Forbes Korea releases their list of the “Top 40 ‘Power Celebrities of’ 2016.” The list is curated in consideration of sales, frequency of media exposure, and evaluation of expertise. Idol boy group EXO tops the list for the second year in a row. This year, actor Yoo Ah In follows in second place, seeing success… Continue reading Forbes Korea Reveals Top 40 “Power Celebrities” of 2016, EXO Keeps Top Spot
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16 Male Celebrities Who Might Join the Army in 2016
All Korean males must serve in the Korean army for 21 months, which often leads to K-pop groups missing members during promotions, or, more often, having to put a hold on group promotions altogether. The age limit for enlisting is 35, but most celebrities end up doing it in their late 20s. Since it’s currently… Continue reading 16 Male Celebrities Who Might Join the Army in 2016
2016 Korean Music Awards Announces Netizens’ Choice Artists of the Year
The results for the 2016 Korean Music Awards are in and the netizens have spoken – BIGBANG, IU and Park Jin Young are the 2015 artists of the year! The winners of the netizens’ choice awards were divided into three categories: group, male artist, and female artist, and voting took place from February 15 through… Continue reading 2016 Korean Music Awards Announces Netizens’ Choice Artists of the Year
G-Dragon Reaches Sky-High Follower Count on Instagram
BIGBANG’s very own G-Dragon has reached yet another milestone in his already sky-high Instagram follower count. On February 22, G-Dragon uploaded a screenshot of his own Instagram page, the “8 million followers” label clearly displayed. In the same hour, he also uploaded a short video of a lovely sunset. G-Dragon joined Instagram sometime in 2012… Continue reading G-Dragon Reaches Sky-High Follower Count on Instagram
BIGBANG’s T.O.P Exudes Striking Charisma for Arena Homme Plus
On February 18, BIGBANG’s T.O.P posted few photos from the recent pictorial for men’s magazine Arena Homme Plus on his Instagram account. He posed for the upcoming March issue. He grabs the viewers’ attention dressed all in white, showing off his silvery hair and looking very cool in overall bluish tone set up. His striking good… Continue reading BIGBANG’s T.O.P Exudes Striking Charisma for Arena Homme Plus
Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Gives a Shout Out to All the Maknaes Out There at 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
BIGBANG member Seungri gave a hilarious speech at February 17’s 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards! When BIGBANG goes on stage to accept their Artist of the Year (Song – June) award for “Bang Bang Bang,” Seungri takes the chance to jokingly get some things off his chest. He first thanks the fans, and then adds… Continue reading Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Gives a Shout Out to All the Maknaes Out There at 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
Performances From the 5th Gaon Chart K-pop Awards
On February 17, the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards awarded prizes to the year’s biggest chart toppers, as well as showcased some of the most popular tracks from last year with impressive performances! Performers this year included BIGBANG, EXO, iKON, BTS, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, VIXX, GFRIEND, SEVENTEEN, WINNER‘s Mino, Block B’s Zico, AOA Cream, Mad… Continue reading Performances From the 5th Gaon Chart K-pop Awards
Winners of the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
The 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards on February 17 celebrated the most successful of last year’s K-Pop artists and groups! The award ceremony was held at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park in Seoul, and was hosted by Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Girl’s Day’s Yura. BIGBANG and EXO were the huge winners of the night,… Continue reading Winners of the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
Not even idols are immune to being huge fans of other stars. Ever wonder which K-pop stars are fans of other idols? While some show their love by running and hiding when they first meet their favorite celebrities, others express themselves by dancing along. This list has a few of the many idols who had their… Continue reading 7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
BIGBANG’s T.O.P Denies Reports of Drama Casting With Gong Seung Yeon
In contrast to initial reports that actress Gong Seung Yeon and BIGBANG‘s T.O.P have been cast together as leads in a KBS drama, T.O.P’s side is denying that he accepted the offer. The production company of the drama also stated that it is untrue that anything has been decided. In particular, YG Entertainment pointed out… Continue reading BIGBANG’s T.O.P Denies Reports of Drama Casting With Gong Seung Yeon