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Critics call Korean group 'Brown Eyed Girls' latest single 'Abracadabra' , 'too provocative'

2009-08-17T01:17:00.001-07:00

With illegal download sites crashing all over Asia, and bigger name stars falling by the wayside, some would say that times must be good for Korean group "Brown Eyed Girls". Surprisingly, they've been taking alot of flack for performances the critics have been labeling "suggestive", and "erotic", but word on the street is that fans have been enjoying the change of image, with the only complaint

Ok, Korean artist Again’s '603' teaser has reeled me in..

2009-05-28T01:05:00.001-07:00

I seem to get a teaser video for upcoming artists every other day, most of which are good but lack that special something. That was until a few days ago, when I received this..

SNSD surprises audience with sexy performance

2009-04-25T07:40:00.001-07:00

Pure as the Korean driven snow SNSD shocked audiences recently with a performance so sexy that EVERYONE in Korea's music industry was talking about it for days afterwards. For a tiny minority, the temporary change of image wasn't their cup of tea, but by the looks on the faces of most of those assembled, the performance couldn't have been more welcomed.

'After School' blows the doors off MBC Music Core

2009-01-31T09:37:00.001-08:00

After a never ending run-up to their official debut, many in the Asian music industry thought that Korean group 'After School' would most surely disappoint. But that ended up being far from the case, and the group is already being hailed as Korea's own version of the 'Pussycat Dolls'. To say that expectations were exceeded during their first live performance can't be overstated enough..Pledis

Korean group 'Wonder Girls" join the YouTube frenzy

2008-12-16T05:22:00.001-08:00

With many artists around the globe starting YouTube channels of late, I've been long waiting for some of the more popular artists of Asia to follow suit. Fortunately the wait wasn't too long..Korean group "Wonder Girls" joined the YouTube frey. They've already posted several videos on the site..be sure to check out this nteresting look into the making of their hit song "Nobody". Wonder Girls

Korean actress Jeon Ji-hyun can't seem to shake the rumors

2008-09-30T05:33:00.001-07:00

Jeon Ji-hyun can't seem to shake the rumors of a possible career change into the music industry. After a recent commercial for Samsung in which the young actress parades around with the companies latest phone offering…only seems to have added more fuel to the fire ..

Even the Wonder Girls aren’t spared of Hyorish fever

2008-08-26T01:28:00.001-07:00

Fans of the Korean group Wonder Girls were given a treat recently when during a radio interview there was discussion about Lee Hyori’s dance moves in her latest video “U-Go-Girl”. After each girl demonstrated the moves using their hands, it apparently brought so much delight to online fans (particularly member So Hee’s rendition) that it quickly became one of the most sought after video’s in Asia

South Korean actress Kim Tae Hee has everyone talking

2008-06-30T02:06:00.001-07:00

Having graduated from one of South Korea's most prestigious universities, actress Kimm Tae Hee main claim to fame has always been her rare combination of keen intelligence wrapped in a girl next door beauty. But things changed in early May when LG debuted her "Cyon Disco Phone" commercial nationwide. The public response was enthusiastic to say the least, and left many in Korea's music industry

L'Arc-en-Ciel launches official MySpace page

2008-05-31T09:12:00.001-07:00

Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel recently launched one of the nicest MySpace pages I've seen in awhile, just before they kicked off their current world tour. Although the international leg of the tour is over, you can still catch them at the Tokyo Dome May 31, June 1, and 3, and at Osaka's Kyocera Dome June 7, and 8.

Just another Asian airport drama in Beijing

2008-05-13T05:39:00.001-07:00

It seems like there's always some Asian pop chaos going on at the various airports in the region...so it's not surprising that when Korean group Super Junior visited Beijing recently (apparently related to the upcoming Olympics) and word got out..well let's just say slight pandemonium broke loose..

Be on the lookout..Korean pop stars in L.A. May 17th

2008-04-30T04:59:00.001-07:00

A number of Korean pop stars will be arriving in L.A. for the Hollywood bowl event May 17, so if you didn't know about it or forgot, make sure you make a note in your calender. Some pretty big names are slated to perform, including: Fly to the sky, SG Wannabe, Super Junior T, Wonder Girls, Lee Hyori and more. So if you see a Korean pop lookalike shopping at your local grocer..he/she may just be

Korean beauty queen Sunha more than just a pretty face

2008-04-02T02:24:00.001-07:00

Before the recent musical debut of Korean singer Sunha, no one bothered to look behind what appeared to be just another beauty queen runner-up. But behind the facade lay something else..most important being raw singing and dancing talent. And once that cat was out of the bag, it was just a matter of time before the world would see that appearances can be deceiving..there's more to Sunha then just

Asian pop stars helping big business sell more

2008-02-28T02:52:00.001-08:00

Asian companies seemingly know what's good for them: rent-a-pop star for a day, pay them loads of money, and then sit back and watch business go through the roof. From BoA selling beer, to Ayumi Hamasaki (among others) pushing Tower Records, I'm on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what ads these companies dream-up next..

