by REERA YOO Shin Hae-chul, a veteran singer and rock icon of the Korean music scene, tragically passed away on Monday at 8:19 p.m. KST after suffering a cardiac […]
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LINK ATTACK: Naomi Ko, Jeremy Lin Goes Undercover, ‘World War Z’ North Korea
North Korea’s Ebola Response Mirrors World War Z Although the current Ebola outbreak is far from a zombie apocalypse, many readers have been comparing North Korea’s closure of its […]
[VIDEO] John Cho of ‘Selfie’ Dances to Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar”
by REERA YOO In the latest episode of ABC’s sitcom Selfie, John Cho busted out his K-pop dance moves to Crayon Pop’s viral song “Bar Bar Bar.” Cho’s character Henry […]
K-pop Concert Planner Found Dead in Apparent Suicide After 16 Die
KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean man involved in planning an outdoor pop concert where 16 people were killed after falling through a ventilation grate […]
Ladies’ Code’s Fatal Accident Likely Caused by Speeding, Not Vehicle Defect
by REERA YOO On Oct. 20, Yongin Seobu Police Station released the results of the detailed analysis submitted by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (NISI) and confirmed that Ladies’ […]
16 Dead After Ventilation Grate Collapses at K-pop Concert
KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Sixteen people watching an outdoor pop concert in South Korea fell 20 meters (60 feet) to their deaths Friday when […]
2NE1’s CL to Make U.S. Solo Debut With Support of Scooter Braun
by REERA YOO K-pop’s “baddest female” and 2NE1’s leader CL is prepping for a U.S. solo debut with the help of Scooter Braun, the famous talent manager behind Justin […]
2NE1’s CL Will Debut As A Solo Artist In The U.S.
Great news for all K-Pop lovers, especially those who are fans of 2NE1! 2NE1’s fierce leader Chae-rin, more commonly known by her stage name CL, is debuting as […]
Sungmin of Super Junior to Marry Actress Kim Sa Eun
by REERA YOO Sungmin of Super Junior released an official statement on Tuesday, confirming that he will be marrying musical actress Kim Sa Eun in December, reported the Korea […]
EXO’s Luhan Files Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
by REERA YOO SM Entertainment is going through a rough year. Following EXO member Kris’ lawsuit, (f)x’s Sulli’s sudden hiatus, and the recent withdrawal of Jessica from Girls’ Generation, […]
Janice Min Talks About K-pop’s Global Impact and Future
by JAMES S. KIM K-pop is currently the best known product after Samsung, according to Janice Min, co-president and chief creative officer of Guggenheim Media’s Entertainment Group, which includes […]
Six Korean Indie Songs That Will Get You in the Mood for Fall
by REERA YOO It’s the end of the first week of October, which means fall is now in full swing. Here are six non-mainstream Korean songs that will help […]
Bizarre Korean Music Video Makes Rounds on Internet
by REERA YOO There are weird K-pop music videos, and then there are weird K-pop videos that will inexplicably obliterate all forms of consciousness. The music video for Hitchhiker’s […]
Gangnam Aims To Attract 10 Million Visitors By 2018 With Its Annual Festival
by STEVE HAN South Korean capital Seoul’s Gangnam District, which was popularized globally by K-pop megastar Psy’s viral hit “Gangnam Style” in 2012, is developing strategic plans to lure […]
Jessica’s Withdrawal from Girls’ Generation … Who’s Telling the Truth?
There has been some major controversy in the past few days concerning SM Entertainment. More specifically, about Jessica’s withdrawal from popular K-pop girl group, Girls’ Generation. Recently, Jessica posted on […]
