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The Spice Girls on Tour
The Spice Girls on Tour
That’s right. The Spice Girls are back to save the world once more. Well … at least four of them, anyway. On November 5, the Spice Girls official Instagram account posted a video announcing that Scary (Melanie Brown), Sporty (Melanie Chisholm), Baby (Emma Bunton) and Ginger (Geri Halliwell) would be embarking on their first tour in 10 years through the United Kingdom in the summer of 2019.
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The Art of Cartoon
The Art of Cartoon
Humor is a very important part of life. It makes our life a pleasant experience. Cartoon is an art form that relies heavily on humor to express various emotions and views.
Humor is the ability to see funny or contradictory aspects of life and make people laugh. Jokes, cartoons, satires and comedies are forms of humor that entertain and enlighten people. Humor has an amazing ability to make people…
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[Part 4] From The Writers, For The Writers: Rhys Ford
[Part 4] From The Writers, For The Writers: Rhys Ford
We asked three questions of several writers from all walks of life: What do you love about being a writer, what is one of your favorite things you’ve created and why, and what is something you wished more readers took into consideration about writing? Here is what they had to say.
Read Parts 1, 2 and 3 here.
Rhys Ford, Official Site, Facebook, DSP Author Page
Absolutely nothing. Okay, that’s a…
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[Part 3] From The Writers, For The Writers: MackyDraws
[Part 3] From The Writers, For The Writers: MackyDraws
We asked three questions of several writers from all walks of life: What do you love about being a writer, what is one of your favorite things you’ve created and why, and what is something you wished more readers took into consideration about writing? Here is what they had to say.
Read Parts 1 and 2 here.
MackyDraws, The Legend of Genji
Writing/drawing/creating is such a fun, liberating process.…
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Stan Lee is Dead. Long Live Stan Lee... Cameos
Stan Lee is Dead. Long Live Stan Lee… Cameos
On November 12, 2018, iconic Marvel Comics man Stan Lee died at age 95. The works of the writer, editor, and publisher were are widely regarded for his contributions in American media and rightfully so–Stanley Martin Lieber’s work since the founding of Marvel in 1939 has transcended several generations. For many fans of the comics and the cinematic universe, he will truly be missed.
Legends never…
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10-Year Anniversary Fan Video Project
10-Year Anniversary Fan Video Project
As many of our readers know, it’s a feat for artists to last past the ten-year mark. In the K-pop world, that number gets smaller, many groups rarely surviving what’s been coined as the “Five-Year Curse.”
However, for those artists coming from the cutthroat world of idols and the even harsher reality of indie music, there are a few who manage to celebrate a decade in the business without…
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[Part 2] From the Writers, For the Writers: Lore Walsh
[Part 2] From the Writers, For the Writers: Lore Walsh
We asked three questions of several writers from all walks of life: What do you love about being a writer? What is one of your favorite things you’ve created and why? What is something you wished more readers took into consideration about writing? Here is what they had to say.
Read Part 1 here.
Lore Walsh, ConceptLore, BritROK
I fall in and out of love with writing rather a lot, but the one…
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Minzy Postpones Dance Break US & Canada Leg
Minzy Postpones Dance Break US & Canada Leg
The title pretty much says it all. On November 1, nearly two months after announcing the Dance Break Tour, Minzy announced on her Instagram that she would have to postpone the US & Canada leg. The North American stops were set to begin in late November. However, due to an odd lack of musical preparation via her current label, MUSICWORKS, she’s had to push those dates back to sometime in early…
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Meet Singaporean Entertainer Arthur Choo
Music, entertainment, philanthropy, entrepreneurship and tech. What can't Arthur do! #ArthurChoo #BEATABOX #SAVCON
When eager to achieve one’s dreams of leaving a positive lasting impression upon the world, it is refreshing to learn about the unique journeys of other driven people. Within the southeast Asian island country of Singapore, Arthur Choois a person worth knowing more about. The early-30s-year-old might not be a widely familiar name to those outside of the Singaporean entertainment scene, but the…
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MACG Interviews: Artist Hwang In Sun
From #Produce101 Season 1, MACG Interviews: Artist Hwang In Sun
Hwang In Sun (황인선) has been busy as a talented solo artist who works hard for her fans. The former Produce 101Season 1 and “Society Game” contestant has released several singles over the years and released “Hwang In Sun The Ballade Part 1” earlier this year. On a rainy Sunday in late September 2018, “Hwang Imo” (Auntie Hwang) shared her story, advice to other hopeful artists and played a word…
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Streaming Service Dramafever Cancelled, Supporters Reflect Upon the Loss
Streaming Service Dramafever Cancelled, Supporters Reflect Upon the Loss
On October 16, 2018, Warner Bros. announced that online streaming service Dramafever has come to an end. The abrupt shutdown came without notice for its subscribers and, likely, the 20% of its staff who lost their jobs. Shutting down the site could be part of a strategic planto “consolidate resources from sub-scale direct-to-consumer efforts” and launch WarnerMedia’s new consumer streaming…
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[Part 1] From the Writers, For the Writers: Matthew Fray
[Part 1] From the Writers, For the Writers: Matthew Fray
There are countless online publications, blogs and everything in between on the Internet, making it difficult for some voices to be heard. MACG Magazine is proud to share with you thoughts from some of our favorite writers on and off the worldwide web.
