2013-08-26
COUP D’ÉTAT Teaser Photo #1
2013-08-26 08:08 am
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M.pire (엠파이어) is a South-Korean boyband with six members: Taehee (leader, lead vocal), Yooseung (rapper), Haru (sub-vocal), Red (sub-vocal), T.O (main vocal) and Jerry (rapper).
They are managed by Benjamin Entertainment and CMG Chorok Stars.
M.pire is pronounced as ‘empire,’ and it’s a combination of the words ‘music’ and ‘vampire.’ This is to signify the need for music to continue living.
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Source: MpireBoys Tumblr, TheBenjaminENT, Kpop Lyrics, Taehee's Twitter, arirangworld, Mnet, Interview from xportsnews and trans by mpireboys tumblr, all pics re-up'd by me

Over the weekend, rumors that Girls' Generation subunit TaeTiSeo would be releasing an English version of their hit "Twinkle" spread all across the internet.
However, it looks like the rumors were just merely rumors, as Taeyeon herself put the whispers to rest. When she saw the large amount of replies to her Instagram posts were talking about TaeTiSeo's supposed English album, she quickly replied, "What are you talking about, everyone ㅜ Even I don't know about this."
She added, "Everyone, you haven't heard about our albums in a while, huh ^^ I think that's why rumors are going around... Sorry, we'll come back soon with a great album ^^". Her last comment was, "TaeTiSeo's English album... even when I hear about it, I feel pretty excited. Haha, everyone!! We're working hard on our album today, too! I want to give you guys more detailed spoilers, but I'll get scolded kekeke. Wait a little, just a little more, Sone. Sorry I made you wait ㅜ and thanks ㅜ".
So even if we don't get a TaeTiSeo album, looks like a Girls' Generation album is coming up soon!
Source: TV Report, My Daily via Nate + akp + taeyeon_ss

According to sources, Seohyun has been cast in the upcoming SBS weekend drama, “Passionate Love”, for the role of Han Yurim, the first love of the drama’s male lead, Kang Mooyeol.
Han Yurim, the character Seohyun will be playing, is a popular veterinary science university student with a smart brain, neat facial appearance, and warm heart. The male lead, a high school student, falls in love at first sight when he sees her and poses as a college student in order to date her. Eventually she becomes his star-crossed first love.
Seohyun previously made a cameo appearance along with the other members of Girls’ Generation in the 2008 KBS 2TV sitcom, “Unstoppable Marriage”, which featured members Yuri and Sooyoung as part of the regular cast. However, this is the first time Seohyun will be acting in a drama.
Seohyun’s character, Han Yurim, will appear in the first four episodes, but she will be a character who influences the overall flow of the story. Seohyun has garnered attention as to whether she will be able to prove her potential as an actress through her first acting attempt in this drama.
“Passionate Love” is a human-melodrama that draws out the story of a man and woman from two families who are tangled in tragedy. The two leads are planning on showing life’s emotions through the various people around them, success, and ruins. The drama will air in October after “Wonderful Mama” ends.
Source: Star News; Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified; Edited by: DWGKD@soshified, bhost909@soshified, kt9823@soshified
oh jeez, genuinely worried for her because acting isn't something you can study for until you perfect it. but will be giving her the benefit of the doubt because she's never been known to put less than 100% into anything she does

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Sooyoung has spoken several times about retinitis pigmentosa and most recently talked about it in an interview for “Elle” magazine.
Sources: StarN News, ljayess@Twitter.com; Written by: happyg@soshified; Edited by: kt9823@soshified, bhost909@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
sobbing because sooyoung is literally too perfect for words. i love how the entire choi family is helping people who are also affected by this and that sooyoung is using her status as an idol to bring more attention to such a rare disease. perfectperfectperfect ;~;
*accept this instead, forgot to reupload the pics for the previous one*

On August 23rd, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Seohyun attended an opening for Charles and Keith in Ngee Ann City, Singapore. The three members stunned in their elegant outfits and posed for pictures at the photo wall before watching the fashion show. Coverage and photos of the Charles and Keith opening are available on fashionide, xinmsn, Yahoo!, herworldplus, and thenewpaper. Fantaken photos can be found in Soshified’s Photos Section. Check out a video clip of Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Seohyun at the opening below.
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Sources: Bagaholicboy, Bagaholicboy@Twitter.com, fashionide, xinmsn, Yahoo!, herworldplus, tnp,SUPERADRIANME@YouTube.com; Written by: happyg@soshified; Contributor: bhost909@soshified; Edited by: kt9823@soshified
gifs from this event herei'm away for the next few days, hence this flood of posts

Although Sunmi has already been promoting "24 Hours" on music shows and by releasing the MV, the song itself wasn't released for sale online until earlier today.
Since it's release, "24 Hours" has zoomed to the top of the charts and now sits comfortably at #1 on most of the major music retailers in Korea. The song is already in first place on Melon, Mnet, Olleh Music, Bugs, Soribada, Naver Music, and Daum Music!
Of her first place ranking Sunmi expressed, "Thank you for showing love to the song, I am grateful. I will work even harder with my upcoming activities."
Congratulations Sunmi!
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Get it girl!
Popular girl group member A and 'handsome sculpture' B met through a variety program and are said to have fallen in love. Known to be masculine and honest, B recently confessed to his friends over some drinks that A is now his girlfriend. B has surprised his friends with the type of girls he dated but it seems this time he's found his perfect match, with both parties lacking nothing in face, body, or talent. A perfect combination if there ever was one!
Not only that, but 'trend of the trends' C and D are also said to be dating. C was known for dating Hallyu girl group member E for a brief period but has since focused solely on his work in fear of getting caught by paparazzi. D finally managed to capture his heart, however, and she's quite the trend of the industry herself. Once their scandal comes out, it will be a true shock to the industry!
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Star Today via Nate | Netizenbuzz

