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2012-01-26
Is This ‘Guess Who’ Too Easy?
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( Who am I? Not Jean Valjean!!!! )
Source & Image: TVReport via Nate, MoneyToday StarNews via Nate
via allkpop
ghiblys.livejournal.com
On February 29th, TS Entertainment's girl group Secret will be releasing their 2nd Japanese single "So Much For Goodbye (Korekurai no Sayonara)" prior to going on their 1st Japan Tour, "Secret Time 2012."
On January 24th, Secret's Japanese website was updated with the first teaser image for their upcoming single. Secret can be seen in white/peach pastel colored outfits with light makeup on. Hyosung and Jieun is sitting on one large wooden chair, while Zinger takes up the other herself with Sunhwa sitting on the floor by herself.
The overall innocent-like mood reflects Secret's title ballad song "So Much For Goodbye." The remaining two tracks, "Love Is Long" and "COLOR OF LOVE," were also written by Junji Ishiwatari, who wrote the Japanese lyrics to "Shy Boy."
Secret's 2nd Japanese single will be released in two CD+DVD limited edition format: Type A and Type B.
Source: Koreaboo
es2pido.livejournal.com
Check out the winners and their acceptance speeches below!
Unofficial Category
*Story of the Year
This category was for created for international fans to vote on the most interesting/shocking story of 2011 and it went to:
“KARA’s Hara & B2ST’s Junhyung confirmed to be in a relationship!“
This was one of the first idol couple announcements, one in which both parties admitted to the relationship. Although the news shocked and upset many fans, it was also admirable, that for once, agencies admitted to their idols dating. This forever changed the landscape of K-Pop idol dating, where fans started to accept and encourage more idols to date openly.
Source: DUH + Akp YT
MODS OMG USE THIS POST INSTEAD ANWAY OMG MY BBs WON ALLKPOP IS NOT ALLKRAP PERFECT TASTE AKP PEOPLE SHUT UP OMONA
benihime99.livejournal.comChina is stepping up mobility of its troops stationed in areas bordering North Korea in preparation for contingencies in the North, Japan’s Asahi Shimbun reported Sunday. Asahi quoted an unnamed Chinese military officer as saying that “we are stepping up our military mobility.” If contingencies happen in North Korea, Chinese troops could reach Pyongyang, the capital, in just two hours, the officer said.
According to Asahi, a Chinese military think tank has activated a Korean Peninsula crisis management team since 2007 when North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s health began to show signs of deterioration. Kim died of heart failure on Dec. 17 last year at the age of 69. The team came out with a report in 2010, the newspaper said. The report described the Korean Peninsula as an important place that is (closely) related to China’s security. It said it is important not to prompt North Korea to make any provocation, thus ensuring peace and stability on the peninsula. The report asked the Chinese military to collect information on the North Korean regime which is totally closed to the outside world, and strengthen measures to prevent China’s northeastern region from being plunged into confusion resulting from possible misinformation provided by media and Internet outlets.
Noting that North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs may lead to war on the peninsula, the report stressed that in case of contingencies on the peninsula, top priorities should be placed on prevention of nuclear proliferation. Asahi said alliance between China and North Korea was cracked after the latter’s two rounds of nuclear tests, but the two countries have enjoyed close ties since the second half of 2009. However, China has refused to conduct joint military exercises with North Korea and sell its J-10, a domestically developed third-generation fighter jet, it said. The newspaper said Beijing and Pyongyang have maintained ties, but distrust between the militaries of the two nations remains deep.
Source: Koreatimes
According to Asahi, a Chinese military think tank has activated a Korean Peninsula crisis management team since 2007 when North Korean leader Kim Jong-il’s health began to show signs of deterioration. Kim died of heart failure on Dec. 17 last year at the age of 69. The team came out with a report in 2010, the newspaper said. The report described the Korean Peninsula as an important place that is (closely) related to China’s security. It said it is important not to prompt North Korea to make any provocation, thus ensuring peace and stability on the peninsula. The report asked the Chinese military to collect information on the North Korean regime which is totally closed to the outside world, and strengthen measures to prevent China’s northeastern region from being plunged into confusion resulting from possible misinformation provided by media and Internet outlets.
