September 18, 2010

[News] T-ara send their holiday greetings to their fans


Girl-group T-ara send out their holiday(Chuseok) greetings to their fans.

Newsen has recently conducted an interview with T-ara, in their Hanbok’s(traditional Korean clothing).

After they have debuted, they were always busy even during the holidays. When they were asked what their plans were for the holidays, Soyeon said, “I want to go home.” New leader Boram shares her thoughts, “I want see my parents, and talk to my younger sibling“. While member Eunjung still had no plans, Hyomin says, “I want to see all my relatives. I go home late because of filming ‘My Girlfriend is a Nine-tailed Fox’. I wanna see my family and my younger sibling

T-ara finishes the interview with their ending remarks to their fans, “Have a fun holiday with your families! Please watch out for us in various Chuseok Specials on tv shows!

T-ara is busy preparing for their comeback during this holiday. With their new member, they plan to show a new image.

Cr: Newsen, Nate(sources) + *YANiPOPO* @tiaradiadem(Translation)

[NEWS] 2NE1 ranks 2 and 3 on iTunes Hip-Hop Album

credits: amatsu@soompi

[NEWS] Sori reveals Minzy and Hyuna as her favorite dancers


After attempting her first variety show as a part of the G7 crew on “Invincible Youth“, Sori has returned with her latest track, “You’re Not My Style.”

Even as she performed impressive breakdance moves on the program, viewers didn’t have the slightest clue as to who she was. With her new album release, Sori is determined to “make this album my representative and hit song.”

“I wanted to just perform my comeback stage feeling at ease and truly enjoying it. How can anyone feel 100% satisfied with their own stage? It’s always going to be a bit lacking no matter what.”

Sori claims her true colors to be of a hip hop style, having debuted with a powerful, boyish image. For this album, however, she’s opted for a girlier image. “I tried to restrict myself as much as possible. Most of my previous choreography required big movements, but I tried to cut that back this time around. My body wasn’t used to it, so it was extremely difficult. After a while, I started to learn how to move with emotion without having to dance as hard as I used to. I feel like that was an upgrade for me.”

Sori’s also a rumored fitness addict, and her latest addiction is a type of exercise called ‘Crossfit.’ She first came across it after being introduced to Wheesung, and she’s now recommending it to others herself. ”It’s a type of exercise that American police officers and firemen train with. It hasn’t been that long since it became popular in Korea. It helps your stamina and weight loss. I try to stimulate the competitive side in me to train harder.”

Her excessive love for fitness also unfortunately led to her injuring her back. After experiencing severe back pain, Sori visited her doctor and was diagnosed with laxity of the facet joints. “If I don’t use my back, it’s fine, but it hurts a lot when I do. It gets a bit better when I receive physical therapy and shots, but it’s not like I can give up dancing or exercising.”

When asked whether she’d like to give other dance genres besides breakdance and hip hop a try, she answered, “I’d like to try songs that accentuate your cuteness like Hyori’s ‘U Go Girl’ and ‘Ten Minute.’ When I was young, I wanted to hurry up and get older to look stronger, but now it’s the opposite. I’d like to be younger and look cute (laughter).”

Sori also once rejected the offer to be 2NE1’s dance instructor. On the topic of idol girl groups that caught her attention, Sori revealed, “I think there’s at least one member in each girl group that is good at dancing.”

When asked to pick specifically, Sori answered, “Hyuna’s young but she dances with emotions. She’s able to exude a kind of sexiness that even older dancers can’t express. And Minzy must’ve received her grandmother’s talent, because she’s really a daring one. They’re both very talented, I’d love to teach them breakdancing one day.”

Source: Newsen
Credits: HPERMANIAC@allkpop

[NEWS] 2NE1 1st full length album “To Anyone” garners over 8 million views on Youtube


According to Youtube, the MV to the first title song ‘Can’t Nobody’ off the album released on 11th September has garnered over 2,108,486 views as off 5.45pm on 17th September. For the 2nd and 3rd title songs ‘Go Away’ and ‘Clap Your Hands’ have each garnered 2,576,139 and 2,631,329 views.

The views garnered by all 3 MVs is 7,315,954. Other than the girls’ new songs, other MVs like ‘Try To Follow Me’, ‘You & I’, ‘I Don’t Care’ and ‘Fire’ have garnered over 250K, 120K, 50K and 30K views on the girls’ official Youtube channel.

Other than that, the girls have also sold over 100K copies of their album in just 5 days into its release

source: MTStarNews
credits: KBITES + to2lovely@soompi

September 16, 2010

[ENG SUBBED] Big Bang on Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!



