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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

Secret to hold exclusive concert in Singapore

Girl group Secret will be holding an exclusive concert, “Secret Live in Singapore” at Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall, Singapore, on March 29. Some 5,000 people are expected to attend the concert....

Updated : 2013.03.19 19:30

SM collaborates with 10 Corso Como

10 Corso Como 5th anniversary event poster. (S.M. Entertainment) S.M. Entertainment has partnered with luxury retailer 10 Corso Como for a special collaboration project. “To celebrate 10 Corso Com...

Updated : 2013.03.19 19:29

Kim Jae-joong ‘Your My and Mine’ concert attracts 5,000 fans

Kim Jae-joong performs in front of 5,000 fans at Bangkok’s Bitec Hall on Sunday. (Yonhap News) Sunday certainly was a busy day for JYJ Kim Jae-joong who held a press conference in Shanghai, China, ...

Updated : 2013.03.19 19:29

Kim Hyun-joong’s Japanese fans donate $11,000 to charity

Kim Hyun-joong Japanese fans of pop idol singer Kim Hyun-joong, from K-pop group SS501, donated approximately $11,000 to the “Kim Hyun-joong Scholarship Fund” through the Beautiful Foundation. Th...

Updated : 2013.03.13 19:43

Psy to release new single to Korean fans first

Psy fans in Korea will be the first ones to hear the follow-up to the rapper’s 2012 smash hit “Gangnam Style.” The singer announced that he would be releasing his new single on April 13 at his so...

Updated : 2013.03.12 17:31

Pop diva Gummy to release second album in Japan

Gummy (YG Entertainment) Pop diva Gummy is finally back in the music scene, releasing her new mini album in Japan on April 3. To commemorate her ten years in the music business, Gummy will release ...

Updated : 2013.03.11 19:43

Boy band Super Junior to tour South America

K-pop group Super Junior have added four South American cities to their world tour next month. The group’s agency, S.M. Entertainment, said Super Junior would perform in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on April...

Updated : 2013.03.11 19:42

Culture Ministry sets guideline for Romanizing Korean names

There’s good news for people who struggle to spell Korean names correctly in English: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Friday decided to standardize the Romanization of Korean names in...

Updated : 2013.03.10 21:13

Seoulsonic kicks off N. American tour

Han Kyung-rock and Park Yoon-sik of Crying nut perform in 2012 Seoulsonic After Party In its third-year running, the Seoulsonic international music festival announced the events for its 2013 North A...

Updated : 2013.03.10 20:12

Baek Ji-young to make official debut in Japan

Ballad singer Baek Ji-young will soon make her official singing debut in Japan. Baek will sing the Japanese version of her famous track “That Woman,” from the original soundtrack of SBS drama seri...

Updated : 2013.03.06 20:26