News outlet Top Star News has revealed the 2015 album sales rankings according to Gaon Chart. They combined group, solo, and unit group albums sales. Then they compiled a list of the 26 top selling artists. Did your favorite group or artist make the cut? In first place comes EXO with a staggering 1,205,657 albums sold at… Continue reading 2015 K-Pop Idol Album Sales Rankings Revealed
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BigHit Updates BTS Fans on Group’s Health After Return to Korea
BigHit Entertainment took to Twitter Monday night to update fans on BTS’s status, after the group had been forced to cancel a scheduled concert in Kobe, Japan on December 27 due to Suga and V experiencing dizziness. The agency largely reiterated what they had initially said on December 27, and stated that after returning to… Continue reading BigHit Updates BTS Fans on Group’s Health After Return to Korea
The Most Aegyo of Them All: Male K-Pop Idols
It’s a behavior that refuses to believe in the gender binary; it’s basically a requirement at some point in every interview, reality show, or concert; and, to a non-fan, it’s probably one of the strangest things about K-Pop. Yeah, I’m talking about aegyo — the cutsey behavior that inspires grown men and women alike to… Continue reading The Most Aegyo of Them All: Male K-Pop Idols
BTS to Join BIGBANG and EXO at 5th Gaon K-Pop Awards
It has been announced that BTS will join BIGBANG and EXO at the 5th Annual Gaon K-Pop Awards in February next year! Since its inception in 2012, the Gaon K-pop Awards presents awards to artists for every month of the year for strong digital sales and awards for every quarter of the year for strong… Continue reading BTS to Join BIGBANG and EXO at 5th Gaon K-Pop Awards
BTS Cancels Two Japanese Concerts Citing Health Issues
BTS has abruptly canceled two scheduled Japanese concerts due to members Suga and V experiencing acute health problems. Regarding the matter, BigHit Entertainment issued an official statement through its official Twitter on December 27. The agency relayed that before the concert scheduled to be held in Kobe on December 27, Suga and V were unable to complete the rehearsal… Continue reading BTS Cancels Two Japanese Concerts Citing Health Issues
10 of K-Pop’s Best Idol-Animal Moments From 2015
Lions, tigers, and bears — oh, K-pop! Our favorite people have had a busy year. K-pop comes in all different flavors, and we love when they mix things up. In this case — animals! Here are some of our favorite moments of the year: BTS’s V and Soonshim Play It may be common to call dogs… Continue reading 10 of K-Pop’s Best Idol-Animal Moments From 2015
Watch: “Music Core” Goodbye 2015 Special With SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, and More
Today’s episode of MBC’s “Music Core” is a Goodbye 2015 special featuring performances from SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, Teen Top, B1A4, A Pink, VIXX, EXID, B.A.P, AOA, BTS, GOT7, Red Velvet, Lovelyz, MAMAMOO, and GFRIEND. ♬ Goodbye ♡ 2015 – SHINee 『View』 – EXO 『CALL ME BABY』 – INFINITE 『Bad』 – TEENTOP 『ah-ah』 – B1A4 『Sweet… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” Goodbye 2015 Special With SHINee, EXO, INFINITE, and More
K-Pop Idols Who Will Be Training on Christmas
While there are many idols who have various schedules on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and others who will be taking a well-deserved break, still others will spend the holiday honing their craft through training. For those preparing for concerts, these extra days of training are an immense help. IU recently wrapped up her domestic… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Will Be Training on Christmas
Top 10 K-Pop Scandals of 2015
From secret marriages and concert disasters to idol departures and dating scandals, 2015 had it all. Many groups lost members, some old group members returned, and some celebrities forever changed their public image. For better or for worse, let’s take a look at the top 10 K-pop scandals of 2015. 10. Girl’s Day’s “Dumpling Incident”… Continue reading Top 10 K-Pop Scandals of 2015
10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016