"K-pop SONGS RELEASED IN 2016 SO FAR"

Bonus! Writer's Block B's 'A Few Years Later'

Picked by yckim124. Composed by Zico and Park Kyung, this one's definitely different from the group's signature upbeat, hip-hop songs. It had me hooked from the very first listen, and it also had me impressed at Block B's capability to perfect a slower tempo, sentimental piece. I can literally listen to this every day!

Bonus! Writer's  ASTRO's 'HIDE&SEEK'

Picked by beansss. Setting all chart rankings, public response, popularity, and whatever else aside, ASTRO's debut song makes me so happy every time I listen to it, and is still my favorite release of 2016. Their comeback song 'Breathless' is fun too!

Black Pink's 'Whistle'

YG Entertainment's first new girl group after 2NE1 hit it off right away with their debut songs, 'Whistle' and 'BOOMBAYAH'. Both songs are not only super catchy masterpieces from YG's hit composer Teddy, but earned some impressive records for the girl group, making us all wonder what they're coming out with next!

Wonder Girls' 'Why So Lonely'

Wonder Girls showed us who's boss with their first ever self-composed title track, 'Why So Lonely'! The reggae-pop song was playing in everyone's heads all July-long, displaying JYP's top-class girl group power

EXO's 'Monster'

One of the current forerunners in K-Pop, EXO's comeback definitely had everyone pretty excited, and it's really your preferences if you like 'Lucky One' or even 'Lotto' a little better than 'Monster'. All 3 of EXO's title songs can end up on this list because this year, EXO achieved the incredible by becoming K-Pop's first Triple Million-sellers.

BTS's 'Fire'

BTS is an original hip-hop idol group who can't help but succeed right now because the world is currently that obsessed with the kind of music that BTS loves to make in the first place. When was the last time you heard 'Fire's electro trap beat playing as background music on a variety show? Like, yesterday?

TWICE's 'Cheer Up'

JYP Entertainment conjures up magic once again with an upbeat, cheerful song from the label's maknae group. This song is everything a girl group fan loves about girl groups - full of bubbly energy, easy-to-follow dance moves, adorable aegyo, and on and on.

NCT U's 'The 7th Sense'

This song may not have earned a very high score from the Korean public compared to others, but it marked the beginning of a new kind of idol group, as well as the launch of another of SM Entertainment's innovative experiments of 2016. The fact that the same name-bearing group who released this futuristic bass genre song can release 'Chewing Gum' a few months later in itself proves that K-Pop music has unlimited potential.

Lee Hi's 'Breathe'

Lee Hi's 'Breathe' is the perfect combination of Lee Hi's soulful voice coupled with a beautiful song of compassion. The lyrics are like a warm, gentle hand patting you on the back, for every soul who just needs a break from the chaos of life. Plus, 'Breathe' also marked a monumental collaboration between a YG artist and an SM composer (a.k.a SHINee's Jonghyun).

MAMAMOO's 'You're The Best'

MAMAMOO's 'You're The Best' is so fun and easy to listen to, all the while proving that the group is made of stellar quality vocalists. After sweeping charts and making the group's name blatantly known to the masses, 'You're The Best' ends up at MAMAMOO's most popular song yet.

Taeyeon's 'Rain'

When Girls' Generation's Taeyeon sings anything, it's a hit, because her voice is absolutely incredible. But her solo single 'Rain' is impressive not only because it's loved by so many, but also because it successfully launched SM Entertainment's new experiment, 'SM Station'.

 G-Friend's 'Rough'

After 'Me Gustas Tu' blew up in 2015, G-Friend had a lot to live up to with their comeback, and they definitely managed to please with 'Rough'. In addition to setting a ton of first-time records as a rookie girl group, 'Rough' really paved the road for G-Friend to earn their place as one of Korea's most trending girl groups in 2016.

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“2PM’S TAECYEON PUBLICLY CONFESSES HIS LOVE FOR PARK SHIN HYE”

“2PM’S TAECYEON PUBLICLY CONFESSES HIS LOVE FOR PARK SHIN HYE”

2PM‘s Taecyeon revealed on SBS Power FM Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time that he became close to Park Shin Hye when they appeared together on Three Meals A Day.

On the show, Choi Hwa Jung asked Taecyeon if he liked Park Shin Hye as he “seemed really shy on that show”. To this, Taecyeon replied, “Who wouldn’t? She’s so beautiful, everyone likes her.”

Choi Hwa Jung pushed him even more by asking if he is jumping into the race of actors who are pursuing her heart. Taecyeon further explained saying “I was hoping to when I sent the coffee truck, but it seems a lot of people sent her things. We’re only two years apart too.”

