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11:51 AM

K-pop has taken the world by storm as the Korean Wave sweeps across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Now it’s made its way into the Oxford English Dictionary.

Recently, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) announced that “K-Pop” has officially been added to their vocabulary list. It defines “K-Pop” as “Korean pop music” and put it under a mass noun category.

Oxford English Dictionary is one of the oldest and most used English dictionaries in the world. Being listed in the OED is the latest sign of the Hallyu’s growing popularity.


Source: JoongAng Daily
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6:20 PM

The day of K-Pop's demise is getting closer. Whispers have begun to leak out of Fuji TV, one of the driving forces behind K-Pop in Japan, saying, "We cannot get ratings with this at all," signaling a beginning in the dismantling of the Hallyu.

Starting with the scandal of actor Takao Sosuke criticizing Fuji TV for creating the Korean boom by force in Japan, unpleasant feelings towards the wave as well as K-Pop started forming, centered online. With these feelings growing stronger, K-Pop acts KARA and Supernova saw their concert in Hyogo prefecture cancelled due to poor ticket sales. Even still, TV networks are trying to push the "K-POP BOOM" as always, but it's getting to the point where the lack of popularity is becoming hard to hide.

Finally, talk from within Fuji TV itself lamenting the lack of popularity of K-Pop currently have leaked.

"Now if a K-Pop idol goes on a TV show, honestly the numbers seem to fall. KARA and Shojojidai's decline in ratings is not as bad, but those groups with names no one knows have a real problem with ratings. Their staffs seem greatly perplexed. It seems that the day that K-Pop and the Korean Wave won't be heard from again is coming soon," said one Fuji TV employee.

As this authorized person said, it's been clear that TV shows have been pulling back on K-Pop related programming. For example, last year's "Natsu ga Kita!! HEY! HEY! HEY! Odaiba 'Nama' no Uta Matsuri" special featured multiple Korean idols groups, both popular artists and unknowns. However, this time the only one appearing will be Tohoshinki.

This year's "FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri" will also not be featuring Korean idols.

One person related to a major network said, "Asahi TV, who does 'Music Station' recently decided to distance themselves from K-Pop. Besides the necessary Korean artists, they won't be allowing K-Pop idols on the show. They just don't get the ratings, and the network is getting flack from viewers online so it has to be like this."

There are quite a few artists aiming to have a hit in Japan, but it seems the situation has gotten stricter.


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12:40 PM

K-pop’s significance worldwide and specifically in Argentina was reported by an Argentinean news channel on July 19.

According to Lee Jong-ryul, the principal of the Korean Cultural Institute based in South America, C5N devoted one episode on the program “En el Lugar Justo” to the phenomenon that is K-pop.

On the episode that aired on the 19th and again on the 21st, the program described K-pop as “a genre that is sweeping throughout the globe; much like a global trend.” In specific, the prominence of K-pop in Argentina was looked at with special attention being drawn to K-pop cover dance festivals and fan clubs.

K-pop was deemed the bridge that links Korea and Argentina as demand for Korean food, drama and the language in general is set to be soaring over there, all stemming from the love of Korean music.

“The reason for the genre’s popularity is the fusion of western beats and eastern rhythm and dance,” C5N reported.

“The fact that K-pop was investigated on a mainstream news channel shows just how big K-pop is in South America,” said Lee.


Source: JoongAng Daily
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12:31 PM

A K-Pop page opened on Facebook on Monday to deliver news about Korean pop stars and their new songs to fans around the world. Facebook is the second global user-content website to open a K-pop page after YouTube last December.

Korean stars have so far kept in touch with fans on individual Facebook pages, and after some consultations with big agencies, SM Entertainment and Facebook decided to launch an entire page dedicated to K-Pop.

The page will play the role of a gateway for worldwide fans to fan pages of individual stars. Check the KPOP on Facebook page for the latest K-Pop updates.


Source: ChosunIlbo
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9:53 PM

A charity photo exhibition featuring K-pop stars is being held in Bangkok from April 26 until May 20. Featured stars include T-ara, Secret, 4Minute, Nine Muses, FT Island and ZE:A.

