2AM Upset About Upcoming Album Information Leakage

On 23rd, someone posted a picture with a title of “2AM Mini-Album Songs Information” on the board of an entertainment news website. The picture had a list of 2AM’s new songs that recently have been registered on Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA). Some of 2AM’s fans saw new five songs’ information on KOMCA and raised an issue.

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BEAST’s "Mystery" Hits No. 1 on China’s K-Pop Video Charts

BEAST gets a warm welcome from their Chinese fans ahead of the six-member group’s visit to the country. BEAST’s special music video for “Mystery,” off their 2009 debut mini-album, reached the top of China’s music web site Yineutai.com K-Pop video charts recently.

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John Park Battles Big Bang for Number One Spot

John Park’s debut mini-album “Knock” is topping the music charts. “Knock,” released on February 22, is composed of five songs, all of which ranked among the top ten on Daum and Naver’s real-time music charts.On the day of the album’s release, John Park and Big Bang battled it out for the number one spot on those two charts, recording number one in Naver, and number one in Daum, respectively.

Tiger JK and Brian to Hold Joint Performance Due to Fan Request

Tiger JK and Brian are planning to hold a joint stage together! Tiger JK was the lyricist and was also featured in Brian’s new single “Let This Die.” Although the collaboration was big news, the two have yet to perform together. Fans began to request a joint performance together. Despite Tiger JK’s busy schedule, the hip-hop star showed loyalty to Brian and fans by joining Brian on stage.

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Ex-H.O.T Member Tony An Makes Idol Comeback with Smash

Tony An, the former H.O.T member who opened up an entire slew of boy bands to follow, is returning to his roots as an idol group member. On February 23, Star News reported that Tony An will join Smash as one of their members starting from their new album due out in March. He will promote with the group as well, making Smash a six-member group now. Tony An is also the main producer of the album.

Controversial K-Pop Songwriter Apologizes for Racial Rant, Treated for Paranoid Schizophrenia

Songwriter Jenny Hyun who sparked controversy after posting a series of deragatory comments calling for the eradication of African-Americans, issued an apology on her blog. On February 19, the previous apology entry titled "Official Apology to The Black Community" was removed and replaced by a message which was presumably written by her family.