BoA to make her come back in the 4th week of July

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"National Diva" BoA (26) will be going head to head with the Olympics.

It has been confirmed recently that BoA is set to make her comeback in the 4th week of July, thrilling many fans with the news. On July 12th, an official said, "BoA is scheduled to make her comeback around the end of the month and is working on last minute things."

Another official said, "In about two weeks, BoA seems to be scheduled to return at the end of July. Since BoA is already popular, a lot of music representatives are looking forward and have high hopes for her comeback."

BoA's comeback activities has attracted attention due to the fact that it will be around the time the London 2012 Olympics will begin. This year's Olympics will open on July 28th (Korea Time) until August 13th.

Artists will usually release albums and singles relating to the Olympics, avoiding promotions during major sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup. Therefore, new albums and new promotions from artists are usually not seen as these sporting events usually take the slots of entertainment programs.

However, BoA has shown strong confidence in her new album, in which she has prepared for a long time.

BoA last released her 6th Korean album, "Hurricane Venus," back in August 2010, marking her 10th Korean anniversary. This will be her first comeback in 2 years.

In addition, BoA has been nicknamed a "Goddess" for how beautiful she looked during her judge appearances on the first season of SBS "K-Pop Star." Including her charms, there is a heightened expectation for her new album.

In "Hurricane Venus," BoA showed a stylish, funky visual, along with a powerful stage presence and vocals.

Last month, BoA was spotted near Hongdae, Seoul with actors Baewoo and Yoo Ah-in at a cafe. The group were shooting for KBS "Win Win" as well as shooting a scene to which fans who saw them have speculated was for her music video, "killing two birds with one stone."

"Solo Queen" BoA will not be the only one returning this summer, as Son Dambi has also been announced that she herself will be returning with a new album.

Nearly all the preparation for her comeback has been completed including her music video and choreography. Her comeback is expected to not run into any delays.

source: nate
translation: koreaboo

[INTERVIEW] Songstress Juniel "Loving every minute of my hectic schedule"

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Reporter : Lucia Hong, Lee Tae Ho
Editor : Monica Suk

Unlike her girly and shy image, FNC Entertainment's first solo songstress Juniel looked highly confident when she stepped into the studio for an exclusive interview with the magazine. It has been only a month since her debut showcase but without showing any signs of being nervous, she spoke candidly about her hobby of climbing mountains and loving every minute of her singing career despite the hectic schedule. Juniel's eyes glistened as she laughed while sharing her thoughts about the lessons she has learned as a rookie singer and getting an hour-long sleep every day. Below are excerpts from the interview held in Seoul on July 6, where she talked about her musical influences, her hobbies and what she expects in her future.

( Kstar10's interview with kpop's newest yé-yé girl: guitar calluses, The Peppertones, radio DJing in Japan and much more~ )

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(note to mods: I did tidy up some of the grammar/spelling in this interview, but was careful not to change its content or meaning.)

FYT: Juniel covering Paul McCartney

Itinerary for BBC World Camp revealed

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( LARGER PICTURE )

Source: Play! BBC World Camp facebook page
Apparently this is only open to fans from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Japan :|
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Kim Ji-seok-I exposes tanned and muscular arms

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Actor Kim Ji-seok-I from the tvN drama "I Need Romance 2012" exposed his tanned and muscular arms.

A well-off CEO and romantic guy Sin Ji-hoon in this drama, Kim Ji-seok-I seems much more muscular and manly in the picture revealed on the 12th. His firm and tanned-looking arms are full of muscles.

( article + other pic )

Cr : TV Report
Source : Hancinema

what do you guys think about I Need Romance 2012??

Gilme releases MV for "Me First", featuring Eun Ji Won

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Source: LOENENT@YT

FNC’s new girl group, AOA, opens teaser site

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FNC Entertainment, the home to talented artists like F.T. Island, CNBLUE, and Juniel, has recently opened up the teaser site for their upcoming girl group, AOA!

The site’s main page shows a book with more “pages” that will be revealed at a later date.

The first teaser image revealed shows the first page of the book with the title, “Angel’s Story“, and also reveals that the name AOA stands for “Ace of Angels“.

It seems the previously mentioned “7+1“ hinted at “the 7 aces of thousands of angels living above” plus the “hidden half angel”, “Y”.

Stay tuned as they reveal the story of “Y”, the hidden half angel, with more teasers to come!

Source : Allkpop, AOA’s Teaser Site

More of Sulli Giving You Taemin Realness For Her Drama

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Source: sulli94.net & For You in Full Blossom FB

BIGSTAR releases PV for "HOT BOY," remains the hottest hip-hop group in Korea

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Source - bravefamily

omg! this is HOT and hip-hop! i love the song and it doesn't sound like a LMFAO track at all IMO.

