Ga-In shares a gorgeous set of new profile photos

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On June 15th, Brown Eyed Girls‘ member Ga-In shared a new set of profile photos exhibiting four unique facial expressions.

For the caption, she simply wrote, “Photoshoot for my profile picture”.

Using her black sunglasses as her main prop, Ga-In put her acting experience to the test and managed to pull off gorgeous, high quality shots that expressed a wide range of looks. The pictures are certainly tiding over patient fans, as they wait for the Brown Eyed Girls’ comeback later this summer.

Netizens commented, “Ga-In has so many different charming faces”, and “It’s nice to see her like this after such a long while.”

Source(s): AKP, Ga In's Cyworld


2cute! :*

BIRDIE BUDDY WILL FINALLY AIR! OP IS STARTING TO THINK THAT IT'S HER BIRTHDAY!

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Recently UEE has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming drama ‘Golden Pond’. But, before this UEE was the female lead in the unaired drama ‘Birdie Buddy’.

‘Birdie Buddy’ was initially scheduled to air a few months ago through MBC but its release date was delayed and there were even rumors the drama would never be released. After a few set backs this drama will finally be broadcast through the tvN station in mid August.

When the news about ‘Birdie Buddy’ potentially being cancelled was released many netizens spoke disparagingly of UEE and there was even talk of a “curse”. Now not only will ‘Birdie Buddy’ finally be aired but ‘Golden Pond’ will also start filming soon. These two dramas will allow viewers who once underestimated U-ie’s acting to finally appreciate her abilities. With two dramas and a single album being released soon UEE is well on her way to becoming the “Summer Queen”.

partying so hard rn! no one can hold the queen uee down!
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Someone almost cried when he saw the president of the most evil company in Korea

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On the most recent episode of "Radio Star" on MBC's "Golden Fishery," former H.O.T. member Jang Woo Hyuk, Kim Dong Wan of Shinhwa, and singer Lee Hyun Woo made appearances.

On this episode, Jang Woo Hyuk expressed his gratitude to SME's founder and former company president, Lee Soo Man. He stated, "After H.O.T.'s disbandment, I personally never contacted Lee Soo Man. Even when I was active as a member of H.O.T., I wasn't the type to contact him." He then added, "A few years ago I coincidentally bumped into Lee Soo Man, and I almost cried. I consider him as a great benefactor of my life." He concluded by saying, "Although there were issues regarding contracts, I think of him as my beginning," and expressed his timeless gratitude.

Currently, Jang Woo Hyuk is actively promoting is newest song "Time is [L]Over."

Source: Nate | Soompi

4minute goes acoustic in latest Director's Cut 2 teasers

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( Gayoon covering Yangpa's Special Night )

Source: nguyenmt14012

B2ST preparing a special (goodbye) stage for M! Countdown!

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Triple crown winner B2ST will be preparing a special stage for their fans!

With their title song, “Fiction“, B2ST has been ranking 1st for 3 straight weeks on Mnet’s M! Countdown. In gratitude, on June 16th, B2ST will present their fans with a performance of their cute and lively song, “You”.

The production crew for M! Countdown stated, “B2ST, who showed their sorrowful and charismatic performance with their song ‘Fiction’, will be showing their sweet and lovely side through this performance. Please look forward to it!”

source:
akp & nate

gonna miss them every week. :'(

Hyomin is hungry!!!

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T-ara’s new leader Hyomin recently uploaded a macabre picture on her Twitter, leaving viewers shocked and fascinated.

Her tweet included the caption, “Since I can’t see because of my makeup, I didn’t even realize my face was like this while eating”, shows Hyomin eating a donut with her eyes apparently sewed shut.

“People who saw you must’ve been frightened,” one viewer commented.

Even though it’s just makeup, I don’t think I’ll be getting any sleep tonight.

allkpop, nate, @b89530

110616 M! Countdown

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Today's Winner

( Watch the performances here )

sources: CrazyCarrotExtra & ReL4KPOPZZ

N. Korea tells S. Korea to hand over refugees

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North Korea on Thursday demanded the return of nine apparent defectors who crossed into South Korean territorial waters in a rowing boat, Seoul officials said.

"North Korea's Red Cross sent a message to the South Korean Red Cross and demanded that the South return the nine people at an early date," the unification ministry, which handles cross-border affairs, said in a statement.

The South says the nine are free to choose whether to stay or to return home.

The three men, two women and four children -- family members of two brothers -- rowed across the tense Yellow Sea border last Saturday.
( Media reports say they expressed a desire to defect  )

Source: afp

Flawless Lee Minho lookalike to join CUBE

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Cube Entertainment seems to be sweeping up every new talent out there! Following the addition of MBC’s “Birth of a Great Star” contestant Yoon Gun Hee, fellow contestant Noh Ji Hoon has also been revealed to be joining the Cube family.

