Why does MC Yoo always wear a bandana around his face?

[soribreak.livejournal.com]

MC Yoo Jae Suk has gathered much interest from the public recently as he was often seen wearing a bandana around his face during filming.

Yoo Jae Suk is often seen wearing a bandana around his face in 'Infinity Challenge' and 'Running Man'.

The reason for his action is because of his very sensitive skin - because his filming often takes place outdoors, he gets spots or acne if he is exposed to the sun for a long time.

Netizens responded "I didn't know he had sensitive skin", "Of course Yoo Jae Suk is committed to having a good hygiene", "Doesn't he get hot?"


nate
translated by soribreak

Supernova signs one year contract as models for Korean makeup brand “Talent Cosmetic”

[strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com]

Supernova has recently signed an exclusive 1 year contract worth 500 million won (about $500,000 dollars) with Talent Cosmetics.

Talent Cosmetics is a luxury cosmetics brand which currently opperates 7 shops in Seoul’s Myeongdong district alone.

This is Supernova’s first national endorsment deal in 4 years, after modelling for Elite Uniforms along with Girls’ Generation back in 2007.

During this time, Supernova developed as representative Hallyu Stars in Japan, where they have landed over 10 endorsement deals, enjoying high popularity.

Though they have stayed abroad for a long time because of their Japanese activities, it is said that they were happy to return home briefly to engage in the shooting for the CF.

With this modelling deal, there has been great interest as for how all cosmetic companies have appointed Hallyu stars as their representatives, creating healthy competition.

Supernova now ranks with The Face Shop’s Kim Hyun Joong, Missha’s TVXQ, Tony Moly’s T-ara, Holika Holika’s CN Blue, BavyPhat’s FT Island, among others.

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Translation: andie_x @ Starlight
Source: StarToday and Segye

I'm happy for them^^ Maybe we'll eventually get that Korean comeback that was abandoned ages ago.

[ENG SUB] WGM MEGA POST #030911 AGAIN

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[ENG SUB] KHUNTORIA EP 62


part ONE

part TWO

part THREE

KHUNTORIA ENDING FORVER ?!?

For more than a year, 2PM‘s Nichkhun and f(x)‘s Victoria have received much love as the ‘Khuntoria Couple‘, but their time on the popular show ‘We Got Married‘ may be coming to an end.  Rumors have popped up stating that the couple will soon be ending their run on the hit show. The most recent spate of rumors stemmed from the last night’s preview of next week’s episode, where the two of them received a mission that had the curious subtitle, “a mission from out of the blue”.

The MBC faux-marriage program currently stars four couples – other than the Nichkhun-Victoria pairing, the show also features the Eunjung-Jang Woo couple, the Kwon Ri Sae-David Oh couple, and the Kim Won Joon-Park So Hyun couple. Due to the relatively large number of couples on the show, the program has had a hard time balancing the amount of time slotted for each pair.

As idols, the two also have busy schedules to digest on top of their ‘We Got Married’ activities. Although Nichkhun claimed that “We will continue our married life into the future” some time ago, it remains to be seen whether he can keep his promise: 2PM has started pan-Asian activities and their schedule remains packed until December. f(x) is also scheduled to be ramping up their group activities on the tail of their “Hot Summer” success.

Netizen opinion seems to be divided on the subject. While some bemoaned this rumor, saying “What will I live for when I can’t see Khuntoria anymore”, others were of the opinion that they had shown enough, saying “They showed everything they could, so it’s not a bad idea to end their run on the show”. Stay tuned to allkpop as we report more on this disappointing rumor.

credit : RMsubs 1 ; 2 ; 3 ; preview
gif : http://khuntorialurve.tumblr.com
article : alk


[ENG SUB] BRAVE COUPLE EP 21



part ONE

credit : BraverSubs 1


[ENG SUB] WOOJUNG EP 21



part ONE

part TWO

credit : KSNsubs 1 ; 2 ;
gifs : http://omonajungyonghwa.tumblr.com


[ENG SUB] KWONOH EP 12 ft. ZE:A Kwanghee & Dongjun


part ONE

part TWO

preview

credit : KSNsubs 1 ; 2 ; preview
gif : http://taengstache.tumblr.com

ok guys so I have being trying for the last 2hrs but because livejournal is being a b*tch nothing works so its jst links this week sorry
my divine patience brought to you by :

Crispi Crunch is still making weird videos to promote Thumbs Up. Now with more boners!

