Akdong Musician has topped the Melon Album Top 20 chart for the fifth week in a row with the release “Play.” The group has also retained the Number 1 spot on Melon’s Artists’ Top 20 for the same period of time. The duo, consisting of brother-and-sister team Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Soo Hyun, have… Continue reading Akdong Musician Tops Melon Album and Artists Charts for Fifth Straight Week
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YG Entertainment Explains Yoo In Na’s Absence from Ji Hyun Woo’s Military Discharge
It has been revealed that actress Yoo In Na was unable to attend actor Ji Hyun Woo’s discharge ceremony due to a busy schedule. On May 6, a representative from the actress’s agency, YG Entertainment, explained to Newsen, “Yoo In Na is currently in the middle of completing her work schedule. Due to her busy… Continue reading YG Entertainment Explains Yoo In Na’s Absence from Ji Hyun Woo’s Military Discharge
Akdong Musician and Eddy Kim: Rising Rookie Singer-Songwriters
Among the rookie singers that have debuted this year, there are two that catches the eye: sibling duo Akdong Musician (Lee Chan Hyuk, Lee Soo Hyun) and Eddy Kim. Although their music styles are different, they do have a few things in common: the fact that they are alumni of audition programs, have recieved full… Continue reading Akdong Musician and Eddy Kim: Rising Rookie Singer-Songwriters
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
Celebrity Donations to Ferry Disaster Victims and Survivors Reach 1.6 Billion Won
Celebrity donations to the grieving families and survivors of the Sewol ferry disaster have reached a current total of around 1.6 billion won (over US$1,500,000), according to media reports. Charity donations made by celebrities are dominating the headlines, with search engines reporting a huge spike in the amount of searches made for celebrities who have… Continue reading Celebrity Donations to Ferry Disaster Victims and Survivors Reach 1.6 Billion Won
Akdong Musician’s “200%” Tops Music Charts for Second Week in a Row
YG Entertainment announced that for the second week in a row, brother and sister duo Akdong Musician topped five Korean online music charts with their title song “200%.” From April 14 to April 20, “200%” had been ranked number one on Melon, Mnet, Genie, Olleh Music, and Naver Music. Furthermore, during the same week, the duo’s… Continue reading Akdong Musician’s “200%” Tops Music Charts for Second Week in a Row
YG Entertainment Signs On 13-Year-Old “K-Pop Star” Contestant Lee Chae Young
The third season of SBS’ audition program “K-Pop Star” ended this past weekend, and now agencies are able to scout the contestants after the winner picked his home. On April 16, a representative from YG Entertainment shared with a media outlet that YG’s CEO Yang Hyun Suk had his eyes on Lee Chae Young while… Continue reading YG Entertainment Signs On 13-Year-Old “K-Pop Star” Contestant Lee Chae Young
Winner to Make Debut Soon? Music Video Schedule Confirmed
Looks like Winner’s debut may be just around the corner! The possibility is high that the YG group to follow Akdong Musician is the male rookie group Winner. OSEN recently confirmed that Winner has a music video filming scheduled with the music video production team. Winner’s debut music video will be directed by Seo Hyun… Continue reading Winner to Make Debut Soon? Music Video Schedule Confirmed
Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA Opens up about Boyfriend and Marriage
Brown Eyed Girls‘ member JeA appeared on the April 13 broadcast of SBS’ “1000 Songs Challenge” where she was asked about her boyfriend and plans for marriage. JeA revealed her boyfriend is Choi Pil Kang, a music producer for YG Entertainment. She has been dating him publicly for the past year and a half. When… Continue reading Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA Opens up about Boyfriend and Marriage
2NE1 Takes China By Storm With “All Or Nothing” World Tour Concert
2NE1 successfully took the stage at its “All Or Nothing” world tour concert in Shanghai. On April 11, 2NE1 performed at the Shanghai Grand Stage. The group began their concert with “Crush.” The members appeared on stage wearing gold uniform-like outfits and captured the audience with their charisma. 2NE1 continued the show with powerful performances… Continue reading 2NE1 Takes China By Storm With “All Or Nothing” World Tour Concert