The road to the 2011 Melon Music Awards has begun, with the awards night set on November 24. In connection with this development, the voting site has also opened, flashing a countdown, and a teaser video was released. The Melon Music Awards is an annual major awards show notable for only calculating digital sales and online votes. Begun in 2009, the Melon Music Awards names an Artist of the Year (Daesang), Album of the Year (Disk Daesang), Song of the Year (Digital Daesang), as well as Top 10 Winners (Bonsang) and Newcomer Awards.
Category: Music
SNSD Opens Blog for Fans
The SNSD hype continues! Since the release of SNSD’s latest album, “The Boys” last October 19, the group has been enjoying massive success. In line with promotions for “The Boys,” the group has just unveiled their newly opened blogspot.
Boyfriend Releases Dance Practice Video for “Don’t Touch My Girl”
On October 19, the rookie group Boyfriend released the choreography version of "Don’t Touch My Girl" through their agency Starship Entertainment Youtube channel. Last week, the group has released the dance version music video for this song. In the practice video, we can see the members of the group wearing their casual clothes while dancing to the song in synchronized dance movements.
DBSK Reveals Tracklist for Upcoming Japanese Single "Winter"
It was previously reported that DBSK will be releasing a new Japanese single this November. Now, more details about the upcoming single have been revealed on the group’s Japanese website.
Tickets for KBS “Music Bank in Paris” to Go on Sale Next Week
More information regarding the ticket prices for KBS “Music Bank in Paris” has been revealed today. The tickets will be divided into three categories:
"2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney" Ramps Up Promotions
With just three weeks until K-Pop’s hottest idol groups come to meet their fans in Australia, “2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney” steps up on its promotions to build anticipation for the event. The all-star concert’s organizers, JK Entertainment has recently released another promotional video with short glimpses of participating groups 2AM, 4minute, BEAST, CN Blue, DBSK, Kara, MBLAQ, miss A, Secret, SHINee, SISTAR, and SNSD set to BEAST’s “Shock” and SNSD’s “Hoot.”
Brian Joo Is Featured in New Heights’ Track "Nightmare"
Brian Joo, one-half of the former R&B duo Fly to the Sky recently worked with a US-based band New Heights and DJ Yup for a track called “Nightmare.” The teaser to the music video was released on New Heights’ Youtube channel.
Mnet M Countdown 10.20.2011
Brown Eyed Girls "Sixth Sense" was named "Song Of The Week" for the second time. Kim Hyun Joong, U-KISS and Secret made their "lucky" comebacks… Newbie band N-Sonic debuted.
2NE1 to Hold Concerts in Thailand and Vietnam
Following their successful debut concert in Japan, 2NE1 has decided to venture into the Thai and Vietnamese markets by holding live events in both countries. According to YG Entertainment just moments ago, 2NE1 will hold its first solo concert in Thailand on under the title, “NOLZA in BANGKOK.” The concert will take place on Oct. 29 at the Impact Hall located in downtown Bangkok. 2NE1’s popularity in Thailand has been explosive lately as they already have several endorsement deals in the country.
Sneak Peek Into Wonder Girls New Music Video
The Wonder Girls will comeback early November! In September, the Wonder Girls filmed “Wonder Girls at the Apollo” for a month. Afterwards, ever since they returned to South Korea in October they have been working on their new album and filming the music video. As we have reported earlier, the Wonder Girls are moving away from the “retro concept” they have used in the past, they are going for a concept that is more mature and refined.