K-pop idols have some of the most colorful names in music, and it will come as no surprise to many to hear that quite a few of our favorite stars do not actually go by the monikers they were born with. Many K-pop fans with an eye for trivia know facts like Rain’s real name… Continue reading What’s in a Name? Discover the Real Names of Your Favorite K-Pop Group Idols
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2NE1’s Park Bom to Appear on “Music Japan” and Attend Overseas Concerts
A preview of 2NE1 appearing on NHK’s “Music Japan” has been revealed. “Music Japan” is the most well known music talk show held in Japan and on their official website, they announced that 2NE1 will be appearing on the show on July 28. On July 5, 2NE1 held a concert in Yokohama and while the… Continue reading 2NE1’s Park Bom to Appear on “Music Japan” and Attend Overseas Concerts
15 Crazy K-Pop Hairstyles
K-Pop is known for some of the most extreme, avant-garde fashion in today’s pop culture. The cutting edge (and sometimes outrageous!) hairstyles are no exception. With colors ranging from one end of the rainbow to the other and cuts that go from cute to crazy, K-Pop artists definitely show us the fun and funky side… Continue reading 15 Crazy K-Pop Hairstyles
Park Bom Will No Longer be in “Roommate”
2NE1 member Park Bom will be leaving the variety show “Roommate.” On July 24, Baek Jung Ryeol of SBS’s “Roommate” revealed that “Park Bom’s last appearance will be on July 27. She didn’t participate in the filming, so there was nothing for us to film of her. It is true that she is leaving the… Continue reading Park Bom Will No Longer be in “Roommate”
YG Stars to Hit Singapore for 2-Day Concerts in September
YG Entertainment is bringing their mega stars PSY, BIG BANG, 2NE1, Epik High together with rookie group Winner to Singapore for “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Singapore” for the very first time on September 13 and 14! The long awaited and much anticipated family concert is presented by YG Entertainment, Live Nation, Live Nation… Continue reading YG Stars to Hit Singapore for 2-Day Concerts in September
Lady Gaga and YG Family to Headline “Now Festival” in Seoul
Pop star Lady Gaga and YG Family have been confirmed to headline “AIA Real Life: Now Festival 2014.” This will be the first time artists from YG Entertainment took part in the music festival. It’s been revealed that team WIN B will also take part in the concert along with their other half WINNER and… Continue reading Lady Gaga and YG Family to Headline “Now Festival” in Seoul
2NE1 Performs for 17,000 Fans on First Day of ‘All or Nothing’ World Tour in Japan, Park Bom in Attendance
On July 5, 2NE1 opened up the first concert of the Japan leg of their second-ever solo world tour, “All or Nothing,” at Yokohama Arena for 17,000 fans in the audience. According to Japanese media outlet Sankei Sports on July 6, the members shared their excitement and said that they were happy to see everyone… Continue reading 2NE1 Performs for 17,000 Fans on First Day of ‘All or Nothing’ World Tour in Japan, Park Bom in Attendance
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – July Week 1
Taeyang’s “Eye, Nose, Lips” is No. 1 for the third consecutive week! Despite strong challengers, this song is still ranked at or near the top in all our chart sources. “Eye, Nose, Lips” won over San E and Raina’s duet “A Midsummer Night’s Sweetness” for a second week in a row, even though the gap is… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – July Week 1
Park Bom’s Real Age in Question by Korean Media – Miscalculation or Not?
Korean media is abuzz with questions of 2NE1 Park Bom’s real age, following the release of the newspaper article from 2000 that reported on the death of the 2NE1 member’s childhood soccer teammate and an article from 1998 that announced her (Jenny Park) winning the junior varsity coach’s award. The two newspaper clips were released… Continue reading Park Bom’s Real Age in Question by Korean Media – Miscalculation or Not?
[UPDATE] Yang Hyun Suk Releases Statement Regarding 2NE1 Park Bom’s 2010 Drug Incident
[UPDATE 07.01.14] YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk released a personal statement regarding the recent breakout on various Korean news outlets about 2NE1 member Park Bom having attempted to bring amphetamines to Korea. When asked why he is releasing a personal statement rather than an official one from YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk explained that it… Continue reading [UPDATE] Yang Hyun Suk Releases Statement Regarding 2NE1 Park Bom’s 2010 Drug Incident