Saturday, February 28, 2015

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KpopStarzK-Pop Destinations: Relax Like Dara In Bataan, The PhilippinesKpopStarzWelcome to 'K-pop Destinations,' the series that helps readers travel across the world. We'll show you where hit shows and videos are filmed, where top performers are giving concerts, or where your favorite stars take their vacations. That way, the ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Through The Eyes Of Industry Leaders: An Interview With PlanetESLKpopStarzWelcome to "K-Pop Through the Eyes of Industry Leaders." It's an ongoing KPopStarz series where we talk to leaders in several Korean industries, including education, fashion, entertainment, technology, tourism, e-commerce, and more. It's no secret that ...

Friday, February 27, 2015

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KpopStarzK-Pop Crossover: Grimes, Erik Hassle, Jake Troth Rumored Producers On ...KpopStarzThere are so many Korean people here, and Chinese and Japanese, but they don't have one pop artist that they can look up to. That's kind of sad. I wish I could be that person for them to be proud of." According to the alleged YG Entertainment schedule ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Covers: Why The Daeho And Banseok A Capella Version Of JYP's 'You're ...KpopStarzStripping away the pop beats of JYP's original version paves way for these two fellas to show off the full extent of their vocal range. But beyond their musical ability, these two talented singers have an earnestness that is impossible to fake. And ...

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Happy Birthday, CL: 5 Memorable Performances From the K

BillboardHappy Birthday, CL: 5 Memorable Performances From the K-Pop SuperstarBillboardThe K-pop superstar is 24 today, moving into what might be her most exciting year of life yet. After nearly six years as the leader to Korean phenoms 2NE1, CL has established herself as an important front-runner in K-pop's international expansion ...

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Toronto hailed as K

MetroNews CanadaToronto hailed as K-Pop capital of North America by concert plannersMetroNews CanadaThe biggest single showing of Korean pop acts in Toronto is coming to Massey Hall in March, after 1,000 of the city's K-Pop fans each put up hundreds of dollars for a crowdfunded concert. Toronto's was the only city where fans succeeded in landing a ...

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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Philippine StarK-Pop superstars Super Junior, Girls' Generation to visit PhilippinesPhilippine StarFollowing the international clamor for KPOP stars, Red Velvet, a four-member group of multinational origin that combines a balance of fierce, cute, and youthful image. They are the latest group to debut in 2014, with hit songs Happiness and Be Natural.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Toronto wins crowdfunded Kpop concert

blogTO (blog)Toronto wins crowdfunded Kpop concertblogTO (blog)Kpop Toronto Toronto's Kpop fans will be having a good year. While the Toronto Kpop Convention won't get started until May, fans here have won the year's first KrowdPop event, which isn't a tweenie bopper krautrock program but rather an international ...

Sunday, February 22, 2015

When K

RocketNews24When K-pop clashes with Sci-fi, singing about PMS suddenly becomes a trendy ...RocketNews24I doubt anyone would disagree that PMS is in no way enjoyable, but for once, the monstrosity that messes up our lives on a regular basis is starting to look interesting as Korean pop idol Lizzy teams up with comedian Park Myeong-Su to sing about it.

Americans Pronounce K

The InquisitrAmericans Pronounce K-Pop Star Names [Video]The InquisitrOver the past few years, K-pop has received overwhelmingly positive response from American fans, making South Korea one of the biggest exporters of pop music this decade. And it isn't just Psy's Gangnam Style that has managed to captivate the West.

Julian Trono gets K

gulfnews.comJulian Trono gets K-Pop traininggulfnews.comThe rigorous training made him realise why K-Pop superstars are admired so much not just for their songs, but also for their live performances. The singer-actor said the training helped him to polish his first single (Wiki Me), which will be released ...

Saturday, February 21, 2015

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KpopStarzK-Pop Soloists Dominate Early In 2015, More On The HorizonKpopStarz2015 is slowly turning into the year of the solo artist, with the first two months of the year ushering in a wave of K-pop idols holding solo releases. The trend of idol group members promoting as solo artists isn't likely to go away anytime soon ...

