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Beast (South Korean Band)
Highlight ( Korean: ) is a South Korean boy band formerly known as Beast ( Korean: 비스트). The band consists of four members: Yoon Doo-joon, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon. Originally a six-piece band, Jang Hyun-seung departed from the group in April 2016, and Yong Jun-hyung departed in March 2019. In late 2016, the group moved labels from Cube Entertainment to Around Us Entertainment and subsequently changed their name to Highlight in 2017. The group debuted in 2009 with the EP '' Beast Is the B2ST''. In 2011, they released their first full-length album, '' Fiction and Fact'', and made their Japanese debut with the single, " Shock". As Beast, the group released three Korean full-length albums, nine Korean extended plays, two Japanese full-length albums, and numerous singles. The group re-debuted as Highlight in 2017 with the EP '' Can You Feel It?''. They have since released three more EPs as Highlight. Beast initially received attention for the lack o ...
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South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of 51.75 million, of which roughly half live in the Seoul Capital Area, the fourth most populous metropolitan area in the world. Other major cities include Incheon, Busan, and Daegu. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early 7th century BCE. Following the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Korea into Silla and Balhae in the late 7th century, Korea was ruled by the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The succeeding Korean Empire (1897–1910) was an ...
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Single (music)
In music, a single is a type of release, typically a song recording of fewer tracks than an LP record or an album. One can be released for sale to the public in a variety of formats. In most cases, a single is a song that is released separately from an album, although it usually also appears on an album. In other cases a recording released as a single may not appear on an album. Despite being referred to as a single, in the era of music downloads, singles can include up to as many as three tracks. The biggest digital music distributor, the iTunes Store, accepts as many as three tracks that are less than ten minutes each as a single. Any more than three tracks on a musical release or thirty minutes in total running time is an extended play (EP) or, if over six tracks long, an album. Historically, when mainstream music was purchased via vinyl records, singles would be released double-sided, i.e. there was an A-side and a B-side, on which two songs would appear, one on each s ...
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Cyworld Digital Music Awards
The Cyworld Digital Music Awards () was a South Korean music awards ceremony. It was established in 2006 to recognize songs with the largest monthly digital sales on the Cyworld social network service. Monthly awards were also given to popular songs by new artists, popular songs by international artists, and critically acclaimed songs (which received awards called "Tam Eum Mania"). Annual awards were given for the most popular songs of 2009 and 2010. Annual award winners Girl group 2NE1 was the biggest winner at the 2009 Cyworld Digital Music Awards, earning four awards including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. At the 2010 awards, 4Men won Artist of the Year, while 2PM won Song of the Year. The complete list of winners for both years is below. Artist of the Year Song of the Year Rookie Award Tam Eum Mania Award Original Soundtrack Award Composer Award Best 10 Award Other awards Monthly award winners 2006 2007 2008 2009 ...
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Ministry Of Culture, Sports And Tourism
South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is a central government agency responsible for the areas of tourism, culture, art, religion, and sports. It has two vice ministers, three assistant ministers, one commission, and over 60 divisions. The first Minister of Culture was novelist Lee O-young. Subsidiary entities such as the National Museum, the National Theater, and the National Library are under the Ministry. The headquarters are located in the Sejong Government Complex in Sejong City. The headquarters were previously in Jongno District, Seoul. Goals The main goals of the MCST are: *To educate Korean people to be cultured and creative citizens *To create a society in which leisure and work are in harmony *To create a dynamic nation in which various local cultures are represented *To enhance public awareness of the national agenda (e.g. green growth) through public relations activities *To improve quality of life for citizens by supporting cultural ...
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Music Bank (TV Series)
''Music Bank'' (; RR: ''Myujikbaengkeu'') is a South Korean music program which airs every Friday at 17:00 KST on KBS2. As of 2015, the show is also broadcast in more than a hundred countries through KBS World. Episodes are filmed at the KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The show also organizes the global live concert ''Music Bank World Tour''. History Prior to ''Music Bank'', ''Top 10 Songs'' (가요톱10) debuted in 1981 airing live at 6:30 (KST) on Fridays and aired until 1998. For the first few months of 1998, ''Bravo New Generation'' took its place, but due to low ratings, it was quickly replaced by ''Music Bank'' on June 18, 1998. The chart format that was used since ''Top 10 Songs'' was abandoned in late 2001 due to controversy and was changed into a request format. In 2005, the show was moved to Sunday afternoons at 12:45 (KST) and became a recorded broadcast. Due to sinking ratings, in September 2007, the show returned to its original time slo ...
