Friday, November 30, 2012
Leeteuk Cast in Military Musical
The idol will be starring in the upcoming production alongside actors Kim Moo Yeol and Ji Hyun Woo, who are also currently serving their mandatory military service.
The musical ‘The Promise’ will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. It is based on actual historical events and figures, such general Baek Sun Yeop and war correspondent Marguerite Higgins.
The musical is scheduled to open in January 2013 at the National Theater of Korea.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
G-Dragon Interview on K& Magazine
‘To some extent, I have been more
relaxed. I can be said that I have more than I should have in the fields
of music and life. I feel that I have been changing bits by bits.
Although I am not a perfect adult yet but I am right in the middle of
it.
I have told myself that ,’ I have to work hard to strive for the best in
my life.’ I think it is because I have such a mindset so I can handle
everything.’ One sentence from ‘Star G-DRAGON’ to ‘Young Jiyong’ ,’
Jiyong is really hardworking!~’
Q1) You don’t have any burden when your new album is released?
G-Dragon: Just a little bit. When I am doing music,I sometimes compulsive
disorder to ‘always make some new music’. I think I am like this because
I sense what others are perceiving me. If I want extraordinarily hard
because of these expectations, I will just cannot produce good music
that I want. Therefore, this album was produced not under any pressure. I
just made it on my free will.
Q2 : What are the biggest differences between this one with your SOLO1?
G-Dragon : I am more relaxed this time. When I was producing the first solo
album, i just wanted to convey some messages through it. The message was
’ no blood will come out even I was pinned.’ However, after trying out
different kinds of music activities, I started to change and wanted to
convey my real emotion that I have in my everyday’s life.
I want to express the feelings that everyone has once feel in music so I
think people will feel my songs. Because I was making this album with
this feeling, I felt more satisfied comparing with the time that I made
my first album. If 100 are full marks, I think I at least can get 85
marks? (Laugh)
Q3 : The transformation in GDragon is ?
G-Dragon : Comparing with 3 years ago, it seems that I have handled my work
better.I was like chasing after my thoughts without thinking much about
the consequences before but now I think I know how to control it
more. Although it looks like I am now calculating how much efforts I
have paid, I am cleverer in making music now. I think it can help me to
reduce the chances of errs,too.
When I am listening to SOLO 1 now, I would think, ‘why I would do the
album like that?’ And there are times that I do not want to listen to
it. However, if I listen to this album 3 years later, I think I will
feel the same, too. When I am making music, I am growing at the same
time, ain’t I?
Q4 : What is the concept of this album?
G-Dragon: To be frank, there are no special concepts. I just insert the
mindset of ‘the 24-year-old G-Dragon has to keep on living’ into it. I
also want to see how myself is through you., ‘G-Dragon is thinking like
this.’ And ‘he is walking on the path of his life like this!’
Q5 : You composed all of the melodies and lyrics in the album.
G-Dragon : I was also very troubled as a translator since I think ,’ starting
from now on, I cannot let others think that I am an amateur.’ Therefore,
whenever I was free, I would write songs and lyrics.
And now my singer friends said ’ it is the music only G-Dragon can
make’. Moreover,since the whole world is now concerning more about Kpop,
I want to make more good songs which can be listed as classics.
Q6 : Please introduce the title song, ‘Crayon’.
G-Dragon : It is the combination between Crazy and Jiyong. It means ’ just
crazy with G-Dragon like what you are crazy with other things’ and ’
let’s get crazy’. When I was producing it with Teddy, I wrote down the
lyrics ‘Why So Serios?’ on the blank paper.
It is the famous line of the crown in the film ‘the Dark Knight’. I like
the line very much. I want to say it to so many people, ‘why you have
to be so serious?’ And I also want people to think ‘this kid has really
gone crazy’ when they see my performance on the stage. Luckily, I am
able to achieve all of these. PV is really interesting, too. I like it
so much!
Q7 : Why you choose this as the title song?
G-Dragon: President Yang said I should choose an interesting song to be the
title song. The period of producing such a song is really hard. At the
very beginning, because I wanted to do what others wanted me to do, I
ended up producing nothing. I was worried very much beforehand too
because I could not write out the vocal part but I did it when I went
out with Teddy.
When I was producing ’ Crayon’, once again I feel that I can only
produce music with a light heart and when I am enjoying it. I am not
saying if you have a lot of worries, you cannot produce good songs.
Q8 : You have worn a lot of costumes in the MV of ‘Crayon’, which one do you like best?
G-Dragon :The Frankenstein costumes that I wore in the second half of the MV.
