On January 2, 2NE1 was featured on BBC News for the second time in the past month. In a segment about K-Pop’s influence in Japan and how it’s changing the perception of Koreans living in Japan, 2NE1 was featured as one of the main K-Pop groups that have led the Hallyu movement overseas.
Category: Music
Rainbow to Form New Unit Group “Rainbow Pixie”
Rainbow will debut a new unit group named “Rainbow Pixie” later this month. Their agency DSP Media said three current Rainbow members will form the new unit group and release their first single, “Hoi Hoi,” on January 12.
EXO’s Kai Shows Off Crazy Dance Skills in New Teaser Video
SM Entertainment’s new boy group EXO has released another teaser video today. The video features Kai’s mesmerizing dancing skills as he gives a non-stop dance performance throughout the 1 minute video.
Rain’s Return Project Already Being Discussed
Talk of Rain’s return project is already in discussion. On December 2, according to several rumors which have been backed up by entertainment officials, Rain is considering drama A for his next project as he completes his military service.
Eat Your Kimchi Reviews Jay Park’s "Star" Music Video
Today for Music Monday, Simon and Martina reviewed Jay Park’s "Star" music video.
BEAST Releases Second Teaser Video for World Tour “Beautiful Show”
The anticipation level continues to grow for BEAST’s 21-city world tour as they just released the second teaser video for the “Beautiful Show” tour concert. Following the same concept of its first teaser, Yoseob provides narration while sitting at a café watching BEAST’s concert footage through his tablet PC.
Teen Top Reveals Second Teaser Video for "Crazy"
With just a few days away from their comeback, Teen Top has unveiled a second teaser video for their title track "Driving Me Crazy." Teen Top’s comeback has created many expectations since the concept used for this mini-album, shows a more mature and manly image and different from the image they portrayed on their last mini-album "Roman."
Paul Potts, Super Junior, and Kim Gun Mo to Feature in Yoon Il Sang’s 21 Year Anniversary Album
Yoon Il Sang, the famed producer of countless top artists from Kim Gun Mo and DJ DOC to the Brown Eyed Girls, will release his 21-year anniversary special album, “I’m 21,” on January 5. The album will release two new songs in two to three week intervals, culminating in a 10 track album after three months.
Kara Disappoints Japanese Fans with Tacky Wardrobe?
Kara appeared at the 62nd annual New Year’s Eve Japanese music show “Kohaku Uta Gassen.” (The show literally means Red and “White Song Battle,” the show divides music artists into competing teams of red and white.) However, the Korean media is stating that Kara disappointed with their tacky wardrobe. Kara performed both “Jet Coaster” and “Mister” on the show. When it was time for them to sing “Mister,” they tore off their skirts to do their signature butt dance to “Mister.” Underneath their skirts were short hot pants that revealed their abs and legs.
T-ara Reveals "Lovey Dovey in Tokyo" MV Teaser
T-ara is on a roll with their 2012 comeback! They revealed the MV teaser for the Tokyo version of "Lovey Dovey." Showing a different set of charms, the T-ara girls give a sneak peek to their girls night out in the teaser. With smiles and drinks in their hands, they show off their hot dance moves and some of the shuffle steps for "Lovey Dovey’s" choreography.