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
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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!
EXO Debuts New Teaser for Winter Album
As previously reported, global idol group EXO will be returning to fans with a Christmas album. The group will be releasing their special winter album “Sing For You” on December 10 and will hold “EXO Comeback Stage Sing For You” through their channel on Naver‘s V App. During the show, they will be revealing their new… Continue reading EXO Debuts New Teaser for Winter Album
18 Things That Might Happen If K-Pop Stars Were Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
1) Well, the dinner wouldn’t start without T.O.P. 2) Daesung would admire the smell of turkey and stuffing in the oven. 3) Onew would be that one person who wants chicken instead of turkey on Thanksgiving. 4) There would be a gender divide at the table. 5) Although some might venture their way over to… Continue reading 18 Things That Might Happen If K-Pop Stars Were Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
Noel and Yong Junhyung’s Collaboration Song Claims Top Spots on Music Charts
Group Noel and Yong Junhyung‘s collaboration is a major hit! On November 26, Noel’s new single “In The End” was released. Soon after, this song rose to first place on Mnet, second place on Olleh Music, seventh place on Melon, tenth place on Genie, and eleventh on Bugs. “In The End” is produced and written… Continue reading Noel and Yong Junhyung’s Collaboration Song Claims Top Spots on Music Charts
Dynamic Duo Wins First Place on “M!Countdown” Special Broadcast With “Jam”
“M!Countdown” has canceled its live broadcast today to prepare for 2015 MAMA Awards. However, Mnet had announced on November 26 that the first place winner will be announced anyhow, and the first place was later awarded to Dynamic Duo for their new song “Jam.” In their recorded thank-you speech, Dynamic Duo said, “We really didn’t… Continue reading Dynamic Duo Wins First Place on “M!Countdown” Special Broadcast With “Jam”