On June 16th, representatives of Cube Entertainment revealed, “Noh Ji Hoon had his potential as a star largely recognized through ‘Birth of a Great Star.’ He will now become a family member of B2ST, 4minute, and G.NA. We will do our best in supporting his growth as an Asian star.”

They continued, “Like B2ST, 4minute, and G.NA, Noh Ji Hoon has the ability to perform and sing live at the same time.”

Noh Ji Hoon himself commented, “I’m now a Cube family member. I’m very excited and I promise to work hard. I will repay all of the support I’ve received from everyone by becoming a great singer.”

And just in case you don't know what he sounds like...

( Videos under cut~~ )

Sources: Allkpop + mbcaudition + mcbaudition

I am so excited. At first I thought Hitman Bang would take him in but CUBE ♥ Flawless company line-up just got more flawless

(Not only) Yunho post.

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Yunho went to the hospital after a dance battle with 2PM’s Junho

( Read more... )

Why did Super Junior’s Leeteuk apologize to TVXQ’s Yunho?

 

( Read more... )

Yunho reveals his difficult past

( Read more... )

Source: Newsen | Nate | Newsen | Allkpop 1 + 2 + 3

Jaekyung And Woori Fart On Stage

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On the latest episode of KBS’s “Hello“, the girls of Rainbow made a shocking confession regarding their onstage hygiene.

“It’s embarrassing if you have to perform when you have to go to the restroom“, Jaekyung said. “We have to use our hips for the belly dance, and there are times when we can’t put all of our efforts into the performance.”

When one of the MCs asked, “Have you ever had an accident on stage?“, Woori replied “lots” without hesitation, collapsing the studio into fits of laughter.

Woori went on to discuss how the other members became aware of such a situation. “If someone takes someone else’s place on stage, we can tell whether it smells or not“, she revealed.

In the video shown following Rainbow’s confession, Woori was shown taking over Jaekyung’s spot onstage, bringing fresh bouts of laughter to the audience.

AKP
Nate

Min Kyunghoon To Comeback With Self-Produced Mini Album

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After a year and four months away, rock band Buzz’s former vocalist, Min Kyung Hoon, is finally making his comeback with his second mini-album!

Min Kyung Hoon released his last mini-album, “Reunion“, in February of 2010. A representative of his agency revealed, “For the past year, Min Kyung Hoon has worked as a producer for this album, doing everything from collecting demo tapes to composing the songs. It was difficult for him to choose a title track because of the variety of genres that are included.”

Although he’s released several digital singles during his hiatus, this will be the first time in a year in which he officially returns to the stage. The mini-album is scheduled for release on June 27th.

Sources + Photo: allkpop and OSEN via Naver

Awesome!

Eric to Reveal Self Composed song "Hands Up" through Myeongwol The Spy

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Eric of the new KBS Mon-Tue drama 'Spy Myeongwol' filmed an Asia tour concert scene in Singapore on the 13th (local time), and drew much heated applause from fans.

Eric will be portrayed as the number 1 Hallyu star in South Korea, Kang Woo. With his excellent rap and dynamic performance skills he got from his roots as a member of an original idol group, he showcased a stage just like a real concert. This day Eric revealed for the first time a song he composed and wrote in the drama concert scene. 'Hands Up' has a fast and powerful rhythm with hiphop rap, and is said to go well with Eric's voice color.

( Click to read more and see pics! :D )

Sources: Joynews24 and orisic @ shinhwa.biz

Brace yourselves - The Biebz is promoting KPop

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An episode of the cable channel tvN’s “Korea’s Got Talent” left an inspiring effect on many people across the world.

On the 16th, famous entertainment blog, “PerezHilton” and Justin Bieber’s official Facebook, shared the viral video of Choi Sung Bong’s story and performance from “Korea’s Got Talent”.

Justin Bieber posted the video on his Facebook, which was previously uploaded on his manager’s, Scotter’s, twitter. He said, “This is awesome. NEVER SAY NEVER and good luck to this kid,” showing his interest and hope for Choi Sung Bong to not give up on his dream with his meaningful phrase, Never Say Never, which was also the title for his 3-D documentary/concert film. The post hasn’t even even been up for 24 hours yet has received over 41,000 likes and about 8000 different reactions.

In addition, gossip blog, “Perezhilton” posted the video along with the words, “Get your tissues ready, because this story definitely moved us to tears! Such an inspirational story and performance, you just have to watch it. We wish you all the luck, Sung-Bong Choi!!”