[loverboy.livejournal.com]

( THUMBS UP THUMBS UP THUMBS UP )

source: CCTV0423 (07, 08, 09, 10)

JYJ - In Heaven Album Tracklist and information

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Source: DNBN
Translation credit: @white_faith of PrinceJJ_
Shared by: JYJ3

Taemin doesn't know what to do around lady parts, kinky Jinki saves the day.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

SHINee are currently all over Moscow along with comedian Jeong Hendon as well as crews from MBC and KBS. They are there for a variety of activities over the next few days including judging a dance cover competition, supporting the three flash mobs organized and also a fan meeting. The footage from the trip will also be compiled as a short program about the adventures of SHINee in Russia. There's more exact information here for those who live whereabouts.

( New tiny Maypole montage, an A+ performance from the Japanese Debut Live Premium Reception Event Whatever and an interview translation. )

Sources
1 Videos: HELLenasama@YT and myprettyboysshinee2@YT
2 Pictures: OriSuta scans from LovingBling@Tumblr and montage credit to Maypole, found at ForeverShiningSHINEE@Tumblr
3 Translation: found at SFI, translation credits to Mrs.CMinho and ShineeWorldIndonesia

i love the shots of shinee silhouetted against the crowd, somebody should make gifs

CNU Releases Concept Photo!

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Source: B1A4.com

My favorite one so far.

Nichkhun and Victoria confirmed to be leaving ‘We Got Married’

[superslurpee.livejournal.com]

 
Looks like today won’t be a good day for “We Got Married” fans — on the heels of the news that the David Oh – Kwon Ri Sae couple will be leaving from the show, Nichkhun and Victoria (known as the ‘Khuntoria‘ couple) will also be getting a ‘divorce’ from the popular MBC reality show
 
“Two couples will be leaving the program in the middle of September,” stated a representative for MBC. “We’re in the middle of recruiting a new couple.” With the departure of two couples, it will be interesting to see how ‘We Got Married’ plans on filling the gaps.
 
Stay tuned to allkpop for more news as the situation progresses.
Source: Sports Hankook via Naver
credit : akp

Lee Soo Man buys a mansion in LA - Maybe MTV Cribs will visit him

[yunho.livejournal.com]

It was revealed that SM Entertainment founder and chairman Lee Soo Man bought a house in Los Angeles, California back in May.

According to a recent report, back on May 19th, Lee Soo Man purchased the LA mansion in Studio City for $2,800,000 in cash.

According to the real estate agency listing, the mansion was built in 1976. The mansion lies on a 29,900 sq ft lot and the house itself is 4,366 sq ft containing 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

A media representative stated, “For his children that have been studying in private schools in the Beverly Hills area, Lee Soo Man and his wife have been living in a luxury condominium and were actively looking to settle in LA”.

Upon hearing this news, Netizens and news reporters have been wondering if the house also signifies a possible base for SM artists to debut in America.

Credit: AKP
Source + Image: Star News and Wstarnews

He paid in cash? Wow. Wish I had that much money.

DBSK Reveals PV Teaser for "B.U.T ( BE-AU-TY)"

[sincronia.livejournal.com]

On September 6, Avex Entertainment released the first promotional video (PV) teaser for DBSK's title song "B.U.T (BE-AU-TY)" in their upcoming 5^th Japanese album "TONE" on their YouTube channel. To the excitement of Japanese fans, DBSK performed their new title song at the SM TOWN concert in Japan last weekend.

The promotional video reveals Yunho and Changmin dancing in a closed-area scenario. Once again, they show their synchronized dancing skills which was choreographed by Marty Kudelka (who is the choreographer for American artists such as Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake) and assisted by Gregory Hwang and Mihawk K. Back.

This PV teaser came up shortly after DBSK revealed their concept  as well as the full tracklist for their upcoming album "TONE" which will be released on September 28.  In the concept photos, Changmin and Yunho portrait different styles in their hair. Changmin comes up  with white highlights while Yunho comes up with blond highlights on his  hair. The album will be released in three different versions and colors.

