Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Participates In 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge + Amusingly Tags Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, And Drake

BIGBANG’s Seungri doesn’t do anything by halves! On July 6, Seungri shared a video of himself taking on the 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge in style—the BIGBANG member is doused with not one, but four large buckets of ice water at Monkey Museum, his luxurious private bar. In the video, the singer announces, “Hello, I’m BIGBANG’s… Continue reading Watch: BIGBANG’s Seungri Participates In 2018 Ice Bucket Challenge + Amusingly Tags Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, And Drake

OSEN Analyzes Digital Charts In First Half Of 2018 + YG Artists Dominate

It is not an exaggeration to say that YG dominated the digital music charts in the first half of 2018. OSEN analyzed Korean streaming site Melon until July 5 and determined that for 181 days of 2018, YG artists had ranked No. 1 for 89 days (47.8% of the time). iKON From their second studio… Continue reading OSEN Analyzes Digital Charts In First Half Of 2018 + YG Artists Dominate

Watch: WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Hilariously Compares SM, JYP, And YG Dance Styles + Does BIGBANG Impressions

WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon made the set of “Radio Star” erupt in laughter with his comparisons of SM’s, JYP’s, and YG Entertainment’s dance styles as well as his impressions of the BIGBANG members singing to WINNER’s “Really Really.” On the July 4 broadcast, Lee Seung Hoon first interpreted SM Entertainment’s artists’ dancing, explaining they move… Continue reading Watch: WINNER’s Lee Seung Hoon Hilariously Compares SM, JYP, And YG Dance Styles + Does BIGBANG Impressions

15 K-Pop MVs That Take Sci-Fi To The Next Level

There are a multitude of K-pop music videos that include elements of science fiction, whether it’s a dystopian plot, a cameo by an extraterrestrial being, or just a futuristic set to dance in front of. But only a few MVs have gone above and beyond with the sci-fi, taking this theme to the next level. We’re talking romances with robots, laser fights… Continue reading 15 K-Pop MVs That Take Sci-Fi To The Next Level

Update: BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops A New Teaser For “The Great Seungri” On Comeback Day

Updated July 20 KST: On the day of his comeback, Seungri has shared a new teaser image! His first solo studio album “The Great Seungri” is due out at 6 p.m. KST on July 20. Updated July 19 KST: Seungri has unveiled a little bit of the music video for his upcoming title track “1,… Continue reading Update: BIGBANG’s Seungri Drops A New Teaser For “The Great Seungri” On Comeback Day

July Comebacks And Releases Coming Your Way

As the weather heats up, there’s lots of K-pop on the way in July, meaning you may be soon finding a new summer jam. Get ready for what’s ahead by checking out the calendar of releases below! Note: This article was published on June 30 and comebacks announced after that will be included in the next calendar coming up… Continue reading July Comebacks And Releases Coming Your Way

YG Responds To Reports That BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Has Been Discharged From Military Hospital

YG Entertainment has released statements responding to the report that BIGBANG’s G-Dragon was recently discharged from the military hospital. On June 30, it was reported by Osen that G-Dragon was discharged from Yangju Armed Forces Hospital on June 29 and was moved to the Cheorwon army division, where he was positioned after completing his basic training.… Continue reading YG Responds To Reports That BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Has Been Discharged From Military Hospital

Yang Hyun Suk Teases New YG HQ Building And Hints At BIGBANG’s Next Album

On June 29, Yang Hyun Suk revealed photos of the prototype for the new YG Entertainment headquarters building on his personal Instagram. He posted five photos with the captions, “#Prototype_Of_New_YG_HQ_Building #On_Track_For_Completion_July_2019, #Interior_Area_Of_6000_PY, #Took_3_Years_Of_Hard_Thinking_On_Design, and #Recording_For_New_BIGBANG_Album_Will_Take_Place_Here.” Check out the photos below: The building looks modern and sleek in the photos, adding to YG’s image of being… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Teases New YG HQ Building And Hints At BIGBANG’s Next Album

Ministry Of National Defense Responds To Dispatch’s Follow-Up Report On G-Dragon’s Hospital Stay

Dispatch has released a new article arguing against YG Entertainment’s statement on G-Dragon’s hospitalization. The news outlet first reported on June 25 that the BIGBANG member is being hospitalized in a VIP room for colonels at a military hospital and is receiving special treatment. The reports were denied by YG Entertainment. In response to YG Entertainment saying… Continue reading Ministry Of National Defense Responds To Dispatch’s Follow-Up Report On G-Dragon’s Hospital Stay

BTS, TWICE, And More Impress On Oricon’s Charts For First Half Of 2018

Oricon has released overall chart results for the first half of the year! On June 25, the Japanese company revealed the sales rankings for singles and albums between December 25, 2017 and June 18, 2018. TWICE is the only foreign artist in the top 10 of the singles chart. The girl group took No. 8… Continue reading BTS, TWICE, And More Impress On Oricon’s Charts For First Half Of 2018