DAY 3: London 2012 Summer Olympic FFA

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Welcome to DAY 3 of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games! This FFA serves as a place to gather and chat about the games with your fellow Omona-zens.

Who is competing today?
-Republic of Korea
-Democratic People's Republic of Korea

With the help of our LJ Media Sunbae's, OmonaTheyDidn't! will be holding our Omonalympics Give-Away for the duration of the games!

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DAY 2 was just as exciting as day 1! Now on to DAY 3!

Secret releases Love is Move (JPN. Ver) PV

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source: anonymouspop007

this has been released a while ago...the girls look beautiful

B1A4 Hello Baby Episode 1 (subbed)

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( rest of the videos ^_^ )

source: b1ssubs2

To the Beautiful You Subbed Teasers

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rainppyong

( One more! )

rainppyong

The first one is not new but never been posted and the second one is old but it has subs! Also, apparently the song in the teasers is by J-Min, another artist under SM Entertainment who normally promotes in Japan. It's probably the opening or ending song, so it will most likely be on the OST.

CNBLUE’s Yonghwa and Jungshin tweet in support of AOA

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CNBLUE‘s Jung Yonghwa and Lee Jungshin have taken it into their own hands to cheer on new girl group, AOA.

Today, Yonghwa posted a photo on CNBLUE’s official twitter saying, “AOA Strikes. They’re our agency’s first girl group. Please cheer them on. Ah, and I also gifted them with a song I wrote, so give them lots of love. Just a side-note but I’m currently in Japan with Jungshin… we’re enjoying it here“.

Not too long after, Jungshin also updated fans with a selca of himself.

The selcas got netizens talking, leaving responses such as, “You’re both attractive“, “I’m excited for the new girl group“, “Jung Yonghwa can act, sing, and produce – he’s good at everything“, and more.

In related news, FNC Entertainment‘s new 8-member girl group, AOA will officially debut on the 30th through a showcase.

Source : Allkpop, TV Report via Naver

JYJ’s Yoochun to go on an Asia fan meet tour

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In response to his rising popularity all over Asia, JYJ‘s Yoochun has announced that he’ll be setting off on an Asia fan meet tour.
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Source : Allkpop, Sports Seoul via Naver

Possibility of Queen Hwayoung to re-join T-End?

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Core Contents Media, who just have announced they terminated Hwayoung's contract with T-ara after being with the group for 20 months.

Hwayoung, who joined the team later than the rest, has been the center of the hot topic of "being bullied" by other members. T-ara fans think that this is wrong or are very shocked by the announcement. And now fans are rooting for the most desired situation: a peace between Hwayoung, T-ara and the agency so that she can return.

On the 30th, Kim Kwangsoo said to Star News, "If Hwayoung truly realizes her wrongs, it's possible to talk with the T-ara members and staff about her rejoining. Once again, this is if Hwayoung looks over her previous actions and self-reflects so she does not repeat the same behavior.

Clearly, the probability of this situation is low, but there is a small glimpse of a reverse situation happening. Right now, it's left for Hwayoung to decide.

sources: naver + dkpopnews.net + Translated by Nathaniel @ Diadem (theres no link to the exact thread sorry mods)

CCM kicks Hwayoung out of T-ara

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T-ara‘s parent company Core Contents Media announced today that one of its members, Hwayoung, will be leaving the group effective immediately.

CCM’s CEO, Kim Kwang Soo, announced the departure in a press release written by the president himself. “In deference to the complaints by T-ara’s staff of 19 people (5 stylists, 7 hair & makeup, 5 on-site managers, 2 team mangers), Hwayoung’s contract as an artist will be voided effective immediately with no conditions.”

Kim Kwang Soo denied any correlation with the recent controversy that erupted following tweets from the T-ara members that were interpreted by many as one-sided bullying against Hwayoung. “We wish to impress upon the fact that this has nothing to do with the ‘bullying’ reports surrounding T-ara,” CCM said. “Although the staff of Core Contents Media stayed up into early morning discussing with the T-ara members who all wanted to stay with Hwayoung, we apologize in saying that we could not forsake the arguments of the staff members.”

“We deeply apologize for the many incidents which made everyone who loved T-ara nervous and worried, and we have nothing but sadness to convey such an unsettling incident on their third anniverary. We also apologize again to the T-ara members and wish Hwayoung all the best as a powerful rapper,” CCM concluded.

Hwayoung will leave T-ara after 20 months, leaving original members Boram, Qri, Eunjung, Soyeon, Hyomin, and Jiyeon, as well as new member Ahreum.

Source - Allkpop + Nate

RIP t-error

T-ara’s Big Announcement (Full Translation)

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I believe in T-ara’s group life, if one person is good or if one person acts in a different manner, the team’s color will change and the members themselves will shake.

I will once again repeat that the bullying and discord rumors in T-ara is not true.( Read more... )

SOURCE: DongA
TRANSLATION: jennyjjong.tumblr.com

4th teaser for Block B's BBC World Camp

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source: cjenmusic



In other news, Zico is producing and Cho PD is directing Block B's new album and they've already begun recording.