Friday, February 20, 2015

Julian gets big break as K

TempoJulian gets big break as K-Pop wannabeTempoPINOY GOES KOREAN POP: If luck holds, 17-year-old Filipino singer-actor Julian Trono may just make it as a K-pop sensation in Korea. A team of Filipino-Korean entrepreneurs is behind Julian's massive build-up for both the Philippine and Korean markets.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

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KDramaStars19 K-Pop Idols And Actors Who Were Born In The Year Of The SheepKDramaStarsWhile there are many famous Korean celebrities who were born in the Year of the Sheep, 2NE1's CL is poised to celebrate one of the best years of her life. The K-pop star has been arduously preparing for her U.S. debut, under the tutelage of top ...

Korean pop music before "K

Boing BoingKorean pop music before "K-pop": three six-hour mixes of 70s and 80s hitsBoing BoingLet me tell you about my favorite spot in all Korea. I won't name it, since I don't want to take the blame when, for other reasons, it inevitably gets too popular. But I will say that you'll find it near a major Seoul art school. You have to go down ...

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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KpopStarzK-Pop Skate Night Returns To Houston and Dallas-Fort. Worth For 2015KpopStarzKpop Skate Night (KPSN) gained a devoted following with the support of Hallyu Entertainment in 2014. Now, the popular roller skating event is a stand-alone brand and rolling into various cities in the U.S. From dancing your favorite routines and adding ...

Monday, February 16, 2015

Singer Justin Thorne And Wonder Girls Yubin Release K

KpopStarzSinger Justin Thorne And Wonder Girls Yubin Release K-Pop Remix Of 'The ...KpopStarzThorne showed interest in K-Pop in 2012 when Wonder Girls released their “Like Money” song in the states. “I love thee musicality, creativity and great artistry that most K-Pop artists have,” said Thorne according to Ohkpop. “I've always felt there was ...

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PopMattersK-Pop Roundup: January 2015 - Life After the 'K-Pocalypse'PopMattersThe year 2014 was a troubled one for K-pop. Whether you want to join the many calling it the “K-pocalypse”, as some have argued, it's hard to deny that it was a dark year for the industry. Even with some incredible music released, the amount of death ...

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Meet the designer who is taking K

QuartzMeet the designer who is taking K-pop fashion globalQuartzkye, leigh lezark, k-pop, fashion, new york fashion week, Leigh Lezark in a Kye jacket.(Randy Brooke). Lezark compared Kye to Jeremy Scott, another designer beloved by musicians for his fresh, fun, and never nostalgic aesthetic. If Kye wants to conquer ...

Saturday, February 14, 2015

[EXCLUSIVE] Singer Justin Thorne teases upcoming K

allkpop[EXCLUSIVE] Singer Justin Thorne teases upcoming K-Pop remix of his song ...allkpopThorne became interested in K-Pop when Wonder Girls promoted "Like Money" in the United States. Thorne said, "I love the musicality, creativity and great artistry that most Kpop artists have." Thorne's other favorites include Big Bang and G-Dragon's ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Through The Eyes Of Industry Leaders: An Interview With Le Bunny BleuKpopStarzLBB: The spread of K-Pop to other regions of the world, including Latin America, Northeast India, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe all show that the culture is spreading and spreading quickly. Which means automatically, everyone will start picking ...

Friday, February 13, 2015

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Inquirer.netK-Pop Superstar Sandara Park back in PHInquirer.netMANILA, Philippines—Korean pop superstar Sandara Park, who first gained fame as a teen idol in the Philippines, is back in Manila. Park on Friday night posted photos of her fans who welcomed her at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Screengrab ...

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

India Opens Up To K

KpopStarzIndia Opens Up To K-PopKpopStarz2014 saw many Korean celebrities travel abroad, the start of 2015 has brought attention to K-pop fans in India. The Asian subcontinent recently hosted its first K-pop concert, which was shortly followed by the news that a variety show starring many ...

Monday, February 9, 2015

KPOP Girls TAHITI Perform "Phone Number" With a Jazz Swing, Settle JYJ ...

ClassicaliteKPOP Girls TAHITI Perform "Phone Number" With a Jazz Swing, Settle JYJ ...ClassicaliteTAHITI pose for photographs during the MBC Music "Idol School" press conference at Digital Magic Space Aug. 26, 2014, in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo : Getty/Ilgan Sports). As if you needed any reason to listen to a K-Pop group dish out their single ...

Quit playing games with my heart: Fans of K

PRIQuit playing games with my heart: Fans of K-Pop band threatened with prison ...PRIAuthorities in the majority Muslim country have ordered an investigation into a group of female fans of K-pop boy band B1A4 for alleged “indecent” public acts in violation of the Syariah code of conduct after members of the band hugged and kissed them ...