K-pop agencies often maintain tight control over idols, not only when it comes to their personal lives but also when it comes to their music, which is often produced with little to no input from idols themselves. But there’s an increasing trend these days towards idols getting more control of their music, taking charge of the creative process of making the… Continue reading 10 Self-Produced K-Pop Idol Groups You Really Should Be Stanning
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TWICE Confirmed To Make September Comeback
Updated August 26 KST: TWICE is confirmed to return with a new album in September! Their agency JYP Entertainment relayed to YTN Star, “TWICE is preparing for their album with goals for a comeback in late September. The exact timing of the comeback will be announced once it is decided.” Source (1) Original Article: TWICE may be… Continue reading TWICE Confirmed To Make September Comeback
Watch: JYP Group Boy Story Covers SEVENTEEN’s “HIT” On The Streets Of China
JYP China’s rookie boy group Boy Story took to the streets of Shenyang for a powerful dance performance! On August 25, Boy Story shared a video of themselves covering SEVENTEEN’s powerful new title track “HIT.” The dance cover was part of the group’s recent busking performance in Shenyang, China, where they performed several of their own songs… Continue reading Watch: JYP Group Boy Story Covers SEVENTEEN’s “HIT” On The Streets Of China
Watch: ITZY Takes 12th Win For “ICY” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Red Velvet, Apink’s Hayoung, UP10TION, And More
Congratulations to ITZY for winning first place with “ICY” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Second place was Maktub’s “To You My Light,” and third place went to Jang Hye Jin and Yoon Min Soo’s “Drunk On Love.” This week’s performers include The Boyz, Red Velvet, Kwon Hyun Bin, UP10TION, EVERGLOW, NCT Dream, Apink’s Hayoung, ITZY, WINNER’s Kim… Continue reading Watch: ITZY Takes 12th Win For “ICY” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Red Velvet, Apink’s Hayoung, UP10TION, And More
Update: NCT Dream Gifts Fans With Bright And Cheerful “Fireflies” MV For 3rd Anniversary
Updated August 25: NCT Dream has shared another gift with fans! After celebrating their third anniversary on August 25 at midnight, the group has unveiled another music video for “Fireflies,” their track as the World Scout Foundation’s first global ambassador. Check it out below! Original Article: NCT Dream has shared a fun new video in… Continue reading Update: NCT Dream Gifts Fans With Bright And Cheerful “Fireflies” MV For 3rd Anniversary
Watch: Kim Kook Heon And Song Yu Vin Make Debut As Duo With “Blurry” MV
Kim Kook Heon and Song Yu Vin have made their debut as a duo with “Blurry”! “Blurry” was released on August 24 and is a song that perfectly brings together a melodious string instrumental, emotional melody, and the two singers’ voices. The lyrics contain conviction of how they feel towards the people they love, and the vintage… Continue reading Watch: Kim Kook Heon And Song Yu Vin Make Debut As Duo With “Blurry” MV
Watch: ITZY Takes 11th Win For “ICY” On MBC’s “Music Core”; Performances By Red Velvet, Apink’s Hayoung, The Boyz, And More
The episode of MBC’s “Music Core” that aired on August 24 had Maktub’s “To You My Light” up against ITZY’s “ICY” and Jang Hye Jin and Yoon Min Soo’s “Drunk on Love.” Jang Hye Jin and Yoon Min Soo came in third place with 5,434 points, while Maktub came in second place with 5,733 points. ITZY came in… Continue reading Watch: ITZY Takes 11th Win For “ICY” On MBC’s “Music Core”; Performances By Red Velvet, Apink’s Hayoung, The Boyz, And More
BTS Achieves 2nd Gold Album In U.S. After “Map Of The Soul: Persona” Earns RIAA Certification
BTS’s latest mini album “Map of the Soul: Persona” has officially gone gold in the United States! On August 23 local time, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that “Map of the Soul: Persona” had received an official gold certification after selling over 0.5 million units in the United States. “Map of the… Continue reading BTS Achieves 2nd Gold Album In U.S. After “Map Of The Soul: Persona” Earns RIAA Certification
Watch: Performances From Day 2 Of 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards
The second day of the 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards featured many popular artists taking to the stage to perform! The August 23 ceremony was held at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome in Seoul. Check out the night’s full list of winners here. Watch many of the performances below! Newkidd – “Tu eres” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHs1suYtA4Y AB6IX – “Breathe”… Continue reading Watch: Performances From Day 2 Of 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards
Winners Of Day 2 Of 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards
The second day of the 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards was another star-studded event that featured awards going to many popular artists! This year’s ceremony was held on August 22 and 23 at the Olympic Park KSPO Dome in Seoul. The hosts at the August 23 event were announcer Jeong Yi Na, singer Yoon Do… Continue reading Winners Of Day 2 Of 2019 Soribada Best K-Music Awards