Chinese media is reporting that BIGBANG will be appearing on DragonTV’s “Lunar New Year Special.” The special’s guest performers were hinted at on the channel’s official Weibo page on January 18 with four pictures featuring only the artist’s silhouettes and several word clues (such as “famous star,” “global idol,” “the best group,” and “high popularity”). One of… Continue reading BIGBANG to Appear on DragonTV’s “Lunar New Year Special”
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Performances from the 2015 Seoul Music Awards
Many of the top acts in K-Pop came together last night for the 2015 Seoul Music Awards. Along with an awards ceremony, all of the artist performed special stages of their 2014 hit songs. EXO, continuing on with their success at award shows, took home the grand prize again. Check out the full list of… Continue reading Performances from the 2015 Seoul Music Awards
Jonghyun Wins on M!Countdown This Week With “Deja Boo”
Congratulations to SHINee‘s Jonghyun for taking home the win this week on M!Countdown with “Deja Boo.” Mad Clown was the runner up today with his latest track “Fire.” This is a great start for Jonghyun as he seems to be the frontrunner to take #1 on this weekend’s music shows. Do you think he will… Continue reading Jonghyun Wins on M!Countdown This Week With “Deja Boo”
CL Collaborates with Manager of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande for U.S. Debut
In preparation for her spring solo debut in the United States, 2NE1’s CL is currently working hard in the studio with top American producers. On January 22, a senior source from CL’s management agency YG Entertainment told Star News, “CL, who spent about a month last year in America working on her debut record, returned… Continue reading CL Collaborates with Manager of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande for U.S. Debut
Winners of the 24th Seoul Music Awards Announced, EXO Wins Grand Prize
The Seoul Music Awards took place on January 22, with EXO taking home the Grand Prize (Daesang) of the evening. EXO won three awards in total as they also won the Main Prize (Bonsang) and the Popularity Award. The following is the full list of winners. Congratulations to all! Grand Prize – EXO Best Album – Beast Digital… Continue reading Winners of the 24th Seoul Music Awards Announced, EXO Wins Grand Prize
Producer of EXO’s Teaser Video Tells All about Recent Plagiarism Claims
Earlier this month, EXO‘s teaser video titled “EXO 2015 COMING SOON” was made unavailable on SMTOWN‘s YouTube channel due to a copyright claim by Swedish graphic designer Erik Söderberg. According to the designer, SM Entertainment had used graphics by him and two other international graphic designers without permission, and that SM Entertainment did not respond to their inquiries, leaving them… Continue reading Producer of EXO’s Teaser Video Tells All about Recent Plagiarism Claims
Despite Distribution Complications, JYJ’s First Official Japanese Single Sweeps Music Charts
Boy band JYJ’s first official Japanese single has swept music charts. The group’s management agency C-JeS Entertainment commented, “Released on [January] 21, ‘Wake Me Tonight,’ JYJ’s first single released under their name in Japan, has received [a lot of love]. As soon as it was released, the single recorded second place on the Oricon daily… Continue reading Despite Distribution Complications, JYJ’s First Official Japanese Single Sweeps Music Charts
Yuri Reveals That Girls’ Generation Is Preparing for New Album Release This Year
Girls’ Generation’s Yuri revealed that her group is currently making preparations for a new album comeback this year. On January 22, Yuri attended the press conference for MBC’s new variety program “Animals” along with the rest of the show’s cast members. When asked when Girls’ Generation will be releasing a new album by reporters, Yuri… Continue reading Yuri Reveals That Girls’ Generation Is Preparing for New Album Release This Year
Park Bo Ram Records “Falling” for “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Soundtrack
Solo singer Park Bo Ram recorded a song for the soundtrack of new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Hyde Jekyll, Me.” The track is titled “Falling” and featured on the first episode of the show, which aired on January 21. The track was released on the morning of January 22. “Falling” represents Park Bo Ram’s first contribution… Continue reading Park Bo Ram Records “Falling” for “Hyde Jekyll, Me” Soundtrack
A Pink Releases Short Version MV for Japanese Single “Mr. Chu”
Girl group A Pink has released a short version of their music video for their Japanese version of “Mr. Chu.” The one minute and 30 seconds video is very similar to the music video for the original Korean version of the girl group’s hit single. This will be A Pink’s second Japanese single after “No No… Continue reading A Pink Releases Short Version MV for Japanese Single “Mr. Chu”