South Korea’s government has once again started up the anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts at 11 spots along the North-South Korean border in retaliation to the North’s alleged hydrogen bomb test earlier this week. In a press conference with the media on January 8, a military official stated, “We have plans to broadcast the sound of… Continue reading South Korea Resumes Anti-North Korea Broadcasts, Includes K-Pop and Dramas
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Idol Musical Actors to Look Forward to in 2016
Many K-pop idols aspire to shed the stereotypes associated with their celebrity status, and do so in different ways. Some take on variety shows, others try drama and film acting, and still others take to the theatre stage to showcase their talents. In 2016, many idols will be participating in musicals of all genres. JYJ‘s… Continue reading Idol Musical Actors to Look Forward to in 2016
Roy Kim to Return to the United States for School
Singer Roy Kim says goodbye to Korea for now, as he will be returning to the United States to work on his degree. On January 7, Roy Kim announced his decision via the Naver V App. He said, “I’ll be back before you know it, so don’t worry. I’ll be gone for four months, during… Continue reading Roy Kim to Return to the United States for School
Which January 2016 Comeback Are You Most Looking Forward To?
January is gearing up to be an exciting month for the K-pop scene, as many favorites are set to make their long-awaited comebacks this month! First up is Teen Top, who will be coming back with a new album titled “Red Point” on January 18. This comeback will be the group’s first since their promotions… Continue reading Which January 2016 Comeback Are You Most Looking Forward To?
Henry Playfully Accuses f(x)’s Amber of Cheating on Him
Showing off their close, sibling-like relationship, f(x)‘s Amber shared a screenshot of Super Junior-M‘s Henry spamming her Instagram account. Amber uploaded the screenshot of the lock screen on her phone, where Henry had spammed her with more than six comments on a photo of hers in the span of two minutes. The photo in question?… Continue reading Henry Playfully Accuses f(x)’s Amber of Cheating on Him
Dal Shabet Opens up About 4-Member Promotions, Friendship with Former Members
Group Dal Shabet recently said farewell to members Jiyul and Ga Eun, who departed the group to focus on their individual careers. The remaining four members, who just released their newest mini-album, appeared on the January 7 episode of SBS PowerFM‘s “Kim Chang Ryeol‘s Old School.” When asked to give their thoughts on their comeback… Continue reading Dal Shabet Opens up About 4-Member Promotions, Friendship with Former Members
iKON’s First Full-Length Album Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart
Rookie group iKON is steadily making headway in the international market, as their first full-length album “Welcome Back” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard‘s World Albums Chart! Billboard is one of the most popular music charts in the United States, so the ranking is no small feat for a Korean group, let alone a rookie… Continue reading iKON’s First Full-Length Album Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart
A-JAX’s Park Sungmin to Depart From the Group
Unfortunate news for A-JAX fans today, as it has been revealed that member Park Sungmin will be leaving the group. Multiple industry insiders reported on January 7 that Park Sungmin has had long talks with his members and his agency, and that he has decided to leave his role as the main vocal of A-JAX… Continue reading A-JAX’s Park Sungmin to Depart From the Group
Industry Insider Says Super Junior’s Ryeowook Will Debut This Month, SM Responds
Just a day after XsportNews released a list of company plans for 2016, SM Entertainment has confirmed that Super Junior‘s Ryeowook will soon be making his solo debut! On the morning of January 5, an industry insider told the media that Ryeowook’s first solo album will go on sale sometime this month, and that he… Continue reading Industry Insider Says Super Junior’s Ryeowook Will Debut This Month, SM Responds
VIXX’s Ravi Releases First Track of Mixtape via Soundcloud
VIXX‘s Ravi has been teasing the release of his first solo mixtape for the last couple of days, but now he has dropped the first track via the VIXX YouTube channel and Soundcloud! The track is titled “Where Should I Go?” and features hip-hop artist Microdot. The lyrics talk about how Ravi and VIXX have… Continue reading VIXX’s Ravi Releases First Track of Mixtape via Soundcloud