K-pop music as a genre has become well known around the world, but the Japanese market has always been lucrative for Korean music groups. With groups and soloists releasing their music not only in Korean but also in Japanese and Chinese versions, there is a sense of inclusiveness for K-pop …
Read More »Filipino-Argentinean Reportedly Preparing For His Debut As A K-pop Idol
It looks like another Filipino will soon step into the bright world of K-pop. Chantal Videla, 19, could be the next Pinay to join the list of Filipinos conquering the world. The young singer, born to a Filipina mother and an Argentinian father, is currently a trainee at the South …
Read More »What can we expect from J-pop in 2022?
If the past two years have taught the world anything, it’s the precariousness of predictions. January 2022 has arrived, but with the spread of omicron raising new concerns, all I can do is look at my recently purchased calendar and give up. Maybe leaving the dates blank would be a …
Read More »Omega X releases new “LOVE ME LIKE” EP
Hangyeom, Jaehan, Hwichan, Sebin, Taedong, Xen, Jehyun, Kevin, Junghoon, Hyuk and Yechan debuted in Omega X in June 2021. On January 5, Omega X released an EP titled LOVE ME LIKE. The mini album features five songs and is the K-pop group’s second EP. Omega X | Arrow entertainment Omega …
Read More »Charting the course of the K-Pop boom
If you’re not used to keeping your finger on the pulse or prefer to stay in your own lane when it comes to your musical pursuits, you may not have noticed that a new Asian music scene. from the East has taken the world by storm. We are of course …
Read More »aespa named ‘hottest rookie group’ of 2021 among all K-Pop acts
espa has made headlines in recent weeks. With their latest musical production, which premiered on Monday, it’s no surprise that K-pop fans and followers continue to talk about the all-girl group. As noted, they dropped the remake of Dreams come true and immediately amassed millions of views in less than …
Read More »Collaboration evoked between Yohani and K-pop groups
The idea of ââa collaboration between Sri Lankan singing sensation Yohani and K-pop groups is under consideration. K-pop music is huge in Korea and is also popular in Sri Lanka thanks to bands like BTS. Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin JEONG met singer and Samsung Brand Ambassador for …
Read More »You love pop culture, but stick for the language – why Korean is India’s new favorite
K-pop Group BTS Received Awards and Nominations Across the Globe | Wikipedia Text size: A- A + KOrean is currently the fastest growing foreign language in India, a popular language learning app called DuoLingo concluded after polling more than 1,000 Indians. Given the rise in popularity of Korean dramas and …
Read More »JO1 to the world: A new stage for J-pop
Chiba – It’s a rainy November day and young music fans crowd around the office buildings surrounding Chiba’s Makuhari Messe convention center. Later in the evening, they will invade the hall to attend a performance by J-pop group JO1. It’s a patient group, but fans of the COVID era have …
Read More »“Weeaboos”, “Koreaboos” and foreign policy
The fourth installment of Inkstick Media’s new cultural column, The Mixed-Up Files of Inkstick Media, explores Techno-Orientalism as expressed in the media and the public and how it then affects our understanding and consumption. current events and foreign / public policy. Unless you live under a rock, you must have …
Read More »Mayor Isko wants Pinoy-pop; plans huge investments in local entertainment industry – Manila Bulletin
Aspiring presidential and mayor of Manila Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has said he plans to do exactly what the South Korean government has done with its hugely popular K-drama and K-pop and come up with its own version of Philippines of “hallyu” which have a great impact in the world. …
Read More »2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards: nominees, date, performers, details
2021 is almost over, so you know what that means: so many end-of-year awards show are about to drop, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Each year the show brings many iconic performances from our favorite K-pop groups. Remember BTS’s epic MAMA 2020 performance, which included a hologram of Suga? …
Read More »Seoulstreet & O4 Entertainment by Will Yun Lee Adapting K-Pop-Set Novel for TV – Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Will Yun Lee and Mark and Christine Holder’s Seoul Street and 04 Entertainment have obtained the rights to My summer in Seoul, the upcoming romance novel from bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken set in the competitive world of K-Pop, to be adapted into a television series. A search is …
