Dream High's "Some Day" gets hit with plagiarism lawsuit

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An OST track from KBS's "Dream High" had some netizens accusing JYP Entertainment of plagiarism. The song in question, "Some Day", was written by Park Jin Young and sung by teenage sensation, IU.

According to the complaints, "Some Day" reportedly carries a chorus similar to Ash's song "To My Man", which released back in October of 2005. Others are of the view that it’s not just the chorus that was similar, but the progression of the song as well. The difference, they point out, is that "Some Day"'s beat was faster than "To My Man"'s.

JYP Entertainment released their official statement to Star News on January 29th, which began: "When this controversy sprouted, we listened to 'To My Man' today. When we heard it, the chorus part did seem similar, but these chord progressions and melodies are frequently used in mainstream music."

( rest of article + comparison of the two songs )

source: akp + Star News via daum + iHoneydew + XtineKim9


The plagiarism debate between IU's "Some Day" (produced by Park Jin Young) and Ash's "To My Man" (produced by Kim Shin Il) has developed into a legal battle.

On January 31st, a representative of Kim Shin Il's agency revealed to Star News, "After speculations of plagiarism between 'Someday' and 'To My Man' broke out, representatives of the agency held a two-day meeting on the 29th and 30th. Kim Shin Il revealed that he will be filing a lawsuit." Legal representatives were also said to have been present during the two-day meeting.

Representatives of JYP Entertainment spoke through Newsen and responded, "We feel unfortunate about the controversy, but should composer Kim Shin Il file a lawsuit, we will be taking action through our legal team."

source: akp + Star News, Newsen via Daum (1, 2)

Well, this is certainly unfortunate. :(

10asia interview with infinite, part 1

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Infinite’s Dongwoo, Hoya, Sunggyu, L, Woohyun, Sungjong, Sungyeol (from left to right)

10: If Sungjong-sshi jumped into the audience and was in danger, what would you do?
Sunggyu: I would jump in also.
Woohyun: He would already be dead by then.
Sungjong: (doesn’t give into it) I want do that too. Going on a wife, no I mean, wire and coming down amazingly like in a musical.
Woohyun: What? Wife [t/n: said in English because Sungjong got confused about it.]? Wife?
Sungjong: Hanging my leg on the line and going shu~oong, backwards.

( interview + images under the cut!! )

trans. cr; hyejin @ infinite updates
sauce: infinite updates, 10asia

OLD/NEW ONEWAY NEWS - UNDEREXPOSED OPPAS :(

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"곧 나올 음악믹싱 수정하면서^^ still at the studio with @onewaychance and 봉원이형.. 기대해주세용^^"

Translation: "While editing and mixing for the upcoming song^^ still at the studio with @onewaychance and Bongwonnie-hyung.. Stay tuned^^"

Picture credit @ Junsu's twitter
Translation credit @ onedayislove on Tumblr

( A cute twitvid :D )

Video credit @ Peter's twitter

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Picture credit @ the blog enter as retweeted by Chance on his twitter

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If you wanted to know more about Oneway, I made a pimp post here.


Chance looks delicious, k.

HYUNBIN BECOMES MODEL FOR K2, PHOTOSHOOT PHOTOS!

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K2, an outdoor brand chose popular and talented actor, Hyun Bin, as their exclusive model for their 'K2 2011 S / S season pictorial' for which the shooting took place last 28th of January. 

Hyun Bin tastefully expressed an stylish but yet dynamic outdoor style in this photoshoot. Hyunbin seemed to perfectly fit the 'strong and stylish outdoor' image K2 was going for with the perfect body and great poses. 

Despite being busy by the schedules for drama 'Secret Garden', Hyunbin showed professionalism with a bright look and relaxed atmosphere at the shooting, earning praises from the staff. 

Hyunbin shared, "I feel that because I was chosen as a model for K2 brand image, a brand that I was interested and passionate to challenge, that the shooting was more enjoyable." And, "I felt that the active outdoor feel and the stylish fashion style was well represented". 

Lastly, the K2 2011 S / S season pictorial with Hyunbin will be published in February and shooting for a CF is expected to begin in mid-February. 

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source: morningnews
translated:  aleexnews

this man's got so much hair!! I hope he never goes bald. is it me or does he look more cheeky? thank god he doesn't look like a total stick anymore.

