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Welcome to Asian Pop Radio Australia's 'Hello Kpop Express News Update' for November 3, 2014. The boys of SHINee have been revealed to be holding their first ever performances at Tokyo Dome in March of next year. The concerts will be held as a special adaptation to their current Japan tour that started back in September and will feature all of the group’s latest hits. SM Entertainment have also announced that SHINee’s 11th single-album is set to be released prior to the Dome concert. B2ST appeared to have had a good weekend, taking home the #1 trophy on Inkigayo yesterday for their hit song ’12:30’. The boys were up against some tough competition, beating both Super Junior and Epik High. In addition to the win, the song also climbed its way back to the #1 spot on the Melon charts. 100%, who have already held 4 solo concerts in Japan, will finally be holding their first ever solo concert in Seoul this November. The boys are set to perform all of their hits from their debut to now, including the song ‘You’re

This week on 'Asian Pop radio Australia' the program is cohosted by 'Jenet's grandma Lula Esta' (played by Jenet herself). We have a great selection of tracks from across Asian on offer plus your regular fave features 'Intro 2 Asian Pop', 'Thai Song of the Week' and Cassie's news update, Phil joins us from Hellokpop to update us on all things Korean pop.

Happy Halloween everyone, we are offering you a treat today with the Hellokpop Express News Update, powered by Asian Pop Radio Australia. Amber from f(x) will be joining Zhoumi’s stage performances for his solo activities promotion! Super Junior-M’s Zhoumi is having his first solo stage on MBC’s Music Core and SBS’s Inkigayo this coming weekend. To add on to the fans excitement about his debut, Amber is going to be featured for the rapping in Zhoumi’s title track "Rewind" live performances. Rewind mini album is finally out online today at noon so make sure to give it a listen! Offline version will also be available on November 3. Girl Group SPICA is due to have their comeback next month with a brand new digital single "Ghost".The girls are finally returning as a complete group after their sub-unit group activities in Spica.S and Kim Boa’s solo debut. The upcoming track is produced by Sweetune, who previously worked with SPICA on their debut song "Russian Roulette". This song tells a story of a past love, wh

Well guys were are pushing on through the week and slowly but surely the weekend is nearly with us. Let us entertain and inform with today's Hellokpop Express News Update, powered by Asian Pop Radio Australia. As revealed on yesterdays update, SM Entertainment (SME) has amazed us with Super Junior -M member, Zhoumi debuting as their next solo artist. Yesterday, SME added the surprised on his album news. Chanyeol and Tao of EXO will be featuring in Zhoumi’s song “Rewind” and the track will be recorded in both Korean and Mandarin version in order for him to promote in both markets. Chanyeol will be featuring the rap part in Korean version and Tao in the Mandarin version. Exciting right! To other news and brand new boy group Hotshot had their debut yesterday with their title song “Take a Shot”. Hotshot, a 6-members team under K.O sound is lead by lJunhyuk, with the help of Rapper Yoonsan Vocalist Hojeong, Sungwoon and dancers Timoteo and Kidz Monster. The group did not set a concept meaning they will try diff

Hello everyone and welcome to today’s Hellokpop Express News Update, powered by 'Asian Pop Radio'. Here's whats kicking; TS entertainment has called off BAP’s 'Live on Earth 2014 South America Attack' due to the health condition of group members. BAP had 2 comebacks in 2014 with '1004' in February and 'Where are you? What are you doing now?' later in June. Along with the comebacks,BAP enjoyed a world tour visiting countries such as England , USA & Australia, hellokpop and Asian Pop Radio were there (see reports, interviews). It has been a tiring year for the boys due to the busy schedule, and this has lead to the cancellation of their concert. Hopefully BAP members can recover soon and shock us with more powerful performances in the near future. For more information go to TS Ent. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIALTSENT?fref=ts Following on from our news piece yesterday and Zhoumi of Super Junior M is coming back as a solo artist! SM Entertainment released a photo of Zhoumi yesterday mornin

Hello and welcome to today’s hellokpop express news update, powered by Asian Pop Radio Australia. We hope this helps you start the day with a spring in your step, or gives you the much needed wind down you deserve! 2AM have bulleted up the charts with the pre-release for Days Like Today. The song dashed to number one on both Olleh and Genie after it was released at the turn of the new week as well as placing in the top five on several over charts. Stay tuned for the release of their upcoming full length album ‘Let’s Talk’ on October 30, all here on hellokpop.com SM Entertainment have teased fans by releasing an image of an unknown male onto their Facebook page with the caption that hinted at a new male solo artist. The image shows a shirtless man bowing his head into his arms, covering his face. The image has left fans wondering if the anonymous man is someone familiar or a fresh new face - we will soon find out! Netizen's are praising the moves of the Super Junior boys after they recently gave a spec

