Category: Music

Big Bang Sweeps Online Music Charts Without Broadcast Promotions

Big Bang proved once again that they are a musical powerhouse! Their title song “Monster” for the upcoming special album “Still Alive” swept the music charts when it was released in the morning of June 4. “Monster” was #1 on Melon, Mnet, Soribada, Olleh Music, Monkey 3, and Bugs. Big Bang’s other songs on the… Continue reading Big Bang Sweeps Online Music Charts Without Broadcast Promotions

A-JAX “Back Down” Dance Move, Too Dangerous?

Currently A-JAX has created controversy because of the “Back Down” dance move they do while performing “One 4 U.” (The “Back Down” dance move is when, you put your hand behind your head and fall backwards on to the floor, without any other safety measures. In the 90s, DSP Media’s first boy idol group Sechskies… Continue reading A-JAX “Back Down” Dance Move, Too Dangerous?

Spin Chooses H.O.T’s “Candy” As K-Pop Song of All Time

Spin Magazine recently posted a list titled “The 21 Greatest K-Pop Songs of All Time” on their website www.spin.com. (Here is the link to the article itself) H.O.T.’s “Candy” made #1 on the list. It was followed by HyunA’s “Bubble Pop!” and 2NE1’s “I Am the Best.” H.O.T.’s “Candy” was picked as number one because… Continue reading Spin Chooses H.O.T’s “Candy” As K-Pop Song of All Time

JYP Explains Discord on Wonder Girls’ New Single “Like This”

JYP explained the discord on the Wonder Girls’ new single “Like This.” He wrote on his twitter June 3, “Most popular music is written in major or minor scales. The Wonder Girls’ song ‘Like This’ is in the minor scale but in order to give it a weird feeling, I put in a major scale… Continue reading JYP Explains Discord on Wonder Girls’ New Single “Like This”

Dal Shabet Releases MV Teaser for “Mr. Bang Bang”

With the release of their first album “Bang Bang” in just four more days, Dal Shabet revealed the music video teaser for their title track “Mr. Bang Bang.” The girl group also shared the cover of their album jacket a few days ago. Their comeback marks the debut of the new member, Woo Hee, who… Continue reading Dal Shabet Releases MV Teaser for “Mr. Bang Bang”

Beast Fans Start Movement Demanding Apology From KBS for Cutting Out “Dream Concert” Performances

Beast fans have recently started a movement obtaining signatures demanding an apology from KBS2 for cutting out the group’s performances on the air. On May 12, at the ending of the first part of “2012 I Love You, Korea Dream Concert,” Beast performed hit songs “Fiction” and “Shock.” However, when the concert was aired on… Continue reading Beast Fans Start Movement Demanding Apology From KBS for Cutting Out “Dream Concert” Performances

Girls’ Generation, SHINee, U-KISS, & B.A.P to Take Part in K-Pop Nation Macao Concert

K-Pop hallyu wave leaders Girls’ Generation and SHINee, new hallyu icon U-KISS, and rising rookie group B.A.P come together in Macao. On July 2, 8 PM CST, “K-POP Nation Concert in Macao 2012” will be held in Macao Venetian Hotel. The ticket sales opened through www.cotaiticketing.com on May 31, 10 AM KST. It will be… Continue reading Girls’ Generation, SHINee, U-KISS, & B.A.P to Take Part in K-Pop Nation Macao Concert

Girls’ Generation’s Taetiseo is First Unit to Win Four Triple Crowns

Girls’ Generation’s first unit group Taetiseo began promoting on music programs back in the beginning of May.  Since then, Taetiseo has swept all of the Korean music shows and has earned a total of twelve trophies.  The ladies of Taetiseo are the first unit group to ever earn a triple crown on each program.  If… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Taetiseo is First Unit to Win Four Triple Crowns