How are male established singers coping with idol-dominated music scene?
In the recent 2-3 years, the Korean music scene has been dominated by idol groups in the late teens and early 20s - DBSK, Big Bang, SS501, Shinee, Wonder Girls, SNSD, KARA and so on.
Other than them, singers who have been in the industry for at least 10 years or coming to 10 years, termed the “mid-level” singers, have also been showing their prowess on the music charts. Lee Sora, Baek Ji Young and Lyn came in 3rd, 4th and 10th respectively on January’s Hanteo chart. Let’s now take a look at how the male “mid-level” singers are faring now.
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▶ Preparing For New Albums
Shinhwa’s youngest member Andy will be releasing his 2nd solo album in March. After releasing his successful 1st solo album with title track Love Song last year, Andy’s sophomore album is also garnering much anticipation.
▶ Grooming New Talent
Andy, besides preparing for his new album, has also been working on producing the debut album for Jumper, the male duo he has groomed, who will be making their debut in mid-February. Jumper consists of main vocalist Rocky (Kim Rok Hyun, 18), who already featured on the track “U Turn” on Andy’s 1st solo album, and Park Dongmin (21). Andy’s fans have already given good reviews of the duo.
Source: moneytoday
Chi trans: 草木番茄@andy4ever
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@absolutshinhwa.wordpress.coom
In the recent 2-3 years, the Korean music scene has been dominated by idol groups in the late teens and early 20s - DBSK, Big Bang, SS501, Shinee, Wonder Girls, SNSD, KARA and so on.
Other than them, singers who have been in the industry for at least 10 years or coming to 10 years, termed the “mid-level” singers, have also been showing their prowess on the music charts. Lee Sora, Baek Ji Young and Lyn came in 3rd, 4th and 10th respectively on January’s Hanteo chart. Let’s now take a look at how the male “mid-level” singers are faring now.
(unrelated content omitted)
▶ Preparing For New Albums
Shinhwa’s youngest member Andy will be releasing his 2nd solo album in March. After releasing his successful 1st solo album with title track Love Song last year, Andy’s sophomore album is also garnering much anticipation.
▶ Grooming New Talent
Andy, besides preparing for his new album, has also been working on producing the debut album for Jumper, the male duo he has groomed, who will be making their debut in mid-February. Jumper consists of main vocalist Rocky (Kim Rok Hyun, 18), who already featured on the track “U Turn” on Andy’s 1st solo album, and Park Dongmin (21). Andy’s fans have already given good reviews of the duo.
Source: moneytoday
Chi trans: 草木番茄@andy4ever
Eng trans: midnightgirl13@absolutshinhwa.wordpress.coom
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