Monday, October 21, 2013

K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories in American News (Week of October 14 - October 20)

EXO and Girls' Generation are at the Top When it Comes to Ranking

Popdust had an article regarding about who is at the top when it comes to boy groups as well as for the girls side. EXO and Girls' Generation are at the top due to their popularity in the other Asian countries as well as their endorsements. Congratulations to this two! The ranking was done by Korean media outlet "Dispatch."

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Nine Muses Releases Their MV for "Gun"

Popdust covered Nine Muses MV for "Gun" which they gave three cheers for sexiness and that it has a similarity to Rainbow's 2010 hit "A." They also explain further about how all of the ladies are beautiful.

U-Kiss Dongho Leaves the Group

Popdust covered the issue regarding about U-Kiss's 19 year old maknae Dongho leaving the group because he grew tired of the celebrity lifestyle; he wants to live a normal life. The article covered that the grueling career was impacting his health as well as stamina. Dongho will be missed by the fans even though it will not really impact the group overall. Finally, the article explains about other K-Pop stars that have left such as A Pink Yookyung, Ahream from T-ara, and just recently KARA's Nicole when her contract is over.

Website Blog That Features K-Pop Fashion Trends

SBWire featured an article about a popular blog that is getting a lot of hits. The name of the site is Kfashionista and it is a fashion blog that provides the latest in K-Pop style fashion. The website is Kfashionista.com and it is a source of everything Korean in the style of all things Korean and let's viewers comment on the style. So if you want to know the latest trends, go to this site and look as well as comment about the style.

Psy and Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) Has Recorded a Duet Together

Fuse had an article regarding about Psy and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler having a duet. The article further explains that Psy cried in middle school when he listened to Tyler's song, "Crazy." At this time, there is no information about the song that they did a duet on.

IU Lands Number One Spot on the Billboard Charts

IU's new album "Modern Times" are hitting the billboard charts and twelve of her tracks are listed on the list. With IU's new album reaching the top of the leader board, fans are feeling about how far IU has come and how mature she has changed from her last album. Congratulations IU and for her track, "The Red Shoes" being number one for the tenth week!!

K.Will Dethrones IU with his new Album

So after spending two weeks straight at the top of the leader board, IU has been dethroned by K.Will for his new mini-album. K.Will has quickly rose to the top since his comeback and is making himself the biggest male soloist in K-Pop. Other news that was mentioned on the Popdust article was about T-ara and how they are doing well with their song "Number 9." Great job to K.Will and T-ara!!



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