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rikayla.livejournal.com
G.NA recently released her duet "I'm Meeting You For The First Time" yesterday. The song features Wheesung and has already hit #1 on real-time charts on online music websites.
Now she continues to tease her fans by unveiling jacket photos of her upcoming full album release. In addition, Cube Entertainment has also unveiled the title to her album as "Black & White".
( + + + + + + )
Source: Koreaboo, Koreaboo 2
Much better as a brunette! But there is still something awkward about her face, can't really pinpoint what though... And the white dress one reminds me of Utada Hikaru. Similar pose or something.
Eunjung caught sleeping again!
2011-01-12 12:36 amvelvetsunglass.livejournal.com
Eunjung's sleeping habits are revealed again as more pictures surface.
The pictures show Eunjung randomly sleeping anywhere. She says "These photographs were taken while I was asleep! Because of my busy shcedule, I'm so tired. I dont even wash my face and I leave my eye make-up on when I fall asleep."
"My manager and stylist like to take pictures like these and reveal them online. They look cute, but I only want to show my pretty T-ara side. I will try not to sleep randomly!"
Eunjung has been cast as one of the lead actors in KBS 'Dream High' as Yoon BaekHee and is being praised for her acting skills.
( Read more... )
Nate News
Diadem
jeit91.livejournal.com
In celebration of their one year anniversary, ZE:A will be holding a guerilla concert for their fans! Starting January 15th at Shinchon, the concert will make its rounds across the nation.
ZE:A will not only be performing their hit tracks, but will also engage in a ‘high touch’ event with their fans; they’ll also host a charity donation event.
Leader Junyoung commented, “It’s already been a year since our debut. A lot of things have happened since then, but first and foremost, we’re thankful to the fans who have believed in and loved us for so long. We’ve set up a donation event in order to share our joy with those who are less fortunate.”
The boys revealed that their concert will also be streamed live, though additional details on the stream are yet to be revealed.
ALLKPOP
DAUM
fixed mods :3
What Are YG, SM, and JYP Aiming For?
2011-01-12 01:19 amashiva.livejournal.comEven during the new year, SM, YG, and JYP are competing against each other to try new things for their artists. Being called the Big 3, all three companies are approaching dramas, concerts, rookie singers and many more very aggressively.The entertainment that went through the most change is JYP. With J. Tune soon changing its name to JYP, Park Jin Young and Miss A have changed their company. Although JYP and J. Tune were partners, they have joined together as one company. With the stocks being unstable in J. Tune, many people are curious as to how both companies will go about this issue.
Many are also wondering the international debut of 2PM. and Miss A. 2PM and Sony Music have joined hands and are waiting for their debut in Japan while Miss A is trying to debut in China with the help of 2 Chinese members. The representative of JYP Entertainment said, “The debut of girl groups in Japan was a big issue last year and 2PM will continue on with this issue as they debut in Japan.”
JYP is also going for dramas. JYP and Key East are both producing the music drama, Dream High with Suzy, Taecyeon, Wooyoung and Park Jin Young as the cast members. The help of idol stars, it will have a big affect in the drama this year.
Helping rookie groups is another thing the entertainments are aiming for. With a strong visual, many trainees are getting ready to debut this year.
( Read more... )
Korean source: rinny @ osen.co.kr
Translation: eunjin @ kpoplive.com
Source: Kpoplive.com
Wow 15 new trainees @ YGE. I wonder if Kwon twins are among them or if they are just dancers.
Many are also wondering the international debut of 2PM. and Miss A. 2PM and Sony Music have joined hands and are waiting for their debut in Japan while Miss A is trying to debut in China with the help of 2 Chinese members. The representative of JYP Entertainment said, “The debut of girl groups in Japan was a big issue last year and 2PM will continue on with this issue as they debut in Japan.”
JYP is also going for dramas. JYP and Key East are both producing the music drama, Dream High with Suzy, Taecyeon, Wooyoung and Park Jin Young as the cast members. The help of idol stars, it will have a big affect in the drama this year.