Since it is a gift from a designer that I love so much, I decided to
wear it. Although I have worn that to dance, it was cut. I have also
worn skirts like a girl! There are scenes showing a pretty girl looking
back.
Because I dressed like a
girl, there were loads of people asking whether it was really me. The
back view was from a real girl and it was combined with my face.Because I
am slim, there is such a misunderstanding! I have worn all of the
costumes that I want so I am really satisfied!
Q9 ; There is your unique charm in the mv and the music of ‘One Of A Kind’!
G-Dragon : I want to show my unique side to you like it was my title song. In
the song which ‘only G-Dragon can do it’ , I want to give you a free and
impetuous feeling. Because it is the solo album which I have released
after 3 years, I hope I can be ’one of the unique artist’.
Q10 : Is’ tha XX’ your real experience?
G-Dragon : Not all of the songs are my real experience. Everyone should have
experienced love triangle before, I want to use some lyrics which is a
bit sentimental to describe this feeling. If you witness your lover is
having an affair, you will not say some gentle words, right?
Q11 : You label ‘that XX’ as a song which people under 18 cannot listen to…
G-Dragon: I set the borderline first.
Although it was labelled like that, I don’t think the lyrics ‘that
bastard’ is that tabooed. Comparing restricting myself from doing
everything, isn’t it more important if I can show my thoughts to you?
Of course there are people who hate
words like ‘that bastard’, I think there also have people who don’t
think like this. I am just following my true self. If this song is
entitled as ‘that guy’ or ‘that man’ , will the song still convey the
same atmosphere?
Q12 : What do you think about the censorship system that the song’s MV had to go through before it was released?
G-Dragon: I was quite burdened. I think I
should have been able to produce music which is even more out of the
box, I could not finish it as what I had expected. Therefore, the MV
looks a little bit plain. If it is like this, people cannot enjoy as
much as they should …
Q13 : You have collaborated with JAURIM’s Kim Eung-ah and Nell’s Kim Jong-wan.
G-Dragon : I tried to ask whether they are
willing to ask and they promised to help in a very short time. I have
asked for the permission of president Yang faithfully so he approved me
of collaborating with Eung Ah noona to sing ‘Missing You’. Kim Jong Wan
Hyun whom I sang ‘Today’ with , I knew him through Tablo hyun, though I
know he is a very straight person. But in fact he is a very nice person.
I have learnt loads of things after working with them.
Seeing their being able to present
my products more than I myself can do, I have the feeling that ‘Aww.. no
wonder they are my seniors.’ Because of this, I rethought again how I
should work with the staff of my company. I also want to work with more
people after this.
Q14 : The lyrics of ‘Light It Up’ is very interesting.
G-Dragon : I write the lyrics after
watching ’ War Crimes’. I have also thought of including funny messages
for the people who hate me. Originally I wanted to write this for a
person who hates me but there are so many people dislike me, I just
cannot dedicate it for a particular person.
That’s why the lyrics has now become
‘although you guys hate me, I don’t care even a bit.’ I know it is a
bit naive, I just hope that you can find the lyrics cute. Because there
are some cute elements in the rap starting from the very beginning.
Q15 : You have collaborated with other artists 4 songs out of the total 7!
G-Dragon: It is obviously 5 members of Big
Bang has their unique charm, I will not pursuit voices other than
these. Therefore, even if we want to collaborate with each other, it is
kind of difficult. But since it is the solo album that I have not
released for a long time, I am a little bit more greedy. (laugh)
Q16 : Who you think you must collaborate with?
G-Dragon : ‘Kim Bunjan’ of ‘Wind
City’. There are songs which I have collaborated with other artists too
but they are not included in this album. I thin it will be interesting
too if i can collaborate with the artists of my company.
Translator : ricekwon
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Eunhyuk Suddenly Runs out of Studio During Filming
Super Junior appeared on the special 100th episode of KBS "Hello" yesterday, sharing interesting stories.
There was a story from a wife that is worried about her husband who enjoys fermented skate every day. Fermented skate is known to be a food that requires an acquired taste, as those who like and dislike the food is clearly divided.
Super Junior members Shindong, Eunhyuk and Sungmin appeared as the guests of KBS' "Hello" for the 100th episode special. Eunhyuk, seeing the food, mentioned, "I generally don't eat fish that much." Sungmin also frowning expressed dislike for the food. Both exclaimed, "I have never tasted fermented skate before."
