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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
TXT joins KPop Demon Hunters craze with Saja Boys-style Eternally dance practice video, fans hail them as 'genius'
KPop Demon Hunters is currently one of the most buzzed-about OTT movies. It is ranking among the top 5 most-watched films on Netflix in multiple countries, and its soundtracks are dominating global charts. Capitalizing on this, fourth-generation K-pop group TXT strategically released their 2022 dance practice video for Eternally with a rebranded title, cleverly timing the launch to ride the wave of popularity. TXT released their previously-shelved Eternally dance practice video The special dual-mood dance practice video of TOMORROW X TOGETHER 's song Eternally was supposed to be released in 2022. However, later, the uploading plan was cancelled to showcase their respect for the victims of the Itaewon Halloween tragedy. Recently, on June 26, the boy band grabbed the opportunity of finally releasing it, and wittily rebranded the title from Halloween version to KPop Demon Hunters version. Fans praised TXT's team's smart move to release the previously-shelved video at an opportune moment. It showed their marketing prowess and knowledge of trends. Fans hailed the timely and savvy move as "genius". Check out Eternally (KPop Demon Hunters ver.) dance practice video video here: TXT's Eternally's parallels to KPop Demon Hunters In the video, the members of TXT are seen donning hats and hanboks, seamlessly transitioning between portraying good and evil personas, a dynamic that bears a striking resemblance to The Saja Boys from the animated Netflix film K-pop Demon Hunters. For those who may not be familiar with the film, The Saja Boys are a pivotal part of the storyline, comprising a fictional five-member boy band that captivates audiences with their music. TXT's recent release draws notable parallels with the dark-themed Your Idol performance of the film. It highlights the central theme of the movie, which revolves around the quintet's complex dual lives as K-pop idols and soul-devouring demons. Besides this, another interesting connection between TXT and the Saja Boys is that the former was "one of the main groups used as reference for saja boys and yeonjun was the reference and inspiration for the member, romance." Romance's pink hair particularly reminds up of Yeonjun's Blue Hour era.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
TXT to make a comeback with 'The Star Chapter:Together' in July
K-Pop's star boys are back for another round of Star Seekers lore and iconic music with their fourth full-length studio album! TXT (Tomorrow x Together) has announced that they will be returning for their newest era with 'The Star Chapter:Together' on July 21. On Wednesday night, the group's official YouTube channel dropped a mysterious three-hour livestream titled 'The Star Chapter: Star in Daylight.' The video featured a night sky with constellations of each TXT member's zodiac signs and occasional lines relating to the Star Seekers Universe appearing. 'I came back to life when you called my name. You saved me just as I was shrinking away, fading, soon to be forgotten… It was magic—the kind only you could cast,' read the screen. 'So now, I'll call your name, too, because you showed me it is possible to be remembered forever through each other… And now, with your own magic, I'll carve your name into the world,' it added. BigHit also unveiled the group's new logo consisting of three blue stars. "The Star Chapter: Together" is set to become their 4th full studio album. Their most recent digital single, "Love Language," was released on April 22 amid their 'Act: Promise Episode 2' world tours. The five members are set to kick off their world tour, 'Act:Tomorrow,' in Seoul on August. Tomorrow x Together is a group of five members who debuted in 2019, joining worldwide K-Pop sensation BTS under BigHit Music. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/JCB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
TXT's Taehyun drops surprise cover of 'Ai to Highball'
TXT's Taehyun dropped a surprise treat for MOAs on Tuesday night. A video of Taehyun performing a cover of the song 'Ai to Highball' by Japanese rock band Let Me Know was released on TXT's official YouTube channel. He teased the cover to awaiting MOAs an hour and a half before the sudden release. Taehyun had recently released a cover of 'To Reach You' with South Korean singer 10cm. Taehyun and the members of Tomorrow x Together are set to make a comeback on July, and will kick off their newest tour Act: Tomorrow on August 22. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Meet, perhaps date your favorite K-pop star with VR headgear
