Yang Hyun Suk Speaks About Future Plans for Big Bang, 2NE1 and New Groups

He commented regarding K-Pop’s potential, “This is just a start. No one is able to predict the impact that K-Pop can and will have on the market, however it does not appear to be merely a trend. Our goal is to become the world’s leading music company. In doing so we will try our best to offer compelling content which will boost interest in K-Pop.”

2NE1’s Minzy Shows Her Artsy Side With Vintage Camera App

Girl group 2NE1 member, Gong Minzy, revealed her selca picture wearing a beret hat. Gong Minzy uploaded four different versions of the selca picture on her Twitter with the caption: “Artist Gong is finished with filming~” on February 24. The four pictures are gaining interest for its different edited effects, which Gong Minzy revealed that she took the picture with a vintage camera application from her smart phone.

Winners Announced for “1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards”

On February 22, the first-ever “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards” was held in Seoul for over three hours. A total of 14 artists were given the “Artist of the Year” award, which was broken down by each quarter and month of the past year. There were a lot more artists awarded across 15 different categories.

Which Girl Group Would Top the Hierarchy Chart?

If you were to create a girl group hierarchy chart, who would be your top pick? According to a hierarchy chart that’s been quickly spreading online, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 are the undisputed top two picks. This chart, dated February, 2012, covers 16 of the top girl groups and ranks them in order by five different categories, such as “Wall You Can’t Go Over (unbeatable, basically),” “Nationwide level,” “Socialite level,” “Mania level,” “the Maginot line.”

Sean and Sandara Park Parody "When I Can’t Sing"

Recently to help out Se7en promote his song, “When I Can’t Sing,” YG Entertainment label mates Jinusean’s Sean and 2NE1’s Sandara Park made parodies on their SNS with different lyrics. Sean made the rap “When I Can’t do Hip Hop” on his twitter February 17. Sean wrote, “When I can’t do hip hop. If my Nike shoes disappear, if I can’t wear New Era anymore. Even if I don’t do events anymore, could you still love me.”