Kpop | Download [Single] Park Yoon Ha – KPOP Star 4 – 'Sad Fate' (MP3)

Kpop | Download [Single] Park Yoon Ha – <b>KPOP</b> Star 4 – &#39;Sad Fate&#39; (MP3)

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• Download [Single] Park Yoon Ha – <b>KPOP</b> Star 4 – &#39;Sad Fate&#39; (MP3)
• <b>K-Pop</b> Crossover: Skrillex Unveils &#39;Dirty Vibe&#39; Music Video Featuring <b>...</b>
• WINNER&#39;s Mino Compares His Underground Rap Fans To <b>K-Pop</b> <b>...</b>
• <b>K-Pop</b>, Cat GIFs, and Constitutionalism | - Foreign Policy
• Was 2014 The Worst Year For New <b>K-Pop</b> Fans To Take On The <b>...</b>

Download [Single] Park Yoon Ha – <b>KPOP</b> Star 4 – &#39;Sad Fate&#39; (MP3) Posted: 12 Dec 2014 05:59 PM PST 박윤하 – K팝 스타 시즌4 – 슬픈 인연 Release Date: 2014.12.12 Genre: Ballad Language: Korean Bit Rate: MP3-320kbps Track List: 01. 슬픈 인연 Download Single File: Park Yoon Ha – KPOP Star 4 Sad Fate [www.k2nblog.com].rar Size: 6.24 MB Hosted: MediaFire, 4Shared, Mega.co.nz, ZippyShare, PutLocker, Uploaded.to Password: k2nblog.com Download: Listen online & individual tracks: http://www.sharebeast.com/users/k2nblog8/82017/ http://www.embedupload.com/?d=8VB3RDIULY http://q.gs/7s6lk http://q.gs/7s6lb

<b>K-Pop</b> Crossover: Skrillex Unveils &#39;Dirty Vibe&#39; Music Video Featuring <b>...</b> Posted: 15 Dec 2014 10:45 AM PST For those patiently waiting for Lee "CL" Chaerin's US solo debut, Skrillex's latest music video featuring the 2NE1 leader may help tide things over. On Thursday, Skrillex uploaded the music video to "Dirty Vibe," one of the tracks off of the DJ's latest album, "Recess." K-pop fans will immediately recognize CL and Big Bang's G-Dragon, who filmed the music video while visiting Los Angeles over the summer. Like Us on Facebook "After G-Dragon and CL were featured on Skrillex's new album track 'Dirty Vibe,' they also participated in the music video shoot," a YG Entertainment representative said to MyDaily in August. "G-Dragon recently performed in North America's biggest Korean-Wave convention KCON, which was hosted by CJ E&M at Memorial Sports Arena located in Los Angeles. He will shoot the music of 'Dirty Vibe' there before coming back to Korea. CL will depart for the United States to take in the shooting of the music video too." After being released on iTunes, "Recess" quickly shot up to the top of the electronic music chart in the United States. This feat was also accomplished in Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, New Zealand, Paraguay, Thailand and Ukraine. Currently, CL is preparing for her American debut, and Skrillex as well as American producer Diplo will likely collaborate with the 23-year-old K-pop idol. "I'm very happy about advancing into America and think I'm going to work a lot with Diplo," CL said at the 2014 Style Icon Awards, where she was accompanied by Diplo. "Diplo is so cool and good-looking." While updating her personal Instagram account, CL uploaded photos with Diplo and Skrillex in the recording studio in November, possibly hinting at another collaboration with the duo. Check out Skrillex's "Dirty Vibe" music video below: © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

WINNER&#39;s Mino Compares His Underground Rap Fans To <b>K-Pop</b> <b>...</b> Posted: 15 Dec 2014 12:31 PM PST After debuting as a part of WINNER, rapper Song "Mino" Minho  a K-pop idol as opposed to his early underground hip-hop days.  For the December issue of The Star magazine, Mino discussed his career with WINNER and his fans from before and after his debut under YG Entertainment. Like Us on Facebook "There are many fans who have shown their undying support and unchanging love for me since a long time ago," said Mino, according to a translation by the website Koreaboo. "Those fans from a few years back are more hip-hop fans, I'd have to say." "However, even the rest of the public's ears have changed," he added. "A lot of the songs that top the music charts these days are all hip hop genres. It surprises me. Also, I have fans that care for my physical well-being. They gift me with a lot of vitamins." Mino also reminisced on his performances as an underground rapper compared to now. "It was definitely a lot different for underground because underground concert venues only held a small scale of audience," said the 21-year-old rapper. "I feel like I was a lot more nervous back then. I was young, inexperienced and underground performances tend to be extremely up-close to the audience. I'm sure I'll have a lot more opportunities to gain experience soon, though." "I'm very happy that I'm able to stand on a bigger stage now." Last week, YG Entertainment began teasing fans with teaser images for WINNER with the caption "WWIC 2015." Fans are already theorizing on a potential comeback after the group's very successful year. "YG always likes to get influence from places outside the music industry," wrote allkpop reader Qurios in a comment posted to the website earlier this week. "WINNER S/S was a fashion concept. WWIC is similar to a business concept. Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from apple was used to showcase their new technologies. You can see the similarities in wording, it's done intentionally. So it's most likely a concert, but considering that it's a 'showcase' for something new, there is a glimmer of hope that they will tease us for a comeback for sure."     © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

