Forbes magazine revealed its first “30 Under 30 Asia” list today, celebrating young leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across Asia. There are 10 categories, one of which is Entertainment & Sports. In this category, fans of Korean entertainment and sports will see familiar names, with BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon, Girls’ Generation‘s YoonA, Super Junior‘s Choi Siwon, actor Kim… Continue reading Forbes Names 6 Korean Celebrities in “30 Under 30 Asia” List for Entertainment and Sports
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16 Male Celebrities Who Might Join the Army in 2016
All Korean males must serve in the Korean army for 21 months, which often leads to K-pop groups missing members during promotions, or, more often, having to put a hold on group promotions altogether. The age limit for enlisting is 35, but most celebrities end up doing it in their late 20s. Since it’s currently… Continue reading 16 Male Celebrities Who Might Join the Army in 2016
G-Dragon Reaches Sky-High Follower Count on Instagram
BIGBANG’s very own G-Dragon has reached yet another milestone in his already sky-high Instagram follower count. On February 22, G-Dragon uploaded a screenshot of his own Instagram page, the “8 million followers” label clearly displayed. In the same hour, he also uploaded a short video of a lovely sunset. G-Dragon joined Instagram sometime in 2012… Continue reading G-Dragon Reaches Sky-High Follower Count on Instagram
WINNER’s Kang Seungyoon Shares G-Dragon’s Encouraging Advice to Him
On the February 19 episode of KBS 2TV‘s “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook,” WINNER appears as guests and perform songs off of their new mini album “EXIT : E.” During the subsequent interview with MC Yoo Hee Yeol, WINNER shares about how they’ve been doing and what they’ve been up to since their debut. Member Kang Seungyoon especially piques… Continue reading WINNER’s Kang Seungyoon Shares G-Dragon’s Encouraging Advice to Him
7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
Not even idols are immune to being huge fans of other stars. Ever wonder which K-pop stars are fans of other idols? While some show their love by running and hiding when they first meet their favorite celebrities, others express themselves by dancing along. This list has a few of the many idols who had their… Continue reading 7 Times K-Pop Stars Were Starstruck by Other Idols
Jeff Bernat Believes G-Dragon Could Succeed in the American Market
Jeff Bernat held a concert for two days in Seoul this weekend and sat down with Star News for an interview. During the interview, he was asked about which Korean artists he thinks would have the best chance at succeeding in the U.S. market. He responded, “Among the Korean artists I know, there are three people… Continue reading Jeff Bernat Believes G-Dragon Could Succeed in the American Market
The Top 10 Funniest K-Pop Music Videos of All Time
Has a K-pop music video ever make you burst out laughing? Some of the most memorable music videos are ones with hilarious plotlines, slapstick gags, subtle jokes, and witty lyrics. This list has the top 10 most hilarious music videos that will have you smiling from ear to ear. 10. iKON – “Dumb and Dumber” “Dumb… Continue reading The Top 10 Funniest K-Pop Music Videos of All Time
Hwang Jung Min Jokes About How He Plans to Get Tickets to BIGBANG’s Concert
On February 5’s episode of “Park Kyung Lim’s 2 O’Clock Date,” actor Hwang Jung Min talks about how much he wants to go to BIGBANG’s upcoming concert. Host Park Kyung Lim asks him, “Are you really a fan of G-Dragon?” and Hwang Jung Min answers right away, “Yes, that’s true! I’m a fan of BIGBANG.” Hwang… Continue reading Hwang Jung Min Jokes About How He Plans to Get Tickets to BIGBANG’s Concert
G-Dragon Shares Candid Shots of BIGBANG Members Off-Stage
If you’ve ever wondered what the BIGBANG members do when they’re not performing onstage, fans can now look to G-Dragon’s recent Instagram posts for the answer. Social media is often a favored way for celebrities to communicate the more realistic sides of their lives to their followers. On February 3, G-Dragon uploaded a picture of… Continue reading G-Dragon Shares Candid Shots of BIGBANG Members Off-Stage
QUIZ: Who Is Your BIGBANG Soulmate?
I’d definitely be lying if I never thought about which BIGBANG member I would want as my significant other. I’d also be lying if I did not admit to being greedy and claiming all of them as mine. Take this quiz to find out which member is best fit to be your soulmate! The quiz… Continue reading QUIZ: Who Is Your BIGBANG Soulmate?