A Pink's Eunji Understands Her Fans Better Now through ‘Reply 1997’

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If you didn’t know who Jung Eun Ji was, or that this girl is a member of the idol group A Pink, you could take her to be a very skilled rookie actress. 

From her sorrowful sobs to her antics as a crazy fan of H.O.T., every act she puts on makes her seem like an actress who’s received a lot of training. 

Jung Eun Ji, however, is a first-time actor who has never been taught how to act, and yet she’s doing well with her role as Sung Si Won in tvN’s Reply 1997. Her teamwork with her partner, Seo In Guk, is also very good.


( rest of the article )

source: enewsworld

Can we talk about how flawless this drama is (so far)?! Jung Eunji for all the rookie actress awards! ヾ（＠＾▽＾＠）ノ

Siwon and Donghae Pack a Mall with Pinay ELFs

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Local clothing brand Super Junior’s Siwon and Donghae arrive in Manila
By Catherine Deen | oK Pop – Tue, Aug 14, 2012 7:46 PM PHT

Bench is seriously going K-Pop as it celebrates 25 years in the fashion industry. Fresh from their confirmation that top Korean actor Lee Min Ho ("City Hunter", "Boys Over Flowers") is the newest addition to their growing international endorsers, Bench prepares another big event for K-Pop fans.

After selling the Super Junior inspired "Sorry Sorry" shirts by the truckload, Bench fulfills their promise of bringing in the much-loved Korean idols Siwon and Donghae from Super Junior.

The Everlasting Friends (E.L.F.), Super Junior fans, welcomed Siwon and Donghae when they arrived in Manila for a Bench fashion event at the Trinoma Activity Center on August 15. Due to the huge demand for tickets, Bench had to run a raffle where 700 lucky fans got a chance to have an up-close view of the boys.


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Source: Yahoo! Philippines, Ninja Noonas

Loads of SiHae in Manila pics here

Donghae tweeted that over 20,000 people attended the fanmeet, but I estimate it at around 5,000. Big crowd for a small venue, nonetheless.

So thanks Bench for bringing SiHae here, but you know we know we wanna see their shirtless bodies plastered on the billboards of Guadalupe, Balintawak, and C5.

Also, Lee Min Ho also endorses Bench?! ahdjfglahgakjfsdfafdf...

Jay Park released practice video of "I Love You"

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Source: jaybumaom0425@YT 

This is so amazing...

G-Dragon featured in France's L'Express

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G-Dragon, Kpop has its Idol

At Boulevardier, we are fascinated with the Kpop phenomenon that is starting to radiate on large Europeans communities. We asked Claire Solery, passionate follower of Korean culture, to tell us about current star G-Dragon. Claire is the author of Out of Korea, where she shares visual and artistic observations from Korea, especially if they have a link with France. Contemporary art, photos, cinema and Kpop are her main interests. She currently is in Seoul and you can follow her tumblr “One month in Seoul” and on Twitter (Out_Of_Korea).

On June 28th during the men's fashion week in Paris, a mini hunt happened on Twitter. Photos of G-Dragon (aka GD), leader of South Korean boy band Big Bang, attending fashion shows of Rick Owens, J. Juun and Yohji Yamamoto were posted on social networks. These attracted a handful of young girls and very young women, motivated to get a glimpse of his pink hair in Paris.
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The translation is not always accurate, especially in the title where it should day "icon" and not "idol"

Source: L'express
Translation: @Ouley_Soleil

in today's edition of your faves could never: princess goo's back

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KARA‘s Hara has surprised fans with her unexpected back profile.

The pictures above were shared on an online community board with the caption, “Hara parking lot back side“. They show Hara on the set of KARA’s newest music video, and netizens have noticed that her tight pants and cropped top reveal her toned back and slim waistline. Though she’s been previously nicknamed “elementary school kid body” due to her slim build, Hara impressed with her perfect body-line.

Netizens commented, "Her body is really unexpected," "Seems like she exercised a lot," "How is her waist like that? Does she even eat," and "For real, no one can follow her visuals."

Meanwhile, many fans are looking forward to KARA’s comeback on the 22nd when the group’s fifth mini-album ‘Pandora‘ hits stores. KARA is also holding a showcase in celebration of the album’s release.

naver+AKP

120816 M! Countdown

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This Week's Winner

( Watch the performances! )

sources: lokyan84, MinhPhuongEnt, KTSm2001, Erufandom

The reason for Global Warming is finally revealed with Nicole's teaser.

