G-Dragon in XXL Magazine!!

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XXL Magazine: “Korean Rapper G-Dragon Talks K-Pop Hype, New EP and Past Scandals”!

The hairstyles are colorful, dance routines are perfectly choreographed, and the music’s stupidly infectious. If you don’t know, get to know K-pop: South Korea’s globetrotting bubble-gum music spree. The players are well-groomed “idols” that have gone through years of rigorous training, and the label heads are masterminds that oversee nearly every movement of their creations. Despite its manufactured tendencies, the fans—from Paris to Tokyo—love it. And it’s evident in the numbers as the profit margin increases yearly, raking in the billions (trust, they’re dollars not yen).

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source: XXL

KBS tries to recreate Answer Me’s success in new variety drama

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I know what y’all are thinking: What the heck is a “variety drama”?

To be honest I’m not sure I understand it either, but that could be because it’s one of those terms people started using ’cause it sounded good, not because it made sense. And dramaland sure understands that concept, doesn’t it? (LOL)

Thanks to the unexpected success of tvN’s Answer Me, 1997 earlier this year, PDs elsewhere are looking to replicate that with projects of their own. No surprise there, since people will be chasing success with imitators for the rest of time. What does stand out as being unusual is that it’s not drama PDs who’re planning the next such show, but variety PDs.

One of Answer Me, 1997′s notable achievements (aside from the whole pop-culture phenom thing, and the breaking ratings records thing) is that it crossed that line keeping variety producers on one side of the biz and drama writers on the other. It was directed (well, I might add) by a former PD of weekend mainstay 1N2D and another with Gag Concert credits. It was written (very well) by a team of writers formerly with 1N2D. Prior to Answer Me, it seemed odd — even unheard of — for variety producers to cross over into scripted programming, much less do it with such aplomb. Even now I’m surprised at just how their experience didn’t seem to play a factor in the show.

Currently KBS is in early planning stages to slot a “variety drama” as a replacement for Love and War 2, the Couples Clinic show on Friday nights. They’d once discussed putting in the Drama Special anthology series there, but those talks faded after Love and War 2 recently got extended for another 20 episodes, and now the variety-drama is the likely successor.

So the variety-drama term really seems to just mean drama, made by people who formerly worked in variety. O…kay. Guess that doesn’t quite have the same ring, though. But I’m all for crossing over and breaking down boundaries, so kudos for that. And while this new program won’t be competing directly against the Answer Me sequel, that’ll be the show to catch for all the imitators who I’m sure will be cropping up on the horizon. The sequel will try to recapture the same lightning in a bottle with 1994 as its backdrop, and I’ll be crossing my fingers for it to do just that.

Source TV Report via Dramabeans

B1A4 Hello Baby Episode 12 (final episode)

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source: b1ssubs2

The sound has been blocked so you can watch it here (I have no idea how to embed it)



:'(

BIG BANG POST ( really heavy)

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Happy Holidays from Big Bang!

Happy Birthdy Panda
( Panda birthday )

Alive GALAXY Tour 2012 (Hong Kong)
( There's a lot )

Alive Tour In Japan
( even more )

BB@facebook 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
BB@YT, MnetAmerica@YT

JYJ unable to hold activities in Japan due to continuous dispute

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[JPN NEWS] 121210 JYJ reached court settlement in Korea; Unable to hold activities in Japan due to continuous dispute

JYJ3′s Note: This is how a Japanese tabloid is reporting JYJ and SM settlement agreement and the future JYJ’s activities in Japan. It’s not the first time these tabloids share bad press about JYJ
Please remind that we have a schedule of Avex and C-JeS Entertainment Court Judgement on January 18th, Link
To the people that follow the Japanese Lawsuit, AVEX have pointed the exclusive contract of SM and JYJ as a reason why JYJ is unable to hold activities in Japan, but with the recent news of SM releasing JYJ of any exclusive contract, we think AVEX is running out of arguments to defend their position. Hopefully things will improve in Japan despite what it says on this article.

