While K-pop is most well-known for its upbeat music and super synchronized dance groups, there is no doubt there that are many idols with amazing vocal talent. While many of them perform as soloists for soundtracks or concerts, they have yet to make their official debut as a solo artist. From boy bands to girl groups,… Continue reading 11 K-Pop Idols We Want to See Debut as Soloists in 2016
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YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
YG Entertainment gave an explanation as to why CL‘s single “HELLO BITCHES” was released late to online Korean music sites. On November 21, CL’s new single “HELLO BITCHES” was uploaded on SoundCloud and was available to download for free. Later on December 5, the single could be purchased for download and streaming across various music… Continue reading YG Explains Why CL’s Free Single “Hello Bitches” Was Still Released on Korean Music Stores
30th Golden Disk Awards to Be Held in Shenzhen
It has been confirmed that the 30th annual Golden Disk Awards will be held in Shenzhen, China in January! The star-studded award ceremony that celebrates the best of the best in Korea’s music industry will be held at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center over two days, on January 20 and 21. This is not the… Continue reading 30th Golden Disk Awards to Be Held in Shenzhen
BTS Sells Over 80,000 Copies of New Mini Album in First Week
An incredible number of copies of BTS‘s new mini album “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 2” were sold in its first week since release! The group released their fourth mini album on November 30, which features the title track “Run.” For seven straight days, it held the top spot on Hanteo Chart’s live,… Continue reading BTS Sells Over 80,000 Copies of New Mini Album in First Week
Zico Thinks There’s No Point in Comparing Him to G-Dragon
Zico finds it hard to understand why anyone would say that he is trying to imitate the success of G-Dragon. And he has explained why. On December 7, the Block B leader held an album release event for his first solo mini album “Gallery” which dropped earlier today at midnight. Both being talented producers and rappers with a strong preference for… Continue reading Zico Thinks There’s No Point in Comparing Him to G-Dragon
Lucky J to Make Group Comeback With Hip-Hop Track
Jessi, J’Kyun, and J’Yo will be reuniting for a group comeback next January! Their agency YMC Entertainment revealed on December 7 that the talented trio is preparing to drop a new album soon. It appears that they will go for a hip-hop concept, but the exact details will be announced at a later date. Since the past year has been… Continue reading Lucky J to Make Group Comeback With Hip-Hop Track
EXO Releases More Details on Upcoming Five-Track Album, “Sing For You”
Update December 8 KST: Two new image teasers have been released showing the happy, smiling side of EXO, and then the serious, more pensive side. Original article: More information of EXO‘s special winter album, “Sing For You,” have been revealed, along with a new teaser image. “Sing For You” will be released on midnight, December… Continue reading EXO Releases More Details on Upcoming Five-Track Album, “Sing For You”
YouTube Releases List of Top 10 Most Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2015 and Channels With Most Growth
YouTube has released its yearly roundup list for its most popular videos and channels in Korea. The list is compiled from videos uploaded from November 24, 2014 to November 23, 2015. YG Entertainment was a big winner this year with BIGBANG‘s “Bang Bang Bang” music video being the most watched K-pop music video of 2015… Continue reading YouTube Releases List of Top 10 Most Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2015 and Channels With Most Growth
KBS Announces Lineup of 18 K-Pop Groups for Year-End Song Festival
KBS has announced the first round of artists for its annual year-end song festival. Taking place on December 30, starting at 7:50 p.m., the “2015 KBS Song Festival” will feature artists/groups that have been selected based on album and digital single sales, as well as broadcast points. The festival is taking place at the Gocheok Sky Dome,… Continue reading KBS Announces Lineup of 18 K-Pop Groups for Year-End Song Festival
SM Releases Another Clue to Their “Winter Garden” Project
SM Entertainment revealed its second image teaser for its special winter project, titled “Winter Garden.” The first teaser showed a plant with three flowers, each with a number written on it – 15, 18, 22 – leading many to believe those were the dates of the singles release. Earlier today, industry insiders revealed that f(x)… Continue reading SM Releases Another Clue to Their “Winter Garden” Project