Last week, Korean idol news(7.3 ~ 7.9/BTS, aespa, nct dream)

 ⚠️ This article is translated from Korean into English .

1. BTS

source: https://newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230708_0002368850&cID=10601&pID=10600 

(1)BTS's memoir "Beyond The Story," which marks its 10th anniversary, has been released.

The book, which contains the stories of BTS members from their trainee days, is a history book of the K-pop industry and a human literature book that looks into the minds of those who have become world-class artists through the team, which has become a turning point for K-pop.

BTS, who started his career as a Bulletproof Boys (Boys Who Become BTS) with the meaning of "preventing social prejudice and oppression" at the time of his debut, renewed his brand identity (BI) in 2017, adding the meaning of Beyond The Scene to the team name. BEYOND THE STORY, which is included in the title of this book, is a variation of this.

In addition, "Beyond the Gods" means "what you see, beyond that reality," and the early history of BTS itself is RM's book, "That's it. "History of the struggle for recognition." I want to be recognized. "I want to be proven," he said on page 122.

The book, which contains the story of BTS members who had to point out the rapper's rudeness and even had to deal with unprovoked cyberbullying from anonymous netizens, proves that the team's status did not take place overnight.

(2) In a handwritten letter written by BTS member J-Hope, he expressed his sincere affection for the fandom.

source: http://www.sportsworldi.com/newsView/20230709512988 

J-Hope shared "Hobi's Letter" on his official SNS on the 9th. The handwritten letter, which is full of hashtags such as "A letter from Hobi to ARMY," reads a congratulatory message that begins with an energetic greeting, "Happy birthday ARMY!"

       - letter translation

ARMY, happy birthday to you!!

J-Hope will never forget today~

Are you eating well??

I miss you more today...

It's really a day for you..!!

What you're used to is Precious and important

I've been talking to myself

It feels even bigger today...

In the process of changing my life and becoming a more mature adult

I think I'm naturally feeling growing pains!!

You're at the center of it, and today is your day!!

I felt thankful for them for the first time

It's a day where I want to express it purely to you.

Thank you so much!!

And I love you as always♥

2. Aespa

(1) "I'm not happy"..."Controversy over coercion → terror of malicious comments" Aespa Karina's right not to get hurt

source: https://tenasia.hankyung.com/topic/article/2023070302164 

Aespa Karina posted a meaningful post on her social media. Since his debut in the music industry, he has been suffering from constant speculation and unknown controversy. Numerous celebrities suffered from criticism without confirmation of facts. Concerns and concerns are pouring into unilateral criticism that does not change.

Karina posted several photos on her social media on the 1st. The released photo shows Karina posing in various poses in an ivory dress. The photo is a behind-the-scenes photo shoot, and Karina's visuals create a dreamy atmosphere.In particular, the phrase posted together drew attention. "I'm happy," he said. At the same time, the controversy surrounding Karina was re-examined earlier.

Karina has recently been embroiled in a "controversy" over her recommendation of an animation to fans. He introduced a Japanese work called 'My Hero Academia' to his fans. Since then, "My Hero Academia" has criticized Karina, saying it was a work with suspicion of Maruta.

The name of one of the characters in the drama was reminiscent of a human experiment conducted by the Japanese military unit 731 during World War II. In fact, in the work series Jump, an apology was posted in 2020 and the character's name was changed to Karaker Qudai.

Karina apologized for recommending the work. she said, "I found out belatedly that there was an issue with the animation I recommended. I didn't know what issues were there before because the character name was different. I didn't recommend it with any intention, so I hope there will be no misunderstanding. I will be a more cautious carina in the future."

3. Nct Dream

(1)NCT DREAM is heating up South America

source: https://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202307081018003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv

NCT Dream held a world tour "THE DREAM SHOW2: In Your Dream" at Vibra Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and MOVISTAR ARENA in Santiago, Chile, on the 6th, attracting South American fans with high-quality performances with sensuous music and performance.

In particular, as this tour is NCT Dream's first solo concert in South America, both Brazilian and Chilean performances sold out, realizing NCT Dream's strong ticket power and local popularity.

In this performance, NCT Dream filled a variety of performances, ranging from powerful performance stages leading to "Buffering," "Countdown," and "To the Stage," to "My First Love," "Love Is Hard," "Last Greeting," and "Digity," "BOOM," and other exciting performances.

In addition, the audience responded enthusiastically to the members' wonderful performances, singing along to all the Korean lyrics on each stage and dancing together, as well as pouring out huge shouts at the same time as NCT Dream's appearance.

Meanwhile, NCT Dream will continue its South American tour at Arena 1 (ARENA 1) in Lima, Peru, on the 8th (local time), and make a comeback with its third full-length album "ISTJ" (IESTJ) on July 17.

(2) NCT DREAM's album design on his fingernails...Amore Launches Gel Nails With SM Ent.

source: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20230704033500003?input=1195m

AmorePacific announced on the 4th that it will release a limited edition gel nail product with SM Entertainment's group NCT.

There are a total of three "NCT DREAM Gel Nail Glaze" made using NCT DREAM's album cover design.

The first issue is a vivid red color that translates the design of the first full-length album "Hot Sauce," while the second issue takes advantage of the pastel color of the first full-length repackage album "Hello Future."

The third issue was made black and white to reflect the atmosphere of the second full-length album "Glitch Mode."

This product is a semi-refined gel type that can be attached according to the size of the nail, and it lasts for a long time when baked with a gel lamp.

It will be available at Amore Mall and SMTOWN & STORE from the 5th, and NCT Dream's photo cards will also be provided.

 

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