SEUNGRI'S ALBUM IS OUT!!!!!

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1. VVIP:

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I FUCKING LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!



SOURCE: LadyParisina@yt AKA me

Max Changmin Dishes On Kiss Scenes During “Paradise Ranch” Press Conference (Not Really)

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Source: www.popasia.net/max-changmin-dishes-on-kiss-scenes-during-%E2%80%9Cparadise-ranch%E2%80%9D-press-conference/ 
 

Gyu Ri in shock - Ha Ra wants to save Kara but is too late

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4 out of 5 members of Kara has decided to terminate their exclusive contract with their management company, DSP Media. Out of the 4 it is Park Gyu Ri that is the only member that was not included in this termination request. Due to the shock of the situation Park Gyu Ri will not be hosting tonight's live recording of "Shin Dong and Park Gyu Ri's Shim Shim Ta Pa."

Director, Choi Woo Yong stated, "DSP has contacted us stating that Park Gyu Ri is in severe shock and could not co host the live show. Therefore today's recording will be hosted by Shin Dong himself."

 

( Late, Ha Ra is a bit late. )

Translated: fizzjizz
Sources: Naver, Naver

BEAUTY+B2UTY=BEUTY? Our little ball of sunshine invents a new word ^^

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On the 19th of January, Lee Kikwang from popular idol group Beast posted a picture of his ‘personal language’ on Twitter.

The words in the picture spell out BEAST and BEUTY, representing the group name BEAST and Beast’s official fan name in English, Beauty.

Fans who saw the picture pointed out to him ‘ Kikwang oppa, it’s not supposed to be BEUTY, it should be BEAUTY or B2UTY. ‘

Kikwang replied with a comment denying the spelling mistake, ‘ To everyone, I am not an idiot. Haha, I wrote it like that on purpose. The word is a combination of Beauty and B2uty, it is part of my own language, please do not misunderstand,’

Choi Daniel who acted as Lee Ji Hoon in the sitcom High Kick Through The Roof commented, ‘What did you write on? Is it a cake? Did you make it? ‘. Kikwang replied, ‘ Um, I wrote it on the snow during a break in filming, is it pretty? Haha. ‘ It showed that he still misses his members and fans even when in the midst of busy filming.

Fans left comments saying, ‘ Oppa, you are liked by so many people for a reason, Haha. Oppa is not an idiot, B2ST and B2utys will be together forever.’

The drama My Princess that Lee Kikwang is acting in takes up 20% of total viewers on Wednesdays and Thursdays, taking first place. Kikwang who plays a cute assistant chef in the drama is recieving a lot of love from his fans.

source: newsen, mybeastyboys

Mods, the image is not hotlinked; it's my account^^

YG IS THE BEST ANSWER?

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Following DBSK, Kara is now in danger of going their separate ways. DBSK was a group which pretty much started the Hallyu wave and Kara is a group which gained much popularity in Japan last year.

Both groups went through dispute between the members and the entertainment company. Are there no solution to this?

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Original Source Osen via Nate
Translated by dkpopnews.net
YG motto "less for the fans and more for the artists" imo

Kara mommies & daddies vs. DSP part 9 ~ Another member might back out

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It was recently revealed on the 19th that another member of Kara may be backing out of her contract termination to join Goo Hara and Park Gyuri.

A representative says there there is a high possibility that either Jung Nicole, Kang Jiyoung or Han Seungyeon will be joining Park Gyuri and Goo Hara. However, the member was not revealed.

The reason given for this reversal is that apparently, this entire situation was led by their parents and not the members themselves.

It’s to the point where some of the members who wanted to terminate their contracts didn’t learn the truth until after the lawyer’s press releases went out.

The representative went on to say that the members have a lot of pride in their popularity in Japan.

“They probably won’t be able to throw away Kara this easily.”

DSP Media says that even if they have to replace the members who terminate their contracts, they will continue Kara.


Chosun
MTVK

Hyun Bin might be coming to Europe in February, ladies

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Hyeon Bin's Two Films Invited To The Berlin International Film Festival

He's currently one of the hottest faces right now due to his popularity in the recent drama "Secret Garden". Actor Hyeon Bin has received another bit of good news before he's off to serve his mandatory military service this March. Both of Hyeon Bin's recent movie roles have earned him his first ticket to an international film festival, the 61st Berlin International Film Festival to be exact.

"Late Autumn" (see previous omona article for trailer) is the name of one of the films invited to the festival, starring the young star alongside actress, Tang Wei. The film was directed by Kim Tae-yong. Tang Wei plays a Chinese woman released after serving her term in prison. She ends up falling in love with a Korean man (Hyeon Bin) while riding on the bus.

