Controversy surrounds the pending release of JYJ’s new global album, “The Beginning”, as the lawsuit with their former agency, SM Entertainment, continues to worsen. SME has been at odds with JYJ since June 2009 when the three singers filed a lawsuit against their agency to revoke their “slave contracts.” A Seoul court has issued a temporary injunction against SME that allowed the trio to hold activities independent from the agency.
SME’s latest court injunction to stop the distribution of JYJ’s album stems from the contract between JYJ and CJeS Entertainment, a Korean agency that is now managing the trio. On October 8th, SM Entertainment filed an exclusive contract suspension and album sales prohibition injunction to the Seoul District Courts. Even though Seoul courts granted JYJ the ability to participate in their own independent activities, SME believes that the contract they have signed with CJeS is an unlawful dual contract as the courts have not suspended the exclusive contract between SME and JYJ.
Sports Korea confirmed that, “SME has sent a certification of contents to the US headquarters of Warner Music Korea, the company in charge of distributing JYJ's album.” Due to the fact that this album was one that was released simultaneously in various parts of the world, SME contacted the US headquarters in efforts to stop the distribution in other countries. However, the distributor of this album is Warner Music Korea and “Warner Music Korea is offended that SM has sent the certification of contents, which calls for the recipient to take responsibility for the matter, to the US headquarters and not to themselves.”
The physical album was originally scheduled for release on October 14th but Warner Music Korea has decided to postpone it, citing production and sales problems. To further add to the controversy surrounding the album, Korean media reported that the so-called Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industry (KFPCAI), an umbrella organization of entertainment organizations, had sent official letters of notice to TV stations KBS, SBS, and MBC, cable station Mnet, and Korean online music sites asking them not to allow JYJ to appear on their shows or distribute digital albums. KFPCAI stated that the reason was that JYJ was causing a negative effect on the Hallyu wave. However, many representatives of the industry believe SME did this because JYJ has created conflict with them. JYJ could not be seen on TV after the 12th and their ranks on online music sites have stayed in the top 10 since their music was released on the 14th.
These recent events were more shocking as they happened right before their Seoul showcase on the 12th. JYJ suffered from 500 album preorders being simultaneously canceled right before the show.
JYJ decided to fight SM in a legal battle in order participate in music-related activities free from the contract that they felt was unlawful. However, with stages in their own country shut off from them, JYJ is planning to hold overseas showcase events to greet their fans. An entertainment industry representative stated, "A leading entertainment agency and talented singers are locked in an emotional battle. This is game with no winners. All it will do is create scars on both sides. There is a need to approach this issue from a broader perspective."
Source: Korea Herald, Sports Hankooki, and Tohosomnia
Saturday, October 16, 2010
SJ Hee Chul in American Newspaper!
Super Junior member Heechul is known to have trended on twitter on October 11th, after fans declared it "Kim Heechul Day" and achieved a great feat of beating out Justin Bieber for top trending. This event has captured the attention of media such as, The Huffington Post and Forbes, as well as commentaries from associate editor of Mashable.
On Thursday, October 14th, California newspaper The Sun printed an article on Heechul and his feat on Twitter, entitling it 'S. Korean singer trends on Twitter'. The article speaks about Super Junior and how they have captured the hearts of many across Asia with their "boyish looks and synchronized dance routines".
One tweet from a Philipines fan posted "Gosh - I love you!! King of the world."
Source: youarekidding and Luvang3lgrl from koreaboo
On Thursday, October 14th, California newspaper The Sun printed an article on Heechul and his feat on Twitter, entitling it 'S. Korean singer trends on Twitter'. The article speaks about Super Junior and how they have captured the hearts of many across Asia with their "boyish looks and synchronized dance routines".
One tweet from a Philipines fan posted "Gosh - I love you!! King of the world."
Source: youarekidding and Luvang3lgrl from koreaboo
BoA: A new SNSD member?
BoA was recently a guest on Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook. During the interview segment, she was asked “If you could use a time machine to go back in time to when you were 13, would you have still made the same decisions as now?”
Her response was that she would choose to become a SNSD member. BoA explains that since she was a solo singer, she had to develop and promote by herself without other members by her side. In addition, she says that she used to practice in a basement that would leak every time it rained. And on those days, both BoA and Hwanhee, former SM artist, would have to scoop up the water whenever H.O.T. had to practice. In contrast, SNSD and f(x) currently practice in a more nicer building than what she had used, adding another reason to wanting to become a SNSD member if she were to be reborn.
koreaboo
Her response was that she would choose to become a SNSD member. BoA explains that since she was a solo singer, she had to develop and promote by herself without other members by her side. In addition, she says that she used to practice in a basement that would leak every time it rained. And on those days, both BoA and Hwanhee, former SM artist, would have to scoop up the water whenever H.O.T. had to practice. In contrast, SNSD and f(x) currently practice in a more nicer building than what she had used, adding another reason to wanting to become a SNSD member if she were to be reborn.
koreaboo
SHINee along with others to donate to charity
Every year, JoongAng Media Network holds a charity flea market called WeAJA. This year, it will be held at four places around Korea at noon on October 17th at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Sangam-dong, Seoul, Daejeon City Hall, Daejeon, North Jeolla Province Office, Jeonju, and Bexco, Busan.
Officials donated many things such as kimchi, a concrete piece of the Berlin Wall, 88 bags of rice, signed books, a ceramic figure of a peacock carved in, a silver plate made in India,a rare tie made by the late Korean-American video artist Paik Namjoon, a bicycle, secondhand English books, and Chinese Cloisonne china ware.
SHINee donated their shirts that they wore in the SM Town Live 2010 World Tour in Los Angeles. Shin Minah donated a dress and Lee Seunggi donated a jacket they were seen wearing in My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox. Lee Hyori donated a jacket, while Son Dambi donated jeans she wore during a photoshook. Kim Taehee donated horse reins she used during her filming of Grand Prix. Kim Hyunjoong donated his sneakers, and many more celebrities donated even more.
Bada will also be performing a scene from her musical "42nd Street Broadway," followed by other performances.
All the proceeds from this market will be sent to a charity called We Start. We Start helps children in low-income families that do not get the education, shelter and food they need.
Source: WeAJA
Koreaboo
Officials donated many things such as kimchi, a concrete piece of the Berlin Wall, 88 bags of rice, signed books, a ceramic figure of a peacock carved in, a silver plate made in India,a rare tie made by the late Korean-American video artist Paik Namjoon, a bicycle, secondhand English books, and Chinese Cloisonne china ware.
SHINee donated their shirts that they wore in the SM Town Live 2010 World Tour in Los Angeles. Shin Minah donated a dress and Lee Seunggi donated a jacket they were seen wearing in My Girlfriend is a Nine Tailed Fox. Lee Hyori donated a jacket, while Son Dambi donated jeans she wore during a photoshook. Kim Taehee donated horse reins she used during her filming of Grand Prix. Kim Hyunjoong donated his sneakers, and many more celebrities donated even more.
Bada will also be performing a scene from her musical "42nd Street Broadway," followed by other performances.
All the proceeds from this market will be sent to a charity called We Start. We Start helps children in low-income families that do not get the education, shelter and food they need.
Source: WeAJA
Koreaboo
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
JYJ to release global album
Some big news coming from the JYJ (Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun, Xiah Junsu) camp as they’ve just announced a new global album release for “The Beginning”.
Here’s the exciting information below:
JYJ Announces “The Beginning”
New album from the ex-members of Asia’s top selling male vocal act “TVXQ” collaborates with international music superstars on global debut
JYJ, which includes 3 main members from arguably the biggest selling male vocal group in Asia “TVXQ” has teamed up with A-list US producers Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins for their global album debut “The Beginning”. The title of the album is synonymous with their journey to date and marks a first for the group to release an English language album.
JYJ has an enormous fan base worldwide and the trio made it to the Guinness Book Records in 2008 and 2009 for having the World’s Largest Official Fan Club at over 800,000 members in Seoul alone and being The Most Photographed Celebrities in the World shot an estimated 500 million times in magazines, albums jackets, and commercials from the time of their debut in 2003 to May 19 2009 with their former group.
The first single off the album “Ayyy Girl” is produced by Kanye West who lends his vocals to the song. It also features the maestro of spoken word, Malik “The Poet” Yusef. It’s a song that depicts the quest of seeking that perfect girl but when you find her, things are never quite as perfect as you envision it to be.
Besides the catchy first single by Kanye West, The Beginning also sees original compositions by top music producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. The two tracks are “Empty” and “Be My Girl”.
Rodney Jerkins reportedly said,
Mr. Baek Chang Ju, the trio’s manager and CEO of C-JeS Entertainment, commented,
The Beginning is produced by Show Shop Entertainment and distributed by Warner Music worldwide. The album will be released on CD & digital formats from 12th OCT. There will also be a special limited edition `Luxury Package’ which will be numbered and limited to only 99,999 sets.
The first single “Ayyy Girl” will be made available via i-Tunes for download on the 19th of Oct.
New Album Showcase Tour 2010
JYJ will be embarking on an 8 city new album showcase tour from the 15th of Oct to the end of November in Asia and the US. More information on the confirmed tour stops can be found via www.jyj-thebeginning.com
JYJ comprises of three members from South Korea namely Kim Jaejung, Park Yuchun and Kim Junsu. They were originally from the boy band Dongbangshinki also known as “TVXQ” and “Tohoshinki” which is formed in 2003 in Korea. Known for their good looks, dancing skills and vocal capabilities, the boys took the Asian pop music market by storm. They were the first group to successfully spearhead the 2nd Korean Music wave into the Japanese market by becoming the first non Japanese act to have nine No. 1 singles on Japan’s Oricon Charts. In 2009, the trio left the band and went on to form JYJ. In June 2010, JYJ held their first concert under their new identity at the Tokyo Dome, singing to more than 200,000 fans from 43 countries around the world. To date, the concert DVD became the second fastest selling DVD in Japan this year shifting 140,000 copies in its first week of release.
alkpop
Here’s the exciting information below:
JYJ Announces “The Beginning”
New album from the ex-members of Asia’s top selling male vocal act “TVXQ” collaborates with international music superstars on global debut
JYJ, which includes 3 main members from arguably the biggest selling male vocal group in Asia “TVXQ” has teamed up with A-list US producers Kanye West and Rodney Jerkins for their global album debut “The Beginning”. The title of the album is synonymous with their journey to date and marks a first for the group to release an English language album.
JYJ has an enormous fan base worldwide and the trio made it to the Guinness Book Records in 2008 and 2009 for having the World’s Largest Official Fan Club at over 800,000 members in Seoul alone and being The Most Photographed Celebrities in the World shot an estimated 500 million times in magazines, albums jackets, and commercials from the time of their debut in 2003 to May 19 2009 with their former group.
The first single off the album “Ayyy Girl” is produced by Kanye West who lends his vocals to the song. It also features the maestro of spoken word, Malik “The Poet” Yusef. It’s a song that depicts the quest of seeking that perfect girl but when you find her, things are never quite as perfect as you envision it to be.
Besides the catchy first single by Kanye West, The Beginning also sees original compositions by top music producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. The two tracks are “Empty” and “Be My Girl”.
Rodney Jerkins reportedly said,
“I’m really glad to work with JYJ on their debut album. It’s all about the East meeting the West these days and the world is becoming a melting pot of various cultures. To have Kanye and myself champion the cause of unifying the world through the international language of music and introducing top artistes from one end of the globe to this end in America makes this a very special project to us.”Other than the creative collaborations with the US top producers onboard, JYJ who has been dabbling in songwriting since their teenage days, have also contributed a song each to the album. The tracks are ”Still in Love” Jaejung, ”I Can Soar” Junsu and ”I Love You” Yuchun.
Mr. Baek Chang Ju, the trio’s manager and CEO of C-JeS Entertainment, commented,
“We have faced many challenges in these recent months but are glad to complete an album which the boys are extremely proud of. The Beginning is a product of their blood, sweat and tears, and they hope fans will see the efforts that went into making this excellent album. As a partaker in their journey, I am so proud of them at this moment for what they have achieved.”The album comprises of 7 tracks and 3 remixes. Jae Chong, one of Asia’s leading music producers has also contributed a track on it and played a big role in organizing and producing the overall project with the 3 members.
The Beginning is produced by Show Shop Entertainment and distributed by Warner Music worldwide. The album will be released on CD & digital formats from 12th OCT. There will also be a special limited edition `Luxury Package’ which will be numbered and limited to only 99,999 sets.
The first single “Ayyy Girl” will be made available via i-Tunes for download on the 19th of Oct.
New Album Showcase Tour 2010
JYJ will be embarking on an 8 city new album showcase tour from the 15th of Oct to the end of November in Asia and the US. More information on the confirmed tour stops can be found via www.jyj-thebeginning.com
JYJ comprises of three members from South Korea namely Kim Jaejung, Park Yuchun and Kim Junsu. They were originally from the boy band Dongbangshinki also known as “TVXQ” and “Tohoshinki” which is formed in 2003 in Korea. Known for their good looks, dancing skills and vocal capabilities, the boys took the Asian pop music market by storm. They were the first group to successfully spearhead the 2nd Korean Music wave into the Japanese market by becoming the first non Japanese act to have nine No. 1 singles on Japan’s Oricon Charts. In 2009, the trio left the band and went on to form JYJ. In June 2010, JYJ held their first concert under their new identity at the Tokyo Dome, singing to more than 200,000 fans from 43 countries around the world. To date, the concert DVD became the second fastest selling DVD in Japan this year shifting 140,000 copies in its first week of release.
alkpop
BoA’s mother publishes “The Golden Rule”
BoA’s mother, Sung Young Ja, has published a book titled “The Golden Rule.”
Being the mother of a pianist (Kwon Sun Hwon), a music video director (Kwon Soon Wook), and a world star (BoA), the book garnered high interest even before its release with many curious about her life and thoughts.
The book contains the first half of her life along with stories of how she raised her three successful children. There are also a series of never before seen photos of BoA and hidden stories to attract the attention of readers.
Netizens have high anticipations for the book, leaving comments such as, “She is finally revealing her methods on raising such successful children,” and “I want to hurry up and see BoA’s never before seen photos.”
Source: Newsen
allkpop
Being the mother of a pianist (Kwon Sun Hwon), a music video director (Kwon Soon Wook), and a world star (BoA), the book garnered high interest even before its release with many curious about her life and thoughts.
The book contains the first half of her life along with stories of how she raised her three successful children. There are also a series of never before seen photos of BoA and hidden stories to attract the attention of readers.
