The past few months have seen the K-pop solo debuts come thick and fast. From Teen Top’s Niel and SHINee’s Jonghyun to Girl’s Day’s Minah and T-ara’s Eunjung, it seems like everyone is now in on the act. This month has seen KARA’s Hara drop her first solo material, and the likes of VIXX’s Ken… Continue reading Ten K-Pop Idol Group Artists Who Need to Make Solo Debuts
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Recap: 5 Memorable Moments from BTS’s LA Takeover
BTS are known for their explosive energy and when we were lucky enough to attend the LA stop of their “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY IN USA ‘Episode II. The Red Bullet,” we saw firsthand that they always live up to that reputation. It was hard to choose our 5 most memorable moments from the show, but giving… Continue reading Recap: 5 Memorable Moments from BTS’s LA Takeover
Lee Gook Joo Addresses Rumors of Her Dating BTS’ Jin
On the July 22 episode of MBC’s “Radio Star,” Lee Gook Joo appeared as a guest and discussed rumors about her dating BTS’ Jin in the past. After being asked about the rumors, the comedienne replies, “I did date someone who was a trainee in the past.” MC Kim Gu Ra questions, “So he was… Continue reading Lee Gook Joo Addresses Rumors of Her Dating BTS’ Jin
Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
BTS fans~ We were lucky enough to catch up with BTS at the Dallas stop of their “2015 BTS LIVE TRILOGY IN USA ‘Episode II. The Red Bullet” tour to talk about some of their more random “about-me” facts! (And walked away with many, many song recommendations.) From V’s love of classical music to the downside of the rap-line’s famous… Continue reading Exclusive: BTS Interview at #TRBinDallas and Concert Merch Giveaway!
July 2015 CFs: INFINITE, EXO-K, BTOB, and More
For those of you who are melting due to the sizzling summer heat, there are a plethora of July CFs (commercial films) full of your favorite K-Pop stars that will help cool you off. Plenty of beverage CFs aim to quench your thirst this month. Check out some of the commercials that are currently airing in Korea… Continue reading July 2015 CFs: INFINITE, EXO-K, BTOB, and More
BTS’ NYC Hi-Touch Event Canceled Following Threat Against Rap Monster
The “Hi-touch” fan event and photo op were canceled during BTS‘ 2015 “The Red Bullet” tour stop in New York City following security threats. According to various accounts from fans at the site of the concert and fan events in New York City, the staff came out to announce that the fan interaction events were… Continue reading BTS’ NYC Hi-Touch Event Canceled Following Threat Against Rap Monster
Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015
Gaon Music Chart has released the results for the first half of 2015 in terms of top digital, download, streaming, and album sales. Digital Chart Counting both within Korea and worldwide, singer Naul topped the chart with “You From the Same Time.” EXO is second with “Call Me Baby” and BIGBANG is third with “Loser.”… Continue reading Naul, BIGBANG, and EXO Top Gaon Music Charts for First Half of 2015
BTS’ “Dope” Charges to 3rd Place on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart
In just its second week on Billboard‘s World Digital Songs chart, BTS‘ “Dope” has charged to an impressive third place, becoming the highest ranked K-Pop song on the chart for the week of July 11, 2015. BTS charted right under Kuana Torres Kahele & Napua Greig‘s “Lava” from the soundtrack of brand new Disney movie “Inside… Continue reading BTS’ “Dope” Charges to 3rd Place on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart
Which Keywords Topped Popular Twitter Searches in First Half of 2015 in Korea?
The most-searched keywords on Twitter for the first half of 2015 in Korea have been revealed! On July 7, Twitter Korea released a ranking of the 10 most popular searches so far this year, divided into three categories: Society, Music, and TV/Film. In the ‘Society’ category: 1. Sewol Ferry 2. MERS 3. Sung Wan Jong 4.… Continue reading Which Keywords Topped Popular Twitter Searches in First Half of 2015 in Korea?
AOA Gets 2nd Win With “Heart Attack” on “Music Core” + Comeback Stages by BTOB, 9MUSES, NS Yoon-G, and More
BIGBANG, SISTAR, and AOA are the contenders for first place for this week’s episode of “Music Core.” AOA wins first place with “Heart Attack” while SISTAR receives second place and BIGBANG receives third place respectively. Win: Opening: Performances: SISTAR – “Shake It” BTOB – “Giddy Up” (Yo Ho Ho) and “I’m Okay” AOA – “Heart Attack”… Continue reading AOA Gets 2nd Win With “Heart Attack” on “Music Core” + Comeback Stages by BTOB, 9MUSES, NS Yoon-G, and More