The second project is called "Come Rain Come Shine", featuring Hyeon Bin and Korean actress Im Soo-jeong. The director is Lee Yoon-ki and this was the only Asian movie entered into consideration for awards. The latter work will air in Korea starting February 24th.

Source: hancinema (couldn't find the original source at KBS, sorry!)

Nothing has been confirmed yet but it's always very very likely that the leading actors/actresses are present at the premieres. So please get some rest Hyun Bin and then come to Berlin before you join the military! Also, I'm keeping my fingers crossed Im Soojeong will be accompanying him, I saw both her and Rain four years ago at the I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK premiere and she looked stunning in real life!
Park Chan-wook will present his latest short film in Berlin, too.

KARA’s Seungyeon to withdraw contract termination request?

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Following Goo Hara, who previously canceled her contract termination, it seems that the possibility of Han Seungyeon reversing her decision is high.

A representative of DSP Media spoke with TV Report on January 20th and stated, “There’s a possibility of one of the three members that filed for contract terminations returning, so we are trying not to let go of the hope. Yesterday, we were planning to meet with another member right after Goo Hara to discuss with, but we weren’t able to reach contact so we couldn’t. Fortunately, we will be meeting again, and that member is Han Seungyeon.”

He continued, “Yesterday, Goo Hara and Han Seungyeon did not even know that they even filed for contract terminations and were extremely shocked with the news. The members may have discussed the issue for a while, but we don’t think they knew that it would be turned into a legal matter so quickly.”

AKP, Nate

Gdi that is such a bad pic but I have class in four hours ;_;

SM The Ballad song "Miss You" originally was SHINee's song

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[blog entry] SM The Ballad - The History Behind 'Miss You'

Now I can finally say this...Since promotional activities are over...This can be considered as the heartbreaking love story behind 'Miss You'...

The fans of TRAX, Super Junior and SHINee should all be familiar with the song 'Miss You'. Even if they have never heard of it they should have also seen the song title before...

Actually, this owner of this song was originally SHINee.

( more )

Original Source: blog.paran
Source: soompi
Chinese Translation: The SHINing Club
English Translation: atlantis-x

Stealing this post from everyone b/c Seungri would do the same thing

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Seungri MVs for VVIP and 어쩌라고 (WHAT CAN I DO) are out!!!

( Under a cut to not break layouts )

Source: BIGBANG yt

THIS IS A GTOP POST (GMARK IS DEAD)

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G-Dragon & T.O.P Mnet Official Photos [PHOTOS]


( more flawlessness in here )

G-Dragon & T.O.P on MBC Radio

BABY GOODNIGHT:

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( they also performed High High & Oh Yeah )

GD visits his junior in hospital, father writes GD a letter thanking him.



( This made me all teary again )

Don't worry Super Junior isn't going to sue any time soon.

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Super Junior's Kim hee Chul has revealed that he has re-signed with his management company.

On the 19th, Kim Hee Chul revealed through MBC's Golden Fisher, "Not long ago I re-signed my contract with my company." To which Kim Gu Ra responded with, "Is that good news?" Yoon Jong Shin added, "It means he got a lump sum of cash. A lump sum."

Last November Kim Hee Chul stated during SBS's "Kim Hee Chul's Young Street" that all of the Super Junior members have re-signed their contracts. He also said, "As a man lives his life he needs to have some loyalty."

 

Translated: fizzjizz 
Source: Naver

edit//changed "resigned" to "re-signed" as not to confuse anyone or scare anyone

Important! New T-ara pix!

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( Welcome to my post )

T-aradot.com (No direct links)

Invincible Youth DVD Boxsets To Be Released

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K-POP girl groups “SNSD”’s Yuri and Sunny, “KARA”’s Goo Hara, “Brown Eyed Girls”’s Narsha, “T-ara”’s Hyomin, “4minute”’s Hyunah, “Secret”’s Sunhwa and others have appeared on the Korean variety program “Invincible Youth ~G7’s Idol Farm Village Diary~”, which will release a DVD. On April 2nd “DVD-BOX1” will be released and on May 3rd “DVD-BOX2” will be released through Broadway. (http://net-broadway.com/index.html)


Translated by: gator_yoong
Source: Oops Music

Teaser pictures for VVIP and So What MVs

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So What:


( bigger picture and VVIP teaser )

Source: teambigbang

G-Dragon is sick! Seungri will be coming back at M!Countdown without him

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Big Bang leader G-Dragon will not be able to perform alongside Seungri for his “M! Countdown” comeback premier.

