MTV Style has named the “Top 12 Girls to Watch in 2012” and 2NE1 was the only K-Pop group to make it to the list! On January 2, MTV Style put together a top 12 list of “It” girls from around the world. They described 2NE1 as: “K-Pop has picked up an insane amount of steam domestically between Girls Generation and 2NE1, with both of their major stateside performances eliciting an inexplicably bananas amount of crowd support. We’re keeping our eyes glued on 2NE1 as the new year progresses, namely because of their bestie collab status with our beloved Jeremy Scott and their enviable collection of high-drama streetwear like JoyRich.”
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NS Yoonji Releases "The Reason I Became A Witch" MV
Her first mini album "Neo Spirit" was also released today, January 5, in Korea. Along with the title track "The Reason I Became A Witch," other songs on the album include "How Could You Know," "Talk Talk Talk," "Shower" and "I Want To See You Again."
Lee Hyun Releases MV for "Because It’s You"
Lee Hyun released his full first solo album "The Healing Echo" on January 2. Previously, he had released solo mini albums in September 2009 and February 2011.
Jay Park Releases Dance Practice Video for "Up and Down" and "Star"
Both songs are from his latest album release “New Breed PART 1.” The full music video for "Star" was also released last week.
SNSD’s Maxi Single “The Boys” Introduced on Major U.S. Radio Station
SNSD’s maxi single, “The Boys,” was introduced as the first pick of the year on U.S.-based radio station, KIIS-FM. Featured in the weekly “JJ Music Monday” segment, KIIS-FM described the single as, “The new maxi single has 8 tracks and features remixes and features from big time artists including Snoop and Clinton Sparks.”
Rainbow PIXIE Unveils First Teaser for "Hoi Hoi"
It was previously reported that girl group Rainbow will be debuting a new subunit group this month. Now, after revealing the members, Rainbow’s new subunit Rainbow PIXIE has just unveiled the first teaser to their upcoming track “Hoi Hoi.”
Super Junior’s Heechul Joins Siwon, BoA, Lee Soo Man, and Jungmo for Dinner
Just one week after showing up in a photo with TRAX’s Jungmo and actress Shim Eun Kyung, Super Junior’s Heechul was seen again at a dinner with his fellow SM Entertainment people.
2NE1’s Dara Faces New Year with a Fresh Start
Sandara Park looked back at the passed year and shared her impressions with fans on her me2day. On December 31, Dara uploaded a picture of herself along with the caption, "New Year’s first day! 99% of the New Year messages I received on my phone said ‘I hope you date a cool guy’ or ‘I hope you’ll find great love this year~!’"
CL, Will.I.Am, and Apl.De.Ap’s “Where Is the Love” Picked as Best International Collaboration
Remember when 2NE1’s CL stood on the same stage as the Black Eyed Pea’s Will.I.Am and Apl.De.Ap for “Where Is the Love” at the 2011 MAMA? We thought CL totally nailed that performance, and MTV Iggy apparently thinks the same way too.
JYJ’s Coming to Chile and Peru!
On January 4, JYJ’s management agency, CJ-eS Entertainment released a statement saying, “JYJ’s South American Tour has been confirmed. They will hold solo concerts in Chile on March 9 and in Peru on March 11.”