K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of May 19 - 25, 2014)

IU's New Music Single "My Old Story," is a Remake

News media Billboard featured an article regarding how IU's new single "My Old Story," is a remake from the eighties single by veteran singer Cho Deok Bae. IU's single has a sweet and classical melody; which the message is about IU missing her lover; despite the past mistakes that he did. The guy that is featured in her music video is actor Choi Woo Shik. Choi acts as IU's lover and weeps when he hears IU's voice on the radio.

EXO Fans Are Following What Kris Will Do Next

News media Wall Street Journal featured an article regarding the news about EXO and Kris' lawsuit to his agency SM Entertainment. The K-Pop world is currently following the news about EXO because it is such a huge issue right now. The article also stated that Kris sent out a memo which he wrote, "I’m fine. I wish everyone a blessing and for you to be well. I thank everyone that supports me and such opinions. (I) will always be here." SM Entertainment is currently finding out the facts regarding what Kris will do next.

INFINITE Makes Their Return With a New Music Video That Has an 80's Influence

News media FUSE featured an article regarding male group INFINITE and that their new music video has an eighties influence. Their new music video is titled, "Last Romeo." The reason why their new single has an eighties theme to it is because of the screeching electric guitars, twinkling synths, and tinny drums. The article explained about their choreography and that it is synchronized. "Last Romeo" is from their new second album titled, 'Season 2.'

Girls' Generation and BTS to Attend KCON 2014

News media Billboard (and many others including KpopStarz!) featured an article regarding KCON 2014. Fans of K-Pop has a lot to be excited for because two major artists will be attending the event; which are BTS and Girls' Generation. KCON 2014 will be on August 9 - 10, 2014 at Downtown Los Angeles. K-Pop fans in LA, are you excited?

Where Some of Your Favorite K-Pop Artists Rank This Week

News media Popdust featured an article on where some of your favorite K-Pop stars rank for this week. Number one is JungGiGo for his single, "Want U." JungGiGo dethrones last week's chart topper g.o.d for their single, "The Lone Duckling." IU has three songs that are ranked on the top ten list. There are "My Old Story" at number three, "When Love Passes" at number eight, and "The Meaning Of You" at number ten. Wheesung ranks number four for his single, "Night and Day", Seo In Guk's "BOMTANABA" at number six, 4Men's "Erase" at number seven, Secret's Hyosung's "Good-Night Kiss" at number nine, and G.NA's "Pretty Lingerie" at number eleven.

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