Red Velvet, SM’s first new girl group in two years, has hit controversy ahead of the release of their debut single. It turns out Red Velvet is also the name of an indie band based around Hongik University that started performing in 2013. Ha Hee Soo, a member of the indie band Red Velvet, posted… Continue reading SM’s Red Velvet Runs Into Name Trouble With Indie Band Red Velvet, Agreement Reached
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Sonnet Son Releases Second Mini Album and Uplifting “Love Again” MV
Sonnet Son (Son Seung Yeon) has just released her second mini album, “Sonnet Blooms,” and the title track music video, “Love Again.” “Love Again” is pop ballad, featuring a piano melody and Sonnet Son’s huge vocals. Sonnet Son herself said that it was “a hard song to sing.” Fortune Entertainment said, “Sonnet Son’s trademark clear… Continue reading Sonnet Son Releases Second Mini Album and Uplifting “Love Again” MV
JYPE Responds to HyunA and BTOB Hyunsik’s Homage to g.o.d
Recently, HyunA’s “From Where and Until When” featuring BEAST’s Yang Yoseob has been under scrutiny, after many noticed that its lyrics were similar to g.o.d’s 2004 track, “The Reason Why Opposites Attract.” BTOB’s Hyunsik, who wrote the song, explained that the copied lyrics were just homage to their industry seniors, congratulating them on their comeback.… Continue reading JYPE Responds to HyunA and BTOB Hyunsik’s Homage to g.o.d
Lyn to Collaborate With VIXX Member
We’ve recently had a slew of various collaborations in K-Pop, and singer Lyn is jumping into the mix once again, following up on her recent duet with Shinhwa’s Shin Hye Sung. This time, she’s going with the new idol generation, joining forces with one of the six from VIXX. Since their debut, VIXX has set… Continue reading Lyn to Collaborate With VIXX Member
BTS Counting Down to August Comeback, to Release First Full Album Since Debut
The countdown has begun for BTS’ comeback! The date is set for August 6, their first comeback trailer release, and the seconds are ticking away on BTS’ official website! The group’s album release date is set for August 20, their first full album release coming a full year and two months after their debut. Big… Continue reading BTS Counting Down to August Comeback, to Release First Full Album Since Debut
HyunA’s Song Lyrics Copied From g.o.d Lyrics? BTOB’s Hyunsik Explains
4Minute HyunA’s new song “From Where and Until When” from her new album, featuring BEAST’s Yang Yoseob, has raised questions of plagiarism, the lyrics being similar to g.o.d’s 2004 track, “The Reason Why Opposites Attract.” The section of the lyrics that says “Do opposites attract? Because you’re different from me / It captivates me, seeing it for the first… Continue reading HyunA’s Song Lyrics Copied From g.o.d Lyrics? BTOB’s Hyunsik Explains
SM Rookie Girl Group Red Velvet Drops New Group Teaser
And the teasers for new SM girl group Red Velvet continue! SM Entertainment has released another full group teaser for Red Velvet, already having garnered a ton of interest upon the announcement of the group’s debut. The group consists of four girls from the pre-debut team SMRookies: Seulgi, Irene, Wendy, and Joy. Irene (23) was… Continue reading SM Rookie Girl Group Red Velvet Drops New Group Teaser
Kim Soo Hyun’s Chinese Fans Donate to a School in Need to Celebrate His 7th Debut Anniversary
Lately, in celebration of various events, fandoms have been donating to charitable causes under their star’s name. Lee Seung Gi’s fans raised approximately 10,000 USD and created the “Lee Seung Gi Forest,” and Park Yoochun’s fans donated about 6,600 USD to World Vision under his name. Recently, according to a Chinese entertainment media outlet, Kim… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun’s Chinese Fans Donate to a School in Need to Celebrate His 7th Debut Anniversary
SISTAR Takes a Drawing Personality Test on 1theK’s “Oven Radio”
SISTAR, who recently made a comeback with “Touch My Body,” is this week’s featured guest for 1theK’s “Oven Radio,” a five-day series of five-minute shows. For Monday’s “Oven Radio,” member Soyou took the mic as the main DJ, joking that “As the national ‘some girl,’ I’m the most popular.’” Among various other short games, the… Continue reading SISTAR Takes a Drawing Personality Test on 1theK’s “Oven Radio”
BESTie Drops New Summer Anthem “Hot Baby” MV and First Mini Album
Girl group BESTie has finally unveiled their first mini album “Hot Baby” and the title track music video of the same name, joining in on the summer fun with other groups like SISTAR and “Touch My Body.” BESTie had their first comeback performance prior to the album release last week on Inkigayo. (Check out their performance… Continue reading BESTie Drops New Summer Anthem “Hot Baby” MV and First Mini Album