Here's the teaser video:

SOURCE: Soompi + AVEX

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT AND JYJ'S "IN HEAVEN" TOO PLEASE

Yoo Ah In reveals he's a high school drop out, also encourages students to dare to be different

[loverboy.livejournal.com]

Actor Yu A-in revealed that he is a high school dropout during a press conference to promote his new movie “Wandeugi” yesterday.

While talking to the press about his character in the film, a rebellious student, Yu said that he can relate to the character and that he doesn’t have a lot of fond memories from his own school days.

He then said that he quit school during his first year of high school.

The actor took a high school equivalency exam after he quit and enrolled in the arts department at Konkuk University.

In revealing his past, Yu, known for his frank demeanor both on and off camera, also offered a bit of advice to teenagers, saying that he wishes that students would, from time to time, break away from their regular routines.

He added that if the behavior doesn’t cross the line, he wished that society would allow students room to deviate a bit from their studies so they can have a chance to discover themselves.

source: Korean Joongang Daily

S. Korea to Launch Entertainment Satellite TV to the North

[unreal.livejournal.com]

A private South Korean group says it intends, as soon as next year, to beam satellite entertainment television programs into the isolated North.

North Koreans are allowed to watch only the government’s television channels, which mainly broadcast news, movies and documentaries predictability exhorting the successes of the country’s communist leadership.

But a group of South Koreans wants to give those on the northern side of the divided peninsula some lighter fare, hoping that will help unify, at least culturally, the two Koreas.

Unification TV is to be composed primarily of South Korean dramas and other entertainment programs.

The chairman of Korean Peninsula Vision and Unification, Bong Doo-wan, says the timing is right to launch this project.
( Bong says inter-Korean relations have been frozen for 60 years )

Source: voanews

Boom's Boom is back MV

[woohyun.livejournal.com]

Source: SBSKANGSHIMJANG

Girl's Day Releases MV for 'Don't Let Your Eyes Wander!'

[snoorella.livejournal.com]

Credits:
girlsday5 @ youtube

mods, i don't know why you rejected the post and then linked me to a post with the song release, not the MV release. so i resubmitted it. i also checked both videos in the post you linked me to, neither of which were the MV so i put this up.

Ever wanted the Spanish version of WG's "So Hot"? Now you have it... but it's not by Wonder Girls...

[kat-tunluver90.livejournal.com]

TBC Girls - Soy Hot

Saykanito


LOL from what I'm seeing, they just cover songs but it doesn't help it from being lulzy... check out their rendition of G-Dragon's Rompe Corazones to T-ara's Papi

Brian Joo participates in the official soundtrack of "Protect The Boss"

[ayamefan13.livejournal.com]

Despite having a busy schedule due to his recent appearance in the Korean musical production of "Rent," Fly To The Sky member Brian Joo is confirmed to have been featured on the official soundtrack of the ongoing drama "Protect The Boss."

Earlier today, Brian Joo updated his official Twitter account with the post asking fans to promote the track "I Cannot Go." On the said update, Brian was quoted saying, "Everyone: Among the 'Protect the Boss' OSTs, please listen to the song that I’ve sung — 'I Cannot Go' — and please promote it lots. It is a drama in which @mjjeje appears ^^ Also it is the theme song for Jaejoong ^^".

Aside from his recent stint in "Rent" and participation for "Protect The Boss," Brian Joo is also set to attend a fanmeeting in Malaysia for the contemporary Christian music group 3rd Wave on October 14 and 15.

Meanwhile, SBS drama "Protect The Boss" will also release their first official soundtrack on the 8th of September which received 30,000 pre-orders.

source; koreaboo + JYJ3 + brian's twitter + satomi709101@yt

Korea's design biennial

[untilsally.livejournal.com]

Korea's design biennial: an extreme body of work that pushes no products

With plastic surgery for fighters and designs for bombs, the Gwangju Design Biennale – curated by Ai Weiwei – is challenging the norms of commercially motivated design weeks

Folly good show ... one of the 10 follies built around the city for the Gwangju Design Biennale – this one is designed by Francisco Sanin

September is "design week" season, when cities from London to Brussels to Beijing flaunt their design talent, if they have it, or fly it in if they don't. Either way, the idea that design is crucial to a lively urban economy has become so prevalent in the last decade that there are now more than 60 design weeks around the globe – some of them in cities you may never have heard of. This weekend I was in Gwangju, the sixth biggest city in Korea. The Gwangju Design Biennale may sound obscure, but it is rumoured to have a bigger budget than the Venice Art Biennale, which tells you how seriously the Koreans take their design.