FPM & Son Dam Bi - One Kiss (K.O Sound Compilation Series Vol.2)

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t00channelPart2

kind of catchy but nothing amazing

Miss A's Making Film and CF Trailer for Ani Place Revealed

[mappingemotion.livejournal.com]

After Ogilvy Studio Photography released teasers
and a making film of miss A's photo shoot for Ani Place, the cosmetics brand has
revealed their own making
film for miss A's upcoming commercial. On January 28th, Ani Place released
the making film of miss A's commercial directed by Lee Jaeseong, who recently
appeared as a judge in the Public Relations episode of KBS "100 Points Out
of 100" and is known for directing commercials with SNSD's Yoona and Yuri
and Jang Donggun.

The clip, uploaded as a trailer to the upcoming commercial, plays like a short
story, presenting the girls getting an invitation to Ani Place's Skin Beauty
Anniversary Town with Jia driving them to the location. As the video progresses,
we can see glimpses of some scenes that could be part of the commercial and how
they were shot.

Meanwhile, Ani Place's official site is continuously being updated with new
promotional photos of the girls taken by Ogilvy Studio, as well what they call
the "Ani Place Diary" in the form of interesting comics not only
featuring miss A, but JYP's CEO Park Jinyoung as well.

Watch the making film below and take a look at some of the photos from Ani
Place's website.

( Images inside the cut! )

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Fei ♥

Sources: koreaboo & n3ssachanWG@yt

I nominated Paradise Ranch as the best drama ever because it took Changmin’s cloth off

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“Paradise” Abs: Changmin and Joo Sang Wook face-off!

 

 

 

On the January 31st episode of “Paradise Ranch,” TVXQ’s Changmin and Joo Sang Wook’s characters strip down to win their lady love.

After a coincidental meeting at a resort pool, Changmin and Joo Sang Wook, who are both tied to love interest Lee Yeon Hee, will flex their abs and hit the swim lanes in what quickly escalates into a battle of egos. With Changmin slowly realizing that he still has feelings for his ex-wife, Joo Sang Wook quickly answers his challenge – it’s sink or swim for love, and round 1 of this clash will be quite the spectacle.

Though we have to wait until the episode airs to see who the winner will be, the teaser pictures alone are just enough to make any fan girl’s head swim.

 

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate
credit:allkpop

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon cheers on 4minute’s Gayoon

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MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, who is participating in MBC’s New Year’s Special, “Idol Swimming and Track Championships“, has been gaining attention by cheering on 4minute’s Gayoon.

4minute’s maknae Sohyun tweeted on January 31st, “It seems a little forced but thank you for cheering~kk. I hope the current MBLAQ album is daebak kk. 4minute also fighting!”

In the picture included with the tweet, Lee Joon is wearing a tracksuit with striped sandals, while sitting on the floor holding a sign, “I love you Heo Kka Kka“, rather unwillingly.

This picture has been taken playfully, as 4minute asked Lee Joon to cheer on Gayoon, who was participating in the “Idol Swimming Championship” on the 31st.

Fans commented, “I love you Heo Kka Kka? Is our Changsun (Lee Joon’s real name) throwing fans away? ㅠㅠ“, “Lee Joon was a 4minute fan? kk“, and “I’m so looking forward to watching the idol swimming championship“, showing their anticipation for the special.


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GD&TOP 'Baby Goodnight' MV to be released today aka Feb.1

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Teen Top Is Planning To Debut In Japan

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It was recently announced that idol group Teen Top will make their advancement into Japan after only six months into their debut.

“Teen Top have been receiving endless love calls from Japanese associates and have recently been active in promotions in both Korea and Japan. Teen Top will officially attend events and begin pre-promotions and broadcast appearances as of early February,” stated TOP Media.

They continued, “As we’ve been receiving an overflowing amount of love calls from Japan only six months into Teen Top’s debut, we have decided to promote in both countries simultaneously. We have begun counting down for the group’s official Japanese debut with major record labels and distributors.”

Source: allkpop and Asia Economy via Daum Media

Good luck guys! ♥

Godwoon & Lee Jongsuh accepted into GunKook University

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The male idol group, BEAST’s maknae Son Dongwoon and Lee Jongsuh, who played ‘Sun’ in ‘Secret Garden’ had been accepted into Gun Kook University in the department of movie arts .

