2NE1 returns with triple hit stages on Inkigayo!

Once the news about 2NE1’s comeback was revealed, Black Jacks from all over the world have been anticipating the girls’ comeback.

The month of August flew by and suddenly it was September, just eight days left until the release of 2NE1’s comeback album “To Anyone.”

The week quickly flew by, and all throughout, various teasers were revealed to anticipate 2NE1’s comeback.

It was a day before their album release, yet their album already hit a monster amount of pre-orders, roughly 120,000 copies and increasing.

After waiting for what seemed like years, September 9th finally arrived and 2NE1’s album was finally unveiled, followed by the MV releases for their three title tracks day after day.

Right after the release, “To Anyone” was already on fire as it swiped the majority of portal sites’ music charts with its songs, mainly their three title tracks: “Can’t Nobody,” “Go Away” and “Clap Your Hands.”

With the release of all three MVs of their title tracks, 2NE1 finally performed their anticipated comeback performances on today’s broadcast of SBS Inkigayo.

The girls broke the regular standard of “two tracks performed in a comeback stage” by executing all three of their title tracks, and each stage reflected their upgraded talents, charms, and styles well.

I know all of you guys have been waiting for this, and without further ado, check out the girls’ comeback stages of “Can’t Nobody,” “Go Away” and “Clap Your Hands” below!








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INFINITE says goodbye on Music Core

INFINITE are unfortunately bowing their way out with their last performance of ‘She’s Back‘ on Music Core.

The popular group of seven started off with a bang, successfully debuting with hit track ‘Come Back Again’, which was followed up by their catchy song ‘She’s Back’.

Viewers of Music Core expressed their regret for their goodbye stage, leaving comments such as:

“I hope they quickly make a new album and make their comeback” and “It’s so saddening having to watch their last stage.”

In addition Dongwoo of INFINITE wrote on his Twitter, thanking their fans for their support. He wrote,

Whoa, today is our last music program… So disappointing… We’ll mature more, Infinite hwaitto!!! hehehe We’ll also be performing Come Back Again~! I only have you!! I can’t live without you!!!

Check out the video below!




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S/mileage’s ‘Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama’ PV released!

S/mileage fans who have been waiting for ages just to view the group’s next PV can now celebrate!

Just a little while ago, the group’s PV for their third single, “Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama“, has been released.

The release of the PV comes as a surprise, as it was not expected to be available to the public until September 29th, as that’s the date the single is being released.

Check out the PV under the cut.




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Music Core performances from September 11th

On today’s broadcast of MBC’s Music Core, three new special guest MCs were present to host the show. They were: Secret’s Sunhwa, 4minute’s HyunA, and F.T. Island’s Lee Hongki.

Today’s show was back with different artists from last week, showing the comebacks of Gavy NJ, TRAX, and Moon Ji Eun, the debut of G.O. and Nassun, and the goodbyes of INFINITE and SHINee.

Other artists who returned to promote their songs include: Taeyang, F.T Island, Secret, Rainbow, G.NA, SISTAR, Homme (Changmin & Lee Hyun), Dalmatian and Rottyful Sky.

Check out today’s performances below!






















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Moon Ji Eun makes her comeback on Music Bank!

After being hiatus for 2 years and 4 months, Moon Ji Eun finally made her comeback to the K-popindustry as she released her MV as well as performed her first comeback stage on yesterday’s M! Countdown.

On today’s episode of KBS Music Bank, the sexy singer went on to perform another comeback stage with her newest title track “Hibiye Hibiyo.” Check it out below!




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G.O and Nassun debut on Music Bank!

Last week, MBLAQ’s G.O and Nassun performed their recently released single “O-IWI-O” for the first time together on SBS Inkigayo.

The boys’ next visit for their debut performance was on today’s broadcast of KBS Music Bank.

With the song’s unique and addictive tune of “O-IWI-O,” their performance was terrific.

Check it out below.




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K-pop idol groups continue run of success in Japan

It seems like the constant wave of K-pop idols heading to Japan for further promotions will continue for a long while.

On a recent episode of KBS 2TV’s Entertainment Tonight, which aired on the 4th, it was revealed how popular K-pop groups are in Japan, and how they’re quickly rising up the Oricon charts.




At a record shop in Tokyo, they revealed Japanese albums of various K-pop groups such as KARA, 4minute, and SNSD. Posters of the groups were also plastered on just about every wall, further proving their rising popularity.

Many Japanese fans are also happy that SNSD brought their famous song Genie rather then their cutesy Gee, mainly due to the unique choreography and the fact that the former song presents a much sexier side to the group.



KARA brought Mister to Japan due to the vibrant and energetic atmosphere the song presents. The song gets catchy fast, so it seems like a good decision to bring the booty-shaking song overseas first to attract a new wave of fans.

4minute exclaimed that the reason they enjoyed going into the Japanese market with I My Me Mine was because of the amount of Japanese fans they already had prior to their debut.




A critic from Japan also left a few comments, “In 2008, the Japanese music market was much smaller compared to now. Most of the current beats seem to have a Western feel, and maybe a bit too much Lady Gaga. The performances, however, are very eye-catching.”

What do you think? Do you like seeing your favorite idol groups expand into Japan, or would you rather see them continuously promote in Korea?




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Taiwanese singer Yao Yao covers KARA’s Honey

Taiwanese singer has Yao Yao (郭书瑶) released a song that sounds very familiar.

The song is a cover of KARA’s Honey. As a popular Taiwanese artist, she wanted to try something that people would love. And to portray the sweet feeling of the song, Yao Yao had to spend 40 hours filming in a cream coated evening dress, with the air-con at full blast since the heat from the lighting equipment would melt the cream.

Ahead of her album release on August 21st, she released her title song on July 29th to give her fans a preview. She sounds similar to the original since she has a cutesy voice like the girls. She sings the song in Mandarin but obviously the melody won’t be new for you guys.

Korean netizens have actually expressed their fondness of the song saying that it’s not as good as the original but it’s still very cute.

She will start promotions with Honey soon. I’m sure she sounds fine but I don’t understand why she wants to promote with a cover song?




source: allkpop