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
YG announced today that Minzy will not be renewing her contract with them, thus leaving 2ne1. “We first would like to apologize for delivering such unfortunate news to all of our patient fans that have been waiting for a long time. We would like to officially announce that 2ne1’s maknae Minzy will no longer be part of the group.With May 5th, 2016 marking the date … Continue reading It’s The Beginning Of The End: Minzy Leaves 2ne1 & YG
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
Zion.T has been a part of Amoeba Culture for a pretty long time now, but after his contract recently expired he decided not to resign, but to join Teddy and Kush’s YG sub-label, which still doesn’t seem to have a name. As shocked as I am, I’m also excited. Hopefully, this label switch will help Zion.T mix things up a bit. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Google+ Continue reading In Shocking News: Zion.T Leaves Amoeba Culture For YG Sub-Label
After being dumped by One for YG, Punch is trying to pick up the piece by collabortating with Silento. He dropped his first teaser and in it someone is dressed in an Obama mask…I have concerns. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and Google+ Continue reading Punch Tries To Heal His Broken Heart After Split With One By Collaborating With Silento For Solo Debut
So some guy named Derrick Bullock is crying copy cat. Continue reading Random Accuses Tae Yang of Plagiarizing “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” Ben Baller Gets Thug On YG’s Behalf…Again
A few days ago Dispatch let loose pictures of G-Dragon and Kiko Mizuhara on a alleged date in Seoul. Well, YG didn’t have much to say because “[they] respect the personal lives of [their] artists.” As, if that wasn’t a lazy enough attempt to buy some time, they’ve come back 5 days later with this gem: “It’s so hectic due to Taeyang’s concert. We think we can only … Continue reading YG Makes Laziest Effort to Buy Time Yet
Looks like the second rap wars are upon us! Just kidding. I doubt anyone will respond to this chick. Kemy of recently debuted girl group A.Kor has decided to end her career early with the release of a diss track for 2ne1’s Park Bom who is currently in the midst of a scandal due to the information about her drug smuggling coming to light after … Continue reading Rookie, Kemy of A.Kor Takes Shots At Park Bom In New Diss Track “Do The Right Rap”
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
Introducing Asia 24/7 latest feature, ‘The 24/7 Fan-mily Talks,’ where everyone here at Asia 24/7 gets together and share our opinions on Korean Entertainment current events. For our first ever debate, we’re talking about the alledged ‘SNSD Crisis.’ Due to a pretty miserable loss to relative rookies 2ne1 in the “Girl Group War” back in March, relationship revelations, disbandment rumors, and general controversy, there has been a … Continue reading The Asia 24/7 Fan-mily Talks: SM, and The ‘SNSD Crisis’
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * by Ciara of The Kpop Writers’ Workshop & newest writer for Asia 24/7 What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the … Continue reading [Guest Blogger Week] The Kpop Writers’ Workshop: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T: From Artist to CEO
This past week week YG trolled like it has never trolled before. The agency took to it’s official Twitter account and literally declared war between its girls group, 2ne1, and SM’s Girls’ Generation. I image this was SM’s reaction: As well all know, the success of any group is solely dependent on the number, and dedication of its fans. We also know that SM based fans are on … Continue reading [Almost] Daily Feels: YG is The New King of Writing Checks With Its Tweets, That Its Fans Can’t Cash
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * January 12 Apink says “Good Morning Baby” with new MV Got7 shows off their dance skills in 2nd teaser video Topp Dogg … Continue reading K-Idol Worship: Jiyoung Decides to Follow Nicole, T-ara N4 Pushes Forward With Their US Debut, Papa YG a Nominated Power Player & More
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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
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