NU'EST Ren brings the boys out of toilet and more

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NU'EST Ren "People Mistook Me as a Girl"

5-member rookie group recently confessed that member Ren was accidentally misunderstood as a girl.

On the 5th of march ren commented, "it was when I went to the public toilet at a substation, and boys who were coming in thought they entered the wrong toilet room.

He continued and said "at that time, my hair was already dyed like now and people who saw me inside the toilet room hurriedly went back out to double check if the sign and room they were in is correct, after that they come back again with cleared look that it is the men's toilet and that i'm a boy".

In the recent teaser, Ren capured many fangirls hearts with his pretty and beautiful face and showed his sexy and mature side.

NU'EST is said to release more upcoming teasers from each members until March 12 followed by a group teaser,

NU'EST is set to debut on March 15 on Mnet's M! Countdown.

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( Profile Picture Photoshoot BTS )

Source: Iceprinceafterschool @ Elite-Rebels (1 ori: TV Report) (2 ori: Melon) | SnowprinceAS5

B1A4 FOR 2012 S/S OMPHALOS COLLECTION BTS

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( hngfl;kdjasr )

Sources: onlymiji & bebyfairy

Shinhwa hopes to remain Korea's longest-running boy band

[dipropylene]

South Korea's popular K-pop group "Shinhwa" said Monday it wants to remain the country's longest-running "boy band" as it announced plans for a new album and concerts after four years away from the stage.

Clad in sharp black suits, the six members of the group expressed their excitement at a news conference in Seoul to mark their 14th anniversary and upcoming Asian tour.

"I feel really great and thankful about coming back to the stage," Eric, the group's leader, told reporters. He is also chief executive of the Shinhwa Company, an entertainment agency set up by the group. "We will become a group that stays in the center of the pop musical world for a long time in the future, not ending with our 14th anniversary," he said.

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source: The Korea Herald

JYJ's Kim Jaejoong assaulting saesang fans

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warning: abusive and violent language and content ahead.

Yoochun Saesang Phone Call (0:07 - 0:021)
Yoochun: Hello? Who is it?
Fan: Isn't this "xxx" phone number? Yoochun: No.
Fan: What? 
Yoochun: It's not. 
Fan: Then who are you? 
Yoochun: Ah.. fucking shibal (bitch, fucker, etc) ah.  

Jaejoong and Saesang Fan (0:021 - 1:31)
Jaejoong: It's gonna be fun. (hits) it's gonna be real fun. Because of you... because of you uh this is shitty uh? (hits)
You are a saesang right. (hits) 
These fucking bitches (hits)
Do I have to live like this?
Do I really have to live this way? Because of you guys? (hits) 
Do you guys know how many times I've hit people like you? I did it several times I can't even count it with my fingers. (hits)
( more translations + longer video here )

freedom6175@yt + aleexbby@yt dispatch trans: aleexnews

there's no vid of jaejoong actually hitting them but im pretty convinced by the sounds that he was hitting them /: its so gruesome to hear the second video where u hear more hitting and i had to listen to it like 5 times to get some parts. ): wow im just really out of words for jae right now... its disheartening. i get that saesang fans can drive you crazy but to this extent? never jae. its all over the korean media right now, im wondering what they'll say now.

NU'EST TEASER 3 - REN

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source: pledisnuest

.........................idk what to say lmfao.

Short version of 2NE1's Scream

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Source: avexnetwork @ yt

Love the song, h8 Dara's styling

US urged to link N. Korean defectors' fate with food aid

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WASHINGTON (Yonhap) -- The Barack Obama administration should tie any food aid to North Korea with its handling of defectors fleeing their totalitarian and hunger-stricken homeland, a U.S. congressman said Monday.

"It's unclear whether or not the Obama Administration's food aid to North Korea - some 240,000 metric tons per year - contains any conditions or links to the refugees. It should," Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who chairs the Congressional Executive Commission on China, said at a hearing on China's forced repatriation of North Korean defectors.

He was referring to Washington's agreement to ship 240,000 tons of what it calls nutritional assistance to the North in exchange for freezing some nuclear activities.

A growing number of North Koreans are seeking to defect, mainly through China, which shares a porous border with their nation.
China, a key communist ally of the North, has a firm policy of repatriating them.

The North Korean defector issue has drawn keen international concern again following reports that around 30 North Koreans were caught by Chinese authorities and face severe punishment in the North.

