BLACKSWAN is back with new music!

The group will drop their EP album ‘Roll Up’ on July 31 at 6 PM.

The title track "Roll Up" is a high-energy dance song that shows off the members' girl crush concept with powerful performances and a strong beat.

The song was produced by Rob Grimaldi, Alina Smith, Lauren Dyson, A Wright, Alex Schwoebel, Rence, and Matty Michna. These producers have worked with big names like BTS on "Butter" and BLACKPINK on "Love to Hate Me."

The lyrics were written by the talented music team 153/Joombas members bay, Jeon Se Hee, and Yoon.

The choreography for "Roll Up" was done by world-class choreographer KANY, who has worked with Beyoncé, VIVIZ and SHINee. The music video was directed by Lee Sa Gang from the ZANYBROS team.

BLACKSWAN's agency, DR Entertainment, is preparing for a full promotion of the album. CEO Yoon Deung Ryong expressed confidence, saying, “What was once a question mark about being a K-POP girl group made up entirely of foreigners without any Koreans at debut will now rise as an exclamation mark.”

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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