K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of January 12 - January 19)

Ten Years of Great Music From Group TVXQ

News media Billboard featured an article regarding male group TVXQ and how they have composed as well entertained their fans for ten years. This is a huge accomplishment for them. TVXQ is not only popular in South Korea, Japan as well other parts of the world. The reason why they are so popular is because of the tours they did. Reason why this is such a huge accomplishment for TVXQ is because it is not common for a group to do this as stars often times "struggle to make it to the five-year benchmark." Congratulations to this guys!

Who is Number One in-terms of Ranking; Girl's Day's Album Receives Numerous Love

Billboard featured which artist is dominating for the third week of Janaury. So which artist is dominating the K-pop charts? It is no other than male group M.C. the Max for their song, "Wind That Blows." Their current album titled, "Unveiling," has a total of "ten tracks." All of them are ballad classic type songs to relax from a long day's work. The reason why "Wind That Blows" is dominating is due to the soft musical instruments as well LSU's great voice. The song tells about "yearning for love." Other news featured is that ladies group Girl's Day is ranking number nine on the "US-based Digital World Songs chart." Reason is because of their sexy concept for the song, "Something." Finally, LSU's girlfriend, Lyn is ranked just below her boyfriend's music. Her song is "My Destiny," for the OST of the drama series, "Man From Another Star."

Find Out Information Regarding Male Group Big Bang on Fuse TV

Fuse TV featured a video by interviewing male group, Big Bang. On this video, Fuse exlains about "must-know facts" as well "interviews" from the guys like G-Dragon, TOP, and Taeyang. Fuse TV is the place to see interviews from some of your favorite K-pop stars.

Holograms Are Becoming Popular in South Korea

News media Globalpost featured an article regarding the opening of a "K-pop hologram theater at Dongdaemun shopping mall." So fans, you get to see your K-pop stars in "hologram form." Thanks to South Korea's government, "telecom giant KT", and "YG Entertainment" by working together to make this a success by opening up a "hologram performance venue for K-pop stars." The market is one of the "most popular tourist destinations." The place where this will be located is "the Lotte Fitin shopping mall." What do you think about this? If you travel to Korea someday, please do check this place out!

Big Bang Member Taeyang Talks About Kanye West

Fuse TV featured an exclusive interview with Big Bang member Taeyang. Taeyang explains on how he maintains his 6-packs abs. Also, he explained about Kanye West by saying, "he is a genius." Taeyang also told viewers that a "proper American advancement is in the works" for him. You can watch the full interview on Fuse TV; along with other K-pop stars.

The Queen of K-pop Ailee is Number One

Popdust featured an article regarding the queen of K-pop. The scandal in-which Ailee faced last week has not hurt her as she is ranked number one on the ‘Gaon Chart'. Ailee is starting the year 2014 great by ranking at the top on one of Korea's major music chart. By being number one, this is her "third chart-topper following last year's "U&I", and "Shower of Tears." Great job Ailee this week!

KARA's Kang Jiyoung is Leaving the Group

News media Globalpost featured an article regarding KARA's member Jiyoung leaving the group. She is the "youngest member" of the group. Jiyoung decided "not to renew contract" and is planning to "study abroad and turn to acting." With two members gone, what will happen to the group? Will they get new members or just stay as a three member group since Nicole and Jiyoung decided not to renew their contract.

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