Helping rookie groups is another thing the entertainments are aiming for. With a strong visual, many trainees are getting ready to debut this year.
( Read more... )
Korean source: rinny @ osen.co.kr
Translation: eunjin @ kpoplive.com
Source: Kpoplive.com
Wow 15 new trainees @ YGE. I wonder if Kwon twins are among them or if they are just dancers.
hyungshiks.livejournal.com
ZE:A and SHU-I will be alternating as special MCs for the Japanese show, "MADE IN BS JAPAN," which airs weekly on BS Japan. They will take turns hosting every other Monday. ZE:A attended a press conference for the television show on January 10.
"MADE IN BS JAPAN" is a show that features food, fashion, and culture from Asian countries such as Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Since the entertainers who appear depend on the day of the week, ZE:A and SHU-I will be the MCs on Mondays. This is ZE:A's first regular appearance on a Japanese program. Kevin said, "I was really happy when we were selected as MCs. I will try my best to learn a lot," and Minwoo said enthusiastically, "I will try my best make sure the program reaches all of the fans in Japan." Though the members also expressed being nervous about the live broadcast, they commented that they would work hard to let viewers see their true selves. Heechul also stated that, having appeared on Korean music shows, he also wants fans to hear ZE:A's music on Japanese music shows.
Furthermore, with regards to charming the fans, Kwanghee said he wants to appeal to fans with his sweetness. Siwan also showed off his Kansai accent to appeal to fans from Osaka and surrounding regions.
2011 will be an active year for ZE:A, who will be doing commercials, a drama, a variety show, and a movie in Japan. Junyoung announced that he wanted viewers who do not know ZE:A to get to know them even better through these activities.
Sources: The Television Web | koreaboo
looking forward to more secondhand embarrassment.
x3sarang.livejournal.comSukira (Davichi 8282) - Girl's Day Minah and Sojin
Source: SuperTing7 @ Youtube
Flames of Desire OST (Our Love Like This) - Girl's day Sojin
( Lovely song :D )
Source: girlsdaydaily @ Youtube
Girl's Day Minah Predebut - One-Sided-Love (Ann Cover)
( VOCAL SKILLS )Source: girlsdaydaily @ Youtube
100 Points out of 100 - Hongki and Minah Phone Call Cut (aka Minah pulling out absolutely cringeworthy aegyo)
( CRINGING ♥ )
Source: gddailysubs01 @ Youtube
I love this girl and am totally sad there's no more crazy dates with Xander. I hope she's on more variety in the future :( also, girl's day tag?
Source: SuperTing7 @ Youtube
Flames of Desire OST (Our Love Like This) - Girl's day Sojin
( Lovely song :D )
Source: girlsdaydaily @ Youtube
Girl's Day Minah Predebut - One-Sided-Love (Ann Cover)
( VOCAL SKILLS )Source: girlsdaydaily @ Youtube
100 Points out of 100 - Hongki and Minah Phone Call Cut (aka Minah pulling out absolutely cringeworthy aegyo)
( CRINGING ♥ )
Source: gddailysubs01 @ Youtube
I love this girl and am totally sad there's no more crazy dates with Xander. I hope she's on more variety in the future :( also, girl's day tag?
ashiva.livejournal.com
The pop group Sistar
SEOUL--Korean pop idol music groups are making the leap to Japan, adding a new dimension to an already crowded and extremely lucrative field.
As much eye-candy as skilled singers and dancers, groups like Shojo Jidai (Girls' Generation) and KARA have attracted a significant fan base. This year expect to see even more imports scrambling to make it in Japan, Asia's largest entertainment market.
However, success is by no means guaranteed. The idol field in South Korea is fiercely competitive. For every beauty--boy or girl--bouncing about the stage to the sighs of swooning masses, hundreds have crashed and burned.
