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'[UPDATE] Seoul Music Awards Apologizes After Taeyeon of Girls' Generation Falls Through Stage

An apology statement has been released by the Seoul Music Awards after news that Taeyeon of popular K-pop group Girls’ Generation fell through a hole in the stage while performing at the ceremony.
  • 'K-Pop's S.M. Entertainment Tops Physical Album Sales

    If you want to be a K-pop star, it seems as if all you need to do is sign with S.M. Entertainment. Independent Korean record label S.M. Entertainment has produced four groups that have sold the most albums in 2014. According to "Goan" charts, which act as "Billboard" charts do in the United States, male idol group EXO took the first two places on the list, while Super Junior followed in third place. The group EXO consists of two subgroups, EXO-K for the South Korean subgroup and EXO-M for the Chinese subgroup. EXO-K sold the most physical albums in 2014, with "Overdose." But it was closely followed by EXO’s Mandarin-speaking EXO-M for the Chinese version of the same album. Combined, the group sold 600,000 copies of "Overdose" in South Korea. Third in line for that title was Super Junior, whose album "Mamacita" sold more than 400,000 copies with TVXQ’s "Tense" and Girls' Generation's "Mr.Mr" following closely behind in fourth and fifth places. Though it seems like S.M. Entertainment is ruling the boards lately, no S.M. artist was within the top five digital sales, streaming sales or online downloads.
  • 'Jessica Jung, Formerly of Girls’ Generation, May Be Making Her Solo US Debut with Jermaine Jackson

    Jessica Jung, former member of the K-pop group Girls’ Generation, may be making her solo U.S. debut. A video uploaded to Instagram shows Jung recording in a studio with Jermaine Jackson, causing speculation that the idol is preparing for her solo debut. The short video was uploaded by Reggie Martin, the senior manager of special events and sports at the Venetian Macau in China. Martin handles VIP and celebrity relations for the casino. "Jessica Jung a Korean star and Jermaine Jackson from legendary group Jackson 5 the brother of Michael and Janet Jackson making magic happen in the studio. What a[sic] amazing experience to see a[sic] icon in action. Stay tuned for 2015. #greatness," the video's caption reads. Jung was formerly the first member of the nine-person girl group Girls’ Generation before being kicked out of the group in 2014 due to constant conflicts with her personal schedule. In the months since, she has become a fashion designer, launching her own brand, BLANC & ECLARE.
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