9 Things in KPOP You Need to Know This Week - BABYMONSTER, NewJeans, aespa, SHINee, NCT, and More

[@KPOPJunkee]

NEW RELEASES PLAYLIST & TIMECODES - PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS PINNED COMMENT WITH ANY CORRECTIONS OR THINGS YOU WANT TO ADD THAT I DIDN'T GET TO MENTION FROM THIS WEEK: open.spotify.com/playlist/7H29y77MDmtEc948ztsbpE?si=5ee0edef793a44e4 00:00 BABYMONSTER CHIQUITA RESPONDS TO POST RANKING MEMBERS AND CRITICIZING HER 00:44 NCT RENJUN INVITES HATEFUL SASAENG TO SAY IT TO HIS FACE "INSTEAD OF BEING A RAT" 01:25 NEWJEANS HYEIN MICROFRACTURE FOOT INJURY - AESPA WINTER UNDERGOES SURGERY FOR COLLAPSED LUNG - BABYMONSTER RAMI REVEALED TO HAVE ALSO BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMOTHORAX BUT LUCKILY DIDN'T NEED SURGERY - NCT RENJUN MISSES SCHEDULE DUE TO HEALTH - CHOI RIN OFFICIALLY DEPARTS MINIMANI 02:11 SINGER PARK BO RAM PASSES AWAY AT ONLY 30 YEARS OLD 02:40 POSITIVE THINGS TO CELEBRATE IN KPOP: - MUSIC SHOW WINS INCLUDING NCT DREAM, (G)I-DLE, ILLIT, AND TXT - KOREAN COMEBACKS & RELEASES INCLUDING WOO!AH!, DKZ, ONF, VIVIZ EUNHA, CRAVITY, ARTMS, YOONIE, TRIPLE IZ, AND MORE - BILLLIE MOON SUA AND SUHYEON RETURNING TO ACTIVITIES AFTER HIATUSES SINCE LAST YEAR - BABYMONSTER SETS NEW RECORD 1 WEEK AFTER ILLIT - BTS JIMIN HAS FASTEST KOREAN-LANGUAGE SONG TO SURPASS 1 BILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS - BTS J-HOPE DEBUTS IN TOP 5 OF BILLBOARD 200 - SHINEE TAEMIN LEAVES SM ENTERTAINMENT, ONEW LEAVES SM + TO RETURN TO STAGE THIS MONTH AFTER HEALTH HIATUS, KEY AND MINHO RENEW CONTRACTS WITH SM, ALL 4 MEMBERS TO REUNITE FOR ENCORE CONCERT, JONGHYUN BIRTHDAY

[@afrahmokal2515]

ASEA awards was pretty cool, a lot of interactions and stuff

[@unvcornx]

Eric Nam will voice older Aang in the upcoming animated movie!! 😊😊

[@KPOPJunkee]

@@unvcornx yes, I'm hoping to include it when we get get closer to it coming out!

[@merissa222]

Nayeon from TWICE will be having a solo comeback in June !!!!!!

[@arts_roi]

EVERGLOW's Sihyeon debut as actress in upcoming drama Salon de Holmes.

[@Kiera77744]

SAY IT TO MY FACE INSTEAD OF BEING A RAT HAS ME IN TEARS OMG

[@kp4508]

I'm honestly a new fan of his because omg😂😂😂

[@M4SKED2001]

It's so true though 😂😭 People have grown too damn comfy on the Internet and talking shit

[@ladyteruki]

To my face WITH A LAWYER PRESENT.

[@duqial]

Renjun is a badass, we stan

[@melanie3906]

It’s even funnier because Renjun has a baby face who is constantly fawned over by his members as being cute and fairy like and is a total sweetheart but he’s got a real savage side too 😂

[@haseulibae7083]

"Prison, prison, prison." HELP 🤣🤣

[@pgwrks4149]

Imagine proposing to a minor (even as a joke) and thinking ppl would just let that slide. 🤦‍♂ Good on her for calling that sh1t out 👏👏👏

[@MeNooNie1806]

@@pgwrks4149 LITERALLY

[@exp-io853]

lets goo chiquitaaa...wait apart from this is it possible to check the account of ppl on weverse?

[@haseulibae7083]

@@pgwrks4149 100%!

