Jinwoon & Go Joon Hee, Taemin & Na Eun, Jo Jung Chi & Jung In - InStyle Weddings (JULY)

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( Jinwoon & Go Joon Hee )

( Taemin & Na Eun )

( Jo Jung Chi & Jung In )

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Kim Ji Hoon, Clara - Men's Health (JULY) | Kang Sora, Choi Jin Hyuk, Park Han Byul - W (JULY)

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Kim Ji Hoon, Clara - Men's Health (JULY)


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( Clara )

Kang Sora, Choi Jin Hyuk, Park Han Byul - W (JULY)


( Kang Sora )

( Choi Jin Hyuk )

( Park Han Byul )

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SHINee's 'Selene 6.23' tops Music Charts!!!

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The song has snagged #1 on multiple charts, and the accompanying song "Better Off" has also placed high on the charts. Jonghyun has written the lyrics to "Selene 6.23" himself.
"Selene 6.23" features an orchestral narration as well as piano melody making for an emotional ballad, while "Better Off" will be a medium-tempo pop ballad that expresses the sadness associated with goodbyes.

( Netizens praise the song... )

( Netizens react to Onew's voice in Selene 6.23... )

Listen to it HERE if you have not heard it before.

Source: allkpop, netienbuzz, 0new_kpoplove

This is a B.A.P Interview Post!

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b.a.p, “we’re more curious about ufos than girl groups”

What could be the biggest interest of the idol group, B.A.P (Bang Yongguk, Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup, Zelo), who have come back with their third mini album ‘BADMAN’.

At the recently held interview, a question that was just thrown out there nonchalantly received an unexpected answer. B.A.P’s biggest interest is not girl group members or fashion, but ‘UFOs’. Although I exploded in laughter, I decided to listen to the end.

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The group, B.A.P, revealed episodes about their performances and music video recordings in America.

B.A.P revealed many events that happened while they were in the U.S during a recent interview held at Asia Today’s office.

While holding their Pacific tour in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, and New York, they were also filming music videos for their title songs, ‘Coffee Shop’ and ‘Hurricane’. Continuing from this, they filmed their music videos for ‘Hurricane’ and ‘BADMAN’ in Las Vegas and Detroit.

The members started out by talking about the troubles they had with the food that didn’t fit their tastes. Although the members were all happy at first to eat hamburgers as a daily meal which didn’t happen often in Korea, they got tired of that lifestyle for half a month and thought they couldn’t eat any more.

Daehyun revealed, “We had a lot of anticipation because we heard there were famous hamburgers for each city. From San Francisco’s ‘In-and-Out’ burger to New york’s ‘Shake Shack’ burger, they were all very tasty. However, after a couple of days passed, it was to the point where we would get heartburn just from hearing hamburgers or pizza. Jongup was the only one who continuously wanted hamburgers.”

To this, Jongup showed a proud expression and said, “Because I usually like hamburgers, I had no problem with this. If someone told me to keep eating hamburgers for a couple of months, I think I could.”

There was a story behind their music video filming that caused confusion.

Zelo explained, "We filmed the music video for ‘Hurricane’ at a street in Las Vegas, but suddenly a random Western woman came in and danced with us. As the director yelled ‘cut’, she actually seemed surprised and asked what the problem was. Turns out, that person thought we were just dancing and playing with our music turned on, and wanted to join in.”

Himchan added, “For ‘Hurricane’, the choreography wasn’t pre-planned, and it was just filmed with the members having fun at the scene. Also, I think that kind of misunderstanding was formed because we were near a casino.”

Meanwhile, Detroit, the music video location for ‘BADMAN’, gave a chilling experience to B.A.P. At the location that was set for their music video filming, there was a corpse found a day before the members came. It’s also known that Detroit is a city with the highest crime rate in America.

