On April 12th, filming of SBS MTV 'The Show' was held at SBS Prism Tower in Sangam-dong, Seoul.

Jun Hyo Seong appeared on the stage in black costumes, and captured the audiences' attention with her gorgeous body shape and phenomenal performance.


Meanwhile, singers that appeared on this week's 'The Show' include Jun Hyo Seong, MAMAMOO, Hyo Min, GOT7, OH MY GIRL, LABOUM, CNBLUE, Sam Kim, and Eric Nam.

Jun Hyo Seong presenting a fabulous performance

Jun Hyo Seong performing on 'The Show'

Jun Hyo Seong, the Black Swan

Jun Hyo Seong's gorgeous look on stage


Jun Hyo Seong's performing her new song on 'The Show'

MAMAMOO's 'You're the Best' is showing absolute domination at all across the world.

Recently, MAMAMOO's first full-length album, 'Melting,' debuted #1 on iTunes K-Pop Album Chart in the U.S and France, and peaked at #2 on iTunes Chart in Finland, Indonesia, Singapore, and Taiwan


'You're the Best' peaked at #4 on iTunes K-Pop Chart in the U.S, and another from the same album, 'Taller than You,' peaked at #29

MAMAMOO's popularity is burgeoning at all across the world, and they are now being talked about as the new leader of K-Pop trend

MAMAMOO is still showing absolute dominance even though a great number of different K-Pop artists have released new albums at around the same time.


On March 6th, MAMAMOO received #1 trophy on SBS 'Music Trend,' and they also received #1 trophy on MBC MUSIC 'Show! Champion' and M.net 'M! Countdown' this week.

Meanwhile, MAMAMOO is going to appear on March 11th broadcast of KBS 2TV 'Music Bank,' and perform 'You're the Best.'

On March 9th, MAMAMOO participated in MBC MUSIC 'Show! Champion,' and received '#1 Song of the Week' trophy.

The total number of MAMAMOO's official fan club has surpassed 60 thousand.

MAMAMOO's official fan club was first launched on February 11th, and the total number of members surpassed 60 thousand recently.


Currently (March 8th morning), the club holds 60,915 fans in total, and this makes MAMAMOO's fan club sixth biggest K-Pop star fan club next to Girls' Generation, Apink, Girl's Day, Wonder Girls, and 2NE1.

The total number of members skyrocketed after MAMAMOO released 'Um Oh Ah Yeah' last summer, and also after the official release of their latest album, 'Melting.'


Most of the fan club members are female, and it seems that MAMAMOO's 'Girl Crush' concept has made a big success.

Many insiders explained that MAMAMOO members' overflowing energy made the most significant contribution in attracting the fans.

MAMAMOO members are constantly communicating with their fans through various events, and recently, they held a performance in costumes designed by their fans.

Meanwhile, MAMAMOO is going to appear on channel SBS MTV's 'The Show' to perform their new title track, 'You're The Best.'

[by Woorim Ahn] MAMAMOO confirmed its comeback date.

Its agency RBW said, “MAMAMOO will release its first official album ‘Melting’ on February 26. Since the album is the first official one, the members poured everything out for it and contained its matchless colors.”


The group’s comeback took 8 months after its third mini album ‘Pink Funky’. MAMAMOO debuted in June 2014 and made hits with ‘Piano Man’, ‘Um Oh Ah Ye’ and others to settle down as an able girl group.

In particular, the group made an all-kill on music charts with ‘Um Oh Ah Ye’ in June 2015 and received much love from the mass public with the group’s upgraded visuals and music style. Thus, the fans are anticipating for this new album since the group already caught their hearts with its songs.

Previously, MAMAMOO disclosed its pre-single ‘I Miss You’ on January 29 and swept the music charts. Moreover, the song is still on high ranks of charts although many popular singers are flourishing in the industry.

Meanwhile, MAMAMOO will release its first official album on February 26. (photo by RBW, HOW Entertainment)

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[by Woorim Ahn] Actor Hong Jong Hyun will be the MC of ‘2016 Dream Concert’.

On June 1, his agency WIDMAY said, “Hong Jong Hyun will host ‘2016 Dream Concert’ that will be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on June 4.”

Based on his experiences in SBS ‘Inkigayo’, he will host the event fluently with Leeteuk and Kim So Hyun.

‘Dream Concert’ was to give dream and wish to adolescents in Korea and this is its 22nd year. This year, EXO, Red Velvet, GFRIEND, Lovelyz, BTOB, B1A4, Taemin of SHINee, VIXX, MAMAMOO and others will attend to perform.

