Jan Omega

EXID Explains Why They Are So Amazed By International K-Pop Fans Singing Korean Lyrics To ‘Up & Down’

Exceed in Dreaming, better known in the K-pop community as EXID, just recently made their K-pop comeback for 2017 with their third EP, or mini-album, titled Eclipse, featuring the hit song “Night Rather Than Day.” It officially released on April 10 at midnight KST. Since then, its been making its rounds online. The music video […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

GFRIEND Announced To Perform At KCON 2017 NY, Joining Already Announced K-Pop Acts CNBLUE And TWICE

Right now, KCON.TV is busy setting up and building hype for their upcoming U.S. venue, KCON 2017 NY. Though it is labeled as New York, the venue is technically located in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, which is right on the New Jersey and New York border, or at least close enough to […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

KCON 2017 NY Announces CNBLUE And TWICE As First Acts To Perform At Popular K-Pop Event

For many years now, KCON has been the No. 1 entity in spreading and increasing the interest of Korean culture through Hallyu internationally. Just recently, they teamed up with Fantagio to record the entertainment label and agency’s I.O.I. members, Choi Yoo Jung and Kim Do Yeon, as they prepare for their K-pop debut by partaking […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

I.O.I. Members Choi Yoo Jung And Kim Do Yeon Went To Los Angeles To Train For K-Pop Debut In ‘Dodaeng’s Diary’

If there is one K-pop girl group that has benefited its members the most, it is easily going to be Ideal of Idol better known as I.O.I. Formed back in 2016 and consisting of the top 11 contestants off of the competition show Produce 101, they have continued onward for one year releasing hits that […]

7y ago

Hallyu

DramaFever Co-Producing OCN’s 1st Romcom ‘My Secret Romance’ — K-Drama To Simultaneously Air In US And Korea

https://youtu.be/NR5cZeQU4VA Last year, Korean cable networks made leaps and bounds in their overall relevance not just with K-dramas but in Korean television in general. True the Total Variety Network (tvN) probably had the most success in 2016, but the Orion Cinema Network (OCN) is easily the one network which has seen monumental jumps in popularity. […]

7y ago

Hallyu

K-Dramas To Watch In April 2017 — What Korean Dramas Should You Check Out This Month?

Last month, the first season of K-dramas that strictly debuted in 2017 concluded. Some of theme ended on a high note, while others ended on a low. Nevertheless, said first season of 2017 initiated shaping the landscape of what K-dramas to expect this year: suspenseful melodramas. The most successful K-dramas of 2017 so far have […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

Bae Suzy’s JYP Entertainment Contract Ends, Idol-Actress Undecided On Renewing

When it comes to girl groups in the K-pop industry today, JYP Entertainment is sitting on top of the world with Twice. The nine-member girl group consisting of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu have dominated the K-pop scene since their debut back in 2015 with their debut title track song […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

WINNER To Make K-Pop Comeback With New Album, ‘Fate Number For’

For YG Entertainment, 2017 will be a year that will test the entertainment label and company after the situation they are currently in. With Big Bang on hiatus, due to its members now fulfilling mandatory military service duties, and 2NE1 officially disbanded, “Papa YG” Yang Hyun Suk and company will have to work hard to […]

7y ago

Criminal Minds|Hallyu

Lee Joon Gi Reveals He Wants To Do Romcom K-Dramas But Never Gets Offers

One of the more popular period K-dramas that aired back in 2016 that was unique from the others was Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. What made it unique was the fact that it did not do well domestically in South Korea but was a breakout hit internationally. It is one of the most watched K-dramas […]

7y ago

Hallyu

‘Chief Kim’ Finale: KBS K-Drama Ends On High Note, Can’t Break 20 Percent

As of now for 2017, the most popular K-drama to air on Korean public networks is Defendant. Also known as Innocent Defender, the suspenseful melodramatic crime thriller starring Ji Sung (Kill Me, Heal Me and Entertainer) and Yuri (Neighborhood Hero and Gogh, The Starry Night) kept viewers on the edge of their seats. They watched […]

