Top rookie Kpop groups and Korean dramas for 2015
Towards the end of the year, the Korean entertainment industry starts making a compilation of stars and dramas that gained most popularity through the year. “Star News” conducted a survey to determine ‘2015’s Best Rookie Group,’ based on the expert opinions of 28 entertainment industry insiders such as agency reps, producers, broadcasting network producers, and […]
TV5MONDE Style TV channel launches across the Middle East
TV5MONDE Style HD, which showcases the French finesse in its best form, is now available with the most popular channel providers in the Middle East. “Our new thematic channel broadcasts magazine shows, documentaries and short programs either supplied by our partner channels or produced /initiated by TV5MONDE. With subtitles available in English, Arabic and traditional and […]
Actors come together to support Syrian refugees
A number of celebrities came together to help Syrian refugees after thousands of them started asking refuge in numerous countries. Edward Norton, known for his roles in Fight Club and Birdman, started a fundraiser on the website “CrowdRise” to encourage people to donate money to support one of these refugees’ move to Michigan, and integration in the US. […]
A Korean Orphan Who Inspired Hope in post-WWII Japan
Amidst all the angst between Japan and Korea for the atrocities committed by the Japanese Imperial army on Koreans in the last century, there are stories that are easily forgotten and sidetracked, to make way for the aforementioned conflicts to be highlighted. It does not mean those stories are less significant. We talk about national […]
CL’s “Hello Bitches” makes it into ‘Dazed’s list of “Top 20 Tracks of 2015”
Digital magazine “Dazed” just released their list of “Top 20 Tracks of 2015” and 2NE1’s leader, CL, managed to get the 14th spot on the list with her newest solo track “Hello Bitches.” On December 8th, Dazed revealed their list of top tracks of 2015 which they described as“the most game-changing tracks of the last […]
North Korea’s biggest girl band performs in China
All girls’ group Moranbong, the biggest girl group in North Korea, are to perform three concerts in China. The band, which reportedly have a huge following among students since their debut in 2012, have diverse musical interests. They range from patriotic local songs to Western hits such as My Way or electric violin renditions of theme songs. The […]
Seoul celebrates the holiday season with French Christmas market
The French Christmas Market is one of the highlights of the holiday season. Presented by the Association des Francophones de Coree (AFC) and sponsored by several French businesses operating in Korea, the market is a good place to pick up French products such as mulled wine, games, wine, cheese, salmon and foie gras. You’ll also be […]
EXO “Sing for You” in their latest winter song
EXO have revealed the Korean and Chinese music videos of their winter-themed title song “Sing for You.” The song “Sing for You” is the title track from EXO’s upcoming 5 songs mini-album of the same name. The moody, black and white music video features EXO members going through some good and bad times. According to ALLKPOP, as […]
ZICO tells his life story in first solo album
Having already released many singles, Zico now drops his first official solo mini-album “Gallery” The Block B leader’s self-produced album includes “Veni Vidi Vici” featuring DJ Vegun, “Eureka” featuring Zion. T, “Pride and Prejudice” featuring Suran, and his recent digital singles “Tell Me Yes or No,” “Day” and “Boys and Girls.” According to ALLKPOP, Zico explained […]
“Signal”: a paranormal cop drama debuts in 2016
The writers of “Ghost” and “Sign” are back with their latest drama, “Signal”. Signal, a paranormal police drama, about cops both past and present who can communicate with one another via two-way radio, and how they use this unique situation to crack long-unsolved cases. The released teaser introduces the main cast: Lee Je-hoon playing “Park Hae Young”, Kim Hye-soo playing “Cha […]
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