YG Family Concert in Japan Expected to Make $26 Million USD

YG Entertainment’s two city concert in Japan expected to pull in more than 30 billion won ($2,600,000 USD) in revenue. YG Entertainment is preparing for their YG Family 15th Anniversary Concert that is to begin this weekend. The YG Family will be performing at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan on January 7 and 8 in front of an anticipated crowd of 80,000. The same is estimated for the shows scheduled for January 21 and 22 at the Super Arena in Saitama. In total 16 million spectators will be in attendance for the two city tour.

Taeyang and Se7en at the Arcade

A picture of Big Bang’s Taeyang and singer Se7en at an arcade surfaced on an online photo site community on January 4. It is titled "Taeyang and Se7en at the Arcade." The two pictures show Taeyang and Se7en in comfortable clothes, seated in front of an arcade machine playing a game.

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[Highlights] Episode 4 of Survival Audition K-Pop Star

[Highlights] Survival Audition K-Pop Star Episode 4: Before I go into the recap I have to say that I am currently crazy about this show. The contestants are a lot better than those from other shows and it is so much fun watching YG and JYP talk about what they look at, argue, and basically judge the contestants. (It kind of shows you the brainwork behind groups like 2PM or Big Bang.) BoA adds a very skilled female judge to the mix. (Currently the Korean public considers her as the best female judge of any audition program so far.)

Idol Mentors to Appear in Upcoming Episode of SBS’s "K-Pop Star"

SBS’s “ Survival Audition K-Pop Star” continues to add to the superstar panel of judges. The show already has an impressive roster, as the program’s judges are being referred to as the ‘big three’, with the panel consisting of YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, JYP Entertainment President Park Jin Young, and recording artist BoA representing SM Entertainment. The judges will conduct close contact, one-on-one, auditions with the chosen applicants.

Soompi’s 2011 K-Pop Christmas Playlist

Ever wished for a mega K-Pop Christmas playlist? Soompi’s got you covered! Check out our 100 song playlist of original K-Pop winter and Christmas music. With songs ranging from 1993 to 2011, we’ve selected a fun, cozy, and jolly song list. Also check out our top 5 picks for Christmas songs from 2011!

Se7en to Comeback in January with New Mini-Album

Se7en will be making his long awaited comeback early next year. Se7en will mark his comeback by releasing a new mini-album on January 18. He recently released a Japanese single and started his overseas promotions. It’s been a while since Se7en held activities in Korea so his comeback is very highly anticipated.