Trouble Maker Takes Home Win After Win With "Now"

Trouble Maker (Hyuna of 4minute and Hyun-seung of Beast) swept clean all TV music programs in the first week of November, with their new song “Now” as the sweeper.

Starting with Show Champion on November 6, they won M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo. They were pushed down from the top place on music charts by the popularity of the Infinite Challenge Music Festival’s works, but they’re still selling well.

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To say that the song is doing well would be the ultimate understatement. It's becoming quite the national anthem so far as the song is being played in every club, every street corner, every mall known in Seoul. The popularity of the duo comes from both their song and their naturally sexy charms. They sell records and hits because their fans think that they work well together.

This is proven by the number of fans commenting on their effortless chemistry and the kind of music that they form together. Because of this kind of popularity, duos are becoming quite a trend in the Kpop music industry. Trouble Maker got it right when they were paired together, and hopefully they'll be seen in more promotions together after this one.

Trouble Maker Takes Home Win After Win With "Now"

Trouble Maker (Hyuna of 4minute and Hyun-seung of Beast) swept clean all TV music programs in the first week of November, with their new song “Now” as the sweeper.

Starting with Show Champion on November 6, they won M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo. They were pushed down from the top place on music charts by the popularity of the Infinite Challenge Music Festival’s works, but they’re still selling well.

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To say that the song is doing well would be the ultimate understatement. It's becoming quite the national anthem so far as the song is being played in every club, every street corner, every mall known in Seoul. The popularity of the duo comes from both their song and their naturally sexy charms. They sell records and hits because their fans think that they work well together.

This is proven by the number of fans commenting on their effortless chemistry and the kind of music that they form together. Because of this kind of popularity, duos are becoming quite a trend in the Kpop music industry. Trouble Maker got it right when they were paired together, and hopefully they'll be seen in more promotions together after this one.

Trouble Maker vs. Miss A - Who's Sexier?

Trouble Maker and Miss A have come back onto the music scene with their unique brands of sexy.

Trouble Maker made the headlines first when their single "Now" and its corresponding music video was released in the last week of October. 4Minute HyunA and BEAST Hyunseung created a scandalous and explosive combination that sold a brand of sexy that was previously unseen in the music industry. Their brand of sexy was not just sexy, but it was lustful.

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CUBE Entertainment promised a new kind of sexy prior to the release of the mini-album, and it's safe to say that Trouble Maker delivered. The impact of their performance will not be easy forgotten.

Miss A came back early November with their 2nd album, Hush. Miss A's brand of sexy is not so titillating as Trouble Maker, but it does give an aura of sexiness that is both dangerous and mysterious. If Trouble Maker stepped over the line between moderate and scandalous, Miss A is barely keeping a balance between the two. Miss A's brand of sexy is dreamy, chic, and dynamic.

The two groups are inevitably facing off on the online music charts. The charts were all over the place because of various releases ranging from comeback stars to TV drama OSTs to Infinite Challenge concert songs, but when all the dust settled, it was a duel between Trouble Maker and Miss A for the top spot.

It all depends on the reception of the audience.

Trouble Maker consists of a male and a female performer. Because of this advantage, they can perform things that were previously unseen. There has never been a mixed-sex idol group that would rub bodies and flagrantly sell sex before, and honestly, there may never be another. Idol stars acting out a sex scene in their music video is unheard of, but it seems like it will never be heard of again. They perform in ways that are sexy and induce lust.

Some fans have expressed concern, saying, "I can't watch their performance with my parents" and "It's too sexy". They may be sexy beyond any other idol groups or singers out there, but perhaps that was taking it too far.

Adversely, Miss A has comeback with a more common type of sexy found in girl idol groups - the slight exposure, the hip sway, and their sexy makeup all have been seen and have been done. The thing that sets them apart may be their charisma and experience. Korean people like to say that someone who commands attention has a 'force' of attraction. That's what Miss A has - they have the 'force' of attraction that differentiates them from the hundreds of different idol stars.

In other words, Trouble Maker may tantalize their viewers, but Miss A appeals to the viewers.

"Sexy" is a hard word to couple with ultimate, unchangeable standards or criteria. When idol stars perform "sexy" on stage, it is for the purpose of both tantalizing and appealing. Therefore, the comparison between Miss A and Trouble Maker are often subjective when done by the critics because they have a tendency to pick what they like and want. In a case like this, it is best to allow the fans and the viewers decide on their own. The victor will be made clear in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Miss A has been garnering positive responses for their single and their music video. Many fans wonder if the "sexy" that was used for the music video can be translated unto a live stage.

Photo credit: CUBE Entertainment, JYP Entertainment

'Tis the Season for Concerts - Choose Your Pick

K-pop stars get busy preparing their concerts every December. From big-name superstars to underground indie bands, a countless number of concerts await the fans. A concert adviser commented that some 40% of all concerts held in a year is scheduled for December.

