It's official! miss A to have their comeback in the end of the month! (OP is freaking out)

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It has been confirmed that miss A will be making a group comeback later this month!

The members of miss A are currently gearing up to return with a brand new album around the end of March.

On March 11, a representative of JYP Entertainment revealed to The Fact, “miss A will be coming out with a new song at the end of this month. It will be an album that contains miss A’s distinct sexiness. Please look forward to it.”

The group’s upcoming return to the stage as a whole group will be their first in about a year and four months, since promoting with their last release “Hush.”

It appears that miss A will be joining the late-March to early-April comeback rush of EXO, BIGBANG, FTISLAND, Lee Seung Gi, and more.

Are you excited to see the girls back together on the stage?

» Soompi » Nate » Naver
Let's all gather together and hold hands in prayer so JYPE can finally promote the girls properly as they deserve.

Cube Entertainment reveals profile for 2nd CLC member, SORN

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Cube Entertainment officially introduced the second member to their upcoming girl group CLC on March 11th, unveiling her profile to fans.

( Read more... )

Sources: CLC official facebook page, enews24 via Naver, Koreaboo


I saw the documentary and Sorn omg she looks so pretty like a doll even

Red Velvet to Return with New Member Yeri as a Five-Member Group

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SM Entertainment‘s latest girl group Red Velvet will be returning as a five-member group.

SM released an introduction video to their official Youtube channel to welcome the newest member of the group, Yeri. Yeri, 16 in Korean age, has been with the agency since 2011. She is known to be thoroughly talented in dancing, singing, and rapping. She has also performed previously at the “SM Town Live” Seoul concert in August of 2014.

Red Velvet, which formerly consisted of four members Wendy, Irene, Joy, and Seulgi, will be having their official comeback as a five-member unit on March 18 with their first full-length album “Ice Cream Cake.” They have also released teaser images for Yeri, Joy, and Irene.

Watch the welcome teaser video for the girl group’s newest member Yeri below

Source: Soompi & SMTOWN

Grimes is makin' friends with all the YG fam: G-Dragon makes a surprise cameo in her "REALiTi" video

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

( Because most of the article is about Grimes, here's the main bit: )

( Read more... )

Sources: Full article at KpopStarz, GD's twitter, Grimes via youtube

LOVELYZ WEEKLY IDOL PREVIEW

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BabySoul _Lovelyz

my princess kei doing aegyo, send help. also snsd dances!! baby soul's hoot LOL

Rap Monster releases teaser (?) for his mixtape!

[jjang-intae.livejournal.com]

source: kor_celebrities

the mixtape will be released on the 17th!

Stellar - 'Fool' MV

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

Sweetune worked on this bless the heavens

CJENMMUSIC

2:07 LMAO. Song is super nice and the video is cute, but someone explain it to me.

BTOB 「未来(あした)」 Teaser

[imienazwisko.livejournal.com]

source: kissent2010

well its pretty low budget looking but sounds nice...... and sungjae as center is a good choice too

MFBTY to collab with half of Seoul in upcoming album

[jeliza]

The line up for MFBTY’s album is now complete.

Feel Ghood Music announced today, March 11th, the full line up for MFBTY’s album. Previously, it was revealed JeonInKwon, BTS’ Rap Monster, Beast’s YongJunhyung, Dok2, and Son Seung Yun would feature on the album. Today, they revealed Windy City’s lead singer, Kim Ban Jang, EE, and new artist, Dino-J, will also participate, bringing together a power house team of artists. MFBTY’s mission as a project group is not to create a specific genre of music, but to create music that just feels good, at home or at a large performance. This combination of different styles will undoubtedly create a memorable album.

( collab info continues )

( Tiger asked for Yong Junhyung )

( Yoon Mi Rae instagram updates )

( MFBTY in Top Star News )

Sources: Drunken Tiger International, Yoon Mi Rae instagram, Top Star News

Red Velvet 'Ice Cream Cake' Comeback Teasers

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seulgi and wendy's teasers to follow!

