Mnet's Hellp Pop!

Hello there everyone!

Mnet America has launched a new, original daily music video show!

What is fresh and original about it is that YOU, KPOP fans form a large part of it and here is a call on how you can participate in this show!

First up. What exactly is Hello Pop!

Hello Pop! is a haven for you to request your favorite videos, express your opinions, discuss the latest kpop news and trends with your peers and share your talents! Let your voice be heard and your face be seen on Hello Pop!

It seems like Hellp Pop! aims to provide a kind of school for kpop labelling it "M university" where you enroll and get to participate in discussions about your favourite kpop band, or educate and share opinions about others (can do it via skyping as well, how cool is that?). Not only that, but you are allowed to submit in videos of yourself for your own moment of Kpop fame! Looks like its going to be a good place to form collaborations, exchange ideas and find people with the same interests as you like singing or dancing or even organizing flash mobs!

How can you participate? There are a few ways to do so and you can click here for the details.

Just one important thing to note, they seem pretty strict that your videos have to adhere to their guidelines and requirements so do take extra care on that. We won't want your efforts to come to waste just because of a tiny little thing like that.

You can also visit their facebook page and their twitter to look for more ways to get invovled!

First episode of Hellp Pop! saw some amazing talents and a couple of pretty cool, avid Kpop fans. If you want to participate, do hand in your submissions now! :)

[AD] HITSNY!

Ever thought of wanting to become the next hallyu star? If you are from the US here is a great chance for you to join this new training academy as a stepping stone to becoming a kpop star or a great way to hone your skills after your idols.

The Hallyu Idol Training Services, New York (HITSNY) was founded to train and mold young talent from around the United States. HITSNY networks on behalf of the students and Korean and American entertainment companies. HITSNY is a training academy, not an entertainment company. HITSNY provides other companies the opportunity to to meet a variety of talented students.

HITSNY has some of the finest vocal trainers, dance instructors, fashion directors, hair and make up artists and a very creative management team. All students undergo a vigorous schedule of classes that cover singing, dancing, fashion and other classes to guide the students.

Read more about the company here to find out what they have to offer you.

They will be holding auditions on the 17th December 2011, 10am at Bennet Media Studio – 723 Washington St. (11th St and Washington St), Manhattan, NY 10014. Click here for application information and the application form. Not living anywhere near there? Fret not, you can still apply via submission of audition clip via youtube.

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IMPORTANT! : These awesome guys at the company are giving away free stuff to promote their facebook page and auditions!

HERE HERE HERE!

Right now they are having a SNSD giveaway with lots of prizes!

An interesting article

Sometimes we feel like setting ourselves on fire when we try to write essays like,

But it helps if you are trying to write about something wonderful and something that you feel passionately for. Like KPOP!!!

I know because I have tried to squeeze in stuff like the Korean/Hallyu wave and the use of it as soft power to gain dominance in the world (kpop fuels a large economy). Or how technology has evolved leading to spread of cultures(korean culture) so fast. Or using KPOP to show emergence of youth cultures which turn into mainstream cultures. The best part is of course using group bands in exam essays like a boss! Eg, We can see how TVXQ has managed to break into many global markets and they even have the largest fanclub in the world! or SM Entertainment, a korean talent agency managed to have sold out concerts at Madison Square at NYC, an incredible feat for them considering they have not officially debuted in the US.

Well here is an article by Linda Constant which might be helpful for you people out there needing to write essays regarding Hallyu. Can erm, borrow some ideas about how kpop is one of the ways soft power is exerted over the world. And in her article we see how KPOP is taking over the world baby~~ Share the Kpop love everyone!

If your teachers disagree, well,

MTV Iggy

MTV has launched a new global music brand called MTV IGGY!

I guess you all probably know that thanks to the infamous Yoona and Taeyeon criticized for being bored at their interview?. But you know, we aren't here to talk about that being the SNSD stans that we are, they were probably tired or something. Haha.

But anyway, why is this so special and why are we telling you about this here at Super-Kpop?

Because this proves that people are taking note of Kpop! Cheer for the hallyu wave!

Ok, MTV Iggy is not entirely about Kpop, it aims to connect U.S. audiences with global music culture which includes Kpop! :D So you can check out MTV Iggy if you want to experience more international music culture. However, most artistes they promotes seem to not be mainstream artistes. (I've looked at the Japanese and Taiwanese artistes and I am like NUGU??) So yeah, they tend to be more unique and MTV Iggy is a good way to discover these un-mainstream acts!

For Kpop however, they promote artistes like BoA, 2NE1 and Se7en just to name a few (mainstream!). Kpop artistes breaking into the USA will be featured on the shows I guess so do watch out for that. They feature stuff like interviews and photos, reviews and scenes!

We just think it is cool you know, that Kpop is no longer limited only on the Asian branch of MTV like MTV China and MTV SEA and is getting exposed to the US and a larger range of audiences all over the world now. So do check it out!

P/s: Discovered new Kpop act while surfing MTV Iggy. IDIOTAPE. Well their music ain't really my thing, but yay to know more about different Korean acts!

Big Bang!

Our kind friends from MTVASIA just dropped us an email regarding the Big Bang Special that is gonna be aired on MTV asia channel this coming Sunday!
Seoul Sunday is a really fresh concept that caters to all the kpop fans like you you you and you! I remembered getting all excited when i saw the first preview of the program itself; so much fun and really informative!

So be sure to catch the Big Bang Special this Sunday on MTVasia channel! Get to know their adorable personality beneath their cool cool image, and feel their passion for music!



Also, do remember to vote for them in the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards! Do your part, spread the kpop love!

2011 MTV EMA

Want to make your mark as part of an awesome fan base in an internationally recognized event?

Heads up all you Very Important People (V.I.P)s out there! Big Bang has been nominated as part of the Asia Pacific Acts in the "World Wide Acts" category in the MTV Europe Music Awards.



These Asia Pacific Acts nominated include,

1. Agnes Monica
2. Big Bang
3. EXILE
4. Gotye
5. Jane Zhang
6. Jay Chou
7. Sia

But only ONE of them have a chance to represent the Asia Pacific Region in the World Wide Acts category. Only the act with the MOST VOTES gets this chance.

So,

Here is the link to vote for BIG BANG!

http://asia.mtvema.com/artists/big-bang

Voting ends on the 4th of November so do hurry!

Let's help spread the Kpop love into Europe now! Let the world know how awesome Kpop is!

Click here to find out more details about the MTV EMA.

MBC Star Audition

Heads up all of you aspiring Kpop Stars living in the USA. Here is a chance for you to be one of the awesome Kpop Stars we see, watch and admire right now.

"MBC Star Audition" is holding their second season auditions in Los Angeles CA, on 7/16/11. The audition will be held at the Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel.

All you gotta do?

just be able to sing one song in Korean.

Click here for more information and to submit your application.

We look forward to see one of you guys turn into a star. Good luck y'all!