Starship Entertainment, a talent agency that manages South Korea's hottest four-girl idol group Sistar, is located in an upmarket residential neighborhood in southern Seoul.
( Read more... )
Source: Yoshihiro Makino @ asahi.com
hosnaps.livejournal.com
Did you know that Co-Ed’s Soomi was training to be a flight attendant before she debuted? Neither did we.
On January 11th, she tweeted, “I found my pictures from when I was studying to become a flight attendant. It feels refreshing looking at it now, but the past is just the past.”
Fans expressed their surprise over her dramatic image transformation, and praised her elegant looks in the three photos. Fans later found out that Soomi was actually an aviation major at the Korea Aerospace University before her debut as a singer through SeeYa.
akp, twitter, daum
shikonira.livejournal.com
Worldwide Daily News and National Daily News recently met with the TVXQ members, Yunho (25) and Changmin (23), on January 11th at the SM Entertainment-managed ‘EverySing Karaoke’ event in Seoul. The duo shared their thoughts on their long-awaited comeback, their musical concept, and the strained relationship they hold with JYJ.
To begin, Changmin said: “The concept of standing up on stage for our comeback after such a long time was more nerve-wrecking than the fact that our group was reduced from five to two members. Once we stood up on stage, I realized I was a singer; it was really a tear-jerking moment.”
Yunho expressed, “I’m thankful to all the fans who waited for us. My condition wasn’t up to par for our broadcasts last week, but seeing our fans passionately supporting us gave me overflowing strength.”
He continued, “Musically, we kept with the same colors of TVXQ. We exploited of all our strong points to the best of our ability by assigning Changmin to the higher notes while I took the bass, all the while putting great focus on our performance. We were worried that our polar opposite voices might not match, but we ended up with a good result and a new color.”
Changmin stated, “We made some changes along with the member adjustments. If we put emphasis on a lot of us singing the chorus in harmony before, then this time, we’ve changed so that our music can keep both keep of our vocals alive; we’ve also changed our methods in expressing our emotions for the song.”
( Read more behind the cut... )
Sources: allkpop, Worldwide Daily News,
GD ACTS LIKE A JEALOUS GIRLFRIEND
2011-01-12 10:06 ambyronsbitch.livejournal.comI HAVE TO CHECK WHAT FRIENDS SEUNGRI GOT
GDTOP has showed how good orators they can be in variety shows in SBS 'Night after Night' which was aired on 10th.
When asked about why he has to check the messages that Seungri receives, GD said,"I am afraid that he would make mistakes and I don't know why I am worried although we live together."
Then, he elaborated, "there was once when we went out to play, that was when Seungri has just be been admitted into university, I checked the photos in his phone. Then I knew that he had a lot of good looking friends. Taeyang joked that Seungri should introduce a girl to him. After we had said that, Seungri started sending message to the girl very swiftly." Everybody was curious after GD told this story.
After grabbing his phone back from GD, Seungri took a cute picture of himself and sent it to that girl. GD then saw him receiving a message in which she said ,'I really want to bite you.'
GD further explained, "it is okay if the story ended here; however, Seungri sent back 'you can bite me for sure to her afterwards. For the sake of preventing such kind of stuff from happening again, I have to check his messages from time to time." Everybody bursted into laughter after hearing his account.
Source: justcatlife.istory.com
Chinese translation: jiayi @seungricn.com
English translation: Source
GDTOP has showed how good orators they can be in variety shows in SBS 'Night after Night' which was aired on 10th.
When asked about why he has to check the messages that Seungri receives, GD said,"I am afraid that he would make mistakes and I don't know why I am worried although we live together."
Then, he elaborated, "there was once when we went out to play, that was when Seungri has just be been admitted into university, I checked the photos in his phone. Then I knew that he had a lot of good looking friends. Taeyang joked that Seungri should introduce a girl to him. After we had said that, Seungri started sending message to the girl very swiftly." Everybody was curious after GD told this story.
