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BTS No. 13 on Oricon’s annual singles chart
K-pop sensation BTS again proved its power, as it was ranked the highest among K-pop acts on Japan’s annual Oricon singles chart, according to the group’s agency Big Hit Entertainment Sunday.“Mic Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow,” the band’s eighth Japanese single album, secured its spot at No. 13 on the Japanese chart for 2017. “Blood Sweat & Tears,” its seventh Japanese single, ranked No. 22. BTS‘ “Mic Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow” (Big Hit Entertainment)The two single albums marked the highest and second-highe
Dec. 25, 2017
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BTS ranks 13th place on Japan’s annual Oricon single chart
K-pop sensation BTS has come in at No. 13 with “Mic Drop/DNA/Crystal Snow” on Japan’s annual Oricon single ranking, according to Oricon. BTS performs “DNA” at the American Music Awards held Nov.19 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP-Yonhap) It marked the highest ranking by a South Korean band, said the Japanese music statistics-tracking company. The boy band‘s “Blood Sweat & Tears” took the 22nd spot, said Oricon. On Friday, the global K-pop sensation performed on Japanese broadcaster TV As
Dec. 24, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Pianist Kim Da-sol returns a young man
[Eye] When a publicist called to say that Kim Da-sol would be performing the complete Beethoven piano sonatas, my first reaction was, “Isn’t he a bit too young?”Alas, I was mistaken. Just as he thinks he stopped growing at 15 when he left for Germany, the image I had of Kim was from all those years ago. In Korea earlier this month for a number of engagements, including two Beethoven piano sonata recitals at the Kumho Art Hall, Kim says he finally feels youthful, not young. Pianist Kim Da-sol pos
Dec. 22, 2017
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Infinite to return with new album ‘Top Seed’
K-pop act Infinite will roll out the album “Top Seed” on Jan. 8, according to the group’s agency Woolim Entertainment. A teaser photo for Infinite’s upcoming album “Top Seed” (Woolim Entertainment)At midnight on Thursday, the agency heralded Infinite’s return by dropping a teaser image for “Top Seed,” which marks the group’s third album. Fronted by the lead track “Top Seed,” the album will be the group’s first release in more than a year after “Infinite Only.”The teaser photo showed the member
Dec. 22, 2017
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Indonesian fan attempts suicide following Jonghyun‘s death
Following Jonghyun’s untimely death that spread grief around the globe, an Indonesial female fan’s recent suicide attempt has sparked a possible copycat suicide alert. According to Indonesian media reports Thursday, the fan was found unconscious from an overdose and hospitalized in an apparent suicide attempt. On Monday she left suicidal posts on her Twitter account, the day Jonghyun passed away. She wrote, “I can‘t endure it anymore. Mom, dad, Jonghyun oppa, we’ll meet really soon” in both Kore
Dec. 21, 2017
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IU named singer of the year in survey
IU has been chosen as the top singer of the year in an annual poll.Gallup Korea canvassed 4,200 people aged 13 to 59 across the country from July 6-26, Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 8-28, and the singer took the top spot, racking up 15.2 percent of total votes. Having debuted in 2008, IU released many chart-sweeping songs, including “Good Day,” “You & I” and “The Red Shoes.” In 2014, the singer was named best singer of the year in the survey as her cover album “A Flower Bookmark” gained popularity among a
Dec. 21, 2017
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SHINee members, fans bid goodbye to Jonghyun
SHINee members, K-pop stars and fans gathered at Jonghyun’s funeral at Seoul Asan Hospital on Thursday morning to bid the late singer farewell. Hundreds of fans from across the country watched as the casket of Jonghyun -- whose real name is Kim Jong-hyun -- was carried out. Onew, Key, Taemin and members of Super Junior were pallbearers, while Minho and Jonghyun’s sister walked ahead of the procession holding his photo. Members of SHINee and Super Junior carry Jonghyun’s coffin at Seoul Asan Hos
Dec. 21, 2017
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Why are K-pop stars susceptible to depression?
