SNSD entered the Billboard chart. On January 17, they released an international maxi version of their hit single "The Boys" in the U.S, Canada, France and the U.K.
Category: Music
EXO and Teddy Riley Collaborates For "What Is Love"
SM Entertainment’s new boy group EXO-K and EXO-M released their prologue single "What Is Love" today. Prior to the release of EXO-K and EXO-M’s regular album, Korean and Chinese versions of "What Is Love" will be available on various music websites in Korea and China, including iTunes.
Big Bang Releases Two More Track Lists for Upcoming Album
Just moments ago, YG Entertainment updated their official blog with two more track titles for their upcoming album. The fifth and sixth tracks of the new album are “It’s Not Fun” (Or possibly, “It’s Not Funny” depends on the context) and “Fantastic Baby.” G-Dragon wrote the lyrics for both songs and participated in producing them as well. T.O.P wrote additional rap parts. Other individuals that contributed to the two songs in terms of editing and producing were: D.J Murf, Peejay, and Teddy.
Miryo Releases Second MV Teaser for Solo Debut
Looking like it came straight out of a horror film, the teaser is straight out haunting from beginning to end, so I suggest you run and turn on some lights before you go ahead and press play. There are three captions that occur in between the scenes filled with blood curling screams, some of which state, "She has lost her mind," "Death begins with her," and "She is watching everything."
EXO Releases Official Music Videos for "What is Love"
Fans excited with the new group of SM Entertainment, EXO, can finally have a glimpse at the first music video and also at the members from EXO. After twelve teasers, the music videos for their prologue single "What is Love" has been released today. The video introduces also, two new members, D.O. and BAEK HYUN.
How Did Se7en and JYP’s Collaboration Happen?
As we reported earlier, Se7en’s new album will be a collaboration between JYP and Se7en. Teasers were shown showing JYP playing the piano, then being joined by Se7en. Se7en also released the new mini album tracklist. This is the first time that JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment will be working together. So how did the two rival companies work with each other? It looks like SBS K-Pop Star and a dinner together made it happen! According to representatives, JYP and YG became closer through SBS K-Pop Star. Se7en, JYP, and YG had dinner together and that is where the project was hatched.
IU’s Funny Explanation of Jjamppong on Japanese TV
On January 26, IU made her first Japanese TV appearance on a show called "Hot@Asia." In the show IU showed her singing skills together with a good Japanese and also a very nice explanation of "Jjamppong" which became a hot topic between Korean Netizens. For those who do not know much about Korean food, "Jjamppong" and "Jjajangmyeon" are the two main menu items served in Korean Chinese restaurants, that everybody should try at least once in their lives.
Se7en Reveals 2nd Mini Album Tracklist and Release Date
A few days ago, JYP released a mysterious teaser on his official channel. Some speculated that it would be a snippet to one of his artists’ new song. Today, we reported that Se7en unleashed the teaser to one of the songs featured on his new album, "When I Can’t Sing" which is the continuation of the teaser previously released by JYP.
Live Broadcasting Issues: Hwayoung’s Wardrobe Malfunction and B.A.P’s Stage Collapse on “Inkigayo”
Live broadcasts are a fickle thing, it requires a great deal of energy be expended doing rehearsals and going through every possible failure point to ensure that nothing out of the ordinary occurs during a live broadcast, since the nature of a live broadcast means that once it’s out, it’s out in the open for good. We’ve had several incidents of accidents occurring on these live broadcast music programs in recent months and we’ve yet again had another issue. Isn’t it perhaps time to rethink the necessity of a live broadcast music show?
JYJ’s Jaejoong to Hold a Fan Meeting in Turkey
Fans in Turkey must be excited since the Korean Embassy in Ankara confirmed that JYJ’s Jaejoong will be visiting Turkey by February 5. The reason for Jaejoong’s visit is that the Korean Embassy in Ankara will hold a Korean cultural event. The event will have the presence of the Honorable President of South Korea, Lee Myung Bak. Also, after the event is over, Jaejoong will hold a fan meeting…