Noh Min Woo is a lump of charms!!

[crisketch.livejournal.com]

Noh Min Woo's collarbones have become a hot topic these days.

On the afternoon of the 20th of March, No Min Woo revealed, through twitter, a picture of himself at the Midas filming set. Netizens have been sent into a tizzy over the picture together with which he tweeted, "I'm concentrating. Over."

The picture shows Noh Min Woo at the set of Midas, concentrated on playing the guitar. Female fans are especially captivated by his devoted expression and his clavicle line and have aptly named him the next generation Kko-Peun-Nam. *Kko-Peun-Nam means a guy that you want to hit on.

Netizens have commented, "His collarbones are prettier than a girl's", "Noh Min Woo truly is a lump of charms", "He really seems like he as a lot of charms, Noh Min Woo fighting!"

Noh Min Woo currently appears on SBS drama 'Midas' as Yu Myeong Jun, the youngest brother in a wealthy family.

( lots of lovely lady lumps )

sources: bntnews + NMW's twitter translation: crisketch


beautiful gorgeous sexy amazing clavicles amen :>

[NEWS] Big Bang transforms into rock stars for W Korea's latest collaboration (2011/03/20)

[atenais-pala.livejournal.com]

( We're rock 'n' roll, baby! )

Source + Photos: Star News via Naver via bigbangupdates, 21bangs

Translation: AKP

Fan account: 2PM @ Live&Rockin' Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia

[whatdesuyo.livejournal.com]

( more stuffs right hurr... )

Sources:
pictures: @chinyuu & @dyaksani
fancams: amela2102
VJ Daniel’s tweet

And I apologize if this big blob of a monster is confusing and tl;dr and all over the place because I typed this in one go, with just skimming through it once to put more tidbits about the concert :D

CNBlue --- FIRST STEP MV

[nijigirl-us.livejournal.com]

Source: axrustyxglove

Updated w/ a HQ version

J.P. Y-STAR SUB. JAYSUS DOESN'T LOVE US, REMAINS BEING A TROLL PLUS EYESEX WITH PENGUINS

[count-on-me-jay.livejournal.com]

Credit: SofiaKR: www.youtube.com/watch

 

( moar )

Man arrested for molesting teen models

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

The owner of an underwear company was arrested on suspicion of forcing teenage female models to make lewd poses for the camera and posting their photos on a paid website, police said Friday.

The owner, surnamed Lim, is also suspected of having sex with runway teenage girls in exchange for offering them housing.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Lim recruited four teenage girls as models for his company from April 2009 until recently.

The working contract they signed required them to be photographed in sexually suggestive poses. He posted their photos on a paid category of the company’s website and attempted to sell them to an adult website, police said.

Police have widened their investigation after finding 50 more such contracts at his home and in his car.

Source: Park Si-soo @ The Korea Times

4minute poses for ELLE girl - "We got better through our overseas activities"

[albondiga.livejournal.com]

Ahead of the release of their new album, the 4minute girls are being gorgeous and innocent spring girls for a fresh photoshoot in the April issue of ELLE girl.

In the meantime, the group has been to Japan and Southeast Asia and has been focusing on their promotion activities abroad. So this is with excitement, that the girls took part in the shooting of the pictorial before the start of their domestic promotions in a long time.

The girls are known to be overwhelming with charisma on stage, but, in this photospread, they're flaunting their feminine beauty more than anything else. They wore beige-toned clothes and paraded their hidden innocent feminine beauty to their heart's content.

( Read more )

( Jihyun's Ceci Magazine Interview )

Sources: Nate, 야루가윤 (NO DIRECT LINK. SORRY.), 4-Minutes Forum (1 & 2)

Tweets about U-Kiss' new mini-album.

[jangboah.livejournal.com]

Trans: "Good news :) U-Kiss 5th mini-album Bran New KISS will be released online at 12AM, 30th March on Melon. Offline releases is also on the 30th. Please look forward to the release♥ #BranNewKISS"

( +1 tweet from Kevin )

sources: @ukisskorea, canityoADORES @ ROCKETBOXX.NET (trans), @kevinwoo91

Wonder Girls’ Sunye pulls a 180° transformation for W Korea

[timetopretend20.livejournal.com]

The Wonder Girls‘ leader Sunye has captured fans with her sweetheart looks and caring personality, but with a recent pictorial in WKorea magazine, the idol has proven that she can pull off a dark concept just as easily.

