my unnirs are now hello kitties, what about yours?

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On August 17th, the girl group After School made their official debut in Japan with the Japanese version of their hit song “Bang!”. The girl group also set on a promotional project in partnership with Hello Kitty, a universally popular Japanese brand.

In the photos for the promotional event, After School emanates the characteristic hairstyle and typical atmosphere of each member by using the images of the Hello Kitty character. The character dolls suggestive of each member are planned to be available for sale at the mini concert to be held on September 10th.

Recently, After School has completed their unit project, with their members divided into two teams with two different songs. They are now moving on as the single unit After School and will focus on meeting Japanese fans in August.

this is so cute and gives me hope that avex will actually promote them. plus i always thought that uee and hello kitty were twins, dead in the eyes~ and all.
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Soloist EI releases full "Remember" MV

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Source

TOO. SHORT. >///<
I prefer Only You. 

Han Ye Seul’s stylist exposes KBS’s harsh working conditions

[jaejunggim.livejournal.com]

A online netizen claiming to be actress Han Ye Seul’s hairstylist expressed her own thoughts on the entire ‘Spy Myung Wol‘ production drama.

On the morning of August 17th, the individual tweeted,

“As her hair stylist, I have spent more time with and around Han Ye Seul, and therefore I know exactly what went on during each shoot.

All these people who are pointing fingers at her, are they choosing to believe these big names in the industry, rather than someone like me who is close to her and knows the real situation? What kind of “honest” people are these network reps anyway that they would force their cast members to film for long hours, often forcing them to break through the night? This has gone on for two long months already. They write completely biased articles in their own favor, taking complete advantage of people like Han Ye Seul. They made her sacrifice sleep for two weeks straight and when she finally got a chance to crawl home, she most likely had a few hours at most to shut her eyes and rest her exhausted body. She probably passed out and when she opened her eyes, she realized she was late and rushed to the set.

So she was late.

If the director really knew what he was doing, wouldn’t he have shot a scene where they didn’t need her, in order to save time? But no, he doesn’t. He wasted precious shooting time and refused to work until she showed up. Thanks to him, the actress who slaved herself on set for two weeks straight and didn’t get a wink of sleep for 4 days is now the irresponsible, immature she-devil who kept her staff waiting. They have no regard for her as a human being.”

“The girl stayed strong despite all of this. Wasn’t anyone worried about her? Wasn’t anyone worried that she would faint from lack of rest? They have zero respect for her as a human being. They used her like a slave, making up the hours as they went but as soon as she decided she had enough of them taking advantage of her, they turn the story around like they’re the victims in this whole ordeal. I understand the staff’s point of view, and I am sure they have their own reasons for issuing their public statement but this is really too frustrating. How could they release a statement like that after making her go through so much hell? Do they plan to continue to work their actors like that in the future?”

“I guess if you’re a celebrity, you are forced to sacrifice sleep for two months straight. You can’t afford to be late, you can’t be sick, and if you need to pass out from exhaustion, you need to do it in front of a large group of people so that you can prove how tired you really are. You have to be ready to be back-stabbed by the public and the people around you, and you have to do exactly what people tell you to do. I guess this is the life of a celebrity.

The things I learned from ‘Spy Myung-Wol’: You can’t be too nice, too honest, or too patient. Rather, you have to treat these people exactly the way they treat you. Otherwise, you will end up like Han Ye Seul. I wonder if they think she left the show simply because she was ‘too tired’.”

Han Ye Seul who made major headlines for refusing to show up on set for KBS2TV’s ‘Spy Myung-Wol’ has flown overseas and is scheduled to return to Korea shortly.

