Tag: MBLAQ

7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time

Last week, Shin Bora of the Brave Bastards made a playful diss on TaeTiSeo’s group name during KBS “Gag Concert.” She called the name “childish” and “old-fashioned,” poking fun at the way TaeTiSeo sounded. But as a huge fan of TaeTiSeo, I felt extremely upset watching Shin Bora’s skit. I couldn’t help but keep thinking… Continue reading 7 Worst K-Pop Group Names of All Time

[Exclusive] Red Carpet Event with MBC Korean Music Wave at Google

Hottest idol groups MBLAQ, SISTAR, Girl’s Generation, f(x), Wonder Girls, Kara, BEAST, DBSK, and Super Junior gave a spectacular show at the MBC Korean Music Wave in Google on May 21. Hosted by MBC and YouTube Presents, the free concert brought some of the largest names of K-Pop, and affirmed the increasing international influence of… Continue reading [Exclusive] Red Carpet Event with MBC Korean Music Wave at Google

[Concert Review] MBC Korean Music Wave in Google

On May 21  many of K-Pop’s most popular groups came to Northern California to perform at the MBC Korean Music Wave in Google. With an all-star lineup of Kara, MBLAQ, SISTAR, f(x), BEAST, Girls’ Generation, Wonder Girls, Super Junior and DBSK, this was surely a unforgettable night for those in attendance. Held at the Shoreline… Continue reading [Concert Review] MBC Korean Music Wave in Google

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Delights Fans with Solo Performance at the “Korean Music Wave in Google”

MBC “Korean Music Wave in Google” concert ended several hours ago, and fans all around the world had the opportunity to watch the entire concert live via YouTube. The event, hosted by Google and MBC, invited Girls’ Generation, DBSK, Super Junior, f(x), KARA, Wonder Girls, MBLAQ, BEAST, and SISTAR to Google headquarters in Mountain View, California to perform before their American fans.

[Exclusive] Soompi Highlights from the "2012 Dream Concert"

On May 12, Soompi attended the “2012 Dream Concert” at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The annual “Dream Concert” is one of K-Pop’s biggest and grandest concerts, and this year’s marks the event’s 18th year running. Over 40,000 fans flocked to the venue to watch their favorite stars in person, myself included! ^ ^

[Ceci] The "Kkap" Legacy: MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, miss A’s Min, and Others!

Jo Kwon of 2AM started this current "kkap" era, and now it’s become something all variety-idols must go through. Despite this, "Kkap-Kwon" has recently requested for people to stop referring to him by this nickname, as he feels that his eight intense years of vocal training are being undermined by his strong kkap image. Does this mean it’s time to crown a new kkap-idol to continue on Jo Kwon’s kkap legacy?

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon: Spotted with kkap behavior on MBC’s "Radio Star"

He turned the “Actor/Actress-Idol Special” on “Radio Star” into the “Lee Joon Special”. “Infinity Challenge” PD, Kim Tae Ho, tweeted that the special was so funny he was crying, and that he couldn’t get himself to change the channel even though he needed to be watching soccer. Many PDs and screenwriters, as well as Yoon Jong Shin, Haha, and Park Jae Beom, have also complimented Lee Joon’s comic ability. He’s received a lot of negative comments any idol would be sensitive to, such a

“The Moon that Embraces the Sun’s” Im Siwan to MC “2012 Dream Concert”

Singer-actor Im Siwan (ZE:A) has been chosen s the main MC for the upcoming “2012 Dream Concert.” Recently, ZE:A’s official website released a post announcing Im Siwan’s latest challenge.