SM Entertainment, the entertainment agency behind the careers of some of K-Pop’s most popular groups, is said to be looking at launching a new all-male group of Korean, Chinese and Japanese members in 2012, local news agencies reported. The idea of launching a multi-racial group is aimed towards targeting a wider international audience base.
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Boyz II Men Invites “Superstar K3’s” Ulala Session to Seoul Concert
It was reported earlier today that Boyz II Men, the legendary R&B group, invited Ulala Session, the winner of Mnet “Superstar K3” to their Seoul concert. According to multiple sources, Boy II Men was deeply inspired by Ulala Session’s live performance of “Open Arms” on “Superstar K3,” and first contacted the Korean group to guest-perform at their Seoul concert scheduled for November 27.
[Listen] Soompi Chart Top 50 – November 2011, Week 2
SNSD, Secret, Orange Caramel, Noel, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Hyun Joong, Infinite, T, Tablo, FT Island, Huh Gak, Davichi and more!
Seo In Young Releases Teaser Video for "Oh My Gosh"
Singer Seo In Young has just released a teaser for her new music video. On Nov. 14, a teaser video for her new song "Oh My Gosh" from her mini album were uploaded onto her official homepage. Although it was a short 34 seconds, it is a hot topic and fans are eagerly awaiting the official video.
Eat Your Kimchi Reviews Wonder Girls’ "Be My Baby" MV
This week for Music Monday, Simon and Martina reviewed Wonder Girls’ "Be My Baby" music video.
Busker Busker Suspends Their Activities
Runners-up of the MNET SuperStar K3 Busker Busker officially announced their intention to put a halt to their activities temporarily, "Our group was formed in recent times, we need time to think about Busker Busker’s identity and our activities after SuperStar K3."
[Review] T-ara – "Cry Cry"
Majority of T-Ara’s more recent hits have been strongly dependent on the accompanying concepts, some to the point of the songs being only second to the visuals. "I Go Crazy Because Of You" rode on the edgy, techno, auto tune wave, while "Yayaya" was focused on the visual aspect of their performances, and "Roly Poly" went with the sudden trend in retro-inspired singles. Not "Cry Cry" though.
Updated: Jang Woo Hyuk Releases Teaser MV for 4th Mini Album
On November 13, the former H.O.T. member released the teaser MV for his 4th Mini Album. The Mini Album "Back To the Memories" will be officially on sale online and offline stores from November 18.
Two Months’ Do Dae Yoon Shows Off Fluent English Skills
Although “Superstar K3” finalists Two Months were knocked off in the semi-finals, their popularity and acknowledgement of talent seems to continue. Of particular interest is guitarist and vocalist Doh Deh Yoon, whose fluency in English has garnered attention.
YG Entertainment’s New Girl Group to Add “Superstar K2’s” Kim Eun Bi
Kim Eun Bi, the top six contestant from Mnet’s “Superstar K2,” will join YG Entertainment’s new girl group, local media Star News reported today. It said Kim Eun Bi has become the newest member of YGE’s upcoming girl group, quoting multiple industry sources.