Korea Observer

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin MANILA, Philippines – Japanese girl group AKB48 swept the Billboard Japan Music Awards, bagging four awards including the Artist of the Year. AKB48 (Billboard Japan) T-ara (Billboard Japan)

The ladies of 4minute are off to a great start after the lunar new year holidays, as they've been awarded the "KPop New Artist Award" at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards on February 6th. [caption id="attachment_40" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="4minute with their Billboard Japan award (Cube Entertainment)"] [/caption]