On 28th Nov, the 3 members of Korean Idol Group JYJ and its former agency SM Entertainment (“SM”) reached court settlement in Korea on the dispute of exclusive agency contracts.

Jaejoong (26), Yuchun (26) and Junsu, 3 former members of Korean group Tohoshinki, applied for temporary injunction in July 2009 on their exclusive agency contracts based on the reasons that their 14-year contract was too long and there was unfair royalty distribution.

In addition, in April 2010, the 3 members sign-on a newly setup agency and formed JYJ. This means wishes of fans for the “5 to re-group” again became in vain, and the group split up to become Tohoshinki with Yunho (26) and Changmin (24), and JYJ.

It’s been 3 years 4 months after the temporary injunction which started it all. With the court settlement this time, all law suits between SM and JYJ had been withdrawn, and both parties signed an agreement to “not interfere with each other’s activities”.
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Source: Jyosei Seven (20th Dec 2012 issue) via news-postseven | Translated by: @Jen_BabyLove | Shared by: JYJ3

Someone who actually speaks English reviews B1A4 concert + stupidly adorable fancafe posts

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B1A4 Brings Drama and Goes Drag in Sold-Out Show

B1A4 is barely two years old in idol years, but the boys took to the stage like seasoned pros at their first-ever exclusive concert in Seoul. 

The idol group performed for a lively packed house on the first day of its two-day BABA B1A4 concert series, held at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul’s Olympic Park, on December 8.

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Post-concert fancafe posts

121210 - jinyoung’s cafe message: “after the dream-like first concert… finished”

( Leader is thoughtful as usual, h8 u )

( member's replies; abuse of emoticons, cnu plays hard-to-get, baro posts from the next room. )

 121210 - cnu’s cafe message: “it’s been awhile~!ㅎ”

( cnu posts like he's writing an essay )

121210 - gongchan’s cafe message: “it’s been awhile, this is gongchan~”

( quit flirting channie omg )

 121210 - sandeul’s cafe message: “hello… shy shy…”

( sandeul u write like a elementary school girl )

( replies to Sandeul. CNU, u are an idiot. )

121210 - baro’s cafe message: “ah~ lee sandeul posted before me….”

( thank u for acknowledging my hard work waving a lightstick )

Credits: concert review: ENews World
Cafe posts: originals from B1A4's fancafe, translations by hyelim at b1a4trans: via tumblr (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)

This post brought to you courtesy of CNU's post-cornrows hair, snarky refusals to say "I love you" and exquisitely witty rejoinders ("Just go check twitter")

Yoo Jae Suk & Kim Jong Kook being flawless

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Yoo Jae Suk & Kim Jong Kook spotted hosting VJ Ryu Kwon Ryeol’s wedding

‘Nation’s MC’ Yoo Jae Suk and singer Kim Jong Kook were recently spotted hosting a wedding for ‘Running Man‘ video journalist and cameraman Ryu Kwon Ryeol.

Longtime viewers of the show ‘Running Man’ will find the name familiar, as he has built up some fame for being Yoo Jae Suk’s sidekick cameraman and for being the butt of innumerable jokes, usually regarding his failure to keep up with the fleet-footed emcee and for focusing the camera where it shouldn’t be.

Yoo Jae Suk can be seen standing on the dais, while Kim Jong Kook appears to be getting ready to sing a congratulatory song for the new couple. The two celebrities have long been known to be a ‘wedding package’, appearing together at numerous functions.

Source Allkpop 

( Yoo Jae Suk spends holidays hosting weddings of ‘Running Man’ and ‘Infinity Challenge’ staff )

Source Allkpop

Yoo God and Jong Kook are so nice <3 Flawless human beings.
But this reminds me of what his wife had said and that's kinda sad.