<b>K-Pop</b>, Cat GIFs, and Constitutionalism | - Foreign Policy Posted: 11 Feb 2014 08:14 AM PST Much ink has been spilled over the Chinese government's crackdown on online speech. Since September 2013, Chinese authorities have arrested or detained hundreds of microbloggers, some of whom had become famous for posting comments critical of the government on Sina Weibo, a Twitter-like platform. More recently, research from East China Normal University in Shanghai, commissioned by U.K. paper the Telegraph, showed that Weibo activity dropped precipitously in early 2013, and has not yet recovered. The Telegraph report described Weibo as "neutered" if not "killed off" entirely, "in the wake of an aggressive campaign by the Communist party to intimidate influential users." The reality, however, is more complicated. On some sensitive issues, government authorities are surprisingly incapable of guiding the online conversation. A particularly telling example is constitutionalism — the belief that the ruling Communist party's power derives from, and should be limited by, the country's constitution. A vaguely defined term that's popular among Chinese liberals, constitutionalism often also embodies the desire for a broader set of norms aggrieved citizens feel they have been denied by a sometimes arbitrary and unresponsive government.  (Adopted in its current form in 1982, China's constitution nominally protects rights like the freedom of speech and assembly, although in practice it does not check party authority.) Using a service provided by Crimson Hexagon, a social media monitoring company founded by Harvard researchers, this author located 490,000 Chinese social media posts between Jan. 1, 2013 and Feb. 1, 2014, mentioning "constitutionalism," "anti-constitutionalism," or "socialist constitutionalism." The sample included censored posts because the platform receives content downloaded soon after posting, while most censorship on Chinese social media takes at least a few minutes. (Approximately 13 percent of all posts are censored, according to research by Harvard political science professor Gary King; censorship of posts on politically sensitive topics like constitutionalism probably ranges from 16 to 24 percent.) The posts were from publicly available Chinese sites, most prominently Sina Weibo, and did not include the highly popular Chinese mobile messaging app WeChat. The findings make one thing clear: Online sentiment toward democratic constitutionalism was overwhelmingly positive, with 84 percent of the comments in the collected sample evincing a pro-constitutionalism view. A surge of online discussion about constitutionalism occurred in early January 2013, when the public learned about censorship of a New Year's editorial calling for constitutional governance in the popular magazine Southern Weekend. During that flurry, many forwarded the original Southern Weekend New Year's message and expressed shock that it was even controversial. As the discussion evolved, users responded to the official media's message that constitutionalism, for a number of reasons, was not worth pursuing. One post encapsulated the counter-narrative that emerged online: "Some 'fifty centers,'" slang for pro-government users, perhaps writing on the government payroll, "thoughtlessly say adopting liberal democracy will bring about great chaos." But, the user added, "It is precisely because China lacks constitutionalism, democracy, freedom and the rule of law, that China has become as chaotic as it is today." Another echoed that theme, exclaiming: "The most dangerous anti-China forces are the ones opposing democratic constitutionalism!" (Netizens tend to be more well off, more urban, and more educated than the Chinese population at large; 2012 Pew survey data shows democratic ideals have strong appeal among this demographic.) In April 2013 the General Office, a top party body, issued Document No. 9, an intra-party communiqué, which listed "Western constitutional democracy" as first among seven "perils" against which all party and state organs should exercise vigilance. Chinese state media made sure people knew that Chinese President Xi Jinping, who endorsed the document, was serious: An Aug. 1, 2013 editorial in the party-run paper Global Times declared constitutionalism would lead China into "chaos" and "even greater tragedy than the former Soviet Union," while an Aug. 6, 2013 editorial in party mouthpiece People's Daily reminded readers that "U.S.-style" constitutionalism is "not all it's cracked up to be." In the face of this official campaign, social media analytics show that a robust pro-constitutionalism discussion persisted in Chinese cyberspace, providing a stubborn counter-narrative to the party line. The week of the Southern Weekend Incident, Chinese netizens wrote 19,307 posts saying positive things about constitutionalism. The high water mark of online chatter praising constitutionalism occurred the week of Aug. 4 to 10 with 32,599 posts in favor, correlating with chatter surrounding the upcoming trial of fallen Chongqing party boss Bo Xilai and other incidents of official abuse and excess. Compare that with the chatter around China's historic — and far more hyped — moon landing, which peaked with a total of 12,559 posts the week of Dec. 12 to 18. Or compare it to April 2013's Hainan Sanya Rendezvous, which caused a stir with the news that celebrities and billionaires had turned a four-day trade event into a massive sex party. That scandal was a top trend on Weibo with 40,241 posts the week of April 4 to 10. In other words, sex and money beat out the abstract political concept of constitutionalism — but not by much. There are at least two discernable reasons that support for constitutionalism ran so deep. The first is the perceived success of China's Asian neighbors. Twenty six percent of the total sample of posts cited foreign examples of "successful" constitutionalism like Taiwan, South Korea, and even Japan. "Some people say democratic constitutionalism is not appropriate for China," according to one user whose original account was deleted but now has reappeared. But democracy "is deeply rooted in the hearts of people in Japan and South Korea," the user wrote, adding "our own Taiwan and Hong Kong have practiced it for decades, and it has not led to chaos." "What I really don't understand are those sanctimonious people of learning, who fret all the time about China's undergoing 'wholesale Westernization,'" tweeted a netizen writer. "What about Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan? They all adhere to constitutionalism." Another added, "Japan has a constitutional system, and it has preserved its distinctive national character. How does China compare?" The second reason is that users felt that constitutionalism would provide a check to the deep-rooted problem of corruption — 20 percent of the posts raised that issue. "'If we do not oppose corruption it will destroy the Party and the country,'" wrote one poster, quoting Xi. "But if he really wanted to act decisively against corruption, he would implement a system of constitutionalism," as well as of general elections and official asset disclosure, this poster wrote.  A lawyer in Shanghai complained that citizens had hoped the Xi administration would clean up the party by "sweeping away corruption" but instead it appeared to be doing exactly the opposite by "sweeping away constitutionalism." Another person put it like this: "A corrupt country is firstly a country of special privileges" for government officials; to which a respondent added, "and you can't expect to have constitutionalism in a country of special privileges." Of course, the analysis also showed Marxist and nationalist strands of sentiment, opposing constitutionalism and political liberalization. Some scholars and intellectuals, such as Qiu Feng of the Beijing-based research center the Unirule Institute of Economics, have advocated a "Chinese Way" of constitutionalism, based upon the principles of order espoused in the Confucian cannon. But these type of messages netted only 16 percent of the total conversation on social media. Chinese authorities may continue to try to keep independent voices in check. But the Chinese Internet is likely to remain an attractive space in part because it offers Chinese citizens access to conversations that government authorities can neither predict nor fully contain. And the lively discussions surrounding constitutionalism demonstrate that the rumors of Weibo's death have been greatly exaggerated. Share + Twitter Facebook Google + Reddit 342 Shares

