YG Reveals Detailed Information About New Boy Group

YG Entertainment has recently revealed some information about a new boy group that will debut next year. CEO Yang Hyun Suk spoke with Star News on December 20 and said, “For the remainder of this year, we will focus on album production and promotions for Lee Hi, 2NE1 and the new YG girl group.” He… Continue reading YG Reveals Detailed Information About New Boy Group

G-Dragon: “I’ve Never Thought Of Any Place Other Than YG”

Big Bang‘s G-Dragon displayed his unchanging loyalty and affections for YG Entertainment. The American hip-hop magazine, “XXL” published an article on December 10 titled, “Korean Rapper G-Dragon Talks K-Pop Hype, New EP and Past Scandals,” and featured an interview with the famed artist. The reporter asked if G-Dragon had any thoughts to start being on… Continue reading G-Dragon: “I’ve Never Thought Of Any Place Other Than YG”

G-Dragon Opens Up About Plagiarism Scandal in Interview with “XXL”

On December 10, US Hip Hop magazine “XXL” revealed a featured article about G-Dragon titled “Korean Rapper G-Dragon Talks K-Pop Hype, New EP, and Past Scandals” on its website. XXL wrote about G-Dragon, “Psy isn’t the only–or even the most popular–rapper in Korea.” The article goes on describing G-Dragon and his popularity, “The hairstyles are… Continue reading G-Dragon Opens Up About Plagiarism Scandal in Interview with “XXL”

Airport Pics of Celebrities Attending MAMA 2012

On November 28, a few celebrities decided to head out to Incheon International Airport with a couple days to spare before the big day. Mnet Music Asian Awards aka MAMA 2012, hosted by Hong Kong, is held at Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre and takes place on November 30. Flip through the gallery to… Continue reading Airport Pics of Celebrities Attending MAMA 2012

Chinese Fans Enraged over PSY’s Appearance Fee in China: YG Denies Reports

Earlier today, PSY was involved in a netizen controversy in China for reportedly demanding over $500K USD in appearance fees. On November 26, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post quoted local Chinese reports and said that PSY reached an agreement with CCTV to make a guest appearance on a special Lunar New Year TV show… Continue reading Chinese Fans Enraged over PSY’s Appearance Fee in China: YG Denies Reports

Why YG Won’t Be Recruiting Anyone from “Super Star K 4” This Year

One of the hottest entertainment agencies, YG Entertainment, has revealed that they will not be recruiting any contestants from this year’s “Super Star K 4.“ Sources from YG spoke with Star News on November 23 and said, “There were many talented contestants on this year’s ‘Super Star K 4.’ However, unfortunately, we did not find anyone who was… Continue reading Why YG Won’t Be Recruiting Anyone from “Super Star K 4” This Year

YG Entertainment’s New Girl Group Makes Unofficial Debut

YG Entertainment’s much anticipated new girl group has made their unofficial debut through Lee Ha Yi’s new single, “Scarecrow.” On November 22, Lee Ha Yi released her second single, “Scarecrow,” as a follow up track to her debut song, “1,2,3,4.” The song’s release attracted more attention after it was revealed that all seven members of… Continue reading YG Entertainment’s New Girl Group Makes Unofficial Debut

YG Earned Roughly 15 Million USD During First Three Quarters of 2012

Looks like some company is doing a happy dance right about now. As projected from a month ago, this year is arguably one of YG’s most successful years. On November 15, it’s been reported that the entertainment agency has earned 15 billion won for the first nine months this year through the promotion activities of… Continue reading YG Earned Roughly 15 Million USD During First Three Quarters of 2012

BoA Explains Why SM Entertainment Didn’t Sign Anyone From “K-Pop Star Season 1”

K-Pop Star Audition judge BoA recently revealed to the press, the true reasons for why SM Entertainment had decided not to cast any of the contestants from season 1, while JYP and YG entertainment signed up at least one contestant each.  She stated, “The competition rules of season one were such that the first place winner… Continue reading BoA Explains Why SM Entertainment Didn’t Sign Anyone From “K-Pop Star Season 1”