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2011-07-04
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chiiira.livejournal.comThis monday, July 4, the rapper Swings revealed the single 'Swings Rising', track of his new album entitled 'UPGRADE II' to be released on July 14. Check out:
Source: dhhiphopplaya
Source: dhhiphopplaya
jaejunggim.livejournal.com
Broadcasting company SBS announced recently that they’re creating a new audition program titled, “K-pop Star“, to find members of a brand new idol group.
A representative revealed, “SBS will be beginning a new audition program called “K-pop Star” in the latter half of this year to form a new idol group. SBS will be raking in the greatest production cost in the history of our variety show programs in order to find the next generation idol group who will lead the Hallyu Wave. They are currently in the midst of finalizing details, and will soon be ready to undergo active preparations for the show.”
Audition programs that have aired on TV networks include Mnet’s “Superstar K”, MBC’s “The Great Rebirth”, and KBS 2TV’s “Top Band”. While the former two shows pick only one winner to become a future solo artist, “Top Band” is a show that picks the best band out of preexisting groups.
On the other hand, the main purpose of “K-Pop Star” will be to pick a group of talented individuals which will then be set on making a debut as an idol group.
A program representative expressed, “Keeping in pace with the Hallyu Boom that is not only widespread in Asia but also overflowing to Europe, we will be forming an idol group that will be the successors of the current Hayllu Wave. Whether it will be a mixed group or an all-male/all-female group, that will be decided according to the direction of the audition show.”
SBS plans to recruit famous singers and associates of the music and broadcasting industry for the show’s judging panel.
Source: No Cut News via Daum via AKP
jaejunggim.livejournal.com
Following rumors and speculations among fans, Pledis Entertainment has confirmed that After School will be split into two units and will simultaneously promote new material this July.
According to Pledis, “After School’s 2 units will be promoting at the same time and will rival each other in an unusual competition.” The eight-piece group will be split into two equal groups with four members each. This marks the first time a Korean act/group has split into units to promote during the same time frame. The Red team will be promoting with a sexy, fierce image, while the Blue team will take on a fresher, more upbeat concept.
No other information has been released as of yet, but the group is currently in preparations for their upcoming second fan meeting on July 9th.
Source: misskahi.com via soompi news
JYJ purchased own recording studio
2011-07-04 11:01 ambaboboy.livejournal.com
JYJ(Yuchun Park, Jaejoong Kim and Junsu Kim) purchased their own recording studio near Gangnam-gu office. “JYJ have recently purchased a studio and it’s being redecorated at the moment. It became necessary because they have their activities with many own songs. It seems that the members felt the necessity of own studio during their individual activities after finishing the 1st album.” said a staff of JYJ.
It is known that JYJ are redecorating the interior of the studio including installing brand new audio equipments. Also they are planning to use it for the base to work on their own music. The studio was once co-operated by Yeon-Joon Jeong of UPTWON, Tri-Facta which is a famous management company that produced Jung Hwa Um, Koyote and Sol-bi.
JYJ wrapped up the World Tour in 10 cities in 7 countries including Bangkok(Thailand), China, Japan, 4 cities of America, Busan and Gwang Ju in Korea.
After the tour. Yuchun made comeback as an actor on MBC ‘Miss Ripley’, Junsu hit the stage of the musical ‘Mozart!’ and Jaejoong is due to appear in SBS ‘Protect the Boss’ for the first acting debut in Korea.
Source:
Original article: nate
Translation: Mission4JYJ
therockcake.livejournal.com
After news broke out about the relationship between B2ST’s Junhyung and KARA’s Hara, Cube Entertainment received an unusual call from a disgruntled elementary school.
Reportedly, the label picked up a call from an elementary school’s representatives, who complained that the dating news wrecked their students’ ability to concentrate in class.
Representatives revealed, “We did not intend for news to get out like this, but news of their relationship had already been reported. We were quite surprised to receive a call from an elementary school complaining about it. According to them, there were many students crying after hearing about the new relationship. They asked us why we had to report the news and disturb the children from studying for their tests.”
They continued, “We know that there were a lot of shocked fans after reports were made and we believe we’re receiving such calls because both Junhyung and Hara have many young fans. The fans must have been very surprised over the emergence of a new idol couple.”
Source: Nate
Credits: allkpop
atenais-pala.livejournal.comThe Super Style Audition was an event held by Bean Pole, where G-Dragon was the style mentor. The event happened in Jamsil Indoor Stadium, at July, 3 and was broadcasted live on streaming.
See a short interview bellow.
GD's short Beanpole Interview (2011/07/03)
What is GD’s concept today?
Bean Pole man
GD’s favorite style?
I recently like to wear pique (polo) shirts. I think the style points are in the hats and the accessories. Everyone, use more accessories.
