On the latest episode of “Infinite Challenge,” the members say goodbye to their friends and loved ones over video messages before they head to “space.” Naturally, Kwanghee has to send a message to BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Taeyang! While recording his video, Kwanghee addresses G-Dragon and Taeyang by their real names, Kwon Ji Yong and Dong… Continue reading Kwanghee Jokingly Attempts to One-Up BIGBANG’s G-Dragon on “Infinite Challenge”
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Winners of 25th Seoul Music Awards
The “25th Seoul Music Awards” on January 14 was an exciting night that celebrated some of the best that K-Pop has to offer! The awards show was hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Honey Lee, and EXID’s Hani, and was held at the Olympics Gymnastics Arena at Olympic Park in Seoul. EXO grabbed the Daesang (Grand… Continue reading Winners of 25th Seoul Music Awards
30th Golden Disc Awards Announces 2nd Lineup
Following the announcement that the 30th Golden Disc Awards will be moving the Seoul, the committee has released the second lineup for the award show! The previously released list included artists BIGBANG, SHINee, BEAST, BTS, f(x), A Pink, and VIXX. The list announced today adds the following artists: EXO, Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Kyuhyun, Girls’ Generation’s… Continue reading 30th Golden Disc Awards Announces 2nd Lineup
This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – January Week 2
Music video releases this week seem to have a reoccurring theme of couples. Suzy and Baekhyun‘s special duet track “Dream” is likely to be a favorite among many due to their star power and mixing of JYP and SM artists. We get to see the ever popular Monday Couple in Gary‘s music video for “Lonely Night,”… Continue reading This Week in K-Pop MV Releases – January Week 2
South Korea Resumes Anti-North Korea Broadcasts, Includes K-Pop and Dramas
South Korea’s government has once again started up the anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts at 11 spots along the North-South Korean border in retaliation to the North’s alleged hydrogen bomb test earlier this week. In a press conference with the media on January 8, a military official stated, “We have plans to broadcast the sound of… Continue reading South Korea Resumes Anti-North Korea Broadcasts, Includes K-Pop and Dramas
BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops Fraud Lawsuit Against Female Singer
BIGBANG member Seungri has withdrawn the investment fraud lawsuit he filed earlier this month against a female singer. According to a representative, the misunderstanding was cleared up between the two of them after he was able to contact the female singer, who had disappeared following extensive press coverage of the issue. The two of them… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops Fraud Lawsuit Against Female Singer
Korean Police Officers Cover BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang”
What does your stereotypical police officer look like? A scary by-the-books person that you don’t even want to make eye contact with? Someone who stays in the police cruiser and munches on donuts all the time? Well, think again, because after watching this video, you might not look at police officers the same way as you… Continue reading Korean Police Officers Cover BIGBANG’s “Bang Bang Bang”
Updated 2015 K-Pop Idol Album Sales Rankings Revealed
An updated version of the 2015 album sales previously reported has been released. The previous version only included sales through November 2015, and the new version calculated in December sales. Group EXO still holds strong in the top position with a total of 1,727,099 albums sold. Unseating BIGBANG from the second position, BTS has risen from… Continue reading Updated 2015 K-Pop Idol Album Sales Rankings Revealed
EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App
During the month of December, several K-Pop groups have made big increases in their number of subscribers on Naver’s V app, with EXO in particular getting a huge number of new fans on V! According to Top Star News, from December 8 to January 4, the EXO channel gained 404,568 new subscribers and has now… Continue reading EXO, BTS, and BIGBANG Gain Impressive Number of New Subscribers on Naver’s V App
BIGBANG’s Seungri Files Lawsuit Against Female Singer for Investment Fraud
BIGBANG member Seungri is suing a female singer on charges of fraud after losing over 2 billion won (approximately $1.67 million) in an investment scam. According to a report by Channel A on January 4, the singer first suggested to Seungri that he make an investment in her real estate venture back in June of… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Seungri Files Lawsuit Against Female Singer for Investment Fraud