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After a successful comeback in early 2015 with “Crazy,” 4MINUTE is reportedly making another comeback this September with a new album!
According to a number of music officials on August 18th, “4MINUTE is gearing up for a comeback and are aiming to return in September or October. They are looking to immediately return following the end of Hyuna‘s solo activities.”
4MINUTE is certainly looking to heat up 2015 as they started up with the hit track “Crazy” from their sixth mini-album released in February.
Hyuna is expected to start her own solo activities with her 4th mini-album A+ following its release on August 21st.
source: sports today, koreaboo
hagar-tammaa.livejournal.com10 New Artists You Need to Know: August 2015
Once again, we talked to 10 of the hottest artists who are climbing the charts, breaking the Internet or just dominating our office stereos. This month: One of Korea's most popular female MCs, a social-media sensation turned pop star, goth rock's gravest new pleasure, a Blink-182-inspired party rapper and more.
Sounds Like: Bad-bitch anthems for listening to atop a queenly throne
I think this might mean that an end of the year 2ne1 single might happen
Source : Rollingstone
sayuridoll.livejournal.com( Full Video )
Source: KPOP MusicHD + 맹닥사악키
(x)Sunny is just sitting on her chair every time they have down time. ):
Other than that the full video is hilarious even though I have no idea what they are saying, lol.
sayuridoll.livejournal.com
Ladies with Enviable Bodies and Friendship “Bora and Tiffany”
Entertainment world’s representative best friends, SNSD Tiffany and SISTAR Bora, met at a salon between packed schedules. The ladies’ with enviable faces, body and friendship, their off-the-record story.
( +2 )
Source: Cosmopolitan Korea + Translations by SonexStella
Happy 28GDay!
2015-08-18 01:12 pmsnoaz.livejournal.com
( some birthday wishes )
Sources: Instagram (xxxibgdrgn, _youngbae_, kucasso, damikwon_, choi_seung_hyun_tttop) | Twitter (ygent_official) | Bigbangupdates for translations.
Happy 27th / 28th birthday Kwon Jiyong! Feel free to share your favourite Jiyong moments and turn this into a happy GD post :)
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Infinite Challenge Spoilers Anyone??
( Beware under the cut )
Source: Koreaboo.com , Pann Forum, Kpopfans Blog, RealGood1002 Twitter
sakuragirl24.livejournal.com( Showcase performances )
by Pinkerbell (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), stardailynews
the Beautiful Liar stage is soooo beautiful
jrt131n.livejournal.com
Big Hit Entertainment has swiftly responded to worrisome reports of BTS member Jimin fainting and falling at a fan meeting Japan.
The agency took to their official Twitter on August 18, revealing the details of the accident and Jimin’s state.
Bit Hit assured fans that Jimin is doing okay and that there have been no big effects on his health, “While it is true that Jimin did fall off the stage, the results of a careful medical examination show that it’s just a light contusion with no effect on his health, and he is currently resting up at the hotel,” the agency shared. “We want to sincerely apologize for causing worry to those who were watching the performance and to the rest of the fans.”
“Going forward, we promise to take the greatest care in ensuring the health and safety of Jimin and [the rest of] BTS.We want to sincerely apologize for causing worry to those who were watching the performance and to the rest of the fans. We want to apologize once again for causing worry,” the agency wrote.
Jimin also tweeted to assure fans that he was okay!
오늘 팬미팅 오신 분들과 걱정하고 계시는 아미들 걱정끼쳐드려 미안해요
무대에서 빠지니 정말 쑥스럽고 부끄럽네요
지금 잘 쉬고 있으니까 걱정마세요! -JM pic.twitter.com/pBdXJjNNUX
— 방탄소년단 (@BTS_twt) August 18, 2015Translation: “I am sorry for worrying people who came to today’s fanmeeting and ARMY’s. Falling from stage is really embarrassing. I’m resting well now so please don’t worry!-JM”
Source: soompi
Soompi Sources: 1 & 2
Twitter Source: BTS_twt
Hope he gets some rest.
