FIFTY FIFTY Or NewJeans? American Singer-Songwriter’s Viral Hit Mistaken For A K-Pop Song

A Western song is being mistaken for K-Pop on the video-sharing app TikTok.

Recently, LA-based Vietnamese American singer-songwriter thuy shared a video clip from her “girls like me don’t cry” music video. She wrote, “pov: instead of going to cry i made this song.”

@thuymusic

its cheaper anyways 🥲

♬ girls like me don’t cry (sped up) – thuy

It went viral with 804K views at the time of writing. Netizens were shook to discover that the song was not by a K-Pop artist.

| @thuymusic/TikTok

Thuy responded with a couple of videos. In one, she asked why so many thought “girls like me don’t cry” was a K-Pop song. But she was complimented!

@thuymusic

Replying to @ def a compliment to me!!

♬ Girls Like Me Don’t Cry – thuy

In another, she responded to a comment that read, “I was so convinced this was a kpop.” So, thuy shared a clip from her music video, adding the text, “pov: u all thought this was a kpop song.”

@thuymusic

Replying to @ if u didnt know, hi hello

♬ girls like me don’t cry (sped up) – thuy

This video went viral with 4.9M views at the time of writing. Even more, netizens were shocked to discover the song was not by either K-Pop girl groups NewJeans or FIFTY FIFTY.

|  @thuymusic/TikTok

Discovering that a lot of people, especially K-Pop fans, mistook her song for one by FIFTY FIFTY, thuy shared a mashup of “girls like me don’t cry” and FIFTY FIFTY’s “Cupid” by MADTREE (@madfntree on TikTok).

@thuymusic

Replying to @ₓ˚. ୭ ˚sammi ˚ ୧ .˚ₓ i luv this mashup hehe

♬ girls like cupid dont cry – MADTREE

@thuymusic

Replying to @eva !! shout out to the person who made this remix

♬ girls like cupid dont cry – MADTREE

Now, fans were convinced the songs were soulmates. It only made them want an official collaboration.

|  @thuymusic/TikTok

We can only imagine how magical that collab would be!

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BTS’s Jungkook Has A Question For Singer-Songwriter Ed Sheeran

A question from BTS‘s Jungkook was included in a recent interview with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

BTS reacting to a picture of Ed Sheeran

Previously, Ed Sheeran has written BTS songs, such as “Make It Right” and “Permission to Dance.” When Sheeran first contacted the group, he said he had a present for them.

Sorry what's that? Ed Sheeran working with @bts_twt?! *CUE FREAK OUT* pic.twitter.com/koyJyL6OMW

— heatworld (@heatworld) November 19, 2018

Their friendship is still going strong, as Jungkook now surprised Ed Sheeran during an interview.

Recently, Jungkook guested at the radio platform Audacy. He promoted his new solo single “Seven (feat. Latto).”

A few days later, Ed Sheeran was also interviewed by Audacy. So, the interviewers surprised Sheeran by informing him they had a question courtesy of Jungkook.

Interviewer: So, we had Jungkook from BTS come in yesterday…

Ed Sheeran: Cool!

Interview: And he just had a quick question for you.

So, Ed Sheeran was shown a video of Jungkook, who actually had a game for him! The BTS member asked if he would rather do without his guitar or favorite food for an entire month!

Hey Ed! It’s Jungkook. Here is a would you rather game for you. Would you rather choose a situation where you can’t play the guitar for a month versus can’t eat your favorite food for a month?

— Jungkook

Ed happily greeted Jungkook back before answering. He chose to do without his favorite food, of course! What’s Ed Sheeran without his guitar, right?

You can watch the video and hear the full reason behind his choice below.

We gave @bts_bighit's #JungKook the opportunity to ask @edsheeran one question, and here's what he wanted to know pic.twitter.com/KE7495VKqi

— Audacy (@Audacy) July 31, 2023

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BTS’s Jungkook Has A Question For Singer-Songwriter Ed Sheeran

A question from BTS‘s Jungkook was included in a recent interview with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

BTS reacting to a picture of Ed Sheeran

Previously, Ed Sheeran has written BTS songs, such as “Make It Right” and “Permission to Dance.” When Sheeran first contacted the group, he said he had a present for them.

Sorry what's that? Ed Sheeran working with @bts_twt?! *CUE FREAK OUT* pic.twitter.com/koyJyL6OMW

— heatworld (@heatworld) November 19, 2018

Their friendship is still going strong, as Jungkook now surprised Ed Sheeran during an interview.

Recently, Jungkook guested at the radio platform Audacy. He promoted his new solo single “Seven (feat. Latto).”

A few days later, Ed Sheeran was also interviewed by Audacy. So, the interviewers surprised Sheeran by informing him they had a question courtesy of Jungkook.

