K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of March 31 - April 6)

Soyou, Lee Seung Gi, Im Chang Jung, and More Tops the Charts on the Korean Billboard This Week

News media Billboard featured an article regarding which idol tops the leader board as well other stars and their ranking for the week. Soyou and JungGiGo once again ranks at the top by being number one. Im Chang Jung ranks number two for his "Ordinary Song" that explains about the up's and down's of romance. 2NE1 ranks third for their single, "Come Back Home." Number four is the song "Whatcha Doin' Today?" by female group 4Minute. Spring is finally here and Busker Busker's single, "Cherry Blossom Ending" is ranked fifth.

The Popularity of 2NE1 and K-Pop in the US

Newspaper Los Angeles Times featured an article regarding how female group 2NE1 is really popular in the United States. Not including 2NE1, but also K-Pop has impacted the US thanks to the power of the Internet as people are able to access information regarding about the K-Pop world. Other stars that are popular is G-Dragon as he has worked with artist such as Missy Elliot, Skrillex, and Diplo. Though, the main emphasis for the article is that 2NE1's new album "Crush" is popular in the US. The single "Crush," has hit the pop industry as it has a mixture of American "trap and bass." The spread of 2NE1's popularity continues to spread as it mainly hits the west coast; especially in Los Angeles. Any blackjacks here from California? Give a shout out for your love for 2NE1.

What Happened for the Month of March in K-Pop

News media Noisey featured a wrap-up on what occurred for the month of March. So here is what happened. The article explained that in Beijing, China, a person "stabbed his 13-year old daughter to death." Reason was because of the popularity in-terms of male group EXO. Crazy right? Just with the popularity of this guys guys in China, a thirteen year old died. You can read further what happened by reading it on the article. The article goes on by explaining what some of your idols has been doing in-terms of charity. One group they explained is that male group JYJ "donated $47,000 to various charities." Another group they explained was NU'EST as they donated "1,700 pounds of rice to charity." Lastly, BTOB released their new single, "Beep Beep" and hand-delivered "sacks of unofficially BTOB-branded rice to locals." K-Pop are actively involved in their community by returning the love to the people as well fans.

Other news this month is that Jackie Chan's group JJCC made their hot debut by not disappointing. They are gaining fans quickly in South Korea, China, and even globally with their single, "At First." They truly are bringing something different compared to the other male groups.

Female group Girl's Day sang "Expectation" live on 'MBC' which fans of the girls loved. Other news included that Skrillex which features Diplo, G-Dragon, and CL released their single "Dirty Vibe." The song is thought to be one of the "most future-sounding tracks of 2014." Lastly, Orange Caramel's single "Catallena" is just one that people enjoyed for the month of March as it is truly addicting.

2NE1's CL Appears on the "Pedderzine SS14" Issue

Fashion media Style featured an article regarding how the marvelous CL of 2NE1 walked down the runway by having a "Kenzo look." "Asian accessories" worked with CL in order to "create a trippy, bass-heavy video set" for the "Pedderzine SS14" issue. The article also explained how 2NE1's single "Mental Breakdown" is one that people will enjoy listening to this weekend.

2PM's Nickhun and Girls' Generations' Tiffany are Dating

Popdust featured an article regarding about the huge news of Nickhun and Tiffany dating. News came out regarding about this new couple's announcement this week.

Veteran Lee Sun Hee Makes a Return by Breaking her Long Hiatus

News media Billboard featured an article explaining how veteran Lee Sun Hee is back to the K-Pop industry after a "five-year hiatus." Her single, "During That Meet Your" tops the board by being number one this week by removing Soyou from the podium as they fell two spots to third. The article also explained how Lee is going to initiate her "30-year anniversary concert" on April 18th at Seoul, South Korea.

Another artist that jumped the chart is Bro's single, "Such A Man" by being number two. The lyrics tells about a man who is frustrated and upset about a "high maintenance woman" who is not pleased easily. Finally, the article explained about Busker Busker's single, "Cherry Blossom Ending" being ranked sixth with the popularity of the spring season just near by.

Block B Has Announced which Three States They are Going to for Their US Tour

Block B fans in the US, news media Billboard featured an article regarding where they will go to for their United States tour. The states are New York, Florida, and Washington, D.C. Tickets are currently on-sale through 'Ticketmaster' as prices range from "$40 through $220." The tour dates for the three states are:
"June 22 - Westbury, N.Y. - NYCB Theatre at Westbury (6:30 p.m.)"

"June 24 - Washington, D.C. - Warner Theater (7:30 p.m.)"

"June 27 - Miami Beach, Fla. - The Fillmore (7:30 p.m.)"

Fans in New York, Florida, and Washington, are you excited?

4Minute's HyunA Battles it Out with British Celebrity Rita Ora

News media Popdust featured an article regarding how 4Minute's HyunA worked with British celebrity Rita Ora as they did a "walk off" on who looks better striding their legs while walking. Though no surprise here as viewers chose HyunA as the winner.

Skrillex is Definitely One That People are Quickly Loving

News media Billboard featured an article regarding how Skrillex who are comprised of members G-Dragon and CL has a single in-which people are loving. The title of this quickly hit single is "Dirty Vibe" as it currently ranks twenty-three on the 'EDM' music chart. As for YouTube, "Dirty Vibe" is one that is gaining numerous views by having "more than one million streams." Have you heard the audio yet?

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