Was 2014 The Worst Year For New <b>K-Pop</b> Fans To Take On The <b>...</b> Posted: 15 Dec 2014 04:30 AM PST   (Photo :Mnet ) EXO are an example of a group who had a tough year in 2014 but are ready for a triumphant return in the New Year. For newcomers to K-Pop, this was a difficult year to take an interest in the genre. However, it may have been one of the best times to get to know K-Pop. Like Us on Facebook 2014 has been a year filled with ups and downs for K-Pop fans. The music has never been better, with artists exploring new genres and employing creative techniques within their work. There may have been some bumps in the road for K-Pop with its numerous scandals but the genre was more accessible to fans outside of Korea. For example, K-Pop fans in the United States had the opportunity to see concerts from the majority of artists who released new music in 2014. The year kicked off with U-KISS and CNBLUE, while VIXX was one of the final groups to make an American tour stop in 2014. Unfortunately, groups like 2NE1, EXO, WINNER, and GOT7 did not make tour stops in the U.S. In the United States, fans also had the opportunity to attend an influx of Korean hip-hop shows and special events like the DramaFever Awards. While the increase in tours and specially curated shows appeals to fans, it does have a downside. From an industry perspective, the expansion of tours and promotional activities to the global market may have had an impact on the numerous disputes between artists and their agencies. As the fan base for K-Pop grows, so has the financial expectations of the artists. Beyond live performances and promotions, there were more opportunities to explore variety shows and to watch the live streams of programs like the MelOn Music and Mnet Asian Music Awards. Awards in Korea are increasingly more available to international audiences, helping to expand the Hallyu Wave. Mainstream media has also paid more attention to K-Pop in 2014. The inclusion of K-Pop artists like 2NE1 and BTOB on programs like "America's Next Top Model" has been helpful with the introduction of K-Pop to new audiences. The power of crossover inclusion was also witnessed from the popularity of "I am the Best," a 2011 song from 2NE1 which started to mainstream radio play on American stations. While there have been disappointing moments for K-Pop fans, 2014 is ending on a note that delivers a promising future. As we reflect on the year, it is a wonderful time to focus on the positive aspects of K-Pop, which helps to unite fans throughout the world. Are you a new fan to K-Pop? What was your favorite positive moment in 2014? Was this your first year in the K-Pop fan community? What was your favorite aspect of K-Pop in 2014 that portrayed the genre in a positive light. --- The ideas expressed above are those of the writer and do not reflect the opinions of KpopStarz. © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