Who did this badass kid grow up to be?

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( who who who could it be? )

Source & Photo: Sportsseoul via Nate | allkpop

[Teaser] Im Missin' You D-UNIT 60s

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Source: DbusinessENT

this is so good omg i seriously cant wait! 2 more days :3

CNBLUE releases T.G.I. Friday’s CM Song “Friday”

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After being named as the endorsement models for T.G.I. Friday’s and starring in their commercials, CNBLUE has now released the CM Song “Friday“.

“Friday” is a modern-pop track that Jung Yong Hwa has personally written and composed, and it consists of trendy synth, exciting guitar rhythms and a refreshing melody. The track is perfect to listen to during the week, when feeling exhausted and bored of the same routine. The song will make listeners further look forward to “Friday”, when everyone can be carefree and be in an upbeat mood.

Source: Allkpop, AsianDreamAudio3@youtube

AOA holds a successful debut showcase at AX KOREA

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Made up of Seolhyun, ChoA, Hyejung, Chanmi, Yoo-Na, MinAh, Jimin, and Yookyung, rookie girl group AOA (Ace of Angels) lavishly kicked off their debut with a showcase at AX KOREA on July 30th. The girls put on their very first “ELVIS” stage, and label mates Lee Jonghyun and Kang Minhyuk of CNBLUE as well as JUNIEL dropped by the showcase to show their support.

AOA is being labeled as a ‘transformer’ girl group. Not only do they have a unique ‘angel’ concept, AOA is set apart from most girl groups out there today, as they periodically ‘transform’ from a dance group to a live band.

In related news, AOA will put on their first debut stage at Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘ August 9th to officially kick off their debut promotions.

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I will try to find it in HQ

Source: Allkpop, fyeahaceofangels@youtube 1, 2, MyDaily via Nate

B1A4 Has its First Vacation in Three Years

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B1A4 is enjoying some sweet time off.

Holding their first vacation in three years, fans have revealed pictures and sightings of the B1A4 members in various parts of Korea including Cheongju, Choongju, Busan and more.

According to B1A4’s WM Entertainment, counting the group’s trainee years, the group hasn′t had a holiday in the last three years as they have performed, recorded and practiced nonstop.

An agency rep shared, “After Gong Chan’s surgery he went down to his hometown to rest and the other members decided to re-energize themselves through their first vacation as well.”

( Babies need more time off tbh )

source: enewsworld

It's not a very long break as they're all (including Channie) back in Seoul tomorrow. But at least they got some time off to go see their families.

Let's Talk About Sex, Baby...

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John Power with assistance from Jennifer Ryu of The Korea Herald writes:

With increasing numbers of Korean teens having sex ...
What should schools teach about sex?

In a country where sex is not to be spoken about, it is no surprise that sex education in schools is a sensitive issue. Deciding what content is both relevant and appropriate is invariably contentious.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology currently requires all schools to provide 10 hours of sex education per year. Nevertheless, teachers can be reluctant to broach the subject, with some educators reluctant even to mention sex at all. It is inevitable, then, that the usefulness of such classes has been called into question. A 2007 survey by AHA! Sexuality Education and Counseling Center for Youth in Seoul found that almost 44 percent of teenagers found the sex education they had received at school to be neither practical nor helpful.

“Current sex education focuses on virginity, which is not an interest of students,” said Cha Chi-young, a professor at the division of nursing science at Ewha Womans University. “They want practical information, but the sex educators are not giving the information they want. As a consequence, most students are getting information from the Internet. It is highly likely that the students get unreliable information.”

Sex education in schools begins in fifth grade, with classes including information about reproductive health and gender roles and equality, according to a spokeswoman for the Education Ministry. Later classes from sixth grade through high school address sexual assault prevention, prostitution, AIDS, contraception and how to cope with sexual urges.

( Femidoms and Dental Dams just cuz )

Source: The Korea Herald

So, when did you have your "birds and the bees" talk? with parents/guardians? at school? What was it like? 

Special miss A themed theater opens in China

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For the first time ever, a miss A branded theater has opened in Shenyang, China. JYP Entertainment has sent allkpop pictures and details from the press conference held in commemoration of the opening.

According to the agency, on July 28th several officials from the press attended the event along with miss A, who performed their hit tracks like “Touch“, “Good Bye Baby“, and “Bad Girl Good Girl” for the fans who had shown up. Four were specially chosen to receive autographed CDs and a picture opportunity with the group.

( The theater is located in one of the busiest streets in Shenyang... )

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CHAD FUTURE OPPA IS READY FOR HIS WORLD WIDE SOLO DEBUT!!!

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Chad Future of the infamous boy band Heart2Heart is going to release his single 'HELLO'

( YT description )

Source: ChadFuture

In all seriousness though, is he foreal-foreal? I really can't.