K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of February 2 - February 9)

Hyolyn is Number One on the K-Pop Top 100

Billboard rounded the stars who are popular this week. One idol is SISTAR's Hyolyn as she faced a tough competition this week by competing with some of the toughest K-pop stars. Hyolyn's track, "Goodbye" from the hit drama, "Man From Another Star" is ranked number one this week.

While Ga-in made her comeback this week for her track, "Fxxk U," she was not able to reach the number one spot. Even though her song is provocative and not number one, she still managed to be placed number two.

The beautiful angels of AOA and their "Miniskirts" are ranked number eight this week. While they are not able to show their sexy choreography on the major music shows, their music video is definitely getting numerous hits by the girls lying on the floor and "flashing" too much of their gorgeous legs. Girl's Day is still topping the charts by being ranked number three. Rainbow Blaxx is number twenty-six by climbing one spot; Dal Shabet in the other hand is ranked number thirty-one by falling two spots.

The Power-houses of Ladies with a Sexy Concept is Considered "Too Sexy" for the Country of South Korea

The ladies who made their return early in the year of 2014 has been receiving numerous attention due to their sexy concepts. Girl's Day, Rainbow Blaxx, AOA, and Dal Shabet's choreography are considered "too sexy" for the country of South Korea by an article that was featured on news media Kotaku. The country would prefer that ladies who makes their comeback return by just composing great music; instead of doing "provocative moves." Though remember that K-Pop is a business and in order to compete, sometimes you will have to throw away the cute and aegyo by going dark, sexy, as well mature. Getting attention is imperative and the ladies will do everything possible in order to compete not only in Asia, but as well globally.

Ladies, Please, Your Choreography is Too Hot; Girl's Day, AOA, Dal Shabet, and Rainbow Blaxx Modifies Their Choreography

So, are you getting tired of hearing news regarding Girl's Day, AOA, Rainbow Blaxx, and Dal Shabet's choreography being too sexy? Billboard featured an article regarding this female groups and that their choreography is too much to handle for viewers as well broadcasters. The country is just too conservative and needs to just lay back a little and let the females do their stuff when it comes to promotion. Competition is imperative and the country should be thankful that K-Pop is getting numerous attention. But, the ladies can compose great music without having to do anything provocative. They can write great music and still gain popularity. So you can see the reason why South Korea is not liking what ladies are showing on television. Though if sexy is what the ladies want to do, then it should be fine as long no flashing of body parts is shown on public media. This is not midnight entertainment; ladies definitely know this and will never promote anything that will hurt their image as well agency. The ladies are smart and know this, the "TV broadcasters" should not have to worry regarding females promoting inappropriate or body images on public television. Plus, they should know that they have fans of all ages; children and adults, so give more faith to the ladies as well their agencies when they do promotions as well comebacks. You want entertainment right? The article explained their original choreography when they made their return and then what changes were done when broadcasters wanted their choreography modified. Girl's Day had their sexy stare and cat movement, AOA was the unzipping of their skirt and "accentuating their bums in tight skirts;" as well the ladies getting "touchy" with one another. Dal Shabet, the placing of their hand on their chest was just too hot to handle when they rubbed that area. Finally, Rainbow Blaxx spreading their legs open when they lye on the floor at the beginning of their performance. All of these moves mentioned, were modified.

Girl's Day "Something" MV

Rainbow Blaxx "Cha Cha" MV

Dal Shabet "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" MV

AOA "Miniskirt" MV

K-pop Idols Graduate From High School

News media Fashion Times featured an article regarding some of your favorite idols who are graduating high school this year. So who are graduating? The idols are 5 Doll's Hyewon and Speed's Sungmin. The other than goes on to list other stars by saying congratulations early. They are BTOB Sungjae, A Pink's Kim Nam Joo, VIXX Hyuk, Boyfriend member's Youngmin and Kwangmin, and MYNAME's Chaejin. The staffs here at KpopStarz also say congratulations to these idols!

Round-up on What Happened in K-pop; January 2014

News media PopMatters featured an article regarding what happened on January 2014 by doing a round-up. The stars who made huge comebacks were TVXQ for their song, "Something." With their awesome rope choreography and fabulous vocals/talent, the duo made a huge return. Though, TVXQ did receive criticisms regarding the guys using "white women and white jazz musicians" because apparently, it signified "class and wealth."

The veteran Rain made a huge return onto the K-pop industry for his song, "30 Sexy." The song tells that even though at thirty year's old, he is still able to dance with beautiful ladies.

Girl's Day made an awesome return for their song, "Something." The track tells about relationships and that her boyfriend is probably cheating by her "blaming herself back and forth."

Rainbow Blaxx comes out by doing more than just the "Cha Cha." Their track tells about the flirtations and all before having you know what. The girls say, "Wanna feel you, wanna love you" though questions by asking, "Are You confident that you won't regret it?" While the ladies love their sweets and all, the old madam looks at them by telling that they should not eat those sweets because their lover does not want an overweight girlfriend. Ladies must look slim and beautiful at all times. Spica made their return by saying, "You Don't Love Me" by having a sixties theme.

Finally, Brown Eyed Girl's member Ga-in says, "Fxxk U" for her return. The song tells about relationships nowadays and that it can be difficult as well abusive. Though, Ga-in hopes that everything will work out in the end. While the song is provocative and you hear the "f" word numerous times, Ga-in has made a great comeback.

GOT7 Are Hitting the K-pop Industry

Media Fashion Times featured an article regarding their agency "JYP Entertainment" introducing male group GOT7. The guys JB, JR, Mark, Jackson, Youngjae, Bambam, and Yugyeom are catching numerous attention and getting popular each week they perform on the major music shows. With swagger, flips, and talent from all of the guys, GOT7 are guys that every woman from Korea and globally will love. Their agency, should be proud.

B.A.P's Album is Number One on Nine Countries

News media Fashion Times featured an article regarding B.A.P's new "full-length album." "TS Entertainment" states that B.A.P's album is number one on the following countries charts of "Japan, Norway, Sweden, and Canada." They are also ranked number two in "Finland, United States, and United Kingdom." Three as well four in "Denmark and Austria." The guys are ranking in numerous countries that they are also on the "iTunes Top 100 Album Chart" by being number forty-four. This is an huge accomplishment for B.A.P. Congratulations!

SISTAR's Soyou and B1A4's Baro Gets Cute and Fuzzy for MV "Some"

SISTAR's Soyou and B1A4's Baro gets warm and "fuzzy" for the music video teaser for "Some." On the teasers, you can see Baro on the bus sleeping while Soyou taps him to wake up. Another is when they close in by closing their eyes for a kiss; though there is a "twist" that "Starship Entertainment" does.

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