"Immortal Song 2" holds press conference with idol singers

[cherrypark.livejournal.com]

On May 16th, KBS's upcoming variety show, "Immortal Song 2", held a press conference at the new KBS building with the official line-up in attendance.

IU, who's been receiving countless love calls from MBC's "I Am a Singer", explained her decision on choosing the 'idol version' of the show: "I felt that I wasn't talented enough to join 'I Am a Singer'. They’re all legends, and since I'm still learning their songs, I felt that this program would be a better fit."

She continued, "As everyone believes, I'm still lacking in both skill and talent. I hope to gain more experience in 10 and 20 years from now and join 'I Am a Singer' then."

IU was asked if she had any other idol singers in mind to join the program with her, to which she replied, "I actually recommended SHINee's Jonghyun, and I didn't think he'd be joining us here like this today. I'm personally a fan of his voice."

Jonghyun stated, "I actually didn't want IU to come on the program because she's such a great singer. She's a vocalist whom I personally really like. I thought that maybe if one less person came out, there'd be a greater chance for me to win."

Super Junior's Yesung commented, "I hope to show that idol singers can sing too. As opposed to competing, it's just an honor for me to be able to sing the songs of my seniors. I'm glad to be able to showcase good music and a good image."

2AM's Changmin added, "It'd be a lie if I said I wasn't nervous. I'm definitely nervous, and what's most pressuring to me is that all of the idol singers danced and sang at the same time while I just stood in place. I will do my best."

IU concluded, "I, too, think it's an honor to be able to sing great songs alongside my peers. I will work hard so that I do not bring a negative image to my seniors."

Led by Kim Gura and Shin Dong Yup, the show will debut on June 4th with a line-up including Super Junior's Yesung, 2AM's Changmin, SISTAR's Hyorin, B2ST's Yoseob, IU, and SHINee's Jonghyun.



















via akp + Economic Daily Star Today/Nate + OSEN/Nate + My Daily/Nate

This was on IU's birthday~ she turned 18/19 :)

Comments

[inudela.livejournal.com]

i thought jjong wasn't going to be on this show because of the japan debut? or am i totally making things up.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

They kept him as the "hidden big card" but it wasn't difficult to figure out they meant him. He joined one or two episodes late because of his schedule.

[ballad.livejournal.com]

he had the least schedule I think ? XD
so he can sneak out from Japan for a while and fly back with SMtown jet lol

[lasthenia.livejournal.com]

All of them look great here :D
Hyorin is freaking gorgeous and Changmin and Jonghyun are even more attractive than usual

[echowillow.livejournal.com]

here's one solo of yesung. I think the whole bunch of yesung's are pretty fab looking <3

(http://s356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/echowillow/Super%20Junior/Yesung/?action=view&current=htm20110516145611c000c0.jpg)

Can't wait too see what comes out of this new program.

[imanat.livejournal.com]

Wear suits forever plzkthx.

[grapewhine.livejournal.com]

Jonghyun looks so good, I love the jeans and the blazer's palette. Also, he got to pretend he's on the taller side for a while.

[luckycigarette.livejournal.com]

Yesung, what is that face in the first photo?
And Jonghyun your pants my mind explodes bye.

[modeldom.livejournal.com]

they should add in 2 more female singers to balance it out.

[geonitacka.livejournal.com]

What other idols can sing...?....Oh BoA.....one more hmmm........I'll think of the other one soon enough. lol

[shocko-o.livejournal.com]

i think min & jieun will rotate in later

[ss501pixie.livejournal.com]

Min and Jieun are joining aswell after the first episode or something

[kakkoi-x.livejournal.com]

SF EXCITED FOR THIS SHOW. jjong/iu/yoseob were so qt

[dilettantka.livejournal.com]

Jonghyun's lifts and Yoseob's heels are workin'!! Changmin looks really thin... ah I'm happy Jonghyun is going to be on the show, this should be really fun to watch. I don't care about the other show which supposedly has all the talented people, I like idols 8D

[devilstay.livejournal.com]

'I don't care about the other show which supposedly has all the talented people, I like idols 8D'

same.