Seungri was scheduled to performed “What Do You Want Me to Do” and ”Open the Window,” which guest-features G-Dragon. The maknae rolled into Mnet studios to rehearse a day before the filming for his actual comeback stage, and G-Dragon decided to appear with him in order to go over their co-performance.

However, it was discovered that G.Dragon was actually suffering from a bad flu, and could not perform at all.

A staff member stated, “The head PD saw G-Dragon and said that his fever was too high, and he couldn’t perform on stage. Afterwards, he was barred from this performance with Seungri, and went directly to the hospital.”

oh no poor bb, I hope he is ok. He's had that flu for a while now ;________; get better soon!



original source: Star News via nate
source: allkpop

MBLAQ VOGUE HQ Scans

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( HQ Goodness Under the Cut )

Source - absolutemblaq

fresh faced lee min jung on High Cut

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Photographed by Bo Lee



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Source: high cut

not feeling the center parting but she looks great

Lee Minwoo Talks About The Secrets of Shinhwa's Success

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As disputes on the contracts of idol groups such as DBSK or Kara continue, Shinhwa Lee Minwoo's keys to becoming a long-running team which had been revealed in the past, are lately coming into the spotlight.

Last year in the number 11 interview of the August issue of 'High Cut,' Lee Minwoo mentioned longest running group Shinhwa's secrets, and also some rules he wishes to tell his juniors to keep in order to become a long running group.

At the time Lee Minwoo stated that "I believe the strength that keeps us together as Shinhwa are our memories" and confessed Shinhwa's secrets to being a long running group.

( Secrets and Advice )

Source: Yahoo Korea via Star News
Credits: orisic@shinhwa.biz

I really want more groups to stay together.

SeeYa releases concept photos for farewell album, “See You Again”

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The original trio of SeeYa, Nam Gyuri, Kim Yeonji, and Lee Boram, have come together for the release of their final goodbye album, “See You Again,” on January 21st!

Comprised of a total of 15 tracks, “See You Again”, which will see the end of SeeYa, features two new tracks, titled “You’re So Cool to Me” and “The Last,” as well as 13 of their hit tracks, such as “Woman’s Scent,” “Shoes,” “Shoes II,” “Shoes III,” “Shall We Get Married,” and “I Hate You.”

Core Contents Media announced the group’s disbandment last month, under the reason that the members wanted to walk separate paths. Nam Gyuri, who left the group in 2009, decided to join the girls for their last performances as well.

According to SeeYa, they’ll be starting with “M! Countdown” on January 26th, followed by “Music Bank”, “Music Core”, and finally ending with “Inkigayo” on the 29th, wrapping up five years of activities.

The album will be released online on the 21st and the physical album will drop on January 25th.

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ALLKPOP
Daum
ALLKPOP

Beautiful! More sexy photographs of the CCM Ladies for Seokyeong University

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The original 3 T-ara members having an afternoon study session

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USJ Is Also Puzzled About KARA

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Universal Studios Japan is also puzzled about KARA’s performance arrangements.

USJ commented, “They’ve already signed a performance contract with us. In Japan they’re a member of our company, regardless of their issues with the other party (DSP), we hope they carry out their performance schedule with us as planned, that’s what we’re asking.”


Translated by: gator_yoong
Source: Mainichi

South Korea Agrees To Defense Talks With North Korea

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South Korea said Thursday it has accepted a North Korean proposal to hold high-level defense talks a day after the leaders of the U.S. and China called for better communication between the two Koreas.

The talks could have significance if Seoul and Pyongyang can put aside military and political tensions and lay the groundwork for a resumption of broader international talks on ending North Korea's nuclear programs. Lower-level defense talks last year floundered over the issue of the sinking of a South Korean naval ship in disputed waters.

The agenda should include North Korean assurances that it will take "responsible measures" over the ship sinking and another deadly incident last year and not provoke further tensions, said Lee Jong-joo, a spokeswoman for South Korea's Unification Ministry, which is in charge of inter-Korean affairs.

 

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source: www.npr.org/2011/01/20/133074668/south-korea-agrees-to-defense-talks-with-north-korea

fierce unnies go visit their baby

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The members of miss A made a surprise visit to the film set of KBS 2TV’s “Dream High” in support of their maknae, Suzy.

Due to the January 18th filming taking place in freezing weather, the members thought it would give Suzy a boost of energy with their visit. Suzy was said to have been delighted, as she knows their busy schedule better than anyone else, and immediately pulled all of the members into a hug.

They talked throughout the recording, while miss A made a point to greet each of the actors on set with warm messages of support.