"Forced repatriation by China of North Koreans isn't new. But that doesn't make what is about to happen to dozens of new victims any less offensive," Smith said.

"The international community - especially the United Nations, the Obama Administration and the U.S. Congress - must insist that China at long last honor its treaty obligations, end its egregious practice of systematic refoulment, or be exposed as hypocrites," he said.

Source: koreatimes

BoA talks K-Pop Star and her Future in High Cut

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The smooth charisma from K-Pop Star. The warm gaze watching the stage and even the insight in giving advice after listening attentively to the song. Singer BoA has transformed into a judge on SBS's audition program Good Sunday - Survival Audition K-Pop Star. One thought that she would lose her spirit in between YG's Yang Hyunsuk and JYP's Park Jinyoung, but quite the contrary. She has simultaneously captivated the contestants standing on stage and the viewers with precise analyses and tender emotions that are unique to her. As one expected, the experiences and wisdom of someone in her twelfth year since debut. And just how ever-changing is her image which caught on camera? She radiates elegance, intelligence, maturity, cuteness all in turn as she makes changes to her styling in each episode. Live broadcasts begin March 4th. The behind-story of K-Pop Star as told by BoA. Reporter Kwon Younghan

( interview + bts vid )

source: high cut
translation: live laugh love @ soompi

c-real "joma joma" mv

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cr; loenent@yt

flawless

Full Scans of BoA in Harper's Bazaar March

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preview shots posted previously here.



( +9 )

source: legendofboa @ facebook

NU'EST in Junior Magazine (March) + Tracklist

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( ren, pringles, batman & tiny bender r waiting 4 u inside~ )

( the sad tracklist... )

source: pledisblaze, yesasia

edited in the tracklist. im guessing its just a single since tempest should be debuting soon after maybe?... hopefully? :c

'Rooftop Prince' 7 minute Teaser & Press Conference

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( from yesterday's press conference )

source: ycantyouletitgo, 6002sky, SBSNOW1

PLAYGIRLZ PREVIEW PARTY

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Avex uploaded previews for the new tracks on After School's 1st Japanese album, "Playgirlz" over the week!


( RAINA'S NOSE BECKONS YOU TO COME IN )

Source: after--school.jp & SnowprinceAFSC1

LOVE LOVE LOVE GIMME LOVE, BROKEN HEART & TELL ME!!!!!!!!!!! omona wat r ur faves

South Korean actor throws open closet door

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Hong Seok-cheon, 41, is an out-of-the-closet gay man who has spoken about what it’s like to be a pariah in a conservative society where 77% of South Koreans in one poll said they believed that “homosexuality should be rejected.” Hong says he is now finding a measure of acceptance

Reporting from Seoul— Hong Seok-cheon stands beaming before an adoring studio audience. It's a place he has always felt at home — basking in the celebrity spotlight.

For years, the veteran actor has been an instantly recognizable media personality here, famous as the onetime host of a children's show that was South Korea's version of "Sesame Street" and costar of a popular 1990s sitcom.

But on this Saturday afternoon, the slender 41-year-old with the signature shaved head is playing himself, an out-of-the-closet gay man talking about what it's like to be a pariah in a conservative society where 77% of Koreans in one poll said they believed "homosexuality should be rejected."

( Highly recommended article on homosexuality in South Korea. )

Source: LA Times

Nothing drastically surprising, but very well-written, imho.

Bad Boy MV Review

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Judging by the growing alignment of American big media forces around K-pop—within the last two months, The Wonder Girls starred in a Teen Nick TV-movie, Interscope signees Girls Generation performed on Letterman and Swizz Beatz signed a broad production deal with a South Korean television company—2012 seems predestined to be the year the ever-growing genre breaks into the Western mainstream. Big Bang have been twice name-checked by Swizz as potential Chris Brown collaborators, and on “Bad Boy,” the newest music video from their Alive mini-album, they make the most compelling case yet for why a rising K-pop profile in America is a well-deserved and wonderful thing.

The song opens with a very Slick Rick-sounding, A-yo, Choice, drop it on me, spoken by the group’s leader, G-Dragon, an androgynous man with a delicate, Skrillex-inspired hairpiece and a patched motorcycle jacket with a teal muppet-fur back. Despite spending 6 years being trained for stardom by his record label before debuting with Big Bang, G-Dragon was found out by Seoul police last October for having smoking marijuana. Either way, he’s totally seamless here. “Bad Boy” is exquisite, with roots in the airiest of hip-hop/R&B summer crossover. Though it’s sung 90 percent in subtly processed Korean, carefully placed English phrases explain the song succinctly—Sorry, I’m a bad boy… you’re a good girl—and provide crucial hooks for at-home singalong. “Bad Boy” floats the way your hand does riding currents outside the car window, in and out of the sun without seemingly any effort.