Big Bang delaying MADE album release
2015-08-18 05:05 pmkyokomurasaki.livejournal.com
BIGBANG has decided to take some time off and delay the release of their new album, which was scheduled to take place on September 1, after working relentlessly for four months in a row to release their “MADE” series albums.
YG Entertainment (YG) announced on August 18, “We’ve decided that BIGBANG needs some time off to get recharged since they have been working non-stop for four months.”
BIGBANG’s agency added, “The members also said that they want to put some more time in making more songs for the new album as it will be a regular album. We decided to use the three weeks in September that were originally set aside for appearing on TV shows in Korea as time for the members to get recharged and to work on making more songs for the new album.” They asked for the fans’ understanding about the delay in releasing the new album.
In addition to releasing new singles every month for the last four months, BIGBANG is currently on a world tour to meet more than 1.4 million fans worldwide. The tickets to each of their concerts were sold out in mere minutes, and BIGBANG’s singles topped the iTunes charts in 16 countries, demonstrating their global popularity. They have also set a new record by taking the No.1 spot on Korea’s monthly charts for three months in a row.
Their “LET’S NOT FALL IN LOVE” released in August also swept Korea’s major weekly charts for two weeks in a row. Expectations are running high on whether they will be able to become No.1 on Korea’s monthly charts for four months in a row.
Meanwhile, the August 22 show of Infinite Challenge will feature G-DRAGON, TAEYANG, and Kwanghee – the Whangtaegi team – performing “Mapsosa” at the Youngdong Highway Music Festival, and the music file of the song will be released right after the show.
Source: YG Life
Happy 9th anniversary, Big Bang!
Wonder Girls radio performances
2015-08-18 05:47 pmakaich0u.livejournal.com( IFY with instruments! Back! Faded Love! And some fun )
SOURCES: PikeYenny (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) | SBSradio100 (1, 2)
So far they've been at all the major radio shows but not much coming in the way of subs. AKP has some translated articles. Usual stuff: where they see themselves in 20 years, etc.
byeolbyeol.livejournal.com
some airport fashion, a concert, ect., ect. i had way too much free time on my hands.
( airport pictures: part i. )
( swiv in taipei!!!! )
( airport pictures: part ii )
( bonus! canon royalty shawols at it again )
( and some fancams )
source(s): jjongdori / midnight blue / past present future / no reason / @bumkeyk / itaem / bunny boy / beloved / dazzling diamond / canusmile / agape / snowflake / april dream / yuhan's / supernoona98 / maruko / pongdang1214 / wu ting guo / no other / say hello / put in key / onewsama
oh yeah, here's an extra bonus of shinee jamming to wg's i feel you:
stutterflies.livejournal.comSouth Korean students tend to have high hopes about their campus life, giving them something to look forward to as they trudge through years of cramming and countless tests. Membership training is one of the campus events that boosts freshmen’s expectations.
The “MT” ritual is designed to help freshmen adapt to campus life. Staying at a simple resort, usually in the woods or along a river, for a day or two, students can make new friends and build rapport with each other, as well as exchange information related to their academic schedules, assignments and tests.
Students from Tongmyong University in Busan are drawing pictures on the wall in Bok-dong village, South Gyeongsang Province during a “Volunteer Activities for Rural Communities” event on July 21. (Yonhap)
What’s notable is that it is fairly common to see college students organize MTs on a regular basis, mostly involving student unions. Student leaders work together to set up an MT budget, recruit participants, organize recreational events and make reservations. Participants pay the fees in advance to finance the event. ( Read more... )
Were/are you involved in student organizations or extracurricular activities?
Would you participate in an MT
Jay Park & Loco for W Korea
2015-08-18 08:30 pmkar0n.livejournal.com
Brothers with respect, CEO & rapper, co-producers on <Show Me the Money 4>, and influencing each other as musicians. Jay Park and Loco are walking above and beyond together.
Jay Park
From being a member of a boy idol group, he became a leader of a hip-hop label. Jay Park, who seemed to have escaped the censorship and restriction of the entertainment company system, has returned as an innovator of his own path. Although the definition of success is different for everyone, it is undeniable that the current Jay Park, creating music with colleagues, seems more free and happier.
