5 Ways 'Producer' Portrays The Struggles Of K

KDramaStars5 Ways 'Producer' Portrays The Struggles Of K-pop IdolsKDramaStars"Producer" has sparked debate within the Korean entertainment industry about the accuracy of its portrayal of variety show producer-directors, but the drama also provides interesting perspectives on the lives of K-pop idols.Singer-songwriter IU ...and more »

Korea Vs. Japan: Are K

The InquisitrKorea Vs. Japan: Are K-Pop And K-Dramas About To Surpass J-Pop And Anime ...The InquisitrIn a span of about five years, K-pop (Korean pop music) and K-dramas (Korean dramas) have become a juggernaut in the Asian entertainment market. As a matter of fact, patrons now expect to see booths catering to Korean entertainment at venues like ...

Eat Like A K

KpopStarzEat Like A K-Pop Star: Get Everyone's Favorite Snack Phenomenon, Honey ...KpopStarzThese days, chowing down like a real Korean means chowing down on Honey Butter Chips. The salty sweet chips have exploded across Korea, with stars including Sooyoung, Siwon, Hyomin, So Yoo Jin, Hello Venus, and Jaejoong declaring their love for the ...

Here's What a 13

BillboardHere's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by ...BillboardDespite their name, the goup has 13 members, which makes them the largest pop act, member-wise, in Korea. The outfit just made their debut on the K-pop scene with their genre-bending single "Adore U," which blends funky pop-rock and '90s hip-hop vibes.and more »

Here's What a 13

BillboardHere's What a 13-Member K-Pop Boy Band Looks Like: Watch 'Adore U' by ...BillboardDespite their name, the goup has 13 members, which makes them the largest pop act, member-wise, in Korea. The outfit just made their debut on the K-pop scene with their genre-bending single "Adore U," which blends funky pop-rock and '90s hip-hop vibes.

JJCC to Invade Texas, Meet Fans This Summer: Exclusive

BillboardJJCC to Invade Texas, Meet Fans This Summer: ExclusiveBillboardJackie Chan's K-pop boy band JJCC is making their first visit to America big. Billboard can exclusively reveal that the five-member group will hit a series of events being touted as the "JJCC Fire in Texas Tour" throughout the Lone Star state for a ...and more »

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KpopStarzK-Pop Indie Spotlight: Taste The Contemporary Flavor Of We Are The Night's ...KpopStarzWhen the Korean rock band Rocket Diary formed in 2005, they were issuing solid, '90s-influenced emo-influenced pop-punk, with a smattering of synth. Like Us on Facebook. The group disbanded briefly in 2009 for their compulsory service in the South ...

Profile Of A K

KpopStarzProfile Of A K-Pop Fan: Andreea Campan Of Romania Dreams Of A Day When ...KpopStarzINTRO TO K-POP: "I remember I was looking for some [Korean] dramas and Taeyang's 'I Need A Girl' appeared as a suggested video," Campan said. "I found him to be cute. So, I clicked on the music video and I fell in love with the song. From there ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Crossover: Seoul Rock Outfit YB Band To Open For Smashing Pumpkins ...KpopStarzStarting June 15, South Korean rock band YB will reportedly be featured as the opening act on the upcoming Plainsong tour of the US with superstar rock act Smashing Pumpkins. Like Us on Facebook ...

Top K

KpopStarzTop K-Pop Act Big Bang, Girls' Generation, EXO, And More To Face Off In June ...KpopStarzSeveral of K-pop's most popular idol groups announced comebacks for June, kicking off the second half of 2015 with songs that will vy for top place on Korean music charts and on weekly competition shows. Like Us on Facebook ...and more »

Former K

ClassicaliteFormer K-Pop Girls Generation Star Jessica Jung Poses Topless for MagazineClassicaliteJessica Jung, formerly of K-pop group Girls' Generation, has sparked interest in a solo debut after an Instagram video of her in a studio surfaced. (Photo : Getty). The June edition of Beauty magazine will feature former Girls Generation star Jessica ...and more »

Fans Slam EXO Member Tao as he Takes a Break From K

International Business Times, India EditionFans Slam EXO Member Tao as he Takes a Break From K-pop ActivitiesInternational Business Times, India EditionFans were outraged at EXO member Tao after he decided to take a break from all the group activities of K-Pop boy band for his treatment and higher studies. Despite the celeb's promise that he will rejoin the music group, netizens from China are still ...K-Pop Band EXO Breakup Rumors Part of Bigger Worry for South Korea?ClassicaliteEXO Announce 'Love Me Right' Repackage Album Release, 1st To Feature Only ...KpopStarzEXO to release 2nd album's repackaged versionYonhap Newsall 13 news articles »

Psy 'Gangnam' Style' and YouTube Popularized 2015 K

ClassicalitePsy 'Gangnam' Style' and YouTube Popularized 2015 K-Pop Music in U.S.ClassicaliteIf you're looking for someone to blame for the sugar sweet syncopations of K-Pop or the oddly sounding raps of G-Dragon, look no further than Psy. You remember Psy, right? The "Gangnam Style" guy, you know, the one who did that funny dance. YouTube ...

