Spotify brings K-Love to every type of K-Pop stan ft. NewJeans, TXT and JUNNY

 

 

For the early-stage stans: Hottest K-Pop groups on the rise

 

NewJeans got our attention! This breakthrough group surprised the K-Pop world in 2022 when they released their first single, the aptly-titled Attention, without any teaser material — which is contrary to the typical K-Pop debut ritual. It was then followed by their single Hype Boy which brought them more recognition as they grew their fandom and made waves around the world. They amped up the momentum this year with the release of OMG, their first comeback album.

 

In an exclusive interview with Spotify, NewJeans’ Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin and Hyein talked about the inspiration behind OMG, their greatest accomplishment in their career, their biggest wish this 2023.

 

Joining NewJeans in the roster of K-Pop rookie groups to watch out for in 2023 are LE SSERAFIM, TNX, CLASS:y, and Lapillus. Top releases from these up-and-coming K-Pop groups (and more!) are featured on Spotify’s K-Pop ON! playlist. 

For the bias-devotees: Latest release from one of our fave idols

 

Fresh release alert! Boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) made a comeback early this year as they dropped their fifth mini album The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION! TXT’s trademark of storytelling through music is showcased once again in this new album, as it follows the portrayal of a young boy and the temptation to stay young and free. 

 

TXT reveals more details on The Name Chapter: Temptation, including their favorite moments about the album and their plans this 2023, in a recent Spotify interview. 

   

 Can’t get enough of TXT? Be sure to also check out their playlist on Spotify!

 

For the deep-divers: Newest Discover This episode from Spotify ft. JUNNY 

 

If you’re a die-hard K-Pop fan and want to learn everything there is to know about K-Music: what better way than by tuning into your beloved idols discussing just that.

 

Beyond K-Pop: A Journey Through Music Genres in South Korea, the latest episode from Spotify’s Discover This series, features some of the biggest names in Korean Hip Hop including Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, Jay Park, Sam Kim, and the episode co-host JUNNY, as they take a deep dive into Korea’s dynamic musical genres and the future of the K-Wave.

 

Smart’s Giga Play app brings the biggest acts like TXT, Ed Sheeran, and ENHYPEN on Dec. 11 live!

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is pulling out all the stops to give Filipinos access to highly anticipated international events featuring Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, the Jonas Brothers, and your favorite K-Pop stars ENHYPEN, TXT, aespa, ATEEZ, and more with the back-to-back livestreaming of iHeart Jingle Ball and the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on December 11.

Catch these exclusive livestreams on Smart’s GigaPlay App with the annual iHeart Radio Jingle Ball Tour at 7 a.m. and MAMA at 3 p.m. through your Smart-connected device.

 

“A couple of months ago, the GigaPlay App was just a dream so you can just imagine how happy we are to give our customers exclusive access to some of the world’s most anticipated live events. And we’re just starting. If you can’t travel to see the concerts and experience events physically, then we bring them to you digitally—right at your fingertips,” said Jane J. Basas, SVP and Head of Consumer Wireless Business at Smart.

 

“This December, we’re excited to bring back the iHeart Jingle Ball and 2021 MAMA awards, this time on GigaPlay. Allow us to transport you to New York City and Paju in Seoul, through our convenient mobile app and enjoy watching the biggest international events as they happen in real-time,” added Basas.

 

From New York to Seoul in one day 

 

Watch the biggest music acts including Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Saweetie, AJR, Kane Brown, Tate Mcrae, Bazzi, and Dixie D’Amelo as they heat up New York city’s Madison Square Garden with their performances of their hits as well as some renditions of beloved holiday tunes. 

 

Later in the day, see who among the hottest K-Pop artists will take home this year’s biggest awards at the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards straight from Seoul, South Korea. Catch Wanna One, aespa, Ateez, Brave Girls, Enhypen, INI, and more. Global superstar Ed Sheeran will have a special performance as well. 

 

Expect other big groups to drop by and perform during this year’s Mnet ceremonies. Start watching at 3 p.m. for the red carpet arrivals before the main show kicks off at 5 p.m. Korean celebrities Song Joong Ki, Rain, Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Sun Bin, Yeo Jin Goo, Lee Do Hyun, and Choi Si Won among others will also join the program as presenters.

 

Don't miss all the exclusive live and on-demand shows and content on GigaPlay! Download the app now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or click on this link: smrt.ph/gigaplay.

Fastest 5G mobile network      

 

GigaPlay is powered by Smart, the country's fastest and most reliable 5G mobile network as reported by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. To date, Smart has already fired up 4,400 5G sites nationwide making it the country's first, fastest, and widest 5G network.        

  

Smart has also reasserted its dominance as the Philippines' fastest mobile network for the fourth year in a row, based on analysis by Ookla of tests taken with Speedtest® covering the first half of 2021.