EXID Announces Comeback on August 27 with Title Track Produced by Shinsadong Tiger

Girl group EXID will be making their return to the music scene with the help of big-name producers Shinsadong Tiger and Namking Nang! The group’s new single titled “Upside Down” is scheduled to drop on August 27, marking the beginning of the members’ activities under Yedang Entertainment. With a powerful saxophone melody and a catchy… Continue reading EXID Announces Comeback on August 27 with Title Track Produced by Shinsadong Tiger

Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Round 1

Hip-hop has played a major role in influencing the sound of K-Pop, ranging from artists who incorporate a slight hip-hop influence in certain songs (2NE1 or Girls’ Generation) to groups that have a much heavier emphasis on hip-hop (Block B or B.A.P). Even within each idol group, there’s almost always a rapper — with so many… Continue reading Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Round 1

EXID to Make a Comeback Under Yedang Entertainment

Girl Group EXID has signed an exclusive contract with Yedang Entertainment. On June 27, Yedang Entertainment announced through an official press release that “EXID members LE, Junghwa, Hani, Solji and Hyerin recently signed an exclusive contract. Right now we are accelerating the preparations for EXID’s comeback album.” Related to this, Yedang Entertainment representative Jeon Seung… Continue reading EXID to Make a Comeback Under Yedang Entertainment

I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1)

We’re back with another update of your favorite K-Pop stars and the moments they’ve chosen to share with fans on Instagram! This week was dedicated to wishing everyone a happy lunar new year, spending time with your loved ones, sharing memories from being on tour, thanking close friends and even your boss for an amazing… Continue reading I Heart It: K-Pop Instagrams (Jan. 26 – Feb. 1)

ZIA Releases the MV for “Have You Ever Cried” feat. Hwayoung

Female vocalist Zia just came out with her music video for “Have You Ever Cried,” the title track to her new upcoming album. “Have You Ever Cried” is a song about the realistic experiences of a woman following a breakup, and is perfectly complemented by Zia’s emotional timbre.  This new song is from Zia’s third… Continue reading ZIA Releases the MV for “Have You Ever Cried” feat. Hwayoung

BESTie Releases Teaser for “Pitapat” Starring 2AM’s Jo Kwon

New girl group BESTie will be making their official debut and released the video teaser for their upcoming digital single, “Pitapat,” through the official Loen Entertainment YouTube channel. While BESTie may be a new group, three of their members are definitely not rookies. Haeryung, Yuji and Hyeyeon (who went by the stage name Dami) are former members of the girl group EXID. Early last year the girls left… Continue reading BESTie Releases Teaser for “Pitapat” Starring 2AM’s Jo Kwon

Former EXID Members to Debut as New Girl Group BESTie

Three former EXID members have announced that they will be debuting as part of a new girl group in the near future. On July 2, YNB Entertainment stated, “Haeryung, who has received a lot of attention for playing the role of Park Hyung Shik‘s girlfriend in the tvN drama ‘Nine,’ will be debuting as part of… Continue reading Former EXID Members to Debut as New Girl Group BESTie

Are These Outfits Too Revealing for 17-Year-Old EXID’s member Jung Hwa?

Recently on May 31 on various online communities, various photos were uploaded under the title, “How could the CEO make a 17-year-old wear something like this…” In the pictures is rookie girl group EXID’s member Jung Hwa during her performances to song “Every Night” that took place in October last year. Jung Hwa, who was… Continue reading Are These Outfits Too Revealing for 17-Year-Old EXID’s member Jung Hwa?

Forty Releases MV for “Sing the Spring”

Can’t get enough of all the sweet spring songs? Here is another great song perfectly suited for the refreshing breezes of spring. R&B singer and song writer Forty (40) released the music video with English subtitles for “Sing the Spring” through the official LOEN Entertainment YouTube channel. Forty was a former YG Entertainment trainee and… Continue reading Forty Releases MV for “Sing the Spring”

Idols Choose the Best of the Best Amongst Themselves

Who really is the best dancer among idols? Or the best singer? Put your biases aside! The idols have voted and chosen among themselves who the best of the best really are. To celebrate their fifth anniversary, Sports Donga surveyed seventy current idols to vote for the best idol groups in five categories: Best Vocalist,… Continue reading Idols Choose the Best of the Best Amongst Themselves