One-man band Humming Urban Stereo, which mainly consists of Lee Jeereen and mostly female guest vocalists, has come back and released its first album in 5 years. According to the the agency Waltz Sofa, Humming Urban Stereo will release its 4th album “Sparkle” on November 29. The offline album will be out in stores on… Continue reading Humming Urban Stereo To Release First New Album in 5 Years
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KARA’s Album “Girls Forever” Ranks 2nd Place on Oricon Chart
According to the Japanese major music chart Oricon, girl group KARA’s album “Girls Forever” has ranked in 2nd place. Released on November 14, the album has up until now sold 73,000 of its copies. That’s not all. KARA is the number of foreign singer to have sold the most number of DVDs to the Japanese… Continue reading KARA’s Album “Girls Forever” Ranks 2nd Place on Oricon Chart
2PM Tops Japan Tower Records Singles Chart for Two Weeks
2PM reigned Japan’s Tower Records single sales chart two weeks in a row. 2PM’s 5th Japanese single album “Masquerade” was released on November 14. On the day of release, “Masquerade” sold 13,242 copies and became the best-selling single album of the week. For popular K-Pop artists releasing albums in Japan, it is not too hard… Continue reading 2PM Tops Japan Tower Records Singles Chart for Two Weeks
Billboard and The Wall Street Journal Nickname Lee Hi as “Korea’s Adele”
The American Billboard and Wall Street Journal called YG singer Lee Hi (aka Lee Ha Yi) as a monster rookie and “Korea’s Adele.” On an article published by the Billboard on November 26, it said, “Monster rookie Lee Hi’s debut single ‘1, 2, 3, 4’ has been ranked in the number one place for three weeks… Continue reading Billboard and The Wall Street Journal Nickname Lee Hi as “Korea’s Adele”
Starship Planet Surprises Netizens with a Bonus Track
SISTAR‘s Soyu and K.Will have embarked on a winter project together to produce a track, which fits for greeting the season’s wintery splendor with loved ones. Starship Entertainment made the announcement on November 27, along with a photo of the gifted vocalists on Twitter. The track will be included along with others sung by SISTER, K.Will… Continue reading Starship Planet Surprises Netizens with a Bonus Track
CNBlue Launches “Robot” Teaser For Fourth Japanese Single
CNBlue just released the teaser clip to their latest title track “Robot” for their fourth Japanese single also titled “Robot” to be released on December 19. The music video features all of the CNBlue members surrounded by what appears to be cables that are wound around each member to perhaps to show a visual interpretation… Continue reading CNBlue Launches “Robot” Teaser For Fourth Japanese Single
K-Pop Artists Boycotted at Japanese Music Festival?
K-Pop artists will not be performing at this year’s “Kōhaku Uta Gassen”, a special New Years Music program in Japan, and some are wondering if it has anything to do with the Dokdo controversy between Korea and Japan. “Kōhaku” on NHK is one of the top three largest music festivals in Japan, and only the… Continue reading K-Pop Artists Boycotted at Japanese Music Festival?
MC Boom Returns As Singer And Releases New Track
You probably recognize Boom for his fixed appearances in variety shows like “Strong Heart,” “Invincible Youth,” “Star King,” along with many cable channel shows. But did you know that he made his debut as an idol in boy group KEY back in 1997? That would make SHINee’s Key 6 years old! My, how time has… Continue reading MC Boom Returns As Singer And Releases New Track
Big Bang’s Video Teaser for MAMA 2012 Released
“Wow. Fantastic, baby!” On November 26 (local time), Mnet uploaded a teaser of Big Bang on their official youtube channel. The members of Big Bang had a chance to give a quick shout out to their fans and shared their feelings for MAMA 2012. They shared, “MAMA is like the finals to us. Every year,… Continue reading Big Bang’s Video Teaser for MAMA 2012 Released
Brown Eyed Girls’ Miryo Gets Hot and Steamy in Teaser Video for Upcoming “R-Rated” Concert
On November 27, Brown Eyed Girls released the third teaser video for their upcoming “R-rated” concert, “Tonight 37.2°C.” The 20-second video shows Miryo create an intimate scene with her male partner, enjoying a glass of champagne and whipped cream cake while taking a bubble bath. The video keeps moving to give a busy feel to… Continue reading Brown Eyed Girls’ Miryo Gets Hot and Steamy in Teaser Video for Upcoming “R-Rated” Concert