Media outlet Sports Chosun recently released its “2014 Girl Group Ranking” on February 4. This follows after their ranking lists in 2012 and 2013, and is a reflection of industry representatives’ views of where girl groups stand in the competitive music industry. The first tier is called the “Insurmountable Wall,” and consists of Girls’ Generation,… Continue reading 2014 Girl Group Rankings: SISTAR Joins Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 at the Top
Tag: Nine Muses
Lee Sem and Eunji Are Leaving Nine Muses and Starting Individual Activities
On January 29, Nine Muses’ agency Star Empire announced, “Members Lee Sem (Lee Hyun Joo) and Eun Ji (Park Eun Ji), after 4 years on the team, have announced that they will be ‘graduating’ from Nine Muses.” Nine Muses debuted in August of 2010 under the unique concept of ‘model idols,’ and since then, with… Continue reading Lee Sem and Eunji Are Leaving Nine Muses and Starting Individual Activities
Must Watch Performances from the Year End Music Festivals
The year end music festivals for the big three broadcasting stations aired last week and brought us many amazing special stages from 2013’s top artists. The KBS Gayo Daejun aired on December 27, followed by SBS Gayo Daejun on December 29 and finally the MBC Gayo Daejun on December 31. While SBS did seem to… Continue reading Must Watch Performances from the Year End Music Festivals
Stress and Burden for Girl Groups Preparing Aerobic Routines for New Years’ “Idol Star Olympics”
Apparently, there is much stress and burden for the upcoming New Years special of “Idol Star Olympics.” Many are familiar with the program as they get to see their favorite K-Pop idols battle it out on the sports arena. However, agencies can only sigh a breath of concern as their artists begin preparing for the… Continue reading Stress and Burden for Girl Groups Preparing Aerobic Routines for New Years’ “Idol Star Olympics”
2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Performances
This year’s SBS Gayo Daejun was likely the most anticipated of all the year end music festivals, having many hyped up special stages. Girl’s Day and A Pink exchanged song, as they performed “No No No” and “Expectation.” Pre-deubt boyband SEVENTEEN joined their label mate Hello Venus for “Do You Want Some Tea.” TaeTiSeo and… Continue reading 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Performances
[Live Blog] 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun – Redefining The Meaning Of Extravagance
Welcome to Soompi’s live recap service! We’re trialling a new system to bring you better coverage of the end of year award ceremonies, so please bear with any hiccups tonight 🙂 Let’s have some fun with this! If you would like to know more about the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun, please read our live blog… Continue reading [Live Blog] 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun – Redefining The Meaning Of Extravagance
What to Expect at “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun” [D-1]
With slightly over a day left till “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun,” here’s a primer on what you can expect to see at tomorrow’s show. 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Friendship Project: Music producer Kim Hyung Suk and writer Kim Yi Na, alongside 34 teams of artists, a total of 125 people, took part in a music project… Continue reading What to Expect at “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun” [D-1]
Nine Muses to Perform at “SBS Gayo Daejun,” First Time to Attend a Year-End Show
Girl group Nine Muses will be performing at a year-end festival for the first time, as their appearance at the “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun” has been confirmed! The group recently ended their promotions for digital single “Glue,” and the next performance will take place on December 29, when the “SBS Gayo Daejun” is held. It… Continue reading Nine Muses to Perform at “SBS Gayo Daejun,” First Time to Attend a Year-End Show
What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?
Christmas is here, but what are your favorite artists up to? Some artists will be giving up their Christmases to practice for the upcoming year-end Gayo Daejuns and concerts. Yet, there are also those who will be spending Christmas with their families and friends. Year-end Concerts: … Continue reading What Are Your Favorite Idols Doing for Christmas?
[Live] MBC Music Core 12.21.13 – Hot Stages by EXO, Hyorin, Junhyung, Secret, T-ara, VIXX and More
♬ HOT StageEXO – “Christmas day”HYORIN – “One Way Love”Yong Jun-hyung(BEAST) – “Flower”SECRET – “I DO I DO”T-ARA – “Do you know me?”VIXX – “VOODOO Doll” ♬ Sound-HOLICCrayon POP – “Lonely Christmas”9MUSES – “Glue”HISTORY – “What am I to You”M.I.B(feat. Hyeyeon Of BESTie) – “On Your Business”J-Walk – “laboriously”Tasty – “Day’n Night” ♬ Volume UP… Continue reading [Live] MBC Music Core 12.21.13 – Hot Stages by EXO, Hyorin, Junhyung, Secret, T-ara, VIXX and More