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2:40 PM






Leading his group  for more than 10 years, TVXQ's Yunho hailed as the most reliable leader by Japanese fans.

A Japanese site, KpopStarz, conducted a poll, "If you are a member, which leader do you want to follow?" and chose 10 kpop group leaders.

The poll resulted to TVXQ's leader Yunho's winning with a 70% of the total votes followed by Super Junior's leader Leeteuk.

Fans explained, "He is looked up to by all his juniors, inside his company or even outside.","He must be the leader of K-POP." and so on.

Third place was given to CNBlue's Yonghwa followed by Big Bang's G-Dragon and SHINee's Onew.
Do you agree with the result?

Source: eNEWS
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net
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10:47 AM


New partners have emerged, in the form of Kang Ho Dong and Choikang Changmin.

The new variety programme that Kang Ho Dong is preparing with KBS will have its first recording on 12 Jan, and is expected to be broadcast starting 22 Jan at 11.20pm. It will be the follow-up of “Win Win”, which was recently terminated.

PD Lee Ye Ji and writer Mun Eun Ae from “Hello” will be working on this programme. Meanwhile, artistes including Tak Jae Hoon, TVXQ’s Choikang Changmin, Brave Brothers and Jung Jae Hyung are expected to appear as MCs. All the members aside from Choikang Changmin are all veterans at emceeing for variety programmes. Aside from appearing as a guest or panel member in variety programmes as a member of TVXQ, Choikang Changmin has never faced guests, holding a microphone, as an MC. As such, the news that Choikang Changmin would be appearing as an emcee in Kang Ho Dong’s new highly-anticipated variety programme came as a surprise to fans.

In response to this, representatives from the KBS Variety Department revealed during an phone interview with Newsen on the afternoon on 2 Jan the reason why Choikang Changmin was able to capture the hearts of both Kang Ho Dong and the production team. This representative explained, “Kang Ho Dong and the production team felt that an idol group member was required for the new talk show, but at the same time they didn’t want someone who was a familiar face or was already active on variety shows. They were also looking for someone of a certain “level” of eloquence. Through all that, Choikang Changmin stood out.” “In actual fact the production team also thought ‘There’s no way TVXQ would come and be MCs right?’ when they sent the request, but SM Entertainment gave the OK.”

However, it is true that the production team and Kang Ho Dong had their reservations as to whether Choikang Changmin had the qualities required of a variety programme MC. TVXQ has received much recognition in the fields of music and acting, but it is only with variety that they have not demonstrated remarkable growth. With regards to this, the KBS Variety Department representative stated, “After conversing with Choikang Changmin, I have realised that he is much more eloquent and interesting than people expect. Furthermore, he is a young man with a healthy and warm image, which have been determined to be very suitable for the variety show this time. I am looking forward (to his performance).”


Source: [TVXQCB@Weibo + Newsen]
Translated by: dongbangdata.net
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8:00 AM


The dispute between JYJ (Jaejoong Kim, Yuchun Park and Junsu Kim) and SM Entertainment has been dramatically completed by the both parties’ agreement.

C-JeS Entertainment, the management company of JYJ, released official press release through Se Jong Law Firm, the legal representative. On the press release of Se Jong Law Firm, it expressed that “the injunction JYJ filed against the former management company (SM) made monumental rulings clarifying that unfair contracts abusing the weak party’s position are invalid twice, while it was drawing such public attention”, as the background of the lawsuit.

It continued, “The previous rulings made that entertainment industry’s unfair practices wiped away and accelerated opportunities to be significantly improved. With the ruling from the lawsuit, 1) legal practices were improved in order to protect new artists, 2) the parties involved in entertainment industry became aware of the problems so that the new artists can have their activities with more freedom. We hope this broad view of agreement can help JYJ to improve even more, with the both parties mutual cooperation”.

