return of SJM

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source: http://www.youtube.com/user/sjm7rainbow,
omg their mandarin is so super cute :D i freaking cannot wait :D

FT Island, Voted Best Idol In Choi Hwajung’s Power Time “Summer Vacation! Idol Special”

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FT Island came in 1st position in the special segment of the radio show, Choi Hwajung’s Power Time “Summer Vacation! Idol Special” held last week as the best idol star, defeating SHINee, 2PM, 4Minute, IU, Outsider and other top idol stars.

During the radio show, FT Island members shared many interesting topics with the listeners and also performed their title song “Barae” and debut song “Lovesick” live.

Upon learning the good news, FT Island expressed that they’re very happy and it was good that everyone enjoyed listening to the programme. If given another chance, they would want to go on the radio show again. They also thanked the fans who left messages for them.

FT Island’s new title song “Barae” topped various online music charts like M.net and Cyworld, the moment it was released. Their popularity rises once again with their frequent appearance on music programmes and variety shows.

Source : Primanoona

Brown Eyed Girls tops music charts a week into their comeback

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After their comeback stage 4 days ago, the Brown Eyed Girls has attained No.1 on Internet Music charts.

From July 29th-30th, they were number one on Cyworld real time charts, as well as 3rd and 4th on Mnet Daily chart and Bada charts with their song “Abracadabra”

It is a remarkable achievement since they had only just come back with a new album Sound. G launched on July 21st. They have managed to push 2NE1 down to 2nd position.

The members of Brown Eyed Girls are also in the top 3 positions for the most searched terms on Naver. Their controversial music video helped boost the popularity and interest in the girls.

The Brown Eyed Girls are currently practising hard in singing and choreography to put up better performances in various music programmes.

( New HQ photos of the group! )

Source: Kimchilicious, Soompi

An Interview with Jaejoong

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The Mom of the group, Hero Jejung.

At home, cooking for his friends, a very optimistic guy even in the worst situation. The youngest from 9 siblings, and the eldest son among the girls, Jejung has a middle character that is full of assurance.

He was still in 6th grade of elementary school when became newspaper delivery-boy.

In group, there’s a presence of Hero Jejung (23) as a mother. With Yunho as the leader who leads all 5 members altogether, they left their home country and he’s the one who takes care of the home-made dishes. “But recently due to the busy schedule, I tend to run away from households things (laughs). I couldn’t even make up my own room, no way I’m a good mother.”

He became newspaper delivery boy in 6th grade of elementary school, part time job delivering chicken when he was in junior high, and already living alone at the age of 15 to pursue his dream to become an artist.

“When I look back everything, I thought it would be tough. But there’s no things like painful memory to me. That is a really good experience.” He comes with such positive thinking. Talking about reactions from 2005 in Japan when they’re still unaccepted, “We want to go back to Korea,” many times minds like that was revealed. “But we need to overcome the big wall, as we have to believe that we will.” Those words moved the heart.
( this is family. we're not connected by blood but... )

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Music Bank K Charts get complaints from viewers for unsatisfactory chart assessment

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Korea Broadcast and telecommunication assessment association has revealed that for June last month, they have received the highest amount of complaints and appeal about unsatisfactory music chart assessment.

They revealed that they have received a total of of 197 cases of complaints from views. And the complaints came mostly targeting at music chart shows.

And just complaints for KBS 2TV Music Bank K Chart complaints itself, thre are 67 cases of complaints.

It has been known that KBS is now currently investigating into the chart assessment system.

It has also been known that there are 24 cases of complaint for cable channel Mnet Scandal – Lee Hong Gi special, where he has to do filming even though he was unaware of the filming.

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despite posting this I've not a clue what it's talking about with the music chart assessment... angry fans who think their group should have won? idek.

Performance of the century!!

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HyunAh and co. performed their smash #1 hit "Hot Issue" today! On M CountDown!!

