Big Bang‘s G-Dragon is making the news in Western news sources, but not because of his concerts or his music. The popular K-Pop rapper has caused controversy with an Instagram photo that may not have been very well thought out. The picture in question was shared through his official Instagram account on July 30. In… Continue reading G-Dragon Accused of Putting on Blackface in Tribute to Trayvon Martin
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[genie K-POP] Smartphone music app just for K-POP!
Hey Soompiers! Here is a helpful tip that can come in handy when it comes to listening to K-POP music. Some of you may have heard of genie K-POP, but to those who haven’t, let me briefly introduce how useful genie K-POP can be for you. As you all might have guessed, genie K-POP is… Continue reading [genie K-POP] Smartphone music app just for K-POP!
Big Bang’s Seungri to Release Solo Album in August
Awesome news for Big Bang fans! The maknae will be releasing a solo album real soon! On July 29, YG Entertainment updated its official blog with the news. They are planning to release Seungri’s second mini-album on August 19. This will mark two years since he released his first solo album in January 2011. Just… Continue reading Big Bang’s Seungri to Release Solo Album in August
PSY, 2NE1, G-Dragon, SHINee, HyunA, and Other K-Pop Artists Nominated for World Music Awards
Numerous K-Pop artists have once again been nominated for the World Music Awards, the international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on worldwide sales. For 2013, PSY, 2NE1, G-Dragon, HyunA, and SHINee have been nominated for several awards and more, along with other K-Pop stars. PSY is a nominee in five categories: World’s Best… Continue reading PSY, 2NE1, G-Dragon, SHINee, HyunA, and Other K-Pop Artists Nominated for World Music Awards
Lee Seung Gi Picked As “No.1 Husband Material”
On July 24, SBS’s “K-Star News” reported that Lee Seung Gi placed first as the one who is the best husband material and also tried to research why the results came out the way it did. The production staff visited a wedding consultant agency and tried to find Lee Seung Gi’s “husband potential” score through… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Picked As “No.1 Husband Material”
Seungri Drops Hint About Pending Comeback?
Big Bang member Seungri recently roused the curiosity of fans through his latest Twitter post. On July 21, Seungri tweeted, “I’m Back” with the following photo. In the photo, Seungri strikes a model-like pose in front of an artsy brick wall while wearing a bright red suit with black shoes. Netizens who saw the photo… Continue reading Seungri Drops Hint About Pending Comeback?
Popular YouTubers React to Big Bang, Girls’ Generation, and SHINee Music Videos
Popular YouTube channel The Fine Bros shared a video of well known YouTube personalities reacting to a few K-Pop videos for their “YouTubers React” series. In the video, well known YouTubers, such as Ryan Higa, Jack Douglass, and Rosanna Pansino, watch and react to the music videos of Big Bang‘s “Fantastic Baby,” Girls’ Generation‘s “I Got a… Continue reading Popular YouTubers React to Big Bang, Girls’ Generation, and SHINee Music Videos
G-Dragon to Hold Encore Concert for “One of a Kind” Tour in Seoul
Big Bang‘s G-Dragon will wrap up his “One of a Kind” world tour, and due to its success, decided to hold an encore concert in Seoul. G-Dragon made an announcement through a video with English subtitles on the official Big Bang YouTube channel. In the video he thanks his fans for the great response to… Continue reading G-Dragon to Hold Encore Concert for “One of a Kind” Tour in Seoul
[Quiz] What is Your Role in a K-Pop Group?
As fans we have all fantasized about what it would it be like to be a part of the idol world. Wouldn’t it be fun to be dolled up, wear the hottest clothes, and perform in front of thousands of adoring fans? If you were an idol, what role in the group would you play?… Continue reading [Quiz] What is Your Role in a K-Pop Group?
Taeyang’s Second Solo Album to Drop This September
YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk finally spilled the beans about Big Bang member Taeyang‘s second solo album, which he says will be released as soon as this September! You can read the official blog post here. According to Yang Hyun Suk, Taeyang oversaw the entire production of the album and has been working on it… Continue reading Taeyang’s Second Solo Album to Drop This September