2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards – Results + Recap

Watch:  Performances from the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards Results: Best dance female solo : CL “The Baddest Female”Best dance performance female group : SISTAR “Give It To Me”Nissan Juke Best Music Video : G-DragonDiscovery of the year : BaeChiGiBest New Female Artist: Crayon PopBest Asian Artist Singapore : Derrick HohBest Asian Artist Vietnam :… Continue reading 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards – Results + Recap

[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup November Week 2

All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup!   This week in celebrity news… Did Minzy get plastic surgery? Her agency says no, but it looks like everyone else is saying yes. SM Entertainment claims that Taeyeon and YoonA are not the drunk girls in a picture… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup November Week 2

Ailee Has Been Removed from Advertisements

Singer Ailee, who has recently been a topic of news headlines due to old nude photos, has been taken off of advertisements.  There have been some different reactions to this from netizens on various Korean online communities. Some have said that it’s a matter of course considering the company’s image. Others, however, think that removing… Continue reading Ailee Has Been Removed from Advertisements

2013 Melon Music Awards Winners

This year’s “Melon Music Awards” had a little something for everyone, with SHINee coming out the biggest winners of the night, taking home the Artist of the Year prize, while Album of the Year Busker Busker (again) for their eponymous second album “Busker Busker 2nd Album.” EXO won Best Song of the Year for “Growl,”… Continue reading 2013 Melon Music Awards Winners

[Live Now] The “2013 Melon Music Awards” with EXO, SHINee, BEAST, Ailee, Dynamic Duo and More!

It’s near the end of the year and what does that mean? Yes, lot of music awards shows to celebrate and honor the year’s movers and shakers in the music industry. The 2013 Melon Music Awards airs tonight from 6:00-10:00 PM KST, taking place at the Olympic Gymnastic Arena in Seoul. Don’t worry if you… Continue reading [Live Now] The “2013 Melon Music Awards” with EXO, SHINee, BEAST, Ailee, Dynamic Duo and More!

[Updated with Transcript] Dispatch Releases Audio Recording of Phone Call with Ailee’s Ex-Boyfriend

On the morning of November 14, news agency Dispatch released the audio recording of their phone call with Ailee’s ex-boyfriend. The video was shared through their official Dispatch YouTube channel. As we previously reported, after news that Ailee’s nude photos have been shared online, Dispatch released a statement that they had previously been contacted by someone… Continue reading [Updated with Transcript] Dispatch Releases Audio Recording of Phone Call with Ailee’s Ex-Boyfriend

[Updated with Photos] Ailee Arrives in Korea, Wishes to Come Back Quietly

Singer Ailee will return to Korea on November 13 for the first time since her nude photo scandal broke out on November 11. According to media reports, Ailee will arrive at Gimpo Airport from Japan. A representative of YMC Entertainment told MyDaily, “It is true that Ailee will return to Korea, but she wants to do it quietly.… Continue reading [Updated with Photos] Ailee Arrives in Korea, Wishes to Come Back Quietly

Ailee’s Agency Takes Legal Action Regarding Distribution of Singer’s Nude Photos

Ailee’s agency, YMC Entertainment, has taken concrete moves in order to take legal action in regards to the distribution of the singer’s nude photos.  A representative from YMC Entertainment stated to a local news source on November 12 KST, “CEO Jo Yoo Myung has personally appointed a lawyer in the U.S. However, we cannot currently… Continue reading Ailee’s Agency Takes Legal Action Regarding Distribution of Singer’s Nude Photos

Ailee’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Her Nude Photos

The name “Ailee” has been topping the news headlines from local news agencies today, which reported on one U.S. K-Pop site‘s article on nude photos of a female who purportedly looked like Ailee pre-debut. These photos generated various responses from fans and netizens in Korea and overseas, as well as the local media. Different reports… Continue reading Ailee’s Agency Releases Official Statement Regarding Her Nude Photos

Ailee Sings “Because of Tears” for “Secret” OST

Ailee lends her voice to another drama. Is she the next OST queen? On October 30, Sony Music Korea released a music video for Ailee’s “Because of Tears.” It’s the fifth song to be included in KBS’ drama “Secret” original soundtrack. Ji Sung will be playing the role of Min Hyuk, who falls in love… Continue reading Ailee Sings “Because of Tears” for “Secret” OST