Top 5 Companies in the Kpop Industry

From my title, you probably already know what i am going to writing about. These are the five companies that i believe are the top in talent and popularity in the Kpop industry.

5. Cube Entertainment

I was never really a Cube family fan, but it doesn't mean i don't admire them. Though Cube Entertainment(founded in 2008) may be known as the "Second Hand" company(many of their artists were trainees or singers in other companies previously), they never fail to amaze with their talent. G.NA, Yoseob, Huh Gak and many others are well known for their amazing vocals, Yoseob even ranking second in an idol voting of Best Singers. There are many mentionable persons in Cube, such as HyunA. HyunA is known to be an excellent rapper while also showcasing awesome dancing and variety skills. B2ST is known for their fantastic teamwork.

B2ST, 4Minute and G.NA have also been a huge success not only in Korea, but over the world as well. 4Minute has won awards such as the "Asia Influential Artists" and "Most Influential Artists while B2ST had won the "MSN International Award" and "Ceci Kpop Icon Award". G.NA has some of her hit songs not only in Korean, but in English as well while both B2ST and 4Minute promote in Japan. This clearly shows how much influence the Cube Family has on the Hallyu industry.

4. JYP Entertainment

*15&, JJ Project, Baek Ah Yeon and others are not included in this photo

JYP Entertainment, founded in 1997 by Park Jin Young, is on my list at fourth. Artists in JYP such as Jun.K, 2AM, 15& are known for their exceptional vocals while others such as Wooyoung, Min and many others are known for their great dance skills. Many JYP artists such as JoKwon, Min and 2PM are also well known for their entertaining variety skills and others like Suzy, Sohee and Nichkhun are loved for their crazy good looks. Suzy, Taecyeon, JJ Project, Chansung, Wooyoung and many others have touched the acting industry. Even with all this talent, however, JYP is not known for its talent, but rather for it's family like atmosphere. Any JYP Nation fan will know how much they support each other, whether it is going to a labelmate's musical, to a concert, or even just a tweet on their new song.

Internationally, their groups are very well known, with Wondergirls' albums not only in Korean, but also in Chinese, Japanese and English. They even had their own TV movie in the US! Other JYP artists promoting in other countries are Miss A, who are well known in China and 2PM and 2AM in Japan. Miss A holds 4 international awards, 2PM with 6 and Wondergirls with 9. Many artists in JYP are from other countries, Fei, Jia and Nichkhun who are not of Korean descent, and Taecyeon and Lim, both who lived much of their lives overseas. JYP Entertainment artists definitely grasp on international popularity.

Some notable former artists of JYP Ent would be Rain, K.Will, G.O.D, Jay Park, HyunA and Noel.

3. TS Entertainment

* Actress Han Soo Yeon is not included in this photo

Founded in 2008, TS Entertainment is listed as third. Though this family only consists of eleven, the talent in this company is no exception. Jieun, Sunhwa, Daehyun, Youngjae and Hyosung are all well known for their vocals, Jongup, Zinger and Zelo for their dancing, and Zinger, Zelo, Himchan and Yongguk for their rapping. All artists in this company are known for being multitalented. Himchan is also known for his acting skills, featuring as the male protagonist in "Going Crazy" and being in commercials as a trainee. The five ladies of TS melt the hearts of men with their pretty faces while B.A.P have fans going crazy with their handsome looks and cheeky smiles.

Though the company is young, both idol groups are widely known internationally. Secret also promotes in Japan and have toured all over the world. They debuted in the Top 10 on the Oricon charts, being one of only three girl groups to ever do so. B.A.P, though they have only been in the industry for a year, are already scheduled for a tour across Asia and the US. Their debut song hit 10th on Billboard's World Album Charts while their their sixth promotional song hit 1st on the same chart 13 months later. Artists of the TS family are definitely ones to watch!

****Edit: I now know how bullshit this is.

2. SM Entertainment

SM is noticeably the biggest company in the Kpop industry, their faces can be barely made out in the above picture! Founded in 1995, it is the first company specifically made for the Korean entertainment industry. Though many people believe SM is all for the visuals, it is not true at all. Yes, many of the SM Town idols are known for their pretty faces, but it is not all there is. In fact, many of their artists are selected as the best in their selected talent. Max Changmin, Kyuhyun, Jonghyun,Taeyeon, Luna and many others are known for their exceptional singing talent, Taemin, Eunhyuk, Hyoyeon, U-Know Yunho, BoA, Kai and others are known to be some of the best dancers in K-pop. Many of the artists, including Minho, Super Junior, Sulli and half of Girls' Generation have tried their hand in acting, with Siwon and Yoona acknowledged as two of the best acting idols.

International fans would recognise any of SM Town, with BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee and f(x) promoting in Japan, Super Junior M and EXO M in China, and BoA and SNSD in USA. Super Junior, SNSD and DBSK are house names for any Kpop fan. f(x) has 4 International awards, SHINee has 13, BoA and DBSK both have won 18, SNSD with 23, and Super Junior with 78. Together they have 136 international awards, and these are just the international ones. BoA is labelled as "Queen of Kpop", TVXQ with "Kings of Kpop" and "Asia's Stars", Super Junior with "Kings of the Hallyu Wave" and SNSD with "The Nation's Singers" and "Global Girl Group". Clearly, SM are top in popularity internationally.

