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Super Junior Wins Choice International Artist at 2015 Teen Choice Awards
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com Super Junior on Sunday became the first Korean artist to ever win a Teen Choice Award. The 2015 Teen Choice Awards took place […]
K-pop Star: The Top Dream Job for S.Korean Pre-Teens
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com As K-pop continues to expand overseas and generate millions in revenue, thousands of South Korean children are polishing their dance and vocal skills in […]
Epik High, Crayon Pop and Hitchhiker Join SXSW 2015 Lineup
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival recently announced the third lineup for its K-pop Night Out showcase, and it looks like Epik […]
SM Entertainment to Release the World’s First Hologram Musical
by REERA YOO | @reeraboo editor@charactermedia.com SM Entertainment will premiere the world’s first hologram musical, School OZ, on Jan. 14 in Seoul, according to Soompi. Based loosely on The Wizard […]
Producer Glen Choi’s Music Makes K-pop Fans “Go Crazy!”
by REERA YOO It’s no secret that the K-pop industry thrives on the good looks and talents of hundreds of teen idol groups. But where did the term “idol” […]
2NE1’s Dara and Steven Yeun Collaborate in Comedy Skit
by REERA YOO 2NE1’s Dara becomes Walking Dead‘s Steven Yeun’s girlfriend in a hilarious a comedy mini-series titled, “What’s Eating Steven Yeun?” Produced by Be FUNNY Studios, the mini-series follows […]
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, […]
K-Pop Idols Comment on Jessica’s Departure from Girls’ Generation
Earlier this month, we discussed the controversy between SM Entertainment and Jessica, who is no longer part of popular K-pop girl group, Girls’ Generation. For a while, this controversy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jessica Leaves Girls’ Generation, K-pop Chaos Ensues
by REERA YOO Seems like Jessica of Girls’ Generation is making all the headlines today. On Sept. 30, SM Entertainment released an official statement confirming that Jessica will be […]
EXO ‘Sasaeng’ Fan Arrested for Fraud and Embezzlement
by REERA YOO A 21-year-old woman identified as Ms. Nam has been arrested for fraud and embezzlement in her efforts to raise money to chase after her favorite K-pop […]
Countdown to KCON 2013 | Music Post: Your Crash Course of this Year’s Acts!
In just a matter of days, KCON makes its way back the City of Angels to celebrate all things hallyu. This year’s two-day convention will be filled with workshops […]