After grabbing his phone back from GD, Seungri took a cute picture of himself and sent it to that girl. GD then saw him receiving a message in which she said ,'I really want to bite you.'
GD further explained, "it is okay if the story ended here; however, Seungri sent back 'you can bite me for sure to her afterwards. For the sake of preventing such kind of stuff from happening again, I have to check his messages from time to time." Everybody bursted into laughter after hearing his account.
Source: justcatlife.istory.com
Chinese translation: jiayi @seungricn.com
English translation: Source
tees2mai.livejournal.com
Big Bang's leader G Dragon was excited when he talked about their new album which is going to be released. The 5-member idol group BIGBANG will come back to Korea music industry in February with a brand new album. After the album released in November, 2008, it has been 2 years and 3 months that they restart their group activities.
When G dragon was meeting the reporter of Star News and he said they have already entered the final stage of production of their CD and they are making use of their spare time to put finishing touches to the CD.
G Dragon further elaborated , "because we know it is our music that our fans like most but not the dance; therefore, at this time, we are making music which can attract people of all ages and they are comfortable too." G Dragon said that their new album will tend to contain more Rock songs and BIGBANG will access various kinds of music as well.
In the new album, we can expect to find out songs sung by all five of them instead of their solos or duets. And they will be focusing on the domestics activities in this year with a view of meeting more local friends through a variety of activities.
Before BIGBANG comes back, the members have been active in different units. G Dragon and Hip-Hop rapper released their album last month and then they have been carrying our the promotion together. On 20th, Seungri will release his digital single and start his solo activities.
Source: Starnews & bbupdates
Translate and Share: Rice@BigbangWORLD
Source: BIGBANG at yt
831panda831.livejournal.com
Image cuts from Song Joong Ki’s Japan trip have been revealed!
( Read More )
Source : tvreport
Sports Khan
Daum
AKP
IU's 4th Consecutive Week At #1
2011-01-12 12:33 pmgator-yoong.livejournal.com
IU’s power hasn’t stopped in 2011 either.
IU’s song “Good Day” is at the top of digital distribution site “Soribada” for the 1st week of January (2nd-8th), this is her 4th week at #1. This song is on par with the big hits of last year that were also #1 for 4 weeks, SNSD’s “Oh!” and miss A’s “Bad Girl Good Girl”.
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velvetsunglass.livejournal.com
Cube's CEO, Hong Seungsong, has just made an announcement that 4Minute will finally be releasing a Korean full-album!
In an interview held today, from Money-Today StarNews on stars turning 20 in 2011, Mr. Hong stated, "Hyuna and the other 4Minute members will have their first full album late sometime between February to March".
This will be 4Minute's first full album release in Korea since their debut and fans are having huge expectations for the music they'll soon offer to the public. Let us all look forward to their comeback and show our greatest support towards them.
( bull-crap. )
ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com (1 & 2)
STAR NEWS
childishgrin.livejournal.com
( Who's this? )
Source: twitter~
They're all following him back.
unreal.livejournal.comSouth Korea has come up against a dilemma as its export-led economy grows more dependent on China, which poses both opportunities and risks at the same time, experts say.
China's influence on the South Korean economy is ever more visible as the world's second-largest economy has become the largest destination of its products. For China, South Korea is its third-largest trading partner after the United States and Japan.
When it comes to its relationship with China, however, South Korea has had a hard time juggling to balance its economic interests and geopolitical security woes.
( Despite its close economic relationship with South Korea )
Source: yonhapnews
China's influence on the South Korean economy is ever more visible as the world's second-largest economy has become the largest destination of its products. For China, South Korea is its third-largest trading partner after the United States and Japan.
When it comes to its relationship with China, however, South Korea has had a hard time juggling to balance its economic interests and geopolitical security woes.
( Despite its close economic relationship with South Korea )
Source: yonhapnews
byronsbitch.livejournal.com
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Ji your hair omg!!!!!!! praise the lord
Source: bigbang's dcinside gallery & fuckyeahygfamily@tumblr
stopthedisco.livejournal.com
The audience is getting to know TVXQ's Choikang Changmin all over again.
