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The Chosun IlboRookie K-Pop Girls Debut on Billboard World ChartThe Chosun Ilbo"The chart performance is remarkable for a debut album from a rookie K-pop act, who kick off their Billboard chart run earlier than their girl group labelmates Girls' Generation and f(x), who didn't chart albums in America until four and two years into ...

This South Korean Pop Idol Is Dominating the TIME 100 Reader's Poll

TIMEThis South Korean Pop Idol Is Dominating the TIME 100 Reader's PollTIMELast year, Indian politicians dominated the TIME 100 reader's poll, our annual survey ahead of the magazine's list of the most influential people in the world. But this year a South Korean pop star is currently taking the lead — and although she's not ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Destinations: Follow In INFINITE's Footsteps And Visit MacauKpopStarzWelcome 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 ...

'Best of the Best PH' K

Rappler'Best of the Best PH' K-Pop concert: 7 things we're looking forward toRappler... With the Best of the Best Philippines concert coming up this April, we're more than excited to see Super Junior and Girls' Generation dance and sing to their hits. Plus, who wouldn't like to add artists Red Velvet and Born to Beat to their list of ...

Girls' Generation Disbandment: New album releases without Jessica Jung ...

Venture Capital PostGirls' Generation Disbandment: New album releases without Jessica Jung ...Venture Capital PostWhile K-pop bands are no strangers to having their members leave the group, Girls' Generation are one of the most formidable groups having spent seven years together. The group has also spent years topping the Forbes Korea's Power Celebrity Lists.

VIDEO: Ben Roy of Spells talks “Those Who Can't,” K pop in the rain at SXSW

Reverb (blog)VIDEO: Ben Roy of Spells talks “Those Who Can't,” K pop in the rain at SXSWReverb (blog)Ben Roy of Spells talks with Reverb during SXSW 2015. Photo by Seth McConnell, heyreverb.com. When he's not standing on top of a barrel rattling it until you're sure he's going to fall or screaming in a fan's face or rolling around on the stage, Ben ...

KPOP Idol meets Kpop Chicken

Manila Standard TodayKPOP Idol meets Kpop ChickenManila Standard TodayKyochon lives by its three promises: “First, we won't make fast food. Second, we only use natural ingredients and third, we only make healthy chicken with honesty,” says Chanky Tiangco, Marketing manager of KyoChon Philippines. “But now its time to ...

Hologram concerts to thrill K

The Korea HeraldHologram concerts to thrill K-pop fansThe Korea HeraldHologram concerts to thrill K-pop fans. Childhood videos of G-Dragon, a rapper of Korean boy band Big Bang, started playing on four video walls ― two on each side of the center stage ― at the start of a preview of his first hologram concert in ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop "It Item" Alert: Yuri And Kim Yoo Jung's $50 Aldo SneakersKpopStarzNowadays, sneakers aren't simply viewed as casual footwear that you'd slip into for a run around the park. K-pop idols and television stars are often seen wearing a sporty pair along with an evening gown or strapping suit in magazine pictorials ...

Godfather of K

allkpopGodfather of K-Pop Tae Jin Ah allegedly gambles away thousands of dollars and ...allkpopTalented singer Tae Jin Ah has found himself in a bit of a rut as a reporter from Sisa Journal USA released a controversial article and then held an interview with a media outlet on March 20 regarding this! The reporter first published on March 17 a ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop-Inspired Nickelodeon Show 'Make It Pop' Gives Preview With Music Video ...KpopStarzAlthough the concept is a twist on a common theme in American television musical series, such as "Glee" or Disney Channel's "Shake It Up," an active attempt is being made to gain the interest of K-pop fans. This fact, likewise, has not been lost on ...

Which idols would make up a 'Friends' K

allkpopWhich idols would make up a 'Friends' K-Pop version?allkpopIt's already been more than a decade since 'Friends' conclusion, but the hilarious series sticks with us to this day. Hello, how could we forget the timely question, "Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you?" the iconic pick-up line, "How you ...

Eat Like A K

KpopStarzEat Like A K-Pop Star: Making Kimbap, Korea's Favorite To-Go MealKpopStarzThen, add about one third of a cup of cooked sticky Korean white or purple rice, seasoned with a few splashes of sesame oil and a few sprinkles of salt. Smush it flat and evenly across the seaweed sheet so that just a bit of the kim is poking out on ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Through The Eyes Of Industry Leaders: An Interview With Gou4uKpopStarzWelcome 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 ...

Will a K

BillboardWill a K-Pop Girl Group Take Over the U.S. Soon (Or Ever)?BillboardIn the past five years, South Korea has looked to its girl groups to be the ones to break into America's pop scene. Barring PSY's unexpected breakthrough with "Gangnam Style" -- which many fans still don't deem a "K-pop" breakthrough -- a Korean group ...

Everlasting and Eco

Business Wire (press release)Everlasting and Eco-friendly Gift for K-POP Stars, Tree Planet's 'Star Forest ...Business Wire (press release)'Star Forest' is an eco-friendly project of Tree Planet, fundraised from fans of K-pop stars including EXO D.O and Big Bang. So far, around 40 forests have been created across the world including Korea, Africa and India. Star Forest is a special gift ...

Profile Of A K

KpopStarzProfile Of A K-Pop Fan: Why Girl's Day Is 21-Year-Old New Yorker Edward ...KpopStarzINTRO TO K-POP: Leary first stumbled upon K-pop when he was in high school. "The first K-pop song I ever heard was Super Junior's 'Cooking Cooking,'" he said. "It was odd, but still quirky and charming. Wonder Girls won me over with 'Tell Me.' From ...

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allkpopK-Pop stars and their American counterpartsallkpopSometimes when words fail you, it's easy to explain your favorite K-Pop idol to your friends as the "Korean version" of a global, American pop star. But ever wonder what your favorite K-Pop idol would actually be like if they competed in the music ...

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Noisey (blog)K-pop Phenoms 4Minute Return with a New AgendaNoisey (blog)It isn't easy being a girl group in Korea. Besides the rigorous rehearsals, performances, media appearances, and unrealistic beauty standards that all successful K-pop artists must ace with smiles and aplomb, the women also have to fit a certain mold ...

Suicide Of Baby Kara's Sojin Fuels Critical Discussion Of K

KpopStarzSuicide Of Baby Kara's Sojin Fuels Critical Discussion Of K-Pop Idol Working ...KpopStarzAfter the passing of a well-known K-pop trainee, Korean media reported about the difficult lifestyle of K-pop trainees. In the past, there were many trainees competing for spots in top idol groups, but the situation has widened to the point where idol ...

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Billboard5 K-Pop Songs Inspired by Hollywood FilmsBillboardWithout question, K-pop draws from Western music trends. But sometimes the music gets an extra dose of inspiration from Hollywood. Rainbow are the most recent act to mix a little movie magic into their music with new single "Black Swan," but they're ...

Wardrobe Inspection: K

KpopStarzWardrobe Inspection: K-Pop's Best Dressed February 2015KpopStarzThere was quite the trend of black and white music videos this February; however, that didn't stop some artists from blasting up with brilliant colors and trends. From 4Minute and Rainbow to Zion.T and Crush, here are some of the best dressed comebacks ...

Uncovering The K

KpopStarzUncovering The K-Pop: VividivaKpopStarzMeet the newest faces of DN Entertainment's girl group, VIVIDIVA! The group consists of seven girls and will be performance-based with powerful moves and impressive stage skills. Their first teaser features the seven ladies looking rather lolita-like ...