Broadcast date: Oct. 19
Starring: IU, Stray Kids, Apink

IU drops behind-the-scenes video

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IU unveiled a behind-the-scenes video for her 10th anniversary single, “BBI BBI.”

The new song has clinched the No. 1 spot on local streaming charts including Melon, Genie, Mnet and Bugs.

IU tries out a new genre with the alternative rhythm-and-blues song, featuring lyrics she penned herself.

The singer is going on a concert tour to celebrate her anniversary with fans starting Oct. 28 in the southeastern coastal city of Busan. Concert stops include Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok and Taipei.

“I’d like to meet as many fans as I possibly can,” IU said.

Watch the video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/94740.

Stray Kids release second official trailer for new album

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Stray Kids released the second official trailer for “I am YOU,” the lead track on the upcoming album of the same title, slated for release Monday at 6 p.m.

Like previous songs from the nine-member boy band, this one contains a hopeful message about overcoming life’s hardships and the importance of friendship.

Stray Kids also produces its own music, and has earned the label “singer-songwriter idols.” Three of the group’s members -- Bangchan, Changbin and Han -- co-wrote and penned their previous hit “My Pace” as well as the upcoming single “I am YOU.”

The rookie boy band was formed by JYP Entertainment and debuted in March with EP “I Am Not” fronted by “District 9.” It consists of Woojin, Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N.

Watch the second trailer at https://www.vlive.tv/video/94774.

Jeong Eunji records Instagram version of new song

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Jeong Eunji of Apink dropped a third solo EP, “Hyehwa,” Friday.

Her new album is full of slow, sentimental ballads that call attention to her powerful vocals.

She gave fans a sneak preview of the new song at a two-day solo concert titled “Hyehwa Station,” held Oct. 13-14 at Yonsei University in Seoul.

"I felt nervous showcasing the song before the official release," she said.

Jeong debuted as a soloist in April 2016 and participated in the album’s production and songwriting process.

In a fun and hip experiment, the balladist unveiled an “Instagram version” of the music video, in which she seems to have made use of the social media platform’s filters and iconic square shots.

Watch the Instagram version at https://www.vlive.tv/video/94645.

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By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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