NCT’s Doyoung And Indie Singer-Songwriter Duo Rocoberry Announce Collaboration

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NCT’s Doyoung And Indie Singer-Songwriter Duo Rocoberry Announce Collaboration

NCT’s Doyoung And Indie Singer-Songwriter Duo Rocoberry Announce Collaboration

Feb 25, 2019

NCT’s Doyoung will be collaborating with Rocoberry!

On February 25, a source from the music industry stated that NCT’s Doyoung has joined forces with indie singer-songwriter duo Rocoberry. According to the report, they will be releasing a single on March 6.

In response, Hayandal Entertainment confirmed, “New single ‘We Should Not Part Away’ (literal translation), for which Rocoberry and NCT’s Doyoung have collaborated, will be released on March 6 at 6 p.m. KST.”

Rocoberry is an indie group that consists of two members, Roco and Conan. The group made a name for themselves by producing various hit OST tracks including Ailee’s “I Will Go To You Like The First Snow” and Chanyeol and Punch’s “Stay With Me.”

Are you excited about the new collaboration?

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Exclusive: BIGBANG’s Seungri Pulls Off A Successful Show At “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” In Singapore

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Exclusive: BIGBANG’s Seungri Pulls Off A Successful Show At “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” In Singapore

Exclusive: BIGBANG’s Seungri Pulls Off A Successful Show At “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” In Singapore

Feb 24, 2019

Seungri returns with a bang! The youngest member of BIGBANG first started his solo tour last summer and finally greeted VIPs in Singapore at his recent “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” held in Star Theatre on February 23. This was Seungri’s return to Singapore in almost three years after BIGBANG’s “MADE Tour” in 2016.

When the houselights went dim, VIPs immediately got on their feet as Seungri kick-started the show with “Bang Bang Bang” and “Let’s Talk About Love.” Before he started addressing the crowd, Seungri held an Elvis Presley-like pose for five seconds and had the crowd echo “Ay-Oh!” (reference from Queen) — befitting to his solo tour.

Seungri greeted VIPs with a local accent and claimed that he was the best Korean artist who can imitate the Singaporean accent. However, if G-Dragon was around, he wouldn’t be allowed to speak in that manner (he never forgets to include a Tom and Jerry moment). Seungri continued to brag about his ability to speak multiple languages (Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese) and showed his multilingual talent with a rendition of one of Jay Chou’s (popular Taiwanese artist) hits, “The Longest Movie.” He had the crowd go wild with a series of upbeat performances of “GG BE,” “Gotta Talk to U,” “Alone,” “Where Are You From,” and “Hotline.”

As the only active member of BIGBANG while the rest fulfill their military duties, he never fails to mention the group and took the opportunity to show some photos that the members wouldn’t approve of if they had been with him on stage. He sneakily shared the photos saying, “If you do a Google search of BIGBANG, these photos would appear.” Just imagine: Daesung’s nose that looks similar to a baboon’s, G-Dragon’s famous blond hair that looks like tamagoyaki (Japanese egg roll) and Taeyang’s kimbap (Korean sushi roll) hairstyle. He even commented that he did not dare eat tamagoyaki after seeing G-Dragon’s photo and had the crowd laughing their heads off.

The next segment definitely tugged VIPs’ heartstrings as Seungri took them down memory lane. He made the crowd go crazy with a series of BIGBANG’s hits including “We Like 2 Party,” “Heaven,” “Hands Up,” “Lies,” “Crooked,” “Good Boy” and “Bae Bae.” Seungri shared that BIGBANG spent 13 years together, released more than 200 songs and performed more than 500 shows worldwide. He then took a moment to get VIPs to turn on the flashlights on their mobile phones, and the audience became a sea of light. Seungri touched VIPs’ hearts with his comment, “BIGBANG shines like the light you see right now because of all of you. Keep shining until we are back!” and sang his heart out to “Eyes, Nose, Lips” and “Flower Road” while showing snippets of BIGBANG’s concerts from the past.

The evening ended with his recent solo track “1,2,3!” and an encore performance of “Strong Baby,” “Fantastic Baby,” and “In My World.” Seungri thanked VIPs for coming and made a promise to return to Singapore soon. He reassured fans that he will safely fulfill his military duties and that the other members are doing well. Seungri lightened the mood and made a commitment that he will not put on more weight or “be uglier than this” while serving the nation.

