Surprise, surprise—Yet another poll has been sweeped by K-Pop fandom. BIGBANG‘s “Bang Bang Bang” recently took the title of “International Song of the Summer 2015” on MTV IGGY. There were 10 candidates nominated by MTV IGGY for the poll, BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang,” their labelmate CL‘s collaboration track with Diplo, RiFF RAFF, and OG Maco… Continue reading BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang” Wins International Song of the Summer on MTV IGGY
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INFINITE Scoops Up 1st Win With “Bad” on “The Show”
Congratulations to INFINITE on their first win on a music show with “Bad!” The nominees for first place on this week’s episode of “The Show” were GOT7, Goo Hara, 9MUSES, MAMAMOO, and INFINITE. INFINITE took home the trophy with 8648 points, roughly a 1000 more than runner-up GOT7. Goo Hara followed in third place with… Continue reading INFINITE Scoops Up 1st Win With “Bad” on “The Show”
Leessang’s Gary Voices Frustration Over Music Industry and Copyrights, Korean Music Copyright Association Responds
Hip hop duo Leessang‘s member Gary voiced his frustration over the music industry and the copyright system. On July 21, the rapper posted on his Facebook page, “I want to leave this industry… It’s like my life is getting shorter from stress,” along with a link to an article talking about copyrights. He further mentioned… Continue reading Leessang’s Gary Voices Frustration Over Music Industry and Copyrights, Korean Music Copyright Association Responds
Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
BTS fans~ We were lucky enough to catch up with BTS at the Dallas stop of their “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY IN USA ‘Episode II. The Red Bullet” tour to talk about some of their more random “about-me” facts! (And walked away with many, many song recommendations.) From V’s love of classical music to the downside of the rap-line’s famous… Continue reading Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
K-Pop’s 4 Vocal Kings, “Kim Na Park Lee”: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo
In Korea, they are called collectively called “Kim Na Park Lee” (김나박이), taking the first syllable of the names of these top vocalists in alphabetical order: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo. These four artists are often put forth by the public in Korea as the best and most representative vocalists in the… Continue reading K-Pop’s 4 Vocal Kings, “Kim Na Park Lee”: Kim Bum Soo, Naul, Park Hyo Shin, and Lee Soo
Tasty Announces Single Release in China, Woollim “Shocked”
Tasty and Woollim, who have recently headlined Korean news after Tasty announced that they will be going on a hiatus for activities in Korea and Woollim Entertainment claiming that their move is one-sided, are sinking further into conflict. Tasty announced today through their Weibo account the release of their single in China on July 26,… Continue reading Tasty Announces Single Release in China, Woollim “Shocked”
MC Mong to Hold First Solo Concert in Six Years
MC Mong will be holding his first solo concert in six years. On July 20, MC Mong’s management company DreamT Management announced a solo concert named “The Happiest Time of My Life” for September 4 to September 6. They said, “This will be the first time in six years that MC Mong will be able… Continue reading MC Mong to Hold First Solo Concert in Six Years
GFRIEND Releases Summery Music Video Teaser for “Me Gustas Tu” + Highlight Medley
Update 7/22 – Highlight medley released Rookie girl group GFRIEND released the music video teaser for “Me Gustas Tu,” the title track for their second mini album, “Flower Bud.” The girls, who have had one of the most successful debuts of 2015 with their hit song “Glass Bead,” keep up their young, bubbly, innocent image.… Continue reading GFRIEND Releases Summery Music Video Teaser for “Me Gustas Tu” + Highlight Medley
9MUSES Creates Official Fan Club Five Years After Debut
Girl group 9MUSES will finally have an official fan club! On July 20, 9MUSES’ management company Star Empire revealed through the group’s official Twitter account that the second project for the girl group’s fifth anniversary is the creation of an official fan club. The fan club name will be MINE, which is short for “9MUSES Is… Continue reading 9MUSES Creates Official Fan Club Five Years After Debut
Infinite Tops Hanteo Weekly Album Chart With “Reality”
Boy group Infinite has topped Hanteo‘s Weekly Album Chart with their latest album “Reality.” According to Hanteo Chart’s latest update on July 20, Infinite’s fifth mini album “Reality,” which was released on July 13, has claimed the number one spot. Furthermore, not only did they group come number one on top the chart with the album, but… Continue reading Infinite Tops Hanteo Weekly Album Chart With “Reality”