New TWICE Single Breaks Records
South Korean girl band TWICE broke all kinds of records with their newly dropped single “KNOCK KNOCK” yesterday. The retro-style single topped 8 different music charts that track the popularity of songs and albums in South Korea within one day. The “KNOCK KNOCK” MV featuring the nine group members also hit 10,000,000 views within one...Continue reading
Pikotaro Releases New Song
Get ready to be brainwashed again, because Pikotaro has released a new single. The Japanese comedian of “PPAP” fame is continuing his love affair with fruit, in his new single “I Like OJ”. The 82 second-long track has Pikotaro refusing numerous beverages before grinning and dancing for orange juice. As of today, the video on the...Continue reading
Jolin Tsai Takes a Tumble During Concert
The music doesn’t stop for pop diva Jolin Tsai, even after a painful tumble onstage. The singer was performing at a concert in China last night, when she reportedly stepped on her own shoe strap and fell heavily to her knees. Tsai, who was performing with a cold, smiled and continued to sing without pause...Continue reading
Amei Announces Kaohsiung Concerts after Taipei Arena Rejection
Pop diva Amei has announced a series of concerts in Kaohsiung, after her application to perform at the Taipei Arena was rejected. As part of her world tour, the 44-year-old star will play 6 dates at the Kaohsiung Arena, on August 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th. “Utopia 2.0” kicked off December last year...Continue reading
SHINHWA Set for Taipei Concert Next Year
South Korean boy band SHINHWA has announced that they’ll be making Taiwan the first stop on their international tour next year. The six-member group is scheduled to release part 2 of their 13th studio album “Unchanging” in January next year. And they’ll begin their “2017 SHINHWA LIVE – UNCHANGING” tour at Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center on...Continue reading
Singer Hebe Tien Fined for Concert Overtime
Pop singer Hebe Tien is facing a $150,000 NT fine, after going overtime on the last night of her concert series in Taipei. The 33-year-old member of girl group S.H.E. added an extra encore at the end of her “If PLUS” show last night, after around 10 thousand audience members refused to leave the Taipei...Continue reading
PPAP Singer Pikotaro Coming to Taiwan
Japanese comedian Pikotaro, who spawned the hit song “Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen” is visiting Taiwan for a flash performance. The 45-second-long “PPAP” song went viral after it was posted online in August this year. It hit number 77 on the U-S Billboard Hot 100, and was certified last month by the Guinness World Records as the “Shortest song...Continue reading
Chou Tzuyu Shows Dark Side in New TWICE Song
Taiwan kpop star Chou Tzuyu is showing her dark side in a just-released music video for her band’s latest mini album. TWICE’s 3rd mini album is set to drop today, and their handlers JYP Entertainment has given fans a taste of what’s to come, posting a new track “TT” on their Youtube channel late last...Continue reading
Taiwanese Kpop Star Chou Tzuyu Does PPAP
South Korean girl band member Chou Tzuyu and a TWICE bandmate have released their own version of the oddball song “PPAP” (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen). In a video posted on the group’s social media today, the 17-year-old star from Taiwan and her bandmate Son Chaeyoung sit in a dimly lit room, and attempt to lip sync the tune,...Continue reading
HK Crooner Jacky Cheung Announces Concert Tour
Hong Kong singer-songwriter Jacky Cheung has announced an upcoming world tour, with concerts in Taiwan set for the month of February. The crooner with 57 albums under his belt is reportedly set for 4 performances on the dates of the 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th, at the Taipei Arena for his “A Classic Tour”. But...Continue reading
BIGBANG Arrives in Taiwan
South Korean boy band BIGBANG arrived in Taiwan this morning for their whirlwind meet-and-greet tour. The group reportedly landed at Taoyuan International Airport at 11:38am, but only three of the five-member ensemble appeared before awaiting paparazzi. G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung all wore facemasks and kept a low profile, quickly climbing into waiting golf carts and leaving...Continue reading
Top 5 Highest-earning Taiwan Singers
Popstar Jay Chou has maintained his iron-grip on the top spot as the highest-earning singer in Taiwan so far this year. According to the latest tally from the Apple Daily, Chou banked $790 million NT this year, coming ahead of second place Wang Lee-hom, with $630 million NT. Wang is fast making up ground after...Continue reading
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