Read More »Aespa on K-Pop Fame, Virtual Worldbuilding and Missing Real Life
In the 11 months since Aespa debuted in November 2020, the quartet of Karina, Winter, Giselle and Ningning have quickly established themselves as one of South Korea’s most exciting new pop groups. Their label, SM Entertainment, has built an ambitious virtual universe of avatars and villains to accompany live releases …
Read More »ØMI ‘You’: Release Date & Everything You Need To Know About BTS Produced By Suga
Over the past few years, BTS has grown into a household name as one of the most powerful K-pop groups in the world. After their recent collaboration with Coldplay, BTS has now made a world of themselves. Just as the group is doing well as a whole, BTS has immense …
Read More »WATCH: Jabbawockeez goes viral for BGYO dance cover ‘The Baddest’
Kathleen A. Llemit – Philstar.com October 11, 2021 | 3:59 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – World-famous hip-hop dance group Jabbawockeez just surprised fast-growing P-Pop group BGYO by posting a video on their Instagram, TikTok and Twitter accounts dancing to BGYO’s hit song, “The Baddest “. Just days ago, the members of …
Read More »From cars to “ARMY bombs”: chip crunch creeps into the world of K-pop
October 8 (Reuters) – As top K-pop groups prepare to take the stage or live stream new shows after being sidelined by the pandemic, their fans find out that the global flea crisis has also caught up with the world of catchy tunes, glitzy outfits and elaborate dance routines. Glow …
Read More »List of 2021 Fact Music Awards winners, BTS, Ateez and other Kpop wins
The 2021 Fact Music Awards are here, and K-pop fans around the world are eagerly awaiting all of the K-pop wins of the year. BTS, Stray Kids, Seventeen, Itzy, Ateez and a number of K-pop groups took home the Artist of the Year award. BTS received the Grand Prix aka …
Read More »10 popular K-pop bands outside of BTS and Blackpink to follow
The South Korean entertainment industry, while still popular, has reached new heights over the past two years. Whether it’s Parasite’s historic Oscar win for Best Picture or bands like BTS and Blackpink taking the world by storm, Korean entertainment is at the top of its game. BTS notably broke several …
Read More »K-Pop Idols Itzy explained how he grew up recording his debut album
JYP Entertainment / BuzzFeed Without a doubt, one of the biggest K-pop groups right now is the Ladies of ITZY. The five-member girl group debuted in 2019 and quickly became one of the leading groups in Korean pop music. Their catchy music videos and unabashedly preaching confidence songs have garnered …
Read More »Buffalo Daughter emerges from pandemic with a new sense of news
Like many artists creating music over the past two years, Buffalo Daughter’s initial plan to release a new album has been derailed by the pandemic. Instead, the trio took a proactive approach to unexpected overtime. âWe had an extra six months to work on our album,â Sugar Yoshinaga told the …
Read More »K-Pop’s VERIVERY Gushes To A New ‘Unique’ Music: Video
Spill the tea! VERIVERY has a lot to say about their new EP, Series ‘O’ Round 2: Hole, which officially dropped on August 23. Members Dongheon, Hoyoung, Minchan, Gyehyeon, Yeonho, Yongseung and Kangmin Talk with D-14 exclusively on recently released songs and more. âThe title song is ‘Trigger’. It has …
Read More »Here’s why we think dating K pop idols isn’t that important and shouldn’t be turned into a media circus
If you’re a veteran K-pop fan, you are already aware that “dating” is a hot topic in the K-pop fandom, and if not, this article might tell you more. . Korea’s entertainment industry is perhaps one of the few industries in the world where dating and relationships go unheard of …
Read More »ATEEZ Collaboration with Hello82 Leads to Virtual Reinvention of Record Store Experiences
Kim Jong Kook X ATEEZ for the album “Seasons Song” KQ Entertainment In pre-pandemic times, musicians could grab headlines and turn heads with events for their major releases. Whether it’s an album or DVD signing in Virgin Megastores (now mostly closed) and Tower Records, arranging a casual interview surrounded by …
Read More »Bubblegum pop: “commercialized, computerized and easy to sing”
Commercialized, computerized and easy to sing, bubblegum pop is a nostalgic and trendy collection of hits that have been the voice of mainstream teens around the world for nearly six decades. With over-simplified music, artificial lyrics, and fun music videos, bubblegum pop represents all of the best parts of being …
