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'Gentleman’ generates mixed reviews from foreign press

Psy YouTube sensation Psy is back on stage with “Gentleman,” a follow-up single to his 2012 megahit “Gangnam Style.” The Korean singer unveiled its music video at a live concert, where 50,000 f...

Updated : 2013.04.15 14:14

Hallyu star Park Yong-ha’s commemorative concert held in Japan

A concert tour to commemorate the late actor Park Yong-ha began on April 13 in Tokyo, Japan. The “2013 Park Yong Ha Memories Tour in Japan” was held in memory of the hallyu star, who committed sui...

Updated : 2013.04.15 13:19

Girl's Generation members participate in fan event

Girl’s Generation members, SeoHyeon and SooYoung participate in a fan event in Seoul on Sunday. 소녀시대 수영과 서현이 14일 오후 서울 소공동 롯데백화점 본점에서 열린 팬사인회에 참석하고 있다. (사진...

Updated : 2013.04.15 12:07

[Newsmaker] Psy returns to limelight with ‘Gentleman’

Psy (Yonhap News) “Kim Jong who?” was the line that kicked off the New York Daily News article that introduced the release of YouTube sensation Psy’s long-awaited follow-up song to global hit “G...

Updated : 2013.04.14 20:08

Will Billboard interest in K-pop expand the market?

G-Dragon “The vibrant, two-hour, Michael Jackson-level affair has begun.” The excerpt from G-Dragon’s video interview was posted on U.S. Billboard under the title “G-Dragon Opens Up at World To...

Updated : 2013.04.14 17:35

The real meaning of the birth of ‘K Pop Star 2’ Akdong Musician

Akdong Musician If one translates “akdong” straight into English, it would be “mischievous child,” similar to French author Jean Cocteau’s “enfant terrible.” Challenging against what the form...

Updated : 2013.04.14 17:32

Blue bird, CNBLUE and the origin of love DNA

CNBLUE “Searching for happiness across someone else’s fence is foolish. You should look for the blue bird of happiness under your own eaves.” The most famous group of people that lives by ...

Updated : 2013.04.14 17:30

Psy returns to limelight as a ‘mother father gentleman’

Psy By Julie Jackson “Kim Jong who?” was the line that kicked off the New York Daily News article that introduced the release of YouTube sensation Psy’s long-awaited follow-up song to glob...

Updated : 2013.04.14 13:55

Psy sweeps stage with 'Gentleman'

Psy at his concert "Happening" on Saturday South Korean rapper Psy swept his home-turf stage Saturday, unveiling the dance and music video of his new single "Gentleman" for the first time, a day aft...

Updated : 2013.04.14 09:35

Zo In-sung reflects on ‘That Winter, the Wind Blows’

Zo In-sung’s tear-jerking scene on SBS TV drama “That Winter, the Wind Blows” grabbed many viewers’ hearts. The series recently wrapped up after maintaining the top spot in the Wednesday-Thursday...

Updated : 2013.04.11 18:03

Psy’s new song features ‘Psy style’ take on Korean dance

South Korean rapper Psy is promising a “Psy style” take on a traditional Korean dance to accompany the release next week of the highly-anticipated follow-up to his global hit “Gangnam Style.” Th...

Updated : 2013.04.02 19:31

For Lee Soo-young, 2nd time is sweeter

Lee Soo-young released her second cover album “Classic: The Second Remake” on Thursday. “Lee Soo-young was thankful to be on ‘I Am a Singer 2.’ During the show she said that she was able to red...

Updated : 2013.03.28 19:48

CNBLUE to hold additional concerts in H.K., Malaysia

CNBLUE will add two more concerts to the group’s world tour after selling out all the tickets for their stops in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. On Tuesday FNC Entertainment announced that the sho...

Updated : 2013.03.27 19:41

Big Bang’s Daesung to host MTV Japan program

Big Bang member Daesung (right) and VJ Boo will host MTV Japan’s new show program “D-LITE & VJ Boo D’spay.” (Japan MTV) Big Bang member Daesung has been chosen to be an MC for a new show on MTV ...

Updated : 2013.03.26 19:34

2PM announces May comeback

The “Beastly Idols” have released a comeback trailer for their eagerly awaiting fans. On Monday, JYP Entertainment confirmed that the group 2PM is returning to their fans with new music. “2PM is...

Updated : 2013.03.26 19:30