JYJ filed an injunction to clarify invalidity of exclusive contract in 2009, and the court accepted this so that JYJ could have independent activities. After this, SM filed the lawsuit to clarify validity of exclusive contract and claimed compensation for damage in APR 2010, and JYJ also filed the lawsuit to clarify invalidity of exclusive contract against this. However, the court favored in JYJ’s side after rejected SM’s objection against JYJ’s injunction and ordered indirect order to pay for its interference in JYJ’s activities.

Chang-Joo Back, CEO of C-JeS Entertainment, added that “We always thought that this was a winning game since the court accepted JYJ’s injunction[in 2009]. The current disturbance happening to JYJ’s activities are not about legal disputes, but being a David and Goliath contest, therefore, we do not think that our plans will be dramatically changed after the ruling”.

He continued, “We are walking the path that only JYJ can do and also will continue as we planed in the future. We hope that this agreement would make improvement for some cases which were regulated by way of making excuse from the lawsuit. Also we would like to express our sincere appreciation for fans in Korea and abroad, who send everlasting support for JYJ so far”.


Original Link: Osen
Translated by: http://dedicatee.wordpress.com
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11:30 AM

TVXQ/DBSK members Yunho and Changmin are looking cute and cozy for the November issue of fashion magazine InStyle. It has been a year and 8 months since DBSK's comeback in the music scene and they recently made their comeback with their new song "Catch Me". Despite their tight schedule and busy life, the boys showed a bright attitude for the photo shoot.

The theme for the November issue of the magazine was Casual, day to day life. Also the boys rocked fall fashion style wearing cozy sweaters and jackets. Also they shared their thoughts on their new album, concerts and more in their interview for the magazine.

Check out some of the photo's from the photo shoot for InStyle magazine:




Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net
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8:20 AM


In a recent interview, Choikang Changmin of DBSK confessed, “I want SHINee’s “Noona, You’re So Pretty” which never gets old no matter how many years pass.” He shared that: “Even if I listen to it now, it’s nice and refined. During that time, I was doing promotions for “Mirotic”. I kept telling SHINee “I really want your song,” and, “This song should have been ours.”


U-know Yunho then joined in with, “If we were greedy and took “Noona, You’re So Pretty”, the lyrics nor the title would be called “Noona, You’re So Pretty”. It suited them well because they are SHINee and I definitely like it a lot.” We suggested that they can do it at a performance. Yunho answered, “If we were to do it, I’ll wear a Taemin wig. Changmin, you can be Key or Jonghyun,” causing a lot of laughter at the interview set.


Source: The Star

Translated by: kimchi hana @ shineee.net
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7:25 PM

Singer The One, who recently gained interest after his successful graduation from MBC’s ‘I Am a Singer’, appeared on the October 4th episode of YTN’s ‘News 12 Issue And People’ and talked about his career as both a vocal trainer and singer.

When he was asked who his most memorable student was, he mentionaed Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and DBSK. The One said, “Even though the five members are divided in two different groups now, they will always be one in my heart.”

He added, “To me, they are not 1+1+1+1+1 but 1. Before the five members have debuted, they were strongly united even during hard and hungry times. They came together and worked passionately. I liked that part the most.”


Source: Money Today
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7:00 PM

TVXQ/DBSK are smoking hot for the new issue of fashion magazine "Vogue Korea". For the new issue of the magazine, Yunho and Changmin sported their inner bad boys showing off their masculinity. The photo shoot was done in Han River giving a 007 feel to the set.

The magazine revealed three photo's from the photo shoot giving fans a glimpse of TVXQ's photo shoot. This is also in preparation for the group's comeback as they will be releasing a new album "Catch Me" this end of September. Meanwhile, the full photo shoot will be revealed on the October issue of the magazine.



Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net
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9:00 AM

Idol groups send their congratulatory wreath to Mnet as Mnet's "M!Countdown" celebrates its 300th episode on 2nd August.

Yunho's message read, "U KNOW? M!Countdown is on it's 300th episode already! Let us celebrate this moment" his message was very eye catching with the all capital letters "U KNOW" at the beginning.

Super Junior also delivered their message and prepared the wreath despite their busy schedule and prepared a special performance for the show. CNBlue's Kang Min Kyung also shared his congratulatory message, "M!Countdown has been on air for 300 times already! let's make it 3000 times! Go go go! Congratulations and it definitely has more to show".

Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net
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4:41 PM

Starring : Tsumabuki Satoshi, Asano Tadanobu, Kiritani Kenta, Mizobata Junpei, Tohoshinki’s Changmin and Nishida Toshiyuki, the movie with the luxurious cast which everyone is talking about,
“Fly with the Gold” will hit the big screens on 3 November.

From best selling author Takamura Kaoru’s book, this is a crime novel that was awarded the Japan Thriller suspense award that has been adapted to a movie. From the director of “Pachigi” & “Heroine”, this is Izutsu Kazuyuki’s comeback announcement which has gained alot of attention.

After decision on the screening date of made, the official Facebook and Twitter started as well. They will be providing the latest information until the screening begins.

A rumour that beneath the grounds of a Megabank in Osaka lies 240 billion yen worth of gold bullions tempts a group of men to attempt robbery, as the story unfolds with the strong cast of  Tsumabuki Satoshi, Asano Tadanobu, Kiritani Kenta, Mizobata Junpei, Tohoshinki’s Changmin and Nishida Toshiyuki providing non-stop entertainment.


Source : [hollywood.ch]
Translated by : dongbangdata.net
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4:55 PM

Chosun News gathered a group of experts to survey and analyze K-Pop idols who are also actors. This group complied a list of traits idols need to posses like “Analytical character, speech, and processing fundamentals” to make a good actor.

Based on the result, JYJ's Park Yoochun got the 1st place who is currently cast on Rooftop Prince and followed by SNSD's Im Yoona, the lead actress on Love Rain. U-ie comes in at number three who starred on ‘Ojakgyo Brothers. 2PM's Taecyeon at number 4 who debuted as an actor in the Korean drama Cinderella's Sister and went on to become a main character in the KBS drama Dream High. Miss A's maknae, Suzy got the 5th spot for being cast on Dream High along with Taecyeon. The one who is in the 6th place is none other than ZE:A's Im Siwan who starred on The Moon That Embraces the Sun and followed by T-ara's maknae, Jiyeon for acting on Dream High 2. JYJ's Kim Jaejoong in 8th spot for Protect The Boss. 9th place goes to TVXQ's Changmin of Paradise Ranch. Lastly, SNSD's Kwon Yuri got the 10th spot who is currently cast on Fashion King.

Training to become a singer includes classes on ”pronunciation, vocal training, and step by step use of proper language“. Idols are able to use this training to become singers and help launch a successful acting career. They also receive a leg up in terms of popularity due to the amount of fans they already have from singing. Because of this built in fan base a professor from Sungkyunkwan University’s School of Communication commented that there is a “fierce competition in the ratings…” in regards to producers having a an Idol star in their drama.


Credit: Chosun - Blurb: AfterSchoolDaze
Edited by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net
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4:32 PM


Hallyu stars have evolved into global CF stars.
Recently, Korea’s hallyu stars such as DBSK, 2PM, SNSD and others, have expanded from being domestic CF model to being chosen as CF models for foreign brands as well. Big Bang was chosen to become Thailand’s Yamaha CF model during March of this year, while 2NE1 will begin to do various promotional events for Intel Ultrabook starting on May 1st, as Korea’s CF model for the world-wide campaign. YG Entertainment has revealed, “Recently, Hallyu stars are being chosen as international CF models as well as domestic, so we’re concentrating on CF agreements abroad too,” he also said, “2NE1 has signed a cotnract with Intel and will be launching an international campaign through Facebook to meet the fans all over the world,” he said.

Source: Nate
Translated by: BlackjackBelle@OhDara/ SlaveTranslator@WeLoveDara
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8:18 PM

That's Right the line up of kpop stars to attend the much anticipated 2012 "Love you Korea, 2012 Dream Concert" has been revealed. On the 5th of April, the Korea Entertainment Producer's Association revealed the line up on the upcoming 18th Dream Concert.

