – 2020) and were the only Asian artist on TIME Magazine’s “25 Most Influential Teens of 2018.”

Members include MARK, RENJUN, JENO, HAECHAN, JAEMIN, CHENLE, and JISUNG.

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BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas

21st century pop icons BTS continue to break records. BTS released their latest concert “BTS <Yet To Come> in BUSAN” in cinemas beginning on Feb. 1 as BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas which now holds the record for the highest grossing worldwide event cinema release. Presented by HYBE, CJ 4DPlex, and Trafalgar Releasing for a limited run, BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas achieved a global box office gross of $40m and boasted a footprint of more than 5,817 cinemas across 128 countries/territories, including a total of 617 coming from CJ 4DPlex’s 4DX and ScreenX locations.

From opening day Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 5 in North America, the total gross was over $8m with a per-screen average of more than $7,080 across 1,127 movie theaters. In the 4DX and ScreenX premium formats, the film grossed more than $1.5m with a per screen average of $12,000, representing 19% of the North America box office on only 10% of the screens.

Internationally, BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas generated $32m, scoring multiple top five positions for the weekend in territories including Japan, Korea, Italy, and Spain, plus the top ten in UK, Germany, Peru, and Australia. The project also reached number one in Mexico, Colombia, and the Philippines, plus the number one international release in India.

BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas in ScreenX delivers a truly immersive experience that puts audiences in the front row. With a 270-degree field of view and exclusive imagery, audiences will feel like they are watching BTS live in concert. In multi-sensory 4DX, audiences are surrounded by unique motion and environmental effects that reproduce the atmosphere of a live concert. Complete with synchronized seats timed to BTS’ hit songs, 4DX transcends the BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas experience.

Jong Ryul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX said, “With our collaboration with BTS, HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing – we created a truly historic moment in event cinema. The ScreenX Studio production team focused on providing a totally different experience for moviegoers by shooting the film with fourteen cinematography cameras, which were not used in the live streaming event, and were re-edited for the ScreenX presentation.”

“We’re thrilled to see such a strong response from audiences across the globe,” Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said. “BTS have a massive and dedicated following, and we’re honored to help them achieve another record-breaking result.”

BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas features a special cinematic cut of “BTS <Yet To Come> in BUSAN,” re-edited and remixed for the big screen, with new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert. Recorded in front of a massive sold-out crowd in Busan, South Korea, in October 2022, cinema audiences watched the group’s RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook perform career-spanning hits. In addition to the standard screenings beginning on Feb. 1, showings on Feb. 4 were dedicated to “Light Stick Screenings,” where audiences celebrated using the band’s signature light sticks.

The event was HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing’s fifth global title with the pop icons, including 2018’s BURN THE STAGE: THE MOVIE, 2019’s BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, 2020’s BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE, and 2022’s “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – SEOUL: LIVE VIEWING.

*BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas is distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing except in South Korea and Japan where it is exclusively distributed by CJ 4DPLEX. The event film will extend its run with additional encore shows this weekend totaling 2,100 locations worldwide. Details for all new screenings can be found at www.btsyettocomeincinemas.com.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.

About HYBE

HYBE, rebranded from Big Hit Entertainment in March 2021, is a global entertainment lifestyle platform company that seeks boundless expansion in order to innovate the music industry. Ever since, HYBE has been expanding its multi label system including BIGHIT MUSIC, BELIFT LAB, SOURCE MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, ADOR, HYBE LABELS JAPAN, while HYBE AMERICA also manages its affiliate labels including Big Machine Label Group. In addition to the label business, HYBE established an integrated structure with its solution business that creates concert, video content, game, original story and retail, as well as a platform business through Weverse, a global fandom platform. Composed of its three headquarters based in Korea, Japan and the US, the company works towards bringing innovative change throughout the global music industry.

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 13,000 locations in 132 countries worldwide. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s worldwide operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas led by an international team of specialists. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from the leading names in entertainment such as BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billy Joel, George Michael, Twenty One Pilots, the Royal Opera House and more. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

About CJ 4DPlex

CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘ScreenX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX draws you into the story on the main screen and immerses you in a virtual reality like setting with cinema quality resolution. To date, there are over 354 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 787 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.

