Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 4

There are two brand new songs squaring off for No. 1 this week, by the artists who bring back memories of their epic battle on this chart years ago. BIGBANG’s “Let’s Not Fall In Love” defeats Wonder Girls’ “I Feel You” for the top spot. Before we get into the details of these new songs,… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – August Week 4

G-Dragon Will Be Hosting Five Special Fans at Dukyang Studio

BIGBANG fans are being offered the opportunity of a lifetime: being hosted by the one and only G-Dragon. G-Dragon is working hand-in-hand with the lodging service Airbnb to become a host for fans 18 and older from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. During an Airbnb press conference on August 20,… Continue reading G-Dragon Will Be Hosting Five Special Fans at Dukyang Studio

Cute vs. Sexy: Which Image Best Suits These K-Pop Idols?

There seems to be no end of the many gorgeous guys out there in the K-pop world. With each new album or comeback, the artists tend to update their look in order to present a different concept. They might choose a sexy concept or even a classic, manly concept.  Whether you’re a fan of the good boy image or… Continue reading Cute vs. Sexy: Which Image Best Suits These K-Pop Idols?

BIGBANG’s GD&TOP Take No.1 + Comebacks by HyunA, SG Wannabe, and More on “M!Countdown”

BIGBANG subunit GD&TOP takes first place with “ZUTTER“! On the August 20 broadcast of Mnet music show “M!Countdown,” GD&TOP and Wonder Girls were the final nominees for first place, going head-to-head for the first time since eight years ago when BIGBANG’s “Lies” and Wonder Girls’ “Tell Me” battled it out on music shows. GD&TOP came… Continue reading BIGBANG’s GD&TOP Take No.1 + Comebacks by HyunA, SG Wannabe, and More on “M!Countdown”

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Gives Kwanghee Private Rap Lessons in Instagram Video

Kwanghee has posted a video to his Instagram of himself receiving one-on-one rap lessons from his dream tutor, BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon! In the video, the two appear to be practicing for their performance at “Infinity Challenge“‘s 2015 music festival. Cast member Kwanghee was paired up with BIGBANG’s Taeyang and G-Dragon, and over the past several episodes… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Gives Kwanghee Private Rap Lessons in Instagram Video

BIGBANG’s “MADE” Album Release to Be Postponed

BIGBANG‘s full-length album “MADE,” scheduled for September 1, has been momentarily postponed. On August 18, YG Entertainment announced that BIGBANG will be taking roughly three weeks in September to recuperate and perfect their album, “BIGBANG has been working without rest for these past four months, and we have decided that BIGBANG needs a period to… Continue reading BIGBANG’s “MADE” Album Release to Be Postponed

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YG Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against Reporter for Libel Regarding Past Drug Scandal

It has been revealed that YG Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against reporter “K” from an unnamed sports media outlet, citing libel. According to business and entertainment circles on August 18, YG is accusing the reporter of libel, and is suing for two cases at 100 million won (approx. 85,000 USD) each, reaching a total… Continue reading YG Entertainment Files Lawsuit Against Reporter for Libel Regarding Past Drug Scandal

T.O.P and Taeyang Show Love for G-Dragon on His Birthday

BIGBANG members T.O.P and Taeyang took to social media to show some love for Kwon leader G-Dragon on his birthday. At approximately midnight KST on August 18, T.O.P posted a photo of his and G-Dragon’s backs at a concert with the words, congratulating his buddy on his 28th (in Korean age) birthday. Taeyang also around… Continue reading T.O.P and Taeyang Show Love for G-Dragon on His Birthday

BIGBANG Wins First Place on “Inkigayo,” Performances in Sokcho by BEAST, A Pink, SHINee, and More

Update – August 17, 2015: Congratulations to BIGBANG! BIGBANG has taken first place on SBS “Inkigayo” with “Let’s Not Fall in Love.” In second place are Wonder Girls with “I Feel You,” and SHINee has come in third with “Married to the Music.” August 16’s SBS “Inkigayo,” which was a pre-recorded special from Sokcho, will announce… Continue reading BIGBANG Wins First Place on “Inkigayo,” Performances in Sokcho by BEAST, A Pink, SHINee, and More

8 K-Pop Stars Who Have Gotten Hotter With Age

As a grown woman of rather advanced years, I have to admit that I passed my prime years ago. I often wish that I could magically turn back the clock and return to those years when I was younger, thinner, and more attractive. While I mourn over those extra pounds and the wrinkles around my eyes, however,… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Stars Who Have Gotten Hotter With Age