When talking about Bean Pole, it reminds us of the passion of styling up the dreams of young people in their 20s. Bean Pole!
Which person would you like to personally style for?
Hyung Don hyung, are you watching? I want to style for Hyung Don hyung who has been frequently seen on Infinity Challenge these days.
Source: _BeanPole@twitter, beanpoleblog
Translated by: jwalkervip.tumblr.com
obsidian85.livejournal.comWhoa there Junho!
Fan girls went absolutely wild after seeing 2PM’s Junho locking lips with this little girl at the Synnara fan signing in Incheon.
We bet all of you ladies are envious of this little girl, her first kiss was with Junho!
I'm jealous of a little girl. T_T
source: youtu.be/nhVV6co-Ek4 www.allkpop.com/2011/07/2pms-junho-locks-lips-with-a-little-girl
Fan girls went absolutely wild after seeing 2PM’s Junho locking lips with this little girl at the Synnara fan signing in Incheon.
We bet all of you ladies are envious of this little girl, her first kiss was with Junho!
I'm jealous of a little girl. T_T
source: youtu.be/nhVV6co-Ek4 www.allkpop.com/2011/07/2pms-junho-locks-lips-with-a-little-girl
Master Jung and his blond cordie
2011-07-04 12:48 pmhnklinh.livejournal.com
Pictures of DBSK’s Yunho getting his shoelace tied by a personal stylist were posted on an online community on July 3rd. In the photo, Yunho is standing with hands on his waist, while his personal stylist is on the ground tying shoelaces for him.
The person who posted the photo said, “How detailed…the rolled up pants must also be part of the stylist’s delicate planning,” praising the stylist’s attention to detail.
After seeing this photo, netizens commented, “It looks like a mom tying her son’s shoelaces,” “Yunho has beautiful calf muscles,” “We can’t be envious of the stylist, because Yunho’s fashion is perfect,” and “It’s admirable to see DBSK’s staff work so hard.”
Yunho is currently competing in SBS “Kim Yuna’s Kiss & Cry,” a celebrity survival program where contestants give figure skating performances in front of Olympic gold medalist Kim Yuna.
Source: newsen , soompi news
A/N: lol @ netizens' comments. And for those "why can't he tie his shoes..." "such a diva...", this is maybe just a scene to calm down the growing hatred for the blond cordie aka Yunho's ghost from all
captainmarvel.livejournal.com
A release that will inevitably become the hot topic of this summer: A medium number featuring Junsu’s brother JUNO in 「Why…」, A much-anticipated ballad 「beloved」 by Mr Hoshino Yasuhiko, The much acclaimed theme song 「progress」 for PS3 game “Tales of Xillia”, A medium ballad with sad resonating lyrics 「ANother song」 featuring AAA’s Urata Naoya, and a mysterious impressionistic 「BRILLANTE」! The DVD contains PVs and making-of clips for all 5 songs, to make up a total of 10 tracks in this super grand mini-album!!
In addition, the CD version AVCD-38327 contains a bonus track: 「beloved」’s orchestra version. Furthermore, the other CD version AVCD-38328 is a total collaboration with “Tales of Xillia”, and of limited press!
( CD Info Under the Cut )
Source: Misa-chan's JPop Blog & Hamasaki Ayumi's Official Site
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I see your new marketing strategy Avex. Use your popular artists to promote your new ones.
The release date of JUNO's first single changed to the same date as Ayu's Mini Album.
Hyuna's Solo Mini Album (NEW LINKS)
2011-07-04 02:18 pmtimetobegin.livejournal.com( Attention and Downtown ) Source:1, 2, 3, 4th track here: Just Follow
Universal Music Korea is on a huge deleting spree people, so get it while it's there.
ashiva.livejournal.comThe new chairman of the Korea Copyright Commission said on Monday that he will enhance copyright protection of Korean content overseas, especially as Korean pop music, TV dramas and animation are quickly spreading in cyberspace.
Yu Byong-han, who took office on Friday, said he will expand its overseas offices from the current three in Beijing, Shanghai and Bangkok to other destinations including Los Angeles and Vietnam to enhance monitoring of Korean copyright.
According to KCC data, about 80 percent of China’s 10 major portals and websites for music and video were providing Korean content illegally.
“We’ve just commissioned a report to a related organization, to find out in detail how Korean content is illegally copied and spread overseas. We’ll develop an index to measure it and the method will be out within the year,” Yu told reporters at a press conference in Seoul.
The quick spread of YouTube clips and advancement of cloud music services can be a double-edged sword for Korean copyright holders, as the Korean Wave is gaining popularity on the back of social networking sites and cloud-enabled smartphones.