The event entitled “Korea Big Star Photo Exhibition” is a free showcase for fans and exhibits the works of photographer Kim Hyo-bum and Issue Daily’s reporter Song Jae-won.

At the exhibit, personal items belonging to the stars will also be sold for charity. Some of the items to be sold include signed CDs and outfits worn by 4Minute, Nine Muses and ZE:A.

“There is a lot of curiosity among foreign fans about K-pop stars. You will be able to catch glimpses of K-pop stars like never before,” said Kim.


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily
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12:35 PM

A seminar about the possible construction of a K-pop concert venue will take place on February 29 in Mokdong, western Seoul.

“Currently, the market for K-pop concerts is increasing at a tremendous 40 percent per annum. Yet the only venue that is capable of accommodating more than 10,000 people at once is the Olympic Hall in southeastern Seoul,” said a representative from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

As Olympic Hall is booked out most of the year, the Ministry said that production companies are having problems finding adequate K-pop concert venues.

At the seminar, experts on the Korean music scene, as well as representatives from the construction and tourism industries will talk about all aspects of building the venue. Professor Go Jung-min from Hongik University will talk about the directions and issues surrounding the building of a concert hall while representatives from SM Entertainment and the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute will also be present to discuss the matter.


Source: Koreajoongangdaily
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3:29 PM

Whether you’re a shopaholic, a workaholic, a K-Pop fanatic, a foodie, a filmmaker, or just plain superstitious: 2012 is a good year to be here. 2012, the year the world supposedly ends. All the more reason to visit Korea — the Land of Morning Calm — to soothe your terror before the world is destroyed by a meteorite.

And 2012 is also the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. And not only that, but it’s also the Year of the Black Dragon, which only comes once around every 60 years. But there’s more than cool East Asian symbolism to make 2012 a great year for visiting Korea.

There are 12 reasons, listed below:

1. It’s Visit Korea Year
2. Korea Grand Sale
3. Hallyu Madness
  • 2012 is looking to be a good year for K-Pop. 
If you’re a devoted follower, you might already know that there are several big comebacks in the works, like an upcoming Big Bang concert, or Se7en’s new album. You might also know that 2ne1 will be releasing their collaborations with will.i.am.

But if all this is hard to remember, you can just remember one: the 21st Seoul Music Awards, which will be held on January 19, 2012, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena, which will be the K-Pop event of the next year.

And it just so happens that the date of the awards ceremony coincides with the period of the Korea Grand Sale. Coincidence? Or clever maneuvering on the part of the Visit Korea Committee? Doesn’t matter; saw Big Bang!

4. The IFC Fulfill Its Destiny
5. Celebrating Food
6. The 2012 Expo in Yeosu
7. Because it’s not just about Seoul this year


Source: cnngo.com
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5:29 PM

Following the successful release of their latest Japanese single "Daily Daily", nine-member group ZE:A will be holding a series of concerts in Japan on February to show their appreciation to fans.

On December 27th, Star Empire Entertainment revealed that the group will be kicking off a series of concert in Japan. The group will perform in Osaka on February 26th and then head off to Tokyo for three days later.

A representative stated, "We decided to hold the concerts so that the group can show their appreciation to their fans that came to their last concert in November."

On November, ZE:A has released their Japanese single "Daily Daily" and immediately debuted on the third spot of the prestigious Oricon Chart after selling 6,600 copies on its first day. The group also held a high-five session and gathered over 8,000 fans that have purchased the album.


