Another Thursday and another week of finding out who dominated the charts this week on M!Countdown. The showdown tonight was between Ballad Queen Baek Ji Young and the one of Korea’s biggest girl-groups Girl’s Generation. Both had great songs! But in the end the winner who stood and took home ‘song of the week’ was… Continue reading Mnet M! Countdown – January 10, 2013
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Lee Hyori’s Wedding Remark Surprises Netizens
On January 9, Lee Hyori, as well as many other celebrities, made their way to the Conrad Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, to attend Uhm Tae Woong’s wedding. Before entering the venue, she greeted reporters with a big smile and said her well wishes to the happy couple. Lee Hyori started, “Congratulations on your wedding! I hope… Continue reading Lee Hyori’s Wedding Remark Surprises Netizens
Celebrities Turning 30 This Year
Did you know that in Korea everyone gains another year on New Year’s? So if you’re born in 1990 and your birthday is in December, you’ll be considered 24 years old even if you’re technically 22. So, people born in 1984 are now considered 30 years old by the Korean public. Flip through the gallery… Continue reading Celebrities Turning 30 This Year
Controversial Phrase on Girls’ Generation’s Sunny’s Hat Removed
SM Entertainment re-uploaded the music video for Girls’ Generation’s “Dancing Queen” after making the necessary changes to Sunny’s controversial hat. As previously reported, Girls’ Generation was under fire after netizens spotted Sunny wearing a cap that read “WELCOME MOTHERF★CKERS.” Following netizens’ criticisms, SM Entertainment decided to block out the letters all-together. Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation’s latest… Continue reading Controversial Phrase on Girls’ Generation’s Sunny’s Hat Removed
Sneak Peek at Wonder Girls’ Sunye’s Wedding Photoshoot
With only weeks before her wedding, Wonder Girls’ Sunye participated in a wedding photoshoot with her groom-to-be James Park. The shoot took place at a wedding studio in Yeoksamdong, Seoul, on the morning of January 7. The wedding photoshoot was private, however, “Star News” managed to snap paparazzi shots of the happy couple during the… Continue reading Sneak Peek at Wonder Girls’ Sunye’s Wedding Photoshoot
Uhm Tae Woong’s Wedding to be a Private Affair
With only two days until the wedding, Uhm Tae Woong revealed that his special day will be a private affair with only close friends and family attending. On January 7, his agency Sim Entertainment announced that the wedding is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9, and that there will be a photo op prior to the… Continue reading Uhm Tae Woong’s Wedding to be a Private Affair
[Exclusive] NU’EST Spent Two Days Having Fun-Filled Activities With Malaysian L.O.Λ.Es
Rookie boy group NU’EST returned to Malaysia on December 15 for their first fanmeeting “The Face to Face in Malaysia.” It was their second visit to the tropical country and they were greeted warmly by L.O.Λ.Es who enjoyed two days of up close and personal interaction with members JR, Aron, Minhyun, Baekho, and Ren. Organized by Rhythm Land, fans who purchased Gold… Continue reading [Exclusive] NU’EST Spent Two Days Having Fun-Filled Activities With Malaysian L.O.Λ.Es
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – January Week 1
Happy New Year to all our readers. We are back this week after our break for the 2012 Soompi Gayo Awards. We are set to begin our 9th year of the weekly K-Pop music chart. As usual, at the beginning of each year, we are making some changes to our chart sources to better reflect… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – January Week 1
KBS Music Bank – 4 January, 2013
The winner of K-chart this week was carismatic PSY with “Gangnam Style,” beating Yang Yoseob’s “Caffeine.” Congratulations PSY! This week was the exciting solo debut performance of JeA from Brown Eyed Girls with her beautiful ballad “While You’re Sleeping.” Today’s hot comeback performances featured the exciting performances of stunning Girls’ Generation showing off their diversity… Continue reading KBS Music Bank – 4 January, 2013
Block B Files Charge to End Exclusive Contract with Their Agency
The members of Block B filed for an injunction against their current agency Stardom Entertainment. On January 4, Seoul Central District Court received Block B’s official complaint to end their exclusive contract with the company. The members said, “The contract stated that we would be paid on the 25th of every month, but the agency… Continue reading Block B Files Charge to End Exclusive Contract with Their Agency