Following reports released by Chinese media outlets stating that G-Dragon has wrapped up a secret collaboration project with Canadian singer Justin Bieber, YG Entertainment has stepped forward to deny such rumors. On January 27, a representative of YGE explained to Star News, “[The reports] are not true. Plans for a G-Dragon and Justin Bieber collaboration are in the past.… Continue reading YG Entertainment Denies G-Dragon’s Reported Collab Project with Justin Bieber: “Focusing on BIGBANG”
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BIGBANG to Appear on DragonTV’s “Lunar New Year Special”
Chinese media is reporting that BIGBANG will be appearing on DragonTV’s “Lunar New Year Special.” The special’s guest performers were hinted at on the channel’s official Weibo page on January 18 with four pictures featuring only the artist’s silhouettes and several word clues (such as “famous star,” “global idol,” “the best group,” and “high popularity”). One of… Continue reading BIGBANG to Appear on DragonTV’s “Lunar New Year Special”
K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
In the past, idols were often thought of as tools for management agencies to make money. Many teenagers were picked up by agencies because of their good looks and were trained to dance and sing to songs provided by the companies. However, this stereotype of “factory-produced robots” has been disproved by efforts of some idols to… Continue reading K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
Taeyang Hints at BIGBANG Comeback, Says New Music Will Come out When It’s Least Expected
In a recent interview with Daily Sports, Taeyang hinted at a possible BIGBANG comeback. Although he focused on his successful 2014 solo career during the interview, Taeyang also brought up his group, dropping hints at a possible comeback. When asked about his plans in 2015, Taeyang replied, “I’m currently in the process of completing the final… Continue reading Taeyang Hints at BIGBANG Comeback, Says New Music Will Come out When It’s Least Expected
BIGBANG Announces Possibility of New Album This Year at Singapore Concert
BIGBANG participated as the grand guests of an event to celebrate Singapore’s 50th year of independence. During their performance, they also announced plans for a new album. During Singapore’s SG50, which was held from December 31 9 p.m. to January 1 1 a.m., BIGBANG finished the event off as the grand finale. SG50 has been a… Continue reading BIGBANG Announces Possibility of New Album This Year at Singapore Concert
YG Entertainment’s Comeback and Debut Plans for First Half of 2015
Many of YG‘s boy groups will be having their comeback and debuts in the first half of 2015. A higher-up in YG told Osen recently that “CEO Yang Hyun Suk is producing the new boy group iKON himself, so they will debut pretty soon. There’s a possibility that they will be the first YG artist to be… Continue reading YG Entertainment’s Comeback and Debut Plans for First Half of 2015
Rookie Group Sonamoo Chooses BIGBANG as Their Role Model
Rookie girl group Sonamoo chose BIGBANG as their role model. In the debut album showcase that Sonamoo held on December 29 to commemorate the release of their debut album “Deja Vu,” they revealed that their role model is BIGBANG. On this day, when Sonamoo’s leader Su Min was asked about her role model, she said,… Continue reading Rookie Group Sonamoo Chooses BIGBANG as Their Role Model
EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
A list of the top 10 most mentioned names in K-Pop—both in Korea and globally—on the social media platform Twitter during the year of 2014 has been compiled and revealed. Many fans of K-Pop utilize a number of different social networking services to share and express their love for the music and its artists. With… Continue reading EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
It’s finally here- the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is always spent decorating the tree, wrapping presents, sipping hot cocoa, listening to carols, and (most importantly!) spending quality time with your family and friends. For K-pop artists though, it seems like one of their own holiday traditions is dressing up in adorable outfits… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Love Christmas!
G-Dragon and Taeyang Selected as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars”
New York Magazine named BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Taeyang as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars of 2014.” On December 22, New York Magazine uploaded a photo of Taeyang and G-Dragon and included them their “The Best-Dressed Street-Style Stars of 2014” rankings. The caption indicated them as K-pop stars who “caused a frenzy with their crazy hair, gender-bending clothes, and… Continue reading G-Dragon and Taeyang Selected as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars”