“K-Pop Star 3” Jang Hana Joined YG a Month Ago, Currently in Training

YG Entertainment has admitted to taking in Jang Hana from the SBS audition program “K-Pop Star 3.” YG announced on May 8 that Jang Hana joined them a month ago and has been working with them as a trainee since. Jang Hana, who is only 18 years old, was noted on the show for her… Continue reading “K-Pop Star 3” Jang Hana Joined YG a Month Ago, Currently in Training

K-Entertainment Kids as Famous as Their Celebrity Parents

May 5 is Children’s Day in Korea, and in celebration, we’re bringing the cutest kids in Korean entertainment, not only famous because of their parents, but also as little actors and actresses, to commercial film stars, and famous TV personalities in of themselves.

YG Entertainment and Actors Make Contributions to Ferry Disaster Charities

YG Entertainment chief Yang Hyun Suk has joined the long line of companies and celebrities pledging financial support for the families of the victims and survivors of the Sewol ferry disaster.  The company announced it would be donating 500 million won (approximately US$480,000) to charities helping those affected by the tragedy. According to the entertainment… Continue reading YG Entertainment and Actors Make Contributions to Ferry Disaster Charities

Who is the Winner of “K-Pop Star 3” and Which Agency Did He Choose?

The final competition of SBS’ “K-Pop Star 3,” which aired on April 13 consisted of two rounds: the first round was a mission round assigned by the judges and the second mission was a free selection round. 60% of the judges’ scores and 40% of the viewers’ votes were compiled in order to determine the… Continue reading Who is the Winner of “K-Pop Star 3” and Which Agency Did He Choose?

PSY, BIG BANG, and Others Become Shareholders of YG Entertainment’s Stocks

It was announced that PSY, BIG BANG, and other YG Entertainment celebrities had recently become shareholders of YG’s stocks. On April 8, the agency announced, “Yang Hyun Suk, who holds the major rights of YG’s stock, along with the second stockholder, YG’s president CEO Yang Min Suk, have distributed 81,400 stocks to PSY, BIG BANG,… Continue reading PSY, BIG BANG, and Others Become Shareholders of YG Entertainment’s Stocks

Yang Hyun Suk Jokingly Threatens Seungri

The April 7 episode of SBS’s “Good Morning Entertainment Special” met with the cast of the new drama “Angel Eyes,” where Big Bang‘s Seungri talked about YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk‘s friendly piece of advice. In the drama, Seungri plays the role of Teddy Seo, a student from Texas who has a Chungcheong-do accent. Imitating Yang… Continue reading Yang Hyun Suk Jokingly Threatens Seungri

Akdong Musician Makes Official Debut Performance on “K-Pop Star 3”

On the April 6 broadcast of SBS’ “K-Pop Star 3,” Akdong Musician, sibling duo and the winners of “K-Pop Star 2,” held its debut performance. One year after winning “K-Pop Star 2,” the group returned to the “K-Pop Star” stage and performed “Melted” and “200%” for the first time. Akdong Musician performed “Melted,” dressed in… Continue reading Akdong Musician Makes Official Debut Performance on “K-Pop Star 3”

2NE1 Thinks Yang Hyun Suk Likes BIGBANG and WINNER Better

On April 3, the members of 2NE1 were guests on MBC FM4U’s “Kim Shin Young’s Hope Song at Noon.” DJ Kim Shin Young asked the members of 2NE1, “Is 2NE1 Yang Hyun Suk CEO’s favorite group?” 2NE1 answered, “No.” Park Bom said, “He seems to care a lot about WINNER these days. He also cares… Continue reading 2NE1 Thinks Yang Hyun Suk Likes BIGBANG and WINNER Better

“K-Pop Star 3,” Who Are the Top 4?

It’s down to the final four as Han Hee Jun and Almeng were eliminated on this week’s SBS “K-Pop Star Season 3.” The top four contestants are Sam Kim, Kwon Jin Ah, Jjarimongddang and Bernard Park. The Top 4 finalists were decided by a combination of judges’ scores and text message voting by the viewers.… Continue reading “K-Pop Star 3,” Who Are the Top 4?

“K-Pop Star 3” Top 6 Confirmed

SBS’ “K-Pop Star Seaon 3” Top 6 contestants have been confirmed: Jjarimongttang, Almeng, Kwon Jin Ah, Bernard Park, Sam Kim, and Han Hee Jun. Jang Han Na and Bae Min Ah have been eliminated.   On the March 16 broadcast of SBS’ “K-Pop Star Season 3,” the Top 8 contestants performed on the live stage… Continue reading “K-Pop Star 3” Top 6 Confirmed

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