However as the MCs persuaded them to have a taste, Eunhyuk and Sungmin were shocked after having a taste. As MC Lee Young Ja continuously solicited them to have more the guests were reported to run away. However, Shindong who also said that he never tasted it before seemed to enjoy the food.
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Kim Jaejoong “Tears Come Out When I Think of the Past”
“In the movie, there is a scene where I told Bong Minjung ‘It was so hard for me in the past. I don’t want to live that life again. I am doing just fine now.’ It’s not a scene with extreme emotion and I didn’t have to cry but I found myself shedding tears. That cut was used in the movie but it actually wasn’t in the original script. There were many before-debut stories that I couldn’t tell. Maybe my tears fell because of those thoughts.“
Last time at the showcase, director Bae Hyungjoon has praised the ‘messy’ image of Kim Jaejoong. About this, Kim Jaejoong humbly said, “I think he feels relieved seeing me let go of all restrictions without hesitation. And it seems that he liked the ad-libs [that I made]. Maybe he praised me because I has quickly adapted.“
I asked if his fans were shocked by his ‘messy’ image and received a surprising answer. He said, “I think my fans like it very much as they can see various images of mine. Actually, I also thought that they would love it when I was filming.”
Kim Jaejoong is expanding his territory as an actor. He said, “Acting is a new domain. The more I do it, the more I find it refreshing and attractive. It gives motivation to keep going in the future.”
But it doesn’t mean that Kim Jaejoong would neglect activities as a singer. He promised, “All the members are busy with individual activities. Therefore, we are preparing in advance for new album in spare time. I’ll continue music activities as JYJ and as individual.”
Like he said, JYJ members have many individual activities now. Drama of Park Yoochun is on air. Kim Junsu continues his musical activities. Like this, it cannot avoid the situation that they have to compete with each other. Even though, the presence of the members is still his great source of strength.
Kim Jaejoong expressed his honest feeling, “The members have activities in the same fields and our activities overlap. That’s why we might feel self-conscious or uncomfortable. We are trying our best not to overlap each other.”
“When the members have activity (album, drama), I give a lot of support and promote it a lot. But they don’t do the same to me. Recently When I was having a meal together with Junsu and my company’s staffs told him ’Shouldn’t you evidently help to promote [Jaejoong]?’ The support of the members is really my great source of strength.“
Translated by: Hannah
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Yoseob releases “Caffeine” MV
The music video features Yoseob himself, acting out a sad love story with actress Song Ha Yoon, who is known for her role on the drama series, ‘Ghost’.
Produced by fellow B2ST member Yong Junhyung, Yoseob’s solo album ‘The First Collage’ will showcase the vocal power of B2ST’s main vocalist. The album features a total of five tracks.
Check out the MV below!
Image Source : Kpopnews
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Girls’ Generation Releases ‘Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace~’ Album
On
November 28th, Girls’ Generation released their second Japanese album
entitled “Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace~”. Their
first Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation”, proved to be an overwhelming
success, having shipped over 1 million copies. “Girls’ Generation II
~Girls & Peace~” consists of twelve tracks, with a mixture of upbeat
songs and ballads.
1. FLOWER POWER
2. Animal
3. I’m a Diamond
4. Reflection
5. Stay Girls
6. T.O.P
7. BOOMERANG
8. Oh!
9. All My Love Is For You
10. PAPARAZZI
11. Girls & Peace
12. Not Alone
“Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace~” can now be purchased through iTunes Japan. Information and purchase links for the physical albums can be found here.
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Nicole and Hara release solo MVs for Korean ‘KARA Solo Collection’
As reported earlier, KARA will be releasing its ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album in Korea. The album was first released in Japan on September 5th and will be released in Korea on December 4th. Ahead of the official release, the first set of music videos featuring Nicole and Goo Hara’s solo track were unveiled. Nicole released her solo track “Lost”, a traditional R&B piece that sings of longing for a lost love while Goo Hara released her medium-tempo urban dance single “Secret Love”.
Check out the MVs below!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
G-Dragon's Father Talks About His Son's Gift
We recently reported about the gift G-Dragon made to his parents. As you might remember, he bought them a pension in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, which is very luxurious and has many stylish rooms paying tribute to his self-composed songs.
After the news about the inn were released, reporters approached G-Dragon's father to get more information about the generous gift of his son and his opinion on G-Dragon's career and more.
Check out the interview of G-Dragon's father below!!
G-Dragon's father interviewed by Sports Seoul:
This pension is really cool, isn't it? I think it's like heaven. My son supported me on it with money. We spent around a billion Won to make this place.
(...)