The confirmed performers are:
TVXQ, SNSD, 2AM, 2PM, MISS A, SECRET, IU, MBLAQ, SISTAR, BEAST, T-ARA, TEEN TOP, 4MINUTE, INFINITE, ZE:A, KARA, 4MINUTE, DAVICHI and K.Will.

The organizers are hoping that the youth will get inspiration to dream big when they attend the Dream Concert ang take inspiration from the artists. The 18th Dream Concert this 2012 will be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Mayl 12 6:30pm KST and tickets will start to go on sale on April 17.

Source: Nate
Written by: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net
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11:30 AM

SNSD brings the most bucks to SM Entertainment and are the biggest factor for the amount of revenue SM Entertainment received. Lately, SM Entertainment revealed the earnings of their artist over the years and SNSD came to the top among all the artists under SM Entertainment.

SNSD has made over 21.737 billion won and that is the combination of their music sales and their other endorsement deals. For their music sales they got over 13,742,000,000 won in sales and 7,995,000,000 won for others such as appearance in shows, endorsement deals, modelling, etc. Super Junior followed SNSD having over 13.831 billion Won. TVXQ followed coming in third with over 11.723 billion Won and then came SHINee with 5.495 billion won.

Netizens commented, "Thats so amazing for SNSD, the girls are doing great", "SNSD showing girl power!" "They will be earning more billions in the next years".

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6:18 PM

TVXQ is receiving a lot of love from their Japanese fans and because of the huge interest and demands on their Japan tour, their agency SM Entertainment decided to add 2 more dates to TVXQ's Japan tour.

TVXQ kick started their tour "TVXQ Live Tour 2012~Tone~" last January 18 in Yokohama where TVXQ received enthusiastic response from the fans. However, the competition for the tickets are high and the demand is more than the ticket's supplied, fans had difficulty securing tickets for themselves, this is why SM Entertainment decided to add 2 more dates so those who were not able to secure a ticket can have another chance to see TVXQ in their concert.

So Far, TVXQ's 2012 Japan Tour is scheduled for 26 concerts to be held on 11 cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukioka, Osaka, Sapporo, Niigata, Hiroshima and Fukui. They are also scheduled to perform on Tokyo Dome and Osaka Dome on the 14th to 16th of April and 21st to 23rd of April respectively, they are expecting over 550,000 audience for the concerts. Also, TVXQ is scheduled to reveal a new single this March 14 "Still" in Japan.

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12:15 PM

Rumors about the reunification of TVXQ members are spreading like wildfire online.

On January 22nd, a Japanese media published an article with the title, "Can AVEX Be Saved? Possible TVXQ Reunification Project".

AVEX Entertainment, one of Japan's leading entertainment production, has been suffering lately due to bad press about the famous solo singer Hamasaki Ayumi’s divorce. According the news, "The news of Hamasaki Ayumi’s divorce has greatly affected AVEX, which belted by TVXQ's reunion project."

In addition, the album sales of the group EXILE, which was an ace of AVEX Entertainment, has been declining and is said to be below expectations.

According to the article, "Considering JYJ’s Jaejoong having been the most iconic star, the reunion of TVXQ will be a savior on reviving AVEX Entertainment.

The article also cited that Hamashaki Ayumi and JYJ Junsu are close friends and have been working on helping both sides to coordinate for the reunion.

However, the article claimed that there is a small possibility for such unlikely project and stated, "Although there are thousands and millions fans who look forward for TVXQ reunion, the reality is that the project has little possibility of coming true. Thus, AVEX, which seemed to be in a tight spot, indicates its desperation."


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8:20 PM
The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) recently conducted a survey on the brand image of South Korea among young people in Europe. They surveyed 1208 youths, aged 18-30 years old, in five major European cities -- London, Paris, Frankfurt, Milan and Budapest.

When asked about what comes to mind they think of South Korea, the respondents answered North Korea (9%), K-Pop (6.9%) and Seoul (6.5%). Others mentioned war, Samsung, kimchi, the 2002 FIFA World Cup and taekwondo.

