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 […]
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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, […]
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 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 | The Ultimate Guide to EXO
By Ethel Navales and Kristine Ortiz There’s no denying it- when it comes to KCON 2013, EXO easily ranks as the group we’re most excited to see. Admittedly, we […]
Best Music Label of 2010? An All-Out K-Pop Brawl!
By David Yi As we have written before, there has been a smorgasbord of awesomely good musical acts throughout the past decade–one with too many instances of gayo goodness, […]