In the April issue, a photo spread appropriately titled “Double Face” features Sunye undergoing an avant-garde-esque transformation, giving a hauntingly beautiful aura with her pixie-like high cheekbones and piercing gaze.

High quality photo haven’t been released yet, so check out these fan scans below!

( Read more... )

source: allkpop

Celebrities Turn Real Estate Tycoons

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

From left, Park Chan-ho, Ko So-young and Ryu Si-won

Many celebrities and sports stars are turning a profit with their investment in real estate. One of them is Moon Hee-jun, of the now-disbanded boy band H.O.T., who has revealed that one house he bought for W120 million is now worth W1 billion (US$1=W1,129). Moon owns several properties.

Real Estate Tycoons

Pitcher Park Chan-ho, who recently joined the Orix Buffaloes in Osaka, Japan, is one of the most successful celebrity real estate investors. He built the Park's Sports Group Building in Sinsa-dong, southern Seoul in 2005, a 13-story structure with four basement levels worth around W20 billion. The price has doubled over five years.

A seven-story building built by Actor Ryu Si-won in Daechi-dong has grown in value to W10 billion. Actress Ko So-young built a five-story building in Cheongdam-dong in 2007 which is now appraised at around W11.6 billion. And slugger Lee Seung-yop owns a building in Seongsu-dong worth W30 billion.

( Read more... )

Source: The Chosun Ilbo

Chinese Web rumors ridicule rescue effort

[unreal.livejournal.com]

Fabricated news maligning Korea’s rescue effort in the earthquake-ravaged Japan is spreading widely across Chinese cyber space.

A false rumor, posing as a news report attributing the source to Japan’s NHK, said: “South Korea sent a rescue team, consisting of five workers and two dogs. After arriving in Tokyo, one of the dogs went missing. Now, the five rescue workers are still searching for the dog. Japan has more than 100 million dogs, so it won’t be an easy job to find the dog.”
( Actually, this is not the first time that South Koreans have made fools of themselves )

Source: koreatimes

Korean media mistranslates Han Geng again, Leeteuk unfortunately falls for it

[proleptical.livejournal.com]

Hallyu idol and Super Junior’s leader, Lee Teuk, revealed his feelings about former member Hangeng on behalf of the whole team.

Recently, Hangeng held a press conference in Hong Kong to promote his new movie, “Daemusaeng“. During the interview, a reporter asked, “Not long ago, a member of Super Junior was hit and injured by a water bottle during a performance in Shanghai. Did you hear about this?”

Hangeng replied, “I didn’t know. I should call and make sure he is okay.” However, he quickly added, “Actually, I did attempt several times to get in contact… but they ignored my calls,” shocking the public with his controversial answer.

On March 21st, Lee Teuk shared his thoughts about the situation through his Twitter. He tweeted, “The door is always open. There is always an empty seat left for you.” He added, “It would be nice if you told the truth. We have never let go of your hand. I don’t want to be sad because of lies anymore. We are Super Junior!! Still, I wish you happiness,” showing his disappointment towards the situation.

Netizens commented, “I feel so sad for Super Junior”, “Definitely leader-like. Very cool”, and “Hangeng…He’s doing well.”

( Meanwhile, what Han Geng really said (because fans apparently have better access to Chinese translators than Newsen )

Sources: allkpop, movie.ifensi.com, tv.on.cc
Translation: Geng-Bao.NET Twitter 1, 2,

He sure gets mistranslated it a lot, huh? :'D And I doubt they'd edit it to add the real translation. I hope Leeteuk gets to see the real translation.

Tiger JK & Yoon Mirae speak out against child abuse for Vogue Korea’s “STOP&LOVE” campaign

[annakaz.livejournal.com]

The loving family of Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, and their son, Jordan, recently took part in Vogue Korea’s “STOP & LOVE” campaign against child abuse.

As honorary ambassadors for child abuse prevention, the family donned the representatives color of the campaign, yellow, to express the happiness and importance of family love and care.

( Read more... )

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate, allkpop

Jung Il-woo in bed and in the bath

[-ochre.livejournal.com]

( he's the actor from 49 days )

my daily
via dramabeans

Drama, Fanfic, Same Difference

[miuratenshi.livejournal.com]

The SBS drama "49 Days" is facing a plagiarsm controversy.

The drama "49 Days" first episode was air on the 16th however, the content of the drama did not showcase well.

