Hangeul riding high on hallyu
Various activities planned to mark creation of Korean alphabet Hangeul, or the Korean alphabet, is considered one of the most treasured cultural creations of the country. Recently it has been a popular cultural source. One of the most popular K-dramas last year was “Deep-rooted True,” about the development of the alphabet. Korean designer Lie Sang-bong […]
King of K-pop is back
Catch TVXQ if you can The king of K-pop is here. TVXQ returned to the Korean music scene with a long-awaited sixth album “Catch Me.” The duo shared what they have been doing and what is in their newest album at an interview with The Korea Times. U-Know, 26, and Max, 24, appeared for the […]
How far are you going Psy?
As far as I can … As much as Koreans are wondering who will become the next president in December, they are also guessing just how far Psy will go with his song “Gangnam Style.” Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, had no idea his music video would go so viral within a couple […]
Psy hopes to top Billboard
Now a world star, rapper/singer Psy said that he will do the horse-ride dance topless if “Gangnam Style” should top the U.S. Billboard chart. “I will find a place that will hold as many people as possible and take my top off and dance the horse-riding dance,” said the singer of the moment Tuesday, making […]
Hallyu wave’ll continue to capture hearts of their global fans
It’s significant how the South Korean entertainment especially music (famously known as K-pop) managed to prevail Asia, Europe, USA, and even the Middle East. It’s the upbeat style, dances and their looks that manage to capture the hearts of their wide fan base. Of course the Hallyu wave includes animation, games, and dramas but the […]
Musical as next ‘hallyu’
A Korean production of musical “Jack the Ripper,” successfully opened at the Aoyama Theater in Tokyo, Sunday. Despite the high price of 9,500-16,000 yen ($120-$200) a ticket, the first night starring Sung Min of Super Junior was sold out and some 1,200 audience members gave it a standing ovation. The show, revolving around a serial […]
Super Junior reigns supreme
Young K-pop fans may have killed for the chance that we’ve had: to walk backstage on M Countdown, a popular cable television music program. Stepping inside Thursday, we saw immaculately-styled Sung Min, a member of Super Junior, whiz by us. Then up ahead, in the room with a paper sign showing the group’s name on […]
Psy most viewed Korean artist on YouTube
Singer of the moment Psy had no idea his music video “Gangnam Style” would go viral around the globe within a couple of months of its release. The 34-year-old rapper’s video has over 100 million views on YouTube as of Tuesday to be crowned the highest viewed Korean artist on the site, outstripping the record […]
G-Dragon to release 2nd album
G-Dragon, a member of Korean boy band Big Bang, will release his second solo album 3 years after his first. According to YG Entertainment Monday, the 24-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, “One of A Kind” will be available from various online music sites on Sept. 15. It will hit the shelves on […]
Gangnam to make Psy honorary ambassador
Gangnam-gu, the southern district in Seoul featured in singer Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style,” plans to invite the star to become an honorary ambassador, the district said Thursday. In gratitude for raising awareness of Gangnam, the district will award Psy with an appreciation plaque. The region became famous worldwide as Psy’s “Gangnam Style” gained popularity […]
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