I would also like to give a tribute paragraph to DB5K. Though many new kpop fans take no notice of them, they are the most talented group of the industry. All the members could sing beautifully and dance exceptionally while still be the best looking idols of the 2nd generation. Even Yunho, who was the rapper, could sing quite well. They were known for their live performances, which are even better than the recorded song. All the members are now known not only as idols, but also as actors. They had the largest official fanbase record ever, being put in the Guinness World Records. Then, they were again in the Guinness World Records for being the Most Photographed Celebrities in the World. Together as five, they won every award they were nominated for, resulting in 50 Korean Awards and 18 International awards. However, their glory came to a halt when JYJ(Junsu, Yoochun and Jaejoong) decided to file a complaint against SM about 13 year long contract. JYJ returned to the industry in a small company and TVXQ had a 2 year and 3 month hiatus before releasing an album with re-recorded songs. Though they are split, they remain legends of the Kpop industry. And as a Cassiopeia would say, Always Keep the Faith.<3

Notable former artists of SM: H.O.T, S.E.S, Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky, Hangeng, JYJ.

1. YG Entertainment.

Now my favourite company, YG! YG Entertainment was formed in 1998 by twin brothers Hyun-suk and Min-suk, the former previously part of legendary Korean band Seo Taiji and Boys. YG is known for its Hip Hop roots and freedom. The talent in this company is undeniable. Gummy, Daesung and Bom are known for their exceptional voices while Taeyang and Minzy rank as the best dancers of the 3rd generation idols. T.O.P, GD and CL rank in the best rappers while T.O.P also ranks as the best looking idol and one of the best acting idols. Big Bang, Epik High and Se7en are widely known for writing their own lyrics and composing their own songs, Big Bang usually writing and composing 80% of each album. GD is acknowledged as one of the best lyricist idols. With all this talent, they definitely put it to good use.

YG family's international fanbase in no joke. Big Bang has released many English songs while 2NE1 is preparing for their US debut. Both idol groups promote in Japan. Se7en also promotes in Japan, China and USA and Gummy promotes in Japan, having spent several years there. PSY is definitely internationally popular, with Gangnam Style, the only Youtube video to hit a billion views and Gentleman with 207 million views and counting. 2NE1 has recieved 25 International awards, Se7en with 9, PSY with 13, Big Bang with 46 international awards and GD with 5 for himself. Altogether, they have 98 International awards won by 2 groups and 2 soloists. Clearly their international popularity is the best.

Notable former artists and actors of YG: Wheesung, Big Mama, Park Han Byul, Brave Brothers.


Now that i've finished with my list, what's yours?

Kpop Birthday List

I was bored and so i made a list of all the Kpop Birthdays i could find. If there is a specific one you want to find, it would be easiest to Ctrl F. :)
If there are any mistakes or there is a group i have not included, please tell me. :)

Groups included are:

100%, 15&, 1TYM, 24k, 2AM, 2PM, 2NE1, 4Minute, 8eight, AA/Double A, A.Cian, After School, Airplane, A-JAX, Alphabat, AOA, A-Peace, A-Prince, A pink, April Kiss, As- One, B1A4, B2ST, B2Y, Baby Vox, Baby Vox Re.V, BAP, Bestie, Big Bang, Big Star, Block B, Boyfriend, Boys Republic, BPPOP, Brave Girls, Brown Eyed Girls, BTOB, Bangtan Boys, C-Clown, Cross Gene, CHAOS, CHI CHI, Chocolat, Click B, Clinah, CN Blue, Code-V, Co-ed School, Crayon Pop, C-real, Dalmatian, Dal Shabet, Davichi, Delight, Demion, Drunken Tiger, D-Unit, Dynamic Duo, E2RE, Electroboyz, Epik High, EvoL, EXID, EXO, F.Cuz, FIESTAR, Fin.K.L., F.I.X, Fly to The Sky, f(x), FT Island, Gangkiz, GI, Girls Day, GLAM, G.O.D, GODDESS, GP Basic, HAM, Hello Venus, History, HITT, H.O.T, i-13 , Impact, Infinite, Jewelry, Jevice, JQT, JJ Project, JYJ, Kara, Koyote, Ladies Code, LC9, LED Apple, LeeSSang, Lu:Kus, Lunafly, M4M, MBLAQ, M.I.B, Mighty Mouth, Miss A, M.I.L.K, M.Pire, MR.MR, MYNAME, New F.O, NeverMind, Nine Muses, Notice, N:SONIC, N-Train, NU'EST, Offroad, Pascol,  Peernine, Phantom, Piggy Dolls, Pure, Puretty, Rainbow, RaNia, Sechs Kies, Secret, SeeYa, S.E.S, SG Wannabe, She'Z, SHINee, Shinhwa, SHU-I, Sistar, Skarf, SMASH, SNSD, Spica, SS501, S-The One, Stellar, Sunny Hill,Super Junior, Super Junior M, Super Nova, Supreme Team, Sweet Revenge, Sweet Sorrow, Tasty, Teen Top, The Boss, The Cross, The Grace, Tahiti, T-ara, T-Max, TimeZ, Tiny-G, ToppDog,  TOUCH, TRAX, Tritops, Twi-light, U-Kiss, Untouchable, VIXX, Wassup, Wondergirls, X-5, Xing, ZE:A

Actors, Actresses, Soloists, Comedians, MCs included are:

