Welcome back, Soompiers, to "Songs Impossible to Listen to with a Straight Face Anymore Because of K-Pop." The fourth batch features Big Bang’s Seungri, B1A4’s Baro and Sandeul, and F.T. Island’s Jaejin and Seunghyun.
Category: Music
After School Release Japanese Teaser For "Bang!"
With Japanese promotions nearing, Avex has just released a teaser for After School’s debut Japanese single, "Bang!". The one-minute long teaser starts with individual shots of the members in both new and familiar outfits. Throughout the teaser, dance and individual shots can be seen, as well as scenes showing off the girls’ drum skills. The first verse and first chorus of the song are also previewed. The Japanese version has a different arrangement compared to the earlier-released Korean version, giving this version a newer, fresher sound.
JYJ to File Complaint to Korean Fair Trade Commission and Take Legal Action for KBS’s Cancellation
JYJ released an official statement today regarding KBS’s abrupt cancellation of the group’s appearance at the “New Seven Wonders” concert. Demanding an official apology from KBS, JYJ said they would file a complaint to the Korean Fair Trade Commission (FTC) and take legal procedures over the broadcaster’s decision to replace the trio with SNSD and f(x) on the show scheduled for July 20th.
2NE1’s "Hate You" Teaser is Out!
As promised, YG Entertainment has just revealed the first teaser of 2NE1’s upcoming single “Hate You”! Featuring the illustration work of the well-known graphic artist, Mari Kim, the MV is going to be an animated video and the full video will be released on the same day of the track’s release on July 21st. It was unviled earlier that the title “Hate You” was originally named “F*** You” and was supposed to be included in last year’s full album. Yet due to the inappropriate language within the lyrics, they had to postpone its release until now, and they have found a new name for it.
KBS on JYJ: "We Considered Just What Was Effective"
KBS Jeju has recently explained why JYJ’s appearance on the upcoming special live broadcast, "Jeju 7 Wonders", was cancelled, and why f(x) and SNSD are now taking the trio’s place.
SBS Inkigayo 07.17.11
2NE1 wins today. Today was Inkigayo’s Special Summer Concert with special performances by PSY, 2AM and K.Will.
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2011 – July Week 3
For the second week in a row, 2PM’s "Hands Up" is our No. 1 song,
MBC Music Core 07.16.11
Performances today by 2PM, 2NE1, Kim Hyun Joong, T-ara, Secret, MBLAQ, Hyuna, The GRACE DANA&SUNDAY, Mighty Mouth, B1A4, 4men, GP Basic, A Pink, ZE:A, Sunny Hill, Girl’s Day, BLOCK B
The GRACE – DANA&SUNDAY Revise Their Lyrics to Meet with MBC Regulations
Soju to latte? The GRACE is forced to change their unique lyrics for "One More Chance."
When Will 2NE1 and Taeyang Make Their Move to America?
Just this week we reported that Big Bang’s Taeyang had recently been working with American Producers Harvey Mason Jr. and Damon Thomas who make up the Underdogs. The songs that Taeyang along with the Underdogs duo was working on will be for his upcoming solo album.