• MAMAMOO To Release 'I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST' Album By September 15

    Mamamoo is going to release the best album covering the 7 years of their activities as a group since their debut.

    RBW issued a statement on the 3rd that Mamamoo will release the best album 'I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST' on the 15th. The album is the way to celebrate the footsteps of Mamamoo, who made the return of 7 years. Moreover, it was inspired by the greetings to introduce Mamamoo. It is expected that this album will best showcase the group.

    Meanwhile, Mamamoo is going to release this newest album three months since their mini-album 'WAW' was released last June. The new album contains their previous hit which the fans wanted to hear that includes 'Sky, Earth, and Ocean' which is their unreleased song, and 'Obviously we were good back then', which is their hidden track performed at their online concert. To be exact, Mamamoo is re-recording their hit songs to thank fans for their unending love and support for 7 years. While the song collaboration with other artists will be made as a Mamamoo's version. The album will be filled with rich tracks.

    In addition, Mamamoo showed the web jacket of the best album 'I SAY MAMAMOO: THE BEST' on their official SNS account at 00:00 on the 3rd. The logo in the photo forms a crown placed on a diamond which suggests Mamamoo 's brilliant moments.

    Mamamoo which debuted in 2014, has created its own title as a K-pop girl group with excellent singing skills, breathtaking performances, and outstanding stage dominance. Recently, they're actively appearing in several entertainment programs, creators, and radio hosts, showing off their versatile charm.

    With the four members, four distinct personalities, their solo activities were successful which even broke records, and they stood tall as the only group that succeeded in both group and solo activities.

    Additionally, Mamamoo continues their hard work such as launching the '2021 Where Are We (WAW)' project to commemorate the 7th anniversary since its debut, releasing the 11th mini-album, organizing the first online concert, and releasing the best album.

  • BTS Jimin’s ‘Lie’ keeps winning hearts as it crosses 260 million streams on Spotify and fans say it’s a true classic

    BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global power!

    On April 26, it was confirmed that Jimin’s solo song “Lie” has officially surpassed 260 million streams on Spotify, the world’s biggest music platform.
    This amazing milestone shows how the song continues to be loved all over the world, even years after its release.

    “Lie” was first released in 2016 as part of BTS’s second full album Wings. Jimin personally helped write and compose the track, making it even more special for fans.
    The song talks about facing painful truths, and Jimin’s emotional voice mixes perfectly with the dramatic melody, touching listeners deeply.

    In fact, “Lie” made history in January 2023 by becoming the first song from Wings (aside from the title track “Blood Sweat & Tears”) to pass 200 million streams on Spotify.
    It also became the 53rd BTS song to enter Spotify’s “200 million club,” proving Jimin’s incredible solo power.

    The song stands out for its unique sound. It samples “Spanish Dance No.1” from the opera La Vida Breve by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, giving it a mix of classical and modern feelings.
    Thanks to Jimin’s deep and powerful vocals, “Lie” has been praised by critics and fans as “a true masterpiece of K-pop.”

    “Lie” is also getting a lot of love outside of music platforms.
    It was recently featured in the ballet-themed TV show Étoile, directed by famous American producer Amy Sherman Palladino.
    It was even introduced on KBS Classic FM’s Live Classic as “a K-pop masterpiece loved by fans around the world,” showing how much respect the song continues to earn.

    The way “Lie” combines opera, ballet, and Jimin’s personal emotions creates a song that feels timeless.
    Even now, it keeps popping up in new shows, radio programs, and fans’ playlists, touching hearts again and again.

    Passing 260 million streams isn’t just a number—it’s proof that Jimin’s “Lie” still comforts people, brings new emotions, and stays unforgettable.
    The beautiful mix of K-pop and classical music continues to echo in the hearts of listeners everywhere, just like Jimin’s pure emotions that he shared with the world.

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