( duh )
Source: [sportschosun + BaiduTVXQ]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
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desty-chan.livejournal.com
It has been confirmed that the concert ticket sales site faced a server downtime due to BEAST’s popularity.
There had been an incident were the BEAST encore concert ticket selling sites faced a downtime in their server in only a minute. The ticket sales opened exactly that 8PM KST on the 12th, however due to the influx of the fans, the site had faces downtime.
It only took a minute for the server to go down. This displays the amount of love BEAST had been receiving from their fans. BEAST’s management stated, “We will try to recover it as soon as possible.”
Meanwhile, BEAST’s encore concert ‘Welcome BACK to BEAST Airline’ will be held on February 18th and 19th at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium.
Source: NEWSEN, B2STRISING
Translation: aoistars@B2STRISING
Kwon and Sunye's BFF Selca
2011-01-12 04:02 pmmiuratenshi.livejournal.com
2AM’s leader Jo Kwon and Wonder Girls’ leader Sunye are known to be best friends and they proved it once again through an adorable selca.
In this photo, they’re both sporting some fashionable sunglasses and a cute facial expression. Jo Kwon wrote, “Going home after filming.. Sunye’s “maybe” Really like~^^ My friend fighting! -Dream High OST-”
Whenever I see a picture of these two, I look at them as siblings. They just look that comfortable with each other, right?
Netizens commented, “You two! So cute,” “That’s nice to have a friend like that,” “They kind of look alike?” and “They look good together!”
Source: allkpop and TV Daily
Both of them are flawless. And JYP Nation's friendships are cute. ♥
imyoona.livejournal.com
With the “Hyun Bin fever” spreading like an epidemic in Korea as “Secret Garden” nears its end, numerous stars have been caught sporting the “Italian hand-sewn” jacket of Hyun Bin’s.
Idols have not been exempt from the blue-sequined fever, as many are imitating the infamous jacket from the drama. Most recently, INFINITE’s WooHyun has joined the league of hipster-disco chic, as he too was seen wearing the track jacket.
But it seems like it’s a big hit with his fans – during the “Before the Dawn” showcase, fans complimented WooHyun for sharing similar looks to Hyun Bin. WooHyun responded to his fans’ attention by wearing the precious ‘hand sewn’ training gear.
Source: AllKpop
xaoiholic.livejournal.comTeen top's (틴탑) promotion song from their 2nd Mini Album 'Transform'.
source: scorpiolimpy @ yt
What can I say, I didn't expect anything else from my fetuses of steel. I'm supa luving it, jammin' for life baby yeaaaah.
VNT tells 2NE1 to watch their backs
2011-01-12 06:24 pmvelvetsunglass.livejournal.com
If you had expected the sweet music of girl groups, then you are wrong about VNT. Their debut song “Sound (Yeyeye)” is a strong dance music, which adds R&B to hip hop rhythm. Among the girl groups performing, they made 2NE1 as their #1 competitor. They said, “2NE1′s stage is the best. They seem to really know how to rock & enjoy the stages. Uncle Gun Mo advised us to “always be on the stage jumping, enjoying the stage like you are in the singing room.”
NATE
HuisuYoon@21bangs
The Truth Finally Comes Out
2011-01-12 07:20 pmvelvetsunglass.livejournal.com
A Japanese comic series belittling and attacking Korean idol singers has been circulating on the web and recently caught the attention of Korean fans.
Titled “The Investigation of the Fabricated Hallyu Boom,” the comic was first uploaded on Japanese web boards and images can still be found on Yahoo! Japan and other portal sites.
The comic begins with a former Korean idol, who now works as a hostess, meeting with her client and a reporter in order to tell the ‘truth’ about the lives of Korean idol stars.