Source: redvelvet smtown

EXO comeback date revealed!

[tokyocinema.livejournal.com]

( Kelly, can you handle this? Michelle, can you handle this? Omona, can you handle this? (Yeah, no...sorry about that. So sorry. Who even remembers Destiny's Child anymore tho...) )

Sources: Sports Donga, Koreaboo

( Read more... )

*rings boxing bell*

Gain - Paradise Lost MV

[leopolitan.livejournal.com]

1theK

Gain - HAWWAH Album Listening Post

[leopolitan.livejournal.com]

01. Apple (Feat. 박재범)
02. Free Will (Feat. 도끼)
03. Paradise Lost
04. The First Temptation
05. 두 여자
06. Guilty

MumbleBeatMusic 3H

UNPRETTY RAPSTAR PRESS CONFERENCE POST

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

“Unpretty Rapstar” Members Talk about Yoon Mirae and How She Became an Obstacle for Female Rappers

Rappers of Mnet‘s TV show “Unpretty Rapstar” had a discussion about rapper Yoon Mirae during a joint interview on March 10.

( full article under the cut )

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“Unpretty Rapstar’s” Jolly V Sees Diss Battles as Pure Sport, Tymee Disagrees

Jolly V and Tymee participated in a joint interview held on March 10 for Mnet’s female rapper competition show “Unpretty Rapstar.”

The two rappers, who recently laid it all out in a heated one-on-one diss battle on “Unpretty Rapstar,” shared their differing perspectives on diss battles.

( full article here )

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More on this OTP: 'Unpretty Rap Star' Tymee "Got into a huge fight with Jolly V... I still don't have her number"

An update on their relationship.

( + netizen comments )

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Some Social Media Updates from the ladies

Jidam's birthday was also yesterday I think (and it looks like they celebrated together). Instagram won't let me embed, so I'll just post the pictures and link their accounts as a source.


( Click here!!! )

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SNL Parody of an elder version of Unpretty Rapstar (and other popular variety shows)

( lmao )

Source: Soompi1 , Soompi 2, netizenbuzz, tvreport via naver,6jidam (Jidam's ig), dhdldzlzl (cheetah's ig), jessicah_o (jessi's ig), tymee_ (tymee's ig), realbadcham (lil cham's ig), kisum0120 (kisum's ig), SNL Korea

Apparently there will also be a concert on April 25th (Akp posted an article on it so I hope it's legit).

I hope the post is ok, mods. :D

Power Rookie Group Mamamoo Set for April Comeback

[benihime99.livejournal.com]

It looks like power rookie group Mamamoo is getting ready for a comeback!

According to industry insiders on March 11, Mamamoo has a project single slated for release at the beginning of April, having recently wrapped up recording.

The group debuted just last year and has already made hits with “Mr. Ambiguous” and “Pianoman.” Taking personal footholds in the vocal directing and choreography for their own music, the quartet has made a name for themselves as truly talented rookies.

Moreover, Mamamoo has proved themselves time and time again on KBS’ “Immortal Song,” blowing both the audience and their competition away with their impressive performances.

I'm ready to be slayed

Soompi, mumoos

Giriboy Drops Two Teasers and Announces 2nd Album (Release on March 17th)

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

Giriboy has released two teasers ahead of the release of his second album, Coming of Age Ceremony.

As the album is set to be released in full on the 17th, the two teasers that are out so far count down to the release date. D-12 shows Giriboy looking lost in the cold wilderness, and D-8 shows him trashing his wardrobe. Both teasers have a popping, synthy background sound, and are possibly different parts of the title track separated by intrument.

Check out the two teasers below and keep and eye out as the 17th draws closer!

( Teasers )

Source: moonrok JustEnterprises (1st teaser, 2nd teaser)



YAS!!

Idk how to tag this.

BREAKING: Polaris Entertainment raided by police and CEO arrested

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

Polaris Entertainment been raided by the Korean government and IRS, resulting in executives from the company including President Lee Gyu Tae being arrested.

