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seulgibear.livejournal.comAfter Overdose hit the 100 million milestone two weeks ago, Growl's time has come to join its ranks, just in time for the impending comeback. Call Me Baby is up next with 87 million currently.
source: smtown
2016-05-20
seulgibear.livejournal.comAfter Overdose hit the 100 million milestone two weeks ago, Growl's time has come to join its ranks, just in time for the impending comeback. Call Me Baby is up next with 87 million currently.
source: smtown
Fiestar Apple Pie Jei Teaser
2016-05-20 12:04 amhitthoselightz.livejournal.com
source: Fiestar's Facebook
im making this as im drunk rn. what kind of dedication??? get on my level tbh
sayuridoll.livejournal.comIn case you missed it. #DearDiary #WithLoveJ https://t.co/5SuVWEQSTe pic.twitter.com/ve1Frh9C0E
— CoridelEntertainment (@Coridel_Ent) May 20, 2016
( Unofficial YT )
SOURCE: CORIDEL ENT + pinkmemories 0805
omg she's so cute at the beginning. also, i love what she's wearing and she sounds great. i wish she was performing on music shows so bad.
xdark-symmetryx.livejournal.comEx Girl
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Source: Mnet K-POP [1] [2]
wish the stage wasn't so dark, i wanna see the choreo~
i'm hoping by the end of these promos that kihyun will nail that note
bloodtaki2.livejournal.com
1st: BTS - The Most Beautiful Moment in Life : Young Forever
2nd: Woohyun - Write
3rd: Twice - Page Two
4th: Descendants of The Sun OST vol. 2
5th: I.O.I - Chrysalis
6th: Seventeen - First love & first letter
7th: Jung Eunji, Dream
8th: Descendants of The Sun OST vol. 1
9th: CN Blue - Blueming
10th: Tiffany, I Just Wanna Dance
Sources: smb2stfinitesubs1, 5music.
So basically, BTS and Woohyun have both been topping the charts in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
hitthoselightz.livejournal.com
( cute by day, sexy by night )
source: fiestar intl twitter 1,2, onehallyu
get yourself a girl that can do both!
160520 Music Bank
2016-05-20 08:58 amstutterflies.livejournal.com| TWICE 'Cheer Up' |
Jung Eunji 'Hopefully Sky' | |
| Digital Sales (디지덜 음원 점수) | 4431 | 4067 |
| Viewers Choice (시청자 전호도 점수) | 1071 | 368 |
| Broadcast Score (방송 점수) | 607 | 584 |
| Physical Album Sales (음반 점수) | 426 | 40 |
| Final Total | 6536 | 5059 |
( Watch the performances! )
sources: KBSKpop, ThanhnamKorean09, 귀염둥이 허영지 / kiri - 2호점, 업텐션양 SHEEP
benihime99.livejournal.com
Stellar is making a comeback!
According to industry insiders on May 19, the four-member girl group is preparing to release a new album in early July. They are expected to join the summer comeback rush and go against GFRIEND, SISTAR, and more.
Many are wondering whether Stellar will stick to their trademark sexy image or switch things up for their summer release. Their previous title track “Sting” received positive feedback for revealing a more pure and refined side of the group, and it will be interesting to see if they will continue experimenting with less explicitly sexy concepts.
Are you looking forward to Stellar’s return? What kind of concept would you like to see them try?
Soompi, osen
jesaray.livejournal.com
Another episode, another attempt to not bore you listeners silly! This week we welcome back into our fold our dear Kamilia Kiara, back from fighting a bout of the Zika virus (not really, but you were sick for a while, chickie).
