The world of K-pop is addictive, and it is growing rapidly as more and more people are joining the Hallyu wave. However, there are a few things we would have liked to have known before we joined this entertaining industry. You need to learn a whole new lingo There are so many terms used to… Continue reading 8 Things We Should Have Been Told Before We Entered The K-Pop World
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BTS Breaks K-Pop Records For U.S. Billboard 200 Chart Ranking And Album Sales
BTS is continuing to break records left and right! Recently the Korean boy band set the record for K-pop groups by placing on the Billboard 200 chart (which charts the most popular albums in the United States) at No. 26. According to Billboard, BTS’s album debuted with “16,000 units earned in the week ending Oct. 13, according… Continue reading BTS Breaks K-Pop Records For U.S. Billboard 200 Chart Ranking And Album Sales
B.A.P Drops Mysterious “Noir” Teaser
On October 18, TS Entertainment uploaded a mysterious teaser on B.A.P’s official channels. The teaser poster says “WHO IS X?” and “NOIR.” There is also an image at the center that looks like a target scope of some sort. A faint silhouette is visible at the center of the target. It appears as though B.A.P… Continue reading B.A.P Drops Mysterious “Noir” Teaser
S.E.S To Reunite For 20th Anniversary Project Backed By SM Entertainment
Holler if ya hear me, first generation K-Pop fans! One of the original K-Pop girl groups, S.E.S, will be reuniting for a music project celebrating their 20th anniversary since debut. S.E.S has over the past eight years reunited every anniversary to put on fundraisers for good causes. For their 20th anniversary, SM Entertainment, the agency… Continue reading S.E.S To Reunite For 20th Anniversary Project Backed By SM Entertainment
Far East Movement Unveils Part 1 Of Collab With SISTAR’s Hyorin And Gill Chang
Hip-hop EDM group Far East Movement has dropped part one of their collaboration with SISTAR’s Hyorin and music producer Gill Chang! Far East Movement unveiled the first half of the track and accompanying music video for “Umbrella” at midnight on October 18 KST. The music video stars South Korean longboarder Ko Hyojoo as she glides… Continue reading Far East Movement Unveils Part 1 Of Collab With SISTAR’s Hyorin And Gill Chang
BTS Talks About Using “Demian” In “WINGS” Concept And Names Variety Show They’d Like To Appear On
BTS was featured on KBS’s “Culture Plaza” on October 17, where they sat down with a reporter to talk about their recent comeback with “WINGS.” Reporter Shim Yeon Hee points out that sales of the novel “Demian” by Hermann Hesse have increased since BTS used excerpts and themes from the book in the concept for… Continue reading BTS Talks About Using “Demian” In “WINGS” Concept And Names Variety Show They’d Like To Appear On
Update: VIXX Reveals Tracklist For 3rd Mini Album “Kratos”
Updated October 22 KST: VIXX has unveiled their tracklist for their mini album! Notably, Ravi appears to have had a huge role, writing lyrics for all the songs as well composing a couple of the b-side tracks. LEO also makes his mark as a lyricist and composer as well. Ravi also mentions that the fourth track… Continue reading Update: VIXX Reveals Tracklist For 3rd Mini Album “Kratos”
I.O.I On Releasing Last Album, Says It’s Not The End
Girl group I.O.I, which is slowly approaching the end of its one-year run, has said that this is not the end of the group. The group recently made a comeback after five months, with double title songs “Very Very Very” and “Hold Up,” which they performed at their comeback showcase on October 17. Already, “Very… Continue reading I.O.I On Releasing Last Album, Says It’s Not The End
Apink’s Son Naeun Cries After Hearing Encouraging Shouts From Fans
Apink recently expressed their feelings to the fans during a fan meeting. During the fansign, Son Naeun is tasked with giving the closing speech. However, as she begins to speak, a fan encouragingly shouts, “Let’s last for a long, long time!” Other fans begin to join as they all say similar things. Hearing this, Naeun quietly says, “Yes,” and… Continue reading Apink’s Son Naeun Cries After Hearing Encouraging Shouts From Fans
Phantom’s Sanchez And Rapper Kassy To Release Collaboration Single
It looks like a collaboration between a former “Show Me The Money” contestant and a former “Unpretty Rapstar” contestant are in the works! According to Brand New Music, rapper and singer Sanchez from Phantom will be collaborating with rapper Kassy for a duet single titled “Come Closer” (tentative title). Both rappers appeared on Mnet hip-hop… Continue reading Phantom’s Sanchez And Rapper Kassy To Release Collaboration Single