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.
Category: Music
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.
AA (Double A) Releases Debut MV for "Because I’m Crazy"
After releasing their debut single "So Crazy" last week on Nov. 3, rookie boy group AA (Double A) have now released their music video for "Because I’m Crazy."
BoA, SNSD, KARA, 2NE1 to Attend Year-End Music Shows in Japan
Top K-Pop stars, BoA, SNSD, KARA and 2NE1, will be attending year-end music festivals in Japan. BoA, SNSD and KARA will participate in the "2011 FNS Music Festival," which is produced by Fuji TV, on December 7. The FNS Music Festival is an annual event that showcases top artists and international guests to Japan.
Will T-ara’s New Strategy Work Against SNSD and Wonder Girls?
T-ara will join what is dubbed the “Great Battle of the Girl Groups” this month as their new album promotions will coincide with those of SNSD and Wonder Girls. To face up against two of the most popular girl groups in the industry, T-ara has come up with a new strategy that has never been tested in the past.
G-Dragon’s “Heartbreaker” Involved in Another Plagiarism Scandal
Just two years after being accused of plagiarism, G-Dragon’s 2009 hit single “Heartbreaker” has been involved in yet another plagiarism scandal. Only this time it’s on the other side of the story as Japanese pop diva Namie Amuro has been accused of copying G-Dragon’s solo debut track.
Kim Hyun Joong Currently Holds Highest Record Sales Among Solo Artists in 2011
Kim Hyun Joong currently holds the highest record sales among solo artists this year. On the online Hanteo Charts, which are considered to be one of the most accurate charts in Korea, the rankings for highest record sales from January 1 to November 7 were announced. Although Kim Hyun Joong is…
T-ara Unveils First Part of "Cry Cry"
T-ara’s movie-like music video is finally out! The girls have just unveiled the first part of the “Cry Cry” music video. The music video has been divided into two parts with the first part released today. The second part of the music video will be revealed over the weekend. It was shot entirely in Busan and stars Cha Seung Won, Ji Chang Wook and Lee Jae Young alongside Eunjung, Hyomin, Jiyeon and Qri.