Former 'K-pop Star 5' Singer - Lexie Liu - Now Signed with 88rising

U.S. media company, 88rising, announced a new addition to their label on June 19, with a tweet that read, "Introducing Lexie Liu Boxin to the 88rising gang." The tweet included a link to Lexie Liu's new video, "Like A Mercedes," which dropped on the 88rising YouTube channel.

The 19-year-old singer-songwriter from China, might be a familiar face for some kpop fans. According to media reports, in 2015, she participated in K-pop Star 5, a South Korean competition show, where agencies hold auditions to find potential kpop stars. She came in fourth place, and was offered a deal with one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, YG Entertainment, but she later declined.

The singer's debut single and mv for 88rising, "Like A Mercedes," centers around a cyberpunk virtual reality storyline, with R&B and melodic hip-hop sounds in English and Chinese. It premiered first with i-D magazine. Check out the visual below, and purchase or stream the track on digital platforms.

Introducing @LexieLiuBoxin to the 88rising gang 🇨🇳 Made in China

Watch "Like A Mercedes": https://t.co/u3x2wqs292 pic.twitter.com/3kMxNQ2sTn
— 88rising (@88rising) June 19, 2018

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Former 'K-pop Star 5' Singer - Lexie Liu - Now Signed with 88rising

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