Kara to kick start activities in Japan in July

K-pop girl group Kara [DSP Media]Female idol group Kara will be kicking off their activities in Japan coming this July, according to their agency DSP Media on Wednesday."The girls have signed an official contract with Universal Music Japan and will begin their musical careers in the country during the latter half of the year," DSP Media stated in a press release.The girls had visited Japan in

SHINee and f(x) impress in Japan

SM Entertainment groups SHINee and f(x) recently made Japanese fans swoon over with their amazing concert performances for the New Generation Live in Yokohama event. The two groups catered to an audience of 5000 Japanese concertgoers on the 24th.Girl group f(x) kicked things off at the concert event with opening performances of their songs Chocolate Love, LA chA TA, and Chu. The group’s

Mnet Media responds to Hyori’s plagiarism accusations

Controversy surrounding plagiarism accusations from Lee Hyori’s fourth album has finally reached the ears of her company Mnet Media.The Queen of K-pop was alleged to have plagiarized several songs without giving credit or compensation to the originals. The songs themselves were released in her long-awaited comeback album titled H-Logic.She was building momentum in a short amount of time until she

Lee Hyori accused of plagiarizing?

We’ve received multiple tips on this potential issue but have yet to see it in the Korean news, however if true the ramifications are potentially pretty severe.As many of you know, Lee Hyori released her long awaited comeback with H-Logic on April 13 and it seems some of the tracks are being accused of plagiarism.On April 21st, Zack Taylor’s blog reported this:“KOREAN STAR CAUGHT STEALING FROM

2PM gives comeback performance on "M! Countdown"

Members of idol group 2PM from left to right: Taecyeon, Nichkhun, Wooyoung, Junho, Junsu and Chansung [JYP Entertainment]Korean idol group 2PM made a comeback on Mnet's televised music program "M! Countdown" yesterday, according to their agency JYP Entertainment on Friday.The boys performed songs "Don't Stop Can't Stop" and "Without U" from their third single album on the show in their new 'black

GDragon ‘She’s Gone’ MV from ‘Shine A Light’ concert DVD

Fans can rejoice with a new MV released from GDragon.The MV is included as part of the concert DVD to GDragon’s solo concert ‘Shine A Light’ and features the song ‘She’s Gone’ off the singer’s solo album released last year.Love it or not?Credit - KBites

"There is no love" MV by Gummy

Coming back with a new album ‘Loveless’ to be released on 29th April, Gummy reveals the full song and MV to the minialbum title song ‘There is no love’ on 22nd April.This will be Gummy’s appearance in her own MV after 5 years. Meanwhile, the minialbum contains 2 title song, the other one titled ‘As a man’. And it is known that the producer to the title song is Teddy. Meanwhile, a MV for ‘As A Man

Jae-beom works with U.S. hip-hop producer Teddy Riley

Korean singer Park Jae-beom (left) and American record producer Teddy Riley [AllHipHop.com]Park Jae-beom, Korean singer and former leader of boy band 2PM, looks set on making his debut in the U.S. music scene by collaborating with famed hip-hop producer Teddy Riley on his upcoming new album.AllHipHop.com, a popular online hip-hop industry news source, reported today that "Teddy Riley has teamed

2PM released "Without You" MV

I love the piano intro. Enjoy!

Parodies of Rain’s Love Song take the internet by storm

The internet has recently exploded with parodies of Rain’s trademark “abs dance” from his comeback song Love Song.Following the release of his special album titled BACK TO THE BASIC, singer Rain has been met with undivided attention from the public, most who have awaited his comeback to the music scene for a long time.Love Song is an emotional ballad that is being promoted as Rain’s title track.