Source: mydaily via Nate ; allkpop ... glad someone spoke up :3

SHINee Nagoya Reception on news and fan report

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( Fan report in which there is chicken, Jongho, and Taemin still can't speak Japanese. )

 

Source: Jujutaem, fan report is mine

F.T. Island’s Lee Hongki Cast in KBS Special Drama with Japanese Actress Reiko Takashima

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F.T. Island’s Lee Hongki and Japan’s veteran actress Reiko Takashima have been cast in KBS’s upcoming special drama series, “Noriko Goes to Seoul.” The new drama, produced to celebrate Korea’s largest national holiday Chusok, is about a Japanese woman who falls in love with K-Pop and works her way up to audition for a K-Pop singer. Lee Hongki stars as Min Ha, a trainee singer that gets to meet Noriko, played by Takashima, and teaches her how to sing.

“We thought Lee Hongki, who’s capable of both singing and acting, would be the perfect fit for Min Ha’s attractive role,” the production team said.

Takashima flew in to Korea last week shortly after her Japanese drama was over. She is currently studying Korean to improve her pronunciation. Lee Hongki expressed his confidence in this role as it’s very similar to his real-life personality.

“Noriko Goes to Seoul” will air at 11:15PM on September 11th, one night before Chusok.

Source: Soompi

Late, but I'm posting anyway.
Can't wait, and I hope he sings a lot considering his role. I can never get enough of his singing.

mini siwon/heechul post

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( heechul does gym tan and laudry )

 

( filming for poseidon )

nate via akp
ntn via akp
shisus' twitter

 <- sichul's favorite form of exercise
also, shisus should burn that hideous swim shorts and change into a nice and tiny triangle speedo. aside from that, he looks so good and tan a,hsdfghsdhgghjgs ;~;

Korean entertainers on Chinese selling sex list

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

China’s leading media websites published photos of alleged Korean entertainers selling sex, spurring criticism from Koreans and other foreigners.

Wangi, a popular Chinese portal, along with some 50 other Chinese sites, disclosed the photos under the headline of “Korean female entertainers selling sex caught in a hidden camera.”

According to the Korean-language site Onbao.com, a man in his underwear is pictured with female entertainers in a motel room. The women, in various states of undress, are seen looking at the man.

According to the reports, as many as 37 Korean female entertainers appear in the photos. The women in the photos include top stars and other entertainers, they said.

One site claims to have identified a famous female Korean singer, initialed S, from the list, displaying her major entertainment activities.

But it is doubtful that Korean female entertainers are really engaging in prostitution, as it has not been confirmed where the photos came from and who really are pictured, according to Onbao.com.

Source: The Korea Times

Ballad + Rap = Win!

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 Namolla Family JW & D-Heaven - Missing You

Source: AsianDream2013

It's a bit boring but her voice is really good. Also, it's pretty weird to see a Korean woman wearing a kendo outfit.

Maeng Yuna shows us how easily she makes a cherry pie!

[nobodyelse-care.livejournal.com]

 Maeng Yuna - Cherry Pie

Source: AsianDream2013

HOW THE HELL CAN YOU MAKE A PIE BY WITH TWO EGGS!? NOT ONLY THAT, THAT'S A F**CKING CAKE, YOU IDIOT!
P.S. I'm totally jamming this song right now.

g.o pressed by his own beauty

[blastoise.livejournal.com]

MBLAQ’s G.O. recently opened up about the infamous facial hair that he carried when the group debuted.

On the August 16th episode of “Strong Heart“, G.O. finally revealed the story behind his macho look.

He said, “When MBLAQ was being created, Rain told us that we need a radical member. He recommended that I grow some facial hair. Then, he thought people would remember MBLAQ as the group with the member that has facial hair.”

G.O. continued, “However, as time went by, I became a slave to that facial hair. When I went on variety shows, I only got to talk about facial hair. I also have a lot of hair on my chest, so whenever I’d wear V-neck shirts, people joked that I could clean the floor with it.”

( protect the rainforest )

sources: akp, newsen via nate

2PM for Nepa's F/W collection

[tofucakes.livejournal.com]

( fly as fuq )

source: w2d, khuntoriapantip

September not epic enough? Davichi are making a comeback too!