VR technology brings fresh energy to K-pop-themed films Imagine your favorite K-pop star being just within reach, confessing their love or playfully teasing you. Picture them beaming as they offer a bouquet of your favorite flowers. It's no longer just a fantasy — thanks to VR concerts. On Wednesday, CGV released "Cha Eun-woo VR Concert: Memories." Viewers wear a VR headset and are immersed in a romance-movie-like experience, stepping into the role of the romantic lead opposite the singer. By raising a hand while wearing the headset, the system recognizes your gestures, allowing you to choose essential story items based on your preferences, leading to different scene outcomes. As the film is also a concert movie starring the K-pop idol, performances are woven into the storyline. Viewers can watch Cha singing and dancing just like in any other concert, but much closer. "It was fascinating to see a nearly 180-degree background view and how Cha Eun-woo seemed to come right up close. The headset was a bit heavy, but it was really fun," said Ha Ji-yeon, a fan in her 20s. Just a few years ago, K-pop films were either documentaries that shed light on artists' off-stage lives or concert films that captured performances and behind-the-scenes footage. Wheesung's "Live in 3D Wheesung: It's Real," released in 2010, is often remembered as the beginning of this trend. It was followed by BigBang's "Big Show 3D" in 2011, Beast's "Beast Encore Concert 3D" and Infinite's "Second Invasion Evolution The Movie 3D" in 2012 — all live concert films watched with 3D glasses that became quite the trend at the time. After the 3D film wave passed, BTS's "Burn the Stage: The Movie," which documented the group's world tour "Trilogy Episode III The Wings Tour," was released in 2018 and drew 315,010 viewers. Since then, many major K-pop acts have followed up their world tours or large-scale concerts with accompanying films to extend the excitement. Now, VR films are breathing new life into the now largely predictable patterns of K-pop cinema. The company behind Cha Eun-woo's VR concert, Amaze VR, which previously produced TXT's "Hyperfocus: Tomorrow X Together VR Concert" in 2024, has ambitious plans to expand the K-pop VR concert market. Amaze VR CEO Lee Seung-joon confidently predicted that VR concerts to become one of the leading trends in the K-pop scene. 'Last year's TXT VR concert sold over 170,000 tickets worldwide. That's about 30-40 percent of what a live concert sells, and based on that success, we plan to launch a new VR concert every two months starting June,' said Lee. He explained that the filming process for realistic VR visuals is similar to shooting a Marvel movie. 'We film the artist directly on a green screen stage and then add backgrounds and effects using CG. All of the backgrounds are computer-generated,' explained Lee. "Cha Eun-woo VR Concert" is also set to be released in Japan, the US and South America. To screen the concert, each seat must be equipped with a VR headset, synchronized with the screen and sound system and managed by staff overseeing the devices. Amaze VR owns over 2,400 headsets and has set an ambitious goal of establishing 'Amaze Theaters' worldwide, akin to IMAX auditoriums. "Using just one or two days of an artist's time to create an experience that lasts forever holds immense value. I hope someday all artists would release a VR concert alongside every new album or tour — and this marks our first step toward that world," said Lee.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
KPop Demon Hunters review: From BLACKPINK-esque energy to K-drama jabs, Netflix nails the tone without making a joke of it