The members reminisced their memories by saying, “Since Detroit is a bankrupt city, there are a lot of abandoned buildings, but not a lot of people. The building that we filmed at had bullet marks and turf fight remains from the gangs of that location, so it was scary and fascinating. It was a completely different feel from the sets created in Korea. Thankfully, we were able to do the filming safely because there were people protecting us.”

Meanwhile, B.A.P are currently having active promotions after releasing their mini album, ‘BADMAN’, on the 6th.

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Q1. From what I’ve seen, you guys are rookies with the strongest stamina. Promotions without any rest, shouldn’t you be tired by now?

Himchan: A lot of people say that, but since we’re having fun promoting, we don’t think like that. We actually ask for more concerts to be held.

Reporter: But that won’t work if your body doesn’t follow along.

Youngjae: When we’re able to sleep, we try to sleep as much as we can. We also eat our meals really well.

Himchan: The meal costs are really a lot…

Q2. Do you guys have an plans on turning all the members’ hair colors to blonde again?

Youngjae: Since we’ve already shown it twice, we’re not going to do it in case it gets boring. Although, we’re not afraid to do it.

Reporter: It seems like Zelo never had his hair black.

Zelo: I’ve never done it specifically, but there was a time where I painted it for a campaign event. To a very artificial way. There are still many colors I haven’t tried out yet. Although I want to try out many styles, I’ll go with the concept selected for now.

Q3. You held your Pacific tour, but which member has the most popularity overseas?

Daehyun: Our youngest, Zelo, seems to be popular no matter where we go.

Zelo: Everyone picks me, but I think that they see me in a cute way because I’m trying to express a strong concept at a young age, seeing as how I’m the youngest. (In a quiet voice) But rather than say that I have the most popularity, I think… everyone… has theirs individually… I don’t really know about whether or not I’m popular…

TS Rep: This is Zelo’s charm

Q4. Starting from the 17th, you guys are holding your encore concert. Zelo cried a lot during the first concert, so do you think you’ll cry again this time?

Zelo: (Straight face) No.

TS Rep: We don’t know what the situation will be like at that time. Haha

Himchan: I want to exclude all of that and try to possibly just show our cool sides. Like ‘while going on the Pacific tour, we grew like this’.

Q5. If you were to pick a person who changed the most during the 1 year and 6 months since debuting.

Daehyun: For me, it’d be Youngjae. As you can see, he lost a lot of weight and got more good-looking than from his ‘Warrior’ and ‘Power’ days. He’s an upcoming ace.

Yongguk: In a bad meaning, it’d be me. Compared to now, I looked very young when I debuted, but I wanted to escape an idol-like image, so I purposely cut a lot of my hair. I think it was a bit of a negative change.

Q6. A member that you think is the perfect idol?

All the members: Zelo.

Reporter: I can’t really tell because he’s quiet right now.

Daehyun: He’ll show his skills on stage.

Reporter: Since he’s the youngest, he probably has a lot of aegyo (cute acts)?

Daehyun: Himchan hyung has a lot of aegyo.

Reporter: I heard. They say that you do it really well to noonas?

Himchan: Because I grew up under my noona, it seems a bit so. But I do it a lot to my sister as well. Haha.

Zelo: Rather than think that I did well up till now, I just did whatever I felt like, maybe because I was young.

Youngjae: A singer is the happiest when they’re on stage, right? But for Zelo, it may be because he’s still young, but he’s truthful. When he’s on stage, I think he’s able to express those emotions well.

Zelo: (Bows his head towards Youngjae) Thank you.

Reporter: Do you two normally talk formally with each other?

Himchan: Our team usually uses formal talk. But talking formally and playing around are different.

Reporter: Seems like the youngest, Zelo, would have a hard time.

Zelo: I’m okay. It doesn’t bother me at all.

Q7. Which member are you the most envious of?

Youngjae: I’m very envious of Zelo’s height and age.

Daehyun: Zelo’s skin tone. The members got tanned this time, so our skin tones have gotten darker, but I’ve been pretty dark since before.

