Vocal girl group Melody Day will be dropping a new album featuring VIXX‘s Ravi! The group, which debuted in 2014, is best known for their OST tracks for popular dramas such as “Master’s Sun” and “I Hear Your Voice.” This newest single album is titled “If It Rains” and is set to drop on December… Continue reading Melody Day to Drop New Single Album Featuring VIXX’s Ravi
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Watch: “Music Core” Goodbye 2015 Special With SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, and More
Today’s episode of MBC’s “Music Core” is a Goodbye 2015 special featuring performances from SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, Teen Top, B1A4, A Pink, VIXX, EXID, B.A.P, AOA, BTS, GOT7, Red Velvet, Lovelyz, MAMAMOO, and GFRIEND. ♬ Goodbye ♡ 2015 – SHINee 『View』 – EXO 『CALL ME BABY』 – INFINITE 『Bad』 – TEENTOP 『ah-ah』 – B1A4 『Sweet… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” Goodbye 2015 Special With SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, and More
Watch: Special Stages Abound on “Music Bank” Christmas Broadcast
Many groups graced the stage of “Music Bank” for a Christmas special broadcast! Instead of crowning a winner this week, “Music Bank” hosted a slew of special stages, with appearances by many of this year’s most popular groups. Although many of them have already finished their promotions, they returned to perform as a gift to… Continue reading Watch: Special Stages Abound on “Music Bank” Christmas Broadcast
The 5 Stages of Becoming a K-Pop Fan
1. The Set-Up Perhaps you make a new friend who, when asked about his/her favorite music, brightly says, “I’m really into K-pop!” Perhaps you log onto YouTube and discover that a music video of a guy doing a horse dance has billions of views, and you decide to take a closer look. Perhaps you move in… Continue reading The 5 Stages of Becoming a K-Pop Fan
Jung Joon Young Signs Onto Same Agency as Younha and Cheetah
Singer Jung Joon Young has switched companies to C9 Entertainment, which houses artists such as Younha and Cheetah. Jung Joon Young’s contract with CJ E&M has recently expired. On December 24, CJ E&M issued a press release that revealed, “A wonderful parting with Jung Joon Young has taken place.” After his previous contract’s expiration, Jung… Continue reading Jung Joon Young Signs Onto Same Agency as Younha and Cheetah
Rolling Stone Names Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb” in Top 10 Music Videos of 2015
Red Velvet recently earned the honor of having their video “Dumb Dumb” being named by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 best music videos of 2015! Rolling Stone praised the music video for its “distinct aesthetic and muted palate,” despite being one of the younger groups in the K-pop industry. The music video… Continue reading Rolling Stone Names Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb” in Top 10 Music Videos of 2015
Teen Top to Make Comeback in January
Teen Top will be returning in January of 2016! Teen Top’s agency TOP Media announced on December 24 on their official website, “Teen Top will be making a comeback in January with a new album. In return for the love they receive from all their fans, they are working hard on preparing their new album.”… Continue reading Teen Top to Make Comeback in January
10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Fuse TV Looks at Top K-Pop Rookie Groups of 2015
U.S. digital cable and satellite television channel Fuse TV has recently picked out 11 rookie K-pop groups of 2015 and analyzed their current work and future direction. SEVENTEEN Fuse TV gives the 13-member boy group from Pledis Entertainment full credit for debuting with such a large number of members, releasing catchy, well-crafted songs, and producing… Continue reading Fuse TV Looks at Top K-Pop Rookie Groups of 2015
iKON to Attend the 5th Gaon K-Pop Awards
iKON is the next group that has been confirmed as attendees at the upcoming “5th Gaon K-Pop Awards”! It was previously announced that BIGBANG and EXO will also be attending the annual show. The award ceremony is hosted by Gaon, one of Korea’s major music charts, and celebrates the year’s chart-topping albums and tracks. Awards… Continue reading iKON to Attend the 5th Gaon K-Pop Awards