'Hello Kpop' Daily News Update - October 30, 2014

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 different themes in the future and this time they experiemented with a Hip Hop style. Hopefully more people can get to know them and listen to their music soon, hellokpop and Asian Pop Radio Australia will of course be behind the boys all the way!

Actor Jo In Sung was crowned ‘Style Icon of the Year’ this week at the Style Icon Awards held in Dongdaemun, South Korea. The awards ceremony saw many well known celebrities including a special performance from both CL of Kpop outfit 2ne1 and a special performance from G.O.D. In addition to Jo In Sung’s newly acclaimed title, other artists such as TaeTiSeo, 4Minute, Go Ara and more were also awarded a spot within the top ten. During his acceptance speech, Jo In Sung also paid respects to the late Shin Hae Chul who had unfortunately passed away just one day prior to the event

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