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[NEWS] Big Bang’s Daesung injured in car accident

t was reported that Big Bang's Daesung has met with an accident while traveling back home from the filming of Family Outing this afternoon. The vehicle that Daesung was in bumped into another vehicle ahead of it while it was cruising near Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi province.

YG Entertainment expressed, "We have made contact but everything is still under investigation. But it's a relief that there were no casualties although it's believed that Daesung has injured his arm. His manager sustained leg injuries in the crash while Daesung's stylist has been transferred to a bigger hospital for treatment after severe bleeding. The car was pretty much smashed up after the crash."

Many thanks to Kristy and quiver for the tip.

[NEWS] Launch of Rain’s official Asia tour website

Rain has launched an official website for his Asia tour titled 'Legend of Rainism' on 10th August

The website seeks to keep fans updated on Rain's latest news as well as photos. Most importantly, it will give fans the latest on his Asia tour. According to J.Tunes, it has been 2 years since Rain's last Asia tour, and he is putting in a lot of effort for his Asia tour this time to repay his fans for their support. The website is just one example of how much importance that Rain is placing this time on his Asia tour.

Rain is currently preparing for his Saitama, Japan concerts in Korea which will happen on 29th, 30th August. Fans in other parts of Asia will have to wait a little longer as the tour schedule dates have yet to be finalized. Fans in America can also look forward to catching Rain in Ninja Assassin which it hits cinemas on 25th November.

credits to allkpop

*OMG,you can find rain's hot pictures there!!^^*

[NEWS] T-ara barred from using mobile phones

With the Korean music industry still reeling from the TVXQ vs SM Entertainment lawsuit, there was news today that new girl group, T-ara have been barred from using their own mobile phones by their company recently.

T-ara expressed on the 10th, "After discussions with our company (Mnet Media), we have voluntarily handed in our mobile phones to them. If there's any urgent matter, we will borrow our manager's mobile phone." With mobile phones very much an essential part of a young girl's lifestyle, is the management company going too far with this action?

With regards to this, their manager said, "Not just their mobile phones, we are also restricting their time on the internet. We felt that malicious postings against them on the internet will affect their daily training." He added, "More than 80% of the comments posted by netizens are hateful remarks towards individual members. These hateful remarks does nothing useful, and will just make them feel depressed, etc. So we decided on this after consultation with all the members and got their consent."

Weeks before their debut, T-ara would hand over their mobile phones when they wake up at 6am. It will then be returned to them once training is over at night. But the company felt that text messaging by the members were affecting their sleep time, so they decided to raise the bar and take away their mobile phones for a period of time instead.

Their manager ended by saying, "This is nothing new. Others like Lee Seung Gi and F.T Island also didn't have mobile phones when they just debuted. Not just Tara, it's the same with many idol groups. There are of course some instances where certain members would secretly use their mobile phone without the company's notice. This is where I and the innocent members would start "hunting" them down."

credits to allkpop

[NEWS] Song Hye Gyo for Laneige

Actress Song Hye Gyo has been getting a lot of attention lately, from showing off her S Line for Levi's, to her recently exposed public relationship with Hyun Bin.

Now she's back in the limelight with a photo shoot for Laneige lipstick. Song Hye Gyo wore the new Snow Crystal lipstick for the pictorial shot by Nonhyun. The photo shoot was on and off and took place over the course of 10 days. There were four different themes (1. Matt Pink, 2. Orange Bloom, 3. Pink Fever, and 4. So Pink) and various hairstyles showing sexy, sophisticated, and pink / red lips.

Song Hye Kyo contributed on the development of LANEIGE's 'Snow Crystal lipstick' line. This new line is expected to released some time this month in stores in Korea.

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[NEWS] Twiny makes hearts Flutter!

We told you about these two little hotties known as Twiny a week ago, well they have just released MV teasers!

I know there's just way too many girl groups this year, but I really like Twiny's image and these 2 teasers for their first single "Flutter (가슴이 떨려)" are actually pretty damn good! Being the old school k-pop lover that I am, I couldn't help but feel nostalgic listening to these, it's so 90's... I love it!





credits to allkpop

[NEWS] Suju’s Kim Heechul Comes Back to the Screen

After a whole year since his role as Kim Young Soo in Golden Bride, Super Junior's Kim Heechul comes back to the screens with upcoming SBS drama "I Love You Ten Million Times." The drama is about a couple who is under pressure to bring future generations to the family but is troubled by infertility. This does not stop the pressure but only brings them to the extreme to find a surrogate mother. The drama officially starts when the surrogate mother ends up marrying into the family, to none other but the brother.

The main cast includes Ryu Jin (the husband of the infertile couple), Lee Soo Kyung (the surrogate mother), and Jung Kyo Woon (Ryu Jin's brother that Lee Soo Kyung marries). Unfortunately, Heechul will only be a supporting cast of the drama along side with Park Su Jin. Heechul will be playing a perky and funny character, working part time at a snack bar/restaurant. As for Park Su Jin, there will be a love story between her and Heechul.

I Love You Ten Million Times is expected to air on August 29th!

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[NEWS] First Track Off SM Town’s New Album is Out!

The first of four tracks on the new SM Town's album is out, and it features three powerhouse boy bands: DBSK, Super Junior and Shinee. It doesn't even matter what the song sounds like, just having those 3 names attached to it is enough to sell it. The track is called Seaside, and the chorus sounds a little like "Under the Sea" from Disney's The Little Mermaid. There are three remaining tracks, and they will be released one per day, so stay tuned to allkpop for their release.


cr: dirah9302

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[NEWS] Big Bang, 2NE1 added to Asia Song Festival 2009 lineup

It was announced earlier that Super Junior and SNSD will be representing Korea at the 6th (2009) Asia Song Festival. In the finalized list released on the 11th, Big Bang and 2NE1 from YG Entertainment will also be joining them on 19th September at Seoul's World Cup Stadium. Korea are definitely well represented in numbers as well as popularity.

