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2021-12-02
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waves-of-light.livejournal.comAmid the roaring K-pop boom, singer Lim Young-woong has proven the power of trot music, with his "My Starry Love" music video becoming the most popular music video on YouTube in Korea this year.
Lim's clip, which was released on March 9, has exceeded 43 million views as of Thursday. Although the "Butter" music video by K-pop juggernaut BTS has racked up more than 630 million hits in total, it ranked second, presumably because most of its clicks have come from users outside Korea.
"The music video of 'My Starry Love' ― which was composed by veteran trot singer Seol Woon-do ― has been basking in persistent popularity since its release," YouTube said in a statement Thursday.
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source: The Korea Times & 임영웅
waves-of-light.livejournal.comWith the rising popularity of Korean dramas around the world, salaries paid to actors and actresses have also risen dramatically. The top actresses appearing in Korean dramas are now paid over 200 million won ($170,000) per episode.
According to the Hankook Ilbo, sister paper of The Korea Times, Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun, popular actresses whose dramas are currently on air, are each making over 200 million won per episode. Song is currently playing the lead in SBS's melodrama, "Now We Are Breaking Up," while Jun is starring as a mountain ranger in tvN's mystery series, "Jirisan."
While the salaries of the actors and actresses are not made public in most cases, it was reported that Song was paid over 100 million won per episode in tvN's "Encounter," which aired in 2018. The actress was already among the most sought-after stars when she enjoyed surging international popularity with "Descendants of the Sun," one of the most talked about Korean dramas of all time.
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source: The Korea Times
According to the Hankook Ilbo, sister paper of The Korea Times, Song Hye-kyo and Jun Ji-hyun, popular actresses whose dramas are currently on air, are each making over 200 million won per episode. Song is currently playing the lead in SBS's melodrama, "Now We Are Breaking Up," while Jun is starring as a mountain ranger in tvN's mystery series, "Jirisan."
While the salaries of the actors and actresses are not made public in most cases, it was reported that Song was paid over 100 million won per episode in tvN's "Encounter," which aired in 2018. The actress was already among the most sought-after stars when she enjoyed surging international popularity with "Descendants of the Sun," one of the most talked about Korean dramas of all time.
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source: The Korea Times
Actor Photoshoot Roundup
2021-12-02 02:15 pmkyungwons.livejournal.com
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Sources: ellekorea, Marie Claire Korea (1, 2), allurekorea, Harpers Bazaar Korea, gqkorea
Actress Photoshoot Roundup Pt 1
2021-12-02 02:50 pmkyungwons.livejournal.com
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Sources: ellekorea (1, 2), cosmopolitankorea (1, 2), Singles Magazine, Esquire Korea (1, 2)
Actress Photoshoot Roundup Pt 2
2021-12-02 02:51 pmkyungwons.livejournal.com
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Sources: Dazed Korea (1, 2), dazedkorea, ellekorea, singlesmagazine, Harpers Bazaar Korea
waves-of-light.livejournal.com*The video can only be viewed on YouTube. Watch here*
A live video of singer-songwriter IU on media channel Dingo was the most viewed video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Thursday.
"IU's Killing Voice Live," the 18-minute video of IU singing live on YouTube's Dingo Music channel, ranked first with over 30 million views, according to YouTube.
A soundtrack video of the Korean animation series "PotenDogs" that went viral in South Korea this year came in second with over 11 million views.
The most viewed Youtube clip this year in the music video category was "My Starry Love" by trot singer Lim Young-woong.
The music video of "Butter" by K-pop boy band BTS came in second place, followed by "Celebrity" by IU.
The most popular music video for the year was Lim Young-wong's "My Starry Love"
source: Yonhap News
A live video of singer-songwriter IU on media channel Dingo was the most viewed video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Thursday.
"IU's Killing Voice Live," the 18-minute video of IU singing live on YouTube's Dingo Music channel, ranked first with over 30 million views, according to YouTube.
A soundtrack video of the Korean animation series "PotenDogs" that went viral in South Korea this year came in second with over 11 million views.