But perhaps most importantly—and definitely most surprisingly—the music video for “Bad Boy” was filmed in Williamsburg, down by the Marcy Ave JMZ subway entrance. Half the charm of K-pop is that it’s preciously and unabashedly manufactured, but there’s something seriously compelling and refreshingly unforced about weaving dances around Brooklyn subway steps. In our interview last week, Swizz Beatz said, “It feels like Korea is in your backyard, the way the internet makes things.” It’s already past that point. Big Bang really is in our backyard. They’re on the ground and they’re walking the turf, and for four breezy minutes they’re absolutely killing it.

Source:BBupdate
The fader

Baby Channie is no longer a baby

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B1A4 maknae Gongchan's teaser photo for the groups upcoming comeback was released on their official site today.

( Noona approves )

B1A4 Official

Nine Muses - 'Ticket' MV Teaser!

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LOENENT

More kissing between Dara and Shinee

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Source: Etudeblog youtube channel

Fat Cat Like a dream MV Teaser

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Source: YURIMUSICENT

[ENG SUB] WGM WOOJUNG POST #030312

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WGM Woojung Couple episode 41 [ENG SUB]

( links )

credit: KSNsubs ; links & daily motion links
gif: wgmcouple@tumblr

Someone else already posted the Dimple Couple ep. 17, check the tags to watch it.

Jaekyung’s busty figur (aka boobs) makes fans go wild

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Rainbow‘s Jaekyung wowed the fans yet again with her busty figure.

Earlier today, she tweeted, “Today, fighting” with the above picture. ['Fighting' in Korean typically translates into 'Let's do this!']

In the picture, Jaekyung is wearing a white blouse with her long hair down. Although the blouse itself wasn’t exposing too much skin, fans couldn’t help but notice her busty chest. In fact, Jaekyung is one of the few idols recognized for their sexy bodies.

The fans and netizens marveled at her body shape saying things like, “It wouldn’t be the same if I wore it”, “I wasn’t expecting much but I’m a little surprised”, and “She’s blessed with curves in the upper body and skinny lower body.”

( PHOTO AFTER THE CUT )

source:
akp
naver
Jaekyung's twitter

KARA's Nicole roused concerns after being spotted in a wheelchair

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KARA's Nicole has been spotted in an airport while in a wheelchair and photos of such incident was being discussed online. Nicole, who sustained an injury during their first concert a few weeks back, joined the rest of the group as they made a surprise appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection last Saturday.

Still recovering from the injury, Nicole joined the group in the said appearance and was seen sitting on a wheelchair while making their way through the airport. Nicole was seen wearing a mask and described as frail, while fellow member Jiyoung pushed the chair.

Fans who have seen the photo immediately voiced out their concerns for Nicole and eventually praised her for her strength despite being injured.

On the 18th and 19th of February, KARA completed their first concert tour in South Korea, with Nicole sustaining the injury on the first day. DSP Media then confirmed that the injury wasn't serious and Nicole was further advised to wear an ankle brace for the time being.


Source: newsen & koreaboo

2AM to release LP version of new album

[unreal.livejournal.com]

With just six days until their comeback and album release, 2AM is also set to release limited edition LP versions of their new album. Big Hit Entertainment confirmed that 2AM's "Fitzgerald's Way of Love" album will also be available as an LP with only 1,000 copies available.

The LP version is said to be the group's present for the fans as they try to showcase 2AM's genuine vocals through an analog release. The production of the LP versions are said to be longer and more expensive than the regular ones.

Fans can now pre-order 2AM's new album from March 7 to 11, while the LP versions are only available while stocks lasts. 2AM's new album, "Fitzgerald's Way of Love," will be officially released on March 13.

Source: newsenn, @IAMfor2AM & koreaboo
OMG DO WANT. BUT CRYING OUT LOUD BECAUSE I PROBABLY DON'T HAVE THE MONEY

Nine Muses to reveal their 9th member when they comeback!

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At last, the ninth member of Nine Muses has been revealed!

On March 6, Nine Muses uploaded two pictures with the comment, “I introduce you the beautiful ninth member. We will make a comeback on 2012. 03. 08. Nine Muses’ ‘Ticket’ fighting!” on their official Twitter.

