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GMA Network
25-06-2025
- 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
04-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Broadcasters pull out all stops in Election Day coverage
Broadcasters vie for viewership, with high-profile panels, dynamic visuals, proprietary voting prediction South Korea's major broadcasters went all-out for their live coverage of the June 3 presidential election, delivering eight-hours of marathon programming, each with a distinct editorial style. National broadcaster KBS opted for a documentarylike, serious tone, while SBS took a more energetic approach, incorporating upbeat music such as 10cm's 'To Reach You' and prominently featuring its teddy bear mascot, Toopyoro. Meanwhile, MBC stuck to a relatively traditional, news-driven format, delivering the results with a straightforward, businesslike tone. After leading the viewership rating during April's general election, MBC returned this year with an impressive setup for "Election 2025." The network unveiled its six-panel display, the largest LED screen ever used in Korean election broadcasting for displaying election results. Ceiling-mounted wire cameras provided sweeping shots of the studio for dynamic footage. The 'Debate M' segment featured a lineup of prominent figures including author Yoo Si-min, former Korea Economic Daily editor-in-chief Chung Kyoo-jae, Democratic Party of Korea Rep. Park Joo-min and People Power Party Rep. Cho Kyung-tae. SBS has stood out in past elections with its eye-popping graphics that heavily reference popular culture. This year, it offered a 'Squid Game'-inspired segment in its election coverage program, "2025 People's Vote." SBS also debuted Korea's first extended reality live talk show as part of its election coverage. Titled 'Sseoltongryeong,' the segment turned the studio into a fully rendered 3D environment, transporting talk show guests to digitally recreated locations such as the National Assembly and the presidential office. Guests on the talk show included younger voices such as YouTuber Oh Chang-seok, host of YouTube political satire-comedy channel "President Namcheon-dong"; Park Sung-min, a former youth secretary at the Blue House; and Park Min-young, a People Power Party spokesperson. KBS turned to generative AI for its coverage titled "Vote That Changes My Life." Images depicting cities that were hotbeds of democratization movements and industrial landmarks served as a backdrop to the broadcast announcing the election results, with the network also operating from a dedicated studio for panel talks at the 'K-Cube,' located in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. KBS' analysis segment assembled a diverse panel of politicians and political pundits including Democratic Party members Lee So-young and Kim Sang-wook, the People Power Party's Kim Jae-seop, the New Reform Party's Chun Ha-ram and former JoongAng Ilbo editorial writer Kim Jin. The broadcasters also highlighted their proprietary vote prediction systems. MBC utilized its own system that integrated exit polls, historical data and live vote counts to forecast results, while SBS deployed 'Yoo-Hwak-Dang,' combining early exit polling with ongoing vote updates to calculate winning probabilities. Meanwhile, KBS used 'Decision K+,' a system that tracked candidate performance in real-time and categorized their chances of victory as 'likely,' 'certain' or 'elected.'
GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
TXT's Taehyun sings about the feeling of first love in surprise cover with 10CM
Terry is all about innocent feelings and young love in his new cover. On Friday evening, Tomorrow X Together's Taehyun surprised MOAs with a surprise joint cover of 'To Reach You' with South Korean singer-songwriter 10CM on Instagram. In the short cover, Taehyun rendered an acoustic version of the song at a playground as 10CM played guitar behind him. Taehyun joins several artists, including Seventeen's DK and IVE's Rei, in covering the song as part of 10CM's promotions for the song's digital release. 'To Reach You' was initially released by 10CM as the OST for Japanese anime 'From Me To You' in 2010, but had only been digitally released on streaming platforms in March 2025. Since then, the song has been topping several domestic music charts in South Korea. Along with the release of the cover, 10 CM posted a close-up video of Taehyun, and the pair also shared snaps of themselves on their Instagram accounts. 'Even the days I laughed so hard, I could fly,' read the caption, which were taken from lyrics of the song. Taehyun and the rest of TXT are set to finish up the final leg of their world tour 'Act: Promise Episode 2' in Japan on May 25. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Korea Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Songs in full bloom: Songs to welcome spring festival season
Three songs capture fresh and fleeting spirit of spring While summer may be the time for rock festivals, spring brings a softer side — festivals where people gather for picnics and enjoy mellow tunes. Here are three standout tracks that perfectly capture the tender and vibrant mood of the season. 'To Reach You' by 10 CM Released on March 6, 10cm's 'To Reach You' is part of the official soundtrack for the Japanese anime of the same title. Although the anime aired in Korea back in 2010, the song was not officially released until this year, despite its enduring popularity among fans over the past 14 years. The track opens with a light, soft beat that gradually builds to an emotional crescendo, as drums and guitar harmonize to deliver a moving and heartfelt finish. This track has been selected as the official theme for "Beautiful Mint Life 2025," one of Korea's most beloved spring festivals, set to take place from June 13 to 15 at Olympic Park in Songpa-gu, Seoul. 10cm will perform on the final day, June 15. 'Flower Road' by Daybreak Daybreak, a powerhouse of the spring festival scene, is a four-piece band that debuted in 2007. Known for their versatility, the group blends pop rock, ballad and city pop into a signature sound all their own. With the catchy hooks and choruses that are easy to sing along to, the band has long been a favorite among festival lovers. 'Flower Road,' one of the most iconic songs, was released in June 2016 as the lead track of the band's 4th studio album "With." A bright and sweet serenade, the song features glamorous brass and string arrangements, with lyrics that evoke the image of a road lined with blooming flowers — making it a perennial favorite during springtime in Korea. After a memorable performance at April's "Lovesome Festival," Daybreak will bring its signature spring energy to Seoul Jazz Festival 2025 on May 31. 'Let Me Love My Youth' by Hanroro One of Korea's fastest-rising indie singer-songwriters, Hanroro has become a regular presence at music festivals. Last month, she solidified her momentum by going onstage as the opening act for Coldplay's Seoul concert series — an impressive feat for any emerging artist. 'Let Me Love My Youth,' Hanroro's debut single released in March 2022, offers a glimpse into her signature understated emotional style. Though its Korean title, 'Ipchun,' refers to the seasonal shift into spring, the song feels more like the lingering chill before spring's arrival — tinged with a quiet, poignant melancholy. The electric guitar solo in the bridge elevates the emotional arc of the track, while Hanroro's voice — gentle yet subtly fragile—leaves a deep and lasting impression.