Read More »Sonnet & Jubël highlight K-Pop collaborations extending to new genres and territories
Sonnet Warner Music Korea As Jubel has topped the charts in his native Sweden and across Europe, the dance-pop duo are expanding even further by enlisting one of Korea’s most promising singers, Sonnet, in a truly global collaboration. The transformation of their new single “Dumb” into an Anglo-Korean duo is …
Read More »Smart Tease Campaign Featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER
MANILA – Smart Communications Inc. finally released a 15-second teaser on Sunday featuring five-member Korean pop group TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The video’s launch came a day before the planned unveiling of Smart’s new campaign, which TOMORROW X TOGETHER will be headline-grabbing. “Everyone, clap your hands. If your heart is broken, …
Read More »Top 5 youngest K-Pop idols in 2021
K-Pop groups are known to debut when the idols are only 14 years old. For example, SHINee’s Taemin is one of the most popular idols today, and he made his debut at the age of 14. Her talent, fashion sense, and visionary choreography are things fans love. Other artists who …
Read More »Stray Kids, TXT, aespa and more, Twitter’s most followed 4th gen K-Pop groups! : K-WAVE: Korean portal
SMS # 16. CIX – Joined Twitter in January 2019, and they currently have 382.5k followers! # 15. EVERGLOW – Joined Twitter in December 2018, and they currently have 470.5k followers! # 14. CRAVITY – Joined Twitter in January 2020, and they currently have 565.3k followers! # 13. AB6IX – …
Read More »K-pop group Twice have yet to receive the worldwide fame they deserve
Even though Twice has had bigger achievements, they are still relatively unknown, rumored to be treated poorly by management. As the K-pop craze continues to sweep the country, K-pop girl group Twice has taken their career to the next level. KpopStarz recently reported that the band now has the most …
Read More »K-Pop Girl Group Names: From Blackpink To TWICE, The 10 Best K-Pop Girl Groups You Should Know About
Since its first glimpse of international fame in the ’90s, K-Pop has enjoyed staggering fame and success. And with millions of fans and a growing audience, the K-Pop movement has only just begun. But K-Pop boy groups have managed to grab all the limelight, with BTS leading the way with …
Read More »Meet Bang Si-hyuk, the man who catapulted K-pop bands like BTS to fame
The title for making the best music in the world – not “one of the best” – would undoubtedly go to the English rock band The Beatles. Like all great artists, it took them a while to get off the ground, which only happened after the late Sir George Martin …
Read More »Big Hit Music launches auditions for hip hop talent program HIT IT
Big hit music announced auditions for HIT IT BASE 2021, a hip hop training program for teenagers. RAP-STAR BASE CAMP“HIT IT BASE 2021” ë®¤ì§ ë§ ì íí© í¸ë ì´ë ì ìë 기í,ì°¸ì¬ íì¸ì! ë´ì© ì ì¹ ì¬ì´í¸ ìì íì¸ íì¸ì!https://t.co/ujhh4ZJjqc#BIGHITMUSIC # HITITBASE2021 #RAPSTAR_BASECAMP# ë¹ íí¸ ì¤ëì # ë¹ íí¸ ë®¤ì§ https://t.co/k2mIYuBoJs …
Read More »BIGBANG, SNSD, EXO & More: K-Pop Bands That Have Transcended American Billboard Barriers Over the Years
Back in the K-pop era, getting into Billboard was just a dream. So, thanks to these Korean artists – BoA, BIGBANG, SNSD, EXO, BTS, etc. – K-pop is now at the top of the American charts. According to the latest charts released by Billboard, BTS’s “Butter” earned its No.1 spot …
Read More »Sierra Schmidt does K-Pop choreography at Olympic Swimming Trials
American swimmer Sierra Schmidt competes in the Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. His exuberant pre-race dance routines have garnered attention online. Fans of K-pop girl group Twice realized Schmidt was performing the group’s choreography. Visit the Insider homepage for more stories. American swimmer Sierra Schmidt is competing this week …
Read More »7 really smart Korean celebrities including BTS’s RM and Song Joong-Ki
Photo: Getty Images By Céline Tan June 14, 2021 Get to know these Korean stars who are not only blessed with good looks and talent, but also above average IQ Newsletters Sign up for our newsletters to receive all of our best stories. Newsletters You have successfully subscribed They already …
Read More »This new K-pop group was created with AI and deepfake technology – BGR
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may angrily denounce K-pop as “vicious cancer“whatever he wants. It’s not only that pop music has become one of its neighbor’s most beloved exports to the south, but so has pretty much all of culture. popular South Korean – from movies to music and TV …
