Gaon has revealed the album sales rankings for solo singers in 2015. The list includes many singers from K-pop idol groups who released solo albums. Singers who are not a part of a group are actually in the minority this year. Did your favorite solo singer of 2015 make the list? Find out! The top 10 singers… Continue reading 2015 Solo Singer Album Sales Rankings Revealed
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Watch: “Music Core” 1.9.16: Red Velvet, TWICE, Dal Shabet, and More
Today’s episode of MBC’s “Music Core” features performances from Red Velvet, UP10TION, TWICE, Dal Shabet, Kim Jang Hoon, Lucky J, Lovelyz, B.I.G, Halo, Road Boyz, Purfles, Rooftop House Studio, Royal Pirates, Lush, and Anda. Full video: ♬ 2016 HOT ♡ Choice – Red Velvet 『Dumb Dumb』 – UP10TION 『Catch me!』,『So, Dangerous』 – TWICE 『Like OOH-AHH』… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” 1.9.16: Red Velvet, TWICE, Dal Shabet, and More
BTS Takes 5th Win for “Run” on “Music Bank,” Performances by Dal Shabet, Lucky J, and More
BTS has grabbed the first “Music Bank” trophy of the year! BTS beat out PSY for first place on January 8’s episode of “Music Bank,” marking the fifth time they’ve taken the top spot on a music show for their hit track “Run.” It was also a special award for the guys, both because they… Continue reading BTS Takes 5th Win for “Run” on “Music Bank,” Performances by Dal Shabet, Lucky J, and More
Has the K-Pop Girl Group Scene Undergone a Silent Revolution?
With all the excitement of K-pop at Christmas and New Year, the X-mas special music shows, the “Gayo Daejun,” street concerts, and (most importantly!) the Soompi Awards, December 2015 was a very busy month for Korean music. Amid all this excitement, most K-pop fans found little time to analyze some quite incredible end-of-year sales data… Continue reading Has the K-Pop Girl Group Scene Undergone a Silent Revolution?
Special Adele Interview and Live Audio to Be Revealed on a Korean Radio Show
Pop star Adele’s live performance and interview will be aired on January 8 at 7 p.m. through MBC Radio’s “Music Camp.” According to music distributor Kang&Music, the show will be airing live from London’s The Church Studios. The Church Studios is not only the working ground of Adele’s third album “25” but also the place… Continue reading Special Adele Interview and Live Audio to Be Revealed on a Korean Radio Show
T-ara’s Hyomin Preparing for Solo Comeback, Likely in Spring
To T-ara fans waiting for the group’s comeback, Hyomin’s solo comeback, rumored to be in March, is pleasant news. According to her agency’s response to TV Report, “Nothing has been confirmed yet. Though it is true she is getting prepared for a comeback, there is not much more we call tell you.” Hyomin previously started her… Continue reading T-ara’s Hyomin Preparing for Solo Comeback, Likely in Spring
SE7EN Prepares for a Comeback in March
Singer SE7EN’s agency revealed on January 8 that he is currently working on a comeback with the goal of releasing his new album in the first half of the year. He aims to release the album in March in order to give enough time to promote it in Japan and other Asian countries. The agency… Continue reading SE7EN Prepares for a Comeback in March
GFRIEND Reveals More Details About January Comeback
It has previously been reported that GFRIEND was planning to make a comeback in early 2016. Now it’s been revealed that the official date is January 25! On December 8, their agency revealed, “GFRIEND will be making their comeback with their third mini-album on January 25.” The six-member girl group made their debut in 2015… Continue reading GFRIEND Reveals More Details About January Comeback
JYJ’s Park Yoochun to Release His First Solo Album
JYJ‘s Park Yoochun will be releasing his first solo album, recorded before enlisting in the military. On January 8, C-Jes Entertainment stated, “Park Yoochun will be releasing his first solo album ‘How Much Love Do You Have In Your Wallet (tentative title)’ on January 18. We will start pre-orders this afternoon.” Park Yoochun’s single album contains… Continue reading JYJ’s Park Yoochun to Release His First Solo Album
After School Fans Petition for a Comeback
It has been a long time since fans have seen After School promoting in Korea. This June will mark three years that the Korean fans have gone without a new After School song. Although Orange Caramel has been active during that time, the last song the group promoted as a whole was “First Love” in… Continue reading After School Fans Petition for a Comeback