Author: Denise Coley
South Korea prides itself in having among the world’s most dynamic economies with a fairly regular flow of employment opportunities. The positive economic progression and globalization have immensely contributed to the rise of numerous employment agencies aimed at countering the need for skilled professionals and employment. Each agency strives to provide value where necessary by offering customized solutions and bridging the gap between the vast pool of employers and qualified employees. Below are some of the reputable employment agencies in Korea. 1. Reed The recruitment agency works with leading employers throughout South Korea and delights in possessing…
Coldplay and BTS collaboration single “My Universe” debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart at No. 1. This makes Coldplay’s second Hot 100 No. 1 since “Viva La Vida” ruled the chart in June 2008, and BTS’ sixth Hot 100 chart-topper since September 2020, among other achievements. “My Universe” is made history by being No. 1 on six other charts: #1 Rock Streaming Songs, #1 Digital Song Sales, #1 Hot Alternative Songs, #1 Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, #1 Billboard Global 200, #1 Billboard Exclusive US. Released on September 24, “My Universe,” which is sung in English and…
The need to achieve new, vibrant, and more appealing looks has caused people to be more accepting of fashion styles with different origins. People’s taste in fashion can be impacted by what is in vogue, their beliefs, what their favorite celebrity is wearing, how they will feel about themselves, or a combination of all these factors. Of these factors, Asian fashion is one of the most prevalent in this age. It has proven to be more than just eye-catching delicate traditional or religious pieces of clothing dedicated to a particular group of people. But it has made its way…
Rapping was originally perceived as a male’s fraternity owing to the gender’s domination in this field. When Korea started embracing the rather initially socially criticized genre, rapping was majorly associated with males. However, with the global rise of female rappers and globalization effect; which has turned the world into a village thus aggravating the proliferation of values a cultures, South Korea and Asia at large has increasingly appreciated female rappers. Below are some of the best female rappers in the K-Pop industry. 1. CL (Former 2NE1) This is by far the most talented K-Pop female rapper…
The Korean Entertainment sphere is often bombarded with overwhelming numbers of newly formed bands even as others dwindle away and get disbanded; losing ground in the memory of fans with time. Some resolved bands have however, found their way back on their feet and re-debuted with various modifications including member and label changes. Here are some of the K-Pop bands which have undergone re-debut. 1. MAP6 This is the group that has undergone the most re-debuts throughout its existence owing to various concerns including members leaving while others join in numerous instances. The group originally debuted as TAKEN…
The seven rock goddesses of K-pop, Dreamcatcher, are back for their fourth online concert HALLOWEEN MIDNIGHT CIRCUS: DREAMCATCHER ONLINE CONCERT 2021 happening on October 30th at 3PM KST. A group like no other, Dreamcatcher continues their journey to the top with endless hits. Their latest release in July with the special mini album Summer Holiday surpassed their previous personal record for highest first-day sales, raising the bar with each comeback. They’ve landed themselves on multiple charts, with hit tunes on Billboard’s Next Big Sound Chart, World Albums Chart and the World Digital Song Sales Chart. They’re a force to be…
KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER has just started a project covering the theme songs of SUNRISE’s anime works! Their first cover is ‘COLORS’, which is the opening theme song of “Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion”. SUNRISE Music.INC. ※This press release can only be published after 18:00 (JAPAN TIME) on October 1st (Friday) 2021. The project of covering the theme songs of SUNRISE’s anime works by “KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER” has started. KiRiSaMe UNDERTAKER is a 5 member band who belong to the SUNRISE Music Label. The label, SUNRISE Music has been producing a lot of music for popular TV animes, including the “GUNDAM”…
BLANC & ECLARE, a fashion brand founded in 2014 by Korean-American singer and actress Jessica Jung – formerly of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation – is currently embroiled in a lawsuit for defaulting on a loan. On September 28, Tyler Kwon, who is the CEO of Jessica’s agency and her boyfriend, clarified the news reports by several Hong Kong media outlets that BLANC & ECLARE has been sued by Joy King Enterprises over an unpaid debt of $6.5 million. Tyler Kwon explained that the situation was “unfair” and that it had arisen due to the loan being transferred to…
It is no news that the movie and music industries have a huge impact on what is or isn’t considered fashionable. The rise and fall of certain designs of clothes, shoes, beauty products, accessories, etc., can sometimes be traced to these industries. KPop and KDrama are key influencers of how people dress. When it comes to combining high-end brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton with street brands to give a seamless look, KPop and KDrama stars excel in this domain. They understand how to blend bold colors, adapt their looks to suit the occasion’s unique and eye-catchy outfits. Fans…
America is composed of diverse communities operating under the world’s most conducive environment owing to the high level of freedom that is supported by the existing rights and privileges. The minority and non-native Americans are continuingly using music as a creative outlet for their suppressed emotions and a method to showcase the beauty of their cultures. The Asian-American community has also ventured into this outlet and are in the process of gaining massive reception, spreading their culture’s beauty and uniqueness while getting intended messages across. Here are some of the Asian-American Artists who are up-and-coming within America. …
