Boy group AA (Double A)’s Aoora has officially withdrawn from the group. His contract with Blue Star Entertainment expired in March, and he has since left both the agency and AA. This was confirmed by the idol himself via Instagram on May 24. Following his debut in 2011 as a rapper and vocalist of AA, Aoora consistently pursued individual and unit… Continue reading AA’s Aoora Withdraws From Group To Pursue Solo Activities
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WATCH: XIA (Junsu) Gets Ready To “Rock The World” With New Album
JYJ’s XIA (Junsu) releases the music video teaser for “Rock The World” (Feat. The Quiett, Automatic), the title track from his fourth studio album, “Xignature.” “Rock the World” is a hip-hop influenced dance song, produced by AUTOMATIC, who also worked with Junsu on his second album, “Incredible.” Junsu previously released a pre-album release track, titled… Continue reading WATCH: XIA (Junsu) Gets Ready To “Rock The World” With New Album
Lee Hi And Leessang’s Gil Are Working On A Collaboration Project?
An exciting collaboration between Lee Hi and Leessang’s Gil appears to be in the works! On May 24, Lee Hi shared a photo taken during their trip to the recording studio via her Instagram. In the black-and-white teaser shot, the two talented artists are seen posing with a rap star attitude, rocking sunglasses and keeping things serious. While it remains unclear why they hit the booth… Continue reading Lee Hi And Leessang’s Gil Are Working On A Collaboration Project?
Why Do Music Shows Continue To Exist Despite Low Ratings?
Weekly music shows barely register in TV viewership ratings these days. Recently, SBS’s “Inkigayo” recorded 1.7 percent, MBC’s “Music Core” recorded 1.8 percent, and KBS2’s “Music Bank” recorded 1.3 percent. If they were any other variety show, they would have already been canceled. Yet, these weekly music shows, costly and exhausting to both the production and the… Continue reading Why Do Music Shows Continue To Exist Despite Low Ratings?
VIXX’s Ken Is Up Next For Yoon Jong Shin’s Monthly Music Project
Boy group VIXX’s vocalist Ken is set to participate in singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin’s monthly music project. On May 24, Mystic Entertainment dropped a teaser for the upcoming May release featuring vocals by Ken. The teaser photo shows Ken soaking up the spring sun, looking calm and relaxed with his eyes gently closed. The main vocalist of VIXX,… Continue reading VIXX’s Ken Is Up Next For Yoon Jong Shin’s Monthly Music Project
Former “K-Pop Star 2” Contestant Shin Ji Hoon Makes Comeback With “Jungle Gym” MV
Former “K-Pop Star 2” contestant Shin Ji Hoon makes a comeback after two years with “Jungle Gym.” Her fifth single, “Jungle Gym” was released on May 24 via all major music sites. Shin Ji Hoon, who wrote and composed the song herself, describes the song as, “A song about my hometown as I imagine it.”… Continue reading Former “K-Pop Star 2” Contestant Shin Ji Hoon Makes Comeback With “Jungle Gym” MV
Baek Ah Yeon Sweeps Music Charts With “So So”
Solo artist Baek Ah Yeon is dominating online music charts with her new single “So So.” Soon after its release on May 24 at midnight KST, the song claimed the top spot on all major music charts, and continues to rank first on the real-time charts of Melon, Mnet, Genie, Olleh Music, Naver Music, Soribada, Bugs, and Monkey3.… Continue reading Baek Ah Yeon Sweeps Music Charts With “So So”
MAP6 Declares It’s “Swagger Time” With New MV
Five-member boy group MAP6 makes their comeback and declares it’s “Swagger Time.” MAP6’s management agency Dream Tea Entertainment explains the concept of MAP6’s second single album as “Five mischievous children appear with fun dancing and singing to liven things up in the monotony and tediousness of everyday life.” In keeping with the concept, the music… Continue reading MAP6 Declares It’s “Swagger Time” With New MV
QUIZ: Which VIXX Concept Are You?
VIXX is known for their awesome concepts, and this comeback with our boys as dashing Greek gods is no exception! From vampires to cyborgs to slaves of love, there’s no question that VIXX are the gods of concepts. What concept do you fit into? Are you an ethereal vampire or a jealous god/goddess? Take the… Continue reading QUIZ: Which VIXX Concept Are You?
TAHITI Keeps Moving Forward Despite Lack Of Recognition
Girl group TAHITI shares its thoughts on their identity as a group five years after their debut. The group held a showcase on May 23 at the Hanatour V Hall in Hongdae, Seoul for their latest comeback single album, “The Secret.” During the event, leader Minjae says, “We’re now on our fifth year of activities,… Continue reading TAHITI Keeps Moving Forward Despite Lack Of Recognition