The "Crayon" Room is for Jiyong (G-Dragon). He designed everything about this room. Like interior and props. We made this place not for the money. It is the place where Jiyong and I can easily take a good rest. Jiyong has come to the pension three times so far. He came with Young Bae (Taeyang) and ate grilled meat. You can ride a duck-boat in front of our pension. He had a really good time riding it, too. They rode the boat and kept smiling. They're like… real children. I won't take any reservations for the "Crayon" Room on behalf of Jiyong. This room is kept empty for the YG Family. 2NE1 will come and visit here soon. Maybe Yang Hyun Suk will visit us as well.
The pension's name used to be "The Nemo". Because it looks like a square, Jiyong named it like that. (Note: Nemo means "square" in Korean) However, we tried to find a better name and then we thought about Jiyong's tattoo ["vita dolce" on his right forearm]. It means "sweet life" and it sounds good. About the rooms' names, it was Jiyong and my wife's idea [to give them the name of Jiyong's songs]. They wanted the most advanced names.
I can boast a lot about my son. He has been so kind since he was young. He never disobeys us. He said he wanted to do music, so I said, "Don't forget to study. You have to get good grades more than 80%." And he got. Of course he is a good boy. He's very kind to his father and mother. He said he earned lots of money, so he hoped we would live in comfort and thanked us for raising him. My wife and I have a good relationship. I think that is the reason why my son and daughter are so kind.
[During the times when Big Bang was troubled by various issues last year], I was so distressed, but I think I should be grateful that more serious things did not happen. Still, they're young, so I felt sad as well. About Daesung and Jiyong, it couldn't be entirely their fault.
Translate by : LueKim
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Girls' Generation To Release First English Language Album In 2013
Girls' Generation is reportedly planning on releasing their first English language album sometime in 2013.
"Girls' Generation is poised to release their first album recorded entirely in English. Tentatively due for release next year by Lady Gaga‘s label, Interscope, the album will mark the group’s first serious effort to court English-speaking music fans," UK newspaper "The Guardian" reported.
The publication predicts that Girls' Generation will become the next Korean act to make it big outside of Asia. With PSY's "Gangnam Style" opening people up to listening to Korean music, the girls are expected to be received better than their first step into the Western market with their English language version of "The Boys".
The group first announced their plans for an English language album last year during a press conference in France. No specifics were given at the time.
Girls' Generation is poised to have a very busy schedule ahead of them with 3 albums coming out within a year. On November 28th, the group will be releasing their 2nd Japanese album, while in January, the girls will make their Korean comeback with their first Korean album in 1,5 years.
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KARA Becomes Overall #1 DVD Sales in Japan
KARA beat out Girls’s Generation and become the overall #1 in DVD sales for a foreign artist in Japan.
On November 21, a Japanese media outlet reported that the sales of KARA’s latest DVD ‘KARA 1st JAPAN TOUR 2012 KARASIA‘ which was released in the country on November 14, has sold over 30,000 copies in just one week, shooting to the top of the Oricon Weekly DVD Chart.
The report added, Both KARA and Girls’s Generation topped on the DVD sales chart twice. However, this time, KARA has surpassed Girls’ Generation and they’ve taken the #1 overall spot for a foreign artist.”
KARA also topped on the Oricon Weekly DVD Charts with previous DVD releases ‘KARA Best Clips’ and ‘KARA Best Clips 2 & Shows’.
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More Preview of SHINee's New Japanese Single Unveiled.
As we have reported before, SHINee will release a new Japanese single this December, and after releasing a special trailer by EMI Music Japan, now another preview of the music video has been unveiled.
Mezamashi TV showed more sneak peak of '1000 Years, always be by my side' music video on November 22th. The boys are dressed in all black suits.
Their new single will be released on December 12th, along with the Japan Arena Tour DVD
Check out the video below or klik here to watch on YouTube
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Yesung Sings 'The King of Drama' OST
Super Junior's Yesung will take part in 'The king of Drama' OST to support his fellow member, Choi Si Won.
Choi Si Won is receiving so many good comments on his acting with his new character, Kang Hyun Min, a top star in 'The king of Drama'.
The song Yesung will sing is 'Because I was blinded by love'. It will be played during the argument scenes of Anthony Kim (Kim Myung Min), a lonely producer who tried to bring his fame back and Lee Go Eun (Jung Ryeo Won), a writer who wanted to write a masterpiece drama.
Jwa Seung Sam, a person who is in charge of producing 'The king of drama' OST shared, "'Because I was blinded by love' is a fresh song which goes well with Yesung's strong and warm voice. Yesung is also a close friend of Choi Si Won, which made it more meaningful".
