Congratulations to PSY on his “Inkigayo” win! PSY had two nominated songs this week, “Daddy” and “Napal Baji,” and BTS was in the running with “Run.” PSY ended up taking both the No. 1 and the No. 2 spots with “Daddy” and “Napal Baji” respectively, knocking BTS to third place. Performers for this week’s “Inkigayo”… Continue reading PSY Wins “Inkigayo” With “Daddy” and “Napal Baji”; Performances From EXO, BTS, and More
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11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better
Choreography is a huge part of K-pop, which is often as visual as it is auditory. Realize the combination of a great song and a great performance, and you have the foundation for success. Mediocre choreography can’t make you dislike a song you love, but great choreography can make you love a song that you… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Choreographies From 2015 That Make Great Songs Even Better
EXID Gets Emotional With 2nd Win for “Hot Pink” on “Inkigayo,” Performances by BTS, TaeTiSeo, and More
EXID took the win on the latest episode of SBS’s “Inkigayo,” aired a bit earlier in the afternoon than usual on December 6. The group won with their latest release “Hot Pink,” with GOT7 in second place with “Confession Song” and San E and Mad Clown in third with “Sour Grapes.” Hani, accepting the award… Continue reading EXID Gets Emotional With 2nd Win for “Hot Pink” on “Inkigayo,” Performances by BTS, TaeTiSeo, and More
Who Had the Most Performance Airtime at the 2015 MAMA?
The 2015 MAMA was a playground for the big three — YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment — again this year, according to a report by TV Daily. So much so, that some are asking whether or not they had too much of the focus of the night, considering the fact that Mnet, according to… Continue reading Who Had the Most Performance Airtime at the 2015 MAMA?
BTS’s Jin Beautifully Sings “I Love You” for Fans on His Birthday
BTS’s Jin turned 23 today, December 4, and left fans the ultimate gift! It’s not often you get to hear a group member’s voice for the entirety of a track sans solo debut, and Jin gifted everyone with just that on BTS’s official Soundcloud, with what can only be presumed as a song for fans,… Continue reading BTS’s Jin Beautifully Sings “I Love You” for Fans on His Birthday
EXO’s Lay Alongside Kris, Tao, Luhan in China’s November Music Rankings
EXO’s Lay and former EXO members Kris Wu, Tao, and Luhan have taken over China’s November Asia music ranking. The list was revealed on December 2. At the top with his new song “Bad Girl” is Kris, who has seen success for “Bad Girl” three weeks running since its release in November, with Lay close… Continue reading EXO’s Lay Alongside Kris, Tao, Luhan in China’s November Music Rankings
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
PSY Is Slaying YouTube Again With His Latest Releases
PSY is back, and he’s just as catchy and addictive as ever. The star’s music videos for “Daddy” and “Napal Baji” are killing YouTube, and “Daddy,” especially, looks like it’s on the fast track to becoming YouTube’s next “Gangnam Style,” which currently has over 2.4 billion views and counting. The level of crazy in the… Continue reading PSY Is Slaying YouTube Again With His Latest Releases
“JYJ Law” Prohibiting Blacklisting of Celebrities Passed
The “JYJ Law,” a proposed amendment to Korea’s broadcasting act preventing third parties from blacklisting certain individuals or groups from appearing on television — which failed to pass earlier in June of this year — has been passed by the National Assembly. Specifically, the amendment prohibits broadcasting companies from preventing appearances of an individual or group… Continue reading “JYJ Law” Prohibiting Blacklisting of Celebrities Passed
Royal Pirates Makes Long-Awaited Comeback With “Run Away”
Royal Pirates are finally back, with a new sound and a beautifully shot music video for their title track “Run Away,” which combines rock and EDM styles. The six-track EP, “3.3,” is entirely written by the Royal Pirates themselves, and is with no doubt a huge step and new departure for the group. It’s a… Continue reading Royal Pirates Makes Long-Awaited Comeback With “Run Away”