Seungri was personable and lighthearted and constantly interacted with his fans during “The Great Seungri Tour 2019” in Singapore. It was definitely an evening that VIPs would remember. He will continue his great tour in Asia as he heads to Osaka, followed by Jakarta. Seungri is expected to fulfill his mandatory military service soon after he completes his solo tour.

Special thanks to C K Star Entertainment for having us and providing photos!

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10 Songs That Will Make Your Heart Flutter The Minute You Hear Them

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10 Songs That Will Make Your Heart Flutter The Minute You Hear Them

10 Songs That Will Make Your Heart Flutter The Minute You Hear Them

Feb 20, 2019

Have you ever found yourself completely immersed in a song, to the point that you can feel it speak to you? Through its soft melody and hypnotizing notes, you find your soul even more captivated by its lyrical beauty as you attentively listen to the words.

These compelling tunes can calm your nerves, ease your worries, or simply get you in touch with your emotions. Whether it’s a moving ballad or a memorable drama OST, here are 10 sweet songs that will make your heart flutter when you listen to them.

1. Seo In Guk, Jung So Min – “Star”

Through its pensive melody, this OST from “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes” compares finding one’s better half to a hidden star in the sky, beautifully portraying how two people harmoniously complement each other in a relationship.

Read the English translation here.

2. BTS’s V – “Scenery”

Just like the title says, this ballad encapsulates a collection of beautiful scenery as it tells the story of one’s longing for their love interest and wishing to cross paths with them once more.

Read the English translation here.

3. MAMAMOO – “Paint Me”

Through yet another captivating concept, the vocal goddesses used colors as a metaphor to describe how each memory of their love ventures, both bitter and sweet, are painted on the canvas that represent their respective hearts.

4. Hyolyn – “Just Stay”

This heartwrenching OST from “30 But 17” addresses the burdens of a one-sided love and the extent an individual will go to just to have their love interest stay by their side.

5. Super Junior – “One More Chance”

Like a tale from a melodrama, the Super Junior members wowed us with this single, where they’re asking for another shot to fix their past mistakes and win their lady back.

Read the English translation here.

6. EXO’s Chen – “Cherry Blossom Love Song”

This OST from “100 Days My Prince” traces a beautiful love confession through its rhymes, illustrating the narrator’s sweetheart via nature’s beauty, from the moonlight to cherry blossoms.

Read the English translation here.

7. BIGBANG – “Flower Road”

Not all paths are thorny. In fact, the impact of our loved ones makes them flowery and our hopes of meeting again at the end of the road keeps the feeling of serenity ever so alive.

8. Chungha – “It’s You”

Just like the plot of “Where Stars Land,” we’ve all happened to run into a familiar face. Sometimes, that person re-entering your life becomes more than just a coincidence and more of a fated reunion that wakes a spark within your heart.

9. DAY6 – “I Like You”

Confessing your feelings to your crush can be quite challenging, but maybe it could be less awkward if done through a song, like this one right here!

10. Highlight’s Yong Junhyung – “Don’t hesitate”

Coming to you from perhaps this year’s hottest drama “Encounter,” this OST is a passionate portrayal of a fresh love story. A little bit of hesitation and a lot more of baby steps, this sums up the perfect start of a blossoming relationship!

Which song makes your heart flutter the most? Let us know in the comments below!

Esmee L. is a Moroccan lively dreamer, writer, and Hallyu enthusiast.

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BIGBANG’s Seungri Opens Up About Burning Sun Controversy + Sincerely Apologizes To Fans At Concert

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BIGBANG’s Seungri Opens Up About Burning Sun Controversy + Sincerely Apologizes To Fans At Concert

BIGBANG’s Seungri Opens Up About Burning Sun Controversy + Sincerely Apologizes To Fans At Concert

Feb 16, 2019

BIGBANG’s Seungri began his “Seungri 1st Solo Tour The Great Seungri Final in Seoul” concert on February 16 with a sincere apology to fans regarding the recent controversy surrounding the club Burning Sun.

In January, an incident involving physical violence occurred at Burning Sun, a club that was linked to Seungri’s name as the owner had brought him on as a consultant. The incident soon grew into a controversy as claims of sexual assault, hidden cameras, and drug usage began to emerge, all of which are currently under investigation by the police. YG Entertainment’s Yang Hyun Suk and Seungri himself released official statements regarding the matter, and then Burning Sun’s CEO stepped forward to apologize. It was stated that Seungri had never gotten involved in the management side of the club, and was only there as a consultant.