Taken from: Camila@ibigbang

[INFO] BEAST’s First Song from 3rd Album Will Be Released Tomorrow

Beast’s first song from 3rd album will be released tomorrow

100916 Junhyung’s Tweet
September 17th is tomorrow, the song ‘Clenching a Tight Fist’ in the BEAST’s 3rd Mini Album will be released!! I hear that it is best to listen to before you go to sleep… kekeke
CREDITS: Junhyung’s Twitter (SOURCE); aoistars@B2STRISING

[NEWS] BEAST will be revealing a ballad song on 17th,comeback set on late September

BEAST will be revealing a ballad song on 17th,comeback set on late September


[OSEN=최나영 기자] 그룹 비스트가 9월 말 컴백을 확정했다.
비스트의 소속사 큐브 엔터테인먼트 측은 “비스트의 세 번째 미니 앨범 발매 및 컴백은 9월말로 확정됐다”라고 밝혔다.
비 스트의 세 번째 미니 앨범 수록곡인 ‘주먹을 꽉 쥐고’를 17일 오전 10시에 온라인 음원사이트에서 선공개한다. 이 곡은 히트메이커 안영민이 비스트를 위해 선사한 R&B 넘버이다. 정통 발라드의 서사적인 멜로디 전개를 따르면서도 신스와 미디계열의 리듬 사운드가 절묘하게 어우러진다.
비스트는 지난 앨범 활동 당시, 발라드 곡 ‘EASY’를 sincere버전으로 새롭게 편곡해 선보여 보컬 실력파임을 입증한 바 있다.

[OSEN=Choi Nayoung Reporter] The group BEAST has been confirmed for a comeback during late September.
BEAST’s management, Cube Entertainment, stated, “The third mini album for BEAST and comeback has been decided for late September.”
A song in the third mini album for BEAST, ‘Clenching a Fist Tight’ will be revealed on an online music site at 10AM KST on the 17th. This song will be an R&B track from the hit song maker Ahn Youngmin. It will be a new sound that harmonizes the traditional ballad with a new melody.
BEAST had showed off their skills earlier by releasing a sincere version of the song ‘Easy’ during their past album promotions.
 
CREDITS: OSEN (SOURCE); aoistars@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

September 15, 2010

[News] SHINee enters the Oricon Charts


Popular  SM Entertainment group Girls’ Generation / SNSD or Shoujo Jidai is  currently concentrating on the Japanese market but today another SM  Entertainment group is taking the spotlight in Japan.
 

On  September 15th, the boys of SHINee released a Japanese version of their  hit ‘Lucifer’ Album and today the Oricon Daily Chart revealed that  SHINee placed 8th. There’s no word on when SHINee plans to make their  official debut in Japan but with results like this, I wouldn’t be  surprised if they plan on debuting in the near future.


Credits to AKP
Taken from: K-IDOLS
Posted by: emy@allkpopstarz

[NEWS] 2NE1 has sold 100,000 copies of ‘To Anyone’ in just 5 days


Girl group 2NE1 has sold 100,000 copies of their first full album in just 5 days.

On the 14th, YG Entertainment stated, “After confirming with Mnet Media, the distributors of 2NE1’s first full album, they stated today (14th) that we have sold over 100,000 copies. If this trend continues, we will have sold well over 150,000 copies by the end of the month.”

In regards to the Hanteo Charts reporting that 2NE1’s album has sold only 21000 copies as of the 12th, YG responded, “We have sold a lot of albums through our own online store ‘YG e-Shop‘. In regards to the difference in methods of counting sale aggregates, we did nothing more or less than to fully state our distributor’s total aggregate of album sales.”

While Hanteo charts collect 85% of their information from nationwide music sales and 15% from accumulations in their information database and national sale estimations, entertainment companies sum up their album sales from directly checking the number of shipments and calling up music stores.

As of the 14th at 3:20PM, all three of 2NE1’s title tracks are ranked in the top 3 on the popular music portal site, Melon.

Credit: ALLKPOP
Taken from: K-IDOLS
Posted by: Emy@allaboudbigbang

[AUDIO] 2NE1 – It Hurts @ KJE Chocolate (100914)



Source: ohmygoddes

[INTERVIEW] “Scary Girls? My body’s shaking.” -Parts 1&2 (100914)


PART 1:
“That we’re scary. When people say that, we find it funny.”
The powerful girls have returned even more powerful. We’re talking about the 4 member girl group, 2NE1.Breaking the stereotype that girl groups must be pretty, rather than musically talented, like the tough girls they are, plunging themselves into the unpopular genre of music in Korea, hip-hop, and have once again stood in front of the public, this time with even more powerful music and visuals than from the ‘Fire’ days.

One day before the release of their first full length album, ‘To Anyone’, these tough girls had paid E-Daily SPN’s office a visit. The female employees working at the office who waited for 2NE1 were even more thrilled (than the males).

They had arrived with almost no makeup on and dressed in their day-to-day outfits however due to the image that they have built since the moment they debuted, it was still possible to feel their ‘force’. Entering into their 2nd year after debut, they can still be considered rookies. However when you feel their ‘force’, they are a girl group that definitely catches one’s eye.

More under the cut.


 Q: It’s been a while. How long has it been?

▲ One year. Since we rested for so long, I’m a bit worried about our live performances. That we might tense up. I’m half nervous, half excited. (CL)

Q: 2NE1 saying that they’re nervous doesn’t seem to match them well. What’s the reason?

