PSY has stood on stage at the American Music Awards (AMA) for the finale with hip-hop artist MC Hammer. On November 18, the AMAs were held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California. PSY attended and won the New Media Award as well. This event was televised live by the American channel, ABC. Right… Continue reading PSY Performs Explosive “Gangnam Style” Finale for AMAs with MC Hammer
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[Exclusive] SBS K-Pop Super Concert 2012 Review
Special guest contributor gogumagonju covered the SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America. Photos by Francis Manuel for Soompi. I think K-Pop is seriously invading Southern California – this is the second K-Pop concert within a month that took place at the Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine, California. The previous week, Big Bang performed two concerts at the Honda… Continue reading [Exclusive] SBS K-Pop Super Concert 2012 Review
DBSK Releases MV Teaser for “Humanoids”
After releasing their sixth studio album “Catch Me” in September, DBSK is already set to make their comeback soon with their new single “Humanoids.” SM Entertainment said “The follow-up song ‘Humanoids’ is in the hybrid electronic genre and has an experimental sound and it contains the message that the new generation should continue to move… Continue reading DBSK Releases MV Teaser for “Humanoids”
What’s Up With Lee Ha Yi’s #1 Ranking for 22 Days Straight?
Rookie singer and “K-Pop Star” runner-up Lee Ha Yi has strongly held onto the #1 spot in various music charts for 22 days straight. Lee Ha Yi released her debut track “1, 2, 3, 4” through various music charts online on October 29. She is currently holding the #1 spot in charts like Melon, Olleh… Continue reading What’s Up With Lee Ha Yi’s #1 Ranking for 22 Days Straight?
BoA Shows Support for DBSK World Tour
DBSK has kicked off their “TVXQ! Live World Tour ‘Catch Me’” in Seoul Olympic Stadium, and SM Global Twitter recently put up two pictures to celebrate. The first picture is from their rehearsal. Yunho and Changmin are surrounded by their back dancers in an empty stadium. The second picture is from the ending of the… Continue reading BoA Shows Support for DBSK World Tour
“The Guardian” Claims PSY Is a One-Hit Wonder While Girls’ Generation Will Last
Does Girls’ Generation have what it takes to make it in the American and European markets? On November 17, British daily newspaper “The Guardian” wrote a piece about PSY and Girls’ Generation. The author quotes Steve McClure, executive editor of McClure’s Asia Music News. “Psy is by definition a one-off and I’d be surprised if… Continue reading “The Guardian” Claims PSY Is a One-Hit Wonder While Girls’ Generation Will Last
New Albums And Singles Preview – 2012 November Week 3
Juniel – 1&1 (Nov. 20) 01 Bad Person02 Oh! Happy Day03 Boy04 Cat’s Day05 Happy Ending Purchase This Album Juniel makes a comeback this year with her second mini-album titled, “1&1.” It has five songs including the titular track, “Bad Person.” The singer songwriter wrote three songs in this album – “Oh! Happy Day,” “Boy,” and… Continue reading New Albums And Singles Preview – 2012 November Week 3
A-JAX Changes Drastically for Album Jacket Photos
Rookie group A-JAX made a drastic change from their previous bad boy image in a new pictorial. On November 15, the group put up the jacket pictures on their homepage for their new album “2MYX”. The group who originally went with the bad boy image will change into the softer “Milky Men” that will surely… Continue reading A-JAX Changes Drastically for Album Jacket Photos
Dal Shabet To Have First Overseas Concert in Indonesia
Girl group Dal Shabet will have their first overseas showcase. Dal Shabet will greet their fans at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 24. Dal Shabet will perform their debut song “Super Dupa Diva”, their hit single “Have, Don’t Have”, and other songs in the showcase. They will also have a fun quiz… Continue reading Dal Shabet To Have First Overseas Concert in Indonesia
[Exclusive] Photos from SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America
Photos by Francis Manuel for Soompi. This huge concert at Verizon Amphitheatre in Irvine, California finally took place on November 10, 2012 after being twice-postponed earlier this year. Fan meets were held during the day, and the star-studded concert featured 4minute, SISTAR, YouTube stars Karmin, CNBlue, Kara, BEAST, 2NE1, and Girls’ Generation. Fans waiting to… Continue reading [Exclusive] Photos from SBS K-Pop Super Concert in America