Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – December Week 3

BEAST’s main vocalist Yang Yoseob did something that the group has not yet accomplished on our chart so far in their career – to have a No. 1 song. Yoseob’s “Caffeine” moves up nine spots to the top in just its second week on the chart, easily defeating last week’s No. 1 song, Juniel’s “Bad… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – December Week 3

Lee Seung Ki Apologizes To BEAST’s Yoseob?

Singer Lee Seung Ki won 1st place for “Mnet Countdown” for the third week in a row. On December 13, Lee Seung Ki’s “Return” won the trophy for 1st place on Mnet’s “Mnet Countdown,” where Yang Yoseob had to settle for second place with only 2200 points behind in the tabulation. Once Lee Seung Ki… Continue reading Lee Seung Ki Apologizes To BEAST’s Yoseob?

Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?

“There’s no need to promote on television shows to be successful with a new song?”It looks like there’s a shift in marketing strategy trend these days. Lately, new albums and songs are able to be “hits” without the need of musicians promoting on television. “After a new song is released, focus on television promotions” tactic… Continue reading Is There a Change in Album Promotions in K-Pop?

Who Would You Like to Spend Christmas With?

No one wants to be alone on Christmas, and we can all dream about which celebrities we would love to spend the holidays with. Recently a poll of 500 people was conducted by Grand Plastic Surgery to find out which male and female celebrity people most want to spend Christmas with. Actor Song Joong Ki… Continue reading Who Would You Like to Spend Christmas With?

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – December Week 2

Big changes are taking place in the top 10 this week.  The new No. 1 and 2 songs were not even in the top 10 last week.  Juniel becomes the third consecutive female rookie soloist to score her first No. 1 song as “Bad Person” moves up from No. 13 to No. 1 this week. … Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2012 – December Week 2

KBS Music Bank – 7 December, 2012

The winner of K-chart this week was carismatic Lee Seung Gi with “Return,” beating PSY‘s “Gangnam Style.” Congratulations Lee Seung Gi! Today’s hot comeback performances featured Secret with their new seductive song “Talk That“. Other exciting performances today were by Son Dambi, Juniel, Dal Shabet, Girls Day, DBSK, Yang Yoseob, Ailee, 100%, Hi Ni, SPICA,… Continue reading KBS Music Bank – 7 December, 2012

Lee Seung Gi Acts Differently Around Pretty Girls?!

On the most recent episode of KBS 2TV “Gag Concert-Brave Guys,” comedian Shin Bo Ra mentioned singer Lee Seung Gi who appeared as a guest on the show just the week before. The comedian suggested that Lee Seung Gi’s attitude changes depending on how pretty the woman is besides him. Shin Bo Ra said, “Last… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Acts Differently Around Pretty Girls?!

Lee Seung Gi Talks about the Aftermath of Leaving “1N2D”

Singer Lee Seung Gi spoke about the aftermath of his departure on the popular variety TV show, “1 Night 2 Days.” On November 30, Lee Seung Gi appeared on the popular music show, “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook.” MC Yoo Hee Yeol asked, “Didn’t you feel kind of empty after leaving ‘1 Night 2 Days?’” Lee… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi Talks about the Aftermath of Leaving “1N2D”

Lee Seung Gi is Charming in BTS Video for “Return”

Lee Seung Gi has been winning over the hearts of Korean with his new mini album “Forest” with its hit song “Return.” The song has recently done an “all kill” on the online music stores. Through the official LOEN Entertainment Youtube channel the popular singer showed more of his charming self in the behind the… Continue reading Lee Seung Gi is Charming in BTS Video for “Return”

K-Pop Trend Shifting from Visual Idol Music to Easy-Listening Music

Previously K-Pop was taken over by machine-generated sounds of electronica, but the trend is making a transition to more easy-listening analogue music. On November 29, Lee Seung Gi, vocal group Noel, and Roy Kim‘s names are listed at the top of several music streaming charts, showing the apparent change in K-Pop trends from electronic dance… Continue reading K-Pop Trend Shifting from Visual Idol Music to Easy-Listening Music