DBSK’s Changmin will be one of the nominees for the “Best Rookie Actor Award” during the upcoming Japanese Academy Awards. On January 22, the Association for the Japanese Academy Awards released their list of nominees for the “Best Rookie Actor Award” on their official website. Changmin is being nominated for his portrayal in the 2012… Continue reading Changmin Nominated As “Best Rookie Actor Award” for the Japanese Academy Awards
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Blast to the Past: Legendary Idol Group H.O.T
Do you remember H.O.T (High Five of Teenagers)? They are considered legends within K-Pop because they are the very first idol group. That’s right. THE first group to be produced and the first to make a debut in 1996. The group was formed under SM Entertainment and consisted of 5 members. They commanded a large… Continue reading Blast to the Past: Legendary Idol Group H.O.T
Lightning Flash Weather Forecast: Kang Min Kyung’s Virtual X-Rated Commercial
Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung is beautiful, sexy, and a talented singer. However, she is currently under fire for appearing in “Gilette” commercials that are a bit too suggestive. Now in the past, Kang Min Kyung has had a few run-ins with sexy before these infamous commercials. At one time, she did a sexy dance during… Continue reading Lightning Flash Weather Forecast: Kang Min Kyung’s Virtual X-Rated Commercial
Do You Know Your Korean Slang? Part 1
Recently, Melkimx came up with the awesome idea that we should create a gallery article explaining Korean slang words. So here is part one of this awesome list. Check it out and see what words you already knew, or what words you didn’t know about before!
Nine Muses Releases Comeback MV Teaser for “Dolls”
Girl group Nine Muses is set to make their comeback this week with their second single “Dolls.” The title track, also named “Dolls” was written and composed by the hit producer Sweet Tune. With a mix of real brass and guitar sounds in a funky dance beat, the track is about overcoming the struggles of… Continue reading Nine Muses Releases Comeback MV Teaser for “Dolls”
11 Must Hear Remake/Covers of Classic K-Pop
Now the definition of “Classic K-Pop” here is very subjective. Most of the songs on the list are actually covers on audition programs. The great thing about these shows is that we get a chance to revisit songs that were awesome, but now buried by history. lightningstix has organized this so that you can hear… Continue reading 11 Must Hear Remake/Covers of Classic K-Pop
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – January Week 3
With Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy” sweeping every chart in Korea this past week, it is no surprise that it becomes our new No. 1 song. To show its dominance, “I Got A Boy” scored 994 points, just six points off perfection. Expect this song to stay at the top for a while. There… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – January Week 3
CNBLUE Performs “Coffee Shop” and “I’m Sorry” for Inkigayo Comeback Stage
Today on Inkigayo, CNBLUE performed “I’m Sorry” and “Coffee Shop” for their special comeback stage. “I’m Sorry” was composed and produced by Jung Yong Hwa, and is the title track for their fourth mini album “Re:BLUE.” There was been much anticipation for their comeback as their mini album reached over 100,000 preorders. For… Continue reading CNBLUE Performs “Coffee Shop” and “I’m Sorry” for Inkigayo Comeback Stage
VIXX Makes Their Music Core Comeback Performance With “On and On”
Rookie group VIXX makes their comeback this week with their third single “On and On“ The song was created by Whang Sae Jun along with other international producers, Albi Albertsson, Ricky Hanley and Kristine Lind. “On and On” is said to have a distinctive rock and electro-pop style. The song starts with the sound of… Continue reading VIXX Makes Their Music Core Comeback Performance With “On and On”
Lightningstix’s Zingers: Rain Rain Go Away
Rain rain go away come again another day~ Here’s LIGHTNINGSTIX and he will try and give you a roundup of the interestin’ things going on in the K-Pop stratosphere while having a good time!