Super Junior, a forerunner in the saturated K-pop market, started as a group more than 15 years ago and has managed to stay relevant and productive. With 13 members at their start, they were one of the trailblazers for the kinds of supergroups that dominate K-pop today. When they began, most groups were typically under five members.
In 2009, Super Junior shot to the top of the charts in Korea with their single “Sorry, Sorry,” and have since released several tracks that are staples of the K-pop genre. Over the years, each of...
In 2009, Super Junior shot to the top of the charts in Korea with their single “Sorry, Sorry,” and have since released several tracks that are staples of the K-pop genre. Over the years, each of...
- 4/21/2021
- by Kristine Kwak
- Rollingstone.com
Amid coronavirus-scare travel restrictions, the annual Korea Times Music Festival has been postponed, festival organizers announced Tuesday.
“It is with deepest regret that we announce the postponement of the 18th Ktmf scheduled on April 25th, 2020, due to current travel restrictions in Asia,” organizers said in a statement. “We truly apologize for the inconvenience to those who have been looking forward to this event and ask for your kind understanding.”
The festival, one of the more notable annual Korean music events in the U.S., has previously showcased the likes of K-Pop stars Rain,...
“It is with deepest regret that we announce the postponement of the 18th Ktmf scheduled on April 25th, 2020, due to current travel restrictions in Asia,” organizers said in a statement. “We truly apologize for the inconvenience to those who have been looking forward to this event and ask for your kind understanding.”
The festival, one of the more notable annual Korean music events in the U.S., has previously showcased the likes of K-Pop stars Rain,...
- 2/26/2020
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Never one to let the grass grow under his feet, the legendary Jackie Chan has made headway into South Korea's burgeoning Hallyu wave, with appearances on local television and even starting his own K-Pop group, Jjcc. For Jackie's latest, Dragon Blade, he brought over friend and protégé, Choi Siwon, from K-Pop supergroup, Super Junior, to costar. Completed before he enlisted for mandatory military service, here's my email chat with Siwon, who tells of his adoration of Jackie, going head-to-head with Oscar winner, Adrien Brody, and the action benefits of K-Pop dance choreography. The Lady Miz Diva: Mr. Choi, how did the opportunity to participate in Dragon Blade come to you? Choi Siwon: During a Korean entertainment program shooting, I first met Jackie Chan and kept...
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- 12/15/2015
- Screen Anarchy
As one of the hottest shows of the summer, the Teen Choice Awards gives young fans the opportunity to use their social media power to vote for their faves in TV, movies, and music. In case you missed it (or just want to relive it), we’re bringing you all the action from the 17th annual ceremony.
The exciting event, which took place last night (Sunday, August 16) at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, was hosted by Josh Peck, Gina Rodriguez and Ludacris. Celebrities lucky enough to take home a surfboard included Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Lovato. Other big winners were “Pretty Little Liars,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Furious 7,” and “Pitch Perfect.”
The two-hour show featured performances from Britney Spears, 5 Seconds of Summer, Little Mix, and more. Victoria Justice, Vin Diesel, Ellen DeGeneres, Bella Thorne, and more celebs were also in attendance.
Check out the complete list of...
The exciting event, which took place last night (Sunday, August 16) at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, was hosted by Josh Peck, Gina Rodriguez and Ludacris. Celebrities lucky enough to take home a surfboard included Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Demi Lovato. Other big winners were “Pretty Little Liars,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Furious 7,” and “Pitch Perfect.”
The two-hour show featured performances from Britney Spears, 5 Seconds of Summer, Little Mix, and more. Victoria Justice, Vin Diesel, Ellen DeGeneres, Bella Thorne, and more celebs were also in attendance.
Check out the complete list of...
- 8/17/2015
- GossipCenter
Surfboards were handed out to music, TV, web, and fashion fan faves at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday. "Jane the Virgin" star Gina Rodriguez was on hand to host the festivities, alongside Ludacris and Josh Peck.
What did the young people of the world vote for when it comes to entertainment? Who's the reigning choice celeb selfie taker? Find out the big winners below.