kary1591.livejournal.com원본 영상 저의 인스타에 올려드리겠습니다. 저에게 왜 이러는지 모르겠어요. pic.twitter.com/atlP05KB5K
— tablo (@blobyblo) May 20, 2016
[TRANS] Tablo's tweet https://t.co/9WnvukyoWn pic.twitter.com/Y8X1gq4wtN
— YG WINNER 위너 (@YG_WINNER) May 20, 2016
[INSTA] Tablo's post: mino suddenly went this to me #whatisthis https://t.co/PLmQGqnx9n pic.twitter.com/In0yzqixzh
— YG WINNER 위너 (@YG_WINNER) May 20, 2016
#TABLO IG #MINO "Is this the feeling..."https://t.co/dYquSzj6qu pic.twitter.com/JtNlDnBxdx
— christina (@chrissy96_) May 20, 2016
#TABLO IG #MINO "Or this?🤔"https://t.co/ouiGR2l7t8 pic.twitter.com/BcVw8dw47a
— christina (@chrissy96_) May 20, 2016
#TABLO IG #MINO "Or maybe it's a commercial feeling..."https://t.co/4mDTZMgOOi pic.twitter.com/dBUBP2wPpd
— christina (@chrissy96_) May 20, 2016
Tablo's IG update with another edit of Mino: 'ONE' #SongMemeHo https://t.co/8iKJgcYbPs pic.twitter.com/ePH38TQamg
— Winner City Updates (@winner_city5) May 20, 2016
Tablo's IG update with the last edit of Mino's video: Final #SongMemeHo https://t.co/9jKDqsH4eT pic.twitter.com/YuTxxXu0BU
— Winner City Updates (@winner_city5) May 20, 2016
Compilation:
Tablo Instagram comments pic.twitter.com/DsCzhXwMJ7
— our HIGH is EPIK (@icaruswalksnet) May 20, 2016
Sources: blobyblo, blobyblo instagram, YG_WINNER: 1, 2, chrissy96_: 1, 2, 3, winner_city5: 1, 2, icaruswalksnet
Flashback Friday
2016-05-20 11:41 amwaves-of-light.livejournal.comHello all! I’m actually having quite fun looking up all these songs, so let’s keeping doing it until the Mods tell me to stop. Please…please don’t tell me to stop *puppy dog eyes*. Anyways, this Friday we’re going to check out the songs that topped the charts for the third week of May in 2011. We’ll start with #3, and the only boys out of the 5 videos this week.
#3 Beast “On Rainy Days”
I don’t remember this song at all. But I remember the other single, “Fiction.” That was the one with the shuffley feet dance, right? Shuffley. That’s a word, I swear.
( Top 2 & Honorable Mentions )
All the YTs: ♥ 4EVERKPOPGIRLHD1 ♥, starshipTV, 2NE1, sment, 1theK
Gaon
#3 Beast “On Rainy Days”
I don’t remember this song at all. But I remember the other single, “Fiction.” That was the one with the shuffley feet dance, right? Shuffley. That’s a word, I swear.
( Top 2 & Honorable Mentions )
All the YTs: ♥ 4EVERKPOPGIRLHD1 ♥, starshipTV, 2NE1, sment, 1theK
Gaon
benihime99.livejournal.com
EXID releases their first teaser for their first studio album comeback!
Girl group EXID recently announced they would be releasing their first studio album since their debut in 2012. Today, they reveal the first teaser image and details for that album through their official social media channels.
The first studio album is titled “Street” and it will be released June 1. The teaser image shows the members dressed in casual and colorful outfits, posing in front of an arcade. The album is expected to show a different side of EXID than its previous releases, as well as its musical range. The title song is “L.I.E,” with lyrics written and music composed by Shinsadong Tiger, Bumi Nangi, and EXID member LE.
On May 21 and 22 KST, EXID will be giving their official fan club 1st generation fans the “first listen” of the title track through an event in the cities of Gwangju and Busan.
Soompi, exid@facebook
Dinosaur Crush roundup
2016-05-20 12:17 pmkyokomurasaki.livejournal.com
There is little doubt that K-pop as a genre is enjoying the most amount of media exposure when it comes to Korean music. Although artists like Keith Ape and his Cohort squad offered a broader look into the Korean music scene, it is mostly major artists that receive international recognition. Over the past few years however, there's been a growing number of talented artists that make up more sonic varients. Just like their Western counterparts, these creatives grew up listening to societally atypical styles of music like soul, funk, R&B, indie, punk, electronic, hip-hop, and as artists, they want to venture beyond the conventional. And the continual advancement of social media and other digital outlets has only worked in their favor.
Meet Crush, one of these said artists who's currently taking the country by storm. He is signed to Amoeba Culture, which was found in 2006 by Go Kyung-min and Dynamic Duo members Gaeko and Choiza. Amoeba is not just your local rap label either; amongst all Korean labels, it ranks an impressive third highest in sales. Crush made his debut with the single "Red Dress" in 2012 and released his debut album Crush On You in 2014. Although those releases had a distinct R&B, hip-hop and jazzy flavor to it, they were still targeted for a relatively more commercial audience and are easily digestible by those who might not be particularly well-versed in music. On the side, Crush started a SoundCloud account to upload and repost much more experimental flavors that incorporated aesthetics less apparent in his commercial releases.