Yesung is deserved to be called 'the new king of OST' with so many hits such as “It has to be you” (Cinderella’s Sister), “That Girl Over Flowers” (I do I do), “For One Day” (Warrior Baek Dong Soo) and the latest one “Because I was blinded by love” (The king of Drama).
'The king of Drama', starring Kim Myung Min, Jung Ryeo Won, Choi Si Won broadcast every Monday and Tuesday on 9:55pm on SBS.
Source : bnt news
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2PM’s “Masquerade” Ranks #2 on Oricon Weekly Chart
2PM’s new Japanese single album has placed second for the week on the Oricon.
According to the updated ranking for the Oricon chart on November 21, 2PM’s fifth Japanese single, “Masquerade” ranked second on the Weekly Chart.
“Masquerade” previously placed second on the Oricon Daily Singles chart. The single has sold over 130,000 copies in the first week of the release, making it the second highest sales volume for the group after “Beautiful”, which sold over 140,000 copies.
Source : kpopnews
Saturday, November 17, 2012
B1a4 Gongchan Fully Record After Kidney Surgery
B1A4's Gongchan who received kidney surgery last July revealed "I'm now fully recovered. I'm in good health."
On 16th during an interview, Gongchan revealed to the reporter that "I just have to control little on what I eat. I always really liked spicy and salty food but they said I should eat less irritating dishes so I'm following the diet well. I'm now getting used to the new diet so it's okay."
He received surgery for kidney removal and was diagnosed during their promotion for "Sleep well goodnight". Before his surgery he had complained abdominal pains but they didn't know the accurate reason. The other 4 members continued with their promotion while he recovered from his surgery.
Meanwhile, B1A4 made their comeback with their new track "Tried walking" on 12th. It is composed by leader Jinyoung and the track captures the Autumn vibe, breaking away from their past cute image. Members said "We will really perform hard with this track and try to win the first place on music show.", revealing their determination.
Translation : Mochi Muffins @FLIGHTB1A4.COM
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Nickhun Writes His Own Song, 'Let It Rain'
After Taec Yeon, Junho and Woo Young, the solo songs of Chansung, Nickhun and Jun K have also been released recently.
At 2pm on November 15, through 2PM's official homepage, 3 new solo songs of Jun.K, Nickhun and Chansung were released..
In the previous Asia tour, Jun.K's 'Alive' received much love from fans. This time, maknae Chansung is attracting fans' attention with his new song "Love You Down".
In particlular, for the upcoming concert, Nickhun's 'Let it rain' was highly expected, because this is the first time he writes his own song, to show appreciation towards fans' love to him and 2PM. Nickhun wanted to share his true feeling about it through music.
JYP's representative shared, "The 2PM's upcoming live tour will display a lot of emotional performances and new sides of members. Please give us a lot of supports".
Source : btn news
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BIGBANG in America, Behind the Scanes With Kpop Boy Wonders
Backstage, the five members are in their opening number outfits — heavy-duty, sparkling white suits looking like edgy Prince Charmings — but G-Dragon walks around without his jacket on and huge sunglasses before sitting down for some pre-show interviews where each member personifies himself in their demeanor. The elusive T.O.P., known for his low-bass timbre rapping, wears dark sunglasses and shows little emotion. The handsome Seungri sits straight up juxtaposing G-Dragon’s casual answers and laid back appearance.
Taeyang, in long braids, acts in a similar calm manner answering many questions with an impressive grasp of English similar to G-Dragon. While Daesung, the group’s charismatic powerhouse vocalist, spends most of his off-camera moments warming up his voice with lip trills. Each has his own bottle of Fiji water (with a bottle of Welch’s white grape juice for T.O.P.) with G-Dragon’s attitude seemingly not improving just minutes before show time.
The show is scheduled to begin only ten minutes behind schedule (a big difference to the 90-minute plus delay label-mates 2NE1 fell into in August) with little commotion backstage. One back-up dancer scurries out of the female dancer’s changing room, being sure to slow down and give a little bow upon passing Taeyang, but all feels calm before the final American stop of BIGBANG’s Alive Tour.
Who knows what happened in the final ten minutes before wrapping interviews to the show’s kick-off (perhaps it was the ear-shattering screams filling the sold out arena show), but when BIGBANG took the stage Friday night, G-Dragon and co. appeared in amazing spirits throughout the entire performance.