( Read more... )
Source: Kim Yoon-mi @ The Korea Herald
Yu Byong-han, who took office on Friday, said he will expand its overseas offices from the current three in Beijing, Shanghai and Bangkok to other destinations including Los Angeles and Vietnam to enhance monitoring of Korean copyright.
According to KCC data, about 80 percent of China’s 10 major portals and websites for music and video were providing Korean content illegally.
“We’ve just commissioned a report to a related organization, to find out in detail how Korean content is illegally copied and spread overseas. We’ll develop an index to measure it and the method will be out within the year,” Yu told reporters at a press conference in Seoul.
The quick spread of YouTube clips and advancement of cloud music services can be a double-edged sword for Korean copyright holders, as the Korean Wave is gaining popularity on the back of social networking sites and cloud-enabled smartphones.
( Read more... )
Source: Kim Yoon-mi @ The Korea Herald
loverboy.livejournal.com
As expected Raspberry Field has a new single out on July 5. The name of the two track digital single is 있잖아, and on the title track Sweet Sorrow's Kim Young Woo is featured.
In order to introduce the new song the band's vocalist Soy has directed a short film called Index Finger (검지손가락) where she's also acting alongside fellow actor colleague Ryu Duk Hwan. 있잖아, is playing during the ending credits, but the entire short is sweet enough to deserve those initial minutes.
( film right underneath the cut )
source: indieful ROK, raspberryfield4eva
unreal.livejournal.comThe number of defectors coming to South Korea in the first half of the year increased by 14% over the same period last year to 1,428, according to statistics released by Hanawon today.
Hanawon, the resettlement and education center for defectors south of Seoul, also included extra details revealing a number of interesting trends; a 15% increase in the number of defectors entering South Korea within one year of leaving the North (they ordinarily spend a number of years in China for various reasons); an 11% increase in the number of people coming to South Korea to join with family and relatives already here; and a 10% increase in the number of family units defecting.
( Releasing the data this morning, a representative for Hanawon told reporters )
Source: dailynk
Hanawon, the resettlement and education center for defectors south of Seoul, also included extra details revealing a number of interesting trends; a 15% increase in the number of defectors entering South Korea within one year of leaving the North (they ordinarily spend a number of years in China for various reasons); an 11% increase in the number of people coming to South Korea to join with family and relatives already here; and a 10% increase in the number of family units defecting.
( Releasing the data this morning, a representative for Hanawon told reporters )
Source: dailynk
unreal.livejournal.com
Awareness of animal cruelty in South Korea rose after media highlighted a case where a man almost beat a dog to death
South Korea will impose tougher penalties including possible prison terms for cruelty to animals following a highly publicised case, the government said Monday.
Under a revision to the animal protection law, people who mistreat pets will face a jail term of up to one year or a maximum fine of 10 million won ($9,400), the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said.
( The current penalty allows only a maximum fine of five million won )
Source: AFP
rikayla.livejournal.com
SM Entertainment's Zhang Liyin is confirmed to no longer represent Eithtoo, the Chinese clothing company who recently featured her along with SHINee and f(x). On a press release sent by Eithtoo yesterday, they have announced their decision to withdraw Zhang Liyin as one of their product endorsers.
According to the company, they originally asked for SHINee and f(x) to represent their brand but due to f(x) Amber's injury at the time of the campaign, they decided to make Liyin her replacement. The replacement was decided based on the male and female ratio of the advertisement and it was revealed that they asked fans for their opinions on who would be best as Amber's replacement.
( SM's decision for her withdrawal obviously... )
Source: Koreaboo, Chocolyn, Eithtoo's Weibo
This is nothing surprising but it's disappointing to read, "SM decided the brand did not suit her"...
rikayla.livejournal.com
CSJH’s Stephanie surprised her fans with a new selca that made her look much different from her usual graceful appearance.
On July 2nd, Stephanie uploaded the picture onto her Twitter and wrote, “Only the curtain call is left now. Just a little longer…”.
The star can be seen sporting dark, intense eye makeup while wearing a somewhat risque fishnet-like outfit, timidly hidden by a white blouse.
Stephanie is currently performing in “The Korean World Dance Stars Festival 2011″, which is set to wrap up July 6th.
Source: AllKpop, Nate, Stephk1016 Twitter
Follow Stephanie The Grace on Twitter if you haven't done so already!!
jaejunggim.livejournal.com
The "big three" agencies in South Korea, SM, YG, and JYP Entertainment, will be uniting to represent Korea in a global idol audition to discover the next big idol. SM Entertainment's Lee Sooman, YG Entertainment's Yang Hyunsuk, and JYP Entertainment's Park Jinyoung shook the world with their top Kpop idol groups.
