Tag: kpop
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[BIBIMBEATS] Track-By-Track: G-Dragon, ‘Coup D’etat’ – Why GD’s Most Polarizing Album Is His Most Important Yet
Back in March at a press conference for his ‘One Of A Kind’ promotional tour, G-Dragon created media buzz for his controversial response to a question asking how he’s changed over the past four years. Four years ago, upon the release of debut solo album ‘Heartbreaker’, G-Dragon considered himself an idol – someone with ‘cute,…
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The Waeguk-Saram’s Guide to Korean Products
The Asian Market Chronicles Presents: A Waeguk-Saram’s Guide to Korean Products at your local Korean Market —————————————————————————————————————————————- Minute Curry You want great food quick? Impossible, there is no such thing as this you indolent person (that means lazy for those too lazy to pick up a dictionary). But Minute Curry is a decent option…
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What To Read: “A year since Gangnam Style, K-Pop keeps getting bigger…”
To keep you updated on the latest stats, here’s a link to a great article posted on YouTube regarding the upward trend in K-Pop views since Psy’s Gangnam Style first hit the online scene. Complete with graphs and charts, the article, written by Kevin Alocca, includes a Top 10 playlist for your viewing pleasure. http://youtube-trends.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-year-since-gangnam-style-k-pop-keeps.html
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[BIBIMBEATS] Local Beats: Hanging out with KPOP Star 2’s McKay Kim
This spring, KPOP Star 2, the highly anticipated second season of KPOP Star, brought together rising young talent from around the world. Unlike talent programs here in the United States, the KPOP Star series features performers putting their own twist on both popular Korean and English language songs complete with back-up dancers and pyrotechnics. Making…
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[BIBIMBEATS] July 2013: K-Indie Women to Watch
This month, Bibimbeats makes guys take the backseat and honors female artists making waves in the music scene. They’re lady lyricists, R&B hooks on our favorite rap songs, and fluid poetry in the ballads the K-Indie genre is known for. Whether they’re up-and-coming or well-established, these girls pack a musical punch. Here are a few…
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EXO’s Long Awaited Comeback
Despite releasing only one title song “MAMA” along with an EP consisting of 6 songs, EXO has gained one of the largest growing fandoms not only in Korea, but internationally as well. However, the approach with which EXO’s record label SM Entertainment has been promoting them is questionable. SM Entertainment attracted a lot of interest…
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Kpop Choreographer LYLE BENIGA to teach dance class 5/23!
Having the best, most technical choreography is the key part to a successful Kpop music video and one of the most renowned in the dance world is Lyle Beniga. Just some of his choreography includes Taeyang’s “Wedding Dress”, EXO’s “Mama”, Kim Hyun Joong’s “Lucky Guy” and several others from around the world. Don’t miss this great opportunity to take…
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New trend or is it just those 2PM Boys?
Anybody else noticing a new trend in Korean BoyBand Music videos? Sexier, darn near soft porn. Watch at your own risk. Newly released (April 25, 2013) Jay Park’s “Welcome” is far beyond suggestive. Really. Not that I don’t appreciate a little eye-candy, but I find it surprising that this gets past the Korean Good-Taste…
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2013 KPOP Recap!
An overview of top songs from this year so far and at April’s upcoming releases. Unbelievable, it’s already 4 months into the New Year! At the start of each year, I always anticipate what kind of music will be released and after last year’s success for Kpop I am even more thrilled to hear…
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F(x) and Anna Kendrick on “Funny or Die”
Wow – Should Anna Kendrick join F(x)? Check out this fun collaborative video and you tell me! http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/78b1d27dab/anna-kendrick-goes-k-pop-with-f-x Thanks, Dani, for the heads up on this one!
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