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( Promo Pic )

Source: DSPKara

Should be illegal to look this good tbh. Hands up who wants to cry/eat ice cream with OP right now. 

Seung-chan's Complete Victory Declaration Episode 1

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bbvipchannel

gd's idea was great (and not at all creepy)

Girls’ Generation Is The Most Influential Celebrity in Korea + Mnet's List of Top 100 Idols

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The yearly rankings by the Sisa Journal for the people who move Korea has been published, and Girls’ Generation has been ranked as the #1 most influential celebrity for the second year in a row.

Girls’ Generation was in first place with 26.2% of the votes, ahead of the nation’s MC Yoo Jaesuk with 21% and Park Jinyoung with 10.1%. Girls’ Generation widened the gap since last year where they were first with 18.2% compared to Yoo Jaesuk’s 14.2%. The worldwide success of “The Boys”, the Girls’ Generation – TTS subunit, Yoona and Yuri’s drama roles, and each of the nine members helped to promote the name “Girls’ Generation” to gain even more recognition within Korea and abroad as the representative of Hallyu. Girls’ Generation was sixth on the list in 2009 and 2010 before taking the top spot in 2011.

( Rest of Sisa Journal )

( Mnet's list of Top 100 idols; See where your favs ranked! )

Source: Sisa Journal, HSEH, Mnet, soshified, SM-B2ST-INFINITE Subs 1 2 3
Written by: MoonSoshi9@soshified
Edited by: SNSDave@soshified
Contributor: 오이사랑싴@soshified

all nine members in top 11, boo yeah

4minute and their 'bad attitude' is the latest victim of sensationalist media

[girlsday.livejournal.com]

Recently, 4minute and BEAST joined forces and held the groups’ first concert in Macau.

After putting on some great performances for the fans, members of 4minute stopped by Hong Kong to be judges of tvN “K-POP Star Hunt 2,” as Cube Entertainment is one of the organizers of the contest, alongside popular Hong Kong singer G.E.M.

The event turned out to be a success as over 1,000 fans were in attendance; however, shortly after the conclusion of the event, many local newspapers and media outlets criticized the members of 4minute for their bad attitude.

As reported by the media outlets, while G.E.M. was happy to answer questions raised by the media, 4minute was only willing to answer a fixed list of questions as prepared in advance by the organizers of the event.

Additionally, while the main event was starting, all of the 4minute members suddenly expressed the need to go to the washroom, causing a delay for everyone. Upon their return to the stage, the members only waved to the fans and did not make any introductions.

( More accusations )

( Much more proof disproving Hong Kong media and other reports )

as someone who's seen 4minute at KPOP Masters, United Cube in London and the MBC Concert in London a few months ago... these girls are nothing but humble and sweet. korean agencies are known to have many restrictions when going overseas but never at events (usually outside of events) and its most definitely not up to 4minute to make those rules...

Sources | koreaboo, oriental daily, the sun, ming pao news, fionyung, ucube4eva, Youtube (1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5)

SHITTING BRICKS. Kang Hodong signs exclusive contract with SM C&C

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Kang Hodong will be making his comeback this year after signing an exclusive contract with SM C&C, a subsidiary company of SM Entertainment, who houses BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior and more.

Through a press released on August 17th, SM C&C revealed that Kang Hodong has signed with them. It said, "Kang Hodong signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C and is expected to resume broadcasting activities by the end of the year."

Kang Hodong said, "I've been thinking a lot this past year, and I've received a lot of good advice from my fellow MCs. After a lot of thinking, I've decided to return to broadcasting activities."

"I've signed an exclusive contract with SM C&C through SM's systematic management and do my best as an MC to bring laughter to the citizens."

Kang Hodong joins entertainer Shin Dongyup in SM C&C, the company he will now undergo his activities under.

SM C&C representative Kim Youngmin said, "We will manage Kang Hodong and Shin Dongyup as one of Asia's best entertainers, not only in Korea." 

In September 2011, Kang Hodong announced his tentative retirement following a tax evasion scandal. 

Are you excited for Kang Hodong's return to the entertainment industry?

Source: Donga Ilbo, koreaboo

shitting bricks rn LMFAO. 

EvoL's debut on M! Countdown + practice video

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( We're A Bit Different dance practice video )

source: mnet + brandnewstardom

They did really well!

SHINee TO RELEASE A NEW JAPANESE SINGLE!!!

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( OMFG~!!!!! )

OMG A NEW PV~! lol but they're rly creative with their japanese stuff huh *headdesk*

Seungyeon's Pandora Teaser

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DSPKara

( Promo Pic )

allkpop

[ENG] INFINITE - Ranking King Episode 13!

