There’s a lot of booty in K-pop these days. Oversexualized women in music videos are not new fads: they were here yesterday and they’re here now and they’re probably here forever. But K-pop has made such great strides in recent years internationally, and it pains me to see such sexed up images of women so… Continue reading Opinion: That K-Pop Booty & Other Carnal Cliches — 5 Music Videos That Grossed Me Out
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Lim Chang Jung Wins First Place on “Inkigayo”
Singer Lim Chang Jung has taken first place on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Usually airing every Sunday, SBS’s “Inkigayo” was not broadcast on October 11 due to the “Presidents Cup Golf Tournament.” Therefore, the first place winner of “Inkigayo” was revealed on October 12. Lim Chang Jung, GOT7, and iKON were running for the first place spot… Continue reading Lim Chang Jung Wins First Place on “Inkigayo”
B.A.P Has Messages For Fans in “Mato Puzzle” Teaser
B.A.P has released a fun teaser for their comeback! Titled “Mato Puzzle,” the teaser is a word search puzzle. According to TS Entertainment, the Mato Puzzle has messages the members want to deliver to their fans, as well as information about their new album. The passwords inside the puzzle will be revealed at intervals until the… Continue reading B.A.P Has Messages For Fans in “Mato Puzzle” Teaser
6 Epic K-Pop MVs That Went Outside the Box and Created a Whole World
While music videos always feature a particular concept and theme, its not very often that they create and show off a whole world. These are usually big budget videos that escape the “music video box” and a normal modern day setting. 2NE1 – “Come Back Home” Sci-Fi / Futuristic Right from the beginning, we see a futuristic looking Seoul… Continue reading 6 Epic K-Pop MVs That Went Outside the Box and Created a Whole World
IU Drops Teaser and Release Date for New Mini Album
The first teaser for IU‘s anticipated comeback is here! On October 12 at midnight KST, the release date for her new album was revealed through her official social media accounts, along with the first photo teaser. All wrapped up in purple satin ribbon, IU stares at the camera with one blue and one brown eye, looking cute yet mysterious in her fuzzy white sweater.… Continue reading IU Drops Teaser and Release Date for New Mini Album
BTOB Are On Their “Way Back Home” in Comeback MV
BTOB has returned after a three-month hiatus with their seventh mini album “I Mean”! The music video for their title track “Way Back Home” was released along with the full album on October 12 at midnight KST. The lyrics for “Way Back Home” are about reaching for your goals and getting a little bit lost along the way. The eight-minute music… Continue reading BTOB Are On Their “Way Back Home” in Comeback MV
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 2
Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb” refuses to let go the top spot and surprisingly held on for the third week in a row. Despite challenges from many new songs, “Dumb Dumb” remains consistent across all our chart sources in a wide open week. It is enough to win for another week. Congratulations again to Red Velvet.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 2
EXO Successfully Holds South Korea’s First Dome Concert
EXO recently made history by being the first artists to hold a dome concert in South Korea. “EXO-Love CONCERT in DOME” took place on October 10 in Seoul’s newly built Gocheok Sky Dome, filling all 22,000 seats. EXO had previously broken records as “double million sellers,” selling 1 million copies of their first studio album… Continue reading EXO Successfully Holds South Korea’s First Dome Concert
UP10TION Are “So, Dangerous” in Dance Practice Video
Following the release of their debut mini album “TOP Secret” and debut music video “So, Dangerous,” TOP Media‘s new boy group UP10TION released a dance practice video on October 10. Despite being rookies, the boys of UP10TION showcase their powerful choreography and incredible timing, making great use of the group’s large numbers. Combined with their… Continue reading UP10TION Are “So, Dangerous” in Dance Practice Video
BTOB Releases Teaser and Stills for “Way Back Home” Music Video
BTOB will soon be making a comeback, and on October 11 they revealed a teaser for their upcoming track “Way Back Home”! As was previously announced, the music video’s main actor is BTOB member Ilhoon, who has recently shown his acting chops on the MBC Every 1 show “Webtoon Hero Tundra Show.” The track will… Continue reading BTOB Releases Teaser and Stills for “Way Back Home” Music Video