On September 5, Japanese newspaper Asahi reported that the popularity of K-pop in Japan is declining this year. Their analysis pointed out that Japanese fans are not sick of monotonously identical styles of K-pop artists and various political controversies between Korea and Japan have affected general attitude towards anything Korea-related. Asahi’s report said that while… Continue reading K-Pop Popularity in Japan Declining
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Little-Tara Performs No Longer
T-Ara has finished recording their Mnet “M! Countdown” comeback today, September 6. It was originally planned that “little T-Ara” will have a 35 second robot dance performance at the beginning of T-Ara’s comeback performance of “Sexy Love.” However, it’s been falsely reported on the internet that little-Tara will dance with T-Ara through the whole performance.… Continue reading Little-Tara Performs No Longer
A-Pink’s Jung Eun Ji and “Superstar K” Winner Seo In Gook to Perform First Duet Stage on “M!Countdown”
A-Pink member Jung Eun Ji and MNET “Superstar K” winner Seo In Gook will be performing their first duet stage for their single “Love Story Part 1: All For You,” on September 6 on MNET music program “M!Countdown.” Earlier in August, Jung Eun Ji and Seo In Gook released their duet “Love Story Part… Continue reading A-Pink’s Jung Eun Ji and “Superstar K” Winner Seo In Gook to Perform First Duet Stage on “M!Countdown”
FT Island Reveals MV Tesaer for “I Wish”
On September 6, FT Island revealed the music video teaser for their fourth album title track, “I Wish.” The song is an upbeat track with a strong guitar background, which is in line with FT Island’s usual musical concept. Lee Hong Ki makes an appearance again as the main lead in the video. “I Wish”… Continue reading FT Island Reveals MV Tesaer for “I Wish”
T-ara Pre-Records Comeback Performance for “M!Countdown”
As previously reported, T-ara will have their comeback performance on tonight’s episode of Mnet’s “M!Countdown.” However, they will not be present at the live recording with fellow performers later tonight. It’s been revealed that the girls already participated in the pre-recording. A representative of the production team stated, “T-ara has already recorded their performance earlier… Continue reading T-ara Pre-Records Comeback Performance for “M!Countdown”
T-ara Releases Robot Dance Ver. MV for “Sexy Love”
After releasing their dance and drama version music videos for “Sexy Love” a few days ago, T-ara has now revealed a “robot dance” version video. Along with featuring group parts that were previously seen in the first dance music video, there are also more scenes of them sitting in a blue room and their individual… Continue reading T-ara Releases Robot Dance Ver. MV for “Sexy Love”
Yang Hyun Suk: “For Psy’s American Debut, Money Isn’t the Main Concern”
“Money is not the main concern,” said Yang Hyun Suk (also known as YG) of YG Entertainment. With all the exciting news regarding Psy‘s advancement into the American music market, he remained calm and assertive. He said, “It’s a matter of discretion. We are going to have to be careful in dealing with what is… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk: “For Psy’s American Debut, Money Isn’t the Main Concern”
“K-Pop Star” Baek Ah Yeon’s Debut Album to Include Track By 2PM’s Junsu
Baek Ah Yeon, became the first of the top 3 SBS “K-Pop Star” contestants to make her official debut. On September 5, the track list of her first album and jacket photos were revealed through Naver Music. Although Baek Ah Yeon signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment, there is no song written by JYP… Continue reading “K-Pop Star” Baek Ah Yeon’s Debut Album to Include Track By 2PM’s Junsu
Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Sings For a 20 Billion Won Drama
Jessica from Girls’ Generation will lend her voice to a 20 billion won (approx. 17.37 million dollars) drama. The KBS blockbuster drama, “The Great King’s Dream,” will broadcast the first episode on September 8 and it’s been revealed that her soundtrack “Heart Road” is the main title song. She has recently finished recording the track… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Jessica Sings For a 20 Billion Won Drama
Big Bang’s G-Dragon Picks “Infinity Challenge” as Comeback Variety Show
Big Bang’s G-Dragon will resume his variety show activities through MBC “Infinity Challenge.” According to multiple reports, G-Dragon is confirmed to record “Infinity Challenge” next week. The reason G-Dragon chose “Infinity Challenge” over other shows is because of his personal attachment to the show. G-Dragon is known to be a huge fan of “Infinity Challenge,”… Continue reading Big Bang’s G-Dragon Picks “Infinity Challenge” as Comeback Variety Show