Remembering Kim Jong-hyun

By: Munya N.

It has been...

2 Years

24 Months

730 Days

17,520 Hours

1,051,200 Minutes

63,072,000 Seconds

"But it’s alright to run out of breath sometimes. No one will blame you, we all need to cry. And it’s okay to make mistakes; give it a go, give it a try. But saying it’s alright are only the words of love!" - "Breathe" translation of the original song by Kim Jong-hyun.

Kim Jong-hyun, also known and loved by Jonghyun, left us on December 18, 2017. It's been two years and he is still remembered by his fans all over the world. Jonghyun was a K-Pop idol and lead singer of the K-Pop group SHINee, under SM Entertainment Company. With that, he was also a solo singer, song writer, record producer, and a radio host.

Jonghyun entered in the hearts of many. His beautiful voice, his songs, his smile. Everything about him was lovable. He wrote songs that people could use as a medicine to heal their souls.

Jonghyun was a beloved young man. He had so much talent he inspired many. A very lovely quote I like from Jonghyun is, "From what you can see with your eyes, a physical wound is different from a wound in the heart." (Jonghyun, Blue Night Radio.)

Kim Jong-hyun, you left us with a big scar. Sorry we didn't see or acknowledge your pain. Sorry for the fact that you kept it hidden. Sorry for all the times you cried alone. Sorry for all the hate that was going towards you. Sorry you needed to suffer. Sorry that things turned out to be this way.

It's been two years, Jonghyun. We miss you. Who's going to comfort us at night? Who's going to cheer us up? I know that you were hurting but, at the same time, you did your best to make us smile, and we did. We did smile, Jonghyun. Thank you for everything. We will always remember you, Kim Jong-hyun. You did well...

"Life is a series of encounters and farewells. I believe we grow in the process. For now, it's very sad but we will meet again." (Kim Jong-hyun.)

Below is the link for the song "Breathe." Jonghyun is the original artist of this song; however, when he died, Lee Hi sang it to make people remember him! The videos below include "Breathe" by Lee Hi and the other link is an English cover by "Impaofsweden."

All About BTS Music

By: Paige B.

Last month I told you fun facts about the members of BTS. This month I will introduce you into their music. Next month, I will introduce our new fans to another boy group called "NCT 127"!