JYJ Megapost

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Protect The Boss DVD Making – Long Version Of The Kissing Scene BTS

Credit: lunji via nyia4 | Shared by PrinceJJ

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Credit: Daily Sports World Shared By: JYJ3

( Junsu’s 2012 XIA Ballad & Musical Concert Bus Advertisements )

Credit: JYJ Official FB Shared by: JYJ3

( Missing You Ep 11 Preview (Eng Sub) )

Source t4rw3n

( Yoochun in MBC waiting room )

Credit: JYJ Official FB Shared by: JYJ3

( Song Ok Suk praises Yoochun )

Source: Yonhap News via Nate / Translated by: 暖日呀呀 via @maettugi / Shared by: JYJ3

( A misstep in “I Miss You” was spotted )

credit: kpopstarz / shared by: sharingyoochun.net

( Showbiz Income King of Kings – #6 Yoochun )

Credit: Kk K / Shared by: JYJ3

Kpop on TV8 Turkey

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JYJTurkeyProjectTeam

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Source: JYJTurkeyProjectTeam TV8 / Shared by: JYJ Turkey + JYJ3

It's not really about JYJ, they mention many groups, dramas as well as Korean/Turkish relations and culture but it was shared by a JYJ fansite so..
I'm not sure on how to tag this.

Miss A’s Suzy transforms into an adorable cat

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Miss A‘s Suzy transformed into an adorable cat in an effort to cheer up her fans in the middle of wintertime.

She tweeted on the 11th, “[Sharing] a photo that’s like a warm [cup of] Solomon’s Seal tea,” along with the photo above.

In the photo, Suzy can be seen on what looks like a photo shoot set. Her braided hair and unique outfit were noticed by fans, but what especially stood out was her smiling face and CG cat whiskers.

Fans commented, “Kitty Suzy is too cute”, “It’s cold, so please wear something warm when you go out and about”, “How nice would it be if Suzy made me a warm cup of Solomon’s Seal tea”, and more.

Source Allkpop 

Suzy finally has a tag! Thanks mods!

SNSD Planning to Release 4th Korean Album in January, MBC to Produce Special Comeback Show

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Rumors of Girls’ Generation’s impending comeback have been swirling, as sources are saying that Girls’ Generation is planning to make their comeback in Korea some time in January, 2013 with their fourth full-length Korean album.

The source stated to Star News, “Girls’ Generation has been working on their Korean album in the midst of their Japanese activities. There is a high possibility that Girls’ Generation’s official fourth album will be releasing in early January.” They continued, ”As the title song has been decided on already, work on the official album is close to being finished. We are currently deciding on the final release date.” Regarding Girls’ Generation’s rumored English album, the source stated, “It’s a bit early to be answering anything about releasing an album overseas.”

Further adding to the speculation, a representative from SM Entertainment said, “It is true that we are in the last stages in preparation for the fourth album. But there isn’t anything decided on regarding whether it will be in January or what month. We will keep preparing and mediate the time”, and that Girls’ Generation would be juggling their promotions for both Korea and Japan.

( MBC Comeback Special )

Sources: Star News, OSEN, TV Report
Written by: MoonSoshi9@soshified
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified
Edited by: bhost909@soshified

 the promotions for the comeback will be pretty half-assed since they have their japan tour in February. anyway, hope the album is as good as their japanese stuff

BTS videos of Baro, Siwan and Yongguk for Zia's MV

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( individual BTS cuts )

source: kpopobsessed07 + loenent

Sobbing

Crayon Pop sells out tickets to Japanese mini-concert in an hour

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Rookie girl group Crayon Pop have sold out their Japanese mini-concert in just under an hour!

The girls made their debut in Japan prior to promoting in Korea. They’ve been featured as endorsement models for various cosmetic, such as Coco Blue, and beverage brands. To keep their popularity going, the members of Crayon Pop have decided to open a ‘Crayon Pop 2013 New Year Mini Concert‘ in Shibuya in January.