Noting that North Korea’s nuclear weapons programs may lead to war on the peninsula, the report stressed that in case of contingencies on the peninsula, top priorities should be placed on prevention of nuclear proliferation. Asahi said alliance between China and North Korea was cracked after the latter’s two rounds of nuclear tests, but the two countries have enjoyed close ties since the second half of 2009. However, China has refused to conduct joint military exercises with North Korea and sell its J-10, a domestically developed third-generation fighter jet, it said. The newspaper said Beijing and Pyongyang have maintained ties, but distrust between the militaries of the two nations remains deep.
Source: Koreatimes
benihime99.livejournal.com
Reports are flaring up in Korea over how JYJ‘s Yoochun is being investigated for violating the Ships Safety Act.
Earlier today, YTN had reported than Yoochun was charged for violating the Ships Safety Act for not having his yacht undergo a standard safety check.
Yoochun’s agency, C-Jes Entertainment, had responded with: “We are currently confirming whether or not this is true… We will let you know when things are confirmed.”
As it turns out, the report was based on a misunderstanding. The Southern Sea Province Maritime Police Agency cleared up the issue when they told TV Report, “It’s not Park Yoochun who has been charged with the offense… He was just being questioned as a reference in our process of investigating the company he had entrusted to take care of his yacht.”
Source: allkpop
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jeit91.livejournal.com
Nine Muses are set to attend the Korean International Style Show in Japan but not as mere audience but as models. the Korean International Style Show is being held from 25th of January to the 27th, it's a three day fashion show being held in Japan where designers and models will showcase their talents and style throughout the three days duration of the show.
It's not a mere fashion show as well but an event where Japan's style and Korean's style will be showcased showing different cultural aspects. It is a popular event where over 12,000 audience are expected to witness the shows.
Living up to their "Model-dol" status, Nine Muses members have been chosen to be models at the show. This will be a great opportunity for the girls to be exposed to the Japanese audience. Meanwhile, other Korean stars are also going to attend the show such as SNSD, KARA, CNBlue, FT Island, Secret, Infinite, Rainbow and many others.
dkpop+nate
YG official website grand renewal
2012-01-26 02:45 pm
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- 2ne1,
- big bang,
- g-dragon,
- gummy,
- internet,
- photoshoot,
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unreal.livejournal.com
While South Korea's cousins to the north are busying themselves with their new glorious leader, the folks in the south's Ilsan districts of Gyeonggi-do are being entranced by American technology. An entire theme park has been created using Microsoft's Kinect tech combined with RFID wristbands that allow attendees to create avatar representations of themselves and move through the park while interacting with its various "attractions."
But what are these attractions, you ask? They're just as bizarre as you might think, with things like "The Ender Mirror" allowing photo-taking powered by smiles, "Live360," which creates a 360-degree video game "with multiple story endings in a huge space," and much more. The park is being touted as "the world's first 4D avatar theme park," which we find hard to argue with. The question then becomes whether the world asked for such a theme park, which we find much, much easier to dispute.
Source: joystiq
4minutesluts.livejournal.comWe reported earlier this month that Brown Eyed Girls‘ charismatic rapper Miryo would be releasing her first solo album.
Following up, Nega Network has just released two teaser images for the highly-anticipated album!
It looks like the album will be titled ‘Miryo aka Johoney’, and the concept will showcase a side of Miryo that fans have never seen before.
As reported earlier, Miryo has not only co-produced the tracks, but also took control over the creative as well as musical direction of the new album. The album is scheduled to be released on February 1st.
( Read more... )
Source: allkpop, NN twitter
miuratenshi.livejournal.comGirl group Six Bomb’s company has finally revealed their debut music video, titled “Chiki Chiki Bomb.” However, the group, which was originally supposed to consist of 6 members, will start promoting as a 5-member group due to Subin’s leg injury. The remaining members are leader and rapper Hyejin, main vocalist Nabi, member Youngji, sub-vocalist Euihyun, and maknae Jiwoo, the latter two also being musically talented.
The group gained a lot of attention prior to their debut, mainly because of Subin’s close friendship with Girls’ Generation member Yoona. It is still unclear whether Subin will join her fellow Six Bomb members after recovering from her leg injury.
