Billboard has released its year-end charts for 2017, and there are more releases by Korean artists than ever before on this year’s World Albums chart! BTS’s mini album “Love Yourself: Her” is the highest ranking K-pop release on the 2017 year-end World Albums chart at No. 2. This is the highest that a K-pop album has ever reached on the… Continue reading BTS, G-Dragon, BIGBANG, And EXO Set New Record For K-Pop On Billboard’s World Albums 2017 Year-End Chart
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32nd Golden Disc Awards Opens Voting For Popularity Award
Voting has begun for the 32nd Golden Disc Awards! The nominees for Disc Daesang, Digital Daesang, and Best New Artist were previously revealed, but these awards are not open for voting as they are given only based on sales and evaluation from expert judges. The only category open for voting is the Popularity Award, which… Continue reading 32nd Golden Disc Awards Opens Voting For Popularity Award
27th Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees And Opens Voting For Categories Determined By Votes
Voting has official begun for the 27th Seoul Music Awards! The awards ceremony previously released details about the awards that will be given out at the event, which will be held on January 25, 2018 at Gocheok Sky Dome. Four of the awards will take into consideration direct votes from fans: Bonsang, New Artist Award,… Continue reading 27th Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees And Opens Voting For Categories Determined By Votes
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Reportedly Purchases Building Worth 8.8 Billion Won
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has reportedly become the owner of a building that is worth about 8.8 billion won (approximately $8 million). According to Korea Economic Daily, G-Dragon purchased a building on November 30 in the neighborhood of Cheongdam that has six floors above ground and one floor below ground. It also includes a second-class commercial facility. The… Continue reading BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Reportedly Purchases Building Worth 8.8 Billion Won
7 Sneaky Ways Your Bias Is Taking Over Your Life
You’re probably familiar with the obvious signs of obsession over your bias: your eyes are drawn to them in every performance you watch, your phone background features a new picture of them every month, your room is decked out with posters of them…. But spend enough time pouring over all the content you can find of your favorite Korean idol,… Continue reading 7 Sneaky Ways Your Bias Is Taking Over Your Life
G-Dragon Confirmed To Guest At IU’s Concert
BIGBANG’s G-Dragon will be making a special appearance at IU’s solo concert! On November 29, a source from IU’s side stated, “It’s true that G-Dragon will be performing on stage at IU’s concert held on December 9.” Back in October when IU made a surprise appearance at G-Dragon’s concert in Taipei, IU invited G-Dragon to her own concert in December and G-Dragon unhesitatingly agreed to go. The concert… Continue reading G-Dragon Confirmed To Guest At IU’s Concert
8 K-Pop Idols Who Are Challenging Gender Norms In Korea
In 2017, more and more Korean idols are acting unconventional in terms of brand marketing, fashion, and performing with regard to gender norms. Taemin has made waves with “Move” by purposely creating parallels between feminine and masculine forms of dance; more artists, from Key to Ren, are wearing fashion that crosses gender-classifications; and there’s been… Continue reading 8 K-Pop Idols Who Are Challenging Gender Norms In Korea
12 Rebel K-Pop Anthems To Feed Your Wild Spirit
Music is the soul’s best remedy, and nothing feeds one’s free-spirited soul the way lyrics with a strong message do. Rebelling against love, society, life, or simply against oneself: here are 12 K-pop anthems to feed your wild spirit! 1. GOT7 – “Hard Carry” As they reflect their album title, the boys are ready to prove themselves, even if… Continue reading 12 Rebel K-Pop Anthems To Feed Your Wild Spirit
2017 Melon Music Awards Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
The next round of voting has begun for the 2017 Melon Music Awards! The first round of voting for the Top 10 ended on November 12, and the winners were announced on November 13. Voting is also currently running for the Kakao Hot Star award. Now, voting has opened for the category awards, as well.… Continue reading 2017 Melon Music Awards Announces Nominees For Category Awards + Voting Begins
Jo Se Ho Tells Story Behind The Time He Surprised G-Dragon At Paris Fashion Show
Comedian Jo Se Ho discussed his recent encounter with BIGBANG’s G-Dragon at a Chanel fashion show in Paris. On November 9, Jo Se Ho attended the press conference for Naver’s “Photo People in Paris,” where he talked about the viral photos of him meeting G-Dragon by chance at a fashion show in Paris. Jo Se Ho shared “At… Continue reading Jo Se Ho Tells Story Behind The Time He Surprised G-Dragon At Paris Fashion Show