Producer of 2NE1’s “Hate You” MV Responds to Anti-Japanese Accusation!

2NE1 released their music video “Hate You” in August. However, this video has stirred up much controversy among the Japanese netizens.


These netizens claimed that the video is anti-Japanese because it shows an exploding nuclear reactor and a monster (who dies in the end) with a red dot on his forehead, which implies the Japanese flag. The netizens not only bashed 2NE1, but bashed the whole Korean entertainment industry.

The producer of the music video Kim Kwang Eun has responded to the ongoing debate. He posted the following on his mini homepage: “I just cannot believe this… This is a global world in which content and cultural aspects are free to flow. I will leave these words to those who have a biased sentiment: hate you!” and showed his irritation towards the Japanese netizens.

He continued, “I also saw the debate about Kim Tae Hee regarding Dokdo recently. Dokdo is our ground! Kim Tae Hee fighting!”

In the meanwhile, 2NE1 is planning to release their very first Japanese single on November 16.

Source: Soompi

Teddy explains why Kpop and 2NE1 are popular on an international scale

YG Entertainment's famous producer Teddy recently expressed why he thinks the "KPop Syndrome" is taking the world by storm. Teddy is probably one of the most well known producers in Korea, having produced popular hits such as Taeyang's "Look Only At Me," Uhm Junghwa's "D.I.S.C.O," Big Bang's "Sunset Glow," and many of Big Bang & 2NE1's songs such as "Lollipop." This year marks Teddy's 12th year since he began producing and as both a producer and a musician (Teddy is a member of YG's hip hop group 1TYM), there is no doubt that he has significantly influenced the KPop wave. The songs that he produced for 2NE1 are extremely popular in foreign countries such as France, Mexico and Brazil. Teddy recently sat down for an interview with Star News Asia in which he described the "2NE1 Syndrome" in regions such as Europe a "obvious result" and stated that KPop has a unique charm. Teddy believes that the "KPop Syndrome" is so popular because KPop mixes elements of Western and Eastern music to produce a new, charming song. He stated, "I've recently been told that 2NE1's music is popular in Mexico and Brazil. People are always amazed at which country these songs come from." It is natural for foreigners to like KPop. Since childhood, foreigners become accustomed to the Western style of music and see familiar artists, while KPop brings a new flavor that they have never heard before. Teddy said, "In terms of 2NE1, the powerful and trendy mixed with their oriental looks brings a new and unique atmosphere." When asked which group is the most concentrated and determined, Teddy answered with 2NE1. He described them as "4 very good singers" and "No matter what I tell them to do, they will always come back with a result." Teddy is currently collaborating with Black Eyed Pea's leader, will.i.am, and has been drawing attention for his work both domestically and internationally. Recently, he produced GD & TOP's album and all of 2NE1's releases. Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20110511n09434?mid=e0102 Translated by KOREABOO.

Seungri talks about G-Dragon’s income from royalties

On a recent broadcast of Mnet’s ‘Beatles Code,’ Big Bang’s maknae Seungri revealed G-Dragon’s income from royalties.

In this episode, Seungri–along with Daesung–made an appearance on the show and said, “G-Dragon hyung is currently considered #1 in the Copyright Association… He’s even higher than composer Cho Young Soo.”

According to Seungri, G-Dragon’s income from royalties is higher than the income professional composers get from copyrights. He stated, “G-Dragon has 120 registered tracks under his name. These tracks were not meant to be solely Big Bang’s, but also for his solo album, Taeyang, Seungri, 2NE1, and Uhm Jung Hwa. He’s composed and participated in countless songs.”

In response, MC Yoon Jong Shin commented, “Do you know how much G-Dragon gets paid through royalties?”

Seungri answered, “Because I’ve always had an interest in market researching, I do know his income through royalties,” shocking even Daesung.

Meanwhile, Seungri revealed that he had an interest in education, culture, and business. He even went on to say, “I am operating an academy. It is currently located in my hometown of Gwangju. There is one that opened in Daejeon this year and I’m preparing to open another one in Incheon.”

Source: Nate
Credits: Allkpop

110327 Korean Producer MARCO Discusses BEAST's New Song

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Honestly, I had finished the work for BEAST’s first official album.

As soon as our studio was moved to this different work place,

I got to work with a friend of mine, Soosuk, who uses the work room next to me, for the first time and one amazing song was born

If you listen to it, you will just go like "Ah...". It’s a slow tempo song with hiphop and R&B mixed with it.

It is a song I made in 5 days with 2 hours of sleep each day.

These days the Secret girls come by often to the work room

(Sunhwa complained to me why I keep writing songs for BEAST and not Secret ㅠㅠ kekekeke)

Bang Yonggook comes often too, and I basically see Untouchable every day...hahahahahahahaha

It seems like it will go into recording about next month and it is supposed to be included in the album so I will let people know here.

They say the album will be out around late April or early May. They say it is the official first album.

CREDITS: CYWORLD (SOURCE); YONGISM@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

The blog was posted back in March so BEAST must have been preparing songs since then <3