2014-11-14

INFINITE is expected to release a new Japanese song near the Christmas season, working with world-renowned Japanese guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter Tomoyasu Hotei!
Titled “Dilemma,” the song is scheduled for a December 24th release, on Christmas Eve! Tomoyasu Hotei has stepped in to compose and arrange the song specially for INFINITE, while the lyrics are written by Junji Ishiwatari. The lyricist has also worked with Girls’ Generation‘s Japanese song “Paparazzi,” SECRET‘s Welcome to Secret Time Japanese album, FTISLAND‘s “Satisfaction,” and SHINee‘s “Moon River Waltz.” Tomoyasu Hotei’s masterful guitar playing will also be featured in “Dilemma,” giving it an aggressive, yet pop feel.
Source: koreaboo

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Also since there seemed to be only one post about this I thought I'd cover the backlog as well.

















Please also look at previous posts of Jessica in Ceci October 2014 with Lapalette bags


Recent photos of them at a shoot have been revealed and there is expectation for a fan sign event in November along with a new commercial.
Source: Lapalette iStyle Nate About Soojung 1 2 JeKret KoreanVibe
The "K-Beauty Golden Age" - the beauty of the Seoul Woman.
It’s a golden age of K-beauty. The basic for K-beauty is skin. Learn how to massage the face for a younger look. Pi Hyeonjeong talks about inner beauty. Then, see how K-beauty makeup is done. Find out everything about beautiful Seoul women.
2:06 - Intro with Sayuri and Fabien
7:00 - Get young skin through oil and face massages
23:36 - Taking care of skin with inner beauty
30:57 - K-beauty make up
source: KBS World
I don't love the lipstick they used on the model this time. Not on point.
Does anyone else use concealer? Honestly I've never used it, but this ep made me think about trying it (I tend to get dark circles --- suggestions?)
Roommate Season 2 Episode 7
2014-11-14 04:34 am
Airs on Tuesday nights at 11:15 pm KST starting on November 25, 2014
STARRING
Room 1
Nana (Orange Caramel, After School), Youngji (KARA), Lee Guk Joo
Room 2
Seo Kang Joon (5URPRISE), Jackson Wang (GOT7)
Room 3
Lee Dong Wook, Jo Se Ho , Park Min Woo
Room 4
Bae Jong Ok, Sunny (Girls' Generation),
Room 5
Ryohei Otani, Joon Park (g.o.d.)
FEATURED GUEST:
Park Hyun Bin
( Segment Summaries to make up for the lack of gif goodies ( I really couldn't find any sorry guys :c) )
Next Week (since I don't know how to embed videos):
The whole house gets together to make their own kimchi with help from Choi Hong Man (probably invited by Seho since they became BFFLS after Hongman
Watch at Kshowonline, DramaCool, Goodrama
Sistar ヒョリン x ジュヨンの新曲MV撮影現場。CROSS GENEたくや出演 pic.twitter.com/GGw48rf6Ry
— 韓流ツイッター (@kor_celebrities) November 13, 2014#NOW1theK #hashtag "Hello~ This is Hyolyn X JooYoung!
#FarewellChemistry #VoiceGangster” Send more keywords for them! pic.twitter.com/1noaFTM9rP
— 1theK(원더케이) (@1theK) November 14, 2014cr; bestiz // @kor_celebrities // @1thek
FINALLY!!! 2.29 PM(KST) "At Gwanghwamun" #1 PERFECT ALL KILL !!!!! ㅠㅠㅠㅠ @GaemGyu ♥♥ #광화문에서 #KyuhyunALLKILL pic.twitter.com/dTlsRtUK99
— ♥ KyuHaeBiased ♥ (@GyuHaeBiased) November 14, 2014 
SM doesn't distribute through Cyworld so this is as perfect as it's going to get.
Source: @GyuHaeBiased
This means so much more than him just releasing a successful solo song. It's like a validation of him as a "real singer". SK has never really realized what an amazingly talented vocalist he really is. I can only hope all this is about to change. I'm so happy for him.
141114 Music Bank
2014-11-14 09:44 am| Epik High 'Happen Ending' |
BEAST '12:30' | |
| Digital Sales (디지덜 음원 점수) | 2778 | 2264 |
| Viewers Choice (시청자 전호도 점수) | 268 | 779 |
| Broadcast Score (방송 점수) | 150 | 602 |
| Physical Album Sales (음반 점수) | 353 | 230 |
| Final Total | 3749 | 3875 |
( Watch the performances! )
sources: KBSKpop, bestiz 베스티즈, 최원영, jypentertainment, skpbent, SUNNYEunji
Pinocchio Ep 1-2 Discussion Post
2014-11-14 10:08 am
Plot:
Amidst a sea of young news reporters competing for the next scoop, Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye) finds herself in a tricky position, as she cannot tell a lie without a dead giveaway: breaking into a violent hiccup. Meanwhile, first-year reporter Choi Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk) proves his remarkable memory and communication skills by downplaying his good looks with a dumpy veneer of bad hair and clothing. But in a world where hard facts rule, how far can you get by lying?
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Watch at Viki
or DramaFever
Nicole's 2nd MV teaser for MAMA!
2014-11-14 11:10 amNicole (니콜)
the piano sounds great and she looks great and her vocals sound better than I expected, I'm excited! First Love comes out on Wednesday at noon~ (is there anyone who wants to do future Nicole posts..? I'm mostly doing it out of label loyalty lol please don't let me stop you)