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14 Of The Wildest What-Ifs In <b>K-Pop</b> : KpopStarz Posted: 13 Dec 2014 08:53 PM PST Although we are a few weeks away from the start of another year, there is still enough time left for the K-pop world to wow and shock the global fanbase. What if music and entertainment labels had some really big things still up their sleeves? What can be done to make the biggest end-of-the-year impression, especially following the excitement of 2014 MAMA? Like Us on Facebook   Here are 14 of the best plot twist what-ifs for the remainder of the year. BIGBANG releases an album without any promo, channeling their inner Beyonce EXO introduces 2 new members through teasers for their January 2015 comeback Kim Jong Kook announces Turbo is making a comeback during the last leg of the Running Man Bros. Concert B.A.P leaves their label, founds their own, and picks up where they left off with their world tour Taeyang launches an exclusive holiday collection with NONA9ON made only of t-shirts Girls' Generation performs once again as 9 members YG Entertainment releases the 2015 schedules and a sworn statement that it will not be deterred from for any reason VIXX announces they are taking a few months off to seriously get rest F(x) makes their first ever winter comeback AOMG debuts a female lyricist SM Entertainment announces a TVXQ reunion to pull attention away from the stress of the year JYP Entertainment issues a statement that JYP will never announce himself again on a track. He will be replaced by GOT7 Jackson saying...something...anything. Eric Nam hits it big with his winter comeback and has to leave After School Club to do a world tour Bobby releases a single pre-iKON debut Most, if not all, of this is far fetched but who is to say some great things still cannot happen? Leave a comment below about your wild what-ifs!     © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

[141214] SBS <b>K-POP</b> Star 4 Audition Episode 4 - KShowGo Posted: 14 Dec 2014 03:13 AM PST 1. Kshowgo DO NOT OWN any of the videos. The videos belong to the TV stations that broadcast them (SBS,MBC,KBS,jtbc,tvN) 2.Kshowgo DID NOT SUB any of the videos. The subs are purely fansubs and the credits for the subber etc. are included in the description 3. Kshowgo only compiled and/or collected and/or uploaded some videos for entertainment purpose only and no copyright infringement intended 4.All videos linked in kshowgo.net comes from video sharing websites such youtube, dailymotion, twitvid and other 3rd Party and video sharing websites. P/s : In case of copyright infringement or any other issues, please contact the responsible parties in these video sharing websites by which kshowgo is not control.Thank ^^ Contact: kshowgo.staff@gmail.com

10 <b>K-Pop</b> Christmas Gifts Under $100 : KpopStarz Posted: 13 Dec 2014 01:51 PM PST   Christmas is just around the corner and the piles under the colorful pine trees are mounting by the minute. The festive holiday filled with amazing food, gifts and great memories has friends and family members scrabbling for the perfect, memorable present. Like Us on Facebook If you haven't checked everyone off your Christmas list and have a a K-pop obsessed friend, below are 10 Christmas gifts under $100 related to the genre they love so much. These gifts are very special because they're accessories and apparel pieces that have appeared in various magazines, from Harper's Bazaar to Ceci, and been worn by some of the top idols in the music industry. You have a diverse selection that goes from pearl bangles, to leather pants, to multi-colored sneakers! Scroll below and see if you find your favorite idol. You might just get a gift for your friend and one for yourself as a bonus. Merry (early) Christmas and happy shopping! 1. Tao and Xiumin's Stardust Black ($80.00) & Dark Gray Double Bracelets ($80.00) (Photo : Harper's Bazaar & Swarovski) 2. Krystal's Rebecca Minkoff Black Leather and Stretch Knit 'Avenue' Pants ($98.00) (Photo : Oh Boy & Bluefly) 3. Park Shin Hye's Agatha Paris "Indra" Silver ($80.00) and Gold Bracelets ($80.00) (Photo : InStyle & Agatha Paris) 4. CL's Women's Originals Rita Ora Sweatshirt ($75.00) (Photo : High Cut & Adidas) 5. BoA's New Yorker Bold Pearl Bangle ($44.19) (Photo : Cosmopolitan & Franciskay) 6. Bora's American Apparel Disco Shorts ($59.00) (Photo : Ceci & American Apparel) 7. HyunA's Craig and Karl x Le Specs Sunglasses ($89.00) (Photo : Ceci & Nordstrom) 8. Sulli's Snob Play Dunk Shoot T-Shirt ($45.00) (Photo : Ceci & Snob) 9. Yuri's Aldo Flasch Multi-Colored Sneakers ($70.00) (Photo : Cosmopolitan & Aldo) 10. Raina's Pancoat Unisex Hooded T-Shirt ($95.30) (Photo : Ceci & HyundaiMall) --- About the Author: Elsa is the founder, head writer, and editor of KPopBreak.com. She's a coffee addict, K-pop enthusiast, fashion lover and one of the few remaining members of the Church of Kristianity. © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

<b>K-POP</b> STREAM - Watch your favorite Korean shows online. Posted: 14 Dec 2014 05:05 AM PST 141212 KBS Music Bank Broadcast starts around 6:30 PMKST STREAMING LINKS KBS, KBS2, USTREAM, USTREAM , CH01, CH02  KBS2(64ma), USTREAM , CH03 Performers: INFINITE F, AOA, Kyuhyun, Lim Chang-jung, Hyolyn X Jooyoung, A Pink, Mamamoo, Halo, BTOB, WASSUP, [...]

