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K-Pop Before H.O.T. – Personal Favorites of 90s K-Pop Singers
Ever since reaching the age of “over the hill,” I often find myself reminiscing and longing for days when life was more innocent and carefree. This happens more often the older I get and especially when this time of year comes along. Music has been a prominent part of my whole life; I grew up… Continue reading K-Pop Before H.O.T. – Personal Favorites of 90s K-Pop Singers
DJ DOC’s Lee Ha Neul Reveals Why He Wants YG Artists to Work Hard
It seems that hip hop veterans DJ DOC have a reason to encourage YG artists to thrive for the best: Lee Ha Neul revealed that he owns part of YG Entertainment’s stocks! On December 24 episode of Mnet’s “Beatles Code 3D,” guests DJ DOC and 2NE1 shared inside stories, kicking off the first episode of… Continue reading DJ DOC’s Lee Ha Neul Reveals Why He Wants YG Artists to Work Hard
SM, YG, and JYP All Plan to Debut Groups in 2014
The big three are at it again. 2014 will be a year full of fresh, new faces as SM, YG, and JYP plan to debut new groups next year. It is the first time that the big three entertainment companies will be releasing a new rookie group in the same year. YG Entertainment: Winner Out… Continue reading SM, YG, and JYP All Plan to Debut Groups in 2014
Taeyang Announces “Ringa Linga” Remix Release with Teaser Photo
Big Bang‘s Taeyang released gilded teaser photo to announce the upcoming release of the remix of his latest promotional track “Ringa Linga.” The teaser photo was shared through the official YG Entertainment website. In the picture, Taeyang has gold on his face, hair, and clothes. He is framed by an antique style gold frame. According… Continue reading Taeyang Announces “Ringa Linga” Remix Release with Teaser Photo
G-Dragon and SHINee Rank in Top Ten Among “World Album Artists” for Billboard’s 2013 Year-End Charts
G-Dragon and SHINee shows how their music passes cultural boundaries with their ninth and tenth place ranking, respectively, on Billboard’s 2013 Year-End Charts in the category of world album artists. In regards to the Billboard rankings, YG Entertainment commented, “It is the first time Korean artists has ranked on Billboard’s annual charts,” defining the accomplishment of their… Continue reading G-Dragon and SHINee Rank in Top Ten Among “World Album Artists” for Billboard’s 2013 Year-End Charts
2NE1’s Dara Wants to Act as a Mute Character in a Tragic Story
2NE1’s Dara expressed her desire to act as a character that contrasts greatly from her image. On the December 14 broadcast of KBS2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly,” Dara expressed her dreams to be an actress. During the interview, the singer stated, “I have a dream to be a lovely actress. I would like to act in a… Continue reading 2NE1’s Dara Wants to Act as a Mute Character in a Tragic Story
2NE1’s CL: “I Have No Regrets Towards My Nude Scene”
2NE1’s CL discussed her role in the eye raising nude scene that had been filmed for “Missing You’s” music video. On the December 14 broadcast of KBS2TV’s “Entertainment Weekly,” 2NE1 were welcomed with a special guerilla date interview. Among the topics discussed, the group’s charismatic leader, CL, was asked about her participation in the nude… Continue reading 2NE1’s CL: “I Have No Regrets Towards My Nude Scene”
[Updated with Video Teaser] YG’s WINNER Finds Timeslot for Mnet Reality Show
Earlier, we reported that YG’s WINNER will have their own reality show on Mnet, and now the broadcast dates and times have been verified. Mnet’s “WINNER TV” will air every Friday nights at 10PM (KST). The show marks an installation to the series of YG artists’ reality shows. In the past, Mnet reality shows such… Continue reading [Updated with Video Teaser] YG’s WINNER Finds Timeslot for Mnet Reality Show
YG’s WINNER Returns to Television through New Reality Show
Hold on, you’re not done seeing them yet. YG Entertainment just announced that upcoming boy group, Winner, will be having their own reality show! Back in October, after an intense competition between two YG trainee groups, Team A and Team B, it was decided that Team A would soon debut after having won the competition.… Continue reading YG’s WINNER Returns to Television through New Reality Show