Netizens have high anticipations for the book, leaving comments such as, “She is finally revealing her methods on raising such successful children,” and “I want to hurry up and see BoA’s never before seen photos.”
Source: Newsen
allkpop
Friday, September 17, 2010
BoA's repackage album will release
BoA reveals the teaser photo for her upcoming 6th repackaged album ‘Copy & Paste’ on 17th September. A teaser video will also be revealed on 20th September.
According to her agency SM Entertainment, “The teaser video will be revealed on BoA’s officialy homepage on 20th September.”
‘COPY&PASTE’ is set to be released on 27th September and BoA will have her first live stage for the repackaged album on 24th September on KBS Music Bank.
S:Newsen
WGM Adam, YongSeo and Khuntoria couples together
MBC variety program ‘We Got Married’ will be doing a horror special over the Chuseok holidays.
And the show, to air on 18th September, will have all 3 couples Adam couple (Jo Kwon and GaIn), YongSeo (Jung YongHwa and SeoHyun) and Khuntoria (Nich Khun and Victoria) will come together at one place for the first time.
The 3 couples will also participate in games like wrestling and couple relay thinking that they are all fighting for the title for the best couple on the special. But the real ‘best couple’ will be picked through another way.
The MC for the special will be C.N Blue Lee JungShin and the couples will have to go through a section where the couples will be rearranged into groups of 2 in a deserted school compound for a horror experience.
S:Newsen
k bites
And the show, to air on 18th September, will have all 3 couples Adam couple (Jo Kwon and GaIn), YongSeo (Jung YongHwa and SeoHyun) and Khuntoria (Nich Khun and Victoria) will come together at one place for the first time.
The 3 couples will also participate in games like wrestling and couple relay thinking that they are all fighting for the title for the best couple on the special. But the real ‘best couple’ will be picked through another way.
The MC for the special will be C.N Blue Lee JungShin and the couples will have to go through a section where the couples will be rearranged into groups of 2 in a deserted school compound for a horror experience.
S:Newsen
k bites
JYJ's temporal Japanese activity suspension
There has been great concern in Korea after news went out that Dong Bang Shin Ki trio Micky YooChun, Hero JaeJoong and Xiah JunSu had left their Japanese agency.
The news came directly from the trio’s Japanese agency AVEX Trax on 16th September, announcing the temporal suspension of the trio’s Japanese activities. With that on 17th September, the trio’s representative responded on 17th September that the report is an one-sided report from AVEX Trax and have posed the trio with adverse conditions.
Even though this is for the trio’s Japanese activities, there has been great interests coming from Korea’s side as well. This is because currently, we are looking at the ‘new hallyu’ by singers who are promoting in Japanese currently like Big Bang, Supernova, KARA, So Nyeo Shi Dae etc.
In fact, the chance success to be achieved by the girlgroups in the Japanese music scene is said to be high. At the same time, many of these singers’ local agencies are contacting Japanese agencies to work together for these group’s Japanese promotions. And with this news, there have been many eyebrows raised from officials in the Korean music industry.
This comes as somewhat a cold air amidst the Kpop fever going on in the Japanese music scene. Dong Bang Shin Ki has been acknowledged as the representative Korean singer in the Japanese music scene. And many of the Japanese fans of KARA and So Nyeo Shi Dae are also fans of Dong Bang Shin Ki. This would have some impact on the Korean management companies to work with more caution with their groups promoting in Japan.
The news came directly from the trio’s Japanese agency AVEX Trax on 16th September, announcing the temporal suspension of the trio’s Japanese activities. With that on 17th September, the trio’s representative responded on 17th September that the report is an one-sided report from AVEX Trax and have posed the trio with adverse conditions.
Even though this is for the trio’s Japanese activities, there has been great interests coming from Korea’s side as well. This is because currently, we are looking at the ‘new hallyu’ by singers who are promoting in Japanese currently like Big Bang, Supernova, KARA, So Nyeo Shi Dae etc.
In fact, the chance success to be achieved by the girlgroups in the Japanese music scene is said to be high. At the same time, many of these singers’ local agencies are contacting Japanese agencies to work together for these group’s Japanese promotions. And with this news, there have been many eyebrows raised from officials in the Korean music industry.
This comes as somewhat a cold air amidst the Kpop fever going on in the Japanese music scene. Dong Bang Shin Ki has been acknowledged as the representative Korean singer in the Japanese music scene. And many of the Japanese fans of KARA and So Nyeo Shi Dae are also fans of Dong Bang Shin Ki. This would have some impact on the Korean management companies to work with more caution with their groups promoting in Japan.
Monday, September 6, 2010
SNSD with their fashion returning to Korea after SMTown LA
So Nyeo Shi Dae members show off 9 different charms through each of the 9 members’ unique ‘airport fashion’.
So Nyeo Shi Dae ended their SMTOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR in L.A. concert performance and had returned to Korea on 6th September at 5.50pm.
Seen in different fashion, the 9 members were in hot pants, jeans, training suit etc. Since it was a long flight home from the States, the girls were seen in their fresh faces and sunglasses on. Seeing this, fans have commented, “Can’t hide their beauty”, “They are individualistic even in their airport fashion” etc.
Meanwhile, following up, So Nyeo Shi Dae will be focusing on their Japanese debut.
S:Newsen
k bites
So Nyeo Shi Dae ended their SMTOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR in L.A. concert performance and had returned to Korea on 6th September at 5.50pm.
Seen in different fashion, the 9 members were in hot pants, jeans, training suit etc. Since it was a long flight home from the States, the girls were seen in their fresh faces and sunglasses on. Seeing this, fans have commented, “Can’t hide their beauty”, “They are individualistic even in their airport fashion” etc.
Meanwhile, following up, So Nyeo Shi Dae will be focusing on their Japanese debut.
S:Newsen
k bites
Friday, September 3, 2010
So Nyeo Shi Dae awarded the Singer Award
So Nyeo Shi Dae has been awarded the singer award at the Korean Broadcast Awards.
The 37th Korean Broadcast award took place at 5.10pm on 3rd September in KBS Hall. And So Nyeo Shi Dae was awarded a trophy for winning the singer award. However the girls are not present at the award ceremony as they are currently in the States for SMTown concert.
Go under the cut to find the other winners for the night at the awards ceremony.
◇ Some of the winners for the night:
▲Long drama award (TV)= SBS Brilliant Legacy
▲Medium drama award (TV)= KBS Chuno
▲Fun Entertainment (TV)= KBS Gag Concert
▲Young viewers (Radio)= MBC Starry Night
▲Singer award = So Nyeo Shi Dae
S:Newsen
The 37th Korean Broadcast award took place at 5.10pm on 3rd September in KBS Hall. And So Nyeo Shi Dae was awarded a trophy for winning the singer award. However the girls are not present at the award ceremony as they are currently in the States for SMTown concert.
Go under the cut to find the other winners for the night at the awards ceremony.
◇ Some of the winners for the night:
▲Long drama award (TV)= SBS Brilliant Legacy
▲Medium drama award (TV)= KBS Chuno
▲Fun Entertainment (TV)= KBS Gag Concert
▲Young viewers (Radio)= MBC Starry Night
▲Singer award = So Nyeo Shi Dae
S:Newsen
BoA, Yunho and Changmin
Singer BoA reveals a photo taken together with friends of the same agency YunHo and ChangMin on the plane.
BoA wrote on her Twitter on 2nd September, “On the plane!! Taking personal plane go go sing!! The headcover behind is the logo to our concert ^^ Good sense!!” and uploaded the photo.
In the photo, BoA was seen seated in between YunHo and ChangMin. Fans commented, “I’m so envious that you get to sit in between YunHo and ChangMin”, “The photo is daebak, the concert is daebak”, “They look really close” etc.
Meanwhile, the 3 had flown to LA for ‘SM TOWN LIVE 2010 WORLD TOUR in LA’ which is set to happen on 5th September.
S:Newsen
The answer to SNSD's 'Gee'?
MBLAQ lead vocal G.O will collaborate with rapper Nassun for a digital single ‘O-IWI-O’ which is set for release on various online music sites on 3rd September.
The duet song between the 2 ‘O-IWI-O’ is composed by E-Tribe who made many hits previously like Lee Hyori ‘U-Go-Girl’ and So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’. E-Tribe voiced, “The song ‘O-IWI-O’ by G.O and Nassun is a song in reply to So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’. So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’ song talks about the confession of a girl who falls in love at first sight and ‘O-IWI-O’ is a sweet serenade by the guy in response to that.”
The duet song between the 2 ‘O-IWI-O’ is composed by E-Tribe who made many hits previously like Lee Hyori ‘U-Go-Girl’ and So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’. E-Tribe voiced, “The song ‘O-IWI-O’ by G.O and Nassun is a song in reply to So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’. So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Gee’ song talks about the confession of a girl who falls in love at first sight and ‘O-IWI-O’ is a sweet serenade by the guy in response to that.”
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
SNSD Japanese Showcase was a success!
Korea’s representative girlgroup So Nyeo Shi Dae has finally started their Japanese promotional activities with a successful debut showcase.
The girls held their debut showcase in Japan on 25th August at 2pm in Tokyo Ariake Colosseum which saw about 7000 fans turning up.
Their debut single ‘Genie’ with both the Japanese and Korean version of their hit song ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ will be released following this debut showcase. The girls showed off each of their charms through the 30-minute live performances session.
They performed 5 of their hits included ‘Oh!’, ‘Run Devil Run’, ‘Into the new world’, ‘Gee’ etc. They had the strong support from their Japanese female fans. Since most girlgroups go for the cutesy image, the girl’ sexy and charming features are well received by fans in Japan.
A SM rep also voiced that the response from the fans for the showcase is positive and overwhelming. And the girls felt encouraged to see that most of their fans are female fans in their 10s and 20s. The girls’ record label Universal Nayuta Wave revealed that about 80% of the fans who attended the showcase are female fans.
Meanwhile, the girls will be heading to LA Staple Centre for SMTown Live ’10 World Tour in LA concert coming 4th September.
S: StarNews
The girls held their debut showcase in Japan on 25th August at 2pm in Tokyo Ariake Colosseum which saw about 7000 fans turning up.
Their debut single ‘Genie’ with both the Japanese and Korean version of their hit song ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ will be released following this debut showcase. The girls showed off each of their charms through the 30-minute live performances session.
They performed 5 of their hits included ‘Oh!’, ‘Run Devil Run’, ‘Into the new world’, ‘Gee’ etc. They had the strong support from their Japanese female fans. Since most girlgroups go for the cutesy image, the girl’ sexy and charming features are well received by fans in Japan.
A SM rep also voiced that the response from the fans for the showcase is positive and overwhelming. And the girls felt encouraged to see that most of their fans are female fans in their 10s and 20s. The girls’ record label Universal Nayuta Wave revealed that about 80% of the fans who attended the showcase are female fans.
Meanwhile, the girls will be heading to LA Staple Centre for SMTown Live ’10 World Tour in LA concert coming 4th September.
S: StarNews
SNSD Jessica - Better if she gained weight?
Netizens have chosen So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica as the #1 female celebrity who will look prettier if she gain weight.
A poll was conducted on community site DCInside from 17th till 24th August on the question ‘The female star who will be prettier if she gain some weight’. And Jessica was voted up #1 on the surveywith 378 votes out of total of 1909 votes. Recently, Jessica even got herself the nickname of ‘Bin-sica’ after she was featured on a broadcast show for being able to squeeze her body into a trash bin.
Many fans have also voiced their wish that she will gain more weight and stop losing them ever since she debuted.
The rest of the poll results are as follows:
SNSD Jessica (19.8%)
Gan MiYeon (13.7%)
BoA (12.9%)
SNSD YoonA
KARA Goo Hara
Actress Jung RyeoWon
S:OSEN
A poll was conducted on community site DCInside from 17th till 24th August on the question ‘The female star who will be prettier if she gain some weight’. And Jessica was voted up #1 on the surveywith 378 votes out of total of 1909 votes. Recently, Jessica even got herself the nickname of ‘Bin-sica’ after she was featured on a broadcast show for being able to squeeze her body into a trash bin.
Many fans have also voiced their wish that she will gain more weight and stop losing them ever since she debuted.
The rest of the poll results are as follows:
SNSD Jessica (19.8%)
Gan MiYeon (13.7%)
BoA (12.9%)
SNSD YoonA
KARA Goo Hara
Actress Jung RyeoWon
S:OSEN
Thursday, August 19, 2010
SNSD is #1 in Japan
So Nyeo Shi Dae is gaining great popularity in Japan.
Japan BigLobe Music released the results for a popularity poll on K-pop units on 17th August. During the 4 days the poll was conducted, 33,090 netizens took part. And ranked #1 on the poll is So Nyeo Shi Dae with 61.1% (20,212) of the votes. Following behind are WonderGirls with 29% (9598 votes), Super Junior with 5.2% (1717 votes), SHINee with 2.9% (944) and BEAST with 1.3% (417 votes) of the votes.
Biglobe Music said, “So Nyeo Shi Dae has earned the popularity amongst the young females in their 10s~20s. They get good reviews for their song, dance and fashion style.”
“Already, many fans have gotten to know about So Nyeo Shi Dae through internet or from broadcasts shows. Because their style are liked, they also received the admiration from fellow young females. They are also liked for their features on various broadcast variety shows.”
The girls have gone up to the #3 spot on Oricon DVD weekly chart on the 16th August for selling 23K copies of their DVD ‘New Beginning of Girl’s Generation’ and also #4 on the collective DVD chart.
So Nyeo Shi Dae will released their debut single ‘Genie’ on 8th September.
S:SportsChosun
k bites
Japan BigLobe Music released the results for a popularity poll on K-pop units on 17th August. During the 4 days the poll was conducted, 33,090 netizens took part. And ranked #1 on the poll is So Nyeo Shi Dae with 61.1% (20,212) of the votes. Following behind are WonderGirls with 29% (9598 votes), Super Junior with 5.2% (1717 votes), SHINee with 2.9% (944) and BEAST with 1.3% (417 votes) of the votes.
Biglobe Music said, “So Nyeo Shi Dae has earned the popularity amongst the young females in their 10s~20s. They get good reviews for their song, dance and fashion style.”
“Already, many fans have gotten to know about So Nyeo Shi Dae through internet or from broadcasts shows. Because their style are liked, they also received the admiration from fellow young females. They are also liked for their features on various broadcast variety shows.”
The girls have gone up to the #3 spot on Oricon DVD weekly chart on the 16th August for selling 23K copies of their DVD ‘New Beginning of Girl’s Generation’ and also #4 on the collective DVD chart.
