Kyuhyun, Tiffany and Super Junior K.R.Y will release tracks for SBS "Beautiful You" OST

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Super Junior's Kyuhyun, Girls' Generation's Tiffany and Super Junior K.R.Y will be participating in the SBS drama "Beautiful You" OST album.

Kyuhyun and Tiffany will be collaborating for their track, "Beautiful You," which will feature their impressive and intense vocals. Their refreshing track will be filled with rhythmic drums bass and guitar, as well as their wonderful harmony.

Previously, the Jung sisters - Girls' Generation's Jessica and f(x)'s Krystal - released "Butterfly," for the drama's OST track, which is also the love theme song for the male and female protagonists.

On the other hand, Super Junior K.R.Y will be singing the track "SKY," which is an orchestra song filled with Kyuhyun, Ryeowook and Yesung's harmonies. Similar to SHINee Onew's "In Your Eyes," "SKY" will also act at the theme song for Kang Taejoon, played by Minho.

"Beautiful You" airs every week on Thursday at 9:55PM KST.

Are you looking forward to the 3rd OST single?

Source: TV Report and Koreaboo

PD of 4minute's show, "There is absolutely no bullying in this group."

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The PD of '4minute's Travel Maker', Im Woosik, revealed that there is no bullying within the group through a telephone interview with Daily Sports. "This is not a group that only looks close on camera. They are just like best friends behind the scenes as well. Kwon Sohyun, the maknae, calls her unnies by their name. All the members call each other by their names and don't feel the need to use honorifics. No one in 4minute gets ostracized. There is absolutely no bullying in this group.”

A representative of Cube Entertainment also revealed 4minute's close bond. "The members of 4minute often speak with each other and share stories, even when they are not filming. The members are so close to each other that they will find each other instead of idols from other groups whenever they have free time." 4minute's strong teamwork can be testified by those who work with them behind the scenes.

these precious bbs... ;;

Sources | 4MF | Daily Sports | 4niatw

Jay Park meets Uncle Fan at Korean Food Stand

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Singer Jay Park has been gaining attention for being a down-to-earth and friendly celebrity. Recently, a post titled “Jay Park meets Uncle Fan at Pojangmacha” garnered a lot of attention on several online communities. (Note: pojang macha is a Korean style food stand that also sells alcohol.)

A netizen explained, “An ahjuhssi was drinking at a pojang macha near by after work, when he noticed Jay Park walk by. He shouted, ‘Wow! Jay Park!’ In response this Jay Park went up to the table with a big smile and poured the man a drink.”

In the picture that was uploaded, Jay Park is wearing a long sleeveless basketball jersey. The casual and comfortable points to his clothing and Jay Park’s receiving of a drink from the ahjussi also the caught the attention of fans.

Netizens had a variety of responses: “Are there really celebrities like this?” “I’m jealous of the ahjussi,” “Jay Park is really free and easy,” “He’s very respectful,” “He’s so cute!”

Jay Park, along with actors Kim Eung Soo and Kwon Oh Joong, is currently appearing regularly on MBC TV show “Come Play.”

source: soompi

Big Bang’s Seungri chosen as the next successful idol CEO

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Big Bang‘s Seungri has been chosen as the next idol CEO to make it big in the business world.

During this week’s ‘Weekly Idol‘, idol members voted on the topic, “The idol CEO who is most likely to become successful as an entrepreneur.” The survey didn’t restrict the voting to just idols who are already CEOs, but also included the option of picking those who seem like they would become good businessmen.
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Source: Allkpop, Nate

G-DRAGON – NEW SINGLE & M/V RELEASE 0901

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Edit: Apparently rough translation is "That XX"

Source: YGlife

Five Fingers producers talk about Eunjung leaving the drama

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The production company of SBS‘ weekend drama ‘Five Fingers‘ has broken their silence on the controversy surrounding Ham Eunjung‘s exit from the series.

Production company Yein E&M released a press release on August 28th that read, “This was not an unilateral decision made by the staff members, and the PPL issue was not a reason for her exit. We hope that Eunjung’s agency will stop forcing their assertions, and if they continue, we will have no choice but to respond with appropriate legal action.”

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Source: Akp, Nate

Psy Sets Another Record Ranking 44th on U.S. Itunes Chart

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Singer Psy is rubbing shoulders with world renown musicians. It’s been noted that he has made great progress on the U.S. itunes chart.

On August 28, Psy’s title song from his 6th full-length album, “Gangnam Style,” has been placed in the U.S. itunes TOP 100 chart ranking 44th. It’s the highest placed song from a Korean singer or group, adding another record to his recent long list of achievements.
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Source: Soompi

Hwayoung tweets regarding the scandal and Eunjung's situation.

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After keeping her silence for nearly a month, T-ara‘s former member, Hwayoung, has tweeted in response to the controversy and the way the situation has been unfolding.