Loco
Despite being the winner of SMTM season 1, there is nothing fierce about Loco. With an innocent face and comfortable voice, he enunciates his rap clearly for our ears. To him, hip-hop is not music that is meant to attack others, but a genre that portrays life honestly and purely.
Q: For every contest (on SMTM4), you seem to have a lot of greed for showing the best stage, even by spending your own money. Is this because of your affection for the show or your competitive side to be better than others?
Jay: It is not because of affection. It is because SMTM is an uncommon, hiphop TV show. Although AOMG works hard to create music, film m/v and perform, there are not many TV shows that we can star on. Since SMTM is a program that even non-hiphop fans watch, I try my best to represent hiphop in the name of my label. So I don’t mind spending my own money. Only if it would be broadcast properly on the show.
Q: I think you have lots of regrets about the (program’s) editing.
Jay: I don’t think it can be helped, as there are many aspects that we are trying for the first time and the staff do not have a deep understanding of hiphop. They will consider the viewer ratings or fun aspects more valuably than delivering the music and performances. I understand that not everyone can be satisfied, but I do have complaints about the editing. Because the stage that we prepared so hard does not get delivered (to viewers). I was especially disappointed during the producer special performances.
Q: The full versions can be access through the web, instead of the TV show.
Jay: That is why I do my best. Apart from the TV show, a video clip lasts forever. Whether that becomes an amazing performance or a shameful experience will depend on us. So we do what we do. I’m not so hung up on the broadcast itself.
Q: Then as the CEO of AOMG, I believe you would have had a reason to appear on SMTM4.
Jay: I was invited to appear since the first season. I was active in various ways for the next 3-4 years, then I thought I could do the program now. But AOMG staff didn’t think I necessarily needed to go on the show. They thought it wouldn’t be good for my image, since the program has had numerous controversies. However, I was feeling bad that the image of hiphop to the public was becoming that of vulgar words or disses. I was confident that we could show a different side (of hiphop). Although we were not the hottest issue or the most popular team, I think we have shown our style for certain. As the only individual hiphop label, other than Paloalto’s Highlight Records, we wanted to show that our company doesn’t fall behind to major (companies).
Q: In the hiphop genre, are vulgar expressions and strong slandering necessities?
Jay: Just because you act tough and swear, it does not mean you are doing hiphop. The story is more important. Hiphop is music that started from the black ghetto. B-boy, DJing, rap - all contains how they started from the bottom and climbed to the top. (Hiphop) unfolds these stories with hope. You can talk about your cars like Illionaire; reflect on yourself honestly and without bluff like Loco in “Respect”. Of course, something like ‘rap battles’ are part of the hiphop culture. However, young Korean fellows these days say a lot of things that they cannot be responsible for, in order to gain attention. Even the staff (of SMTM) encourage this to arouse the audience. Some of this can’t be helped since it is a TV show, but I hope that they won’t say anything that they will regret in the future. I don’t think winning is important to that degree.
Q: It seems that having fun is very important to you.
Jay: Having fun and being true to oneself is important. Instead of being stubborn, if you show yourself honestly, then you can sleep well that night.
Q: One of your rap lines goes like this: “Idol rappers be thankful to me”
Jay: Since starting out solo, I did whatever I want, without caring about what others say, unlike my idol days. (I did things) naturally, without planning or hidden intentions. I produced a song with Dok2, whom I always liked; put swear words in lyrics; make sexual jokes on (SNL); upload pictures with middle fingers raised… I think I showed that even by doing those things, I am alive. 'Hey, Jay Park did those things and he’s still active in the industry…’ Because of that, I think the idols these days can act a bit more freely.
Q: You could have signed with another company; how did you come up with the idea of making your own label?
Jay: In the states, I had my b-boy crew, (in Korea), I was in a team and then became solo - I think I was a bit lonely in terms of music. I wrote songs with my friend Cha Cha Malone, and worked a few times with Illionaire, but I didn’t have my own crew in Korea. I said before that I wanted to join Illionaire, but they said they wouldn’t be able to handle my scale so they refused. Although Illionare has grown super big now too (laughs). I like Dynamic Duo hyungs’ Amoeba Culture and also YG, but I didn’t think they would take me. I talked to the management director that had taken care me for a while and suggested, “Should we start something on our own?” The first album of our label was Gray hyung. Back then, he was still good at making music but a quiet character, but now his attitude on stage has changed completely. In (AOMG), we learn from each other in a good atmosphere, and get positive influence. Since everyone is good, I love making rap, music and dance.