So Nyeo Shi Dae will released their debut single ‘Genie’ on 8th September.
S:SportsChosun
k bites
Hankyung has thought of suicide in SM
Super Junior HanKyung talks about the reason to why he got into a legal disagreement with his agency SM Entertainment, “It was because I was put through great stress and I even wanted to commit suicide.”
HanKyung appeared on a Taiwanese program ‘Song ChunHwa Life Show’ on 17th August where he said, “The reason why I sued SM was because of the great stress I was put through and I even thought of suicide.”
With that, the MC said, “Your father sent a letter from Beijing.” In the letter, even though all that was written was just greetings, the great love from his father can be felt. Part of the letter went, “Have your flu recovered? Take care of your body. I know my son is going through a hard time. But think of your fans and endure.”
HanKyung then teared, “It was really tough promoting in Korea. It get tougher because I am someone who would keep things to myself. And it is tough to be unable to do the things I want to do.”
S: TVDaily
k bites
HanKyung appeared on a Taiwanese program ‘Song ChunHwa Life Show’ on 17th August where he said, “The reason why I sued SM was because of the great stress I was put through and I even thought of suicide.”
With that, the MC said, “Your father sent a letter from Beijing.” In the letter, even though all that was written was just greetings, the great love from his father can be felt. Part of the letter went, “Have your flu recovered? Take care of your body. I know my son is going through a hard time. But think of your fans and endure.”
HanKyung then teared, “It was really tough promoting in Korea. It get tougher because I am someone who would keep things to myself. And it is tough to be unable to do the things I want to do.”
S: TVDaily
k bites
SNSD brings in the money for SM
So Nyeo Shi Dae is known to have brought in total sales of 47.5billion KRW in just the first half of this year.
This is according to SM Entertainment on 16th August that the girls have brought in total sales of 47.5B KRW and 18.6B KRW in operating profit. There is an 59% increased in sales as compared to the sale period last year and 385% increase in profits as compared to the sam e period last year for the girls.
Other singers like BoA, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) from SM Entertainment has brought in more profits for the company due to being more active in music markets overseas. It seems that So Nyeo Shi Dae has filled the space as the main profit achiever for SM Entertainment after 3 members left the group Dong Bang Shin Ki in a disagreement with the company last August.
So Nyeo Shi Dae had brought in the revenue with their album releases like ‘Oh!’ and ‘Run Devil Run’. The girls also recently released their ‘New Beginning of Girls’ Generation’ in Japan.
S:DailySports
k bites
This is according to SM Entertainment on 16th August that the girls have brought in total sales of 47.5B KRW and 18.6B KRW in operating profit. There is an 59% increased in sales as compared to the sale period last year and 385% increase in profits as compared to the sam e period last year for the girls.
Other singers like BoA, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) from SM Entertainment has brought in more profits for the company due to being more active in music markets overseas. It seems that So Nyeo Shi Dae has filled the space as the main profit achiever for SM Entertainment after 3 members left the group Dong Bang Shin Ki in a disagreement with the company last August.
So Nyeo Shi Dae had brought in the revenue with their album releases like ‘Oh!’ and ‘Run Devil Run’. The girls also recently released their ‘New Beginning of Girls’ Generation’ in Japan.
S:DailySports
k bites
BoA "I didn't take DJ Doc's actions personally"
BoA reveals her gratitude towards DJ DOC’s apology.
BoA revealed a photo of herself posing with flowers given to her after her filming on SBS Inkigayo on 15th August. BoA also wrote about it, “DOC oppas’ surprise flower girl. Even though they were busy… Oppas, I did not misunderstand you. Let’s all promote our music together happily.”
DJ DOC had appeared on the show that day for a surprise appearance to apologise to BoA. DJ DOC has received criticisms from fans after member Lee HaNeul was seen throwing the flower bouquet given to him by BoA during their appearance on KBS Music Bank on 13th August . On the show that day, and BoA had won #1 on the show that day with DJ DOC next up for the #1 spot.
BoA revealed a photo of herself posing with flowers given to her after her filming on SBS Inkigayo on 15th August. BoA also wrote about it, “DOC oppas’ surprise flower girl. Even though they were busy… Oppas, I did not misunderstand you. Let’s all promote our music together happily.”
DJ DOC had appeared on the show that day for a surprise appearance to apologise to BoA. DJ DOC has received criticisms from fans after member Lee HaNeul was seen throwing the flower bouquet given to him by BoA during their appearance on KBS Music Bank on 13th August . On the show that day, and BoA had won #1 on the show that day with DJ DOC next up for the #1 spot.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Message from f(x) Luna
Hi everyone!^^
I'm vitamin of f(x) Luna~
Yesterday was my 18th anniversary birthday.
Because of my schedules, I couldn't come to greet anyone. I regretted about it so much.
But Luna also appreciated that received the greeting messages from everyone ^^
Birthday celebration since debuted was valuable and perfect so much~
Everyone~ f(x) 's members including Luna, we'll try more
for all fans who are following up our works.
Please encourage us though~
Everyone~ Thank for all love that gave to me~
We also love all fans~
------------------------------------
PLEASE TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS;
Soure: fx.smtown
Thai Translation : Atarashii-k ll fx-fanclub.com
Thai to English Translation: taengbear ll affxtion.com
I'm vitamin of f(x) Luna~
Yesterday was my 18th anniversary birthday.
Because of my schedules, I couldn't come to greet anyone. I regretted about it so much.
But Luna also appreciated that received the greeting messages from everyone ^^
Birthday celebration since debuted was valuable and perfect so much~
Everyone~ f(x) 's members including Luna, we'll try more
for all fans who are following up our works.
Please encourage us though~
Everyone~ Thank for all love that gave to me~
We also love all fans~
------------------------------------
PLEASE TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS;
Soure: fx.smtown
Thai Translation : Atarashii-k ll fx-fanclub.com
Thai to English Translation: taengbear ll affxtion.com
BoA and Eunhyuk still awkward??
BoA and Super Junior EunHyuk reveals a set of photos showing their awkward handshake.
The photos were released on KBS FM ‘Sukira’ official homepage on 12th August and it features guest appearance BoA who appeared on the show on 10th August.
In the photo, DJ EunHyuk and BoA were seen in an awkward handshake. EunHyuk said, “Even though I’m from the same company as BoA, we are still awkward with each other” and netizens’ comments are “I hope you 2 get close soon”, “really awkward”, “Even though it was awkward BoA’s smile shone in the photo” etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
The photos were released on KBS FM ‘Sukira’ official homepage on 12th August and it features guest appearance BoA who appeared on the show on 10th August.
In the photo, DJ EunHyuk and BoA were seen in an awkward handshake. EunHyuk said, “Even though I’m from the same company as BoA, we are still awkward with each other” and netizens’ comments are “I hope you 2 get close soon”, “really awkward”, “Even though it was awkward BoA’s smile shone in the photo” etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
Criticisms against f(x) Sulli and Krystal blown out of proportions?
Amidst criticisms against f(x) members Krystal and Sulli with a post posted up by a CF officer “The basics are just not right”, netizens bring up a post written by Sulli when she was young.
A post by a netizen has surfaced on 11th August on an online portal site on 11th August titled ‘How bad f(x) Sulli and Krystal’s attitude are”. The netizen then attached captures of posts by f(x) CF production team’s minihompy. The minihompy posts read “It is summer and we brought along some of our interns to do interviews with f(x) but anyway, the conclusion is that Sulli and Krystal these kids don’t even have the basics.”
With criticisms against the f(x) girls, netizens also brought up the case where Sulli had revealed a diary entry she wrote when she was in elementary school. Back then, netizens have thought that Sulli’s diary entry was cute but now with the recent criticisms, many thought that the diary entry sounded rude.
Even though there are netizens who thought the girls’ attitude is bad, there are also netizens who defended the girls in this event, “What is written is not confirmed, we should wait a while and see how things go”, “I hope this is not a case of a witch hunt” etc.
S: Newsen
k bites
A post by a netizen has surfaced on 11th August on an online portal site on 11th August titled ‘How bad f(x) Sulli and Krystal’s attitude are”. The netizen then attached captures of posts by f(x) CF production team’s minihompy. The minihompy posts read “It is summer and we brought along some of our interns to do interviews with f(x) but anyway, the conclusion is that Sulli and Krystal these kids don’t even have the basics.”
With criticisms against the f(x) girls, netizens also brought up the case where Sulli had revealed a diary entry she wrote when she was in elementary school. Back then, netizens have thought that Sulli’s diary entry was cute but now with the recent criticisms, many thought that the diary entry sounded rude.
Even though there are netizens who thought the girls’ attitude is bad, there are also netizens who defended the girls in this event, “What is written is not confirmed, we should wait a while and see how things go”, “I hope this is not a case of a witch hunt” etc.
S: Newsen
k bites
Thursday, August 12, 2010
‘Hallyu Dream Concert’ to take place on 12th September
The Hallyu Dream Concert hosted by Korea Entertainment Producer Association, ‘Visit Korea’ Committee and GyeongJoo; and sponsored by Ministry of Culture will take place on 12th September in GyeongJoo Citizen Stadium at 6pm.
This concert is planned in line with the 2010~2012 Visit Korea project which is a large scale cultural event for those in Korea and overseas to enjoy the drama, fashion and music which are the main elements to the Hallyu wave.
The performing artistes for this concert are confirmed to be Super Junior, 2PM, KangTa, 2AM, 2NE1, SE7en, 4Minute, BEAST, Son DamBi, KARA, After School, miss A, FT Island, Supernova, Davichi, T-ara, MBLAQ, Ukiss, ZE:A, Secret, Flower, Seo InKook etc. There are a total of 22 performing teams (102 singers). And already, there has been growing interests from audiences in Korea and overseas.
The concert will be part of the 3-day Hallyu Dream Festival with many various drama, fashion and music related events planned up. And the tickets for the concert will start selling from 5pm on 12th August on GMarket (www.gmarket.co.kr) and interested individuals can visit the official site for the event (www.hallyudreamfestival.or.kr).
S:Newsen
k bites
This concert is planned in line with the 2010~2012 Visit Korea project which is a large scale cultural event for those in Korea and overseas to enjoy the drama, fashion and music which are the main elements to the Hallyu wave.
The performing artistes for this concert are confirmed to be Super Junior, 2PM, KangTa, 2AM, 2NE1, SE7en, 4Minute, BEAST, Son DamBi, KARA, After School, miss A, FT Island, Supernova, Davichi, T-ara, MBLAQ, Ukiss, ZE:A, Secret, Flower, Seo InKook etc. There are a total of 22 performing teams (102 singers). And already, there has been growing interests from audiences in Korea and overseas.
The concert will be part of the 3-day Hallyu Dream Festival with many various drama, fashion and music related events planned up. And the tickets for the concert will start selling from 5pm on 12th August on GMarket (www.gmarket.co.kr) and interested individuals can visit the official site for the event (www.hallyudreamfestival.or.kr).
S:Newsen
k bites
Monday, August 9, 2010
Kim Dong Ryul compliments BoA
Known as Korea’s national singer-songwriter, Kim Dong Ryul greatly complimented BoA’s singing skills.
The songwriter recently composed, produced, and directed one of the songs in BoA’s new 6th album called Person Next To Me. Kim Dong Ryul. who is famous for not giving out songs to singers, revealed, “I received an invitation from SM requesting me to write a song, and I thought the work would be fun so I agreed.” Regarding BoA, the famous composer complimented, “BoA sang in such a precise way to the point where you did not have to re-record the song due to beat or melody errors.”
Kim Dong Ryul also stated, “BoA liked the song Person Next To Me very much, so the overall atmosphere recording was positive.”
The songwriter recently composed, produced, and directed one of the songs in BoA’s new 6th album called Person Next To Me. Kim Dong Ryul. who is famous for not giving out songs to singers, revealed, “I received an invitation from SM requesting me to write a song, and I thought the work would be fun so I agreed.” Regarding BoA, the famous composer complimented, “BoA sang in such a precise way to the point where you did not have to re-record the song due to beat or melody errors.”
Kim Dong Ryul also stated, “BoA liked the song Person Next To Me very much, so the overall atmosphere recording was positive.”
SNSD to debut in Japan on September 8th
After a long wait, Korea’s nine-membered girl group, SNSD, will be entering the J-Pop scene with their very own Japanese single, Genie.
Genie is more familiar to Korean fans as Tell Me Your Wish. Genie will be sung entirely in Japanese, and will be released in three different versions. It has been finally confirmed that the album will drop on September 8th, officially launching their long journey in Japan.
SNSD is currently busy preparing for their Japanese debut. Street ads of the girls can already be seen everywhere around Japan.
allkpop
Genie is more familiar to Korean fans as Tell Me Your Wish. Genie will be sung entirely in Japanese, and will be released in three different versions. It has been finally confirmed that the album will drop on September 8th, officially launching their long journey in Japan.
SNSD is currently busy preparing for their Japanese debut. Street ads of the girls can already be seen everywhere around Japan.
allkpop
BoA will not appear on variety shows
Coming back to the Kpop scene after 5 years, singer BoA will not be appearing on variety shows.
BoA said in a recent interview, “There are no plans for appearance on variety shows. Fans do not want it too. The reason is because I don’t have the confidence to give laughter if I appear on variety shows.”
SBS Strong Heart PD also talked about this through Twitter, “I met her as a reporter. Honestly she has no plans to appear on variety show with the fear that she will not do well.”
BoA said, “The BoA that the masses want is not the BoA on variety shows but the BoA who presents a good performance. It is priority that I work on showing good performances.”
BoA ended with, “Instead of doing variety, I will work hard on Twitter. I will communicate with fans through Twitter."
S:Newsen
BoA said in a recent interview, “There are no plans for appearance on variety shows. Fans do not want it too. The reason is because I don’t have the confidence to give laughter if I appear on variety shows.”
SBS Strong Heart PD also talked about this through Twitter, “I met her as a reporter. Honestly she has no plans to appear on variety show with the fear that she will not do well.”
BoA said, “The BoA that the masses want is not the BoA on variety shows but the BoA who presents a good performance. It is priority that I work on showing good performances.”
BoA ended with, “Instead of doing variety, I will work hard on Twitter. I will communicate with fans through Twitter."
S:Newsen
Onew, Jay, Dana and Sunday casted for ‘Rock Of Age’ musical
SHINee Onew, TRAX Jay, Cheon Sang JiHee Sunday and Dana are known to be casted in a muscial together.