We asked 3 questions of several writers from all walks of life: What do you love about being a writer, what is one of your favorite things you’ve…
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SHINee Key Confirmed For Solo Debut
SHINee Key Confirmed For Solo Debut
On Oc. 11, 2018 SM Entertainment announced that SHINee‘s Key (Kim Ki Bum) is actively preparing for his solo debut. The anticipated album will be his first solo project since debuting in SHINee in 2008.
Aside from SHINee, Key shared his charisma with Nam Woohyun of INFINITE in concept duo Toheart in 2014. The project group was a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Woolim Entertainment.
No…
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Artist Jessie Jones Releases 'On My Own' EP
Artist Jessie Jones Releases ‘On My Own’ EP
On Sept. 27, 2018, Los Angeles-based Jessie Munro released her latest project entitled “On My Own.” The EP features six beautiful tracks highlighting Munro ’s stunning, soulful vocals with sleek, modern-electro R&B and pop/rock instrumentation. Cowritten and produced by Jonah Summerfield, “On My Own” tells the story of living through bleak heartbreak, with relatable, honest lyricism and…
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Artist on the Rise St. Humain Brings 'Fever Vibe' Worldwide
Artist on the Rise St. Humain Brings ‘Fever Vibe’ Worldwide
Singapore-born, Sydney-based artist St. Humain will have listeners embracing the memories of summer 2018 with his latest release of ‘Fever Vibe.’ The single grabbed Billboard’s attention and features impassioned vocals gliding over sleek pop production. St. Humain reminisces about the early sparks of a relationship — a universal feeling, one which tugs on everybody’s unique experiences with their…
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (JULY 31, 2018) — SF9 revealed their fifth mini album, “SENSUOUS” on July 31, 2018 at 6PM KST, holding a comeback showcase at the Seoul MESA Hall in Hoehyeon-dong. The nine-member group performed their title track “Now or Never,” as well as the song “Different” from their latest mini-album.
Inseong shares, “The concept of this album is the awakening of a young man’s inherent sensuality.” With sophistication in mind, SF9 seeks to distinguish themselves from other boy groups with their untamed sexiness.
Their title track, “Now or Never,” is a song that expresses one’s love for another with its straightforward lyrics. The concise melody only adds onto the precision of the track. Zuho expresses his excitement for their new release, relaying, “We’ve always wanted to do a sexy song with a heavy rhythm, so it feels like we’re finally able to show a side of ourselves that we weren’t able to before.”
Their performance is also a must-see. The members exhibit sharp choreography, stage outfits that show some skin, and sexy expressions to match — a facet they attribute to their study of industry seniors’ performances. Jaeyoon reveals, “We had to diligently work out because the choreography shows off a lot of our silhouettes. Since Taeyang’s body-line is impressive, I personally asked him for one-on-one dance lessons.”
Chani, the team’s only underaged member, expresses his disappointment in his young age. With a laugh, Chani shares, “I feel like I would’ve been better able to digest the song if we had received it once I had become of age. I tried my best to convey sexiness, but I don’t think I was able to portray it as well as the older members.”