4DXScreen is a powerful combination of our super premium immersive theatre technologies of ScreenX and 4DX in one auditorium, creating a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers. To date, there are 46 4DXScreens installed around the globe.

NCT 127 + AY-YO

Today, K-Pop phenomenon NCT 127 have released “Ay-Yo,” a repackaged version of their fourth studio album “질주 (2 Baddies)[우남W2] .” “Ay-Yo” features three brand-new tracks, including its title track by the same name. The physical album is set to release on March 3^rd in the US.

Today’s repackage release features a total of 15 tracks including 12 tracks from the 4th album along with 3 new tracks “Ay-Yo”, “DJ”, and “Skyscraper (摩天樓 [우남W3] ; 마천루)”. Title track “Ay-Yo” is a hip-hop dance track with a core message of moving forward with intention in the midst of uncertainty, as the band continues to establish the values they carry with them. Additionally, “DJ” is a funky up-tempo track that details how the members become DJs themselves, gifting special moments with their own-selected playlists. “Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)” is a powerful hip-hop track detailing ambition, overcoming limits and climbing to the top. With the continued participation of famous writers from the 4th album “질주 (2 Baddies)” such as KENZIE, Dem Jointz, Andreas Öberg, and producer Simon Petré, the album is further enhanced by the additional rapping talent of members TAEYONG and MARK on “DJ” and “Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)”.

The repackage arrives four months following the original release of “질주 (2 Baddies)” this past September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making the group only the second K-Pop artist in history to land three albums in the Top 5. The album was praised for its versatility, with Billboard writing, “The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds,” and NYLON claiming, “They’re charismatic and confident, and they’re not afraid to get loud with it.”

NCT 127 recently completed an arena tour across U.S. and South America. The engagements included stops across the United States, Chile, Columbia, and Mexico, as well as three back-to-back shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Just this past week, the group also hosted a special virtual event and concert experience on Roblox, a global immersive 3D platform that reimagines the way people come together to connect, create and express themselves. In celebration of their special anniversary, “127 Day,” The NCT 127 Concert Experience included a free interactive virtual concert performance and additional experiences including featured avatar drops. The event marked the first concert in a dedicated K-pop experience on the platform, as well as the largest ever official group performance by any band on Roblox, with nine band members performing virtually. The NCT 127 World experience has so far drawn over 4 million total visits.

Listen to “Ay-Yo” HERE [우남W4] .

Ay-Yo TRACKLIST
1. Ay-Yo
2. Faster
3. 질주 (2 Baddies)
4. Time Lapse
5. DJ
6. 불시착 (Crash Landing)
7. Designer
8. 윤슬 (Gold Dust)
9. 흑백 영화 (Black Clouds)
10. Playback
11. Skyscraper (摩天樓; 마천루)
12. Tasty (貘)
13. Vitamin
14. LOL (Laugh-Out-Loud)
15. 1, 2, 7 (Time Stops)

ABOUT NCT 127:
With 3.9M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 15M+ Instagram followers, and 8.9M [우남W5] + Twitter followers, NCT 127 is known for having not only a loyal and active fanbase but also amazing hit songs and impressive stage performances.
NCT 127 is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and the number 127, which represents the longitudinal coordinate of Seoul, Korea, the home of K-pop. The band made its debut in July 2016 with the mega-hit “Fire Truck” and have since found great success with massive singles “Cherry Bomb” and “Simon Says.” “Regular-Irregular”[우남W6] , NCT 127’s full-length debut, claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Album charts in over 22 regions around the world.

Members include TAEIL, JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, MARK, and HAECHAN.
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Super Junior – TLMS

SUPER JUNIOR spills the secrets of a long and successful career within the K-Pop industry via their Disney+ documentary Super Junior: The Last Man Standing, which is out now.

