• Asian News - South Korea

    AKB48’s Yurina Takashima Announces Graduation From Group

    AKB48 member Yurina Takashima announced that she will be graduating from the group to pursue studying psychology. Takashima’s graduation was announced during her performance at AKB48 Theater on October 14th. Afterwards, the announcement was made her official blog as well as AKB48’s blog. “While in AKB48, I was able to find a new dream, and that is to study psychology. I watched my…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    DiVA To Release Final Album “DIVA”

    DiVA have revealed the details of their final album, “DIVA” which will be released on the 5th of November. Earlier this year DiVA announced their disbandment with the promise of a final album and single. (See details of disbandment here.) In order to make their final album special, each member has participated in writing the lyrics. For instance Miyazawa Sae wrote “DIVA”. She commented, “When I was…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    Beast Return With “12:30” Music Video

    After just recently unleashing countless teaser images and videos, Beast reveals the music video for their title track, “12:30.” “12:30” has a sweet yet somber melody as the sounds of a clock ticks away as a representation of the lost of time. Beast highlights their charisma and vocal abilities while conveying deep emotions in “12:30.” The group just celebrated their…

  • Asian News - Japan

    S/mileage to Add New Members & Change Group’s Name

    S/milage is undergoing a line-up and name change which will go into effect October 4th, the group announced on YouTube. Original group members Ayaka Wada and Kanon Fukuda came up with the idea to add new members to the group and change their name to prepare for their eventual graduation. The two presented their idea to their staff who agreed…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    Former Kara Member Nicole to Make Solo Debut

    Looks like fans will be seeing Nicole in the music scene once again as she finalizes on agreements prior to signing with B2M Entertainment, home to Lee Hyori and SPICA. Nicole has been preparing for a solo album since leaving Kara and her solo comeback is expected to be strong and charismatic. It is expected that her debut performance may…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    VIXX to Return in October with a Daring Concept

    Popular boy group VIXX will be making their return on October 14th with a new mini-album. The group has gained high remarks for their dramatic and creative concepts and music. With that said, VIXX will unveil a new image—one of the strongest concepts ever—for their upcoming title track. Fans are beyond excited to hear the news of VIXX’s return and…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    J. Tune Camp Reveals New Boy Group, Mad Town

    J. Tune Camp welcomes their latest boy group, Mad Town, and begins to reveals group members. Mad Town will be the entertainment company’s first boy group since MBLAQ and fans are excited to see and hear from them. Mad Town is meant to signify the seven passionate and free-spirited bad boys who love music. It is said that they are…

  • Asian News - South Korea

    Kim Greem and Bang Seungho Release Music Video for “No Tobacco”

    Known for her ballad and folk songs, Kim Greem returns with a music video for “No Tobacco” featuring Bang Seungho. Listeners are welcomed by Kim Greem’s sweet voice against Bang Seungho’s contrasting wholesome vocals. She returns to her comforting image of acoustics rather than her previous concept this time around. The music video features students making inspirational posters and proudly…