Son Dongwoon had completed his college entrance exams on November of last year and was able to be accepted through the admissions at the Gun Kook University department of movie arts. On this day, Lee Jongsuh had also been accepted as well.

These two people had joined the same class for the year of 2011 along with 4minute’s Hyunah and the actress Suhwoo. They will be joining their sunbaes who include, actress Kim Jungeun, Lee Dahae, Park Hanbyul, actor Lee Minki, Lee Minho, SHINee’s Minho, Hwangwoo Seulae, Yoo Ahin, and more.

Lee Jongsuh had gained popularity through ‘Secret Garden’ and Son Dongwoon will be partaking in the ‘WELCOME BACK TO BEAST AIRLINE’ BEAST encore concert opening on the 18th and 19th of February.

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congrats boys!

Beautiful! New 4minute Pix feat. Possible WHY Cover!

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FEMALE SINGER WHO PLAGIARIZED MBLAQ'S 'OH YEAH' CLAIMS THAT IT'S JUST A COVER

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Andrea Bucaram, a Ecuadorian female singer who is receiving suspicion of plagiarism stated that she is innocent.

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6 years.

6 years.

6 years.

6 years.

mini GTOP-Ri post to pass your time ...

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GTOP-Ri setting records~

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S: newsen + akp

GTOP-Ri @ Choi Hwa Jung Radio (PICTURES)

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ME2DAY UPDATES

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TOP:

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TRANS: bbupdates

T.O.P wins "Best Newcomer Actor" on MaxMovie

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S: bbupdates + The 8th Max Movie Best Award via gilbakk < Sorry mods, I can't find where that is..

GTOP-Ri imitating each other (short video)

Watch on YouTube

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10asia interview with infinite, parts 2 + 3

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(note: the interview from allkpop posted here earlier is not the full 10asia interview. this is a follow up to my earlier post.)

10: The largest happening on a variety show was in MBC’s ‘Quiz to Change the World’ when Sungjong-sshi went on the MC’s table and danced laying down. What were you thinking then?
Sungjong: Ha… It’s my world.

10: Weren’t you nervous?
Sungjong: Not at all. I wanted to do more, but I thought I would become disliked so I just did a bit.
Sunggyu: There was a time when our CEO put a ban on Sungjong doing girl group dances. Because he would become disliked if he continued to do it, our CEO said in a serious tone, “I’m not going to leave you alone if you dance one more time.”, but since there was nothing for him to do on variety shows, he took off the ban. I was shocked at first with the dances, but now I don’t give it much thought. Because I became used to it.

( rest of the interview under the cut! )

Sungjong was supposed to dye his hair light blue - Infinite's interview with 10asia + pictures

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(click to view bigger)


Reporters of 10asia met with the seven boys of INFINITE for a fun interview in celebration of their “Before the Dawn” comeback. Check it out below!
( interview & pictures under the cut! )

Source + Photos: 10asia via Daum (1) (2) (3) & allkpop

A pretty boy and his pretty bra

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omona I stopped breathing, I just can't.......

SuJu's grandpa gets told to rest by hospital doctors

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Super Junior’s leader, Leeteuk, who was involved in a car accident in Singapore, has returned to Korea and was examined for possible injuries in a hospital.

On January 31st, SM Entertainment stated through Money Today Star News, “Leeteuk has returned from Singapore to Seoul with other members early this morning. Shortly after arriving, he went to the hospital to get checked up for possible injuries, and to get related physical examinations.”

They also stated, “Fortunately, it was confirmed after tests that Leeteuk was not hurt, but doctors said it would be better for him to take a break.” They added, “Heechul, who was also involved in the crash, is going to the hospital tomorrow for his turn (February 1st), but this may be rescheduled depending on his schedule”.

Source: Star News via Nate/AKP (changed Teuk's picture to a recent TeukChul picture)


Gdi Teuk, get some rest - someone just strap him down to his bed. And are you shitting me, they're thinking of rescheduling Chul's appointment? There's always a risk of internal injuries, no matter how small an accident. Just give him his check-up and get it over with.

A day in the life of 5Dolls

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A video has been uploaded revealing new Co-ed sub-unit girl group 5Dolls vigorously training for their upcoming debut.

