Earlier this week, U.S. hip-hop magazine XXL published an interesting article rating the top five hottest female rappers in K-Pop. “Hip-hop has always played a pivotal role in molding K-Pop. The Korean genre’s fashion style, choreography, and music all showcase heavy influence from rap and hip-hop that each idol group (a common trait in K-Pop,… Continue reading U.S. Hip-hop Magazine XXL Rates 5 Hottest K-Pop Female Rappers
Category: Music
Newest Girl Group FIESTAR Will Release “Wicked”
From the same company (Loen Entertainment) as Korea’s crowned little sister, IU, newcomer FIESTAR will debut with their single “Wicked” on August 24. “Wicked” is a unique song with strong charms drawing influences from Moombahton, a fusion of reggae and house music. It’s currently the trend in American clubs and has yet to hit Korea’s… Continue reading Newest Girl Group FIESTAR Will Release “Wicked”
G-Dragon Reveals Still Cut from “One of a Kind” MV
G-Dragon gave a sneak peek into his upcoming solo music video. On August 24, G-Dragon tweeted a still cut image that seems to have come from his upcoming music video for “One of a Kind.” Alongside the photo, he wrote on Twitter, “And soon…! The ‘One of a Kind’ MV is coming out. Y’all Ready… Continue reading G-Dragon Reveals Still Cut from “One of a Kind” MV
YG Ent. Reveals Countdown Timer for G-Dragon’s “One of a Kind” MV
With G-Dragon’s new solo album being released soon, a countdown timer for the release of his “One of a Kind” music video was revealed today on the YG-Life blog. The timer will reach zero on August 25 at 12AM KST (it changes depending on your current time zone). A new concept picture was also revealed… Continue reading YG Ent. Reveals Countdown Timer for G-Dragon’s “One of a Kind” MV
Son Dambi Postpones Her Comeback to Early October
Son Dambi delayed her comeback once again. Initially, Son Dambi planned on making a comeback earlier this month. She has been preparing for the upcoming album in the middle of her busy acting career throughout MBC “Light and Shadow.” She only had album jacket photo shoot, music video filming, and post-production work on the upcoming… Continue reading Son Dambi Postpones Her Comeback to Early October
SM Entertainment’s Solo Female Singer J-Min to Debut on Inkigayo This Weekend
SM Entertainment‘s newest rookie, solo artist J-Min will make her official debut as a singer on SBS “Inkigayo” on August 26. She will be singing “Stand Up,” a song from the soundtrack of SBS’s “To the Beautiful You.” For J-Min’s TV debut, her SM colleague Jung Mo of TRAX is to make a special guest… Continue reading SM Entertainment’s Solo Female Singer J-Min to Debut on Inkigayo This Weekend
Kara’s Lingerie-esque Outfit Receives Mixed Reactions
Kara made a comeback with 5th mini album and its title song “Pandora” on August 22 at the comeback showcase. They also revealed the music video on the day of showcase on YouTube. The revealed music video showed more mature and sexy Kara in both looks and choreography. While excited fans welcomed these changes with open… Continue reading Kara’s Lingerie-esque Outfit Receives Mixed Reactions
YGE Gives Latest Update on PSY-Bieber Collaboration
YG Entertainment’s chairman Yang Hyun Suk gave the latest update on PSY’s on-going talks with Justin Bieber’s representative, Scooter Braun. On August 22, Yang Hyun Suk, better known as YG, spoke with local media Dispatch, and said, “PSY has met with Scooter Braun and their talks have gone well so far. I can’t really reveal… Continue reading YGE Gives Latest Update on PSY-Bieber Collaboration
2NE1 Interviewed by Facebook: “First World Tour Was a Rewarding Experience”
2NE1 is the first asian group to be interviewed on “Facebook Live” and fans all over the world had a chance to watch. They’re currently in the midst of their global tour “New Evolution” in the U.S. and had a chance to visit Facebook’s HQ on August 23 at 9am (KST) and take part in… Continue reading 2NE1 Interviewed by Facebook: “First World Tour Was a Rewarding Experience”
Goo Hara Worked Out to Avoid Elementary School Body Comparisons
KARA’s Goo Hara explained that she worked out to avoid criticisms of having an elementary body. KARA held a showcase for their mini album “PANDORA” at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s Gayageum Hall this past 22nd. They’ve successfully showed off another side of their mature charm through their showcase and individual teasers. Goo Hara explained, “My… Continue reading Goo Hara Worked Out to Avoid Elementary School Body Comparisons