QUIZ: Can You Guess the First No. 1 Songs of These K-Pop Groups?

First wins on music shows are full of emotions and tears are most definitely shed. For some, these wins come immediately after debut and for others, it could be years. There really is no way to predict success, but one thing we do know for sure is that when that first win comes, it is… Continue reading QUIZ: Can You Guess the First No. 1 Songs of These K-Pop Groups?

Watch: Lee Dong Hwi Describes What Kind of Friend BIGBANG’s T.O.P Is

On March 30, “Reply 1988” actor Lee Dong Hwi made an appearance on the MBC variety program “Radio Star.” Other guests included “Remember” actor Namgoong Min, comedienne Yoon Jung Soo, and AOA’s Seolhyun. On the show, Lee Dong Hwi describes his time filming “Tazza 2” with BIGBANG’s T.O.P. “At the time I didn’t have an… Continue reading Watch: Lee Dong Hwi Describes What Kind of Friend BIGBANG’s T.O.P Is

Watch: Yoon Do Hyun Puts Rock Spin on G-Dragon’s “Heartbreaker”

YB‘s frontman Yoon Do Hyun has transformed BIGBANG member G-Dragon‘s 2009 hit “Heartbreaker” into a powerful rock track! During the March 30 broadcast of SBS‘s “God’s Voice,” Yoon Do Hyun adds his own unique color to the well-known song, and starts off by utilizing a megaphone. His rock spirit and refreshing take on “Heartbreaker” make the crowd go wild. “God’s Voice”… Continue reading Watch: Yoon Do Hyun Puts Rock Spin on G-Dragon’s “Heartbreaker”

BIGBANG and CL Are Candidates for TIME’s “Most Influential People in the World in 2016”

On March 23, TIME released their list of candidates for their annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year. YG Entertainment labelmates BIGBANG and 2NE1’s CL have made the list of candidates, with CL being nominated as a candidate for the second year in a row. TIME magazine wrote about BIGBANG, “With One Direction… Continue reading BIGBANG and CL Are Candidates for TIME’s “Most Influential People in the World in 2016”

G-Dragon Selected as Third Most Influential Star in China

BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon has recently been selected by a famous Chinese portal site as the third most influential star. China’s Sina Entertainment announced week 23 of its “Sina Fame Room,” in which rankings are determined based on frequency of exposure in online media, amount of times searched on Weibo (SNS), number of times referenced on Weibo, fan… Continue reading G-Dragon Selected as Third Most Influential Star in China

Watch: BIGBANG and iKON Win Big and Perform at 2016 QQ Music Awards

BIGBANG and iKON attended and performed at the 2016 QQ Music Awards on March 23. Known for being one of the largest Chinese music sites, both groups won big at the prestigious awards ceremony. BIGBANG won four awards including Best Music Video (“Bang Bang Bang”), Most Popular Overseas Group, Digital Album Bestseller – Overseas, and… Continue reading Watch: BIGBANG and iKON Win Big and Perform at 2016 QQ Music Awards

BIGBANG’s Taeyang Confirmed to Appear on New SBS Show “Fantastic Duo”

According to a broadcasting representative on March 22, BIGBANG’s Taeyang has confirmed to appear on the new SBS show “Fantastic Duo” which is scheduled to air in April. On March 21, Taeyang recorded a duet version of his own hit song and wrapped up a short recording of the show. The duet version of his… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Taeyang Confirmed to Appear on New SBS Show “Fantastic Duo”

15 Awesome Covers of K-Pop Hits by K-Pop Idols

Before you can go on and perform your own songs, you have to be able to master singing already made songs, right? These idol singers do a fantastic job of covering other famous hits and adding their own flair to it. Making covers is a great way to demonstrate their range of skills and for… Continue reading 15 Awesome Covers of K-Pop Hits by K-Pop Idols

G-Dragon Joins Japanese Actress Komatsu Nana for NYLON JAPAN Pictorial

BIGBANG’s charismatic leader G-Dragon and up-and-coming Japanese actress Komatsu Nana are set to grace the cover of NYLON JAPAN’s May edition. This is G-Dragon’s first time modeling for the Japanese edition of the magazine, teaming up with Komatsu Nana for a special 16-page pictorial called “Nearly Equal,” which aims to eliminate the boundaries between men and… Continue reading G-Dragon Joins Japanese Actress Komatsu Nana for NYLON JAPAN Pictorial

Three People Arrested in BIGBANG Concert Ticket Scam

On March 18, a Chinese news agency reported that three people using an internet cafe to scam at least 50 people have been arrested by the Hong Kong police. The cafe promised to book tickets for BIGBANG‘s South Korean concert in advance on behalf of their clients. The arrests were made on March 17. The three people… Continue reading Three People Arrested in BIGBANG Concert Ticket Scam