Himchan: Yongguk’s nature. Because I always want to play around and have a heart of a jokester, I feel like I learn about actions that a hyung should do from Yongguk even if I’m a hyung myself.

Q8. What does B.A.P think their entrance is?

All members: Entrance? What’s an entrance?

Daehyun: The way of becoming a fan?

Reporter: There’s this thing called an entrance and exit. It’s like asking what kind of points of B.A.P will fans fall for.

Himchan: Ah~ Like fans entering? How they start to like us? That’s our characteristics. All 6 of our characteristics are really different. You may think that they may not work well together, but I think they somehow create a good combination. Honestly, it may look all the same when you watch our stage, but once you realize it, you’ll be able to feel each of the separate charms strongly. (Suddenly changed to a non-confident tone) But I… I don’t really know since I’m not a fan. Haha.

Daehyun: I think they like us after seeing our music. It’s fierce and strong. There are a lot of messages about society as well. Also, I think they like Himchan hyung’s cute side as well.

Himchan: Daehyun is the Busan Wonbin.

Daehyun: Hyung is Korea’s Brad Pitt.

Youngjae: I believe that our entrance is Busan Wonbin and Korea’s Brad Pitt.

Reporter: From what I heard, the ‘quiet Daehyun, suddenly talks a lot’.

Daehyun: I think that’s right. I normally talk a lot, but the company didn’t allow me to.

Himchan: Haha. He admitted it.

Daehyun: But due to that, I could feel that the fans liked it. I didn’t realize it at first, but the moment I talked, it all fell down. I felt that.

Himchan: I’m the type that’s image is wrecked once I open my mouth. Did you say it hasn’t cracked yet? Okay, then up till here.

Q9. Although you’re strong with reality shows, it seems to be hard to find you on public broadcast station variety shows. Aren’t there any variety shows that you have a greed for?

Himchan: Zelo and I are going on ‘Quiz to Change the World’ soon, but it’s really difficult because I go through a mental burden a few days prior to it. I think variety shows are very hard. I’m fine if it’s just between us, but I feel burdened and awkward when other people are there.

Reporter: But isn’t there at least one member that’s good at variety shows? Or is everyone the same?

Daehyun: If it’s just among us, I want to do something like ‘Killing Camp’. Should I say it’s like a synergy effect when it’s just us, but our true sides come out and I think it’s a bit more fun.

Q10. Alright. Last question. At this moment, what’s the most important thing to B.A.P?

Himchan: Right now? That would be the members. If one person was to not be here right now, then B.A.P wouldn’t be here. Also, I think our lives in the future are the most important as well.

Yongguk: Time. I think every minute and second that we’re together is really important. There are so many things we could do if we didn’t have to sleep, but some person had to go and create sleep… The time that’s wasted during sleep is really regretful for me. Because I normally have those thoughts, I’m usually unable to sleep.

Himchan: Due to our comeback preparations, we probably slept 2~3 hours per day.

Zelo: For me, it’s the hyungs. Maybe it’s because there was a time where Himchan got hurt, but I could feel more strongly that the hyungs are important.

Jongup: To me, this very moment is important.

Other members: Oh~

Jongup: This very moment where we draw out our future is the most important. I’m also trying to do my best at every moment.

Youngjae: For me, it’s enjoyment. Choreography practice is something that’s really tiring, but I laugh a lot. I can do practice effectively. I think there’s a synergy effect whenever I’m happy. While living your life, a person could be tired or exhausted, but I hope that among those days, you have a larger portion of enjoyable days. Also, that time is the most important as well.

Himchan: You have to smile to be able to live long.

Daehyun: For me, it’s the fans. Hahaha. There always has to be at least one person that’s like this, right? Because there are our fans, we’re able to work harder and put in more effort.

Yongguk: I think all the things that we said are important can be found in our fans. Because there are our fans, the members are together, we’re able to practice together, and can enjoy it as well.