The sixth episode of “Dream High” rose to the top in its time slot this week, and staff members and cast are said to be working their hardest in the midst of such love and support to continue the drama’s popularity.


you can see how happy she looks near her unnies, me and qrizta totally got your wish answered. also min is letting her hair grow O8

» allkpop » daily news via nate

KEPA “Deeply Concerned By JYJ’s Contract Invalidity Confirmation Charge Against SM”

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( Translation and Article )

Source: [newsen+Yuaerubi]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net
Do not remove/add on any credits

infinite's interviews for cosmopolitan, feb 2011

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My name is?
Kim Sunggyu

My sign of the Zodiac and blood type are?
Taurus, A

If I had to give myself a rating on my looks, it would be a 70 out of 100.

A proposal from a movie, drama, or novel that you really want to do once?
I want to propose while singing a sweet song.

The moment you fall in love with a woman is? Give a detailed answer about her looks, way of talking, and actions.
When a woman that looks perfect and cold shows a fault!

The biggest thing I could do for the woman I love is?
Singing for someone is the most happiest and meaningful thing I could do!

What is the first thing you want to do once you get a girlfriend?
Because it’s cold lately, I want to hold her tightly in my arms.

A present you want to receive or give on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolate, perfume/cologne.


( more interviews + one more image under the cut )

trans. cr; hyejin @ infinite updates
seonggyu, dongwoo, woohyun, hoya, seongyeol, L, seongjong

images: 1, 2

Teen Top: Making The Artist

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Watch on YouTube

( Part 2 undaah the cut )

Source: 6teensontop4

Top Korean pop stars are riding Hallyu’s second wave

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

Music groups are leading the way into the coveted American market.



When The Beatles hit the United States in the early 1960s, they helped launch what would eventually become known as the British Invasion.

The Asian equivalent is hallyu - the Korean Wave of drama, film, music and culture that took Asia by storm beginning in the late 1990s. Beginning with television dramas and originally restricted to Asia, hallyu is now going through a second phase, with music groups leading the way into the coveted American market.

One of the groups that has been popular in the U.S. is girl group Wonder Girls, whose hit song “Nobody” reached No. 76 on the Billboard charts last October. On Jan. 7, the band was invited to be the opening act for a concert celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth, Wind and Fire in Las Vegas. The concert featured performances by the band and tribute performances by major artists, including Stevie Wonder.

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Source: Chung Kang-hyun @ JoongAng Daily

Superior Hyuna (NM) Joins Twitter

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cr: hyuna's twitter

Seungri's taking over the charts and Khun is a VIP

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Big Bang's Seungri is on a roll with his first mini-album. Having just released his album, two music videos, and performed his first comeback stage tonight, Seungri has also hit #1 on real-time charts.

"What Can I Do", "VVIP" and "I Know" occupied various places in the top 10 following the release of the album. On Cyworld, "What Can I Do", "Open the Window" ft. G-Dragon, and "V.V.I.P" have occupied the top three places respectively, and his duet with IU "I Know" ranked fifth. The songs have also ranked on Bugs and MNet real-time charts.

Newsen
Translation by Uni @ koreaboo.com



Khun's twitter

Announcement regarding change in the stage names of Dalmatian members.

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Hello Dalmates,
This is IS Enter Media Group.

After their debut with continuous discussion and agreement, we are here to deliver a final decision.

This is regarding the change in the stage name of Dalmatian members.
Before the release of the mini album, we are letting all the Dalmatian members know first.

Below are the changed stage names that the members will refer by. Also, the spelling is different.
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CREDITS: DALMATIANMF (SOURCE), BOSS! @DALMINATION (TRANS)
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS

Eunjung's movie "White" scheduled for February release

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In 2011, there are planned to be 10~20 films or movies looking at the lives of idol groups. The evolution of idol movies is being started. Featured one after another, they'll be shown in a variety of ways such as horrors, thrillers, dramas and comedies. Idols are not only in TV variety shows, but now dramas and movies, starting the golden age of the idols.

Idols in films

Scheduled for release in February, the thriller "White" is about the death surrounding a popular idol girl group and involves a mystery. The movie stars Ham Eunjung from the girl group T-ara. With the appearance of an idol in the movie, it has attracted attention.

With K-pop becoming an influence in Japan and girl groups SNSD and Kara being popular in the music market, films are also heading there. An official for CJ Entertainment, the distributors of "White" said, "While in production, we had overseas and Japanese markets in mind."

Other idol-themed movies include "Flying Girls" and "Happy Together".

Diadem
Sisa Press

Kim Jae Wook Mega Update! aka Picture Time!