Debuted in 2005 and setting themselves apart from pre-existing groups, SUPER JUNIOR showcased what it was for a group to be all-round entertainers. The documentary, Super Junior: The Last Man Standing, contains honest stories dating back to pre-debuts days that have never been heard before…until now.

Along with the documentary, SUPER JUNIOR is set to return to Latin America for the first time since 2018. In February, the group will host concerts in Chile, Brazil, Peru, and Mexico. Routing and ticket info can be found below.

Watch official music video for the group’s latest single “Celebrate” HERE.

TOUR DATES:

February 7: Santiago, Chile at Movistar Arena. Purchase your ticket HERE.
February 9: Sao Paulo, Brazil, at Espaco Unimed. Purchase your ticket HERE.
February 11: Lima, Peru, at Estadio San Marcos. Purchase your ticket HERE.
February 14: Mexico City, Mexico, at Arena CDMX. Purchase your ticket HERE.
February 15: Mexico City, Mexico, at Arena CDMX. Tickets SOLD OUT.

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TWICE – MOONLIGHT SUNRISE

K-Pop superstars TWICE return today with their first release of 2023, “MOONLIGHT SUNRISE,” via JYP Entertainment/Imperial/Republic Records, on all digital and streaming platforms. Stream the track HERE; watch the music video HERE.

“MOONLIGHT SUNRISE” is the group’s second English single, following the massive success of their first English single – 2021’s smash hit “The Feels,” which marked the K-Pop powerhouses’ first career entry on The Billboard Hot 100 (#83) and earned the group multiple top 10 placements across various charts. “The Feels” also earned TWICE their first U.S. gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Written, composed, and arranged by K-Pop hit makers earattack and Lee Woo Hyun, “MOONLIGHT SUNRISE” is a pre-release from TWICE’s highly anticipated 12th mini album, due out in March. Nina Ann Nelson and Kaedi Dalley (of female acappella group Citizen Queen) also participated in the track’s writing and composition. The Miami bass-based pop song explores the feelings and excitement of falling in love with lyrics such as “baby come be my starlight moonlight sunrise” and “If I’m your moonlight you’re my sunrise babe,” alongside the music video’s dreamy, charming visuals.

TWICE is heading into the new year strong, following what was a massive, record-breaking 2022. Last year, the group was the most-streamed female K-Pop group on Spotify (US), and, in 2022 alone, they accumulated nearly 300 million steams (with cumulative streams of over 5.5 billion, to date). They were also nominated for three major music awards in 2022 – an MTV Video Music Award for “Best K-Pop,” an American Music Award for “Favorite K-Pop Artist,” and an MTV Europe Music Award for “Best K-Pop.”

TWICE kicked off 2022 with their 4TH WORLD TOUR Ⅲ in the United States where they played five cities – Los Angeles (The Forum), Oakland (Oakland Arena), Fort Worth (Dickies Arena), Atlanta (State Farm Arena), and New York (UBS Arena) – including two shows in both Los Angeles and New York due to popular demand. All seven shows sold out just hours after on sale, and made TWICE the first female K-Pop group to sell out two North American arena tours. Following this massive success, TWICE returned to the States in May to play back-to-back, sold-out encore performances at Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium. These performances were a major milestone for the group, as they made TWICE the first female K-Pop group to play a North American stadium.

In August 2022, they released their 11th EP, BETWEEN 1&2. The EP entered the Billboard 200 Album Chart at #3 and holds the biggest pure sales week for an album by a female K-Pop act in the U.S., which further extends TWICE’s record for the most top 10 debuts on the chart among all K-Pop female acts. Additionally, the mini album’s 2022 sales totaled 199,000, earning TWICE the #6 spot on 2022’s Top CD Albums Sales chart; they were the only K-Pop girl group to enter the chart last year. BETWEEN 1&2’s lead single “Talk that Talk” also performed well, reaching top 20 on Billboard’s Global 200 chart, and top 10 on Billboard’s Global Excl. US chart. The single is tied with “The Feels” as their highest charting single on the latter chart.

“MOONLIGHT SUNRISE” is out now via all digital and streaming platforms. Stream the track HERE.

