Any opinion expressed in this column is the writer’s only and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Soompi Editorial Team and its management. When SBS announced that “Inkigayo,” its flagship music show, was no longer going to count music video hits from music videos rated 19+ as part of its chart ranking system,… Continue reading Opinion: Why New “Inkigayo” Rulings on 19+ Music Videos Will Not Work
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Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Round 1
Hip-hop has played a major role in influencing the sound of K-Pop, ranging from artists who incorporate a slight hip-hop influence in certain songs (2NE1 or Girls’ Generation) to groups that have a much heavier emphasis on hip-hop (Block B or B.A.P). Even within each idol group, there’s almost always a rapper — with so many… Continue reading Soompi K-Pop Idol Rap Battle: Round 1
“Inkigayo” Changes Rules for “19-rated” Videos, HyunA First to be Affected?
The producers of SBS music show “Inkigayo” have announced that songs whose music videos are rated suitable only for viewers aged 19 years old and over will no longer be eligible to gain chart points based on video views. The chart compilers announced that hits through YouTube clicks would only be counted in its SNS… Continue reading “Inkigayo” Changes Rules for “19-rated” Videos, HyunA First to be Affected?
SISTAR Wins 2 Weeks in a Row on Inkigayo, Performances from Block B, Ladies’ Code, Park Bo Ram, and More
This week on SBS’ “Inkigayo,” it was SISTAR vs Block B vs JYJ for first place. Block B’s “HER,” JYJ’s “Back Seat” and SISTAR’s “Touch My Body” competed against each other for no.1, with SISTAR winning. Congrats, SISTAR! This is their second week winning with “Touch My Body” on “Inkigayo.” “Inkigayo” also provided a comeback stage for Ladies’ Code (“Kiss Kiss“)… Continue reading SISTAR Wins 2 Weeks in a Row on Inkigayo, Performances from Block B, Ladies’ Code, Park Bo Ram, and More
[VIDEO] B1A4 Brings Their A-Game to AS4U
KBS’s newest global request variety show “A Song For You” is getting all of the great variety idols and each week is more enjoyable than the last. This week’s episode starring B1A4 was not only hilarious, but also full of quality performances. BTOB’s Sungjae was absent due to BTOB’s Japan concert, so Super Junior’s Kangin… Continue reading [VIDEO] B1A4 Brings Their A-Game to AS4U
Girl Groups f(x), SISTAR Lead “Most Viewed K-pop Videos in America” List by Billboard
It looks like female K-pop idols reigned supreme in America last month as the female groups f(x) and SISTAR led Billboard‘s list of “Most Viewed K-pop Videos in America” for the month of July! f(x), who has made their return to the colorful world of K-pop after a year of rest, has garnered almost 10… Continue reading Girl Groups f(x), SISTAR Lead “Most Viewed K-pop Videos in America” List by Billboard
HyunA Keeps It “Red” in Ceci Photo Spread
4Minute star HyunA has appeared in a photo shoot for the Korean edition of fashion magazine Ceci. The singer is currently enjoying the success of her solo comeback mini album, “A Talk,” and is promoting the EP’s lead track, “Red.” The photos show HyunA posing in a range of different outfits made by top designers… Continue reading HyunA Keeps It “Red” in Ceci Photo Spread
HyunA Reveals Who She Thinks Are the Sexiest and Prettiest Female Idols
Known for her fierce and sexy image, HyunA chose herself as the sexiest female idol on the latest episode of “Weekly Idol.” On August 6, the singer was a guest on MBC Every1’s “Weekly Idol” to talk about her comeback with “Red.” Although she confessed to feeling a bit awkward appearing on the show alone… Continue reading HyunA Reveals Who She Thinks Are the Sexiest and Prettiest Female Idols
HyunA Takes Home This Week’s Show Champion Trophy with “Red”
HyunA was the lucky winner of this week’s “Show Champion” trophy with her latest solo single “Red!” This is the first solo win for HyunA on the weekly music show, and the official twitter of “Show Champion” congratulated her with an adorable picture of HyunA with her backup dancers. In the image, HyunA triumphantly holds… Continue reading HyunA Takes Home This Week’s Show Champion Trophy with “Red”
JYJ, HyunA and HA:TFELT Respond to Songs Being Banned by KBS
Following the release of a list of songs banned by broadcast company KBS, singers JYJ, HyunA, and HA:TFELT (Ye Eun) have revealed their stances on the issue. JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment commented, “We are thinking of altering the lyrics, but if the story begins to drift away from our intended one, we will go with… Continue reading JYJ, HyunA and HA:TFELT Respond to Songs Being Banned by KBS