When asked about K-pop singers, the respondents cited BIGBANG (8.8%), BEAST (5.8%), Girls Generation (5.5%), Dong Bang Shinki (3.3%) and Rain (3.0%).

Awareness of South Korea and a preference for Korean culture and the country itself were highest in Hungary, followed by France, Italy, Britain and Germany.

Sources: KBS World, Japanese translation, French translation, Spanish translation

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6:04 PM

Fans all over the world have casted their votes and picked the most-loved artists of the year through "2011 SBS MTV Best of the Best" poll. The online voting started on November 28th with a fierce competition between 13 categories. These award categories were divided into three segments; Music Video, Live, and Idol Theme.

The voting is finally close. Check out the winners below:

MV Category:

•Best New Artist – Boyfriend [36.36%]
•Artist of the Year – DBSK [26.34%]
•Best Male – U-Kiss [38.68%]
•Best Female – 2NE1 [38.86%]


Live Category:

•Top Rival – SUJU vs Big Bang [55.74%]
•Global Star – Shinee [32.3%]
•Boy Group – Big Bang [28.19%]
•Girl Group – SNSD [33.15%]
•Hot Debut Star – B1A4 [37.26%]


Idol Theme Category:

•Most Successful Idol Star If He/She Were To Release A Solo Album

- Daesung [11.92%]

•Most Intelligent Idols

- Big Bang [29.02%]

•Best Mood Makers

- Big Bang [25.49%]

•Which Idol Stars Do You Want To Invite To A Christmas Party

- Big Bang [24.35%]


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8:44 AM
GET TO KNOW THE GROUNDBREAKING ACTS OF THE KOREAN WAVE

Koreans used to joke about being the "shrimp among whales" -- stuck between the cultural behemoths of China and Japan.

Over the past decade, however, a massive Korean (Hallyu) wave of pop music exports appears to have subsumed the whales.

Newly crowned MTV Iggy 2011 Best New Band 2NE1 represent this global music phenomenon, despite the fact that it's still relatively unknown in the West. An umbrella term for just about any musical style, hallmarks of K-pop include precision dancing, high production values, a motley array of acronyms for group names, and squeaky-clean all-boy/all-girl groups that feel like throwbacks to the late-'90s Disney NSync/Backstreet Boy factory. Only, somehow...better.

The K-pop wave is about to become a global tsunami, so let's take a quick chronological look back at the decade that brought us to this point. Specifically through the acts that charted the course. The acts that didn't just sell millions of records, they set milestones, paving the way every year for a bigger wave the next.

PLEASE NOTE: Bands are ordered chronologically from the oldest to the newest. Not ranked from least to most significant.

#10 G..O.D. (1999)

Groove Over Dose (abbreviated lowercase to g.o.d. to avoid confusion with any deity) technically debuted in 1999, but any discussion of the past decade has to begin here. The 5-member male idol group's first single, the earnestly sweet ballad "To Mother," connected little girls, teenage boys, AND their moms together in one giant "aww."

Rapidly releasing an album every year until 2005, g.o.d. preferred substance over flash, angelic singing, and heartfelt lyrics about choosing your own path, childhood sweethearts, and the trials and pleasures of ordinary life. All this in tandem with an adorably goofy charm (best seen in 2000's "Observation") and an elastic ability to swing at any genre thrown at them carried the group to multi-platinum sales. The Hallyu wave had arrived.

#9 BOA (2000 KOREAN DEBUT, 2001 JAPANESE DEBUT, 2009 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEBUT)

The "Queen of K-pop." BoA (aka Beat of Angel), was the first K-pop artist to break into the insular Japanese market and has since sold over 60 million albums worldwide. She was also one of, if not the, first K-pop artists specifically designed for pan-Asian popularity -- trained to learn Japanese in preparation for her successful Japanese debut, she prefigured the "Gateway to Stardom of Asia" groups like Super Junior.

Although frequently compared to Britney Spears during her heyday (Britney's, not BoA's) for the same can't-stop-watching-her charisma, BoA is frankly a much better dancer. Watch her first English language single, 2008's "Eat You Up" for a glimpse of K-pop royalty.