Ailee, Baek Ah Yeon, Baek Ji Young, BoA, Boom, Byul/Star, G.NA, Gummy, Haha, IU, Ivy, Jang Guen Suk, Jimin, JOO, Juniel, Ji Hyun Woo, Ji  Suk Jin, Jung II Woo, Kim Jong Kook, K.Will, Kang Sora, Kim Bum, Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Sori, Kim Woo Bin, Lee Gwang Soo, Lee Ha Yi, Lee Hyori, Lee Hyun Woo, Lee Jang Woo, Lee Jong Suk, Lee Minho, Lim Jeong Hee, MC Mong, NS Yoonji, Park Shin Hye, PSY, Se7en, Shin young, Solbi, Son  Dambi, Song Ji Hyo, Song Joong Ki, Lee Seung gi, Rain, Yoo Jae Suk, Yoon Ah In

January

1st- Sungmin (SuJu), Seunghwan(A-Peace)

2nd- P.O(Block B), Yuji(Ex-EXID, Bestie), Jeongmin(Boyfriend), Ferlyn (Skarf)

3rd-Seolhyun(AOA), Sungwoo(F.I.X)

4th- Yoona(Clinah)

5th- Yoseob(B2ST)

6th- Mithra(Epik High), JB(JJ Project)

7th- Howon(HITT), Silver(E2RE)

8th- Nayeon(Co ed), Yongseok(Cross Gene), Jimin(AOA), SungOh(24k), B-Joo(ToppDog)

9th- Ji Hyun(4Minute), Vanan(Impact)

10th- Aoora(AA), Gajin(Ex- JQT & i-13,S- The One), Solji(EXID), Brian Joo(Ex-Fly to the Sky)

11th- Hyorin(Sistar), J-Da(EvoL)

12th- Sunday(The Grace),  J.G(Cross Gene),  D.O(EXO)

13th- Hara(Kara), Duhwan(CHAOS), Jihwan(SweetSorrow),  Sangchu(MightyMouth), Lee Seung Gi

14th- Kai(EXO), Boa(Spica), The Action(Untouchable), Yun(Lunafly), Gaeko(Dynamic Duo)

15th- Jun.K(2PM), ilGoon(Tritops), Junghu(Impact)

16th-Sunghak(BIgStar)

17th-Kiseop(U-Kiss), Kangin(SuJu), Hwanhee(Ex-Fly to the Sky), Gayeon(HAM), SoJeong(GODDESS)

18th- Ji Young(Kara), Minzy(2NE1), Keonu(Ex-LED Apple),  Youngwoo(SweetSorrow), G.I(Offroad)

19th-Lime(HV), Woori(Notice)

20th- Kanghaeng(Co ed), Suwoong(BoysRep)

21st- Andy(Shinhwa), Kim E-Z(Ex-Baby Vox), Sangbum(Demion)

22nd- I-OH(Ex-LED Apple), Jinseok(SHU-I)

23rd- Yooyoung(HV), Jiyeon(GLAM)

24th-Youngjae(BAP), Minyoung(Twi-light), I.Lin(E2RE)

25th-Junho(2PM), Minsun(Ex-JQT)

26th-Jaejoong(JYJ), Hanbang(SMASH), Hyungjun(SHU-I), Chanhwee(Pure), Yooseung(M.Pire)

27th-

28th-

29th- Taesung(Twi-light)

30th- Bora(Sistar), Gunwoo(MYNAME), Duhwan(Ex-Xing, A-Peace), Woogeun(Tritops), Chri(TOUCH), Shin young

31th-Yunhwa(Ex-T-Max)

February

1st- Minho(SHU-I), DoKyun(History)

2nd-Victoria(f(x)),  Hana(Secret),  MiYoun(Ex-Baby Vox) , Kim Sori

3rd- Jia(Miss A),  KyuHyun(SuJu),  Kim Joon(Ex-T-Max),  Minjung(Ex- JQT&i-13,S- The One), Xero(ToppDog), JiMin(Pure)

4th-Yejun(F.Cuz)

5th- Min Chul(Ex-T-Max), Trinity(Ex-GLAM), Wheesung

6th- U-Know/Yunho(DBSK),  JongUp(BAP), Eunjin(Ex-Baby Vox), Shuhang(TimeZ)

7th- Lee Joon(MBLAQ)

8th- Woohyun(Infinite), Minwoo(100%), SeYoung(Cross Gene)

9th- Han Geng(Ex-SuJu), Seoa(Brave Girls), Junyoung(ZE:A), E-Sens(Supreme Team), Junsu(Alphabat), Ssun(Demion)

10th- Sooyoung(SNSD), Rokhyun(100%), Naeun(A pink),  Ji Suk Jin

11th- Chansung(2PM), Dongjun(ZE:A)

12th- Soyou(Sistar), Subin(Dal Shabet) , Eric(Shinhwa), Donghyun(Boyfriend), Jeongbin(Pure)

13th- Chook(Ex-i-13)

14th-Haeri(Davichi), Cream(M.I.B)

15th-Raehwan(BIgStar), Yunyoung(A-JAX), Ravi(VIXX), Pyeonji (BPPOP)

16th- Jonghyuk(Click B), Jenny(Skarf), Kim Soo Hyun

17th-Boram(Ex-SeeYa), Siyoo(BPPOP)

18th-Changmin/Max(DBSK), Lina(The Grace), J-Hope(BTS) , Park Shin Hye, Kang Sora

19th- Hoyoung(A-Peace),  Inseok(SHU-I),  Hyuna(Nine Muses)

20th- Jinwoong(B2Y)

21st- Lee Seok hun(SG Wannabe),  Myunghoon(Koyote), Siyoon(Puretty),  Seo Taiji, Sleepy(Untouchable), Heejin(Ex-Baby Vox)

22nd- Yujin, Sangwoo(N-Train),  Sunghoon(Ex-Sechs Kies) , Soeun(Clinah), Woori(Rainbow)

