After being the first K-pop artist to reach 1 billion views on youtube for his smash hit "Gangnam Style" PSY has reached another milestone on the landmark. The YG artist has become the first Asian artist to reach 10 million subscribers on youtube.
While the door has blasted wide open for BTS to enter the US market with their Billboard Music Awards win for Top Social Artist, it seems that the Bangtan Boys are not keen on shifting their focus from their fans in Korea.
Billboard was one of the chief witnesses to BTS' rise to superstardom and it came as no surprise that experts from the prestigious music chart would air their take on the K-pop group's popularity. Pundits have compared BTS' appeal to the charisma of music legends The Beatles.
One of the hottest news to come out pf the K-pop scene these days is the confirmation that EXO will be making a comeback. EXO, who recently concluded their successful two-night "EXO PLANET #3 - The EXOrDIUM" at the Jamsil Stadium is raring to go back to the studio to produce their new album.
After BTS' win in the Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category, it seems that Billboard has developed a growing love for K-pop. SEVENTEEN recently reaped heaping praise from the chart's review of its comeback album "AI1" which Billboard dubbed as the most "innovative" K-pop group.
Contrary to speculations that former WINNER main vocalist Nam Tae Hyun and YG Entertainment parted ways on a sour note last year, it seems that the label and its former artist really did part amicably. YG Entertainment boss Yang Hyun Suk recently showed his support by endorsing Nam Tae Hyun's latest single "Hug Me" on his Instagram account.
Former WINNER main vocalist Nam Tae Hyun recently reveals the real reason for his departure from the YG Entertainment-managed group. He also responded to haters posting negative comments about his comeback with his new band South Club.
SEVENTEEN is making a killing in domestic and international charts with their latest comeback "Al1" as it breaks its own sales records and enters the charts of multiple countries worldwide.
BTS member Jin recently caused an internet buzz when he went viral as "the third member of the left," when the K-pop group attended magenta carpet of the Billboard Music Awards.
G-Dragon will be releasing his solo album before kicking off his "G-Dragon 2017 Concert: Act III, M.O.T.T.E," world tour this June 10. This was confirmed by YG Entertainment through a source.
2NE1's Sandara Park, AKMU's Suhyun and Lee Hi will be headlining a new show on the OnStyle Network entitled "Relationship Appeal." The three YG artists are expected to launch the show in July.
Nude photos of g.o.d member Park Joon Hyung have been leaked on the internet but unlike many celebrity scandals, there is no need to worry. Park Joon Hyung himself posted the image of his daughter and granted her permission to appear nude, but just once.
JYP Entertainment is getting a new building. And the label is mainly reaping the rewards of their artist TWICE's global earnings.
Following BTS' momentous win at Top Social Artist at the Billboard Music Awards, BTS is thinking up of reaching bigger goals for the future of their music. Among those goals is having a stadium tour similar to Michael Jackson's world tour.
iKONICs, iKON's official fandom is blaming YG for iKON's poor chart performance despite catchy new songs in comeback album. Fans believe iKON should have been exposed in Korea more in the past year to sustain their previous momentum.
While the BTS win for Top Social Artist category in the recently held Billboard Music Awards marked a milestone for the K-pop industry as a whole, not everybody is celebrating their victory.
BTS put K-pop on the world map and represented the industry well at the Billboard Music Awards when they took home the prize for Top Social Artist. BTS proved their mettle by winning the award against popular superstars like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grade, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes.
iKON is coming back in a big way as YG Entertainment barred the new teaser images for the hip hop group. It seems that the boys will also be having new stage names along with their comeback.
K-pop girl group APRIL has dropped the track list for its upcoming mini album "Mayday" and their fans are already anticipating what Chaekyung, Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Rachel, Jinsol,Somin and Hyunjoo have come up with.
"Jealousy Incarnate" actress Seo Ji Hye recently admitted that her first meeting with Super Junior's Heechul did not go over so well. The actress made the confession on the show "Life Bar."