No surprise here, PSY’s “Gangnam Style” was the most listened to song of 2012 according to Mnet.com. Here are the winners of the Mnet’s five categories: Most Downloaded and Streamed Song: PSY’s “Gangnam Style” Overall Artist Ranking: Busker Busker Longest running Entry on Mnet Top 100: Yang Yo Seob and Jung Eun Ji’s “Love Day”… Continue reading The Most Listened to Song of 2012 Is…?
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2012 Melon Music Awards Winners & Performances
BEAST comes out as the big winner for the 2012 Melon Music Awards as they take artist of the year (Daesang) for the second year in row. They also took home Best Netizen Song Award with “Beautiful Night” while member Hyunseung and 4Minute‘s HyunA‘s Troublemaker won the the Hot Trend Award. Worldwide sensation PSY took home… Continue reading 2012 Melon Music Awards Winners & Performances
Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?
“There’s no need to promote on television shows to be successful with a new song?”It looks like there’s a shift in marketing strategy trend these days. Lately, new albums and songs are able to be “hits” without the need of musicians promoting on television. “After a new song is released, focus on television promotions” tactic… Continue reading Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?
Busker Busker Beats Big Bang for Total Number of Hits in 2012 + Top 9 Artists With Most Hits
Even though PSY took the world by storm with his “Gangnam Style” sensation, if we talk about how many songs from one artist or team made it to the top, PSY unfortunately didn’t win that record. Flip through the gallery to see who had the most hits this year and which songs were most loved… Continue reading Busker Busker Beats Big Bang for Total Number of Hits in 2012 + Top 9 Artists With Most Hits
Jang Bum Joon Says Busker Busker Is Simply on Hiatus
Rumors have been flying about Busker Busker’s possible break-up. According to Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon, they are not thinking of disbanding and blamed it on the misleading disbandment articles for causing the confusion and stated, “I was taken aback and upset when I heard the rumor.” Jang Bum Joon clarified the situation further saying, “Busker… Continue reading Jang Bum Joon Says Busker Busker Is Simply on Hiatus
Hometown Connections: 15 Celebrities from the City of Gwangju
Big Bang’s Seungri and Kara’s Goo Hara had a little reunion of their own on December 3. As fellow natives of Gwangju and alumni of the same dance academy, they have fostered a close relationship before debut and are known to be close friends. In fact, Seungri and Goo Hara are not the only idol… Continue reading Hometown Connections: 15 Celebrities from the City of Gwangju
Big Bang, PSY, Busker Busker Among Top 10 for MelOn Music Awards
“2012 MelOn Music Awards” have decided its top 10 artists to be nominated for the Artist of the Year award. “2012 MelOn Music Awards” sponsoring companies Loen Entertainment and MBC Plus Media announced 2NE1, Busker Busker, BEAST, Big Bang, PSY, SISTAR, IU, Infinite, T-ara, and Huh Gak as “2012 Melon Music Awards” Top 10. Of… Continue reading Big Bang, PSY, Busker Busker Among Top 10 for MelOn Music Awards
Busker Busker Gets the Fans Worried with Internal Conflict Rumors
The fans of Busker Busker are concerned about a possible conflict within the group. Busker Busker’s drummer Brad told that he is preparing for a new career. In an interview with Star News, Brad said Busker Busker is done promoting the album and he is enjoying private time with his wife. Brad told Star News, “I am… Continue reading Busker Busker Gets the Fans Worried with Internal Conflict Rumors
Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon is Dating a Rookie Actress
Jang Bum Joon, the front man of Busker Busker, is dating a rookie actress. On November 22 paparazzi pictures of the singer and his girlfriend on a date were taken and distributed. A representative for Busker Busker said through SBS E! Entertainment News, “It is true that the two have been dating for over a year.”… Continue reading Busker Busker’s Jang Bum Joon is Dating a Rookie Actress
Is the “Era of Idols” Coming to Its End?
Idol music disappeared from music charts. In the past week’s top 10 charts, miss A‘s “I Don’t Need A Man” is the only song sung by idols. The recent trend of the music industry suggests that it is moving away from the so-called “Idol Era.” Nearly a hundred new idol groups debuted this year, but… Continue reading Is the “Era of Idols” Coming to Its End?