Se7en and Sangchu spent 10 days in military jail as everything expected, but it turns out that originally, they were supposed to serve 12 days.
( A never-ending mess~ )
source: Sports Seoul + akp

There's rumors that Se7en and Park Han Byul's 11 year relationship has come to an end.
Even though both sides had initially denied that the pair had broken up when he enlisted, now entertainment insiders have revealed that they indeed went their separate ways in March when Se7en enlisted. One said, "I'm not sure of the exact timing, but as old lovers, their relationship deteriorated and they decided to become friends."
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Source: No Cut News via Nate + akp
( Park Han Byul's agency makes new statement denying she broke up with Se7en )
Source: Ilgan Sports via Nate + akp
( BONUS: Netizens! )
Source: NetizenBuzz (1), (2)

buy it on iTunes here
sources: http://luna-fly.tumblr.com
This is my first ever post here and I hope I did it right.. ^^ btw, I love the track and so should you, lol.

DBSK update post!
2013-08-26 05:33 pm
[TRANS] 130825 U-Know Yunho Pretends To Be A Reporter, Max Changmin Berates Him, “Hold The Microphone Properly”
U-Know Yunho had everyone laughing when he pretended to be a reporter on ‘Section TV Entertainment News’.
The episode of MBC’s ‘Section TV Entertainment News’ that aired on the 25th followed TVXQ on their Japanese tour.
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[INFO] 130826 『Tohoshinki LIVE TOUR 2013 ~TIME~』 Live DVD & Blu-ray to be released on October 23rd
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[TRANS] 130826 Tohoshinki Wows As Closing Act For 2nd Year In A Row At A-Nation
“A-Nation” Osaka Concert (25th August, Nagai Stadium)
The final Osaka performance of “stadium fes. 2013 powered by weider-in jelly,” organised by Avex was held at the Nagai stadium, Osaka on 25 August. 11 artists performed passionately on stage, including Super Junior, Koda Kumi (30), TRF and the closing act for the 2nd year running, popular Korean duo Tohoshinki. The Tokyo performances will be held on 31 August & 1 September at Ajinomoto Stadium.
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[TRANS] 130821 24 Episodes Of ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master’ Are Sold To Japan, Is This The Max Changmin Effect?
With contents such as dramas and movies being exported to other countries along with the K-pop craze, variety shows are rapidly rising as the money makers of broadcasting companies.
KBS2′s ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ recently became a hot topic for selling its first 24 episodes to Japan in only four months since starting the show.
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[TRANS] 130826 ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master’ Will Be Going Overseas! A Table Tennis Match With Koreans Living In Saipan
KBS 2TV’s ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’, which has kicked off a sports boom in Korea, is set to go overseas.
Multiple sources on the 26th confirmed that ‘Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety and Sports’ will be going to Saipan from the 4th till the 6th of September to engage in a table tennis match with the Korean community living there.
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( + 東方神起 Time Tour 2013 in Nissan Stadium Highlight Video )
Sources: dongbangdata 1 2 3 4, dbsknights, shinkipeia W@youtube
the section tv interview is HILARIOUS. i didn't include it because it isn't subbed yet but you can watch it here. also dammit i just ordered the Tone blu-ray and now they're coming out with a new one!! i'm gonna wait though because they'll most likely release another one of the nissan stadium concert.



Eunjung's interview with Billboard Korea
Girl Group T-ara welcomed their 4th anniversary recently. Once having enjoyed top popularity, this gemstone-like girl group has suffered hurt. The arrival and departure of additional members and unconfirmed conjecture was discussed fervently. Their popularity that was not easily accumulated over the years seemed to have been destroyed in an instant. They seem to match the “5 year crisis” that idol groups commonly face in the Korean music industry where idols’ contracts [last around 5 years].
To say that they are not burdened must be a lie. After the controversy that broke out in July last year, T-ara did not respond to any Korean media interviews. Because they believed that if they silently continued their own way, one day, their fans will understand them and any momentary misunderstandings will be resolved. In this case, we are not here to pick at their scars. To talk about T-ara’s past, present, and future – something that they will have to face sooner or later – we carefully conducted our interview.
T-ara’s Eunjung who found courage to meet with Billboard Korea said “We cried a lot.” But they still continue to smile brightly.
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Source: kclalala, billboard korea, minus (for the cute pics)
6-ARA the real and true T-ara forever! There's nowhere to go but up!

Wonder Girls' Sun got Sunmi teary-eyed with her loving message of support all the way from Canada.
Sunmi held her chat session 'Sunmi's Open Studio' on the 26th to celebrate the release of her digital single and Yubin was there by her side as an MC.
Yubin revealed there was a surprise in store for Sunmi which turned out be a message from their leader Sun who shared, "Hi, Sunmi! It's Sunye unni. You're supposed to be surprised. Are you surprised? I watched your first broadcast well. Having prepared a lot for a long time, I hope it was a stage you were satisfied with. I'm sorry that I'm not able to support you by your side. Even from far away, unni is always supporting you so eat well, eat regularly, and get enough sleep. Although it is the start of a busy schedule, always have strength every moment. Don't forget that all of us are always supporting you together. Let's talk often even if it's through text. I love you, Sunmi! Gain strength and stay healthy. Bye!"
Sunmi may be on her own as a solo artist but it seems she can always count on the Wonder Girls to be by her side cheering her on!
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so sweet :-) but is sohee too busy filming or something. i need some miso in my life asap.
HISTORY MINI POST
2013-08-26 10:46 pm( WHY NOT MOAR )
Source: LOENENT 1 | 2 | 3
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decided to make this because

