Archive For February 17th, 2016
[OTHER NEWS] 160215 Soundtracks, a new musical model
Lesser-known singers finding success through popular TV drama series
From left: a still from the drama “One More Happy Ending” on MBC; “Cheese in the Trap” starring Park Hae-jin on tvN; and singer Kim Jun-su, who sang one of the original soundtrack songs for “Six Flying Dragons” on SBS. [MBC, tvn, C-JES ENTERTAINMENT]
In the fast-changing music scene, songs tend to disappear from the charts within days of release. Even top-ranked songs are subject to this same fate.
But Lee Juck’s song “Don’t Worry” from the soundtrack of hit drama series “Reply 1988” lost its No. 2 spot on the chart of music streaming service Genie Music only recently, after being released in November. This impressive feat is turning heads in the music industry, and it underlines the importance of original soundtracks.
In place of hard-copy albums, the Korean music industry has shifted to online streaming. Instead of releasing a bunch of songs at once, artists now release tracks one by one with significant intervals in-between.
Now, the makers of drama soundtracks are applying this technique to their own businesses.
According to Genie Music, last year about 90 drama series released their original soundtrack songs one at a time instead of all at once.
The ongoing 50-episode series “Six Flying Dragons” on SBS has released six tracks so far over the course of 39 episodes.
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Typically, programs first play the songs during major scenes, and then the artists and their agencies send out press releases to promote the songs.
CJ E&M, a leading entertainment company which owns several TV channels including tvN, said that young listeners tend to stream songs, making it more attractive to release songs one by one.
Another trend in original soundtracks songs is seeking out rare and unique voices, because with many drama series being produced each year it is difficult to nab the most popular singers.
For this reason, producers are actively looking for relatively less renowned singers, or indie musicians, to perform songs.
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Lee Joon-sang, the head of Chili Music, which produces soundtracks, said contributing to original soundtracks “is considered an opportunity for indie musicians to vindicate their musical prowess”.
Lee’s company is in charge of producing the original soundtrack for the drama series “One More Happy Ending” on MBC.
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BY HAN EUN-HWA
[jeong.byungki@joongang.co.kr]
Source: Korea JoongAng Daily
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[OTHER TWITTER] 160217 Yuchun’s sign on the back of Snoopy’s heart
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Yuchun’s sign on the back of the heart partially seen in August
Source: @951225chura
Translated by: rilanna of JYJ3
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[INSTAGRAM] 160217 Kim Junsu Instagram Update: Out on a trip
[PHOTO] 나들이~~::^^
instagram.com/p/BB4b5Uci-0C/
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(On an) Outing~~::^^
Source: xiaxiaxia1215
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By the way, the Crayons
Yuchun used are also on display。 #Yuchun
[RANKING] 160217 Kim Jaejoong’s Love You More MV tops Yinyuetai New Releases Weekly Chart
Note: Yinyuetai is one of the major MV sharing site in China.
Kim Jaejoong’s “Love You More” MV tops Yinyuetai New Releases Weekly Chart (2/8 ∼2/14) from all regions (China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, etc.)
[NEWS] 160217 Kim Jaejoong’s NO.X sweeps all major album charts
Kim Jaejoong’s new album has swept all major album charts.
C-JeS Entertainment informed “Kim Jaejoong’s 2nd full lenght album NO.X, released on the 12th, soared to No 1 spot on both, Hanteo Chart (music record sales count site) and Synnara record Album Weekly Chart (2/8 ∼14) in less than a week, boasting his unceasing popularity. Even though he is serving his military duty, is receiving unparalleled explosive response, and it’s continuing”.
Kim Jaejoong’s Album not only topped the korean online music charts, but also ranked number 1 on iTunes Charts in 16 different countries as soon as it was released, and showcased his position as global artist. (JYJ3’s Note: NO.X Album topped 34 countries on iTunes K-pop Chart Link)
The first batch of his album was sold out instantly, and everyone is scrambling and doing their best to get a hold on it.
Kim Jaejoong’s new album NO.X is a special gift he prepared for his fans before his enlistment and receiving much love from his global fans. Read More →
