Actor Song Kang is working hard at preparing for his new role as MC of SBS’s “Inkigayo”! Earlier this week, “Inkigayo” announced that starting February 18, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, DIA’s Jung Chaeyeon, and Song Kang would be the new hosts of the music program. On February 17, Song Kang’s agency Namoo Actors stated, “After being chosen to be… Continue reading Actor Song Kang Says He’s Nervously Preparing To Be New “Inkigayo” MC
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Update: Highlight’s Yang Yoseob Gets Lost In Memories In Solo Comeback MV Teaser
Updated February 19 KST: With only hours left until his comeback, Yang Yoseob has released a second teaser for his new MV! Yang Yoseob’s “A Place Without You” (literal translation) and his new mini album will be released on February 19 at 6 p.m. KST. Original Article: Highlight member Yang Yoseob has shared a first look at… Continue reading Update: Highlight’s Yang Yoseob Gets Lost In Memories In Solo Comeback MV Teaser
SEVENTEEN Takes 2nd Win For “Thanks” On “Music Bank”
SEVENTEEN came out on top this week on KBS’s “Music Bank”! “Music Bank” did not air this week due to coverage for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, but they did update their K-Chart on their official website and announced the winners for the week. SEVENTEEN took the number one slot with a total score of… Continue reading SEVENTEEN Takes 2nd Win For “Thanks” On “Music Bank”
A Song For Every Occasion: The Top 15 K-Pop Hits Of 2017
One of the things we love most about K-pop is its versatility: no matter what kind of mood we’re in, there are K-pop songs that speak to what we’re feeling. They comfort us when we’re down, pump us up when we’re hyped, and give us the strength to carry on when times are tough. For the 13th Annual Soompi Awards’ Song of… Continue reading A Song For Every Occasion: The Top 15 K-Pop Hits Of 2017
LOONA Gets Fans Puzzling Over New Teaser Video
LOONA has shared a mysterious video that has led to lots of fan theories! On February 16 at midnight KST, the pre-debut girl group released a new teaser video. The video is titled “2018.2.29,” and features only what looks like a solar eclipse with clouds passing by. The video, which is exactly 29 seconds long,… Continue reading LOONA Gets Fans Puzzling Over New Teaser Video
Red Velvet Takes 5th Win For “Bad Boy” On “M!Countdown”
Red Velvet has won another trophy for their hit song “Bad Boy”! The February 15 episode of Mnet’s “M!Countdown” was a lunar new year special featuring highlight clips, but the show still announced a winner. Both “Bad Boy” and iKON’s “Love Scenario” were nominated for first place, with “Bad Boy” taking the win. This is… Continue reading Red Velvet Takes 5th Win For “Bad Boy” On “M!Countdown”
SM And YG Talk About EXO And CL’s Performances For 2018 PyeongChang Olympics Closing Ceremony
A leading feature of the Hallyu wave, K-Pop is once again taking an important role in the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. It was recently revealed that EXO and CL would be performing for the closing ceremony. SM Entertainment stated, “As the closing ceremony for the Olympics is an event that many people around the world are… Continue reading SM And YG Talk About EXO And CL’s Performances For 2018 PyeongChang Olympics Closing Ceremony
TWICE Tops Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 Chart And Oricon’s Weekly Singles Chart With “Candy Pop”
TWICE’s second Japanese single “Candy Pop” continues to excel! According to Billboard Japan, “Candy Pop” has topped their Hot 100 chart, selling 303,746 copies in their first week and coming first in sales, views, streams, and video plays. They stated, “TWICE’s other songs have also greatly increased in streams and video views, leading to ten of… Continue reading TWICE Tops Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 Chart And Oricon’s Weekly Singles Chart With “Candy Pop”
SM Entertainment To Hold “SMTOWN LIVE” Concert In Dubai This April
SM Entertainment is set to hold a concert in Dubai! According to local reports, the Dubai leg of “SMTOWN Live World Tour VI” will be held on April 6 at the Autism Rocks Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A total of 35 artists are listed to perform, including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation,… Continue reading SM Entertainment To Hold “SMTOWN LIVE” Concert In Dubai This April
MOMOLAND’s Agency Issues Statement After Investigating Into Bulk Buying Accusations
On February 14, after an investigation, MOMOLAND’s agency Duble Kick Company officially issued a statement denying the accusations of bulk buying. Duble Kick Company previously denied accusations of buying the group’s albums in bulk, and stated that it would investigate into these accusations. Afterwards, Hanteo Chart CEO Kwak Young Ho stated that they had not found… Continue reading MOMOLAND’s Agency Issues Statement After Investigating Into Bulk Buying Accusations