Although he's a dominant force in the Korean charts right now, Crush encapsulates the essence of humility. As talented as he already is, he seems to care more about what he has yet to achieve musically rather than to dwell on his accomplishments. Earlier this month, he released a "comeback" EP Interlude, which as the title suggests, acts as a bridge between Crush On You and his forthcoming yet-to-be-titled sophomore album. Although only five tracks in length, the musical growth and maturation are evident; it contains the edgier and sophisticated colors heard in his SoundCloud uploads, yet retains that pop flavor fans know him for. Crush says he's aware of that he's got a long way to go because of how much he's continually learning, but that itself is what inspires him the most and keeps him excited to be on this journey. He hopes that he will one day be able to close the gap between his mainstream and experimental music and create a more solid musical identity.
We know you're a big name in Korea, but for the international readers who haven't been put on yet, let them know who you are.
I’m Crush, a 24-year-old Korean R&B singer-songwriter. I started doing music at the age of 14; I produced and rapped a little. From a young age, I really, really loved R&B. Originally I wanted to just be a producer but eventually and naturally I started doing the vocals too. I’m a huge lover of neo-soul, jazz, and all hip-hop and R&B-based music, but I also like electronic music. Recently, I've been loving future bass and am working on a lot of music in that direction.
How'd you get into that type of music and is it hard to get Koreans who don't have that background to relate to your work?
At a young age, I really admired and enjoyed listening to that type of stuff. I listened to a lot of Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and others like them. I also really liked James Ingram, Maxwell, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and Musiq Soulchild. I was really inspired by them growing up. Although I wanted to rap at the time, these were the inspirations that got me interested in singing, and I naturally started doing more R&B-based music. My production style is mainly hip-hop and R&B, but I mix that with Korean style and lyrics, which I think has made it easier for Koreans to relate to. It feels good that more Koreans are connecting with my music now.
What's that process been like this year?
I released a single in January that was had more of a "mainstream" sound, but through my EP this time around, I wanted to showcase more of my identity. In Korea, I’ve been promoting through music programs on TV and radio, and while wrapping that up, I’m also working on my second full-length album which will drop this summer. Lately, I've been getting into stuff like bossa nova and samba, so you’ll be able to find some of those sounds in my upcoming album.
That's cool you merge all these influences together into something accessible. Is finding a balance a challenge?
I released commercially friendly songs, but I’ve also been putting up more experimental stuff on my SoundCloud. I think this EP is the middle ground between the two. I know I still have a long way to go; there’s just so much I’m learning right now. I'm digging up a lot of new sounds and music and really getting inspired from them. I want to try and make that gap between mainstream and experimental music smaller and somehow create a more solid identity for myself through my next album.
We can definitely hear that "experimental-ness" in your Interlude EP. Tell us about it.
Compared to my previous work, this Interlude EP is a lot more self-focused and personal, and it has less to do with the usual themes with love and farewells that I’ve used in the past. This album took about six months to finish. While I making this EP, I was also working on my sophomore full-length album, so I mean, some people told me that it didn't take too long to drop the EP while others said that it took too long. But at the end of the day, it was a huge learning process for me. A song I want to recommend off the project is "Castaway." It features singer-songwriter MISO -- she was super active in Red Bull Music Academy, is extremely talented and I think she’s got a lot of potential. I really enjoyed collaborating with her, we’ve got great chemistry, so I’d love for people to really check out "Castaway."
We enjoyed that song as well. Are you planning to do more shows outside of Korea and market yourself to a more international audience?
I am, but first, I need to work on my English. (Laughs.) Then of course, I’d like to do a lot more international work. If the right opportunities come up, I’d love to go abroad and really give it a shot.
Throughout this and last year, we've seen you work with other soulful artists from and/or are popular in Korea, such as Dean, Jeff Bernat, Sam Kim, and others. Tell us about those experiences.
First off, Dean has his own very distinct style and color, and I think that he’s a really cool musician. He’s got his own particular style that he’s become well-established in and I think that’s why he has such a big international following. Also, his musical spectrum is incredible. When I’m with him, I’m challenged, inspired, and really learn a lot from him. Working with him is always a good time. Jeff Bernat recently came to Korea with J-Bird and Esta; they came by my studio and we just vibed out. We just turned on some music and chilled. It was a lot of fun and I think they’re real cool and nice. Plus I think they’ve got a deep understanding and knowledge of music, so I really respect that. I want to go to LA soon and work with them. And with Sam Kim, even though he’s young, he’s got so much soul and confidence in the message he wants to share through his music. It’s a lot of fun working with him too.
Who are some artists you worked with, are working with or want to work with?
