Could K-pop make it without the Western mix?

Over the years, as the Korean wave has touched the shores of Asian countries, several popular singers have tried to make it in the Asian market. Rain, Se7en and Yangpa have been among the notable flops, and BoA is currently releasing singles and videos in the United States. Now the group Wonder Girls is trying, [...]

Rain to Return With Asian Tour

Singer and actor Rain will wipe away the summer heat with his upcoming Asian tour “Legend of Rain” this August.

Black Eyed Peas likes Rain and the Wonder Girls

Famous American hip hop group, The Black Eyed Peas consisting of members will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie were recently interviewed by a Korean News Station. When asked who their favorite Korean Star was, one of the members stated that they liked Rain and The Wonder Girls. This isn’t the first time they recognized a Korean [...]

Thirst’s preview attracts A-list VIPs

The much-buzzed-about film held its press conference and VIP preview screening on the afternoon of April 24 in Seoul. Given the movie’s high profile (and its director and lead actor), the screening attracted some big names, such as Lee Byung-heon, Jeon Do-yeon, Won Bin, Rain, and Song Hye-gyo.

Rain voted at #2 position for ‘TIME 100 most influential people’ up against Moot

Singer Rain has been voted at #2 position currently for an online poll for American magazine TIME’s 100 most influential people. Rain was at #2 position on the poll done on TIME official site on the 6th with 36 points average and 3.68 million votes, right after Moot, the founder of ‘4chan’ with 80 points [...]

World Asia 30 Hottest Artists 09

Note: The number of votes depended on credit cards spent. 1.TVXQ (More than 50 million votes) 2. Super Junior (More than 25 million votes) 3. Rain (More than 2 million votes) 4. Wonder Girls (More than 8 hundred thousan votes) 5. BigBang (More than 8 hundred thousan votes) 6. SS501 7. FT.island 8. Xing 9. [...]

Searching for the Next Rain and Wonder Girls

  In the past, Korean students wanted to become doctors, lawyers and the like. Now, sought after professions include acting, singing and modeling. These talented celebrities are nearly worshipped here in Korea and in Asian countries due to “hallyu,” the Korean wave.

Music Programs are still cheap to the Idols

  Eye Catching Comeback Stage = 30,000,000 Won (roughly ~$20,600 dollars with the given exchange rate) Wireless Mics = 6,000,000 Won (~$4,134) Apparel / Accessories = Few Hundred Thousand Won (Few Thousand Dollars) Dancers + Session Fee = Great Burden (Still a great burden even converted into dollars) Being in the red… PRICELESS. Just kidding, [...]

MTV Heroes reveals idols’ debut times

  ‘MTV Heroes,’ A Music Documentary Program of 12 Teams of In-Country Idols… Unveils Girls’ Generation & Wonder Girls’ Debut Times

Rain’s Canceled Concert “Cost $1.5 Million”

In a Wednesday trial at a Hawaii court, President Lee Seung-su of Click Entertainment, who is battling in court with the singer, said a Rain concert that was canceled cost his company $1.5 million.