#8 RAIN (2002)

Time Magazine's 2006 "100 Most Influential People." People Magazine's 2007 "100 Most Beautiful People." A faux rivalry with Stephen Colbert culminating in a dance-off and the satirical comic's K-pop homage, "I'm Singing in Korean." Cast by the Wachowski Brothers in Speed Racer and Ninja Assassin. Winning an MTV Movie award for Ninja Assassin. Rain set new benchmarks in Western exposure for a K-pop star, injected K-pop into mainstream US pop consciousness like no one else before him.

Interestingly, the man whose abs can crush grapes was initially considered too odd-looking for K-pop idolatry. His heavy-lidded "tiger eyes" paved the way for the distinctive features of later K-pop stars like 2NE1.

At this point his other accomplishments threaten to overshadow his music career, but for the uninitiated, one look at "It's Raining" should be enough to convince. Sadly, Rain entered his compulsory military service in the Korean army last month.

(Did you know MTV World, MTV Iggy’s parent division, present Rain to the US audiences on February 3, 2006 with a live taping at the MTV Times Square studios? It was his first appearance in the US.)

#7 EPIK HIGH (2003)

Proof positive that there's more to K-pop besides alluring faces and sexy dances. This hip hop trio (Tablo, Mithra, DJ Tukutz) writes, records, and produces its own tracks -- going so far as to abandon the security of a management company in favor of creating an independent record label. Their 4th album Remapping The Human Soul tackled religion, sexual crimes, and war...and promptly got the band blacklisted (if not outright banned) from most Korean channels.

Rapping in English and Korean, Epik High harkens back to the golden age of '90s backpacker hip hop -- unfussy elegant production, clever lyrics, wordplay, smooth flow, and a socially conscious outlook. Tablo's recent solo album Fever's End hit #1 on US and Canadian iTunes charts soon after its November 2011 release. This is just the beginning. As we discovered in 2009, this eloquent, original, endlessly fascinating rapper always has more to say about the world around him.

#6 TVXQ/DBSK (2003)

Through all time and across all regional boundaries, certain male stars possessed the uncanny ability to foment shrieking, sobbing, mass hysteria in pre-pubescent girls. Just as Justin Beiber inspires devotion among gum-chewing tweeners from Long Island to Nebraska and beyond, the 5 members of TVXQ (known as Dongbangshinki in Korean) are worshipped by the Cassiopeias --the Guinness record setting largest official fan club in the world.

Dubbed "Kings of the Hallyu Wave" by the press, TVXQ surged from one chart-topper to the next as countries succumbed before their tidal charm. Then, tragedy struck. In 2009, 3 members (Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu) filed an injunction against their Korean agency, SM Entertainment, contesting the validity of their contracts. The agency's stock fell 10% when the courts granted the injunction. While the legal battle still rages (12,000 members of the fan club independently sued the agency!) the 3 litigants formed the JYJ and the 2 remaning members, Yunho and Changmin, regrouped as a duo to release the foot-stomping pop gem "Keep Your Head Down" earlier this year.

Whether you choose to follow the drama with a bucket of popcorn or dance blissfully around your bedroom to the music, it's win-win either way with TVXQ.

#5 BIG BANG (2006, COMEBACK 2011)

A slim teenager, short hair scraped into a top knot, runs frantically down narrow labyrinthian alleyways to a pounding percussive rhythm of korean drums and possibly even South Asian tabla. He flattens against a wall to catch his breath. He turns his head. A gun cocks off-screen. "Big Bang" -- the words freeze on-screen to the sound of a gunshot.

(That's just the opening 20 seconds of "Lies," off the group's debut EP Always.)

It doesn't take much to see why Big Bang is so enormously popular among K-pop fans. Combine frontman G-Dragon's brash bad boy style with lead vocalist Taeyang and underground rapper T.O.P. Add two rubber-limbed dancers, Daesung and Seungri. You don't even need to shake it. Since 2006 Big Bang's set trends from dance moves to hairstyles, effortlessly trading hip hop cornrows for preppy-punk faux hawks without losing an ounce of insouciant charm.

