K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories In American News (Week Of May 12th - 18th, 2014)

f(x)'s Single "No More" Has a Similarity to Ariana Grande's Song, "Boyfriend Material"

News media Billboard featured an article about f(x)'s single "No More" having a sound similarity to Ariana Grande's track, "Boyfriend Material." The single "No More," is from f(x)'s album titled, "Pink Tape." The only difference between the two tracks is that Ariana's version is about a person who finally finds a guy that fits what she wants in a guy; while for f(x), the message for their single "No More" is about a girl who is obsessed with a guy. The girls are looking to release a new single during the summer. While they think about what concept they will bring this summer, f(x)'s Krystal is working with her older sister Girls' Generation's Jessica for a reality show titled, 'Cover Girl.'

Ariana Grande's "Boyfriend Material" (Audio)

f(x)'s "No More" (Audio)

EXO's Kris Files a Lawsuit to SM Entertainment to Leave Group

News media Popdust featured an article about EXO's Kris filing a lawsuit to his agency, SM Entertainment. The lawsuit is about the 23 years old requesting to leave the group. There is no news yet about what Kris will do and if he will leave the agency. Kris is the leading member for EXO-M. The group has 2 sub-units which are EXO-K and EXO-M.

g.o.d Makes Their Comeback After a 10-Year Hiatus and Returns With an Awesome Track

News media Billboard featured an article regarding g.o.d and that after a 10-year hiatus, the guys are back for their 15th-year anniversary. g.o.d, which is an abbreviation for "groove over dose," has a new hit single titled, "The Lone Duckling." The song will make you dance because it has a soaring piano groove. Including this, the track has modern day electronic elements to keep the young people interested. With all the top male singers in the industry, the guys need to keep up. So, they have an amazing rap flow. "The Lone Duckling" is a hit single and g.o.d are truly famous and great.

Lang Lang Collaborates With 2PM's Jun K

News media Classicalite featured an article regarding Lang Lang collaborating with 2PM's Jun K. But, the article states that this collaboration is twisted and not much is to be impressed regarding this collaboration.

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