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2011-10-29
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unreal.livejournal.comOn October 27th, Yoon Mirae released her Korean music video for her digital single "Get It In," which featured her husband Tiger JK and Jungin. On October 28th, The Creators Project, who were responsible for producing the music video and directed by Lumpens, released the English version of the music video via their YouTube channel.
Recently, Yoon Mirae's agency revealed the possibility of the South Korea Queen of R&B/hip-hop making her debut in America next year, as she has received interest from agencies there.
The music video is similar to its Korean counterpart, with the video ending with a battle against her husband, Tiger JK. However, instead of Tiger JK and Jungin featuring in the song, Smokey Robotic takes over as the featured rapper.
Source: TheCreatorsProject & koreaboo
Recently, Yoon Mirae's agency revealed the possibility of the South Korea Queen of R&B/hip-hop making her debut in America next year, as she has received interest from agencies there.
The music video is similar to its Korean counterpart, with the video ending with a battle against her husband, Tiger JK. However, instead of Tiger JK and Jungin featuring in the song, Smokey Robotic takes over as the featured rapper.
Source: TheCreatorsProject & koreaboo
unreal.livejournal.com
The oblong helium balloon rose into an ink-colored sky Saturday, released by a dozen hands just south of one of the world’s most fortified borders, its precious cargo bound for North Korea.
Yet unlike countless balloon launches that shower the north with pamphlets and political screeds criticizing Kim Jong-il’s secretive regime, this one carried a different kind of payload: socks.
In all, hundreds of pairs of foot coverings were lifted heavenward by 10 balloons: little pink baby footies and large black and blue ones for growing children and adults -– all headed for impoverished residents facing another winter.
The socks also carried a message: Hang on for dear life.
( Brothers and sisters: We haven’t forgotten about your suffering )
Source: latimes
unreal.livejournal.comAt merely 25, South Korean pianist Yeol Eum Son strikes one with her confidence and poise after her enthralling performances earned her the second prize at the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition in June.
"Actually I wasn't really thinking about going to any competitions after the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition...But it came out nicely and I'm happy about it," Son said, recalling the competition in 2009 where she came in second. Early next month, Son will return for a recital in Tokyo.
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
The 14th International Tchaikovsky Competition was held with new screening methods under chairman and conductor Valery Gergiev, and the participation of many award-winning contestants, such as Alexander Romanovsky of Ukraine, Seong Jin Cho of South Korea, Daniil Trifonov of Russia.
( I enjoyed every performance there. I didn't feel like it was a competition )
Source: yomiuri & bucciflash
"Actually I wasn't really thinking about going to any competitions after the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition...But it came out nicely and I'm happy about it," Son said, recalling the competition in 2009 where she came in second. Early next month, Son will return for a recital in Tokyo.
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
The 14th International Tchaikovsky Competition was held with new screening methods under chairman and conductor Valery Gergiev, and the participation of many award-winning contestants, such as Alexander Romanovsky of Ukraine, Seong Jin Cho of South Korea, Daniil Trifonov of Russia.
( I enjoyed every performance there. I didn't feel like it was a competition )
Source: yomiuri & bucciflash
kanbinayume.livejournal.com
( Details here~ )
Sources: TheAziatix@youtube; Soompi
So excited for this. Anyone else planning to go see them in their town?
loverboy.livejournal.comThe National Assembly passed a revised bill on sexual crimes, the “Dogani Law,” at a plenary session, Friday, to allow heavier punishments for offenders abusing children under 13 and the disabled.
The passage comes amid public anger after the film “Dogani,” called “The Crucible” in English, based on a true story of sexual assaults by teachers on deaf students at a school in 2005, shed new light on the case.
According to the new law, the statute of limitations for sexual crimes targeting children under 13 and the disabled will be scrapped.
( more details and mentions of sexual abuse )
source: The Korea Times
The passage comes amid public anger after the film “Dogani,” called “The Crucible” in English, based on a true story of sexual assaults by teachers on deaf students at a school in 2005, shed new light on the case.
According to the new law, the statute of limitations for sexual crimes targeting children under 13 and the disabled will be scrapped.
( more details and mentions of sexual abuse )
source: The Korea Times
goshipgurl.livejournal.comK-Pop Sensations Usher In New Era At MSG
Their name is Girls Generation. The nine-member group from South Korea was one of seven acts brought to New York by SM Entertainment who packed the arena at Madison Square Garden. Their energy, youthful beauty and catchy tunes shot them up the charts in Asia. Now they've set their sights on the U.S. Their first English single called "The Boys" was released just last week but will it make Girls Generation a household name.
"Hopefully it will. We worked with Teddy Riley for the single. And he was very comforting and I think the result came out really well," said Girls Generation member Jessica.
The single is one thing, but is America ready for nine girls in one group?
"Definitely looking forward to U.S. fans liking Girls Generation because there's a variety of personalities and people so I think you can take your choice," said Girls Generation member Tiffany.
There's no shortage of choice when it comes to the growing number of so called K-Pop groups. Though there are more than a million Asians in New York and 14 million across the country their goal is to appeal to the broader U.S market -- something made easier by the power of the Internet.
"Five years ago it would be hard to imagine that people in Europe or all over the world would be listening to K-Pop," said Key of SHINee.
And five years from now we might be wondering what took so long in the first place.
source: NY1.com
there are 2 videos at the source but i cant embedded it :(
and its my 3rd post on omona today, hopefully you guys dont get tired of me lol
edit: so i just watched the first video and realized that key is in it too, and he even speaks english. his english is really good
edit 2: the 2 videos are now on youtube, thanks to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
dapo322 for the tip
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Their name is Girls Generation. The nine-member group from South Korea was one of seven acts brought to New York by SM Entertainment who packed the arena at Madison Square Garden. Their energy, youthful beauty and catchy tunes shot them up the charts in Asia. Now they've set their sights on the U.S. Their first English single called "The Boys" was released just last week but will it make Girls Generation a household name.
"Hopefully it will. We worked with Teddy Riley for the single. And he was very comforting and I think the result came out really well," said Girls Generation member Jessica.
The single is one thing, but is America ready for nine girls in one group?
"Definitely looking forward to U.S. fans liking Girls Generation because there's a variety of personalities and people so I think you can take your choice," said Girls Generation member Tiffany.
There's no shortage of choice when it comes to the growing number of so called K-Pop groups. Though there are more than a million Asians in New York and 14 million across the country their goal is to appeal to the broader U.S market -- something made easier by the power of the Internet.
"Five years ago it would be hard to imagine that people in Europe or all over the world would be listening to K-Pop," said Key of SHINee.
And five years from now we might be wondering what took so long in the first place.
source: NY1.com
there are 2 videos at the source but i cant embedded it :(
and its my 3rd post on omona today, hopefully you guys dont get tired of me lol
edit: so i just watched the first video and realized that key is in it too, and he even speaks english. his english is really good
edit 2: the 2 videos are now on youtube, thanks to
dapo322 for the tip
( Read more... )
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