[@Chrissyplayssomegames]

@@pgwrks4149lmao so sensitive

[@youngmanlogan5812]

taemin leaving sm in "positive things to celebrate" part lol. it is true tho

[@KPOPJunkee]

Hahahaha it was more to celebrate more SHINee updates overall rather than leaving SM 😆😆😆

[@Multifandomgirl1499]

Is that a good thing? Viviz aren't as popular as Gfriend after they joined BPM so I'm not sure what'll happen to Taemin. SM is not a great company but their solo artists like Taeyeon still got a stable amount of audience.

[@tomdata3340]

​@@Multifandomgirl1499 tbh, viviz were unfortunately never gonna retain the popularity they had considering they lost their leader, center and main vocalist, two of those being their most popular members

[@butwhymalemodels6368]

​@@Multifandomgirl1499 Taemin has been displeased for years about how SM doesn't promote his solo content

[@sunnysocoolio]

They really went after renjun like that little dude wasn't gonna clap back immediately

[@MrAte-uo7yo]

Renjun's response was chef's kiss, love it.

[@momoj9574]

rest in peace park boram

[@cerlwalia]

Rest In Peace Park Boram

[@melzam7420]

Rest in Peace Park Boram 🕊️🙏🏼😞…

[@tinamoli]

Xdinary Heroes also announced their first full album at the end of april

[@annakateSD]

yay, I really hope KPOP junkee notices them more! They're so talented, and I can't wait for their acapella song!!!

[@Allie83829]

Maybe write it into the comments of the Pinned comment so more people see it!

[@gragalakaisel1477]

man. I really can't be an idol. I might challenge sasaengs to a 1v1 boxing fight for real. LMAO

[@Archsan]

There goes Renjun, swerving into my bias list. That required so much bravery and maturity to say, and I'm so glad he did. What an absolute legend. 🙌🤌🫶

[@junodovah2323]

Idols are biting back lately and I am sooo for it!

[@ilytyuns]

thank you so much for promoting yoonie!! she’s finally released her single on streaming platforms, I encourage everyone to check her out she’s incredibly funny & talented and she makes her own music! it was very hard leaving her previous group so I know she would love any amount of support

[@thelastmoonchild.]

A COLLAPSED LUNG?! how often does that happen in young people?

[@unvcornx]

Very often actually, and it can happen if you get punched in the lungs, or even out of nowehere, it really doesn't pick...:/

[@CK.Stellata]

It’s particularly common in younger people who are still growing (ie under 25) & who are very slender.

[@ArtwithPRAGYA]

@@unvcornx does it happen to singers specifically?

[@unvcornx]

@@ArtwithPRAGYA no, i think it can happen to anyone. i read mostly tall and slender people and those who are still young (so younger than 25) but it can happen to just about anyone. if you feel any pain in your chest and struggle to breath immediately go to the doctor because that might just be it.

[@exp-io853]

im tbh so surprised like how bad is this omg its so scaryyyy i hope winter and rami both recovers well 😢

[@Jeniveve]

Not surprised Renjun clapped back. That boy’s tongue is sharp. Love him!!! Yay taemin and shinneeeee and onnnewwwww!!!

[@lizziemk95]

Idk if the news was released in time to make it into this week's video, but Eric Nam is going to be the voice of adult Aang in the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender animated movie! Congrats to him!🎉

[@KPOPJunkee]

Yes!! I kinda want to include it when we get to hear his voice with a glimpse of the movie! haha

[@Raeray440]

I'm smiling like a proud mama over how classy the way Renjun clapped back at the so called "fan" lol 😆 😂 🤣 all of these artists should this. I mean they're human sheesh people keep forgetting about that.

[@Ruruku]

Like Crazy by Jimin is sooo good, I'm so happy that it become a successful hit and broke so many records, I'm really proud of Jimin 😭😭

[@titansaint]

I'M SO GLADA SUHYEON AND MOON SUA ARE COMING BACK I MISSED THEM SO MUCH and i was worried they might not be able to come back either. billlie would not be the same as five forever.

