Will TVXQ Stay Together?

November 2, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

Hero, Xiah and Mickey, the three TVXQ members who sued their agency to demand that their contracts be terminated, said that the court’s decision applied to the remaining two members as well and that they would want to stay as one group.
The court ruled on October 27 that TVXQ’s agency, SM Entertainment, must terminate certain [...]

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Lee Seung-gi’s “Let’s Break Up” was Plagiarized?

November 2, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

A composer has filed a complaint with the police against two songwriters who composed popular singer Lee Seung-gi’s latest hit song.
The unidentified accuser alleged that the co-composers of “Let’s Break Up” infringed upon his copyright by copying a song of his that was released in 2007, according to the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul.
“Let’s Break [...]

Popularity: 27% [?]

Ivy Back After 2 Year Hiatus

November 2, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

Singer Ivy (real name Park Eun-hye, 27) has made a comeback after a two-year break. Ivy had to stay out of the public eye because of a scandal involving her former boyfriend, who threatened to disclose a private video showing them together.
Ivy held a showcase of her third album “I Be” on October 27 at [...]

Popularity: 26% [?]

3 Starlets Share Lead in ‘Legally Blonde’ Korean Musical

November 1, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

The starring role of Elle Woods in the musical “Legally Blonde” will be shared among three stars — 2006 Miss Korea Lee Honey (picture, left), Jessica (picture, middle) of girl group Girls’ Generation, and actress Kim Ji-woo (picture, right). The Korean version of the musical opens on Nov. 14.
What do they bring to the [...]

Popularity: 31% [?]

Can Yoon Do-hyun Succeed in the US?

October 27, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

Celebrated rock band YB will make their U.S. debut early next year on the Universal label. A documentary of their recent U.S. tour will be aired on PBS as well. “I’m studying English like crazy,” lead singer Yoon Do-hyun told the Chosun Ilbo on Wednesday.
“For over 20 days this summer, we took part in the [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

K-Pop, Asian Music Gets a New MAMA

October 27, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

Mnet Media, one of Korea’s most popular music networks, will scrap its 10-year-old music festival for a new one titled “2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards” (MAMA).
The former event “Mnet KM Music Festival” (MKMF) was organized by two music cable channels, Mnet and KM. It was considered one of the biggest music award events in Korea. [...]

Popularity: 11% [?]

Se7en Will Release New Album Next Year

October 26, 2009 by Hallyuwood  
Filed under Music, News

Popular singer Se7en has begun recording his new song, which is expected to be released next year.
The 24-year-old star’s agency, YG Entertainment said on Oct. 23, “After Se7en finishes recording, he will unveil the new songs in the early part of next year.”
“About the type of record, we haven’t decided yet. It would be either [...]

Popularity: 8% [?]

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