In the midst of WINNER’s preparation for their comeback, a YG Entertainment representative revealed on October 31 that the songs for the two music videos filmed recently in Sweden were written and composed by member Nam Tae Hyun. Despite being the maknae of the group, Nam Tae Hyun wrote and composed three songs (“Confession,” “But,”… Continue reading WINNER’s Nam Tae Hyun Composed Two Songs Recently Filmed in Sweden
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SEVENTEEN Is the Only K-Pop Group in Billboard’s “21 Under 21” List
Billboard has released its annual list “21 Under 21: Music’s Hottest Young Stars,” and it includes one Korean act: rookie idol group SEVENTEEN. The “21 Under 21” lists popular, up-and-coming artists under the age of 21 across a variety of music genres, including country, rap, and all genres of pop, now including K-pop. The list… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Is the Only K-Pop Group in Billboard’s “21 Under 21” List
Watch: 4Minute’s Jiyoon Turns the Hate Around On “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
4Minute’s Jiyoon proved on the October 30 broadcast of “Unpretty Rapstar 2” that she had the last laugh on her haters. After getting off to a weak start on the survival program, Jiyoon was unable to find a partner at first in this week’s “Teamwork Battle.” In the end, she was paired with Wonder Girls’… Continue reading Watch: 4Minute’s Jiyoon Turns the Hate Around On “Unpretty Rapstar 2”
Watch: Yoo Hee Yeol Meets His Lovelyz Lookalike
Yoo Hee Yeol, host of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook”, meets his lookalike Jin from Lovelyz on the October 31 broadcast of the show. Both Lovelyz and their producer, veteran singer Yoon Sang, make an appearance on the show. “I think people like confident or provocative auras at first, but Lovelyz has a very feminine appeal,”… Continue reading Watch: Yoo Hee Yeol Meets His Lovelyz Lookalike
MMA Fighter Choi Hong Man Issued Arrest Warrant for Fraud
The Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office has issued an arrest warrant for MMA fighter Choi Hong Man on charges of fraud up to 100 million won (approximately $91,600). After Choi Hong Man refused to comply with several demands that he appear for questioning, the court issued the warrant on October 20. Road FC, with whom… Continue reading MMA Fighter Choi Hong Man Issued Arrest Warrant for Fraud
Agency Reveals Truth Behind GFRIEND’s Eunha and Pro C’s Buffy’s Selca
Recently GFRIEND’s Eunha and Pro C’s Buffy‘s selca together was uploaded on social media. The two of them are standing in front of the Han River at night, their heads close together in an affectionate pose. The photo was deleted many hours later, leading many to speculate whether the two idols are actually dating. However, Pro C’s agency J. Tune Camp have recently… Continue reading Agency Reveals Truth Behind GFRIEND’s Eunha and Pro C’s Buffy’s Selca
“Let’s Go to School” Might End After Current Season
As “Let’s Go to School” wraps up its current season, cable network JTBC is in talks to pull the show entirely off the air. On October 19, many broadcasting representatives report that the JTBC variety program might be cancelled and that the last episode had been filmed. “Cancellation discussions are taking place due to the recent… Continue reading “Let’s Go to School” Might End After Current Season
Sandara Park Is on Fire in New W Korea Pictorial
2NE1‘s Sandara Park showcases her timeless visuals and tough-girl vibe in a fierce new pictorial from W Korea. In September, Sandara Park jetsetted across the ocean to attend the Givenchy show at the New York Fashion Walk as South Korea’s representative. The day before the show, she had a photoshoot with W Korea in New York’s Williamsburg neighborhood. The pictorial captures… Continue reading Sandara Park Is on Fire in New W Korea Pictorial
IU Shares Her Fan Letter to SHINee’s Jonghyun
On October 18, IU made a guest appearance at “THE STORY by JONGHYUN,” a solo concert by SHINee’s Jonghyun that is part of SM’s new relay concert series “The Agit.” Throughout his concerts, Jonghyun had invited many different guest performers and IU was the last to appear. She and Jonghyun are known for being close… Continue reading IU Shares Her Fan Letter to SHINee’s Jonghyun
FIESTAR’s Yezi Might Have a Solo Debut Before Year End
FIESTAR’s maknae Yezi is currently a contestant on Mnet’s “Unpretty Rapstar 2,” and no matter the final result, she is shaping up to benefit hugely from the show. At the beginning of the season, she was judged as a “four-dimensional” rapper and had trouble adjusting. It wasn’t until the September 25 broadcast that she proved… Continue reading FIESTAR’s Yezi Might Have a Solo Debut Before Year End