The quintet took 2 years off to pursue solo music and acting projects, and returned in 2011 with the EP Tonight, which promptly racked up over $6 million sales in less than a week. They brought their comeback year to a close by nabbing the 2011 MTV Europe Music Award for "Best Worldwide Act." Yes, they're back with a bullet.

#4 WONDER GIRLS (2007)

Sporting retro chic outfits, sing-along harmonies, and an easy, sunny likeability, this five-member all-girl group is a throwback to the golden age of '60s Motown girl groups like the Ronettes or the Crystals. Down to their very own Phil Spector in the form of producer/manager/singer-songwriter Jin-Young Park (aka the JYP of JYP Entertainment).

By 2009, the Wonder Girls bore the heavy expectation of being the first kpop group to properly crossover into the mainstream upon their slender shoulders. Riding the stuttering chorus of "Tell Me" and infectious hand claps of "Nobody," they opened for the Jonas Brothers on the US (not Asian!) leg of a world tour and even received powerhouse gossip blogger Perez Hilton's sweaty stamp of approval.

Unfortunately, it was all a little too soon. Mainstream America ignored them, and the K-pop world backlash when they didn't make it was crushing and not a little mean.

In late 2011, the Wonder Girls returned with a lineup change and a teaser video for theWonder World album showcasing a grittier new look and a bass-heavy, distorted synth sound. Thankfully, the teaser was a bit deceptive. Songs like "Be My Baby" may show the girls in black and white and all grown up, but the finger-snap melodies remain.

#3 GIRLS GENERATION/SNSD (2007)

Apparently 2007 was a banner year for girl groups since it spawned both the Wonder Girls and Girls Generation. While the former is significant for leading the overground Hallyu vanguard, the latter (known as So Nyeo Shi Dae in Korean, abbreviated to SNSD) created a new business template for K-pop groups to come by saturating all media.

Boasting nine squeaky clean members in varying shades of adorable, Girl's Generation was introduced to the K-pop world into a series of carefully plotted and well-timed moves: a documentary on the girls' pre-debut creation, singles that the girls rehearsed in the documentary, spin-off projects, reality shows, acting gigs, photobooks, philanthropy...this hydra-headed idol group is inescapable, least of all on music charts where they perch at #1 with every new track.

Just how big is SNSD? They recently signed to Interscope Records, and Michael Jackson's legendary producer Teddy Riley wrote, composed, and arranged their latest single "The Boys." At this rate, expect to see their twinkling faces on cereal boxes by 2012.

AND NOTHING FOR YOU 2008!

#2 2NE1 (2009)

Rocking outlandish wigs and a brash attitude in songs like "I Am the Best" and "Ugly," 2NE1 revolutionized the image of female idols, and by 2011 rode atop the Hallyu wave all the way to the title of MTV Iggy's Best New Band in World. CL, Minzy, Bom, and Dara are known as the fiercest ladies of K-pop for a reason. And we've been counting those reasons for so long, explanations seem superfluous at this point. Dive into an article on 2NE1, watch their electrifying music videos, and meet their superfans.

No matter what you do, one fact is inescapable: 2NE1 is the promise of K-pop crossover made flesh, the tsunami about to shatter the pop culture landscape as we know it.

#1 MISS A (2010)

While 2NE1 fans would happily closeout the decade at 2009, one last group squeezed into this list. miss A, another fearsome foursome, slammed K-pop fans upside the head with the aggressively tough (and titillating, if we're being honest) "Bad Girl Good Girl" debut track. They may not be as out-there creative as 2NE1 with their softer, more melodious sound, but miss A won comparisons to older and more experienced groups right off the bat. Half Chinese (Fei and Jia) and half Korean (Min and Suzy), miss A already established a beachhead in the Chinese market, and with songs like "Breathe" and "Good Bye Baby" showcasing the girls' range, they've got the potential to follow 2NE1's global appeal.


Source: MTV IGGY (via omonatheydidnt)

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