Kicking off with “TONIGHT,” the band’s frenzied electronic track, G-Dragon ran down the stage’s runway looking as if he would almost fall off the stage into the vivacious pit of fans if he hadn’t slowed himself down sooner (he repeated this same gesture several times throughout the show). The show started off with banging tracks moving quickly to “Hands Up” and “Fantastic Baby” (which peaked at No. 2 on the K-Pop Hot 100). As the show moves on, G-Dragon receives a loud response whenever his parts begin, but Daesung gets equally impressive screams. (Particularly when teasing that fans may be hearing his new solo material soon.)
Throughout the show BIGBANG took a stage approach similar to the likes
of One Direction — using minimal choreography and relying more on
jumping around stage and interacting with the crowd. Stage props were
used minimally, but effectively. “How Gee” saw T.O.P. and G-Dragon
riding around in bedazzled, upholstered segues and Daesung attaching
humongous angel wings during appropriate solo track “Wings” to attach
himself on a cable and essentially soar over the crowd.
BIGBANG’s musical styling ranges from hip-hop to electronic pop, but in-between tracks concertgoers saw a deeper connection to the hip-hop world with members beat-boxing for each other while the group spit raps or harmonized together (including a highlight where G-Dragon offered English verses of “Crayon,” [his solo track that peaked at No. 4 on the K-Pop Hot 100] indicating a proper English debut may not be too far away for he or BIGBANG). Concertgoers were treated to breakdancing and Taeyang’s gymnastics including a few on-stage flips.
BIGBANG’s musical styling ranges from hip-hop to electronic pop, but in-between tracks concertgoers saw a deeper connection to the hip-hop world with members beat-boxing for each other while the group spit raps or harmonized together (including a highlight where G-Dragon offered English verses of “Crayon,” [his solo track that peaked at No. 4 on the K-Pop Hot 100] indicating a proper English debut may not be too far away for he or BIGBANG). Concertgoers were treated to breakdancing and Taeyang’s gymnastics including a few on-stage flips.
While speaking to the crowd, the group had a tendency to sing the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ New York anthem, “Empire State Of Mind,” making their East Coast admiration clear. “It was really tough to get here, three flight changes,” Taeyang told the crowd of the problems his band found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Focusing on the positive he wrapped with, “Let’s make it unforgettable.”
Today’s male pop or hip-hop stars wouldn’t be caught dead in the flamboyant fashion the group brought for their Alive Tour (with outfits including brightly colored suit jackets and the tightest jeans imaginable). Yet the look completely works for BIGBANG with nothing sacrificed from an artistic standpoint. One got a sense of the dedication the fans (affectionately known as VIPs) when BIGBANG dropped out singing to let concertgoers take the chorus to their hit song “Haru Haru.” The fact that such a large East Coast venue could be filled with the lyrics of a song called “Haru Haru” by the concertgoers is truly remarkable in and of itself.
G-Dragon seemingly recognized his group’s amazing accomplishment with his energy never fading throughout the showcase. “You guys are amazing… I love you,” he told the audience to fans’ delights. “I promise you we will come back soon.” He spoke a similar phrase in Korean, but to lesser cheers.
But with tubs of Brooklyn Lager and bottles of Hennessy backstage following the show, regardless of whatever language they were singing in, the final American stop of BIGBANG’s Alive Tour was a success.
Source : Billboard
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INFINITE and IU 2013 Elite Endorsement BTS
Elite releases BTS footage for their 2013 collection with endorsers boy group Infinite and IU.
Watch below or klik here to watch on YouTube :
Friday, November 16, 2012
SHINee interviews and comment segments to broadcast on Japan's ZIP-FM, FM AICHI, and STV Radio
SHINee has been scheduled to appear on the following radio broadcasts in Japan.
The list is subject to change in the case of unforeseen circumstances.
2012.12.08
ZIP-FM (Nagoya) - "BREEZY SATURDAY" - December 8 (Saturday); 7:00 to 13:00 JST
"K-POP DISCOVERY" Segment (10:00 - 10:30 JST)
※ SHINee Interview OA
2012.12.05
FM AICHI 80.7 - "Fresh Up Eye" - December 5 (Wednesday); 8:20 to 11:00 JST
※ SHINee Comment OA
2012.11.17
STV Radio (Hokkaido) - "Korean Nights are Hot!" - November 17 (Saturday); 22:00 to 23:00 JST
※ SHINee Interview OA
Note: Normally this segment is called "Korean Music is Hot!"