On the morning of March 11th, the parent company that owns Polaris Entertainment, Ilkwang Group, was raided along with ten of their offices. The President’s home was also searched by the Korean government and IRS. This is the same executive that was involved in the massive scandal involving model and singer, Clara.

( Welp )

Source: TV Report and Koreaboo

I have no idea how to tag this, sorry.

UNPRETTY RAPSTAR EPISODE 5 (WITH SUBS)

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

[Eng sub]Unpretty Rapstar EP5 part1 by denisehly


( Part 2 )

Source: denisehly (part 1 and part 2)

I'm so nervous for my bb in the next ep. Pray for my soul tbh.

MYNAME's "I.M.G - Without You" Tops Oricon Album Chart + Listening Post!

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( MYNAME Ranks First On Oricon Daily Album Chart )

Sources: BNTNews, InsooOppa on SoundCloud

Sonamoo 'Just Go' Dance Practice

[jjang-intae.livejournal.com]

source: tsent2008

[Pann] Hyori talks about how female stars are treated in the work place

[theemii.livejournal.com]

Pann: How female celebrities are treated on set

Pann talks about how advertisers will abuse their power over celebrities, especially female celebrities, by treating them like sexual objects.

Hyori talks about a particular incident that enraged her where she was shooting a CF that required her to drink some water and the producer was like, "Hyori-ssi, how about you drip some of that into your cleavage?!"

Another incident was when an actress arrived at the film set and the producers asked for a nude scene that she was never informed of and when she refused, they were like, "You took your clothes off for tons of other movies, what's wrong with you..."


1. [+103, -1] Hearing that really would piss you off;;

2. [+96, -3] I don't find anything wrong with celebrities complaining about things like this

3. [+62, -0] That's why I find celebrities to have such strong mentalities. I don't think just any average person can last a day in the industry. Imagine being sold as a product in front of your family, friends, and relatives.

4. [+42, -0] You also have to consider that they're celebrities with a top name already and they still get treated like that. Imagine how much worse no-name stars have it. Anyone who's actually worked in society knows that there are some things you just have to put up with for the sake of the work environment... and it's people like these advertisers that abuse that.

5. [+41, -0] Well, in the eyes of advertisers, celebrities are just products, nothing more or less

6. [+37, -1] So many assholes in the world... embarrassing as a fellow man

7. [+34, -0] I find actresses who do nude scenes even stronger mentally. Imagine having to be nude in front of dozens of staff and moaning like you're actually doing it and then having that entire scene on a wall sized theater for your parents to see.

8. [+31, -1] That's harassment ㅋ

9. [+26, -1] Celebrities on the outside seem like such a cool career with all the glitz and glam but I often question whether they are really dancing or singing or acting because they want to. I wouldn't be able to dance in all those sexy clothes singers are always given, especially thinking that my family could see..

10. [+26, -0] Ugh... people who say stuff like that really piss me off


Source: Netizenbuzz (nate)

New Year's Special 2015 Star Golden Bell

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- stars including Sistar, Chanyeol and Niel take part in a game show with 14 other participants where they play Perfect Pitch Relay, Action! Korean Contest, and The Invincible Detective. Welcome the new year with some laughter.
- guest: Chanyeol, Kangnam, Sistar, Lee Gukju, Ember, Kang Byul, Eun Jiwon, Moon Heejun, Jang Suwon, Danny Ahn, Niel, Park Sungkwan, Park Hyojoon, Park Jungeum, Heo Gyeonghwan, Kim Bumsoo, Lee Chaeyoung

Source: KBS World TV

Madtown performs '드루와'

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source: 周鈺頻

[Instiz/Pann] Rumors of Red Velvet being a rotation group

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Instiz: Rumors circulating that Red Velvet is a rotation group

In the Red Velvet music video, 7 female trainees make an appearance. The one in the red below is the new member Yeri. The rest are under SM Rookies.

Just a few months ago, new member Yeri was up on stage at an SM concert with the other trainees (minus Rami).