Hyori is keeping an eye on SNSD’s Yuri and 2NE1’s CL

At a press conference held on the 13th in celebration of her 4th album’s release, Lee Hyori was asked “Which girl group hoobae are you eyeing?” Without hesitation, the Queen of K-pop answered, SNSD’s Yuri and 2NE1’s CL, two members from the nation’s top girl groups.Regarding Yuri, Hyori stated, “It was like seeing myself in the past. I watched SNSD’s concert and Yuri’s solo performance was

Lee Hyori shows her exotic charms for Elle

Taking time out from her busy promotional schedule for her new album, H-Logic, sexy queen Lee Hyori has done a photoshoot for Elle, showcasing her exotic charms.Due to her busy schedule, she could only film the photoshoot at night which then lasted until the early morning hours.But not once did Hyori stop smiling on the set.Hyori did a combination of boyish charm together with smoky effect for

Rain issues a $2 million dollar lawsuit

Looks like Rain isn’t out of the legal storm yet – although he won his last lawsuit, the idol is now involved in another lawsuit worth 2 billion won (~$2 million USD). Rain and seven other investors are all suing J.Tune Creative for embezzling the investment they put into the company, meaning that Rain, fortunately, isn’t the one under fire this time around.It’s been revealed through Newsen that

Lee Hyori's new album sweeps online music charts

Album cover of Lee Hyori's fourth album "H.Logic" [Mnet Entertainment]Pop sensation Lee Hyori's fourth album "H.Logic" has skyrocketed to the top of online music charts in just a day of its release.Title track "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" has taken over the No. 1 spot on all music charts, while other tracks on her record have entered the top 50 of several online music charts including Melon, Dosirak

Park Jae-beom offered role in Hollywood film "Hype Nation"

Korean pop singer Park Jae-beom [Asia Economic Daily]Park Jae-beom, Korean singer and former leader of boy band 2PM, has been offered to appear in a Hollywood film titled "Hype Nation", according to an industry source on Monday."Park and the film's producer Young Lee have been friends for a long time," the source explained. "From what I know, Lee had offered the role to Jae-beom back when he was

Super Junior successfully wrap up Asia tour in Philippines

Korean idol group Super Junior perform at their "Super Show 2" concert held in Philippines on April 10, 2010 [SM Entertainment]Korean idol group Super Junior held a concert in the Philippines over the weekend, wrapping up their nine-month long second tour in Asia, according to their agency on Monday.SM Entertainment explained in a press release that the group performed a total of 36 songs

Lee Hyori swings to the top of online music charts

Korean pop idol Lee Hyori in one of the scenes for her new music video "Swing [Mnet Media]K-pop princess Lee Hyori has swept online music charts with her latest single "Swing," according to her agency Mnet Media on Tuesday.The single, from the singer's fourth album "H-Logic," released on Mnet's website and portal site Naver on April 1, conquered several real-time online and digital sound source

Rain takes the reigns of online music charts

Rain on the cover of "BACK TO BASICS" [J. Tune Entertainment]Asian pop sensation Rain has dominated all online music charts with his latest single "Love Song," according to his agency J. Tune Entertainment on Friday."Love Song," the title track from his special album "BACK TO BASICS" released at midnight on Tuesday, swept all Korean charts including Melon, Mnet, Dosirak, Bugs, Soribada, Hanteo,

Wondergirls Top Taiwan and Hong Kong's Music Charts

After becoming the first Korean artist/group to make it onto the Billboard Charts with their hit "Nobody", the Wondergirls are showing no signs of slowing down by dominating the music charts in Taiwan and Hong Kong.After releasing their "Taiwan Special" album in Taiwan last February 10th, they quickly shot to number one on several of the major online and offline music charts such as G-Music,

Super Junior visits Vietnam for first time

Super Junior members perform at 'MTV EXIT' in Vietnam on March 27, 2010. [SM Entertainment]Popular boy band Super Junior visited Vietnam for the first time over the weekend to take part in a concert by music channel MTV, according to their agency SM Entertainment on Wednesday.The K-pop idols were invited to the 'MTV EXIT' held Saturday at the Hanoi My Dinh Stadium to represent global musicians,