BIGBANG To Hold Japan Dome Tour With Four Members

BIGBANG is confirmed to hold their fifth Japan dome tour this November but only with four members.

BIGBANG's tour will begin on November 18 and 19. They will start the tour in Fukuoka before heading to Osaka then Nagoya and finally, Tokyo. The five-member group will set yet a new record under their name as they will be the first foreign artists to hold five consecutive dome tour in Japan.

As fans anticipate the five-year reign of BIGBANG in Japan, only four of the members will be around in this event. Member Choi Seung-hyun, known as T.O.P., will not be going with the group for the tour. The 29-year-old rapper will be resuming his mandatory service as the controversy he's involved in is coming to a conclusion.

Despite one member absent, BIGBANG continues their activities as a group and even their individual activities. G-Dragon is also said to hold his concert in Japan after BIGBANG's activities in the country.

(Photo credits: BIGBANG Official Facebook)

PRISTIN Fandom Name Stirs Up Internet Buzz

After a year of promotions, idol group Pristin finally revealed their fandom name. Considering various suggestions, the group has decided to use 'High' as their fans' official nickname to which the internet is quick to make their quips and memes about.

On August 6, Pristin held a V LIVE broadcast and told the meaning behind their fan club name, 'High'. Kyulkyung explained that they want their fans to never leave by their side and to always fly 'high' with them thus choosing the name.

"It would be great if our fans could say, 'I'm High!' rather than, 'I'm a fan of PRISTIN!" Member Eunwoo added.

While some fans show their support in Pristin's decision to name their fandom 'High,' others share their doubts about it. The phrase "I'm high" or the word "high" have a rather unfavorable connotation based on the slang language of today's generation. Considering this, memes and jokes erupted in different media outlets that featured Pristin's fandom name announcement.

Pristin has yet to give their comments or consider retracting their fandom's name taking into account the possible implication of their fandom's name to their fans and their own image.

Meanwhile, the ten-member group will be having their 2nd mini album on August 23.

(Photo credits: Pristin Official Facebook)

'2017 Incheon Kpop Concert' Official Line-Up Released!

The Annual Festival '2017 Incheon Kpop Concert' has released its official line-up. Wanna One, Highlight, T-Ara, Weki Meki, Samuel Kim, Gong Minzy and VIXX LR are the confirmed guests and more idols will be announced in the upcoming days.

The concert will happen on September 9, Saturday at Incheon Munhak Stadium. Tickets are free however, attendees will have to register through their official website to secure seats.

In collaboration with '2017 Incheon Food Culture Expo', this is the show you wouldn't want to miss.

Girls Generation's 'Holiday' MV Teaser Is Out

Following the release of SM Entertainment's announcement for Girls' Generation's 10th year anniversary comeback, the girls dropped their music video teaser for "Holiday." Each member released their own teasers starting last week with Yoona followed by Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon and then Sunny. 

Meanwhile, Girls' Generation's 6th full length album "Holiday Night" will be released on August 4, 6 p.m. (KST) with a total of 10 tracks including "Holiday" and "All Night."

(Photo credits: Girls' Generation's Official Facebook)

Hip Hop Duo AA Makes their Official Debut with Title Track "Flex"

Hip hop duo Addcorn and Arkay (AA) makes their official debut with title track "Flex." 

"Flex" is a chill hip hop music perfect for summer. The song begins with a Hawaiian-reggae tune and then shifts and blends into a true hip hop vibe as Addcorn (Kim Nam Hyung) and Arkay (Jung Dong Soo) sings and raps the lyrics.

The hip hop song serves as the title track of AA's debut album. S How Entertainment has announced that there will be two tracks in AA's first digital album release, “Flex” and “Diamond.”

On August 2, AA official and S How entertainment has released "Flex" and its music video has been made available both in local and international platforms.

The music video shows the duo having fun at the beach and chilling under the sun while singing and rapping to their song. The beat combined with AA's voices has an addictive vibe that everyone can enjoy. You can view their MV below:

(Photo credits: AA's Official Facebook)

Upcoming Drama 'Manhole' To Air Next Week

('Manhole' Official Drama Poster)

KBS2's upcoming drama entitled, "Manhole" starring Kim Jae Joong, Uee, Baro of B1A4 and Jung Hye Song, will have its TV debut next week, Wednesday. From then on, it will be scheduled every Wednesday and Thursday at 10pm KST.

The story will focus on Jae Joong's character, Bong-Pil as he falls down to a manhole and travels through time to stop the upcoming wedding of his 28-year love interest, Soo-Jin played by singer-actress UEE. This will be Jae Joong's first drama after he got dismissed in the army back in December, 2016.

Are you excited for Jae Joong's return in "Manhole"?

(Photo credits: KBS2)

G DRAGON 2017 WORLD TOUR ACT III : M.O.T.T.E IN MANILA TICKET PRICES

Brought to you by IME Philippines, Presented By YG, Live Nation and in Partnership with Asiana Airlines and Zhongtai Specialty Financing comes 'G DRAGON 2017 WORLD TOUR ACT III : M.O.T.T.E IN MANILA' on September 1, Friday at 8PM in Araneta Coliseum. Ticket prices will be available on August 5, 2017 at 12 noon on Ticketnet.

Ticket Prices are listed as followed:

VIP (Standing/Seated) - 13,000 PHP 

CAT 1 (Standing/Seated) 10,000 PHP

CAT 2 - 8,500 PHP

CAT 3 - 6,500 PHP

GA (General Admission) - 3,500 PHP

(Photo credits: IME Philippines Official Facebook)