It was confirmed on October 18 that 2NE1’s Park Bom would join Epik High for their comeback stage on SBS “Inkigayo” this weekend. “Park Bom is going to Japan today (Oct. 18) and comes back tomorrow (Oct. 19). Despite her busy schedule, we’ve decided to have her join Epik High’s first comeback stage. You should… Continue reading 2NE1’s Park Bom to Join Epik High’s Comeback Stage on “Inkigayo”
Category: Music
Psy and Justin Bieber Exchange Friendly Tweets
On October 17, Psy and Justin Bieber traded interesting tweets with each other, showing their quickly developing friendship. Bieber first wrote on his Twitter, without any intended address, “heyyyy sexy laaady.” It was obviously taken out of the lyrics of Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” and Psy soon responded to the teen singer, saying, “op op op.”… Continue reading Psy and Justin Bieber Exchange Friendly Tweets
Cube Entertainment Joins Hands With Indonesian Music Agency
Great news to all K-Pop fans in Indonesia! Cube Entertainment signs a deal with Indonesian music company, Rainbow Bridge Agency, and will become more active within the country. It’s been revealed on October 17 that Rainbow Bridge Agency will be the official company to handle Cube Entertainment artists (Beast, 4minute, G.NA, BTOB) within Indonesia. Rainbow… Continue reading Cube Entertainment Joins Hands With Indonesian Music Agency
ABC News Reporter Becomes A 1 Day SM Trainee And Claims: “Girls’ Generation Is A Super Group”
Well-respected American news program, ABC’s “Nightline” is giving SM Entertainment’s training system special attention and it’s causing quite a stir in the local industry. On October 15, the special segment on the “K-Pop Boot Camp” was broadcasted on “Nightline.” Reporter Akiko Fujita had the chance to take the viewers inside SM’s heavily guarded doors and… Continue reading ABC News Reporter Becomes A 1 Day SM Trainee And Claims: “Girls’ Generation Is A Super Group”
miss A Releases Making Of Video for “I Don’t Need A Man”
After revealing their comeback music video for “I Don’t Need A Man“ two days ago, miss A has now revealed their behind the scenes video. Subtitled in English, the girls talk about their new song and show off the music video set. In between recording scenes, they display their playfulness with one another. Their new… Continue reading miss A Releases Making Of Video for “I Don’t Need A Man”
2PM’s New Single “Masquerade” Tops Charts in Japan
Japan is going wild for 2PM‘s upcoming fifth single, “Masquerade,” which is set to be released on November 15. As soon as pre-orders for “Masquerade” have started on October 15, there has been an explosive response, which resulted in 2PM placing first, second and third on the Tower Record online chart. They placed first on… Continue reading 2PM’s New Single “Masquerade” Tops Charts in Japan
HyunA’s Upcoming Track “Very Hot” Is Banned By KBS and MBC
4minute HyunA‘s self-written track “Very Hot“ in her upcoming solo album has been deemed inappropriate for broadcast by both MBC and KBS. The two broadcast channels revealed that this decision was made because the lyrics contain a specific brand name of a social networking system. In the “Very Hot” lyrics, the popular smartphone messenger application… Continue reading HyunA’s Upcoming Track “Very Hot” Is Banned By KBS and MBC
CNBlue to Hold Fourth Solo Concert Next Month in Seoul
CNBlue has announced the dates and location for their fourth solo concert in Seoul. The concert will be held for two days on December 15 and 16 at the Handball Stadium in the Olympic Park in Seoul. “As a follow up to their third solo concert, ‘Blue Storm,’ held on September 17 and 18 last… Continue reading CNBlue to Hold Fourth Solo Concert Next Month in Seoul
Time Magazine Explains Why “Gangnam Style” Isn’t All That Popular in Japan
On October 15, Time Magazine published an interesting article explaining the surprising low response for “Gangnam Style” in Japan. The article titled “’Gangnam Style’: Is Japan Immune to PSY Mania?” said, “But for a variety of reasons, ‘Gangnam Style’ — which rose to #2 on the U.S. Billboard charts and has been viewed more than 460… Continue reading Time Magazine Explains Why “Gangnam Style” Isn’t All That Popular in Japan
HyunA Releases Second Group of Photos for New Solo Album
On October 17, HyunA released the second group of photos for her upcoming solo album, “Melting.” The photos follow the same concept as the first teasers, with HyunA playing around a old school car and showing off her “street” image. As reported earlier, this album comes with a song composed and written by HyunA herself,… Continue reading HyunA Releases Second Group of Photos for New Solo Album