Busker Busker‘s guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Jang Bum Joon has made over 4.6 billion won (approx. US$4.3 million) over the past four years from the royalties of the band’s hit song “Cherry Blossom Ending” from their first album. According to the May 4 episode of tvN‘s “The List 2015“, on the list of celebrities with… Continue reading Busker Busker’s “Cherry Blossom Ending” Brings in Billions of Won in Royalties Every Spring
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MelOn Reveals Top 20 Artists and Songs of 2014
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, popular music site MelOn revealed a number of lists comparing how the most-listened-to artists and songs have changed over the past 10 years (2004 to 2014) for both male and female listeners. The top three artists of 2004 for both male and female listeners were revealed to be SG… Continue reading MelOn Reveals Top 20 Artists and Songs of 2014
Jang Bum Joon Celebrates the Birth of His Child with a Sincere Music Video for “Difficult Woman”
Jang Bum Joon of Busker Busker released an adorable music video for his latest single “Difficult Woman,” that seemed to be based on his own experience of becoming a father. Released on August 19, Jang Bum Joon’s first official solo album is a collection of songs he was initially planning on releasing as a surprise for his… Continue reading Jang Bum Joon Celebrates the Birth of His Child with a Sincere Music Video for “Difficult Woman”
Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon is Now the Father of a Baby Girl!
After getting married earlier this year in April, Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon (born 1989) and actress Song Ji Soo (born 1993) have now become parents! Song Ji Soo gave birth to a healthy baby girl at a hospital in Gangnam on July 26 at around 11 AM (KST). A source close to the couple… Continue reading Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon is Now the Father of a Baby Girl!
Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon to Return with Solo Album This Year
Busker Busker’s vocalist, Jang Bum Joon, will be coming back with a solo album in the second half of this year! CJ E&M, the distributors of the album, stated on June 18, “Jang Bum Joon is currently preparing the album, aiming to release it within the year. The release date has not yet been confirmed.”… Continue reading Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon to Return with Solo Album This Year
Busker Busker Rumored Again to Break-Up Soon
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Rumors are buzzing again that the group Busker Busker will be breaking up soon. A report from ISPlus patches up the puzzle pieces of news regarding the group. After news of Busker Busker member Jang Bum Joon independently creating his own company and discussing investment and distribution with CJ E&M,… Continue reading Busker Busker Rumored Again to Break-Up Soon
[Exclusive] Interview with Mark Russell, Author of “K-Pop Now: The Korean Music Revolution” + Giveaway!
If you ever wished you had a handy guide to K-Pop, a textbook for a “K-Pop 101” if you will, then you’ll want to grab a copy of the new book, “K-Pop Now: The Korean Music Revolution.” Whether you’re new to K-Pop and could use an easy yet thorough guidebook or you’re a K-Pop veteran… Continue reading [Exclusive] Interview with Mark Russell, Author of “K-Pop Now: The Korean Music Revolution” + Giveaway!
12 Must-Listen Songs for Spring Fever!
Spring is here! It should be. If not, something’s wrong! Like your location. Wherever you are, in the spirit of beautiful weather, whether you have it or not, here are some great songs to get you in the swing of things! Check it out: 10cm, Eric Nam, Akdong Musician, and more!
Busker Busker’s 2012 Hit “Cherry Blossom Ending” Enters Top 10 Chart Once Again
With the upcoming spring season and warm weather in Korea, Busker Busker‘s springtime hit “Cherry Blossom Ending” has entered the Top 10 charts for various music portals. As of 3PM (KST) on March 16, “Cherry Blossom Ending” ranked #3 on Melon. The song entered the Top 100 starting from last month and slowly made its… Continue reading Busker Busker’s 2012 Hit “Cherry Blossom Ending” Enters Top 10 Chart Once Again
Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon Confirms April Wedding with Girlfriend
Congrats to the couple! Busker Busker’s frontman Jang Bum Joon (age 25) will marry his girlfriend of two years Song Ji Soo (age 21) this April. She is a rookie actress, and a few paparazzi photos of the couple were leaked a few months back in late November. The two are also expecting their first… Continue reading Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon Confirms April Wedding with Girlfriend