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Q. You made a comeback with your second mini album. How do you feel? Leo: I know so many fans have been looking forward to our new album, and that's why we've really worked hard on the album. Please give us your love and support. Ravi: Yeah, it has been a long time since we released our album as VIXX LR, and we're prepared to show a new side of ourselves. Q. Tell me about your title track "Whisper". Ravi: We put so much effort into the song, and I'm sure the song is very sophisticated. Leo: Yeah, we took part in writing all of our new songs, and I'm sure our new album is very trendy and fancy. Q. What do you think is the difference between your new album and the previous one? Ravi: When we released our first album in 2015, we had to care much about our concept because it was our first album and we're a sub unit of VIXX, a k-pop boy group which is well known for its unique concept. However, this time, we cared much about what we like and wha...

Q. You made a comeback as Block B Bastarz after a long hiatus. How do you feel? P.O: It's true we feel pressured to get a good result. We don't want to cause trouble for the other Block B members. Q. What made you three decide to form the team? B-Bomb: We wanted to show strength and sexiness of ourselves which are different from those of Block B. Unlike cute and cheerful members such as Park Kyung and Taeil, we three fit well with the image of bad boys. Q. Some say you want to find yourselves standing clear of Zico's shadow by forming the team. P.O: No, it's not true. We want to be with him. However, he is very busy and we don't want to lay another burden on him. That's why we produced our album on our own. Q. Aren't you sad about your ranking on online music charts? It seems like your new song "Make it rain" is not that popular on the charts. B-Bomb: Well, I'm sorry for Dean who wrote the song, and I'm also sorry for...

On August 17, popular kpop idol group VIXX's sub-unit VIXX LR, composed of Leo and Ravi, released its first ever mini album 'Beautiful Liar'. The album has a total of 5 songs including the title track 'Beautiful Liar', while the two talented members took part in writing all the tracks of the album. With the release of the album, VIXX LR held a showcase and talked about the album. Q. Tell me about your first mini album. Ravi: It's the first album of VIXX's first sub-unit, VIXX LR, composed of Leo and me, and we put so much work into the album. Especially, I'm deeply attached to 'Beautiful Liar' because it is the title track and we've worked so hard on it. Q. What made you decide to form VIXX LR? Ravi: It was our company's intention to form a sub-unit which is composed of two members who can write and produce songs. Leo: We wanted to show a new side of VIXX by forming the sub-unit. Q. Just as you said, VIXX LR is VIXX...

Through YG entertainment's special hip hop project, Big Bang's G-Dragon and Taeyang formed a new sub unit GD X TAEYANG and released a single “Good Boy” in 2014. GD took part in writing the song as always, while the song has gained great popularity at home and abroad. After releasing the single, GD X TAEYANG gave an interview to various Korean media outlets and talked about their new album, friendship, and BIGBANG. The two friends GD and Taeyang were both born in 1988, and 14 years ago, they joined YG entertainment as trainees. And they’ve went through rigorous training together for 6 years to make a debut as members of BIGBANG. So, of course, they’ve been good friends both in joy and in sorrow for a long time and know each other better than anyone. About GD, Taeyang said as follows. "Actually, there are many differences between us. He has something I do not have, and I have something he does not have. For example, we have totally different home surroundings. I ha...

GD X TAEYANG, YG's new hip hop unit comprised of Big Bang's G-Dragon and Taeyang, will release its single 'Good Boy'. According to YG entertainment, the single will be released on November 21, while the song is co-composed by GD, The Fliptones, and Freedo, and the lyrics are written by GD. The Fliptones is well known as a global producing team who has worked with famous musicians such as Britney Spears, Jason Derulo, Ice Cube, and Santana. The Fliptones also co-composed Taeyang's hit 'Stay with me' with GD. As you know, GD and Taeyang are great friends who have been through a lot together since they began lives as YG trainees 14 years ago. GD has collaborated with Taeyang through the attractive vocalist's various hits including 'I need a girl', 'Stay with me', and 'Ringa Linga', while Taeyang was featured as a singer in 'Korean Dream' that was included in GD's first solo album. Meanwhile, YG will unveil three ...

Kpop girl group Crayon Pop's unit Strawberry will make a debut in October. According to Chrome entertainment, the unit, comprised of twin sisters Choa and Way, will release its debut album on October 15. The mini album will have a total of 4 songs including the title track 'OK'. Especially, Way composed and wrote one of the 4 songs, 'Tell me about it'. The agency stated, "Despite their hectic schedules, Choa and Way have been constantly practicing singing and dancing. Much of the two members' opinions were reflected in the title track's concept, costumes, and choreography."