Many groups graced the stage of “Music Bank” for a Christmas special broadcast! Instead of crowning a winner this week, “Music Bank” hosted a slew of special stages, with appearances by many of this year’s most popular groups. Although many of them have already finished their promotions, they returned to perform as a gift to… Continue reading Watch: Special Stages Abound on “Music Bank” Christmas Broadcast
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K-Pop Idols Who Will Be Training on Christmas
While there are many idols who have various schedules on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and others who will be taking a well-deserved break, still others will spend the holiday honing their craft through training. For those preparing for concerts, these extra days of training are an immense help. IU recently wrapped up her domestic… Continue reading K-Pop Idols Who Will Be Training on Christmas
10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Now we are all but done with 2015, it’s time to start looking forward to what the year ahead in K-pop might have in store for us. What will be hot in the New Year and what will drop out of style? What needs to change and what needs to stay just as it is? Join… Continue reading 10 Things That Need to Happen in K-Pop in 2016
Girls’ Generation Rules The 2015 Gaon Rankings for K-Pop Girl Groups
The Gaon Charts 2015 rankings are in for the K-Pop girl groups! In terms of digital single sales, Girl’s Generation took an undisputed first place, rising from sixth in 2014, followed by EXID, AOA, SISTAR and A Pink. Full list of digital sales ranking: 1. Girl’s Generation 2. EXID 3. AOA 4. SISTAR 5.. A… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Rules The 2015 Gaon Rankings for K-Pop Girl Groups
“Music Bank” Reveals Christmas Special Line-Up Featuring EXO, CNBLUE, Red Velvet, and More
Fans can look forward to an exciting Christmas special on this week’s “Music Bank”! On December 22, KBS announced that the upcoming Christmas episode will feature special performances by some of this year’s most popular groups. Most of them have already wrapped up their promotions but will be returning once more for the year-end specials, including “Music Bank.” The line-up list posted on the official… Continue reading “Music Bank” Reveals Christmas Special Line-Up Featuring EXO, CNBLUE, Red Velvet, and More
10 Events That Defined K-Pop in 2015
Future K-pop connoisseurs will remember 2015 as a vintage year. And rightly so — I mean what hasn’t happened in Korean music over the past 12 months? Almost all of the big-name acts you care to mention have released albums, a few lesser-known groups have surprised us, some exciting rookies have appeared on the scene,… Continue reading 10 Events That Defined K-Pop in 2015
SBS Gayo Daejun Updates Its Amazing Line Up of 27 Artists
After starting to tease their line up for the 2015 SBS Gayo Daejun since December 12, SBS has confirmed its first group of artists. So far they have confirmed 27 artists which include Girls’ Generation, Wonder Girls, SHINee, 2PM, 4Minute, T-ara, CNBLUE, INFINITE, A Pink, B1A4, B.A.P, Ailee, EXID, BTOB, EXO, VIXX, AOA, GOT7, MAMAMOO,… Continue reading SBS Gayo Daejun Updates Its Amazing Line Up of 27 Artists
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 3
After a quiet week last week, half of the top 10 are composed of new songs this week, including the top three. PSY returns with a bang as both title songs from his seventh album “Napal Baji” and “Daddy” occupy the top two spots this week. “Napal Baji” edged out “Daddy” for the top spot… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – December Week 3
Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
We all know that hackneyed phrase: damned if you do, damned if you don’t. In other words, no matter what you decide to do, you’re doing something wrong. Though the idiom has its roots in early-nineteenth century evangelism, it’s an appropriate quote to describe the curiously widespread epidemic engulfing the K-pop industry. For example, we… Continue reading Idols Just Can’t Win: Unrelenting Double Standards in K-Pop
Our 2015 K-Celebrity Female Hairstyle Wish List
2016 is right around the corner. While you’re perfect just the way you are, sometimes it’s nice to add a new fashion or style to that list of New Year’s resolutions. So, let’s talk hair — and why not take inspiration from some of the most-talked-about trends from our favorite A-list stars and idols in K-pop… Continue reading Our 2015 K-Celebrity Female Hairstyle Wish List