Music distributor MelOn has revealed the top 10 nominees for the Artist of the Year award at the 2015 MelOn Music Awards! Many groups made hot debuts and eagerly-awaited comebacks in 2015, but only 10 made the cut for the top 10 spots. Voting within these finalists is ongoing. We have listed them in alphabetical order below.… Continue reading MelOn Reveals Top 10 Nominees for Artist of the Year at the 2015 MelOn Music Awards
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G-Dragon Opens His Studio Apartment to 5 Lucky Fans
This past August, five lucky fans won the opportunity to stay as guests in G-Dragon‘s Airbnb exclusive listing in Seoul, hosted by none other than the BIGBANG leader himself! In an Airbnb campaign called “From Superstar to Superhost,” five fans from Seoul, Japan, Singapore, China, and Hong Kong were hosted by G-Dragon at his Deokyang… Continue reading G-Dragon Opens His Studio Apartment to 5 Lucky Fans
BIGBANG’s Seungri Gracefully Deals With Fan Who Jumps Onto Stage During Concert
During live situations, unexpected accidents are bound to happen. During a recent concert, BIGBANG’s Seungri proved he was a pro by showing how he dealt with such situations. Recently, a post was uploaded on a community site with the title “Fan who intruded BIGBANG’s Sydney concert” along with a video. In the revealed clip, a… Continue reading BIGBANG’s Seungri Gracefully Deals With Fan Who Jumps Onto Stage During Concert
Stars Reveal Their Peculiar Jinxes That Give Them Good and Bad Luck
“Jinxes exist to be broken.” Like this saying, jinxes originally have a negative connotation, meaning something that brings bad luck. Recently, it has also been used to describe things that bring good luck. Several Korean celebrities have their own jinxes as well, ranging from unique to unfortunate. 1. IU: “The title of my songs must… Continue reading Stars Reveal Their Peculiar Jinxes That Give Them Good and Bad Luck
Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin Spotted Enjoying Date Together in Sydney
BIGBANG‘s Taeyang and actress Min Hyo Rin were spotted on their date in Sydney, Australia. On October 19, a series photos of the couple enjoying a date together in the streets of Sydney were posted on Weibo. Earlier, Min Hyo Rin had been pictured attending the BIGBANG concert in Sydney. Afterwards, it was reported that… Continue reading Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin Spotted Enjoying Date Together in Sydney
10 Things We Learned About BIGBANG From Their “MADE” Tour in Sydney
Hello Asia! has been focusing on the best in Asian Music and Culture since 2012. Based in Australia, HA! brings their unique perspective to events from Korea to Hong Kong, Japan to Taiwan and the greater Asian region. Edited by Australian industry veteran Johnny Au, Hello Asia! is one of the region’s most read digital… Continue reading 10 Things We Learned About BIGBANG From Their “MADE” Tour in Sydney
Hallyu Representatives for 20 Years of K-Pop, K-Drama, and More Selected by Experts and the Public
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which is under the South Korean government’s Minsitry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced its list of Hallyu representatives that have led it for its 20 years in various areas of Korean content, such as music, television, stage productions, games, and webtoons. It surveyed 10 experts and 1000 members of… Continue reading Hallyu Representatives for 20 Years of K-Pop, K-Drama, and More Selected by Experts and the Public
Min Hyo Rin Spotted Supporting Boyfriend Taeyang at BIGBANG Concert in Sydney
Actress Min Hyo Rin, who is dating BIGBANG member Taeyang, was seen to have attended the BIGBANG concert in Australia for two days in a row. Some pictures have surfaced online in a post with the title “Min Hyo Rin Watches BIGBANG’s Sydney Concert Two Days In a Row.” In the post were pictures of… Continue reading Min Hyo Rin Spotted Supporting Boyfriend Taeyang at BIGBANG Concert in Sydney
Industry Insiders Choose Top 10 Idol Vocalists
A recent survey of music industry insiders through “King of Mask Singer” analyzed solo idol singers with the best vocal abilities. 40 participants were asked to vote for who they thought was the best idol vocalist amongst those who had debuted as soloists. Here’s the list of the top ten! 9. MAMAMOO’s Solar and BEAST’s… Continue reading Industry Insiders Choose Top 10 Idol Vocalists
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 3
Amazingly, Red Velvet’s “Dumb Dumb” continues to be our No. 1 song this week. Taking advantages of opponents switching to a new song and split decisions on music programs, “Dumb Dumb” continues to be the most consistent song on our chart. It becomes the first song in 2015 to spend 4 or more weeks at… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – October Week 3