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8 May 2017 - 2:42PM

AKB48 share this year’s general election single

Getting ready to rank who the most popular member of the biggie-sized group really is!
AKB48 share this year’s general election single Getting ready to rank who the most popular member of the biggie-sized group really is! If following various real-world elections over the past year has made you exhausted, take a break and dive into...
PopAsia
5 May 2017 - 4:18PM

9 wonderfully weird Asian Pop fashion styles

Getting in the spirit of Eurovision. What do you think, are these Fashion hot or fashion not?
9 wonderfully weird Asian Pop fashion styles Getting in the spirit of Eurovision. What do you think, are these Fashion hot or fashion not? In the spirit of Eurovision and all things quirky, let's take a look at some of the funkiest outfits in Asian...
PopAsia
5 May 2017 - 9:55AM

Perfume gets top spot in “Girl Group Ranking” for 5th year straight!

And ONE OK ROCK are opening for Linkin Park on their US tour!
Perfume gets top spot in “Girl Group Ranking” for 5th year straight! And ONE OK ROCK are opening for Linkin Park on their US tour! With a focus on the big J-Pop developments in this week’s SBS PopAsia J-Pop roundup…PerfumeEvery year, Nikkei...
PopAsia
4 May 2017 - 12:51PM

Japanese rock band Polkadot Stingray have a voice to be heard

Lead singer Shizuku’s dyanimc voice is incredible.
Japanese rock band Polkadot Stingray have a voice to be heard Lead singer Shizuku’s dyanimc voice is incredible. Rarely do musicians just burst onto a larger platform with one massive hit. It happens, sure, but generally they build up to a...
PopAsia
4 May 2017 - 12:04PM

8 times Asian Pop stars celebrated 'Star Wars'

Is the Force with Asian Pop?
8 times Asian Pop stars celebrated 'Star Wars' Is the Force with Asian Pop? It's May the 4th and that means it's time to celebrate Star Wars in the best way possible, with Asian Pop!Some people say you should never cross your Fandoms.... (or was...
PopAsia
3 May 2017 - 11:02AM

IU hits milestone with chart-topping Billboard World Albums debut

SHINee's Jonghyun, Minzy, and the "Your Name" soundtrack also have a strong week on the charts!
IU hits milestone with chart-topping Billboard World Albums debut SHINee's Jonghyun, Minzy, and the "Your Name" soundtrack also have a strong week on the charts! IU may have just emerged from a 1.5 year music hiatus, but based on her massive...
PopAsia
3 May 2017 - 10:50AM

URL to IRL: meet J-Pop producer tofubeats

He went from bedroom-based producer to landing on Warner Brothers Japan boutique label unBorde.
URL to IRL: meet J-Pop producer tofubeats He went from bedroom-based producer to landing on Warner Brothers Japan boutique label unBorde. May is here, and with it comes a J-Pop release from the artist tofubeats, a producer hailing from Kobe...
PopAsia
2 May 2017 - 12:46PM

BABYMETAL joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers on stage

Watch the incredible special performance of “Gimme Chocolate!!”
BABYMETAL joined by Red Hot Chili Peppers on stage Watch the incredible special performance of “Gimme Chocolate!!” At this point, keeping track of BABYMETAL’s accomplishments has become a deeply difficult task. They just wrapped up a...
PopAsia
2 May 2017 - 10:28AM

BTS drop trippy teaser for Japanese version of 'Blood, Sweat, & Tears'

Now this is "Blood, Sweat, & Tears" like you've never seen (or heard) before!
BTS drop trippy teaser for Japanese version of 'Blood, Sweat, & Tears' Now this is "Blood, Sweat, & Tears" like you've never seen (or heard) before! Get ready to watch (and hear) BTS' "Blood, Sweat, & Tears" in a way you've never heard it...
PopAsia
1 May 2017 - 12:51PM

BUMP OF CHICKEN redefine chillax with brand new 'Ribbon' MV

So calm and soothing, like a cool breeze in the form of a BUMP OF CHICKEN song!
BUMP OF CHICKEN redefine chillax with brand new 'Ribbon' MV So calm and soothing, like a cool breeze in the form of a BUMP OF CHICKEN song! Get ready for a soothing breeze laced with electric guitars because J-rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN ...
PopAsia
1 May 2017 - 12:32PM