Nam YuRi, Lee YoWeon, Cho HyeonJae, are among the leading cast for the drama "49 Days of Grace" in the scene the lead actress who is about to get married has a car accident that leaves her in a coma. She is given a second chance at life but it comes with a condition: she has to find three people outside of her family who would cry genuine tears for her.

In 2003 a Shinhwa fan fic was published, when the first episode of "49 Days of Grace" was broadcasted it showed content.

In "49 Days of Grace" also the trip prior to the accident is also in question, the way she ends up in coma, even when the brother recognizes the reincarnation, are the two in question.

In both works both characters as in "49 Days of Grace" with Ji Hyeon (Nam Gyu Ri) and Han Gang (Cho Hyeon Jae) are in a similar love story line, reason why a plagiarism controversy has been heightened.

A representative from the publisher told the media, "Although is similar material it is not concidered plagiarism, it is ridiculous that a drama thats been dramatized for the first time is being accused of plagiarism, there is no grounds in this accusation".

Source: Newsen and rubylovefaith@Shinhwa.biz

This must have been a really popular fanfic for it to be brought up.

Jiyeon leaves VNT + Prior Rumors

[ethereal-limbo.livejournal.com]

Jiyeon (Lil J), the main rapper for VNT, has announced her departure from the group through her personal Twitter on March 21st.

( read more... )

cr: allkpop, vntsound

brb, forever rewatching this to remind myself of their glory days.

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Supernova post: Ontama Performances + Kwangsu in AnAn magazine

[xshinebrighterx.livejournal.com]

 Supernova was the only korean act in Ontama Carnival this year, which was held on January 29-30th in Yokohama Arena. These are the tv broadcasted Supernova performances that aired just recently.

Shining Star + Get Wild

( Superstar, Aikotoba, Magokoro, All about U )

( Kwangsu in ANAN Magazine )

Video Source: 38miemie, (just linking to the channel in case she removes/reuploads the vids again)
Picture Source: Joongi@Choshinsung Fancafe

LPG's Angry (앵그리) [We No Speak Americano] mv released

[gyuri.livejournal.com]

AsianDream2011

The song is a remake of the smash hit We Speak No Americano

Daesung's song sang in Polish edition of X Factor. I kid you not.

[xerophine.livejournal.com]

In third episode of Polish edition of X Factor, aired on 20th March, well-known music show searching for vocal talents, Monika Ferens, one of participants, sang Daesung's "Look at me, GwiSoon". Her performance was aired in  Even if she didn't show any special vocal talent, it's still something new in Poland (SNSD was in Polish TV quite recently, too). She hasn't passed a casting but made a laugh instead.

You can see the performance in the end of the video (starting from about 2:40)

Rough translation:

- What will you be singing? Because you will be singing, right?
- I'll be singing in Korean.
- Awesome... Okay.

- The end, the end, the end!
- Did you found something for you, Maja? Something what you can make out of this girl?
- Oh, it's possible to do a lot.
- Do you think so?
- To convert to spring rolls.
- But I can sing one more song.
- No, no, no.
- But I can really sing!
- No.

source: X Factor


It's pretty much lulzy. Even if it's a shame she made some people looking at South Korea in a negative light

making bts of nothing's over mv

[omonaki.livejournal.com]

 

source: AriaB2uty @ YouTube

So much WooGyu. ; w ; It looks like it took a ton of work to make the mv, good job Director Hwang ( ^ _ ^ )b

[PICS] Infinite - behind the scene of Nothing's Over MV

[aozora7.livejournal.com]

Dongwoo, L, Sungjong, Hoya
( Rest of the pics... )

Source: kimleebi@nolimitinfinite

New boyband N-TRAIN to debut in April

[anthonymarie.livejournal.com]

There's another band joining the ranks of the 2011 rookies. Girl group VNT's back up dancers have joined together as a new boy band of five, called N-TRAIN.

N-TRAIN is a 5-membered boyband under the same management as Chae Yeon, Kim Gun Mo, Lee Jung, Clon and VNT. They will be debuting around the beginning of April.
( info )

cr. koreaboo
vids : MardiLuminosity2 medialinesound JorrdqnPS3
( vids )

Goodbye Miss Ripley signs cast, reveals plot

[death-folder.livejournal.com]

 

( Read more... )

 

Source: E Daily, IB Times via Dramabeans

The beautiful stars with healthy lower bodies.