[@audreyparmenter2000]

Hey, K-Pop Junkee. I just wanted to let you know that BLACKPINK's Lisa has signed a solo deal with RCA Recordings. Also, JYP Entertainment has confirmed that TWICE's Nayeon will have a solo comeback sometime in June. Something to look forward to. 😅

[@KPOPJunkee]

DEFINITELY a lot of things to look forward to already! I didn't include the Lisa thing bc we may have already covered her own label already, and we'll of course include Nayeons solo when it comes!

[@l123-o2e]

No, you never talked about Lisa opening her own label LLOUD ..and now LLOUD making a partnership with RCA Records is a gigantic thing ... cuz Lisa signed with them with HER OWN label and gets to own her masters. It's not like when a kpop label like YG or JYPE signs their artist to a US label Lisa signed herself for herself and using her own label.​@@KPOPJunkee

[@KPOPJunkee]

@@l123-o2e omg it may have been in TikTok?? I'll definitely include the Lisa news in the next video for sure!

[@avaleelong]

“Prison, prison, prison” iconic oh my god cbsbfb

[@jasmineuelese730]

GO RENJUN!!!! THATS HOW YOU SHUT DOWN A HATER!!!! SAID IT LIKE A BOSS!!!!

[@Hypertropes]

I'm crying laughing at your choice to announce Key and Minho's renewal over the footage of them in Key's bed :D

[@KPOPJunkee]

I love that footage of them! LOL

[@vedantkakade7358]

I would like to share another positive news which is Everglow's Sihyeon is going to debut as an actor in k drama named as "Salon de Holmes". And on top Everglow has confirmed their May comeback as the members told that they have completed recording part.

[@KPOPJunkee]

Yes! Of course Everglow's comeback will be included when the time comes!

[@vedantkakade7358]

@@KPOPJunkee thank you 💯🫰

[@p1errette]

gosh, that's good to hear. I was afraid their agency stopped caring about them altogether

[@vedantkakade7358]

@@p1errette to be honest yes they stopped caring about Everglow like after their comeback "SLAY" . The boy group called Tempest had 2 comebacks. And on top the company didn't even try to give lightsticks to the group whereas Yena and tempest got their own lightsticks. This sucks too much

[@exp-io853]

sm news omg noice

[@cinnamaricat]

rest in peace park boram 🕊️

[@Multifandomgirl1499]

Renjun and Chiquita have the most savage replies. I agree with them and I hope more of the Kpop artists speak up.

[@MaluSilva-yx8nl]

That clip of Key and Minho tho 😆

[@Razasify]

thank you for the weekly updates!! love your vids ❤

[@KPOPJunkee]

Thank you for being here!!

[@NoopyP]

Surgery for a collapsed lung, that's so scary 😮

[@ArtwithPRAGYA]

poor winter T^T

[@ib7375]

Welcome back, Moon Sua and Suhyeon ! ~

[@4eyesinthecorner399]

Damn, everyone really be leaving SM recently. Good on them, and I’m glad that it’s now being normalised to have groups promote together with members under different labels.

[@AsianTankPilot]

Thank you for mentioning Wooah! They need more recognition.

[@ShiitakeTakes]

Eric Nam is Avatar Aang

[@unvcornx]

Animated movie voice role th, but yes, he is.

[@extraacc777]

Babymonster Rami live vocals in Inkigayo interview

[@truetigress8401]

The more these idols speak up for themselves, the more I admire them. I also think that it makes much more sense than hiring someone to speak for them. Lies are hidden within hearsay rather than the actual words spoken by the idols themselves. Plus everyone needs to be reminded that our personalities are not all the same. We are all born differently from the other regardless if we look like twins...there are those who could register as being introverts but can actually be outgoing at times. There are those who are strict introverts who may not interact as often or awkwardly with their fans. There are those who are so outgoing and boisterous that they bring life to any and every conversation. Differences are found in all facets of our lives. They can also change as we grow and experience more of what life gives us. Perhaps Chiquita is a very nice person however she doesn't do well with crowds...or she gets so busy with her own thing that she forgets others. I've met many people like that. Do you call them out for being themselves? If her personality is one that is different from how she presents herself. Some people try to "fake it til they make it" but eventually their true personality will shine through. My point: Accept her as is, don't flame her for being herself. NCT Renjun...absolute respect dude!! Proud of you for standing up for yourself. The more you don't stand up for yourselves the more those bullies will push boundaries and many (not ALL) of the so called "fans" have become true bullies. ------------------------------------------------------------- "Bullying is deliberate behavior that is usually repeated and causes harm to someone else. It can be verbal, physical, psychological or social. It can happen in person, or online. It can either be really obvious, or it can be hidden from others. It can be an individual person doing the bullying, or a group of people. Some common examples of bullying behaviour include: talking badly about someone behind their back (online or in person) teasing someone, calling them names, giving nasty looks or making rude gestures spreading rumours or lies about someone (online or in person) hurting someone physically by pushing, hitting, slapping, ganging up on or restraining them excluding someone from a group (online or in person) harassing someone because of their race, sex, religion, gender or a disability sharing embarrassing photos of someone online posting mean things about someone on social media harassing someone online with comments or DMs, or in person by intimidating them or following them." **(Sound familiar?)**

