[HanCinema's Digest] K-pop & Stars

Published on 2015/05/02

The K-pop boom gets analysed, there's no age limit on being a fan, Big Bang bounce back with new tracks, and Yuna pledges her support for earthquake victims in Nepal.

"How YouTube drove the international K-pop boom: A timeline"

How, exactly, did K-pop manage to spread around the world as much as it did? Was "Gangnum Style" the catalyst, or the lucking break that simply reminded the world of K-pop's global appeal? Lizzie over at Beyond Hallyu presents some interesting figures and statistics in this feature article to make sense of things for us.

…READ ON BEYOND HALLYU: http://beyondhallyu.com/k-pop/how-youtube-helped-create-the-k-pop-international-fan-community-a-timeline/

"Passion and lunch boxes: K-pop's 'auntie' fans stand proud"

Do some of the older generation have a soft spot for the K-pop generation? It may seen like a strange thought, but there are apparently lots of aunties who are passionate about their boy bands and beats, and don't mind supporting their younger family member's love of all things K-pop!

…READ ON JAPAN TIMES: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/05/01/music/passion-lunch-boxes-k-pops-auntie-fans-stand-proud/#.VUTDRmbVvAY

"Within Hours, Big Bang Sweep Music Charts Around The World With New Releases 'Loser' And 'Bae Bae'"

Boom! Big Bang's comeback has arrived and it's already causing quite a stir. The group recently dropped videos to two new tracks ("Loser" and "Bae Bae"), and together they have already attracted nearly 12 million viewers on YouTube; "Just like the group's name, Big Bang once again proved their impact upon their comeback".

…WATCH ON KPOPSTARZ: http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/197615/20150501/big-bang-loser-bae-made.htm

"Ex-Figure Skater Kim Yuna Donates $100,000 to Help Nepal Earthquake Victims"

There are a lot of K-pop idols, movie stars and celebrities putting their talents and fame to good use for worthy causes around the world. More recently though, the ex-figure skating and Olympic gold medalist Kim Yuna has pledged $100,000 to help victims of the Nepalese earthquake: a natural disaster that has already claimed more than 4,000 lives. Thank you Yuna for contributing, hopefully her actions will encourage others to get involved where they can.

…READ ON KOREAM: http://iamkoream.com/figure-skater-kim-yuna-donates-100000-to-help-nepal-earthquake-victims/