Earlier, we reported that there were rumors about “K-Pop Star” contestant Lee Michelle and her agency, YG Entertainment having a sour relationship. However, YG stepped forward and denied these rumors. YG Entertainment spoke with Star News on October 16 and said, “There is absolutely no discord between YG and Lee Michelle,” and “We have no… Continue reading YG Entertainment Clears Up Rumors of Discord with Lee Michelle
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Lee Michelle from “K-Pop Star” Close to Parting Ways with YGE?
Lee Michelle, one of the final contestants from SBS “K-Pop Star” that was recently recruited by YG Entertainment, is reported to be in danger of parting ways with the giant agency due to personal differences. According to Sports Chosun, multiple sources were quoted as saying, “Tension between Lee Michelle and YG Entertainment has been growing.… Continue reading Lee Michelle from “K-Pop Star” Close to Parting Ways with YGE?
YG Disappointed in KBS Review Standards for G-Dragon
YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk expressed disappointment in KBS’s review boards decision to censor G-Dragon’s songs “Light It Up” and “That XX.” He stated, “Due to KBS’s review standards, G-Dragon could not perform ‘Light It Up’ and ‘That XX’ on ‘Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook‘ as he had planned originally. G-Dragon is also very disappointed.”… Continue reading YG Disappointed in KBS Review Standards for G-Dragon
YG’s Artists Caught In “Rush Hour” Traffic
Right now, it’s “YG War.” After Psy achieved global success with “Gangnam Style,” Big Bang’s G-Dragon quickly followed suit. On September 15, he released his solo mini-album “One of A Kind” with the title track “Crayon.” Even though he didn’t actively promote his title track, it still hogged the spotlight for a good time during… Continue reading YG’s Artists Caught In “Rush Hour” Traffic
Epik High’s New Release “It’s Cold” Takes Over Online Music Charts
Epik High released a new song “It’s Cold” on October 9 at 6pm and immediately took over all major online music streaming charts. “It’s Cold” is one of the songs included in Epik High’s upcoming 7th regular album. This album garnered much attention as it is the first album Epik High is releasing after signing… Continue reading Epik High’s New Release “It’s Cold” Takes Over Online Music Charts
YG Teaser #3: More News on Epik High and Lee Ha Yi’s Entrance in October
On September 27, it’s been revealed that Epik High and Lee Ha Yi (the runner up from SBS’s popular audition show “K-Pop Star”) will both come out in October. YG Entertainment has released another teaser today, September 28, with much more details. Epik High will release their 7th album on October 19, but will first… Continue reading YG Teaser #3: More News on Epik High and Lee Ha Yi’s Entrance in October
YGE Updates Cryptic Message: Lee Ha Yi and Epik High Will Promote In October
Lucky for the fans, YG Entertainment has revealed the cryptic message just a day after to announce Lee Ha Yi’s debut and Epik High’s comeback in October. But it still isn’t clear whether Lee Ha Yi and Epik High will release their albums at the same time or if one will start promoting in the… Continue reading YGE Updates Cryptic Message: Lee Ha Yi and Epik High Will Promote In October
YG Entertainment Says “Hi! HiGH” in Ambiguous Teaser Image
On September 26, YG Entertainment posted a mysterious teaser image that simply said, “Hi! HiGH,” on their official blog, YG-Life. It’s become textbook strategy for YG Entertainment to post these mysterious messages on their official blog to hint at something bigger to come. We’ve seen similar tactics used for 2NE1, Big Bang, and the Su… Continue reading YG Entertainment Says “Hi! HiGH” in Ambiguous Teaser Image
Big Bang’s T.O.P Injures Hand on Set of “Alumni,” Receives Surgery
T.O.P injured his right hand on the set of his new movie “Alumni” on Sept. 21 and was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment and surgery. The Big Bang member hurt his hand during an action scene with shards of broken glass. His injury was serious enough for him to be transported to the… Continue reading Big Bang’s T.O.P Injures Hand on Set of “Alumni,” Receives Surgery
G-Dragon and Psy Appear on Billboard Charts Simultaneously
On September 21, Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” jumped to the 11th place on the US Billboard’s Hot 100 chart from last week’s 64th place. This is the highest a Korean artist has ever made on Billboard chart in the history of Korean music industry. Moreover, Psy topped the US iTunes Top Songs chart, proving the world’s… Continue reading G-Dragon and Psy Appear on Billboard Charts Simultaneously