THEBLACKLABEL’s flagship artist, JEON SOMI, makes her comeback after 11 months with her brand new single “EXTRA.” Putting aside her bubbly “high teen girl” image, JEON SOMI is taking on a more thought-provoking concept, marking a bold new step in her artistic journey. Watch HERE and listen HERE.

‘EXTRA’ is a dance track that captures the feeling of being just outside someone’s gaze – standing on the edge, watching from the sidelines. Personifying the feeling of being an extra in a movie – drifting through scenes without ever being fully seen – the track captures a sense of confusion and contradiction. JEON SOMI channels these complex emotions in ‘EXTRA’ through a polished new-disco sound, layered with a catchy hook, sleek melodies, and an infectious groove. With this release, she opens a new chapter – showcasing a deeper emotional range and a more refined sense of expression.

Set against a minimal yet striking soundscape, JEON SOMI’s effortlessly laid-back vocals heighten the track’s atmosphere. She portrays the moment of breaking free from the role of an extra – stepping forward and claiming the spotlight – with disarming honesty and assured confidence.

“EXTRA” is written by JEON SOMI, TEDDY and Vince along with 조윤경, 황유빈(XYXX), Alna Hofmeyr, Josh Allen and Shae Jacobs. The track is produced by VITALS and Shae Jacobs.

 

JEON SOMI will return for the first time in a year since GAME PLAN was released which included "Fast Forward" and the tecktonik dance craze that went viral. "Ice Cream" is bright and colorful and has a playful, fun dance that is sure to be popular throughout this summer. There is also a very special surprise appearance in the music video by none other than Park Seo-joon, one of Korea's top actors, known for his roles in The Marvels and Itaewon Class.

"Ice Cream" is coming out on the heels of JEON SOMI hosting and performing at KCON LA, one of the biggest K-Pop conventions in the world held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Click HERE to watch “Ice Cream”

Click HERE to stream "Ice Cream"

K-pop Super Festival Brings More Opportunities Than Ever for Intimate Fan-Artist Connections

CJ ENM has just announced the highly anticipated lineup for KCON LA 2024, the world’s largest K-pop fan and artist festival, set to take place from July 26 to 28. This three-day extravaganza will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, LA Convention Center, and GILBERT LINDSAY PLAZA in Los Angeles.

This year’s KCON LA 2024, presented by Samsung Galaxy, promises to be more exciting than ever, transforming into a full-fledged 'K-POP Fan & Artist Festival.' The theme, ‘MUSEUM OF POPPIA,’ will set the stage for a celebration of music and culture that transcends borders and generations.

The festival will feature an electrifying lineup of global K-pop sensations including ENHYPEN, ZEROBASEONE, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, and NMIXX, among others. Attendees can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with expanded multi-stages and a variety of K-pop content and programming across four major stages: ‘M COUNTDOWN,’ ‘KCON STAGE,’ ‘MEET & GREET,’ and ‘SHOWCASE.’ These stages will offer fans unique opportunities to engage with their favorite artists, from large-scale performances to intimate meet-and-greets.

The full KCON LA 2024 lineup includes (in alphabetical order):

• A.C.E
• APOKI
• BIBI
• BOYNEXTDOOR
• CRAXY
• DRIPPIN
• DXMON
• ENHYPEN
• god
• HYOLYN
• I-LAND 2
• INI
• isaac hong
• JEON SOMI
• JO YURI
• Kep1er
• ME:I
• NMIXX
• P1Harmony
• POW
• STAYC
• TAEMIN
• TWS
• ZEROBASEONE
• ZICO

More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

“Last year’s KCON LA marked a turning point, expanding both the size and scope of the event with a major media partner for the first time. We are excited to build on this momentum,” said Harry H.K. Shin, Head of Music Entertainment at CJ ENM. “As a flagship K-pop Super Festival, we are committed to providing more opportunities than ever for intimate connections between fans and artists.”

Since its inception in 2012, CJ ENM’s KCON has played a pivotal role in fostering a global K-pop community and showcasing the immense power of K-pop fandoms. With around 1.83 million attendees over the past 12 years, KCON has become a premier platform for launching K-pop artists’ international careers, boasting iconic moments like BTS’s performance in 2014 and G-Dragon’s groundbreaking collaboration with Missy Elliott.

Mark your calendars for July 26-28 and join us at KCON LA 2024 for an unforgettable celebration of K-pop music, culture, and community.

 

MOKKOJI KOREA Hallyu Lifestyle Festival Attracted More Than 27,000 Attendees On November 12 and 13, fans of Hallyu culture gathered in Kuala Lumpur to learn more about the Korean lifestyle and culture. Fans also had opportunity to enjoy live performances by some of the top-tier K-Pop artists including Moonbin & Sanha, Jeon Somi and BLANK2Y. Over the past two days, MITEC had been transformed into a hub for Hallyu-enthusiasts having an immense passion for the Korean cultures, ranging from Korean dramas, webtoons to Korean cuisine, Hangeul, and lifestyle. The two-day exhibition was held under the partnership between The Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. “The MOKKOJI Korea Festival displays the variety of Korean lifestyles. It gives us great pleasure to host MOKKOJI Korea in Kuala Lumpur this year. Korea is becoming more appealing to many Malaysians as people are taking courses to learn about the Korean language, enjoying K-Pop music, wishing to attend Korean universities. With that, more exciting events and upcoming projects are in store for us, and we are confident that our partnership with Malaysia will only grow stronger from here,” said Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE). During the two-day exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to sample some of the most well-known, mouth-watering and flavourful Korean dishes such as gimbap, japchae, tteokbokki, and bulgogi. Visitors also had the opportunity to transform into their favourite movies or webtoons’ character by adorning its signature costume and taking pictures to share with their friends. Besides that, visitors got a better taste of the traditional Korean culture through many folk performances and games. At the mini stage, attendees participated in learning how to make the famous Korean side dish - Kimchi with K-Food Cooking Class, or joined a Korean make-up style tutorial instructed by their in-house makeup artist. On the last day, thousands of participants came to support their favourite K-Pop icons Moonbin & Sanha, Jeon Somi, and BLANK2Y as they arrived in Kuala Lumpur for the MOKKOJI concert. Despite the hall’s capacity of up to 3,000 seats only, more than 15,000 participants had shown their interest and support for the MOKKOJI concert as excited fans came to see their favourite artists performing live.

COME N JOY, MOKKOJI! 

Calling all fans of MOKKOJI to get ready of non-stop fun this November!

Catch your favourite artiste on stage! It's never a 'Bad Idea' to watch MOONBIN & SANHA, and not needing to wait 'Anymore' for JEON SOMI and 'Fuego (Burn It Up)' with BLANK2Y! MOKKOGI Concert will be held on Day 2 13th November 2022 5.30pm - 7.30pm