I took a little break for the holidays, took some mental health days, got one with the fam, and now that I’ve collected myself I decided to throw myself back into the throughs of stress by coming at you one last Shout Out to 2016! I wrecked all my nerves trying to rank my 50 fav songs of 2016, so this BEST Albums list is going … Continue reading [Shout Out To 2016] BEST Albums of the Year
The A247 Awards are officially BACK! Help us give our last and biggest shout out to 2016 by voting to give your biases our unofficial awards! Voting is open starting DECEMBER 1ST at 12AM and allow repeat voting, so you can vote once or ten or even a hundred times for favs! Polls will close on DECEMBER 15TH at 11:59PM, then check in to the site on DECEMBER 22nd for … Continue reading VOTE In The 2016 A247 Awards
I’m offended by the latest SMxJYP offering. Continue reading SMxJYP Collab, “Born To Be Wild’ Is A Mess
Recently income divisions for all the major agencies were revealed. SM Contract years: 7 Physical sales: Company (95), Artist (5) Physical sales renewed: Company (90), Artist (10) Events: Company (60), Artist (40) Overseas promotions: Company (30), Artist (70) Note: Divides income even if they didn’t reach break-even point YG Contract years: 5 Physical sales: Company (50), Artist (50) Physical sales renewed: Company (30), Artist (70) … Continue reading Income Divisions Reveals SM Found A Way Around That Slave Contract Law & YG Is The Place To Be
At the end of January, Junhyeok of Day6 was wrapped up in a bit of a scandal for allegedly dating a fan. Contrary to….well, logic, this pissed off fans enough that it was revealed on February 27th, that Junhyeok would leave the group. Well, as if that logic wasn’t stupid enough, it’s now coming to light that JYP kicked him to curb….in true JYP fashion. Junhyeok’s … Continue reading As Expected, There’s More To Junhyeok’s Withdrawal From Day6
I’m just gonna come right out and say it, I. WAS. WRONG. I was wrong about everything from doubting your ability to bounce back from sure demise brought on by the mismanaging hands of Mr. Plastic Pants, to doubting the whole retro band makeover. With the departure of Sunye, and then Sohee, I didn’t believe that the Wonder Girls would or could ever regain what they had during … Continue reading Dear Wonder Girls, Apologies (And Congrats) Are In Order
I don’t know why I didn’t believe them, but turns out JYP & The Wonder Girls were serious when they said they were turning the group into a band. They’ve dropped the first comeback teaser featuring Sunmi on bass: I mean, Sunmi looks great and sounds great, but I hope there will be a dancing element to this comeback. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Google+ Continue reading This Wonder Girls Band Thing Is ‘R.E.A.L’
So Got7’s Jackson recently dropped some JYP trainee info on us: “JYP Entertainment trainees must memorize 41 different dance moves created by Park Jin Young.” So in addition to having an agency named after himself, whispering his name in just about every song that comes out of said agency, choreographing and composing a majority of the songs released by JYP artists, we now know JYP judges an … Continue reading Jackson Confirms What We Already Knew: JYP Loves Himself
Ciara here! Each week I’ll bring you three stories in the world of K-Entertainment. Get ready to discuss all things wonderful and crazy on Jjang of the Week!! f(x) cancels “Red Light” promotions / Sulli takes break from the Industry On the 23rd, fans started to notice something amiss with f(x) schedule. Without notice, SM Entertainment decided to cancel all of f(x)’s “Red Light” promotions … Continue reading Jjang of the Week: f(x)’s Future Looks Patchy, Park Bom Leave Roommate & Ye Eun Makes a Ha:tfelt Change
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * January 5 Ailee wows me with “Singing Got Better” Beat Win makes their debut with “She’s My Girl,” and as expected … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Leeteuk Loses Father & Grandparents, Lee Hi Joins Instagram, Kpop Nods for World Music Music Awards
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * October 7 Topp Dogg reveals member B-Joo & Ho Joon, see here SHINee continues teasing “Everybody” with ‘Image’ teaser…but last time … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Comebacks from Kahi to SHINee, Yesung & Victoria Join Instagram & More
This morning Nichkhun of 2pm tweeted an apology, in English, for his drunk driving accident: “I would like to write this letter of apology for such an irresponsible act. To the injured person, his family, the people of Korea, my fans, JYPE family and staffs, 2PM members, and all the people this situation has affected. I have betrayed the ones who have given me their … Continue reading JYP & Nichkhun Apologize for the DUI Accident + Information on Nichkhun’s Activities
While driving in Gangnam at 3:30 am KST on July 24th, Nichkhun of 2pm got into a car accident. His blood alcohol level was measured at 0.056%, which resulted in him having his license suspended. An officer released this statement: “After measuring his alcohol content at the site [of the incident], it was concluded that [Nichkhun] was not severely intoxicated. Immediately after the accident, [Nichkhun] and … Continue reading Nichkhun in Minor Accident While Driving Under the Influence
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