Why Do Music Shows Continue To Exist Despite Low Ratings?

Weekly music shows barely register in TV viewership ratings these days. Recently, SBS’s “Inkigayo” recorded 1.7 percent, MBC’s “Music Core” recorded 1.8 percent, and KBS2’s “Music Bank” recorded 1.3 percent. If they were any other variety show, they would have already been canceled. Yet, these weekly music shows, costly and exhausting to both the production and the… Continue reading Why Do Music Shows Continue To Exist Despite Low Ratings?

BTS’s Jin, Rap Monster, Lovelyz’ Kei, Mijoo To Host “Inkigayo” As Special MCs

BTS members Jin and Rap Monster and Lovelyz members Kei and Mijoo have been selected as special MCs for this week’s broadcast of SBS music show “Inkigayo.” Fans can look forward to the unique energy that Jin, Rap Monster, Kei, and Mijoo will infuse into the May 15 show as hosts. Both BTS and Lovelyz… Continue reading BTS’s Jin, Rap Monster, Lovelyz’ Kei, Mijoo To Host “Inkigayo” As Special MCs

Jung Eun Ji Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Hopefully Sky”; Performances by TWICE, SEVENTEEN, Lee Hi, and More

Congratulations to Jung Eun Ji for winning No. 1 with “Hopefully Sky” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third were Block B and VIXX. Meanwhile, following the departure of MC Kim Yoo Jung, guest MCs have been making an appearance on the show. This week, it was GOT7′s Junior and TWICE’s Dahyun. Performers for this… Continue reading Jung Eun Ji Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Hopefully Sky”; Performances by TWICE, SEVENTEEN, Lee Hi, and More

GOT7’s Junior And TWICE’s Dahyun To Be Special MCs For This Week’s “Inkigayo”

On May 1, fans will be able to see GOT7’s Junior and TWICE’s Dahyun show off their abilities as special MCs for SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Dahyun will be taking the place of Kim Yoo Jung, who has officially departed from the show. TWICE will also have their “Inkigayo” comeback stage for their new song, “Cheer Up,” on this… Continue reading GOT7’s Junior And TWICE’s Dahyun To Be Special MCs For This Week’s “Inkigayo”

Block B Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Toy”; Performances by NCT U, CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

Congratulations to Block B for winning No. 1 with “Toy” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third were 10cm and NCT U. Meanwhile, following the departure of MC Kim Yoo Jung, guest MCs have been making an appearance on the show. This week, it was VIXX’s Hongbin and actress Park Shi Eun, who is the daughter… Continue reading Block B Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Toy”; Performances by NCT U, CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

10cm Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “What the Spring??”; Performances by CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

Congratulations to 10cm for winning No. 1 with “What the Spring??” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third were GOT7’s “Fly” and CNBLUE’s “You’re So Fine.” Meanwhile, following the departure of MC Kim Yoo Jung, guest MCs have been making an appearance on the show. This week, it was TWICE’s Nayeon was the special MC. 10cm wasn’t present to receive… Continue reading 10cm Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “What the Spring??”; Performances by CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

Block B Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “A Few Years Later”; Performances by CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

Block B took the no. 1 spot on the April 10 broadcast of SBS‘s “Inkigayo”! The group won with their latest song “A Few Years Later,” beating out 10cm‘s “What the Spring??” and Jang Bum Joon‘s “Fallen in Love,” although they were unfortunately not present to receive the award. Performances for this week’s “Inkigayo” include CNBLUE, MAMAMOO, GOT7,… Continue reading Block B Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “A Few Years Later”; Performances by CNBLUE, GOT7, BTOB, and More

GOT7 Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Fly”; Performances by Red Velvet, BTOB, and More

Congratulations to GOT7 for winning No. 1 with “Fly” on SBS’s “Inkigayo.” Placing second and third was Jang Bum Joon with two songs, “Without You by My Side” and “Fallen in Love.” GOT7 thanked everyone at JYP Entertainment upon receiving the award, and also thanked their fans, who they said were the ones that made… Continue reading GOT7 Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo” With “Fly”; Performances by Red Velvet, BTOB, and More

Kim Yoo Jung to Say Goodbye as an “Inkigayo” MC

According to a representative of her agency, SidusHQ, actress Kim Yoo Jung will leave her spot as an SBS‘s “Inkigayo” MC, and next week’s April 3 broadcast will be her last appearance. Kim Yoo Jung has been an MC for “Inkigayo” since November 2014, and has received lots of love for her adorable yet excellent MC skills… Continue reading Kim Yoo Jung to Say Goodbye as an “Inkigayo” MC

Red Velvet Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo”; Performances by GOT7, Hyomin, MAMAMOO, and More

Congratulations to Red Velvet for taking the win with “One of These Nights” on the March 27 broadcast of SBS’s “Inkigayo”! In second place was MAMAMOO with “You’re the Best” and in third was Lee Hi with “Breathe.” Red Velvet said, “Thank you so much to our fans for their support, which really gives us… Continue reading Red Velvet Wins No. 1 on “Inkigayo”; Performances by GOT7, Hyomin, MAMAMOO, and More