Hwayoung wrote,

“Having come across articles about Eunjung unni’s leave from her drama, my heart felt uneasy. It is true that there were confrontations due to differences in opinions with the T-ara members while I was promoting as part of T-ara. However, with the stories about bullying going around and the situation growing worse, my heart was in pain. Both sides have also been really upset and hurt by the distorted facts [that have come out]. However, there were times when I was happy while we were all under one roof, so I want to forget about the past and want us to cheer each other on with smiles on our faces. You all showed so much love, care, and attention to T-ara, so I’m very sorry for having caused concern and worry through this incident to everyone.”

( comments and screencap below cut... )

Source: Akp, Hwayoung's twitter and comments from NetizenBuzz

F.CUZ Dreaming Child MV Recording Eng Subs

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source: 4ZEST5UBS

honestly this song just keeps getting better every time I hear it

Korean Actors Labor Union demands apology for Eunjung

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The Korean Actors Labor Union has requested SBS ‘Five Fingers‘ issue a public apology in regards to T-ara member Eunjung departing from the series.

The Labor Union stated through a press release on August 28th, “Even after a week following member Eunjung’s departure, SBS has failed to issue any kind of explanation, offer, or self-reflectance.

We are demanding that SBS and Yein E&M issue a sincere apology to member Ham Eunjung,” the Union continued. “The only way to restore her tarnished reputation is to essentially reveal the truth, and receive a genuine apology from all of you. PD Choi Young Hoon, you have no right to be a drama PD. Step down.”


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Source: Akp, Naver

B1A4 continues to be flawfree, using their name for worthy causes

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B1A4 donates 140kg of rice to children in need

B1A4 has donated 140kg (309 lbs) of rice to SOS Children’s Village located in Seoul thanks to fans.

The rice, donated on August 27 KST, was given as a gift to member Sandeul for his appearance in the musical ‘Brothers were Brave‘ this past June as well as for the launch of the group’s series ‘B1A4′s Hello Baby‘ in July.

The team leader from SOS Children’s Village stated, “We’re now able to offer warm rice to the children. I want to thank B1A4′s fan club.”

In related news, B1A4 will be lending a hand to help revive traditional markets on September 1st.


AKP + wStarNews via Nate

( B1A4 lend their talents to help revive traditional markets )

AKP + TV Report via Naver

Babies are such wonderful boys, always wanting to help others and bring awareness to other people.

KARA controversies: Choreography, Dokdo and Handicap parking

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KARA has only returned to the music scene for a week and the group has already been hit with a controversy.

On August 22nd, KARA performed their comeback showcase after releasing their 5th mini-album "Pandora." Since then, the girl group has been busy performing their comeback stages on various music programs.

However, KARA has been pulled into several debates and controversies following their comeback. For one, their suggestiveness of their choreography has raised concern, along with their outfits. For "Pandora," KARA wanted to show the appearance of being mature women, but fans are concern that the choreography is too suggestive for '94er Kang Jiyoung. However, netizens seemed to be divided in opinion regarding this topic. Similarly, music programs have not deemed the costumes and/or choreography inappropriate.

In addition, KARA was seen wearing a stage costume on SBS "Inkigayo" for the track "Miss You," reminiscent of a Gucci swimwear. They looked identical to Gucci's 2008 Spring/Summer swimsuit collection, which is yellow with a black and white bow on one shoulder.

Currently, conditions between South Korea and Japan over the Dokdo Islands have been increasingly become intense. During KARA's press conference prior to their comeback showcase, the group were questioned on their thoughts about the Dokdo Islands situation because KARA is popular in Japan, as well as in South Korea.

Park Gyuri replied in a manner in which she avoided answering the question. However, the lack of response received criticism from netizens.

Unfortunately, this is not the last controversy KARA has unexpectedly found themselves in. Recently, KARA's vans have been found parking in handicap spots at a rest stop area for approximately 15-20 minutes. Because KARA is popular and the youth and young adults look up to them, many have criticized that KARA should have not parked in handicap spots.

It has been a week since KARA released their "Pandora" album, yet they have been the topic of both good and bad news.




( Parking in handicap spaces... )

( ...and apology from DSP )

Source: Koreaboo, Newsen, Soompi, AKP, Naver, Sports Khan

Kil Gun to return to the music industry after a 4-year hiatus; reveals photo from MV shooting

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After being on hiatus for over four years, female soloist Kil Gun will be returning to the music industry with new music!

On August 23rd, Kil Gun posted on her mini-homepage, "The music video (shooting) has started! This time I'm not alone and am with my wonderful dongsaeng. Please cheer us on. Bring The Noise & GUN (tentative)," and published several photos.

Kil Gun raised anticipations for her comeback by disclosing one photo of herself during the album jacket shooting, as well as another photo of herself shooting a scene for her upcoming music video.

Netizens posted, "Unnie, are you making a comeback? I'm looking forward to it" and "How long has it been since you released new music. Hwaiting."

