Not long ago Soompi reported that Universal J intended on releasing a compilation album entitled, “The Best of Big Bang”. Since the announcement was made the release date has been moved. In September, a poll was conducted in Japan asking, "Which Korean song do you want to hear in Japanese?" Big Bang’s 2008 hit claimed the top spot. “The Best of Big Bang” will see the debut of the group’s hit track.
Category: Music
YG Takes Home Another Award – 2NE1 Crowned "Best New Band"
The wait is finally over as just a few moments ago the winners of MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band” award were announced. 2NE1 just continues to prove over and over again that they truly are the best. Soon their sights will be set on the international stage. Is the world ready for the “New Evolution of the 21st Century”?
T-ara Cancels All Year-End Award Show Appearances
T-ara announced that they will be missing all year-end music award shows this year due to their busy promotional schedules. The shows they are confirmed to miss include the 2011 Melon Music Awards, Mnet 2011 MAMA, and the Golden Disk Awards. T-ara has received invitations to attend the shows, however, their overseas promotions in China, Japan, and Taiwan will keep them from joining the annual music festivals.
Mnet M Countdown 11.10.2011
SNSD’s "The Boys" was named "Song Of The Week" third week in a row. Son Ho Young (former g.o.d member), Flower, TRAX and 4Men& Mi all made their "love is blind" to pretty comebacks.
TRAX Unleashes Full MV for "Blind" Feat. SuJu’s Kyuhyun and f(x)’s Victoria
TRAX has just unleashed the full music video for their brand new track, “Blind.” The video features SM Entertainment talents, Kyuhun from Super Junior and f(x)’s Victoria. Both are seen crying and showing emotions of pain and sorrow that is reflected in the song.
T-ara, Davichi and Yangpa to Have a Concert in San Francisco in January
K-Pop Idols T-ara, Davichi and Yangpa to are set to perform in San Francisco in January for the K-Pop Power & Beauty concert.
Infinite Starts the Engine for Japanese Debut
Infinite is garnering a lot of attention before their Japanese debut. Their new album “BTD (Before the Dawn)” will be released on November 19. Infinite has put up billboards in different Japanese cities, Sibuya, Aoyama, Roppongi, Ginza, Hiroo, and 30 other streets. The billboard shows off Infinite with the caption “99.9% Synchronization Dance Vocal Group.” The seven members are shown wearing white suits. Because these billboards are in the areas that are densely populated, it is catching the attention of K-Pop fans and Japanese citizens alike.
This Year’s Top K-Pop Music Videos on YouTube
This year three K-Pop music videos have surpassed 20 million view on YouTube hits, while another nine surpassed 10 million. The artists behind this record are Super Junior, HyunA, 2NE1, followed by SNSD, Big Bang and Kara. However it is possible more will be added to the list during the remaining two months of the year.
Big Bang and Katy Perry Take a Picture Together
The meeting between world pop star Katy Perry and the idol group Big Bang is drawing attention. On November 8, a picture of Big Bang and Katy Perry was posted on an internet community website. Katy Perry and the members of Big Bang are smiling widely in the picture. However, everyone in the picture except for Taeyang and Katy Perry are all posing and staring in different directions which drew out laughter out of the viewers.
Jessica: "Hyoyeon is the Most Popular SNSD Member in the U.S."
Jessica, one of the main vocals of the Korean pop sensation, SNSD, chose Hyoyeon as the most popular SNSD member in the United States.