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<b>K-Pop</b> BFFs: G-Dragon Explains His Life-Long Friendship With <b>...</b> Posted: 09 Dec 2014 06:16 PM PST Like Us on Facebook (Photo : YG Entertainment/Paris Fashion Week ) GD and Taeyang remained friends through the early days of Big Bang to their current state of fame. Big Bang's G-Dragon recently spoke fondly about his thirteen-year friendship with group mate Taeyang during a promotional interview for the pair's new single together. G-Dragon and Taeyang met with members of the media on November 25 for a round table discussion in support of their project single "Good Boy." During the interview session, G-Dragon weighed in on promoting with Taeyang. Taeyang gave his perspective on their friendship and spoke about their working relationship as members of Big Bang. Korean media outlet Enews published one of the first English language translations of the interview session. One of the questions which prompted the discussion of the friendship focused on the reasons behind the formation of their new unit GD x Taeyang. Taeyang explained that he and G-Dragon formed the unit after hours spent working on his solo album "Rise." According to Enews, Taeyang stated, "G-Dragon and I didn't come up with the project after deciding to go for unit activities. My album was released this year and G-Dragon took significant participation in my album." Taeyang then provided further explanation about the unit through his statement, "Since G-Dragon and I spent a lot of time together in the recording studio, the song was produced naturally." G-Dragon explained the creative process behind Big Bang, while providing context for the dynamics of his working relationship with Taeyang. He referred to Taeyang as being better than a brother, while admitting that he and Taeyang often provide the demos for Big Bang's albums. During the interview, he stated, "Even for Big Bang albums, I would make the demos, and Taeyang and I would always be the ones to record the other members' parts together." (Photo : G-Dragon Instagram ) G-Dragon and Taeyang have maintained a friendship since their adolescence. G-Dragon's explanation for their extensive time spent together in the studio, included the points that T.O.P was in the midst of filming his movie while Daesung promoted his solo release in Japan. He also explained that "Seungri had something to do, so Taeyang and I spent a lot of time together." This statement provides context for the delay in the upcoming Big Bang comeback release while giving further insight into the creation of the GD x Taeyang hip-hop unit. The tone of the round table conversation then shifted from their musical process to their iron-clad friendship. After G-Dragon made a warm statement about Taeyang, the reporters at the round table asked Taeyang to make a positive remark about him. In regards to G-Dragon, Taeyang stated, "I think he is a really good person. His heart itself is really good-natured." English media outlet Soompi continued the translated portion of the interview. G-Dragon then went on to examine Taeyang's strengths and weaknesses, happily accepting the compliment from his friend. G-Dragon stated, "Taeyang's strength and weakness is that he is really stubborn. It's because he perfectly carries through according to his thoughts that the current Taeyang exists." (Photo : Taeyang Instagram ) GD and Taeyang remained friends through the early days of Big Bang to their current state of fame. The Big Bang members are considered to have one of the strongest friendships in K-Pop which led to their recognition from Fuse as one of "Music's 17 Greatest Bromances." G-Dragon and Taeyang became friends after they met each other as trainees at YG Entertainment at age thirteen.Since becoming friends as teens, the duo have had the opportunity to work together through the group but this is the first time they have had an official release as a unit. GD x Taeyang is especially significant to the friends, as it is representative of their on-going relationship. G-Dragon then went on to provide a strong, emotional statement regarding his friendship with Taeyang. Drawing on some of Taeyang's best qualities he stated, "Taeyang doesn't talk much and he doesn't act out loud, but he's a friend that brings a lot of feeling when he's next to you." G-Dragon then went on to give the heartfelt comment, "If there could be one friend next to me when I die, I hope it's Taeyang." © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

5 <b>K-Pop</b> Stars That Are Making Us Hungry : KpopStarz Posted: 12 Dec 2014 08:46 AM PST The world of K-pop isn't exactly known for its healthy eating practices and acceptance of all body shapes, so it's especially refreshing when a star isn't afraid to go to town on their favorite foods. It's also a cool way to learn more about Korean foods (or know what kind of non-Korean grub they find most appealing). Like Us on Facebook Here's a list of some of the K-pop stars that are making our stomachs growl: miss A's Min Min understands Instagram. Her account is the perfect mix of flattering selfies, nail art, an attractive fluffy white puppy, and of course, FOOD. She brings Korean staples like kimchi fried rice, ramyeon, and omurice into the mix, but the account is also a treasure trove of Western junk food. Pepperoni pizza seems to be a favorite, and cheeseburgers get captions like "DROOL" and "WANT." She's also a girl that knows that sharing a steak with mom is the best kind of meal and that heaven is truly the chip aisle of an NYC supermarket. Our favorite, though, would have to be a post from her now-defunct me2day account with a photo of her eating fried chicken. The caption reads, "Cut my bangs, wearing my sunglasses, and in the process of inhaling chicken. Chicken is my best friend." Ours too, Min. Ours too. (Photo : Twitter) CNBLUE Meat: it's what's for dinner if you're CNBLUE. The boys are notorious for their love affair with all things meat and have earned the nickname of the "Meat-lover's Idol." The topic came up on their episode of Taxi, where they suddenly turn animated when talking about the meat on which they spend a good chunk of their paychecks. Their mutual meat love also brings out their nostalgic side -- another time, Jonghyun told concert goers that before the guys hit it big, they used to go to the supermarket in the wee hours of the morning, when meat was discounted, to spend the little money they had on a small portion of meat. They would then divide it evenly between the group. Check out a classic clip of CNBLUE campaigning to be hanwoo spokespeople on an episode of Gourmet Road: T-ARA's Jiyeon The title of this video really says it all: Jiyeon puts all other noodle-eaters to shame with her boss-like eating. Save some for us, please! Park Soo Jin & Kim Sung-eun, Hosts of 2014 Tasty Road Tasty Road is a super fun show that guides viewers through the streets of South Korea, trying out new foods, restaurants, and styles of growing and preparing meals. The latest season (the fourth in the series) is led by these two charismatic stars who seem to genuinely love the food they eat. Their passion and their knowledge of the world of food will waft straight from the screen to your taste buds. Yoon Eun Hye in "Coffee Prince" This woman knows how to make eating look fun. In her role as the Go Eun-Chan, the tomboy with the appetite of a hippo, the actress had us simultaneously laughing at the pint-sized scoops of ice cream she inhaled and salivating at all the delivious meals she devoured. It's exactly the kind of eating that makes us want to change into sweats, order takeout for 5, and call it a night. © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