On Monday, July 12th, the BIG 3 will air the first episode of "Survival, Audition Kpop Star on SBS with auditions from Asia, Europe, South America, and the United States. The show will visit countries from all over the world to find the next generation of Kpop stars.
"Survival Audition Kpop Star" marks the very first time the BIG 3 companies of Korea have gathered together in one place, including Korea, for auditions. The three companies are planning to shake the Kpop world once again by finding the most well-rounded, talented singers through these auditions.
In addition to singers, they will be looking for talented dancers as well. The winner of "Survival Audition Kpop Star" will win a prize of 300 million won (282,000 USD) worth of music productions and will have the chance to sign an exclusive contract with the companies, who will provide the winner a car, drama castings, CF contracts, and more.
Source: Newsen via koreaboo
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rikayla unnir suggests you to pick SM if you want popularity + slave contract!!, JYP if you want a good contract, and YG if you want creative control! Good luck everyone!! ^v^!loverboy.livejournal.com
Singer Kim Hyun-joong drew his own stage.
He drew an image of his "Break Down" stage with a pen.
On stage he is manly and charismatic but in the picture he is just characterized and holding out both arms wide open with the other back dancers.
He drew in detail the black fish net shirt and sunglasses with the mike too.
Kim Hyun-joong's management added, "This is a surprise present to the fans who have been giving him explosive support since his come back. We thank all of you who support his title song "Break Down" and we hope you look forward to his future performances".
source: hancinema, news.nate.com
rosetta16.livejournal.comTVXQ, “To Grace The Cover Of Rolling Stone’s August Issue Feels Great”
TVXQ have become the first Korean singers to grace the cover of Rolling Stone. Considering the fact that it is hard for even Japanese celebrities to be on the cover, regardless of the fact that it is the Japanese version of the magazine, this is an achievement that is meaningful and should be noted.
Most importantly, TVXQ’s popularity seemed to have been drooping slightly from their top Hallyu star status when some of the members filed an exclusive contract suspension lawsuit against SM Entertainment. However, U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin, who are keeping the name of TVXQ alive, have proven their undiminished popularity as idols and as Koreans by gracing the cover of Rolling Stone.
The Japanese version of Rolling Stone has had only ten Japanese celebrities on its cover, starting with Nakashima Mika in 2008. This further proves TVXQ’s influence in Japan as their appearance on the magazine’s cover is unusual.
A representative of SM stated, “We heard that it isn’t easy for even Japanese stars to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. It feels great to see TVXQ grace the cover of the popular magazine.”
The August issue of Rolling Stone will be available on the 8th.
Source: [enews24]
Translated & Shared by: dongbangdata.net
spin.livejournal.com
It’s been reported that Rainbow member Ji Sook lost her mother to a chronic illness.
According to reports from DSP Entertainment on July 5th, Ji Sook’s mother passed away on July 4th at around 10:00PM due to chronic illness.
Due to this, Ji Sook will not be able to participate with the rest of the members in promoting their comeback. According to DSP Entertainment, Ji Sook will not be on the three music programs and will not appear on any of the schedules that were planned for this week. Also, it was revealed that Rainbow members have cancelled the live radio program, scheduled for July 5th and 6th.
Fans were curious as to why Ji Sook was not on stage during the latest episode of SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’. It was later revealed that Ji Sook was nursing her mother and was unable to perform on that day.
Our condolences to Ji Sook and her family.
Source + Picture: Dailian via Nate and allkpop
omg my baby idek what to say :'(
BAN HAMMER TIME
2011-07-04 10:44 pmuglypricetag.livejournal.com'XXOK', the first track off indie band The Koxx's debut full-length album, has been banned from broadcast on TV stations.
The first track - titled XXOK - off their full-length album, Access OK, has been banned by the major Korean TV networks - reason being that that the ‘XX’ in XXOK might have had hidden connotations.
Their label has tried to explain that XXOK is (The) Koxx spelled in reverse. Moreover, the band had decided to name their album Access OK as it sounded similar to the title. It was merely a play on words and there were no implied meanings intended, but the networks ultimately did not comply.
Source: fuckyeahthekoxx@tumblr; label's tweet; happyninalee@yt
their album's single for those that have not heard of the koxx. fyi, this is not the song that's been banned.
The first track - titled XXOK - off their full-length album, Access OK, has been banned by the major Korean TV networks - reason being that that the ‘XX’ in XXOK might have had hidden connotations.
Their label has tried to explain that XXOK is (The) Koxx spelled in reverse. Moreover, the band had decided to name their album Access OK as it sounded similar to the title. It was merely a play on words and there were no implied meanings intended, but the networks ultimately did not comply.
Source: fuckyeahthekoxx@tumblr; label's tweet; happyninalee@yt
their album's single for those that have not heard of the koxx. fyi, this is not the song that's been banned.
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