You can watch the video below of Choi Sung Bong’s emotional story, in addition to his beautiful performance.

( Video beneath the cut... )

Credits: Perez Hilton's Page | JB Facebook
Allkpop from Nate | Video from gmldnjsroEl

Shinhwa's Chat Proves That Andy Fails At Surprises

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Shinhwa members "kakao Talk" message is stirring up laughter.

Recently, Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan posted on his personal blog a "Kakao Talk" conversation, and rapidly the picture of the conversation was spread all over online communities which have attracted a lot of attention.

In the Group Chat (6 people) Andy says, "If you havent seen it yet, Min Woo-hyung, let's go together the end of this month", while Min Woo replied back to Andy, "Hyeong is okay with it", then Andy replied back "I will text you and let's go without telling Dong Wan-hyung, in secret".

The situation in the chat is that members are suggesting to give Kim Dong Wan a suprise visit while he is performing on musical "Hedwig".

However, Kim Dong Wan who was in the chat while they were chatting in the "XX yellow baloon" replied to them, "You are in a group chat room idiot". In this 6 people chat room, and for those who dont know who they are, netizens started speculating that the group chat is from the 6 Shinhwa members, Kim Dong Wan, Min Woo, Andy, Eric, Jun Jin and Hye Sung.

Netizens commented, "They still look good", "I wonder what they talked about before". "Give us more information", "They are funny".

Sources: TV Daily and rubylovefaith@shinhwa.biz

I love their friendship sfm.

Twins Hwayoung and Hyoyoung's "mirror acting" showcase

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(Left: Hyoyoung, Right: Hwayoung)

T-ara's Hwayoung and her identical twin sister, 5dolls' Hyoyoung, appeared on the "Sponge Special - Movie Special Effects" and showed off their mirroring acting skill. During the broadcast, the two girls mirrored each others' movements, like in old movies before special effects existed.

They reenacted a scene from the movie "Terminator 2" where one perfectly imitated the other through the mirror. In the scene, rather than having special effects, the twins both acted as the same character. Hyoyoung and Hwayoung were perfectly identical, tailored from head to toe in the same outfit and hairstyle and with a "mirror" between the two, showcasing their challenging skill of "mirror acting."

JOYNEWS 24, CORECLIQUE

BEKAH LEAVES AFTER SCHOOL

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[Update]
According to the agency Pledis Entertainment, "After much thought with the After School members, the company, and Bekah's family, Bekah has decided to 'graduate' from After School and return to Hawaii to pursue her studies for design. A graduation photoshoot for Bekah has been planned and she will spend time with her fans before her graduation."

Despite graduating from After School, it has been reported that Bekah will continue her relationship with the members of After School and will design one of After School's album in the future.

After School's Bekah will be leaving the group.

Pledis commented, "After thinking about it for a long time with other After School members, family, and company, Bekah has decided to 'graduate' from After School and move back to Hawaii to continue with her dream of becoming a designer."


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sources: DKpopnews, Newsen, Koreaboo

Kim Yeo Jin stands up for women in the workplace, gets questioned by the police, remains badass

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Actress Kim Yeo-jin's open support of a female labor activist is drawing fresh public attention on the otherwise unnoticed struggle the laborer stages on a 35-meter-high crane in a shipyard in the southeastern part of the country.

Kim's appeal for the union member is pitting netizens and civic groups against the police and management of the company.

The 39-year-old actress is making headlines almost daily as she is not only actively expressing her opinions through Twitter on a number of sensitive social issues but by actually visiting strike locations where various struggles are taking place as well.

"Can you see me? I'm across the street from the main gate of the shipyard. I wish you and I can have a chat".

"You guys are cool. I feel good that you're here with me".

These are text messages exchanged between Kim and the female labor activist when the former visited the latter's sit-in protest. Late at night on June 11, Kim entered the shipyard in Busan where unionists of Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction were holding a strike to demand the company scrap its plan to lay off workers.

She climbed up the high-rise ship-building crane to halfway where laborer Kim Jin-suk, a member of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, has been staging a sit-in for 160 days.

On the same day she went to the dockyard together with some 400 other activists to take part in the rally and was apprehended the next morning while exiting the shipyard. She was soon released after police confirmed her identity.
( Entertainers used to be questioned over drugs, military service dodging and hit-and-run allegations, but Kim Yeo-jin is the first entertainer to face a police probe for supporting people society is neglecting )

source: korea times

look at your life, look at your choices, gurl what are you wearing

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The actresses at movie previews are displaying striking fashion.

Uhm Jung-hwa from "Mama", Kim Min-hee from "Moby Dick" and Kim Ok-bin from "The Front Line" have all worn socking dresses at their movie previews.