The 4 are known to be casted for juke box musical ‘Rock Of age’ which uses 80s representative rock music in the background of California Sunset Strip. Onew and Jay will play the male main lead Drew who dreams to be a rock star while Dana and Sunday will play Sheryl who dreams to be an actress in the musical.
Of the 4, Onew and Dana have had experiences acting in musicals. The musical will start showing from 15th September till 30th October in Seoul WooriFinance Art Centre.
S:Newsen
k bites
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Shin Dong and Shin Bongseon?
Group Super Junior’s Shindong “I’ve gone on a blind date with gag woman Shin Bong Sun before” he surprisingly confessed.
Shindong was a guest on (August) 5th broadcast of KBS 2TV ‘Happy Together-Season 3′ (short form ‘Happy Together’). He says “I have a special relation with Shin Bong Sun” as he shares the behind-story about the blind date.
Shindong (beginning of debut) on a radio program where he was a guest was asked what his ideal type is so he said that he likes someone who is small in height and also cute. That’s what happened but the program’s writer said to Shindong “There is a friend of mine named Shin Bong Sun, if it’s okay with you, I can introduce you to her”.
Shindong “At that time Shin Bong Sun had debuted. When I was free, as soon as I answered the phone I ran without stopping to the radio booth” as soon as he said that Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myung Soo ect made all the MCs burst into laughter.
And Shindong said “That day Shin Bong Sun gave and received phone numbers, during that time we frequently talked on phone” and “If things went well Shin Bong Sun could’ve been my girlfriend right now”.
The MCs who listened to Shindong’s words said “If you two got married, you would’ve had a very healthy child” to this the recording set because a laughing sea*.
On the other hand, that day at “Happy together” “Hwang Jung Eum, Tiara JiYeon, Singer Hong JinYoung ect were guests.
*Everyone at the set was in a good mood
Source: julzzzz@sj-world.net
Shindong was a guest on (August) 5th broadcast of KBS 2TV ‘Happy Together-Season 3′ (short form ‘Happy Together’). He says “I have a special relation with Shin Bong Sun” as he shares the behind-story about the blind date.
Shindong (beginning of debut) on a radio program where he was a guest was asked what his ideal type is so he said that he likes someone who is small in height and also cute. That’s what happened but the program’s writer said to Shindong “There is a friend of mine named Shin Bong Sun, if it’s okay with you, I can introduce you to her”.
Shindong “At that time Shin Bong Sun had debuted. When I was free, as soon as I answered the phone I ran without stopping to the radio booth” as soon as he said that Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myung Soo ect made all the MCs burst into laughter.
And Shindong said “That day Shin Bong Sun gave and received phone numbers, during that time we frequently talked on phone” and “If things went well Shin Bong Sun could’ve been my girlfriend right now”.
The MCs who listened to Shindong’s words said “If you two got married, you would’ve had a very healthy child” to this the recording set because a laughing sea*.
On the other hand, that day at “Happy together” “Hwang Jung Eum, Tiara JiYeon, Singer Hong JinYoung ect were guests.
*Everyone at the set was in a good mood
Source: julzzzz@sj-world.net
Key dances to Miss A's Bad Girl Good Girl
SHINee Key does a dance cover of miss A’s debut song ‘Bad Girl Good Girl’.
Key was on MBC ‘ShinDong Park GyuRi’s ShimShimTaPa’ aired on 4th August when he was seen dancing to miss A’s recent hit. He had promised to do the dance cover on the show and he carried out his promise in the end.
He was seen dancing till the end of first verse without any mistakes. Key said, “I didn’t practice this for even once. I only watched the choreography like 9 times every week. Once I hear the music, I just know what actions will follow, it is all in my head now.”
S: TVDaily
k bites
Key was on MBC ‘ShinDong Park GyuRi’s ShimShimTaPa’ aired on 4th August when he was seen dancing to miss A’s recent hit. He had promised to do the dance cover on the show and he carried out his promise in the end.
He was seen dancing till the end of first verse without any mistakes. Key said, “I didn’t practice this for even once. I only watched the choreography like 9 times every week. Once I hear the music, I just know what actions will follow, it is all in my head now.”
S: TVDaily
k bites
DBSK Yunho and Changmin to perform together
Dong Bang Shin Ki UKnow YunHo and Max ChangMin will appear on stage together after so long.
The 2 will appear for SMTown Concert on 21st August. It has been a while seeing the 2 on stage since part of the group members were fighting a lawsuit against their agency SM Entertainment.
According to a SM rep on 5th August, “UKnow and Max has prepared a performance just for SMTown Live. SHINee Key will also have a joint stage with BoA. And sisters So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica and f(x) Krystal; together with So Nyeo Shi Dae SeoHyun and Super Junior KyuHyun will have duet performances.”
Meanwhile, SMTown Live 10 world tour will have concert performances not only in Korea but also in LA, Tokyo, ShangHai etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
The 2 will appear for SMTown Concert on 21st August. It has been a while seeing the 2 on stage since part of the group members were fighting a lawsuit against their agency SM Entertainment.
According to a SM rep on 5th August, “UKnow and Max has prepared a performance just for SMTown Live. SHINee Key will also have a joint stage with BoA. And sisters So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica and f(x) Krystal; together with So Nyeo Shi Dae SeoHyun and Super Junior KyuHyun will have duet performances.”
Meanwhile, SMTown Live 10 world tour will have concert performances not only in Korea but also in LA, Tokyo, ShangHai etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
Lee Teuk promotes BoA's album
Super Junior Lee Teuk shows his support for BoA’s comeback.
Lee Teuk wrote on his Twitter on 4th August and shows his support for BoA who is having her singing comeback after 5 years in Korea. He wrote, “Surpassing as Asia’s Star, World’s Star BoA is back. Everyone please show your love and support.”
The 2 are known to be close friends as they are from the same agency. Lee Teuk also wrote, “BoA ya, the songs to this album is good after all..ㅋ I will promote it~ Of course I can promote it. Working hard to become close, right now it’s really awkward.”
BoA then replied him, “When will the song be played on radio.. Thank you for promoting the album.” It is known that Lee Teuk was DJ-ing at that time on a KBS radio show.
Meanwhile, BoA released her 6th album ‘Hurricane Venus’ on 5th August and she will have her comeback stage on 6th August.
S:Newsen
Lee Teuk wrote on his Twitter on 4th August and shows his support for BoA who is having her singing comeback after 5 years in Korea. He wrote, “Surpassing as Asia’s Star, World’s Star BoA is back. Everyone please show your love and support.”
The 2 are known to be close friends as they are from the same agency. Lee Teuk also wrote, “BoA ya, the songs to this album is good after all..ㅋ I will promote it~ Of course I can promote it. Working hard to become close, right now it’s really awkward.”
BoA then replied him, “When will the song be played on radio.. Thank you for promoting the album.” It is known that Lee Teuk was DJ-ing at that time on a KBS radio show.
Meanwhile, BoA released her 6th album ‘Hurricane Venus’ on 5th August and she will have her comeback stage on 6th August.
S:Newsen
BoA and Yunho pose together!
BoA posted on her Twitter on 5th August a photo of her leaning on UKnow’s shoulder and wrote, “The face I met and is happy to meet at the company – soccer king Yoon-dol ah!! I’m tired from practice for my first broadcast performance… Yoon-dol will start practising fromㅋㅋ Have strength Yoon-dol ah^^”
Meanwhile, BoA will have her comeback stage on KBS Music Bank on 6th August with the song ‘Hurricane Venus’.
S: MyDaily
k bites
Sone's big 3rd year anniversary celebration
Fans of girlgroup So Nyeo Shi Dae put up a large scale advertisement with a congratulatory message in Seoul KangBook KangNam to commemorate the group’s 3rd year debut anniversary.
Fans have put up congratulatory messages and videos on KwangHwaMun Korea Building and NonHyunDong Metro Building up to 100 times for the whole day for 5th August.
The advertisement uses images from the group’s ‘Run Devil Run’ promotions. And the message in the advertisement goes, “Surpassing Korea and advancing into the world market, congratulations to So Nyeo Shi Dae on their 3rd year debut anniversary. S♡NE will forever root for So Nyeo Shi Dae.”
So Nyeo Shi Dae fandom is known for putting up advertisements, be it on buses, billboards or internet, when it comes to occasions like members’ birthdays or debut anniversaries.
Advertising agency Ad Y commented, “At first when we received the proposal from the fans to put up the ad, we were shocked. But being a SNSD fan personally, and furthermore they are Korea’s representative girlgroup bringing in profitability, so we went ahead with the advertisement execution.”
Meanwhile, SNSD debuted in August 2007.
S:Newsen
k bites
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
WGM Khuntoria spotted shopping with their 4 ‘daughters’
We Got Married Nich Khun and Victoria were recently spotted with their 4 ‘daughters’ – the f(x) members shopping together.
Previously, they were also spotted together at the water amusement park. Go under the cut for more photos.
Previously, they were also spotted together at the water amusement park. Go under the cut for more photos.
Monday, August 2, 2010
SHINee’s new songs deemed inappropriate for broadcast by MBC
Singers Se7en and SHINee’s new songs have been deemed as inappropriate for broadcast by MBC.
MBC evaluation department has announced that Se7en ‘Money Can’t Buy Me Love’ and SHINee ‘Love Still Goes On’ are inappropriate for broadcast.
The reason for doing so is because in Se7en’s ‘Money Can’t Buy Me Love’, brand names like ‘Prada’, ‘Guess’ and ‘Gucci’ were mentioned. Same goes for SHINee ‘Love Goes On’ where ‘Facebook’ was mentioned in the song. The evaluation department consider this as indirect marketing for the brands.
It is known that the 2 singers will be editing the songs and resubmitting it for reevaluation by MBC.
Similar case happened for Big Bang TOP ‘Turn It Up’ where the brand names ‘Louis Vuitton’ and ‘Dolce’ were mentioned in the song.
S:Newsen
k bites
MBC evaluation department has announced that Se7en ‘Money Can’t Buy Me Love’ and SHINee ‘Love Still Goes On’ are inappropriate for broadcast.
The reason for doing so is because in Se7en’s ‘Money Can’t Buy Me Love’, brand names like ‘Prada’, ‘Guess’ and ‘Gucci’ were mentioned. Same goes for SHINee ‘Love Goes On’ where ‘Facebook’ was mentioned in the song. The evaluation department consider this as indirect marketing for the brands.
It is known that the 2 singers will be editing the songs and resubmitting it for reevaluation by MBC.
Similar case happened for Big Bang TOP ‘Turn It Up’ where the brand names ‘Louis Vuitton’ and ‘Dolce’ were mentioned in the song.
S:Newsen
k bites
BoA to lead in a Hollywood movie!
BoA will be transforming as an actress through appearing in an upcoming major Hollywood movie.
The movie is set in New York and is a dance movie directed by Duane Adler, who also did movies like ‘Step Up’ and ‘Save The Last Dance’. It is known that while he was writing the movie scenario, Duane Adler had already written with BoA in mind as one of the cast to the movie.
The producer to the movie will famous producer Robert Cort who produced over 55 movies which include ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Runaway Bride’. Cort and Adler are known to have worked together before in ‘Save The Last Dance’.
BoA will be the main female lead to the movie, showing off various new and powerful dance performances.
Meanwhile, the filming of the movie will kick in early next year in the States. And for the time being, BoA will be coming back with her 6th Korean album ‘Hurricane Venus’ and promoting the album in Korea.
S:Newsen
k bites
The movie is set in New York and is a dance movie directed by Duane Adler, who also did movies like ‘Step Up’ and ‘Save The Last Dance’. It is known that while he was writing the movie scenario, Duane Adler had already written with BoA in mind as one of the cast to the movie.
The producer to the movie will famous producer Robert Cort who produced over 55 movies which include ‘Jumanji’ and ‘Runaway Bride’. Cort and Adler are known to have worked together before in ‘Save The Last Dance’.
BoA will be the main female lead to the movie, showing off various new and powerful dance performances.
Meanwhile, the filming of the movie will kick in early next year in the States. And for the time being, BoA will be coming back with her 6th Korean album ‘Hurricane Venus’ and promoting the album in Korea.
S:Newsen
k bites
ShinDong is jealous of Nich Khun
Super Junior ShinDong talks about an episode where he had been jealous of 2PM Nich Khun.
He had said during his appearance on KBS 2TV Happy Birthday aired on 2nd August, “My girlfriend said she like Nich Khun. I didn’t know what kind of response I should give when she said that.”
He added, “But even if I’m jealous, there is nothing I can do,” he continued to show his jealousy throughout the show which had caused laughter in the filming studio.
Meanwhile, on the show, there was also another funny episode where they compared the weight at birth of ShinDong (4.3kg) and Noh SaYeon (4.8kg).
S:Newsen
k bites
He had said during his appearance on KBS 2TV Happy Birthday aired on 2nd August, “My girlfriend said she like Nich Khun. I didn’t know what kind of response I should give when she said that.”
He added, “But even if I’m jealous, there is nothing I can do,” he continued to show his jealousy throughout the show which had caused laughter in the filming studio.
Meanwhile, on the show, there was also another funny episode where they compared the weight at birth of ShinDong (4.3kg) and Noh SaYeon (4.8kg).
S:Newsen
k bites
SHINee’s 2nd album ‘Lucifer’ up #1 on album sales chart for the 2nd week
SHINee’s 2nd full length album ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on album sales chart for the 2nd consecutive week.
The boys won #1 on KBS Music Bank just 1 week into their comeback with the title song ‘Lucifer’, and now the album is also up #1 for the 2nd week on album sales chart. The album, released on 19th July, is up #1 for the 2nd week on Hanteo weekly album sale chart for the week of 26th July~1st August.
Apart from that, it is also up #1 on Hot Tracks weekly album sales chart for the 3rd week of July, and is expected to stay up #1 on that chart for the 2nd week.
The song is also doing well up on various online music charts taking up the top spots.
S:Newsen
k bites
The boys won #1 on KBS Music Bank just 1 week into their comeback with the title song ‘Lucifer’, and now the album is also up #1 for the 2nd week on album sales chart. The album, released on 19th July, is up #1 for the 2nd week on Hanteo weekly album sale chart for the week of 26th July~1st August.
Apart from that, it is also up #1 on Hot Tracks weekly album sales chart for the 3rd week of July, and is expected to stay up #1 on that chart for the 2nd week.
The song is also doing well up on various online music charts taking up the top spots.
S:Newsen
k bites
Idols are ‘supermen’ and ‘superwomen’? They want to rest too…
From drama, variety, movies, radio to public performances, the opportunities that idols see these days have increased. It has become an age where idols have to explore other areas and not just stay in one to show off their charms. And these idols will need to spend their energy in the various areas they are exploring into.