[@kkyutten]

SUHYEON AND MOON SUA R BACK OMGGGG

[@maja2717]

rest in peace park boram 🙏 we’ll miss you

[@exp-io853]

saw the news about park boram on instagram...im pretty sue ive heard her song in a few kdramas i watch...truly shocking...thank you for delivering the news respectfully kpop junkee ♡....may she rest in peace park boram

[@yokshiichicago7712]

Did they really thought that they could bad mouth renjun and get away with it no honey you choose the wrong person 😂😂 say it to my face instead of being a rat 😅😅

[@NihilLucis]

so excited for ateez coachella, it''s really soon!!

[@everysongends]

oh no rip park bo ram 🙏

[@remuspierre7573]

Awesome Information

[@DesolateSpace594]

Condolences to Park BoRam's family and friends!!

[@NevinSN]

TRIPLE IZ LET'S GOOO 🔥🔥🔥

[@03Shinigami]

thank you as always for the week updates!!

[@unvcornx]

Renjun's response kinda reminds me of Lucas' situation, I just really hope this doesn't lead to something much bigger/worse because Dream isn't Dream without all 7 members!

[@calicokaels]

I love when idols get sassy with "fans." If someone acts like an entitled brat who thinks of idols as objects not human beings, they should be clapped back at (honestly, already loved Renjun, now just love him all that much more). Also, "prison prison prison" has me dead!

[@notminghao]

Omg kpop junkee posted😍

[@piglet7654]

Onew!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🥰🤩😍

[@pamela-623]

jonghyun month has been so good to us shawols 🫰🏼

[@HaRacycEBLErAtIng]

Thank you to you for weekly updates.

[@Keerthi_covers]

The only new i trust junkee for kpop news😭🤌

[@kozumekenma2652]

i missed suhyeon and moonsua sm:(

[@Walking_Spinel]

The way you used THAT clip for minho and key 🤣

[@notminghao]

Thank you for all these updates There’s so many things going on these days I’m not prepared for April 15

[@NevinSN]

3:36 Stream HALLA everyone! I promise you won't regret adding it to your playlist~ 😉😌

[@amandadesilva4790]

chiquita is a savage with that reply 0:43

[@TheAshesArt]

Crazy seeing Taemin and Onew leave SM. I’ve been following Shinee since 2008. Time flies.

[@KPOPJunkee]

It's so cool to see them becoming idols that idols look up to now! 🤯

[@milky_quartz]

wtfffff winter lung . like I know she's visibly malnourished but this just proves how much neglect is given towards her health,all for "the look" . this is so scary. I hope she recovers fully.

[@markp3734]

Just a quick note about Chiquita not responding to fans, this is complete nonsense as anyone who uses Weverse will tell you, her and all the members are always on there replying to just about everyone they can since their debut. A couple of days ago I had 30 notifications on ipad from the Weverse app for her alone in about 40 minutes.

[@Injeolmie_03]

Renjun slayed

[@Run2Seeun]

I was expecting to get JJONGED at the end of the video 🤣

[@jkxkr]

Prison, prison, prison response is the most appropriate 👏🏻👍🏻

[@aeverynfeva]

Stan Triple.Iz everyone!!!

[@JessieBanana]

The culture of acting like idols are your gf/bf really needs to stop. These idols don’t owe you constant interaction.

