Recently, “Super Star K4’s” Roy Kim suffered harsh criticism from netizens after he released his self-composed and self-written song “Bom Bom Bom.” Some have accused Roy Kim of plagiarism, stating that this new hit sounded similar to the songs “Where the Wind Blows” by the late Kim Kwang Suk and “Take on Me” by the… Continue reading CJ E&M Provides Official Statements Concerning Roy Kim’s Plagiarism Controversy
Category: Music
MBC Music Core 05.04.13
Cho Yong-pil‘s “Bounce” took the win this week, beating out PSY‘s Gentleman.” This week’s episode of Music Core had a lot of new music. Comeback performances were by Secret, Hello Venus and Lyn. New unit group T-Ara N4 had their debut stage on the program. More new music was performed by Roy Kim, Gavy NJ, Hong… Continue reading MBC Music Core 05.04.13
2PM Reveals Trailer for Comeback Show “2PM Returns”
A trailer for 2PM‘s special comeback show “2PM Returns” was just revealed online today. Starting off with a parody of “Superman Returns,” we see the members wearing suits as impressive pyrotechnics light up the background, Currently, their comeback show is slated to broadcast on May 11 midnight Korean Standard Time. (Same as May 12, 00:00)… Continue reading 2PM Reveals Trailer for Comeback Show “2PM Returns”
[Recap] Nihao Taiwan – Mnet M! Countdown in Taiwan
Soompiers Rachel and Shirley are Americans living Taiwan. Lucky for us, they are also great writers and photographers. I hope you enjoy their recap of this special event as much as I did, and look forward to their future coverage of the active K-Pop scene in Taiwan! -soomp ==== The Mnet music show M! Countdown… Continue reading [Recap] Nihao Taiwan – Mnet M! Countdown in Taiwan
Juniel Releases Dance Practice for “Pretty Boy”
FNC Entertainment‘s solo singer Juniel has just released her dance practice for “Pretty Boy” on her YouTube channel. While she is primarily performing in the middle of the stage with her guitar, the song also uses six female and five male backup dancers. “Pretty Boy” is the title track of her third mini album “Fall… Continue reading Juniel Releases Dance Practice for “Pretty Boy”
BoA Plans to Make Her Comeback in Japan
The news of BoA’s return to Japan is exciting her Japanese fans. This coming June, BoA plans to release her new Japanese album. Although she released her album “Only One” in Japan in February this year, it consisted of Japanese versions of Korean hits made in 2012. As this is to be the first official Japanese… Continue reading BoA Plans to Make Her Comeback in Japan
[Opinion] NH Media Is Clearly Confused With uBeat Subunit
U-KISS’ uBEAT recently joined the list of subunits to debut this year. This week, The One Shots‘ editor Michelle examines uBEAT’s album art and explains why she thinks it is the perfect metaphor for the troubles U-KISS continues to encounter in their career. I’m no art expert. In fact, the extent of my knowledge of… Continue reading [Opinion] NH Media Is Clearly Confused With uBeat Subunit
History Reveals Behind the Scenes Video of Album Cover Shoot
Rookie boy group History revealed a behind the scenes video of their album cover shoot through the official LOEN Entertainment YouTube channel. History is LOEN Entertainment’s first male group and after releasing fun dating advice teasers they debuted with the catchy “Dreamer.” In the video member Kim Jae Ho starts off the video by reciting… Continue reading History Reveals Behind the Scenes Video of Album Cover Shoot
[Event] Pre-Show Meet Up: B.A.P LIVE ON EARTH
If you are going to be at B.A.P’s upcoming U.S. concerts in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C. or New York, be sure to check out this free event! You can meet other K-Pop fans from your area and participate in various contests and giveaways. You may even win the opportunity to meet B.A.P though… Continue reading [Event] Pre-Show Meet Up: B.A.P LIVE ON EARTH
Younha Picks Her May Comeback Rival
Singer Younha, who just released her second mini album “Just Listen“, revealed that she is most worried about Lee Hyori‘s comeback. On May 2 Younha had her “Just Listen” showcase at the Ilchi Art Hall in Seoul. There she performed tracks from her mini album such as her main track “Reason.” At the showcase the… Continue reading Younha Picks Her May Comeback Rival