[fallingstarryuu.livejournal.com]

Sweet pop duo Davichi is back!

Davichi will be making their comeback with their first mini-album in over a year, and it’s been receiving major attention because their new album features songs written by songwriter Jun Hye Sung, who’s written OSTs for SBS’s ‘Secret Garden‘. For Davichi, he wrote their title track, “Don’t Say Goodbye“.

Jun Hye Sung is famous for composing the two most popular songs from ‘Secret Garden’ , “That man“, and “That woman“, as well as “Don’t Forget Me“, an track from the ‘The Greatest Love‘ OST. Because his previous songs were such major hits, expectations are extremely high for his new song,”Don’t Say Goodbye”.

The girls stated, “We love the title track so much – we can’t wait to perform it for our fans!”

Meanwhile, member Kang Min Kyung has done some composing of her own for the mini-album, so fans can look forward to hearing some of her original works.

Davichi has been busy performing in the musical ‘Tears of Heaven“, as well as taking up roles in SBS’s “Smile, Mom“. Davichi is scheduled to make their comeback on KBS’s ‘Music Bank‘ on September 2nd.

Source & Image : SportsWorld via Nate via akp

Super Junior transforms into thriller characters for ‘CeCi’

[snoorella.livejournal.com]

Hallyu idols Super Junior has graced the cover of not only CeCi Korea magazine, but also CeCi China!

( pictures + rest of the article under the cut! )

Credits:
Source + Photos: Chosun, JoongAng via Naver + Allkpop + sup3rjunior.wordpress.com

honestly, the only think i'm thinking about when i see these pictures is "saeklfjbhwelkbtaewlrktfwbk kyuhyunnnnn come to meeeeeee"  i mean, look at the hair and those legs es;fjl

Han Ye Seul releases an official apology & reconciles with ‘Spy Myung Wol’ producers

[jaejunggim.livejournal.com]

On August 17th, actress Han Ye Seul released an official apology to the public through her agency sidusHQ. The apology states:

“Hello, this is Han Ye Seul.

I sincerely apologize for having caused so many people to worry.

Especially to the team at KBS2’s ‘Spy Myung Wol‘, all the staff members, my seniors, my co-star Eric, and fellow actors, I am deeply sorry.

I fully realize the heavy responsibility I carry in the current situation.

I will take everyone’s scolding to heart, and although I am lacking in many ways, I promise to give my all towards the responsibility I have left.

Once again, I bow my head and sincerely apologize to everyone.

I will try my hardest to bring about a successful conclusion.”

After returning to Seoul, it was said that Han Ye Seul headed to KBS headquarters and reconciled with the producers through tears.

Over the course of an hour, Han Ye Seul and representatives from her agency apologized to the head of KBS’s drama department Go Young Tak and other officials from the drama department.

After a long conversation, the meeting concluded with a round of applause. Han Ye Seul emerged from the meeting room while holding her mother’s hand with a slightly brighter facial expression, and the representatives from the drama department escorted them outside.

The drama department chief, Go Young Tak, released a statement saying, “Han Ye Seul has apologized through tears, and everything has all ended well.”

It was said that if everything goes to plan, KBS expects to start filming again for ‘Spy Myung Wol’ on the 18th.

Source + Photo: Newsen, Star News via Nate + allkpop

HYS fighting!! :D

Outrage as S.Korea speed skater becomes Russian

[unreal.livejournal.com]

Local fans attacked Korea skating administrators Wednesday after star speed skater Ahn Hyun-Soo -- a national sporting hero and triple Olympic champion -- switched his citizenship to compete for Russia.

Ahn was reportedly disenchanted with factional infighting within the Korea Skating Union (KSU).

Ahn, also a five-time short track world gold medallist, said Wednesday he had decided to renounce his South Korean citizenship and become Russian in order to appear for his new country at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014.