Kehlani. I really, really would love the chance to collaborate with her. Her vocals and production are seriously flawless. And her voice is so beautiful -- I go to bed almost every night listening to her music on my earphones. Then there’s Brasstracks -- I’d also really like to work with them. Not only are they incredible musicians, I think they’re incredible producers as well. I also really like Tom Misch. I really dig his mixtape, Beat Tape 2 -- I listen to that all the time. I feel like he’s got a guitar sound that I have yet to incorporate into my music, and so I’d love to collab with him. I think we’d be able to make some fresh music together. There are so many others I’d love to work with but for right now these three are the artists I have a lot of respect for and want to collab with. In Korea, I've done a handful of collabs with the likes of Jay Park, Loco, Dynamic Duo and others. I'm currently working with Ta-Ku, Esta and Cavalier, which is exciting!
We can't wait for that to happen. Who are you currently jamming to right now?
I'm currently listening to Big Sean and Jhene Aiko's Twenty88 project, Kaytranada, Musiq Soulchild’s new album, JMSN, Gallant, Kenny Barron, and legendary bossa nova artist Stan Getz.
There's a lot of Asian talent in music. Why do you think Asia has always been underlooked musically?
A lot of the music originate from non-Asian countries, so I can see why some may underlook us. Our language is also foreign to most, so I can see why people may feel that way. However, with how advanced social networking and media has become lately, I think that wall between the international audience and Asian artists is slowly coming down. There’s so much content out there that is so central to culture nowadays, so I think slowly people will be able to more easily approach music from Asia. I think that’s why artists like Keith Ape and Rich Chigga have been well-received; more Asian artists who have a better understanding of where music originates are starting to surface, all being more recognized for their talent.
What's next for Crush?
I'm currently working on my second album. I’ve been working on it for some time now, so there’s already tracks that are almost finished. I'm pretty excited about it because it's something new; I’m trying out a lot of different sounds and tryng to merge the experimental with the commercial.
*Note: the "Beehive Boy" reference is to his episode on "I Live Alone" - his face was puffy in the morning after he woke up so the hosts asked him if he got stung by a beehive XD
Sometimes (가끔)
Source: Hypetrak, shinhyoseobs via Naver; W Korea; MBC Kpop 1, 2
merely-a-facade.livejournal.comINFINITE's L/Kim Myungsoo with his former SUFBB (Shut Up Flower Boy Band) co-star Kim Min Suk, who is also of recent DOTS fame (he keeps bringing it up at random moments #shameless lol), on their friend date Celebrity Bromance. This is a follow up to this post.
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Ep 1
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do you smell your sweaty shoes/feet on public television, omona? so now we know why they're friends lol #TeamShoweringIsOptional
(mods: i forgot to add tags on my prev post; this one has tags :3 )
sauce: MBigTV YouTube Chanel (eps 1, 2, 3, 4), inpinitaize (gif 1, 2)
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Ep 1
( Ep 2-4 are under the cut )
do you smell your sweaty shoes/feet on public television, omona? so now we know why they're friends lol #TeamShoweringIsOptional
(mods: i forgot to add tags on my prev post; this one has tags :3 )
sauce: MBigTV YouTube Chanel (eps 1, 2, 3, 4), inpinitaize (gif 1, 2)
chasing-thewind.livejournal.comSource: Day6 TV
Their voices really go so well together!! And Brian with the saxaphone effects *hearteyes*
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source: JinE @ yt (1,2,3,4)
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On May 19, Jung Il Woo's agency revealed that the actor is confirmed to be enlisting as a public service officer. “It hasn’t been confirmed for certain when he will enlist,” they added.
This announcement comes following that of Lee Minho, a good friend of Jung Il Woo, who announced yesterday that he would be enlisting as a public service officer. Lee Min Ho’s agency, MYM Entertainment, revealed details about the actor’s enlistment and said, “Will serve as a public service officer regardless of when he decides to begin his military service. We are looking at early next year.”
( Why were they exempted from active duty? )
( Of course, netizens are salty )
I desperately want their respective enlistment send-off dramas to be GOOD. I haven't been impressed with any of their dramas since CIty Hunter and 49 Days/FBRS freaking 5 years ago.
Sources: Soompi (1) and (2), Nate, Naver (1) and (2), Netizenbuzz, Dramabeans, Newsen
msgrottesca.livejournal.com
Source: kt music
I love swing inspired pop music so I hate knowing this will inevitably flop. Not a fan of the completely unneccesary wubwubs that add nothing to the song but you can't always get what you want, I guess. These boys are really fun to watch perform live so I'm cautiously excited for this era.