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Although there were many idol groups who set foot towards the music industry, only a few survived. Among that, the growth of B.A.P (Bang Yongguk Himchan Daehyun Youngjae Jongup Zelo) definitely stands out. They, who endlessly ran forwards without time to rest since debuting in January 2012, successfully finished their Pacific tour that included 4 U.S cities and 4 Asian countries.

And then their third album that was created with heart and soul, ‘BADMAN’, is a step taken in order to show the unique colors that B.A.P has.

B.A.P, who doesn’t forget to add in messages about this generation and the youth that live in this generation for every song they reveal, have gotten more fierce in ‘BADMAN’. B.A.P who have become a ‘BADMAN’ in order to bring justice to a society that is being corrupted with fear and worries, promised to show an upgraded performance.

"The masculine sides we have shown till now have been placed into ‘BADMAN’. I believe it to be a song that fits well with our style." (Youngjae)

"Different from ‘Warrior’ and ‘Power’, it has a trendy feel to it. The message is also detailed. We decided that we’d be able to capture the public." (Zelo)

"It’s a song where you can see the current us as well as the future." (Himchan)

"The absence period this time around was the longest, and the members participated in the album from start to finish, practiced, and put an effort for a long time, so I have that much confidence."

The ‘BADMAN’ music video was filmed at Detroit, which is the top for crimes in America. It was a choice to emphasize the song’s feeling.

"Half of the buildings in the city were abandoned ones, so it was a bit scary. Although it’s a dangerous place, we finished filming safely. It gave off a feeling of a ‘dead city’."

B.A.P is receiving explosive support from the company. After the girl group, Secret, they are receiving a lot of anticipation from many people, so the members feel responsibility towards that as well.

"I think even the company has a greed to create a cool group. While being thankful towards that, we put an effort it trying to make it happen." (Jongup)

"There’s really no other thoughts than to do my best. I try to do my best during every moment." (Daehyun)

The members’ strong determination came with good results. B.A.P has a sturdy enough fandom to open solo concerts in Korea as well as overseas. What could their secret be.

"Instead of appearing on variety shows, we made a lot of stages where we could see our fans up close. As we constantly showed live stages, our abilities improved as well. I think a lot of people like that side of us." (Himchan)

"I don’t think there was a group that had a concept like us when we debuted. So that’s what I think they like." (Daehyun)

Their leader, Bang Yongguk, has a heavy importance to the point where he could be called B.A.P’s pillar. The path that B.A.P points towards was also influenced a lot by Bang Yongguk.

"I’m always thankful because the younger members all follow me well. Because we live together and have been stuck together for a long time, a lot of our thoughts and actions have similar points, so it feels like the six of us are one family.” (Bang Yongguk)

The definite characteristics are not only shown in Bang Yongguk, but the other members as well. Their youngest, Zelo, is B.A.P’s top cutie that not only receives the fans’ love, but all of the members’ love as well. When asked what he wants to do if given his first vacation since debuting, Zelo hesitated before innocently answering, “I want to go play at a place like a water park with the members,” creating a good-feeling laughter from everyone.

"Although I show a lot of affection towards our fans at a public place, I feel like I can’t follow up on Zelo no matter how much I express it. If I see him as this cute, think about how cute he would be in our fans’ eyes." (Himchan)

B.A.P aims to be an artist-like idol that doesn’t lack in performances or musical abilities. The members, who all gathered through the similar point of music, dream of a more improved future for B.A.P. If there are people who aren’t able to see their full potential because they’re stuck in the mould of an idol, it would definitely be something regrettable.