Finalized list of performers (51 performers from 9 countries)

Korea: Big Bang, Super Junior, SNSD, 2NE1
Japan: Gackt, mihimaru GT, V6
China: Chris Lee
Taiwan: Show Luo
Hong Kong: Ekin Cheng
Thailand: K-Otic
Vietnam: Ho Ngoc Ha
Indonesia: Agnes Monica
Ukraine: Ruslana

This year's event is the 6th edition which made it's debut back in 2004. The Asia Song Festival 2009 aims to foster cultural exchange and popularize music from different countries. It will be aired in 30 countries and territories, including the US and Europe, so check your local listings and the official website. Admission is free and foreigners are welcomed to attend. Register your interest at the official website now!

[NEWS] SM Entertainment explains about DBSK issues

I’m sure a lot of fans may be outraged at SM Entertainment for the seemingly unfair payment DBSK has been perceived to have been receiving, but SME recently made an announcement that the boys are actually getting 4:6 (40% DBSK / 60% SME) of the profits. During the last 5 years, DBSK has earned about 49.8 billion won which is equal to a bit more than 40 million USD. From this amount, 22.4 billion won (a bit more than 18 million USD) was subtracted for the expenses SME invested in the group. From the remaining 27.4 billion won (a bit more than 22 million USD), the profits were divided 4:6.

SME stated “Right now the profits are split DBSK 40%, SM 60%. From the 27.4 billion won, 10.1 billion won (almost 9 million USD) goes to DBSK and 16.4 billion won (a bit more than 13 million USD) goes to SME.” Furthermore, it was mentioned that for overseas activities, DBSK earned 70% of the profits while SME made 30%. This included all events, festivities, and commercials.

However, members Junsu, Yoochun, and Jaejoong said “The calculations of the profits are too vague. We cannot trust it.“

SME also explained the reasoning behind the 13 year contract with DBSK. They stated “We were taking overseas activities into consideration when we were making the contract. We were thinking about 3~4 years in Korea, 3~4 years in Japan, and 3~4 years in China.“

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[NEWS] 2PM Cameo in SBS Style!

Idol boy group 2PM will be making a cameo in the sixth episode of SBS drama Style, airing August 16th. The boys will be appearing as celebrities who attend the 200th issue party for Style Magazine.

This is the same episode that girl group 2NE1 will . Aside from 2PM and 2NE1, F.T. Island will make an appearance in the episode as well. It is unknown whether 2PM member Junsu will take part in the cameo since rumor has it that the poor boy was sick.

Other than Chansung, who was part of the High Kick cast, the 2PM boys don’t seem to have much acting experience. It’ll be interesting to see how this “gag group” will do with their cameo, so watch out for the release of the episode!

source: 2oneday

Preparing for a Press Conference about SM issues {News}/YTN News, 8/3/09

[TRANS] DBSK'S LAWYER STATEMENT FOR FANS

translate:

As said by DBSK's Lawyer:
I apologized,
Right now, the news reported weren't what I had said, they (reporters) would be spreading 100 sentences when I had merely said one.
5 of them really wanted to be together, and they had never thought of living with only three persons.
To be letting the fans worry, I felt very guilty, and I hope that all of you can encourage them more.
sang-hyeok im (Lawyer's name)

No need to worry girls, things are starting to look much brighter! Earlier reports were looking bad in terms of the relationship between TVXQ and SM Entertainment, SM Entertainment has however released an official statement about the current issue.

SM Entertainment stated, "TVXQ is a band that represents Asia, they must absolutely continue actitivies. The cosmetics company issue, will be resolved."




One of Asia’s biggest group Dong Bang Shin Ki, has 3 of its members in a possible lawsuit against their own company SM Entertainment.

Dong Bang Shin Ki members Xiah JunSu, Micky YooChun and Hero JaeJoong had gone to Seoul Central District Court to hand in an application for provisional disposition to terminate all effects of their exclusive belonging rights contract with SM on 31st July.


It has been known that their reasons for doing so is that the contract with SM Entertainment has many irrelevant conditions attached. It is also known that the content to the contract the 3 members cannot agree to includes having them belonging exclusively to SM Entertainment for 13 years and also unhappiness over profit allocation.

The lawyer responsible for this case said, “We are currently preparing for a lawsuit against SM for this contract. (About the reasons to why) We cannot reveal the details now.”

There has also been saying that the 3 members have differing views to SM on their upcoming ‘Dong Bang Shin Ki cosmetic enterprise expansion’.

Currently out of the 3 members, JunSu is already doing a cosmetic business with his parents. It is said that there were plans for the company to operate a cosmetic business, with sheep placenta as the main ingredient, using the group’s name as the brand name in Seoul GangNam and GyeongGiDo IlSan. It is said that there were also plans for the business to be launched in China bringing in hundreds millions KRW in profit.

But it has been said that the 2 sides are having some differing views and also complications arose through their discussion on how the product and brand will go.

Follow up #1:
What will happen to the 3 members’ activities scheduled for Dong Bang Shin Ki? there is the upcoming SMTown Live 09 on 16th August. It seems that the members may not be appearing for the concert with their lawsuit with the company.

Especially with all the rumours lately about ‘disbanding of Dong Bang Shin Ki’. To add on, one of the 3 members’ parents have also established their won entertainment company in China.

Fans are also very taken back by this incident. Many have voiced their disbeliefs on various discussion forums.

Follow up #2:
One of the Korean new media No Cut News has known through phone call from SM that SM said, “We are aware that some of the (DBSK) members have some disagreements with the company, but we do not know that they have sparked a lawsuit wth the company. The director board of the company is currently having an urgent meeting in an undisclosed place in Seoul to discuss about their countermeasures.

They also added, “We will have our official stand asap”.