Q: You recruited Simon D as the co-CEO. Did you need another CEO at the company you were running well?
Jay: Loco, Elo, Chacha, Gray, Ugly Duck… I do all I can to promote our musicians. I take them on my tours, make promotional clips, make a sign and hold it up on SNL… However, there is a limit to how much I can do. I thought it would be good to work with a famous and skilled rapper like Simon D, so I made the suggestion to him. It’s funny to just recruit him as a musician. He is a great guy and very talented. I think it was best for both of us to work together at the same level.
Q: So the length of contract is not important. You are more like a family - musicians can leave if they don’t want to stay and you don’t want to force them
Jay: I think we got together because of similar thoughts and feelings, not just because of a piece of paper. I hope it lasts forever.
Q: Do you have any expectations for AOMG?
Jay: All the artists are building a better career each day. I hope that hiphop will be loved like this all over the world. I want to raise the status of Korean hiphop. I want it to become something that is classy, trendy and worthy, rather than a subculture like now.
Q: It seems that thinking in English is easier for you when writing lyrics - what do you focus on when you translate that into Korean?
Jay: Back when I wasn’t very good at Korean, I used all the words I knew. These days, if there is a topic that comes to my mind, I try to write to it. I wasn’t that hung up on rap, but this time, I focused seriously on it and a new rap album will be released next month (September). I am a bit sick of rap though, after working on it for 4-5 months, so I can't wait to sing. I think I will sing a lot in English if I release an album.
Q: What kind of rapper is Loco?
Jay: There is nothing unnatural about him. His music, lyrics. He’s good at rap and on stage, and that is just who he is and I love that.
Q: What are the similarities of AOMG artists? Is there a link that connects all of you?
Jay: We are an unexpected combination and each person has their own color of music. So there is a variety of things that we can do. From performing in a small club to Sketchbook, SMTM, Immortal Song, Dancing 9… and performing on a very big stage.
Q: I cannot imagine your past as an idol member.
Jay: It was really just 1 year. Though people seem to think it was longer.
Q: Do you think that your direction of life has changed a lot?
Jay: I exist now because of my past experiences. If it was just work in the past, now it is me. The thing that I’m doing is Jay Park, my life and my identity.
Q: Your music career is on the road since you joined AOMG.
Loco: Before, I had problems with my company and was not making money. Although I wanted to have fun with music, economical situations were always a barrier. I think the biggest change is that these financial problems have been solved. I can just focus on music now.
Q: How is Jay Park as a representative of a label?
Loco: He influences me as he works the hardest. Thanks to him, I’m always on my toes. We drink together, hang out together, but also produce music continuously… Surely he didn’t create the label just to make money. The contract condition is very good and is very supportive in music work. Another thing I am influenced by these days is that I need to exercise a lot (laughs)
Q: I heard that there are a lot of alcoholic drinks in the office.
Loco: It has a comfortable atmosphere to hang out together with musicians. We chill together like that and then get a good feel to write a song suddenly and also record. The alcohol has the role to create that mood. The song 'Hold Me Tight’ was created that way. Although these days, everyone is so busy that it’s hard to drink together.
Q: You seem quiet, different from other rappers
Loco: I’m introverted and not very talkative. Normally, I don’t swear even with friends, so I don’t try to force it in my lyrics. Hiphop may seem like just a tough genre, but I think it is the most innocent music. It reveals an individual’s pure personality and story directly. Hiphop also seems to reflect the jungle-like aspect of this world. Life is rough, and there are certainly cruel sides in this society. When you express these things honestly, the scary side can get emphasized. And those sides are arousing and raise the viewer rating… so it gets emphasized… and the cycle continues.
Q: You enunciate your rap clearly, easy for the ears.
