K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of October 20 - 26, 2014)

BEAST Returns With A New Ballad Single

News media Billboard published an article regarding BEAST and their fresh single titled, "12:30." The guys are back after a successful promotion from their previous single titled "Good Luck."

For their new song, BEAST sings regarding the heartache when it comes to love. Before the clock strikes "12:30," the couple are happy and deeply in love with each other. Though when the clock hits "12:30," the couple fights.

Their new single is a celebration for their fifth anniversary; which the group composed this new song.

Crayon Pop's Single Titled "Bar Bar Bar" is Heard On a U.S. Sitcom

The Korean Times US-based edition published an article regarding Crayon Pop's hit single titled, "Bar Bar Bar" being featured on U.S. sitcom 'Selfie.'

On the October 21st episode of the show, actor John Cho danced to Crayon Pop's single because the DJ played it. Crayon Pop got recognized in the United States when their music video for "Bar Bar Bar" received many views on YouTube last August.

Crayon Pop is a known group in the U.S. because they performed at KCON 2013 and toured with Lady Gaga this year.

2NE1 Gets More Popular in the U.S.

New York raido station 92.3 NOW featured an article explaining why each of the members of 2NE1 is saying "I Am The Best." The group's hit single has been heard playing on radio stations in New York and in other major cities around the US.

The popularity of 2NE1 is known in the U.S. because their song is currently featured on Microsoft's commercial. Now with the recent news of CL announcing that she will be making her debut in the U.S. next year, 2NE1 fans are more excited.

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