On the night of January 25, when his debut single "Kiss Kiss/Lucky Guy" was officially released, Kim Hyun Joong’s first Japanese single reached the second spot of Oricon single album chart, which is the first time since March 2009 for a foreign artist.
Category: Music
MNet "M! Countdown" – Jan. 26, 2012
"This Is War" by MBLAQ is Song of the Week on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” this last Thursday of January. Soul Dive, Super Kidd, Bryan Joo, NS Yoon Ji, Boyfriend, Monday Kiz, Koyote, Dal Shabet, Lee Hyun, Rainbow Pixie, Sunny Hill, OK Punk, Touch, Teen Top and MBLAQ performed on tonight’s show.
FT Island Reveals Album Jacket for Upcoming Mini-Album
Last year was a productive year for FT Island as they released such tracks as “Hello, Hello” and “Like Birds.” The group looks to continue the trend as they are ready to leap into the New Year with a better look and sound. They announced the title of their fourth mini-album would be “Grown Up.” With the title track, they want to further represent their growth and show that they have become more musically mature. The songs which make up the album are said to be rock ballads.
YG Entertainment Releases Official Smartphone Application and Renews Website
YG Entertainment, which created and produced popular acts such as 1TYM, SE7EN, Big Bang and 2NE1, lauched its official Android and iPhone applications today.
[Updated] Brown Eyed Girls Miryo Teaser Images for Solo Album Revealed
Last week, we reported that Brown Eyed Girls skilled rapper Miryo was to make her first solo effort in February. Today, Brown Eyed Girls agency Nega Network unveiled a set of teaser images which officially mark
the start of Miryo’s own album promotions.
Lee Seung Gi Criticized for Performing Yoo Seung Joon Songs
On December 30, 2011 Lee Seung Gi appeared on the “2011 KBS Gayo Party” and had performed two Yoo Seung Joon Songs, “Na Na Na” and “Passion.” A Netizen criticized Lee Seung Gi on January 2, for having chosen the song because of Yoo Seung Joon’s past military service incident. Yoo Seung Joon caused controversy when he decided not to enter into military service after repeatedly stating that he would. He was barred from reentry into South Korea by the ministry of law for gaining U.S. citizenship to avoid his military service in 2002.
JYP Entertainment Reveals Mysterious Piano Teaser
JYP Entertainment released a mysterious teaser showing JYP playing the piano. He is wearing a black suit while playing the grand piano. At the end of the teaser, the words show “JYP 2012. 02. 01 introducing…” Through social networking services JYP asked a teasing question with the teaser video, “What do you think the first project of 2012 will be? Which singer’s song do you think it will be?”
BEAST Releases “I Knew It” Themed Music Video
BEAST’s Themed Music Video for “I Knew It” was finally released! Yesterday we released teaser photos of Dong Woon appearing in the themed music video. Dong Woon is shown driving, when he stops in the middle of a bridge. He sees a girl standing alone and she whispers something to him, then walks away.
IU’s Japanese Showcase a Success with an Audience of 4,000
The Japanese reaction to IU is explosive. Currently IU is still preparing for her official Japanese debut. However, before it she held a “Japan Premium Special Live” concert on January 24 which was more of a “Showcase.” 4,000 viewers came to view the show and they listened to the Japanese version of “Good Day,” and 5 other songs. The response of the Japanese media was positive. Headlines read, “Korea’s best young female singer arrived in Japan,” “IU’s 3 octave note is certainly powerful”
Brian Joo’s "Reborn Part 1" Collaboration with Tiger JK and Jay Park
Brian Joo’s new album is “Reborn” and the main theme is a “collaboration focused on seriousness towards music.” The title song “Leaving You” is a collaboration with Tiger JK. Tiger JK is known as a star that does not like to collaborate with other artists but it is being said that he decided to after hearing the demo tape. Tiger JK helped out with writing the lyrics and as shown in the teaser we reported about earlier, he also features in the music video.