Loco: I focus a lot on delivery. Before, I sought funny and cool rap like others. It was probably just fun, and hard to hear. But on SMTM (Season 1), the topic of the last contest was a song for my mother. Since my mom was to come watch my performance live, I set a goal to have her understand my lyrics. And after performing, my mom said she really understood everything. Since then, I have thought delivery to be important, but the fun part of rap often disappears, so I try to balance it out.
Q: You are on SMTM4 as a producer. But as the winner of season 1, you must know the flow of the show well.
Loco: I was on the show and watched all the seasons, so I knew the system well. I know when and how the contestants would face hardship. I wanted to find someone like myself. There have been so many talented people, but I wanted to take in those that were similar to me, and show the process of us changing marvelously.
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This is an iKON Roundup Post
2015-08-18 10:28 pmhipployta.livejournal.comB.I. and Bobby for Nonagon with Lalice of New YGGG
*Note: I'll have a second post on the YG NewGG which will have all of Lalice/Lisa's solo photos
Previous Nona9on Video Posts 1 2 3
2015 F/W
Behind the Scenes
V App WIN WIN GAME with Winner (English subbed)
iKON Game Preview 1 and 2 are here
iKON Game Preview 3
iKON After the Game
V App iKON Making Video
Game Highlights
V iKON & WINNER WIN WIN GAME VEHIND
Game Opening
Eye Fight
Dance Battle
This was almost a YG Next Generation post but it got too long...Donghyuk's English 잘했어요
For more pre-debut YG fun check out the YG New GG post
Sources: iKON YG TV 1 YG Entertainment YT 1 2 Nona9on IG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Omona 1 2 3 4 iKON Global 1 2 3 4 V App 1 KangSoraTH 1 Polarise 1 2 3 4
mlmello.livejournal.com
Marie Claire
I'll try to make a post as soon as we got a translation for his interview. it's his last photoshoot before enlistment. I'm not crying....
sayuridoll.livejournal.com
On the morning of August 19, Luhan’s and SM Entertainment’s legal representatives, Hankyul and BKL, respectively, met for their first court date, since the lawsuit to verify the invalidity of Luhan’s contract with SM was first filed in October of last year.
Regarding the grounds for the suit, Luhan’s camp states, “The lawsuit was filed due to an unfair contract. We also filed an additional suit for SM’s embezzlement and professional negligence.” According to Luhan’s representative, the investigation by the prosecution has ended, and what is left is a decision on the possibility of indictment.
The head judge then said that he heard SM wanted a peaceful resolution, to which SM’s side agreed. However, Luhan’s rep said, “I’m not sure what is meant by a peaceful resolution.”
( just give up sm )
Source: Soompi via Nate
caramelorchoco.livejournal.com
To The Fore breaks 100 Million in China
The Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Choi Si-Won, Shawn Dou Xiao and Carlos Chan Ka Lok starred, director Dante Lam Chiu Yin directed Emperor Motion Picture TO THE FORE (POR FUNG) already broke 100 million RMB in China and continued to climb. Many viewers said that the film was full of inspirational elements. Some parents said that this was a film that was very suitable for the entire family. Lam Chiu Yin who made UNBEATABLE (GIK JIN) before said, "UNBEATABLE cheered on young people, so everything in TO THE FORE was the director's attitude toward youth."
( Eddie Peng, Shawn Dou and Choi Siwon (aka Fortune Cookie Brothers) grow close after filming To The Fore )
( Cast + Director of To The Fore cycle to the premiere )
( Does Choi Siwon have a man crush on co-star Eddie Peng? (yes, yes he does) )
( Siwon doesn't think Nationality means anything when dating )
( No Baring of Hot Bods )
( 10 Questions with Super Junior's Siwon (More on Eddie Oppa) )
( Star Talk HK Interview )
saw the movie and thoroughly enjoyed it! and fortune cookie brothers are very adorable yes
article + photo source: straitstimes article 1, straitstimes article2, kpopkiss4u, cleo singapore, jaynestars, hktopten1, hktopten2
additional photo source: 1, sj-dream, avirtualvoyage
video source: 12033089(1, 2)
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