Archive for the ‘News & Such’ Category

Three years ago, I met with JK in a VIP balcony of the Wiltern. Dressed in a casual black jacket and jeans, most would’ve never guessed he was an honorary special guest that night, and other than a brief appearance on the red carpet, he was escorted in and out just like any other guest. [...]

The Jungle Team was on a high last Friday as the day started with JK featured in the daily issue of Los Angeles Times. The artist scored a major win as the acclaimed newspaper called him, “the most popular Korean rapper in America, Asia, and the world.” As the day continued, Jungle had more to [...]

The name Drunken Tiger has not headlined a US concert in nearly 7 years. So on the eve of his much anticipated Los Angeles concert, the Los Angeles Times has also taken notice of the artist whose name will be highlighted on The Wiltern’s distinguished marque tonight. Only a few Korean artists have had the [...]

On September 23rd, MTV’s international spotlight blog, MTVIggy, released their list of international female rappers dominating the world. Tasha took the #12 spot, with the title of “The Queen of South Korean hip-hop.” Alongside her on the list are UK’s Lioness and New York’s underground princess of hip-hop, Jean Grae.  Just 3 weeks later on [...]

2010 was filled with a plethora of endorsements for JK, from The Body Shop, Giordano, to both the Maxim and Men’s Health cover. In his 16-year career, JK has evolved from a small time rapper to a living brand signifying health, masculinity, family, and overall good looks. As a result of his recent success, the [...]

Fresh off her marriage to former manager, Lenny Nicholson, singer Ameriie headed straight for the studio upon her return to the US. In an exclusive with Billboard’s The Juice, Ameriie leaked news of her collaborating with Korea’s “Jay-Z and Beyonce,” for her fifth album. ”Cymatika Vol 1.” On the last album you collaborated with Trey Songz, Fabolous, andLil [...]

Thanks to fans, friends, and The Sunzoo crew, we were able to compile some of the best photos and videos from last week’s Sunzoo Concert. For those who were stuck elsewhere and unable to go like me, thank your fellow fans for waiting hours for this performance and holding a camera still for 40 minutes [...]

On June 30th, Tiger JK along with Sunzoo members DJ Jhig, Roscoe Umali, and Styliztik Jones, attended the annual Korean Men’s Health Cool Guy Contest, an award show that recognizes healthy and strong male role models. Thanks to his June 2010 cover, JK was given the “Best Cover Model” award. Fellow Sunzoo member, DJ Jhig, gave [...]

It is no surprise that R-16 ambassador, Tiger JK, will be performing at the R-16 B-Boy Championship finals, but no one could have expected he would bring the whole Sunzoo crew with him. R-16 will be holding their finale on July 2nd and 3rd at Olympic Hall (Olympic Park), Seoul. On Day 1 (Saturday), Jay [...]