The star has been training in Russia since June this year, after he fell into a slump due to knee injury in 2008. He failed to make the South Koraen national team for the 2010 Vancouver Games.
( I've decided to work in better environment and keep myself focused on the sport )

Source: afp

Infinite's Fanclub Inauguration Post

[woohyun.livejournal.com]

[news] 110817 - infinite “the fanclub inauguration ceremony that should have been done earlier, stayed up for 3 days”


( News )

( Pictures )

( Bangkok City )

Source: Infinite Updates 1 2 3 4 Nate 1 2 3 4 Murisu 1 2 3 4 Mindyic pleadergyu 1 2 3 4 5 inseupilis sujuloove 1 2
edited in some more news and fancams ^_^

....Indonesian band copypastes FT Island's "Love Love Love MV"

[littlefuji.livejournal.com]

Joker - Cinta Sebenarnya (translated: True Love)

( Original MV under the cut )

Source: warnerindonesia, ftisland

Shameful, since it's not a bad song. But as a Primadonna, I'm mad. :/ I mean, they might as well put FTI in it too -_-

FIGARO - NINE MUSES [MV]

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cr: 21789amr @ YouTube

Step in here for eargasm; E-Tribe and SNSD style. [now with download link]

[groovydawg.livejournal.com]

Credit: hollanderssf via snsdkorean

E-Tribe can do no wrong by me. Their collab with 4Men remains my most played. And this, is just flawless for a Gee remix.



( Download link under the cut )

Taemin's Rainbow vomit Pants for TV Pia Magazine plus SHINee's Airport Photos

[flumpool-shinee.livejournal.com]

TVpia Magazine Scans



( Onew's head here... )

Sources:
Airport pics from soompi shinee and realbabe for the original source
TV Pia Scans from lovingbling@tumblr, 2, 3

idec, i love taebb's pants. and they look so happy in the airport pics~~

this is a post about chocolat noonars

[sungjongscum.livejournal.com]

There’s a hot new girl group in town, and they just released their debut digital single “Syndrome” on August 17th. Chocolat– a five-member girl group, three of which have American fathers and Korean mothers — made headlines for being bi-racial members, but that’s not all there is to these girls.

When they sat down for an interview with StarIn, they stated, “If we thought we were going to be “just another girl group”, we wouldn’t have even started this whole thing“.

They continued, “All five of us are very unique individuals and we possess different talents. The five of us together make a powerful group.”

( Chocolat denies plastic surgery rumors: “We are 100% natural beauties” )

( Chocolat reveals that they trained for 12 hours a day for two years )

( Actor Ji Hyun Woo cheers on Chocolat as they prepare for debut )

Source: allkpop + allkpop + allkpop + Nate + Nate

Uee Impresses AKB48 Member

[xcherryblossomx.livejournal.com]

Member of the popular Japanese girl group AKB48, Kojima Haruna is impressed after meeting Uee.

On August 13th both After School and AKB48 performed at the A-Nation concert. Though Uee and Kojima already have a connection as Kojima was cast to play Nana (Yoo He-yi) in the Japanese remake of Uee’s hit Korean drama “You’re Beautiful” the two met for the first time at the concert.

Even though they were busy Uee and Kojima got to spend a bit of time together. Later that night Kojima updated her twitter and tweeted:

a-nationにてAFTERSCHOOLのﾕｲちゃんと初めてお会いしました!美男ですね原作のﾕﾍｲさんです(・v・)ずっとﾃﾚﾋﾞで見てたから感動…思い出すだけでﾄﾞｷﾄﾞｷするっ(бвб)笑

I met Uee of After School for the first time at A-Nation! She is beautiful…the original from ‘You’re Beautiful’, impressed with much excitement I used to watch on TV…I smile remembering

After School recently released their first Japanese single on August 17th. They are currently in the midst of promotional activities and their relationship with AKB48 is expected to be a big help in the future.