For decades, K-pop stars have been the envy of teenagers here due to the seemingly glamorous and lucrative lifestyle show business has to offer. But a note written by the main vocalist of SHINee, who took his life Monday, showed the depth of their struggles and lives in the public eye, shedding a critical spotlight on the multibillion-won industry where some artists are crushed under depression. In his letter, Jonghyun wrote, “I’m broken from the inside. The depression that has slowly eaten away
Dec. 20, 2017
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K-pop stars withdraw from activities after death of Jonghyun
K-pop stars delayed, downscaled and even canceled promotional activities in the wake of the unexpected death of SHINee lead singer Jonghyun. EXO, signed under the same label as SHINee, announced Tuesday it would postpone the release of its winter album “Universe” to Dec. 26 from the originally slated Thursday. Twice also delayed the release of the music video for “Merry & Happy” from Thursday to Friday, it announced via Twitter on Tuesday. Kim’s burial service is to be held Thursday. Seventeen c
Dec. 20, 2017
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Trading personal life for fame
The note left behind by late singer Jonghyun showed that the main vocalist of SHINee suffered severe depression.Following the initial shock, calls to revamp the competitive, controlled and stressful ecosystem of idol singers are resonating in the K-pop scene.“Once (our agency) took our phone, so we used a prepaid phone. We also snuck out of our living quarters when we weren’t supposed to. We made the shape of a person on the bed. But we had nowhere else to go, so we just talked for hours at a ca
Dec. 20, 2017
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Hyolyn sings soundtrack for ‘Black Knight’
Hyolyn, a former member of now defunct girl group Sistar, sang “Spring Watch,” which was featured in the soundtrack of KBS’ fantasy romance drama “Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me.” The latest addition to the soundtrack is set to be released Wednesday at 6 p.m. on online music streaming platforms such as Melon and Naver Music. The cover of Hyolyn’s “Spring Watch” (Leon Korea)It is the first song released by the singer since she founded her own label “Brid3” in November after leaving her form
Dec. 20, 2017
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EXO postpones winter album amid passing of singer Kim Jong-hyun
K-pop group EXO has delayed the release of its winter album "Universe" in light of the tragic passing of SHINee lead singer Kim Jong-hyun, the group announced Tuesday.EXO announced on its official Web site that the release of "Universe" will be delayed to Dec. 26. The album was originally slated to come out on Thursday. (S.M. Entertainment)S.M. Entertainment appears to have postponed the release amid the death of Kim, better known by his stage name Jonghyun. EXO and SHINee are both signed to S.M
Dec. 20, 2017
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SHINee's Jonghyun joins the ill-fated '27 Club'
PARIS (AFP) - With his suicide, Kim Jong-Hyun, lead singer of South Korean boyband SHINee, joins an ill-fated group of famous rock stars who passed away at 27 -- the so-called "27 Club".He was found on Monday in a hotel room in the South Korean capital Seoul in what police said was suicide. (Yonhap)Rolling Stones founding member Brian Jones, guitarist Jimi Hendrix, singer Janis Joplin, The Doors singer Jim Morrison, Nirvana singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain, and British soul singer Amy Winehouse
Dec. 20, 2017
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[Video] Jonghyun’s death sends shock waves through K-pop scene
The death of Jonghyun, the talented main vocalist of SHINee, sent shock waves among fans and peers that resonated throughout the country and the K-pop scene. Jonghyun, whose real name was Kim Jong-hyun, was found in a rented studio apartment in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul at 6:10 p.m., Monday. The 27-year-old singer had suffered a cardiac arrest upon discovery and was taken to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead after attempts to revive him failed.Police confirmed Tuesday that his deat
Dec. 19, 2017
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K-pop act SHINee mourns loss of singer Kim Jong-hyun
K-pop group SHINee on Tuesday mourned the death of lead singer Kim Jong-hyun, who reportedly took his own life, on social media. Kim, better known by his stage name Jonghyun, died in southern Seoul on Monday. He was rushed to a hospital in a state of cardiac arrest but was later pronounced dead. The singer left behind a painful note describing his harrowing fight against depression."Jonghyun is the best artist who loves music, enjoys the stage and cherishes communicating with fans through music,
Dec. 19, 2017
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The full text of Jonghyun's death note
Dear Cloud's vocalist Nine9 revealed the late Jonghyun’s painful suicide note on his Instagram on Tuesday.Following is the unofficial English translation of Jonghyun‘s suicide note in Korean. (Yonhap/Nine9`s Instagram)---------------------------------------------------I was broken from the inside.The depression slowly chipped me away, finally devouring me. I could not beat the negativity. I hated myself. Even though I tried so hard demanding my memories that kept getting cut off to ‘wake up,’ al
Dec. 19, 2017
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SHINee member's death ruled suicide, no autopsy
The body of the late K-pop star Kim Jong-hyun will not undergo an autopsy, Seoul police said Tuesday, as the singer‘s cause of death is clear.“We’ve decided not to autopsy the body, as it is certain that the deceased had taken his own life and the bereaved families did not want it,” said an official from Seoul Gangnam Police Tuesday morning. “We will wrap up the investigation as soon as we‘ve finished talking to the family.”Kim Jong-hyun(Yonhap)Kim, a member of boy band SHINee, was found in a st
Dec. 19, 2017
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[Profile] Jonghyun, beloved main vocalist for SHINee
Jonghyun’s untimely death came just a week after he wrapped up his solo concerts, a testament to his successful career that extended beyond the boy band SHINee. (Yonhap)Born on April 8, 1990, the singer was picked up by talent scouts of S.M. Entertainment in 2005 during a singing contest. After three years of training at the talent agency, he debuted in 2008 as a member of the five-piece boy band SHINee with the EP “Replay.”Jonghyun stood out as the main vocalist of the group, captivating fans
Dec. 18, 2017
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Taeyang, Min Hyo-rin to marry
Taeyang of Big Bang will marry actress Min Hyo-rin early next year. YG Entertainment, which represents the singer, confirmed that the two would wed around February next year before Taeyang’s enlistment. Taeyang is expected to join the military in the first half of next year. (YG Entertainment/ Yonhap)The two confirmed they were dating in May 2015.Min, 29, appeared in Taeyang’s solo music video for “1AM” in June 2014. The music video, which includes passionate kiss scenes, is based on a storylin
Dec. 18, 2017
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Lee Juck to release album in Japan
Singer-songwriter Lee Juck will release an album in Japan on March 14, Lee‘s agency Music Farm announced Monday. The album is to comprise his past hits. “Lee Juck will be foraying into the Japanese market,” said Music Farm. “His Japanese label Pony Canyon has launched his official website.” Lee, 43, debuted in 1995 and is a folk-rock and acoustic pop singer with numerous hits, including “Run Across the Sky” (2003), “I Didn’t Know That Time” (2003) and “Lie Lie Lie” (2013). Lee Juck (Music Farm
Dec. 18, 2017