[morgenderper.livejournal.com]

Arirang TV just uploaded a video where they are showing celebrities with "perfect upper bodies who shock everyone with their "healthy" legs.". Because yeah, for Arirang, healthy means flawed, fat and sturdy. We can see T-ara's Eunjung, Miss A's Suzy, F(x)'s Sulli, Ha Jiwon and Jo Yeojung. They even give us tips to have perfect legs, check it out !

Who do you think should have made it in this list ?

Source: Arirang's YT

Sorry for the wank title earlier, hope it's okay now, or should I change the text about Arirang's conception of healthy too ?

This is the Girl's Day Post, Oooooo Yeah!

[dalpaengee.livejournal.com]

( Minah in Elle )

source: girlsdaydaily

( Twinkle Twinkle Dance Version & Practice Video )

source: GirlsDayTV01(1, 2)

( Videos from Girl's Day 1st Showcase, March 16th, 2011 )

source: GirlsDayTV01 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Omona's favorite Unnir is back with blonde hair!!!!

[crazyxcami.livejournal.com]

( NANANANNANNANA~ )

Source: Bestiz

B2ST’s Kikwang & IU reveal their feelings about their “Inkigayo” MC debut

[katiewenchh.livejournal.com]

After successfully making their debut as the two newest MCs for SBS’s “Inkigayo” yesterday, IU and B2ST’s Kikwang shared their feelings on joining fellow MCs Jo Kwon and f(x)’s Sulli .

IU revealed, “I have experience MCing for another music program, but since ‘Inkigayo’ is live, I was extremely nervous. Jo Kwon and Sulli gave me a lot of advice and led us well, so I feel that my first episode with ‘Inkigayo’ went smoothly.”

Kikwang added, “I was, of course, nervous since it was my first debut as an MC, but I learned to become more natural in front of the camera through my experience on variety programs. I’m close friends with Jo Kwon as well, so it was very comfortable. I tried hard to enjoy it as I went along.”

He continued, “I’ve been watching ‘Inkigayo’ since I was little and always dreamed of appearing on it. The thought of introducing my juniors and seniors as an MC of the program makes me feel really proud.”

MC Jo Kwon rated their performance by stating, “I taught Lee Kikwang how to make opening statements with an impact, and I think he learned it all very well. The two are more than prepared for the job.”

Sulli concluded, “It’s obvious that they worked and prepared very hard for the role. I’m looking forward to having fun and working together as four.”

source: mybeastyboys
asia today via nate

jo kwon and kikwang's bromance is the cutest

Pre-debut Kwangdiva & Jewelry's Yewon dancing to "Tell Me"

[jeit91.livejournal.com]

Source:Mooyeon

werq son!

SIWON IS "THE HOTTEST GUY OF THE DAY" IN PERUVIAN TV

[shinobu-chan69.livejournal.com]

It’s been pretty well established that the South American country of Peru has a sizable Hallyu fan population. This was evidenced recently when the boys of TVXQ and their MV for Mirotic made an appearance on a Peruvian TV show titled TOP Latino.

Now, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon takes his turn as he was chosen as “Hottest Guy of the Day” by a Peruvian TV program. Check out the video recorded clip below!

Well yeah, the kpop comunity here is really big, and there are a lot of elfs. The 2PM fanbase is still small, but we are the HOTTEST~ girls of the fandom LOL. /BRB sending Channie's pics to this program/

Here is a bit of my country for you...



Sources:
himitsuNK's Channel
Allkpop

2NE1 COMEBACK NEWS AND MORE

[lilmissniza.livejournal.com]

2NE1's Will Come Back with a New Album in April



YG Entertainment has finally confirmed that 2NE1's new Korean album will be released soon.

The band was supposed to make their Japanese debut this month and make a comeback in Korea after finishing their activities there, now the girls are getting ready for the release of their new album in April.

Teddy and other YG producers are the ones in charge of this new album and it has been said that they have created really good new songs for their comeback. They have been preparing the album for some time and they will release it sooner than scheduled due to the changes caused by the cancellation of their Japanese activities.

On their last album they presented three tittle tracks which received a lot of love, now they will also present amazing stages.

Now that it is officially confirmed that their new album will be out soon we can expect a great comeback.


more inside -

- cover of BLING magazine
- CAN'T NOBODY (eng.) MV good quality


( cos i'm so bad bad~ )

sources: gokpop.com / The Bling Magazine @twitter / ygl0tazanya @ YT




i love teddy - but please doesn't he need a vacation or something?
let choice37 or kush do some magic this time round ...
still my girls looking absolutely gorgeous on that cover!

