With 2011 winding down, Soompi took a look back at the year and compiled a list of some of the major trends we’ve seen in the K-Pop industry. From K-Pop concerts popping up all over the world to celebrities openly dating, we’ve identified 7 trends that had a significant impact on the business. Here’s our list:
Tag: MTV Iggy
Tablo’s "Fever’s End" Featured on MTV Iggy as One of the Best Debut Albums This Year
"Fever’s End" Part One and Two got the 5 spot on MTV Iggy "Best Beginning: 2011 in 20 Debut Albums" a best debut album chart on the international music world. According to MTV Iggy, "There’s a post-hip hop/singer-songwriter vibe throughout, but it is the sprinkling of K-pop dust that gives this debut just the right amount of kick."
2NE1’s "I Am the Best" Named in "25 Best Singles of 2011" by Slant Magazine
Online film/music publication Slant Magazine has named 2NE1’s “I Am the Best” in its year-end “25 Best Singles of 2011” music review. The track, which the magazine calls “a jaw-dropping, vibrant triumph of pure swagger and verve,” is at number 21, and appears on the list alongside music from global superstars Kanye West, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Beyonce.
[Tweets] JYP’s First Movie Cut, Suzy’s No Makeup, Dara Thanks Fans, Tiger JK Meets Quincy Jones
Here we go through some of the top twitter/me2day posts of the day! Please let us know if we missed anything! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @soompi for the most up-to-date K-Pop news on the Web!
2NE1 at "MTV Iggy’s Best New Band In The World"
After winning the poll for MTV Iggy’s "Best New Band In The World 2011", 2NE1 will have their first live performance in the US today.
Find Out What 2NE1 Has Been Up to in NYC
2NE1 flew to New York City on December 9 for their performance at the MTV Iggy Awards. They won the “Best New Band in the World” award last month and will get a chance to perform live at New York City’s Times Square on December 12 (EST). Prior to the concert, 2NE1 had some down time and Dara, being the official publicist of 2NE1, shared some tourist photos on her me2day account. Here are some of the photos coming straight from NYC!
2NE1 to Perform At the MTV Studio In New York This Week
The four ladies will be performing their hit tracks before a live broadcast all over the world. This performance was thanks to their supportive fanbase voting them as the "2011 Best New Band In the World" on MTV IGGY’s six-week poll.
2NE1 Shares Thoughts on Winning MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band in the World”
MTV Iggy just released the video of their interview with 2NE1, after the band was crowned “Best New Band in the World” earlier today. The leader CL spoke for most of the time but all members seemed quite surprised by the prestigious award. The group talked about their feelings about winning the award, the type of music they grew up listening to, their fashion style, where they want to perform overseas, and future plans for the remaining year.
YG Takes Home Another Award – 2NE1 Crowned "Best New Band"
The wait is finally over as just a few moments ago the winners of MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band” award were announced. 2NE1 just continues to prove over and over again that they truly are the best. Soon their sights will be set on the international stage. Is the world ready for the “New Evolution of the 21st Century”?
Diplo Discusses 2NE1 and Other MTV Iggy Finalists
Last night, VIPs did their part to help BigBang score a victory at MTV’s EMA awards in Belfast. As time ticks down its Blackjacks chance to shine for the lovely ladies of YG, 2NE1. 2NE1 is up against nine other worldwide acts all competing for the title of MTV Iggy’s “Best New Band in the World”. Even though 2NE1 is in their sophomore year, and hardly new to K-Pop fans, they are new to the global world (outside of Asia) and this will be a well-deserved honor if they win.