2014 was certainly a dynamic year in the world of Korean entertainment! There were many budding relationships and marriages that popped up in 2014, as well as some great comebacks by much-beloved musicians. On the other hand, it was also one of the most difficult years in recent memory, with many tragic losses and disappointing lawsuits that… Continue reading 2014 in Review: Love, Loss, and Lawsuits
Tag: Girls’ Generation
Soyu and Junggigo’s “Some” Takes Triple Crown on Gaon’s End-of-year Charts
Soyu and Junggigo’s “Some” has taken the triple crown on Gaon’s 2014 end-of-year evaluations. On December 29, Gaon Charts revealed 2014’s album sales, digital sales, download sales, streaming, and top five most sung at karaokes. The top five on album sales were, from first to fifth place, Exo-K’s “Overdose,” Exo-M’s “Overdose,” Super Junior’s “Mamacita,” TVXQ’s… Continue reading Soyu and Junggigo’s “Some” Takes Triple Crown on Gaon’s End-of-year Charts
I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)
Merry Christmas, Soompiers! The year’s almost over and we’re counting down to the last few days of the year. But before the year ends, we’ll take a look at this week’s adorable K-Pop Instagram posts to kick start your last week for this year! Find out how your favorite K-pop artists spent the past week–and… Continue reading I Heart It: K-pop Instagram (December 21 – December 27)
“My Spring Day” Writer Clarifies How Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung Was Cast for Her Role
Writer Park Ji Sook has made her perspective regarding the casting of Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung in the MBC drama “My Spring Day.” On an interview that was recently conducted, Park Ji Sook said, “When I was first planning the drama, it was a very shabby story that couldn’t even be explained in a sentence. There… Continue reading “My Spring Day” Writer Clarifies How Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung Was Cast for Her Role
EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
A list of the top 10 most mentioned names in K-Pop—both in Korea and globally—on the social media platform Twitter during the year of 2014 has been compiled and revealed. Many fans of K-Pop utilize a number of different social networking services to share and express their love for the music and its artists. With… Continue reading EXO, BEAST, INFINITE, and More Included in Top Mentioned K-Pop Names on Twitter in 2014
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee to Perform a Duet at KBS Gayo Daejun
Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon and Fly to the Sky‘s Hwanhee will be collaborating for a special duet stage at the 2014 KBS Gayo Daejun. According to a representative of KBS, the two vocalists are set to perform “Like a Star” during the year-end festival. Although the song is originally sung by Taeyeon and The One, it… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Fly to the Sky’s Hwanhee to Perform a Duet at KBS Gayo Daejun
Girls’ Generation YoonA Cast as Lead in Upcoming Chinese Drama
Girls’ Generation member YoonA has been cast as the lead in the upcoming Chinese historical drama “God of War Zhao Yun” (working title). This historical epic will be YoonA’s Chinese acting debut, as she has never appeared in a Chinese drama before. “God of War Zhao Yun” will be a historical epic that tells the story of… Continue reading Girls’ Generation YoonA Cast as Lead in Upcoming Chinese Drama
Ex-Girls’ Generation Member Jessica Expresses Desire to Succeed in China
Former Girls’ Generation member Jessica is looking forward to a better career in Korea’s neighboring country, China. According to Chinese press on December 25, Jessica mentioned her great desire to be successful in China. At an event that Jessica attended on December 23, Jessica said, “China is like two arms, always open to embrace me.… Continue reading Ex-Girls’ Generation Member Jessica Expresses Desire to Succeed in China
Best K-Pop Girl Groups of 2014
Need help deciding which girl group should get your vote for Best of 2014? Here, our staff members tell you which artist is getting their vote, and why YOU should vote for them too! The final vote is up to you, but if you need a refresher, check out our list of videos!
Taeyeon and Soyu to Collaborate with Male Stars for KBS Music Festival Performances
Following on from the Lovelyz–GOT7–Winner–Red Velvet mega-collaboration at the recent “SBS Gayo Daejun,” both Girls’ Generation and TaeTiSeo star Taeyeon and SISTAR member Soyu will take to the stage with as-yet-unnamed male stars for special collaborative performances at the “KBS Music Festival.” The event will be held on the evening of December 26. A spokesperson for… Continue reading Taeyeon and Soyu to Collaborate with Male Stars for KBS Music Festival Performances