K-pop, visuals, killer choreography, and stunts, Kpop Demon Hunters might just be Sony's best shot at redeeming itself after the backlash for its Spider-Verse missteps. Netflix's new animated movie KPop Demon Hunters blends South Korean pop culture with anime's demon-hunting madness, and wastes no time gripping viewers with its one-and-a-half-hour ride full of brilliantly worked original soundtracks. A girl group called Huntrix leads a double life – beloved idols by day, demon slayers by night, using the power of their music to trap hordes of demons underground, generation after generation. The premise may sound silly, but under the direction of Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, it works. It doesn't try to be cool, it simply is. With clean execution, sharp humor, and a Tomatometer score holding strong at 94%, it delivers. I tuned into KPop Demon Hunters expecting the usual drag, 10-15 minutes setting things up, running the ritual loop, ready to skip with 10-sec jumps. But the opening voiceover caught me off guard. 'The world will know you as pop stars, but you will be much more than that.' I stopped and let the intro roll—no regrets. The screen flipped from a packed stadium to a desolate village under demonic shadow. 'Demons have always hunted the world, stealing our souls and channelling strength back to their king, Gwi Ma,' the voice warned, dropping the antagonist's name seconds in. Then came the heroes, girls 'born with voices that could drive back darkness, singing songs of courage and hope.' The story keeps it simple: Huntrix, a three-piece K-pop act formed by Celine, are next in line to complete the Golden Hanmoon, a force field meant to lock demons out for good. But peace doesn't come easy. A demonic boy band is formed, disguised in charm, out to rip through Huntrix and take everything down with them. Also read: 34th Seoul Music Awards full winners list: BTS' Jimin wins special award, i-dle creates history, BLACKPINK Rose, TXT, G-Dragon win big The animation of KPop Demon Hunters is done by Sony Pictures Animation. It's bold, colourful, stylised, and dramatic. From the first glance, you can tell it's heavily inspired by Spider-Verse. Every frame feels intentional, never a dull moment. Director Maggie Kang, who grew up obsessed with legendary K-pop boy bands like H.O.T. and Seo Taiji, took inspirations for the on-screen boy band, Saja Boys, from names like BTS, TXT, ATEEZ, BIGBANG, and Monsta X. For the girl group, the reference was loud and clear, BLACKPINK and TWICE. But it's Rumi, the central character, whose look had fans convinced she was modelled after BLACKPINK's Jennie, and the director didn't shy away from acknowledging it. So yeah, we got K-pop's biggest crossover moment on screen way before it happened in real life. Even when the film takes a jab at K-pop tropes or idol culture, it does so while delivering a complete visual banger. Despite the 'demon-hunting pop star' angle which sounds intense, KPop Demon Hunters actually leans into the comedy. There are several digs at overly dramatic K-drama moments, formulaic singing contests, and how the entertainment industry can sometimes feel too polished. There's also a clear wink to the audience throughout. It pokes fun at several aspects without becoming a joke itself. The most important part of KPop Demon Hunters is the original soundtrack, which honestly deserves its own Spotify spotlight. The main trio, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, are voiced by actual musicians like EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, and the songs picked for each segment mirror the mood, emotion, and pace of the story. For instance, 'How It's Done' sets the tone right away with a fight scene on a plane, showing how Huntrix can knock out demons and land mid-concert like it's nothing. 'Jinu's Lament', sung by one of the demon characters, is moody and introspective. 'Strategy' rolls in during a staycation scene. 'Golden' is Huntrix's big hope track, the name also nods to Jungkook's Golden album. EXO's 'Love Me Right' drops when Huntrix meets the boy band, and from there, the playlist just keeps stacking. Actor Lee Byung Hun, who plays the Front Man in Squid Game, voiced the film's main villain, Gwi Ma. Also read: Every BTS member's brand power ranked after military discharge; Jimin, Jungkook lead June K-pop reputation index KPop Demon Hunters doesn't try to be more than it is, and honestly, that's its win. One good watch, and you won't walk away feeling robbed of your time. Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Arden Cho, May Hong, Ahn Hyo Seop, and Li Young Yoo's voices bring in that sense of familiarity, so it's hard not to see the characters through their lens—the makers clearly played it smart here. The movie ends with a cliffhanger, a clear hint that this could lead to a sequel, a spinoff, or maybe a bigger franchise. The only thing it lacked was a solid backstory. It would've been great if the film took a few minutes to show us who these characters were before going straight into the chaos. Whether it's more demon battles, new rival bands, or digging into pasts, this world has room to grow.
