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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Enhypen's Bangkok fan events draw praise from former Thai culture minister
Hybe's immersive promotions win fans and official recognition during stadium tour stop Bangkok transformed into a vibrant celebration of Enhypen, as the K-pop group brought its world tour to Thailand last month and earned official praise from the country's leading cultural office. Enhypen is managed by Belift Lab, a subsidiary of Hybe, which has rolled out a series of fan-focused events across Bangkok tied to the 'Walk the Line' tour. These initiatives infused Enhypen's branding into local cultural promotions, offering fans more than just a concert — they created an immersive citywide experience. Enhypen's fan engagement programs in Bangkok will continue through the end of July. The events received high praise from Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, who served as Thailand's Minister of Culture until last month. In an official commendation, she lauded Hybe and Enhypen for raising global awareness of Thai culture. 'The promotional designs creatively combined traditional Thai architecture with modern urban identity to express 'Thainess' in a fresh and engaging way,' she said. 'This event holds significant cultural, entertainment and economic value, and deserves recognition.' She also emphasized the broader impact of hosting internationally renowned Korean artists. 'Hosting such stars offers unforgettable experiences for both fans and the Thai public. I deeply appreciate this visionary effort to enhance the country's image and build lasting international goodwill,' she added. The campaign offered several standout highlights. Limited-edition transit cards bearing the members' portraits sold out instantly, and photo booths in city centers drew constant attention. Oversized outdoor ads — including banners near Suvarnabhumi International Airport — reinforced Enhypen's presence throughout the capital. A specially themed hotel room package sold out just three minutes after launch. Meanwhile, six Thai food and beverage brands across 116 outlets introduced Enhypen-branded menu items, selling approximately 40,000 units. One of the most popular collaborations featured Butterbear, a beloved local character dressed in Enhypen's tour outfits. The illustrations appeared on packaging, stickers and postcards, creatively weaving K-pop imagery into daily life. Meanwhile, Enhypen drew around 30,000 fans to the Rajamangala National Stadium, June 21, Thailand's largest concert venue. After performing at Tokyo Dome in July, the group heads to Osaka next month. 'Walk the Line' world tour will then visit 10 cities across the United States and Europe in August and September, before concluding with a stop in Singapore in October.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Lola Amour says they don't let pressure of creating another hit dictate the music they make
Lola Amour has had a roster of hit songs throughout their career, like 'Fallen,' 'Dahan Dahan,' 'Pwede Ba,' and of course, 'Raining in Manila.' 'Raining in Manila' has been a massive hit since it came out in 2023, with the likes of National Artist Ricky Lee and K-Pop band Enhypen becoming fans of the song. Michael V. even made a spoof of the song titled 'Waiting Here sa Pila.' The song gave Lola Amour a larger fanbase in the Philippines and abroad, and it is safe to say that it still gets played today. But despite producing a megahit, Lola Amour has their feet planted on the ground, and is not letting any pressure get to them to release another one. In an interview with GMA News Online, vocalist Pio Dumayas said that there is always pressure to an extent when it comes to creating and releasing songs, 'but the point is, we don't let that pressure dictate what kind of music we make.' 'I don't want to put anyone down who's chasing hits, but I don't think that's something that works for us, because what has been working for Lola Amour for the longest time is to make whatever music we want to and then hope someone likes it,' he said. Pio added, 'You can see it from our discography na magkaiba talaga lahat ng kanta namin and walang nagbago. I guess it's just the way 'yung taste namin, the way we write music, but the why of why we make the music is it's always been the same.' Trumpet player Angelo Mesina said that they are not the type to follow trends with each release. 'Even way back then, we made songs to cater to what we felt was right for the song. We made the music to encapsulate what the lyricist made, what we felt during at that time, didn't necessarily dictate to what genre it could be.' Keyboardist David Yuhico said it best: 'As someone wise once said, it's about the art and not the charts.' Lola Amour is set to release their sophomore album 'Love on Loop' on August 15. This year, Lola Amour released the singles 'Maria,' 'Misbehave,' 'Dance with My Mistakes,' and 'The Moment.' Lola Amour released their self-titled debut album in April 2024, and celebrated with a grand album launch at the Circuit Makati Event Grounds, a sold-out show at Draft Punk in Cebu, and an album tour. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Korea Herald
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Enhypen scores 5th week on Billboard 200