Photo of SM's new boy band "M1" practicing leaked

[dorkiilove.livejournal.com]

  A photo of SM Entertainment's upcoming boy band, nicknamed "M1," has been leaked online and shows the 7 of the 9 rumored members practicing a dance wearing black clothing. It has been rumored that Jino, who made his debut with S.M. The Ballad, will also be a part of this group.

Netizens have already given the new group a nickname as the boy version of SNSD, giving them the name "So Nyun Chun Ji" or "Boy's Land." They have also identified the members in the leaked photo.

The rumor is that there are 9 members in "M1," however the leaked photo only has 7 members practicing, which makes one wonder exactly how many people will be a part of this new group. It may be possible that the group has been changed from a 9-member group to a 7-member group.

SNSD went through 3 revisions before making their debut with the current lineup as a 9-member group. As many fans may remember, T-ara's Soyeon and Coed/5dolls' Chanmi had been in the SNSD lineup.

Jino has not been identified as one of the boys in the photo. Netizens identified the following members in the photo:
( photos under the cut~ )

cr; daum bulletin boards, koreaboo

Hold your loins B2uties, Junhyung is coming.

[desty-chan.livejournal.com]

Singer Wheesung will finally be joined by his original guest-rapper, B2ST’s Junhyung, for his ‘Words that Freeze My Heart’ performances on music programs. Last week, Wheesung had stood on stage with INFINITE’s Hoya because Junhyung’s group activities made it difficult for him to coordinate with Wheesung’s schedules. As such, Hoya had filled in for Junhyung on all three major broadcast programs.

However, Junhyung had strongly expressed his desire to stand on stage with his sunbae Wheesung, even if it meant changing up his group’s schedule. Reportedly, Junhyung said, “It was hard to stand on Wheesung’s comeback stage as I was chased by B2ST’s group activities, but I want to reschedule so I can make the respected sunbae’s stage shine more.”

The rapper’s ardent wish was finally granted, and now he’ll be performing alongside Wheesung for this week’s episodes of ‘M!Countdown’, ‘Music Bank’, ‘Show! Music Core’, and ‘Inkigayo’.

Wheesung has expressed his anticipation for the collaborative stage, and complimented Junhyung with, “A rapper who can control the tempo of emotion and logic with both skill and appeal”.

Their first stage of ‘Words that Freeze My Heart’ will be performed on March 24th’s episode of ‘M!Countdown’.

source: allkpop, Naver

4Minute 2011 Comeback Teaser #STEAL20

[albondiga.livejournal.com]

Source: crueltybeyondmadness

Yoon Doojoon & Wheesung feature on Yangpa's new album

[desty-chan.livejournal.com]

Singer Yangpa will be releasing a new album in 4 years.

This album is also attracting focus due to the participation of popular artists. Hweesung had composed her minor pop ballad title song, ‘It Hurts’ and BEAST’s Yoon Doojoon had featured in her other song in her album, ‘Bon Appetit’.

Meanwhile, Yangpa’s new album songs will be revealed on the 25th. She will be having her comeback stage through KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’ on April 1st.

source: Star News, B2STRISING
translation: YONGISM @ B2STRISING

Jay Park talks 2PM, fashion, movies, and his upcoming album

[belong.livejournal.com]

“I want to stop talking about 2PM.”

It’s been a year and six months since Park Jaebum was last able to stand in front of his fans. The star had left Korea following the controversy surrounding his old MySpace comments, but now he’s getting ready to take his first step forward as a solo singer without the ‘ex-2PM member’ tag.

Recently, Park Jaebum met with Donga News in a Kyungkido studio for an interview.

Check out the interview below!

( Read more... )

Source: Donga News via Naver & Naver, Allkpop

THE KILLER JAE EFFECT

[hellafun.livejournal.com]

ELLEatTV Viewers Increase 7x



With the debut broadcast of Jaejoong's 'Killer J' movie still, ELLEatTV's number of viewers increased by seven times, with the total number of website hits totalling to five times the normal average.

In addition, ELLE's Youtube channel uploaded the PV, which had around 10 000 views in less than a week.

 
( if you still haven't seen it, watch it! )

 


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the second part is a must see! watched it without subs but it still made me laugh
so good to see jae all hyper and funny 
sorry mods i clicked on the wrong button and posted it before it was fixed. this is the edit one :)