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SBS K-Pop Star Reveals Training Methods Behind SM, JYP, and YG

Currently besides their outstanding contestants and also popular judges, “SBS K-Pop Star” is also differentiating from other audition programs by having training programs in each respective agency: SM, YG, and JYP. A lot of attention is being focused on the show now because portions of the training method for each agency will be revealed. A representative of the show stated, “Just as the three judges have their own unique ness, the training system of the three agencies is also very different.”

Help BoA Find Her Real Name

BoA has sent out a plea for help on Twitter to find the user of the Twitter account, “@boakwon.” As many of you know, Boa Kwon is the full name of BoA, but she hasn’t been able to use that ID since someone else had signed up it earlier than her. Currently, her Twitter ID is “@BoA_1105,” which stands for her birthday.

Netizens Split Over "K-Pop Star" Su-Pearl’s Disbandment

One of the top groups from "K-Pop Star," Su-Pearls, has "disbanded" and even though they are not a real, official group, the aftermath was quite big. On the episode of "K-Pop Star" that aired on January 22, the group Su-Pearls, which consists of Park Ji Min (whose performance aired on CNN, praised by Ashton Kutcher and Eric Benet), Michelle Lee (who appeared in "I am a Singer"), Lee Seung Joo and Lee Jung Mi, performed…

“K-Pop Star” Airs Live Starting February

SBS’ “K-Pop Star,” which has garnered much interest for its dazzling performers and the insightful judges, is finally going live this February! On the January 16, KPOP Star’s producer, Park Sung Hoon revealed to “OSEN,” “K-Pop Star is going to go live soon” “currently the contestants who were ‘cast’ by SM, YG, and JYP are going though a two week training program.”

BoA Casts Lee Seung Hoon’s Team but Asks “Do You Hate Me?”

Lee Seung Hoon who gained a lot of attention for his funny rap lyrics and dance skills was teamed up with the younger dancers Choi Rae Sung and Park Jung Eun. Lee Seung Hoon seemed a bit worried about singing when the team was created. He had asked the judges what they should do about singing. JYP answered “You need to sing, but I think you should do a performance that focuses on dancing.” Lee Seung Hoon made choreography to Dynamic Duo’s “Father.”

YG Steals "Lee Ha Yi" from JYP

SBS K-Pop Star Audition contains true never-before-seen talent but the judges themselves give a lot of entertainment value. It is always fun to watch YG and JYP argue. On the episode that was broadcast on January 15 (Korean Time) the soulful middle school singer Lee Ha Yi caused strife between the two producers and CEOs.

"K-pop Star" Production Crew Praises BoA

On January 15, various news sources reported that the production crew for SBS’s "K-pop Star" are praising BoA for her style of advice. BoA, who is a judge on the show along with YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk and JYP Producer Park Jin Young, is being praised for her balanced evaluation of contestants. "In particular, BoA has experience as a global K-pop star and can give advice based on her experiences, while also acting as a role model to contestants," one crew member said.