Follow up #3:
SM Entertainment has released their official stand on the case.

They said on 1st August morning, “It is true that Xiah, Hero and Micky made the application for provisional disposition to terminate the exclusive rights effects from their contract on 31st July at the district court. With that the company is very taken back by the action, we are trying to get confirm all the truth from them currently. “

They continued, “But as a representative group to the country and to Asia, our stand is that activities for Dong Bang Shin Ki have to continue even with this disposition application. And about the problems arising from the discussion to do a cosmetic entreprise, we plan to talk over them and sort out the problems as soon as possible.”

It has been know that members YunHo and ChangMin has decided not to take part in this lawsuit. Both of them are currently preparing for their drama debut this September and year-end.

Quote:Just to clarify:
The 3 members are applying to retract the the exclusive rights effects from their contract with SM
There are also other problems like differing views and problems in developing their cosmetic entreprise
Disbanding is a speculation on the Korean news side because the 3 members will not be able to continue on their activities since they are on the case


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[NEWS] TVXQ's 3 Members "No Schedule For Separate Press Conference"

Reporter: Chang Soyun

With regards to their case with their management company SM Entertainment, the 3 members of TVXQ have expressed that they do not have any other comments other than what they have revealed in the press release that was sent out on 3rd August (today).

On the morning of the 3rd, the legal representative of Jejung (Stage name: Hero, Real name: Kim Jaejoong), Yuchun (Stage name: Micky, Real name: Park Yoochun) and Junsu (Stage name: Xiah, Real name: Kim Junsu), Lim Sang Hyuk from the law firm Sejong, stated that "the essence of the disagreement is the exclusive contract period of 13 years, unfavorable contracts and CD profit-sharing clause," and "the members of TVXQ do not want to disband the group, they are just trying to escape the bondage of unfair contract."

In addition, "other than the press release, there is no other interview of press conference scheduled", and the members will not be directly expressing their point of view. (T/N: Which means they will speak through their lawyer.)

Source: [edaily (jp version)]
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Woo Young Hypnotized Without Consent

The August 1st episode of Star King, as part of its summer special, used hypnosis to show “the best studying method.” 2PM member Wooyoung was on the show and was chosen from the panel to be hypnotized. Fans who attended the show’s filming later commented that even though Wooyoung showed objection to the idea of being hypnotized, filming continued anyway. Hypnosis was still performed on him, upsetting many fans who later complained on the show’s online boards.



Angry fans responded with comments like “Hypnotizing somebody without their consent is the same as attacking them,” and “Do celebrities not have rights?”

In the clip above, the hypnosis activities start at around 1:18. While the hypnosis was being done, Wooyoung expressed that he was scared and that it felt like someone was holding up his arm. Watching this segment made me feel extremely uneasy, especially starting at 2:55 when he suddenly lost his balance and fell over before fellow group member Nichkhun rushed over to catch him. Wooyoung commented after the show that he had trouble speaking during the ordeal.

credits: allkpop

that old man is lucky not being sued by JYP!!huh!!~if it was me,i will have him arrested!!

[NEWS] What’s AVEX’s Contract?

It has been confirmed that three members of TVXQ, YoungWoong Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, have filed for a Exclusive Contract Validity Suspension and Provisional Disposition Request against SM Entertainment and have also filed for a Preservation of Evidence Request.

The Preservation of Evidence Request refers to, “Any account books, contracts, receipts, transfer slips or any other documents that will aid in calculating the exact income and expenditure of the requester,” and this was done to calculate the exact amount of money TVXQ earns.

There is more controversey to come as a statement was released that the members of TVXQ, till now, have never received information about the contents of their Japanese contract.

In 2005, TVXQ signed a contract with Avex Entertainment, one of the largest agencies in Japan, through SM Entertainment and have been working with both entertainment agencies ever since.

However, till now, the members of TVXQ have no idea what kind of contract the two agencies formed, and how their income is being divided in Japan.

A representative of the law firm that is helping the three members had a phone conversation with this reporter and stated, “Ever since TVXQ started their activities in Japan, they have never been given any information about how their income is divided or what their contract consists of.”

He also said, “We have tried numerous times to tell the agencies that what they are doing is unlawful and tried to convince them to show TVXQ the contract, but both agencies have been ignoring us,” and “The members have been diligently working for this company without even knowing exactly what kind of contract they are under.”

The Sejong law firm lawyer who is in charge of this lawsuit informed reporters in an interview of the problems regarding unfair division of income and complete honesty with the members and also stated that “We have not discarded the notion of filing for compensation later on.”

Avex Entertainment, who is in charge of all of TVXQ’s Japanese activities, wrote on their ofiicial website on August 1st and stated that TVXQ will continue on with their activities regardless of the current lawsuit.

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Source: oh my news + DNBN
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[INFO] JaeChunSu’s Official Statement

Idol group Dong Bang Shin Ki’s members Micky YooChun, Hero JaeJoong and Xiah JunSu finally revealed their stand about their problems with SM Entertainment.

Their representative revealed through news media on 3rd August, “The 5 years period after they debuted, the 3 of them felt that their minds and their bodies are tired having to follow the tight schedule that the company put up unilaterally.”

They continued, “Kim JunSu, Kim JaeJoong and Park YooChun has been following SM’s instruments from beginning of 2004 till now, going back and forth promoting in Korea, Japan, China etc, and in a year except for 1 week they get only 3-4 hours of sleep a day to do our schedule.”

Also, “In the process the health of the 3 members are very much deteriorated, they are also suffering from mental fatigue, and as time went SM continue to established on their own decision for Dong Bang Shin Ki to advance into other countries. In the end the 3 members felt that as compared to be fulfilling their dreams to be singers, they are used more as a tool by the compared to earn profits, and they wish to use each of the members to also go into other entertainers’ activities.”