The phrase ‘one source multi use’ is just the right one to use on idols. Even though they debuted as singers, they don’t show just the features of a singer. If the stage is not ‘wide’ enough for one, one move on to look at drama, movie, theatre and musicals etc, to show more of one’s charms and talents one cannot show in just the short duration of 3 minutes on stage. In the midst of achieving that, these idols will need the strength of that of an ‘iron man’. Even though this is a chance for the singers to up their rich and fame, without the energy to do so is also useless.
Of the idols, Super Junior has many unique group activities - Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior T, Super Junior M, Super Junior Happy. Members Choi SiWon is also exploring into other areas like drama and movie.
Another example is girlgroup So Nyeo Shi Dae with the members doing various other solo activities, they also had unique group ‘Room mate’ consisting of members Jessica, Tiffany and SeoHyun. Member YoonA is also seen doing various drama appearances, showing various features through those appearances.
Group KARA member Goo Hara, who joined the group later, is enjoying increasing popularity through her appearance on KBS Invincible Youth previously. And GyuRi is also showing a different charming side of her through her DJ activities on MBC radio ‘ShinDong GyuRi‘s ShimShimTaPa’. SHINee member Onew has also recently taken up the challenge of musical acting.
This is one of the strategies that agencies adopt for their idols. Idols showing various charms is one of the ways to money and wealth creation for the agencies. But under the directing of their agencies, the energy of these idols will obviously run out one day. Even though we cannot say that all idols promote in such manner, but there are a considerable number of them promoting under such strategies by their agencies.
But if these idols are to take a moment to rest, they will quickly be forgotten by the masses. A music critic commented, “Nowadays, we call the way the singers promote without much rest as ‘lightning attack’. Not even talking about 1 year, even if they are to rest for a few months, they will be forgotten quickly. And to maintain their popularity, these people have to show themselves constantly on TV in various forms. Also, because of that, singers also don’t release full length album but minialbums more often as they will mean using up lesser time and costs.”
In order to keep up to speed of changing tastes of the masses and media, and as contracted under agencies, these idols are only moving in the directions told to them.
S: MyDaily
k bites
The phrase ‘one source multi use’ is just the right one to use on idols. Even though they debuted as singers, they don’t show just the features of a singer. If the stage is not ‘wide’ enough for one, one move on to look at drama, movie, theatre and musicals etc, to show more of one’s charms and talents one cannot show in just the short duration of 3 minutes on stage. In the midst of achieving that, these idols will need the strength of that of an ‘iron man’. Even though this is a chance for the singers to up their rich and fame, without the energy to do so is also useless.
Of the idols, Super Junior has many unique group activities - Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior T, Super Junior M, Super Junior Happy. Members Choi SiWon is also exploring into other areas like drama and movie.
Another example is girlgroup So Nyeo Shi Dae with the members doing various other solo activities, they also had unique group ‘Room mate’ consisting of members Jessica, Tiffany and SeoHyun. Member YoonA is also seen doing various drama appearances, showing various features through those appearances.
Group KARA member Goo Hara, who joined the group later, is enjoying increasing popularity through her appearance on KBS Invincible Youth previously. And GyuRi is also showing a different charming side of her through her DJ activities on MBC radio ‘ShinDong GyuRi‘s ShimShimTaPa’. SHINee member Onew has also recently taken up the challenge of musical acting.
This is one of the strategies that agencies adopt for their idols. Idols showing various charms is one of the ways to money and wealth creation for the agencies. But under the directing of their agencies, the energy of these idols will obviously run out one day. Even though we cannot say that all idols promote in such manner, but there are a considerable number of them promoting under such strategies by their agencies.
But if these idols are to take a moment to rest, they will quickly be forgotten by the masses. A music critic commented, “Nowadays, we call the way the singers promote without much rest as ‘lightning attack’. Not even talking about 1 year, even if they are to rest for a few months, they will be forgotten quickly. And to maintain their popularity, these people have to show themselves constantly on TV in various forms. Also, because of that, singers also don’t release full length album but minialbums more often as they will mean using up lesser time and costs.”
In order to keep up to speed of changing tastes of the masses and media, and as contracted under agencies, these idols are only moving in the directions told to them.
S: MyDaily
k bites
Sunday, August 1, 2010
BoA releases full song 'Hurricane Venus' and MP3 DL
BoA's song 'Hurricane Venus' was released today!
Check out the song below:
MP3 download:
http://www.box.net/shared/dc2znyizmj
Please credit Sarang Mania Town when taking this or the media out.
Check out the song below:
MP3 download:
http://www.box.net/shared/dc2znyizmj
Please credit Sarang Mania Town when taking this or the media out.
BoA to release comback song on 2nd of August
BoA will have her singer comeback in Korea after 5 years on 6th August on KBS Music Bank.
Ahead of that, BoA will be releasing her comeback 6th album on 5th August. And on the 2nd, she will be revealing the title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ at 10am on various music sites like Melon, Bugs, Soribada, Dosirak.
The title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ talks about the image of woman in strong love like that of a hurricane, and it features some impressive chorus, powerful sounds and sexy grooves and beats.
BoA has especially gave the song the title of ‘Hurricane Venus’ personally. Will this signal BoA’s hurricane-like comeback to the Kpop scene?
There has been much interests for this long awaited comeback, but at the same time, many have their eyes on the upcoming showdown between BoA and Se7en’s comeback after 3 years with the title song ‘Better Together’.
S: Newsen
k bites
The song will be released at this time in each of the following time zones:
EST: 9:00 PM August 1st
CST: 8:00 PM August 1st
PST: 6:00 PM August 1st
KST: 10:00 AM August 2nd
London: 2:00 AM August 2nd
Ahead of that, BoA will be releasing her comeback 6th album on 5th August. And on the 2nd, she will be revealing the title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ at 10am on various music sites like Melon, Bugs, Soribada, Dosirak.
The title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ talks about the image of woman in strong love like that of a hurricane, and it features some impressive chorus, powerful sounds and sexy grooves and beats.
BoA has especially gave the song the title of ‘Hurricane Venus’ personally. Will this signal BoA’s hurricane-like comeback to the Kpop scene?
There has been much interests for this long awaited comeback, but at the same time, many have their eyes on the upcoming showdown between BoA and Se7en’s comeback after 3 years with the title song ‘Better Together’.
S: Newsen
k bites
The song will be released at this time in each of the following time zones:
EST: 9:00 PM August 1st
CST: 8:00 PM August 1st
PST: 6:00 PM August 1st
KST: 10:00 AM August 2nd
London: 2:00 AM August 2nd
Saturday, July 31, 2010
WGM Khuntoria couple enjoys some sweet skinship
Nich Khun and Victoria enjoy some skinship and show the features of a happy newly wed couple.
On MBC We Got Married aired on 31st July, Nich Khun and Victoria went on their newly wed vacation together. And with the recommendation of the pension owner, the 2 tried pottery.
In the studio while Victoria was looking around, Nich Khun had called out her name by mistake by calling her Krystal and Victoria had seem obviously hurt by that. The 2 then decided to make couple cup with their faces on it. In the midst, Nich Khun works hard on cheering his wife up for calling her a wrong name.
The 2 then began to work on making heart shape cups. Throughout the episode, Nich Khun has shown mannered features despite little hiccups along the way, and the couple also enjoyed some sweet skinship.
S: Asiae
k bites
On MBC We Got Married aired on 31st July, Nich Khun and Victoria went on their newly wed vacation together. And with the recommendation of the pension owner, the 2 tried pottery.
In the studio while Victoria was looking around, Nich Khun had called out her name by mistake by calling her Krystal and Victoria had seem obviously hurt by that. The 2 then decided to make couple cup with their faces on it. In the midst, Nich Khun works hard on cheering his wife up for calling her a wrong name.
The 2 then began to work on making heart shape cups. Throughout the episode, Nich Khun has shown mannered features despite little hiccups along the way, and the couple also enjoyed some sweet skinship.
S: Asiae
k bites
Fans, "Onew please don't cry!"
SHINee Onew reveals the commemorative Music Bank #1 photos proposed by himself.
A set of 5 photos were posted on SHINee’s official homepage on 30th July after they won their first #1 with their comeback title song ‘Lucifer’ on KBS Music Bank on 30th July, just 1 week into their comeback.
In the photo, the boys were seen posing backstage to the music show with their trophy. And Onew was seen crying in MinHo’s arms in 1 of the photos. One of the staff wrote on the homepage, “Onew cried too much he could not take the photos.”
Fans commented, “On-leader don’t cry! SHINee daebak!”, “I want to see Onew’s face, this is such a waste”, “Congratulations on the #1. Don’t cry and hwaiting!” etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
SM Sues CEO Of Cosmetic Company TVXQ Trio Invested In
SM Entertainment filed a lawsuit against CEO Kang of cosmetic company We# Plus to the Seoul District Courts for libel, defamation of character and impediment of performance.
SM Entertainment revealed that, “CEO Kang of We# Plus filed a defamation of character and impediment of performance lawsuit against SM CEO Kim Young Min which was denied on May 31st,” and “We have found out that We# Plus has sued TVXQ fans so we decided to file this lawsuit to stop any more damages from occurring.”
(omitted)
Source: [mydaily]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits
SM Entertainment revealed that, “CEO Kang of We# Plus filed a defamation of character and impediment of performance lawsuit against SM CEO Kim Young Min which was denied on May 31st,” and “We have found out that We# Plus has sued TVXQ fans so we decided to file this lawsuit to stop any more damages from occurring.”
(omitted)
Source: [mydaily]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits
Yuri and Tiffany say goodbye with 'Baby Baby'
Type your summary here Type rest of the post here
Today was Tiffany and Yuri's last day as MCs for Music Bank. They sang 'Baby Baby' by 4men as their special performance. Tiffany was seen crying in the middle while singing.
Today was Tiffany and Yuri's last day as MCs for Music Bank. They sang 'Baby Baby' by 4men as their special performance. Tiffany was seen crying in the middle while singing.
BoA releases 'Hurricane Venus' MV teaser
BoA's MV teaser to 'Hurricane Venus' is out!
The full song will be out on the 2nd!
video c: SMtown2 @ youtube
Friday, July 30, 2010
SMT Announcement
Hello all readers!
We know it's been confusing for you guys lately with our forum spontaneously closing. Trust us, we don't know why that happened nor did we get a heads up about it. So thank you for sticking with us as we transferred here.
We are currently working on a new and improved SMT Forums. But, in order to complete everything as quick as possible, we are looking for staff members. These will NOT be temporary staff. So if you are chosen, you will stay a staff member after the re-opening. The staff application form is below. We hope you apply and we hope to see you as a member of our new forums.
Tech Admin (2)
Graphic Artist (3)
We know it's been confusing for you guys lately with our forum spontaneously closing. Trust us, we don't know why that happened nor did we get a heads up about it. So thank you for sticking with us as we transferred here.
We are currently working on a new and improved SMT Forums. But, in order to complete everything as quick as possible, we are looking for staff members. These will NOT be temporary staff. So if you are chosen, you will stay a staff member after the re-opening. The staff application form is below. We hope you apply and we hope to see you as a member of our new forums.
Positions open:
Global Moderator (2)Tech Admin (2)
Graphic Artist (3)
SM Double Whammy on Music Bank
Double SM whammy for KBS Music Bank. SHINee won #1 with their song 'Lucifer'. Along with that, a preview to BoA's song 'Hurricane Venus' was shown that day.
SHINee wins
Lucifer
Sarang Mania Town
SHINee wins
Lucifer
Sarang Mania Town
BoA reveals photo of her and Rino
Ahead of her comeback, BoA reveals photos taken during her practice session for her comeback stage, heightening fans’ anticipation.
BoA reveals on her Twitter on 30th July, “I’m working hard on the first broadcast^^ But me and Rino unnie wore the same clothes” and posted up 4 photos. In the photo, BoA was seen together with her dance-choreographer Rino practising.
Netizens commented, “BoA unnie is pretty and cute”, “Please comeback quickly. I’m waiting so much my neck will break”, “Rino ssi is also participating. I’m looking forward to this. Hwaiting for practice”, etc.
Meanwhile, BoA will have her comeback stage on 6th August on KBS Music Bank.
S: EDaily
k bites
Gong Yoo and f(x) Sulli are models for LG smartphone series ‘Optimus Z’
‘Hot guy’ Gong Yoo and f(x) Sulli transform as city guy and girl, showing off their own charms.
The 2 are known to have worked together recently as the models for LG electronics smart phone series ‘Optimus Z’.
The story of the CF is such that it pictures Gong Yoo walking down the street and when he saw charming Sulli, he took out his Optimus Z phone and shook it a little. At that moment, Sulli’s phone contact had transferred into his phone from her phone.
This introduces the smart feature of the photo which allows of easier file sharing. The CF will start appearing on TV and broadcast from 1st August.
S: Asiae
The 2 are known to have worked together recently as the models for LG electronics smart phone series ‘Optimus Z’.
The story of the CF is such that it pictures Gong Yoo walking down the street and when he saw charming Sulli, he took out his Optimus Z phone and shook it a little. At that moment, Sulli’s phone contact had transferred into his phone from her phone.
This introduces the smart feature of the photo which allows of easier file sharing. The CF will start appearing on TV and broadcast from 1st August.
S: Asiae
Thursday, July 29, 2010
SNSD has the best fanclub support
On a recent poll titled “The idol group that has the best fanclub support” held on a community website, SNSD took first place with their fierce fanclub made of Sones.
The poll had a total of 6527 votes cast, and of that amount, 1888 votes (about 28.9%) were given to SNSD ranking them as the idol group with one of the best fanclubs.
Following SNSD is Super Junior with their powerful ELFS ranking in 2nd with 1761 (or 27%) of the votes.
Coming in 3rd place was TVXQ Cassiopeians stealing 1266 (or 19.4%) of the votes.
Do you feel the results are accurate? If not, leave a comment with the group you feel should be #1!
The poll had a total of 6527 votes cast, and of that amount, 1888 votes (about 28.9%) were given to SNSD ranking them as the idol group with one of the best fanclubs.
Following SNSD is Super Junior with their powerful ELFS ranking in 2nd with 1761 (or 27%) of the votes.
Coming in 3rd place was TVXQ Cassiopeians stealing 1266 (or 19.4%) of the votes.
Do you feel the results are accurate? If not, leave a comment with the group you feel should be #1!
SNSD to drop variety appearances for Jap debut?
So Nyeo Shi Dae will be releasing their debut Japanese single coming 8th September.
