K-Pop news: January 2018

Friday 26 January 2018

Here Are All The Winners From The Seoul Music Awards 2018

1. Grand Prize — BTS

2. Bonsang Award — NU’EST W

3. Bonsang Award – BLACKPINK

4. Bonsang Award – SEVENTEEN

5. Bonsang Award – BTOB

6. Bonsang Award – TWICE

7. Bonsang Award – EXO

8. Bonsang Award – Bolbbalgan4

9. Bonsang Award – GOT7

10. Bonsang Award – Red Velvet

11. Bonsang Award – WANNA ONE

12. Bonsang Award – BTS

13. Bonsang Award – Super Junior

14. Rookie Award — PRISTIN

15. Rookie Award – Chungha

16. Rookie Award – WANNA ONE

17. Band Award – iamnot

18. Original Soundtrack Award – Ailee – “I Will Go to You Like the First Snow”

19. R&B Soul Award – Suran

20. TikTok Dance Performance Award – NCT 127

21. TikTok Dance Performance Award – MAMAMOO

22. Discovery of the Year Award – MONSTA X

23. Best Album Award – IU – “Palette”

24. Judge’s Special Award – Spring Summer Fall Winter

25. Fandom School Award – EXO

26. Producer of the Year Award – Bang Si Hyuk

27. Korean Wave Special Award – EXO (Super Junior’s Leeteuk received the award in place of EXO)

28. Popularity Award — SHINee Taemin (Super Junior’s Leeteuk received the award in place of SHINee’s Taemin)

29. Best Digital Song Award — Yoon Jong Shin

Saturday 20 January 2018

SM Announces Plan To Release Jonghyun’s Album

S.M. Entertainment has announced plans to release Jonghyun’s album Poet | Artist, which was recorded before he passed away on December 18, 2017.

On SHINee’s official Twitter account, S.M. Entertainment posted an announcement detailing the plans for the release, as well as intentions to use the profits for good.

You can read the full translation below.

“Hello. This is S.M. Entertainment. We are announcing our plans to release the album to fans who love Jonghyun and Jonghyun’s music.

We’ve decided to share the album that we worked on with Jonghyun last year, which was expected to be released early in the new year.

Jonghyun’s album “Poet | Artist” will be released digitally on January 23rd at 12 PM, the physical album will be released on January 24th, and the music video we prepared with the album will be released at the same time as the digital release.

We hope that the heart of Jonghyun, who loved music more than anyone else, who worked hard to communicate through music, will be expressed to all of you well.

Also, we will give all the profits from the sale of this album to Jonghyun’s mother, and it will be the foundation to creating an organization dedicated to people living in difficult environments.

Thank you.”

If you or someone you care for is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out for help. You can contact your local emergency phone lines, speak to your family doctor, or call a crisis hotline. You can also find a list of international hotlines here.

IU Confesses She Can’t Sleep, Talks About Her Full History With Jonghyun

Jungkook Posts Emotional “Breathe” Cover, And Haters Attack Him

Key Shares Message About How SHINee Are Coping With Jonghyun’s Death

2PM’s Wooyoung Says He Can Relate To Jonghyun’s Depression, And Revealed How He Overcame It

SM Will Create A Permanent Memorial For Fans To Pay Tribute To Jonghyun

Lee Hi breaks down crying while singing “Breathe” at Golden Disc Awards

Homeless People Allegedly Desecrating Jonghyun’s Memorial At SM Artium

Two Malaysian Actresses Under Fire For Disrespecting Jonghyun, Calling Him “The Dead One”

(★BREAKING) Each SHINee Member Releases Handwritten Letters, Following The Death Of Jonghyun

CNN Chile Claims Jonghyun Was Addicted To Alcohol and Drugs

SM Entertainment Releasing New Song Featuring Jonghyun

Video Of SHINee’s Last Performance Together Surfaces

(★BREAKING) Leeteuk Says Jonghyun Visited Him In A Dream, And Delivered A Message

Jonghyun Gave Taeyeon A Christmas Present, And She Shared It With Fans At Her Concert

SM Entertainment Releases Never-Before-Seen Footage Of Jonghyun Practicing

A Hater Accused Zion.T of Disrespecting Jonghyun, His Response Shut Him Right Up

(★BREAKING) Seohyun Apologizes, And Pours Her Heart Out In Letter To Jonghyun

EXO Does Special Performance For Jonghyun, Says Final Goodbye Together With Fans

The Whole World Reacts To Jonghyun’s Death, Sends Love And Support

Heartbreaking Video Message From Taemin To Jonghyun’s Future Self

Koreans Outraged At “Facebook Star” For Exploiting Jonghyun’s Death For Money

All Idols On MBC Music Core Stop The Show, In Tribute Of Jonghyun

(★BREAKING) SHINee Leader Onew Leaves Message For Jonghyun

A Shawol Attended Jonghyun’s Memorial Service And She Told Her Full Story

10 Most Precious Moments Of Jonghyun, That Fans Will Never Forget

IU Breaks Down Crying During Performance Because Of Jonghyun

Yunho Cries Out To Jonghyun On Stage During Concert

Koreans Are Worried About Onew In The Aftermath Of Jonghyun’s Death

Taeyeon Sends Emotional Goodnight Message To Jonghyun

10 Inspiring And Moving Quotes By SHINee Jonghyun

Friday 19 January 2018

Scottish Fan Sends A Kiss To BTS Jin… and He Sent A Kiss Back To Her

One devoted Scottish fan moved from Scotland to South Korea to be closer to BTS, and now her dedication has paid off… with Jin’s kiss!

During an interview with Adele Roberts from BBC Radio1 that was recently aired in the UK, BTS was introduced to a die-hard fan who moved from Scottland to Seoul to be an A.R.M.Y.

Her name was Stephanie, and she recorded this sweet message for the members of BTS, showing her mad love towards them.

“I love you guys so much, you guys have no idea. You guys are just amazing. Especially Jin! (Blows kisses)”

— Stephanie Fairfield

Upon receiving the sweet message, BTS decided to record a message in response to her, and Jin decided to blow kisses right back at her.

“Hey Stephanie, You want my hand kiss? (blows kisses) ”

— BTS Jin

Of course, she was ecstatic when she received the sweet video message from BTS, and she literally could not believe it.

Watch the video below:

WANNA ONE Member Reveals Kang Daniel’s True Personality Is Different From What Fans See

WANNA ONE’s Bae Jinyoung talked about Kang Daniel’s true personality, which is different from what fans see on screen or in person.

Bae Jinyoung was asked to analyze his group member Kang Daniel and revealed Kang Daniel is really childish, as he laughs at anything.

“Kang Daniel looks really reliable but he’s actually Kang-choding (childish).

He has a really low threshold for laughter. He doesn’t match my ideas of what to laugh at.”

— WANNA ONE’s Bae Jinyoung

“I’ve recently become much closer with Hwang Minhyun. But sometimes he overdoes it.

The kisses just fly out of him.”

— WANNA ONE’s Bae Jinyoung

Hwang Minhyun mentioned why he shows show much affection for Bae Jinyoung.

“I like skinship. Bae Jinyoung is just so cute, it must have been a burden for him.”

— WANNA ONE’s Hwang Minhyun

Watch the full clip below: