K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of September 29 - October 5, 2014)

Girls' Generation's Jessica Was "Pushed Out" Of SM Entertainment

News media the Wall Street Journal published an article regarding Jessica Jung leaving her popular K-Pop girl group Girls' Generation.

According to SM Entertainment, Jessica left the group because there were disagreements regarding her newly formed fashion design company Blanc Group.

Due to Jessica opening up her own fashion business, her split time reportedly cause a rift between the singer, her group, and SM Entertainment.

Jessica expressed her anger and emotions through SNS. She wrote on her Weibo account that she was "devastated" by the decision. Jessica also wrote that SM Entertainment let her go "for no justifiable reason."

Juniel is Back and All Grown Up

News media Billboard published an article regarding how singer-songwriter Juniel has matured, yet just as adorable as ever with her comeback, "I Think I'm in Love."

The 21-year-old singer and guitarist is trying out a new sound with her latest single. "I Think I'm in Love" is about the first time dating and the butterflies that comes with new love.

Juniel is already making her way up the music charts

Seo Taiji Collaborates With IU For His New Song

News media Billboard published an article regarding singer and producer Seo Taiji.

The iconic K-Pop legend as he has been away from the music scene for five years, but his upcoming comeback has been exciting his longtime fans.

The album, titled Quiet Night, will be the singer's first full length release in five years and he is attempting to attract a younger crowd with the new songs.  One way he plans to do that is by working with the talented young idol IU for one of his singles.

The new song titled, "Sogyeokdong" will have two versions and will feature a duet with the young talent.

"Sogyeokdong" is a neighborhood located in the Seoul area Jongnogu district. This song will have lots of synth sounds and will fall into the category of electronic music.

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