The 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards on February 17 celebrated the most successful of last year’s K-Pop artists and groups! The award ceremony was held at the Olympic Hall in Olympic Park in Seoul, and was hosted by Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Girl’s Day’s Yura. BIGBANG and EXO were the huge winners of the night,… Continue reading Winners of the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards
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BTS Selected as the New Face for SK Telecom
BTS is proving their rising popularity by signing an endorsement deal with SK Telecom and becoming the new face for the company. On February 16, SK Telecom revealed three pictures of BTS through their official Twitter. Though the images are slightly blurred, the hashtag #BTS implies that the group is the new model for the telecommunications company.… Continue reading BTS Selected as the New Face for SK Telecom
7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
Not even idols are immune to being huge fans of other stars. Ever wonder which K-pop stars are fans of other idols? While some show their love by running and hiding when they first meet their favorite celebrities, others express themselves by dancing along. This list has a few of the many idols who had their… Continue reading 7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
BTS’s Jungkook Drops Stunning Cover of Justin Bieber’s “Nothing Like Us”
BTS’s maknae Jungkook has shared a new cover with his fans! On February 15, Jungkook posted a moving cover of “Nothing Like Us” by Justin Bieber to the group’s official website, in which he beautifully captures the emotions of the song. Jungkook writes on Twitter, “Whenever I do a cover, I always check the content… Continue reading BTS’s Jungkook Drops Stunning Cover of Justin Bieber’s “Nothing Like Us”
BTS’s Jimin and More Try to Ride BTOB’s Eunkwang’s Horse Costume at “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
BTOB member Eunkwang’s hilarious horse costume at the “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships” was not only a hit with fans and viewers, but also with the other idols! To go along with Yook Sungjae’s “Jumong”-inspired historical outfit, Eunkwang dressed up as a horse for the archery competition, which was aired on February 10. Despite his cumbersome… Continue reading BTS’s Jimin and More Try to Ride BTOB’s Eunkwang’s Horse Costume at “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
4 Male Idols Born in 1993 Receiving the Spotlight
The Korean media has recently been enraptured with four actors born in 1993 who have enjoyed a great burst in popularity and recognition for their potential. Well, it looks like the media has set their eyes on a new foursome of male idols that are currently receiving the spotlight. Here are four male idols born… Continue reading 4 Male Idols Born in 1993 Receiving the Spotlight
BTS Jungkook’s Abs Steal the Show at “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
Some things are just meant to be shared, like photos of BTS Jungkook’s abs. Thankfully MBC agrees with us. MBC has been revealing a slew of behind-the-scenes photos from this year’s “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships.” Today, the network tweeted a few photos of Jungkook revealing his abs with the very accurate hashtag “#His_face_is_a_baby_but_his_abs_are_so_manly.” Meanwhile, the… Continue reading BTS Jungkook’s Abs Steal the Show at “2016 Idol Star Athletics Championships”
11 Idol Rappers We’d Like to See Audition for “Show Me the Money 5”
Mnet has announced a fifth season for its hit rap competition, “Show Me The Money.” Auditions will be held in Korea and the United States, and this spring is sure to be just as exciting as seasons three and four. After the success of iKON’s Bobby and B.I during season three, followed up by WINNER‘s Mino, viewers are excited to… Continue reading 11 Idol Rappers We’d Like to See Audition for “Show Me the Money 5”
Watch: BTS’s V Holds Kim Min Jae During Painful Massage on “Celebrity Bromance”
BTS member V and actor Kim Min Jae continue their bro-adventures in the latest episode of MBC’s new reality show “Celebrity Bromance”! In the previous episode, Kim Min Jae and V arrived at a massage parlour, where the pair filled out forms and got ready to have the massages that Kim Min Jae planned for… Continue reading Watch: BTS’s V Holds Kim Min Jae During Painful Massage on “Celebrity Bromance”
Korean Media Outlet Lists BTS, GFRIEND as Surprising Success Stories
In an entertainment industry dominated by massive companies who regularly churn out hitmakers like H.O.T, Sechs Kies, BIGBANG, Girls’ Generation, and EXO, a Korean media outlet names two popular groups as examples that buck this trend. BTS, who debuted in 2013, is from Big Hit Entertainment. Bang Si Hyuk is their representative producer, but the… Continue reading Korean Media Outlet Lists BTS, GFRIEND as Surprising Success Stories