It appears that the legendary 90’s idol group H.O.T. has taken one step towards a reunion and comeback. Moon Hee Jun revealed the news on his show OBS “Kim Gu Ra & Moon Hee Jun’s Search Girl.” On the show he stated, “When Jaewon finished his military service we started to talk about a reunion/comeback. We have decided on the general idea of when and how we will comeback. However, the comeback continues to be delayed because of details. We are still talking about a comeback together.”
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YG vs. SM: Different Album Sales Strategy
With YG Entertainment’s recent entry into the Korean stock exchange market, more specifically known as the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ), it has amped up its rivalry against an equally well-known label and one of the pillars of K-Pop: SM Entertainment.
Eat Your Kimchi Reviews HyunA and Hyun Seung’s "Troublemaker"
Today for Music Monday, Simon and Martina reviewed Troublemaker’s "Troublemaker."
2NE1 at "MTV Iggy’s Best New Band In The World"
After winning the poll for MTV Iggy’s "Best New Band In The World 2011", 2NE1 will have their first live performance in the US today.
Shin Hye Sung to Release Modern Rock Album "Embrace" on December 27
Shin Hye Sung will release his special album “Embrace” on December 27. Lim Hun Il of the rock group Mate will write all the songs. Wallace’s Bassist Yang Si On, Deer Cloud’s Kim Jung Ah, and Park Ah Sel will be joining in on the album. This album will be modern rock. A representative of Shin Hye Sung’s agency stated, “You will be able to meet a Shin Hye Sung who is giving a shot at a different genre. We believe that you will be able to see a new Shin Hye Sung with a different charm. Also, the album is special that you will be able to see him change as a real musician.”
Ali to Release Official Album "Soul-Ri" on December 13
The soulful singer Ali will release her first official album “Soul-Ri” on December 13. The title song for her official album “Don’t Act So Countrified” and BEAST’s Yong Jun Hyung will feature on the song. The song will have a hip-hop style rhythm with a reggae melody. There are 4 songs on the album that Ali has written and produced. Songs that show off her vocal skills include “365 Days” and “What Is This?” Ali stated, “I am happy that I was able to release an official album within two years of my debut. I love this album even more because it includes songs that I wrote which did not have a chance to shine.”
Kara’s "Super Girl" Certified Platinum in Japan
"Super Girl" was released on November 23 and has been breaking records and setting new bars with every new achievement it unlocked. In just its first week alone, it sold 275,206 units, the highest record set by any Korean girl group in Japan. Not only that, but the album also topped the rankings on daily, weekly, and monthly charts.
As of December 10, the Japanese Record Association has declared that the album has officially gone Platinum.
[Exclusive] Boyfriend Sends Special Shout-Out Video
Boyfriend has sent us an exclusive shout out video to celebrate the release of their third single album, “I’ll Be There,” and their 200th day anniversary! Just two months after they came out with their second single album, “Don’t Touch My Girl,” Boyfriend is back with another pop dance track that features a lot of fun melody. They also just celebrated their 200th day anniversary on December 11, making this shout-out video extra special!
HyunA’s "Bubble Pop" Ranked Ninth on "SPIN" Magazine
Girl group 4minute member HyunA has received attention from fans worldwide. America’s well-known music magazine “SPIN” revealed the ranking for “SPIN’s 20 Best Songs of 2011.” According to the chart, HyunA’s solo album title song “Bubble Pop” is ranked ninth and stands strong with other pop stars.
BoA’s Older Brother Appears on SBS "Star King"
BoA’s older brother, pianist Kwon Soon Hwon, appeared as a special guest on SBS show Star King on December 10. He took part in a truth game, where he claimed to be a member of a famous star’s family together with 8 people.