The most viewed Youtube clip this year in the music video category was "My Starry Love" by trot singer Lim Young-woong.
The music video of "Butter" by K-pop boy band BTS came in second place, followed by "Celebrity" by IU.
The most popular music video for the year was Lim Young-wong's "My Starry Love"
source: Yonhap News
adenar.livejournal.com( Yoojung and Doyeon on Showterview )
( full group (sans doyeon) on idol radio with jooheon and hyungwon )
( maknae line (lua, rina, lucy) on young street with wendy )
( suyeon & elly - taeyeon 'the four seasons' cover at weekly playlist )
( Kiki Cam #75; 8 min 8 secs weki meki relay cam )
( Kiki Cam #76; Picki Mission Cam, siesta bts version )
source: 1stonkpop, Mobidic, chewi wii (2), 한밤 HANBAM, ALL THE K-POP, Weki Meki 위키미키 (2)
waves-of-light.livejournal.comThe intro for @WeBabyBears is so kawaii! 🎶😍 Song by the amazing K-Pop group @tribedaloca! #WeBabyBears #PanPan #Grizz #IceBear #WeBBBears #BBYBears #kawaii #kpop #tribekpop #TRI_BE #트라이비 pic.twitter.com/I45ke5Yhsr
— Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) December 1, 2021
Not the first time we've seen KPop in the We Bare Bears universe. Monsta X features in the episode "Panda's Birthday".
source: catoonnetwork
waves-of-light.livejournal.comWhile COVID-19 has dealt a blow to almost every industry worldwide, bringing chaos and economic recession, the personal luxury goods market in Korea has shown an unusual pattern.
Unfazed by the pandemic, it has set itself apart from the general economic slump with steady growth.
According to the global research firm, Euromonitor International, the country's personal luxury goods market has managed to weather the pandemic-caused economic crisis, with its value reaching $12.5 billion in 2020, showing little change from the previous year's $12.52 billion. The figure was $12.24 billion in 2018.
This situation is in stark contrast to the fact that the global personal luxury goods market value suffered a 23-percent drop during the same period ― from $318.6 billion in 2019 to $246 billion in 2020 ― which saw Korea taking up an even greater portion of the market.
Buoyed by these booming luxury goods sales, Korea's online channels for luxury brand shopping have also seen a boost, with new platforms emerging and existing ones stepping up their game in the heated competition.
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source: The Korea Times
Unfazed by the pandemic, it has set itself apart from the general economic slump with steady growth.
According to the global research firm, Euromonitor International, the country's personal luxury goods market has managed to weather the pandemic-caused economic crisis, with its value reaching $12.5 billion in 2020, showing little change from the previous year's $12.52 billion. The figure was $12.24 billion in 2018.
This situation is in stark contrast to the fact that the global personal luxury goods market value suffered a 23-percent drop during the same period ― from $318.6 billion in 2019 to $246 billion in 2020 ― which saw Korea taking up an even greater portion of the market.
Buoyed by these booming luxury goods sales, Korea's online channels for luxury brand shopping have also seen a boost, with new platforms emerging and existing ones stepping up their game in the heated competition.
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source: The Korea Times
waves-of-light.livejournal.com
Son Dam Bi and former national long track speed skater Lee Kyou Hyuk are dating!
On December 2, a source from Son Dam Bi’s agency H& Entertainment revealed to Sports Chosun, “Son Dam Bi and coach Lee Kyou Hyuk are in a relationship. They used to be friends, and they say it has been about three months since they started dating.”
A source from Lee Kyou Hyuk’s agency IHQ also shared that the two had gone from friends to lovers, adding, “They are not at the stage to think about marriage yet.”
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source: soompi via naver 1 2
myungung.livejournal.comthe girls get their first reality programme and play games mainly. many cute interactions and pretty faces abound.
( Group Pic for Teaser 2 )
( Unnie Line Image Teaser + Title Track Name Reveal )
sources: M2, @official_kep1er
I'm getting a noise title, but with elegant vibes?
myungung.livejournal.comsource: Gems 잼스
glad to see a dance practice video since she won't be promoting the song on music shows.
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