[continuation under the cut]

▲ No matter what, I think that it’s because we want to show ourselves to fans as even better than before. Due to our greed to meet our fan’s expectations, it can be quite burdensome, to say the least. (Dara)

Q: There are three title songs, ‘Clap Your Hands’, ‘Can’t Nobody’, and ‘Go Away’. It seems like your schedules will be pretty jam-packed?
▲ As we would make one song by one and listen to them, we liked them all, and so we felt that it would be a waste to only have them as side songs. We had said that it’d be great if we could present all three on stage however somewhere along the way it was actually decided on doing it like that. It seems like we’re planning to show a different song on each music program. Rather than seeing it as a tough thing, since we’ll be able to perform several different stages, it seems like it’ll be exciting. (CL)

Q: Since it’s your first full length album, it seems like there’s a lot of fans anticipating it. What kind of songs are in the album?
▲ We put a lot of effort and time into preparing for it. Although the genre can feel a bit unfamiliar, ‘Can’t Nobody’ is a song that we prepare for this year during March and April. ‘Clap Your Hands’ is a popular hip hop style song which 2NE1 can play around with during performances. ‘Go Away’ has a lovely melody like ‘I Don’t Care’, ‘It Hurts’ is an R&B song. As you can see, this being our first full length album, we worked hard to fill it with a variety of different music. (CL)
2NE1′s first full length album, ‘To Anyone’, is loaded with a total of 12 songs including five songs that were previously released (You and I, Please Don’t Go, Kiss, Try to Follow Me, etc.) as well as a ‘Can’t Nobody’ English version. Several up-and-coming producers participated in this album, including the one that CL calls ‘papa’, Teddy (2NE1 even points him out occasionally as the 5th member of 2NE1.), e.knock, who is better known as KUSH, choice 37, PK, etc and have collectively perfected several different styles of music. Being their first album, they diligently introduced the new album and expressed their self pride.

Q: ‘Can’t Nobody’, as well as ‘Clap Your Hands’ both have have a stronger, more powerful feeling than ‘Fire’. As a result, don’t you think that a stereotype will develop that “2NE1 seems to have a strong personality”, “They seem scary”?
▲ We express our style strongly, through makeup, hair and fashion that matches with our music. As a result, ever since we debuted, we seemed to have obtained a very powerful image unintentionally. Although ‘I Don’t Care’ was more endearing, ‘Fire’ was originally very tough, and so our strong image did not disappear. However we find that image funny. It seems like that kind of look matches 2NE1. We’re gonna be tough this time too… (Laughs)

Q: Is it too much to anticipate a girly concept from 2NE1?
▲ Doesn’t it seem like it’ll be tough? Even though we’re not young girls, there are some times when we want to appear feminine as well (Laughs)

Q: We heard that while you were in the US, you produced music with Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am. It seems like it was a valuable experience, and influenced you, while preparing for your first album.
▲ This year, from April to June, we spent 10 days in the US and England recording . We didn’t stay for long so I don’t think you can go to the extent of saying we changed, however we felt a gap. In order to perfect the songs, we would sometimes record even more than 10 times, however will.i.am would finish the recording within one or two attempts. It was like thinking about each and every moment’s emotions more importantly. While recording with him, it seems like our speed at recording has sped up a bit. (Park Bom)

Q: What is 2NE1 anticipating for the activities this time?
▲ There’s nothing we want especially. It’s just since we’ve been resting for so long, we want to return to the stage soon. My body is itching. I really miss our fans a lot too. Since we prepared really hard for this, I want to have just as much fun with the fans. (Minji)

 Part 2:

2NE1 has become a topic, having worked with US hip-hop group, Black Eyed Peas’ leader, will.i.am and expressed their true concerns about debuting in the US.

In a recent interview, 2NE1 had revealed, “Debuting in the US is something that anyone dreams about”, “However we don’t want to rush it. We want to debut with music that can well reflect 2NE1′s style and prepare perfectly, even if it takes 5 or 10 years.”

From April to June, 2NE1 had visited LA in the US and London in England in three rounds, each for ten days.At those places, they would meet will.i.am and worked on 10 songs in preparation for their debut in the US.

Q: How was your first meeting with will.i.am.
 ▲The first time we met him, he saw our clothes and shoes and said we looked pretty, in addition we were also surprised that he was humming to the ‘Wassup’ part in ‘The Leaders’. He seemed very real and friendly. I don’t know if it’s okay to say this but he was a really cute person. (CL)
I’m a Black Eyed Peas Fan, so being able to meet the leader and producer, will.i.am was an honor. He’s a very cool person, and I was able to feel an ‘aura’ that was particular to him. (Minji)
Because I was shy, I wasn’t able to talk a lot to him, but my first impression is that he was very unique and cute. Like us, he seems to have a side of him that’s 4D-like as well. (Dara)
Up until we met him, since he was an extremely famous person, I was very nervous however since he was so playful, we became close shortly after. (Park Bom)

Q: What’s will.i.am’s style of producing?
▲ Will.i.am finishes recordings in 1~2 attempts. Rather than doing it 10 or 20 times to perfect it, it seems that he thinks that the emotion expressed during that moment was more important. And as a result, we finished recording faster. Having recorded 3 times with will.i.am it seems like we’ve become faster at recording now too. (CL)
While watching him next to his side, while he writes lyrics or plays the piano, I would think ‘This person seems to be completely absorbed in music’, creating a deep feeling within m heart. As expected, I want to be a person crazy about music. (Minji)
Source: Nate
Translated by: GEE@ygladies.com
Post by: Emy@allkpopstarzz

[INFO] BIGBANG is going to release Electric Love Tour Photobook On 09/29


BIGBANG is releasing their first ever 『ELECTRIC LOVE TOUR 2010』 Photobook at Gentosha (the online bookstore — available only in Japan) on 09/29 (Wed).The photobook is featured BIGBANG live performance, backstage photos and the full-length exclusive interview with BIGBANG members in the hard copy!

