Author: Denise Coley
Over time, the Korean entertainment facet of drama has evolved and resulted into countless plays of various genres including melodrama, fantasy science fiction, and comedy among others. Owing to the perfection Korean culture and the resources put towards ensuring high quality plots, the resulting Korean dramas have become eminent and continues to broaden its fan base worldwide, which is aggravated by the addition it births. Below are some of the highly rated and charted k-dramas whose title starts with letter A. 1. A Girl Who Sees Smell The awe-strucking storyline maintained throughout the drama keeps the viewers…
GH Entertainment’s new supergroup 777 (Triple 7) made their debut with 7 members: 4 members of boy group B.I.G and the 3 members of girl group 3YE. This unit seeks to explore new music and a different side that they have never shown in their individual promotions. The name of the new supergroup centers on the number 7, which symbolizes luck and fortune, as well as the total number of members. 3YE and B.I.G have been in the K-Pop industry for the past 7 years, now they are collaborating together as a project group, showcasing their new musical vision…
Sony Music Labels Inc. EPIC Records Japan A&R 3 LMYK Digital version of “0 (zero)” – the ending theme song of anime “The Case Study of Vanitas (Vanitas no Carte)” is available from today! A simultaneous release of the Japanese and the English version music video! ※When using key visuals of the anime “The Case Study of Vanitas”, please include the following copyright notice. ©Jun Mochizuki/SQUARE ENIX, “The Case Study of Vanitas” Project Last year, LMYK – a talented female singer, suddenly appeared with the song “Unity” – the theme for the Japanese dubbed version of “The Legend…
Kim Hyun Joong has announced the fifth of his seven shows for the monthly concerts [KIM HYUN JOONG Monthly Concert ‘Prism Time’] as the color BLUE. This show seems almost like an extension of the last concert, bringing calm and beautiful mellow vibes for all the fans. The fifth show of the concert will be held on September 4th at 7pm, with the theme of BLUE. The last show, GREEN, left fans feeling comforted and light, away from the burdens of reality. Holding his sparkling green mic in his hand, Kim Hyun Joong entranced viewers with his emotional vocals.…
Marriage is more than signing a piece of paper and transcends time and emotions. Its’ fabric is woven together by hearts which eventually build a home, and not just houses. It is built of the foundations of love, endurance, patience, perseverance, trust, empathy, consideration and faithfulness among others. It is also preceded by crucial deal-breaking facets including taking the leap of faith and shutting out other voices, such as societal fallacies, that annihilate one’s determination to achieving upheld desires. The existing extensive deep-rooted difference between fans and their idols have resulted in an almost impossible bond of marriage between…
Lee Jae-yong the Samsung Electronics heir and Vice Chairman was paroled this morning on August 13, after serving a prison term for embezzlement and corruption for 207 days. Lee served 18 months of the two-and-half-year prison sentence. As soon as Lee exited the main gates of Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, he stopped briefly to apologize to the crowd by saying, “I apologize for making people worried. I am aware of the concerns, criticism, worries and big expectations towards me. I will do my best.” The business tycoon appeared to have gained more grey hairs and is said to…
Disgraced businessman and former member of K-pop boy band BIGBANG Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, has just been sentenced to a three-year imprisonment by a military court on nine charges, including prostitution mediation, embezzlement, assault, and overseas gambling. He was also ordered to pay 1.15 billion won ($1.34 million) in restitution. The 30-year-old was trialed at the military court for the past 11 months due to serving in the South Korean military since March of last year following his indictment on multiple charges related to a sex and drug scandal at Burning Sun, a now-closed nightclub in…
The k-pop industry has undergone a revolution over the years. Apart from its focus on single gender-oriented (female or male) groups and solo artists, the industry has seen a rise in collaborations which have gained immense reception and following. The collaborations are not only amongst solo artists, but also amongst members of different bands resulting in an explosion of hit lyrical content owing to a fusion diverse talents. Here are some of the most veteran collaborations amongst k-pop artists. EXO’s Chanyeol ft. Punch (Stay With Me) This is by far the most eminent collaboration that has swept…
The art of B-boying has, since its conception in the 60’s, become quite significant expanding beyond graffiti writing, Djing, rap and breakdancing. The dancing in B-boying, also known generally as breakdancing, is of diverse variations and mainly comprise of power moves, toprock, freezes and downrock. K-pop starts managed to successfully use B-boying; though initially of an African American vibe, into their Asian-made lyrics creating an explosive concoction of mesmerizing and appealing visual and audio content. Below are some of the most eminent K-Pop stars known for their love of B-boying. Jay Park (Former 2PM) Jay Park is an…
LGU+ has announced their collaboration XR concert with AOMG, the entertainment company that has become the definition of success in the hip-hop and R&B scene. The lineup of AOMG artists in the concert include Simon Dominic, Loco, GRAY, Woo, LeeHi, and YUGYEOM. It is the first time that an online concert involving AR (augmented reality) will happen with a collaboration between a mobile carrier and a hip-hop label. The collaboration concert, AOMG ONLINE CONCERT : Above Ordinary 2021 will be held on August 28 at 7PM (KST). It will be broadcast domestically in Korea through ‘U+Idol Live’ and globally…
