Your random reminder that the whole of Korean and Japanese music is more than just the summation of idol tracks. “Damage” is Factory Girl‘s debut track, and it’s an impressive start to her career. ) One to monitor going forward for sure. The track features Brown Sugar and AG Sung Eun. Read More »
IATFB speculated that the solo debuts of Hyomin and Jiyeon would be gold no matter what, and they’re already off to a great start. Apparently their debuts will involve making ’2014 versions’ of classic K-pop soloist tracks. Hyomin will be doing a modern version of Hyori‘s “10 Minutes“, while Jiyeon will be doing a modern “Adult Ceremony” by Park Ji ... Read More »
Tanimura Nana, as you can see above, is attractive. She also has two massive talents attached to her chest, which I actually think is detrimental to her career in music because all anybody knows about her is boobs. Seriously though, Nana is pretty talented, and I think she pursues an interesting career angle in “Circus World“, where she reminded me ... Read More »
Actor Woo Bong Shik recently committed suicide in his home, which is just another sad case that is all too common in Korea and the entertainment industry. DongA Ilbo reported that Woo Bong Shik was found at his rented apartment in Gaepo-dong of the Gangnam District on March 9 at around 8 PM. The Seoul Investigation Unit commented, “Woo’s friend ... Read More »
So according to “multiple industry officials”, Crayon Pop‘s title track for their “early April” comeback is done and they’re doing finishing work on it now. We sort of already knew that, but it was also announced that Dumb & Dumber would be returning. [Info] Crayon Pop's April (first week) comeback track will be composed/written by Dumb & Dumber (composed Dancing ... Read More »
WINNER‘s Nam Taehyun is apparently already being stalked by sasaeng fans, but not through typical taxi cab and follow ways. No no no, crazy fans have advanced with the times, so instead of renting out a taxi for the day, they’ve simply hacked the security cameras around the areas the idols visit/live. Like this convenience store: Not an official news ... Read More »
T-ara‘s Jiyeon and Hyomin will each be making solo debuts soon, which will either end in awesome realness or complete and utter disaster, either of which will be highly entertaining. T-ara’s agency, Core Contents Media announced on March 10, “Jiyeon and Hyomin will be releasing solo albums that are completely different in style. Jiyeon teamed up with Duble Sidekick, while ... Read More »
Crayon Pop‘s helmet sold for the most money out of all the idols participating in a charity auction for the children in Myanmar, proving once again that they are the best. Among celebrities Girl’s Day, M (Lee Min Woo), Yeo Jin Goo, B.A.P, Lee Da Hae, A-Pink, BTOB, SISTAR, Park Suh Joon, Crayon Pop, and Ji Chang Wook, girl group ... Read More »
Former Supreme Team member Simon D has joined forces with Jay Park, and the two will now be co-CEOs of the label Jay founded, AOMG. It’s a big pull in the hip-hop industry and only further lends credibility to a label that was already gaining it among Korea’s general public. On March 9 at midnight, Simon D wrote on his ... Read More »
TVXQ is one of the most dependable duos working K-pop today, and both Yunho and Changmin could headline any group they damn well please and it would be solid. Together, they’re usually golden, and “Spellbound” is no exception. The production for “Spellbound” is pretty good. A smooth neo-soul beat straddles the line between cheesy and classy. Saxophones will always be ... Read More »
‘Music Core‘ had a special episode for their 400th broadcast, and it was full of special stages, which meant it shit on all the year-end programs, IMO. I love these types of things more than watching the idols perform their own songs like 99% of the time. —– Girl’s Day Covers S.E.S.’s “I Love You” SECRET Covers Fin.K.L’s “Now” Ga-In ... Read More »
2NE1‘s CL has been enjoying a great deal of positive press recently with the release of her group’s “CRUSH” album and fans enjoying her rap solo, “MTBD“. However, with the release of a solo live of the song today (don’t ask me why that prompted this), Muslim fans heard something in the song that sounded a lot like a melodic ... Read More »
Orange Caramel have released their MV teaser for “Catallena” and … how does this usually go among fandoms again? Oh right, QUEENS QUEENS QUEENS SLAY SLAY SLAY KWEENS SLAYAGE OMG QWEENS SLAY ME SLAYAGE SLAYERATI SLAYER QUNT QWEENS! I have no idea what the fuck is going on, and I think that’s part of the point, which is why I ... Read More »
YG Entertainment announced yesterday that they are planning on opening ‘YG Land‘ in Orange County. They are going full JYPE, you never go full JYPE. On March 7, YG Entertainment announced that it planning to open “YG Land” in North America. The entertainment company has partnered up with M+D Properties to secure a location that will act as their outpost ... Read More »
It’s hard to think up any music fandom with an insecurity complex bigger than any given K-pop fandom. People who are into K-pop (regardless of which group is their fave) can’t just seem to say, “I like this bubblegum shit, because it sounds good to me, and that’s that, and if you don’t like it fuck you!” No, they have ... Read More »
Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.