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Yahoo Singapore News (blog)K-pop role-playing: Why some Singaporeans are pretending to be their idolsYahoo Singapore News (blog)For the past three years at least, the rise of Korean pop in the music industry has led to the advent of K-pop role-playing. Yes, not only are die-hard fans spending heaps of money on expensive concert tickets and queuing long hours for meet-and-greet ...

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Korea TimesK-pop mogul wants severe competition for girl bandKorea TimesJYP Entertainment's debut project for new girl band, "SIXTEEN," on music channel Mnet is forcing too much competition for what Park Jin-young, the host of the program and founder of the company, said was not an auditioning program. "This is not an ...and more »

SHINee's 'View' Top YouTube's K

KpopStarzSHINee's 'View' Top YouTube's K-Pop Music Video Chart And China iQIYI's ...KpopStarzOn May 26, "View" music video topped YouTube's K-pop Music Video Chart Top 20 (May 18th ~ May 24th) and China iQIYI's weekly chart (May 18-May 25). Like Us on Facebook. In addition, Odd album topped Hanteo, Yes24, Synnara Record, and Aladdin ...

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KpopStarzK-Pop Boy Band Boyfriend Successfully Complete Tour Of EuropeKpopStarz"Korean Wave hasn't quite reached Europe yet, but the number of K-pop fans are increasing as many Korean artists including Boyfriend are beginning to perform there. We're happy that we could contribute," read a statement from Starship Entertainment on ...

Busy North American K

KpopStarzBusy North American K-Pop Summer Concert Schedule Highlights The Hallyu ...KpopStarzFollowing JYP Entertainment's boy band GOT7's fan meeting in May, YG Entertainment's Epik High begins the true K-pop summer whirlwind of concerts in the States in San Francisco on May 28. Epik High will complete the 11th and final show of their North ...

[Herald Interview] K

The Korea Herald[Herald Interview] K-pop, Chinese tourist influx turn Swarovski's eyes to KoreaThe Korea HeraldIn that sense, Swarovski held collaborative projects with fashion house MCM in 2011, working on a new “it” bag for Chinese consumers. It also collaborated with Korean-based fashion brand Fila. “Fila is positioned as a lifestyle brand and was a huge ...

Lee hopes to inspire young K

Korea TimesLee hopes to inspire young K-pop singersKorea TimesVeteran singer Lee Seung-chul released his 12th album last Thursday at Design & AUDIO in Seoul, with the hope of becoming a role model for young K-pop singers. "This is an album that I could proudly play for young singers," Lee said. "Young people look ...and more »

EXO Breakup: Lay Criticized for Wanting Time Off, K

ClassicaliteEXO Breakup: Lay Criticized for Wanting Time Off, K-Pop Band Members ...ClassicaliteLay, he of the Chinese arm of K-Pop group EXO, needed a break from the group's promotional duties in China. The fans have expressed their frustration with Lay for abandoning the band in a time of need. The band, however, is a lot more understanding and ...

Get That K

KpopStarzGet That K-Pop Look: Victoria's All-White EverythingKpopStarzBlazers have been making K-pop stars look sharper and on point all this year - everywhere from the red carpet to the recording studio to the airport to on stage. Even if you're not a performer, there are multiple ways to wear this one. It can be thrown ...

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

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Stuff.co.nzK-Pop's David Shin: Going for goldStuff.co.nzBy the time he was 10, rapper David Shin – otherwise known as Microdot – had the kind of fame most aspiring performers could only dream about. Posters of Shin and his rap partner Lee Joon-Kyung, aka Dok-2, plastered young girls' bedrooms across Seoul.and more »

David Shin: Going for gold

Stuff.co.nzDavid Shin: Going for goldStuff.co.nzBy the time he was 10, rapper David Shin – otherwise known as Microdot – had the kind of fame most aspiring performers could only dream about. Posters of Shin and his rap partner Lee Joon-Kyung, aka Dok-2, plastered young girls' bedrooms across Seoul.