It’s finally here- the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always spent decorating the tree, wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, listening to carols, and (most importantly!) spending quality time with your family and friends. For K-pop artists though, it seems like one of their own holiday traditions is dressing up in adorable outfits… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
Tag: 2NE1
2NE1 Minzy Proves to Be an A Student in Recently Revealed School Report
Even celebrities aren’t free from tests and grades, and 2NE1‘s Minzy showed that she took her studies seriously. On December 23, Minzy’s school report was revealed by her sister, Gong Min Young. Gong Min Young posted on her Twitter, “I am so proud of my little sister for finishing the semester strong, even when she had… Continue reading 2NE1 Minzy Proves to Be an A Student in Recently Revealed School Report
Soompi’s Best K-Pop MVs of 2014
Whether it was the Old West, Where’s Waldo?, or giant water bottles, 2014 definitely offered up some interesting trends in K-pop MVs. We’ve compiled the entire year’s worth of Soompi music charts to differentiate the best from the rest, and the results can now be seen in the 2014 Soompi Awards nominees – the final vote is up to… Continue reading Soompi’s Best K-Pop MVs of 2014
2NE1 Sets New Record with Billboard’s Year-end World Album Charts
2NE1‘s second full album “CRUSH” set a new K-pop record on Billboard‘s year-end world album charts. Billboard said on December 22 that “2NE1’s ‘CRUSH’ made the year-end world album charts for the first time in K-pop history.” In particular, they said that “this year, they broke many chart records and with this victory, wrapped up… Continue reading 2NE1 Sets New Record with Billboard’s Year-end World Album Charts
[Recap] 2014 SBS Gayo Daejun: EXO Wins Best Album, Soyu x Junggigo Wins Best Song
Show Recap Winners: Best Rookie: WINNER Global Star: 2PM Best Band: CNBLUE Best Solo Female: Ailee Best Solo Male: Taeyang Best Female Group: 2NE1 Best Male Group: EXO Best Song: Soyu x Junggigo – “Some” Best Album: EXO Performances: GOT7, Red Velvet, Lovelyz, WINNER, (WINNER + GOT7 + Red Velvet + Lovelyz special stage), Ailee,… Continue reading [Recap] 2014 SBS Gayo Daejun: EXO Wins Best Album, Soyu x Junggigo Wins Best Song
2NE1’s “Crush” Ranks Among Rolling Stone’s Best Pop Albums of 2014, Only Asian Group on the List
Girl group 2NE1’s 2nd album “Crush” was listed in Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Pop Albums of 2014. “Crush” was the 6th album introduced out of the 20, which included Taylor Swift’s “1989,” Pharrell Williams’ “Girl,” Ariana Grande’s “My Everything,” and Maroon 5’s “V.” Being the only Korean, let alone Asian, album to be introduced, the… Continue reading 2NE1’s “Crush” Ranks Among Rolling Stone’s Best Pop Albums of 2014, Only Asian Group on the List
G-Dragon and CL to Feature in Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe” Music Video, Dropping on December 16
YG Entertainment, the talent agency that represents BIGBANG and 2NE1, has announced that a music video for G-Dragon and CL’s collaboration with American electronica artist Skrillex will drop on December 16. The song, entitled “Dirty Vibe,” was originally released on the Skrillex album “Recess.” A spokesperson for YG Entertainment explained, “G-Dragon and CL’s music video… Continue reading G-Dragon and CL to Feature in Skrillex’s “Dirty Vibe” Music Video, Dropping on December 16
Billboard Names Their Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2014
Billboard has released their “10 Best K-pop Albums of 2014” list and “20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2014” list. On their best albums of 2014 list, 2NE1 topped the list with their second full-length album “Crush.” Rock band Nell‘s “Newton’s Apple” came in at second place, while IU‘s remake album “A Flower Bookmark” and legend Seo Taiji‘s “Quiet Night”… Continue reading Billboard Names Their Best K-Pop Songs and Albums of 2014
EXO and 2NE1 Chart on Billboard’s World Albums Artists of 2014 List
Popular acts EXO and 2NE1 have made it onto Billboard’s World Albums Artists of 2014 chart. EXO made it onto the top 10 list with the highest ranking for any Korean artists so far, coming in at seventh place. EXO released their second mini album “Overdose” in May, and both the EXO-K and EXO-M versions did well… Continue reading EXO and 2NE1 Chart on Billboard’s World Albums Artists of 2014 List
2NE1 Reportedly to Perform at SBS Gayo Daejun, Park Bom’s Appearance Undecided
2NE1 will be performing at this year’s SBS Gayo Daejun, according to a report by Star News. On December 10, an anonymous 2NE1 affiliate stated to Star News that the girl group is preparing for their Gayo Daejun performance. “They [2NE1] are currently discussing the details of their performance with the producers.” However, it seems… Continue reading 2NE1 Reportedly to Perform at SBS Gayo Daejun, Park Bom’s Appearance Undecided