120713 Music Bank

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This Week's Winner

( Watch the performances! )

sources: TanVuKBSHD, MiMoKiKiKpopONESTOP, CapsuleHD23, simhy, KpopLiveHDHD, jeff3rson1, STAR1NUMBER1

Ailee covers Queen Bey's 'Love On Top'

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Source: monmonsnowSeason6

Note to other idols: if you're not her, Hyorin, or Davichi, you shouldn't cover Beyonce.

4minute's new show to feature guests like Sistar, Teen Top, etc!

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4minute will be showing a new side to themselves.

On their new QTV show, "4minute's Travel Maker," the girls will display their cute and youthful sides.

"4minute's Travel Maker" will not only be limited to domestic travels but international ones as well, and they will be bringing the hot wind of the Hallyu with them, leaving behind their busy schedule. Fans will be able to see their everyday lives piece by piece on the reality show.

They will be going to Pusan, Singapore, etc. and we will see the honest contents of their hearts as girls in their 20s, not idol members. We will also see them interacting on trips with groups such as Sistar, who have been called their rivals, and have shared training with the members of 4minute and have become very close.

"4minute's Travel Maker" will also have another special feature. Lucky fans will be able to share the itinerary with 4minute by logging in to QTV's homepage and auditioning for the girls to become special "travel mates" (7/12 - 8/1). Five people will be chosen. On the trips, it will not be a star-and-fan experience, but one as travel partners with the girls on a dream summer vacation.

The show is premiering on 7/18 and will continue for 8 weeks.

Sources | NATE, 4MF, myQTV

Kang Ho-dong comes back at the call of producer Na?

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The current status of entertainer Kang Ho-dong who is on temporary leave, has been revealed.

It seems that Kang Ho-dong has been attending meetings with comedian Lee Kyeong-gyoo and producer Na Yeong-seok from the TV program "1 Night and 2 Days".

Many ask if Kang is coming back but a spokesperson said that its just a friendly gathering.

Netizens say, "Those who have done drugs and hit-and-run's come back but when will we see Kang Ho-dong again?", "I think they will talk about it though", "When can we see him on TV?", "He won't even be able to meet close friends because of speculations" and more.

Meanwhile, Kang Ho-dong declared resignation when issues about his tax payments got heated last year in September. He was found not guilty but he hasn't decided to come back yet.

Cr : Eto
Source : Hancinema

Hyoyeon makes it to DWTS Finals!

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Girls’ Generation‘s Hyoyeon put on another spectacular jive performance.

The July 13th broadcast of MBC‘s ‘Dancing With The Stars 2‘ revealed the last battle between Choi Yeo Jin, Yae Ji Won, and Hyoyeon.

Some of Korea’s best vocalists such as f(x)‘s Luna, Kim Jo Han, and Ock Ju Hyun sang live as the TOP 3 finalists danced to their vocal performances.

Dressed in a sexy ensemble that showcased her figure, Hyoyeon lit up the stage with a vibrant jive dance.

Thanks to her flawless chemistry with partner Kim Hyung Suk, the pair earned the explosive cheers of the audience members and an impressive 28 points from the judges.

Fellow contestant Choi Yeo Jin and her partner who put on an impeccable Roomba dance earned 29 points from the judges, and they will be going head to head against Hyoyeon & Hyunsuk in the final round next week.



( the dances plus soshi bond )

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Official Girl's Generation Website



Updated the post since I'm home now thanks cagallisakura

Actor Gong Yoo is the new 'chemy king'

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Actor Gong Yoo is a 'chemy king'.

There is a new phrase known as 'chemy king' going around online now.

'Chemy King' stands for 'king of chemistry' which means an actor or actress who is compatible with the opposing actor or actress in a drama.

Who is the 'chemy king' netizens choose?

Gong Yoo has played the of Tae-in, who loved Bori (Kong Hyo-jin) a woman 6 years older than him in "Biscuit Teacher And Star Candy" and was a match made in heaven in the MBC drama "One Fine Day" with Seong Yoo-ri.

He was even suspected of being in a real relationship with Yoon Eun-hye, the actress he starred in the MBC 2007 drama "Coffee Prince".

He was in a scandal with actress Im Soo-jeong whom he starred in the movie "Finding Mr. Destiny" with.

About his newly given nickname, Netizen's say, "He might be going out with all the actresses he's ever worked with", "I agree that he's chemy king", "It all comes down to how well you get along with your opposing partner" and more.

Cr : Hangkyung
Souce : Hancinema

Sungmin Tries to Take the Whole 12 inches...

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Source: AKP/ Korea Times via Nate

Friends don't let friends look like they're eating dick. I'm side-eyeing you Kyuhyun. You know you were trolling. I can see it in your face. XD
Fixed it I hope mods. :D

INFINITE Ranking King - Episode 8!

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source: shiareagy

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Let Me Kiss Kyu... SuJu to host SNL Korea

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Expectations are high for the July 14th episode of SNL Korea featuring the members of Super Junior.


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Source: Image and Article: AKP via Nate

BEAST super post! Comback news & other cool stuff, I swear.