23rd- Narae(Spica), Mima(NFO),  Kevin(ZE:A),  Jun(LC9)

24th- Kyu Jong(SS501),  Gary(LeeSSang),  Jae-eun(Puretty), Jeong Ah(Ex-Jewelry),  G1(NeverMind)

25th-Dongho(A-Peace),  Minsun(Piggy Dolls), Tasty Twins

26th- CL(2NE1), Changsub(BTOB), Feeldog(BIgStar), Jonguk( N:SONIC), Chanhee(A.cian)

27th- Ricky(Teen Top), Sangwoo(Code-V), Hyun Jin(Ex-M.I.L.K), SIMS(M.I.B), Yujun(A-Prince)

28th- Dongmin(CHAOS), Jisoo(Tahiti), Bada(Ex- S.E.S)

29th-

March

1st- Jihyun(Gangkiz),  AI(GI)

2nd-Hongki (FT Island),  Kim Goo(Koyote),  Sangdo(ToppDog)

3rd- Cho Rong(A pink),  Soomi(Ex-SeeYa, Coed),  Noori(Co ed),  YuRi(Ex-Fin.K.L.) , Eugene(Ex- S.E.S)

4th- J.Heart( N:SONIC), E.Den(LC9)

5th- Taehyuk(A-Prince), HyungJo(TimeZ)

6th- Inati(Dalmatian),  Hyewon(Co ed), Choa(AOA), JunSik(Ex-A-Peace)

7th- JongHoon(FT Island),  Hyunsik(BTOB)

8th- Se Hyeon(A-Peace),  Oh(Ex-i-13)

9th- Taeyeon(SNSD), Injun(Ex-Xing, The Boss), Simon D(Supreme Team), Suga(BTS)

10th-Mir(MBLAQ), Riko(RaNia), Peniel(BTOB), Insoo(MYNAME), Joohee(8eight)

11th- Soohyun(U-Kiss), Baek Ah Yeon

12th- Dabin(Ex-TOUCH,BoysRep)

13th-Eli(U-Kiss),  L (Infinite), Nara(HV),  Kiggen(Phantom), Jiin(Ex-Girls Day)

14th- Moon Heejoon(H.O.T),  TN(Twi-light)

15th- Tia(Chocolat),  Juwon(AA),  Youkyung(AOA), You(Ex-i-13), Jin(MrMr)

16th- Hyoeun(Stellar), Cheonwoo(SMASH),  Yull(EvoL), Jieun(Piggy Dolls)

17th- Taeyeon(She'Z),  Choiza(Dynamic Duo)

18th- Takuya(Cross Gene)

19th- JooYeon(After School) , Taehyung(Click B), BitNa(GODDESS)

20th-Jeonyul(Stellar), Sandeul(B1A4), Lee-U(F.Cuz), Joohyun(Ex-Fin.K.L.), Jin Kyoung(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V), Casper(CG), Lumin(M.Pire)

21st- Alice(HV),  Eunkyo(Co ed),  Leejin(Ex-Fin.K.L.)

22nd- Boram(T-ara),  Oh Song(F.I.X)

23rd- Kang nam(M.I.B), Lee Hyun Woo

24th- Park Bom(2NE1), Coo.G(April Kiss), Chakun(Electroboyz), Younghu(Pure)

25th- In(Ex-i-13), Haekeun(Demion), Baek Ji Young

26th- Jungmo(TRAX), Hoyoung(Ex-G.O.D), Xiumin(EXO)

27th-

28th- Hoya(Infinite), Viki(Dal Shabet)

29th- Sulli(f(x)), Seungah(Sunny Hill)

30th- Kikwang(B2ST), Dahee(GLAM), Hannah(Ex- GP Basic)

31st- Yongguk(BAP), Bohyung(Spica), Taeyang(CHAOS), Daniel(Dalmatian), Jay(Ex-Xing, The Boss)

April

1st-Youngwon(Dalmatian)

2nd- Jaehyung(A-JAX), Sungjae(BTOB), Changwoo(A-Peace),Jungbin(Tahiti), Siwoo(Twi-light), Ellin(CrayonPop), Jiyeon(Piggy Dolls)

3rd- Jungmin(SS501), Hyemi(Nine Muses), Changha(NeverMind), King(LC9), Sohee(Peernine)

4th- EunHyuk(SuJu), Haezn(April Kiss), Misu(Tahiti), Jungmin(Notice)

5th-Jiwon(Spica), Jaewon(Code-V), Jaewon(H.O.T),  Sungwon(A-Prince)

6th-Zion(GPB), Da young(S- The One), Chanmi(Co ed), Ken(VIXX)

7th- Oh(Ex-i-13), Hanhae(Phantom), Woojin(SweetSorrow), Siwon(SuJu)

8th- Jonghyun(SHINee), Jay Kim(TRAX), Seungyeol(A-Prince) ,Gummy

9th- UEE(After School), U-Kwon(Block B), Hyeran(Brave Girls) , Jimmy(M4M)

10th- Mo, Myo(Ex-i-13), Semi(RaNia), Zin(D-Unit), GuanXi(TimeZ)

11th-Hyuna(Sweet Revenge), Lika(B2Y),  Da on(A-Prince),  Yejin(GODDESS)

12th- Sehun(EXO), Baek Kyun Sung (1TYM)

13th- Effie(C-real),  Misung(Sunny Hill), Wanchul(Ex-Xing, A-Peace), Say(Evol)

14th-  SeokJun(24k), Yoonhye (Rainbow)

15th- Nam joo(A pink), Minsu(BoysRep)

