On November 6, the fierce ladies of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” finally went head-to-head in the semifinal round. The ninth episode of the Mnet rap survival program featured several guest performers. KittyB went up against 4Minute’s Jiyoon, who performed the rap “Don’t Change” with labelmate Jung Ilhoon (BTOB). KittyB had no featuring artists and filled the… Continue reading First Two Winners Of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” Semifinals Decided
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Taeyeon Reveals Makeup Tips on “Daily Taeng9 Cam”
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, currently promoting as a solo artist, has revealed a few of her makeup secrets on her OnStyle reality program “Daily Taeng9 Cam.” On the November 7 broadcast, Taeyeon says, “Many people have been curious about how I do my makeup.” Keeping her eyes wide open, she applies a long line of eyeliner. Drawing… Continue reading Taeyeon Reveals Makeup Tips on “Daily Taeng9 Cam”
Top Female Soloist Rankings for 2015 Revealed
On November 6, a chart of the top female soloists of 2015 based on sales numbers was uploaded on Instiz. Baek Ah Yeon from JYP Entertainment tops the list with “Shouldn’t Have.” She released the self-written song back in May, when it achieved a surprise hit at the top of many Korean music charts. Originally… Continue reading Top Female Soloist Rankings for 2015 Revealed
Signed Petition Circulates Against IU About “Zeze” Controversy
On November 6, a netizen uploaded a signed petition against IU on a portal site. The goal for the petition is 100,000 signatures and the subject material concerns the recent controversy around IU’s song “Zeze.” “IU has crossed a line by using lolita themes in her song ‘Zeze,’” the petition reads. It goes on to… Continue reading Signed Petition Circulates Against IU About “Zeze” Controversy
Star Wars and EXO May Be Collaborating in Mysterious New Project
On November 3, the Star Wars Korea Facebook page uploaded a picture with nine silhouettes under the upcoming film logo “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The caption reads, “A ‘Star Wars’ and K-pop music video collaboration! Awakening the force with the greatest K-pop stars! The video and the idols will be revealed on November 5.” Many have… Continue reading Star Wars and EXO May Be Collaborating in Mysterious New Project
Choi Siwon and Hwang Jung Eum Enjoy a Roller Coaster Date in Preview Stills for “She Was Pretty”
Preview stills for episode 14 of “She Was Pretty” have been released, showing Hye Jin (Hwang Jung Eum) and Shin Hyuk (Choi Siwon) spending time together at an amusement park. One still features the two of them on a roller coaster, with Shin Hyuk looking as excited as a child and Hye Jin looking afraid.… Continue reading Choi Siwon and Hwang Jung Eum Enjoy a Roller Coaster Date in Preview Stills for “She Was Pretty”
Akdong Musician Asks Yang Hyun Suk to Let Them Release an Album
Sibling duo Akdong Musician have launched an aegyo appeal to YG Entertainment president Yang Hyun Suk, asking him to let them release a new album. On November 3, Akdong Musician appeared in a special video on the SBS Facebook page for “K-Pop Star 5.” The duo are asked in the video what they would have done if… Continue reading Akdong Musician Asks Yang Hyun Suk to Let Them Release an Album
EXO and Taeyeon Renew Contracts With Nature Republic
Korean cosmetics brand Nature Republic has renewed their exclusive modeling contracts with SM Entertainment artists EXO and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon. They have been modeling for the brand since 2013. “We decided to renew their contracts because EXO and Taeyeon have done a good job of portraying our brand’s natural concept,” a representative from Nature Republic… Continue reading EXO and Taeyeon Renew Contracts With Nature Republic
JOO Cries Talking About Long Hiatus, Contract With JYP Entertainment, and IU
Ballad singer JOO has released a new single, “Cry and Blow,” for the first time in almost five years. Talking about her long hiatus in an interview, she begins to cry. JOO debuted in 2008 under JYP Entertainment with the song “Because of a Man.” Her strong points were her clear tone and vibration, but she… Continue reading JOO Cries Talking About Long Hiatus, Contract With JYP Entertainment, and IU
Hwang Jung Eum and Park Seo Joon Are Sweet Behind the Scenes Of “She Was Pretty”
Hwang Jung Eum and Park Seo Joon showed that their chemistry is off the charts even off-screen. The two actors are currently starring in the MBC Wednesday-Thursday drama “She Was Pretty” (written by Jo Sung Hee and directed by Jung Dae Yoon). On November 2, the staff revealed some behind-the-scenes pictures of the pair. Last… Continue reading Hwang Jung Eum and Park Seo Joon Are Sweet Behind the Scenes Of “She Was Pretty”