The 3 members’ representative also added, “It is a 13 years contract but in reality it is a lifetime contract. With the exclusive rights clause in the contract, the 13 years also include the time the members are serving their military service, hence it will go for more than 15 years. And now it has not even been near to 10 years since the group’s debut, hence it seems like the contract will last until the members’ retirement from the entertainment zone. The penalty for retracting the exclusive right clause is 3 times the investment cost and 2 times the lost in earnings. They also asked about the penalty of cancelling the whole contract but it will involve several hundred billions KRW of penalty, hence in reality there is no way out but to be tied down to SM because of the contract.”

Also, “The members did not receive the right treatment even from SM. Without getting any contract fees, the initial contract was that if their album sells more than 500K copies, each member will get about 10 million KRW during the next album release. If they sell less than 500K copies of album, they will get nothing.”

The 3 members had went down to Seoul Central District Court to file for a retractile of their exclusive belonging rights with SM Entertainment on 31st July, causing an outrage of speculations about the group’s disbanding and also problems between the members and SM.

source

4/7 translations of jaechusu’s press release.
credit to j.adore @ soompi

[NEWS] 2PM Releases MV for ‘I Hate You’

2PM Releases MV for ‘I Hate You’

[News] Onew duet With Jessica’s Girl Generation in Girl Generation 2nd Mini Album

In SNSD’s new mini-album, Jessica’s tender voice and SHINee’s Onew’s sweet and warm vocals are featured in the pop song, “One Year Later”, creating a harmonious, illusion-like duet. SNSD’s second mini-album’s title track “Genie” will be released on major music sites on the 22nd. The album will be released on the 25th, and the 26th will be the day of SNSD’s official comeback performance..

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[NEWS] DBSK Saipan Storybook ‘Please Be Mine’ to be Released on 15th July

Best Male group TVXQ traveled to Saipan for their storybook “Please Be Mine” which will be simultaneously released this coming 15th July in Japan and Korea.

SM Entertainment together with SBSi, visited Saipan this January for the TVXQ DVD series “All About TVXQ Season 3″ where the members went to see beautiful landscapes.

There is the emerald sea Saipan Beach (Ladder Beach) where the members are enjoying a game of TVXQ Mini-olympics, then the story unfolds to a quiet and secluded scene. The members stayed there for 6 nights and 7 days.

It includes a total of 300 pages including the interviews, the content consists of the rich, colorful charms of TVXQ and Saipan. Seems good enough to eat.

Source: DNBN
Translations: ELUNE@onetvxq

[HQ] 090625 2PM, 2AM, 4Minute – Again & Again, Hate You, Lost, Hot Issue + Interwie @ M!Contdown

Credit: YoDubu1 @ YT

[INFO] Special Stage Glory for Music Bank Tonight

As many have heard about it, (26.06.2009) today’s episode of KBS Music Bank is going to be really interesting.

Today’s episode is a sum-up episode of all the popular Kpop hits on all the different charts on KChart for the first half of 2009. And some of the special stages line-up are

• 2NE1 with ‘Umbrella’
• So Nyeo Shi Dae comeback stage with ‘Tell Me Your Wish’
• ‘Idol Parade’ featuring idol groups like KARA, SHINee and 2PM doing classic hits by Fin.K.L, HOT and G.O.D.

Today’s Music Bank stages include:

1. Wan Seok Hyun & Lee HwiJae ‘Noona I Love You’
2. So Nyeo Shi Dae comeback stage – ‘Tell Me Your Wish’
3. 2NE1 special stage – ‘Umbrella’
4. Girls Generation So Nyeo Shi Dae with ‘Boys Generation’ 2AM, 2PM and Super Junior
5. Rookie dance battle - ChungRim vs AJ vs TaeGoon
6. KWill, Baek Ji Young, Jo Sung Mo with ‘That’s what friends are for’
7. [Special 'Idol Parade'] KARA performing Fin.K.L
8. [Special 'Idol Parade'] SHINee performing HOT
9. [Special 'Idol Parade'] So Nyeo Shi Dae performing S.E.S
10. [Special 'Idol Parade'] 2PM performing G.O.D
    
11. 2NE1 with ‘Fire’
12. Super Junior with ‘Sorry Sorry + It’s You’
13. KARA with ‘Pretty Girl + Honey’
14. 2PM with ‘Again & Again + I Hate You’
15. Son DamBi with ‘Saturday Night’
16. Davichi with ‘8282′
17. Chung Rim with ‘Step’
18. AJ with ‘Dancing Shoes’
19. TaeGoon with ‘Superstar’
20. 2AM with ‘A Friend’s Confession’
21. SHINee with ‘Juliette’
22. Jo Sung Mo with ‘I was happy’
23. K Will with ‘One drop one second’
24. Baek Ji Young with ‘Like Being Hit’
25. Im Chang Jung ‘It’s being long’
26. I heard K Chart #1 contestants tomorrow are said to be So Nyeo Shi Dae, Super Junior and 2NE1

2PM’s New Sexy Vogue Girl

2PM recently did a photoshoot for Vogue Girl magazine July issue showing off their sexy and charismatic side.

They have also showed off some of their muscles and well toned muscles. 2PM said, “To prepare for our debut, we have done bodybuilding because we have to acrobatics for our performances. And seeing the great response from our first performance, we thought, ‘So Jinyoung hyung really has a foresight in this’.”

Meanwhile for this photoshoot, the boys give themselve 7 points out of 10 points. “Because we have very high expectations. We should work hard to work towards 10 points.”

source: kbites

[info] We Don’t Hate You

2PM who is currently starting on promoting their next hit song ‘I Hate You’ has received overwhelming response and popularity from fans.

They performed the song on Mnet M!Countdown on 11th June, together with their hit song ”Again and again’ which won them many 1's on music programmes.

