Do you have what it takes to be a JYP songwriter? Do you know any talented friends that should apply to be one? Here’s your chance! From July 1 to July 30, JYP Entertainment will hold songwriter auditions which are open for the general public. There is no restriction on age, education background, or experience.… Continue reading JYP Entertainment to Hold Songwriter Auditions
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Busker Busker’s “Finale Album” Reaches #1 on the Billboard K-Pop Charts!
Who would believe that Busker Busker won second place for the audition program “Superstar K Season 2″? The band’s first album was a great success, but their finale album which contains songs that were not included on the first one is doing phenomenal as well! The album was released on June 21 and is made… Continue reading Busker Busker’s “Finale Album” Reaches #1 on the Billboard K-Pop Charts!
KBS Music Bank – 29 June, 2012
Today’s “Music Bank” was the half-year wrap-up episode recorded in Hong Kong. Today the bands competing for the winning title was f(x) with “Electric Shock” and Wonder Girls with “Like This,” and the winner was f(x). Congratulations f(x)! After School opened the show by dancing to “Blow” by Ke$ha. B1A4 and A Pink did a summer song special… Continue reading KBS Music Bank – 29 June, 2012
YG Unveils Group Photo of 2NE1 for “I LOVE YOU”
On June 29, YG Entertainment unveiled a group photo of 2NE1 from their upcoming album on its official blog. Unlike the black-and-white teaser stills of the individual members, the latest photo combined all the members’ photos and displayed them in color. It also had the words “2NE1 New Single I LOVE YOU Release 0705″ printed… Continue reading YG Unveils Group Photo of 2NE1 for “I LOVE YOU”
2PM’s Wooyoung Slips During his Solo Debut Performance at the “20s Choice Awards”
Yesterday, 2PM’s Wooyoung had his debut performance as a solo artist at the mnet’s “20s Choice Awards,” and unfortunately, it was not the performance he dreamed of. The annual “20s Choice Awards” are always held outside and goes for the summer pool party concept. As such, there is always an excess of water on the… Continue reading 2PM’s Wooyoung Slips During his Solo Debut Performance at the “20s Choice Awards”
Le Parisien Covers JYJ’s Popularity in South America
One of France’s most popular daily newspapers, Le Parisien, reported JYJ‘s popularity in South America on its June 27 issue. The article is titled “K-Pop Conquers S.America,” and talks about Latin American K-pop fans welcoming K-pop, its lyrics, and choreography as a form of cultural influence. Le Parisien wrote, “JYJ has performed in 15 cities… Continue reading Le Parisien Covers JYJ’s Popularity in South America
B1A4 Lands at No. 4 Spot on Oricon Charts
B1A4 made their official debut in Japan with first single “Beautiful Target” on June 27 and landed on the fourth place on Oricon Charts, following one of Japan’s most popular idol band KAT-TUN and Girls Generation. On Tower Records Daily Ranking, B1A4 took over first, second, and third places, starting off their Japanese career rather… Continue reading B1A4 Lands at No. 4 Spot on Oricon Charts
Younha Releases Teaser for Upcoming Album “Supersonic”
After 1 year and 6 months, Younha will finally be making her long awaited comeback with her fourth album “Supersonic.” In the teaser, we see Younha in a white dress as the camera zooms in closer to her face. She opens her eyes and runs off as the music start to play. From the very… Continue reading Younha Releases Teaser for Upcoming Album “Supersonic”
T-ara Releases MV Teaser for “Day By Day”
The music video teaser for T-ara‘s comeback single “Day By Day” was released online today. For this music video, the girls turn into futuristic sci-fi warriors. They members recently gained attention for their colorful hairstyles. Directed by Cha Eun Taek, the music video will be 20 minutes long and it is about a story happening… Continue reading T-ara Releases MV Teaser for “Day By Day”
Big Bang’s “Fantastic Baby” MV Surpasses 30 Million Clicks
Big Bang continues to enjoy tremendous popularity even for their previously released track, “Fantastic Baby.” After promotions for the track, the music video for “Fantastic Baby” continues to receive viewer hits totaling over 30 million views since its release. Big Bang’s latest music video, “Monster,” has reached over 10 million views on YouTube. The group’s… Continue reading Big Bang’s “Fantastic Baby” MV Surpasses 30 Million Clicks