10 Awesome Times <b>K-Pop</b> Was Featured On American TV : KpopStarz Posted: 29 Nov 2014 02:03 PM PST   The history of K-Pop on Korean television could fill volumes. As much as Hallyu has helped K-Pop cross continents, though, its presence on American TV isn't quite as rich. But the genre has had a few notable guest spots on everything from news shows to sitcoms to reality shows. We can only imagine that this collection of K-Pop spotlights in the U.S. will continue to grow, but for now, we leave you with some of these great moments: Like Us on Facebook 2NE1's "I Am The Best" on The Bachelor In this episode, Juan Pablo and his potential brides traveled to South Korea and got a taste of two things - first, how difficult it is to be a K-Pop star, and second, how huge 2NE1 is in its native country. Most of the girls totally embraced the K-Pop vibe, and we love how they go all out with their bright outfits and dance style. Crayon Pop's "Bar Bar Bar" on Selfie This was one of the smartest ways we've seen K-Pop portrayed in mainstream American TV. In it, one of the young characters is playing DJ and turns on a K-Pop song as a Korean-American character (BONUS: he's shown as a fun, attractive love interest rather than a stereotyped caricature) enters the club. The Korean-American character gives the little DJ a hard time. "Oh, I get it," he says. "Just because I'm Korean, you think I like K-Pop?" After an awkward silence, though, his body can't stop itself from rocking to Crayon Pop's hit and the whole crowd gets moving. It's an honest portrayal of what non-Korean people assume about the Koreans in their lives. It also makes it clear that K-Pop is a genre that any human can get behind. 2NE1's "I Am The Best" on Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 Commercial This one is especially fun because of it's secretive jab. Korean speakers and K-Pop fans got to hear this commercial (where 2NE1's "I Am The Best" plays as a Surface Pro 3 and iPad sit side by side) and chuckle because they were in on a joke that many viewers of this commercial probably didn't get. Even if you didn't pick up on the "I Am The Best" message, though, the commercial made any viewer want to get up and dance. That makes it an all-around winner in our book. K-Pop Boot Camp Special on ABC News After Gangnam Style took the world by storm, people worldwide wanted to know more about what this K-Pop thing was all about. ABC News took viewers into what they called "K-Pop Boot Camp," one of the agencies that auditions and trains the thousands of hopeful young K-Pop wannabes. It's a world with an ugly side that deserves a bigger look than the 3 minutes ABC devoted to it, but it's a good glimpse at all it takes to make it as a K-Pop star.  Girls Generation "The Boys" on the Late Show with David Letterman This is quite the get for a group's first late night on American TV. Girls Generation gave a spirited live performance for an excited audience (that even included Bill Murray and Regis Philbin.) Zony and Yony performing Crayon Pop's "Bar Bar Bar" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show After itty-bitty Taiwanese twins Zony and Yony charmed the world with their choreographed performance of Crayon Pop's "Bar Bar Bar" on YouTube, Ellen invited them on their show for an interview, a performance, and a chance to train with DJ Twitch. The interview contains crucial information about how to tell them apart: obviously one is "beautiful" and the other "cute." BTOB's "Beep Beep" and lines from "Emergency Couple" on America's Next Top Model This was a great and totally practical challenge for the people competing to be models on Tyra Banks' show: travel to Seoul and flawlessly perform dance moves and/or deliver lines, all while looking fantastic. It was a tough challenge for the competitors, but just a day in the life of a K-Pop or K-drama star. Big Bang's "Fantastic Baby" on "Glee" Frankly, we're surprised "Glee" didn't jump on K-Pop sooner than it did. It's the perfect genre for a show about young performers looking for the latest and greatest in dance, fashion, and pop music to wow audiences and beat their provincial competition. "Gangnam Style" also got a cover in this episode, after one of the show's characters proclaimed that Korean groups were "tearing up the scene." Tiffany Singing the National Anthem at an LA Dodgers Game The LA Dodgers have a history of K-Pop stars singing the Korean National Anthem at some of their games when they honor people of Korean descent. This day was notable though, in that Taeyeon performed the Korean anthem and Tiffany belted the Star Spangled Banner. The Wonder Girls Special on TeenNick A few years ago TeenNick aired a one-hour special that follows the Wonder Girls on their (fictionalized) first world tour, when they wind up entering a competition at the legendary Apollo Theater against the wishes of their manager. This movie, like so many aimed at teenagers that have aired on TeenNick, has its cringe-worthy moments. It falls less into the "stellar TV" category and more into the "watch ironically with friends but then end up unironically loving a little bit" category. So, all in all, worth a watch. © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Get That <b>K-Pop</b> Look: Yoo In Na Airport Fashion : KpopStarz Posted: 12 Dec 2014 07:59 AM PST   Welcome to this week's Get That K-Pop Look, where we showcase an original K-Pop outfit and give you tips on putting together your own similarly styled, affordable outfit. Like Us on Facebook The 2014 MAMA Awards wasn't the only place to find the hottest in Korean fashion this week. Most of the night's stars had to fly through Incheon Airport to get to the ceremony in Hong Kong, and in doing so proved yet again that K-Pop Stars are the kings and queens of airport fashion. There were plenty of travel styles to emulate as idols made their way to the awards, but we're going to highlight Yoo In Na's. This is a look that could be listed under "classic chic" in the fashion dictionary, but she somehow manages to give it a vibe that's modern enough for a hip young star and comfortable enough for slogging through the airport. (Photo : KPopStarz) ASOS Oversized 70s Sunglasses Keep out the paparazzi, channel your inner Jackie O, be able to forget about eye makeup while traveling - not that you needed any of these excuses to throw on a pair of oversized shades. Even if you're not jet-setting to sunny shores, these are a travel necessity and an easy way to add a little glamour to an everyday outfit. (Photo : ASOS) Petite Long Sleeve Turtleneck, $49.99 from Ann Taylor They're baaaaack! But they're no longer just the bulky uniforms of homeschooled high-schoolers and frumpy librarians. Turtlenecks have gotten a huge makeover for this winter. The new style gives off the perfect vibe - flattering without showing too much and as soft and comfy as can be without looking like pajamas. Ann Taylor offers this style in a few colors, so pick a bunch and make it a winter staple. (Photo : Ann Taylor) i jeans by Buffalo Zipper Jeggings, $29.99 from JCPenney The airport fashion gods smiled upon humans when they invented the jegging. It's comfortable, shows off a great curve, and yet still looks dressy enough to go straight from brunch to the airport to a post-flight cocktail. This version from JCPenney adds a little extra zipper flair similar to Yoo In Na's look. (Photo : JCPenney) Charming Long Sleeve Beige Woolen Coat with Button, $43.45 from Rosewe Traveling can be a drag and sometimes you just need a big bear hug in the midst of it. If you're not the type to walk around the airport soliciting one from strangers, this coat is the next best thing. (Photo : Rosewe) Michael Antonion Myron Black Stiletto Ankle Boots, $24.99 via 6 pm Traveling 101: On the plane, wear the shoes that are both comfortable and take up the most room in your suitcase. Traveling 101 if you're Yoo In Na: wear a killer black boot. (Photo : 6pm) LineShow Faux Leather Tote, $38.90 from YesStyle The big bag is a must for air travel. Go really wild and do a burgundy tote with an outfit like this rather than the standard black. (Photo : YesStyle)         © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

