Khamis, 30 Mei 2013

Lee Hi Thanks Fellow YG Entertainment Artist Psy For Allowing Her 'The Chance To Perform In Front Of 50,000 People' At His April Happening [VIDEO]


A year since getting signed to K-pop powerhouse record label YG Entertainment, 16-year-old Lee Hi seems to be enjoying her time in the spotlight, with a little help from her friends.

A year since getting signed to K-pop powerhouse record label YG Entertainment, 16-year-old Lee Hi seems to be enjoying her time in the spotlight, with a little help from her friends.


In an interview Wednesday with South Korean publication TV Report, Lee says being on a label with high-profile artists like Psy, CL and G-Dragon has given her opportunities most up and coming artists only dream of.
"I am really thankful to Psy," the singer said.
"When would a young, rookie singer like me ever have the chance to perform in front of 50,000 people at a concert? Giving me that opportunity [to perform at his April 13 Happening concert] must have not been an easy thing to do. I think it's because he supports me that it became possible."


Lee said that stepping out on stage for Psy's sold out performance in Seoul, South Korea was something she would never forget.

"Even when I look back on it, it was a really special moment," the star recalled.

"He knew that I was really nervous, so he purposefully gave me a big round of applause. The moment I stood on stage, I was really proud of Psy."

And for any K-pop fans wondering what CL and G-Dragon are really like, Lee described them as both being laid back people.

"CL and G-Dragon are normally cool in real life," Lee said.

"G-Dragon, especially, has a cool lifestyle. He always dresses well, so he seems perfect."

The singer said she couldn't believe her luck when she was asked to collaborate with CL, an artist she had admired for some time.

"I was very joyful when I got to perform on a collaboration with CL," Lee recalled.

"I always thought that CL was really cool, so it was amazing for me to be able to perform with her. [YG Entertainment] CEO Yang Hyun Suk readily accepted the request, and it happened."

The rising K-pop star also revealed the sensitive personality of Big Bang's Seungri.

"Seungri is really friendly," said Lee.

"If I seem nervous, he recognizes that and makes me feel comfortable. He has a lot of kind charms."

Check out Lee Hi in the new music video for CL's "The Baddest Female" RIGHT HERE

Rabu, 29 Mei 2013

You Got A Handsome Face: Good-Looking Male K-pop Idols

There are three kinds of boys in K-pop: cute, pretty, and just plain handsome. There is no human being in Korean pop culture that is remotely even close to being unattractive-think about it. While most of the boys in K-pop are baby-faced little munchkins, there are some handsome lookers sprinkled amongst the pretty seeds and today we're going to take a look at some of these physically blessed folks.
                                             
 2PM's Taecyeon is handsome. I'm personally not a huge fan of him as a performer, but when it comes down to his looks, this boy has got it going on. The slight double eyelids, his perfect almond eye shape, his chiseled jawline, and his sunken cheeks make for an extremely handsome face, and those thick eyebrows most definitely add on to the facial charm. When it comes to the looks department, 2PM's resident rapper definitely lucked out. 
 Big Bang's T.O.P has got this mobster handsome look going on that is both striking and yet intimidating. Some may call him a pretty boy, but there's nothing about this talented rapper that is dainty or feminine. A strong shaped nose, thick eyebrows, cut jawline, the perfect amount of lip, and his slight, sexy brow furrow create for an extremely handsome face and T.O.P is most definitely someone that makes the girls go goo-goo-gah-gah. 
 BEAST's Kikwang is a mixture of pretty, handsome, and hot. He's undoubtedly a looker in my eyes. He doesn't have the traditional features of a native Korean boy and almost has a mixed look to him which makes him a total babe. He's also one of the many K-pop male idols who rocks eyeliner like it's nobody's business. If he and I dated, we could be economical and share eyeliner-I guess it's a match made in heaven. Lee Ki Kwang, call me. 

I contemplated for hours if Super Junior's Siwon should be on this list. He straddles the pretty/handsome line intensely, but because of his ability to look both feminine and masculine at the same time, Choi Siwon has squeezed his way on to our list today. Siwon's round eyes and bold nose definitely make his look one to remember and rounds out our list of good-looking male idols.
Who's the most handsome of them all? 