[@M4SKED2001]

To go from all the dating rumors to nothing is great, truly a great week

[@handlemywayouttahere]

" say it to my face instead of being a rat " LISTEN !!! when i tell you this is the most iconic ( in MY opinion ) thing i've heard....IT IS !!! like Renjun probably has had it with these stupid fans lmaoo😂

[@imawally4689]

Halla by Triple IZ❤

[@handongtopia]

Dita? Secret number? What! :D

[@martabarbosa5511]

Yes Renjun!!! Say it louder! You should've exposed the person's phone number so this person would feel how it is to read bad things about her/him 🤭

[@audreyparmenter2000]

But that would be doxxing. I don't know if that would be a great idea.

[@martabarbosa5511]

@@audreyparmenter2000 yeah I know, it's not legal hahaha I was just kidding, but I wish he could do that hahaha

[@NawiXXI]

4:37 Is Griffin Entertainment the company that's also managing KATSEYE(Dream Academy Girl Group) with HYBE?

[@audreyparmenter2000]

Yep.

[@BABYMONSTER_RORA_RAMI_AHYEON]

Hey !! Welcome back !! 😊

[@penerusluckyarul23n]

Nice love ❤❤

[@Sakane.01]

tripleS just announced their final 4, members having a total of 24 members, breaking the record for the kpop girl group with the most members

[@iskara012]

Honestly, I really thought they were gonna challenge NCT by having more members than them lol but I guess NCT still remains the group with the most members 😂

[@Sakane.01]

@@iskara012 NCT just added 6 more members this year, beating tripleS by 2 members! BY 2 MEMBERS!

[@UwU_for_Christ]

baemon debuted with batter up 💀 why are their fans pretending their comeback is a debut lmfao

[@salembejaoui1880]

Cause YG said so and they'll eat up everything this man says

[@exogen9428]

Cuase YG himself said that -? He didn't promote batter up on music shows either, so it really feels like a pre debut song for us fans

[@dharling97]

​@@exogen9428 That's because YG has always sucked when it comes to promotions. Doesn't change the fact that Batter Up was promoted as their debut.

[@exogen9428]

@@dharling97 ok whatever you believe 🤷‍♀️

[@calicokaels]

"Batter Up" may have been the *technical* debut, but it was with only 6 members. "Sheesh" is the official debut of the *entire* group... which is why even though it's technically a comeback, it's being treated as a debut by many.

[@vedantsargara9727]

Jackson wang debuted a girl group called gen1es!!!!!!!!!!!

[@taenimin]

4:35 hey just for future reference, onew is pronounced oh-nyu, not oh-new :)

[@mlinjoo]

When youngest got a lot of work: criticize the company to let em rest. When youngest have less work: criticize the member, askin to be more active. Nothing can satisfy netizen.

[@JayJay-zc6vl]

❤❤❤BAEMON

[@yayuwahyuni3939]

TRIPLE IZ

[@cubsgirl101]

Adding to good news- EXO just celebrated their 12th anniversary as a group!

[@kozumekenma2652]

renjun's so hot for that

[@yunhosparrot]

CHELLATEEZ CHELLATEEZ CHELLATEEZ CHELLATEEZ

[@ignBinacle]

4:18 I was so confused for a second, but this isn't the first kpop solo artist for a bill on spotify, but rather fully Korean song yes? otherwise this is wrong no? helpppp

[@Ruruku]

Yes i think he meant that

[@KPOPJunkee]

Thank you for clarifying! I think my wording may have been confusing!

[@ignBinacle]

@@KPOPJunkee you’re fine! I think it may have been me 🤦‍♂️😅

[@catr1226]

Chiquita should focusing on school lol

[@AngelArrovvs]

every album from babymonster will be their "debut" album since the group debuted then yg called their new one with ahyeon as their debut

[@KingKikikoi]

No It only debut once and that’s now due to its full 7 members.

[@BeautifulSmart100]

This is their first album hence why it’s called debut. They had prerelease singles which are included in the album..

[@mavisamevorshie1302]

It's thier official debut with ahyeon,promotions and everything,I don't see anything wrong with tagging it debut.This is just being blown out of proportion.