• On June 12, 2013, they debuted with their first single 2 Cool 4 Skool which was the first album of the "School Trilogy" series with their hit single "No More Dream". This album included these songs: Intro: 2 Cool 4 Skool (Feat. DJ Friz), We Are Bulletproof, Pt. 2, Skit: Circle Room Talk, No More Dream, Interlude, Like, Outro: Circle Room Cypher.
• On September 11, 2013, they released their second part to their "School Trilogy" series called O!RUL8,2?. with their hit single N.O. This album includes: 'ntro: O!RUL8,2?, N.O., We On, Skit: R U Happy Now?, If I Ruled the World, Coffee, BTs Cypher, Pt.1, Attack on Bangtan, Paldogangsan, Outro: Luv in Skool.
• On February 12, 2014, they released their last part to their "School Trilogy" series called Skool Luv Affair which had hit singles Boy in Luv and Just One Day. This album landed on the Billboard's World Album Charts coming in at number three. This album includes: Intro: Skool Luv Affair, Boy in Luv, Skit: Soulmate, Where You From, Just One Day, Tomorrow, BTS Cypher, Pt. 2: Triptych, Spine Breaker, Jump, Outro: Propose.
• In August 19, 2014, they released their new album called Dark & Wild. Their two singles were Danger and War of Hormone. This album includes: Intro: What Am I to You, Danger, War of Hormone, Hip Hop Lover, Let Me Know, Rain, BTS Cypher Pt.3 : Killer, What Are You Doing?, Can You Turn Off Your Phone?, Blanket Kicker, 24/7=Heaven, Look Here, 2nd Grade, Does That Make Sense?
• In December 24, 2014, BTS made their first Japanese album called "Wake Up". This album includes INTRO., THE STARS, JUMP (Japanese Ver.), Danger (Japanese Ver), BOY IN LUV (Japanese Ver), JUST ONE DAY (Japanese Ver), いいね!, いいね！Pt. 2～あの場所で～, No More Dream (Japanese Ver.), 進撃の防弾, N.O. (Japanese Ver.), Wake Up, Outro.
• Both of these albums were release in 2016, "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1" and "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2". In Part 1 their songs include: Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, I Need U, Hold Me Tight, Skit: Expectation, Dope, Boyz with Fun, Converse High, Moving On, Outro: Love Is Not Over. In Part 2 their songs include: Intro: Never Mind, Run, Butterfly, Whalien 52, Ma City, Silver Spoon, Skit: One Night in a Strange City, Autumn Leaves, Outro: House of Cards.
• In 2016 they released another album called "The Most Beautiful Moments in Life: Young Forever". This album was a compilation album on 'Youth' with singles and remixes. This album includes: Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, I Need U, Hold Me Tight, Autumn Leaves, Butterfly (Prologue Mix), Run, Ma City, Silver Spoon , Dope, Burning Up (Fire), Save Me, Epilogue: Young Forever, Converse High, Moving On, Whalien 52, Butterfly, House of Cards (Full Length Edition), Love Is Not Over (Full Length Edition), I Need U (Urban Mix), I Need U (Remix), Run (Ballad Mix), Run (Alternative Mix), Butterfly (Alternative Mix).
• In September 7, 2016, they made their second Japanese album called "Youth". This includes: INTRODUCTION: YOUTH, Run (Japanese Ver.), Fire (Japanese Ver.), Good Day, Save ME (Japanese Ver.), Wishing on a Star, Butterfly (Japanese Ver.) For You, I NEED U (Japanese Ver.), EPILOGUE: Young Forever (Japanese Ver.)
• Yet another album was released in 2016 "Wings". In this album they had: Intro: Boy Meets Evil, Blood Sweat & Tears, Begin, Lie, Stigma, First Love, Reflection, MAMA, Awake, Lost, BTS Cypher 4, Am I Wrong, 21st Century Girl, 2! 3!, Interlude: Wings.
• February 13, 2017, they released another album called "You Never Walk Alone". This album's first 14 songs were the same as "Wings" and then their next four songs were: Spring Day, Not Today, Outro: Wings, A Supplementary Story: You Never Walk Alone.
• September 18, 2017, they released their first album of the series "Love Yourself". This series was made up of three albums, Love Yourself: 'Her', Love Yourself: 'Tear' and Love Yourself: 'Answer'. Love Yourself: 'Her' was the first one to release and it's about loving another. This album includes these songs: Intro: Serendipity, DNA, Best of Me, Dimple, Pied Piper, Skit: Billboard Music Award Speech, MIC Drop, Go Go, Outro: Her.
• April 4, 2018, they released an album called "FACE YOURSELF". This is the third Japanese album they released. This track includes: INTRO: Ringwanderung, Best Of Me (Japanese Ver.), Blood Sweat & Tears (Japanese Ver.), DNA (Japanese Version), Not Today (Japanese Ver.), MIC Drop (Japanese Ver.), Don't Leave Me, Go Go (Japanese Ver.), Crystal Snow, Spring Day (Japanese Ver.), Let Go, OUTRO: Crack.
• May 18, 2018, their second album of the series "Love Yourself" came out called Love Yourself: 'Tear'. A few days after it debuted it was number one on the US Billboard 200. This album Includes: Intro: Singularity, FAKE LOVE, The Truth Untold (Feat. Steve Aoki), 134340, Paradise, Love Maze, Magic Shop, Airplane, Pt. 2, Anpanman, So What, Outro: Tear.
• August 24, 2018, the last part of the "Love Yourself" series was "Love Yourself: 'Answer'". This album contained songs from the other two albums of the series and some new tracks. This album included: Euphoria, Trivia: Just Dance, Serendipity (Full Length Edition), DNA, Dimple, Trivia: Love, Her, Singularity, FAKE LOVE, The Truth Untold (Feat. Steve Aoki), Trivia: Seesaw, Tear, Epiphany, I'm Fine, IDOL, Answer: Love Myself, Magic Shop, Best of Me, Airplane, Pt. 2, Go Go, Anpanman, MIC Drop, DNA (Pedal 2 LA Mix), FAKE LOVE (Rocking Vibe Mix), MIC Drop (Steve Aoki Remix) [Full Length Edition], IDOL (Feat. Nicki Minaj).
• April 12, 2019, they released another album called "MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA". This album includes: Intro: Persona, Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey), Mikrokosmos, Make It Right, HOME, Jamais vu, Dinoysus.
• This is the last of their albums for now. There are more being released soon! There are also some singles and EPs not mentioned. You should definitely go check those out because they are amazing!