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Kim Jae Wook now has a website!

http://www.kimjaeuck.com/

( Reading his Mangas )

( Recording  )

 
 
( Walrus Album drops on Monday!!!!! )

[Source: Kim Jae Wook official site

Translation by: kjwook.tumblr.com ]



Sauces : KJWookTumblr,Kjwlove 1, 2, Kimjaeuck.com SakuraHues, Jaewookclub,

 whipping his hair on all these hoes.

KARA’s Hara and Gyuri: “Our team cannot break up.”

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It seems that KARA is still bent on staying together, as it’s being reported that Hara and Gyuri are attempting to convince the other members to return to DSP Media.  The two have apparently expressed, “Our team cannot break up.”

A representative stated, “Hara and Gyuri both contacted the other members and told them that the team could/should not break up. [If we do], we’ll all fail together. I believe they’re trying to convince the other members by stressing the importance of staying as a group.”

A staff member of DSP stated, “If one member moves agencies, it’s highly likely that the others will reset contracts as well. They’re continuing to explain the misunderstandings.”

AKP
Newsen

United KARA stands, Divided KARA falls...

More FAP material courtesy of VVIP Seungri

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New HQ VVIP pics were recently released all for your fapping pleasure. Enjoy.
WARNING: Image Heavy



( Strong Baby invites you in... )

source:
DAUM

LOL who knew this would be my first post! Can't wait for the comeback perfs~

ahjumma wars, THE STAKES ARE HIGHER

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Ever since the group debuted, KARA’s Seungyeon is known amongst fans as the “protector” of the group. Because of the controversial contract termination issue, fans are fearing that the group may split up, and so they’re asking Seungyeon to look after KARA once more.

Many are posting pleas to Seungyeon on various KARA boards, requesting that she bring the group together.

Fans have posted, “There is no way Han Seungyeon will leave the team,” “Seungyeon will look after KARA, just as she’s done all these years,” and “I believe in Seungyeon.”

Reportedly, Seungyeon responded with a comforting message: “KARA must be 5.”

AKP+Newsen


I bet her new contract with DSP includes free hamster feed.

JYJ Fans Write a New Chapter in the History of Fandom

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Establishing an independent Internet TV station, bus ad project displays [fandom’s] evolution once more

The fans of group JYJ (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu) are gathering attention for the diverse and creative methods they are using to cheer on and promote their idols, who are in the middle of a legal conflict with their ex-management company, SM Entertainment, and being attacked by the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Arts Industry (KFPCAI) so that they are unable to appear on media broadcasts.
The fans united together are promoting JYJ’s music through an independent Internet TV station, supporting the musical <Tears of Heaven>, and launching a campaign to reign in false rumours; they are planning other means of support that are equally diverse.
( fuck yeah positive fandom )

 

Source: www.todaykorea.ko.kr

Translation: Jimmie@TheJYJFiles

Shared by: TheJYJFiles

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A Fierce Horse Unleashed

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 Park Jung Min "Among SS501 First To Come Back, I Am Not Lonely"



Male Group SS501 member Park Jung Min took the lead and started off his first solo broadcast today.

Midnight on the 20th, the solo album 'Not Alone' was released to the public on Park Jung Min's official homepage.

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Source 1: SS601
Chinese translation: ΙX@ www.parkjungmin.com.cn
English translation: PlanetHyun.blogspot.com
Source 2: Source: IBTEN.co.kr and hankyung.com
Translation: Wonderrrgirl @ Love501.com
Both articles shared on http://www.quainte501.com by xiaochu
Video Source: BigBangSHINeeWorld1">



I hope his debut single will chart well. I love all three tracks ♥

Seeya's MV for 'You're So Cool To Me' from farewell album

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seeyaforever3
They're disbanding at the end of the month ;____;

Welcome Back To Beast Airline (encore concert teaser)- Arab Prince

[katiewenchh.livejournal.com]

Watch on YouTube

 

source: beastofficial

Producers of KARA’s songs plead to fans

[hosnaps.livejournal.com]

Music producers who have been working with KARA recently came forth in plea to keep believing in KARA as five members.

Han Jae Ho, the producer of ‘Pretty Girl’, ‘Mister’ and ‘Lupin‘, recently tweeted on January 21st, “I've been together with KARA ever since they started as a five member group and watched them grow as they were spoon-fed, started walking, then running… and now they were about to spread their wings and fly. Even early in the morning, though they can't get enough sleep themselves, they would ask each other "Are you okay?" "Are you alright unni?" than to rather worry about themselves.

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akp, pdjaeho's twitter (translation by @izAkly)