With his return to TV, Ryu Shi Won will also broaden his activities to music. According to associates, he will release the new album “Again” on October 6, which is his first since 2012. He has also signed a new contract with the Japanese agency Universal Music. He plans to also launch a Japanese live… Continue reading Ryu Shi Won to Release a New Album and Launch Japanese Tour
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Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 3
A Pink’s “Remember” remains No. 1 for the second straight week, winning it over their label mate BEAST’s “YeY.” “Remember” scores consistently over all our chart sources to capture the top spot again. Congratulations again to A Pink. BEAST’s “YeY” is one of the three brand new songs in the top 10 this week, moving… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 3
BIGBANG Wins First Place on “Inkigayo,” Performances in Sokcho by BEAST, A Pink, SHINee, and More
Update – August 17, 2015: Congratulations to BIGBANG! BIGBANG has taken first place on SBS “Inkigayo” with “Let’s Not Fall in Love.” In second place are Wonder Girls with “I Feel You,” and SHINee has come in third with “Married to the Music.” August 16’s SBS “Inkigayo,” which was a pre-recorded special from Sokcho, will announce… Continue reading BIGBANG Wins First Place on “Inkigayo,” Performances in Sokcho by BEAST, A Pink, SHINee, and More
JYP Files Damage Suit Against Director Han Sa Min for Allegedly Halting 2PM Music Video Productions
Following the incident earlier in May of this year in which the director for 2PM’s music video, Han Sa Min, backed out of the project with not much time left before scheduled filming, it has been revealed belatedly that JYP filed a 50 million won (approx. 42,000 USD) damage suit against the director in June. … Continue reading JYP Files Damage Suit Against Director Han Sa Min for Allegedly Halting 2PM Music Video Productions
Girls’ Generation Drops Glamorous New MV Teaser for “You Think”
After revealing a music video teaser for their first title track, “Lion Heart,” off their album of the same name, Girls’ Generation has dropped a teaser for the second title track, “You Think.” Watch it here. “Lion Heart” will be released at noon on August 18, along with five other songs. On August 19, 0:00 a.m.,… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Drops Glamorous New MV Teaser for “You Think”
BIGBANG Takes 1st Win for “Let’s Not Fall in Love” on “Music Core,” Performances from SHINee, Wonder Girls, and More
South Korea celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Independence Day today, August 15, and with that, MBC is aired a special episode of its weekly music ranking show, “Music Core.” Jooheon of MONSTA X joined this week as a special MC. BIGBANG, SHINee, and the Wonder Girls competed for first place with BIGBANG’s “Let’s Not Fall in Love” taking… Continue reading BIGBANG Takes 1st Win for “Let’s Not Fall in Love” on “Music Core,” Performances from SHINee, Wonder Girls, and More
EXO’s Chen to Perform Solo in the 2015 Grand Hallyu Festival
SM Entertainment revealed on the morning of August 15 that Chen, of the popular boy group EXO will perform as a solo in the “2015 Grand Hallyu Festival.” The festival is set to take place in the Seoul Olympic Main Stadium on September 4. On this festival, Chen will join other popular K-Pop singers such… Continue reading EXO’s Chen to Perform Solo in the 2015 Grand Hallyu Festival
“Music Core” 08.15.15: South Korean Independence Day Special Performances
South Korea celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Independence Day today, August 15, and with that, MBC is airing a special episode of its weekly music ranking show, “Music Core.” Jooheon of MONSTA X joins this week as a special MC> MC : MINHO(SHINee), N(VIXX), YERI(Red Velvet), JOOHEON(MONSTA X) ♬ Special Stage – SEVENTEEN 『Bindaetteok… Continue reading “Music Core” 08.15.15: South Korean Independence Day Special Performances
CL Is Fresh as “Doctor Pepper” in Trippy MV With Diplo, Riff Raff, and OG Maco
Following up on the release of the track in May, Wesley Pentz (Diplo)’s record label Mad Decent has dropped the official music video for “Doctor Pepper” featuring 2NE1‘s CL, Riff Raff, and OG Maco. The music video is as trippy as the previously released album art, and CL doesn’t just hold her own but shines… Continue reading CL Is Fresh as “Doctor Pepper” in Trippy MV With Diplo, Riff Raff, and OG Maco
Update: Girls’ Generation Releases New Teasers for “Lion Heart”
Update August 15, 2015 KST: MV teaser released. Update August 14, 2015 KST: New individual photos released. Update August 13, 2015 KST: The track list for “Lion Heart” is out. Girls’ Generation has released a new set of teaser images for their second title track, “You Think.” Their first is “Lion Heart,” and teaser images were… Continue reading Update: Girls’ Generation Releases New Teasers for “Lion Heart”