Guess who's coming to town? If you said BTS, then you are correct! BTS is touring in 2020 so go out and get your tickets. Check out where they will be:

• April 25-26 their first stop is Santa Clara, California, at Levi's Stadium
• May 2-3 their second stop is Pasadena, California, at Rose Bowl Stadium
• May 9-10 they're coming to Dallas, Texas, at Cotton Bowl Stadium
• May 14 they're going to Orlando, Florida, at Camping World Stadium
• May 17 they're going to Atlanta, Georgia, at Bobby Dodd Stadium
• May 23-24 they're going to East Rutherford, New Jersey, at Metlife Stadium
• May 27 they're going to Landover, Maryland, at FedExField
• May 30-31 they're going to Toronto, Canada, at Rogers Centre
• June 5-6 their last stop is Chicago, Illinois, at Solider Field

(Don't Forget Your ARMY Bombs!)

Beginner Guide to iKON

By: Munya N.

In this month's issue, you will be introduced to the iKON members. Keep an eye out for next month's issue to learn about iKON music. See you later iKONIC.

Who's iKON?

iKON is a band consisting of seven members (might be six depending if B.I would still debut with them.) This group is under YG Entertainment company.

Kim Han-bin

Kim Han-bin is well known by the name B.I.

He was born on October 22, 1996. (B.I is 23 years old.)

B.I is the lead rapper, song writer, and was the former leader of iKON!

Fun Fact: B.I was 12 when he joined YG Entertainment to train as a K-Pop idol!

Kim Jin-hwan

Kim Jin-hwan's stage name is Jay.

He was born on February 7, 1994 (Jay is 25 years old.)

Jay is the lead vocals.

Fun Fact: Jay loves to read!

Koo Jun-hoe

Koo Jun-hoe is well known as Ju-ne.

He was born on March 31, 1997. (Ju-ne is 22 years old.)

Ju-ne is the vocals in his group.

Fun Fact: Ju-ne likes to write poems!

Kim Ji-won

Kim Ji-won is well known as Bobby.

He was born on December 21, 1995. (Bobby is 23 years old.)

Bobby is the group rapper and songwriter.

Fun Fact: Bobby talks when he's sleeping!

Song Yunhyeong

Song Yunhyeong is well known by the name Song.

He was born on February 8, 1995. (Song is 24 years old.)

Song is the musical artist and vocals.

Fun Fact: Song likes to cook!

Kim Donghyuk

Kim Donghyuk is also known as DK.

He was born on January 3, 1997. (DK is 22 years old.)

DK is the main dancer and vocals.

Fun Fact: DK is confident and really smart!

Jung Chan-woo

Jung Chan-woo is famously known by the name Chan.

He was born on January 26th, 1998. (Chan is 21 years old.)

Chan is the vocals in his group. He's also an actor.

Fun Fact: Chan loves to play video games!