Their debut song, “Chiki Chiki Bomb,” is composed by rapper Dok2’s older brother, Mr. Gordo, who is also featured in the song.
Source: Koreaboo and AsianDream2018
miuratenshi.livejournal.com
Singer Kangta has officially kicked off promotions in Korea for the first time in 4 years.
The former idol will be serving as a coach on Mnet‘s ‘Voice Korea‘ alongside Shin Seung Hun, Baek Jiyoung, and Leessang‘s Gil.
Kangta who will be judging the contestants on their vocal talent alone and remarked, “I have sort of a different mind set and resolution going into this.”
“I decided to do the program because I felt that it would further challenge me as a singer,” he continued. “But seeing all these talented, young contestants makes me want to create a junior idol group similar to H.O.T.”
( Click to read more! )
Source & Image: allkpop and DongA via Nate
If he does I will spazz.
brianathebard.livejournal.com
Nichkhun - A Superstar You Can't Help but Fall in Love With
"I want to be skilled at life more than being skilled at performance or singing. I want to face and learn about life by myself and find my individuality. Because in the future, knowing how to sing and dance will not help much. To be a good person you have to learn from people around you and I have gained knowledge from people I’ve met. My parents always say we must be able to change crisis into opportunities. Because a life full of obstacles is more entertaining than one without any challenges. My father always reminds me of that. Even though we might be hurt, discouraged, or feel tired, we can turn those challenges into a positive force."
~~~
( Click for more of this awesome interview! )
Picture: 2PMAlways.com
Article: attitood@2ONEDAY.COM (1, 2, 3, 4)
Why must oppa be so perfect.
miuratenshi.livejournal.com
Girl group STELLAR would like to introduce their new members, Hyoeun and Minhee!
On January 27th, Top Class Entertainment revealed profile info and photos of the new members.
Hyoeun is said to be 170 cm tall, and is in her 3rd year of high school. She’s known locally for her talented vocals, and acts as the vocalist in her school band.
As for Minhee, she stands at 168 cm and is a dance student at Hanyang University. She possesses strong abilities not just in dance, but in singing as well.
Hyoeun and Minhee expressed their hopes for a great debut, and asked fans for their support. “We will work more diligently since we joined in the middle [of STELLAR's activities], so please watch over us beautifully as we join STELLAR. Please cheer us on!”
STELLAR will be making their comeback with Hyoeun and Minhee this February with their second digital single.
Source: allkpop and TV Daily via Nate
Guess Who?
2012-01-26 09:51 pmunreal.livejournal.comCan you figure out who this is.
( check under the cut to see if you where right )
Source: donga & koreaboo
( check under the cut to see if you where right )
Source: donga & koreaboo
woohyun.livejournal.com
Naver’s January Music Special
February 2012, their second invasion starts! Infinite’s concert ‘SECOND INVASION’
Special | 2012 Infinite’s Concert, [SECOND INVASION]
Infinite’s own stage with infinite amounts of energy and fierce music! Infinite, who has spent the best year in 2011, is finally preparing for their first solo concert in Korea. The title for the long-awaited concert is ‘Second Invasion’. The name holds their hopes to invade the music industry a second time after their debut album, ‘First Invasion’.
Infinite, who’s called ‘group dance-dols’ for their perfectly angled group choreography, ‘trend-dols’ for getting 1st place all-kill on charts after 1 year of debuting, and after their first solo concert sold out in 10 mins, they’re about to receive the nickname of ‘sold out-dols’. We will be revealing in detail to everyone using Naver Music about their main poster filming site that took place before real preparations for the concert. There’s also a surprise mini interview with the members so don’t miss it!
( (ﾉﾟοﾟ)ﾉﾐ★゜・。。・゜゜・ )
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unreal.livejournal.com
Joining the growing trend of releasing applications for mobile platforms, YG Entertainment has decided to release it's own official application for Apple users, covering devices such as the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad.
The app, which is free, allows users to "check out music videos, images, multimedia data, concert/tour schedules, and album releases [of YG artists]," and also features an e-Shop, allowing users to purchase merchandise featuring YG artists right from their mobile device.
The app is currently available for download on itunes here & on the android market here.
Source: 2NE1 facebook & koreaboo
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