There is a major upset on top of the chart this week. Veteran male soloist Lim Chang Jung’s “Ordinary Song” is anything but ordinary as it moves up 20 big spots and leaps over many top idol artists to No. 1 this week. “Ordinary Song” just edged out last week’s No. 1 2NE1’s “Come Back… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – April Week 1
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“K-Pop Star 3” Top 3 to Collaborate with 2NE1, Sunmi, and Peppertones
2NE1, Sunmi, and Peppertones of YG, JYP, and Antenna Music respectively will collaborate with the Top 3 of SBS’ survival program “K-Pop Star 3” for some very special stages. The teams will stand on stage together on April 6, when the semi-final of “K-Pop Star” will take place. Bernard Park, Sam Kim, and Kwon Jin… Continue reading “K-Pop Star 3” Top 3 to Collaborate with 2NE1, Sunmi, and Peppertones
I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 30 – Apr. 5)
Welcome back Soompiers, to another week of snapshots capturing the daily activities of various stars! Guess who shook hands with an m&m dispenser? Created their own version of the “Harlem Shake” using their own title track? Went on a fishing trip? Snuggled under a blanket with a fellow band member while watching TV on a… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Mar. 30 – Apr. 5)
Buzzfeed Chooses 2NE1 as One of “11 Girl Groups You Need to Hear”
American news portal Buzzfeed has named 2NE1 as one of the girl groups you should definitely listen to. To introduce their readers to some new girl power, the popular website put together a list of talented groups that they would like you to know. Among the fairly unfamiliar names were Little Mix, the winner of X-Factor… Continue reading Buzzfeed Chooses 2NE1 as One of “11 Girl Groups You Need to Hear”
2NE1 Thinks Yang Hyun Suk Likes BIGBANG and WINNER Better
On April 3, the members of 2NE1 were guests on MBC FM4U’s “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Song at Noon.” DJ Kim Shin Young asked the members of 2NE1, “Is 2NE1 Yang Hyun Suk CEO’s favorite group?” 2NE1 answered, “No.” Park Bom said, “He seems to care a lot about WINNER these days. He also cares… Continue reading 2NE1 Thinks Yang Hyun Suk Likes BIGBANG and WINNER Better
2NE1’s Park Bom Auditioned for Three Years to Enter the YG Family
On April 3, 2NE1‘s main vocalist Park Bom revealed during the MBC FM4U radio show “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Songs at Noon” her lengthy three years spent auditioning to become a singer in the YG Entertainment agency. The singer said, “For three years, I went to auditions every month. I think I auditioned more than dozens of… Continue reading 2NE1’s Park Bom Auditioned for Three Years to Enter the YG Family
4Minute Takes 1st Place on SBS Inkigayo with “Whatcha Doin’ Today,” Edges Out Girls’ Generation and 2NE1
Girl group 4Minute took a commemorative photo with their 1st place trophy to celebrate their epic win with the hit single “Whatcha Doin’ Today” on the March 30 broadcast of Inkigayo. The members give celebratory poses in the photo, with member Sohyun making a cute crying face as she holds the trophy. The members had a… Continue reading 4Minute Takes 1st Place on SBS Inkigayo with “Whatcha Doin’ Today,” Edges Out Girls’ Generation and 2NE1
2NE1’s Park Bom Takes a Selca While Shooting for the New Variety Show “Roommate”
Girl group 2NE1‘s main vocalist Park Bom posted a selca of herself while shooting the upcoming SBS variety show she is appearing in called “Roommate.” Sandara Park was invited by the singer as a guest as well. On March 29, Park Bom wrote on her Twitter, “Guess what I’m doing right now? Doing ‘Roommate’! This… Continue reading 2NE1’s Park Bom Takes a Selca While Shooting for the New Variety Show “Roommate”
4Minute Wins No.1 Against 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation on SBS Inkigayo 03.30.14
The March 30 broadcast of SBS’ “Inkigayo” was a battle of the top girl groups with the front-runners for no.1 were once again Girls’ Generation, 2NE1, and the first entry of 4Minute since their comeback. With one win each by Girls’ Generation and 2NE1, all eyes were on who was going to be the winner today, and it has been… Continue reading 4Minute Wins No.1 Against 2NE1 and Girls’ Generation on SBS Inkigayo 03.30.14
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – March Week 5
2NE1’s “Come Back Home” becomes our new No. 1 song this week, swapping positions with Girls’ Generation’s “Mr. Mr.” “Come Back Home” won on M!Countdown and also ranked higher than “Mr. Mr.” on GAON, Billboard Korea, and most internet charts, enabling 2NE1 to claim the top spot over Girls’ Generation. Congratulations to 2NE1. Next week… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2014 – March Week 5