I've watched this over 30 times and it keeps getting better to me!! I like HyunAh's double bun, I guess the charms were too heavy and it was givin her a headache so they had 2 distribute the weight omg

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Director Park Chan-wook Talks Thirst - Rottentomatoes Interview

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Thirst, the story of a priest who becomes a vampire following a failed medical experiment, was one of our favourites at this year's Cannes Film Festival. So when we had the chance to sit down with director Park Chan-wook, we leapt at it. The South Korean director doesn't speak English, and our Korean isn't all that hot, so we chatted with the help of a translator who's worked with him for years. Read on as we talk about Thirst, his Cannes experience, the state of Korean cinema and Hollywood producers' tendency to remake anything they can get their hands on.

( Interview Q & A Continues, nothing very spoilery is talked about and Park expands on his surrealism, updates on Korean cinema and discusses Hollywood remakes. )

Thirst is out in the US on Friday. It arrives in UK cinemas on 16th October.


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2NE1 AND 4MINUTE ARE ARBITERS OF STYLE

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What’s the “IN” fashion culture in Korea now?

You can catch korean young teenagers wearing “candy colours“ all over the streets of Korea now.
Due to the influence of fashion trends emerged from popular korean girl groups – 2NE1 and 4minute, korean young teenagers aged between 10 ~ 20 years old adopting the “Candy Funky Style” are increasing. This fashion style is currently the most popular in Europe and it has also became a hit in Korea fashion scene now.
What’s importantly is, what are the main elements which make up the “Candy Funky Style”? Let’s check them out now!

~ Pop art shirts
~ Neon colour high cut pop shoes
~ Colourful leggings
~ Bold colour accessories
~ Colourful Makeup (Yellow / Green eyeshadow + exaggerated eyelashes)

Candy colours is definitely a must fashion factor for “Candy Funky Style”. To obtain this style, you can coordinate by a pop art loose fitting shirt (one which you feel is the best on you) together with a colourful fitting leggings. For best “trendy” results, you can match with torn cutting leggings or skinny jeans.

Another important coordinate – Neon colour high cut pop shoes. The neon colours coming up are neon blue, neon lime and neon raspberry. They are currently gaining popularity in Korea.

The popular dressing style – Leggings. Recently due to the fashion trends brought by 2NE1 and 4minute, there are some special leggings designs released. They are the flora and marine styles. It is a “do not missed out” popular item in summer fashion too.

Lastly, we move on to accessories and makeup. To further enhance your fashion style, accessories is a must have trendy item. In particular, there are 2 affordable items which are colourful bangles and child-size glamourous sunglasses. Both are the current favourites among young Korean teenagers now. Colourful makeup is also a key element to the “Candy Funky Style”. For this, you will need to use a variety of colours to create a youthful look. For example by applying orange colour lipstick.

As it is the summer vacation in Korea now, the “Candy Funky Style” is also well-received among young Korean teenagers. Many candy funky items like high cut top shoes (especially neon colours series) are selling out very fast.

The sensational hit ”Candy Funky Style” will still continue for a while in the Korea fashion scene.

(source – bnt news korea, translation copyrights credit – gongjunim.wordpress.com)

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SNSD covers Kara and more (@Song Battle)

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Some SNSD members (Yuri, Sooyoung, Sunny, Seohyun & Jessica) were today in the show Song Battle, where Jessica + Sunny + Sooyoung + Seohyun sang Kara's Pretty Girl and Sunny made a full of aegyo performance of Rock U.

( more videos from the show )

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i really liked this because we get to see more of their talents individualy, including those who don't usually shine vocally in the snsd performances.

Celebs Are Obsessed With 2PM

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The popularity of idol group 2PM has skyrocketed since their debut on September 2008, thanks to hit songs like “10 Out of 10″ and “Again & Again”, as well as appearances on variety shows, where they openly displayed their dorky yet lovable personalities. Mnet’s first episode of Wild Bunny led to an overwhelming response from viewers and off the chart ratings.

People just can’t seem to get enough of these seven cuties, and that includes even celebrities. See what stars like Lee Hyori, Solbi, and Chaeyeon have been saying about the current darlings of k-pop:

( See what they say )

Source: minsarang

Hyun Bin & Kim Min Joon in Vogue

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( Here )

Source: kpculture

Lee Byung-hun Returns With Film 'G.I. Joe'

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Lee Byung-hun, left, and Sienna Miller in a scene from ``G. I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra''

Hollywood and hallyu star power reigned in Seoul Wednesday with the arrival of the main cast and crew of "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra."