2012.11.17
ZIP-FM (Nagoya) - "BREEZY SATURDAY" - November 17 (Saturday); 7:00 to 13:00 JST
"K-POP DISCOVERY" Segment (10:00 to 10:30 JST)
※ SHINee Comment OA
Source : shinee.jp
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2NE1 Discuss Motherhood, Acting and Stress in Interview with Singapore’s ‘My Paper’
Bom, who likes children, has stated that she wants to be a wife and future mother.
Korean girl group 2NE1 will be having their concert in Singapore on the 1
December. Members CL,Bom, Dara and Minzy has accepted an interview by
My Paper before the concert. They were asked about how they felt coming
to Singapore and their thoughts of having children in the future.
Main vocalist Bom stated that she loves children and said, ” Every child
is cute to me!” Regarding the question of the ideal age of getting
married and having a family, she said, “I’m not very sure when I’ll get
married, but once I get married, I want to be a good wife and mother.”
Dara revealed her secret to being slim by saying, “I don’t specially go
on a diet, I’m naturally slim. I usually eat very little and recently, I
feel full after eating for 20 minutes. I’ve been eating like this since
young. Actually, this is good for the body, so everyone, let’s eat
slowly!”
Before Dara went to Korea to train to become part of 2NE1, she acted in
many Philippines films and movies. When asked whether she still has the
desire to be an actress, she said, “Being a movie star is an awesome
job, it also gives me a different sense of satisfaction than from being a
singer. If I were to act again, I hope it’s a romantic comedy where
someone falls in love with a prince or a character which has a
completely different personality from me.”
2NE1 has been hailed as one of the top girl groups in Korea, and they
undoubtedly have hectic schedules and stress from work. Minzy said that
her best of way relieving stress is “To listen to different genres is
music, which lets me relieve lots of stress!”
About the upcoming New Evolution Concert in Singapore, leader CL said,
“Every trip to Singapore has been a memorable one. I’m grateful to the
support of the Singaporean fans. I hope you will come for this concert.”
Note: My Paper is a free, bilingual (English and Chinese) newspaper in
Singapore published by the Singapore Press Holdings. It has a daily
circulation of 300,000 copies.
Source: Singapore’s My Paper {Hard Copy}, wiki
Credit : Yumi
Jonghyun Tries to Seduce ‘S-Voice Hi Galaxy’ on His Phone??
Jonghyun amused his fans by trying to seduce the voice assistant on his phone.
Jonghyun had previously tried to ask the automatic chat program ‘SimSimi‘ out on Confession Day, but had gotten reject by the program He tried yet again with his phone’s voice helper, ‘S-Voice Hi Galaxy‘, and got a similar rejection.
He posted a screenshot of the conversation with the tagline “Hi Galaxy… You’re a proud woman.. Someday soon, I will..!! kekeke“. The conversation between Jonghyun and Hi Galaxy started with Jonghyun confessing, “I love you“. Hi Galaxy replied, “I’m thankful for your feelings“, to with Jonghyun tried again by saying, “I love you” in a more formal tone. Hi Galaxy again rejected him and said, “You shouldn’t say that phrase so easily like that“. Jonghyun assured Hi Galaxy by confirming his feelings and saying, “I really love you“, but Hi Galaxy firmly refused him and said, “Sometimes, too much attention can be burdensome.”
Fans were amused by the conversation, and said, “Jonghyun, you really need to get a hobby!“, “I wouldn’t reject you..“, and “Jonghyun is the king of playing by himself“.
Source : Jonghyun's twitter
@Credit : Yumi
Jaejoong Talks About Love Scandals and Dating Publicly
Title: Kim Jaejoong, “Scandal with actress is wishful thinking… but dating publicly?”
Kim Jaejoong who is a member of JYJ and has made his onscreen debut in a
full fledged commercial movie said he gained valuable colleagues in
senior actors Oh Dal-Su and Han Sang-Jin through the movie ‘Code Name:
Jackal’.
Kim Jaejoong said “The two senior actors encouraged me, saying
‘Jaejoong-ah, continue to do movies” and “Though there aren’t scenes
where we appeared together, we talked about many things during filming.”
Previously in the TV series ‘Dr. Jin’ Kim Jaejoong who forged a
friendship with Song Seung-Heon said “Though we were nervous and busy
concentrating [on the drama] since it was both of our first times acting
in a historical drama, we became closer while filming together and we
contact each other even now.”
Through a succession of pieces, Kim Jaejoong who palled up with actors
said “Now I want to get close to an actress” and got a whimsical
concern. “I don’t know what piece I’m going to choose but now I want to
get close to an actress. I become friends with actors all the time.
Others have love scandals through filming movies or TV series, but why
am I not having one?”