Wearing casual clothes, all member of Nine Muses look happy and are posing in various ways. One picture has nine members whereas the other picture has only eight members.

Netizens commented: “Who’s the new member?” “I can’t wait for the next album!” “Keep up the good work!”

Their new title song “Ticket” will be revealed on March 8 online and offline.

korea.com+starnews

inb4 crazy sones.

wonder if that girl in the jacket is the new member..she seems so out of place tho...

[OP-ED] TopStarNews shares their view on Saesaengs/JYJ

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Not long after videos of JYJ‘s Yoochun using violence against a fan were leaked online, several internet media sources reported articles and provided audio sources of the members using profanity as well as physical violence when dealing with the ‘Sasaeng’ fans. In response to these reports, netizens and fans alike began voicing their opinions which said, “No matter how severe the situation, it is wrong to swear at and physically hit a fan,” while others argued, “How much did they endure to react like they did?”
( Read more... )

Source: TopStarNews; allkpop

EDIT: Translation of the full audio recording and information on Saesaeng activities

Fantastic Baby MV

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BIGBANG

Perez Hilton features Big Bang's "Bad Boy" on his blog

[unreal.livejournal.com]

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, who previously featured 2NE1, TVXQ, Seungri, After School and many others, has showed his love for another Korean artist once again and featured Big Bang's "Bad Boy" on one of his posts.

On the 6th of March, Perez Hilton introduced Big Bang's new track "Bad Boy" from their fifth mini album "Alive." He was also quoted saying, "We like what we hear and don't care if we can't understand most of it! After all, music is a language the entire world can speak!" Along with the post, Perez Hilton also uploaded the full music video for the track.

Readers of the blog also left comments saying, "Big Bang has really grown on me. Felt like they tried too hard in the beginning, but now I appreciate their creativity, G-Dragon's talent especially." and "I'm so glad you're featuring them on your page. Their new album is about to drop and they're also doing a big global contest for one of their concerts in S. Korea. I love them all! GD, TOP, Daesung, Taeyang and Seungri!"


Source: perezhilton & koreaboo

Block Bamf - 4 additional MVs for "Nanlina"

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Block B released a japanese DVD package including 4 additional MVs for their song "Nanlina".


( Goo Goo Ga Ga )

Source:  nakseo92 @ youtube.com

The Black Dragon Team Ver. is so super awkward, just P.O is amazing as always ^.^
This is also my first post, so I hope I did everything right. :3

Shinhwa Members Dubbed "The Treasure Troves Of Variety"

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Returning Shinhwa to rewrite ‘the legend of variety’

Confirmed appearances on ‘Radio Star’ and ‘Win Win’… Endless anecdotes from their comeback process and 14 years of activities

Shinhwa is set to make a dash for the variety frontline.

After officially announcing that they will be resuming group activities at their comeback press conference on 5 March, the 6 members of Shinhwa have been receiving requests from producers of various variety programs. Appearances on KBS 2TV’s ‘Win Win’ and MBC’s ‘Golden Fishery - Radio Star’ have been confirmed. A rep for Shinhwa said, “The requests keep streaming in. For a start, we have agreed to appear on two programs. After this we will add on to the schedule with more appearances.”

Shinhwa has risen as blue chips in a variety scene dominated by idols. With 14 years worth of anecdotes coupled with overflowing wit, the members are dubbed the treasure troves of variety. An industry insider said, “Coming back after 4 years, there is endless material to be drawn from their comeback process and army stories. They’re likely to become the hottest icons on variety shows for some time to come.”

As the longest-running idol group in Korea, Shinhwa celebrates their 14th anniversary this year and will be releasing their 10th album this month along with starting on an Asia concert tour. Eric said, “Looking at the juniors lately, so many of them are really good and even we are impressed. Rather than to show off new things just to surpass them, we will show our most ‘Shinhwa-like’ side to the fans who have grown up watching Shinhwa’s performances.”

Source: Sports Hankook
Translation: absolutshinhwa

Big Bang Expected to Make Big Bucks for YG in 2012

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It’s only March, but Big Bang is already on its way to making it big this year.

Big Bang started promoting its fifth mini album Alive after its release on February 29. The most recent main event of the group’s promotion was its exclusive concert 2012 Big Show/Big Bang Alive Tour held from March 2-4 in Seoul.

