It is the return of 'Summer Ruler'.  5 member Girl Group Red Velvet (Irene, Seulgi, Joy, Wendy, Yeri) is back with a well-made 'Summer Song' after two years.

Red Velvet finally released a new mini-album 'Queendom' through domestic and foreign music sites at 6 pm on August 16th. A new song that released after 1 year and 8 months since ''The ReVe Festival' Finale' in December 2019. The five members, who have been focusing on individual activities such as solo albums and acting challenges, have come together for the first time in a long time and have created supreme synergy.

Red Velvet said through SM Entertainment:

Red Velvet said through SM Entertainment on the 16th, "It's a comeback after a long time, so I'm happy and excited, and I'm also nervous like when I debuted. I prepared hard with all my heart fluttering, so I hope you can enjoy it comfortably on a hot summer day. I hope that good energy will be conveyed to many people."

Regarding the title song 'Queendom', they said:

"As this song contains the message that we are all queens and kings in life, and that we shine even more when we are together, I hope that everyone who listens to this song will gain strength and be happy. That everything will be okay. It is an exciting song even if you put on earphones and listen to it while walking. There is also a cute choreography that anyone can follow, so please enjoy it with the stage."

This album is even more meaningful as they release this as a full album to commemorate the 7th anniversary of their debut. Red Velvet, who started their activities with their first single 'Happiness' in August 2014, celebrated their 7th anniversary on August 1, 2021. It is said that the members worked tirelessly to prepare for their comeback in order to repay the unwavering interest and love of their fans.

Expectations are also high on the results that will be achieved through the new album activities. Red Velvet started with 'Red Flavor' in July 2017, followed by 'Power Up' in August 2018 and 'Umpah Umpah' in August 2019. The song topped the music charts one after another, solidifying its position as 'Summer Ruler' and 'Summer Queen'. It is noteworthy whether 'Queendom' will also rise to the top of the chart without fail.

Red Velvet, who announced a splendid comeback, held an online fan meeting 'Beyond LIVE - Red Velvet ONLINE FANMEETING - inteRView vol. ' 

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TWICE's Sana shared a funny but honest story about the time she thought about secretly flying home with fellow member Momo.

On the May 20 episode of SBS’s variety show Whenever We Get a Chance, TWICE’s Jihyo and Sana appeared as special guests. The two idols brought laughter with their stories and bright energy.

Jihyo and Sana joined hosts Yoo Jae Seok and Yoo Yeon Seok as “gap friends” for the show. Jihyo mentioned seeing Yoo Jae Seok at concerts before, saying, “We always run into each other at concerts. You even go to other idols’ shows!” Yoo Jae Seok laughed, confirming, “That’s true.”

Yoo Yeon Seok revealed it was his first time meeting the two TWICE members. But Jihyo surprised him by saying, “I’ve actually seen you before. A long time ago at a birthday party.” Yoo Yeon Seok smiled and recalled, “Oh, Seulong’s birthday party, right?” Yoo Jae Seok joked, “Jihyo really knows everyone. She’s a social butterfly.”

When Yoo Yeon Seok asked how Sana got her start, she explained, “I was cast and got invited to audition. After the audition, the company called my parents and asked, ‘Would you let your daughter go to Korea?’ At first, they said yes. But once we got home, they were unsure and said, ‘Maybe you shouldn’t go.’”

Sana also talked about how she wasn’t close with Jihyo back then. “Jihyo was close to debuting and even had separate lessons,” she said. “I couldn’t really talk to her because I didn’t speak Korean well.” Jihyo agreed, saying, “We couldn’t even have a conversation in the beginning.”

Sana then shared a moment that made everyone laugh. “There was a time I thought about secretly going home at dawn,” she said. “I even thought about how to quietly pull my suitcase out. But the company had our passports. I would’ve had to break in and get them, so it didn’t work out. If I could have, I would’ve left. Momo and I planned to go together.”

Fans praised the idols for their honesty and humor, showing once again why TWICE is so loved by many.

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