Korean entrepreneur went from translating K

Tech in AsiaKorean entrepreneur went from translating K-Pop tweets to selling language ...Tech in AsiaLee says Korean pop music has been a driver of growth since the beginning of Flitto, as fans around the world want to know what their favorite singers have to say. "Indonesians are very active socially already, so using a social translation tool like ...

Kpop convention on the way to Toronto

blogTO (blog)Kpop convention on the way to TorontoblogTO (blog)toronto kpop con Fans of Korean pop music in Toronto have a big reason to celebrate -- the city's first-ever K-pop con is coming this spring. The fan-organized Toronto Kpop Con 2015, set to take over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for one hectic ...

News Website Reuters Reveal Being A K

KpopStarzNews Website Reuters Reveal Being A K-Pop Star To Be 'The Most Popular ...KpopStarzReuters news recently released an article that read, “thousands of Korean children dream of becoming household names like rapper Psy” and that these children put up with “punishing schedules in the hope of one day making it big in the industry ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Crossover: American Rapper Krizz Kaliko Receives Invitation From ...KpopStarzAllegedly, Krizz Kaliko received a lot of attention from K-pop fans after one of the rapper's songs titled "Spaz" was used in BTS's intro dance for MBC's "Gayo Daejun." "Prepare to be mind-blown," said a blog post on Strange Music's official website ...

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The Korea Times USK-pop dance studio thrives in ManhattanThe Korea Times USInside a dance studio near Times Square in Manhattan, about 30 students danced in sync to a K-pop tune. With the exception of a few mistakes and missed rhythms, the group — led by I Love Dance Director Choi Moon-joo — looked ready to be on stage.

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KpopStarzK-Pop Crossover: Korean-American Singer Jhameel Makes It Through ...KpopStarzKorean-American vocalist Jhameel won over the judges with his voice and origami at his "American Idol" audition. The first Korean-American artist to advance on the immensely popular reality singing competition is now preparing for the next round. Like ...

When K

AsiaOneWhen K-pop meets future technologyAsiaOneHolograms and virtual reality technologies are being increasingly deployed as an alternative to live performances as Seoul seeks to entertain the burgeoning group of K-pop fans visiting the home country of their idols. Although it may sound creepy to ...

Profile Of A K

KpopStarzProfile Of A K-Pop Fan: Why EXO Makes 16-Year-Old Canadian Amanjot Singh ...KpopStarzINTRO TO K-POP: “It was during November of 2012, when a friend and I watched a K-drama, which was 'Boys Over Flowers,'" Singh said. “After that, I started to be addicted to K-dramas and I got to meet many friends that are into Korean culture. They ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Beyond The Charts: Welcome To The Eclectically Wild World Of ...KpopStarzWhile their sound is rooted in traditional Korean instrumentation and influence, Coreyah claim to garner inspiration from contemporary pop, Balkan gypsy music and African guitarist Ali Farka Toure, among others. The call and response rap battle of ...

First ever Korean pop concert set to enthrall Amdavadis

DeshGujaratFirst ever Korean pop concert set to enthrall AmdavadisDeshGujaratKorean Cultural Center announced the globally popular music phenomenon, K-POP 2015 Concert Tour in India. With the collaboration of JU Entertainment and all the Festival Organizers, Korean Cultural Center India brings you the first ever K-pop concert ...

Malays bare insecurities in the face of K

Malay Mail OnlineMalays bare insecurities in the face of K-pop “threat”Malay Mail OnlineHate it or love it, Korean pop culture — from K-pop music to TV dramas to variety shows — is perhaps South Korea's most successful export. Starting in the late 1990s, the Korean wave, or hallyu, has since swept across the whole world and Malaysia ...

It's a rocky road to K

CCTV-AmericaIt's a rocky road to K-Pop StardomCCTV-America“Girlfriend” is a six-member Korean pop band. The group might be the next big K-pop sensation. They got to this point after five years of intensive training. All the hard work paid off, and the band made its public debut this month. “I want our song to ...

Exercise Like A K

KpopStarzExercise Like A K-Pop Star: The Best Workouts To Get As Fit As An IdolKpopStarzStrong is the new skinny, and it's time to fuel your workouts with some K-pop. We've already got some workout playlists for you if you're headed to the gym or out for a run. But if you want a totally K-pop focused workout, or want to do the same ...

