Kim Jaejoong to tour Asia with new album

JYJ member Kim Jaejoong will release his first full-length album this month and go on a tour around Asia to commemorate the release. Starting at COEX Mall in Samseong-dong on Nov. 2, the singer will perform in several venues in Korea and then move on to entertain crowds in other Asian countries. His agency C-JeS stated, “This first album is going to include tracks from the rock genre, so the crowd at the concerts will be able to interact with Jaejoong. The tour is going to have the atmosphere of

Oct. 1, 2013

SHINee to release new EP

SHINee is coming back with their fifth EP, “Everybody,” set for release on Oct. 14. On Monday, S.M. Entertainment released two teasers for the album’s upcoming release, showing images of member Taemin. The youngest member of SHINee, who is known for his baby face, is pictured sporting a whole new concept, showing a more charismatic, edgier side to the boy band member who is decked out in a bold red suit in one photo and a wide-brimmed hat in the other. In spring, the K-pop group released their t

Sept. 30, 2013

G-Dragon to release limited-edition LP

K-pop giant G-Dragon will release 8,888 limited-edition LPs of his second studio album “Coup D’etat,” which has been ranking high on music charts ever since its release on Sept. 5. “We will produce only 8,888 limited-edition LPs because G-Dragon considers the number eight his ‘lucky number,’” a representative for the artist stated. The artist will also take time to number all of the LPs from one to 8,888 in his own handwriting. The LP will feature special images from his latest exhibition “G-Dra

Sept. 30, 2013

B.A.P. nabs top spot on German K-pop chart

K-pop boy band B.A.P. has nabbed the top spot on Germany’s K-pop chart. According to an announcement made by their agency, TS Entertainment, on Monday, the group took the No. 1 spot on Germany’s K-pop chart for the month of August with the track “Hurricane” on Aug. 26 and has stayed there since.Germany’s K-pop Chart, which has been running since December 2009, takes votes from K-pop listeners in Germany and compiles a monthly top 20. B.A.P.’s “Hurricane” was released on July 17 as one of the thr

Sept. 30, 2013

2AM to hold year-end concert

K-pop group 2AM is holding its “NOCTURNE” concert on Dec. 7-8 at the Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul. The group’s agency, Big Hit Entertainment, released a statement on Friday that the year-end concert would be a musical drama with different stories woven throughout the performances. The concert will be the group’s first big gig since it released its second album, “One Spring Day,” in March.Ever since 2AM’s first Christmas concert in 2010, 2AM has held year-end concerts to celebrate the season

Sept. 27, 2013

Kim Jun-su to appear in musical ‘December’

JYJ member Kim Jun-su is set to star in the upcoming musical “December: A Never Ending Story,” portraying the life of the late legendary musician Kim Kwang-seok, who died in an apparent suicide in 1996. The ex-member of TVXQ is expected to appear onstage for 30 performances, proving his ticket-selling power for the 5 billion won ($4.6 million) blockbuster musical, running from Dec. 8-29 at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul. “For the past three years, Kim has received huge support fo

Sept. 27, 2013

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Sept. 26, 2013

Jang Keun-suk game gives fans chance at romance

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk has created a mobile dating simulation game for fans to experience a secret romance with the star. The game, “Jang Kun-suk Heart-beating Love Story,” was released in Japan on Sept. 20.“With the special effects in the game, romance with Jang Keun-suk will seem more like reality than a fantasy,” said Jang’s agency Tree J Entertainment. Players start out as an employee at Jang’s agency, and can experience dating the star in secret, with realistic special effects that will

Sept. 24, 2013

Jung Joon-young releases teaser for debut single

Singer Jung Joon-young, who first came into the spotlight after appearing on cable channel Mnet’s “Superstar K4,” is set to release his first single on Oct. 1. CJ E&M released a teaser video of the track at noon on Tuesday showing a dark, mysterious setting paired with Jung’s strong voice. The track features a heavy rock sound, with the phrase “I don’t remember,” along with the date of release also appearing in the video. The title of the song has not been revealed. A representative for the sing

Sept. 24, 2013

Jay Park establishes independent music label

Singer Jay Park has announced that he has established his own independent music label: AOMG, standing for “ABOVE ORD!NARY MUSIC GROUP.” The former 2PM member will still be under the management of the agency SidusHQ while managing his own label. Park launched the label to give more opportunities and support to younger hip-hop, R&B and pop artists in the market along with producing his own albums. The label will focus mainly on helping to train talented new and upcoming musicians and to jump-start

Sept. 24, 2013

SMTOWN heads to Beijing for Oct. gig

S.M. Entertainment-affiliated K-pop artists are set to perform for the “SMTOWN Live World Tour III in Beijing” on Oct. 19 at Beijing National Stadium.The Korean artists will be the first to use the exclusive location that has not been opened to any foreign artist since the 2008 Olympics. The stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest because of its unique design, is capable of holding up to 90,000 people at a time. “Only top Chinese stars like Jackie Chan, Leehom Wang and Andy Lau have been able to

Sept. 13, 2013

Cho Yong-pil to perform in Japan

Cho Yong-pil is to fly to Japan to perform in Tokyo International Forum Hall for his concert, “One Night Special” on Nov. 7. Cho’s last performance in Japan was in 1998, making this concert his first there in 15 years. The singer is set to release the Japanese version of his 19th album “Hello” on Oct. 16 with 2PM member Taecyeon featuring on the title track. The lyrics for three track ― “Hello,” “Bounce,” and “Walking Along” ― have been translated into Japanese. The K-pop veteran is also plannin

Sept. 10, 2013

FT Island to release EP

FT Island is releasing a new EP on Sept. 23 to commemorate their sixth year in the music industry and to also thank fans for their continued support. The album, “Thanks To,” stands apart from the group’s previous albums because it marks the first time that the members wrote and composed all of the tracks.The title track for the album is “Memory,” which was composed by group vocalist Lee Hong-gi. He gained positive reviews in the past composing “Black Chocolate” and “Orange Sky” as a capable sing

Sept. 10, 2013

Fans organize TVXQ Forest Project

To commemorate TVXQ’s 10th anniversary, fans are organizing the TVXQ Forest Project to plant several trees dedicated to the K-pop boy group near Yunjung-ro in Yeouido, western Seoul this month. Several different types of trees are to be planted in the area, including Chinese plum trees whose leaves turn a bright red, TVXQ’s representative color. Fans organizing the event recently set up a website on Sept. 6 with the goal of raising 5 million won ($4,600) to fund the tree planting. When the trees

Sept. 10, 2013

KARA bloom at album showcase

Girl group KARA held a showcase performance for their fourth studio album “Full Bloom” at UNIQLO-AX Hall in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul, Monday. Dressed in revealing all-black outfits, the members kicked off the showcase with the title track for the album, “Damaged Lady,” which came one year after the release of their third album “Pandora.” Composed by Sweet Tune, the song is a mixture of French pop and rock, and tells the story of a woman facing a breakup.  KARA released a teaser image in early Augus

Sept. 3, 2013

Big-name musicians to perform on Psy’s new album

Well-known international musicians have helped make Psy’s next album, raising expectations about how the YouTube sensation will extend his popularity following the unprecedented success of “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman.”“Many famous musicians have participated in Psy’s new album,” said Yang Hyun-suk, chief producer of YG Entertainment. “Psy always wanted to work with them, and they are really amazing musicians, even by international standards.”YG Entertainment is one of South Korea’s big three

Sept. 2, 2013