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( 4 more parts + next week preview! )

source: shiareagy @ tumblr + yt + crazy4infinite@yt

‘We Got Married’ producers consider MBLAQ’s Lee Joon for new couple line-up

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According to industry rumors, Lee Joon has been considered by producers as one of the nominees of the show’s new couple. Representatives of MBC stated on August 17th, “As characteristic of ‘We Got Married’, a lot of celebrities are being named at the moment, and Lee Joon is included in the nominations. But he’s just a nominee and that has nothing to do with whether his casting will be confirmed or not.”

They added that for the time being, they will be going on with their original couples and the newly announced couple. “We will be going on with Lee Jang Woo and Ham Eun Jung, and Leeteuk and Kang Sora as well as the newest addition of Julien Kang and Yoon Se Ah without any departures.”

As Leeteuk is slated to begin his military service this year, that leaves a new opening in the ‘We Got Married’ slot, one that has left fans wondering whether Lee Joon will fill the gap, especially with the news of actress Oh Yeon Seo having already been confirmed as part of a new couple starting in September.

Lee Joon’s agency stated, “There has been nothing confirmed yet, and we have nothing as a company to say further on the matter.”

‘We Got Married’ will begin its broadcast with their newest confirmed couple Julien Kang and Yoon Se Ah on August 18th.

Source:akp,Star N News via Naver
This rumor was brought to you by:

Korean Women Trapped By the "Glass Wall"

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Kim Jae-Won of The Korea Times writes:

Women hold only a combined 12 seats on the boards of the country’s 100-biggest companies, according to official data.

This confirms that all the speechifying about progressing equality between the sexes and improving corporate prospects for women has so far been a hollow promise.

The 12 women account for just 1.5 percent of the 801 seats occupied by men, according to records provided by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) and Statistics Korea.

There are only a precious few businesswomen who have made it to the upper-reaches of the corporate totem pole. And many of those women owe it to being the granddaughter of corporate chairmen or their daughter-in-laws.

( heteropatriarchy this way folks... )

Source: The Korea Times

Erm, can we get a women's issues and/or sexism tag??? also, a general "descrimination" and/or "prejudice" one too??

Gay Christians Find Their Own Place of Worship

[uledy.livejournal.com]

Struggling for acceptance, gay Christians find their own place of worship

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- On Sunday evenings, the Rev. Daniel Payne begins his sermon beneath the glint of a disco ball. Standing before a small congregation on love seats and bar stools, he talks about piety, prayer and prejudice -- a topic his flock is all too familiar with.

They are members of the Open Doors Community Church, a congregation of mostly gay and lesbian-identified Christians who reject the notion that their sexuality conflicts with their faith. Unwelcome at more traditional houses of worship, the church has taken up space in the Moonlight Tavern in the back alleys of Itaewon, a district of Seoul known as a centerpiece of the foreign community.

"I want to give thanks for bringing this group together," says Payne, clad in khaki shorts and a shirt with a clerical collar. "It's great that we can have such an open community of people who can just come as they are and just love, and know that God loves them, too." It's a scene of odd juxtapositions.

Some tattooed and pierced, some in button-ups and ties, the group is a mix of expats and native Koreans. Against a backdrop of black-lit vodka bottles and martini-glass chandeliers, they recite traditional prayers, sing modern Christian-rock anthems and participate in group discussions about the challenges of living a Christ-like life.

Though they have finally found a home in Itaewon, it hasn't been easy for the group to find a permanent place of worship.

( Solidarity  )

Source: Yonhap

Big Bang on Fuji TV Hanetobi

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( Parts 2 & 3 )

Source:bbvipchannel

Gov't Vows to Widen Awareness of Multicultural Society

[uledy.livejournal.com]

The government announced a set of measures on Friday to strengthen public education and understanding of a "multicultural society" and raise support for relevant programs.

The number of multiethnic families in South Korea has been on the rise to reach some 250,000 households nationwide last year due largely to an increasing number of Korean men marrying foreign women and a steady influx of migrant workers settling here to take up jobs.

Under the envisioned plan, the government will publish teaching guidelines for preschoolers and textbooks for primary and secondary schools that include contents on multicultural societies, and distribute them in phases starting 2013.

Education sessions on multiculturalism will be held for the general public including for civil servants and employees at welfare facilities, according to the government. 

( We Still Bear Prejudice and Distorted Impressions Toward Foreigners )

Source: Yonhap

Gov't openly pledging to control the media...meep! Also, for real we need a "xenophobia" tag.