Eom Jeong-hwa and Kim Min-hee showed off their 'sexy backs' with dresses that were cut deep in the back and displayed their sexy bodyline. Kim Ok-bin showed up with hair dyed in extreme pink.

What is the reason these actresses choose such daring fashion at the movie previews as if it was an award show? It's because, they want to find reality from the characters they have been playing in the movie and enjoy the festive on the day they introduce their hard work.

The actress' extreme changes also give the audience another sense of expectation, giving the stepping stone effect to the movie as well.

( can we take a moment to mourn Kim Ok Bin's sense of style )

source: hancinema, movie.daum, chosunilbo

The Most Popular Girls' Generation Member in Europe is...

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The June 16th broadcast of SBS's "Midnight TV Entertainment" relayed news from on site at the Paris SMTOWN live concerts, which took place on the 10th and 11th.

Fans from various European countries gathered days before the Korean singers' concert. They not only lodged a couple days before the concerts, but they even said that they enjoyed waiting for the concerts in the rain.

It was particularly interesting to note that Girls' Generation has European ahjussi (middle-aged male) fans, too. Girls' Generation told of a memorable moment in Paris, saying, "We coincidentally ran into fans while we were looking around downtown. They enthusiastically danced the 'Gee' choreography in front of us and said that they were fans of us."

When Girls' Generation was asked who the most popular member was in Europe, they answered, "We think Hyoyeon is popular because she looks exotic." Hyoyeon said, "I'm not sure. Isn't it because I work hard?" and awkwardly said a greeting in French.

Source: Nate + SOSHIFIED
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com
Edited by: michaelroni@soshified.com

Wet KhunToria CF!

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They are so perfect.

Source: withEverland@yt

Kpop idol training: They can't take off their sunglasses in public

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FOR the next five years as members of a new K-pop group, they will walk the red carpet, perform to crowds and rub shoulders with their once out-of-reach showbiz peers.

Singaporeans Ferlyn Wong and Elaine Yuki Wong have also been cast in an upcoming Korean drama that will likely see Korean teen idol Kim Junsu as their co-star.

The two girls were picked by Alpha Entertainment to form an as-yet-unnamed group that will debut next March and include three Korean girls as well.

The auditions that the Korean-based Singapore entertainment company held here last year drew more than 3,000 hopefuls.

Alpha Entertainment has employed staff members from Korea's entertainment giant SM Entertainment, which has produced successful K-pop acts like Girls' Generation, SHINee and Super Junior.

( Read more... )

Source: Charlene Chua  & Jeanmarie Tan @ The New Paper via AsiaOne

Infinite Secret T subbed

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Source:infinitesubs 1 2 3 4 5

kwon and klones for alba heaven

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source: lovelysano yt

‘W’ and ‘Vogue Korea’ release BTS shots from ‘SM Town Live in Paris’

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In celebration of SM Town’s wildly successful concerts in Paris, “W” and “Vogue Korea” magazine went behind-the-scenes with the artists to capture their first moments there.
Using the beautiful French scenery as their background, maknae group f(x) was dolled up for a ’street shopping’ concept, while SHINee were shot under the concept of ‘boys night out’.
Senior groups TVXQ and SNSD were assigned the concepts, ‘the qualification of men’ and ‘Parisienne haute couture‘ respectively, while Super Junior went for a more casual, down-to-earth look.
Vogue Korea’s cuts focused on the backstage aspect of the show, and published stylish black-and-white moments of the members preparing busily for the stage.
( Pretty pictures~ )

Source: allkpop, Photos:  Everyday Economy via Daum

This is all fine and dandy but more of this please

Farting Princesses Come Back Next Week With Sweet Dream

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( Info & Teaser Pics Under The Cut )

AKP 1
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Naver

The Dragonfly dance sounds intriguing...Also, no MV? :(

Big Bang's radical change for DAZED & CONFUSED

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Big Bang member Daesung was photographed for the pictorial before the traffic accident. The pictorial drew attention from from the public when they it was released for the radical concept each Big Bang member portrayed.

The pictorial was photographed by photographer Kim Jung Man. The shooting lasted over 12 hours because Kim Jung Man wanted to portray an image different from Big Bang's usual outer appearance. They were very concentrated and enthusiastic during the photoshoot.

Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Big Bang’s members full pictorial photos, and personal photos, will consist of five volumes that will be sold limitedly, with only 100 copies available.



Source: bntnews
Translated: Sammi @ ibigbang

they look mostly normal but GD what the actual fuck?! his eyebrows, hair, and his eyes. he reminds me of orlando bloom in lord of the rings lmao