Through the show, Taecyeon left a video message to Park Shin Hye:”I saw “Doctors” as well, Shin Hye, I hope my coffee truck helped a lot. Let’s meet up. You’re truly beautiful.”

Recently, Taecyeon has been busy with his 2PM members as they are preparing for their “Gentlemen’s Game” comeback!

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“TOP 10 RICHEST KOREAN STARS 2016, ACTOR, ACTRESS AND K-POP IDOLS”

“TOP 10 RICHEST KOREAN STARS 2016, ACTOR, ACTRESS AND K-POP IDOLS”

10. Lee Ji-Eun

Lee Ji-eun, better known by her stage name IU, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and actress. While still in middle school, IU auditioned for various talent agencies with ambitions of becoming a singer.

9. Choi Seung-hyun

Choi Seung-hyun  born November 4, 1987 better known by his stage name T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Big Bang and has also participated in various dramas and films, such as I Am Sam (2007), Iris (2009), Nineteen (2009), 71: Into the Fire (2010), Commitment (2013) and Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014)

8.Park Jeong-su

Park Jeong-su, better known by his stage name Leeteuk, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is a member of the K-pop boy band Super Junior and its subgroups, Super Junior-T and Super Junior-H.

7. Goo Hara

Goo Hara is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known for being a former member of Korean pop girl group Kara and for portraying Choi Da-hye, the president's daughter, on City Hunter in 2011

6.  JYJ

JYJ is a South Korean pop group formed in 2010 by Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu, the three former members of TVXQ. Their group name is taken from the intitial letters of each member's names. The trio are managed by C-JeS Entertainment

5. Im Yoona

Im Yoona is an individual from the young ladies bunch “Young ladies Generation” or SNSD and is broadly perceived as the general population face and/or focus figure of the gathering. It has been recognized by her band mates that she profits in the gathering. She is an artist, actress, model and rapper. Yoona was with SM Entertainment for a long time before she was marked to Girls Generation, yet she was understood in the stimulation business in light of the various plugs that she featured in. Starting 2012, Yoona had been the individual star of 20 promotions. Yoona additionally stars in Love Rain which is a day by day Korean dramatization network show.

4. Kwoa Boa

Kwon Boa, or all the more usually known by her stage name BoA is a performance pop singer, and an actress. BoA has had hit discharges in Korea, Japan and America. Found by SM Entertainment, she discharged her first single in 2000 at 13 years old. She was one of the first Korean pop stars to get through to the Japanese market, after boundaries confining the import and fare of excitement were casual.

3. Choi SiWon 

Choi Siwon, an individual from the 13 part kid band, Super Junior is known similar to the richest fellow in the gathering. He is one of the initial four Korean music specialists to show up on a Chinese postage stamp. Likewise, he is the first Korean VIP to surpass 3 million adherents on Twitter. Siwon, as most Korean famous people, has various undertakings on the go and acts as a model, vocalist and actor.

2. Kwon Ji-Yong

Kwon Ji Yong or, G-Dragon is an individual from the ultra-well known k-pop kid band, “Huge explosion”. G-Dragon has been in the Korean music industry since the youthful age of 8. He was initially marked with Korean record name SM, yet chose to move to YG, which assisted him with dispatching his vocation with Big Bang. He has subsequent to dispatched his performance profession and as of late recorded a track with youngster heartthrob, Justin Bieber. His presentation solo collection, “Disaster” discharged in 2009 and sold more than 200 000 duplicates which earned him a Mnet Asian Music Award for collection of the year.

1. Park Jae Sang

Park Jae-Sang, or as the world’s majority knows him-Psy took the world by tempest with his breakout hit, “Gangnam Style” which accumulated more than 1 billion hits on Youtube. The hold back to his tune “oppan Gangnam Style” has been gone into the Yale Book of Quotations, as a standout amongst the frequently rehashed and mainstream citations of 2012.

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"TOP 10 MOST POPULAR K-POP GIRL GROUPS IN 2016"

"TOP 10 MOST POPULAR K-POP GIRL GROUPS IN 2016"

10. Brown Eyed Girls

The Brown Eyed Girls  is a South Korean pop girl group managed by Mystic Entertainment. The group consists of four members: JeA, Miryo, Narsha, and Ga-In.

9. AFTER SCHOOL

After School is a South Korean girl group formed by Pledis Entertainment with an admissions ..... Jungah graduated from the group after seven years of activity in January 2016. After School will continue to promote as six members

8. TWICE

Twice is a South Korea-based girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2015 reality show Sixteen. The group is composed of nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu.

7. RED VELVET

Red Velvet is a South Korean girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment. The group debuted on August 1, 2014, with their digital single "Happiness". The group is composed of five members: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy and Yeri.

