Korean fan community asks Irene to leave Red Velvet due to ‘abuse of power’ incident

Korean fan community asks Irene to leave Red Velvet due to ‘abuse of power’ incident: A Korean fan community of K-pop girl band Red Velvet is asking leader Irene to leave the group for her rude behavior against an editor-stylist, which is being branded as “gapjil,” a Korean term meaning abuse of power. The statement calling for her withdrawal was posted on a DC Inside […]

‘Best of Best’ concert to feature Super Junior, Girls’ Generation

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop idol groups Super Junior, Girls’ Generation and Red Velvet will be coming to Manila in April for a concert.

Dubbed “Best of Best in Manila,” the concert will be held on April 12 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Red Velvet’s debut MV sparks controversy

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin
New K-pop girl group Red Velvet, composed of Irene, Seulgi, Joy and Wendy, is gaining buzz with the video for their single “Happiness” making headlines for allegedly containing disturbing images pertaining to the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attacks as with the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima.