Dating is always a hot topic of discussion, but celebrity dating generates discussion like no other. As soon as the dating “scandal” breaks out, we might find ourselves asking: “How did they do it? How did they manage to date without fans finding out about it?” The internet is immediately filled with news and gossip about the latest celebrity couple… Continue reading Dating 101: How Korean Celebrities Date Secretly
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K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
In the past, idols were often thought of as tools for management agencies to make money. Many teenagers were picked up by agencies because of their good looks and were trained to dance and sing to songs provided by the companies. However, this stereotype of “factory-produced robots” has been disproved by efforts of some idols to… Continue reading K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
Fans Disappointed with the Absence of Their Idols at the Golden Disk Awards
Four out of six members were unable to perform. Two out of seven members were absent. This was the reality of the Golden Disk Awards in a nutshell. On January 14, JYP Entertainment announced that GOT7’s BamBam and Yugyeom would be unable to participate in the 29th Golden Disk Awards because they were not issued visas to China. Despite the… Continue reading Fans Disappointed with the Absence of Their Idols at the Golden Disk Awards
Quiz: Do You Know Your K-Pop Lyrics?
K-pop is infamous for having hilarious and/or nonsensical English lyrics. For better or for worse, the English in K-pop songs appears to be improving in general. In the meantime, let’s take a quiz to look at some funny lyrics in some popular K-pop songs. If you think you are a seasoned fan, look for the… Continue reading Quiz: Do You Know Your K-Pop Lyrics?
29th Annual GDA Apologizes for Visa Issues + BEAST and BTS’ Jungkook Unable to Perform
The reps of the 29th Annual Golden Disk Awards have offered an official apology after problems arose with issuing visas for a number of attendees. On January 14, the official Facebook page for the awards ceremony released the official statement in regard to the visa issues and announced changes to the performance lineup: “BEAST will… Continue reading 29th Annual GDA Apologizes for Visa Issues + BEAST and BTS’ Jungkook Unable to Perform
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 2
In a wide open competition this week, Kyuhyun recaptured the top spot this week with “At Gwanghwamun.” This song was No. 1 for two weeks in November and December of last year. Due to the usual slower period at the beginning of the year in which not too many artists are releasing new songs, “At… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 2
Final Winners of the 29th Annual Golden Disk Awards’ Fan Voting Rank Revealed!
After very close competition amongst fans for the 29th Annual Golden Disk Awards, the voting period has ended and the final winners of the voting criteria have been revealed! The ultimate overall winners that will take home the title of ‘Best Album,’ ‘Best Digital Album,’ and ‘Best New Artist’ at the awards ceremony on January… Continue reading Final Winners of the 29th Annual Golden Disk Awards’ Fan Voting Rank Revealed!
BEAST Celebrates 4th Official Fan Meeting with ‘BEAST & B2UTY New Year’s Party’
On January 3, BEAST opened up their fourth official fan meeting, ‘BEAST & B2UTY New Year’s Party.’ On this day, the six members of BEAST greeted over 6,000 fans for the new year and spent meaningful time with them, as the members prepared various events to carry out. BEAST’s very first inauguration ceremony for their… Continue reading BEAST Celebrates 4th Official Fan Meeting with ‘BEAST & B2UTY New Year’s Party’
Performances from the 2014 MBC Gayo Daejaejun
Live recap article: 2014 MBC Song Festival Performances : Hyung Don, Daejoon, Big Byung, Got7, BTS , Red Velvet, MAMAMOO, Lovelyz, Hayoung, Chanmi, Joy,Taemin, Kyuhyun, Sunmi, Soyu + JunggiGo, Eunji + Huh Gak, Hyorin + Jooyoung, Jonghyun, Taeyeon, Chanyeol, Baekhyun, INFINITE’s L, Girl’s Day, Ailee, T-ara, Secret, A. Pink, SISTAR, Jessica Ho, Shin Seong-Woo +… Continue reading Performances from the 2014 MBC Gayo Daejaejun
BEAST’s Lee Gikwang Asked 4Minute’s Gayoon to Call Him Oppa Despite Minimal Age Difference
4Minute‘s Heo Gayoon has revealed that her fellow Cube Family member Lee Kikwang asked her to call him oppa despite their minimal age difference. During a recent filming of KBS2TV’s “Happy Together 3,” Heo Gayoon opened up about her relationship with BEAST‘s Lee Kikwang. She said, “I first met Kikwang back when I was a trainee,… Continue reading BEAST’s Lee Gikwang Asked 4Minute’s Gayoon to Call Him Oppa Despite Minimal Age Difference