7y ago

Hallyu

Ku Hye Sun Leaves ‘You Are Too Much,’ Jang Hee Jin Takes Her Role In MBC K-Drama

The Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is doing all they can to air a hit during their most popular day and time slot, Wednesdays and Thursdays near 10 p.m. KST. The last two seasons of K-dramas during those days and times, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo and Missing 9, have technically been flops in accordance to […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

Hyoyeon And Yoona Next Girls’ Generation Members To Release Albums This Year

Ever since 2015, SM Entertainment has been featuring individual members of their most popular K-pop girl group So Nyeo Shi Dae (SNSD), better known as Girls’ Generation, as soloists. It all started with Taeyeon with her debut solo mini-album I. After its debut, she exploded in popularity as a soloist and followed up with numerous […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

IU’s 4th Album’s Pre-Release Track ‘Through The Night’ Gets Perfect All-Kill

In the Korean music industry, most look forward to the comebacks of boy bands and girl groups, yet Lee Ji Eun — better known by her stage name, IU — is one of the few exceptions. Since 2008, IU has made a name for herself as a successful soloist. Her popularity was further extended when […]

7y ago

Hallyu

Kim Go Eun’s Agency Clears Rumors ‘Goblin’ Star Left Shin Ha Kyun For Gong Yoo

If there is one K-drama that any fan would consider the best in today’s Korean television industry, most will bring up Goblin. Also known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, the popular Total Variety Network (tvN) K-drama starring Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince), Kim Go Eun (Cheese in the Trap), Lee Dong Wook (Hotel King), […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

‘Produce 101’ Contestant Lee Hae In Leaves Agency, Won’t Debut With Lee Soo Hyun

During its airing, Produce 101 was one of the more popular music competition shows on Korean television. A lot of its popularity had to do with who participated and what was at stake: female talent from numerous agencies hoping to be a part of a girl group backed by a huge corporation. Participants who became […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

Amber, K-Pop Idol Of f(x), Says SM Entertainment Thinks She’s ‘Not Good Enough’

On December 30 last year just before the new year rang in, many K-pop fans who identify themselves as E.L.F. or Super Junior fans were heavily concerned when Henry Lau, better known simply as Henry, started to express his frustration towards SM Entertainment. He uploaded a post, which was eventually taken down, in which he […]

7y ago

Hallyu

‘Cheese In The Trap’ Movie: Sandara Park And Kim Hyun Jin Finalize Main Cast

The first K-drama the Total Variety Network (tvN) aired last year was Cheese in the Trap. Starring Park Hae Jin (My Love From Another Star, Doctor Stranger) and Kim Go Eun (Goblin) was highly-anticipated as it was based off a very popular web comic. As a matter of fact, it was so popular prior to […]

7y ago

Hallyu

‘Defendant’ Finale: SBS K-Drama Earns 30 Percent Viewership With Final Episode

Out of all the K-dramas that debuted in 2017, the one that dominated was Defendant. It had double-digit viewership for its debut, thus continuing the wave of success the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) experienced with Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim, and The Legend of the Blue Sea. Viewership increased steadily during its run, resulting in the […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

‘The Liar And His Lover’ Continues tvN’s Struggles With Poor Debut Viewership

Back in 2016, the Total Variety Network (tvN) dominated Korean cable networks with almost back-to-back K-dramas that earned record-breaking viewership. With few exceptions, almost all of their K-dramas earned very high viewership, especially Reply 1988 and Goblin. Unfortunately, tvN cannot say they have the same success in 2017. To be frank, every tvN K-drama so […]

7y ago

Hallyu|k-pop

Seventeen In Trouble With K-Pop Fans For Referring Them As ‘Bread And Butter’

Usually in the K-pop industry, musical acts, whether they be co-ed groups, boy bands, girl groups, duos, or soloists, often depend on their fans for their love and support, spreading the word about them to others. As a result, they often bend over backward for fans, often suffering situations that may be hazardous to their […]

7y ago