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· Carl Samson
Epic War Between K-Pop and J-Pop Fans Erupts Over Mnet Asian Music Awards Performance
Viewers could not help but compare K-pop and J-pop as the genres came head-to-head on one massive stage last week. Performing for the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in South Korea, J-pop girl group AKB48 collaborated with five female K-pop acts in what several netizens thought…
· Bryan Ke
92-Year-Old Man Who Hasn’t Cut His Hair for Almost 80 Years is Your No Haircut Inspiration
A 92-year-old man in the southern Mekong Delta region of Vietnam has grown his hair 5 meters (16 feet) over the past eight decades as part of his religious belief. Nguyen Van Chien has never trimmed, combed or washed his hair for almost 80 years, according to Reuters.
· Kimberly Nguyen
BTS’ ‘Little Brothers’ TXT Drops First Look at New Comeback Album
South Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together or TXT released a short trailer yesterday, hinting at their comeback and a new album 2020.
· Carl Samson
BLACKPINK Makes History as First K-Pop Group to Hit 1 BILLION Views on YouTube
K-pop quartet BLACKPINK officially joined YouTube’s “Billion Views Club” this week. As of Nov. 11, the YG Entertainment girl group composed of Lisa, Jennie, Rosé and Jisoo surpassed 1 billion views for their single “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du,” which came out at on June 15, 2018.
· Bryan Ke
‘Prince of Vietnamese Pop’ Releases Song with Snoop Dogg, Gets Over 40 Million Views in 48 Hours
Vietnamese singer and actor Son Tung M-TP’s latest single drop “Hãy Trao Cho Anh” (or also known as “Give It To Me”) that features American rap superstar Snoop Dogg has gone viral just days after its release. Known as the ‘Prince of Vietnamese Pop,’ Tung has won many awards…
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Gets Their First 100% Caucasian Solo Artist from Russia
K-Pop just got their first Russian solo artist. Lana, a long-time fan of Korean culture, debuted as a soloist under HICC Entertainment after two years of training.
· Bryan Ke
Idol Contestant Sits Next to His Billboard to Thank Fans After Losing on the Show
Kim Sunghyun, a former contestant on the South Korean boy band reality show “Produce X101,” held an impromptu signing after he was spotted sitting beside one of his billboard ads reading fans’ notes. kim sunghyun patiently waiting for his fans. he’s so precious 🙁 the smile on…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnam’s Trinh Bao Wins 2018 Mister International
Trinh Bao from Vietnam was recently crowned the winner of 2018 Mister International.
· Elliot Sang
Meet Flowsik, The Korean American Rapper From Queens Who Adopted Hip Hop Culture to Survive
There’s a popular clip on YouTube from Korea’s rap reality show, “Show Me The Money”, showcasing the Team Battle Mission segment in which contestants duke it out in a scripted rap battle on stage. The two contestants are Donutman, a more-or-less obscure Korean rapper who has…
· Bryan Ke
BTS Meets Janet Jackson, Her Fans Thirst Over ‘Red Haired Guy’
Many of Janet Jackson’s followers are going crazy over her latest Instagram picture, showing the singer-songwriter standing alongside South Korean K-pop band BTS. Instagram users are buzzing over V, who is being referred to as “the red haired guy.”
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Group Wanna One’s Live Stream Accidentally Goes Live Too Early, Regret Ensues
An 11-member boy group that accidentally went live before a performance is the latest casualty in the K-Pop industry, where a spotless reputation is paramount to a stable career. Wanna One, the group formed straight out of reality show “Produce 101,” is currently promoting their…
· Ryan General
Single Moms in Vietnam Stage Fake Weddings So Society Doesn’t Judge Them
Women in Vietnam have reportedly been staging fake weddings through grooms-for-hire businesses in an effort to evade the social stigma of having a child out of wedlock. Despite the hefty fee for such service, the single mothers are choosing to wed fake grooms to avoid criticism,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Jonghyun’s Past Struggles With Depression Only Adds to the Heartbreak of His Passing
“It’s been too hard. Please send me off. Tell everyone I’ve had a hard time. Tell me I did well. This is my last goodbye.” These were the final words of Kim Jonghyun, main vocalist of the popular K-Pop group SHINee, sent as a text to his older sister before he committed suicide…
· Heather Johnson Yu
BTS Playing On American Radio is Peak Hallyu and We’re Honestly Here For This
BTS fans in Chicago and San Francisco were shocked to hear their beloved boy group grace their ears as they listened to the radio this week. According to Koreaboo, one of Chicago’s most popular radio stations, Hits 92 Chicago, played BTS’ “Cypher Pt.3” and “Fire” several times…
· Ryan General
Aspiring K-pop Stars Enroll in ‘Idol School’ For a Shot at Fame
Class is now in session for aspiring K-pop stars in a recently launched South Korean reality television series which provides a unique take on creating the ultimate K-pop girl group. The show, “Idol School”, gives viewers an interesting behind-the-scenes look on how 41 talented…
· Ryan General
K-Pop’s Most Iconic Girl Group 2NE1 Has Officially Disbanded
One of K-pop’s most successful girl groups in recent years has officially disbanded with some of its members pursuing solo careers. YG Entertainment, the production firm behind the iconic group, announced the disbandment of the group on Friday, November 25 on its website. YG…
· Ryan General
Meet the American Exchange Student Going Viral in Korea For His Amazing Singing Voice
Joseph Butso has been making headlines after a video him singing in perfect Korean on a famous South Korean reality show went viral. With his passion for singing and love for all things Korean, Butso decided to move to South Korea in 2012 after his graduation from Ohio State…
· Editorial Staff
Vietnamese Restaurant Under Fire For Mysterious Bikini-Clad Waitresses
A restaurant in the Cau Giay District of Hanoi is raising a few eyebrows after photos of bikini-clad waitresses at the eatery went viral. Authorities in Hanoi may fine the restaurant for having women in bikinis serve their predominantly male diners food and drinks. The incident…
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