[@salembejaoui1880]

​@@mavisamevorshie1302 because Batter Up labeled and promoted as their debut. Sheesh may be their debut but it's not their debut. SM didn't change their debut when Yeri joined later so why should YG be able to do it? Full group or not Batter Up was their debut

[@mavisamevorshie1302]

@@salembejaoui1880 Yg is not sm.Girls finally have a normal debut with promotions.They have debuted now , the debut can no longer be used.

[@oceandeep9839]

But this wasn’t babymonsters actual deput???

[@princessaroyale]

Im sorry i love your videos but you gave moonbin his own video im sure you could have given park boram her own i know she isn't as popular but still it felt insincere

[@KPOPJunkee]

Hi! Just wanted to say it was definitely not insincere and explain the differences between the two situations. When the Moonbin news came out, I had JUST uploaded a regular news video a day or two beforehand. Which is why the Moonbin video was only about him when the news broke right afterward. This time, however, this video was already completed and ready to be published when the news hit. I even debated if it's something I should include in this already completed video. Another reason is that when the Moonbin news broke, a lot of the industry paused, idols who were close friends stepped away for a while, shows were being cancelled, so there was a lot of circumstances surrounding it that called for its own video as well. As of right now we don't know that much at all about her passing besides where it took place. (Even for Moonbin I never discussed the exact details and cause of his passing). So with the timing of when the Park Bo Ram news was publicized (very late last night) along with the very small amount of information we have, I decided to include it in this video as appropriately as I could. If anything, I hope the mindset to approach this as properly as I can at least makes sense.

[@Popamazed]

Thanks for the updates. I think you missed one major update. #LISA and her label #LLOUD signed a partnership deal with RCA Records (Sony Music) for US promotions and distributions in which she will have full ownership of her music and all content.

[@KPOPJunkee]

It is awesome news! But since we may have already covered her own label and things like that, I decided not to include the partnership topic. However, I could also mention it when her first activities take place if appropriate!

[@Popamazed]

@@KPOPJunkee great brother....thank you for responding 👍

[@KPOPJunkee]

@@Popamazed scratch that - Lisa news will be included in next week's video! haha

[@Popamazed]

@@KPOPJunkee thanks brother...your videos are always entertaining. Lisa is currently in Coachella mingling with her label mates like Shakira & more. We might get her new album updates soon. Let's stay tuned.

[@exosellie]

EXO's 12th anniversary 💖

[@KPOPJunkee]

I don't usually mention anniversaries since it's too difficult to keep up with for every group, but yes! I can't believe it's been 12 years already!

[@ArtwithPRAGYA]

collapsed lung? is it because of singing too much? winter and rami are vocalists so..

[@ac7055]

I don't think Jimin is the only one to reach the milestone. I was under the impression that Jungkook with his single Seven and Blackpink's Lisa with her single Money had also reached 1 billion streams on Spotify as Soloists. Am I wrong?

[@KPOPJunkee]

I think my wording was confusing! It was still referencing Korean-Language specific songs. Let me know if there's a correction I need to make if not!

[@ac7055]

@KPOPJunkee I guess when you said, "he's the first K-Pop solo artist to even hit the milestone" sounded like a generalized statement of all K-Pop solo artists. And not as he was the first to do it singing in Korean as opposed to all English lyrics as the other two were. My apologies if I misunderstood you as well.

[@KPOPJunkee]

I should've worded the second sentence better!

[@BeautifulSmart100]

I thought Lisa was the first K-pop artist to hit 1 billion with money. She had an episode on Spotify billion club due to this.

[@Ruruku]

She is and Jungkook also reached 1B with Seven but both of these songs are in English. Jimin's Like Crazy is the first KOREAN solo song to surpass 1B streams and fastest korean song overrall to reach this milestone :)

[@BeautifulSmart100]

@@Ruruku gotcha thanks for clarifying :)

[@KPOPJunkee]

Thank you! I think my wording may have been a bit confusing!

[@yuyuventures7172]

Skz new digital release

[@Carnibee]

I DID NOT PARK BORAM DIED OMG 😭

[@arcie3716]

Being a rat lol

[@Amillove320]

Wow

[@ShingiNB]

Skz Daesang?

[@KPOPJunkee]

In this particular case regarding this award show, I didn't want to mention only one group out of all the other award winners from it! Hope that makes sense!

[@ShingiNB]

Makes sense!

[@marekvahle]

Yooo