K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of January 19 - January 26)

Gary's Music Video is Ranked by Receiving Attention

News media Billboard featured an article regarding which artist is hitting the charts. The artist is Gary, by having four of his songs which are "Some Occasional Shower", "Zotta Molla", "Drunken Night Tune", and "Mr. Gae" being placed on the charts for this week. As you know, South Korea does not tolerate sex to be shown openly. Gary's music video has been banned and broadcasting stations are not allowed to show it. Though, with the power of the Internet, people are allowed to view it on YouTube; which is why his song is ranked number one. Apparently, his music is receiving attention this week.

2NE1 to Appear on the TV Show "The Bachelor"

January 27, 2014 at 8 PM on ABC, 2NE1 will appear on the reality show, "The Bachelor." Billboard featured an article which explained about Juan Pablo Galavis as well six other ladies who will travel to Seoul, South Korea; which they will learn the moves to one of their hit songs. The hit will be, "I Am The Best." Be sure to catch the show on the date stated earlier.

Ailee and SISTAR's Hyorin Sings With Their Great Voices for the Song, "Let It Go"

Music Times, which is a music news media, featured an article regarding Ailee and Hyorin singing with their great voices to the Disney movie film, "Frozen." The song is titled, "Let It Go." You can take a listen of both the ladies by watching Ailee perform the song in English and Hyorin singing it in Korean except the line on "Let It Go."

Gary, B1A4, TVXQ, Girl's Day are at the Top This Week on Some Major Charts

News media Popdust featured an article regarding which K-Pop stars are hitting the music charts for this week. Topping the chart is Gary for his song, "Shower Later" by being number one on "Gaon Chart." Ailee has been bumped down to number three. Male group B1A4 debuted by being ranked number two. Though they are "under suspicion of buying back their own albums." So, hopefully the guys can solve this problem quickly. Meanwhile, female group A Pink is doing well with their current track, "Good Morning Baby" by being ranked number six. The song is not even being promoted and the track is hitting the charts. Finally, TVXQ and Girl's Day are ranked by the guys being number eight; while the ladies are number four for this week. Rain is number 10 for "La Song", AOA is eighteen for "Miniskirt", and Dal Shabet twenty for "B.B.B. (Big Baby Baby.)"

Jay Park is Interviewed on 'Fuse TV'

Fuse TV interviewed 26 years old Jay Park regarding what he is currently working on. Jay Park, who is known for his awesome choreography, B-boy rapping skills/singing, and acting by being on "SNL Korea," Park explained what he is currently working on. Park stated on the interview, "I'm working on my second album in Korean and I'm working on a mixtape in English." Park further said, "I have 100% creative control and it's rare. It's very rare. It's much more strict here. You can't do a lot of things that people get away with in the States. Even lyric-wise, you can't say certain things or you'll get banned or blacklisted... I enjoy taking risks, it makes life more fun. I'm very ambitious, I work very hard. It's just very fun right now." What concept will Seattle K-Pop star Park bring for his return? Fans truly cannot wait.

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Gary
2NE1
Jay Park
Ailee
SISTAR's Hyorin
B1A4
A Pink
TVXQ
Girls Day
Rain
AOA
Dal Shabet
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