Author: Denise Coley
Just like K-Pop, K-Indie is making such a buzz not only in Korea but on the international music industry. The Korean indie industry has over the years gained massive fans, especially since most k-Indie artists have their musical pieces in English thus amassing a substantial global following. Below are some of the best artists in the K-Indie genre industry. 1. The Black Skirts (검정치마) The Black Skirts is such an inspirational powerhouse in the K-Indie entertainment industry. This rock musician made an official debut in 2010 with the ‘201’ album that scooped 2010’s Korean Music Awards for…
It’s official: Rocky selected to leave ASTRO and his label, Fantagio. Rocky’s Fantagio contract expired after 14 years with the agency. The singer, who has been on hiatus from the group since November 2022, confirmed his departure from the group February 28 by releasing a letter to fans. Hello, this is Rocky. I’m greeting fans for the first time in a while. Firstly, I want to apologize for not being able to bring good news, but I thought it was right to let AROHAs be the first to hear this news so I’m writing a letter here. I will…
Cosmic Girls (WJSN), a formerly 13-member group that was a joint effort between Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment, may be continuing after all, causing fans to breathe a sigh of relief. Eight members, Exy, Seola, Bona, Soobin, Eunseo, Yeoreum, Dayoung, and Yeonjung, renewed their contracts with Starship Entertainment this past week. Unfortunately, Luda and Dawon did not re-resign, but it is unclear if they will sign with new agencies and continue with WJSN or if they are moving on completely. Chinese members Xuanyi, Cheng Xiao, and Meiqi, who are under Yuehua Entertainment, had their contracts expire. They’ve been absent…
It’s been a whirlwind few days for singer Baek A Yeon! First, media reports leaked that Baek has been in a relationship with a non-celebrity. Then, there were reports the singer would be getting married in August. However, Baek’s company, Eden Nine Entertainment, denied the wedding reports but did confirm she is in a relationship. “It’s true that Baek A Yeon is currently in a relationship with thoughts of marriage,” Eden Nine Entertainment said. “She will personally convey the news when they are ready.” On March 2, 2023, Baek posted a handwritten letter on her Instagram announcing her nuptials…
Congratulations are in order as Shinhwa’s Eric and his wife, actress Na Hye Mi, welcomed their first child, a son, March 1, 2023! TOP Media stated, “Na Hye Mi gave birth today. Both the mother and child are in good health.” Eric and his actress wife announced they were expecting in August 2022. Eric and Na Hye Mi married in 2017. The couple began a friendship and started dating after Eric texted the actress. “He said he saw me for the first time in a magazine he read at a beauty parlor. He told me later that it was…
One of the biggest K-Pop stories recently surrounds what’s going on between HYBE Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment, and SM Entertainment and Lee Soo-man, SM’s former CEO. With news on the subject breaking every day, it’s hard to keep up with the information and whether HYBE’s considered a hostile takeover of SM Entertainment and/or if there’s family and company drama brewing. With so much going on, here’s a breakdown of the SM Entertainment, Kakao, and HYBE Entertainment story, which actually begins in 1997 until present. 1997-2023: Like Planning Company, Changes at SM Entertainment. HYBE Purchases shares Daum and Dispatch provided a…
The TV Anime “Attack on Titan” The Final Season Part 3 will be broadcasting at 00:25 (JAPAN TIME) on the 4th of March through NHK General TV. SiM, a Reggae and Punk band, is in charge of singing and creating the theme song of the TV anime series. The title of the theme song for the anime is “UNDER THE TREE”. SiM created the song “The Rumbling”, which was the opening theme song of The TV anime series, “Attack on Titan, The Final Season Part 2” as well. The song became a great hit around the world…
The release of the information. (1) From the 3rd of April the Anime will be broadcasting on TV Tokyo, TV Osaka and TV Aichi. (2) The Anime will be on air on Animax from the 8th of April! (3) The release of the second PV. (4) The key images will be revealed for the second time. (5) The information about the songs will be released. The information about the broadcasting will be released! Finally, “Kizuna no Allele” will be broadcasting from the 3rd of April. Please look forward to seeing their amazing action! The second PV of the…
After the 1980s K-drama triumphant entry in the international scene, the 2nd generation of K-dramas stormed the entertainment industry with more complex, captivating, and out of this world storyline and acting skills. With the world becoming a village, Korea took the chance to make a brand for itself through its skilled thematic plots of dramas and professionalism in the suspense aspect that left viewers clinging to their seats. The 2nd generation K-drama period between 1990 to 1999 involved numerous Oscar worthy series, but below are some of this generation’s best ones. 1. What Is Love? (1991) “What Is…
Update: February 24, 2023 Previously, on February 8, 2023, actor Yoo Ah-in came under scrutiny for illegal propofol use. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency called Yoo, 36, in for questioning and a drug test on February 5. While the urine sample tested positive for marijuana, a hair follicle analysis still needed to be complete. On February 23, 2023, Yoo’s hair follicle analysis showed the Voice of Silence actor did have propofol in his system. As a result of the report, Seoul Metropolitan Police called Yoo in for questioning again. When the investigation began, the police also performed a search…