B.A.P Tops Germany Music Chart for 3 Months with 'ONE SHOT'

GROUP B.A.P HAS RANKED NUMBER 1 FOR 3 MONTHS ON THE GERMANY MUSIC CHART WITH THEIR SONG, "ONE SHOT." THEIR CONSTANT HIGH RANKING ON THESE CHARTS HAS PROVED 


Group B.A.P has ranked number 1 for 3 months on the Germany music chart with their song, "ONE SHOT." Their constant high ranking on these charts has proved their popularity overseas.
According to the May German Asian Music Chart, their song "ONE SHOT" from their second mini album, has been ranked number 1 for the past 3 months. Many other top stars have also been seen on this chart as well. Although B.A.P has finished their promotional activities for that album, the song continues to stay at the number 1 spot, showing its immense popularity.
B.A.P, who debuted last January, had their song, "No Mercy" chosen as 'this year's song' as it ranked number 1 for 2 months right after their debut. They also stayed in the top 10 for 16 months and is the only K-Pop artist to continuously stay on the German charts.
Recently, B.A.P started their world tour which does not include Germany or the U.K, Russia, Spain and other European countries.
Many love calls were sent asking them to bring B.A.P over to their countries as well.
This proved that in just 1 year and 4 months, B.A.P has become a 'super rookie' group.
B.A.P's pacific tour has been successful in the states and in Japan and they are continuing their way on to Taiwan and Hong Kong to meet their fans.

2NE1 CL 'The Baddest Female' Tops Music Charts 2 Days in a Row



2NE1 leader CL's new song has been topping charts for two days in a row.
On May 28, CL released her debut solo title song, "The Baddest Female" and ranked number 1 on various music sites in just one day.
She has been at the top of the charts for 2 days now as well. It is rare to see a song that is fully rap and hip hop at the number 1 spot on the charts.
This song is also seen on the U.S. iTunes list and is ranked number 1 on the China MV charts.
She will be making her comeback stage on June 2 on SBS "Inkigayo."

Isnin, 27 Mei 2013

BEAST Wears Colorful Casual Outfits For Vogue Girl Photo Shoot and Behind the Scenes [PHOTOS]


















Biggest Dancing K-Pop Hits We Just Can't Get Enough Of

I'm a sucker for catchy tunes and addictive dance moves and this is the reason I am in love with K-pop. Korean music composers and song writers are the kings of creating songs that will stick with us day and night and today we're going to take a look down memory lane of all the songs that we just couldn't get out of our bodies and minds.
Girls' Generation's "Gee" will always be my all-time favorite song by these 9 beauty machines. Everything from the outfits, to the adorable and cute dance moves, to the insanely catchy chorus, "Gee" became an instant hit amongst fans world-wide. The single set a record for being #1 on KBS's Music Bank for 9 consecutive weeks and was a huge hit on various music charts. The music video was viewed over 101 million times on YouTube and was the most viewed K-pop video of all time until Psy's "Gangnam Style" took over. Gee what a feat! Pun most definitely intended.

Wonder Girls "Tell Me" made me fall in love with this group and the song skyrocketed them into new heights. The single placed them on a level that no girl group could compete with, and they quickly became the females to beat. "Tell Me" eared them a triple crown on SBS's Inkigayo and shot them to the #1 spots on music charts, both online and offline. The song's simple choreography is what captivated people around the globe and was mimicked by some of the least likely folks in the world, including cops!
Brown Eyed Girls "Abracadabra" was a home-run for the 4-membered beauties. Sexily clad outfits, sensual dance moves, and controversial scenes completely worked for the Brown Eyed Girls and launched them to the top of the charts. The single won the "Mutizen Song" award on SBS"d Inkigayo in addition to bagging the "Best Dance/Electronic Song of the Year" at the 2010 Korean Music Awards. "Abracadabra" was a huge success for the ladies and put them back on the K-pop map.
2PM's "Again and Again" is still to this day, one of my favorite songs of all time and began my obsession with these 7-membered hunks. Though 2PM had debuted with "10 out of 10," it wasn't until the release of "Again & Again," that these boys were got noticed and became a household name. Though it wasn't as huge of a hit as the other songs mentioned above, the choreography to the track was just as addictive as the all the other hits on our list today.
I can't close out this post without mentioning Psy's "Gangnam Style." What more could I say that you already don't know about the song's popularity, universal success, and kick-ass singer? "Gangnam Style" is by far the most recognizable Korean song of all time and is currently the Asian artist to top.

ZE:A FIVE Attends The Sports Brand "New Blance" Marathon Event "2013 New Race Seoul" on May 26, 2013 [PHOTOS]











2PM Talk Show 'Hello' Various Expression of Face [PHOTOS]









Girls Generation's (SNSD) "True Move H" CF Behind The Scenes In Taiwan [PHOTOS]