Product description:
Size:B5 / full color / 208 pages / 354 photos
Price 2,800 y en (tax included)
Contact 03-5411-6222 (Sales Gentosha) or http://www.gentosha.co.jp/

Credit: VIP JAPAN
Thanks to: teambigbang

[News] Not a good relationship between Yang Yoseob and Jang Hyunseung?


Attentions are turned towards BEAST’s Yang Yoseob and Jang Hyunseung as it has been revealed that their relationship isn’t good.

BEAST members had a conference with the a doctor that looks into the relationship issues on the program ‘Idol Maid’, and it has been concluded that Jang Hyunseung doesn’t match well relationship wise with Yang Yoseob.

The consultant had commented that Yang Yoseob and Jang Hyunseung have “a relationship that doesn’t match well” and that this didn’t mean they were going to fight often, however if they did end up fighting, it can leave devastating scar to them.

To this, the members stated that this seemed correct and that these two people use the beds farthest away from each other in the bedroom, supporting his claims.
In addition, the maknae, Dongwoon, had been chosen as the person who has the best relationship with everyone equally.

It had also been revealed that the six members of BEAST consist of some members with strong tendencies and others with weak tendencies so that the stronger members should be careful when dealing with the weaker members because it the weaker members can easily be hurt.
Meanwhile, Yang Yoseob had even asked questions to when he would be able to get a girlfriend because he is in his early 20s.

The results to the consultation between the BEAST members will be broadcasted on ‘Idol Maid’ in September 15th at 6PM KST on the MBC every1 channel.
 
CREDITS: BNT NEWS (SOURCE); aoistars@B2ST RISING (TRANS)
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[News] SNSD Taeyeon is crowned the “Aegyo Queen”


In a survey conducted by Internet Community, DC Inside from September 7th to September 14th, Taeyeon took the first place in the poll entitled, “Which female idol’s could melt the heart of her boyfriend with her overflowing aegyo?”

Out of 16,801 participants, Taeyeon obtained 10,211 votes which made up 60.8% of the total votes. Another SNSD’s member, Sunny took the second place with 2,891 votes and f(x)’s Victoria grabbed the third spot with 2,424 votes.

On the result of the poll, netizens left comments such as “Taeyeon’s aegyo is natural” and “I want to be melted by Taeyeon’s aegyo”.


Poll Result:
Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) – 213 votes
Kang Jiyoung (Kara) – 88 votes
Nana (After School) – 33 votes
Lizzy (After School) – 71 votes
Victoria (f(x)) – 2,424 votes
Sandara Park (2NE1) – 30 votes
Sunye (Wonder Girls) – 48 votes
Sulli (f(x)) – 263 votes
Suzy (Miss A) – 75 votes
Sunny (SNSD) – 2,891 votes
IU – 132 votes
Eunjung (T-ara) – 18 votes
Jeon Jiyoon (4minute) – 11 votes
Jeon Hyosung (Secret) – 40 votes
Jiyeon (T-ara) – 71 votes
Taeyeon (SNSD) – 10,211 votes
Han Seungyeon (Kara) – 104 votes
Hyorin (Sistar) – 8 votes
Others – 69 votes

Credits: Sportschosun.com,Fanwonder

September 14, 2010

[News] MC Mong Edited Out From 1 Night 2 Days


The producers of the 1N2D corner on KBS 2TV’s show, "Happy Sunday", has decided to edit out MC Mong’s part of the show.

MC Mong is currently under a non-restraint charge for being suspected of avoiding his military service.
On the 12th, the producers of the show told Money Today’s Star News that after consideration of Korea’s sentiments on the issue, they have “edited out as much of MC Mong’s part as possible from the episode to air on the 12th.” They also mentioned that the normally 80 minute show has been cut down to 65 minutes.
 
As for the future of MC Mong’s participation in the show, the producers revealed that they will make that decision after discussing the issue a bit more.

In the mean time, the Seoul Police Office, currently investigating MC Mong’s suspected evasion of military service, has decided to serve MC Mong with a non-restraint charge. On the 11th, it was revealed that the police will soon be sending MC Mong to the prosecutor’s office.

The police have gathered a large amount of evidence while investigating MC Mong’s case and is planning on telling the prosecutor that this case may have to be taken to court.

source: soompi

[News] Lee Hyori Sued By Interpark For $500K


Online fashion website Interpark has reportedly filed for a $500,000 lawsuit against singer Lee Hyori with the argument that her actions as a singer had enormous negative impacts on its business.

Back in June, singer Lee Hyori publicly admitted to plagiarizing for the majority of her songs in her fourth album, which was released in the beginning of the year. Soon thereafter, Lee Hyori abruptly discontinued her activities as a singer, as well as stopped modeling for the internet fashion website, Interpark, for whom she renewed a contract with last August.

