June 4 is Election Day in Korea, and this year, local elections are taking place nationwide. For many young people, today will be the first time they have voted, having a say in their country’s politics. If you were born before June 5, 1995, you will be able to participate in the elections today. For… Continue reading K-Pop Stars Proudly Fulfill Their Civic Duties on Election Day!
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BTS Celebrates First Debut Anniversary with “BTS Festa” Event
Seven-member boy group BTS is celebrating their first birthday! The group is commemorating their first anniversary since debut with an 11-day event called “BTS Festa.” Running from June 3-13, BTS will be unveiling a variety of items (e.g. photo albums, videos, choreography) through their various official accounts. The group uploaded a schedule on their official… Continue reading BTS Celebrates First Debut Anniversary with “BTS Festa” Event
BTS Successfully Holds Fanmeet in Japan
BTS is ready to conquer Japan! The hot boy group BTS met 5,000 of their Japanese fans in two sessions at the Tokyo Dome City Hall for their first official fanmeeting in Japan dubbed, “Japan Official Fan Meeting Vol. 1,” last May 31. Originally, the fan meeting was supposed to be a one-time event however,… Continue reading BTS Successfully Holds Fanmeet in Japan
Girls’ Generation and BTS Confirmed for KCON 2014
Great news! KCON 2014, scheduled for August 9 to August 10 in a still-to-be-revealed location in downtown Los Angeles, has officially kicked off preparations by announcing their star-studded lineup! In case you missed it, KCON announced earlier last week that they will now be holding two separate K-Pop concerts (with its own lineup) on each… Continue reading Girls’ Generation and BTS Confirmed for KCON 2014
“Coming of Age” Day: K-Pop Idols Celebrating 20 Years of Age
Twenty. It’s an exciting age in Korea when a child becomes an adult, and in this country where age defines many aspects of your status and role, that transition into adulthood is celebrated nationwide. Koreans celebrate “Coming of Age” every year on the third Monday of May, which this year is today, May 19. It’s… Continue reading “Coming of Age” Day: K-Pop Idols Celebrating 20 Years of Age
BTS’ Rap Monster Gets Real on Mnet Star Documentary
In the Mnet Star Documentary, “4 Things Show: Outrageous Interview,” aired on May 13, BTS leader Rap Monster bared his honest thoughts about his love for hip-hop and his idol status. Rap Monster, who has debuted as an idol after working the underground rap scene, says, “It’s still very different from the world I knew.… Continue reading BTS’ Rap Monster Gets Real on Mnet Star Documentary
BTS to Release New Song on May 15 Before Their Official Japanese Debut in June
BTS has announced that they will be dropping a new single on May 15, right before their official Japanese debut in June. The single will be part BTS’ special edition of their second mini-album, “Skool Luv Affair.” The new track will be released online, a day before on May 14. The album will contain ten… Continue reading BTS to Release New Song on May 15 Before Their Official Japanese Debut in June
K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014
It has been more than two years since the first K-Pop Idol Group Infographic. Instead of continuing to name all the groups that have made their debut, this time we focus on the top 25 boy groups and top 25 girl groups. All information used features the members from within these 50 groups and was… Continue reading K-Pop Idol Group Infographic 2014
BTS Wants to Be with You For “Just One Day” in New Single and MV
The boys of BTS are back with their follow up track to “Boy in Luv,” the sweet “Just One Day” from their second mini album, “Skool Luv Affair.” They have released the music video for “Just One Day” on the Big Hit Entertainment official Youtube channel. The music video is simple, and BTS continues the… Continue reading BTS Wants to Be with You For “Just One Day” in New Single and MV
BTS Reveals “Just One Day” MV Teaser!
The Bangtan Boys are coming back! On April 2, a new teaser for BTS‘ upcoming track “Just One Day” was released! The teaser features the boys showing off their dance moves and cheerful smiles while a piano plays soothingly in the background. BTS will be making their official comeback on April 9 on Show Champion.… Continue reading BTS Reveals “Just One Day” MV Teaser!