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Lai Frances

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As seen in: CNET, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, Billboard, New Musical Express (NME), NME Asia, Yahoo Sports Canada, Allure, Glamour, Teen Vogue, UPROXX and
Covers:  Music (Top 40, Hip-Hop/R&B, Global — K-Pop, P-Pop, J-Pop), Technology, Lifestyle and Fashion
Words on @uproxx @tmrwmag @MTVnews @NME @teenvogue & Producer @CNET. Girl group enthusiast. Tweets are my own. she/her. laifrncs@gmail.com

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KAI: An Ode to Revival

KAI: An Ode to Revival

In the 13 years of being in the music industry, KAI says he's about to live his fifth life as an idol. After …

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An Ode to Revival

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By Lai Frances Verified
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“You know, it feels like I’m making my fifth debut,” the 31-year-old singer says. “I've debuted as an EXO-K member first, then EXO, and then a solo artist, and, of course, Super M. And now, after this, it feels like I’m making a fifth debut this time.” Debuting in 2011 as part of one of the biggest K-pop groups in existence — EXO and its sub-group EXO-K (the Korean counterpart of EXO), KAI — whose full name is Kim Jongin — has dedicated most of his life to the spotlight since the age of thirteen.
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BINI's Big Year: How The P-Pop Group Became Global Superstars

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By Lai Frances Verified
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As the Philippine girl group bring their BINIverse World Tour to North America, all eight members reflect on their biggest moments so far — from record-breaking feats to historic performances.
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A Queen and Her Crown

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By Lai Frances Verified
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The scenario applies as a double entendre for ITZY’s Yeji. She’s donned long locks most of her life, and uses various hand gestures and poses in the shape of a crown in choreography to symbolize the pride of “having it all” – a play on the Korean word for the group’s name. Now 11 days ahead of her solo debut, the soon 25-year-old Jeonju-native officially ditches her mid-length hair and extensions for a shorter cut.
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