Following the general pause in the music industry following the Sewol ferry accident, the top 10 on the music charts at the time of the accident on April 16 have been maintaining their spots for a week, due to groups postponing their comebacks and holding back from promotions for the time being. Akdong Musician’s “200%,”… Continue reading Music Charts Stagnate with Akdong Musician, HIGH4, and Park Hyo Shin Among Top Five
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Yoon Jong Shin Cancels Monthly Project for April
Singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin announced that he will not release a single for the month of April in respect of the victims of the ill-fated Sewol ferry. On April 20, Yoon Jong Shin tweeted the news, “Monthly Yoon Jong Shin will suspend for April.” Monthly Yoon Jong Shin is a monthly project where Yoon Jong… Continue reading Yoon Jong Shin Cancels Monthly Project for April
Akdong Musician (AKMU) Wins No.1 for SBS Inkigayo with “200%”
Sibling duo Akdong Musician has taken their second win with debut track “200%“! Following one from “M!Countdown,” Akdong Musician won first place at SBS “Inkigayo.” Unfortunately, like the April 17 episode of “M!Countdown,” the April 20 episode of “Inkigayo” did not air due to almost all non-news related TV programs being halted while the Sewol… Continue reading Akdong Musician (AKMU) Wins No.1 for SBS Inkigayo with “200%”
2000 Won Says They Thought about Changing Their Name
Rookie duo 2000 Won recently revealed in an interview with OSEN that they thought about changing their group name. “Before our debut, there was a lot of talk about changing our group name. But in order to maintain our group identity, we decided not to. Because our group name is money, we used get upset… Continue reading 2000 Won Says They Thought about Changing Their Name
April Showers Bring May Flowers: 12 K-Pop Songs for a Rainy Day
April showers bring May flowers- that may be the only thought that brightens a rainy day. Or it may be some good ol’music that blends harmoniously with the rain pattering outside. We bring you a “Rainy Day’” playlist with songs from K-Pop, old and new, idol or not, including OST songs. Bookmark this post for… Continue reading April Showers Bring May Flowers: 12 K-Pop Songs for a Rainy Day
EXO-M Has Comeback Stage Through “Global Chinese Music”
EXO‘s China focuses division EXO-M held their “Overdose” comeback stage through CCTV‘s weekly ranking music program, “Global Chinese Music.” EXO-M performed title track “Overdose” from their new mini album of the same name. Wearing all white suits, the boys threw a powerful performance, finally revealing the whole track and stage. Despite EXO-M’s comeback stage, EXO’s… Continue reading EXO-M Has Comeback Stage Through “Global Chinese Music”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – April Week 3
A Pink’s “Mr. Chu” comes from outside of the top 10 and moves up 16 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week! This song swept all the music shows last week and easily won over Lee Sun Hee’s “Meet Him Among Them.” Orange Caramel’s “Catallena” rounds out the all female top three… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – April Week 3
EXO Members Were Busy Scrambling Around While Filming “Overdose” MV
EXO revealed a small behind the scenes secret of their “Overdose” music video after their new mini album comeback show on April 15. The music video of “Overdose,” the title track of the new mini album of the same name, was filmed in using the one-take technique that the group previously used for their “Growl”… Continue reading EXO Members Were Busy Scrambling Around While Filming “Overdose” MV
Akdong Musician’s “M! Countdown” Win Posted Online Due to Sewol Ferry Tragedy
Akdong Musician won their first live music program award! On April 17, Akdong Musician took first place on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” with their hit track, “200%.” However, the results were instead posted on Mnet’s official website since no episode was broadcast to pay respect to the victims and their loved ones affected by the Sewol… Continue reading Akdong Musician’s “M! Countdown” Win Posted Online Due to Sewol Ferry Tragedy
12 Must-Listen Songs for Spring Fever!
Spring is here! It should be. If not, something’s wrong! Like your location. Wherever you are, in the spirit of beautiful weather, whether you have it or not, here are some great songs to get you in the swing of things! Check it out: 10cm, Eric Nam, Akdong Musician, and more!