On October 24, many celebrities flocked over to the western part of Seoul in Sangam-dong to attend “2013 Style Icon Awards” (“2013 SIA,” henceforth). Already on its sixth year, “2013 SIA” has easily become a popular awards ceremony influencing and expanding Korea’s culture overseas. The theme this year was “Otherness” and the ceremony awarded ten… Continue reading “2013 Style Icon Awards” feat. G-Dragon, Sistar, Lee Jong Suk, A$AP Rocky, and More!
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Kim Soo Hyun Is a Captivating Autumn Hunk for “Dazed”
Actor Kim Soo Hyun recently collaborated with fashion magazine “Dazed and Confused” (“Dazed,” henceforth). He flew over to Berlin, Germany for the photoshoot and it was shot by Korea’s renowned photographer Hong Jang Hyun, who also worked with other top celebrities including Lee Hyori, Big Bang’s G-Dragon, Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Jung Jae, Lee Na Young,… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun Is a Captivating Autumn Hunk for “Dazed”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – October Week 3
The top two songs remain the same this week as Busker Busker’s “First Love” is No. 1 for a second week in a row with another very high score. This song again is nearly unanimous atop of many rankings. Lim Chang Jung’s “About Me” remains at No. 2. There are five new songs in the… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – October Week 3
SBS Inkigayo 10.20.13 – IU’s “The Red Shoes” Continues Winning Streak
With her win today on Inkigayo, IU has swept all the major music show wins this week with “The Red Shoes.” Congratulations to her for a successful comeback. K.Will also made his comeback performance today on the show with “It’s Not You” and “You Don’t Know Love.” While he has been taking over #1 from… Continue reading SBS Inkigayo 10.20.13 – IU’s “The Red Shoes” Continues Winning Streak
BoA Wins Free Meals at YG’s Cafeteria?
Big Bang’s leader G-Dragon generously gave away meal vouchers to YG Entertainment’s famous cafeteria, and the recipient happens to be BoA of SM Entertainment. In October 19 broadcast of MBC “Infinity Challenge,” the cast members and their partners (G-Dragon, BoA, Yoo Hee Yeol, Kim C, Jang Gi Ha and the Faces, Rose Motel, and Primary)… Continue reading BoA Wins Free Meals at YG’s Cafeteria?
Infinity Challenge’s Music Festival Opens to 35,000 People
“Infinity Challenge’s” members held a successful music festival in front of a crowd of 35,000. On October 17, MBC’s “Infinity Challenge’s” music festival opened at the city of Paju’s Peaceful World Park in Im Jin Gak. Despite the production staffs’ efforts to maintain the secrecy of the location, the music festival’s location was leaked to… Continue reading Infinity Challenge’s Music Festival Opens to 35,000 People
G-Dragon Shares a Photo With Jennie Kim: “YG Siblings”
On October 13, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon uploaded a photo on his Instagram account with the caption, “With J #Black.” The photo shows G-Dragon and Jennie Kim, a YG trainee featured on his new album, standing side by side in a friendly pose. G-Dragon displays his fun nature gesturing towards the camera with his new crew cut hairstyle.… Continue reading G-Dragon Shares a Photo With Jennie Kim: “YG Siblings”
G-Dragon and Clara Spotted Dancing Intimately in a Club?
Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Clara have been spotted dancing in a club and many media outlets have reported that the two were dancing intimately. On October 13, an official from the movie “Closet” shared, “It’s true that Clara met G-Dragon at that club. However, she attended the event as one of the main actors for… Continue reading G-Dragon and Clara Spotted Dancing Intimately in a Club?
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – October Week 2
There are big changes in the top 10 this week. Both the top two songs are coming from outside of the top 10 last week. Busker Busker’s “First Love” defeats Lim Chang Jung’s “About Me” to become our new No. 1 song. It marks the second time this year two non-idol artists claimed the top two… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2013 – October Week 2
“Infinity Challenge” Music Festival Episode Rakes in High Ratings
MBC variety program “Infinity Challenge” saw a rise in ratings during this week’s Music Festival special broadcast, holding a firm lead on the top position amongst Saturday variety programs. According to the October 13 report by Nielsen Korea on viewership ratings, October 12’s “Infinity Challenge” had a nationwide 14.4% rating, an increase of 2.1% points… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge” Music Festival Episode Rakes in High Ratings