[Recap] SBS Gayo Daejun 2011

Every year, the SBS Korean Pop Music Festival takes place to show amazing collaborations and performances from the best K-Pop artists in Korea. This year, the show was hosted by Song Ji Hyo, Lee Seung Ki and SNSD’s Yoona. The line-up included Super Junior, DBSK, SNSD, BEAST, 2NE1, 2PM, U-Kiss, KARA, Wonder Girls, CNBLUE, Infinite, Kim Hyun Joong, T-ara, IU, Lee Seung Ki, Brown Eyed Girls, 4minute, Teen Top, Boyfriend, December, f(x), Davichi, G.NA, Dal Shabet, and A Pink…

[Soompi 2011] Most Noticeable Trends of the Year

With 2011 winding down, Soompi took a look back at the year and compiled a list of some of the major trends we’ve seen in the K-Pop industry. From K-Pop concerts popping up all over the world to celebrities openly dating, we’ve identified 7 trends that had a significant impact on the business. Here’s our list:

HyunA Shows Her Innocent Beauty in Old Photos

On December 27, HyunA’s middle school photos were posted on a local online community. In the photos, HyunA is seen wearing barely any make up on and has an innocent expression that’s in stark contrast to the sexy image she built over the past couple of years.

IU Brings in More Revenue Than Any Other K-Pop Idol Star

Surprising news has recently emerged regarding the well-loved singer IU, who is reported to have earnings surpassing $10,000,000 in the year of 2011. This startling salary has surpassed various idols prominent in the K-Pop scene, especially SNSD, Wonder Girls, and Kara. IU’s yearly earnings has confirmed her place as both number one in successful come-back and in the highest earning singer this year.

SBS Inkigayo 12.25.11 – Christmas Special

The lovely Santa girls Nicole, IU, and Hara host the last episode of Inkigayo for 2011! IU took the win for the last episode of SBS Inkigayo for 2011. Unforunately Infinite and Noeul were not available to perform their songs on tonight’s episode.