It has been a few months since we last looked at the financial health of the three major entertainment agencies. Now seems like a good time to see how they are doing in 2014. In May 2014, SM Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 041510), YG Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 122870) and JYP Entertainment (KOSDAQ: 035900) posted their 1st quarter financial… Continue reading SM, YG, JYP Report Record Combined Sales of USD$106 Million for First Quarter 2014
Category: Music
U-KISS’ “Quit Playing” Banned from Music Shows, to Edit Choreography
Male group U-KISS‘ comeback track “Quit Playing” has received a red light from major broadcast companies. Although the group is supposed to kick off their promotions this week, the broadcast companies have requested the group to edit the choreography before performing it on stage. A representative of their agency revealed, “We were just informed that… Continue reading U-KISS’ “Quit Playing” Banned from Music Shows, to Edit Choreography
Rock Band Cherry Filter Is Returning after Four Years
Rock band Cherry Filter is getting ready to release a new song on June 11! Since their 2010 July release of “Showtime,” this is the band’s first comeback in four years. Cherry Filter’s new song “Andromeda” will, as always, deliver the band’s signature bright and cheeky sound. Also included on the band’s new single album, in… Continue reading Rock Band Cherry Filter Is Returning after Four Years
NU’EST Members Take on Challenges for Web Series “NU’PAPA 14-Day Record”
Boy group NU’EST is taking on a 14-day challenge! Called “NU’PAPA 14-day Record,” the Youtube series follows the members of NU’EST as they each take on a challenge for 14 days. Each member gets to choose their own challenge and will work hard to show fans their success. The first day episode, uploaded onto NU’EST’s… Continue reading NU’EST Members Take on Challenges for Web Series “NU’PAPA 14-Day Record”
BTS Celebrates First Debut Anniversary with “BTS Festa” Event
Seven-member boy group BTS is celebrating their first birthday! The group is commemorating their first anniversary since debut with an 11-day event called “BTS Festa.” Running from June 3-13, BTS will be unveiling a variety of items (e.g. photo albums, videos, choreography) through their various official accounts. The group uploaded a schedule on their official… Continue reading BTS Celebrates First Debut Anniversary with “BTS Festa” Event
Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” Makes Time Magazine’s List of Top Songs of 2014
Girls’ Generation has been honored with a place on Time magazine’s list, “Here Are the 25 Best Songs of 2014 (So Far),” for the song “Mr. Mr.” The article appeared in the “Music” section of the magazine’s website. Also included on the list were big-hitting international artists such as Sam Smith, Michael Jackson and Mariah… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” Makes Time Magazine’s List of Top Songs of 2014
D.O and Suho Visit Fans Injured at EXO Concert in Hong Kong, Agency Apologizes
EXO members D.O and Suho have paid a visit to a hospital in Hong Kong to check on the condition of fans injured at a recent concert. SM Entertainment, the talent agency which represents the boy band, made the announcement that the group members would be paying personal visits to two fans, who had apparently… Continue reading D.O and Suho Visit Fans Injured at EXO Concert in Hong Kong, Agency Apologizes
B.A.P “Unplugged,” Brings New Sound and Style with “Where Are You?”
Powerful boy band B.A.P has just released their fourth single album, ““B.A.P Unplugged 2014,” and the music video for title track, “Where Are You?” through their agency’s YouTube channel, showcasing a new style and sound. “B.A.P Unplugged 2014 ” comes with three tracks, all of them with a gentler sound than their previous hits. The album features songs… Continue reading B.A.P “Unplugged,” Brings New Sound and Style with “Where Are You?”
BTOB’s Eunkwang Revealed as Cube Voice Project Singer
BTOB member Eunkwang has been revealed as the mystery vocalist who will sing on the forthcoming Cube Voice Project release, “‘Boys’ Project (Cube Voice Project Part. 2).” The song will be entitled “Back in the Day,” and is a slow-tempo ballad with a piano accompaniment. This fits with the project’s stated aims of showcasing strong vocal… Continue reading BTOB’s Eunkwang Revealed as Cube Voice Project Singer
New Girl Group Bob Girls Announces Official Debut Date
Chrome Entertainment’s new girl group Bob Girls has announced their official debut date! On June 3, the agency announced that their debut digital single will be released online on June 10, after which the group will begin their official promotions, and released with the announcement the group’s second teaser image. Bob Girls’ debut single will… Continue reading New Girl Group Bob Girls Announces Official Debut Date