Interviewer: So, we had Jungkook from BTS come in yesterday…

Ed Sheeran: Cool!

Interview: And he just had a quick question for you.

So, Ed Sheeran was shown a video of Jungkook, who actually had a game for him! The BTS member asked if he would rather do without his guitar or favorite food for an entire month!

Hey Ed! It’s Jungkook. Here is a would you rather game for you. Would you rather choose a situation where you can’t play the guitar for a month versus can’t eat your favorite food for a month?

— Jungkook

Ed happily greeted Jungkook back before answering. He chose to do without his favorite food, of course! What’s Ed Sheeran without his guitar, right?

You can watch the video and hear the full reason behind his choice below.

We gave @bts_bighit's #JungKook the opportunity to ask @edsheeran one question, and here's what he wanted to know pic.twitter.com/KE7495VKqi

— Audacy (@Audacy) July 31, 2023

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Former NU’EST Member Aaron Picks The Best And Worst Stage Outfits He Ever Wore

Thanks to an episode of the KOREAN COWBOYS podcast, former K-Pop idol Aaron looked back on his days as NU’EST‘s Aron to share some of the best and worst stage outfits he ever wore.

Aaron

The stage outfit that earned the title of being the worst is well-known among fans. NU’EST’s “Sleep Talking” outfits had so much going on that Aaron still couldn’t get over them.

I’m sure a lot of you guys probably know already, but our ‘Sleep Talking’ era. It was crazy. The colors were all mismatched. We were looking like rainbows dancing on stage. It was wild, guys.

— Aaron

Though “Sleep Talking” was refreshing and catchy, the outfits were undoubtedly chaotic. Even Hwang Minhyun joked about getting revenge on their CEO for making the members wear them.

JR, Ren, Hwang Minhyun, Baekho, and Aron. | NU’EST/YouTube

| NU’EST/YouTube

As for the best stage outfit, Aaron couldn’t help remembering NU’EST W‘s “Dejavu” promotions. That’s when the group’s styling became so flawless that he had no complaints.

I would definitely say I liked clothes from our ‘Dejavu’ era. Honestly, after that era, I liked all of my clothes. I thought every outfit was okay.

— Aaron

Rather than eye-catching bright colors, the members showed off their mature side with clean-cut suits and tailored looks.

| Pledis Entertainment

It may have taken their stylists years to get it right, but NU’EST shined with their upgraded style towards the end of their 10-year run.

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BTS’s V Proudly Shows His Nail Art To ARMY And Shares His Inspiration

BTS‘s V recently held a livestream to greet fans. Despite the quick stream only lasting a few minutes, he was excited to show ARMY his take on a cool trend!

After fans spotted small red details on his finger nails, he revealed that he dabbled in nail art for the first time.

Upon closer look, each nail has a variety of red lines and dots, decorated in a minimalist style. His index finger is emphasized and is decorated with a sad face.

V revealed that his inspiration for the cool look comes from none other than J-Hope.

Kim Taehyung’s Weverse Live

: I tried painting my nails like Hobi hyung and it might be my first and last time doing so. I had to get it done for a filming project, and they said it would last for 3 weeks. So, yeah I tried it and came to brag about it.
pic.twitter.com/7jtSISEe5g

— The Purple Herald (@thepurpleherald) July 31, 2023

Like many rappers, J-Hope has rocked the look on multiple occasions and even matches his nail art to his concepts and music.

J-Hope | @BTS_twt/Twitter

Inspired by A$AP Rocky and more in the hip-hop scene, he always knows what’s cool!

A$AP Rocky | @asaprocky/Instagram

Meanwhile, V’s take on the trend is super cute and fits his personal style.

Revealing he did it for an undisclosed schedule, we can’t wait to see what he’s talking about in the near future!

Taehyung showing us his pretty nails pic.twitter.com/2F4XwfYxoS

— thv updates (@DailylofV) July 31, 2023

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SM Entertainment Introduces Their New Boy Group RIIZE

SM Entertainment has introduced their new boy group RIIZE, which will debut in September.

According to a press release from SM Entertainment to various media outlets, including Dailyan, RIIZE will be debuting in September with seven members. The group name RIIZE comes from “rise,” which stands for growth and “realize,” which stands for a team that will grow together and realize their dreams.

RIIZE consists of seven of the greatest members who possess both skills and visuals.

We will make a new chapter in the history of the music industry based on the realtime odyssey that the members will showcase their individuality and their strengths combined to form one team.

— SM Entertainment

RIIZE will represent the emotional pop genre, which gathers inspiration from daily experiences in life to put into their music.