Before his concert started on February 16, Seungri decided to open up about the issue and apologize to fans. He began by stating, “I wish to speak about the recent controversy. I feel like if I don’t, the people who have come today will feel uncomfortable. I am very apologetic to all those who care for me. I’m sorry for causing disappointment for so many people, and I am reflecting on what has happened.”

He continued to state, “Despite there being a controversy, I did not act in a responsible manner. Despite the fact that the controversy took place in a location that I have publicly spoken about, I did not act in a responsible way and for that, I am ashamed and regretful. It is all due to my negligence.”

Seungri said, “As I am a celebrity, I will think and act more carefully from now on. I want to apologize for not showing modesty and for acting carelessly. For the past year, I have been doing my best to bring you all happiness. But I have brought you disappointment, and for that, I am ashamed. I want to apologize once again, and I will take all of your words to heart.”

He finished with a promise that he will do his best during the concert. He said, “I’ve put a lot of preparation into this. I will be grateful if you can enjoy the concert. I think that would make me feel like all my work was worth it.”

Seungri is currently on what will be his last tour before he enlists in the military. He has already met with fans in Hong Kong, Manila, and Tokyo, and following the concert in Seoul, he will be traveling to Singapore, Osaka, and Jakarta to meet with fans.

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February Brand Reputation Rankings For Individual Boy Group Members Announced

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February Brand Reputation Rankings For Individual Boy Group Members Announced

February Brand Reputation Rankings For Individual Boy Group Members Announced

Feb 16, 2019

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for individual boy group members!

The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, communication, and community awareness indexes of 521 boy group members, using big data collected from January 14 to February 15.

BTS’s Jimin and V both maintained their spots at the top of the rankings this month, taking No. 1 and No. 2 on the list respectively for the second consecutive month. Jimin scored a total brand reputation index of 13,064,314 for February, while V’s brand reputation index came out to 10,212,471 for the month.

High-ranking phrases in Jimin’s keyword analysis included “Grammy,” “chocolate,” and “Promise,” while his highest-ranking related terms included “cute,” “sexy,” and “cool.” The idol’s positivity-negativity analysis also revealed a score of 85.09 percent positive reactions.

ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo rose to third place on this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 7,290,595 for February.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

  1. BTS’s Jimin
  2. BTS’s V
  3. ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo
  4. BTS’s Jungkook
  5. BTS’s Jin
  6. BIGBANG’s Seungri
  7. BTS’ Suga
  8. BTS’s RM
  9. TVXQ’s Yunho
  10. BTS’s J-Hope
  11. SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu
  12. SF9’s Chani
  13. BTOB’s Minhyuk
  14. SHINee’s Taemin
  15. EXO’s Xiumin
  16. SEVENTEEN’s Jun
  17. ASTRO’s Moonbin
  18. SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan
  19. ASTRO’s Sanha
  20. SEVENTEEN’s Seungkwan
  21. ASTRO’s JinJin
  22. ASTRO’s MJ
  23. TVXQ’s Changmin
  24. SEVENTEEN’s Woozi
  25. EXO’s Kai
  26. SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo
  27. EXO’s Chanyeol
  28. ASTRO’s Rocky
  29. SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi
  30. B1A4’s Jinyoung

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BIGBANG’s Seungri Responds To Photo Of Him With Former Club Employee Suspected Of Dealing Drugs

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BIGBANG’s Seungri Responds To Photo Of Him With Former Club Employee Suspected Of Dealing Drugs

BIGBANG’s Seungri Responds To Photo Of Him With Former Club Employee Suspected Of Dealing Drugs

Feb 14, 2019

February 13, BIGBANG’s Seungri spoke to media in response to a photo that has been circulating online of him and a woman at the club Burning Sun.

The woman, according to reports, is Chinese, goes by the nickname “Aena,” and is currently under suspicion of dealing drugs at Burning Sun while working there as an MD. The photo in question is from the woman’s social media, which she posted in October 2018 with the caption, “You have to work hard if you want a photo with CEO Seungri. Doing a lot after getting drunk this week.”

In response to the photo, Seungri said he does not know who the woman is. “I was at the club and she asked me for a photo, so I agreed. I don’t remember when we took the photo or who she is.” Seungri added, “There are countless photos of me and fans on the internet, on social media, and in online communities. When I’m at the club, there are a lot of people that approach me and ask for a photo, and I usually accept.”

Meanwhile, police have stated that they are planning to investigate Aena, but are currently unable to reach her. She faced a charge involving marijuana last year, but received a suspension of indictment. If she is still in Korea, reports say she is in the country illegally, as her passport has expired.

