T-ara is currently preparing for entering the Japanese market and they changed their leader from Boram to Hyomin. Tiara’s entertainment agency stated on the 14th, “While T-ara performs ‘Roly-Poly’ in Japan and Korea Hyomin will be the leader.”
Category: Music
K-Pop Craze Makes Its Way to Latin America and Africa!
The K-Pop craze has increased its scope to include Central and South America (CaSA), as well as Africa. On June 11th, a representative of CaSA Korean Cultural Center stated, “We are planning on holding the ‘2nd KPOP Latin America Competition 2011’ in Argentina.”
Autopsy Results of the Deceased Motorcyclist in Daesung’s Accident Coming Out this Week
For the past few weeks, VIPs have been waiting for the day to come; finally, the autopsy results of the deceased motorcyclist in Daesung’s traffic accident are coming out this week.
Alex Has Surgery for His Spine
Clazziquai’s Alex has recently received treatment after suffering from a herniated disc. The injury was discovered three years ago, and Alex has been exercising to deal with the condition since then. However, his state has worsened over the last three weeks leading him to undergo surgery.
Which Korean Star Do You Want to Travel With in Korea?
Korea Tourism Organization conducted a survey on the topic of “Korean Wave”. Total of 12,085 people in 102 countries participated in the survey. Among all participants, 53.3% of them are most interested in K-Pop, 32.5% are most interested in Korean drama, while 6.2% are interested in Korean film the most.
JYJ Completes “2011 JYJ World Tour Concert”
JYJ wrapped up the six-country “2011 JYJ World Tour Concert” on June 12th. For the finale of their second worldwide tour, JYJ held two consecutive live concerts on June 11th and 12th in Busan, to a jam-packed crowd of 17,000 fans from all over the world.
Eat Your Kimchi Reviews SHINee’s "Replay"
This week on K-Pop Music Monday, Eat Your Kimchi reviews SHINee’s "Replay". Wait, did we say K-Pop Music Monday? We guess this is technically J-Pop Music Monday, because they’re reviewing the Japanese version, the MV of which features the very beautiful YoonA from SNSD. Watch as Simon and Martina discuss the appropriateness of crushing on the same girl with your four best friends:
T-ara are John Travolta Wannabes
Girl group T-ara’s Korean comeback is set for July! According to a statement from T-ara’s agency, Core Contents Media, T-ara’s upcoming album will be called “John Travolta Wannabe,” featuring the track “Bo Peep Bo Peep 2.” The group is working with Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyu Sung for the 80’s retro-disco style track, inspired by John Travolta’s image in the film “Saturday Night Fever.”
"Hands Up" for 2PM’s Second Album Tracks
2PM second album track list revealed
SBS’s Follow-up Report on Daesung’s Recent Condition
On SBS’s “Beautiful Morning” aired on June 13th, a follow-up report on Big Bang’s member Daesung’s recent condition was broadcasted.