16th-

17th-

18th- Jessica(SNSD)

19th- Zhou Mi(SuJuM), Himchan(BAP),  Ahreum(T-ara), Ray(C-Clown), Haein(Gangkiz), Nara(B2Y)

20th- Lu Han(EXO), Hoon(NeverMind)

21st- Kangjun(C-Clown)

22nd-Hwa Young(Ex-T-ara), Kwangsoo(Super Nova), Hyoyoung(Co ed)

23rd- Kim hyuk Gun(The Cross)

24th-Youngmin,Kwangmin(Boyfriend),  Jucy(Evol),  Ino(NeverMind), Nakta(ToppDog)

25th- Jay Park, Kim Jong Kook

26th-Daesung(Big Bang),  Gyuri(Ex-SeeYa), A ram(GI)

27th- Fei(Miss A),  Hyoseok(LED Apple), Hyungmoon(Tritops)

28th- Sunggyu(Infinite),  Donghyun(Ex-X-5/Lu:Kus), Jinju(Wassup)

29th- Hyojun(A-JAX),  Crystal (As-One), Chanyoung(100%)

30th- Wooyoung(2PM)

May

1st- Changmin(2AM), Hani(EXID), Xiho(April Kiss), Mi(Ex-i-13), Seogoong(ToppDog)

2nd- Jinwoon(2AM), SunMi(Ex-Wondergirls), Tao(EXO)

3rd- Euaerin (Nine Muses), Yoojin(Ex-Jewelry)

4th- Saem(RaNia), Hyesung(Ex-Xing)

5th- Jieun(Secret), Melanie(Chocolat), Lee Sem(Nine Muses),  Zinni(GLAM), Siwoo(C-Clown), Inkyung(BPPOP)

6th- Dasom(Sistar), Danny Im(1TYM), Yume(Ex-Xing),  Baekhyun(EXO),  Bokiri(Airplane), Moon Geun Young

7th- Raina(After School), Sang hyuk(Click B), Kim Sooro

8th- Junghwa(EXID), Woohyuk(H.O.T), Seoljun(Alphabat)

9th- Yoosung(Co ed)

10th- Soyul(CrayonPop), Danil(24k), Noeul(Rainbow), Lee Hyori, Boom

11th- Seulong(2AM), Youngjun(LED Apple),  Taewoon(Co ed), Cheska(FIESTAR), Byungho(24k)

12th- Kim Tae Woo(Ex-G.O.D), Young Won(A-Peace),  Hee bon(Ex-M.I.L.K)

13th- Minah(Girls Day), Yunsuk(Click B),  Jerry(SMASH)

14th-Jihae(Girls Day),YoungUk(A-Peace), Bbaek Ga(Koyote) ,EunJi(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V), Hwayeon(Sweet Revenge), Hyunjun(HITT)

15th-Sunny(SNSD), Jonghyun(CN Blue), Jaeyoon(Chocolat), Siyoung(History), Rio(Offroad)

16th- IU

17th- Young Wan(Koyote), Yeongseo(Alphabat), Lim Jeong Hee

18th- GaYoon(4Minute),Taeyang(Big Bang)

19th-

20th-  Hayong(HITT), Hayoung(Alphabat)

21st- Gyuri(Kara), Sojin(Girls Day), Aron(NU'EST), Ji Ho(SG Wannabe), Choi(Lu:Kus)

22nd- Suho(EXO)

23rd-A-Tom(ToppDog)

24th- Jiyoung(She'Z), Nada(Wassup)

25th-

26th- Yenny/Yeeun(Wondergirls), Ayoung(Dal Shabet)

27th-Jimin

28th- Gun(Ex-Xing)

29th- Sol(Code-V), Simon(Dalmatian), Minwoo(Ex-TRAX), HyeJi(Gangkiz)

30th- Yoona(SNSD), Hyomin(T-ara), Eunho( N:SONIC), Doyeon(MrMr), Ailee

31st- Sungmin(A-JAX)

June

1st- Woosang(AA), Jangwoo(24/7)

2nd-MiJung(Sweet Revenge),  Zeno(Twi-light)

3rd-Han Bi(Ex-T-Max),  T.O(M.Pire)Sistar

4th-Yoochun/Micky(JYJ), AJ(U-Kiss)

5th- J-Hyo(LC9), Selin(Alphabat)

6th-HyunA(Ex- Wondergirls, 4Minute), Dongwoon(B2ST), HyungJoon(SS501),  Byeong hyun(A-Peace)

7th- Jiyeon(T-ara), Tony An(H.O.T)

8th- JR(NU'EST),  Raehyun(F.Cuz),  Jiwon(Ex-Sechs Kies)

9th- Hyeri(Girls Day), Hyunseong(Boyfriend), Changhyun(SHU-I), Eunji(GI) Infinite

10th-Min Soa(Chocolat)

11th- DJ Shine(Drunken Tiger), Seyeon(She'Z)

12th- Seungmin(Koyote), Kwangyeon(LED Apple), Zen(Ex-Xing), Dahye(Bestie)

13th- Jihyuk(Super Nova)

14th- Leeseul(Stellar), Seunghyun(N-Train), Sangmin(Twi-light)

15th- Jungwoo(Ex-TRAX), Sungmo(Super Nova), Hyein(Puretty), Hansol(ToppDog)

16th- CNU(B1A4)

17th-

18th-Taehun(ZE:A), Gummi(CrayonPop), AO(LC9),  Yeondu(Delight), Tey(MrMr)

19th-Chanmi(AOA)

20th-Haewon(Ex-X-5/Lu:Kus), Yoon(Ex-Xing)

