American music chart Billboard has wrapped up 2015 with a list of their top 20 K-pop songs, and top 10 K-pop albums of 2015! The top 20 songs list names some of the usual suspects, as well as some new faces and indie groups. At No. 20 was B1A4 with “Sweet Girl,” followed by Brown… Continue reading Billboard Names its Top K-Pop Picks of 2015
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EXO, Girls’ Generation, Taeyeon, and More Included on Fuse’s List of Best Album Covers of 2015
Fuse, an American television channel that focuses on music, has put together a list of the top album covers that hit the shelves in 2015, including plenty of representatives from the world of K-Pop. On December 29, Fuse shared their list of 51 choices of “some of the coolest and visually wonderful album covers” of… Continue reading EXO, Girls’ Generation, Taeyeon, and More Included on Fuse’s List of Best Album Covers of 2015
Girls’ Generation Rules The 2015 Gaon Rankings for K-Pop Girl Groups
The Gaon Charts 2015 rankings are in for the K-Pop girl groups! In terms of digital single sales, Girl’s Generation took an undisputed first place, rising from sixth in 2014, followed by EXID, AOA, SISTAR and A Pink. Full list of digital sales ranking: 1. Girl’s Generation 2. EXID 3. AOA 4. SISTAR 5.. A… Continue reading Girls’ Generation Rules The 2015 Gaon Rankings for K-Pop Girl Groups
Singer Nicole Designs Shirts for Autistic Children
Singer Nicole attended a press conference as an ambassador for promoting fashion/beauty convergence in China on December 10. It was a ceremony commissioning spokespersons to promote community projects. The singer participated in a “T-Shirts for Hope” event by designing her own t-shirts for 300 autistic children. Nicole commented, “The t-shirts I designed are going to the biggest… Continue reading Singer Nicole Designs Shirts for Autistic Children
10 Fan Songs That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
K-pop artists are always full of love and thanks towards their fans, which give them support no matter what. Because of that, many artists have created special fan songs that the artists pour their feelings appreciation into. Here’s a small selection of some well-known songs, guaranteed to give you the feels. 1. g.o.d – “Sky Blue Promise” g.o.d released… Continue reading 10 Fan Songs That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
KARA’s Goo Hara Lives Up to Her Reputation as Athletic Idol
Girl group KARA‘s Goo Hara lived up to her reputation as an athletic idol. On the October 31 broadcast of SBS‘s “Fists of Shaolin Temple,” the members begin their training on the second day. During the broadcast, the members are required to put their feet up on a ledge and support themselves using only their arms.… Continue reading KARA’s Goo Hara Lives Up to Her Reputation as Athletic Idol
KARA’s Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Hara’s Contracts to Expire Soon
KARA‘s contracts will expire in a few months. On October 6, their agency, DSP Media, said, “Excluding Heo Youngji, the exclusive contracts with the three members Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, and Goo Hara will expire at the end of this year.” They explained, “Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, and Goo Hara signed a two-year contract renewal… Continue reading KARA’s Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Hara’s Contracts to Expire Soon
What Are K-Pop Idols Doing This Chuseok Holiday?
September 27 marks Korea’s Chuseok holiday. The holiday can start as early as September 25 to September 29 or 30 depending on your occupation. Most Koreans visit their hometowns and families during this important holiday. How about K-pop idols? Keep reading to find out what some of your favorite K-Pop idols will be doing this… Continue reading What Are K-Pop Idols Doing This Chuseok Holiday?
Web Drama “Alchemist” Starring KARA’s Youngji Releases Teasers
KARA member Youngji is making her official acting debut in an upcoming web drama, and you can now get a sneak peek through the show’s new video teasers! MBC Every1‘s “Alchemist” centers on a group of college students who start a club to support each other in their decisions to abstain from dating and love.… Continue reading Web Drama “Alchemist” Starring KARA’s Youngji Releases Teasers
Battle of the Maknaes: Finals
Update: The polls are now closed, and Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes as come to an official end. A big thank you goes out to everyone who voted! Be sure to stay tuned for the winner announcements! This is it. This is the end. Welcome back to the long-awaited final round of Soompi’s Battle of the Maknaes! When… Continue reading Battle of the Maknaes: Finals