UP10TION's Kuhn does blackface
2016-05-20 07:31 pmmissshallelujah.livejournal.com
It happened in a preview of a Chinese show called 'Fan Heart Attack Idol TV'. Apparently he was dressing up as an "ugly girl" and the other members laughed along with him.
A fan account sent an email to TOP Media and Pikicast (which I'm asuming is the show's channel) asking them to delete the scene from the upcoming broadcast and the channel responded with an apololy and assured the fans they will do it as well as deleting the teaser. The teaser was in fact deleted, but the internet is forever and there's still a snippet of it.
A fan account sent an email to TOP Media and Pikicast (which I'm asuming is the show's channel) asking them to delete the scene from the upcoming broadcast and the channel responded with an apololy and assured the fans they will do it as well as deleting the teaser. The teaser was in fact deleted, but the internet is forever and there's still a snippet of it.
Up10tion's Kuhn did blackface on Chinese reality show (original poster deleted tweet) pic.twitter.com/00UwEy4K4H
— seungyoun's marie (@officiaIsuho) May 18, 2016
Source: @officiaIsuho | @up10tionintl
typhlogirl.livejournal.com
Rookie group GFRIEND is making a comeback soon!
On May 20, an industry insider revealed that GFRIEND is working on a new release and aiming to make a comeback in July, six months after their last comeback with “Rough” in January.
GFRIEND is reuniting with composer Lee Ki Yong Bae for the upcoming album. Lee Ki Yong Bae has built a steady repertoire with GFRIEND, having previously worked on the group’s title tracks “Glass Bead,” “Me gustas tu,” and “Rough.”
GFRIEND debuted in January of 2015 with “Glass Bead.” With successful promotions of “Me gustas tu” and “Rough,” GFRIEND is establishing itself as a girl group to watch out for.
Are you looking forward to GFRIEND’s July comeback?
1. [+312, -22] It's going to be super competitive this summer. Good for us music fans but a struggle for the groups having comebacks ㅎㅎ
2. [+220, -24] Girlfriend's working so hard, it's good to row the boat while the water's flowing
3. [+178, -29] They always either promote in January or July...
4. [+182, -40] Looking forward to another powerful choreography from Girlfriend!!
5. [+73, -6] Talk about a killer summer... EXO, EXID, SISTAR, B2ST, Girlfriend... fighting to all!!
6. [+19, -3] Trustworthy Girlfriend!!
7. [+19, -3] Can't wait for EXID Girlfriend SISTAR~
8. [+36, -9] I'm thinking they'll go for a summery type song fit for the weather since it's a July comeback, right??
Dream concert GFRIEND lightstick! pic.twitter.com/f6d3D1SPOK
— Sinb oppa (@rinrintae) 20 May 2016
OP Note: I can't get confirmation on whether or not this is official, but it's so pretty that I thought I'd toss it in the post anyway!
I'm SO ready for this but idk how they're going to top Rough's insane success!
she is - jonghyun (teasers #5)
2016-05-20 09:49 pmbyeolbyeol.livejournal.comsource(s): dans ma bulle (i / ii), jonghyun.smtown.com, smtown (official youtube)
♬ comeback navigation ♬
♬ teaser images | i / ii / iii / iv
♬ video teaser #1 / teaser video #2
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bloodtaki2.livejournal.com[CAPS] 160509 #남우현 1st Solo Album <Write..> Showcase #20 pic.twitter.com/7Bxq9VgAqT
— ∞ Infinite Updates ∞ (@InfiniteUpdates) 9 mai 2016
SG: Is there a member I who looked after you the most during your recording?
— ➳ 김명수짱짱 (@fionitize) 9 mai 2016
WH: O
SG: That member is Sunggyu.
WH: O
[V app Showcase]
— 언제나 니곁에 있을게 (@nwh91_0208) 9 mai 2016
SK: I have went to visit WH at recording studio but he asked me to go out.
WH: Because I couldn't concentrate
😂😂😂
#Write..Showcase 💖
— INSPIRITEAM (@INSPIRITEAM) 9 mai 2016
WH: SK has told me to work hard in solo activities. He told me that he listens to 향기 (Scent) a lot ©nwh91_0208
Source: arirang k-pop, inpinitaize, infiniteupdates, fionitize, nwh91_0208, inspiriteam.
He talks about the meaning of the title track, how his crying scene affected the staff, if he feels pressure because Sunggyu's albums were successful, etc.
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