In the past, idols were often thought of as tools for management agencies to make money. Many teenagers were picked up by agencies because of their good looks and were trained to dance and sing to songs provided by the companies. However, this stereotype of “factory-produced robots” has been disproved by efforts of some idols to… Continue reading K-Pop Idols as Artists: Songs You Didn’t Know They Made
Tag: G-Dragon
Jung Hyung Don Confesses that He Doesn’t Keep In Touch with G-Dragon
Jung Hyung Don made an honest confession that he does not really keep in touch with BIGBANG’s G-Dragon. On MBC FM 4U‘s “This Morning is Jung Ji Young” on January 20, Jung Hyung Don spoke honestly about his relationship with G-Dragon. They were speaking about what type of programs Jung Hyung Don would do if he became… Continue reading Jung Hyung Don Confesses that He Doesn’t Keep In Touch with G-Dragon
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 3
Nearly five months after its release, EXID’s “Up And Down” finally moves up to the top spot on our chart this week. It is the group’s first ever No. 1 song. As mentioned last week, this song became popular after a fancam of member Hani went viral on the internet. “Up And Down” also won… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 3
Han Ye Seul Was Teddy’s Muse For G-Dragon’s “R.O.D (Ride or Die)”
Actress Han Ye Seul has claimed that she inspired her boyfriend, YG Entertainment’s hit-making producer Teddy, to make G-Dragon‘s song “R.O.D (Ride or Die).” The star told a media source, “Teddy made a song with me in mind, and that song is G-Dragon’s “R.O.D.” She also noted, “In many ways I am his muse. Many… Continue reading Han Ye Seul Was Teddy’s Muse For G-Dragon’s “R.O.D (Ride or Die)”
“Running Man” Remake “Hurry Up, Brother” Is a Huge Hit in China
“Hurry Up, Brother,” the Chinese version of “Running Man,” has drawn a “miraculous” number of viewers, according to various Chinese media outlets. The Chinese sources have reported that episode 14 of the variety show, which aired on January 9 in China, drew a 4.2 percent viewership, making it the most-watched show that day. Top Chinese… Continue reading “Running Man” Remake “Hurry Up, Brother” Is a Huge Hit in China
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 2
In a wide open competition this week, Kyuhyun recaptured the top spot this week with “At Gwanghwamun.” This song was No. 1 for two weeks in November and December of last year. Due to the usual slower period at the beginning of the year in which not too many artists are releasing new songs, “At… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 2
Tae Jin Ah Wants to Work with EXO’s Chanyeol and G-Dragon
On January 9, trot singer Tae Jin Ah participated in a CBS radio interview. He made several comments on K-pop and his junior singers. First, he discussed the current state of Korean music, “These days, conditions for singers have improved and my junior singers are working in a better environment. K-Pop juniors in particular make… Continue reading Tae Jin Ah Wants to Work with EXO’s Chanyeol and G-Dragon
A Look Back at Jinusean’s “Phone Number” MV Featuring Young G-Dragon, Taeyang, Kahi, and More
The excitement around the recently aired “Infinity Challenge” project “Saturday Saturday Is a Singer” has focused attention on the 90s singers who appeared on the show. One of the acts on the show was hip-hop duo Jinusean and a look back their “Phone Number” music video reveals a lot of familiar faces. “Phone Number” was… Continue reading A Look Back at Jinusean’s “Phone Number” MV Featuring Young G-Dragon, Taeyang, Kahi, and More
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 1
Happy New Year to all our readers! We are back for the first music chart of 2015. As always, we are making some modifications to the composition of our chart at the beginning of the year. This year I am very pleased to announce that the Soompi Airplay portion of our chart, which was introduced… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2015 – January Week 1
Musicians Vote Best Music of 2014, Including g.o.d, Sistar, Taeyang, and More
Media outlet MBN recently surveyed 144 currently active musicians to see what music they thought was the best in 2014. The artists they surveyed included Heo Gak, Orange Caramel, Jung Joon Young, GOT7, BTS, 4Minute,Roy Kim, Hello Venus, Beast, Sistar, Girl’s Day, B1A4, and more. For best artist of the year, g.o.d received the most votes with 23 votes… Continue reading Musicians Vote Best Music of 2014, Including g.o.d, Sistar, Taeyang, and More