A group of middle-aged Japanese women waited outside the hotel ballroom for the South Korean premiere of the action-packed film ― to catch a glimpse of "All In" star Lee Byung-hun, who makes his Tinsletown debut opposite Sienna Miller, Channing Tatum and Dennis Quaid.

Based on the G.I. Joe Real American Hero toy franchise, the film is about an elite American military squad that must stop the evil terrorist group Cobra from destroying the planet.

( Read more... )

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Yoochun's Hardships Before Becoming a Singer

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Micky Yoochun's (23) parents, when he was in the sixth grade, moved to the U.S. due to a job relocation. Yoochun spent six years of his life in the U.S. until he decided to return to Korea. Yoochun states, "At that time, during the first year there at the U.S., I was really lonely. I usually spent my days at school or at home. I had no friends at that time."

Yoochun's younger brother, Yoohwan, who was faster at learning English, made friends a lot more quickly than Yoochun.

( More under the cut )

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Junsu’s Solo Activities Will Be Announced Soon‏

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The announcement of TVXQ’s second half year plan which includes the acting debut from 3 of TVXQ members: Jaejoong for “Heaven’s Postman”, Yunho for “Heading to The Ground”, and Changmin for “Paradise Meadow” is getting a lot of concerned. How high the loyalty of their fans to actually watch the dramas of their idols has become a topic to talk about.

Meanwhile, stick in musical activities, Micky Yoochun and Hero Jaejoong in duet project is targeting Japan market. Their duet song, “COLORS~Melody and Harmony” was introduced for the first time at TVXQ’ concert in Tokyo Dome in early July. The single itself is scheduled to be released and broadcast in late September. The song is produced especially for image song of Japan’s popular character “Hello Kitty 35th anniversary”.

As for Junsu, the only member whose solo activity hasn’t announced yet, there’s still running a careful discussion for his various activities plan including music recording so that he will soon in synergized with other members.

SM entertainment said, “Actually the member who comes out first with solo activity is Junsu who formed AnyBand back then in 2007 for a cellphone CF.”

“The activity plan which will reveal his true talent for both Korea and Japan stage will be announced soon.”

source: donga.com
summarized trans: SYC

lol true talent

“Heading to the Ground” Cast Finishes Their First Script-Reading practice

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The pre-shoot practice for MBC new drama “Heading to the Ground” has begun.

On 25th July at Ilsan Dream Center, the director, script writer, producer as well as actors involved, Jung Yun Ho and Go Ara gathered together to read through the script.

As soon as script reading was completed, Yunho flew back to Japan immediately. The crew complimented Yunho for his passion and attitude, as well as expressing the character of his role well.

PD Park Sung-soo said after the practice, “We could feel the heartfelt sincerity of everyone during the script practice today. The crew and actor communicated well and I could see the characters developing.”

“Heading to the Ground” will air on September 9th.

( more pics )

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'A Million' Combines Action, Noir Drama

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In the dramatic thriller "A Million," participants of a reality TV show must literally survive to win $1 million.

In "A Million," Joe Mino offers something brilliantly noir and dramatically stimulating that goes beyond the often scathing or superficial moral laundering that an action-packed thriller tries to rub into the narrative.

How far would one go to win $1 million? In an attempt to answer the question, the movie invites viewers to join its star cast through the lush wilderness of Perth, Australia, an inland island encircled by sea, desert, jungle and river.

The director of "Les Formidables" offers a story about a reality TV show gone awry ― or rather, just as planned in all its hardboiled horror. As expected, it begins with some caricatured characters falling victim to money lust and displaying savage instincts for survival.

( Read more... )

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New SS501 song "Crazy for U" leaks

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I'm feeling it, you guys. According to youtube and other rumors, they have their second CD coming out on August 22nd. If so, I'm stoked.

