The ’90s were a significant era for Korean music. Although Koreans had become accustomed to pop music from previous decades, they were in no way prepared for the hip-hop and pop tunes, flashy fashion, and the crazy hairdos that would take the nation by storm. It really didn’t take much time for people to fall… Continue reading The ’90s K-Pop Groups You Need To Know
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WATCH: BTS, SHINee, TTS, Block B, GFRIEND, And Many More Perform At KCON LA!
For all of us suffering from serious concert envy after not being able to attend the epic weekend that was KCON LA, Mnet has now made things a bit better by airing some of the performances! On August 9, “M!Countdown” broadcast a special episode with footage from KCON LA, including performances by BTS, SHINee, Girls’… Continue reading WATCH: BTS, SHINee, TTS, Block B, GFRIEND, And Many More Perform At KCON LA!
Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo Make Guest Appearances at Turbo’s First Concert
Actors Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo proved themselves long-time loyal friends when they helped out Kim Jong Kook at his group Turbo’s first concert. Despite having debuted 20 years ago, Turbo held their first solo concert on March 5 in Seoul, titled “Again in Seoul.” 2500 people were in attendance. Turbo made a… Continue reading Song Joong Ki and Lee Kwang Soo Make Guest Appearances at Turbo’s First Concert
Turbo’s Kim Jung Nam Expresses Regret at the Group’s Initial Disbandment
At the group’s 20th anniversary reunion concert, Kim Jung Nam expressed his regret at Turbo’s disbandment. Despite the group seeing great popularity during their active years in the late 90s, Turbo held their first ever concert, “AGAIN IN SEOUL,” on March 5 at the Seoul Olympic Park SK Handball Stadium. During the concert, the group… Continue reading Turbo’s Kim Jung Nam Expresses Regret at the Group’s Initial Disbandment
Kim Jong Kook Explains How Turbo Splits Profits
On February 17, Turbo was the guest on SBS Power FM’s “2 O’Clock Escape Cultwo Show” and they shared how the income is split amongst the three Turbo members. When asked about income distribution, Kim Jong Kook said, “Honestly, it’s not split the same.” Kim Jung Nam then added, “Mikey and I receive whatever is given to us,” and… Continue reading Kim Jong Kook Explains How Turbo Splits Profits
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 4
The first collaboration between JYP and SM Entertainment artists becomes our new No. 1 song this week as miss A’s Suzy and EXO’s Baekhyun “Dream” rises to the top. This song is written by veteran hitmaker Park Geun Tae and penned by Kim Ina. “Dream” is a jazz style R&B ballad about a young couple… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 4
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3
Gary scores his first solo No. 1 song on our chart with “Lonely Night,” moving up 14 spots from outside of the top 10 all the way to No. 1. Gary hit No. 1 before with LeeSsang but this is the first time he did it as a solo artist. Inspired by the hit drama… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 3
Watch: “Music Core” 1.16.16: Shin Hye Sung, TURBO, Dal Shabet, and More
Today’s episode of MBC’s “Music Core” features performances from Shin Hye Sung, Kim Jang Hoon, TURBO, Dal Shabet, Lucky J, HALO, Road Boyz, Purfles, Royal Pirates, IN&CHOO, Baby Boo, Rooftop House Studio, Yeo Eun, and Lee Ye Joon. Watch below! ♬ Legend of Legend – Shin Hye Sung 『Roco Drama』,『End』 – Kim Jang Hoon 『Leaving… Continue reading Watch: “Music Core” 1.16.16: Shin Hye Sung, TURBO, Dal Shabet, and More
Suzy and Baekhyun Take 1st Win for “Dream” on “Music Bank”
EXO‘s Baekhyun and miss A‘s Suzy took their first music show win for “Dream” on this week’s “Music Bank”! Even without any official promotions for the song, their digital single was crowned this week’s winner during the live broadcast on January 15. Coming in second was K.Will‘s “You Call It Romance” featuring Davichi. “Dream” has been topping charts since… Continue reading Suzy and Baekhyun Take 1st Win for “Dream” on “Music Bank”
Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 2
Psy recaptured the top two spots on our chart this week as both his title songs “Napal Baji” and “Daddy” remained strong on all our chart sources. “Napal Baji” edged “Daddy” by five points for the top spot. It is the second week this song is No. 1 on our chart. Congratulations again to Psy.… Continue reading Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2016 – January Week 2