There were already much anticipation for their 1st performance of the song way before the performance itself. Netizens responded, “Their performance was away above our expectations. 2PM is really cool”, “Best really, 2PM gives off a really cool feeling”

2PM said,” We are very greatly for the good responses and interests even though we were so nervous as this is the first time we are performing it.”

source: kbites

THSK And BoA To Attend Japan A Nation 09

According to the Korean media, Korean singer BoA and popular group Tohoshinki, together with other top Japanese singers, will be participating in the large-scale “a-nation 09″ concert tour. Organised by one of the biggest Japanese entertainment companies, AVEX, a-nation has been held annually since 2001, inviting current top artistes to perform.

On the 15th, AVEX announced the second half of the list of artistes participating. BoA is finally able to take time out of her busy schedule, and will be attending the opening on 1st August, as well as the 2 large-scale performances that will be held in Tokyo on the 23rd and 24th August.

Tohoshinki, who have already confirmed their participation in April, will be attending the opening on 1st August. Following that, they will be joining Japan’s top artistes in Ehime on the 8th August, Tokyo on the 22nd and 23rd, as well as the performances in Osaka on the 29th and 30th.

This year’s “a-nation 09″ will have it’s opening at Kumamoto National Park (Kyuushuu) on 1st August, followed by the usual 1 month concert tour within Japan. Besides BoA and Tohoshinki, other top singers include My Little River, Koda Kumi, Every Little Thing, and more.

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[CF] Infinitely yours, Seoul – DBSK, Super Junior, SNSD

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[info] I Don’t Like Guys Like Nich Khun

SNSD Sooyoung made remarks that she is not fond of guys like Nickhun who have white faces.

On MBC ‘Fantastic Duo’ that aired on the 7th, Kim Jaedong asked Nickhun “What do you think of Sooyoung if she was your girlfriend?” Nickhun responded, “She’s very pretty, but I want to talk about it later.” Sooyoung gave laughter by replying, “I myself don’t really like guys whose face is whiter than mine.”

On this day, Nickhun said, “When I was young, I liked cute and chubby girls” and shared his ideal type of girl. Lee Sangbyuk who also appeared on the show said, “I think Nickhun will look good with a boyish type of girl.” He also suggested saying “Jo Hyeryun does boxing and so, I think it will be good if you had a sister like Jo Hyeryun.”

In the mean time, Nickhun who appeared twice on ‘Fantastic Duo’ surprised the MCs with his improvement in Korean compared to his first appearance on the show.

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heaven's postmen preview!!!~

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i cant wait to see the movie!!!!!!!!
it seems so sad!!!!!!!~T^T
and the ost is sung by jaejoong!!!~
i'm lovin it!!!~>.<

[Info] SHINee’s messages to SHINee World

translation :
★ Onew:
To. SHINee World
SHINee World…^^ Just by thinking of your existence, it fills my heart with happiness
So please also love our second mini-album “ROMEO’ a lot…^^
I’ve always been thankful to everyone. 2009 is not only SHINee’s year, but also SHINee World’s.
Please help us to continue shining! I love you all ^^

★Taemin:
Everyone in SHINee World!!
We have been seriously preparing, so please give a lot of love to our second mini-album “Romeo”
Also love our title song “Juliette” a lot too~^^ Fighting!!

★ Jonghyun:
The SHINee that has returned with “Juliette”
Please love it a lot~!!
I really, really miss you all…ㅋ
Then, up to here -

★ Minho:
To. SHINee World
SHINee World~ The second mini-album is finally released
As SHINee, we will continue to show everyone our most handsome side
Please love “Juliette” a lot -

★ Key:
SHINee World!!
I am the Almighty Key that has returned with the second mini-album “ROMEO”
This time, the contemporary SHINee has returned with “Juliette”
Please give it a lot of attention and love ‘-’*
Thank you v

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[NEWS] Idol group Super Junior & SNSD appear in MBC’s “Music Travel Lalala” For The First Time

Idol group Super Junior and SNSD will appear in MBC show “Music travel lalala” for the first time.

On June 3rd, SNSD’s Jessica, Taeyeon, Seohyun, Sunny, Tiffany and Super Junior had recorded the show.

Super Junior will perform the movie “Notting Hill” OST “She”. Besides, SNSD and Super Junior will perform each other’s famous songs “Gee” and “Sorry sorry” with new arrangement .

The show will be aired at 12.35am on June 24th (aka 00.35am on June 25th)

original article is here
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[NEWS] 2PM NichKhun, “I Want To Be Like Boom”

Nichkhun is again a guest for “Fantasy Partner”, the MBC program he used to join before. This time, he surprised MCs with his much improved Korean language.

In this episode, Nichkhun revealed to Chong Cheyeon, a little girl fan who partnered with him, that he wanted to be funny like Boom.

The girl is supposed to be a consultant to him in a segment of the show. However she was distracted as she kept staring at Nichkhun’s face and forgot what she was doing.

Moreover, Nichkhun also told his childhood’s story and revealed favorite type of girl when he was a kid. He also lightened up the atmosphere with his signature winks.

This episode of Fantasy Partner will be aired on MBC this June 7th.

Source: Newsen
Translations: Korean – Thai by Tik@2pm-online.com, Thai-Eng by Offogato@2pm-online

[NEWS] 2PM Leader JaeBum, “I Envy NickKhun the Most”

2PM leader JaeBum has revealed that the member that he envy the most is Nick Khun.

JaeBum said on Mnet Wide Entertainment News, “JunSu has the voice and Nick Khun has the face.”

He added, “When we first met, Nick Khun gave me the best impression. His face was small and he was tall, I am envious for everything about him. On top of that, I felt that Nick Khun’s capabilities are more special than mine. Like me, he didn’t know Korean well, but Nick Khun seems to know more difficult words.”

He also revealed that his aim of life is to make ‘mom and sibling happy’. He said, “I was influenced by my mother to go for auditions and now I’ve become a singer. I will work hard for her and have her feel proud of her son.

