With the success of Korea’s first idol group H.O.T, many entertainment agencies tried to recreate the group’s success by following the same formula with a few variations like the number of members, music and costume styles. However, many companies decided to keep the unspoken rule: “elder is leader by default.” Therefore, it became a hot… Continue reading 7 Idol Leaders Who Aren’t the Oldest in Their Group
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Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – April Week 1
After getting close several times in the last two years, Infinite finally scores their first No. 1 song on our chart with “Man In Love.” This song was not even in the top 10 last week. It was able to move up 19 spots, easily passing 2AM’s “One Spring Day,” our champion of the last… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – April Week 1
Performances from the Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013
After having taken place last month on March 16, the performances from the Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013 were recently aired in Korea. The event saw performances by SHINee, BEAST, Kara, 4Minute, MBLAQ, SISTAR, 2NE1, B1A4, Infinite, 2AM, Secret, FT Island, miss A, B.A.P, NU’EST, BTOB, T-ara, Airplane, A Pink, A-Jax, and Exo-K. Hosting… Continue reading Performances from the Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013
MBC Music Core 04.06.13
Today’s special Music Core MCs were Infinite‘s Sungkyu, L and Woohyun. K.Will made his comeback performance today with “Lay back” and “Love Blossom.” Sun unit ZE:A Five also had their Music Core debut stage with “The Day We Broke Up.” Next week will be Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun‘s last week as regular hosts for the… Continue reading MBC Music Core 04.06.13
Lee Jang Woo Bids Farewell to “Music Bank”
We recently reported on April 2 that Lee Jang Woo and After School’s Uee were stepping down as MCs of KBS’ “Music Bank.” The March 29 episode was the last day for Uee but she was unfortunately unable to say goodbye during the broadcast. Thankfully, Lee Jang Woo, who stepped down one week later, was… Continue reading Lee Jang Woo Bids Farewell to “Music Bank”
Jo Kwon and Other Celebrities Congratulate “Mom-to-be” Sunye
With Wonder Girls‘ Sunye recently announcing her pregnancy on Twitter, the congratulations from fans have been pouring in to the beautiful “mom-to-be”. Fellow singer and best friend, 2AM’s Jo Kwon also tweeted his congratulations to Sunye, writing, “I’m going to be an uncle? Yes! >_< I will become an awesome uncle! To my lovable family member… Continue reading Jo Kwon and Other Celebrities Congratulate “Mom-to-be” Sunye
2AM’s Jinwoon and “School 2013” Actress Park Se Young to Take Over As “Music Bank” Hosts
“Music Bank” gets its new hosts in 2AM‘s youngest member Jung Jinwoon and “School 2013” actress Park Se Young. Local news agencies reported the appointment of the new MCs for “Music Bank” following the confirmation that Lee Jang Woo and After School‘s Uee stepped down from their posts in April. The singer-actor MC pair is… Continue reading 2AM’s Jinwoon and “School 2013” Actress Park Se Young to Take Over As “Music Bank” Hosts
New Trend Among Idol-Actors: Historical Dramas
Even the most talented actors sometimes feel burdensome acting in a historical drama due to its particular tone of speech and difficult vocabulary. Moreover, many actors and actresses find it challenging to understand historical characters and portray their personalities and stories through his or her own reinterpretation. However, some idol-actors and actresses are garnering much… Continue reading New Trend Among Idol-Actors: Historical Dramas
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – March Week 5
2AM’s “One Spring Day” repeats as No. 1 for the second straight week, winning easily over a very competitive field. It is the only song to score above 900 points this week, and is also 69 points ahead of the No. 2 song Lee Hi’s “It’s Over.” The song might have been caught in its… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – March Week 5
SBS Inkigayo 03.31.13 – Infinite’s “Man in Love” Wins
Infinite‘s “Man in Love” takes the win today on Inkigayo, beating out Girl’s Day‘s “Expectation” and Davichi‘s “Just The Two Of Us.” Congratulations to the boys! Today show featured the debut stage of ZE:A‘s sub unit Z:EA FIVE and their song “The Day We Broke Up.” Next week we will see K.Will‘s comeback stage! Performances… Continue reading SBS Inkigayo 03.31.13 – Infinite’s “Man in Love” Wins