She claims that SNSD and KARA, who are both ‘trending stars’ of Japan, all perform sexual favors, and that the Korean government invests $150 million USD into a Japanese entertainment agency that ‘fabricates’ the Hallyu wave.
Using the case of SNSD’s airport entrance in Japan, she claims that the government lied about 800 fans waiting to greet them and that there were actually only 100 people consisting of employees from a company that fabricates the Hallyu wave.
The comic features other scenes such as KARA dancing their famous ‘butt dance’ naked, and even mentions actress Jang Ja Yeon, who committed suicide in 2009 due to pressures to provide sexual favors and her slave contract with her agency.
The comic claims, “Providing sexual favors in the Korean entertainment industry is something that is definite. This comic was based off of investigations,” further enraging fans.
Fans have found that the comic is a part of a literary coterie magazine created for and by ‘otakus’ of a particular fetish.
Regarding the controversy, officials of SM Entertainment and DSP Media revealed, “We will be prioritizing our understanding of the issue first, and will be paying close attention to the case.”
ALLKPOP
MT NEWS
Daum
stillwaiting.livejournal.com
Korean boyband Super Junior will be coming to Taiwan and having their 「The 3rd ASIA TOUR SUPER SHOW 3 in Taipei」 on March 12 and 13. Following the complete sellout of 14,000 tickets at the pre-ordering session for the Super Dome members on the day before yesterday, the ticketing session that was launched yesterday on the ETA Ticketing System and the Family Mart Convenience Stores saw 6,000 tickets being sold out within seconds, exhibiting Super Junior's sky-high popularity and marketability.
( more )
Original Source: here and here
Source: here
Translated by eternalsnow @ sj-world.net
Thanks to in00022 @ sj-world.net
fuuism.livejournal.com
After it was discovered that American pop culture store Hot Topic was selling unauthorized Kpop albums with false covers on their website, fans contacted the store asking for an explanation of the situation.
As they were sent many emails regarding the matter, the store decided to issue an explanation via email to those who asked for it:
Hi guys, thanks for all your emails…
It has recently been brought to our attention that some unauthorized
Korean pop music MP3s were available for purchase on Hottopic.com.
We just wanted to let you know that these MP3s were uploaded to our
website through one of the many digital music distributors we partner
with. We have notified this distributor of their error and asked that
they immediately correct the problem.
In the meantime, we have removed these MP3s from Hottopic.com.
Please accept our apologies, and thanks for letting us know!
Hottopic.com
Customer Service
Source: kpoplive.com, Hot Topic
fuuism.livejournal.com
BEAST’s Lee Kikwang Challenges Acting, Praised for Motorcycle Chase
( Read more... )
Source: KBS World , kpoplive.com
My Princess’ Kim Taehee Transforms into Angry Princess
( Read more... )
Source: JOINS China, kpoplive.com
Lee Kikwang’s stills from “My Princess”
( Read more... )
Source: Nate, AKP, My Princess Official Site
ashiva.livejournal.com
One of the top entertainment companies of Korea, YG Entertainment, has finalized their contracts with Superstar K2’s Kang Seung Yoon and Kim Eun Bi.
On January 12th, it was revealed that “Kang Seung Yoon and Kim Eun Bi met Yang Hyun Suk in December. They revealed that they wanted to join YGE, and Yang Hyun Suk saw them as artists full of potential.”
Kang Seung Yoon and Kim Eun Bi will now become trainees and debut sometime in the future.
Korean source: Money Today Star News
Source: Allkpop
FIONE, FETCHING FUCKAZ!!!!
2011-01-12 09:27 pmyejun.livejournal.comF.CUZ official Daum café was updated with Inkigayo Backstage pictures!!
( cut for gorgeous people )
Source: F.CUZ Daum
( cut for gorgeous people )
Source: F.CUZ Daum
jeit91.livejournal.com
“In order to develop the Korean popular culture, Star Empire will accurately analyze the music, culture, and popular trends to become the leading entertainment company in Asia.”
