December Artist Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

The brand reputation ranking for artists have been revealed for December! The Korean Business Research Institute collected data from November 23 to December 24, and analyzed the data based on factors such as brand participation, media, communication, and community. BIGBANG came in first place with a total score of 15.6 million points, which is much higher than… Continue reading December Artist Brand Reputation Rankings Revealed

Winners Of The 2016 SBS Entertainment Awards

It’s the time of year when broadcasting networks reward the best of the best at their annual entertainment, music, and drama ceremonies! The 2016 SAF SBS Entertainment Awards were held on December 25 in Seoul at the SBS Prism Tower and were hosted by Lee Kyung Kyu, Kang Ho Dong, and Lee Si Young. Nominated for the Grand Award,… Continue reading Winners Of The 2016 SBS Entertainment Awards

Watch: Unnies (Including Tiffany), AOA, TWICE, And I.O.I Perform At 2016 KBS Entertainment Awards

At the 2016 KBS Entertainment Awards, viewers and attendees were treated to performances by girl groups Unnies, AOA, TWICE, and I.O.I! Unnies, the girl group made up of “Sister’s Slam Dunk” cast members, performed their track “Shut Up” as the opening to the award ceremony. Many fans had been concerned that the group would be… Continue reading Watch: Unnies (Including Tiffany), AOA, TWICE, And I.O.I Perform At 2016 KBS Entertainment Awards

JYP Entertainment Rep Talks About TWICE’s Success And JYP’s Future

“TWICE’s outstanding results with ‘Cheer Up’ this year symbolizes JYP’s successful entry into a new era,” JYP Entertainment’s representative Jung Wook proudly proclaimed. In a recent interview, the representative said, “The first group under JYP’s new system is TWICE,” and “This is only the beginning for TWICE. They still have a long way to go while always remembering where… Continue reading JYP Entertainment Rep Talks About TWICE’s Success And JYP’s Future

Watch: SHINee, BTS, TWICE, And More Perform On “Music Core” Christmas Special

MBC’s “Music Core” had special Christmas performances in store for their December 24 episode. Various groups performed Christmas carols along with their hit songs of the year. The MCs also held a special stage and performed SG Wannabe and Brown Eyed Girls’s “Must Have Love.” SHINee, BTS, EXO-CBX, Red Velvet, B1A4, TWICE, VIXX, GFRIEND, B.A.P,… Continue reading Watch: SHINee, BTS, TWICE, And More Perform On “Music Core” Christmas Special

WATCH: K-Pop Idols Cover Each Other’s Songs On “Music Bank” Christmas Special

The December 23 episode of KBS2’s “Music Bank” was a special “Gayo Top 10 X Music Bank” event. “Gayo Top 10” was the old name for “Music Bank.” The show featured a blast from the past as groups covered various 90’s songs. There were even some special remixes where artists covered various hit songs from… Continue reading WATCH: K-Pop Idols Cover Each Other’s Songs On “Music Bank” Christmas Special

TWICE And Oh My Girl To Reportedly Prepare Special, Collaborative Stages For “Music Bank”

KBS’s “Music Bank” will be paying tribute to its predecessor on in the next, upcoming episode. According to a source, the popular music show will be airing a “‘Top 10 Songs’ x ‘Music Bank’” special on December 23. “Top 10 Songs” was KBS’s music show in 1997, before “Music Bank” began airing instead in 1998.… Continue reading TWICE And Oh My Girl To Reportedly Prepare Special, Collaborative Stages For “Music Bank”

Koreans Choose Top 10 Artists And Top 20 Idols Of 2016

Gallup Korea has released their results for 2016’s Top 10 Artists and Top 20 Idols! In July, September, and November, a nationwide survey (excluding Jeju) was conducted, in which 4,200 people aged 13 to 59 were asked to name their top three favorite artists, while 1,500 people aged 13 to 29 were polled on their top three… Continue reading Koreans Choose Top 10 Artists And Top 20 Idols Of 2016

YouTube Announces Top 10 Most-Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2016

2016 is coming to an end and that means it’s time for global video community YouTube to release their annual list of most-watched videos. YouTube has released its “Top 10 Most-watched K-pop Music Videos” list with data compiled from November 24, 2015 to November 23, 2016. The top 10 music videos viewed around the world were… Continue reading YouTube Announces Top 10 Most-Watched K-Pop Music Videos of 2016

MBC Reveals Concept And 1st Lineup For 2016 MBC Gayo Daejejun

MBC has confirmed their concept and first lineup for the 2016 MBC Gayo Daejejun. On December 21, a representative from MBC revealed, “We will be incorporating a ‘Time slip’ concept, and will be showcasing old tracks from previous generations as well as current trend-setting K-pop songs.” MBC also announced the first lineup of artists, which include EXO,… Continue reading MBC Reveals Concept And 1st Lineup For 2016 MBC Gayo Daejejun