6. EXID

EXID  short for "Exceed In Dreaming",is a South Korean girl group in 2012. The group consits of five-members: Solji, LE, Hani, Hyelin and Junghwa.

5. 2NE1

2NE1  is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The group currently consists of CL, Bom, and Dara.

4. AOA

AOA is a South Korean idol girl group signed under FNC Entertainment. AOA debuted as an eight-member band that consists of Choa, Jimin, Yuna, Youkyung, Chanmi, Hyejeong, Seolhyun, and Mina. Currently,

3. MISS A

Miss A  stylized as miss A, is a South Korean-Chinese girl group based in South Korea formed by JYP Entertainment in 2010.

2. A-PINK

A-pink  is a South Korean girl group formed by Plan A Entertainment (formerly A Cube Entertainment) in 2011. The group consists of Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Son Na-eun, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young

1. SNSD OR GIRLS’ GENERATION

Girls' Generation , also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun.

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“TOP 10 MOST POPULAR KOREAN KPOP BOY GROUPS IN 2016”

“TOP 10 MOST POPULAR KOREAN KPOP BOY GROUPS IN 2016”

10.VIXX

VIXX is the acronym of the South Korean boy band Voice, Visual, Value on Excelsis. The group members are N, Leo, Ken, Ravi, Hongbin and Hyuk. They all took part Mnet reality show, Mydol. The group is well known for their movie-like or musical-like performances on stage. One review about them states that the group was overflowing with charisma.

9.GOT7

Got7 is a South Korean boy group which borders more on hip-hop music. The group has seven members, namely JB, Mark, Junior, Jackson, Youngjae, BamBam and Yugyeom. Some of the members hailed from other countries like Hong Kong, Thailand and the United States. The group won the Best New Artist Group at the Seoul Music Awards and was nominated three times at the 29th Golden Disk Awards. They won the Newcomer Award and the China Goodwill Star Award

8.WINNER

The winner is a boy band in South Korea under YG Entertainment. The group consists of members Kang Seung-Yoon, Song Mino, Nam Taehyun, Kim Jinwoo and Lee Seunghoon. They first made an appearance on the reality show, “Who is Next: WIN. They were under Team A competing against Team B for the chance to debut as YG’s first K-pop group after the group Big Bang. In the end, they all won the contest and made their debut on August 15.

7.B.A.P.

B.A.P. Is a South Korean boy group, which is the acronym for Best Absolute Perfect. The group has a total of six members, namely Bang Yong Guk, Kim HimChan, Choi Jun Hong, Yoo Young Jae, Jeong DaeHyun and Moon Jung Up. Their first single was entitled ”Warrior” on January 25, 2012, and was described to be a powerful and charismatic song. They write and compose their own songs. The group is known for their tough, bad-boy image and intense performances on stage.

6.FTISLAND

FTISLAND is short for the full group’s name Five Treasure Island. This South Korean pop-rock band has five members, namely Choi Jong-Hoon for guitar and keyboard, Lee Hong Ki on lead vocals, Lee Jae-jin for bass and vocals, Song Seung-hyun for guitar, vocals and rap, and lastly Choi Min-hwan on drums. They first made an appearance on the TV show M Countdown on January 7, 2007, with their debut song Lovesick. The song Love Sick topped the K-pop charts for 8 consecutive weeks.

5.TVXQ

TVXQ is the acronym for this band’s Chinese name, Tong Vfang Xien Qi. They are also known as DBSK, which means Dong Bang Shin Ki, a Korean name. All these names mean the same which is “Rising gods of the East”. They have five members, which are U-know Yunho, Max Changmin, Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu. The group has sold more than 15 million albums, making them the best-selling Korean artists.

4.Beast

Beast is a South Korean boy band with six members, namely Yoon Doo-joon, Jang Hyun-seung, Yong Jun-Hyun, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-Kwang and Son Dong-woon. They are under Cube Entertainment and made their debut appearance on KBS Music Bank with the song “Bad Girl”. They won the Bonsang Award at the Seoul Music Award and the Artist of the Year Award at the Melon Music Awards

3.Super Junior

Super Junior is another South Korean boy group with thirteen members. They are Leeteuk, Heechul, Hankyung, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook and Kibum, with the addition of the thirteenth member Kyuhyun in 2006. They have been the best-selling K-pop group for three consecutive years and has won numerous awards since they started.

2.Big Bang

Big Bang is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. Consisting of members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri, the group officially debuted on August 19, 2006

1.EXO

Exo is a South Korean–Chinese boy group based in Seoul. Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2011, the group debuted in 2012 with twelve members separated into two subgroups, Exo-K and Exo-M, performing music in Korean and Mandarin, respectively

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