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

JJONG, WHY U SO HOT?!

Noona likes and approves forever!

[geonitacka.livejournal.com]

IKR

[sai12.livejournal.com]

Yoseob kept his composure while standing next to IU! That takes some willpower I bet. Hehehe

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

yeah, you just know that inside he was going

[hitme.livejournal.com]

Jong and Yoseob looking amazing

[surisays.livejournal.com]

looks like jonghyun's checking out iu's butt -.-

[ss501pixie.livejournal.com]

i would ship the so much if he wasn't already dating shin sekyung

[dance-afarian.livejournal.com]

I thought Jun.K is going to be in this.. Excited for Changmin, Yoseob, and Yesung!~~~

[cattness.livejournal.com]

He's in Japan atm so he will join at a later date XD

[gaypornstash.livejournal.com]

I'm really in love with what Jonghyun and IU are wearing. Lovely.

[weerainbow.livejournal.com]

I'm really interested in how Yoseob is going to perform on this because I think he can do so many different styles well with his voice. He suits ballads and pop and can also rock out amazingly ^^

[almightyblinger.livejournal.com]

is it me or does jonghyun really look weird in the pants.

[sashays27.livejournal.com]

No, i also find something v off
I think the cutting of the pants ?
The crouch area especially.

[luxelet.livejournal.com]

he doesn't know how to dress for his height at all. he always wears boots but if he just wore regular dress shoes his body would look better

[cette-amour.livejournal.com]

IU's outfit is so cute!

i thought jjong was only going to be in an ep or something? or is he staying on for the whole show? can someone confirm?

[rubyls.livejournal.com]

YESUNG OH MY FUCKING GOD YESSSSSSSSSSS

also yoseob and jjong and changmin and hyorin seriously. ALL of them look perfect. AND this also has kim gura + shin dong yup okay this is officially christmas in variety show form

[desty-chan.livejournal.com]

Yoseob looks so good in that suit unf. IU is so damn pale like...it's weird. Yeseung looks so handsome :3

[x3sarang.livejournal.com]

I am incredibly excited for this - does anyone know when it starts airing and where we can stream/dl?

[fiveish.livejournal.com]

man..this is the real Dream High XD

[nandexdame.livejournal.com]

Apparently Key told Jonghyun not to come home if he lost . . .

And Jonghyun performed a song with his girl who is a friend that plays piano.

[icedevil0289.livejournal.com]

lol key would.

[anthonymarie.livejournal.com]

Lmfao that bitch

[ss501pixie.livejournal.com]

lol ofc Key would say that

[shannen03.livejournal.com]

Yoseob must be very happy that IU is beside him

[bubble-monkey9.livejournal.com]

omg jjong and iu praising each other, interacting etc

that makes me happy.

[geonitacka.livejournal.com]

Hyorin's just sitting pretty waiting to strike =)

I think she's much better than IU, so we'll see if I'm right or not.

[sora501.livejournal.com]

JJONG Y U SO HOT

[hitsujiga.livejournal.com]

oic jong, checking out IU...8D
but the praise pingpong was tmth. XDD

[ss501pixie.livejournal.com]

So Jjong's going to stay?If so super excited can't wait to see him,Yoseob,Iu and Yesung perform to bad Min and Jieun won't be here till next ep :(

[t-domination.livejournal.com]

still butthurt daesung isn't in here ):<

[earenya-beryl.livejournal.com]

Yesung, Jonghyun, Changmin and Hyorin makes me excited for this.

[quietreveries.livejournal.com]

wow iu's outfit is really short @___@ JONGHYUN U BETTA WIN DIS

[cherrypark.livejournal.com]

I think her shorts are the same length as Hyorin's dress? She's wearing stockings, too.

[violetrosie.livejournal.com]

Yesung looks freaking beautiful and needs to wear suits forever.

Also the IUxYoseob shipper in me is dying of happiness right now.