In 2019, Korean culture became more globally accessible than ever before. Twitter Korea released “#ThisHappened2019,” recapping some of the most memorable moments on the platform in the past year. Unsurprisingly, Twitter’s No. 1 top global user of 2019 was BTS (@BTS_twt). BTS uses the platform to communicate with fans, and with the sheer number of… Continue reading Twitter Reveals The Most Talked About K-Pop Artists And Hashtags Of 2019
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29th Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
The Seoul Music Awards (hereafter SMA) is gearing up for its 29th ceremony! On December 9, the nominees were announced for the Main Award, Rookie Award, Ballad Award, R&B/Hip Hop Award, OST Award, Dance Performance Award, Popularity Award, and K-Wave Award of the 29th SMA. Voting is now open on the official mobile application and will… Continue reading 29th Seoul Music Awards Announces Nominees + Voting Begins
Update: 34th Golden Disc Awards Announces Next Lineup
Updated December 20 KST: The next lineup has been announced for the 34th Golden Disc Awards! ITZY and Chungha will be attending the ceremony for digital releases on January 4, joining the previously announced artists MAMAMOO, JANNABI, TWICE, and Paul Kim. GOT7, NU’EST, and MONSTA X will be attending the ceremony for physical album releases… Continue reading Update: 34th Golden Disc Awards Announces Next Lineup
Watch: MONSTA X’s Minhyuk And NCT’s Jaehyun Meet Up In Chicago
MONSTA X’s Minhyuk and NCT’s Jaehyun shared a heartwarming reunion in Chicago! On December 7 local time, both MONSTA X and NCT 127 performed at the B96 Pepsi Jingle Bash at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena in Illinois. The two groups took the stage alongside a lineup of performers that included American artists Katy Perry, Camila Cabello,… Continue reading Watch: MONSTA X’s Minhyuk And NCT’s Jaehyun Meet Up In Chicago
MONSTA X’s Hyungwon Gives Update On Joohoney’s State Of Health
MONSTA X’s Hyungwon informed fans about Joohoney’s health. On December 7, Starship Entertainment released a statement regarding Joohoney’s participation in iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball concert tour. Due to “sudden dizziness and an extreme worsening of his condition,” Joohoney had gone to the hospital the day prior instead of flying to the United States with his bandmates. As a… Continue reading MONSTA X’s Hyungwon Gives Update On Joohoney’s State Of Health
12 K-Pop Songs That Incorporate Elements Of Traditional Korean Culture
As K-pop gets more popular worldwide, there’s a curious trend happening: more Korean artists are taking things back to their cultural roots. A number of recent K-pop releases have included recognizably East Asian elements (NCT’s Ten’s stunning, instrumental “Dream in a Dream” is a gorgeous example), and many artists have been incorporating more elements of specifically Korean culture into their songs and MVs. While older… Continue reading 12 K-Pop Songs That Incorporate Elements Of Traditional Korean Culture
Update: MONSTA X’s Joohoney To Resume Activities Following Break For Health Recovery
Update December 10 KST: MONSTA X’s Joohoney will be resuming his activities with the group! Starship Entertainment released the following statement in Korean and English: Hello, this is Starship Entertainment. We are making an announcement regarding MONSTA X member Joohoney’s participation in the Jingle Ball tour. MONSTA X’s Joohoney has been informed by a doctor that he… Continue reading Update: MONSTA X’s Joohoney To Resume Activities Following Break For Health Recovery
Watch: MONSTA X Captivates With “Middle Of The Night” MV Ahead Of English Album
MONSTA X has shared the MV for their single off their upcoming English album! On December 6, the group released the sleek music video for “Middle of the Night.” The song was produced by Grammy nominated producer Ali Payami. Check out the MV below! MONSTA X’s new English album “All About Luv” is due out on Valentine’s… Continue reading Watch: MONSTA X Captivates With “Middle Of The Night” MV Ahead Of English Album
34th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Nominees have been announced for the 34th Golden Disc Awards! Songs and albums that were released between October 2018 through October 2019 were eligible to be nominated this year. Data regarding sales and usage on streaming sites until mid-December will be gathered from the Gaon Chart and reflected in the results. The nominees are as… Continue reading 34th Golden Disc Awards Announces Nominees
Billboard Unveils 2019 Year-End Charts For Billboard 200, World Albums, Social 50, And More
Billboard is wrapping up 2019 with its year-end charts! BTS grabs No. 15 on the Top Artists chart for 2019 and No. 2 on the Top Artists — Duo/Group chart. On the Top Billboard 200 Albums chart for 2019, BTS’s “Map of the Soul: Persona” comes in at No. 51 while “Love Yourself: Answer” takes No. 118.… Continue reading Billboard Unveils 2019 Year-End Charts For Billboard 200, World Albums, Social 50, And More