Temperature reached a new height in Korea’s hip hop community these last few days from multiple “diss song” crossfires. Sparked by a disgruntled member of now disbanded Supreme Team, a storm of rappers started releasing songs on behalf of “better standards” of the hip hop scene and sometimes revealing old beef. At the center is Amoeba… Continue reading A Concise Guide to the “Diss” Battles Involving E-Sens, Amoeba Culture, Simon D and More
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Visit the Soompi Booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles!
This coming weekend on August 24-25, Soompi will have a booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles! We had a blast seeing you all at least year’s event and concert, and we are excited to meet with you all again. This year will be an even bigger two day event, featuring a recording of music… Continue reading Visit the Soompi Booth at KCON 2013 in Los Angeles!
Bumkey and Crayon Pop’s Ellin Feel the “Attraction” in New Music Video
Bumkey has released the music video for his new single “Attraction” which features Crayon Pop‘s Ellin. Dynamic Duo lends their rap skills to this track, which is produced jointly by Bumkey and Double Side Kick. In the music video, Ellin sheds her cute and bright “Bar Bar Bar” image as she sports a pretty dress that shows… Continue reading Bumkey and Crayon Pop’s Ellin Feel the “Attraction” in New Music Video
Bumkey and Crayon Pop’s Ellin Share a Kiss in New Teaser for “Attraction”
Rapper Bumkey has hinted at his new single “Attraction” by releasing a teaser clip that features Crayon Pop‘s Ellin. On August 14, Brand New Music uploaded the teaser clip for “Attraction” on its YouTube channel. The teaser clip shows Bumkey and Ellin acting as a couple and even sharing a kiss! Attention was especially brought… Continue reading Bumkey and Crayon Pop’s Ellin Share a Kiss in New Teaser for “Attraction”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 1
For the fourth straight week we have a new No. 1 song. Despite staying quiet for the first half of 2013, Ailee picks up where she was left off last year and scores her second chart topping hit with “U&I.” This song was No. 1 on KBS Music Bank’s K-Chart two weeks in a row.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – August Week 1
Henry, Dynamic Duo and Yu Seung Woo Added to KCON 2013 Lineup
Today’s announcement for KCON 2013 revealed three more artists to be performing at M!Countdown: What’s Up LA! Concert. They are Super Junior-M‘s multi-talented Henry, legendary hip-hop artists Dynamic Duo and Superstar K4’s flower boy vocalist Yu Seung Woo. They join G-Dragon, who was just announced a few days ago, EXO, 2AM, Teen Top and f(x).… Continue reading Henry, Dynamic Duo and Yu Seung Woo Added to KCON 2013 Lineup
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 4
We have another new No. 1 song this week, meaning that every week in July had a different song on top of our chart. It is not unexpected as the competition is most fierce in the middle of summer. A Pink scores their first ever No. 1 song on our chart with “NoNoNo,” moving up… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 4
SBS To Host New Music Survival Program “Super Match”
Most people had low hopes of seeing another music survival program given the rather lacklustre response that was seen with “I’m A Singer Season 2″ near the end of that program’s shelf life. But it appears that SBS is going to take a gamble and take another stab at the concept with a new music… Continue reading SBS To Host New Music Survival Program “Super Match”
SBS Inkigayo 07.21.13 – 2NE1’s “Falling In Love” Wins
2NE1‘s “Falling In Love” takes the win this week on Inkigayo! Congratulations! Today’s show featured Infinite‘s comeback. They performed “Inception” and their title track “Destiny. “ Next week will be a very fun one with comebacks by f(x), BEAST, Brown Eyed Girls and Kim Hyung Joong. Performances today: 2NE1, Infinite, After School, EXO, Dynamic Duo,… Continue reading SBS Inkigayo 07.21.13 – 2NE1’s “Falling In Love” Wins
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 3
For the second straight week, a non-idol artist claims the No. 1 spot on our chart. Hip-hop group Dynamic Duo scores their first ever No. 1 song with “BAAAM.” This song is the title track of Dynamic Duo’s seventh album “Luckynumbers.” This additive number features Muzie of UV. “BAAAM” is about a man under control… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – July Week 3