21st- Min(Miss A), Ryeowook(SuJu), One Ket(GI)

22nd- Yonghwa(CN Blue), Hyunsun(CHAOS), Lee Minho

23rd- Harang(Jewelry), Mint(Tiny-G)

24th- Nichkhun(2PM), Gunwoo(A-Prince), Kino,Sihwan(Offroad)

25th-Chemi(C-real), Dain(Wassup), Rain

26th- Myungeung (A-Peace),  Yerin(15&), Rana(Nine Muses), Sujun(Wassup)

27th-Sohee(WG),  Minha(Nine Muses)

28th-Seohyun(SNSD),  Minhyuk(CN Blue), Daehyun(BAP), Mika, Karam(Ex-Xing, The Boss)

29th-DongHo(U-Kiss)

30th- Taemin(Code-V),  N(VIXX), Sanghyun(A.cian)

July

1st- Leeteuk(SuJu), Jiyong(Ex-Sechs Kies)

2nd-Yoojoon(Tritops)

3rd- Wobin(M4M)

4th-Doojoon(B2ST), Dari(Dalmatian), Hanbyul(LED Apple), Yuna(Pascol)

5th- Hyuk(VIXX), Jimin(15&), Kyungri(Nine Muses), Sanghun(Alphabat)

6th-Jin Hwan Oh(1TYM)

7th- Sangmin(Cross Gene), Chaekyung (Puretty), Kim Bum

8th- Kyung(Block B), SungA(Nine Muses), Seunghyun(Offroad)

9th-

10th- Heechul(SuJu), Shine(CHI CHI)

11th- Kimchi(AA), Seoung hyung(A-Peace), Kyungjin(Lu:Kus), Philip(Impact)

12th- Bomi(Ex-M.I.L.K), Way, Cho-A(CrayonPop)

13th-Jinon(F.Cuz), Miyu(HAM)

14th- Lee Kwang Soo

15th- Redee(C-real), Heejae (CHAOS)

16th- Baby J(Jewelry), Janghyun(Sunny Hill), Suwon(Ex-Sechs Kies), Kim Woo Bin

17th- Dana(The Grace)

18th- Taemin(SHINee), Jae Jin(Ex-Sechs Kies), Jisook(Rainbow)

19th- Ha young(A pink), Gunhee, Wonsik(A-Peace)

20th- Zin (Ex-Eing& X-5), Joon Park(Ex-G.O.D)

21st- Baekho(NU'EST)

22nd- Tablo(Epik High), Hyunmin(Ex-Xing, The Boss)

23rd-

24th- Seung Yeon(Kara)

25th-Leah(GPB)

26th-5zic(M.I.B)

27th- Joy(RaNia)

28th-Kaeun(Dal Shabet), Jisu(Dalmatian), Minwoo(Shinhwa)

29th- Alexander(U-Kiss), Tiger JK(Drunken Tiger),  Jungwook(F.I.X), Vinson(M4M)

30th- Jiyul(Dal Shabet), Seung hyuk(A-Peace), Juntaek, Jaehun, Uram(HITT)

31st- Lizzy(After School), Minwoo(Boyfriend), Malja(Clinah),  J-Sun(Pascol)

August

1st- Tiffany(SNSD), Hoik(AA), Gohn(ToppDog)

2nd-Jungah(After School),  1Kyne(Electroboyz), Jenissi(ToppDog)

3rd- Hyun Joong(SS501),  Min kyung(Davichi), Sung Hyun(Ex-Led Apple), Dowan(Notice)

4th- Jubee(Sunny Hill) ,Sooeun(Gangkiz),  Sul(Ex-i-13), Jang Geun Suk

5th- AeRi(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V)

6th- Hana(Jevice), Yeongjin(Alphabat)

7th-

8th- Eunho(A-Peace),  Sungwoo(A-Peace)

9th- Minhyun(NU'EST),  Jun Q(MYNAME), Jaekyung(Nine Muses), Rasa(LC9)

10th- Kyumin(LED Apple), Hyejeong(AOA), Hyemi(FIESTAR), Sunghwan(TimeZ)

11th- Bekah(After School), Hyunyoung(Rainbow)

12th- Sunye(WG) Luna(f(x)), Woojoo(Wassup)

13th- BoMi(A pink), Dongguen(Ex- Xing), Minjae(Tahiti)

14th- Gongchan(B1A4), Yoo Jae Suk

15th- Joa(Stellar),  MinSeok(TOUCH), Song Ji Hyo

16th-Niel(Teen Top), Yezi(FIESTAR),  RiSe(Ladies Code), Hoon(U-Kiss), Sungho(Impact)

17th- Jae Duc(Ex-Sechs Kies), Byeol( N:SONIC)

18th-Gdragon(Big Bang), Eun Ji(A pink), SoRi(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V)

19th- Junjin(Shinhwa)

20th- Lucy(RaNia), Yichen(TimeZ), Haha

21st- Seung Hyun(FT Island), KiBum(SuJu)

22nd- Somin(Puretty), Taehee(Delight)

23rd-Hyerin(EXID)

24th- Yesung(SuJu), Taehee(M.Pire), Eunbi(Peernine)

25th- Julie(April Kiss),  Kwanghee(ZE:A)

26th- Danah(NFO), Sara(April Kiss), Crogee(A.cian)

27th- Seungyeol(Infinite), Joy(RaNia)

28th- Jo Kwon(2AM)

29th-Yoon(Demion)

30th-SoHyun(4Minute), Narae(NFO), Cao Lu(FIESTAR)