"B.A.P is a group that was created with the idea that we would create everything ourselves for any area. Although that idea may be far off, I believe we’re in the process of learning. Even if we’re trapped inside the prejudiced ideas of what people view idols to be, I feel like that’s something we need to bring forth with us as well." (Bang Yongguk)

"I’m working hard with the thought that skills are the most important. It’s a happy thing for me because I’m doing something I want to do while enjoying it." (Jongup)

"I want to gain the ability to transform expressions I think of into music. Because a person who takes their thoughts and expresses it through music is a musician." (Youngjae)

"Because we’re idols, our actions can create a large influence. If we were to create music with our beliefs with one mind, then I believe we could use that to send our message to many more people." (Himchan)

"Whether it’s an idol or musician, the similarity is that they both do music. Since I’m doing this because I like music, I try not to care about what way they look at me from. If I keep challenging myself and try hard, I’ll be able to reach the area I want to be at, right?" (Daehyun)

"Like the hyungs said, wouldn’t we be able to rise up to a high point while we enjoy this? That high point isn’t the success of popularity or financially, but it’s the point we reach once we achieve all the goals that we truly want." (Zelo)

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source: we’re more curious about ufos than girl groups + reveal episodes from the u.s + our entrance is the handsome himchan and daehyun + the only thing that’s important is that we’re doing music

Mamma Mia ep15: Everyone plays with horses

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Mamma Mia invites our guests and their mother to a dude ranch. CNBLUE Lee Jung Shin's mother was a former flight attendant? Solbi treats her mother like a photographer for the day? And her mother gets her revenge? Eunyeong and her mother lose a horse! Will they find the $10,000 worth horse? Meet our guests and their mother, and find out what happened to them at the dude ranch.

Source: kbsworld

Hi, my name is markthatcoin, and I'm addicted to kbsworld

130811 Inkigayo

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This Week's Winner

( Watch the performances! )

sources: SBSMusic1, KMusicLiveSBS, 2NE1, SH Lee, gagaspiritful, 清標 林

The Omona Bias Games. Female Bias Round 10.

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   HYORI                                                        TASHA AKA YOON MIRAE                       KRYSTAL

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End of round 1. This is me right now tbh. Anyway POST AWAY!!


Results will be posted on Tuesday. Semi Finals will begin not soon after that.

Did B.A.P's composers plagiarise Shinhwa's songs?

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It seems like each time a new song is released it is painstakingly ripped apart and challenged as being unoriginal or worse, plagiarized.

Music has been around since long before any of us were around, so it is only natural that as time goes on, there will be some similarities in terms of beats, melodies, or chord progressions.

With the release of their latest mini-album and new single "Badman," the members of B.A.P have been put under the microscope with many claiming that the song resembles Shinhwa's "We Can Get It On."

What's more, an older track, "No Mercy" has been brought back out and is also said to have copied the melody from Shinhwa's "Young Gunz."

Take a listen and decide for yourself.

( videos under cut )

( translation of netizen comments from netizenbuzz )

Sources: kpopstarz, netizenbuzz, mega silvia@youtube, 도리 곰@youtube



i... don't even know. badman and we can get it on sound ~kinda~ similar, i guess. either way i'm just glad that fans on both sides are remaining civil (for the most part; there's always that bad apple or two).

MR.MR on Show Kpop ep 2 with English subs + BTS videos

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strawberryefeu

( BTS Videos )

source: TheMRMRofficial, 2, 3, 4, 5

This BTS videos are from their album photo shoot. You can see the album itself here. After the photoshoot section there are the pictures from the fanpage contest that was held at the fancafe. I entered the contest and didn't realize until I watched the video that my entry had won;; I feel so dumb ;~;

SHINee's Jonghyun puts to rest rumors of him enjoying a movie date with Nine Muses' Kyung Li

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SHINee's Jonghyun quickly put his rumors to rest before they could spin out of control.

On August 11th, Jonghyun tweeted, "My stories are appearing a lot on community sites. If I tell you just the facts, I went to the movies with my friends, and they're just my friends not celebrities. I hope no one gets hurt by this. I found out because my friend sent me a picture~ I'm happy that there's many people around me who care for me like this. It's late, go to sleep~~ There must be a lot of people who are taking breaths of relief, I'm sorry. Even though it's not something I should be sorry about, I'm sorry."

On August 10th, some pictures were shared online claiming that Jonghyun had went on a movie date with Nine Muses' Kyung Li. After viewing the post, many started suggesting that the two idols were in a relationship, and Jonghyun had acted quickly to put the ridiculous rumors to rest.

