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BTS Discuss Sold Out Concerts and Reflect on World Tour

The boys of BTS have shared their thoughts on sold out concerts and passionate overseas fans. Ahead of holding their solo concert “2015 BTS LIVE” in Seoul on November 27, the members sat down for a press conference to discuss their recent activities. When asked about their concert selling out immediately after the tickets went on sale, Rap Monster replied, “I was… Continue reading BTS Discuss Sold Out Concerts and Reflect on World Tour

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B.A.P Grabs 1st Win for “Young, Wild & Free” on “Music Bank”

B.A.P were crowned the winners of this week’s “Music Bank” with their powerful title track “Young, Wild & Free”! This marks the meaningful first trophy for their fourth mini album “Matrix” which dropped on November 16. Making everything even more special, this is also B.A.P first win after ending their long legal dispute with TS Entertainment. The other contender for No.1 was Dynamic Duo… Continue reading B.A.P Grabs 1st Win for “Young, Wild & Free” on “Music Bank”

EXO, SHINee, and Taeyeon Confirmed for 2015 MAMA

SM Entertainment has announced that EXO, SHINee, and Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon will be participating in the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). CJ E&M, the producers of the show, revealed that they were extremely happy about the last-minute addition. EXO and SHINee will be appearing as a complete group, while Taeyeon will be representing herself… Continue reading EXO, SHINee, and Taeyeon Confirmed for 2015 MAMA

International Fans Boycott End-of-the-Year Award Shows

International fans have created a petition to boycott end-of-the-year shows such as the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Award Show (MAMA), the Golden Disk Awards, and the Seoul Music Awards. Fans have accused panelists of skewed nominations within categories such as “Best Male Dance Group,” noting that past and present nominations favor more popular groups and artists,… Continue reading International Fans Boycott End-of-the-Year Award Shows

SM Entertainment Selected as Most Wanted Brand in China

The winners for the “2015 Hallyu Core Awards” have been announced! The awards are hosted by Korea’s Hankyung Media Group and China’s Sina Corp and seek to award enterprises that have spread Hallyu culture throughout China. At the awards, SM Entertainment, home to K-Pop powerhouses such as Girls’ Generation, EXO, and Super Junior, took home the… Continue reading SM Entertainment Selected as Most Wanted Brand in China

Soompi Says: American vs. Korean K-Pop Concerts Pt. 2

The Soompi Crew is back to continue discussing our previous question of what the differences are between K-Pop concerts in the U.S. and Korea. In the first part of our series we opened up by talking about the general concert logistics in the U.S. and Korea. This time we’ll be going more into depth about… Continue reading Soompi Says: American vs. Korean K-Pop Concerts Pt. 2

iKON, BTS, GOT7 and More Countdown to the 2015 MAMA

With MAMA only being a few days away, its official YouTube account is posting video sneak peeks of its lineup. The channel has also been releasing daily countdown videos featuring nominated artists via “STAR COUNTDOWN” since 30 days ago. iKON, who will be participating in their first MAMA, appear in one of the most recent videos,… Continue reading iKON, BTS, GOT7 and More Countdown to the 2015 MAMA

8 Male K-pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence

Making it big in K-pop is a big ask. Only a tiny fraction of all the trainees and debutants who enter the K-pop fray will ever make it truly big. Detractors often dismiss K-pop idol stars as pretty-faced dancers devoid of real charisma. But as most fans know well, looks and dancing ability are just… Continue reading 8 Male K-pop Stars With Magnetic Stage Presence

“Unpretty Rapstar” and “Show Me the Money” Coming to 2015 MAMA!

All the fans of Korean hip-hop scene have another reason to be excited! Four contestants from “Unpretty Rapstar 2” and “Show Me The Money 4” will be showcasing a collaboration stage at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). According to an insider, the stars of “Unpretty Rapstar 2,” Truedy and Yezi, as well as the… Continue reading “Unpretty Rapstar” and “Show Me the Money” Coming to 2015 MAMA!

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