Source: xsportsnews + asiatoday Trans: AfterSchoolDaze

Jaejoong getting drunk and kissing on PTB, the former was better

[gardenintheair.livejournal.com]

( lemme show you how to KISS KISS KISS KISS )

devilJunsu

2 Pics From Mr. Simple Version B

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( Click to see the other pic! :D )

Source: YesungCenter@Twitter.com (1) (2)

JGJAHJGHAGHAHGHAGHADGHAHGADGHKAJDGHD

FREEZE YOUR EGGS GURRRLS: BART SIMPSON OPPA LOOKING UUUUNNNFFF FOR HIGH CUT

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( Read more... )

( TAKE AN EVEN DEEPER LOOK )

( Interview updated )

Credits pictures: High Cut Korea: www.highcut.co.kr/bbs/board.php 
              Interrview: Nate via allkpop: www.allkpop.com/2011/08/jay-park-shows-off-his-new-hair-and-tattoo


So unnnnnnnnnnf!!!

SNSD stay fresh by being silly

[tippani.livejournal.com]

Clip from a Taiwanese TV program, JeTi speak English starting from 1:04

haha7994

Such a genius.

Godwoon gives us fap material, includes topless photo

[hellicoptajuuce.livejournal.com]

( FAP MATERIAL + TWEET TRANSLATIONS + BONUS PIC FROM SEXSHII LEADER UNF UNF UNF )

Source: beastdw@twitter1 beastdw@twitter2 beastdw@twitter3 beastdw@twitter4 beastdw@twitter5 beastdw@twitter6 beastdw@twitter7 beastdw@twitter8 BeeeestDJ@twitter
Translations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
SORRY MODS FOR SUBMITTING THIS 3 TIMES. I DIDNT WANT ANY ONE ELSE TO POST ABOUT MY FAVOURITE GODLY MAKNAE, you still love me right?
OMFG I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE RIGHT AND THIS SPARKS A TOPLESS SELCA BATTLE. Have a puppy-eyed dongwoon pic

NEW YORK TO GO INSANE THIS OCTOBER

[miuratenshi.livejournal.com]

Inside sources have informed allkpop that SM Entertainment is in the process of finalizing negotiations for an ‘SMTOWN Live in NYC‘ concert in October of this year.

The tentative date is set for around the 3rd week of October, and so long as there aren’t any major issues during the final planning and negotiation stage, fans can expect to see their favorite SM TOWN artists in New York City this October.

Stay tuned for more details, only on allkpop!

Source: allkpop

After School for Jelly Magazine

[xcherryblossomx.livejournal.com]

( Large pics after the cut... )

Interview Trans: Kahi, JuYeon, Uee and Nana for Jelly Magazine

Q: Your 1st magazine shoot in Japan is today’s Jelly. What did you think?

Juyeon: Jelly is sold in Korea too, and I was so happy that our 1st shoot was one of my favorites, Jelly!
Uee: The poses for shoots in Korea are usually predetermined, so it was really fun to have some freedom.
Kahi: We have a lot of magazine shoots in Korea too, but there were lots of clothes and styles that I’ve never tried before, so it was really fun. I hope we’re able to do more of these kinds of shoots in the future.

( The rest of the interview... )

Sources:
Scans: spicecandy @ tumblr via afterschooldaze
Interview translation:  pledisAStrans  via afterschooldaze
 

Seoul to bring back women-only subway cars

[buccal.livejournal.com]

By Jung-yoon Choi

Hong Ji-min cannot forget that crowded, morning rush-hour commute when she felt someone groping her.

"I knew that someone did it on purpose, but it had happened so fast," the 25-year-old nurse recalled. "I couldn't do anything but look around with angry eyes. But there was no way I could identify the person in that sea of people."

Seoul city officials now may have a solution for victimized female commuters: women-only subway cars.

