World star Psy’s new music video “Hangover” drew nearly 80 million views on YouTube on Monday, only 16 days after its release. As of 6 p.m. on June 24, the music video had garnered 79,646,699 views and received more than 620,000 “likes,” which proves the steady popularity of the viral sensation. The 5 minute music video portrays Korea’s unique drinking culture, with Psy and Snoop Dogg strugglin...

Tablo from hip-hop group Epik High is to release a cover of Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” on Wednesday, YG Entertainment said, Tuesday. On the management agency’s official blog, a picture of Tablo sitting on a chair alone with the slogan “Lyrics by Tablo, remix by DJ Tukutz, original song performed by Taeyang” highlighted the collaboration among the entertainment giant’s artists. Earlier on June...

The star agency of Seo Tai-ji confirmed on Tuesday that a suspicious woman broke into the garage of the singer’s residence in Pyeongchang-dong, northern Seoul. “It is confirmed that a woman broke into the garage,” a spokesperson from Seotaiji Company told online news outlet dongA.com. “This woman was found to have been roaming near (Seo’s) house for over a year, but we need to wait for further ...

Youngjae, a member of idol group GOT7, revealed that Nichkhun of 2PM brought him luck. In the sixth episode of SBS funE’s TV show “I GOT7,” the GOT7 members received the question, “What is luck to you?” Youngjae shyly answered, saying “It is 2PM’s Nichkhun.” Youngjae said Nichkhun complimented his looks during a phone call in May and this led to his nickname “Nich-In-Vi,” which is short for “A...

EXO’s Baekhyun is facing mounting anger from fans over his love life after he confirmed that he is dating Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation last Thursday. Some fans are demanding that he leave EXO. An enraged fan launched an online petition on a portal site calling for Baekhyun’s exit from K-pop idol group EXO as he “mocked” his fans. More than 1,800 netizens signed the petition before the posting wa...

Model and actor So Ji-sub is returning to the spotlight -- only this time it’s through his rhymes with the release of his new hip-hop album. On Tuesday the entertainer, best known for his roles in 2004 drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You” and last year’s “Master’s Sun,” released an EP titled “18 Years,” his first release since his “6 p.m. ... Ground” EP in January 2013. The title, “18 Years,” repres...

Six-member K-pop boy group VIXX revealed posters on Sunday on its official fan site for its first solo concerts since debuting in 2012. The set of six posters shows different members hinting at the theme for the upcoming concert, “VIXX Live Fantasia Hex Sign.” Tickets for VIXX’s three concerts sold out in 10 minutes, proving its popularity despite its low profile compared to other K-pop boy ban...

Fans of B2ST joined forces to run a private theater for a month at a CGV cinema in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The selected theater, dubbed “B2ST House,” is showing clips of the boy band. “B2ST House” was created by fans who wish to support the K-pop group’s comeback with the EP “Good Luck.” Those who bring B2ST’s EP or a fan club card will be offered a 2,000 won discount. “Because of the fans...

Chinese magazine “Easy” released a photo and interview with 2PM member Nichkhun through its official Weibo site. The magazine included his pictorial and an interview for readers, according to his agency. In the photo, Nichkhun is wearing a blue blazer and gazing into the camera, showing a serious expression. Nichkhun’s image for the magazine is dandy, which is not his usual image. Nichkhun is ...

Girl group Apink plans to launch “PINK BnN,” a subunit project participated in by some of its members. The logo was posted on June 20 in Apink’s official SNS pages including Twitter and Facebook. No further details were given. With great expectations of the new project, its fans are striving to figure out the meaning of “BnN.” Fans have suggested the letters stand for the initials of the membe...

Jun.K of boy band 2PM congratulated his fellow member, Nichkhun, on his birthday. On his Twitter June 24, Jun.K wrote, “Today is our KhunKhunie’s birthday. Happy birthday!” and posted a picture of himself and Nichkhun. The two of them are both wearing pink outfits and smiling in the photo. Jun.K recently released the Korean version of his Japanese album “Love & Hate” and a digital single “No L...

May and June have been rough months for K-pop sensation EXO, hit hard by a series of incidents from Kris’ departure from the group and fan’s anger over Baekhyun’s love life. Only a month after EXO leader Kris filed a lawsuit against the band’s label, SM Entertainment, to revoke its exclusive contract with him in early June, EXO has come under the spotlight again after member Baekyun confirmed he...

Last year’s festival was cutthroat with participants from 43 countries and 59 cities facing 4000:1 odds to win a spot in the actual competition, which was broadcast worldwide through KBS with 200 million-plus viewers. Auditions are set to be held at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center in the country on July 25. Winners of the preliminary K-pop festivities will receive a wide range of prizes in...

EXO-M former leader Kris is to start shooting a Chinese film in the Czech Republic from June 24. According to news reports by Chinese media outlets, Kris is staying in Prague to participate in the Chinese rom-com “Somewhere Only We Know,” directed by Xu Jinglei. There has been speculation that Kris might make a comeback with Xu Jinglei’s film after the famous director posted a comment in sup...

Akdong Musician says “Comments on our appearance are the only place where our feelings do not get hurt.”