Nichkhun comes out to talk about Junsu's rumor

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Translation notes:
- He just learned about the news when went back to Korea and his mom sent him a link to news that's been spreading.
- He denies that he did not introduce the two to each other and that 2pm usually doesn't go out anyways.
- He doesn't know if it's true or not, and if they did he doesn't know when it happened.
- He's asked about the situation in Korea and says that the fans are a little bit angry, and its normal that they do when its about girl-boy relationships.
- He says he doesn't want people to quickly come to a conclusion about it.
- He was asked if its true JYP will sue her for ruining their reputation. He says he doesn't know and went  "Sue?! I pity her."
- The two companies in Korea and Thailand will deal with it.

Wai's parts is pretty much the same as the previous post here
Saying that they broke up for the sake of their reputation. And said it was not a big of problem and nothing too harsh happened. (O RILY?)

I got a lot of LOLs off this story.
Anyways from what I heard in the past she seems to have hooked up with maaaaanyyyy singers. Junsu wasn't her first (and probably not her last).

translation by akira_ken2 (me) :)
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Heechul's Explosive Children's Tale (from Super Show 2 VCR)

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Too priceless not to be shared!



Let CatHeechul and DragonGeng lead the way!

( Once upon a time... )

Source: fragment @ sj-world.net, 2

Oh, Heechul, never change! ♥ And LOL Kyuhyun...

EDIT: LQ fancam of Kyuhyun singing 'Puff The Magic Dragon' and general madness within the cut! Cannot find fancam of the VCR, though. D:

T-ara SoYeon, “Giving up training to be So Nyeo Shi Dae? My will wasn’t strong enough”

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6-member female group T-ara member SoYeon (22) talked about the reason why she has gave up training to be part of group So Nyeo Shi Dae.

The group made their debut on MBC Golden Fishery Radio Star on 29th July and SoYeon said, “Back then it was tiring. And I went through much hardship.” She has gave up training as part of group So Nyeo Shi Dae halfway.

When asked if she felt bad and regretful after So Nyeo Shi Dae became famous and successful, “No, I don’t feel that way. After all we have all trained together. I look at it as misfortune turned blessing.”

SoYeon has been casted to trained for So Nyeo Shi Dae with 11 other members in 2005.

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T-ara JiYeon, “I was scolded because of the nickname Little Kim Tae Hee”

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On 29th July, T-ara made their debut on MBC Golden Fishery Radio Star , and member JiYeon made a surprising confession, “Because I was given the nickname ‘little Kim TaeHee’, I was being scolded many times. It is hard to express what they said to me in 1 sentence”

JiYeon was the first member of the group to appear in public when she sang the song “Women’s Generation” with SeeYa and Davichi.

Meanwhile, T-ara will have their debut stage from 30th July onwards at Mnet M!Countdown, Music Bank, Music Core and SBS Inkigayo.

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Drunken Tiger's Monster

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Drunken Tiger has released the MV for his main track, “Monster", off his eighth album “Feel Ghood Muzik“, which is already at the top of the Korean album sales chart.

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Park Jisun Dates Lee Hongki With Her “1 VS 100″ Prize Money

[oystersauce87.livejournal.com]

Gag woman, Park Jisun, revealed that she bought Lee Hongki a meal using the prize money that she won in the KBS gameshow “1 vs 100″.

According to Park Jisun, Lee Hongki has always been a close friend and he even took the initiative to call and ask her for a treat upon knowing that she won the prize money. “I ran out in socks to meet him the moment he called and we had an enjoyable date,” she boasted.

She continued, “We received cold stares of jealousy from fans and many people were taking pictures of us. I was actually anticipating for news on our scandal but was disappointed because there weren’t any.”

Park Jisun also mentioned that she often encounter misunderstandings with idol members who are close to her. “I treat them as men but they treat me only as an older sister.”

This show will broadcast on 30th July.

Source: Primanoona

Entertainment Relay - Super Show II concert

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Onew & Jessica to perform "One Year Later" on this week's Music Core

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Onew and Jessica will be performing their duet "One Year Later" on this week's Music Core (Aug. 1st).

In addition to this special stage, Girls' Generation members Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sunny, Yoona, Sooyoung, and Seohyun will also be performing their version of DUEX's song, "In Summer", on the show as well.

Source; rough translation by me (loveflair @ lj)

090730 2NE1 - In the Club on DongGoDongRak Radio

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( 090730 2NE1 on Sukira radio )

They attended 2 radio shows today~ busy girls~


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