The girls will be releasing their debut Japanese single ‘Genie’ on 8th September under Nayutawave Records of Univeral Music label. For this single, there will be Japanese and Korean version of the song ‘Genie’ and together with the CD will be a MV DVD, photobook and 9 trading cards.
Ahead of their debut, the girls will also be releasing a DVD ‘New Beginning of Girls’ Generation’ on 11th August with the MVs of all their hit songs. And coming 25th August, the girls will be holding their first large scale showcase for 10K fans.
The girls will be releasing their debut Japanese single ‘Genie’ on 8th September under Nayutawave Records of Univeral Music label. For this single, there will be Japanese and Korean version of the song ‘Genie’ and together with the CD will be a MV DVD, photobook and 9 trading cards.
Ahead of their debut, the girls will also be releasing a DVD ‘New Beginning of Girls’ Generation’ on 11th August with the MVs of all their hit songs. And coming 25th August, the girls will be holding their first large scale showcase for 10K fans.
BoA releases another concept photo
Prior to the upcoming release of BoA’s comeback sixth album Hurricane Venus, another teaser image has been revealed today!
The teaser photo, as seen above, has the same atmosphere as her previously released concept photo last week.
BoA’s comeback title track Hurricane Venus, a track in which she has taken part in writing the lyrics, will be released on August 2nd along with the rest of the tracks from her sixth album. She will also begin her comeback promotions next week starting on KBS Music Bank, so stay tuned!
c: allkpop
f(x) Sulli is a giant baby
Another piece of evidence that f(x) Sulli is a ‘giant baby’ with recent photos and photoshoot revealed.
In some recent endorsement and even photos, Sulli was seen as the only member wearing flats while the other f(x) members were seen in high heels.
Netizens commented, “Sulli who has to always wear flats because she is too tall”, “The other members have to wear kill heel to reach around her height”, “Sulli is really a giant baby” etc.
This is not the first time Sulli’s height has been in the spotlight. Recently, her height was also being compared to other male idols like Jung YongHwa, Jo Kwon and TaeYang.
S:TVDaily
k bites
In some recent endorsement and even photos, Sulli was seen as the only member wearing flats while the other f(x) members were seen in high heels.
Netizens commented, “Sulli who has to always wear flats because she is too tall”, “The other members have to wear kill heel to reach around her height”, “Sulli is really a giant baby” etc.
This is not the first time Sulli’s height has been in the spotlight. Recently, her height was also being compared to other male idols like Jung YongHwa, Jo Kwon and TaeYang.
S:TVDaily
k bites
SHINee "We're happy to promote the same time as BoA"
SHINee reveals their excitement to be able to promote in the same time period as their senior BoA.
Back with their 2nd full length album and title song ‘Lucifer’, with more masculine charms. Not only are fans enjoying the boys with their new image, the album is also selling very well, going up on album sales chart.
Leader Onew told MTStarNews reporter on 29th July, “We are really thankful for the love that everyone gave for ‘Lucifer’ since the beginning. Since this is our full length album release after a while so we hope to promote for a longer period of time.”
August also turns out to be the month when ‘Asia’s star’ BoA will be back after 5 years with her 6th album. The SHINee members said, “We are very excited and honoured to be able to promote in the same time period as BoA seonbaenim. We feel that we can learn a lot by being able to watch her performance from near.”
They added, “Even though until now we are not able to see BoA seonbaenim often, whenever we meet, she would give us encouragement. We have heard BoA seonbaenim’s new song and we really like it.”
S: MTStarnews
k bites
Back with their 2nd full length album and title song ‘Lucifer’, with more masculine charms. Not only are fans enjoying the boys with their new image, the album is also selling very well, going up on album sales chart.
Leader Onew told MTStarNews reporter on 29th July, “We are really thankful for the love that everyone gave for ‘Lucifer’ since the beginning. Since this is our full length album release after a while so we hope to promote for a longer period of time.”
August also turns out to be the month when ‘Asia’s star’ BoA will be back after 5 years with her 6th album. The SHINee members said, “We are very excited and honoured to be able to promote in the same time period as BoA seonbaenim. We feel that we can learn a lot by being able to watch her performance from near.”
They added, “Even though until now we are not able to see BoA seonbaenim often, whenever we meet, she would give us encouragement. We have heard BoA seonbaenim’s new song and we really like it.”
S: MTStarnews
k bites
SNSD forgives harmful composite photo artists
So Nyeo Shi Dae members forgive the malicious netizens.
It has been known that 92 netizens caught in a case of uploaded nude composite photos of So Nyeo Shi Dae members have escaped from a jail sentence thanks to a petition carried out.
Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office has ruled that the 92 netizens caught posting up photos of So Nyeo Shi Dae members’s faces superimposed into photos of naked women have “no right for appeal”, because the So Nyeo Shi Dae members have submitted a petition asking for mercy on them.
And since 75 out of the 92 netizens are underaged and for the rest of them it is their first time committing the crime, they have been exempted from being prosecuted for what they have done.
Previously in May, SM Entertainment had sent out a warning stating that ‘we have seen the composite photos of the girls which will harm them’, lodging a police complaint.
S: sportsworld
It has been known that 92 netizens caught in a case of uploaded nude composite photos of So Nyeo Shi Dae members have escaped from a jail sentence thanks to a petition carried out.
Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office has ruled that the 92 netizens caught posting up photos of So Nyeo Shi Dae members’s faces superimposed into photos of naked women have “no right for appeal”, because the So Nyeo Shi Dae members have submitted a petition asking for mercy on them.
And since 75 out of the 92 netizens are underaged and for the rest of them it is their first time committing the crime, they have been exempted from being prosecuted for what they have done.
Previously in May, SM Entertainment had sent out a warning stating that ‘we have seen the composite photos of the girls which will harm them’, lodging a police complaint.
S: sportsworld
WG Hyelin shows her support for BoA
WonderGirls HyeLim shows her support and respect to BoA ahead of her singer comeback.
HyeLim wrote to BoA through Twitter on 29th July, “BoA unnie, hi. I really like unnie’s new song ‘Game’. I really really look forward to unnie’s upcoming broadcast (performances). ☆ I will always support you."
It is a feat for a singer to be reigned as a top star not only in Korea and in Japan, and is able to garner anticipation from other stars for her comeback. We can see just how BoA lives up to the title of ‘the celebrity amongst the celebrities’. Especially since HyeLim and BoA come from different agencies and HyeLim’s support for BoA had garnered much interests. It is known that HyeLim has been a BoA fan since she was young.
Meanwhile, BoA released 2 songs off her comeback album ‘Game’ and ‘Stand By’ recently on 28th July.
S:Newsen
kbites
HyeLim wrote to BoA through Twitter on 29th July, “BoA unnie, hi. I really like unnie’s new song ‘Game’. I really really look forward to unnie’s upcoming broadcast (performances). ☆ I will always support you."
It is a feat for a singer to be reigned as a top star not only in Korea and in Japan, and is able to garner anticipation from other stars for her comeback. We can see just how BoA lives up to the title of ‘the celebrity amongst the celebrities’. Especially since HyeLim and BoA come from different agencies and HyeLim’s support for BoA had garnered much interests. It is known that HyeLim has been a BoA fan since she was young.
Meanwhile, BoA released 2 songs off her comeback album ‘Game’ and ‘Stand By’ recently on 28th July.
S:Newsen
kbites
Krystal "As a female idol, I've been hurt"
f(x) member Krystal reveals the pains of a female singer.
Krystal will be appearing on SBS variety show ‘Delicious Invitation’ aired on 30th July. During the filming, Krystal revealed, “I’ve been hurt as a female singer.”
She explained, “Because I’m in a girlgroup, it’s tough because I’m being compared from my vocal capabilities to my body. Apart from that, this is felt by members from all the girlgroups.”
Singer Gummy who was present commented, “It is lonely to be a female singer,” and her reason for saying so is, “Because I sing sad songs, life felt sad, and it seems like it is hard to love comfortably.”
Park MiKyung who was next to Gummy said, “When I first met Gummy she was such a bright child, but I don’t know when she had become sad.”
Meanwhile, 2PM JunSu added, “As a male idol, I smell,” referring to their transformation as ‘beast dols’, ” youngest member ChanSung sleeps on the floor and TaecYeon sleeps with his makeup on. I really thought the members are becoming beasts.”
k bites
Krystal will be appearing on SBS variety show ‘Delicious Invitation’ aired on 30th July. During the filming, Krystal revealed, “I’ve been hurt as a female singer.”
She explained, “Because I’m in a girlgroup, it’s tough because I’m being compared from my vocal capabilities to my body. Apart from that, this is felt by members from all the girlgroups.”
Singer Gummy who was present commented, “It is lonely to be a female singer,” and her reason for saying so is, “Because I sing sad songs, life felt sad, and it seems like it is hard to love comfortably.”
Park MiKyung who was next to Gummy said, “When I first met Gummy she was such a bright child, but I don’t know when she had become sad.”
Meanwhile, 2PM JunSu added, “As a male idol, I smell,” referring to their transformation as ‘beast dols’, ” youngest member ChanSung sleeps on the floor and TaecYeon sleeps with his makeup on. I really thought the members are becoming beasts.”
k bites
Idol Groups Only have a few Seconds of live singing
“The Beauty of Four Seconds.”
This is the snarky label from the Internet for Heechul, member of an idol group Super Junior who only has four seconds of solo singing time in “Sorry Sorry,” the title song for the group’s third album. Together, there are 13 members of Super Junior who sang this song. Since all 13 divide up a single song, each member can call himself a “singer” after singing for only four seconds.
Lately there are increasing cases in which solo parts of a song last no more than a few seconds, as the number of members in the idol groups such as Super Junior, Girl’s Generation and After School increase. This is contributing to the pop culture in which those who rely on looks or conversation skills are considered “singers” regardless of their singing abilities.
Idol Group Members Sing 16 Seconds on Average
According to Dong-A Ilbo’s measurements of solo parts, seven idol groups (Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, 4minute, After School, Infinite, MBLAQ, f(x)) appearing on MBC’s “Show Music Core” (July 10), SBS’s “Inkigayo” (July 11) and KBS’s “Music Bank” (June 25), sang for 16 seconds per person on average. Because a song lasts around 3.5 minutes on average, each member of those group sang less than one-tenth of a song, excluding the chorus.
Among the groups, Girl’s Generation (singing “Oh!”) had the shortest solo parts, averaging 9.4 seconds per part. The main vocal Taeyeon sang for 22 seconds, while Seohyeon’s solo parts — two lines consisting of “oppa look at me, just look at me” and “listen, really” — amounted to 5 seconds. When After School sang “Bang!”, members Nana and Lizzy had no solo parts; instead, the two sang together for 8 seconds. Jooyeon’s solo part — “The heart-thumping night, my heart is oh oh oh oh” — lasted 4 seconds.
Infinite, singing “Come Back Again,” had the greatest time differential among the members’ solo parts. While the main vocal Kim Sunggyu sang for 29 seconds, Lee Sung-Jong, Lee Seung-Yeol and L sang for 1, 3 and 4 seconds respectively. The words that Lee Sung-Jong sang alone were four letters (다 거짓말 “all lies”). Lee Seung-Yeol only had the line, “Feels like I’m going to die, my head hurts.” Lee Young-Joon, director of Infinite’s management company, said: “It is not that the members have different singing abilities. It is more the case that the process of assigning the solo parts while taking the tone of this particular song into consideration made the parts of certain members relatively smaller.”
As individual singing is increasingly obscured through the lengthened chorus and the shortened solo parts, certain bloggers have taken to uploading videos of live performances with pre-recorded background music edited out, then proceeding to evaluate the singers.
No Shame in No Singing
Yoona of Girls’ Generation, in “Family Outing 2″ aired on SBS on June 27, said: “We can’t go longer than ten seconds (on solo parts),” and that her part is five letters. (말하고 싶어 “I want to say.”)
Since his debut, Heechul cumulatively sang 39 seconds of all Super Junior title songs; Yoona of Girls’ Generation, 42 seconds; and Nicole of Kara, 45 seconds. Instead of being embarrassed, they appear to treat this as a fodder for laughter. In MBC’s “Radio Star” aired on June 30, Jung-ah, member of After School, was a recipient of a joke from MC Kim Guk-Jin that she was “amazingly, a main vocal.” Jung-ah only responded by laughing and half-heartedly singing one line of a song. Goo Hara of Kara, whom music fans have pointed out for lacking singing ability, invited further criticism by only repeating the refrain “hallo hallo hallo” in Kara’s new song “Lupin,” released February of this year.
Music critic Im Jin-Mo said, “If there is only a few seconds of solo parts, a singer will naturally practice less singing — which is what singers are supposed to do,” and noted, “Another problem is that members with less solo parts will feel excluded, which hurts the teamwork of the group, shortening the group’s lifecycle.” Music critic Kim Jak-Ga said, “The more idol groups — who do not put much emphasis on singing — there are in the pop world, there is less room for singers with real talent.”
This is the snarky label from the Internet for Heechul, member of an idol group Super Junior who only has four seconds of solo singing time in “Sorry Sorry,” the title song for the group’s third album. Together, there are 13 members of Super Junior who sang this song. Since all 13 divide up a single song, each member can call himself a “singer” after singing for only four seconds.
Lately there are increasing cases in which solo parts of a song last no more than a few seconds, as the number of members in the idol groups such as Super Junior, Girl’s Generation and After School increase. This is contributing to the pop culture in which those who rely on looks or conversation skills are considered “singers” regardless of their singing abilities.
Idol Group Members Sing 16 Seconds on Average
According to Dong-A Ilbo’s measurements of solo parts, seven idol groups (Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, 4minute, After School, Infinite, MBLAQ, f(x)) appearing on MBC’s “Show Music Core” (July 10), SBS’s “Inkigayo” (July 11) and KBS’s “Music Bank” (June 25), sang for 16 seconds per person on average. Because a song lasts around 3.5 minutes on average, each member of those group sang less than one-tenth of a song, excluding the chorus.
Among the groups, Girl’s Generation (singing “Oh!”) had the shortest solo parts, averaging 9.4 seconds per part. The main vocal Taeyeon sang for 22 seconds, while Seohyeon’s solo parts — two lines consisting of “oppa look at me, just look at me” and “listen, really” — amounted to 5 seconds. When After School sang “Bang!”, members Nana and Lizzy had no solo parts; instead, the two sang together for 8 seconds. Jooyeon’s solo part — “The heart-thumping night, my heart is oh oh oh oh” — lasted 4 seconds.
