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TWICE Wins Song of the Year at 2017 MAMA

TWICE Wins Song of the Year at 2017 MAMA

South Korean girl band TWICE has taken home a top MAMA prize for a second year in a row. The nine-member group, including Taiwan kpop star Chou Tzuyu, were announced winners of the “Song of the Year” with their bubbly hit “Signal”.Continue reading
Mayday Plays Chicago

Mayday Plays Chicago

Taiwan rock band Mayday played mind games with fans at their Chicago concert last night.Continue reading
TWICE Headed for Japan's Red White Song Festival

TWICE Headed for Japan’s Red White Song Festival

Taiwan Kpop star Chou Tzuyu is set to become the fourth Taiwanese to perform at the Red and White Year End Song Festival in Japan.Continue reading
Amei Returns After Social Media Disappearing Act

Amei Returns After Social Media Disappearing Act

Amei fans are breathing a huge sigh of relief as the powerhouse singer makes a return to social media after being MIA for 36 hours.Continue reading
MAMA Voting Draws China Netizens' Ire

MAMA Voting Draws China Netizens’ Ire

Kpop is once again drawing the ire of netizens in China over issues of sovereignty. The Mnet Asian Music Awards is in the midst of soliciting votes online for its annual music awarding ceremonies. But organizers are facing backlash from China, after netizens noticed that under the “Voting by Country” category, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and...Continue reading
Rain in Taiwan for Reality TV Show

Rain in Taiwan for Reality TV Show

Korean singer actor Rain arrived in Taiwan earlier today in his first public appearance since becoming a father last month. The multi-talented star arrived at Taoyuan International Airport early this morning to a crowd of screaming fans, and boarded a bus with his co-stars to head to Yehliu in Northern Taiwan. The group is expected...Continue reading
Mishap-prone Ed Sheeran to Postpone Taipei Concert

Mishap-prone Ed Sheeran to Postpone Taipei Concert

British singer Ed Sheeran has postponed his Taipei concert, after a “bicycle accident” left him unable to play.Continue reading
Britney Spears "Live In Concert" in Taiwan!

Britney Spears “Live In Concert” in Taiwan!

  After years spent in Las Vegas, Britney Spears started her “Live in Concert” tour in Asia! The concert in Taipei held on June 13th, was her first ever show in Taiwan! Britney Spears started off her show with her 2013 hit Work B**** in a revealing low-cut green camouflage costume and a top hat....Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Celebrates Her 18th Birthday!!!

Chou Tzuyu Celebrates Her 18th Birthday!!!

TWICE member Chou Tzuyu turned 18 yesterday!!! The KPop girl group posted the picture (above) on their Facebook page to celebrate. And more good news for the group, TWICE surpassed BIGBANG in popularity on KKBOX. TWICE is currently sitting on the #5 spot and BIGBANG is at #10. TWICE also reached another milestone as their...Continue reading
Mayday Leads Golden Melody Nominees

Mayday Leads Golden Melody Nominees

Mayday’s album “History of Tomorrow” is leading this year’s nominees for Golden Melody Awards — with eight nominations, including Best Mandarin Album. Mayday was also nominated in the categories of Best Album of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Best Band, Best Composer, Best Lyricist, Best Album Production, and Best Music Video. “History of...Continue reading
Ed Sheeran's Asia Tour to Start in Taipei

Ed Sheeran’s Asia Tour to Start in Taipei

Fans of “Red-haired Ed” will get a chance to see the British pop star live in just a few months. According to Ed Sheeran’s official webpage, the singer added 9 more cities to his Asia tour this year, and first on the list, is Taipei for October 22nd. The 26-year-old Grammy-winner will now visit a...Continue reading
Upcoming Coldplay Concert Sees Tight Security

Upcoming Coldplay Concert Sees Tight Security

British rock band Coldplay is set to hold its first ever concert here in Taiwan tomorrow night, and word is, security is tight. Concert organizers have banned bags and luggage larger than an A3 sheet of paper from the event grounds. They say no storage lockers will be provided. Glass and canned drink containers, as...Continue reading