Representatives of Interpark stated, "Due to the collapse of Lee Hyori's bright and respectable public image, the financial losses and damages to our company have been unbelievable. A mere calculation of the ramifications of Lee Hyori's early and illegal termination of her contract, as well as our inability to have her as our model already comes out to 492,880,000 Won (~$500,000). As soon as we have a more detailed and accurate calculation, we'll add to that amount."

It seems as though one of Korea's original female idols is going to have a hard time getting out of this one.

Source: Auto Times
shared in: soompi

[Twitter] Kim Heechul, released updates on the private organization Chocoball “Gathering of the Superior Genes”


Super Junior member Kim Heechul has revealed the latest photo of the fellowship “Chocoball”.

On the 12th of September, Kim Heechul posted a photo along with the message “Choi Jonghun, Natssun, Jo Sungmo, Jang Geunsuk, me, Lee Hongki, Sangchu.. lately there are many places where you can find Chocoball ㅋㅋㅋ” on his Twitter.

In the photo, the Chocoball members were wearing the same cap, and displayed different poses to show off their individuality. In particular, Kim Heechul was in a sexy pose while Jang Geunsuk put on a rebellious face with a V sign.

Netizens who viewed the photo have posted comments like “the caps are really pretty”, and “(it’s) the gathering of the superior genes”, among others.


Source: Newsen
Shared by icepluscoffee @ sj-world.net
Translated by eternalsnow @ sj-world.net

September 13, 2010

[NEWS] Big Bang earns over 60 million won in performance fees


On a recent ranking released by Star Marketing, they have revealed Korean idols’ performance fees for the month of August 2010. And among the many debuting groups in the industry, Rain, Big Bang, TVXQ, Wonder Girls and Boa are on the top list on being paid over 60million won ($51,480) on performance or appearance fee.

Some are a bit debatable below for the below 60 million Won ranking, but we’ll see – this is a survey done by a marketing group, so take everything with a grain of salt. Based on August 2010.

Singers being paid over 60million won:

Lee Hyori
Rain
Wonder Girls
Big Bang ($51,480)
Dong Bang Shin Ki
BoA
Park JinYoung
SS501

Singers being paid below 60million won

Ranking, Singer, Perf fee (million won), Per member (if in a group) (million won)
1. 2PM, 6000, 1000
2. SNSD, 4500, 500
3. 2ne1, 4000, 1000
3. Taeyang (Bigbang), 4000 ($34,320)

Credit: Alee@ibigbang
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[ News ]2pm Junsu cut his finger and get 10 stitches


2PM’s Junsu has injured his finger.

JYP Entertainment revealed on the 13th, “On the 10th, Junsu cut his left index finger while opening an amplifier and was treated at the hospital. He got about 10 stitches.”

Junsu wasn’t present at the Hallyu Dream Concert on the afternoon of the 12th and an associate of his agency stated, “He was upset because it’s been a while since he’s been on stage and he couldn’t participate. He’s going to try his best not to move as much.”

2PM is currently going into their album production for the 2nd half of the year.
May be taken out with full credits. You are not allowed add yourself to the credits nor edit the credits.

 Awwh..wish u get well soon oppa~


CREDITS : NEWSEN (SOURCE); hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)

[ News ]Wonder girls met Hollywood actress Leighton Meester and Omarion!

“On the 12th, on Wonder Girls’s official twitter, a photo was uploaded with a comment “Wonder girls! Last night at Roger Vivier with Leighton Meester!”

Another update on the 13th said “with Omarion at the Adidas Y-3 show! He told us he was in Korea, we chat a lil- we had so mucn fun today” and a photo was uploaded with it

Source:Newsen
Credit: Eric@dkpopnews.net

[ NEWS ]2NE1 Park Bom hospitalised for flu, schedule for 13th Sep canceled


Schedules for 2NE1 Park Bom on 13th September has been canceled because Park Bom is down with flu.
This is according to a YG rep on 13th September, “Park Bom showed symptoms of flu and could not wake up in the morning. Currently she is giving a drip at the hospital and is resting.”

The previous day on 12th September, 2NE1 had their comeback stage on SBS Inkigayo and right after that they attended the Hallyu Dream Concert in KyeongJoo.

The YG rep added, “Health management should come first so we canceled the schedules for her on 13th September.”

Source: Newsen
Credit: Kbites

September 9, 2010

[News] SNSD, Entered Top 5 of Oricon Chart On the Day of Jap. Single Release.



Girl group Girls' Generation, containing 9 members has successfully entered in Japan.
 

Girls' Generation has officially released their Japanese debut single 'Genie' on 8th. On the day of Girls' Generation's 'Genie' release, they slipped into 5th place of Oricon Daily Single Chart, which an album selling survey that boasts the top authority inside Japan. They demonstrated their potential by ascending up to the Top 5.
 

Girls' Generation's excellent result was somehow expected before their release of 'Genie'. On their first showcase which was held towards the end of August, about 20,000 fans inside Japan has gathered. Adding to that, Girls' Generation's first Japanese major DVD 'Live Digest - Girl's Generation The 1st Asia Tour into the new world', only being 3 weeks since its release, has won 1st place on Oricon Daily DVD Chart on last 2nd of September.