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Source: The Guardian

Plastic surgery, in Korea, you don't say.

YGE outperforms SME in first half of 2011

[ashiva.livejournal.com]

In a first, talent agency YG Entertainment saw better business than top talent firm SM Entertainment during the first half of this year.

According to a report submitted to the Financial Supervisory Service on Monday, YG's sales for the January to June period of this year stood at over 44.74 billion won, close to the 44.77 billion won the firm made all of last year.

The figure is also higher than SM's sales of 40.59 billion won during the first six months of this year, making it the first time for YG to surpass SM which has long been the most profitable entertainment firm.

Additionally, YG posted an operating profit of about 9.64 billion won with the net profit standing at a little less than 7.30 billion during the same term, while SM recorded an operating profit of under 4.82 billion won and a net profit of slightly over 3.92 billion won.

YG's improved performance can be attributed to sales the agency saw from concerts, amounting to 12.52 billion won, such as Big Bang's "BIG SHOW" earlier this year and the "LOVE&HOPE" concert held in Japan.

YG's report will become binding if the FSS does not request for a revision on YG's report within the next 15 days and YG will be listed on Korea's KOSDAQ market after an intial public offering.

YG, which stands for Yang Goon, was founded in 1996 by Yang Hyun-suk, a former member of popular Korean group Seo Tai-ji & Boys.

Yang is credited with creating and managing the successful careers of many K-pop artists including 1TYM, Gummy, Jinusean, SE7EN, Big Bang and 2NE1.

The agency also manages several Korean actors including Kang Hye-jung and Ku Hye-sun of the "Boys Over Flowers" fame.

Source: Jessica Kim @ 10Asia

Psy’s “Right Now” gets banned by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family

[strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com]

Yet another song has been added to the seemingly endless list of music banned by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. It’s just been reported that Psy’s 5th album title track, “Right Now“, has been slapped with a ‘R19′ sticker for obscene lyrics.

On September 6th, Psy updated his me2day with the message, “I was told this startling truth not long ago… The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family appointed my song ‘Right Now’ as R19 material… They said it’s because of the line, ‘Life is like toxic alcohol’.”

Psy continued, “This is exactly why life is like toxic alcohol.”

Fans and netizens expressed their disbelief with, “I don’t understand them”, “Do they want us to only listen to children’s songs?”, and “This is really confusing. At this rate, there won’t be any songs to listen to.”

Some of the songs that have been banned so far by the MOGEF include B2ST’s “On Rainy Days”, Baek Ji Young‘s “I Can’t Drink”, 2PM‘s “Hands Up”, Jang Hye Jin‘s “It’s A Drink”, and Kim Jo Han’s “Alcohol Truth”.

All of these songs have been deemed inappropriate for minors by the Ministry due to their “obscene” lyrical content which may encourage juvenile delinquency in teenagers.

Source: Star News | allkpop

This is just stupid.

Stellar's Gayoung Chosen To Be The Next Reporter of KBS "Entertainment Broadcasting"

[miuratenshi.livejournal.com]

Rookie girl group Stellar’s Kim Ga Young has recently been chosen to be the next reporter of KBS 2TV ‘Entertainment Broadcasting‘.

On September 6th, according to Stellar’s agency, Top Class Entertainment, Kim Ga Young is to be on the episode of ‘Entertainment Broadcasting’ airing on the 10th.

An associate of the agency commented, “Kim Ga Young is to report entertainment news through ‘Entertainment News’ while working as a news reporter.” Kim Ga Young also added, “It’s my first time as a reporter. Please excuse my lack of experience. I want to be loved and grow as not just a singer but as an actress, and as an entertainer,” revealing her hopes for the future.

Meanwhile, Ga Young has already set her first step as an actress through KBS 2TV ‘Spy Myung wol‘ and also is stepping forward as a talented singer when she released her first digital single, ‘Rocket Girl‘ as a part of Stellar.

Source & Photo: allkpop and Naver

Congrats Gayoung! :D

Solid Dates Regarding BEG's Comeback Released!

[steeele.livejournal.com]

The Brown Eyed Girls' own company twitter recently provided a couple dates regarding the release of new music and a title track. Previous statements from Nega Network had merely provided approximations of their comeback. With the 16th not too far off, Everlastings can only hope that this news is 4real 4real this time.

