Los Angeles transformed into Hallyu heaven for K-Pop fans last weekend with the return of KCON 2013! The two-day event dedicated to “All Things Hallyu” was held on August 24-25 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, and welcomed over 20,000 fans. The upgraded event included numerous celebrity panels, contests, autograph sessions, performances, workshops on Korean makeup,… Continue reading [Event Review] KCON 2013 Celebrates Korean Wave
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“Good Morning America” Asks if Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” Is the Next “Gangnam Style”
After performing for the first time in Los Angeles at KCON and winning their first music show, girl group Crayon Pop appeared on American morning news show, “Good Morning America.” The segment aired on July 28, asking the question “Will Crayon Pop Create a ‘Gangnam Style‘ Sensation?” The segment introduced the girl group and its… Continue reading “Good Morning America” Asks if Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” Is the Next “Gangnam Style”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 5
EXO’s “Growl” becomes the first song in the last two months to spend more than one week on top of our chart. It repeats as No. 1 after sweeping the music show rankings again last week. The competition is unreal this summer as all the big names in K-Pop are releasing new songs. Some of… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 5
Crayon Pop Releases “Itaewon Freedom” Parody MV
Crayon Pop has recently decided to take on the task on parodying the hilarious “Itaewon Freedom,” and has now released the full version of their own music video to the hit song! “Itaewon Freedom” was originally made popular by UV and featured Park Jin Young (JYP). Crayon Pop recreated their parody in the same quirky… Continue reading Crayon Pop Releases “Itaewon Freedom” Parody MV
[Recap] G-Dragon, EXO and More Bring Down the House at M!Countdown What’s Up LA Concert
On August 25th, over 20,000 fans witnessed a truly monumental K-Pop musical rock fest during KCON 2013’s M!Countdown What’s Up LA concert featuring a star-studded lineup, including Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Missy Elliott, Crayon Pop, EXO, 2AM, f(x), Teen Top, Super Junior M’s Henry, Yu Seung Woo, and Dynamic Duo. Read on for our complete recap… Continue reading [Recap] G-Dragon, EXO and More Bring Down the House at M!Countdown What’s Up LA Concert
KBS Music Bank 08.30.13 – Crayon Pop Wins with “Bar Bar Bar”
The winner of K-chart this week was Crayon Pop with “Bar Bar Bar,” beating EXO’s “Growl.” Congratulations Crayon Pop! While took a few months for the song to reach the top, they have becoming this year’s breakout hit. Coming from a non major company, it’s great to see them succeed as major underdogs in the… Continue reading KBS Music Bank 08.30.13 – Crayon Pop Wins with “Bar Bar Bar”
M!Countdown What’s Up LA 08.29.13 – EXO’s “Growl” Wins
This week’s M!Countdown was a very special episode as it was the first time for the show to be recorded in the US. Titled M!Countdown What’s Up LA, the show capped off the KCON2013 convention weekend. Recorded on August 25, over 20,000 fans from across the US attended the show. The show featured f(x), Dynamic… Continue reading M!Countdown What’s Up LA 08.29.13 – EXO’s “Growl” Wins
Crayon Pop’s Agency Denies Rumors of Chaebol Investment
Crayon Pop has recently been involved in a chaebol investment rumor that has been circulating on the Web from certain tabloids. However, Crayon Pop’s sources firmly denied those rumors. Chrome Entertainment sources spoke with OSEN on August 27 and said, “We heard the rumors that came from the tabloids. It is definitely not true. Our… Continue reading Crayon Pop’s Agency Denies Rumors of Chaebol Investment
Crayon Pop’s Agency Apologizes for Asking for Money Instead of Gifts
As much as the cute, five-member group is rising with fame, Crayon Pop is also facing more difficulties. Recently, Crayon Pop’s official site made an announcement, asking fans to stop giving presents and to give money instead, which will go toward a good cause. However, fans were not pleased at the request for money, putting… Continue reading Crayon Pop’s Agency Apologizes for Asking for Money Instead of Gifts
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 4
For the 8th straight week, we have a new No. 1 song. This time it belongs to EXO’s “Growl.” This song moves up seven places to take over the top spot and becomes EXO’s first ever No. 1 song on our chart. “Growl” has swept nearly all music shows in Korea in the last two… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 4