Thursday, October 31, 2013

K

PopdustK-pop Chart Report: K.Will And Park Ji Yoon Reach The Top, T-ara and Ladies ...PopdustAfter debuting at No. 4, K.Will's new autumn single, “You Don't Know Love,” climbs three places to No. 1 on this week's Gaon chart. It's the third No. 1 single of his career, and first since last year's “I Need You.” Right behind K.Will is K-diva, Park ...

Root of K

Korea TimesRoot of K-popKorea Times... by the Korea Institute for Vocational Education and Training late last year that entertainer is one of their primary choices for a future job. The following history of K-pop was written based on CJ E&M's recent publication on “100 K-pop legends ...

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

2AM to Grant K

Billboard2AM to Grant K-Pop Christmas Wishes with First Solo US ConcertBillboardWhen Billboard caught up with 2AM in Los Angeles, the K-pop boy band famous for their ballads commented that "in L.A. and the U.S.A., the fans are more passionate." The quartet will see those "passionate" fans soon with their first-ever solo concert in ...

The Kings of KPop return to Manila

Manila Standard TodayThe Kings of KPop return to ManilaManila Standard TodayOctober 24 was a date to remember as the kings of hallyu, Super Junior, came back to Manila for their fifth Super Show. Thousands of fans who waited for the group for two years to return to the Philippines flocked to the SM MOA Arena for the biggest ...

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Check Out The Top Five Best Hit Singles From K

PopdustCheck Out The Top Five Best Hit Singles From K-pop Producer E-Tribe!PopdustAfter more than a year away from the spotlight, miss A is finally set to make their K-pop comeback on November 6 with the release of their second studio studio album, Hush. On top of that, their new single will mark the first time that they haven't ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Idols Who Smoke And A List Of U.S. Celebrities Who Smoke Weed Or ...KpopStarzIn the world of K-Pop, the act of smoking is heavily frowned up with idols and celebrities under heavy scrutiny for negative public behavior. Whether they simply smoke in private, or proclaim to a former smoke, many idols have come under criticism for ...

Monday, October 28, 2013

Trouble Maker Becomes K

BillboardTrouble Maker Becomes K-Pop's Bonnie & Clyde in Lana Del Rey-Esque 'Now ...BillboardThose familiar with K-pop music videos and hoping to find a glossy, colorful, sugary-sweet visual from Trouble Maker -- the duo project of 4minute rapper/"Gangnam Style" star HyunA and Beast vocalist Hyunseung -- may be disappointed with "Now.

2NE1, G

KpopStarz2NE1, G-Dragon, Girls' Generation, JYJ, Jay Park: 10 K-Pop Acts Who Have ...KpopStarzIt's no surprise that the world K-Pop is getting more and more popular worldwide, especially in the America and other English-speaking territories. And as K-Pop acts like G-Dragon, JYJ, and 2NE1 become celebrities to the international scene, more and ...

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KpopStarzK-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories in American News (Week of October 21 ...KpopStarzHarvard Crimson had an article this week regarding about the image of "flower boy" and "Beastly idol" which is basically the soft and cute K-pop idols vs. the mucho and strong idols. You see this in the K-Pop music industry and think this is probably ...

Sunday, October 27, 2013

K

KpopStarzK-Pop Destinations: "Future's Choice"KpopStarzYou can't visit the rooms the drama is filmed in but you can visit the KBS Exhibition Hall downstairs to learn more about the Korean broadcasting industry, and then get a partial tour of the building. The 20-minute KBS tour starts from the main hall on ...

Saturday, October 26, 2013

K

KpopStarzK-Pop Looks That Are Perfectly Suited For HalloweenKpopStarzK-pop music videos are an excellent source for costume inspiration with looks that range from school friendly to those that will be the hottest in the club. Whether you will be flying solo at an event or partying in a group, there a many fun and easy ...

Friday, October 25, 2013

IU's 'The Red Shoes' Spends Second Week Atop K

BillboardIU's 'The Red Shoes' Spends Second Week Atop K-Pop Hot 100BillboardLast week, IU snagged her third K-Pop Hot 100 No. 1 with "The Red Shoes" giving her a record-extending 10 weeks at the summit on the chart. This week, IU is again at the top, her 11th week altogether, blocking Busker Busker, K.Will and T-ara from ...