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Kpop | 13 K-Pop Videos With the Most Eye-Popping Choreography - Fuse

Kpop | 13 <b>K-Pop</b> Videos With the Most Eye-Popping Choreography - Fuse

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• 13 <b>K-Pop</b> Videos With the Most Eye-Popping Choreography - Fuse
• Profile Of A <b>K-Pop</b> Fan: 18-Year-Old <b>K-Pop</b> Universe Facebook <b>...</b>
• <b>K-Pop</b> Double-Take: Forget The Bad Press! Lovelyz &#39;Candy Jelly <b>...</b>

13 <b>K-Pop</b> Videos With the Most Eye-Popping Choreography - Fuse Posted: 29 Jul 2014 11:00 PM PDT Earlier this year, YouTube reported that viewership of Korean pop videos had grown from 700 million in 2010 to more than 5.5 billion in the last year. Undoubtedly, the K-pop scene's dedication to top-notch choreography helped drive up views with nearly every vid, including at least one move that makes you hit the replay button. But which K-pop vids boast the most eye-popping, mind-blowing choreography? We discussed and settled on 13 that made us want to head to the dance studio right away. From EXO and 2PM moving their many members totally in sync to solo stars like Taeyang and Kahi leading entire dance troupes, here are the must-see moves of K-pop. Click on for our picks, and let your voice be heard by voting on your favorite at the end. Hit us up in the comments if you've got one we missed.

