Japanese Right-Wing Nationalists Threaten, “If Kim Tae Hee Comes to Japan, We’ll Kill Her”

On March 10, SBS’s “That Is What We Want to Know” reported on the anti-hallyu, specifically anti-Kim Tae Hee, sentiments in Japan.

K-Pop in Japanese Music Market Shows Steady Growth In Revenue

On February 16, Oricon released a revenue trends report regarding K-Pop artists' music softwares and their sales.

Which K-Pop Star and K-Drama Are Japan's Favorite?

What is Japan’s favorite Korean Drama? That would be “Winter Sonata.”

DBSK, Kara and SNSD to perform on "MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE 2011"

The 30 artists set to appear on TV Asahi's special year-end music show "MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE 2011" in Japan have been revealed, and performances from DBSK, Kara and SNSD have been confirmed.

Who are the Main Consumers of K-Pop in Japan?

Hallyu and the spread of K-Pop are known to have originated in Japan. The Hallyu wave is still as strong as ever in Japan, so Oricon's weekly magazine, "Original Confidence," decided to hold a survey to research the main consumer base of Hallyu content.

"Love Rain" Secures Broadcast Rights in Japan

Jang Geun Suk and SNSD’s YoonA prove their combined star power and new generation Hallyu celebrity status. Their yet-to-be aired drama “Love Rain” has already secured a Japanese broadcaster, according to local news agencies.

BoA, SNSD, KARA, 2NE1 to Attend Year-End Music Shows in Japan

Top K-Pop stars, BoA, SNSD, KARA and 2NE1, will be attending some of the best year-end music festivals in Japan. 

’2011 Golden Disk Awards’ to be held in Japan

The 26th ‘2011 Golden Disk Awards‘ has announced that it will be held in Japan this coming January.