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Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
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7:12 PM
11.03.20 -Episode 603

# Comeback Stage #
- DBSK [Intro + Before U Go]
- Wheesung [Maybe + Heart Aching Story]
- Infinite [Shot + Nothing's Over]
- ZE:A [Be My Girl + Here I Am]

# Take 7 #
- MBLAQ [Again]
- Lee Hyun [You Are The Best of My Life]
- K. Will [My Heart Beating]
- Big Bang [Tonight]

# Hot Music #
- Kahi [Comeback You Bad Person]
- Kim Hyung Jun [1 Minute 1 Second]
- J-CERA [Endless Love]
- M4 [My Love]
- Flower [You Are My Everything]

# Special Stage #
- New MC - Lee Ki Kwang & IU

# Fresh Music #
- CHI CHI [Don't Play Around]
- LPG [Angry]
- Girls' Day [Twinkle Twinkle]

# Road Safety Song - TEEN TOP #


Show starts around 3:50pm KST (GMT +9)
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9:19 PM
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110319 - Episode 251

♫ Special LIVE Stage
- Far East Movement [Rocketeer]

♫ Comeback Stage
- Wheesung (ft. Infinite Hoya) [Heart Aching Story]
- ZE:A [Again + Here I Am]

♫ New Song
- DBSK [Before U Go]
- Infinite [Shot + Nothing's Over]
- Han Groo [My Boy]
- Girl's Day [Twinkle Twinkle]

♫ HOT Stage
- Big Bang [Tonight]
- Kahi [Comeback You Bad Person]
- MBLAQ [Again]

♫ Sound-holic
- Song Ji Eun (ft. Bang Yong Kook) [Going Crazy]
- G.NA [Miss You Already]
- 5Dolls [It's You]

♫ Love Is
- Lee Hyun [You Are The Best of My Life]
- K.Will [My Heart Beating]
- Dalmatian [The Man Opposed]

Show starts around 4:10pm KST (GMT +9)
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10:34 AM
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♬ Comeback Stage ♪
- DBSK [Before You Go]
- Infinite [Shot + Nothing's Over]
- ZE:A [Be My Girl + Here I Am]
- Wheesung [With Me + Heart Aching Story]

♬ Music Bank HOT Stage ♪
- Big Bang [Tonight]
- Lee Jung [Why Love]

♬ Special REMIX Stage ♪
- 5Dolls & T-ara EunJung, HyoMin, JiYeon [It's You]

♬ Brand New Sound ♪
- Girl's Day [Twinkle Twinkle]
- Bella [Don't Let Go]

★ Today Music Bank ★
- Lee Asi [Tears Run Dry]
- Seong Jin Woo [I'm Holding]
- Han Groo [My Boy]
- M to M [Such...]
- Sori (ft. Crispi Crunch) [Dancing Heart]
- M4 [My Love]
- Kim Hyung Jun [oH! aH!]
- J-CERA [Endless Love]
- Song Ji Eun [Going Crazy]
- K. Will [My Heart Beating]
- MBLAQ [Again]
- Lee Hyun [You Are The Best of My Life]

Show starts around 6:05pm KST (GMT +9)

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11:35 PM

01. DBSK: 773,051 ↓2889
02. Bigbang: 357,541 ↓ 1692
03. SNSD: 304,528 ↑ 507
04. SS501: 254,334 ↓11081
05. 2PM: 225,203 ↓ 4571
06. Superjunior: 196,784 ↓ 480 (manful24)
07. Shinwa: 115,313↓ 270
08. SHINee: 114,879 ↓ 2837
09. Wonder girls: 107,383 ↓ 1
10. FT Island: 107,019↓ 476
11. BEAST: 106,992↑ 6840
12. 2ne1: 95,514 ↓ 408
13. MBLAQ: 78,990 ↑4220
14. f(x): 62,095 ↑ 1987
15. 2AM: 60,443 ↓ 117
16. Kara: 55,502 ↑104
17. Brown Eyed Girls: 44,738 ↓ 55
18. Seeya: 43,055 ↓223
19. CNBLUE: 30,466 ↑3674
20. T-ara: 27,841 ↑ 645
21. 4minute: 22,684 ↑ 1563
22. ZE:A: 22,373 ↑402
23. Supernova:18,951 ↑ 5390
24. After school: 17,430 ↑ 404
25. Sistar: 16,138
26. CSJH: 12,866 ↓ 61
27. Davichi: 10,394 ↑ 61
28. U-kiss: 8,684 ↑4846
29. Infinite: 8,056 ↑4442
30. SECRET: 5,574 ↑254
31. D-NA: 4,223 ↑665
32. F.CUZ: 3,360 ↑82


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