Korean actress and former AOA member Mina has regained consciousness after a few days of being hospitalized due to a suicide attempt – she took no time to post a message and photos on her Instagram. On July 30, Mina closed her Instagram account and returned to her Instagram account on August 3, stating that she is planning to take legal action against malicious commenters spreading untrue information against her. Mina posted this message on her Instagram. “I regained consciousness, saw Yoo’s (her ex-boyfriend) statement, and posted an explanation about his statement, but I am still the same old…
K-Pop icons stars have the pleasure of enjoying the benefits that come with their stardom including a massive following for being in the spotlight, privacy, and countless endorsement opportunities among others. The pleasures and fame are however, for a limited time, with the longest period for single contract being estimated at seven years upon completing the trainee session. Some idols and groups are lucky to have their contracts renewed while others either disband or cancel their contracts for various reasons. Leaving the spotlight exposes the idols to the real world and its accompanying hurdles, which has been the downfall…
On August 2, BALLISTIK BOYZ release new single ‘SUM BABY’, a breezy tune about finding love in the heat of summer. The release is accompanied by a music video. Ever since their formation in April 2018, Japanese dance and vocal group BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE have had their sights set on global activity. The group is made up of seven extremely talented members who perform physically demanding acrobatic dance routines while singing into handheld mics. Several of the members are bilingual, and they have appeared on stages outside of Japan and around Southeast Asia, thanks to their performance…
(Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 2) 3YE summoned more than 13 thousand fans for their first exclusive concert for Latin America on the + VIVO platform. The girl group gave a show of great visual impact and interacted live with their fans in the first transcontinental satellite broadcast in the history of streaming. On July 31 2021, at 9:00 p.m. (Argentine time) the concert of the Kpop group 3YE was held on the platform +VIVO. The event began with a broadcast from the +VIVO studios in Buenos Aires that was hosted by the korean influencer Jini from JiniChannel. The transmission…
Seoul, South Korea (August 1, 2021) – Chart-topping K-pop group, VERIVERY has announced their big comeback on August 23rd at 6PM KST with a mysterious video teaser and website. Known for their sharp moves to catchy beats that entrance audiences, VERIVERY announced their comeback with a sudden teaser at midnight on July 31st through their official social media accounts. The following day at midnight on August 1st, a website was opened as another teaser into the second installment to their latest series of musical releases with mystery dates for various reveals. From astounding audiences with their creativity in performances…
Mina, Korean actress and former member of K-pop girl group AOA, is currently hospitalized after being discovered bleeding excessively at her home, according to Korean news outlet Hankook Ilbo who first reported the news on July 29. Mina was taken to a hospital close by and received emergency surgery. An unnamed acquaintance who visited her home after being unable to contact the actress, is said to have first found the former girl grouper. Since Mina left a long message on her social media, it’s most plausible that it was a suicide attempt. Sources claim that Mina’s condition is currently…
DONGKIZ (동키즈) is a South Korean boy band signed under Dongyo Entertainment. The members consist of five members with the names Wondae, Kyoungyoon, Munik, Jaechan, and Jonghyeong. The band made their debut in April of 2019, and most recently released their fifth single album “Chase Episode 1. Ggum” on July 1, 2021. We express our thanks towards the members of DONGKIZ and their management for making this second Kcrush interview happen, and wish them much success in pursuing their dreams. Your browser does not support HTML video. Hello, everyone. This is actually our second interview with you.…
We have a brief interview with K-pop artist AleXa – formerly known to many as Alex Christine. AleXa is a Korean-American singer from Tulsa, Oklahoma and signed under ZB Label based in South Korea. You can also catch her via her personal Youtube channel to find out more about her. We would like to thank AleXa for making the time the do this interview with us again – we know how busy she is – and we send a lot of luck on her way with her new releases and ventures! Hello, thank you for your precious time.…
BTS lands No. 1 on the Billboard HOT 100 chart again with the summer hit “Butter” extending its eighth week at the top and tying for the chart’s longest chart reign of this year so far, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” from January until March. BTS’ latest release “Permission to Dance” is currently positioned at No. 7 having fallen after topping the chart last week for one week. The K-pop super group set another new record – the septet replaced itself at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with a brand new single “Permission to…
Apart from EXO, Winner, Monsta X, GOT 7, DAY 6, and Seventeen (svt), the 2010 to 2015 half-decade was overloaded with beautiful melodies from the rising K-Pop stars. The K-Pop entertainment industry was yet again swept by the overwhelming outstanding chorographical, vocal and lyrical explosion, especially by the then newly formed boy bands. Compared to their female counterparts, the boy groups dominated the industry further spreading the Hallyu wave beyond Asia. Here are the most artistic and versatile boy groups that were formed and rocked the K-Pop world between 2010 and 2015. BTS Over the years since…