Read More »Tomorrow x Together Interview: K-Pop Group Talks New Music, Lyrics
As the first boy group to debut under Big Hit Music since BTS, the guys from Tomorrow X Together (TXT for short) know they have their work cut out for them. But rather than following in the footsteps of their label mates, Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Hueningkai say they …
Read More »What are the nominated K-pop groups? BTS and BLACKPINK topped the charts
MTV MIAW 2021 has unveiled the nominees for their awards, which will take place in July. For this year, K-pop groups and artists, such as BTS and BLACKPINK, have achieved nominations in many categories. Remember, the MTV Millennial Awards recognize the most important music, trends and entertainment of the past …
Read More »Mnet’s ‘Kingdom’ Finale: How to Vote Live to Crown the King of K-Pop & Where to Watch Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and BTOB Compete
The epic grand finale of Mnet’s “Kingdom: Legendary War” is almost here and the final episode will be broadcast live worldwide to ensure the K-pop fandom can vote for their favorite to give them the K-pop crown. long awaited. For “Who is the King”, Kingdom K-pop bands including Stray Kids, …
Read More »Revisit the debut of the 2013 K-pop sensation – Film Daily
When fans say BTS paved the way for K-pop, they really mean it! Of course, there have been a lot of outstanding senior groups like Shinee & EXO, but no one has garnered the same global attention as BTS. While it seems like BTS barely popped up just a few …
Read More »Boy groups thrive on content in hearing programs
Boy group The Boyz participates in Mnet’s “Kingdom: Legendary War” audition program. [MNET] BTS’s worldwide success paved the way for other K-pop groups, but also set incredibly high standards. So-called fourth-generation acts, or acts that debuted after BTS in 2013 or have at least three years of industry experience, such …
Read More »Where to find ITZY group members on Instagram
ITZY is one of the most popular K-Pop groups today. Here’s everything you need to know about accessing ITZY’s Instagram and their influence online. One of the most important acts of talent featured on YouTube K-Pop Evolution is girl group ITZY, and their Instagram presence reflects the South Korean group’s …
Read More »Korea and J-Pop: correcting the record
Over the past two months, with the debuts of groups like NiziU and JO1 there has been a rise in what I would call âpopularity scareâ. It’s a very real feeling on both sides of the strait with K-pop fans alarmed at the number of non-Koreans in K-pop, and J-pop …
Read More »See Full List – NBC 7 San Diego
The 2021 Billboard Music Awards finalists were announced Thursday, with The Weeknd leading the pack, earning 16 nominations, including Best Male Artist, Best R&B Artist, Best Billboard 200 Album for “After Hours” and Best Song Hot 100 for “Blinding Lights,” The # 1 song from last year. Rappers Pop Smoke …
Read More »AB6IX, ‘Close’: song you should know
K-pop group AB6IX is proving their artistic talents and ability to compose with their new single, “Close”. The first release of the boy band’s fourth EP, Mo ‘Complete: Have a dream, âCloseâ pays homage to classic dance pieces from the 90s, with nods to house, techno and even a little …
Read More »When the world of music and beauty collide: the idols of KPop who have collaborated with the biggest brands of KBeauty
KPop stars have long blurred the lines between what is considered feminine and masculine. Their product collaborations take them even further in their realization. Find out which group promoted which brand here. KBeauty products, like any other Korean product, have made their mark in international waters for years. It’s only …
Read More »BTS Jungkook reveals what sets their K-pop group apart from others
South Korea: Famous K-pop group BTS made a special appearance on the Indonesian TV show “Waktu Indonesia Belanja”. During the show, the members of BTS were asked what makes them different from other K-pop groups. At this, band member Jungkook said it was definitely fans of the group, also known …
Read More »WATCH: K-pop girl group STAYC opens up about their first comeback
Korean girl group STAYC. Photo by High Up Entertainment MANILA – Five months ago, STAYC made a splash in the K-pop scene as the first act to debut under High Up Entertainment, founded by hitmakers Black Eyed Pilseung. The arrival of the group did not disappoint because the duo of …
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