Choice Music Group: Male
One Direction (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer
Fall Out Boy
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
OneRepublic
Choice Summer Music: Group
One Direction (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer
Echosmith
Fifth Harmony
Little Mix
Maroon 5
Choice Summer Tour
One Direction - On the Road Again Tour (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer - Rock Out with Your Socks Out
Fall Out Boy & Wiz Khalifa - The Boys of Zummer Tour
Ariana Grande - The Honeymoon Tour
Ed Sheeran - X World Tour
Taylor Swift - The 1989 World...
What did the young people of the world vote for when it comes to entertainment? Who's the reigning choice celeb selfie taker? Find out the big winners below.
Choice Music Group: Male
One Direction (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer
Fall Out Boy
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
OneRepublic
Choice Summer Music: Group
One Direction (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer
Echosmith
Fifth Harmony
Little Mix
Maroon 5
Choice Summer Tour
One Direction - On the Road Again Tour (Winner)
5 Seconds of Summer - Rock Out with Your Socks Out
Fall Out Boy & Wiz Khalifa - The Boys of Zummer Tour
Ariana Grande - The Honeymoon Tour
Ed Sheeran - X World Tour
Taylor Swift - The 1989 World...
- 8/16/2015
- by Alana Altmann
- Moviefone
China's box-office gross in February was $650 million, which is (a) a lot; and (b) significant because it beat the U.S.'s gross for the first time ever, by $10 million. And the No. 1 film in China? A little historical epic called Dragon Blade that's grossed over $100 million after only two weeks of release. But Dragon Blade isn't just any historical epic: It stars Jackie Chan, Adrien Brody and John Cusack as Roman soldiers in China. Here's a quick primer to the film. 1. It's a Passion Project for BrodyBrody worked with Chinese filmmaker Xiaogang Feng in 2012 on the drama Back to...
- 3/4/2015
- by Alex Heigl, @alex_heigl
- PEOPLE.com
The big winner as the Year of the Goat began was the historical action movie Dragon Blade, starring Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrien Brody, which took $54.84 million in its opening four days, according to data from Entgroup. The movie had 132,874 screenings and notched up 8.14 million admissions. Directed by Daniel Lee, Dragon Blade is based on a story about a missing legion of Roman soldiers that traveled into China in 48 Bce. The cast also includes South Korea's Choi Si-won, member of the K-pop band Super Junior, who previously appeared in Battle
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- 2/24/2015
- by Clifford Coonan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Entertainment Hot Click: Seo Taiji and Lee Eunseong are now parents / Kang Soojung becomes a mother / Yim Sanga is now divorced / Busan International Comedy Festival - Interview with Megan Fox - Interview with Taecyeon of 2Pm - Jung Woo’s first fan meeting - Interview with Lee Junghyun - Super Junior’s comeback […]
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- 9/15/2014
- by Cinemart
Hong Kong’s Media Asia, Korean talent management group Sm Entertainment and Taiwan’s Kbro Media have established a fund for joint investment in film and TV production aimed at Chinese-speaking audiences.
The fund, called the Dragon Tiger Fund, is launching with seed capital of $20m and aims to raise an initial $100m. Media Asia and Sm Entertainment will serve as co-managers with Kbro Media parent company Fubon Group as co-founder.
The agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday, by Media Asia chairman Peter Lam, Sm Entertainment chairman Lee Shoo Man and Kbro Media chairman Leon Lu.
It was also agreed that Media Asia would serve as the exclusive Chinese agent for Sm Entertainment’s artists, including singer Jang Ri-in and K-pop bands Super Junior, f(x) and Exo.
The agreement is part of a growing trend for East Asian countries to work together to gain a foothold in the booming...
The fund, called the Dragon Tiger Fund, is launching with seed capital of $20m and aims to raise an initial $100m. Media Asia and Sm Entertainment will serve as co-managers with Kbro Media parent company Fubon Group as co-founder.
The agreement was signed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday, by Media Asia chairman Peter Lam, Sm Entertainment chairman Lee Shoo Man and Kbro Media chairman Leon Lu.
It was also agreed that Media Asia would serve as the exclusive Chinese agent for Sm Entertainment’s artists, including singer Jang Ri-in and K-pop bands Super Junior, f(x) and Exo.
The agreement is part of a growing trend for East Asian countries to work together to gain a foothold in the booming...
- 9/4/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
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