Credits: Sookyeong

[news] Kim Bum’s Ex is Nich Khun’s?

Although some of you may have already caught on, it seems that Kim Min Sun, Nickhun’s fake “girlfriend” on Mnet Scandal, has dated actor Kim Bum in the past. In the second episode of Mnet Scandal with 2PM’s Nickhun, the couple joins Min Sun’s friends for some late night drinking.

As the night gets older, one of her friends brings up the talk of Min Sun’s ex-boyfriends and, even more stupidly, mentions that she has dated a celebrity in the past. Although Kim Min Sun repeatedly says she doesn’t want to tell Nickhun who that certain celeb-ex was, her friends dropped a big hint anyway, busting out with Boys Over Flowers’ OST “Paradise.”

One of her friends later brought in “Ga Eul” as another hint for viewers.

credits: allkpop

[News] 2nd Super Show Asia Tour – Super Junior Will Tour Asia Again

After making a successful comeback in 2009 with Sorry, Sorry and It’s You, Super Junior will be looking to cement their position with the announcement of The 2nd Asia Tour Super Show II (10 shows). With slightly more than a month to go, Super Junior will kick start their concert tour in Seoul first, plus 6 other cities in Asia like Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Taipei, etc.

Their first stop in Seoul will see them hold a concert at the Olympic Fencing Gymnasium for 3 separate days, from 17 – 19th July. Tickets will go on sale in batches from 16 – 18th June at 8PM (KST) via G-Market. Organizers are working hard to ensure that tickets sales will run much more smoothly this time unlike last year where fans crashed the server while trying to get tickets for their first Asia Tour Super Show last year.

Fans will be able to see Super Junior perform their new songs from their 3rd album plus other exciting performances lined up. There was no announcement on whether Kim Kibum would be present since he has been absent from Super Junior 3rd album promotions lately. But he will probably be there since it’s a big thing.

Credits: coolsmurf @ kpop
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*GASP* omg im feeling super excited right now =]

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Super Junior, starting in July, will tour 10 cities in Asia.

Following ‘Sorry Sorry’，and ‘It’s You’ promotion, Super Junior will begin their Second Asia Tour.

SM Entertainment has stated that Super Junior will begin their “The 2nd ASIA TOUR SUPER SHOW Ⅱ” in Seoul on July 17. They’ll then tour Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Taipei,
and 7 other cities in Asia, a total of 10 cities.

They will hold a three-day concert from July 17th to 19th at the Olympic Fencing Gymnasium in Seoul. Following their first tour, “SUPER SHOW Ⅱ” will include songs from their 3rd Album and other exciting performances.

The tickets for the Concert in Seoul will start selling on GMarket on the 16th to 18th, Everynight at 8.

Also, This year in May, Super Junior has already successfully finished touring 5 cities in Asia.

Credits: eunmi @ sjworld

[NEWS] South Korea’s Biggest Activity

South Korea’s biggest activity will be held on 10th October (Saturday) this year.
Since 1996, this is the biggest activity held annually, drawing forth countless young enthusiasts, creating a concert of the largest scale.

This year, Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang, Super Junior, Wonder Girls; have agreed to participate, and they are to become the main highlight of the concert.

The <2009> which will be held in Seoul SANAMU Olympic Stadium, opens its doors to the region; this is not just a K-POP concert for Korean viewers, but also for tourists to enjoy.

The large-scale concert will take place over 3 hours or more, and will accommodate 40,000 K-POP enthusiasts from all over Asia.

Also, those hoping to join in the <2009>, it has been officially publicised in HP, and exclusive plans are in the works.

Source: [Tagged + tvxqasia.com]
Translations: mandasoh@iscreamshinki

[VIDEO] Lee Minho + Goo Hyesun on 100% Entertainment

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[info] 2AM to appear for 8eight’s new MV

Group 2AM has been said to have volunteered to appear in 8eight’s new MV from their upcoming digital single.

2AM showed interests to appear for 8eight’s upcoming new single title song MV after news went out about the new digital single. And this will be the first time that the 2 groups are working together.

2AM, “We really like 8eight’s ‘Without a heart’ that we sing in on radio and also changed the lyrics and filmed a video for president song together. We hope that with the MV, 2AM and 8eight can have more working opportunities together.”

2AM previously performed their own version of ‘Without a heart’ on Park Kyung Rim’s radio show last April. They also met together in the waiting room where they changed the lyrics to the song to become the ‘president song’.

8eight will be releasing a new digital single on 11th June.

Credits ; kbites/sookyeong.wordpress.com

[VIDEO] 2PM Nichkun + Taecyon + Jaebum on KBS World Radio Star Chat

[NEWS] 2PM’s Taecyeon to be the Next Scandal

From this week 2PM schedule, Taecyeon is set to record Mnet Scandal after his friend, our dear boy Nichkhun.

this week’s 2PM schedule :

6/2 tue.
[Radio] SBS-R tenten club (JH)
[TV] 11:00pm MBC every1 now age of the handsome guys

6/3 wed.
[record] SBS Kim Jung En’s Chocolate
[record] Pop magazine (taec)

6/4 thu.
[TV] M.countdown-Gyung Ju
[TV] 09:00pm KBS2 contest! like song (JS,Khun,JH)
[Radio] MBC a starlight night (CS)

6/5 Fri.
[TV] 06:00pm M.net vs Tokyogirl (JH,CS)
[TV] 08:00pm KM pop magazine (taec)
[record] SBS intuition game
[record] ********** M.net scandal (taec)

6/6 Sat.
[TV] 04:20pm MBC music core
[TV] 05:15pm MBC introduce Star’s friend Season2 (taec, JS)
[TV] 05:15pm KBS2 Star golden bell (Jay, JS)
[TV] 06:30pm SBS Starking
[radio] 00:05 am MBC-R SimSimTaPa (CS)

6/7 Sun.
[etc] Busan MBC fiftieth anniversary concert
[etc] Lotte department store event-Star City store

6/8 Mon.
[Record] SBS star king

6/9 Thu.
[record] KBS open concert
[record] Piece TV open broadcast-Suwon
[Radio] SBS-R tenten club (JH)

Source: 2PM-online + OMNTD

[NEWS] 2PM Wraps Up Their Triple Crown on Inkigayo

Group 2PM had won their 3 consecutive #1 on SBS Inkigayo with their 2nd single title song ‘Again & Again’.