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Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was g ...
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Bad Girl (Beast Song)
"Bad Girl" is the debut single South Korean boy group Beast (South Korean band), Beast, coming from their debut mini-album ''Beast is the B2ST'' which was released in South Korea on October 14, 2009. The group released a Japanese version of the song as their second single in Japan on June 15, 2011. The Japanese single came in 4 editions: 3 CD+DVD and a regular edition. On June 7, 2011, a week before the physical release, the song peaked at no. 1 in the mobile site Recochoku - Chaku Uta's daily ringtone chart. The single peaked at no. 2 in Oricon's Daily Chart with 21,449 copies sold on the first day and no. 3 in Oricon's Weekly Chart with 42,386 copies sold in the first week. Background On May 19, 2011, while still in the midst of their ''Fiction and Fact'' promotions, Cube Entertainment announced that Beast will be releasing their second Japanese single on June 15, 2011 with a Japanese version of their debut song “Bad Girl”. The single was released in four editions: 3 li ...
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Big Bang (band)
Big Bang (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of four members: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, and Daesung. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019. Dubbed the " Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Although their debut album, '' Big Bang Vol.1'' (2006), was released to lukewarm reception, greater success followed with a string of hit singles: " Lies", which topped Korean music charts for a record-breaking six consecutive weeks and won Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards; " Last Farewell", " Haru Haru", and " Sunset Glow". After winning Artist of the Year at the 2008 Mnet Korean Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards, the ...
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2AM (band)
2AM ( ko, 투에이엠) is a South Korean boy band, that consists of Jo Kwon, Lee Chang-min, Lim Seul-ong and Jeong Jinwoon. The band was formed by JYP Entertainment through the Mnet documentary ''Hot Blood'', which spawned the eleven-member boy band One Day; 2AM primarily perform ballad songs while their brother group 2PM performed more dance-focused music. With the addition of Changmin from Big Hit Entertainment, the group was co-managed by JYP and Big Hit from 2008 to 2014. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008, on KBS' ''Music Bank'', performing their debut single "This Song". The group also debuted in Japan with the single " Never Let You Go: Shindemo Hanasanai" in January 2012. 2AM's albums and singles were commercially successful. Several of their Korean albums have charted within the top ten in the Gaon Album Chart, with their album '' I Was Wrong'' (2010) marking their first number one album. Several of their singles have achieved high peaks at the Gaon Digita ...
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Seoul Music Awards
The Seoul Music Awards (; SMA) is a major South Korean music awards show presented by the newspaper ''Sports Seoul''. The award winners are selected based on a combination of criteria, including music sales, popular votes, and expert judges' opinions. The annual ceremony was first held in 1990, when the Grand Prize was awarded to singer Byun Jin-sub. Boy groups Exo and BTS are the most-awarded artists at the Seoul Music Awards, with 23 awards each; they both have also won the most Grand Prizes at the ceremony, with four each. Ceremonies Categories * The Grand Prize (also known as the Daesang) is typically awarded to one musical act, with the exception of the 9th awards ceremony, when the Grand Prize was shared by H.O.T. and Sechs Kies, and the 10th awards ceremony, when it was shared by Jo Sung-mo and Fin.K.L Fin.K.L ( ko, 핑클) is a South Korean girl group formed by DSP Media in 1998 consisting of members Lee Hyori, Ock Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu-ri. Fin ...
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Golden Disc Awards
The Golden Disc Awards (, formerly spelled the Golden Disk Awards before 2015) is an annual South Korean major music awards ceremony that honors achievements in the local music industry. The awards ceremony was founded with the purpose to promote popular culture creativity, discover new artists, and contribute to the growth of the music industry. The first ceremony was held in 1986. The 35th Golden Disc Awards was held on 9–10 January 2021 without a live audience due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. History From its inception in 1986, the event was called the Korea Visual and Records Grand Prize Award () until 2001, when the event named was changed to the Golden Disk Awards. The spelling was later changed to the Golden Disc Awards in 2015. The awards ceremony was hosted in South Korea until 2012, when it was hosted in Osaka, Japan. The ceremony was also hosted internationally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2013, and in Beijing, China in 2015. The Golden Disc Awards trophie ...
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