About TWICE:

Formed under K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment in 2015, TWICE is one of the best-selling K-pop girl groups of all time regarding physical album sales. The group first rose to prominence with their debut title song “Like OOH-AHH” and 2016 breakthrough single “CHEER UP,” which went on to top multiple Korean pop charts and won ‘Song of the Year’ at the Melon Music Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards. The group has been included in numerous industry lists including Variety’s Youth Impact Report as the only K-pop group included in the list, Forbes Korea Power Celebrity issue in both 2019 and 2017, and Billboard’s 21 Under 21 2017: Music’s Next Generation issue in 18th place and as the only Asian act.

In 2019, the group successfully completed their World Tour, TWICELIGHTS, which included sold-out shows in the US at The Forum in Los Angeles and the Prudential Center in Newark. In 2020, TWICE’s album MORE & MORE made its first ranking on the Artist 100 and Billboard 200 lists. Their second album that year, Eyes wide open, hit the top five slot on the all-genre iTunes US Album Sales Chart and debuted at #8 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. The album’s lead track “I CAN’T STOP ME” debuted in the top 10 of the all-genre iTunes US Song Sales Chart, and they later performed the trach on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #PLAYATHOME digital YouTube series.

The momentum continued through 2021 where they kicked off the year with a performance on TIME100 Talks followed by their first U.S. broadcast debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show and a performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. That June, they released their 10th mini album, Taste of Love, which debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart. The K-pop powerhouses followed this up with the release of their first full English-language single, “The Feels,” which earned the group their first career entry on The Billboard Hot 100 (#83) and multiple top 10 placements across various charts; they have performed the single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and GMA3. The group has also been nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards for “Best K-pop” in 2021 and 2022 for “Alcohol Free” and “The Feels,” respectively.

Most recently, TWICE released their third full-length album Formula of Love: O+T=<3, which hit #3 on the Billboard 200 and stayed in the chart for eight consecutive weeks, and completed their sold-out 4TH WORLD TOUR Ⅲin arenas across the United States. In May 2022, TWICE headed back to Los Angeles to play two sold-out 4TH WORLD TOUR Ⅲencore performances, becoming the first female K-Pop group to perform a North American stadium. Their latest mini album, BETWEEN 1 & 2, was released in August 2022, and the group’s highly anticipated new single, “Moonlight Sunrise” is out now.

For more about TWICE, visit:

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NCT 127 × ROBLOX

K-Pop phenomenon NCT 127 will be celebrating “127” Day, a special anniversary for NCT 127 and their fans (January 27) with a virtual event on Roblox, a global immersive 3D platform that is reimagining the way people come together to connect, create and express themselves through interactive shared experiences.

The free interactive virtual concert performance – The NCT 127 Concert Experience – is the first concert in a dedicated k-pop experience on Roblox. Fans will be able to watch the band perform a setlist including hit singles ‘Kick It’, ‘Sticker’ and the title track from the band’s latest studio album ‘2 Baddies’ in an immersive virtual setting. With nine band members performing virtually, the concert also represents the largest ever official group performance by any band on Roblox.

In addition to the concert, The NCT 127 Concert Experience will feature limited avatar item drops inspired by the band’s iconic looks and dances IRL, a neon Seoul city-themed environment and obby (obstacle course), and a metaverse scavenger hunt spanning multiple popular Roblox experiences.

The NCT 127 Concert Experience, created in collaboration with development studio Dubit, opens today and free virtual performances by the band will run from January 27 through the 29.

“127 Day is so special to us because it is all about connecting with our amazing fans from around the world, and what better way to do that than to perform to millions of you all at the same time on Roblox. Wherever you are in the world, come and join us for a concert performance like no other on January 27th and experience NCT 127 like you’ve never seen us before!” said NCT 127.

NCT 127 recently announced their upcoming release “Ay-Yo,” a repackaged version of their fourth studio album “질주 (2 Baddies).” Arriving on January 30^th, “Ay-Yo” will feature three brand-new tracks, including its title track by the same name. The physical album is set to release on March 3^rd in the US.

