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
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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
G-Dragon and Taeyang Selected as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars”
New York Magazine named BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Taeyang as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars of 2014.” On December 22, New York Magazine uploaded a photo of Taeyang and G-Dragon and included them their “The Best-Dressed Street-Style Stars of 2014” rankings. The caption indicated them as K-pop stars who “caused a frenzy with their crazy hair, gender-bending clothes, and… Continue reading G-Dragon and Taeyang Selected as “Best Dressed Street-Style Stars”
G-Dragon Shows Off His Swag in January Pictorial for Vogue Korea
BIGBANG leader G-Dragon revealed a new pictorial which is to be displayed in Vogue Korea for the new year. With the caption “Vogue 2015 01,” he posted a part of the new pictorial on his Instagram. The revealed photos show him posing in famous designer clothes of various designs and colors. The eye-catching photos of him… Continue reading G-Dragon Shows Off His Swag in January Pictorial for Vogue Korea