RIIZE will unveil their official Instagram account on August 1, midnight KST and will reveal all of the members for the first time.

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Aespa Winter’s “11” Abs And Slender Waist Are The Envy Of Women Across Korea

Aespa‘s Winter‘s slim physique has not gone unnoticed, and many are claiming that it’s just another reason she’s “born to be an idol!”

Netizens have noticed her slim body line is apparent even during dance practices…

Winter, Giselle, and Karina | aespa/YouTube

…as well as performances on stage.

However, Winter isn’t simply slim. Her healthy body is evident through her strong core and defined ab muscles.

Despite being slender, she maintains a strong core.

There is a very clear “11” shape for her abs, showing she has put countless hours into maintaining her health.

Just look at how defined they are!

Netizens believe that even her bone structure is small all the way down to her thin ankles.

|아는형님 Knowingbros/YouTube

Winter’s slender physique emphasizes her dainty body line when dancing.

She was blessed with the genetics of an idol!

| @aespa_official/Instagram

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TXT’s Soobin Surprises Fans With His True Feelings About His “2022 Lollapalooza” Performance

On July 30, 2022, TXT became the first K-Pop group to perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago, and they blew away the crowd of MOAs (TXT fans) and locals.

TXT at “2022 Lollapalooza” | @lollapalooza/Twitter

The members shared how impactful the historical performance was on them. In a Weverse Magazine interview in February 2023, Yeonjun credited his experience at 2022 Lollapalooza for further motivating him in his career.

In the US they sang and danced in front of us however they wanted without feeling self-conscious. After Lollapalooza, I really thought I just want to be a massive rock star.

— Yeonjun

MOAs got even more insight into TXT’s thoughts about the performance in the recently released Disney+ documentary, TOMORROW X TOGETHER: Our Lost Summer.

After watching the documentary, MOAs shared support for TXT’s Soobin after the group’s leader unexpectedly revealed he felt isolated after their 2022 Lollapalooza performance.

His fellow members all stated that the day of their 2022 Lollapalooza performance was their happiest day since their debut.

(From left:) TXT’s Beomgyu, Yeonjun, Soobin, Hueningkai, and Taehyun at “2022 Lollapalooza.”

You know, after “Lollapalooza,” I cried so hard in my hotel room. All the other members were saying it was their happiest day since their debut as singers. But I didn’t feel the same.

— TXT’s Soobin

Soobin revealed that he didn’t feel the same way as his fellow members and shared that he wasn’t satisfied with his performance.

He wanted to earn love and support from fans through his performance and felt isolated when he didn’t meet his own expectations.

Well… when there are no dance moves, and I’m supposed to just let go, I can’t seem to enjoy myself and I feel like I’m moving in an awkward way. I’m a singer because I want to perform and earn love and support from the fans. But when I wasn’t getting that, I really felt isolated.

— TXT’s Soobin

The documentary ended with Soobin stating that he doesn’t want fans to leave his side while promising to give each performance his all.

I want to be able to hold on to all of my fans so they won’t leave me. Even though I couldn’t enjoy all of my performances, I always gave my best because I wanted to repay the fans for their love and express my love for them as well. That’s why I worked so hard.

— TXT’s Soobin

Soobin expressed his doubts and raw emotions about the performance, but MOAs rushed to send him encouragement and reassure him that they’ll always be by his side.

this was difficult to watch, but it was also a moment of admiration for someone who gives his entire heart to his people, always wanting to give back. in my head i was screaming "i see you, and i will never leave" soobin, we will always be herepic.twitter.com/amaOQ8AxIH

— ace (@4thgenitboy) July 29, 2023

Soobin you should know that there are many moas who really love you with all their hearts, moas won't leave, moa have many reasons why survived until now. SOOBIN YOU ARE THE BEST LEADER EVER THAT TXT AND MOA HAVE AND WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!🫂 pic.twitter.com/fSjzkERi3N

— 🅚🅐🅐🅐♡! CHECK PIN (@ckh040319) July 28, 2023

soobin describing how he felt as an idol towards his fans after lolla at the ending interview "i want to be able to hold all my fans so they won't leave me" and he clearly proved that idol & fan relations can be really close, he's an indispensable leader.pic.twitter.com/INVCiuXQJN

— mev (@txtoptier) July 28, 2023

personally, i have never seen an idol talk about their weaknesses and insecurities as much as soobin does with moas. besides the fact he trusts us so much to show a vulnerable side of him, he’s breaking the image of a perfect “idol” we love you soob pic.twitter.com/IHxITiLwWf

— ‏ً (@wolfbnuy) July 30, 2023

TXT will again be returning to Lollapalooza in Chicago, this time making history as the first K-Pop group to headline the American music festival on August 5, 2023.

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