[..Omitted due to its no relevance on Girls' Generation]

Girls' Generation's 'Genie', which gave them a big pleasure by participating in Oricon Daily Single Chart Top 5 is the Japanese version of 'Tell Me your Wish', which was a big hit in Korea last year.
 

Meanwhile, Girls's Generation will be staying in Japan for their 'Genie' promotion, and will participate in 'SM Town Live' 10' that will be held at Shanghai Hongkou gymnasium on following 11th.

Translated by: soCOOL@soshified.com
Credits to: Moon Wansik Reporter from Tokyo, Japan (STARNews/ http://star.mt.co.kr/)
Original Article: CLICK

[ NEWS ] Eun jung,T-ARA didn't get her honor for the filming Coffee house


Eun Jung, the singer of T-ARA didn't get her honor for filming " Coffee House".
Her agent will decide to claim Coffee House house production.

Coffee House drama got the lowest rating on SBS production tv.
They taught that the reason of the SBS didn't give their honor is because of the rating.
The SBS gave the honor for the best n famous actor earlier than the others actor or actress.That is not fair for the other actress.

Some of the actor and actress of SBS threaten The house production to pay their honor or they will refuse to shooting on the drama on 1 September.

Credit n written by: emy@*allkpopstarzz*

September 6, 2010

[News]FT Island ‘Love Love Love’ up #1 on Monkey3 weekly chart just 1 week into comeback


FT Island is up #1 on music site Monkey3 weekly chart just 1 week into their comeback.

Their comeback song ‘Love Love Love’ is up #1 on Monkey3 weekly chart for the 1st week of September (30th August~5th September). At #2 is SISTAR with the song ‘Shady Girl’ which has been climbing steadily up the top 10 rankings since it first entered the charts.

And at #3 is WheeSung with the song ‘I Even Thought of Marriage’ which jumped from #20 to #3 for this week.

Go under the cut for the rest of the chart results.


Monkey3 weekly chart – 1st week of Sep
  1. FT Island – Love Love Love
  2. SISTAR – Shady Girl
  3. WheeSung – I Even Thought of Marriage
  4. Park HyoShin – I Love You
  5. Secret – Madonna
  6. Lyn + BongGoo – Two One
  7. Rainbow – A
  8. Narsha – Mama Mia
  9. KCM – 3 years passed
  10. Homme – I was able to eat well
The content team team leader Lee JungKyu of Monkey3 voiced, “It has been a week where ballads are popular. Since ballads are the more popular songs in Autumn, we will continue to see ballads do well on the chart.”

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[News] lee Min Ho’s Mystery Woman in Prague


Actor Lee Min Ho took a photo with a mysterious woman in Prague, and shared the photo on his Twitter which garnered netizens’ attentions.

In the photo, Min Ho was wearing a black coat with sunglasses while his arm was around a woman. The woman also had her arm around his waist which showed a natural looking pose.

Netizens were wondering who the woman was in the picture, but the fans who already knew the woman stated that the she was Min Ho’s coordinator.

Fans stated, “I was shocked,” “I’m jealous of the coordinator,” “His photos look like a photoshoot,” etc.

Original Source: ccdailynews.com
Translated By: Solly @ Lee Min Ho’s World

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[News] SS501 Park Jung Min will appear @ Japan Musical '絆-少年よ大紙を抱け'


Park Jung Min, Full-fledged solo career in Japan

Popular Korean group SS501 Park Jung Min (23), 5 days appearance on ""絆-少年よ大紙を抱け" (Theater in the New National Theatre, November 18 - 23) has been revealed. He will be in full-scale solo work in Japan afterward.

SS501's undertaking the Japanese debut, Park Jung Min work hard to learn Japanese. There was also a long stay in Japan of all five members, so there is no shortage of daily conversation. To improve the chance of speaking, where he was living near JR Tamachi Station says grilled chicken shop. "I will find the yakitori shop and walk up at night, studied there talking with the shop owner's husband. It is better than studying at the desk. " He laughs.


 

Credit: nikkansports.com+ dearmusic.jp
English Translation: SS501fighting

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September 4, 2010

[Video] 2PM's Crazy Without You at the Incheon Korean Music Wave



The boys of 2PM are back today after a long break from music shows and with their previous comeback track, 'Without U', they have really proved to us that they're okay without us.

Without U is another hit song by 2PM after their popular track 'Heartbeat.' Heartbeat was a song made popular with it's lyrics and unforgettable dance moves. Their song Without U was able to show us their masculine sides.

Along with their song Without U, 2PM also performed 'I Was Crazy About You.' And I almost forgot to mention, Happy 2 years anniversary to the boys of 2PM!

U-KISS's Alexander also tweeted congratulations to 2PM through twitter.
@Khunnie0624 Khun~! 축하축하해~! ^o^~♬ Happy 2nd Anniversary to you n ya fellow members! 2pm hwaiting!! God bless~ *^^*

Credit: CrazyCarrot260@YT

[NEWS] SNSD are the cover girls of Nikkei Entertainmet!