31st-Hoon(Notice)

September

1st- Lim(WG), Jungkook(BTS)

2nd-Yeon Joo(S- The One), Heechun(Twi-light)

3rd- Hyun Seung(B2ST), Sera(Nine Muses), Sojung(Ladies Code), Elly(Ex-Jewelry), Juniel

4th- MC Mong

5th-Baro(B1A4), Yeon Kyoung(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V), Jei(FIESTAR), Hwajin(Peernine)

6th- Rome(C-Clown), NS Yoonji

7th- Jinwan(Ex-Xing& X-5/Lu:Kus)

8th-JongKook(Co ed),  Kelly(Delight)

9th-Trinity(GPB),  Minwoo(ZE:A), Jung II Woo

10th-Hyoni(HAM), Yijeong(History)

11th-

12th- Yong Jun(SG Wannabe), Rap Monster(BTS)

13th- Seungah(Rainbow), G.NA

14th-Nana(After School),  Zico(Block B), Semi(CHI CHI), Yoojin(Brave Girls), Teddy Park(1TYM),  Moonbin(Pascol), Lee Jong Suk

15th- Jung Shin(CN Blue),  Sungho(A-Peace), Jerry(M.Pire)

16th-Serri(Dal Shabet)

17th-Jaeho(History)

18th- Amber(f(x)),  Jea(BEG), Suhyeok(Pure), Megan Lee

19th- SoMin(Ex-Tara, Gangkiz), Hojin(SweetSorrow), Zedong,Jongil(Notice), Song Joong Ki

20th- Ga In(BEG), Boreum(CHI CHI)

21st- Chen(EXO), Mina(AOA), Ram(D-Unit)

22nd- Hyoyeon(SNSD), Yoo Kyung(Ex-A pink), Jr(JJ Project)

23rd-Key(SHINee), Lee Hi

24th- Taeil( Block B), T-ae(RaNia), Jong Min(Koyote)

25th- Maru(C-Clown), Dohee(Tiny-G), Joonyong(TOUCH), Son Dambi

26th- Ann j(C-real), Ara(HV)

27th- Eunji(Nine Muses), Yano(ToppDog)

28th- Shin Dong(SuJu),  Juri(Jevice)

29th- Hongbin(VIXX), Jangmoon(Impact)

30th- A-Zi(CHI CHI), Kan(F.Cuz), Solbi

October

1st-Min Young(Ex-Led Apple)

2nd- Kisu(24k)

3rd- Sera(Nine Muses), Park Eun Hye(Ex-Baby Vox)

4th- Yubin(WG), IIhoon(BTOB), Shorry J(Mighty Mouth)

5th- SoYeon(T-ara),  Sung Jong(Infinite),  Chunji(Teen Top), Hanam(CHI CHI), MinJin(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V), Nari(Wassup)

6th- Sunhwa(Secret), Yoon Ah In

7th-Thunder(MBLAQ), Nicole(Kara), Lay(EXO), Changbum(100%), Naru(SMASH)

8th- SeMi(Jewelry), Baram(BigStar)

9th- Black J( N:SONIC), Myung Ji(Tiny-G), Jin(Tahiti), MBLAQ

10th- Suzy(Miss A), Kangta(H.O.T), Jinah(She'Z), Seulgi(A.cian), Sanha(Alphabat)

11th- Henry(SuJu M), Hayana(EvoL), JOO

12th-Jin woo(A-Peace), Hero(SMASH), Jihyun(Ex-Jewelry)

13th- Hyosung(Secret), Naro(Code-V), Jimin(BTS)

14th- Amet(GPB), Kota(Sunny Hill), Sam(Lunafly)

15th-Ji Yoon(4Minute),  Donghae(SuJu), Zelo(BAP), Eunyoung(Brave Girls), Seungjin(A-JAX)

16th- SeungHo(MBLAQ), Stephanie(The Grace), Eunmi(Ex-Jewelry)

17th- JN(NFO, Ex-Girls Day), Miso(GLAM), Sanchez(Phantom)

18th- Di(RaNia), P-Goon(ToppDog)

19th- Lee Shiha(The Cross)

20th-EJ(Tahiti)

21st-

22nd- Linzy(FIESTAR), Byul

23rd- Chan Yang(Ex-T-Max), Shin(Cross Gene), Jieun(Ex-JQT & i-13, S- The One), Ujin(D-Unit), Shoo(Ex-S.E.S), Ari(Tahiti)

24th- Krystal(f(x)), Seungyub(A-JAX),  Jinhong(A-Peace)

25th-Jongmin(N-Train)

26th-

27th- Daegun(F.Cuz), Hae(Ex-i-13)

28th-

29th- Maboos(Electroboyz)

30th-Yeonji(Ex-SeeYa)

31st-HoJoon(ToppDog), Jiae(Wassup)

November

1st-Sunwoong(TOUCH)

2nd- Miryo(BEG), Hanhee(Ex-Tahiti)

3rd- Young Saeng(SS501),  Ren(NU'EST), Eunbyul(Gangkiz)

4th-TOP(Big Bang), CAP( Teen Top)

5th- Geonil(Super Nova), Jaeyoon(Twi-light), BoA

6th- G.O(MBLAQ), Yura(Girls Day), Kris(EXO), Yoojin(BPPOP)

7th-Ivy

8th- Leehyun (8eight), mNine (Airplane)

9th- Ashley(Ladies Code), Se7en

10th-Leo(VIXX), Tasha(Skarf)

