2015 was an explosive year for K-pop. With countless comebacks and collaborations dropping left and right, our music libraries have definitely expanded since the start of the year. Although we may be ending the year with softer ballads fit for the winter, we can’t start 2016 without first reflecting on the powerful songs that many female… Continue reading 10 Fierce Female Anthems From 2015
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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
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 3
After a quiet week last week, half of the top 10 are composed of new songs this week, including the top three. PSY returns with a bang as both title songs from his seventh album “Napal Baji” and “Daddy” occupy the top two spots this week. “Napal Baji” edged out “Daddy” for the top spot… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 3
YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
YG Entertainment gave an explanation as to why CL‘s single “HELLO BITCHES” was released late to online Korean music sites. On November 21, CL’s new single “HELLO BITCHES” was uploaded on SoundCloud and was available to download for free. Later on December 5, the single could be purchased for download and streaming across various music… Continue reading YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
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
CL Works With Grazia and Charity Group to Help Children in Need
2NE1‘s CL has graced the cover of fashion magazine Grazia for a good cause. For this photo shoot, CL worked with Grazia and a charity group called “Operation Smile,” which provides medical fees to children with facial deformities. CL explained, “I’ve been wanting to participate in such a meaningful and fun project. If the children… Continue reading CL Works With Grazia and Charity Group to Help Children in Need
Performances From the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards
It was a big night on December 2 in Hong Kong, as the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (2015 MAMA) saw the biggest artists in K-pop coming together, including some we haven’t seen in a very long time. BIGBANG and EXO were the big winners Wednesday, each winning three and four awards respectively. You can check… Continue reading Performances From the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards
2015 MAMA: BIGBANG and EXO Take Home The Grand Prizes
BIGBANG was the big winner this year, taking home “Worldwide Favorite Artist,” “Song of the Year” and the grand prize “Artist of the Year.” This was their third time winning “Artist of the Year,” having also done so in 2008 and 2012. EXO, had four awards, including “Best Male Group” and also “Album of the Year”… Continue reading 2015 MAMA: BIGBANG and EXO Take Home The Grand Prizes
PSY Makes Epic Comeback With “Daddy” and “Napal Baji”
K-pop icon PSY has returned with his highly anticipated seventh studio album! The album dropped on December 1 at midnight KST, along with the music videos for his two epic title tracks “Daddy” and “Napal Baji.” “Napal Baji” (“Bell-Bottoms”) is a dance number reminiscent of the 1970s and 1980s, and the funky sound is also reflected in the hilarious PSY-style… Continue reading PSY Makes Epic Comeback With “Daddy” and “Napal Baji”