[Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

Qualifications: Released December 10th to December 15th In 2018, social justice and health took center stage in Kpop and Korean Entertainment. The year started in mourning following the suicide of SHINee’s Jonghyun and the passing of Seo Minwoo of 100%. Simultaneously, the #MeToo movement reached South Korea and sparked the reopening of the late actress Jang Ja Yeon’s case that followed her 2009 suicide. We … Continue reading [Shout Out to 2018] Top 100 Songs of 2018 Part 1: 100-51

[March Madness] Fandom Face-Off: Round 2

We’re up to Round 2!! Keep those votes coming and move your group to finals! If you haven’t already, send us tweet with your fandom name, and #247FandomFaceOff for a chance to win your group’s CD. We haven’t received entries from Blackjacks, Cassiopeias, Sones, BOICESs or ELFs! If you send your entry tweets, and get your Fandom to the final, you’ll win your group’s latest … Continue reading [March Madness] Fandom Face-Off: Round 2

[March Madness Giveaway] Fandom Face-Off

This year’s March Madness tournament is on a mission to find Kpop’s best fandom. But, this year we’re giving you a chance to win big! If your fandom makes it to the end and wins, you could win a copy of your group’s CD. Here’s how it works How to Win: 1. Follow Asia 24/7 on Twitter @asia_247 2. Vote for your fandom! 3. After you’ve cast … Continue reading [March Madness Giveaway] Fandom Face-Off

[March Madness] Fandom Face-Off

It’s March, and that means one thing. MARCH MADNESS! This year’s March Madness tournament is on a mission to find Kpop’s best fandom. There are just too many to count so we chose 16 of Kpop’s biggest, most outspoken, and well known fandoms to duke it out in four rounds of our Kpop styled showdown. Voting for Round 1 ends at 11:59pm on March 2nd, so get your votes … Continue reading [March Madness] Fandom Face-Off

The Year’s Best 2014 [Halfway Roundup]: #8

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[Guest Blogger Week] The Kpop Writers’ Workshop: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T: From Artist to CEO

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[K-Drama 31-Day Challenge] Day 30: Best Idol Actor

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K-Idol Worship: SNSD Couples Revealed, Taecyeon Rants About JYP, Rain Returns & MORE!

  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * January 1 SNSD’s YoonA and Lee Seung Gi are revealed to be an item! its being said the two have been … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: SNSD Couples Revealed, Taecyeon Rants About JYP, Rain Returns & MORE!

K-Idol Worship: Kim Jong Kook is Boxing Buddies With Mickey Rourke, Sex Scandal for Jang Geun Suk & EXO’s Kris & More

  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * October 28 Zinger, now know as Hana, joins Instagram. Follow her here Ailee hold showcase in Japan, her Japanese … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Kim Jong Kook is Boxing Buddies With Mickey Rourke, Sex Scandal for Jang Geun Suk & EXO’s Kris & More

K-Idol Worship: Huh Gak to Get Married, Kara Sheds Tears, Jaejoong & Jaejin Join Instagram, and More

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Hawk-Eyed Fans Start Dating Rumor Between Victoria & Changmin

Thanks to this photo that f(x) leader, Victoria, shared on her weibo account fans are suspecting a love line between Victoria, and her labelmate DBSK’s Changmin. Why? Because they spotted the reflection of a man in the spoon, that has been confirmed by SM as Changmin. An SM rep released this statement: “The person reflected on the spoon is indeed Changmin, but they weren’t alone. … Continue reading Hawk-Eyed Fans Start Dating Rumor Between Victoria & Changmin

An English Demo of SNSD’s “I Got a Boy” Surfaces Online…Again SM?

An English version of SNSD’s new song, “I Got a Boy,” has popped up on the internet. “Shiner on You” is sung by British singer, Katy Tiz. Just like GG’s version, I like parts of it, but this version is super noisy with all the extra background noises. Also, it seems the song has appeared in the instrumental of an upcoming collabo between Lady Gaga, … Continue reading An English Demo of SNSD’s “I Got a Boy” Surfaces Online…Again SM?

Chuseok Greetings 2012: DBSK

With Chuseok (aka Korean Thanksgiving) coming up on September 30, there are sure to be lots of Chuseok messages from your favorite Kpop artist. Chuseok: “Chuseok is one of the year’s most important traditional holidays. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. Chuseok is often referred to as Korean Thanksgiving Day. It’s a celebration of the harvest and thanksgiving for … Continue reading Chuseok Greetings 2012: DBSK