Right after ending promotions for their follow-up track “Hormone War,” BTS had been caught up in a small controversy after a condom had been spotted in a picture posted by member Jin. For one of the photos on their recipe blog Jin took a snapshot of his latest completed meal, Twitter fan accounts then spotted a possible King-Size condom box near the wall behind Jin; the image has spread viral online since. Big Hit Entertainment has now come forth, revealing that the condom had been nothing but a gift from a fan. The company stated that “The item in the picture is indeed a condom. Those were presents they received from fans.”
After showing step-by-step photos of his latest dinner recipe, Jin took a faraway photo of him eating at the table, with boxes and shelves behind him. However, in the left corner behind a laptop, fans have found a box for Pasante King Size Condoms. Speculation has been rising as to whether it is true or a rumor, especially as a particular fan Twitter account is seen apologizing for retweeting what was supposed to be a “joke.” Posts can be seen on her Twitter apologizing, and hoping that it wouldn’t be found out, though other commenters are found to be informing her that the image already spread viral to Korean portals.
Ilgan Sports, Newstown, BTS Blog via Koreaboo
Princess Jessica for Li-Ning
2014-11-14 01:59 pm
( sporty sica under here )
( short but cute making off )
source: liningsportslife & sica-lovely 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
I'm very much in love with the third pic..."Ballerina Sica"! ^.~

Julien Blanc is a name that has become infamous to activists in countries all over the world after a viral YouTube video showed his questionable methods in “attracting” women.
Blanc is a Switzerland-born American who is a self-proclaimed “pick-up artist.” Blanc holds seminars across the globe teaching men how to interact with women, and planned on holding said seminars in Korea.
The name Julien Blanc has been making rounds on the Internet due to petitions to bar his entry into other countries.
The approach Blanc uses to “seduce” women is to grab their heads and push them down to his crotch. This vulgar act can be seen forced upon several Japanese women in the viral YouTube video. With more than 2.3 million views, Blanc’s methods are becoming more and more exposed.

Blanc’s visa has already been cancelled by the Australian Immigration Minister, and there is news that Canada and Britain may follow Australia’s footsteps. Rydia Kim launched an online petition to prevent Blanc’s entry to Korea due to the possible violence that will happen to Korean women. Kim’s goal is for Korea to deny Blanc a visa and the petition can be found here (Damn, there is a petition for everything)
Source:
Article: koreaboo
Video: msdoom99
op's note: There are some people that claim that he is helping these men find confidence when meeting women, but man that is such shit. There is no need to disrespect a woman to get her attention. Sadly there are some women out there that don't mind being treated like garbage, but they do not represent all women.

After announcing that actions will be taken against the original leaker of the alleged nude photo which was later deemed as fake, Cube Entertainment has made a second statement on behalf of Rain, claiming that legal action will be taken against all individuals who spread the photo online.
( Read more... )source natenews, koreaboo
He should be thanking them, this is basically the highlight of his career for the past 2 years

The blood test results for Noh Hong Chul, who was recently caught drinking and driving, have been revealed, showing that the entertainer had a blood alcohol content of over 0.1 percent. This is well over the legal limit in Korea, which is 0.05 percent. Police revealed that these sorts of cases usually result in a fine and a one-year cancellation of the offender’s driver’s license.
A source from the Gangnam police station stated to TV Report on November 14, “We will be summoning Noh Hong Chul for testimony next week to ask him for his account of the situation.”
Previously, the entertainer was caught drinking and driving on November 8, at which time he refused the breathalyzer test and requested a blood test. Following the incident, Noh Hong Chul issued an official apology, stating that he would withdraw from his current variety programs, “Infinity Challenge” and “I Live Alone.”
Source: Dispatch via Naver
1. [+18,593, -622] There's nothing left to shield here. Have a deep reflection.
2. [+16,021, -684] Can't shield this. He refused to get his blood alcohol level measured and his license has been canceled. Everything he's worked for is over now.
3. [+12,624, -526] Finally no one will be shielding him now..
4. [+12,483, -587] Umm... you're going to have to take a long break, sir
5. [+11,054, -714] Anyone who shields him from this point forward is proving that they have no brain ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
6. [+2,895, -81] So he lied about requesting a blood alcohol test, lied about only having a cup of wine, and lied that he was trying to park again... all lies
7. [+2,339, -71] All of his lies are being uncovered...
8. [+2,250, -94] This gravely disappoints me as a fan
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Source: nate
1. [+1,491, -61] Hong Chul-ah, even if I want to shield this, I can't... farewell...
2. [+1,420, -64] So in actuality, Noh Hong Chul has been lying all along and the police have been playing along
3. [+1,308, -82] Should've just did what Gil did by admitting, apologizing, and leaving his shows. Then even as a fan, I could've just hated on his actions a bit and let it go but he just made up too many lies ㅋㅋㅋ He has no way out of this now.
4. [+119, -3] Wow, he's been lying all along...
5. [+110, -3] As if all he had was a cup of wine~
6. [+94, -3] How dare he think of driving while drunk... Farewell
Source: Soompi & Netizenbuzz