The video shows the daily routine of the five members as they have rap lessons from 12pm-2:30pm, vocal lessons from 3pm-5:30pm, acting lessons from 6pm-8pm, and finally dance practice from 9pm-2am. During their dance lesson, viewers get to hear a sneak peek of their debut song as they practice their choreography.

The girls also held a short interview where they were asked, “How are you going to study when the school year starts?“. They responded, “I’m thinking about buying books and studying independently“. The interviewer also asked one of the girls, “Don’t your parents live in Gwang-Ju?” as she nodded her head and said “Yes, I haven’t seen them in a while. The last time I saw them was on New Years day.”

Late into the night, the girls finally arrive back at their dorm and the viewers get to see their home, filled with boxes and racks of clothes and shoes.

The video also reveals how much it costs to train the girls per month. Their dorms cost 1.4mil won (about $1,200), lesson fees are 5mil won (about $4,400), both transportation and meals cost 2mil won each (about $1,800 each), medical fees cost around 1mil won (about $900), and other costs… making a grand total of 18mil won (about $16,000). These fees are all paid for by the company.

Watching this video and looking at all the hard work the members put in and the money the company spends to train them, one can see why idol singers are so successful nowadays in the Kpop world.

We wish the 5doll members good luck and a successful debut!

( video here )

Source: allkpop + cliquesubs3

Supernova + D☆DATE To Collaborate

[gator-yoong.livejournal.com]

D☆DATE, a special unit of young actor group D-BOYS, and 6 member dance-vocal group Supernova will have a “Japan-Korea Good-Looking Guy Collaboration”. The other day, they hit it off at an interview in Tokyo. On March 21st they will have a live event at Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan. In addition to their music production, they will have a joint live and the dreams just keep getting bigger.


Translated by: gator_yoong
Source: Sanspo

Song Joong Ki faces an embarrassing moment from Japanese fangirls + more photos of him in Japan

[fuuism.livejournal.com]

Rising Hallyu star Song Joong Ki recently faced an embarrassing moment during his stay in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district.

The embarrassing incident began when the actor took a trip up to Tokyo for the program, ‘QTV Special I’m Real Song Joong Ki.’ For his first night’s stay, the actor lost a game while playing with his affiliated company members and thus had to face the punishment of visiting a nearby convenience store in his pajamas.

Reluctantly, the star fulfilled the task, but decided to don sunglasses to hide his identity. Despite his efforts, however, he was immediately discovered in the hotel elevator by some fangirls.

These fangirls joked, “You are not as popular in Japan as you are in Korea, so don’t worry” and “Truthfully I am Jung Yonghwa’s fan.”

( pics under the cut )

Newsen
AKP
iluvsongjoongki

First set was posted here.

110131 HanBanDo States "...Kim Jaejoong, We're Still In Discussion, Nothing's Confirmed"

[locofruitcake.livejournal.com]

The production company of 'HanBanDo (The Korean Peninsula)' released a statement regarding the rumors of Jang Dong Gun, Ha Ji Won and Kim Jaejoong starring in the new drama.

During a phone conversation on the 31th with Sports Today, a representative of the drama stated, "We heard of the news through online articles, but we're still in discussion regarding the cast list and nothing has been confirmed yet."

This representative also added that, "These actors know that they are being discussed for the respective roles. We think reporters chose a select few of all those being discussed to report," and "We don't know what to do because these reporters wrote articles that made it sound like actors are confirmed to appear when they're not."

Jang Dong Gun's agency also stated, "There are many dramas and movies Jang Dong Gun is considering at this point and 'HanBanDo' happens to be one of them," and "Because the movie 'My Way' is scheduled to film until autumn this year, he may not appear if his schedule doesn't match that of the drama."

On the other hand, 'HanBanDo' is a drama centered around a unified Korea and is said to have investments of 100 billion Won. A broadcasting company has not been chosen yet and it is planned to air in October.

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Beloved fan of Big Bang’s Daesung passes away due to leukemia

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Last December, Big Bang and Jinusean’s Sean made a surprise visit to a young girl named Jung Eun, who was fighting for her life against leukemia.

Jung Eun was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 15, and her one dream was to meet Big Bang’s Daesung in real life, which led her father to leave a message on a Big Bang fansite.

