The Korea Herald

YG Entertainment opens online shop for Chinese fans

Dec 25, 2012

HONG KONG (Yonhap News) ― South Korea’s leading entertainment agency YG Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday it has recently opened an online store for Chinese fans of Korean pop stars.The company that has big name stars such as Psy, Big Bang and 2NE1 under its label said it started operating an online store at http://cn.ygeshop.com where Chinese consumers can buy merchandise related to YG Entertainment-affiliated pop singers.The opening of the new store was due to the increasing popularity of YG Ent
Psy’s agency seeks novelty to garner international appeal

Dec 24, 2012

In the ever-changing world of music, the key to success is to be constantly searching for “something new and fresh, something that will appeal to people from all over the globe,” the head of YG Entertainment said Sunday. “We’ve been trying different genres of music based upon hip-hop since the establishment of the agency, and our efforts to lead the global trend now seem to be paying off,” said Yang Hyun-seok whose singers have gained huge global attention this year.Yang, also known as Yang Goon
Psy's 'Gangnam Style' at 1 billion YouTube view

Dec 23, 2012

South Korean pop sensation PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” video has become the first clip on YouTube to be viewed 1 billion times, the site says.YouTube trend manager Kevin Allocca said the video reached that milestone Thursday morning, MTV reported. Allocca told the Los Angeles Times it is now being watched about 20 million times every day.The clip has also been liked by more than 6 million people, another record, Yonhap News Agency reported.Presumably, since the world population is still a bit more tha
More than just another Daniel Henney

Dec 16, 2012

French actor seeks to make a name for himself
Rookie groups collaborate for year-end concert

Dec 10, 2012

Rookie groups D-Unit, Big Star and Exid have announced their plans for an end-of-the-year special collaboration concert, titled “The Bugs Show Vol. 1.” The three-member hip-hop girl group D-Unit released their debut album “Welcome to Business” in August. The trio has since released their latest title track “Luv Me,” trying to display a stronger and more independent side of women.Big Star is a five-member electro-pop boy band that debuted in July with their single “Bigstart,” featuring title danc
Discovery Channel documentary to introduce K-pop

Dec 10, 2012

The Discovery Channel is to air a documentary about Korea that will include a segment titled “Finding Hallyuwood,” which will introduce the world of K-pop. The documentary will feature Korean celebrities Lee Byung-hun, Super Junior’s Si-won, B.A.P. and global star Psy, whose “Gangnam Style” was recently listed as the 25th best song of the year by Rolling Stones magazine.The documentary is a five-part series called “Korea Next” focusing on Korean culture, tradition, technology, religion and the e
Psy performs in front of U.S. first family

Dec 10, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) ― A holiday concert attended Sunday by President Barack Obama and his family included some non-traditional entertainment this year: a performance by South Korean rapper and Internet sensation Psy.Psy ― wearing an all-red outfit including a sparkling, sequined top ― was backed by dancers wearing reindeer antlers as he performed his popular “Gangnam Style” dance, which mimics riding a horse.The rapper, born Park Jae-sang, had apologized Friday for using what he called “inflammatory
Psy apologizes for past anti-American lyrics

Dec 9, 2012

Singer Psy, mired in controversy concerning his performance of a song containing anti-American lyrics several years ago, is still scheduled to perform at an annual Christmas special in Washington, D.C. In 2004, the rapper joined in the singing of a Korean-language song titled “Dear America,” written by metal band N.EX.T, which called for the slaying of U.S. soldiers and their families. A story on the performance appeared in the U.S. media last week. Part of the lyrics read, “Kill those f―king Ya
Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’ riches not made at home

Dec 6, 2012

As “Gangnam Style’’ gallops toward 1 billion views on YouTube, the first Asian pop artist to capture a massive global audience has gotten richer click by click. So too has his agent and his grandmother. But the money from music sales isn’t flowing in from the rapper’s homeland South Korea or elsewhere in Asia.With one song, 34-year-old Park Jae-sang ― better known as Psy ― is set to become a millionaire from YouTube ads and iTunes downloads, underlining a shift in how money is being made in the
Hyun-bin completes military service

Dec 6, 2012

“Secret Garden” heartthrob Hyun-bin was officially discharged from his mandatory military duties yesterday. He enlisted in the Marines on March 7, 2011, and after nearly two years of service, has completed his compulsory duties and expressed his anticipation to start working again. Despite the freezing weather, hundreds of fans gathered outside his base in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, to welcome him back. Hyun-bin gave an emotional speech about the hardships he endured for not being able to act
Psy grabs four awards at MAMA

Dec 2, 2012

Psy swept four awards at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on Friday. The “Gangnam Style” singer won Best Dance Performance Solo, Best Music Video, International Favorite Artist, and one of MAMA’s grand prizes, Song of the Year.“My singing career hasn’t always been so successful, but this year has been so exceptionally great,” said the singer after accepting the honor at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.“I’d like to thank Scooter Braun, whom I work with in the U.S.”The
Psy delays trip to Thailand due to fatigue

Nov 27, 2012

Korean pop sensation Psy canceled his scheduled departure to Thailand on Tuesday due to accumulated fatigue, his domestic management company said.The 34-year-old rapper was supposed to leave for Thailand on Tuesday afternoon but decided not to board a plane bound for the country due to "bad conditions," an official from the management company said."He has to leave anyway to attend press conferences and performances scheduled for Wednesday in Bangkok but we cannot say what exact time he will leav
‘Gangnam Style’ video now most viewed on YouTube

Nov 25, 2012

It is official: Psy’s viral hit “Gangnam Style” has now surpassed the 810 million viewer mark, making it the most-watched video in YouTube history. Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, galloped past the teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber on Saturday to take the top spot. Bieber’s “Baby,” which took more than two years to reach the 800 million mark, had sat at the top of the YouTube views ranking since July 2010.“Each day, ‘Gangnam Style’ is still being watched between 7 and 10 million times,” wr
‘Gangnam Style’ video now most viewed on YouTube

Nov 24, 2012

It is official: Psy’s viral hit “Gangnam Style” has now surpassed the 810 million viewer mark, making it the most-watched video in YouTube history. Psy, whose real name is Park Jae-sang, galloped past the teenage heartthrob Justin Bieber on Saturday to take the top spot. Bieber’s “Baby,” which took more than two years to reach the 800 million mark, had sat at the top of the YouTube views ranking since July 2010.“Each day, ‘Gangnam Style’ is still being watched between 7 and 10 million times,” wr
Psy's 'Gangnam Style' soon to be most-viewed video on YouTube

Nov 24, 2012

The music video of "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer-rapper Psy is soon expected to become the most-viewed video on YouTube, as the number of views topped 800 million as of Saturday.The music video is already ranked second on YouTube's all-time most-viewed videos, according to the Web site."Gangnam Style" is only short of some 3 million views to take the No. 1 position, which is only a matter of time, industry observers said, especially when considering the short period of time it took for