During an interview with My Daily, solo artist Lee Hi talked about her forbidden dating policy as well as her episodes with Yang Hyun Suk of YG Entertainment.
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Sources: Koreaboo, My Daily
Dear YG,

Sincerely, me~


Yoo Il (oldest member [1990], probably going to be lead vocal)


Kang Joon (Everyone knows this guy, I assume?? Leader, 1993)


Gong Myung (The Cute One [1994], gets the most acting work after Kangjoon)


Tae Oh (The Athletic One [1994], does Dream Team a lot, has cute lisp)


Tae Hwan (Magnae [1995], Model-ly, 188cm but probably taller at this point)


via officialfantagio and 5urprise-서프라이즈 Facebook
they look good (hi myung hi yoo il)!! i appreciate the cute vibe and wardrobe of the teaser!!! and yet why did they add the 'kangjoon has love-line with 14 year old kim sauron' thing instead of just going with the 'handsome friends on a road trip' thing!!!!! why!!

DEMANDING CONSUMERS, R&D LABS, AND EVEN THE KOREAN GOVERNMENT HAVE HELPED BRING FOREIGN BEAUTY PRODUCTS TO TARGET AND ELSEWHERE.
When beauty blogger Coco Park was dating her now-husband, who is Korean-American, she became fascinated by the gorgeously packaged products in his parents’ bathroom. Finally, one day, she stopped in a Korean beauty store in New Jersey. “Just sampling the products, I was like, ‘Wow, this is a whole new world,’” she says. “The formulations were so different, so nice.” She switched to a Korean skincare routine, which focuses on prevention and perfecting the skin—not just doing spot treatments to hide flaws, but on treating skin as a treasured possession to be nurtured with the best ingredients. Now, she uses 17 skincare products a day.
Her skin went from dry, sensitive, and prone to breakouts to glowing—even without her previous staple, foundation. “Within two to three weeks, my red marks were fading, my skin was more hydrated. It wasn’t cracking or flaking. Within six months, my skin was totally different,” she says.
( Goodness over here )
FastCompany
Let's talk Korean skincare! I've been experimenting with it for 2 years now. I love sheet masks, essences and snails. My fave brand is Skin Food! My holy grail product is Laneige Sleeping Pack_EX, which is fabulous.
What are you faves products, online shops, blogs, ingredients?
'SEOUL SEARCHING' Movie Preview
2014-11-14 09:04 pmFINALLY - the movie that's been 16 years in the making is ready to make its (early) preview to the world. "Seoul Searching" is an '80s teen comedy based on director Benson Lee's personal experience at a government summer camp in 1986 for Koreans around the world to learn about their heritage. It turned out to be one of the craziest summers of his life.
We're showing you this little snippet in the hopes that you like what you see here. The movie was shot in Korea this summer and is now in post-production. It's far from done, but if you would like to stay updated on our progress please join our online community in getting this movie finished and seen.
SeoulSearchingMovie Youtube Channel
You can also follow the film on Twitter (@seoulsearching_) or Facebook (Seoul Searching the Movie)

Swings will be enlisting in the army.
On Novementer 13, Swings revealed throug his SNS that he is going to the army.
"After Verbal Jint hyung′s SNS about support me with KATUSA spread quickly, I need some time to think," wrote Swings. "I′m writing now because everything′s organized now. I will be enlisting on November 25 at 2PM KST at the Uijeongbu 306th Reserve Corps."
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source: mwave
but the voices in his head?
141114 Jessica Updates on Weibo!
2014-11-14 11:26 pm
( Weibo Screencap )
Hmmm...JungSis subunit?
Source: Jessica's Weibo
01. Welcome to the Game
( Track2 )
via marbleteeth music
Here's a name I've been seeing floating around for a while (years,lol) but never really checked out aside from features that I can barely remember now. He released a mixtape last year but I haven't listened through it. But, these two tracks really shine for this guy, so I'll probably be doing that now. Enjoy!


