Government agencies have shared the results of their survey of Koreans and foreigners about the country’s image, which revealed that Korea’s most representative figures around the world are President Moon Jae In and BTS. On February 4, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affiliate the Korean Culture and Information Service released the… Continue reading International Survey Shows Who Comes To Mind When People Think Of Korea + Further Evaluation Of Country’s Image
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PSY’s “Gangnam Style” MV Surpasses A Whopping 3.5 Billion Views
PSY is hitting another monumental milestone! On January 25 at approximately 3 p.m. KST, PSY’s music video for “Gangnam Style” surpassed 3.5 billion views. The catchy song took the world by storm back in 2012, and this landmark achievement comes about seven and a half years after its initial release. The music video is the very first… Continue reading PSY’s “Gangnam Style” MV Surpasses A Whopping 3.5 Billion Views
20 K-Pop Songs That Defined The Past Decade
2020 marks the start of a new decade, so it’s the perfect time to reminisce and take a walk through some of the best K-pop of the past one! K-pop has exploded over the past 10 years, bringing us countless dance hits, sizzling summer tracks, heart-wrenching ballads, and empowering anthems. Obviously the 2010s are filled with too many well-deserving hits… Continue reading 20 K-Pop Songs That Defined The Past Decade
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
PSY, Orange Caramel, BIGBANG, And BTS’s MVs Named On Billboard’s 100 Greatest MVs Of The 2010s List
Billboard’s staff have released their picks for the 100 Greatest Music Videos of the 2010s, with some popular K-pop MVs making the list! PSY’s 2012 “Gangnam Style” MV grabs No. 7 on the list, with Billboard writing, “PSY’s video became a surprise global sensation that turned all eyes to South Korea’s music industry. Though it’s… Continue reading PSY, Orange Caramel, BIGBANG, And BTS’s MVs Named On Billboard’s 100 Greatest MVs Of The 2010s List
Girls’ Generation, BTS, And Psy Highlighted In Billboard’s “100 Songs That Defined The Decade” List
BTS, Girls’ Generation, and Psy were celebrated by Billboard as a part of their “100 Songs that Defined the Decade” list for the 2010s. On November 21, Billboard released their list of 100 songs that they believe helped shape the music industry from 2010 to 2019. They described the songs on the list as, “the… Continue reading Girls’ Generation, BTS, And Psy Highlighted In Billboard’s “100 Songs That Defined The Decade” List
BTS, EXO, GOT7, SEVENTEEN, MONSTA X, And More Grab Spots On Billboard’s Decades-End Charts
Billboard has released its charts that rank the biggest artists of the 2010s! On November 14, Billboard officially shared the rankings for its decades-end chart for the 2010s. On the Top Touring Artists of the 2010s chart, BTS is the only Korean artist to grab a spot and they come in at No. 45. The chart… Continue reading BTS, EXO, GOT7, SEVENTEEN, MONSTA X, And More Grab Spots On Billboard’s Decades-End Charts
HyunA Explains Why She Signed With P NATION Despite Offers From Other Agencies
On the November 11 broadcast of MBC FM4U’s “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Song at Noon,” HyunA appeared as a guest. Earlier this year, HyunA signed an exclusive contract with P NATION, an agency founded by PSY. When asked if there were other agencies that tried to recruit her, HyunA answered, “To be honest, there were many. I’m… Continue reading HyunA Explains Why She Signed With P NATION Despite Offers From Other Agencies
HyunA, EVERGLOW’s Sihyeon, And More Wow Cast On “Running Man” + Yoo Jae Suk Reveals PSY’s Requests For HyunA’s Appearance
HyunA, Kang Han Na, Lee Guk Joo, and EVERGLOW’s Sihyeon will be appearing on the next episode of “Running Man”! The cast and guests will go on a race to find the animal that trespassed onto the animal farm. It’s reported that HyunA looked nervous on set for her first appearance on a variety show in a… Continue reading HyunA, EVERGLOW’s Sihyeon, And More Wow Cast On “Running Man” + Yoo Jae Suk Reveals PSY’s Requests For HyunA’s Appearance
HyunA Shares How Dancing Changed Her Personality, PSY’s Approach As CEO, And More
HyunA shared her thoughts on her first solo comeback in two years! On November 6, the artist appeared as a guest on SBS PowerFM’s “Choi Hwa Jung‘s Power Time” to promote her digital single “FLOWER SHOWER.” “I had a long hiatus, and it was hard meeting people,” she began. “I was glad I could travel… Continue reading HyunA Shares How Dancing Changed Her Personality, PSY’s Approach As CEO, And More