2NE1 Sandara Shares Old Photo from Trainee Days

On May 15, 2NE1’s Sandara Park revealed a photo of herself during her trainee days. She wrote, “Young Dara, who found out how cold and hungry it was to live as a trainee. Back then, I thought all the hardships would end once I debut. It’s almost three years since I debuted, and I find myself worrying and thinking to myself that I have to work harder every time I’m preparing for a new album,” on her me2day.

Most Ridiculous Anti-Hallyu Movements in Japan

Korea and Japan share a long history of a love-hate relationship. They are closely linked to each other, both historically and culturally, but there’s also a deep-rooted animosity that dates back centuries. This strange sentiment goes across many sectors. The Korean pop culture industry has been no exception, and as popular as K-Pop is in Japan, we are slowly starting to see a surge in anti-Hallyu movements as well.

Se7en Gets a Surprise Visit During Japanese Showcase

Singer Se7en held a showcase in Japan to commemorate his latest single “Love Again” in front of 5,000 excited fans. Se7en’s showcase was held in Tokyo, Japan where he treated fans to a mini-concert. During the show he performed a total of ten songs for his eager fans. Among the ten songs Se7en sang “Love Again,” “Somebody Else,” “Hikari,” “Angel,” and “I’m Going Crazy.”