[ASKKPOP] Weekly Recap: Solo promotions galore, cryptic messages, and Big Bang is back!

This week was a bit less hectic than past ones--except for all the awesome comebacks by your favorite artists such asBTSand the long-awaitedBig Bang!  So I guess it was still pretty crazy for fans, who were swooning and crying out,"Be still my heart!"

Check out the big things that happened this past week to see what you  missed out on!

SNS Cryptic Messages

C-Clown

C-Clown'sRome(Christian Yu) recentlyupdated us on his current state after few days of being MIA, but it failed to make us any less worried as it was just as, if not more, cryptic as the last one. He wrote via Instagram, "If you understand my silence! You will understand my words!" But Christian, how does one understand silence if one is no mind reader!? At this point, we can only hope for the best.

Tao

EXO'sTaoalso seems to be a fan of vague tweets ashe finally broke his silence via Weibo when he wrote, "I'm sorry. Thank you." Uhmm, sorry for what? Thank you to who?! Please explain!! AsEXO-Ls are struggling to catch a breath from all the controversies surrounding the group, Tao, as well asSM Entertainmentand other members, remains silent.

Jang Dong Min struggles to contain the mess

ComedianJang Dong Mincontinues to struggle with bad press ever since he made the headlines for past derogatory comments he had made during his podcast days. This time, Jang Dong Min wasrevealed to be facing a lawsuit for making inappropriate and insulting commentsabout the survivor of the Sampoong Department Store in 1995.

Since the reports on the lawsuit, Jang Dong Min was revealed to be making strides in order to contain the mess, such aswriting a personally handwritten message to the womanin question and even holding apress conference to officially address his apologies.

It seems as though broadcast agencies and producers are quite fond of Jang Dong Min as he has yet to be dropped from any shows except for the initial two which the comedian opted to drop out on his own.

We missed you BTS

BTSmade their long awaitedcomeback this week where they transformed into dramatic vagabond youths, singing of a hopeless one-sided relationship with a cold yet beautiful women. While the lyrics focused on the overwhelming emotions that come after a breakup, the MV delves much deeper into societal issues that Korea is currently facing with the youths of this generation, giving the track more depth.

Aside from the severely depressing moments, this was one of BTS's best comebacks yet because it proved that their vocal line is just as talented as the rapper line despite them being a hip-hop group. I also cannot get over the trap rolls that really catch the end of a verse and the swell right before the drop.

If you want a detailed review on BTS' 3rd mini album 'HwaYangYeonHwa Pt.1,' check it outhere!

Solo comebacks and debuts galore!

B2ST's most eccentric member,Hyunseung, fired up the feels with news of his solo debut with mini album 'MY'! It's been awhile since we last heard of the boys of B2ST (aside fromDoojoonand his drama gig), and Hyunseung is the first one to break free from hiatus.

Sunggyualso wasrevealed to be making a comeback with yet another solo album! Though it's a bit sad to see that group activities keep getting delayed, I am glad to see that we will be able to hear Sunggyu's enchanting vocals in its entirety.

To be honest,Hara's solo debut news came as a surprise to me. Though she was able to make a name for herself through various solo activities, never did I really think that she was the one with the vocals for a solo release from the group. Nevertheless, I am excited to see that she is finally making moves as a singer.

Sexy,very sexy,Hyosungwill be dropping her solo bit, 'Fantasia,' on the same day as her showcase! The reports on her solo comeback pointed out that two top choreographers have been involved in making the dance for her title song, hinting that Hyosung's solo act will focus more on visual art on stage.

Unlike the above four,Eunjungalreadyreleased her solo track, "I'm Good," featuring veteran vocalist K.Will. With a revamped sound, Eunjung made her solo debut under a new alias,ELSIE, to engrain a new image apart fromT-ara. Though some netizens had doubts about her new name, I think that this would help Eunjung when it comes to promotions and help her rediscover her sound.

Stars mourn the death of their pets

EunhyukandT.O.Precently said their last good-bye to their pet dogsChocoandCharlie, respectively, as they both updated their personal SNS with heartfelt messages in regards to their pets.

On April 27, Eunhyuktweeted a warm message to his dog Chocobefore following up with an update where he revealed that he had just buried Choco in his heart. Then, on April 28, T.O.P revealed that his dogCharlie was suffering from a brain tumorand asked his fans to keep Charlie in their prayers. Unfortunately, T.O.Pupdated not too long after with  news that his 15-year-old Charlie has passed away.

Rest in peace, Choco and Charlie.

'Show Me The Money' Season 4 lineup

Season 4 of 'Show Me The Money' is already expected to cause a quite a stir as it was recently revealed that even more talented idols are to appear on the show, includingWINNER'sMino,Taewoon,MONSTA X'sJooheon,Mad Clown'sBuffyand more!

With the immense success that the program experienced with last year's lineup (iKON'sBobbyandB.I,Ollti,IRON, etc.) more and more idol rappers are making their way into the show to seek acknowledgement for their skills and to get more exposure.

According to some reports, there are still more idol rappers who are in talks of appearing on the program. Stay tuned!

Big Bang is a "Bae Bae"

Big Bang is back and its far beyond what I've imagined. "Bae Bae" and "Loser" are two of the first tracks to be released for their 'MADE SERIES.' Just labeling "Bae Bae" as 'unique' is definitely an understatement as it was far beyond what I've seen out of Big Bang so far. I think this even beats out the "Fantastic Baby" concept and MV. Though the MV is… peculiar… and loud, the way the track was mixed was exclusive to Big Bang's new sound.

I applaud Big Bang for constantly pushing their boundaries. If anything I would advise that you listen to the track separately and watch the MV after. As for "Loser," this is a generic Big Bang blues. I'm not complaining, though; it has a similar ambience to "Blue," with heavy electro sounds, faint piano instrumentals, and the overall depressing sound.

Remember, these two tracks are only the start of Big Bang's comeback, don't get too comfortable since we have much more of Big Bang to come.

Get ready for girl group domination!

Looks like May and June are going to be filled with the hottest girl group comebacks asSports Donga revealed big namesincludingGirls' Generation, SISTAR, Girl's Day, KARA,andA Pink.  Oh man, that's some tough competition, but they're sure to all shine. Who are you most excited for?

Kangin called N what?

Kanginattracted attention this week forhis behavior towards VIXX's Nas many people deemed him rude and his comments too harsh.  He can be heard throwing "dog-trash" at N during some behind-the-scenes footage for their 'Maxim' shoot.  Some defend Kangin, saying they're on friendly enough terms, while others shoot him down for being inconsiderate.  Your thoughts?

More dating news

No major explosive dating news came out this week to shock everybody, but there were a few things here and there that can't be forgotten!  'Angry Mom' co-starsBaroandKim Yoo Jungwerespotted on a "soccer date"and while no one seemed to be contemplating too seriously a romantic relationship due to not only the age difference but also Kim Yoo Jung's generally young age, there were still some speculations.  Thetwo sides denied it, explaining that they had gone with other people, as well.

In addition,G-DragonandKiko Mizuharawere spotted once again at the same event with reports that they separated later in the night, butKiko ultimately took G-Dragon's car home.  At this point, is anyone surprised?  Nope. Fans are just like, "Ah, leave 'em alone already."