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In the competitive world of K-pop, each year sees a slew of new acts rise to the top -- and 2017 was no different. But though the past 12 months have been rife with releases from dozens of rookie artists, only a handful have been truly impactful or shown promise for long-lived lifespans in the industry. Whether it’s through their musical styling or their career successes, here are the top 10 new acts in the K-pop scene that debuted in 2017. 10. A.C.E While not necessarily the most high-profile new group of 2017, A.C.E’s high-energy hardstyle approach made the quintet stand out. With two singles under their belt, “Cactus” and “Callin,’” it will be interesting to see where this act takes their sound in 2018. But based on the high-quality performances they’ve shown so far, their brand of electro K-pop is something to keep anticipating. [embedded content] 9. Samuel After first gaining attention as an almost member of Seventeen , being one half of duo 1Punch, and rising to fame one of the m...

By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com Published: 12:16 EST, 26 December 2017 | Updated: 12:43 EST, 26 December 2017 K-Pop star Heize will soon undergo surgery after collapsing onstage during her Christmas performance at the SBS Gayo Daejun in her native South Korea . The 26-year-old singer-rapper (born Jang Da-hye) had been previously diagnosed with pharyngitis, but her 'extremely busy schedule took a toll on her health.' ‘Based on her diagnosis at the hospital, it has been decided that she will undergo surgery,’ the Round and Round stunner's spokesperson told Metro . Scroll down for video    Health scare: K-Pop star Heize will soon undergo surgery after collapsing onstage during her Christmas performance at the SBS Gayo Daejun in her native South Korea (pictured in 2016) 'For now, her progress must be observed, and it appears that she will be unable to move forward with her plans and scheduled activities for the immediate future.' It's unclear whether...

K-Pop rapper Heize was rushed to the hospital after collapsing at an awards show in South Korea on Monday, December 25. Celebrity Health Scares “It seems that Heize’s extremely busy schedule may have taken a toll on her health,” a spokesperson for the 26-year-old said in a statement to the British newspaper Metro . “Based on her diagnosis at the hospital, it has been decided that she will undergo surgery.” 10 Best Songs of 2017 Prior to her hospitalization, Heize was battling a sore throat but still performed at the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun, an annual end-of-year music program that has aired on the Seoul Broadcasting System since 1997. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Yoo Hee-yeol and IU, and was held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Gocheok-dong, Seoul, South Korea. The “Don’t You Know” rapper “will be unable to move forward with her plans and scheduled activities for the immediate future” due to her hospitalization, her spokesperson added. Celebrity Deaths in 2017: Stars W...

Wanna One, Blackpink, IU, Twice, GOT7, NCT 127, and others performed some of Korea's biggest hits. This year’s SBS Gayodaejun , or “Battle of the Bands,” brought back feelings of nostalgia for many older K-pop fans with covers of some of the biggest Korean pop hits from the 2000s and 2010s. Each year, SBS’ year-end show surprises fans with special remakes and cross-band collaborations. The 2017 event, which aired Monday night on the Korean television station, evoked the theme “No. 1” and featured popular acts performing not only their own hits and recent releases but also the top songs of yesteryear. BIGBANG’s “Haru Haru (Day By Day)” Performed by WINNER This 2008 song, performed here by lablemates WINNER, put BIGBANG on the map early on in their career. [embedded content] Fin.K.L’s “Now” Performed by TWICE The famous early K-pop quartet brought in the new millennium with “Now,” becoming one of the most popular songs in Korea in 2000. [embedded content] Kim Hyun Sik’s “My Love By ...

South Korean rapper Heize will undergo surgery (Picture: WireImage) K-Pop star Heize is preparing to undergo surgery after collapsing just after performing on stage at the 2017 SBS Gayo Daejun. ‘It seems that Heize’s extremely busy schedule may have taken a toll on her health,’ a spokesperson for the South Korean rapper confirmed. She had previously been diagnosed with pharyngitis, or a sore throat, and it is thought that she will now be operated on to help the worsening symptoms. ‘Based on her diagnosis at the hospital, it has been decided that she will undergo surgery,’ the spokesperson added. ‘For now, her progress must be observed, and it appears that she will be unable to move forward with her plans and scheduled activities for the immediate future.’ [embedded content] Heize, real name Jang Da-hye, was performing on Christmas Day at the major annual end-of-the-year music program which is aired on Seoul Broadcasting System on 26 December. MORE: Unseen footage of Jonghyun dancing pr...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] “Two Cops” And “Jugglers” Battle To Take First Place In Ratings For Monday-Tuesday Timeslot    soompi Full coverage https://www.soompi.com/2017/12/25/two-cops-jugglers-battle-take-first-place-ratings-monday-tuesday-timeslot/

[unable to retrieve full-text content] “Two Cops” And “Jugglers” Battle To Take First Place In Ratings For Monday-Tuesday Timeslot    soompi Full coverage https://www.soompi.com/2017/12/25/two-cops-jugglers-battle-take-first-place-ratings-monday-tuesday-timeslot/