Source: NegaNetwork's Twitter


Hmm... HMMM...

Casting updates on Spike Lee's "Oldboy" remake.

[rikayla.livejournal.com]

His name has been linked to the film for a while now, but Josh Brolin has signed on the dotted line to star in Spike Lee’s planned remake of Oldboy. I Am Legend writer Mark Protosevich adapted the current script from Park Chan-Wook’s 2004 original. Brolin will feature as a man who is kidnapped on his daughter’s birthday and held by a mystery villain in solitary confinement for 15 years without knowing why. But when he’s released and handed the tools to get revenge on those who kept him a prisoner, he soon learns that it’s all part of a bigger plan. And, naturally, violence ensues…

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Source: IMDB, Guardian.co.uk

KOREAN MILITARY SYMPHONY feat. PARK HYO SHIN & LEE JUNKI

[sincronia.livejournal.com]

Powerhouse is pleased to announce the Korean National Military Symphony’s first tour to the United States.

This very special occasion is being prepared by Patriotic Culture & Arts Supporter’s Association (PACASA) in Korea in collaboration with Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation (LAKFF) and Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC).

Korean National Military Symphony will perform in five different locations in Southern California during their 9-day stay. The tour is dedicated to those Korean War veterans who fought for the freedom of Korea in 1950 and commemorate them whose contributions are never to be forgotten.

Led by Music Director and Conductor Jong Hoon Bae, the orchestra consists of those talented musicians who are active on military duty and will perform the music that cross-over from classical to contemporary pop music.

K-pop star Hyo Shin Park, musical talents Wan Park and Korean Wave star Joon Gi Lee will join the symphony’s first-ever U.S. tour and present their talents to the fans in Southern California.

These concerts are free and no purchase necessary.

9/20	CAMP PENDLETON	Invitees only
9/21	UCLA ROYCE HALL	Tickets available at Korea Times (323.692.2068/2070)
9/22	SEOULD INT’L PARK	No Ticket needed
9/23	GRACE MISSION CHURCH	No Ticket needed
9/25	USS MIDWAY, SAN DIEGO	Tickets available at San Diego Korea Daily (858.573.1111)

SOURCE: an email from POWERHOUSE LIVE! :)

YES, THEY'RE GONNA BE ON MY TURF.

JYJ's "Do It Now" CF

[strawberry-efeu.livejournal.com]

jyjofficial

so incredibly adorable♥

Shinhwa's Kids Teen Top and Stellar Finally Meet

[miuratenshi.livejournal.com]

Source: nglkt52YouTube.com

This makes me so happy ide.

AZIATIX rock it out in their new MV

[831panda831.livejournal.com]

TheAziatix
thank you eddie, for using your hair to its full potential

Who Whore it Better: 2w(ho)re Edition

[yunho.livejournal.com]

TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho and SHINee’s Minho, two men who are constantly tugging at the heartstrings of women everywhere, have become a hot topic for being caught on camera with the same backpack at the airport.

With an increase in overseas activities due to the Hallyu Wave, stars and their airport fashion are becoming popular amongst netizens as it shows stars in casual wear.

( More under here... )

[Poll #1776560]

Source: joy news 24
Translated & Shared by: dongbangdata.net

My two biases, rockin' the same fashion :')

New project trio ‘Phantom’ Sends a Fuq U to the Ministry of Cockblocking

[yunho.livejournal.com]

Phantom, a new project trio under Brand New Music, has released a stunning medley arrangement of songs banned by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF).

Members Hanhae, Sanchez, and Kiggen (HybRefine) delivered a song titled “19 Song (Love Songs That Teens Cannot Listen To)”, which contains lyrics by popular banned songs like TVXQ‘s “Mirotic“, DJ DOC‘s “I’m This Kind of Person“, Vibe’s “I’m Always Drinking“, GD&TOP‘s “Knock Out” and “Don’t Go Home“, 10cm‘s “Americano“, and 2PM‘s “Hands Up“.

At the end, they rewrote the lyrics of “Americano” to say, “Elementary, junior high, and high school students, don’t listen to this!” To further emphasize their jab at the MOGEF, the trio brought in students with their eyes and ears covered.

Credit: AKP
Video: Brandnewmusickorea @ YT