Infinite, singing “Come Back Again,” had the greatest time differential among the members’ solo parts. While the main vocal Kim Sunggyu sang for 29 seconds, Lee Sung-Jong, Lee Seung-Yeol and L sang for 1, 3 and 4 seconds respectively. The words that Lee Sung-Jong sang alone were four letters (다 거짓말 “all lies”). Lee Seung-Yeol only had the line, “Feels like I’m going to die, my head hurts.” Lee Young-Joon, director of Infinite’s management company, said: “It is not that the members have different singing abilities. It is more the case that the process of assigning the solo parts while taking the tone of this particular song into consideration made the parts of certain members relatively smaller.”
As individual singing is increasingly obscured through the lengthened chorus and the shortened solo parts, certain bloggers have taken to uploading videos of live performances with pre-recorded background music edited out, then proceeding to evaluate the singers.
No Shame in No Singing
Yoona of Girls’ Generation, in “Family Outing 2″ aired on SBS on June 27, said: “We can’t go longer than ten seconds (on solo parts),” and that her part is five letters. (말하고 싶어 “I want to say.”)
Since his debut, Heechul cumulatively sang 39 seconds of all Super Junior title songs; Yoona of Girls’ Generation, 42 seconds; and Nicole of Kara, 45 seconds. Instead of being embarrassed, they appear to treat this as a fodder for laughter. In MBC’s “Radio Star” aired on June 30, Jung-ah, member of After School, was a recipient of a joke from MC Kim Guk-Jin that she was “amazingly, a main vocal.” Jung-ah only responded by laughing and half-heartedly singing one line of a song. Goo Hara of Kara, whom music fans have pointed out for lacking singing ability, invited further criticism by only repeating the refrain “hallo hallo hallo” in Kara’s new song “Lupin,” released February of this year.
Music critic Im Jin-Mo said, “If there is only a few seconds of solo parts, a singer will naturally practice less singing — which is what singers are supposed to do,” and noted, “Another problem is that members with less solo parts will feel excluded, which hurts the teamwork of the group, shortening the group’s lifecycle.” Music critic Kim Jak-Ga said, “The more idol groups — who do not put much emphasis on singing — there are in the pop world, there is less room for singers with real talent.”
- Source: Dong-A Ilbo
- Article Translated by The Korean
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
4Minute, KARA, Big Bang and So Nyeo Shi Dae in Japan
Korean idols will heat up the Japanese music scene.
This August, several Korean idol teams will be releasing their albums in Japan and start their Japanese activities.
First we have 4Minute, they will be releasing their new single ‘IMMM’ on 28th July. The girls have headed over to Japan on 27th July. Already earlier in May, the girls released their debut Japanese single ‘Muzik’ and the single went up to the TOP 20 chart on Oricon.
Next will be KARA having their official Japanese debut on 11th August. The MV to their Japanese debut song ‘Mister’ was released on 28th July, and they have flown to Japan on the same day to Japan to prepare for their activities for the song. Currently the song is already moving up fast on Oricon charts.
Male idol group Big Bang will be releasing a new single ‘Beautiful Hangover’ on 25th August. After Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang is said to be the next Korean newcomer singers to look out for debuting in Japan. They did an open concert on 26th July with the attendance of 8000 fans.
Also, there is So Nyeo Shi Dae who will be debuting in Japan with a showcase to be held in late August. And following the showcase, they will be releasing a debut single in September. There has been great interests on the group’s debut in Japan.
This August, we will be seeing more Korean singers in the Japanese music scene. And there are many speculations as to who will do better in the market. An entertainment management company representative said, “Regarding who will do better, it is not important. It is important for the Korean idols to throw away the competitiveness. Because currently in the Japanese music market, it is not about just liking one team but liking Kpop as a whole. It is not about just liking So Nyeo Shi Dae or just KARA, but rather ‘liking So Nyeo SHi Dae, KARA and 4Minute.’”
“It is not about who will do better, but it is about whether the Korean idols as a whole will be able to capture the Japanese music market.”
S:Newsen
k bites
This August, several Korean idol teams will be releasing their albums in Japan and start their Japanese activities.
First we have 4Minute, they will be releasing their new single ‘IMMM’ on 28th July. The girls have headed over to Japan on 27th July. Already earlier in May, the girls released their debut Japanese single ‘Muzik’ and the single went up to the TOP 20 chart on Oricon.
Next will be KARA having their official Japanese debut on 11th August. The MV to their Japanese debut song ‘Mister’ was released on 28th July, and they have flown to Japan on the same day to Japan to prepare for their activities for the song. Currently the song is already moving up fast on Oricon charts.
Male idol group Big Bang will be releasing a new single ‘Beautiful Hangover’ on 25th August. After Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang is said to be the next Korean newcomer singers to look out for debuting in Japan. They did an open concert on 26th July with the attendance of 8000 fans.
Also, there is So Nyeo Shi Dae who will be debuting in Japan with a showcase to be held in late August. And following the showcase, they will be releasing a debut single in September. There has been great interests on the group’s debut in Japan.
This August, we will be seeing more Korean singers in the Japanese music scene. And there are many speculations as to who will do better in the market. An entertainment management company representative said, “Regarding who will do better, it is not important. It is important for the Korean idols to throw away the competitiveness. Because currently in the Japanese music market, it is not about just liking one team but liking Kpop as a whole. It is not about just liking So Nyeo Shi Dae or just KARA, but rather ‘liking So Nyeo SHi Dae, KARA and 4Minute.’”
“It is not about who will do better, but it is about whether the Korean idols as a whole will be able to capture the Japanese music market.”
S:Newsen
k bites
BoA posts picture of her and her mom
Ahead of her comeback, singer BoA reveals a photo taken with her mother.
BoA posted up the photo on her Twitter on 28th July. She also wrote, “My mother who is always like a young girl~”.
Netizens’ comments to the photo include, “Her mother is really beautiful”, “The 2 look alike” etc.
Meanwhile, BoA will be coming back to the Korean music scene after 5 years with a new album. 2 songs from the album ‘Game’ and ‘Stand By’ were revealed on 28th July, and even though they are not the album title songs, they are doing up well with ‘Game’ going up to the #1 spot on real time music charts.
S:Newsen
k bites
WooYoung and TaeYeon to leave KBS WinWin as MCs
So Nyeo Shi Dae TaeYeon and 2PM WooYoung will leave KBS 2TV WinWin as MCs.
This is according to a KBS representative that the 2 will be leaving as MCs on the show for the time being.
The representative revealed on 28th July, “TaeYeon and WooYoung will leave the show as MCs and we are currently seeing to their leaving of the show.”
TaeYeon will be joining the rest of the So Nyeo Shi Dae members for their Japanese activities while WooYoung will also join 2PM for their group activities.
S: MTStarNews
k bites
This is according to a KBS representative that the 2 will be leaving as MCs on the show for the time being.
The representative revealed on 28th July, “TaeYeon and WooYoung will leave the show as MCs and we are currently seeing to their leaving of the show.”
TaeYeon will be joining the rest of the So Nyeo Shi Dae members for their Japanese activities while WooYoung will also join 2PM for their group activities.
S: MTStarNews
k bites
BoA reveals new ballad song ‘Stand By (옆사람)’
The ballad song ‘Stand By (옆사람)’ off BoA’s upcoming 6th comeback album ‘Hurricane Venus’.
Ahead of this, she also revealed the song ‘Game‘. She will be revealing the title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ next.
Love it or not?
Ahead of this, she also revealed the song ‘Game‘. She will be revealing the title song ‘Hurricane Venus’ next.
Love it or not?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Micky YooChun’s manager accused of violent act against fan
There has been opinion forming amongst netizens that Dong Bang Shin Ki Micky YooChun’s manager have been acting very violently towards fans. And the police is currently looking into it.
A netizen has posted on an online forum about Micky YooChun manager’s violent behaviour. And under the post is the heated debate amongst netizens on the case. The netizen wrote about how his/her younger sibling have been treated violently by Micky YooChun’s manager, including suffering slaps and hits. The netizen also attached captures from a CCTV video which shows the violent act.
However Micky YooChun’s side’s stand is of the opposite.
His representative told Newsen on 27th July, “There was not hitting but just pushing. It is exaggerating to say that pushing equates to violent act. And we are also currently helping the police with the investigation. The stand of the opposite party is definitely not the truth.”
S:Newsen
A netizen has posted on an online forum about Micky YooChun manager’s violent behaviour. And under the post is the heated debate amongst netizens on the case. The netizen wrote about how his/her younger sibling have been treated violently by Micky YooChun’s manager, including suffering slaps and hits. The netizen also attached captures from a CCTV video which shows the violent act.
However Micky YooChun’s side’s stand is of the opposite.
His representative told Newsen on 27th July, “There was not hitting but just pushing. It is exaggerating to say that pushing equates to violent act. And we are also currently helping the police with the investigation. The stand of the opposite party is definitely not the truth.”
S:Newsen
Key proposed his new hairstyle
SHINee reveals the secret to his new mohawk hairstyle.
Key revealed to a Newsen report recently, “I proposed to have that hairstyle.” SHINee was recently back with a new album and new image after undergoing radical transformation. And of the new image, Key had stood out with his new mohawk hairstyle.
There are fans who wondered if it was tough for Key to have his hair styled this way. But Key revealed, “This is the hairstyle I proposed myself. There is almost no reluctance. Of course I feel great excitement to be able to show a new image. Even though I was worried about how I would look in it, but it turned out better than I expected. And I am thankful for the interests shown by fans.”
Meanwhile, SHINee is recently back with their 2nd album ‘Lucifer’ and the title song ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on Hanteo weekly chart for the 3rd week of July.
S:Newsen
Key revealed to a Newsen report recently, “I proposed to have that hairstyle.” SHINee was recently back with a new album and new image after undergoing radical transformation. And of the new image, Key had stood out with his new mohawk hairstyle.
There are fans who wondered if it was tough for Key to have his hair styled this way. But Key revealed, “This is the hairstyle I proposed myself. There is almost no reluctance. Of course I feel great excitement to be able to show a new image. Even though I was worried about how I would look in it, but it turned out better than I expected. And I am thankful for the interests shown by fans.”
Meanwhile, SHINee is recently back with their 2nd album ‘Lucifer’ and the title song ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on Hanteo weekly chart for the 3rd week of July.
S:Newsen
ShinDong, “Please stop asking about me getting married”
Super Junior ShinDong requests for questions of marriage aimed at him to stop.
ShinDong, who recently garnered great interests for openly proposing to his girlfriend on broadcast, had said that during his guest appearance on SBS Good Morning aired on 27th July. He said on the show, “I hope people will stop asking me (about getting married). I am not going to get married immediately.”
He added, “It’s more like I want to get married, but I’m not going to. My wish is to continue protecting that love.”
Lee Teuk, who was also present, added, “It will be hard even if he is going to get married immediately. ShinDong mother owns a chicken restaurant and during World Cup, she sells up to 200 chickens a day and is really busy.”
ShinDong then said, “There is also going to be the Asian games, it seems like it will be hard to get married soon,” jokingly.
S:MTStarNews
k bites
Meanwhile, a photo of ShinDong and his girlfriend (said to be an uljjang standing at a petite height of 150cm) has been revealed online by a netizen, garnering great interests recently.
S:Asiatoday
ShinDong, who recently garnered great interests for openly proposing to his girlfriend on broadcast, had said that during his guest appearance on SBS Good Morning aired on 27th July. He said on the show, “I hope people will stop asking me (about getting married). I am not going to get married immediately.”
He added, “It’s more like I want to get married, but I’m not going to. My wish is to continue protecting that love.”
Lee Teuk, who was also present, added, “It will be hard even if he is going to get married immediately. ShinDong mother owns a chicken restaurant and during World Cup, she sells up to 200 chickens a day and is really busy.”
ShinDong then said, “There is also going to be the Asian games, it seems like it will be hard to get married soon,” jokingly.
S:MTStarNews
k bites
Meanwhile, a photo of ShinDong and his girlfriend (said to be an uljjang standing at a petite height of 150cm) has been revealed online by a netizen, garnering great interests recently.
S:Asiatoday
HanKyung accused of plagiarising UKnow YunHo
Super Junior ex-member HanKyung gets involved in plagiarism accusations.
HanKyung recently released a new song ‘Fire’ in China and the song has been slammed with plagiarism accusation. Currently, HanKyung had left Super Junior and is promoting solo.
Some netizens pointed out that the song sound very similar to Dong Bang Shin Ki’s song ‘Checkmate’ released by UKnow YunHo in a concert in February 2009. The song ‘Checkmate’ is said to be written and composed by UKnow YunHo and it has received positive reviews even though it was not performed on broadcast.
Netizens comment, “Does he have no conscious plagiarising and promoting the song in China?”, “I don’t know about others, but the interlude sounds the same”, “I think he needs to apologise officially about the plagiarism” etc.
While some netizens voiced, “This is not plagiarism, this is ridiculous”, “I hope it is not true that this is plagiarism” etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
HanKyung recently released a new song ‘Fire’ in China and the song has been slammed with plagiarism accusation. Currently, HanKyung had left Super Junior and is promoting solo.
Some netizens pointed out that the song sound very similar to Dong Bang Shin Ki’s song ‘Checkmate’ released by UKnow YunHo in a concert in February 2009. The song ‘Checkmate’ is said to be written and composed by UKnow YunHo and it has received positive reviews even though it was not performed on broadcast.
Netizens comment, “Does he have no conscious plagiarising and promoting the song in China?”, “I don’t know about others, but the interlude sounds the same”, “I think he needs to apologise officially about the plagiarism” etc.
While some netizens voiced, “This is not plagiarism, this is ridiculous”, “I hope it is not true that this is plagiarism” etc.
S:Newsen
k bites
Monday, July 26, 2010
BoA to reveal ballad song ‘Person Beside’
Ahead of her comeback, BoA reveals ballad song ‘Person Beside’ before the title song ‘Hurricane Venus’.
The full songs to ‘Person Beside’ and ‘Game’ will be revealed through music sites like Melon, Soribada, Dosirak, Bugs etc on 28th July. The ballad song is said to be written by senior singer Kim DongRyul.
Known for her grand performances, BoA will show her charms and maturity through this song.
Meanwhile, BoA’s 6th album ‘Hurricane Venus’ will be released on 5th August.
S:Newsen
The full songs to ‘Person Beside’ and ‘Game’ will be revealed through music sites like Melon, Soribada, Dosirak, Bugs etc on 28th July. The ballad song is said to be written by senior singer Kim DongRyul.
Known for her grand performances, BoA will show her charms and maturity through this song.
