As 2018 winds down to a close, it is the season to look back on the best of the year. Korean media outlets News1 and dongA both surveyed various industry professionals to gather their opinions on the year’s top K-pop artists, rookies, producers, and more. News1 surveyed the following 25 executives from entertainment agencies: Kim Byung… Continue reading Industry Representatives Vote On 2018’s Best Artists, Top Rookies, And More
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12 Iconic K-Pop Performances To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
As the snowing season is settling in, December is surely getting merrier with Christmas being just a couple of weeks away. And what better way to hype it like a set of good old K-pop renditions that fervently spread the holiday joy! From carol reprises to original releases, here are some of the most iconic K-pop performances for… Continue reading 12 Iconic K-Pop Performances To Get You Into The Holiday Spirit
BTS, Red Velvet, PENTAGON, And IU Make Billboard’s Staff-Curated 100 Best Songs of 2018 List
Several Korean artists were recognized on another one of Billboard’s year-end lists! On December 11, Billboard released their 100 Best Songs of 2018: Critics’ Picks, which is a list consisting of the staff’s favorite songs of the year. BTS, Red Velvet, PENTAGON, and IU were all included in this year’s curated list. BTS was listed… Continue reading BTS, Red Velvet, PENTAGON, And IU Make Billboard’s Staff-Curated 100 Best Songs of 2018 List
BTS And IU Receive Awards From Journalists Federation Of Korea
BTS and IU have been chosen as recipients of awards from the Journalists Federation of Korea! On December 11, the Journalists Federation of Korea announced the 12 winners of the 18th Proud Korean Awards. BTS and IU are the only two celebrities to make the list. BTS has been named the winner in the music… Continue reading BTS And IU Receive Awards From Journalists Federation Of Korea
Chungha Explains Why Her Role Model IU Amazes Her
Chungha picked IU as her role model! On the December 10 episode of “Section TV,” Chungha sat down for an interview. She earnestly talked about why IU is her biggest role model and amazes her. The idol shared, “It’s really cool how [IU] does everything live at a big concert. She dances too, and she runs around.… Continue reading Chungha Explains Why Her Role Model IU Amazes Her
Wanna One Ascends With “Spring Breeze”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, December Week 2
Wanna One’s “Spring Breeze” moves up 11 spots to become our new No. 1 song this week! “Spring Breeze” had a strong showing on music shows last week, winning on “Music Bank,” “Music Core,” “M Countdown” and “Show Champion.” Congratulations to Wanna One! “Spring Breeze” is the title track from Wanna One’s second studio album… Continue reading Wanna One Ascends With “Spring Breeze”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, December Week 2
g.o.d Shares Thoughts On 20th Anniversary Concert And Gifts From IU
g.o.d looked back at their past and talked about their 20th anniversary concert. On December 7, KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly” interviewed the boy group backstage of their concert titled “GREATEST.” “We walked on this path together, and g.o.d and our fans came all this way, so thank you very much,” said Park Joon Hyung. Son Ho Young… Continue reading g.o.d Shares Thoughts On 20th Anniversary Concert And Gifts From IU
Kim Dong Ryul And IU’s Duet “Fairy Tale” Tops Major Realtime Charts
Kim Dong Ryul’s new song “Fairy Tale” featuring IU has achieved No. 1 on many realtime charts! The two artists teamed up to sing together on “Fairy Tale,” which was released on December 7 at 6 p.m. KST. It also features music performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. By December 8 at 12:30 a.m. KST, the song had… Continue reading Kim Dong Ryul And IU’s Duet “Fairy Tale” Tops Major Realtime Charts
Watch: Kim Dong Ryul Releases Captivating MV For “Fairy Tale” Featuring IU
Kim Dong Ryul has returned with his new song “Fairy tale” featuring IU! The song was released on December 7 at 6 p.m. KST and “Fairy tale” takes the listener on a magical journey, following the beautiful instrumental performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. The lyrics awaken a sense of childish wonder that everyone seems… Continue reading Watch: Kim Dong Ryul Releases Captivating MV For “Fairy Tale” Featuring IU
33rd Golden Disc Awards Opens Voting For Popularity Award
Voting has begun for the 33rd Golden Disc Awards! The nominees for Album Daesang, Digital Daesang, and Best New Artist were previously revealed, but these awards are not open for voting as they are given only based on sales and evaluation from expert judges. The only category open for voting is the Popularity Award, which is 100 percent… Continue reading 33rd Golden Disc Awards Opens Voting For Popularity Award