After months of rumor and uncertainty, Hellokpop.com can finally reveal that tickets will go on sale at 5pm today for Brisbane’s first big Kpop event. The concert that will feature Kpop idol and host of popular Korean variety show ‘After School Club’ Eric Nam, is to headline the event. Also featuring in the line-up is former final 12 contestant of ‘The Voice Australia’ Elly Oh and one of Australia’s most popular Kpop cover dance groups AO Crew heading to Queensland from Victoria. Head to facebook.com/UtopiaEntertainmentAU today from 5 - for tickets and more information with more to come at hellokpop.com Kpop boy band VIXX appear to be unstoppable in their latest come back. The boys yesterday picked up top prize on SBS’s music program ‘Inkigayo’ thanks to their latest track ‘Error’. The boys had some stiff competition, beating out Girls Day among others. How would you like to lock lips with your favorite Big Bang member? Korea Post is giving you the chance, well… sort of. The koreaherald.com reports tha

This week on 'Asian Pop radio Australia' we turn the music dial up to eleven and pump out the tracks from all corners of Asia. Not only do we have your regular fave features 'Intro 2 Asian Pop', 'Thai Song of the Week' and Cassie's news update, Phil joins us from Hellokpop to chat about our new collaboration!

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon and Jenet are joined by our newest team member Vpop musician Hoai Anh Kiet who speaks about the pop scene in Vietnam and the process surrounding the release of his latest music video. Plus we share all your regular favorites thanks to the #APRAfamily of contributors.

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon and Jenet are joined by Kpop Cover Dance Crew BYS to talk about where they got started, whats coming up and the adventures they have shared as a group across 2014. Plus we share all your regular favorites thanks to the #APRAfamily of contributors.

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon and Jenet are joined by former Xfactor contestant Erin Miranda to talk about her journey in the talent show this year and growing up in a family that loves to sing together. Plus we share all your regular favorites thanks to the #APRAfamily of contributors.

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon and Jenet are joined by the lead singer of local Japanese pop outfit Neon Safari to hear how the group got started and the difficulties associated with being an Aussie Japanese unsigned group. Plus we share all your regular favorites thanks to the #APRAfamily of contributors.

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon is joined my 'The Voice Australia' final 12 contestant Elly Oh to chat about her journey as a solo artist as well as her Korean heritage, plus we announce details of a Kpop concert for Brisbane. We thank the support of our friends at Hellokpop.com and Phil will join us once again with our Kpop News update. Additional thanks to our content providers this week Cassie (APRA News Update), Travis Skuff (playlist), Shazz (Korean Travel Review) and you for listening.

On this weeks episode we interview Eric Nam live from his Melbourne hotel room, we air part two of our catch up with 'My Korean Husband', tease you with an announcement about a Kpop event for a city of Australia that doesn't usually get any Kpop love plus all your favorite segments.

In this interview J-Jon and Cassie speak to Eric about which Australian idols he would choose to work with and why. This is part of our full 12 minute interview which is available on our YouTube channel. Youtube.com/asainpopradio #Kwave14 #kpop #APRAfamily

On this weeks episode of 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' J-Jon and Jenet celebrate the 88th week of the program with a little help from their friends the 'AO Crew', popular bloggers 'My Korean Husband', and Kpop rookie idol Jent. Plus they have close to $1,000 worth of prizes to give away.

This week 'Asian Pop Radio Australia' celebrate our 88th episode with stacks of prizes on offer, an interview with a Kpop rookie artist (to be announced) plus AO Crew join us in the studio to share news on their upcoming gigs. We were excited to hear AO Crew announce that they will be involved in a Brisbane Kpop event on November 20 this year and that they will possibly be back up dancers to Eric Nam at the event. More to come. Listen to our full episode from Friday 6pm AEST via podomatic.com, iTunes or FB.com/asianpopradio

This week Asian Pop Radio hosts a one hour special on Kpop & Korean Culture to celebrate the return of the Kwave Festival. Helen Le (event organiser) joins the team, we hear from Kpop idol Eric Nam who will be at the festival and dance group KM United drop by the studio.

Another huge week of Asian Pop for you this episode, we are joined by Phil of Hellokpop, David Park of Korean Cultural Office Australia who takes us through which Kpop stars feature in this years 'Korean Film Festival 2014', plus an interview with Singapore rising star Haqym.

An action packed episode of APRA, we are joined by Phil of Hellokpop, Simon of 'Eat Your Kimchi', David Park of Korean Cultural Office Australia who previews 'Korean Film Festival 2014', and we reflect on last weeks 'SMASH Expo' in Sydney. Enjoy!