As we ring in the new year, it’s also time to take a look back at some of the highlights of 2016, which proved to be yet another exciting year in K-pop. Read on to meet 15 breakout artists who made a splash on the music scene in 2016, and vote for your favorites in… Continue reading 15 Breakout Artists Who Shot To Stardom In 2016
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Watch: BTS, EXO, SHINee, Taeyeon, TWICE, And Many More Perform At 2016 MBC Korean Music Festival
MBC has wrapped up 2016 with a celebration of the year’s hits as well as some K-Pop classics at the 2016 MBC Korean Music Festival (MBC Gayo Daejejun)! The music festival was held on December 31, with performances broadcast from three venues, and was hosted by Girls’ Generation member YoonA and Kim Sung Joo. The… Continue reading Watch: BTS, EXO, SHINee, Taeyeon, TWICE, And Many More Perform At 2016 MBC Korean Music Festival
Watch: BTS, EXO, SHINee, TWICE, GOT7, GFRIEND, And Many More Perform At 2016 KBS Song Festival
Some of K-Pop’s most popular artists celebrated this year’s hits and performed amazing special stages at the 2016 KBS Song Festival on December 29! The show was hosted by actor Park Bo Gum and AOA’s Seolhyun, and featured an impressive lineup of performances by veteran artists, current chart-toppers, and upcoming hit makers. In addition to… Continue reading Watch: BTS, EXO, SHINee, TWICE, GOT7, GFRIEND, And Many More Perform At 2016 KBS Song Festival
Winners Of 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards
MBC has hosted its annual glamorous and fun award show to celebrate its top entertainment programs and talent! The MBC Entertainment Awards were hosted by Kim Sung Joo, Lee Sung Kyung, and Jun Hyun Moo on the evening of December 29. The night’s biggest prize (the Grand Award) went to Yoo Jae Suk, with his hit show “Infinite… Continue reading Winners Of 2016 MBC Entertainment Awards
Watch: Performances from 2016 SBS Gayo Daejun
SBS’s Awards Festival continued on December 26 with its music portion! If you didn’t get to catch our live blog or just want to rewatch, here are the performances from the 2016 SBS Gayo Daejun (aka 2016 SAF Gayo Daejun). The first of to air this year, the 2016 SBS Gayo Daejuntook place at COEX Hall D… Continue reading Watch: Performances from 2016 SBS Gayo Daejun
December Artist Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The brand reputation ranking for artists have been revealed for December! The Korean Business Research Institute collected data from November 23 to December 24, and analyzed the data based on factors such as brand participation, media, communication, and community. BIGBANG came in first place with a total score of 15.6 million points, which is much higher than… Continue reading December Artist Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
Uhm Jung Hwa To Collaborate With MONSTA X And MAMAMOO’s Hwasa At 2016 KBS Gayo Daechukje
On December 25, a source from the 2016 KBS Gayo Daechukje announced that Uhm Jung Hwa would be putting on a special performance with help from MONSTA X. This is Uhm Jung Hwa’s first appearance on the KBS Gayo Daechukje since 2011. Her upcoming comeback will also be her first time returning to the music industry in eight years.… Continue reading Uhm Jung Hwa To Collaborate With MONSTA X And MAMAMOO’s Hwasa At 2016 KBS Gayo Daechukje
Watch: SHINee, BTS, TWICE, And More Perform On “Music Core” Christmas Special
MBC’s “Music Core” had special Christmas performances in store for their December 24 episode. Various groups performed Christmas carols along with their hit songs of the year. The MCs also held a special stage and performed SG Wannabe and Brown Eyed Girls’s “Must Have Love.” SHINee, BTS, EXO-CBX, Red Velvet, B1A4, TWICE, VIXX, GFRIEND, B.A.P,… Continue reading Watch: SHINee, BTS, TWICE, And More Perform On “Music Core” Christmas Special
WATCH: K-Pop Idols Cover Each Other’s Songs On “Music Bank” Christmas Special
The December 23 episode of KBS2’s “Music Bank” was a special “Gayo Top 10 X Music Bank” event. “Gayo Top 10” was the old name for “Music Bank.” The show featured a blast from the past as groups covered various 90’s songs. There were even some special remixes where artists covered various hit songs from… Continue reading WATCH: K-Pop Idols Cover Each Other’s Songs On “Music Bank” Christmas Special
17 K-Pop Holiday Songs From 2016 Your Playlist Is Missing
With the holidays just around the corner, you might be wondering what songs to listen to while you hang out with friends, spend time with family, or snuggle up in blankets for some quality time alone. No matter what you end up doing, it’s always great to find that one song that perfectly sums up… Continue reading 17 K-Pop Holiday Songs From 2016 Your Playlist Is Missing