The Korean hit series “Squid Game” is currently Netflix’s biggest show, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that it is on target to be the most successful series ever launched on the service, during the 2021 Code Conference in Beverly Hills. The horror-thriller series is already attracting way more viewers than the French-language crime drama “Lupin,” which Sarandos noted was the first non-English-language show to become the top program on the site. “Squid Game is bigger,” Sarandos says. Squid Game is positioned at the top of the current global rankings on Netflix Inc., and is the first Korean drama…
Seven-member dance and vocal group BE:FIRST were born from ‘THE FIRST’, the million-dollar audition series created and funded by Japanese artist SKY-HI and his company BMSG. Their pre-debut song ‘Shining One’ has exceeded 15 million views on YouTube since its August 16 release, despite coming before their official major-label debut. The track also topped two different rankings at once in Japan’s Oricon weekly charts, and spent two weeks at No.1 on Billboard Japan’s HOT BUZZ SONG chart. With all of this incredible momentum, it has been announced that BE:FIRST will make their official major-label debut with the release of…
Say Yes was a 5-member boy band debuted in July 2013 under Music Factory Entertainment agency with the hit single “Feel Good”. The band lived up to its “optimistic ambiance” meaning behind its title by sweeping fans of their feet with lyrically rich masterpieces adorned with craftily weaved musical ornaments and powerful vocals. In addition to possessing versatile vocal notes, the multi-talented group encompassed members skilled in playing instruments as well as composing and producing songs, not to mention their killer looks. After their first hit, Say Yes disappeared from the entertainment scene for a while, but returned with…
K-dramas are known for their diversely peculiar titles aimed at interesting viewers. Numerical titling has over the years gained prominence in the entertainment industry as it creates a sense of inquisitiveness that eventually earns it an audience and eventually a massive following. The Korean entertainment industry has also engaged this technique through various K-dramas including 5th Republic, 4 Legendary Witches, 365: Repeat The Year, 12 Years Promise and 12 Signs Of Love among others. Amongst these K-dramas, few have gained massive reception owing to their intriguing plots and off the charts acting skills. Below are some of the distinguished…
British rock band Coldplay and BTS joined forces to release “My Universe,” from Coldplay’s forthcoming studio album “Music of the Spheres”, which kept many anticipating since an 18-second TikTok video of Coldplay’s Chris Martin harmonizing the chorus with BTS members was revealed to the world. While at the U.N. General Assembly in New York this week, K-pop super group BTS met up with the Coldplay members in New York just before the release of their collaboration “My Universe.” The two bands had posted a photo to themselves via Twitter on Thursday, with all 11 members. Coldplay’s vocalist Chris Martin,…
The highly spreading industrious K-pop culture has overtaken the world by storm resulting in an immense following of fans from different global backgrounds. Given the fan base’s crucial significance to the K-pop industry, idols have shown their love and appreciation to their followers the best way they know how. Uniquely mesmerizing tracks are currently on the rise with each K-Pop idol and groups expressing their heartfelt gratitude and reliance on their fans’ support for their successful entertainment career. Here are some of the K-Pop songs solely dedicated to fans. 1. From You (Super Junior) This is by…
The Asian peninsula is known for its intricate cultures and practices; not to mention their rather complex national languages, that have over time struggled to defy the effects accompanied by era changes. Globalization has however, managed to penetrate the intricate sophisticated system and fabric enabling aspects such as inter-continental marriages to take root. Korea has also over time slowly adapted the international marriage’s evolution, though on a rather trivial scale compared to countries in continents other than Asia. Recently, the Korean government reinforced foreign marriage conditions further weakening the already strained issue. The reinforcement is under claims of evading…
Former B.A.P member and rapper Bang Yong-guk has announced via social media of his return as a solo artist, under his own agency named CONSENT. CONSENT is a one-man agency Bang created for his future activities including modeling, acting, and not limited to just the music-related. This comeback will be his first music release in approximately two years. Bang Yong Guk is a South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter who started his career in the underground hip hop scene. He made his solo debut with “I Remember” and joined the group B.A.P as a leader, main rapper, and producer in…
Japanese group GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE has released their new song, “Unchained World (Anime Size)” on September 2nd. The song was selected as the Ending theme of “Baki Hanma’, which will be exclusively streamed worldwide on Netflix from 30 September 2021. It is a song that is wrapped in lyrics that strongly portray the worldview of the animation with a sense of speed and a fierce feeling! ▼ GENERATIONS “Unchained World (Anime Size)” Download and streaming links https://GENERATIONS.lnk.to/UWAS_DLSTR The original “Baki” series that was serialized in Akita Shoten’s “Weekly Shonen Champion” is about the youngest champion of the underground…
Growing, dominating and existing for the longest time possible in the entertainment industry is every celebrity’s dream. The K-Pop industry is known for its robust debut of K-Pop artists through hit songs characterized by top notch vocals, discography, choreography and fashion statements that woo crowds crediting them instant massive following. The investment on extensive intense trainee sessions before debuting is the major contributor to the highly skilled unveiled artists, which has given K-Pop music industry a competitive edge in Asia and beyond. However, most idols and k-pop groups are bombarded by the K-Pop industry’s alleged 7-year curse and end…