The concert will be a part of their upcoming Japanese promotions, and it’s off to a good start as tickets for the concert sold out just an hour after going on sale. Fans who weren’t able to purchase the tickets made enough requests to make concert directors consider adding another date.

Chrome Entertainment stated, “We’re all surprised and grateful due to the unexpected support Crayon Pop have been receiving in Japan for their mini-concert. We’re planning on adding another concert date filled with fun stages and honest talk times, so that people can fully grasp Crayon Pop’s various charms.”

source: akp

Can we talk about how great they are? I'm sad they barely got to promote Dancing Queen :(

United Cube 2013

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Source: theunitedcube

Where do you guys think United Cube will be heading to? And would you go? ^^

'From me to you' by Jooyoung + other mellow r&b shi-dazzle

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( more chillin' mellow r&b after this kut )

Source: CjenmMusic@yt bubblefeetgravitych2@yt

Omona, i totz love the 1st song. it's so chill totally be awesome when you're chillin' or want some non-distracting background music. Hang up the phone is pretty good too. The way he uses his voice omg im creaming right now. i wish that kpop used more vocal stylin'. tbh i just want a r&b revival ^^

ZE:A sings about korean food!

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tasteofkoreayt

Dare i say better than their legit songs? they should just make all the most known members of ze:a a group aka them + hyungshik

HELLO VENUS Teaser & 2nd mini full tracks

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"What Are You Doing Today?" MV Teaser

The MV release got delayed until this friday.

( tracks and playlist under the cut )

Teaser Source: CHHELLOCUPID @ Youtube
Songs Source: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

JYPE TO START 2013 WITH FOUR NEW ACTORS IN THEIR ROSTER

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( Actor Lee Jung Jin Signs With JYP Entertainment )

» soompi


( Actor Park Joo Hyung signs with JYP Entertainment )

» allkpop


( Rookie actor Choi Woo Shik signs with JYP Entertainment )

» allkpop


( Actress Lee Eun Jeong signs with JYP Entertainment )

» jypent

even if 3 of those news are kinda old i decide to post anyway because these are big news for jype as a company, during their whole existence they only had one actress, kim so young, and then this year, from october to december, they signed four more actors. also, with these new additions to the company along with this year's debuts, it's time to jypnation get a new family picture.

In shocking news, MBC continues to suck

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MBC to also cancel ‘Quiz Show Q’

MBC has sure been on a cancellation spree as it has been revealed that variety show ‘Quiz Show Q‘ is also on the chopping block.

A program representative revealed, “Due to change occurring in the time slot, it seems unavoidable that ‘Quiz Show Q’ will be canceled. However, it will continue to broadcast until February. This program was also reviewed as having low ratings.”

A daily historical drama ‘Huh Joon‘ is expected to be aired starting in March during the current time slot that ‘Quiz Show Q’ occupies . Many viewers are left wondering what MBC will be doing to replace the other canceled shows: ‘I Am A Singer 2‘, ‘Come to Play‘, and ‘What Is Mom‘.

Source Allkpop 

( Park Myung Soo and IU were clueless about the cancellation of ‘Quiz Show Q’ )

Source: TV Report via Nate + Allkpop

As someone cleverly commented before "MBC - More Broadcast Cancelled" or the alternative "Makes Bad Choices"

"Client error: Maximum queued posts for this community+poster combination reached." LMAO I guess I did post a lot today. In my defense I was bored at school and the only alternative was reading "A portrait of the artist".

SHINee's latest Japanese b-side!

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'The World Where You Exist'/'君がいる世界'

cr: ShawolBaabyx at Youtube

;_____;

Black box footage of Secret's accident

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Obviously, the footage may be disturbing to some. Watch at your own discretion.

I'm not very familiar with road laws in Korea, but there's no doubt the driver was going incredibly fast, although another car passes almost as fast a few moments later. Were they in a fast lane or something of the sort? Even so, it seems pretty foolish to be driving at that speed when the road conditions are so bad.

Source: fytsfamily @ youtube