K-Pop sensations to perform with major acts already announced including ENHYPEN, KANG DANIEL, VIVIZ, and others making their U.S. arena debut Tickets for events at Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Michelob ULTRA Arena on sale now at webridgeexpo.com We Bridge, the inaugural three-day cultural expo and two-day music festival in Las Vegas to celebrate Asian entertainment and culture, has announced renowned K-pop sensation MONSTA X to headline and award-winning soloist Jessi to perform on the weekend of April 21-23. These line-up additions are set to appear alongside ENHYPEN and will be joined by KANG DANIEL, VIVIZ, Dreamcatcher, CIX,…
KIM WOO SEOK will return to his main job as a singer a year after his third solo album “3RD DESIRE [Reve]” released in March last year. In the March issue of the recently published Singles, KIM WOO SEOK showed a colorful visual that leads people’s attention by perfectly digesting a concept full of boyishness using retro items and announced his comeback, saying, “I’m currently preparing a new album.” In an interview, KIM WOO SEOK said about the new album, “I think I can show my inner emotional line with a heavier feeling,” signaling a new start…
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It’s hard to believe it’s February already, but here we are! With a month behind us already, it’s time to consider who we should keep our eyes on throughout the year. While 2022 was the year of NEWJEANS and Le Sserafim, 2023 may provide us with some new names K-Pop history should remember. Already, there are some buzzworthy girl groups emerging as potential contenders in the K-Pop realm. Here are five girl groups to watch in 2023! BABYMONSTER YG Entertainment’s new girl group has been hinted at for a long time. Some indications of the new group have been…
Download & streaming links Following his successful appearances as part of boyband INTO1 on Tencent’s mega-hit Chinese show ‘CHUANG2021’, Japanese artist INTO1 RIKIMARU has released his new single ‘UP and DOWN’, on February 17. INTO1 RIKIMARU co-wrote the song, a dance tune that tells the story of the “ups and downs” of his life from his unique perspective. A short dance video version of this track was released in May 2022 and caused a meltdown online, with an astonishing 7.58 million views on leading Chinese social network Weibo and 550,000 views on YouTube. This new release is an all-new…
Although Korean dramas started airing in the 1950s, the K-drama wave began within the early 1980s, especially with the introduction of color television and a surge in Korean broadcasting companies. The steadily enhancements in industrialization and modernization further started increasing the viewership of Korean dramas, hence crediting the dramas between 1980 and 1989 the 1st generation label. Below are some of the best 1st generation K-dramas. 1. Love and Ambition (1987) In life, there is always a point where choices must be made. The choices mean forgoing some to hold on to others. Only in a few instances are…
Relations between North and South Korea have been frosty for decades. The two Koreas are still technically at war, engaging in more of a frozen conflict currently. While the countries do not get along and tempers have flared over the years, there have been a few instances where South Korean artists have performed in North Korea. In total, seven concerts by South Korean artists have been performed in North Korea. Here is a list of artists who’ve traveled north to Pyongyang to share their music with the “Hermit Kingdom.” Fin.K.L | 1999 As one of the “first generation”…
All good things must come to an end. Brave Girls, Brave Entertainment’s girl group that debuted April 7, 2011, officially disbanded February 16, 2023 following the expiration of their exclusive contracts. All four members, Minyoung, Yujeong, Eunji, and Yuna, opted not to renew. Brave Entertainment released the following statement confirming the news. The exclusive contracts of artists Minyoung, Yujeong, Eunji, and Yuna will come to an end as of today. After a long and thorough discussion, Brave Entertainment and Brave Girls agreed to a beautiful farewell. The members intend on cheering one another on deep in their hearts and…
Click here for Music Video XG released their 3rd single ‘SHOOTING STAR’ on Wednesday, January 25. The music video for ‘SHOOTING STAR’ gained over 14 million views. The live performance video, dance practice video and performance video for ‘SHOOTING STAR’ all ranked in the fastest-rising charts, receiving major acclaim from around the world. The girls appeared on 11 popular Korean music TV programs in the last three weeks, including consecutive appearances in some shows. They also took part in numerous interviews with major foreign media outlets in the U.S. and India. Today, the music video for ‘LEFT RIGHT’, a…
Causing fierce tremors in the world of dance and Eurobeat, a dream collaboration has resulted in the February 13th digital release of ‘Gamble Rumble feat. motsu’ by Dave Rodgers. ‘Gamble Rumble’ is a classic hit by m.o.v.e, who debuted over 25 years ago in 1997 with the single ‘ROCK IT DOWN’. The music video for the original version has amassed more than 20 million views on YouTube, and it is considered one of the most essential theme songs from the beloved anime series ‘Initial D’, which itself was the spark that ignited both the street racing culture boom and…