K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE performs at Psy’s ‘Summer Swag’ concert

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Jul 29, 2024 01:55 PM

  

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K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE captured the hearts of the audience as they performed at Korean rapper Psy’s “Summer Swag 2024” concert. 

Psy’s “Summer Swag” concert is one of the popular summer shows where people get drenched. 

(G)I-DLE’s Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) appeared on stage as a guest at Psy’s “Summer Swag 2024,” also known as the “Drenched Show,” on July 27 held at the Daejeon Mokwon University’s main stadium in Daejeon, South Korea.  

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE performing at Psy's "Summer Swag 2024" concert in Daejeon, South Korea on July 27 (Cube Entertainment)

They made a surprise appearance and sang the chorus of their song “Klaxon,” receiving enthusiastic cheers from the audience. 

(G)I-DLE then sang “Fate” and went to the extended stage. They were originally scheduled to appear at Psy’s concert on July 27 in Daegu, South Korea but the show was canceled due to heavy rains. 

Soyeon said, "We're also having a concert on August 3 and 4. It'll be really fun.” (G)I-DLE took a commemorative photo with the audience and performed a powerful live performance of “Tomboy.” 

Last July 8, (G)I-DLE released their mini-album “I Sway” fronted by the main track “Klaxon.” 

After finishing the promotions for the album, (G)I-DLE will embark on their third world tour “iDOL” in Seoul on Aug. 3 and 4 at KSPO Dome. 

K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE performing at Psy's "Summer Swag 2024" concert in Daejeon, South Korea on July 27 (Cube Entertainment)

G-Force Project 2024 wraps up as team embraces the future

BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Jul 29, 2024 08:55 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Following the dance recitals at The Theatre at Solaire, G-Force gears up for its out-of-Canada tour in August with classes in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.

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Teacher Georcelle Dapat-Sy (center) and members of the G-Force team prepare to take a bow following the successful staging of the G-Force Project 2024 held at The Solaire in Paranaque City on July 28.

G-Force concluded its G-Force Project 2024 with 39 classes at the Theatre at Solaire, ending with two sold-out recitals on July 7 and 28.

The hashtag #MovingForwardWithAI saw the embrace of the future of dance with the visit of two internationally renowned choreographers. 

Filipino-American Brian Puspos, who worked on the moves of Jungkook (“Seven”, “3d”, “ Standing Next To You”), Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and BTS danced with G-Force and its students last July 7.  

Teacher Georcelle of G-Force with international choreographer Ling Zhang

Ling Zhang, a member of Jam Republic, the Royal Family Dance Crew, and ReQuest, also visited Manila as she got to watch and groove with the students during the July 28 recital.

Ling is scheduled to do a master class on July 29 at Blanco by G-Force in Taguig.

“When we conceptualized this year’s G-Force Project, we thought of how to adapt to the future of artificial intelligence,” G-Force artistic director Georcelle Dapat-Sy. “ 

And while there are still questions, one thing is clear – dance will evolve, and Brian and Ling’s visit just showed that we as human beings continue to create movements that AI will not easily replicate.” 

Teacher Georcelle of G-Force with international choreographer Filipino-American Brian Puspos

The G-Force Project students, composed of kids, teens, and adults, got to groove to Hip-hop, Dancehall, Sexy Class, Contemporary, K-Pop and OPM. More than dancing, the students met new friends, built confidence, and enjoyed themselves. Everyone is already looking forward to next year’s Dance Project.

The future of dance is something to look forward to as G-Force continues with its classes at their dance centers in Quezon City, Alabang, and BGC branches all year round.

Following the dance recitals at The Theatre at Solaire, G-Force gears up for its out-of-Canada tour in August with classes in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.

Aya Nakamura performs at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

 

Aya Nakamura performs at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Agence France-Presse

July 29, 2024 | 9:25am

PARIS – Franco-Malian R&B superstar Aya Nakamura, the most listened to French-speaking singer in the world, performed at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, defying criticism from far-right activists.

Far-right politicians and conservatives had accused the 29-year-old singer, best known for her hit "Djadja," of "vulgarity" and disrespecting the French language in her lyrics.