Meanwhile, Hong Jong Hyun will meet the audiences through drama ‘Scarlet Heart’. (photo by WIDMAY)

[by Woorim Ahn] SBSMTV ‘Suwon K-pop Super Concert’ will be held.

‘Suwon K-pop Super Concert’ is to commemorate this year was assigned as the year of visiting Suwon. EXO, I.O.I, TWICE, Jonghyun, SEVENTEEN, GFRIEND, EXID, MAMAMOO and others will join the event to perform. MCs will be Yerin of GFRIEND and Zhou Mi of Super Junior M.

Moreover, various things will be prepared prior to the concert such as EDM performances by Kim Sung Soo and Hong Rok Gi. Tickets will be available from May 19 at 8pm and costs 5,000 won each. All the profits will be donated to help neighbors in need.

The event will be a special episode of SBSMTV ‘The Show’ and it will air on June 21 and 28 through its overseas channels.

Meanwhile, ‘Suwon K-pop Super Concert’ will be held at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon on June 17-18. (photo by SBS Plus)

MONSTA X released a pre-release track.

On May 9th, K-Pop boy band MONSTA X released a pre-release track titled 'EX GIRL' through every online music service platforms of Korea. 'EX GIRL' is a pre-release track of MONSTA X's 3rd mini-album, 'THE CLAN Part. 1 LOST,' which will be officially released on May 18th.

MAMAMOO's WHEE IN has made a vocal featuring in 'EX GIRL,' and the song sings about how it is more difficult to secure love than falling in love.

Meanwhile, MONSTA X is going to hold an official comeback showcase in Seoul on May 18th.

The first set of lineup for 'The 22nd 2016 Dream Concert' has been unveiled.

'The 22nd 2016 Dream Concert,' hosted by Korea Entertainment Producer's Association and sponsored by Ministry of Culture, Sport, and Tourism, will be held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 4th.

'Dream Concert' is an annual event hosted by Korea Entertainment Producer's Association, and a great number of top K-Pop artists participate.

'Dream Concert' is widely recognized as one of the most representative and widely beloved concerts of Korea, and the concert receives full attention from a great number of different K-Pop fans at overseas as well.

The first set of lineup include EXO (SM Entertainment), SHINee's Tae Min (SM Entertainment), Red Velvet (SM Entertainment), B1A4 (WM Entertainment), OH MY GIRL (WM Entertainment), VIXX (Jellyfish Entertainment), BTOB (Cube Entertainment), T-ara (MBK Entertainment), GFRIEND (Source Music), HALO (Hi Star), SEVENTEEN (Pledis Entertainment), and MAMAMOO (RBW).

Meanwhile, ticket purchase for this year's 'Dream Concert' can be done on Melon Ticket website and mobile application, and more details about the concert are available on the official website and Facebook of 'Dream Concert.'

OH MY GIRL presented a lovely performance on 'M! Countdown.'

On March 31st, girl group OH MY GIRL appeared on channel M.net's 'M! Countdown,' and performed their new title track, 'LIAR LIAR.'

OH MY GIRL members appeared in colorful outfits, and shoes in roller skate shape. The audiences showed hot reactions for their lovely look and costumes.

'LIAR LIAR' is a song that sings about joy and excitement of a girl who fell deeply in love.

Meanwhile, singers that appeared on this week's 'M! Countdown' include GOT7, DAY6, MAMAMOO, Red Velvet, Matilda, BTOB, Boys' Republic, ASTRO, Eric Nam, A.CIAN, N-SONIC, OH MY GIRL, Jun Hyo Seong, JJCC, KNK, FIESTAR, and Hyo Min.

Kim Hee Chul, Kim Jung Mo, and WHEEIN are releasing a special collaboration.

On April 15th, Super Junior's Kim Hee Chul, TRAX's Kim Jung Mo, and MAMAMOO's WHEEIN are going to release a special collaboration song titled 'Narcissus' through every online music service platforms of Korea. The song's music video will also be released througn SM Entertainment's official YouTube channel and Naver TV Cast at the same time.

'Narcissus' is a medium-tempo rock ballad number with powerful band sound and heartfelt melodies, and the song sings about different inner dilemmas that a man a woman go through at the moment of their breakup.

