Category: Music

C-REAL Reveals Music Video for “Danger Girl”

Girl group C-REAL makes their much anticipated comeback this month with their new single “Danger Girl.”  While the girls are set to release a new album soon, they have released the single for “Danger Girl” as a pre-release track. Featuring an electronic pop sound, the girls once again display their cute side.    Their agency… Continue reading C-REAL Reveals Music Video for “Danger Girl”

Lee Seung Ki Apologizes To BEAST’s Yoseob?

Singer Lee Seung Ki won 1st place for “Mnet Countdown” for the third week in a row. On December 13, Lee Seung Ki’s “Return” won the trophy for 1st place on Mnet’s “Mnet Countdown,” where Yang Yoseob had to settle for second place with only 2200 points behind in the tabulation. Once Lee Seung Ki… Continue reading Lee Seung Ki Apologizes To BEAST’s Yoseob?

Block B Takes Home 4 European Awards

Boy idol group Block B received 4 awards at the “So-Loved Awards” that was happening on December 9 in Berlin, Germany. The show was opened at the Korean Cultural Center. The group took home the Best Album award for their “Blockbuster,” the Best Music Video for “Nilili Mambo,” the Best Hip Hop award, and the… Continue reading Block B Takes Home 4 European Awards

British Man Dies From Heart Attack after Dancing to PSY’s “Gangnam Style”

Eamonn Kilbride, a 46 year-old IT manager and father of three, collapsed and passed away from a heart attack after dancing to PSY’s worldwide famous track “Gangnam Style.” This happened at his office Christmas party in Blackburn, Northern England. His wife, Julie, was enjoying the party with him and was there celebrating her birthday. After… Continue reading British Man Dies From Heart Attack after Dancing to PSY’s “Gangnam Style”

Top 10 K-Pop Songs on Youtube

The end of the year is getting even closer and everyone’s getting ready to wrap up another good year of K-Pop. With more music agencies using Youtube as a platform to reach out to their foreign audience, the video sharing site has become a good indicator the global popularity of a singer or artist. Well,… Continue reading Top 10 K-Pop Songs on Youtube

[Exclusive] B1A4’s First Concert Review

The first time for anything is always special. There can only be one first time and anything after that just becomes routine. In the same way there is only one first kiss, there is only one first concert. On December 8, idol group B1A4 held their first standalone concert called “1st BABA B1A4 Concert” at… Continue reading [Exclusive] B1A4’s First Concert Review

Orange Caramel Releases MV for “Dashing Through the Snow on High Heels“ Feat. NU’EST

As a special gift to fans this year, After School’s sub unit Orange Caramel has teamed up with Pledis labelmate NU’EST for a Christmas digital single. Titled “Dashing Through the Snow on High Heels,” it was released today, December 13, through online sites. Featuring a behind the scenes style music video, the music video shows… Continue reading Orange Caramel Releases MV for “Dashing Through the Snow on High Heels“ Feat. NU’EST

Harsh Realities of Show Biz Part 2: Surviving After Girl Groups’ Expiration Dates

Read part 1: Harsh Realities of Show Biz : What’s the Chance of Becoming a Top Star? ◈ Girl group members becoming actors: “I’m an actor now, but was originally a singer.”Just 15 years ago, idol groups like H.O.T, Sechs Kies, S.E.S, Fin.K.L, Shinhwa and g.o.d aka “the idol renaissance” were at the peak of… Continue reading Harsh Realities of Show Biz Part 2: Surviving After Girl Groups’ Expiration Dates

Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?

“There’s no need to promote on television shows to be successful with a new song?”It looks like there’s a shift in marketing strategy trend these days. Lately, new albums and songs are able to be “hits” without the need of musicians promoting on television. “After a new song is released, focus on television promotions” tactic… Continue reading Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?