Meanwhile, BoA’s 6th album ‘Hurricane Venus’ will be released on 5th August.
S:Newsen
Khun not doing a special event for Victoria
2PM will have their first independent concert since their debut. And it has been known that member Nich Khun will not be doing any special even for his made-believe wife f(x) Victoria on the show.
Nich Khun wrote on his Twitter on 24th July, “I will not be doing anything related to MBC We Got Married at the concert. The concert is for fans. Please don’t misunderstand.”
In the history of We Got Married, there are made believe couples who do special events during their concert for their partners. Meanwhile JYP Entertainment revealed, “The members are working hard on preparing for their concert this weekend. We have prepared surprise stages. We will show a different charming side of 2PM never revealed. We hope that everyone will anticipate it.”
The concert will take place on 31st July and 1st August in Seoul Olympic Stadium.
S: DailyKyungJae
Nich Khun wrote on his Twitter on 24th July, “I will not be doing anything related to MBC We Got Married at the concert. The concert is for fans. Please don’t misunderstand.”
In the history of We Got Married, there are made believe couples who do special events during their concert for their partners. Meanwhile JYP Entertainment revealed, “The members are working hard on preparing for their concert this weekend. We have prepared surprise stages. We will show a different charming side of 2PM never revealed. We hope that everyone will anticipate it.”
The concert will take place on 31st July and 1st August in Seoul Olympic Stadium.
S: DailyKyungJae
SHINee don't starve themsleves
During their comeback stage on 23rd July on KBS 2TV Music Bank, member Onew is eating his 2nd lunchbox in the waiting room. In a while, the lunchbox was emptied and Onew finds scouts for another lunchbox. The amount of food in the lunchbox is obviously enough for an adult, and the report said jokingly, “Eating again?”
Already, members JongHyun and Key had finished their lunchbox and youngest member TaeMin is busy eating from his. So the reporter asked SHINee, “There are people who think that you guys would starve to maintain the build you have now.” TaeMin then looked up from his lunchbox, “Ah~! We hate hearing that!”
When one thinks about SHINee, one would think about the skinny boys, and their builds do not follow the trend of ‘beastly idols’ of late. And there are some fans who pointed out, “Do they deliberately starve themselves?”
JongHyun said, “We eat a lot.” It seems that their skinny build is due to the stress from work. Onew said, “We practise a lot, much more than the amount we eat, that is why we don’t put on weight.”
S:Newsen
Already, members JongHyun and Key had finished their lunchbox and youngest member TaeMin is busy eating from his. So the reporter asked SHINee, “There are people who think that you guys would starve to maintain the build you have now.” TaeMin then looked up from his lunchbox, “Ah~! We hate hearing that!”
When one thinks about SHINee, one would think about the skinny boys, and their builds do not follow the trend of ‘beastly idols’ of late. And there are some fans who pointed out, “Do they deliberately starve themselves?”
JongHyun said, “We eat a lot.” It seems that their skinny build is due to the stress from work. Onew said, “We practise a lot, much more than the amount we eat, that is why we don’t put on weight.”
S:Newsen
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Nich Khun kept his promise to Victoria
2PM Nich Khun does a surprise event for his ‘wife’ Victoria.
The 2 went on their first vacation together on MBC We Got Married aired on 24th July. During the trip, Nich Khun had forgotten about their photo diary he promised, which had Victoria feeling a little down and sad.
Nich Khun, “I did bring along the diary. This is the first time that I’ve written in a diary. While writing in it, I felt great anticipation and happiness. I guess it will be good results since we did our best.”
The reason why Nich Khun had said that he didn’t bring the diary is to make Victoria sad and then at the end to surprise her with “I brought it!”.
During the show that day, the 2 pitched their tents and Nich Khun showed Victoria the diary. And it was indeed a pleasant surprise for Victoria.
The couple then wrote about the things they want to eat and the places they wanted to go etc in the diary.
S:SeoulNTN
k bites
The 2 went on their first vacation together on MBC We Got Married aired on 24th July. During the trip, Nich Khun had forgotten about their photo diary he promised, which had Victoria feeling a little down and sad.
Nich Khun, “I did bring along the diary. This is the first time that I’ve written in a diary. While writing in it, I felt great anticipation and happiness. I guess it will be good results since we did our best.”
The reason why Nich Khun had said that he didn’t bring the diary is to make Victoria sad and then at the end to surprise her with “I brought it!”.
During the show that day, the 2 pitched their tents and Nich Khun showed Victoria the diary. And it was indeed a pleasant surprise for Victoria.
The couple then wrote about the things they want to eat and the places they wanted to go etc in the diary.
S:SeoulNTN
k bites
SeoHyun "I want to see YongHwa in hot pants."
SeoHyun and Jung YongHwa takes up driving test together. The 2 are seeing who will be able to get the passing score at the end of it.
If Seo Hyun wins, Jung YongHwa has to dance the full version of ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’ choreography. And if Jung YongHwa wins, SeoHyun will have to do casual language which she couldn’t usually do.
And on the episode of MBC We Got Married aired on 24th July, the 2 took up their driving test challenge. And the 2 passed it. However, Jung YongHwa’s score was higher. And the 2 got into a psychological war regarding their forfeit.
SeoHyun said, “So Nyeo Shi Dae goes by different costumes. We even have sailor costume. What’s your pick? How about hot pants, skinny jeans and high heels?”
Jung YongHwa then said, “You get ready to speak in casual language.” And SeoHyun replied, “I will walk hard on that until I see you perform ‘Genie’.”
S: Newsen
k bites
If Seo Hyun wins, Jung YongHwa has to dance the full version of ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’ choreography. And if Jung YongHwa wins, SeoHyun will have to do casual language which she couldn’t usually do.
And on the episode of MBC We Got Married aired on 24th July, the 2 took up their driving test challenge. And the 2 passed it. However, Jung YongHwa’s score was higher. And the 2 got into a psychological war regarding their forfeit.
SeoHyun said, “So Nyeo Shi Dae goes by different costumes. We even have sailor costume. What’s your pick? How about hot pants, skinny jeans and high heels?”
Jung YongHwa then said, “You get ready to speak in casual language.” And SeoHyun replied, “I will walk hard on that until I see you perform ‘Genie’.”
S: Newsen
k bites
Netizens surprised with SHINee's ‘MR-removed’ performance video
SHINee once again proves their perfect live skills through a MR-removed video released.
SHINee had their comeback stage with their 2nd full length album title song ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Up & Down’ performances on KBS 2TV Music Bank on 23rd July.
The video released after the performance online had garnered great interests and through the MR-removed video, it can be seen that the boys did a 100% live performance. And their live performance skills is comparable to their CD recorded vocal standards.
This comes in the midst of idol groups being criticised as *’5-seconds singers’ as SHINee proves that they are capable of good live performances.
Meanwhile, netizens’ comments include “Is this live or CD?”, “SHINee is really the evolved idols” etc.
S: Seoulntn
k bites
*’5-seconds singers’: There has been news reports discussing the recent criticisms of Korean idol singers as ’5-seconds singers’, only needing to sing 5~6 seconds when they perform on stage. This is mostly due to the growing idol group member count. The reports also zoom into the point that idol groups are not made just to sing these days, they have to act and appear on variety shows and advance to other overseas music markets. It is no longer the same as looking at them as just ‘singers’. The article, in fact, quotes Korean idol singers to be at a standard higher than those in other Asian countries.
Friday, July 23, 2010
f(x) Victoria and Sulli spotted shopping in MyungDong
f(x) Victoria and Sulli were spotted recently at MyungDong doing shopping together.
Photos of the 2 shopping were posted up on a Naver blog recently and had garnered the interests of netizens. It was written on the blog, “I was shopping with a friend in MyungDong when she noticed the 2 together and we followed them carefully. Who said that Sulli was like a child? She is so slim.”
“The 2 were in their ‘bare faces’. Sulli had a hat on and Victoria will her sunglasses. It is amazing to see the 2 shopping without worries. But I am curious, why did they take a photo in front of a FT Island poster?”
Netizens’ comments are, “They are really shopping comfortably”, “Even though we cannot see their faces, they look fashionable”, “They look like close sisters” etc.
Meanwhile, f(x) is promoting the song ‘Mr. Boogie’.
S:Newsen
k bites
BoA's album to release August 2nd
BoA’s official Korean website (boa.smtown.com) recently updated itself to let her fans know that she will drop her sixth album on August 2nd instead of the 5th.
The album carries the title Hurricane Venus and I’m sure the album will work like a hurricane; come fast and leave a devastating impact on the competition. The name Venus was most likely named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
August 25th will mark the 10th year anniversary since her debut, so the album will be dropping right around then to celebrate her 10-year anniversary.
allkpop
The album carries the title Hurricane Venus and I’m sure the album will work like a hurricane; come fast and leave a devastating impact on the competition. The name Venus was most likely named for the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
August 25th will mark the 10th year anniversary since her debut, so the album will be dropping right around then to celebrate her 10-year anniversary.
allkpop
BoA to reveal MV to comeback title song ‘Game’ on 25th July
It has been revealed that ahead of her comeback, singer BoA had finished the filming of her comeback title song MV ‘GAME’.
The MV to BoA’s comeback title song ‘GAME’ will be revealed on 25th July through BoA’s official homepage, Nate and Auction etc. The composer to the song is known to be Jinu (hitchhiker).
As for the MV this time, the technique of flow-mo, also used to SHINee ‘Lucifer’ MV, is used.
Meanwhile, BoA’s comeback 6th album will be released on 5th August.
S:Newsen
k bites
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Showdown between ‘legends’ Se7en and BoA in Korea
The 2 ‘legends’ who had advanced into the American music scene will be making their comeback in the Korean music scene.
BoA and Se7en, both from the 2 major music labels in S.Korea SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, will be having their comeback in Korea in similar time period. News of their comeback have garnered great interests and excitement in fans since this is their long awaited comeback after advancing into overseas music markets like in Japan and the States.
BoA will be back on 5th August with her 6th album. This year will also be her 10th year comeback anniversary. While Se7en will be back after 3 years and 8 months with a new album ‘Digital Bounce’ and the title song is ‘Better Together’. His comeback stage is on 29th July on Mnet M!Countdown.
S:Newsen
BoA and Se7en, both from the 2 major music labels in S.Korea SM Entertainment and YG Entertainment, will be having their comeback in Korea in similar time period. News of their comeback have garnered great interests and excitement in fans since this is their long awaited comeback after advancing into overseas music markets like in Japan and the States.
BoA will be back on 5th August with her 6th album. This year will also be her 10th year comeback anniversary. While Se7en will be back after 3 years and 8 months with a new album ‘Digital Bounce’ and the title song is ‘Better Together’. His comeback stage is on 29th July on Mnet M!Countdown.
S:Newsen
MinHo will not dance for SHINee’s comeback stage
Receiving heated response with their comeback 2nd album title song ‘Lucifer’, SHINee will start their album promotions with performance on KBS Music Bank on 23rd July.
The song also went to #1~#2 on music charts as soon as it was revealed. However for their comeback stages, member MinHo will not doing their choreography routine. MinHo injured himself during a recent filming of KBS Dream Team and his conditions will not allow him to dance on stage.
Meanwhile, not only is the title song well received by fans, the album is also going up to #1 spot on various major album sales chart, blowing up a ‘Lucifer’ fever.
S:Newsen
The song also went to #1~#2 on music charts as soon as it was revealed. However for their comeback stages, member MinHo will not doing their choreography routine. MinHo injured himself during a recent filming of KBS Dream Team and his conditions will not allow him to dance on stage.
Meanwhile, not only is the title song well received by fans, the album is also going up to #1 spot on various major album sales chart, blowing up a ‘Lucifer’ fever.
S:Newsen
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
BoA to comeback 6th album to be released on 5th August
Releasing her comeback 6th album on 5th August, BoA gives a sneak peek to her album concept with album jacket photo revealed.
BoA will be back 5 years after her last Korean album ‘Girls On Top’ released in June 2005 with a 6th album. This year is also BoA’s 10th year debut anniversary. And in the past 10 years, we have seen BoA do well both on the Asian music stage and also debuting into the American music scene.
S:Newsen
k bites
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Krystal shows her mature and feminine side
f(x) Krystal reveals a new photoshoot.
The upcoming issue of Nylon magazine will feature Krystal as the covergirl for a photoshoot. This issue will also commemorate the establishment of the magazine in 1999.
In the photos released, Krystal was seen with much more feminine and matured features, different from her usual features in f(x).
S:Newsen
k bites
The upcoming issue of Nylon magazine will feature Krystal as the covergirl for a photoshoot. This issue will also commemorate the establishment of the magazine in 1999.
In the photos released, Krystal was seen with much more feminine and matured features, different from her usual features in f(x).
S:Newsen
k bites
SHINee's Lucifer MV is out!
Doesn't the music video look so cool?! I'm really liking the dance. And the hairstyles are starting to grow on me. So I think this was an overall success.
What do you think? Love it or not?
What do you think? Love it or not?
SHINee's 'Lucifer' is #1 minutes into its release
SHINee’s 2nd album ‘Lucifer’ goes up to the #1 spot on various on and offline music charts as soon as it was released.
The album title song ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on various music chart real time chart when it was released on 19th July. And on 20th July, the song is up #1 on various music site daily charts like Dosirak, Cyworld and Bugs. Apart from that the album is also #1 on the daily album sales chart on Hanteo site. All this points to the heated interests music fans have for SHINee’s comeback.
The MV to the song will be released on 20th July. And the boys will have their comeback stage performing ‘Lucifer’ on 23rd July on KBS Music Bank.
S:Newsen
k bites
The album title song ‘Lucifer’ is up #1 on various music chart real time chart when it was released on 19th July. And on 20th July, the song is up #1 on various music site daily charts like Dosirak, Cyworld and Bugs. Apart from that the album is also #1 on the daily album sales chart on Hanteo site. All this points to the heated interests music fans have for SHINee’s comeback.
The MV to the song will be released on 20th July. And the boys will have their comeback stage performing ‘Lucifer’ on 23rd July on KBS Music Bank.
S:Newsen
k bites
Monday, July 19, 2010
CSJH Dana posts up
The latest of girlgroup Cheon Sang Ji Hee Dana revealed.
Dana recently posted up photos of herself on her minihompy and in the photos, she was seen with much matured features.
She was also seen in white dress and accessories in the photo. She wrote, “After so long, I decided to try act pretty. Since it is raining I hope everyone will forgive.”
Fans who saw the photos commented, “Always pretty. I hope to see her on broadcast soon”, “Goddess pose” etc.
S: TVDaily
k bites
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)