South Korean officials next month will begin a program offering the exclusive train coaches, reviving an idea that was abandoned two decades ago. Reaction to the plan has been so mixed, however, that the city is going to test those cars only late at night to see how it goes.

Seoul's vast subway network carries 6.4 million passengers daily. And although the rail cars are generally crowded, the morning and evening commutes are notorious, called a "hell ride" by many because it is a clammy, claustrophobic ordeal.

During rush hour, an increasing number of female passengers have been the target of groping and other sexual crimes. The number of such offenses skyrocketed nearly 80% between 2009 and 2010, to 1,192 cases from 671, according to transportation officials. This year, 600 cases have been reported through the end of July.
 

( Read more... )

Source: LA Times

One Example of How Much Koreans Love Luxury

[buccal.livejournal.com]

By Jaeyeon Woo

Like their peers in Japan and China, Korean women love luxury items. Here’s one way to gauge just how much: there’s a secondhand market for Chanel and other brand-name paper shopping bags.

Such transactions are easily found on second-hand online shopping sites, where brand-name paper bags are traded for as much as $30.

A glance at bags for sale today shows one seller with four different kinds of paper bags from Burberry to Louis Vuitton at price tags around 25,000 won ($23). Another seller has a Burberry paper bag on sale at a more modest price of 5,000 won.

( Read more... )

Source: Wall Street Journal Korea Realtime

B1st's Yoon Doojoon wants 4minute's Heo Gayoon as his girlfriend

[ogfm.livejournal.com]

For MBC Every1's 'Weekly Idol,' 89 idols voted for boy and girl idols that they would like to date. Girl groups chose Yoon Doojoon as their first choice.

B1AST's Yoon Doojoon came in first place in the girls' selections. MC Jeong Hyungdon directly called Doojoon since they remain close. Doojoon told his thoughts about being first place and, without hesitation, he said the idol he would like to date is 4minute's Heo Gayoon.

The episode airs on the 20th.

time to bolt and padlock your doors, gayoonit D:

4-minutes Forum & Nate

Eric Reveals His Thoughts on the Filming Spy Myung Wol

[jaejunggim.livejournal.com]

After staying mostly silent through the most disruptive behind-the-scenes occurrence to befall any K-drama, the leading man of Spy Myung Wol finally expressed his thoughts. Eric tweeted a very lengthy message yesterday that contains both his personal feelings and a first-person-account of what he experienced on the set. Shinhwabiz.com (the fan site for Eric’s idol group) translated the entire tweet. For folks following the story, I suggest reading to get a fuller picture of what transpired, which may temper or alter some of your opinions..

ERIC:
A dramatic reconciliation…? We all came together and pushed ourselves to work hard after Miss Myeongwol left the country, for the three reasons that the drama had to go on, it was like a promise with our viewers, and there was the reality of our monetary contracts. But now, I think no one will feel very comfortable knowing that we will have to go back to shooting the drama like nothing happened. I’ve never talked with any newspaper about my views, but I saw a lot of articles writing about them.
( Read more... )

[Credit: translation by shinhwabiz.com]
© 2011, ockoala. All rights reserved.
CREDIT TO KOALA PLAYGROUND BLOG
via: 6theory

this is the full version~ his whole twit :3 ... akp and nate are making him look bad.

Block Bitchin' Megapost~

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( 10ASIA Interview+Photos )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (BlockBIntl)
( Zico )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( Kyung )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( Taeil )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( Jaehyo )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( U-Kwon )

10ASIA (10.asiae), seoulfoood@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( B-Bomb )

10ASIA (NATE) VITALSIGN@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
( P.O )

10ASIA (10.asiae), seoulfoood@BLOCKBINTL (bontheblock)
All pictures taken from bontheblock and re-uploaded
( Vocal Line's OST for All My Love )

92SUPEREQUUS@youtube
( Eating Moths )

7ontheblock
( Unseen fanmeet clip )

7ontheblock
( K-Pop Zone )

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