Besides its survey of determining the best K-Pop rookie groups of 2015, bituin News conducted yet another survey to select '2015's Hottest Issue In Music.' The survey was based on the opinions of the same 28 experts of who had selected the best rookie groups.
There were innumerable controversies and issues which had bubbled in K-Pop this year, but many experts agreed that the most hotly debated issue was IU's 'Zeze' controversy, which had earned a total of ten votes.
The experts said, "IU's 'Zeze' didn't only became an issue in music but also in the pop culture sphere overall, creating a societal impact; it proved that as a young producer making music, you are weighed down with heavier responsibilities. The controversy grew even bigger as IU shedding her past image became linked with the societal issues. It was a controversy that made us tanong how far once can push the boundaries of artistic freedom. On the other hand, it was a controversy which made us realize how much of an influence IU has on the public."
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There were innumerable controversies and issues which had bubbled in K-Pop this year, but many experts agreed that the most hotly debated issue was IU's 'Zeze' controversy, which had earned a total of ten votes.
The experts said, "IU's 'Zeze' didn't only became an issue in music but also in the pop culture sphere overall, creating a societal impact; it proved that as a young producer making music, you are weighed down with heavier responsibilities. The controversy grew even bigger as IU shedding her past image became linked with the societal issues. It was a controversy that made us tanong how far once can push the boundaries of artistic freedom. On the other hand, it was a controversy which made us realize how much of an influence IU has on the public."
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SHINee's Jonghyun dished on his feelings about making his solo debut during his 'hashtag' interview with 1theK!
Jonghyun revealed that he came up with 'BASE' as his album pamagat because his first encounter with music was with the bass instrument, and also mentioned that it rhymes with Taemin's solo album title, 'ACE'. He also chose IU as the artist whom he wants to collaborate with again. Although they previously collaborated for IU's "Gloomy Clock", he sinabi wants IU to feature in his song susunod time. He later expressed his admiration for Wheesung, and sinabi that he is paying homage to him with "Hallelujah".
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source: allkpop
Jonghyun revealed that he came up with 'BASE' as his album pamagat because his first encounter with music was with the bass instrument, and also mentioned that it rhymes with Taemin's solo album title, 'ACE'. He also chose IU as the artist whom he wants to collaborate with again. Although they previously collaborated for IU's "Gloomy Clock", he sinabi wants IU to feature in his song susunod time. He later expressed his admiration for Wheesung, and sinabi that he is paying homage to him with "Hallelujah".
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source: allkpop
Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!
We’re used to seeing the girls in K-Pop looking sexy and beautiful in their stage clothing but they ipakita of an entirely different side of their beauty with the traditional clothing of Korea, Hanbok! Check out this listahan titled, “16 Gorgeous Female K-Pop Idols In Hanbok”
Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!
Yura - Girl's Day
Yoona - SNSD
Sunny - SNSD
Sulli - f(x)
Soyu - SISTAR
Sojin - Girl's Day
Seung-Yeon - KARA
Son Na-eun - Apink
Minah - Girl's Day
Jessica
IU
Hyeri - Girl's Day
Goo Hara - KARA
Jung Eunji - Apink
Bora & Hyorin - SISTAR
source: koreaboo
We’re used to seeing the girls in K-Pop looking sexy and beautiful in their stage clothing but they ipakita of an entirely different side of their beauty with the traditional clothing of Korea, Hanbok! Check out this listahan titled, “16 Gorgeous Female K-Pop Idols In Hanbok”
Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!
Yura - Girl's Day
Yoona - SNSD
Sunny - SNSD
Sulli - f(x)
Soyu - SISTAR
Sojin - Girl's Day
Seung-Yeon - KARA
Son Na-eun - Apink
Minah - Girl's Day
Jessica
IU
Hyeri - Girl's Day
Goo Hara - KARA
Jung Eunji - Apink
Bora & Hyorin - SISTAR
source: koreaboo
High4 appeared on MBC Music’s Idol School set to air on October 28. During the show, High4’s Sung Gu shard the story behind crying in front of IU and hardships he went through before debuting.
High4’s Sung Gu said, “I spent my trainee days with IU. At the time IU told me, ‘I will help you out once you debut,’ and I’m so thankful because she kept her promise sa pamamagitan ng appearing in the music video for Not Spring, Love, or seresa Blossoms,” revealing that he cried while drinking with IU afterwards.
Sung Gu also shared that he appeared as an extra for over 100 times before he debuted as he dreamed of becoming a singer. MC So Jin commented, “It seems like Sung Gu really worked hard in his life. I hope that he becomes successful as High4,” bringing warm atmosphere to the set.
MBC Music’s Idol School featuring High4, LABOUM and GB9 is set to air on October 28 at 6 p.m.
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Singer IU let fans know that they shouldn't worry about her after her wisdom teeth removal.
On October 23, IU wrote to her official tagahanga cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank you all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above mga litrato that ipakita how swollen the left side of her cheek is.
In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".
Let's hope IU heals up soon!
On October 23, IU wrote to her official tagahanga cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank you all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above mga litrato that ipakita how swollen the left side of her cheek is.
In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".
Let's hope IU heals up soon!
Each song has a unique part that makes it special and different. But the part of the song that seems to leave the biggest impressions on us are the stunning high notes. Here is a listahan of 9 idols that can hit the highest notes.
1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”
2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”
3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”
4. BEAST - Yoseob
5. TVXQ - Changmin
6. A kulay-rosas - Eunji in “NoNoNo”
7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”
8. EXO - Chen
9. BEG - Narsha
Source: 1theK (원더케이), TSENT2008, HV6, vayumpiree, koreanlover1fan5, BEAST 비스트 (Official YouTube Channel), 允浩鄭, CJENMMUSIC Official, Mew Sry, hasmin nana, SMTOWN, starshipTV
1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”
2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”
3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”
4. BEAST - Yoseob
5. TVXQ - Changmin
6. A kulay-rosas - Eunji in “NoNoNo”
7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”
8. EXO - Chen
9. BEG - Narsha
Source: 1theK (원더케이), TSENT2008, HV6, vayumpiree, koreanlover1fan5, BEAST 비스트 (Official YouTube Channel), 允浩鄭, CJENMMUSIC Official, Mew Sry, hasmin nana, SMTOWN, starshipTV
Funny enough, some idols are known to have a resemblance to certain animals! IU the monkey, Luhan the deer, and Dongwoo the Dino?! Check out this hillarious listahan of 9 Idols that have adorable animal doppelgangers
1. IU - Monkey
2. Luhan - Deer
3. Suzy - Rabbit
4. Tao - Panda
5. Krystal & Jessica - Cat
6. Dongwoo - Dinosaur
7. Yoo Jaesuk - Grasshopper
8. Lee Kwangsoo - Giraffe
9. Sandeul - Duck
IU puts the "A" in "Adorable." We already know she has a baby-face, but with a beanie, she goes back in time and returns as her 15-year-old self. Her taste in beanies is just as adorable, ranging from the monster-ear beanie (far right) to the beanie with a huge fluff ball placed on top.
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