Profile Of A <b>K-Pop</b> Fan: 18-Year-Old <b>K-Pop</b> Universe Facebook <b>...</b> Posted: 10 Dec 2014 06:27 PM PST NAME: Leonardo Oliveira AGE: 18 HOME: Fiães, Portugal CURRENTLY: a senior in high school INTRO TO K-POP: "I listened to J-pop and Visual Kei since 2009," Oliveira said. "In 2012, I found out about K-pop with the group NU'EST, after hearing the song 'Face.' I liked the message of the song. It was completely different from what I was used to, since I only listened to rock and metal. Since then, I'm addicted to K-pop." Like Us on Facebook FAN CREDENTIALS: "I have never been to a K-pop concert, but I have a Facebook fan page," Oliviera said. "K-Pop Universe is a Facebook page [I created] dedicated to K-pop." The site currently has over 1,800 likes. THE DIFFERENCE: "The lyrics and the sound of some songs are different," said the Portuguese teen. "Western pop groups like One Direction lack a pop rock feel. They make straight pop music. In K-pop, they have crazy electronic instrumentals and that's good. Not all artists sound like that. Many [K-pop artists] have chill songs with simple instrumentals, but their voices are so good." CULTURAL MISUNDERSTANDINGS: "[People don't] understand the language and that makes them hate K-pop because they don't understand," Oliviera said. "And it's stupid because I don't understand the language but the songs are really good and catchy. And music is for everybody. You don't need to understand the language to like it." FAVORITE GROUP: GOT7 FAVORITE GOT7 SONG: "A" FAVORITE SOLO ARTIST: Taeyang of Big Bang WHY: "My biggest moment as a K-pop fan was when Taeyang's 'Rise' was released," Oliveira said, referencing the singer's solo release from June.  "I was so excited and it's so good. One of my dreams is to have an opportunity to meet him and G-Dragon." THE FUTURE OF K-POP: "I read a lot of comments saying 'I want old K-pop back,'" Leonardo said. "For me, K-pop is getting better and better." If you'd like to be featured in the "Profile Of A K-Pop Fan" column, send an email with a recent photo of yourself to fan@kpopstarz.com. Please include the subject header "Fan." © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

<b>K-Pop</b> Double-Take: Forget The Bad Press! Lovelyz &#39;Candy Jelly <b>...</b> Posted: 10 Dec 2014 03:31 PM PST K-Pop Double-Take is a periodic review column highlighting recent releases that have yet to receive the attention we feel they deserve. Like Us on Facebook After a troubled debut, which included one member hospitalized for stomach pain and another in the psych ward, Woollim Entertainment's newest K-pop girl group Lovelyz 's first single, "Candy Jelly Love," off of the album "Girls Invasion," was released on Nov. 17. "Candy Jelly Love" is a synth-driven piece of K-pop that melds together elements from multiple sub-genres and eras of electronic music into an adorable whole. Formed earlier this year by Woollim Entertainment, the Lovelyz lineup consists of Baby Soul, Jiae, Jisoo, Mijoo, Kei, Jin, Sujeong and Yein. The members are all between the ages of 16 and 22. "Candy Jelly Love" is resolutely playful and romantic and feels just as indebted to modern dance styles like dubstep as it does to more antiqued forms of synth-pop, giving the track a pleasing sheen that goes beyond K-pop and moves into a sonic realm that resembles a lot of current Western indie-electronic music. The verses of "Candy Jelly Love" are anchored by a half-time dubstep-esque beat and glistening keyboard melodies that wouldn't sound out of place on a track by Scandinavian electro-pop singer Robyn. While the chorus goes double-time and is driven home by a ridiculously bouncy bass line and accented sawtooth synths. Although the half-time drums on the verses of "Candy Jelly Love" do point to dubstep, there is nothing aggressive about the interplay between them and the shimming lead synth line, which feels wistful in the way that only great synth pop can feel. "Candy Jelly Love" is produced by 46-year-old South Korean musician and actor Yoon Sang. Although Sang has never before worked with a girl group, he has in the past made music with famous Korean singers like Kang Suji, BoA, and TVXQ. Perhaps Sang's experience and age played a role in the creation of a track that, while certainly modern, also feels connected to a musical vein that transcends the current moment. Whatever factors went into creating such a productive collaboration, it is a perfect example of a positive multi-generational musical exchange, and it will be interesting to see what the two entities come up with in the future. "Candy Jelly Love" deftly synthesizes modern electronica with a more timeless synth pop feel, the end result being something that could appeal to fans of indie electro just as much as more mainstream K-pop supporters and to youngsters, just as much as people who grew up on New Order. Although they only have one album under their belt, Lovelyz are a group that shows great promise. Let's hope that they collaborate more with Sang in the future, because if "Candy Jelly Love" is any indication, this is one K-pop match that will continue to bare candy jelly fruit for all parties involved. Watch the video for "Candy Jelly Love" by Lovelyz RIGHT HERE. John Chiaverina is a musician and journalist living in New York City. He has performed in over 18 countries, including two tours of South Korea, under the name "Juiceboxxx." © 2014 KpopStarz. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

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