K-pop idol Hwasa, from the group MAMAMOO, has released a cover of Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” in honor of her 29th birthday. The singer’s version of the song stays mostly true to the original and covers the first half of the hit single. Hwasa released the cover alongside a music video featuring her singing in a recording studio, dancing, and holding a birthday cake. This release comes after her last single, “I Love My Body,” which was released in September 2023 under the label P Nation, founded by Psy, after leaving RBW Entertainment.
In other K-pop news, NewJeans label ADOR has released a statement addressing allegations of plagiarism in their 2024 single “Bubble Gum.” Luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton has named BLACKPINK’s Lisa as their latest brand ambassador following her departure as a global ambassador for Celine, a brand owned by LVMH.
Hwasa’s playful cover of “Lunch” is a birthday gift to her fans, and her last music output was her single “I Love My Body,” which was released in September 2023. The song is a response to Hwasa’s public indecency controversy, and it was her first under P Nation after leaving longtime agency RBW Entertainment.
NewJeans label ADOR has addressed plagiarism allegations against their parent company HYBE and the media separately. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s Lisa has become the newest brand ambassador for luxury fashion company Louis Vuitton, shortly after stepping down as a global ambassador for Celine
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