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Korea Herald
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hyunjin of Stray Kids collaborates with d4vd
Emotional collaboration blends d4vd's signature sound with Hyunjin's soft vocals Hyunjin of Stray Kids has teamed up with American singer-songwriter d4vd for a new single. The new track 'Always Love (featuring Hyunjin of Stray Kids),' was officially released at midnight on Friday. Even before the collaboration was confirmed, the two artists had been exchanging support via social media, heightening fans' anticipation for a potential team-up. "Always Love" is a heartfelt track that captures the emotions of affirming love for someone special. d4vd's signature dreamy soundscapes are layered with Hyunjin's gentle, emotive vocals, creating a poignant listening experience. Hyunjin's group Stray Kids continues to solidify its presence as a one of the top global acts. Most recently, the group took home the 'Favorite Music Group' award at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday — the second time a K-pop artist has won at the awards ceremony. The group is currently in the midst of a world tour, with stops across North America and Europe. Meanwhile, d4vd has also been expanding his global reach. After releasing his studio album "Withered" in April, he visited Korea in May and appeared on the music show "M Countdown," a rare move for an international artist. He also held a busking performance at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul, drawing over 2,000 fans and showing his desire to connect with Korean audiences.
South China Morning Post
15-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
South Korean election: Lee Jae-myung's ‘bipartisan' Reeboks sell out as prices skyrocket
Trainers similar to the 'bipartisan' pair worn by South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung when launching his campaign on Monday sold out overnight, causing prices for the footwear to skyrocket. The front-runner from the liberal Democratic Party of Korea swapped out his dress shoes for classic blue-and-red Reebok trainers as he kicked off his 22-day official campaign for the June 3 presidential election at Cheonggye Plaza near Seoul. The shoes were deliberately chosen for their 'bipartisan' colours, symbolising Lee's pledge to bring together the country's liberal and conservative voters, according to local media. Blue is typically associated with the liberal party, while red is the colour of the conservative camp. In addition, the retro-looking shoes featured embroidered patches with the slogans 'Lee Jae-myung, Now More Than Ever', on the left and 'From now on, the real Republic of Korea', on the right. The front-runner from the liberal Democratic Party of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, wore a pair of Reebok Classic Leather GY1522 during a campaign rally. Photo: handout 'We no longer have time to fight over ideology. There are no longer progressive or conservative problems, but only Korean citizens' problems,' Lee said in his campaign speech, according to The Korea Herald newspaper.
