Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
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2NE1’s CL and Sister Lee Ha Rin Ring in the New Year for W Magazine
2NE1‘s CL and her little sister, Lee Ha Rin, grace the first issue of W magazine for 2016. The sisters stun with their beauty, wearing dramatic makeup and outfits. In the interview following the photo shoot, CL commented, “I really wanted to do this because I thought it would create good memories with my sister.”… Continue reading 2NE1’s CL and Sister Lee Ha Rin Ring in the New Year for W Magazine
CL’s Little Sister Impresses With Her Beauty
On December 17, 2NE1′s CL posted a photo that she took with her younger sister, Lee Ha Rin, on her Instagram. They look alike yet they definitely have their own charms. Netizens were stunned by her younger sister’s beauty, saying, “She looks half like CL and half like Kim Yuna,” “She has an unexpected charm!”… Continue reading CL’s Little Sister Impresses With Her Beauty
Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
We all know that hackneyed phrase: damned if you do, damned if you don’t. In other words, no matter what you decide to do, you’re doing something wrong. Though the idiom has its roots in early-nineteenth century evangelism, it’s an appropriate quote to describe the curiously widespread epidemic engulfing the K-pop industry. For example, we… Continue reading Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
Sandara Park to Make Special Cameo in “One More Happy Ending”
2NE1′s Sandara Park will be making a special appearance in MBC’s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama “One More Happy Ending.” The drama headlined by Jang Nara and Jung Kyung Ho will tell the love stories of former girl group members trying to get another happy ending. Sandara Park will act as one of the members of girl… Continue reading Sandara Park to Make Special Cameo in “One More Happy Ending”
2NE1’s Sandara Park and iKON’s Bobby and B.I to Appear on “Happy Together”
The production team for KBS2’s Thursday night talk show, “Happy Together,” has confirmed that 2NE1‘s Sandara Park, iKON‘s Bobby and B.I, actress Kyung Soo Jin, rocker Kim Do Kyun, and fashion designer Hwang Jae Geun will be their upcoming guests. These celebrities will be filming for the Christmas special of “Happy Together” at the home… Continue reading 2NE1’s Sandara Park and iKON’s Bobby and B.I to Appear on “Happy Together”
BTS and EXO Were Tumblr’s Most Reblogged K-Pop Artists in 2015
Continuing with their year end lists, the microblogging social media site Tumblr has revealed the list of the top re-blogged K-Pop artists this year. They are… 1. BTS 2. EXO 3. SHINee 4. SEVENTEEN 5. GOT7 6. VIXX 7. BIGBANG 8. Girls’ Generation 9. f(x) 10. Red Velvet 11. Infinite 12. B.A.P 13. Super Junior… Continue reading BTS and EXO Were Tumblr’s Most Reblogged K-Pop Artists in 2015
BIGBANG, 2NE1, iKON, WINNER and Other Members of YG Family Support Epik High’s Concert
The love is strong in YG Entertainment! Epik High kicked off their Seoul series of their concert “Legend3” today. The group is planning on holding two days of concerts, and had previously held one in the city of Busan. All the members of YG Family, BIGBANG, 2NE1, WINNER, iKON, PSY, Jinusean, Lee Hi, and Akdong Musician sent… Continue reading BIGBANG, 2NE1, iKON, WINNER and Other Members of YG Family Support Epik High’s Concert
Twitter Releases Top Keywords and Accounts for 2015; BIGBANG, Super Junior, GOT7, and BTS Among the Top
Twitter Korea has released its end-of-the year roundup (start date January 1, 2015), listing the Korean accounts with the most followers, top keywords for Korea, top keywords globally, and the Korean accounts with the fastest growth in followers. BIGBANG members and Super Junior members had some of the largest accounts, and GOT7 and BTS proved themselves… Continue reading Twitter Releases Top Keywords and Accounts for 2015; BIGBANG, Super Junior, GOT7, and BTS Among the Top
8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence
It’s time for part two of the great stage presence debate, Soompiers! The boys have already had their turn, but now it’s time to switch our discussion to the girls. Stage presence is easy to define — it just means a performer’s ability to engage an audience. Of course, it gets a bit trickier when… Continue reading 8 Female K-Pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence