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2012-02-21
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ethereal-limbo.livejournal.com
Song Seung-heon will star in a Korean live-action television adaptation of Motoka Murakami's historical medical manga Jin. The Time-Slip Doctor Jin series will air in the first half of 2012. Song will play a doctor from present-day Korea who finds himself sent back to Joseon-era 1860s Korea. (In the original manga, the protagonist time-travels to the similar Bakumatsu era, the period that spelled the end of the shoguns' rule over Japan.) This appearance will mark the first live-action television series with Song in the cast in 17 months.
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cr: animenewsnetwork
benihime99.livejournal.com
"At some point in time, the word of KPOP increased dramatically in our office branches around the world. We confirmed KPOP's potential for growth, and during that time, we took note of Big Bang's talents. Big Bang has the greatest talents in order to be fit to be a global artist."
Global entertainment and concert production company Live Nation's Mats Brandt, President of Live Nation Far East, expressed big anticipation for their upcoming world tour with Big Bang. Recently visiting Korea for business, he discussed Big Bang as he met with OSEN at Seoul Shindorim Sheraton Hotel, emphasizing that they will apply the same process in planning Big Bang's world tour as they did with that of Lady Gaga.
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Source: BBupdate
OSEN via Naver
Translated by: SARA @ bigbangupdates | fuckyeahbigbangstuff
benihime99.livejournal.com
Tickets for JYJ‘s documentary film, ‘The Day‘, have sold out within just one hour of going on sale.
According to Lotte Cinemas, servers went down around 1:00 p.m. after 110,000 people rushed to purchase tickets for JYJ’s documentary when sales windows opened. However, tickets for ‘The Day’ didn’t go on sale until 4:00 p.m.
( Read more... )HOLD ON: GD might have a girlfriend
2012-02-21 10:16 ambenihime99.livejournal.com
Big Bang‘s G-Dragon opened up regarding his dating rumors.
On the February 20th episode of SBS ‘Healing Camp‘, G-Dragon was targeted as the Big Bang member who evoked the most dating rumors.
“I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t meet anyone,” he said. “But when I do, I try to do it in secret because it can really cause harm to the other person.”
MC Kim Jae Dong then asked, “By saying it would cause harm to the other person, are you saying that this person is also someone in the industry?”, to which G-Dragon responded, “That’s something only I know,” evoking curiosity amongst viewers.
Both G-Dragon and Daesung also shared their honest thoughts regarding making a comeback after a long hiatus, and also displayed their strong determination to succeed.
Source: AllkpopAsiaToday via Nate
benihime99.livejournal.comBy Lee Tae-hoon
Seoul will likely raise the issue of North Korean defectors detained in China at a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) next week in an effort to prevent Beijing’s possible repatriation of them, a foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
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Source: Koreatimes
unreal.livejournal.comWith all they hype surrounding Big Bang's return to the music scene, one of the producers from SBS "Strong Heart" released information regarding the group's new music video. On the 20th of February, the producer went onto Twitter and announced that the first comeback music video from the group will be aired after the show's episode.
In the said tweet, he was quoted saying, "Big Bang's first comeback music video will be aired tomorrow after 'Strong Heart's' February 21st episode. Please look forward to it."
The announcement caught the attention of their fans as this will be the first official music video since their comeback teasers. "Strong Heart" will air on the 21st of February at 11:50PM KST.
Source: @SBSPD, @DCDS0426, bigbangupdates & koreaboo
In the said tweet, he was quoted saying, "Big Bang's first comeback music video will be aired tomorrow after 'Strong Heart's' February 21st episode. Please look forward to it."
The announcement caught the attention of their fans as this will be the first official music video since their comeback teasers. "Strong Heart" will air on the 21st of February at 11:50PM KST.
Source: @SBSPD, @DCDS0426, bigbangupdates & koreaboo
carmendove.livejournal.com
Baek Kyung & Eric's Facebook Conversation
Song Baek Kyung: Although we’re not meeting for any special reason but the 4 of us are meeting after 4 years so we made plans for dinner. What to eat what to eat? The King Tonkatsu at the driver’s restaurant?
Eric Mun: 1TYM daebak. Let’s come back together!
Song Baek Kyung: Let’s come back as ShinhwaTYM then.
Eric Mun: No. We’re coming back in March. We’ll be rivals~
Song Baek Kyung: Ya anyway I’m short so I can’t be seen clearly when I stand on stage, just let me join your team for once. It’s my wish to sing ‘Perfect Man’ with you guys. I want Dongwannie’s part the most. Anyway let me join in. It won’t be obvious if I stand behind you. Let me hold the stage mic and not the noraebang (karaoke) mic for once. If I add a few insoles in my shoes now, maybe even Minwoo’s relatives can’t tell the difference.
Eric Mun: Got it.
Song Baek Kyung: Good.
Source: Song Baek Kyung's Facebook (sorry mods, I don't have a link but there's screencaps at the link below)
Translation: Absolut Shinhwa
Awwww, I love Baek Kyung's bromance with the Shinhwa members ♥
Hopefully Shinhwa's comeback will encourage other old school groups to regroup too!
gyuri.livejournal.com
B2ST member Junhyung‘s father was asked which girl group member he would approve of as his daughter-in-law, and he selected KARA‘s Goo Hara, who happens to be Junhyung’s current girlfriend.
On the February 21st episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Win Win‘, Junhyung’s father remarked, “I thought a lot about this question. Junhyung once brought Goo Hara home, and I thought that she was a nice and bright girl. It’s nice to see how cute they are together."
In regards to his son’s public relationship he remarked, "I was pretty surprised in the beginning. Once the news got out, it was all over the internet. I was a little bit concerned."
Junhyung who became a bit embarrassed joked, “I should never have been caught," causing the other guests on set to roar in laughter.
The B2ST members who guest-featured for a special edition of ‘Win Win’ honestly talked about the difficult times they had to endure in order to become the group they are today.
Nate&AKP
this is actually a super big deal.
benihime99.livejournal.com
Pre-order sales for Big Bang's comeback album have surpassed the 250,000 mark. On February 21, sources close to YG Entertainment announced the news that the mini album, set to be released on February 29, had taken in over 250,000 pre-order sales. It has been 10 months since Big Bang has put out a new album. Their previous "special album" was released in April of last year. Excluding the album intro, all six songs on this new album are being promoted as title songs.
In an unprecedented move, 13 TV advertisements have been running on Korean TV since February 17, raising the hopes and expectations of fans. The source added that they are taking care to make sure that supply doesn't run out for the album in the early stages. Big Bang will release "Blue" at midnight on February 22 (Korean time). From March 2 to 4, Big Bang plans to hold a commemorative concert at the Seoul Olympic Park. Afterwards, they will host the "BIG BANG ALIVE TOUR 2012" in 16 countries and 25 cities.
(Omitted part of the article at the source)
Source: BBupdate
Soompi
dorkiilove.livejournal.comK. Will has recently been noticed for having an extensive network of popular actors and actresses.
On February 20, various online community sites put up a post titled, "Singer K. Will's A-List Network" along with several pictures.
( guess which flawless actors~ )
cr; soompi
On February 20, various online community sites put up a post titled, "Singer K. Will's A-List Network" along with several pictures.
( guess which flawless actors~ )
cr; soompi
cc9095.livejournal.com
The cast for the nation’s first K-POP drama ‘Strongest K-POP Survival‘ has officially been finalized.
Actor Park Yoohwan will be playing the role of fictional idol group ‘M2‘ leader Kang Woo Hyun who captivates Hallyu fans with his killer smile and unique charms.
( More about cast )
goshipgurl.livejournal.com
this list has been floating around on tumblr for a few days now. of course nothing has been confirmed yet but most of the dates seem legit.
source:
ahmyung-oppar.tumblr.com and INFINITE7SOUL
hellicoptajuuce.livejournal.comBTS of Touch
naww Fei's wig
Tutorial/Dance Practice/Dance Version
Awesome Sauce: start9410@yt
Omfg i loooove Touch, it grew on me so quickly i think it got around 20-40 plays on my ipod already. I would've liked the dance to be more sharper and vogue style tbh though
♪we just touched (touched) awkwardly♫
naww Fei's wig
Tutorial/Dance Practice/Dance Version
Awesome Sauce: start9410@yt
Omfg i loooove Touch, it grew on me so quickly i think it got around 20-40 plays on my ipod already. I would've liked the dance to be more sharper and vogue style tbh though
♪we just touched (touched) awkwardly♫
Nichkhun CF controversy
2012-02-21 07:40 pmporandojin.livejournal.comNichkhun, an idol of Chinese/Thai origin and member of a Korean boyband – who has for some time been one of the most popular boy idols on the Korean entertainment TV circuit since being “discovered” by none other than JYP – has taken the rap recently for appearing in a TV commercial for a drink back in Thailand which has the Japanese Empire flag in the background as he says hello in Japanese.
He has apologized and said the production company CG’d it in later and he and his management were not aware of the finished commercial. (...) Most netizens seem to defend Nichkhun himself but are surprised at the lack of foresight by the Thai commercial production company, but then again it was aimed at the Thai audience, and they are not likely to know/care about the meaning it seems to hold to the Asian countries invaded/inconvenienced by Japan (...)
sources http://www.rjkoehler.com/2012/02/22/a-question-of-flags/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Realjangkoku
He has apologized and said the production company CG’d it in later and he and his management were not aware of the finished commercial. (...) Most netizens seem to defend Nichkhun himself but are surprised at the lack of foresight by the Thai commercial production company, but then again it was aimed at the Thai audience, and they are not likely to know/care about the meaning it seems to hold to the Asian countries invaded/inconvenienced by Japan (...)
sources http://www.rjkoehler.com/2012/02/22/a-question-of-flags/
http://www.youtube.com/user/Realjangkoku
cc9095.livejournal.com
Kim Jaejoong (Protect the Boss) has been cast in the upcoming time-travel-medical-historical drama Time Slip Dr. Jin starring Song Seung-heon, in what will be the singer-actor’s first sageuk role to date. The manga adaptation features a Doogie-esque hero who travels back in time 150 years, where he learns that maybe there’s more to being a doctor than a massive IQ. Because apparently that’s not something you can learn after 1860. But… how will we know he’s a TV doctor if he’s not wearing the shiny white labcoat and model-strutting down the hall with two rows of interns at his sides?
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Source: TV Report
Credit: Dramabeans
Shared by: JYJ3
notyourgeisha.livejournal.com
Basically the August timeframe they were talking about is actually the end date for their contract in Japan, which is still in the works of negotiation b/c errone in Japan wants to sign Kara. It has nothing to do with their Korean contract, which is set to expire in 2014, and this was just speculation on the media's part b/c everything Kara is news now after what happened last year.
Source: Naver
Translated: Aceham
( blah blah )
Ok just to stress, there has only been 1 article, no official response, some K-Kamilia saying this is old rumors, others saying the timing of this rumor is extremely fishy, errone calm yo tits. See above.
AKP, Daum
benihime99.livejournal.com( Read more... )
Source: BBupdate
Shiaandreagy Youtube channel
Translation/subbing: shiareagy.tublr.com
8(oops) muses to comeback next month
2012-02-21 08:18 pmhellicoptajuuce.livejournal.com
Girl group Nine Muses are set to make a comeback next month!
On February 19th, Nine Muses wrapped up their promotions for “News“ on SBS‘s ‘Inkigayo‘. Instead of taking some time off for some well-deserved rest, the girls decided to keep the ball rolling by preparing a new single.
A representative of Nine Muses stated, “The public response to ‘News‘ was excellent. In order to build upon this good response, we went straight into preparations for a new track. We are planning on making a comeback sometime next month.”
The new track will be composed and produced by Sweetune, the mastermind behind Nine Muses’ ‘News’ and ‘Figaro‘.
Source: AKP Nateunreal.livejournal.comProfessional photographer Kang Yongho was invited on jTBC's "Shin Dongyeop and Kim Byeongman's Naughty Boy," where he revealed many behind-the-scenes stories.
He said, "I've been rejected five times by a certain A-list celebrity for an advertisement shoot." As the hosts started getting curious about the identity of the A-list celebrity, Kang Yongho elaborated, "It's So Jiseob. I really want to ask him once why he did that."
Kang Yongho also revealed, "Some of these top models who are A-listers have aristocratic tastes. Even though they weren't always like that, somewhere along the way they start drinking only branded water."
He continued with, "I get irritated when I see these A-listers behaving like this, but it annoys me even more when B-listers act like that."
Source: BNT News & koreaboo
He said, "I've been rejected five times by a certain A-list celebrity for an advertisement shoot." As the hosts started getting curious about the identity of the A-list celebrity, Kang Yongho elaborated, "It's So Jiseob. I really want to ask him once why he did that."
Kang Yongho also revealed, "Some of these top models who are A-listers have aristocratic tastes. Even though they weren't always like that, somewhere along the way they start drinking only branded water."
He continued with, "I get irritated when I see these A-listers behaving like this, but it annoys me even more when B-listers act like that."
Source: BNT News & koreaboo
grapewhine.livejournal.com
Sources Jonghyun's Twitter, ForeverShiningSHINee's Tumblr 1, 2, 3
clearly his new year's resolution of spending less time on the internet has not worked out; now this is a trollpa i can seriously idolize
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