Ah, aegyo. Whether you think it’s cute or cringe, K-pop wouldn’t be K-pop without it. And even if they try to be professionals, some idols still struggle when acting cute for their fans. However, that only makes their attempts all the more hilarious. To see the funniest moments of idols trying (and mostly failing) to… Continue reading 10 Aegyo-Hating Idols Who Hilariously Attempted To Act Cute
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March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
The Korean Business Research Institute has published the idol group brand reputation rankings for the month of March. The Institute analyzed 157,290,415 sources of data and 100 idol groups from January 27 to February 28 in the categories of participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness. This is a 15.17 percent increase in data from December, which was the last time that… Continue reading March Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
BIGBANG, TWICE, And More Win At 2018 Japan Gold Disc Awards
The Japan Gold Disc Awards has announced this year’s winners! BIGBANG took Best Asian Artist for the second year in a row. They also won Best 3 Albums (Asia Division) for “MADE” and Best Music Videos for the “0. TO 10. – THE FINAL -” concert DVD. The group responded on winning Best Asian Artist,… Continue reading BIGBANG, TWICE, And More Win At 2018 Japan Gold Disc Awards
TWICE Sells Over 1 Million Albums In Japan
TWICE has reached yet another achievement in their Japanese promotions, surpassing 1 million album sales! TWICE’s second Japanese single “Candy Pop” was released on February 7, and surpassed over 400,000 copies manufactured within the first two weeks of release. As of February 23, TWICE had recorded 402,319 orders of “Candy Pop” for albums delivered from factories.… Continue reading TWICE Sells Over 1 Million Albums In Japan
TWICE Revealed To Be Preparing For Upcoming Comeback
TWICE is gearing up for their comeback! On February 26, industry representatives reported that the girl group is preparing for their next album aimed for April and added that they are working hard to show their diverse colors and charms through their first album of the year. In response, JYP Entertainment commented, “We are looking… Continue reading TWICE Revealed To Be Preparing For Upcoming Comeback
Red Velvet Reigns With “Bad Boy”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, February Week 4
Last week was the Lunar New Year holiday in Korea, making things a little quiet for our music chart. Our top three songs remained the same as last week, with Red Velvet’s “Bad Boy” maintaining No. 1 for the second straight week! This song won again on “M! Countdown” last week and also had strong showings… Continue reading Red Velvet Reigns With “Bad Boy”; Soompi’s K-Pop Music Chart 2018, February Week 4
February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
On February 25, the Korean Business Research Institute announced this month’s ranking for brand reputation among singers. The results are based on the analysis of participation, media coverage, interaction, and community indexes for 145,708,528 pieces of big data on singers from January 23 to February 24. This is a 0.12 percent increase from the 145,534,053 pieces… Continue reading February Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed
TWICE Surpasses 300,000 Sales In Japan For First Time Ever With “Candy Pop”
TWICE’s popularity in Japan is growing with the success of their second Japanese single “Candy Pop”! On February 24, JYP Entertainment confirmed that “Candy Pop” has surpassed over 400,000 copies manufactured within two weeks of release. As of February 23, TWICE has recorded 402,319 orders of “Candy Pop” for albums delivered from factories, with 311,929… Continue reading TWICE Surpasses 300,000 Sales In Japan For First Time Ever With “Candy Pop”
Korean Fashion 101: From The World Of K-Pop And K-Dramas
Are you new to Korean fashion? Or are you in need of a wardrobe overhaul? Now that it’s 2018, it’s time to welcome new adventures and perhaps try a fresh new look. If you’re interested in learning more about Korean fashion, here’s a look at what’s hot right now! Edgy street fashion Everyone is talking about Korean street… Continue reading Korean Fashion 101: From The World Of K-Pop And K-Dramas
QUIZ: Are You A K-Pop MV Set Expert?
Have you ever watched a K-pop video and thought “Hey, that looks familiar”? Well, you’re not alone and you may be more right about things than you know! Plenty of groups have used the same sets or locations in their music videos. So, how well have you been paying attention to the places that pop up… Continue reading QUIZ: Are You A K-Pop MV Set Expert?