A CJ E&M music business adviser commented, "December has a lot of memorable holidays, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. Not only do stars want to be remembered on those holidays but many of them relish wrapping up the year doing what they love - performing music. The second most amount of concerts is held in May, which celebrates the family and is ripe for event-type concerts."

There is no shortage of concerts prepared this year around. These tickets will sell out soon, so if you're planning on visiting Korea or are in Korea, make sure you get these tickets as soon as they are available.

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The veteran musicians have announced their concert plans much to the delight of their fans. The two biggest names in this category are PSY and Jo Yong Pil.

PSY is heralded as a "world star", but he announced on his twitter that the "world star" lifestyle is not to his liking. He tweeted, "I used to perform over 15 songs on average on any stage, but I've lasted this whole year with just 2 songs! I need to let loose with you guys, so let's go crazy for one night!" Before his explosion onto the international music scene, PSY was referred to as the "master of concerts". Although he forwent his annual New Year's Eve concert last year because of Gangnam Style's fame, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to perform back in his "home field".

Jo Yong Pil, commonly referred to as the "Godfather" of Korean music, released his 19th album "Hello" this year and had unmatched success. He will be having his encore concert to wrap up his 2013 music activity and hopefully return sooner than later with a new album.

Other veteran singers such as Lee Seung Hwan and Park Jin Young will also hold December concerts. Lee Seung Hwan is looking forward to his 25th anniversary of his music career in 2014 and has announced that he will have a retro-concert that will showcase most of his hit songs that spanned nearly three decades. Park Jin Young will hold his trademarked and wildly popular "NC-19" concert in December.

Lee Juk and Brown Eyed Soul are other veteran singers preparing for concerts in December. Rose Motel, who garnered some popularity after their appearance on Infinite Challenge, are also planning for a concert of their own.

Some stars are deciding to take the stage together to provide their fans with a very different experience. Korea's premier band Yoon Do Hyun Band (also known as YB) is performing with starlet diva Park Jung Hyun. This event was put together by an event company who were excited about the prospect of putting a pure R&B singer like Park Jung Hyun with the pop rock sound of YB. One event manager explained, "Their synergy is amazing, and no one is going to regret coming to this one."

Gummy and Wheesung, who are good friends and ex-lovers, will be repeating their 2005 Duet Concert this December.

SM's hottest stars are coming together for an SM concert that will be spread over 9 days. SHINee will perform on the 21st, and Girls' Generation will take the next day, the 22nd. f(x) and EXO will perform together for the the 24th and the 25th, followed by TVXQ who will perform on the 26th and the 27th. Super Junior will wrap it up with back to back concerts for the 28th and the 29th. SM will sell the tickets in two formats - "ALL TICKET", which grants access to all the concerts, and the "Choice Ticket", which grants access to four of the eight concerts.

Trouble Maker vs. Miss A - Who's Sexier?

Trouble Maker and Miss A have come back onto the music scene with their unique brands of sexy.

Trouble Maker made the headlines first when their single "Now" and its corresponding music video was released in the last week of October. 4Minute HyunA and BEAST Hyunseung created a scandalous and explosive combination that sold a brand of sexy that was previously unseen in the music industry. Their brand of sexy was not just sexy, but it was lustful.

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CUBE Entertainment promised a new kind of sexy prior to the release of the mini-album, and it's safe to say that Trouble Maker delivered. The impact of their performance will not be easy forgotten.

Miss A came back early November with their 2nd album, Hush. Miss A's brand of sexy is not so titillating as Trouble Maker, but it does give an aura of sexiness that is both dangerous and mysterious. If Trouble Maker stepped over the line between moderate and scandalous, Miss A is barely keeping a balance between the two. Miss A's brand of sexy is dreamy, chic, and dynamic.

The two groups are inevitably facing off on the online music charts. The charts were all over the place because of various releases ranging from comeback stars to TV drama OSTs to Infinite Challenge concert songs, but when all the dust settled, it was a duel between Trouble Maker and Miss A for the top spot.

It all depends on the reception of the audience.

Trouble Maker consists of a male and a female performer. Because of this advantage, they can perform things that were previously unseen. There has never been a mixed-sex idol group that would rub bodies and flagrantly sell sex before, and honestly, there may never be another. Idol stars acting out a sex scene in their music video is unheard of, but it seems like it will never be heard of again. They perform in ways that are sexy and induce lust.

Some fans have expressed concern, saying, "I can't watch their performance with my parents" and "It's too sexy". They may be sexy beyond any other idol groups or singers out there, but perhaps that was taking it too far.

Adversely, Miss A has comeback with a more common type of sexy found in girl idol groups - the slight exposure, the hip sway, and their sexy makeup all have been seen and have been done. The thing that sets them apart may be their charisma and experience. Korean people like to say that someone who commands attention has a 'force' of attraction. That's what Miss A has - they have the 'force' of attraction that differentiates them from the hundreds of different idol stars.

In other words, Trouble Maker may tantalize their viewers, but Miss A appeals to the viewers.