The group recently spoke about their excitement regarding the release in an exclusive interview featured during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. The repackage arrives four months following the original release of “질주 (2 Baddies)” this past September. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making the group only the second K-Pop artist in history to land three albums in the Top 5. The album was praised for its versatility, with Billboard writing, “The album’s sound, meanwhile, shows off the idols’ eclectic versatility as they run through R&B, pop, electronic dance and hip-hop-leaning sounds,” and NYLON claiming, “They’re charismatic and confident, and they’re not afraid to get loud with it.”

In December, NCT 127 announced that they would be touring the U.S. and South America with arena stops across the United States, Chile, Columbia, and Mexico, as well as three back-to-back shows in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The US portion wrapped last week, and the South American run begins January 18th in Sao Paulo, Brazil and concludes on January 28th in Mexico City, MX. These upcoming live dates are a continuation of NCT 127’s world tour, following performances at iconic venues in Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Manila, and more. See full routing and ticket links below.

ABOUT NCT 127:

With 3.8M+ monthly Spotify listeners, 15M+ Instagram followers, and 8.8M+ Twitter followers, NCT 127 is known for having not only a loyal and active fanbase but also amazing hit songs and impressive stage performances.

NCT 127 is the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” and the number 127, which represents the longitudinal coordinate of Seoul, Korea, the home of K-pop. The band made its debut in July 2016 with the mega-hit “Fire Truck” and have since found great success with massive singles “Kick It”, “2 Baddies”, “Cherry Bomb” and “Simon Says.” NCT #127 NEO ZONE, NCT 127’s second full-length album, claimed the No. 1 spot on the iTunes album charts in over 33 regions around the world.
Members include TAEIL, JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, MARK, and HAECHAN.

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TAEYANG × JIMIN

Global superstars TAEYANG (of BIGBANG fame) and Jimin of BTS come together for one of the most anticipated and unexpected K-Pop releases of the 2020s. Listen to “VIBE (feat. Jimin of BTS)” HERE via THEBLACKLABEL/Interscope Records.

The magnitude of the collaboration cannot be understated. Not only is it a cross-generational release uniting superstars of different eras, it also connects two artists from the biggest boy bands of all time. If anyone can live up to that hype, it’s TAEYANG. The BIGBANG legend and lead singer has inspired generations of K-Pop artists.

It’s impossible to talk about K-Pop’s global ascent without discussing BIGBANG, one of the most influential and decorated acts in the late 2000s and 2010s. They were the first to gain global recognition, performing at stadiums worldwide for millions of fans in record-breaking numbers and have influenced countless acts in the genre for their various musical styles and self-production. Dubbed the “Kings of K-Pop,” BIGBANG is one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, winning over 100 awards, being on the New York Times “Best Concerts List”, and winning “Best Worldwide Act” at the MTV Europe Awards.

In addition to making history with the band, TAEYANG is also an accomplished solo artist, releasing four massively successful albums including two that have gone #1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart with a string of hits including “Eyes, Nose, Lips” which won “Song of the Year” on all the major Korean award shows.

As both TAEYANG and Jimin are vocalists with outstanding dancing ability, their collaboration is effortlessly smooth and flawless. TAEYANG and Jimin both partook in the song composition along with TEDDY, a long-time collaborator and Producer for TAEYANG and BIGBANG. TEDDY is also the Founder of THEBLACKLABEL. Also participating is an established lineup of Songwriters and Producers in Kush, Vince, and 24 from THEBLACKLABEL.

The track is accompanied by a suitably dazzling visual, which showcases the duo’s slick dance moves and undeniable charisma. Watch it HERE.

With “VIBE”, TAEYANG and Jimin add another undeniable anthem to their already glittering discographies while celebrating this unprecedented moment in K-Pop history.

RED VELVET × AESPA

Beloved K-Pop girl groups Red Velvet and aespa team up for a new holiday single, “Beautiful Christmas,” out today via SM Entertainment [AVAILABLE HERE]. Watch the music video HERE.