SNSD (Girls' Generation) have become the cover girls of the October edition of Nikkei Entertainment in Japan.

The girls have been doing very well in japan with their title song Genie at the top of the Oricon Chart.

Credits to yurui @ Egloos for the magazine photo,thank you!
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September 3, 2010

[News] Rainbow, feeling really happy to have more schedules in their week

Seven-member girl group Rainbow has come back with "A."

Rainbow recently met with Sports Chosun--"We're grateful that 'A' has had an even better reaction that we expected. We feel really happy that more schedules have arisen for each week. Honestly during our last round of promotions, we didn't have much on our schedule. Each week the 2-3 music program appearances were all we had. However through 'A,' promotions, more activities are being scheduled. Aside from the music programs, we've even been booked for variety shows," which has made them really happy.

Actually Rainbow has plenty of things on their schedule. Aside from music programs like Mnet's MCountdown and KBS's Music Bank, they've participated in variety shows like KBS's Star Golden Bell, giving them a chance to show their characters. They've also been increasingly receiving various 'love calls."

"We had a long unexpected break after 'Gossip Girl' promotions. We've come back after 7-8 months. None of us knew the break would be that long and really really wanted to get back on stage. We prepared a lot for a comeback so that we could be on stage more. We are so greatful to be able to stand like this on stage. We're extremely happy to have so much on our schedule. Even if we can't go to sleep, we don't feel tired at all," they said.

After finishing up "A" promotions this month, they plan to follow with a new song in October. When asked what "A" referred to, Jaekyung answered, "it can either be like 'eyyy don't be like that' or A as in the best. We hope to be A-class in the future. Right now we're recording our new song. Hope you all can also support that one, too!"

Source: Nate News
Translations: tinggg@prismatic7

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[News] YG-Life's Note about 2NE1 Album Advertisement Plans


- Will be released on 2NE1's YouTube artist channel (MV will be released first online)

- Includes CGV-screen advertising and photography in cinemas (2NE1 album to have 30-second ads before movies, 200 million KRW equivalent)

- At CGV theater's in major metropolitan areas - 2NE1 albums sold with a popcorn combo set

- 3 CGV cinema 4D screenings for the MV (includes 4D PLEX in theaters, MV will include 4D effects such as chair vibrations and winds)

- 2 45-seat buses and 10 BMW MINIs will have vehicle wrappers promoting 2NE1's album

- Music stores nationwide and Etude stores (cosmetics), Bean Pole Jean stores, CGV cinemas, GS25s, VIPS and Twosome stores will distribute promotional brochures about albums.

- Album will be available in major music stores on 9/9, 2NE1 DAY, along with promotional t-shirts.

source: http://www.yg-life.com/
translated by: nathaniel @ ygladies
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[News] SNSD 'Our First Plane to Japan was Struck by a Lighting'

Girls' Generation, whom are causing sensation inside Japan and planning for the release of their very first Japanese Single album, shared a story about them being stuck
with a lightning inside their plane, stating as "There was a sign of a jackpot inside Japan".

Girls' Generation, had an interview inside their plane heading to LA from Incheon Airport on 2nd. They have shared their stories about 'accidents' when they were heading to Japan for their showcase, and followed by their music video recording studio.

Girls' Generation's plane, that was heading to Japan for the first time for their showcase on August 22nd, was hit by a lighting after its take off.

Prior to this, while they were filming a music video for their second Japanese single album, the recording studio's transformer was hit by a lighting so commotion was from the blackout.

Adding to that, on August 25, which was the day of Japanese showcase, the entire passageway's lights went off while they were coming out from the waiting room.Tiffany reminisced the situation by stating "I was scared since the plane that we rode in for the first schedule in Japan was hit by a lightning, but I thought of it as a sign of a big hit and did my best on the showcase."

Sooyoung stated "Just like from the movie, the plane was violently shaking after the takeoff followed by the announcement inside the plane. I think of this as a sign of a big hit."

Taeyeon also stated their jinx "We've always experienced blackout incidents during our music video filming, and yet we've had another one at the music video filming studio for our Japanese single album."

Meanwhile, Boa, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, f(x), and total of 40 SM Entertainment (aka SM) artists were arrived at LA Tom Bradley International Airport on 3rd, 10AM for their upcoming 'SM Town Live '10 World Tour in LA' concert by a chartered jet.SM, who chartered a Boeing's 747-400 model were known of paying 10 million wons to the airline company. So far, SM is the very first entertainment company chartering a plane for the concert.

LA(America)|SportsDonga Kim Wongyum Reporter (gyummy@donga.com)

Translated by: soCOOL@soshified.com
Credits to: Kim Wongyum Reporter (gyummy@donga.com),news.donga.com
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[News] Yunho Says “It Feels Like I’m Going On A MT With The SM Family”


U-Know Yunho of TVXQ stated that he felt like he was going on a MT with his fellow SM TOWN members.

After boarding the chartered plane headed for the USA for the SM TOWN LIVE ’10 WORLD TOUR in L.A. concert, U-Know Yunho showed an attentive side when he said, “This trip that I’m spending with our SM TOWN family is very meaningful to me and I feel as though I’m leaving for a MT,” and “I want to converse with the reporters and share stories that I never had a chance to share.”


