With 2011 winding down, Soompi took a look back at the year and compiled a list of some of the major trends we’ve seen in the K-Pop industry. From K-Pop concerts popping up all over the world to celebrities openly dating, we’ve identified 7 trends that had a significant impact on the business. Here’s our list:
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[Soompi 2011] Most Shocking Scandals of the Year
It’s that time of the year again, when everyone starts looking back at the past year and compiles their own “Best of the year” lists. Soompi also brings you its own “Year-in-Review” in eight different categories starting from today. The first topic of this eight-part series is the “Most Shocking Scandals of 2011.”
Daesung Thanks Fans at First Press Conference Since Car Accident
On December 6, Big Bang’s Daesung made his first public appearance in seven months at the press conference for his new MBN drama, “What’s Up.” Hundreds of fans came to the press event and the casting crew held a special cake-cutting ceremony with the cake the fans delivered to celebrate Daesung’s return to TV.
G-Dragon and Daesung Apologize to Fans at YG Family Concert
On December 4, G-Dragon and Daesung spoke for the first time about the unfortunate incidents that happened over the past year. All five Big Bang members performed together for the first time since their “Love Song” promotions earlier this year.
Big Bang’s Daesung Releases Music Video for "What’s Up"
With the premiere of MBN’s “What’s Up” only days away, and the release of a teaser through the week, there was a music video released as well. The music video has a really melodic and rock feeling, and tells the story of being different from others. We are able to see two new sides from Daesung, one is his role as an actor and the other one is his side as a rock performer. Catch the premiere of "What’s Up" this Saturday, December 3.
Big Bang’s Daesung’s New Drama "What’s Up" Releases New Teaser
With the premiere of MBN’s “What’s Up” only days away, MBN released a new teaser of the weekend drama on their Youtube channel. Fans are highly anticipating the new drama because it marks the acting debut and comeback and Big Bang’s Daesung after his unfortunate car accident earlier this year.
Daesung to Make First Public Appearance at “What’s Up” Press Conference
Big Bang’s Daesung will make his first public appearance at the press conference for upcoming MBN drama “What’s Up” on December 6. Since his car accident in May, Daesung has suspended all activities in Korea.
Interesting Photos of Big Bang’s Daesung Surface
Recently a few interesting photos of Daesung have surfaced on the internet. As soon as they were discovered they have been spreading like wildfire across the web. The photos show a side of Daesung which is rarely seen by the public.
Big Bang and Katy Perry Take a Picture Together
The meeting between world pop star Katy Perry and the idol group Big Bang is drawing attention. On November 8, a picture of Big Bang and Katy Perry was posted on an internet community website. Katy Perry and the members of Big Bang are smiling widely in the picture. However, everyone in the picture except for Taeyang and Katy Perry are all posing and staring in different directions which drew out laughter out of the viewers.
Daesung’s TV Drama “What’s Up” Reveals Shorter Teaser Video
After teasing us with an official teaser video of “What’s Up” last month, MBN has revealed another teaser of Daesung’s comeback TV drama series today. In this 55 second clip, which is a more condensed version of what we saw last month, Daesung’s vocals fill the background music as he frequently makes an appearance. One of the most interesting lines we hear in this clip is when the lady in a white coat asks Daesung if he doesn’t want to become famous, and he replies, “I never wanted to.”