To a question about his ideal type, Kim Jaejoong answered “I had a
definite ideal type in the past. However, now the standard is getting
blurred. But it doesn’t mean I like anyone… Strangely, it is unclear to
me.”
Kim Jaejoong also talked about dating publicly. “I can date publicly
after I date someone for a long time. Of course, I have had secret
relationships and I have talked about such stories in broadcasts. But I
think I can contemplate making my relationship public when I have dated
someone for at least a year.”
Source: My Daily
Credit : Yumi
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Leessang and YB sell out joint concert and add another show
Leessang and YB recently announced to hold their year-end concert titled, ‘Shut Up and Perform’. As soon as the ticket sales opened on the 29th, all the tickets were completely sold out in about an hour. After consideration, the groups decided to add another concert on December 25.
As the two groups perform totally different styles of music, many people are showing great anticipation for the meeting of rock and hip hop. The two groups plan to show performances that none other can show, full of energy and passion.
‘Shut Up and Perform’ will take place at the Kyunghee University’s Peace Hall in Seoul this coming December 23 and 24.
Ayumi Hamasaki Reveals Track List For Next Mini Album "Again"
The new mini album will be the 2nd release in a 5 part series of release leading up to the singer's 15th anniversary in April.
"again" will be released in a CD Only and a CD+DVD version. The DVD will include the music videos for Hamasaki's new songs "Wake me up", "snowy kiss" and "Sweet scar".
With the new release being marketed as a mini album, Ayumi Hamasaki will have one more opportunity to keep her long-running streak of years with a #1 album alive. The singer has had an album reach number one on the Oricon weekly charts every year since debuting in 1999; however, the singer's studio album "Party Queen", compilation album "A Summer Best", and last mini album "Love" have all fallen short of the #1 mark.
While some fans are concerned about Hamasaki's records and ranking, the singer is not as worried. According to her, the series of releases is more about celebrating her music, giving back to her fans who have stuck with her all these years rather than getting rankings on the charts.
Check out the track list for "again" below:
1. Wake me up (Original mix)
2. Sweet scar (Original mix)
3. snowy kiss (Original mix)
4. Ivy (Original mix)
5. Missing (Orchestra version)
6. Melody (Acoustic Piano version)
7. Wake me up (remix)
8. snowy kiss (remix)
9. Wake me up (Original mix -Instrumental-)
10. Sweet scar (Original mix -Instrumental-)
11. snowy kiss (Original mix -Instrumental-)
12. Ivy (Original mix -Instrumental-)
Source : jpopasia
Credit : Yumi
Koda Kumi Celebrates 30th Birthday With 1st Nippon Budokan Concert
The singer performed 32 songs for the "KODA KUMI premium Night ~Love & Songs~" concert 30 of the songs were chosen through a poll of 500,000 fans. With 8 outfits, tons of songs, and a special medley, Kumi wowed the crowd with her performances.
Fans were well aware that the concert occurred on the singer's birthday. The crowded began singing "Birthday Eve" and chanted, "Kuu-chan! Happy birthday!", bringing the singer to tears. A 1.5 meter tall birthday cake was rolled out afterwards to celebrate her birthday.
"Being Koda Kumi for more than 10 years, getting married, having a baby...Is it ok to be this happy? I don't think any other singer is as loved as I am. I'm so lucky!," she told the audience.
At the end of the concert, Kumi announced that she will be holding an arena tour next March. She will hold 11 shows in 8 locations.
Hyunseong Shows Off his Chocolate Abs
Boyfriend’s Hyunseong is receiving much attention after revealing his beast-like physique.
On November 15th, Starship Entertainment posted on its official Twitter, “Watch Hyunseong’s abs! He lost 5kgs for the new album. He has become real ‘Janus’ ^^ How is it? Please show a lot of love for Boyfriend’s ‘Janus’”, and attached the photo above.
In the photo, Hyunseong immediately grabbed fans’ attention with his chiselled abs.
Meanwhile, Boyfriend clears off their flower-boy concept and presents new look and masculine charms with latest title track, “Janus”.
Source : kpopnews
Credit : Yumi
Natthew Releases 'She's Bad' MV ft B2ST's Junhyung
Thai singer Natthew is finally making his Korean debut with the release of the full music video for his K-pop debut single “She’s Bad”!
Under a joint venture between CJ E&M and a Thai company, Natthew released ‘New Natthew Project’ on November 15th. The singer’s title song “She’s Bad” is composed by C-Luv and features the rap B2ST’s Junhyung.
Check out his debut MV below!
Source : kpopnews
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