What do you think, dating or "just friends"?

source: akp

MBLAQ Love Beat 5th Special Album Teaser Pictures

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Jtune Camp releases MBLAQ's teaser pictures for Love Beat only 2 hours before the release of the album digitally.
The physical copy will be available for purchase on August 13, 2013.
( additional teaser picture )

( Adorable MBLAQ here )

One of the songs is an original composition of MBLAQ's GO. It's called Prayer.
Super Excited!!!!!

Credits: MBLAQGO twitter MBLAQ Mir twitter Jtunecamp fb Jtunecamp fb 2 Edits by scribblenote

Sunmi <24 hours> 1st Teaser Images

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OP IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE, RETURNS TO HER MISSION OF VIXX DOMINATION ON OMONA

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Hey guys, how's everyone been?! I have been so VIXX and Omona deprived I've spent like all of my Eid trying to frantically catch up lmao

VIXX on All the Kpop Summer Special:

Curses I forgot that lj doesn't embed dailymotion vids. Ah well, I'll just post the links up hurr, Leo is naht impressed



Part 1: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/kHsCsepHVOMBh64pVM5
Part 2: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k6pSzonUwNzWhf4q20c
Part 3: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k5H2sPLUDJfDPB4q6vc
Part 4: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k2vvAmEqSA3J4l4q9Tv
Part 5: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/k7lp44ci7yPvon4qb7Y
Part 6: will edit in when Adfly stops being an ass -_-

[BONUS:] Hongbin being a weirdo, sending fans random signals that no one understands:

( FANCAMS FROM VARIOUS EVENTS )

lmao I wonder how many of these vids are repeats plz forgive me Omonians I've been gone for too long :'( Have some Leo to make you feel better <3



Sources: jobsuni, jungtaekwooncom, happy bean, 나비 김, 19900630com, onegoldentrip, 스위트 모카, nov may, 재환 이, URI VIXX, soomiyesha

Super Junior Member Choi Siwon’s Nickname Is “BoA’s Manager”

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On the latest episode of SBS‘s “Thank You” that aired on August 9, singer BoA and actors Son Hyun Joo and Moon Jung Hee embarked on a special retreat. On that day, BoA invited close friend and Super Junior member Choi Siwon to join her on her retreat.

Regarding his invite, Choi Siwon shared, “When others see BoA, they might get the impression that she is very strong. However, when you get to know her, she has her vulnerable side too, and she’s also the type that needs someone to protect and look after her. Sometimes I get referred to as ‘BoA’s manager.’”

BoA also chimed in saying, “There was this one time I told Choi Siwon about something that was making me depressed, and he brought me something in a black plastic bag. Inside were firecrackers. That night, we shot off firecrackers together to lift my spirits.”

Upon hearing about their close friendship, Moon Jung Hee teased them saying, “Is that something you do as friends?” Choi Siwon replied, “Yeah, people always doubt that we’re only friends. But that’s all we are.”

Netizens commented, “Aw, BoA must have been touched by Choi Siwon’s gesture” and “BoA and Choi Siwon seem like great friends.”

soompi

New Taeyang airport pics emerge, long braids seemed to have disappeared

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Photos of Taeyang at Gimpo Airport in South Korea and Haneda Airport in Japan on August 11, 2013. Taeyang will be on stage today at A-Nation Festival with Japanese artist M-Flo.

( will the mohawk return? )

bigbangupdates (and urthesun, bbrhythm, yb-618% and sportsseoul for official press pics)

YG reveals release date + tracklist for Seungri's mini album

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( tracklist )

source: YG Life

KARA suits up for a September comeback

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click to enlarge

source: dspofficialkara

infinite + weekly idol = otp

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( parts 2, 3 )

source: vickyvicky2204

Went to the OGS concert last night; am officially a stan. Have any other members gone, or are planning to go?