They received over their trophy meant for their winning of the #1 position on the chart show for last week on 24th May when the show did not air.

This, together with their winning on 10th and 17th, will make it their 3rd consecutive win on the show.

They had went up to the #1 nominees on the show just 1 week after their comeback, they have also won #1’s on other music shows showing their popularity after their comeback.

Receiving their 3rd trophy, 2PM said, “We will work hard in the future and we thank everyone for this award.”

The Mutizen for this week went to SG Wannabe with their hit song ‘I love you’.

Credits: Sookyeong

2PM Save Energy & KBS World Interview

after super junior,now it's 2pm..plus they sing it with their own style..^^
they all look so cool playing the basketball..gyabo!!!~>.<
and why always jaebom get bullied~LOL~XD
but they are really one of a kind..
2pm hwaiting!!!!!!~

[NEWS] SHINee is #1 on Album Sales Chart Even Without Broadcast Activities

With member Onew injuring himself 2 days before their comeback stage causing the group to postpone their comeback stage, SHINee has came up #1 on album sales for their 2nd minialbum ‘Romeo’ even without broadcast activities.

On Hanteo chart, the group’s new minialbum ‘Romeo’ has came up to #1 for album sales, taking Super Junior and V.O.S off competition, with 15,000 copies sold.

The album sales was initially set at 21st May and their comeback stage on 19th May but member Onew injured his front teeth after falling from a flight of stairs in their dorm before their comeback stage. The album sales then was pushed back to 25th May.

It is said that the group will most probably have their comeback stage earliest this week.

Credits: Sookyeong

[NEWS] ‘SS501’s Romantic Sky’ on JeJu Fanmeeting

Male idol group SS501 had their fanmeeting in the airplane for the Korean and Japanese fans. The fanmeeting was name ‘Love and Support to SS501′.

The SS501 members have also stood in as plane attendants to make sure that their fans get a safe and comfortable flight. They served the fans beverages on the flight, and also taught a small lesson on flight safety – making it an unforgettable flight for the fans.

Kim Hyun Joong said responsibly, “If there happens to be a crisis on the plane, we will make sure all fans take shelter and gets to safety before we do.” Members Park Jung Min and Kim Hyung Joon were also chosen to be the ‘member with the best service on plane’ and the ‘member with the worst service on plane’.

SS501 were separated into 2 teams – one in Kimpo-JeJu trip and one for KimHae-JeJu trip. There will be 3 parts to the fanmeeting, and they will be aired every week on Mnet on ‘SS501’s Romantic Sky’ starting from 2nd June.

Credits: Sookyeong

[NEWS] Junsu Composed and Wrote “Stand By U”

credit as tagged at the pictures

Go Into Conniptions For Jaejoong’s Tattoo Additions

The prince is back with a brand new tat. But this time will he show us where it's at?

Netizens are rumbling and grumbling about DBSK's Jaejoong's recently unveiled additions to his back. Since the last time allkpop updated you on his tats, there have been two major changes: dragonfly-esque rows of wings along his shoulder blades (added a while ago) and a brand spanking new waist tattoo.
Before



After

Since the new tattoo is on his waist, Jaejoong only offers a small peek at the entire design, disappointing particularly byuntae Cassiopeias. But just wait patiently until this year's SBS Gayo Daejun, Cassies. Perhaps you'll see Jaejoong's whole waist tattoo if DBSK does something like the end of this...




but lower.


Kudos to minsarang@wp for the gif, and for pics as tagged.
credit: allkpop

[NEWS] BoA To Have Collaborated With Timbaland?

It has been rumored that BoA will be featured in Timbaland’s upcoming compilation album, Shock Value Volume 2. So far there has been two tracklists for the album floating around the net, and it appears that the one with BoA listed might be the more probable tracklist. Although Timbaland has denied the validity of many of the tracks reported, it has been confirmed that quite a few of the tracks and collaborations listed have been confirmed to exist! Here’s hoping that SM did something right. A feature on an album track is nice exposure for our hard working BoA.

In other news, BoA and Sean Garrett has confirmed “Energetic” will be their next single at the MTV VMAJ. In my opinion, its a little too early to be planning out the next single, as her current single, “I Did It For Love”, has it’s remixes and promos just released to radios and clubs. To be honest, “Energetic” is a little too close along lines of her previous two single releases for my taste. However, so was Lady Gaga’s first three US single releases, and many BoA fans have pointed our BoA has been pursuing her American takeover with a similar marketing strategy.

Credits: Allkpop

[NEWS] 2NE1, the “Brand Identity and the Roles of the Members” They Themselves Have Declared

Increase their familiarity with the public through newspapers and such, that’s their third project, and how this third project of “Female Big Bang” 2NE1 came to be.

They had already participated in an advertisement for a large enterprise together with ‘oppa group’ Big Bang, and ensured their popularity through the CM song ‘Lollipop’ (the first project), and after they had successfully had their TV debut stage through the SBS Inkigayo on 17th (the second project) they chose to give interviews as the third project.

During the interviews, they have presented a better command of speech compared to the other peer girl groups by explaining their identity and such with a calmer tone.

About their identity, leader of 2NE1 CL expressed “we present the charm of neutral with an intrepid rap as the base, and we are fully presenting the charm of four colours, four persons by this”.