Kim Jung Mo directed the entire songwriting, lyrics, arrangement, and production, and Kim Hee Chul co-wrote the lyrics with Kim Jung Mo. Kim Hee Chul and WHEEIN sang the song together as a duet, and a great number of K-Pop fans are showing huge anticipation for the song.

Music video of 'Narcissus,' which will be released along with the song, features scenario written by Kim Hee Chul, and professional model Kim Jin Kyung played in the music video as a lead role.

Meanwhile, 'Narcissus' is going to be released as a part of SM Entertainment's new long-term collaboration project, 'STATION.'

New selfies of BTOB's Yook Sung Jae have been revealed.

On April 7th, the production team of M.net 'M! Countdown' uploaded new selfies of BTOB's Yook Sung Jae on the program's official Twitter.

The photos show BTOB's Yook Sung Jae taking selfies with Seo Eun Gwang and Jung Il Hoon behind him.

The three guys are showing charming look together, and many fans and netizens are showing hot reactions for the post.

Meanwhile, singers that appeared on this week's 'M! Countdown' include BTOB, GOT7, LABOUM, REFLEX, MAMAMOO, MATILDA, Bernard Park, Hye Lim, Boys Republic, SNOOPER, CNBLUE, ASTRO, OUTSIDER, Eric Nam, OH MY GIRL, COSMIC GIRLS, Jun Hyo Seong, KNK, and Hyo Min.

[by Bae Jung Yun] K-pop idols participated in drawing contest held by SBS MTV ‘The Show’ as a spring special program.

The theme of the contest was spring scenery. Five teams participated in the event and competed against each other in order to achieve Korean beef gift set.

Particularly, BTS member Jimin and Jungkook, who are good at drawing, became the leader of two teams and surprised the production crew by drawing the high quality artwork.

Other teams, including GOT7, drew various art works from a drawing in elementary school level to a drawing that is a frontrunner of the competition.

Surprising drawing skill of five teams and the final winner of competition will be unveiled from the upcoming broadcast.

MAMAMOO, ASTRO, Eric Nam, Oh My Girl, KNK, GOT7, CNBLUE, LABOUM, Bernard Park & Hyelim, Sam Kim, Boys Republic, Yoo Sung Eun, Jun Hyo Seong, Hyomin and History’s glamorous stage will be disclosed in the program.

[by Woorim Ahn] Super Junior Kim Hee Chul, Trax Kim Jung Mo and MAMAMOO Wheein will show a special collaboration through SM Entertainment’s ‘STATION’.

‘Narcissus’, which is the tenth song of ‘STATION’, will be disclosed on April 15 at midnight through music websites and its music video will be also released through YouTube SMTOWN channel, Naver TVcast and others.

The song is a medium tempo rock ballad with magnificent band sound and soft sad melody. The lyrics tell a story of a man who’s telling to break up to his girlfriend although he wants to hold her mind and his girlfriend should accept the situation.

In particular, Kim Jung Mo participated in the song as an executive director, so the fans can see the two’s unique music and as MAMAMOO’s Wheein joined as a featuring singer to raise the mass public’s anticipations.

Moreover, the music video’s scenario was written by Kim Hee Chul and Kim Jin Kyung from ESteen model agency appeared in it.

Meanwhile, ‘STATION’ releases a new song on Fridays at midnight. (photo by SM Entertainment)

[by Bae Jung Yun, photo by Hwang Ji Eun] On March 29, SBS MTV’S live broadcast ‘The Show Season 5’ was held at Prism Tower in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

GOT7, Eric Nam, Hyomin, Jun Hyo Seong, MAMAMOO, Fiestar, Annyeongbada, Snuper, ASTRO, KNK, MATILDA, Six Bomb and others were performed in the show.

Meanwhile, ‘The Show Season 5’ airs every Tuesday at 8pm KST. (photo by bntnews DB)

Choi Ja sent a video message to himself of the past.

On March 28th, channel tvN's new variety show, 'Dream Player,' premiered, and Choi Ja appeared on the show with MAMAMOO, Kim Soo Ro, Primary, Yoo Se Yoon, Ahn Ji Hwan, Park Gun Hyung, and Jang Jin.

Primary mentioned about when the news about Choi Ja and Sulli's relationship was publicized after Choi Ja lost his wallet, and he said, "Please tell yourself in the past to not lose the wallet."

Choi Ja said to himself of the past, "I know that you love girls. However, know that happiness that is much greater than whatever you are imagining is waiting ahead of you."

Meanwhile, Jang Jin criticized Korea Communications Commission on 'Dream Player.'