The sixth EP from Enhypen added another week to its stay on Billboard 200, ranking No. 158 in the fifth consecutive frame, according to the chart dated July 19. EP 'Desire: Unleash' hit the main albums chart at No. 3 and sold over 2.14 million copies in the first week, the second most first-week sales of any K-pop album released this year. The mini album topped Oricon's Daily, Weekly and Weekly Combined Album Rankings and earned platinum certification fro the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Meanwhile, the septet is slated to roll out single 'Yoi' in Japan on July 29. 'Shine On Me,' the lead track from the album, was unveiled in advance as the ending track for a Japanese television drama. It will be released as a physical single between its concerts in Tokyo and Osaka.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BE:LIFT LAB is looking for more aspiring K-pop idols
14 Jul - BE:LIFT LAB, known for popular groups like Illit and Enhypen, is now looking to search for its next boy band. The news was shared by the agency on 12 July, stating, "BE:LIFT LAB is coming to you! A new era of K-POP begins right here. Apply now and become the next star!" Open to males born between 2007 and 2014, regardless of nationality, aspiring performers can submit their application starting 11 July to 31 December 2025 at 11.59pm. Selected applicants will be invited to the second round, which will be an in-person audition. "No matter where you are, BE:LIFT LAB will come to you for the 2nd round audition. Don't hesitate! This is where your journey begins!" the agency added. More details can be found on and the agency will hold an 'Ask Us Anything' soon. (Photo Source: BE:LIFT LAB IG, ILLIT IG, Vogue)
CNBC
11-07-2025
- Business
- CNBC
BTS is back, Blackpink's on tour. Here's what it means for high-flying K-pop stocks
K-pop boy group sensation BTS, having seen all its members return from South Korea's mandatory military service, has announced a new album and world tour in spring 2026 — their first group performance in over three years. K-pop girl group Blackpink returned to the stage to entertain 78,000 fans last weekend, marking the start of their "Deadline" world tour. The concerts come after a little over two years from their last world tour, "Born Pink," which was reportedly the highest grossing world tour by a girl group in history . As K-pop agencies turn to world tours to shore up their balance sheet, in light of softer revenue growth from album sales , investors stand a chance to gain from the sector, fueled by millions of adoring fans, and billions of YouTube streams. South Korea's "Big Four" K-pop agencies are all listed and most of them have seen massive gains in share prices this year as big names return and investors foresee a better year for the sector. Hybe Corporation, the world's largest K-pop agency in terms of market-cap, is part of South Korea's blue-chip Kospi index, while SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment are part of the small-cap Kosdaq. Prospects and outlook Goldman Sachs said in a note last month that investors should look for "Mega IPs" in K-pop — groups that can attract an audience of over 1.5 million per tour. That level reflects that a band has been able to break past K-pop's traditional target markets into the Western music scene, the firm said. Currently, only four groups meet this criterion. "The common denominator of the four K-pop Mega IPs is that they are also the only K-pop bands capable of a full stadium tour in the U.S," Goldman said, adding that other, newer groups have not seen such success. Hybe is Goldman's top pick, as its boy groups Enhypen and Seventeen are on the verge of commencing full stadium tours in the U.S. and becoming Mega IPs. Enhypen had seen 1.2 million people attend their world tour, while Seveteen attracting an audience of 1 million in its 2024-2025 world tour. While JYP has two of the four so-called Mega IPs, Goldman notes that it sees short-term earnings turbulence, due to its reliance on just a few mature artists and contract renewal of Stray Kids, which will limit margin expansion in the short term. When artists renew their contracts, they typically take a higher share of the revenue split, according to Jiwoo Oh, a research analyst at investment firm CGS International Securities Korea. K-pop artists sign an initial standard seven-year contract with their agencies, which means that Stray Kids, having debuted in 2018, should be reaching the end of their contracts this year. Morgan Stanley, in a June 26 note, said that "the absence of new performers in JYP continues to be a weak point." "We believe the stock needs to see more artists contributing to top line growth, and new teams emerge to support longer-term growth." Both firms are pessimistic on YG, despite the fact that the agency is home to the popular Blackpink. "We believe expectations for Blackpink has been over reflected in share price ... High reliance on single IP and [a] shallow slate of performers remain a concern," Morgan Stanley said. YG currently has just three active groups: Blackpink, boy group Treasure, which debuted in 2022, and rookie girl group Babymonster, which entered the industry in 2024. Goldman also said that YG's valuations were "slightly stretched," as the company lacked visibility on new Mega IPs in the near future, and rookie group Babymonster was yet to display engagement levels that will position it as a future Mega IP. The two firms differed on SM Entertainment's prospects. While Morgan Stanley said the company was its top pick due to its well-diversified portfolio of artists, Goldman pointed out that SM lacked a track record of producing Mega IPs, with none of its groups having reached that status.
