Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – May Week 1

As expected, Jung Eun Ji’s “Hopefully Sky” is our new No. 1 song this week, moving up from No. 8 last week. This song won on Inkigayo and M!Countdown last week, and also scored high on all other chart sources. While she has topped charts before as an A Pink member, she gets her first… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – May Week 1

TWICE Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Cheer Up”; Performances by Akdong Musician, Crush, SEVENTEEN, and More

Congratulations to TWICE for winning No. 1 with “Cheer Up” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third were Jung Eun Ji and Eddy Kim. Meanwhile, following the departure of MC Kim Yoo Jung, guest MCs have been making an appearance on the show. This week, it was actress Lee Yeo Reum. Performers for this week’s show include… Continue reading TWICE Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Cheer Up”; Performances by Akdong Musician, Crush, SEVENTEEN, and More

Watch: MONSTA X Releases Mysterious Narration Teasers Ahead Of Comeback

With less than two weeks left until their comeback, MONSTA X teases fans once more! On May 6, Starship Entertainment released a mysterious “narration teaser.” According to the title, this specific preview focuses on member I.M. His voice seems to be reciting an oath, while dark, destructive scenes flash by. Similarly, on May 7, the company released another… Continue reading Watch: MONSTA X Releases Mysterious Narration Teasers Ahead Of Comeback

Song Mino Persuades Yang Hyun Suk To Release “Nation Of Hip-Hop” Collab As A Single

WINNER’s Song Mino successfully persuades YG Entertainment head Yang Hyung Suk to release his recent collaboration with actress Moon Hee Kyung. The two stars received lots of love and attention for their catchy song, a diss rap from an angry mom to her pubescent daughter. In response to popular demand for the song to be… Continue reading Song Mino Persuades Yang Hyun Suk To Release “Nation Of Hip-Hop” Collab As A Single

INFINITE’s Woohyun Talks About Upcoming Solo Debut + Title Track “Nodding”

INFINITE’s Woohyun, who will soon make his long-awaited solo debut, is so passionate about music! On May 7, the idol hosted the “Nam Woohyun’s ‘Write’ Album Preview Show” through V app. During the live show, Woohyun acknowledges that the fans must have waited a long time, and says, “I have also been preparing for a long time. I had… Continue reading INFINITE’s Woohyun Talks About Upcoming Solo Debut + Title Track “Nodding”

BTS Urge Fans Not To Give Up Hope On Longer “Young Forever” Promotions

On May 7 BTS held a press conference in anticipation of their “Hwa Yang Yeon Hwa On Stage: Epilogue” concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul. At the venue, they addressed the dissatisfaction surrounding their reportedly short promotion period for their recently released special album, “Young Forever.” They said, “We are aware that a lot… Continue reading BTS Urge Fans Not To Give Up Hope On Longer “Young Forever” Promotions

WATCH: Jung Eun Ji, VIXX, TWICE, And More On “Music Core”

The May 7 episode of MBC’s “Music Core” featured performances from Crush, Stephanie, Jung Eun Ji, VIXX, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, Lovelyz, UP10TION, Oh My Girl, NCT U, April, Cosmic Girls, Yoo Seung Eun, Boys Republic, A.cian, Berry Good, Mint, Lou.de, and MIXX. Check out their performances below! ♬ Comeback ♣ Stage ♬  – Crush 『Woo Ah』 … Continue reading WATCH: Jung Eun Ji, VIXX, TWICE, And More On “Music Core”

This Week In K-Pop MV Releases: BTS, AKMU, I.O.I & More – May Week 1

TWICE fans came out in full force for last week’s poll as their “Cheer Up” selected as the favorite music release. The song had an amazing 90 percent of the vote. Coming in second was SEVENTEEN with “Pretty U.” Having just won the weekly release poll two weeks ago with their pre-album track “Young Forever,” BTS is… Continue reading This Week In K-Pop MV Releases: BTS, AKMU, I.O.I & More – May Week 1

TWICE’s “CHEER UP” MV Exceeds 20.1 Million Views On YouTube

The music video for girl group TWICE’s new song “CHEER UP” has broken 20 million views on YouTube since its release 12 days ago. As of press time, “CHEER UP” has drawn 20.1 million views, 20,167,968 views to be exact. The music video’s view count has been grown by leaps and bounds since its release,… Continue reading TWICE’s “CHEER UP” MV Exceeds 20.1 Million Views On YouTube

Star Empire To Debut Girl Group Including Han Hyeri From “Produce 101”

It appears as though Han Hyeri from Mnet’s girl group reality show “Produce 101” might be debuting soon. On May 7, an insider revealed that Star Empire Entertainment is planning on debuting a girl group including Han Hyeri as one of the members. While preparations for the upcoming girl group are ongoing, a debut could be… Continue reading Star Empire To Debut Girl Group Including Han Hyeri From “Produce 101”