4 Japanese releases well worth hunting down

Retro-pop sounds are among the highlights of Japanese music in April.
4 Japanese releases well worth hunting down Retro-pop sounds are among the highlights of Japanese music in April. Lots of good music came out of Japan in April, but keeping track of it all can be a challenge, especially for those living outside of...
PopAsia
1 May 2017 - 11:26AM

EXO-CBX make it rain in awesome Japanese debut 'Ka-CHING!' MV

EXO-CBX have definitely hit the jackpot with this new video!
EXO-CBX make it rain in awesome Japanese debut 'Ka-CHING!' MV EXO-CBX have definitely hit the jackpot with this new video! Get ready to roll the dice and score a win because EXO-CBX have released their highly-anticipated Japanese debut MV...
PopAsia
28 Apr 2017 - 12:54PM

"Beauty and the Beast" cover by Japanese duo is spine-tinglingly beautiful

It's the most buzzed about clip of the week in Japan.
"Beauty and the Beast" cover by Japanese duo is spine-tinglingly beautiful It's the most buzzed about clip of the week in Japan. With a focus on the big J-Pop developments in this week’s SBS PopAsia J-Pop roundup…Takahiro Nishijima and Misako Uno...
PopAsia
24 Apr 2017 - 2:28PM

SBS PopAsia Top 30, April Week 4 - HIGHLIGHT snaps Taeyeon’s 5 week streak

HIGHLIGHT score their first ever No.1 on Australia’s Asian Pop Chart!
SBS PopAsia Top 30, April Week 4 - HIGHLIGHT snaps Taeyeon’s 5 week streak HIGHLIGHT score their first ever No.1 on Australia’s Asian Pop Chart! After topping the Top 30 for 5 weeks in a row with "Fine", Taeyeon's streak at No.1 has been broken by...
PopAsia
21 Apr 2017 - 1:45PM

Japanese boy group kiss 36 times in MV

They lock lips (with breaks) for a passionate 4 minutes.
Japanese boy group kiss 36 times in MV They lock lips (with breaks) for a passionate 4 minutes. A few familiar names — and a couple new ones — appear in this week’s SBS PopAsia J-Pop roundup…Music Video Of The WeekThis one gained a lot of traction...
PopAsia
20 Apr 2017 - 11:49AM

DEADLIFT LOLITA is all about that swole life...

...while The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY is a bit harder to pin down.
DEADLIFT LOLITA is all about that swole life... ...while The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY is a bit harder to pin down. A couple of years ago, the pop trio LADYBABY made a big splash in Japan and abroad. Mainly, because the up-tempo pop trio...
PopAsia
19 Apr 2017 - 6:17PM

VICTON are having their 'first date with Alice' in Thailand

They can't wait to have a date with Alice (the official fandom name) of Thailand!!
VICTON are having their 'first date with Alice' in Thailand They can't wait to have a date with Alice (the official fandom name) of Thailand!! VICTON first date with Alice in ThailandThe fresh new K-Pop boys from music label Plan A, who only...
PopAsia
19 Apr 2017 - 12:38PM

Tomomi Itano somehow makes chores look fun in new '#li ne' MV

Can't decide which is more fun, doing laundry or cleaning the car...
Tomomi Itano somehow makes chores look fun in new '#li ne' MV Can't decide which is more fun, doing laundry or cleaning the car... Get ready for a fun-filled 3 minutes of chores and J-pop because Tomomi Itano is back with her new single and MV...
PopAsia
19 Apr 2017 - 10:39AM

“Bite The Bullet” shows PassCode’s novel approach to noisy pop

The quartet’s latest single jump-ropes between heavy rock and lither pop sounds.
“Bite The Bullet” shows PassCode’s novel approach to noisy pop The quartet’s latest single jump-ropes between heavy rock and lither pop sounds. J-Pop has gotten a lot louder in recent years, especially when you look at new idol groups that have...
PopAsia
18 Apr 2017 - 4:13PM

BABYMETAL plot their own summer festival series

One catch: each event has specific rules about who can come and what punters can wear.
BABYMETAL plot their own summer festival series One catch: each event has specific rules about who can come and what punters can wear. Metal-meets-pop trio BABYMETAL have big plans for the summer. The group, who are currently wrapping up...