Sean immediately took notice of it, and he and the Big Bang members periodically visited the fan in the hospital. They even invited her to their concert in February, in the hopes that she’d be well enough to attend by then.

But on January 28th, Sean revealed that Jung Eun had passed away. The artist wrote through his Twitter:

“Jung Eun has left for Heaven.

Because of her father’s love and the efforts of Big Bang’s fans, Jung Eun was able to receive the precious gift of spending time with the members of Big Bang before she left. Jung Eun herself gave us a gift in return, in which she raised awareness for children fighting leukemia.

I’ve earned a lot of things from Jung Eun.  Jung Eun was able to bring together the fans of Big Bang under one heart. Jung Eun became a great example of the power of social networking.

Our country is the strongest IT nation in the world, and I’d like for us to think for once just what we choose to share through social networking.  I think it’d great if this section of our lives helped realize someone’s dreams, gave hope, and shared love.  While fighting leukemia, this internet space was what helped Jung Eun realize her dream of meeting Big Bang.”

Netizens commented, “It would’ve been so great if she was able to attend their concert in February…,” “I hope she is happy in Heaven,” and “Rest in peace.”

Star News via Nate
AKP

Follow-up to this.

Last letter from her father here (thanks, crazyxcami ).

What's the point of kimchi?

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

Korea's national dish comes in 187 varieties – which is precisely 187 fermented vegetable pickles too many



I am a horrible person. I read Barbara Demick's prize-winning Nothing to Envy, a brilliant book about the lives of real people in famine-stricken North Korea, and no sooner had I put it down than I was emailing a man I know only a little, but whose wife is Korean, in order to discover the location of a good Korean restaurant (interesting fact: the most authentic ones are all in New Malden, in south-west London, which has the largest expatriate community of South Koreans in Europe). I know. I'm not proud of this. By rights, I should have immediately joined some kind of "free North Korea" group. But in my defence, I don't think Demick would be put out by this unfeelingness. After all, her scrupulous work paid off: she stirred in me a sudden fascination with all things Korean. It's just that the easiest and swiftest way I could respond to it – Korea itself being an awfully long way away – was by feeding my face.

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Source: Rachel Cooke @ the Guardian

LOL Well, it's publicity, not sure though if this was what Korea was looking for with their marketing push for Hansik... Anyhow dear omonas, how you feel about kimchi?

A Korean Ocean’s Eleven in the works

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

Choi Dong-hoon, the director of the hit fusion action comedy Jeon Woo Chi, is back with a new movie titled Thieves, and Lee Jung-jae is currently in final talks to star.

The film unfolds as a gang of thieves joins forces with the master thief who’d betrayed them in the past as they attempt a diamond heist out of a Singapore casino. The head thief’s old flame, along with Korean and Chinese police pursuers, complicate matters along the way.

While no contracts have been signed for other stars, there’s a good chance we’ll see a number of actors who have previously worked with director Choi, such as Kim Yoon-seok (Jeon Woo Chi, The Chaser), who is currently a possibility to star. Also reportedly in contention is Jeon Ji-hyun (Blood: The Last Vampire), although frankly it seems there are always about ten random rumors about her supposed next project to every real one.

Thieves is currently busy casting, and plans to begin filming in May.

Source: Star News
Via: dramabeans

Like Javabeans said, SIGN ME UP STAT IF LEE JUNG JAE IS ON.

Who should the other 10 be? Who should be in this Dream Team?????? Discuss. Justify your selection with pics. If you post your young idol-oppa (who really isn't an oppa to you i know dun deny) I will side-eye you.

Big Bang's TOP reveals he's too good for me, GD and VI reveal ideals

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Cr. AKP
Sources: OSEN, Seoul NTN, Newsen, My Daily


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JYJ-KARA Situation Episode By 'Sisa Magazine 2580' Accused Of Bias

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MBC's 'Sisa Magazine 2580' released a report on the dispute between idols and their entertainment agencies but has fallen under a concentrated attack by JYJ fans. These fans of JYJ claim that the program was adjusted with a strong bias towards the entertainment agencies before it was aired.