( Pour en savoir plus )

Source: BBupdate

Big Bang on Running Man (eng. sub)

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We all probably know that Big Bang was currently on Running Man. Here is finally a subbed version of it.

( Running man... )

picture source: gdbbforever
video source: KShowNowHD
thanks to kajimah on twitter for the information

A Recap of Shinhwa's Press Conference

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10asia: Shinhwa’s 14th anniversary comeback press conference interview

“But it finally happened.” People say this all the time when something, which seemed fairly impossible, happened for real. Countless number of idols come and go every year but surviving in the show business is never easy. Shinhwa, who made their debut back in the last century, managed to continue their activities even after 14 years since their first appearance to the public on March 24, 1998. This year, on March 5, the group gathered for a press conference to promote their 14th anniversary concert scheduled on March 24. Shinhwa practiced the phrase trademarked by themselves, “We are Shinhwa, who Jun Jin (a member of the group’s name, also meaning ‘moves forward’ in Korean) like a Hye-sung (another member’s name meaning ‘comet.’)” However, like always, the six members got it wrong even after a long rehearsal but the light and playful atmosphere in the room proved that Shinhwa is still the same Shinhwa we knew back in the 90′s even when the members are way over their thirties.

How does it feel celebrating your 14th year anniversary of debut?

Eric: We first want to thank Lee Soo-man, the C.E.O of SM Entertainment, for seeing something in the six of us and putting us together under the name Shinhwa. We thank Park Kwon-young, the C.E.O of Good Entertainment, who helped us find our place after signing with the firm. We also thank our fans who believed in us, cried with us and laughed with us during the last 14 years, the rest of Shinhwa members as well as the staffs in Shinhwa Company who will be working with us for a long time. Our 14th anniversary is not the end but it is just the start. We hope to fulfill our singing activities for a long time at the center of this business and we want to become a model for other rookie idol groups. It takes time to build a masterpiece. That is why we want to show everyone that when something is old it doesn’t make it shabby, proving the sophistication and tradition in our group.

Shinhwa: (claps) We are Shinhwa!

( It's long but so fascinating to read )

Source: 10Asia (1 & 2)

There are so many great lines and moments that I wanted to bold everything. I totally awwwww-ed at Dongwan running to Minwoo for comfort after Eric was hard on him ♥ OTP for the win. And all the trolling on Junjin and Dongwan shows things haven't changed at all :P



I'm a bit worried about the "electronica" title track but they keep insisting it will keep Shinhwa's flavor so I'll trust they know what they're doing. It sounds like the rest of the album will be a nice balance though. I'm so excited!

My creys!! Soribada confirms SHINee & CNBLUE’s comeback in March?

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With speculation rampant on the return of SHINee and CNBLUE while awaiting official word from SM Entertainment and FNC Music, it seems Soribada may have let the cat out of the bag.

( omo omo omona!! )

Sources: allkpop, soribada@twitter

EXO To Release 2nd Prologue Single On March 9th

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SM’s upcoming male rookie group, EXO-K, EXO-M, will be releasing their second prologue single on the upcoming 9th.

At midnight on the 9th, EXO-K and EXO-M will be releasing the prologue single ‘History’ through iTunes, Melon, Dosirak, Soribada, Naver Music, and Bugs, as well as on Chinese music sites, such as Baidu, Xina, and Sohu Music. Both the Korean and the Chinese version will be released and the fans are anticipating with hot reactions.

Before their official album release, EXO has released official prologue singles to get their name out to the public. They boasted their singing abilities with ‘What is Love,’ an R & B tune. Now with ‘History,’ EXO will show off their flamboyant performance and powerful music. It will be enough for people to truly see the different charms of both EXO-K and EXO-M.

They will be releasing the Korean and Chinese version on the same day, and at the same time. They are also set to debut on the same day, in Korea and China. It seems that with ‘History,’ both versions will make the ears of international fans happy.

Members from both groups are being introduced and revealing different images through a variety of teasers uploaded onto the Internet. These teasers have grabbed the attention of many. The release of the music video for ‘History’ will be on the 8th, and through it, each team’s members will be revealed as well as increasing the interest toward EXO-K and EXO-M.

On a different note, EXO-K and EXO-M members, Kai, Luhan, Tao, Chen, Sehun, Lay, Xiumin, Baekhun, D.O, Suho, Kris, and Chanyeol, have been revealed.

Sources:
Translation: Janguar@Tumblr.com
Article: Nate