"Let It Go" as well the Movie "Frozen" is Popular in South Korea

News media The Hollywood Reporter featured an article regarding how the movie "Frozen" as well single "Let It Go" has impacted the country of South Korea. The Disney movie "Frozen" was released on January 15, 2014 and the movie racked up "more than $75 million. With this, it is considered successful compared to the United States. The film is not only popular, "Let It Go" has become popular on the K-Pop industry and numerous idols as sang it in either English and Korean. The first idol to sing the single was Hyolyn who is a member of SISTAR. With her angelic voice, this song is perfect. After Hyolyn, other idols followed by singing the single, "Let It Go."

Son Seung Yeon, who was the winner for "Voice Korea; season one," had 2.7 million views.

Ailee, with her powerful voice, sang the piece in English. Lee Haeri of Davichi

and Kim Bohyung of female group SPICA sang the piece as well. Lastly, Olympian figure skater Kim Yuna also sang the single as well. The movie as well OST, is truly popular in South Korea.

A Beginner's Guide to K-Pop

With all the popularity of K-Pop spreading globally, news media The Guardian featured an article by providing a beginner's guide for people that are not familiar with Korean music (K-Pop). With an event that is going to occur in Austin, Texas, there are going to be some idols attending. Jay Park and 4Minute's HyunA as well others will be at the event.

So, if you want to know about what Korean Pop music is, take a look at this article.

SISTAR's Soyou and JungGiGo's single, "Some" still Ranks at the top This Week

Billboard featured an article regarding which idol is ranked number one this week. Even with 2NE1 and Girls' Generation returning back to the music world, the idol that still ranks number one is SISTAR's Soyou and JungGiGo. Ranked number two is 2NE1 for their single, "Come Back Home." They new single, is considered the "highest-charting and biggest-selling K-Pop album to date." Their new single, "Crush," has a total of ten tracks and each are ranked on the "K-Pop Hot 100."

As for the nine females of Girls' Generation, their single "Mr.Mr" ranks number five this week. Former Wonder Girl's member Sunmi drops three spots as her "Full Moon" single dropped to number six this week. Sunmi has already won last week on "Inkigayo." She said, "I've always been No. 2. I'm grateful for this No. 1 trophy. There were a lot of people that felt sorry that I was always No. 2, I want to thank my fans that have struggled and our JYP staff members that have been pulling all-nighters for this promotion." Lastly, CNBLUE are ranked number eight for their song "Can't Stop." With all this fierce competition, these idols are trying to take Soyou and JungGiGo's number one spot.

2NE1's New Album is a Hit

2NE1's new album "Crush" was released this week and Billboard featured an article regarding how it had the "biggest sales" for the week. The album ranks number sixty-one in-terms of the "Billboard 200." Number of sells that the album had this week was "5,000 copies."

Girls' Generation's album on the other hand, ranked one hundred ten this week.

The other singles for 2NE1's new album ranks accordingly.

"Come Back Home" ranks number two. "Gotta Be You" is number four, "If I Were You" is seven, "Crush" is nine, "Good to You" is eleven, "MTBD" is sixteen, "Happy" is seventeen, "Scream" is eighteen, "Baby I Miss You" is number twenty-two, and "Come Back Home" (Unplugged Version) is number thirty-nine.

Park Jong Kyu Shows You How to Look Like a K-Pop Idol

The Wall Street Journal featured an article regarding how Park Jong Kyu who is twenty-five years old shows you how to look like a K-Pop idol. With the stars that has glowing skin as well waxed hair, Park shows you how to look like them. Park's "55-second video clip" will show you step-by-step on how to look like a K-Pop star. Park "studied video production" and has done numerous videos about his life.

Korean Music is Getting Popular Each Week in the US

News media Cleveland explained an article regarding how Korean culture is quickly getting popular in the United States. One thing that they mentioned is that Cleveland held a "Cleveland Council on World Affairs." With the rapid increase on technology as well "advanced manufacturing," the country of South Korea is "home to one of the fastest growing economies on Earth." The article further goes on regarding how a "recent agreement has helped open trade opportunities." The business markets are "chemicals, medicines, and machinery."

2NE1 and Girls' Generation Battle it Out in-terms of Records

Popdust featured an article regarding how Girls' Generation and 2NE1 released their new albums this week. Each of the members are popular; though 2NE1 has more fans in the United States and Girls' Generation in South Korea. Including the popularity, their album is ranked on the charts. 2NE1's album "Crush" is ranked sixty-one on the Korean Billboard. While Girls' Generation, their album "Mr.Mr" is ranked number one. The popularity of the nine members continue in South Korea.