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( BEAST to make their comeback on July 22nd with 'Midnight Sun' )

( Pre-release song titled 'Midnight' to be released July 15th )

( ‘Midnight Sun’ Teaser Images )

( PLAYB2ST’s Daily of BEAST – Congratulating BEAST’s 1000th Day )

( Preview of BEAST on Elle Girl Magazine August 2012 Issue )

( Hyunseung with G.NA and Hyuna. QTs. ;_; )

{1} original article @ NATE NEWS, English translation by YONGISM @ B2STRISING
{2} article from allkpop
{3} pictures originally from PLAYB2ST@daum, shared by DCK@alwaysb2st.net
{4} pictures originally from PLAYB2ST@daum, shared by mamalumimin@alwaysbeast.net
{5} pictures originally from YES24, shared by DCK@alwaysbeast.net
{6} pictures from G.NA & Hyunah's Twitter (shared by beastout@tumblr

Political Party Proposes to Abolish Top Korean University

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Education is a sensitive matter in Korean politics and often causes controversy. A recent election pledge by the Democratic United Party (DUP) has been criticised by netizens as an attempt to remove the hierarchy between universities by abolishing Seoul National University (SNU) and merging all the public universities into a single system. But this pledge does not consider private universities such as Yonsei University and Korea University which are also part of an educational hierarchy. It also fails to consider the impact on the overall standard of education at national universities. The general response from netizens in the top comments is one of outrage, with many criticising the plan as rash.

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Source: Janice at koreaBANG.

2NE1 - BTS of New Evolution Tour Promo Photoshoot

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4nee @ JKPOP CRAZE

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source: monsterkeyga 1; 2; 3; 4; 5

lol i always looks forward to their TW guestings every year; their shows are just so crey. and i feel like i've seen the host in a drama before but IDK. anyway he's such a qtpie~ oh, and i'm gushing over taebb's singing ;0;

BEAST releases a 'Midnight Sun' teaser

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source: beastofficial

Big Star breaks the bank by spending $260,000 on debut MV

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Boy group Big Star‘s music video for their debut track “Hot Boy” has been receiving a great deal of attention.

The music video for “Hot Boy” was revealed on July 12th through Brave Entertainment‘s official YouTube channel and has received numerous hits upon its release. The blockbuster worthy music video was created with three grand sets and a production cost of 300 million won (~$260,100 USD) and viewers expressed their awe by saying, “Is this a music video or a movie?,” “Above the scale compared to other rookies,” “The scene of them dancing in fire is so cool,” and “The performance of the Big Star members prevents me from looking away.”

Along with the impressive music video, the outfits that the members of Big Star are wearing in the music video have also been drawing attention. Big Star’s agency Brave Entertainment said, “For this album, the worldwide hottest brand items from Dolce, Versace, Chrome Hearts, Balmain, and Givenchy were used and Brave Brothers personally brought them from overseas. To bring out the image of a ‘hot boy’, clothing, shoes, and accessories were  all given much thought by Brave Brothers. His thought and care was amazing.”

On another note, Big Star’s debut track “Hot Boy” has been ranking fairly high on online music portal sites since its release and the boys started their official promotions with their debut stage on this weeks M! Countdown.

Source - AllKpop

oop @ the haters mad that this is 10x the budget of their fav's latest PV lol :( already slaying ALL the charts and all your biases IMO! i srsly cannot get the IMMAHOTBOY part out of my head btw!!!!

B1A4 talks about their ideal dates in JUNON magazine

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( ♡♡♡♡♡ )

source: FLIGHTB1A4

South Korea Gives Mobile Operators Permission To Block or Charge for VOIP Services

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Net neutrality arguments are often couched in rather theoretical terms, and many people can't really see what all the fuss is about. A recent decision in South Korea gives a handy example of what the loss of net neutrality means in practice:

• In a move that has critics crying that it is ignoring net neutrality principles, the Korea Communications Commission said last week that it will let three local mobile operators, SK Telecom, KT and LG U+, charge users extra fees for VOIP [voice over IP] applications or block their use entirely.

Among the VOIP services affected is the mobile phone messaging app KakaoTalk, which has a massive following in South Korea:

• KakaoTalk has 36 million Korean users and 9.2 million international users. More than half of 50 million Korean cell phone owners use smartphones, according to the Korea Communications Commission.

In other words, thanks to this latest ruling, tens of millions of KakaoTalk users in South Korea will either be forced to pay more, or may even find the service blocked completely. It's hard to see why the South Korean telecom authority decided this kind of tilted playing field was a good idea: the only ones to benefit are the mobile operators who get to attack new entrants that threatened to disrupt their market, while huge numbers of Korean citizens will be worse off as a result. You could hardly hope for a better demonstration of why net neutrality matters, and is not some purely theoretical concern.

TechDirt.com
Well this is going to screw over a lot of people. RIP KakaoTalk and Naver Line.