Alicia Keys unleashes 'As I Am' on Asia

2008-01-31T14:07:00.001-08:00

On November 30th, Alicia Keys gave a brief but spirited performance in Tokyo, mesmerizing those assembled with her heartfelt rendition of the hit song "No One". The album has been doing extremely well across Asia, and Alicia has stated several times of how pleased she's been with the albums success, but even more by it's apparent Universal appeal.

X-Japan reunion announcement turns to chaos

2007-11-30T01:47:00.001-08:00

Chaos would be an understatement at Odaiba Mall (Tokyo) recently, as it was the surprise location for a reunion video shoot for quite possibly the greatest band in Japanese history..X-Japan. Many would have accepted their beloved bands fate long ago, but not THIS band's fans. Want to see how fast 3 shows at the Tokyo Dome sell out? Just wait and see..

Thousand turn out to welcome Rain at Pu Dong International

2007-11-30T01:46:00.001-08:00

It was a surprise to many, including Korean pop sensation Rain himself.. thousands of fans lining up in the early morning hours just to catch a glimpse of him? That was exactly what happened at Pu Dong International after the singer arrived in Shanghai an afternoon before an important show at Hongkou Stadium. He was so touched by the outpouring of support, that he quickly arranged for a fan

Lim Jeong Hee's Outkast debut spells 'C-r-o-s-s-o-v-e-r'

2007-10-31T02:15:00.001-07:00

Many Korean artists would kill for the offers that talented Lim Jeong Hee has been getting lately. After moving to N.Y. to better her English and network within the industry, a few demo's quickly circulated eventually landing her the opportunity to sing with popular R&B group Outkast. Her record label is obviously ecstatic, and is coming to the realization that they may hold in their hands the

Ochi Yosuke says to media: "I will repeat.."

2007-10-31T02:12:00.001-07:00

Arriving home to Japan to much more press than the last time around, Ochi Yosuke is asking the media to believe he'll win the next World Air Guitar Championship 3 times straight. Even with his unorthodox playing style, he still manages to mesmerize the Finnish judges quite handily. And seeing that he puts about as much passion into the contest as his own comedy career, who should doubt him?

Korean singer BoA's blog photo's impress many

2007-09-30T01:51:00.001-07:00

It was not long after Korean singer BoA began posting to her new blog online, that buzz started spreading about her apparent talent as an amateur photographer. She started out with quite rave reviews on her personal musings, but it was her artistic photos that seemed to have garnered the most attention. In fact rumor has it her agency has been inundated with offers from several interested parties

Moon Hye-Won to play pivotal role of Esmeralda in "Notre-Dame De Paris"

2007-09-13T04:27:00.001-07:00

Casting for the musical "Notre-Dame De Paris" (Korean Version) is now officially over. Producers choose Moon Hye-Won, a relative unknown, to play the pivotal role of Esmeralda--which was surprising to many. Casting directors had originally envisioned a quite different person playing the role, but her audition, and apparent review of hundreds of hours of previous performances, convinced them they

Korean singer Son Dam-Bi seen coming on the horzon

2007-08-30T08:15:00.001-07:00

Yes, there's yet another Asian music debut seen coming on the horizon, and she goes by the name of Son Dam-Bi. After rumors of her dancing skills began spreading across the internet, there was a rush of fans looking to get, if even a small glimpse, of her reputed talents. Several videos demonstrating her skills are making the internet rounds, and some feel she may just be the next big thing. A

Japan's Yoshiki, the hot chocolate savior

2007-08-15T01:55:00.001-07:00

X-Japan's Yoshiki, made an interesting new blog post recently, in which he talked about a particular night right before his L.A. JRock extravaganza. Apparently, he was driving past the venue a few evenings before the show, and noticed a bunch of people camped outside. Intrigued by the sight, he phoned one of his personal assistants to find out what all the fuss was about. He was gently reminded

Asian music is alive and kicking in...Asia

2007-08-07T02:47:00.001-07:00

There's a new study just out by Asian market research company Synovate, showing a surprising trend among music listeners across the region. According to the report, Asian music was the overwhelmingly preferred genre..and by a long shot. This came from a poll spanning several Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, and Korea among others. This is great news for Asian record companies, and

Asian media heats up for Korean singer IVY

2007-07-23T02:19:00.001-07:00

An introduction to Korean pop singer Ivy may seem unnecessary to some, but it's surprising to find just how few have even heard her name. She gotten many props from her Korean pop star peers, all of whom seem to exclaim of her virtues and respect her voice. But it's not been until recently that she's attracted attention outside of her Korean homeland. As the realization has hit of her more

Japanese singer Ayaka in studio with top secret producer

2007-07-10T13:11:00.001-07:00

Even though she's quite new to the Japanese music scene, pop singer Ayaka is turning more than a few heads, after the incredible selling success of her debut album "First Message." The album sold 300,000 copies the first week, and 1 million shortly thereafter, earning her a "Best New Artist" nod at the "2006 Japan Record Awards." She's currently rumored to be working with a top secret Asian