11th- MinHwan(FT Island), Haeryung(Ex-EXID,Bestie), DJ Tukutz (Epik High), Sa Rang(Ex-Baby Vox Re.V), Hanyeon(B2Y)

12th-Dara(2NE1), Sehee(A.cian)

13th- Bini(Nine Muses)

14th- Jane(BPPOP)

15th-Xia(RaNia)

16th- Changjo (Teen Top), Hyungsik(ZE:A), RuoYi(TimeZ)

17th- Sungje(Super Nova)

18th- Lenny(C-real), Jinyoung(B1A4), Shin Ji(Koyote)

19th- World(SMASH)

20th- Seyong(MYNAME), Nuri(F.I.X), J Min(Tiny-G)

21st- Dongwan(Shinhwa),  Woohee(Dal Shabet)

22nd- Dongwoo(Infinite), Eunkwang(BTOB), Jae Hoon(Ex-Led Apple), OneJunn(BoysRep)

23rd-L.Joe(Teen Top), Jonghwan(100%), EunB(Ladies Code)

24th- Yejin(Brave Girls)

25th- Kevin(Ex-Xing, U-Kiss),  Jude(BigStar), Cory(24k)

26th-

27th- Chanyeol(EXO), Hyesung(Shinhwa), Jung Kyun(N-Train), YoungHoon(TOUCH)

28th- Eunjung(Jewelry), Hyun gon(Click B), Keezy(Tahiti), Kyeongil(History)

29th- Juhyun(Spica), Minhyuk(BTOB), Minki (Airplane), Changjae(MrMr),Ji Hyun Woo

30th- Ghun(Ex-X-5)

December

1st- Siwan(ZE:A)

2nd- Gayoung(Stellar), Sumin(April Kiss), Yonnhak(Super Nova), Hyun Sung(A-Peace), SuJin(HAM), EunJee(GODDESS), Yang Hyun Suk

3rd-Hyeongkon(A-JAX)

4th-Jin(BTS), Red(M.Pire)

5th-Yuri(SNSD), Yewon(Jewelry), Sol(Skarf)

6th-

7th-Sungmin(Co ed), Teo(Lunafly), Eunsae(Delight)

8th- Hyeyeon(Ex-EXID,Bestie), Evan(Click B), Zuny(Ladies Code), Taewoo(A-Peace), Nakhun(Demion)

9th- Minho(SHINee), Heechul(ZE:A), Baek Chan(8eight)

10th- LE(EXID), Yumi(Ex-M.I.L.K)

11th-Suyeob(Alphabat), Ryu(MrMr)

12th-Qri,Eunjung(T-ara), Seungri(Big Bang), Juliane(Chocolat)

13th- Black(Twi-light)

14th- Onew(SHINee), B-Bomb(Block B), Soyi(NFO) , Yoonjo(HV), JNEY(D-Unit, GPB), Kangho(Co ed)

15th- Junsu(JYJ), Young Lee(As- One)

16th-Kidoh(ToppDog)

17th- Jaejin(FT Island),  Jaewon(A-Peace), HaYun(GI), Sungjun(BoysRep)

18th- Rika(Clinah)

19th-JunHyung(Ex-Xing, B2ST)

20th- Kyesung(Ex-G.O.D), T.K(C-Clown), Hyukjin(100%)

21st- YouChang(A-Peace), Yurim(E2RE)

22nd-Danny Ahn(Ex-G.O.D), Soyoung(Sweet Revenge), Sungyong(TOUCH), Siwan(Twi-light)

23rd- Jaehyo(Block B), Sanghoon(100%), Dani(T-ara)

24th- Jaekyung(Rainbow), Gil(LeeSSang), Minhyuk(Click B)

25th- Kahi(Ex-After School), Mui(GPB), Ye-eun(Tahiti)

26th- Chaejin(MYNAME), Alen(M4M), Haru(M.Pire)

27th- Taecyeon(2PM), Esther(Gangkiz)

28th-Narsha(BEG)

29th- Kibum(Ex-Xing &U-Kiss)

30th-Yuna(AOA), V(BTS), K.Will

31st- Heejung(E2RE), PSY

Kpop Star 2 Amazing Collaborations

I was scrolling through my subscriptions on Youtube when I found the Kpop Star 1 & 2 contestant collaborations. So i decided to post my favourite three here.

I honestly loved the Raccoon Boys and Park Jae Hyung collaboration of Toxic. They converted the Britney Spears' into a really smooth and suave sounding song. The boys could do the high parts really well and the Korean rapping mixed well with the song. Park Jae Hyung fit in with the boys and if I didn't know, I would have thought he was part of the Raccoon Boys. I think that their voices fit really well together. And it helps that they are all good looking. ;) Out of all six of the collaborations I think this was the best one as they moulded together well in all possible ways.

I also really liked the 2000 Won and Lee Hi collaboration of Love the Way You Lie. It was really well done and let the boys' singing/rapping abilities through really well. Lee Hi doesn't take too much limelight from them, which makes the collaboration even better. The thing most people would pick at would be the accent. Though, there was an accent, which it is expected, it was not a problem in this performance. Overall, it was really a job well done.

Akdong Musician and Park Jimin's Collaboration of 다리꼬지마 (Crossing her Legs) and Rolling in the Deep was charming and funny. Their voices also melded quite well throughout the whole performance. I liked how they got Jimin's best sung song and did a cover on it. However, I did feel like Jimin may have taken a little bit too much limelight compared to Akdong Musician. But I still think they did a great job overall. :)

If you want to watch the other three, here are the links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npAxLU_lZR0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXA_AI7Rozs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1fqaiO7CGU