Reports also revealed that Aena is one of the two women who sued Kim Sang Kyo for sexual harassment. Kim Sang Kyo is the Mr. Kim in question who first put Burning Sun in the public eye with his accusations of assault last month. Suspicions quickly followed regarding alleged backroom dealings with the police and tolerance of sexual assault and drug use at the club, all of which were wholly denied in both a statement by Burning Sun and the club CEO, Lee Moon Ho.

And despite statements from Seungri and the CEO stating that Seungri never had a hand in operations or management of the club, the BIGBANG member likewise has been unable to shake public scrutiny with regards to the recent controversies.

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G-Dragon Shares First Update On Instagram In Almost A Year Since Enlistment

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G-Dragon Shares First Update On Instagram In Almost A Year Since Enlistment

G-Dragon Shares First Update On Instagram In Almost A Year Since Enlistment

Feb 11, 2019

BIGBANG’s G-Dragon has given his fans an update on how he’s doing.

In the post, G-Dragon shares pictures of pages of Nietzsche’s works. The chapter titles translate to “How to live” and “Bet on not your country’s ideals, but your ideals.” He also shared a screenshot of a phone lock screen with the date and time, and the caption, “2019.02.11 Everyone say ‘hello,'” along with the hashtag “Nietzsche’s Words.”

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This post is his first Instagram update in almost a year, since his last post the day before his enlistment on February 25. He is set to be discharged this October.

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QUIZ: Which Famous K-Pop Meme Are You?

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QUIZ: Which Famous K-Pop Meme Are You?

QUIZ: Which Famous K-Pop Meme Are You?

Feb 10, 2019

You know them, you love them, you annoy your friends with them! K-pop memes are the bane of everyone’s existence, except for those who love them, of course. No matter which of the two you are, the time has come to find out which famous K-pop meme you are. This is the most important quiz in K-pop meme history. Or, you know, just a fun celebration of some of the best memes around. Either way, you have to find out! Let’s go!


Which one did you get? What’s your favorite K-pop meme? Tell us in the comments!

daisygonzo likes K-pop memes a lot. Her friends don’t. There might be a connection between those two facts, but who knows, nobody knows, it’s obviously very complex, okay, thank you. Follow her on Instagram to see how she’s totally not forcing stuff upon her friends.

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QUIZ: Which Idol Friend Group Would You Click With The Most?

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QUIZ: Which Idol Friend Group Would You Click With The Most?

QUIZ: Which Idol Friend Group Would You Click With The Most?

Feb 9, 2019

We all rejoice at the sight of family-like ties between the members of a K-pop group, but seeing interactions between different groups get us even more excited! Even better, these individuals come together to make their own clique where they either share the same age, traits, or simply the same interests. Talk about squad goals!

We often ask you which idol is your favorite or which K-pop group you belong to. Well, this time we’re asking you which idol friend group is your dream team! Take the quiz and let us know which squad would welcome you with open arms!


Which idol group friend do you belong to? Let us know in the comments below!

Esmee L. is a Moroccan lively dreamer, writer, and Hallyu enthusiast.

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Beenzino Reveals He Considered Staying In Military + Shares Which Celebrities He Met

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Beenzino recently greeted his fans through an Instagram Live!

The rapper is one of many celebrities who will be discharged from the military in 2019. During the Instagram Live, Beenzino expressed his concern about being discharged. He shared honestly, “Now that I’m about to be discharged, I feel lost and confused. I’m also scared now that I’m about to leave.” He also talked about his fear of having to receive recognition for hip hop again, but added that he didn’t really need to be acknowledged by others.

He continued, “Will I be able to do well after I leave? Should I just stay? Should I become a staff sergeant? If I become a staff sergeant, I thought, ‘Won’t I be the first [among celebrities] to take that path?’”

However, he added, “But Stefanie told me not to do it. The concern has already ended. She asked how I could do this to a gomshin (a person whose significant other is in the army),” showing his affection for his girlfriend Stefanie Michova.

Beenzino also talked about celebrities he’s seen in the army, including BIGBANG’s Taeyang and Daesung, Joo Won, and Go Kyung Pyo. While talking about them, he asked, “Don’t you know Goon Bang?” which is a nickname for the “Military idol group” consisting of himself and the previously mentioned celebrities.

The rapper shared that he’s also seen ZE:A’s Im Siwan and 2PM’s Taecyeon, and he also talked to rapper Don Mills, who Beenzino jokingly said is afraid of his senior.

Beenzino will be discharged on February 28!

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