For those unfamiliar with Kil Gun, she is known to be Lee Hyori's dance instructor. She later made her debut as a female singer in 2004 with "Real" (album: "Real: My Name is KG"), and last released her 3rd studio album "Light of the World," promoting the track "Do It" and "Wine x3" in 2008.

She also widen her area of activities, participating in the musical "The STAG: Welcome to my World," making her last appearance on February 20, 2011.

Sources: Koreaboo and ENews24

B1A4 releases second Japanese album

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Fly Away

( rest of the album )

source: ahiru0108 1, 2, 3 + ponycanyon

I LOVE the new arrangement for 'So Fine'!

VIXX releases dance practice for 'Rock Ur Body'

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source; RealVIXX


i really do love this dance
& hongbin in the beginning tho ;___________;

Choi Si-won threatened over retweet

[omona they didn't!]

When Super Junior’s Choi Si-won put his two cents in about the Dokdo islets dispute, he probably had no idea that his welfare would be at stake.

On Aug. 10, Choi retweeted a post by the Blue House that read, “There is no doubt that Dokdo is our territory. We should defend it as if our lives depend on it.”

Cyzo Woman, a Japanese blog, reported on the matter, accusing Choi of being a “political entertainer” who had previously made fun of the Japanese pronunciation of “kimchi.”

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By Carla Sunwoo @ joongangdaily

Omona, should Siwon + his papa stay off of twitter? & remember the last time someone attempted to throw eggs?

[Poll #1863067]

This post is re-tweetable, JSYK

SM SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST

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source: shinee.jp

[ED-OP]Is Korea’s Drug Policy Working?

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With drug abuse having spread to more sectors of society ...
Is Korea’s drug policy working?

If law enforcement figures are any guide, Korea’s illegal drug problem pales in comparison with much of the rest of the world. There were 7,011 arrests for drug offenses in 2011, according to the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, a 7 percent drop from the previous year. The U.S., by way of comparison, in 2010 made more than 1.6 million drug arrests, more than 36 times Korea’s figure, even after differences in population are accounted for.

“Korea is a relatively drug-free country,” said Hwang Sung-hyun, a professor of criminology at Cyber University. “Internationally, the qualification of a drug-free country is whether there are more than 10,000 narcotics-related convicts. In the case of Korea, from 1999 to 2002, the number reached more than 10,000 for four consecutive years, but from 2003 to 2006, the number was reduced to 7,000 and in 2007, the numbers again reached more than 10,000.”

Korea’s relationship with illegal substances, however, has evolved in the last two decades to present new challenges to the authorities. From the 1990s, the range of available drugs increased to include Yaba, LSD, Ecstasy and Nalbuphine hydrochloride, according to “Drug Control Policy in Korea,” a 2004 report by Cho Byung-in, a senior research fellow at the Korean Institute of Criminology. The profile of the average user also became harder to predict. Where drug abuse had been seen as largely confined to the criminal and entertainment worlds, by the turn of the century drug users included significant numbers of salaried workers, housewives, students and farmers. The response from the authorities to these trends has been tough by the standards of almost anywhere. The Act on the Control of Narcotics of 2000 allows for habitual sellers of banned substances to receive the death penalty, while smuggling can carry life imprisonment.

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Source: The Korea Herald

Seungri successfully wraps up first solo fan meetings in Japan

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YG Entertainment told allkpop that Big Bang‘s Seungri has successfully completed his first solo fan meetings in Japan.

Tickets to the two sets of August 26th fan meetings held at Shinkiba Studio Coast, which he set up himself, are reported to have sold out. Including the Osaka event planned for September 9th, 80,000 people total signed up for the 9,000-seat show.

For the fan meetings, the Big Bang member sang his renditions of Hideaki Tokunaga‘s “Rainy Blue” and AKB‘s “Heavy Rotation“. The highlight of the show came when he sang “What Can I Do” from his first solo mini-album ‘V.V.I.P‘, which was released back in January of 2011.

Seungri has been promoting solo in Japan since July for a 3-month run as a regular on Fuji TV‘s ‘Sakigake! Ongaku Bangjuke Eight‘ as well as his own variety show ‘V.I from Big Bang‘.

In related news, Big Bang is currently traveling the world for their concert tour ‘Big Bang Alive Tour 2012‘, which is opening in 25 cities throughout 16 countries.

akp

( pictures from bb's fb account )

big bang's fb account

( pictures from japanese news site )

sanspo

( fancams )

seungriya at yt: 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 + choa9012: 1 & 2

( gd's message for seungri )

ibgdrgn + big_seunghyun

( update from the mc of the event )

ogaogaoga399: 1 & 2 + Zaaaren5: 1 & 2

( seungri's diary )

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K.R.Y + Fany for "To The Beautiful You" OST

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Kyuhyun & Tiffany's To the Beautiful You

This will be the secondary love theme for the main characters, after the Jung sis' Butterfly.

( KRY love here )

Source: AsianDreamOST2's yt

I'm more interested in the OST than the actual drama... :/ Fave track is still Stand Up.