Koike Koh, the CEO of Japan’s Oricon, made an important comment regarding the influx of Korean artists into Japan. He stated, "The metabolism of Korean artists and music seems too fast for Japanese market. Japanese fans might get tired of them since way too many of them are rushing to enter the market. This might negatively effect Hallyu, the Korean wave."
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BoA’s Different Fashion Style Adds Fun to "K-Pop Star"
BoA’s refined styles are giving female viewers a different kind of enjoyment on SBS “K-Pop Star,” where she is a judge along with producers Park Jin Young and Yang Hyun Suk.
BoA Gorgeously Welcomes Spring
In these photos, BoA is sporting clothes from the 2012 S/S clothing line from the “Theory” brand. From the black and white linen dress to the casual knit sweater, BoA exudes confidence and femininity. Her dark and long wavy hair also accentuates her slim face and figure.
Alicia Keys’ Husband Swizz Beatz Wants 2NE1 and Rihanna to Work Together
Swizz Beatz, the world-renowned hip-hop producer who’s also the husband of R&B singer Alicia Keys, visited Korea and made praising remarks on the growing K-Pop industry. On February 20, Swizz Beatz held a press conference in Seoul to discuss his plans to promote K-Pop artists overseas.
Extra Footage of SBS K-Pop Star Shows Agencies Working with Contestants
Michelle Lee was one of the up and coming stars of SBS “K-Pop Star” however after this week’s episode it appears that she could be dropped from the show. Currently, a clip showing unseen footage was shown. The clip shows BoA working with Michelle Lee. BoA is coaching Michelle Lee with much seriousness. Michelle Lee states “BoA directly helped me out,” and showed the paper that contained a checklist.
BoA’s Fan Taken Picture Gains Interest
Singer BoA is recently gaining interest for a fan taken picture at a hair salon. The fan taken picture was posted on an online community website board with the title, “I Saw BoA at a Hair Salon” not too long ago. In the revealed fan taken picture, BoA is reading a book while her hair is being treated.
Summer Flash Mob in Chicago Asks for "SMTOWN Live World Tour"
Chicago’s K-Pop fans are planning a flash mob event to bring “SMTOWN Live World Tour” in the Windy City, according to a report from “The Seoul Times.” In view of the success of past United States “SMTOWN Live World Tour” concerts in Los Angeles and New York, as well as Girls’ Generation’s recent promotional activities, K-Pop fans in Chicago are hoping the most popular “SMTOWN” acts also make a stop in their city.
BoA Lets Her Hair Down
An online forum recently posted a picture of international superstar BoA doing something that many of us do: Taking a trip the the hair salon.
In the picture, BoA is sitting and flipping through a magazine while waiting for her hair to be cut and styled.
BoA Praised by "K-Pop Star" PD and SM’s New Building Revealed
Things are heating up on SBS’s audition program, K-Pop star, and SM has been gaining attention and acknowledgement. BoA’s contribution to the show was recently highly praised by the producer of the program, and the newly built SM building has been shown off in this week’s episode.
SBS “K-Pop Star” Updates on Changed Format
SBS “K-Pop Star” gave an update on its new format which will take place in March once the show goes live. Park Sung Hoon, the show’s main producer, said, “We’ll trim down the final list to 10 contestants and air live from then. Every week, one contestant will be eliminated. After nine episodes, we’ll determine the final winner in the last week of April.”