U-Know Yunho, who is busy preparing for the musical ‘Goong’ and filming an advertisement drama, also drew attention for taking friendly pictures with other singers such as fellow member Choikang Changmin and Girls’ Generation member Soo Young.

Source: [bnt news + DNBN]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
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[News] ZE:A to hold fan-meetings in Malaysia and Singapore


Singapore and Malaysia fans, expect to meet ZE:A real soon !

According to the boys’ agency Star Empire Entertainment today, Korean dynamic band ZE:A who is currently on a Asian promotional tour will be scheduled to visit Malaysia and Singapore this month.
The official told 10Asia in a phone interview that “The boys will hold fan meetings as holding small live concerts sometime in mid-September in Malaysia and Singapore.”

He also further explained that the company is also currently planning on the second Asia for next year which will cover more countries including Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
ZE:A, also known as “Children of Empire” is a 9-member boy band. They debut in early January with a mini-album “Nativity,” featuring the title track “Mazeltov”. The boys later made a comeback in April, with the release of their second mini-album “Leap for Detonation” and most recently they were promoting their 3rd single “Level Up” which was released on July 9.

Source: 10.asiae.co.kr

September 1, 2010

[NEWS] Jessica and Krystal Cover Ke$ha Song

Jessica of SNSD and f(x) member Krystal got together at the SM TOWN Live '10 concert in Seoul and performed a cover of the popular song "Tik Tok"! The song impressed many fans, due to their nearly flawless English and hot dance moves. Check out a fancam of it below, and tell us what you think! Does it beat Ke$ha's version? Or is Ke$ha's version the only one you'll recognize as something good?

Click the LINK to watch the video.

Details about the Korean Pop Night 2010 which will be held on the 23rd of October is already posted. This event will be held at the Singapore Expo Hall 2 and will feature 6 big Korean groups: Big Bang, FT Island, SNSD, Infinite, SHINee and DNA!

Seats are numbered and tickets are priced as follows:

Sales start from: 4th September 2010, 10am at only HMV Somerset
CAT 1 Standing Pit : $258
CAT 1 (seated) : $258
CAT 2 (seated) : $218

Sales start from: 6th September 2010, 10am at only HMV Somerset
CAT 3 (seated) : $168
CAT 4 (seated) : $118
All remaining CAT 1 & CAT 2 will still be sold


- Free standing for Standing Pit tickets. You will be allowed to choose seats at time of purchase for seated tickets. Seating plan will be posted at 12noon 2nd Sep.
- No reservations or pre-orders allowed.
- While stocks last. Tickets sold on first-come-first-served basis
- Due to safety regulations, queuing will only start 9.30am on 4th September
- Each person is entitled to purchase a maximum of 10 tickets
- No returns and refunds will be given for this ticket sale, only in the event if the concert is cancelled.
- Lost tickets will not be replaced
- Prices are inclusive of GST.
- Child below 7 years of age will not be allowed to enter. Child above 7 years of age will need a ticket to enter.
- For more details, log on to Korean Pop Night Concert 2010 Facebook page
- HMV Somerset store contact
details: 313@Somerset #04-23/24 (Somerset MRT) | Tel: 67331822 |
Opens Friday & Saturday 10am - 11pm & Sunday thru Thursday 10am – 10pm

[NEWS] SS501 Kim Hyun Joong will be singing the OST of his own MBC Wed-Thurs drama 'Playful Kiss'


Kim Hyun Joong has recently recorded for a song in the OST.

Though Kim Hyun Joong who was borne of group SS501 has had solo title tracks and discographies that went on sale like 'Thank you' and 'Please be nice to me', this shall be his first time singing alone for OST tracks.

According to the production company Group Eight on 31st, though the theme for HyunJoong's solo song hasn't been decided as yet, it will be inclusive inside the OST for sure, and will be sure to meet with the audiences and music fans soon.

Source : StarNews
Korean to English translation by Ode / ss501ode

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[ NEWS ] Idol stars will get together to celebrate Chuseok


To celebrate 2010 Chuseok Holidays idol stars will get together and an athletic competition is planned to be held.
They will be competing in numbers for 100M print, high jump, long jump, javelin throwing, and 400M relay.

- CASTS : Super Junior, SHINee, f(x) (Luna), 2PM, Miss A, 2AM, 8eight, Son DamBi, After School, ZE:A, Jewelry, Nine Muses, Park JungAh, BEAST, 4Minute, G.NA, T-ara, SeeYa, Supernova, Infinite, FT. Island, MBLAQ, Rainbow, Sistar, K. Will, Secret, U-Kiss

- DATE AND TIME : September 14, 2010 (Tuesday) 9:00AM ~ 8:00 PM
- LOCATION : Mokdong Stadium (free admission)
 
source : SJ-MARKET
translated by ☆★pinkninja @ sj-world.net
idol list edited by : adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net
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[ NEWS ] After School UEE Joins twitter


After School UEE joins twitter world, following Kahi, Bekah, Raina, and Lizzy.

For some of you maybe heard this before.
And as for now, Kahi tweeted her, and also verified if it's the real UEE.

So, don't forget to follow her


by : adela1991 @ dkpopnews.net