Soompiers, mark your calendars! WAPOP is back with season 2. The committee behind WAPOP, which stands for World & Asia + WOW POP, shared the same sentiments with the rest of the entertainment world by temporarily shutting down the concert as a way to pay respects to the victims of the Sewol ferry tragedy. WAPOP… Continue reading K-Pop and K-Drama Concert WAPOP Is Back with Season 2
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Photos of BTS Hard at Work Preparing for August Comeback Revealed
With their August 20 comeback only a few days away, the group BTS hinted on what to look forward to in their upcoming comeback. Through the official Facebook account of BigHit Entertainment, the agency released photos of the boys hard at work and rehearsing for their comeback even while on tour around the end of July. The… Continue reading Photos of BTS Hard at Work Preparing for August Comeback Revealed
BTS Counting Down to August Comeback, to Release First Full Album Since Debut
The countdown has begun for BTS’ comeback! The date is set for August 6, their first comeback trailer release, and the seconds are ticking away on BTS’ official website! The group’s album release date is set for August 20, their first full album release coming a full year and two months after their debut. Big… Continue reading BTS Counting Down to August Comeback, to Release First Full Album Since Debut
The Growth and Decline of K-Pop Fan Cafes
Before Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and even Instagram accounts were a necessity for K-Pop groups, there were and still are fan cafes. Fan cafes are online communities where fans not only share photos and have discussion, but also become a united voice and identity in representing the fandom. You couldn’t be considered a true fan unless… Continue reading The Growth and Decline of K-Pop Fan Cafes
BTS to Have a Reality Show Called “BTS’ American Hustle Life”
Seven-member boy group BTS will have their own reality TV show called “BTS’ American Hustle Life” on Mnet. Just like the name suggests, BTS’ new program will entail the boy-group’s journey to finding the ‘hustle life’ in USA. According to a press release, the boys will travel to the United States to experience the true hip-hop culture.… Continue reading BTS to Have a Reality Show Called “BTS’ American Hustle Life”
BTS Ranks High on Oricon Weekly Chart with “No More Dream”
The growing overseas popularity of male group BTS can be currently felt in Japan, where the group has ranked high on music charts with their latest release “No More Dream.” On June 4, BTS released their first Japanese single “No More Dream” and debuted at number six on the Daily Chart. The group sold 32,356… Continue reading BTS Ranks High on Oricon Weekly Chart with “No More Dream”
BTS to Hold European Showcases in Berlin and Stockholm
Rising boy group BTS will be holding two showcases in Europe in July to perform and meet their European fans! According to Kpop Nonstop, an Asian Entertainment company in Sweden, BTS will be stopping by Berlin, Germany, and Stockholm, Sweden for their first European showcases. BTS’ Berlin showcase will be held on July 27 at Huxleys… Continue reading BTS to Hold European Showcases in Berlin and Stockholm
BTS’ Appearance in Japanese Show Garners Much Attention
BTS is receiving a lot of love in Japan right now. At least 4,000 comments were posted by BTS fans on the website of the Japanese show Nico Nico Live Program following a special guesting of group BTS to commemorate their debut in the country. On a report by Oricon Style on June 7, it… Continue reading BTS’ Appearance in Japanese Show Garners Much Attention
BTS Debuts at Number Six on Oricon Charts in Japan
Boy group BTS came at number six on the Daily Oricon Chart with their Japanese debut track “No More Dream” on June 4. The first Japanese single album from BTS consists of the Japanese version of their hit “No More Dream,” along with the Japanese version of “Rise of Bangtan” and “Like!.” Popular Japanese rapper… Continue reading BTS Debuts at Number Six on Oricon Charts in Japan
BTS Releases Dance Practice for “Adult Child”
Boy group BTS has released a dance practice video for their song “Adult Child” today. Having celebrated their first anniversary since debut this week, this release is a nice treat for fans. The music video for “Adult Child” was originally released last October and is hip-hop track. Currently the group is celebrating their first anniversary… Continue reading BTS Releases Dance Practice for “Adult Child”