On this week’s episode of KBS2 “Music Bank,” INFINITE and Girls’ Generation were matched up again as the final nominees for first place. It was a given that the competition would be close between the two power groups, but INFINITE came out on top with roughly 300 more points thanks to strong performances in the… Continue reading INFINITE’s Jaws Drop at 4th Win for “Bad” + Comebacks by GFRIEND, Sonamoo, and More on “Music Bank”
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Hyukoh Releases Official Statement in Response to Plagiarism Accusations
With increasing popularity comes an increase in attention – both good and bad. Soon after the accusations of plagiarism against recently trending band Hyukoh hit the media, the band’s new agency, HIGHGRND, quickly responded with an official statement. On July 24, HIGHGRND formally stated: “This is an official statement addressing articles in relation to Hyukoh’s plagiarism… Continue reading Hyukoh Releases Official Statement in Response to Plagiarism Accusations
SM Rookies to Hold Regular Concerts
SM Entertainment announced that their new pre-debut group SM Rookies will hold regular concerts, titled “SM Rookies Show,” starting with their August preview concerts. Their concerts will continue in September and onwards, on every other Saturday. “SM Rookies Show” features SM Rookies performing new songs, and variety of music and performance, and it is designed… Continue reading SM Rookies to Hold Regular Concerts
GFRIEND Tops Charts With Release of “Me Gustas Tu”
Rookie girl group GFRIEND is off to a fantastic start with their comeback, showing that they’re a force to be reckoned with alongside a number of senior groups making comebacks this summer. On July 23, GFRIEND released their second mini-album “Flower Bud” through a number of digital music sites. Their title song, “Me Gustas Tu,”… Continue reading GFRIEND Tops Charts With Release of “Me Gustas Tu”
BoA Confesses That She Regretted Saying She Would Write Every Track on “Kiss My Lips”
Asia’s star and veteran singer BoA shared how difficult it was to write all of the songs to her newest album, “Kiss My Lips.” During a recent interview, she was asked, “You wrote all of the songs yourself for the album you released last May. Are you trying your hand at being a producer?” She… Continue reading BoA Confesses That She Regretted Saying She Would Write Every Track on “Kiss My Lips”
Band Hyukoh Beats Out Girls’ Generation and A Pink to Claim Triple Crown on Gaon Weekly Charts
Band Hyukoh has claimed the triple crown status on Gaon Weekly Music Charts with their song “Comes and Goes.” According to Gaon’s announcement on July 23, for the 30th week (2015/07/12-2015/7/18), Hyukoh ranked number one with “Comes and Goes” on the Gaon Digital Overall Chart, Download Chart, and Streaming Chart. The band’s earlier release “Wi… Continue reading Band Hyukoh Beats Out Girls’ Generation and A Pink to Claim Triple Crown on Gaon Weekly Charts
Lim Jung Hee Parts Ways With Big Hit Entertainment
Singer Lim Jung Hee and her agency Big Hit Entertainment have parted ways after the completion of her contract. Big Hit Entertainment’s representative announced on July 23, “The contract came to an end between Lim Jung Hee and Big Hit Entertainment.” Lim Jung Hee, who has consistently worked with Big Hit Entertainment’s producer Bang Shi… Continue reading Lim Jung Hee Parts Ways With Big Hit Entertainment
Tao (Huang Zitao) Releases Solo MV, Album Lyrics Raising Eyebrows
After the release of the music video (below) for his solo mini album “T.A.O,” Tao has quickly gotten swept up in controversy regarding the lyrics of his songs. Tao took time to commemorate the release on his Weibo with a message that incorporates the titles of the three songs on the album, “‘T.A.O’ talks again of our… Continue reading Tao (Huang Zitao) Releases Solo MV, Album Lyrics Raising Eyebrows
INFINITE Takes 3rd Win for “Bad” + Comebacks by GFriend, Hello Venus, and More on “M!Countdown”
Congratulations to INFINITE on their third music show trophy for “Bad!” INFINITE and Girls’ Generation were the contenders for first place on this week’s episode of Mnet’s “M!Countdown,” and while it was a close call, INFINITE came out on top with roughly 200 points. This week’s broadcast featured a debut stage by WANNA.B and comeback stages… Continue reading INFINITE Takes 3rd Win for “Bad” + Comebacks by GFriend, Hello Venus, and More on “M!Countdown”
Update: Wonder Girls Showcase Their Instrumental Chops in Individual Teasers
Update 07/24: Member Ye Eun takes on the keys in the fourth instrument teaser video. Update 07/23: Member Hyerim shreds the electric guitar in the third instrument teaser video. Update 07/22: The second instrument teaser video stars member Yubin on the drums. Wonder Girls has finally released the first tease of their hotly-anticipated comeback after a three-year hiatus. JYP Entertainment… Continue reading Update: Wonder Girls Showcase Their Instrumental Chops in Individual Teasers