And despite Red Velvet's official debut, the four members are still listed as being under Rookies, adding to the possibility of Red Velvet simply being a rotation group.





Instiz: Red Velvet as a group is in an awkward position now

SM debuted their new rookie group with the intention of catching up to A Pink but that was difficult to begin with because of A Pink's core fandom and the difference in debuts.

It then seemed like Red Velvet could become rivals with Lovelyz but Red Velvet randomly went with a 'dark concept' with 'Be Natural'. Lovelyz is now in a rivalry with Girlfriend, which they'll surely benefit off of.

As for Red Velvet... in order to survive, they'll either have to go with an f(x) concept or somehow garner way more popularity than Lovelyz and Girlfriend so as to not fall behind but they're in an awkward situation now...

They'll basically have to be competing with the new Cube Girls or Kwangsoo's Girls (YG and JYP have postponed their girl group debuts so Red Velvet has some breathing room for now).

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"They'll still do better than most girl groups just for being under SM."

"I'm not worried because worrying about an SM group not doing well is useless. They'll always work out somehow."

"Honestly, 'Be Natural' was a risky move for a rookie group. They'll be fine if they come out with another concept like 'Happiness'."

"I wouldn't be worried, just look at what SM did with EXO."

"Everyone had the same worries with EXO but they're doing fine now. SM artists in general hit it big late in their careers."

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Pann: From the perspective of a Red Velvet fan

1. [+310, -27] Whether Yeri joins or not, Joy will forever be my maknae

2. [+225, -9] As a fan since their debut, I don't welcome this news at all. They should've debuted the group as five members to begin with, they wouldn't nearly be getting as much as they are now;;; Why start with four and add a new member in between? And Joy was the maknae but now her position's up in the air with Yeri joining... She's so young too, why couldn't they wait until she was a year or two older? I really liked the four member concept, it was unique and it worked.. The girls holding hands in pairs was adorable... Now that they're 5 members, what differentiates them from f(x)? I heard there are rumors of them adding members up to becoming a 7 member group ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ What if that actually happens ㅠㅠ

3. [+126, -7] I'm not a fan but I don't like this either... What're they going to do about their debut song during concerts? And Joy was the maknae but now suddenly Yeri is...

4. [+70, -7] I'm not a fan either and this whole thing is weird ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Now they can't perform 'Happiness' or 'Be Natural'... I don't even know how they thought sticking in a '99er would work with an 8 year age gap with the unni;;;

5. [+68, -15] Only Park Sooyoung is the Red Velvet maknae, fu*k

6. [+55, -4] I'll be so mad if they put Yeri in the middle just to promote her.

7. [+42, -2] Fans are only fans of the four, but if Yeri manages to gain a considerable amount of fans, that will only divide the fandom further... and it'll be like f(x) where they have more individual fans than group fans. Fandom division makes it hopeless for the group to get anything done.

8. [+40, -4] I don't hate Yeri, I hate the fact that she's in Red Velvet


Source: Netizenbuzz (instiz) (1) (nate)

Red Velvet "Automatic" Concept Photos Part 1

[kevinmchale.livejournal.com]

redvelvet

qt 3.14 Chanyeol's thoughts on first film

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

EXO’s Chanyeol recently shared his honest thoughts on filming his first-ever movie.

On March 3, the cast of the upcoming movie “Salute D’Amour” gathered together for a press conference.

During the press conference, Chanyeol expressed how he felt about acting in his debut film: “I was very shaky and nervous. We had a gathering after the first script-reading prior to filming, but I was so nervous that I just sat there for about two hours.”

He continued to explain, “I began to feel more and more comfortable when the sunbae (senior) actors kept talking to me. Han Ji Min [sunbae], in particular, sat next to me and loosened up my nerves.”

Meanwhile, “Salute D’Amour” also stars actors Park Geun Hyung, Yoon Yeo Jung, Jo Jin Woong, Han Ji Min, Moon Ga Young, and more. It is expected to premiere in theaters around the middle of April.

Soompi