Can Topp Dogg Be the New Top Dog in K

KpopStarzCan Topp Dogg Be the New Top Dog in K-pop?KpopStarzAt this stage in the K-pop game, if you're going to debut as a rookie group, your agency has to do it bigger and better than everyone else. To me, the music video just looked like some medicore dance video that did nothing for me except give me a headache.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

[RELEASE AT 5 PM EST, 10/24] K

KpopStarz[RELEASE AT 5 PM EST, 10/24] K-Pop Style: Short And FlirtyKpopStarzIt's not just the sounds of K-pop that are making waves around the world. The looks chosen by K-pop girl bands both on stage and off are inspiring fashion choices. Fans want to look like their favorite stars. And if there's one thing that sums up the ...

Show the K

KpopStarzShow the K-pop Power in Numbers: Amazing Concert Fan Audience Photos (K ...KpopStarzThere are no fans in the world that compare to K-pop fans-they are extreme to another level. K-pop fans are undyingly loyal and faithful. Dare I even go to the extent to say that they would die for their idol if the time ever called for it? The answer ...

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PopdustK-pop Chart Report: SHINee's “Everybody” Shoots To The Top, T-ara Hits The ...PopdustSHINee had some crazy competition on the charts this past week, but the boys were still able to debut at No. 1 with their latest single, “Everybody.” They dethroned IU's “The Red Shoes,” which slips to No. 2, to claim the sixth chart-topper of their ...

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Funniest CFs Starring Your Favorite K

KpopStarzFunniest CFs Starring Your Favorite K-pop StarsKpopStarzCommercials love using celebrities to endorse their products. If you're a celebrity and you're picked to represent a big product, it means you're doing something right. So let's take a look at some of the funniest commercials starring your favorite stars!

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KpopStarzK-Pop And The Racism Debate:As The Global Audience Grows, So Does ...KpopStarzMiss A's Min joins other artists in Twitter missteps. The necessity has presented itself, for the K-Pop industry to address racial sensitivity or potentially lose the global market. With a juxtaposed image of American rapper Rick Ross that would be ...

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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InterAksyonK-Pop craze shows Philippines part of new North-South migration trendInterAksyonWell, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), South Korean migration to the Philippines has risen by almost 430 percent over the past 10 years. From less than one out of every 10 foreign arrivals in the Philippines in 2000, the ...

Handsome Male K

PopdustHandsome Male K-pop Stars Show Off Their Good Looks In Magazines This MonthPopdustWhenever anyone ranks Korea's best looking idols and celebrities, Super Junior's Siwon, BIGBANG's T.O.P, and actor Kim Soo Hyun almost always make the list. With all that handsomeness between them, it's no surprise that all three are fronting some of ...

Monday, October 21, 2013

K

KpopStarzK-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories in American News (Week of October 14 ...KpopStarzThe name of the site is Kfashionista and it is a fashion blog that provides the latest in K-Pop style fashion. The website is Kfashionista.com and it is a source of everything Korean in the style of all things Korean and let's viewers comment on the ...

Sunday, October 20, 2013

K.Will And T

PopdustK.Will And T-ara's New Singles Rank High On K-pop's Digital ChartsPopdustAfter spending almost two weeks straight at the top of Korea's digital music charts, IU has finally been dethroned by R&B balladeer K.Will. Since releasing his autumn-themed mini-album, Will In Fall, on Friday, the lead single, “You Don't Know Love ...

Saturday, October 19, 2013

K

KpopStarzK-Pop Idols Twitter Round-up: October 12- 17KpopStarzTeen Top's Ricky tweeted 'Ugly'. But he really looks adorable. Hope you enjoyed this week Twitter round-up. Stay tuned for the next K-Pop Idol Twitter posts here in KpopStarz. Fighting! RELATED ARTICLE. Girl's Generation Taeyeon's Baby Picture Revealed!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Raccoon Boys' Kim Min Suk from 'K

allkpopRaccoon Boys' Kim Min Suk from 'K-Pop Star 2' signs with NH MediaallkpopNH Media revealed on the 17th, "We signed Raccoon Boys' rapper Kim Min Suk from 'K-Pop Star 2'." Kim Min Suk apparently made the decision to join the agency after his discharge from military service in September. He shared, "I am no longer a soldier ...

A Quick Tutorial on Learning K

KpopStarzA Quick Tutorial on Learning K-Pop Lyrics: 3 Easy StepsKpopStarzTrying to memorize Korean lyrics or any language that is foreign to you can seem intimidating. And if you are new to K-Pop, and you need some pointers on how to jam to your bias's tunes, then here are just 3 easy steps on how to do so! The first one is ...