The way she spoke in that particular part is just close to the atmosphere around them. The four members including leader CL, Park Bom, Sandara Park, and Gong Min Ji are usually easygoing and bold, fully emitting the charm of neutral. Therefore, they are advertised as the cool girl group by using the intrepid rap and tough lyrics, and also advertised as the neutral group that has received recognition from both male and female fans.

The rich performance and stylish clothing, as well as the strong hip-hop sound with reggae beat, that’s their uniqueness, and it is also their difference compared to the current well-known sexy groups.

The core of the “4 persons 4 colours strategy’ was developed by 4 member group’s, 2NE1’s leader CL. CL is promoting them as the strength-based group that YG Ent. has been pursuing, and as the most stylish group with their personalities as the foundation. She plays the decisive role in the ‘handsome’ girl group that has the tough performances as their main core. She had her trainee period in YG for 9 (?) years, and she is the one who can best digest their ideas and looks. Compared to the others of the same age, CL has a tougher leadership as her base, and she is also decision maker what comes to the brands and colours of the group.

The 16-year-old girl Gong Min Ji, using her naturally born dancing skills as the foundation, is also playing the decisive role in promoting the special image of 2NE1 what comes to the powerful performances as their weapon as well as the characteristic looks as their base.

Gong Min Ji said “Sine young I have been liking dancing very much. Therefore I’m very hard-working, and now I’m able to be part of this group. I will try my best to promote the image of this strong and cool group that has the hiphop as the foundation”.

Sandara Park and Park Bom on the other hand, who have already declared their existences earlier among the fans as the “Philippine’s hallyu girl” and “Anycall Project”, are playing the roles of group’s mascot with their friendliness as the main weapon. Therefore, they are also in decisive roles in the aspect of increasing the popularity of the group together with the theme “Female Big Bang” brand.

In this way, each of them has fully carried out their roles in deciding the group’s image, and thus 2NE1 can only show their personal brand strategy which is different from the strategies of current groups.

Sandara and Bom said “Compared to those existing girl groups that show up with the ‘sexy’ concept, we will present the strategy with the charm of neutral as the foundation and also with the various images as the aid. The image policy responds to the most front-end trend focusing on the “personalities” and “clothing”. Especially the good music is placed on the front-line, making people to think this group also as a strength-based group”.

They have declared their self identity, and whether they will be successful or not, that will be a great help in the formation of image strategy for this upcoming group in the local music industry.

Source: Asia Economic News/21.impact
Translations: ming^ming@ygsecret21

[NEWS] Lee HongKi, “Because of DBSK, FT Island Do Not Get Any Limelight”

FT Island member Lee Hong Ki talks about having to promote the same time as other popular seonbae singers.

He was KBS 2TV ‘Star Golden Bell’ on 3oth May when he said, “We have a bad affinity not with the people but with the time period. Because we promote at the same time as other senior singers like Rain and Dong Bang Shin Ki, FT Island do not get any limelight.”

After which actress Yoon Hae Yeong, who proclaims to be FT Island’s fan, said, “I’m very curious how you can sing such emotional songs at such a young age. When I listen to your songs, I will really cry.”

Lee HongKi also revealed that he is famous for his singing and billiard when he was still schooling, “Coincidentally I began to like playing billiard, I thought it was really fun. Even in school, I see the blackboard as the billiard table.”

Credits: Sookyeong

[NEWS] 2PM’s Nichkhun is emerging as a Hallyu star on Youtube

Idol group 2pm’s member Nichkhun (Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul) is emerging as a Hallyu star in Youtube.The Thai and English subbed version of the show Mnet Scandal that was broadcasted on the 20th is gaining immense popularity on Youtube. International netizens have raised questions such as, “who is Khun?” and “Is he a singer? and in which country?” which led to rising interest in Khun. There are even versions on the internet of Khun’s cuts alone; his girlfriend’s parts were deleted.
Mnet Scandal, Notting Hill’s Korean version reality show, the love story of popular star Nichkhun and normal civilian girlfriend Kim Min Sun will have go on fun, although normal, dates for one week.
Khun expressed, “although we dated for the show, it was a fun and valuable experience dating a Korean girl. Normally, I’m the type that would rather give to my girlfriend instead of receiving from her, but since I had a lot of activities and many fans that recognized me, I’m apologetic that I couldn’t fully take care of her.”
The lucky protagonist, Kim Min Sun, who had a fun date with Khun, brightly revealed, “since he is a celebrity, I wondered what dating him would be like but he is very sweet, sensible and manly and meeting him was very pleasant. It’s a pity that others cannot see that side of him on TV.”
The 2nd episode of Mnet Scandal will be shown at 11 pm on the 27th (wednesday), which will consist of Khun personally playing the piano and singing a song for his girlfriend on a boat ride, her proud introduction of him to her friends, as well as Khun’s introduction of her on stage to the audience.

Credits: Kor-Eng by natnatnatz@Madam2pmSubs, Coordinator Cassina

SOURCE:Newsways21

Get Ready For Heaven’s Postman

on for Heaven’s Postman (천국의 우편 배달부) wrapped back in December and rumors are that it will air sometime this month on SBS.

DBSK Jaejoong plays Shin Jae Joon (Japanese character’s name is Yu), an IT worker who gets into an accident and ends up in a vegetative state, becoming a messenger for the present and the afterworld. While traveling back and forth, delivering letters to the departed, he meets Jo Ha Na, played by Han Hyo Joo (Saki), as she is trying to send her boyfriend a letter. She is the only person who can see him.
Heaven’s Postman’s budget is estimated at 100 billion won. This drama is directed by Lee Hyeong Min, who previously directed “Sorry, I Love You” and “Snow Queen.” The drama’s script is written by “Long Vacation” Japanese popular screenwriter, Kitagawa Eriko.

credits: allkpop