The new song can be found on the upcoming compilation album, 2022 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU PALACE, which will be released December 26. Pre-order is available now. The album will feature new songs and unique collaborations between artists from SM’s vast roster. “Beautiful Christmas” is a pre-released single and one of the double title tracks for this upcoming album.

The exciting new collaboration, “Beautiful Christmas,” is a swing rhythm carol dance track that features rhythmic bass and piano melodies. The lyrics contain a sweet confession that today, being with a special someone, is the best moment. The strong vocals and performances skills from both groups shine through in the music video, which suits the joyful track with its warm colors and winter themes.

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NCT DREAM’s THE MOVIE

Tickets are on sale now at www.NCTDreamTheMovie.com for NCT DREAM’s first movie, NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In A DREAM. The trailer for the highly anticipated movie was released HERE and opens with NCT DREAM’s “Déjà Vu” and the sight of the band taking the stage at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul packed with NCTzens (NCT DREAM’s official fan community).

Presented by SM Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing, and CJ 4DPLEX Inc., NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In A DREAM is coming to cinemas worldwide on Wednesday, November 30 and Saturday, December 3, with a consecutive multiple day run in South Korea beginning on November 30, and a theatrical release in Japan scheduled for December 6.

The movie showcases NCT DREAM’s live performances, previously only seen in concerts, the group backstage, their preparations for the concert, and the feverish atmosphere of the Olympic Stadium. Additionally, the event features a special gift for NCTzens of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the seven members of the group (Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung) where they share candid stories and their thoughts and feelings.

NCT DREAM THE MOVIE:

In A DREAM features the “NCT DREAM TOUR ‘THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM” concert (hereafter referred to as “THE DREAM SHOW2”), the second concert of NCT DREAM held at the Olympic Stadium in September 2022. “THE DREAM SHOW2” was NCT DREAM’s second solo concert in just six years since their debut, which caused a stir at the Olympic Main Stadium, the largest concert hall in Korea, as it is called the “Stage of Dreams” for all artists.

The two-day concert sold out immediately, with NCT DREAM proving its potential as a superstar artist by mobilizing 135,000 audience online and offline. As the second concert was held after two years and 10 months since their first concert at Jangchung Municipal Stadium in 2019, “THE DREAM SHOW2” was a very special experience not only for the NCTzens, but also for NCT DREAM themselves, especially with the participation of “All 7 DREAMS” in a concert for the first time.

K-POP NCT DREAM’S NEW MOVIE via 360 MAGAZINE

NCT DREAM THE MOVIE : In A DREAM was shot with 18 ScreenX cameras—a record number ever used to record a live concert. In addition, the movie will also be released in various special formats, including 4DX, where the effects reproduce the live atmosphere of the concert, and 4DX Screen, a combination of ScreenX and 4DX.

Director: Margo Yeji Lee, Oh Yoon Dong

Production: Dream Maker Entertainment Limited, CJ 4DPLEX Inc., ScreenX Studio

Release Schedule: In cinemas worldwide Nov. 30 & Dec. 3. In South Korea beginning Nov. 30 with a multiple day run. A theatrical release is scheduled in Japan for December 6.

Website: www.NCTDreamTheMovie.com

About SM Entertainment

SM Entertainment, founded in 1995 by Head Producer Lee Soo Man, is the first company in the industry to introduce systematic casting, training, producing, and management systems, and it has been discovering unique content by pinpointing demands for music and cultural trends. SM Entertainment entered the global marketplace using globalization and localization strategies through culture technology and has become a leading entertainment company in Asia.

In 1997, SM Entertainment became the first company in the Korean entertainment industry to enter foreign markets and made remarkable achievements as the leader of Hallyu, or the Korean Wave.

About DREAM MAKER Entertainment

DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT is a leading events/contents producer based in Hong Kong and Seoul. It produces, promotes, and organizes over 200 shows per year, and tours with the world’s top talents globally. With years of experience in domestic and overseas concerts, DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT has solid network all around the world and has been a pioneer in the live entertainment business.

DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT also strives in producing mega-size concerts and festivals, and has presented world-class music events. Staffed with the most experienced team, including but not limited to, production directors, stage directors, designers, creators, show directors, and operators, DREAM MAKER ENTERTAINMENT provides an all-in-one turnkey system for events/contents production.

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 13,000 locations in 132 countries worldwide. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s worldwide operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas led by an international team of specialists. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from the leading names in entertainment such as BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billy Joel, George Michael, Twenty One Pilots, the Royal Opera House and more, Trafalgar Releasing has shattered event cinema box office records, most recently with the BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing concert which grossed more than $32.6M at the global box office. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

About CJ 4DPlex

CJ 4DPlex is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created immersive film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘4DX’, ‘ScreenX’ and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

About ScreenX

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX places the audience directly at the center of the story, creating a visually immersive viewing experience unlike any other. To date, there are over 344 ScreenX auditoriums including 4DX Screen around the world in 38 countries. ScreenX was recognized as the “Innovator of the Year” at ShowEast 2018. For more information, please visit www.screenxmovies.com

About 4DX

4DX provides moviegoers with an exciting, multi-sensory experience, allowing the audience to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled 4DX producers, maximizing the excitement of the movie, beyond the limits of audio and video. More than 790 Hollywood and local titles have been screened in 4DX. To date, more than 90,000 4DX seats operate in 786 auditoriums, spanning 69 countries. For more information, please visit www.cj4dx.com

aespa – GIRLS

K-Pop girl group aespa releases two new remixes of their smash hit “Girls,” which was originally released as the title track for their critically acclaimed 2022 EP. Named a “fearless anthem, with undeniable, contagious attitude and limitless energy” by Uproxx, the celebrated original track has been reimagined by South Korean Producer and DJs Minit and BRLLNT. Listen to the remixes HERE via Warner Records / SM Entertainment.

With a GRAMMY nomination in Best Rap/Sung Performance for his work on Christina Aguilera’s “Like I Do” and collaboration credits with Anderson .Paak and Dumbfoundead, Korean Producer and DJ BRLLNT boasts an esteemed history and career. In 2019, he produced tracks including “Don’t Call Me”, and “IndiGO”, which shook the entire Korean Hip-Hop scene with nationwide popularity. Minit, also hailing from South Korea as a renowned Producer and DJ, kickstarted his career and gained recognition through collaborations with GIRIBOY, Han Yo Han, and BIG Naughty. He’s won numerous credits for tracks of various genres, including K-pop, Hip-Hop and EDM and has been steadily making a name for himself within the K-Pop genre.

Upon its release in July, aespa’s second EP Girls – The 2nd Mini Album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart with the New York Times calling it “one of the year’s most impressive K-Pop releases precisely because of its dual mastery of the intricate and the elegant.” Listen to Girls- The 2nd Mini Album HERE.

“iScreaM” is a remix release project by EDM label ScreaM Records under SM Entertainment. The label has been praised for remix singles of SM artists’ tracks, allowing fans to enjoy them in different and refreshing ways.

ABOUT aespa:

aespa [KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, AND NINGNING] is a fierce female foursome, who in an unprecedented move secured the fastest climb to 100 million views on their debut video for any K-Pop group in YouTube history with their 2020 released, ‘Black Mamba.’ Their 2021 EP, Savage – The 1st Mini Album, was the highest ranking ever for a K-Pop girl group’s entry on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. The EP also hit #1 on iTunes Top Albums chart in 20 countries upon release. Beyond praise from Forbes, Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone, Flaunt, and more, TIME touted them among “The Next Generation Leaders, Class of 2022” and Forbes recognized them in their “30 Under 30” Asia list for 2022. Following being named Apple Music’s Global Up Next artist for June 2022, the quartet released their first English-language single ‘Life’s Too Short’ and highly anticipated second EP, Girls – The 2nd Mini Album this past July, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

aespa’s name is derived from a combination of “ae” (avatar and experience) + “aspect.” Each of the four members of aespa has a correlating avatar in the virtual world created from their personal data.

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