Including “Now Or Never,” the mini-album is comprised of a total of five tracks: “Different,” “Unlimited,” “PHOTOGRAPH” and “SHADOW.” Not only did Zuho participate in writing the rap lyrics with Youngbin, Hwiyoung and Chani, but he also tried his hand at songwriting and composing for the first time with the song “PHOTOGRAPH.” He shares that “the song depicts the idea of wanting to capture memories with fans in a photograph,” and that, “it was meaningful because we promised our fans that we’d gift them with a song we made ourselves, and we were able to fulfill that promise.”
Although summer is a season that calls for girl groups, SF9 is far from discouraged. Rapper Zuho asserts the group’s confidence, saying, “We’ll work hard to showcase a performance where even our sweat appears sexy.” Rowoon adds, “We believe that if we have passion and sincerity, our efforts will be recognized regardless of the song’s genre.”
Among SF9’s goals is a first-place win on a music program and selling out their fanmeet. Although the music charts have yet to illustrate their prominence, they’re determined to grow one step at a time. Zuho explains, “I don’t think it’s wise to become impatient due to other people’s comments,” concluding, “if we continue to work hard, people will eventually recognize our group’s individuality.”
Inseong relays that the group has found their achievements in their growth rather than in numbers. He confesses, “We’d be lying if we said that we completely don’t care about numbers, but everyone has different standards for measuring success. I think we were able to achieve musical competence and grow in our teamwork through various concepts within a short amount of time.”
Kicking off their comeback with a successful showcase, SF9 plans to drop jaws with their new album and scheduled performances.
For this particular comeback, there are three major points to look out for:
1) The preparation is over.
SF9 is armed with sexiness from beginning to end. SF9 previously experimented with genres that were not common in K-pop, and this time, they return with a sensuous electronic genre. Their new song “Now or Never” is rooted in progressive dark pop, a genre that recently attracted much attention mainly in England. Setting “sensuous sexy” as the main theme, SF9’s new track awakens the inherent sexiness within the group. In order to properly convey the sexiness of the sensuous and sophisticated mood, the members diligently worked out to tone up their physiques, and they tried to express this concept through their music, performance, visuals, etc.
2) From rap-making to producing their own song: “Growth in Music”
The members actively participated in this album and increased in their musical competence. Youngbin, Zuho, and Hwi-young wrote rap lyrics for the song “SHADOW” and “PHOTOGRAPH”. Youngbin, Zuho, Hwi-young, and Chani also worked together to write the lyrics to “Different”. The song “PHOTOGRAPH” is also an original by Zuho, which shows how much SF9 has grown in creating music.
3) A fantastic performance created by SF9 and world-class choreographer Keone Madrid.
The most noteworthy aspect of this album is the group’s upgraded performance. SF9 plans to showcase their powerful stage control with sensual sexiness and a precise performance through “Now or Never”. Having been choreographed by SF9 in collaboration with world-class choreographer Keone, there’s an even bigger expectation for “Now or Never”. In particular, the group’s performance representatives Taeyang and Chani took on bigger roles in the choreography, trying to fully include the opinions of all the members and clearly reflecting SF9’s identity in their performance. As a result, the dynamic choreography in combination with Chani’s solo Michael Jackson Moonwalk dance move make it hard for viewers to take their eyes off of SF9.
(FNC Entertainment, Naver.)
[PRESS RELEASE] SF9 Kickstarts Keone-Choreographed Comeback ‘Now or Never’ SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (JULY 31, 2018) -- SF9 revealed their fifth mini album, "SENSUOUS" on July 31, 2018 at 6PM KST, holding a comeback showcase at the Seoul MESA Hall in Hoehyeon-dong.
[GUEST REVIEW] Hikaru Utada Reintroduces Herself With 'Hatsukoi'
[GUEST REVIEW] Hikaru Utada Reintroduces Herself With ‘Hatsukoi’
This guest entry was written by blogger and reviewer for “The Japan Times” Warut Yompool. Views and opinions expressed in this entry are solely those of the guest contributor.
Twenty years feels like an eternity in an industry as youth-obsessed as pop music. Infatuation is impulsive, and an average pop star would be amply fortunate to even have a decade-long shelf life. Love is a long game, and…
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