Never too old to try out for K

AsiaOneNever too old to try out for K-popAsiaOneDance instructor Josephine Hung (left) is one of two applicants picked from among 300 worldwide to star in Miss Korea: Julia And Jojo, a travelogue where she can work towards becoming a K-pop idol.

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KpopStarzK-Pop Stars See Increase In Earnings Due To Global PopularityKpopStarzThe Korean National Tax Service's statistics show that average salary of singers in South Korea surpassed that of actors, television personalities, and general workers between 2010-2013. The average salary for singers had been 22.64 million won ...

Which of these new K

AsiaOneWhich of these new K-pop acts will soarAsiaOneSEOUL - A fresh wave of artists will burst onto the K-pop scene this year, as each record label is looking to add some spice of its own to the already-saturated industry. All rookies are hoping to be the next EXO, but only a few will survive, much less ...

Best K

KpopStarzBest K-Pop Celebrity GwiyomisKpopStarzIt's been called the new Gangnam Style. The "gwiyomi" song and dance routine may not have burst on to the scene with the same global impact that Psy's infamous hit did, but it does have loads of celebrities, YouTube stars, ordinary K-pop fans, and ...

Rosmah's hug 'motherly', K

Malaysiakini (subscription)Rosmah's hug 'motherly', K-Pop hug 'brotherly'Malaysiakini (subscription)RatBatBlue: What ulterior motive could a Korean pop star have when he hugged a Muslim girl (who won a lucky draw) on stage in front of thousands of fans? In this case, punitive action by the religious authorities is meant to be solely against the so ...

Rosmah's hug 'motherly', K

Malaysiakini (subscription)Rosmah's hug 'motherly', K-Pop hug 'brotherly'Malaysiakini (subscription)RatBatBlue: What ulterior motive could a Korean pop star have when he hugged a Muslim girl (who won a lucky draw) on stage in front of thousands of fans? In this case, punitive action by the religious authorities is meant to be solely against the so ...

M'sian fans who hugged K

The New PaperM'sian fans who hugged K-pop band B1A4 could face arrest for public indecencyThe New PaperThe suggestive title for the K-pop boy band fan meeting video, that was uploaded on the Sukan Star TV Facebook page, read "Perempuan melayu dicabul atas pentas oleh mat kpop semalam” (Malay girls molested on stage by K-Pop artists last night).

Which type of K

allkpopWhich type of K-Pop fan are you?allkpopThat's you--someone so committed to the K-Pop fandom that you engage in all sorts of activities from attending concerts to organizing events. You're the kind of fan who enjoys actively showing his/her support as well as getting to know your fellow fans ...

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The Korea HeraldK-pop stars see earnings rocketThe Korea HeraldAs K-pop continues to lead the Korean Wave, singers are enjoying their sharpest ever increase in income, government statistics show. According to the National Tax Service, the average yearly income of singers rose 72.2 percent in three years between ...

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allkpop'K-Pop Star' refutes rumors and will continue to film with alleged bully Nam ...allkpopNetizens are currently questioning 'K-Pop Star's decision with top comments saying, "Why would you ask the school…. You should be asking... her classmates…," "But… if you ask the school, would they know?", and, "The broadcast people who tell iljins ...

BTOB's Lim Hyunsik, To Become The DJ Of 'K

KpopStarzBTOB's Lim Hyunsik, To Become The DJ Of 'K-Pop Planet'KpopStarz"K-Pop Planet" is a special edition corner of "Super Junior's Kiss The Radio" and airs every other Sunday. The program had received much attention through the teaser video that was previously released. In this program, K-pop artist DJs will freely talk ...

FTISLAND's Lee Jaejin Becomes DJ Of 'K

KpopStarzFTISLAND's Lee Jaejin Becomes DJ Of 'K-Pop Planet'KpopStarzLee Jaejin will become the DJ for the KBS CoolFM "K-Pop Planet" that airs every other Sunday. Lee Jaejin said, "I always wanted to try being a radio DJ and I'm so happy that this opportunity was given to me. I want to give joy to the listeners by ...