That was the direction that representative Shin wanted for Star Empire, and with such a vision, representative Shin and his stars worked hard together to achieve their goals. As a result of their work, back in 2006, Star Empire received the Venture Company Certification from the Korean Culture and Content Agency.
But that is the past, and many are wondering what is in the future for the artists of Star Empire.
Well the artists are currently busily preparing for their stages in 2011. With the recruitment of new members, Jewelry is planning on releasing a new album, while Seo In Young is promoting her new album and appearing on variety shows, and Park Jung Ah is looking into acting.
ZE:A and Nine Muses are preparing for their albums that are to be released in the first half of the year, and V.O.S’s Kim Kyung Rok will release a solo album before entering the army.
Which artist’s activities are you looking forward to the most?
Source:Allkpop,Etoday
VNT to comeback in March?
2011-01-12 09:34 pmlaharwine.livejournal.comAlthough VNT have still been promoting "Sound (Ye Ye Ye)" on music shows, many fans have been wondering if they will promote their other song "My Boo" or if they are working on another album. Lil J recently replied to a tweet on her Twitter page that seems to confirm a new song in March.
March is far away, but hopefully they won't disappear until then! After all, they haven't said goodbye on music shows yet, they have been performing at Lotte World many times, and Tina and Yumi are supposed to be guests on 'Beautiful Chef'. Not to mention they are all fairly active on their Twitters, me2days, and Cyworlds so I don't think we'll have to worry about missing them too much ^-^
credit: VNTSound.
And if none of you know who VNT are check out the website my source is from.
March is far away, but hopefully they won't disappear until then! After all, they haven't said goodbye on music shows yet, they have been performing at Lotte World many times, and Tina and Yumi are supposed to be guests on 'Beautiful Chef'. Not to mention they are all fairly active on their Twitters, me2days, and Cyworlds so I don't think we'll have to worry about missing them too much ^-^
credit: VNTSound.
And if none of you know who VNT are check out the website my source is from.
changhomin.livejournal.com
After a two-year hiatus from the Korean music industry, TVXQ made a triumphant return last week. On January 12th, members Yunho and Changmin held a press conference to discuss the various issues surrounding their comeback.
Yunho started, “We came back for the first time in two years and three months, and I swelled with emotions when I saw how many fans came. I wanted to show everyone an amazing live and worked hard to achieve it, but unfortunately, I caught a cold. Although I received IV treatments, my voice still didn’t improve in the morning, so I worried a lot. It still hasn’t improved yet.”
Changmin added, “I don’t think I was as nervous as I thought I would be. It was really exciting and fun.”
When asked about the efforts they took on as a two-membered TVXQ, Yunho replied, “While preparing for the album with only two members, I thought that I had to make it live up to the standards of ‘TVXQ’. TVXQ was known for its strong performances and lives, so there wasn’t a single thing we could slack off on. We brought about a lot of changes on the high notes, and switched parts for every different genre.”
Changmin said, “There’s pressure in having to carry the name of ‘TVXQ’ as two members. Ever since our debut, Yunho-hyung was known for his dancing, so I didn’t want to bring down the performance. In other words, I didn’t want to lose by comparison (laughter).”
( Read more... )
source: newsen
credit: allkpop
I really like this conference, especially the bit about Yunho saying Changmin's like his wife. So cute, ide ♥
ashiva.livejournal.com
A growing number of netizens are protesting against a new girl group who appear to be using the title of a children’s book for their name.
The book’s author is none too pleased with the new six-member group that has begun appearing in magazines and on national TV this month.
Baek Hee-na, author of the book “Dal Sherbet” has been highly praised for her creative storyline and pictures. “Dal Sherbet” -- “Dal” being the Korean word for “moon” -- is a story about a grandmother who makes sherbet out of a moon. Not long after release, the book’s popularity soared among children, recording sales of 28,000 copies in four months.
( Read more... )
Source: Moon Ye-bin & Rob York @ The Korea Herald
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