"Sexy" is a hard word to couple with ultimate, unchangeable standards or criteria. When idol stars perform "sexy" on stage, it is for the purpose of both tantalizing and appealing. Therefore, the comparison between Miss A and Trouble Maker are often subjective when done by the critics because they have a tendency to pick what they like and want. In a case like this, it is best to allow the fans and the viewers decide on their own. The victor will be made clear in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Miss A has been garnering positive responses for their single and their music video. Many fans wonder if the "sexy" that was used for the music video can be translated unto a live stage.

Photo credit: CUBE Entertainment, JYP Entertainment

'Tis the Season for Concerts - Choose Your Pick

K-pop stars get busy preparing their concerts every December. From big-name superstars to underground indie bands, a countless number of concerts await the fans. A concert adviser commented that some 40% of all concerts held in a year is scheduled for December.

A CJ E&M music business adviser commented, "December has a lot of memorable holidays, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. Not only do stars want to be remembered on those holidays but many of them relish wrapping up the year doing what they love - performing music. The second most amount of concerts is held in May, which celebrates the family and is ripe for event-type concerts."

There is no shortage of concerts prepared this year around. These tickets will sell out soon, so if you're planning on visiting Korea or are in Korea, make sure you get these tickets as soon as they are available.

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The veteran musicians have announced their concert plans much to the delight of their fans. The two biggest names in this category are PSY and Jo Yong Pil.

PSY is heralded as a "world star", but he announced on his twitter that the "world star" lifestyle is not to his liking. He tweeted, "I used to perform over 15 songs on average on any stage, but I've lasted this whole year with just 2 songs! I need to let loose with you guys, so let's go crazy for one night!" Before his explosion onto the international music scene, PSY was referred to as the "master of concerts". Although he forwent his annual New Year's Eve concert last year because of Gangnam Style's fame, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to perform back in his "home field".

Jo Yong Pil, commonly referred to as the "Godfather" of Korean music, released his 19th album "Hello" this year and had unmatched success. He will be having his encore concert to wrap up his 2013 music activity and hopefully return sooner than later with a new album.

Other veteran singers such as Lee Seung Hwan and Park Jin Young will also hold December concerts. Lee Seung Hwan is looking forward to his 25th anniversary of his music career in 2014 and has announced that he will have a retro-concert that will showcase most of his hit songs that spanned nearly three decades. Park Jin Young will hold his trademarked and wildly popular "NC-19" concert in December.

Lee Juk and Brown Eyed Soul are other veteran singers preparing for concerts in December. Rose Motel, who garnered some popularity after their appearance on Infinite Challenge, are also planning for a concert of their own.

Some stars are deciding to take the stage together to provide their fans with a very different experience. Korea's premier band Yoon Do Hyun Band (also known as YB) is performing with starlet diva Park Jung Hyun. This event was put together by an event company who were excited about the prospect of putting a pure R&B singer like Park Jung Hyun with the pop rock sound of YB. One event manager explained, "Their synergy is amazing, and no one is going to regret coming to this one."

Gummy and Wheesung, who are good friends and ex-lovers, will be repeating their 2005 Duet Concert this December.

SM's hottest stars are coming together for an SM concert that will be spread over 9 days. SHINee will perform on the 21st, and Girls' Generation will take the next day, the 22nd. f(x) and EXO will perform together for the the 24th and the 25th, followed by TVXQ who will perform on the 26th and the 27th. Super Junior will wrap it up with back to back concerts for the 28th and the 29th. SM will sell the tickets in two formats - "ALL TICKET", which grants access to all the concerts, and the "Choice Ticket", which grants access to four of the eight concerts.

INFINITE Ready to Kick Off 'One Great Step' US Tour Tomorrow Night in LA

INFINITE is ready to kick off their US Tour tomorrow night in Los Angeles.

The seven-member idol group are the latest K-Pop act to hit the road in America with a four-city tour that begins in sunny Los Angeles Friday, November 8.

The 2013 INFINITE 1st World Tour 'One Great Step' USA marks the group's first time performing solo in the United States and comes not long after the news that their label Woollim Entertainment had merged with top K-Pop agency SM Entertainment thus thrusting the idols forward with more name recognition and resources.

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Judging by the comments left on INFINITE's official Facebook page, American fans couldn't be more pumped to see the idols up close and personal tomorrow night with hundreds of posts expressing pure excitement that the show is only a day away.

Those of you fans who want a taste of K-Pop on your home soil still have an opportunity to buy tickets for the 8:00pm concert at the Nokia Theatre LA LIVE through the AXS website. The prices range from $50 to $180.

A limited number of tickets are also available for INFINITE's other US shows in San Jose, CA, Silver Spring, MD, and New York City and can be purchased through AXS or Ticketmaster.

Initially the group had planned on performing in Fairfax, Virginia, but had to relocate the show to Maryland, and although it is still in the greater Washington DC area, many fans were inconvenienced by the change of venue and many tickets are still available.

Check out the INFINITE members below in their introduction video for the US Tour and let us know in the comments section if you are planning on going to the LA concert tomorrow night!

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