On the 30th, 'Sisa Magazine 2580' aired an in depth report on the disputes between idols and their entertainment agencies as Kara's proclamation to end their contract with their agency has brought up the controversy once more. The episode had garnered great attention before it aired for it was known that it would deal with JYJ's situation as well, as they have been unable to appear on broadcasting channels due to their legal dispute after the disbandment of TVXQ.

However, many viewers expressed their disappointment after watching the show. Currently, complaints are flooding into the viewers' thread. Viewers are showing their anger at the show stating, "You said you would handle the situation in a fair manner, but all you did was show the viewpoint of the strong side," "If you're going to report the situation in this kind of way, what makes you any different from the way entertainment shows are run?" "So what you're trying to tell us is that it takes a lot of money to raise idol groups," "You've done nothing but show the side of entertainment agencies," and "This is a biased report."

There are netizens demanding a fair report on the matter as SM Entertainment's opinion received more air time in an interview with a SM representative while JYJ's refutation was hardly shown. JYJ are holding the stance that they are not signed on to a dual contract as C-JES, the company in charge of managing JYJ, is their agency and not their entertainment company.

Some netizens have even criticized 'Sisa Magazine 2580' for randomly promoting a rookie girl group in the middle of the episode though they are not related to the report's content whatsoever. While CEO Kim Kwang Soo was explaining that it is hard for entertainment agencies to gain profit when so much of the sales is spent on costs, the camera caught 'Five Dolls' rehearsing. 'Five Dolls' is the female unit group of 'Co-ed' that is preparing for their comeback.
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Kim Taehee Does "IRIS" PR in Japan

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Actress Kim Taehee (30), was the heroine of last year’s Korean TBS drama “IRIS”. Sankei Sports has collected data as Taehee does PR for the movie “IRIS – THE LAST-“, which is currently open to the public.

This movie is a spy-action film which revolves around the crisis between the South and North. It’s a reorganization of the drama version which was filmed largely in Japan, Korea and Hungary. It explains the mystery about the secret organization “IRIS”.

Taehee smiled, “You can feel a different charm in this compared to the drama”. This is Taehee’s first action role and in Akita she has a lover role and shares a kiss scene with Lee Byunghun (40). She showed lots of humor, “If I go to on a trip to Akita with a real lover, I might feel like I did when I was there with my past lover”. [Note: She’s referring to LBH in the last part of this sentence.]

Currently, Taehee wants to have a genuine debut in Japan, so she’s currently taking a intensive training in Japanese. Taehee promised, “I’ll do my best so I can be recognized as an actress by more Japanese people”.


Translated by: gator_yoong
Source: Sanspo

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KARA only get paid $116 USD a month + Gyuri to attend press conference Feb 10th

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The agency and Kara are having issues because it was claimed that the members only received 130,000 won which is roughly 116 USD each.

On a program aired on MBC yesterday the 30th of January used “JYJ and Kara why would they?” to spotlight the issues between companies and their respective artists. This program had three members of Kara (Han Seung Yeon, Nicole, and Kang Ji Young) and a lawyer (Home Myung Ho) from Landmark. The lawyer said that “I understand the terms of the contract now after reading it, the members and their parents still don’t have an exact idea.” He continued that they did not know what the obligations were. He also revealed that when the company signed with Japanese labels, they keep around 273 million won (roughly $244,062 USD). The members have not received any of that payment and had no idea that the company was taking the money while signing the contracts.

The lawyer continued to state that although “Jumping” made about 400 million won, around 397 million won was labeled as expenses. He finished by saying that one member earning $116 a month was very hard to understand.

DSP Entertainment acknowledged that there were disagreements with the revenue-sharing. They said that they told the members they are take a little more because they are in the process of adjusting. Artists also make money from various endorsements so that is why the miscellaneous expense will be larger from the revenues sharing of the music aspect.

Netizens felt that more than 99% of earnings deducted to expenses seemed to be wrong. Also they felt that it was wrong for the companies to not explain the contracts in detail when the families did not completely understand them.

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Gyuri has participated in voice dubbing for the animation, “Alpha and Omega” and on the 10th of next month, she will attend the movie opening premiere at Wangsimni CGV, Seoul. This is the first event that Gyuri officially involved in after the incident of KARA on 01/19.

The film distribution company said “Park Gyuri has decided to attend the opening premiere on the coming Feb 10th. Initially she was not sure if she could participate, but eventually she has arranged her schedule for the event.”

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