Big Bang member Daesung showed off a new platinum blonde hairdo in a photo on his blog yesterday, just as the group gets set to release its new EP, which includes Daesung's single "Wings". He seemed to be
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Trot singer denounces photo scandal
Trot singer Jang Yoon-jung has denied that she is the woman in a photo called "Jang Yoon-jung nude" that is making the rounds on the Web.
Singer Sim admits incarceration after President Park's assassination
Sim Soo-bong
By Kwaak Je-yup
Sim Soo-bong, a singer and actress who found nationwide fame in the 1970s and '80s but remembered more for her turbulent career and personal life, revealed for the first time on television that she was incarcerated after the 1979 assassination of President Park Chung-hee.
Shinhwa sells out reunion concerts
Boyband Shinhwa performs during the 10th-year anniversary concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Bangi-dong, southeastern Seoul, in this March 29, 2008 file photo. / Courtesy of Shinhwa Company/Topclass Entertainment
Boy band remains hot ticket 14 years after debut
By Kwaak Je-yup
As the years go by, even the hottest teen idols often disappear into oblivion and make room for the younger generation to
Can Platoon repeat magic for indie music?
Yoon Na-ra, top, and Love X Stereo are the first acts invited to perform at the Open Stage at the Platoon Kunsthalle, Nonhyeon-dong, southern Seoul. / Courtesy of Platoon Kunsthalle
Girls' Generation Blaze New Trail with Asian Tour
Girls' Generation successfully concluded their 10-monthlong Asian tour by setting a new record after attracting the greatest number of spectators for a Korean girl group to date.
Singer Yoon Jong-sin Has Crohn's Disease
The popular entertainer Yoon Jong-sin suffers from Crohn's disease, a rare illness that leaves him helpless against his body's attacks on his own digestive system. Yoon appeared on a TV talk show on SBS called "Healing Camp" on Monday and admitted he was suffering from the disease.
Hallyu extends to SNS created by Koreans
Domestic social networking services (SNS) are gaining popularity from global smart-phone users as their operators strive to promote their apps overseas by implanting K-pop content into the their services for a synergy effect.
Chicago to Hold 2nd Flashmob for "SM Town" Live Concert
In 2011, United States was showered with top acts like Girls' Generation, 2NE1 and the Wonder Girls making their mainstream debuts. One of Korea's most popular tours, the SMTOWN Live World Tour, has touched down in Los Angeles and New York.
Shinee Songs (2008)
1. Song Title: The SHINee World (Doo-Bop)
Lyrics: Young Jin Yoo
Music: Young Jin Yoo, Length: 3:55
2. Song Title: Sarangui Gil (Love's Way)
Lyrics: 휘성 (Xperimental Music)
Music: Alex Cantrall (Xperimental Music), Length: 3:29
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3. Song Title: Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)
Lyrics: Yoon Jung Kwon, Young-hu Kim (Xperimental Productions), Sigvardt, Lucas Secon, Troelsen
Music: Mikkel Remee Sigvardt, Lucas Secon, Thomas Troelsen, Yong-Hun Cho, Length: 3:54
4. Song Title: Neo Animyeon Andoeneun Geol (Romantic)
Lyrics: Yun Jae Lee
Music: Yun Jae Lee, Length: 4:55
5. Song Title: Geunyeoga Heeojyeotda (One For Me)
Lyrics: Wheesung (Xperimental Music)
Music: Alex Cantrall (Xperimental Music), Length: 3:25
6. Song Title: Hwajangeul Hago (Graze)
Lyrics: Jung Bae Kim
Music: Kenzie, Length: 3:37
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7. Song Title: Majimak Seonmul (Last Gift)
Lyrics: The Lighthouse (Xperimental Productions)
Music: Kater D (Xperimental Music), Tae Sung Kim (Xperimental Productions), Length: 3:53
8. Song Title: Nae Gyeoteman Isseo (Best Place)
Lyrics: Suk Hong, Hae Hyung Park
Music: Suk Hong, Length: 3:44
9. Song Title: Nuneul Gamabomyeon (Four Seasons)
Lyrics: Yeon Jung Jang, Tae Sung Kim (Xperimental Productions)
Music: Martin Kember (Xperimental Music), Length: 4:06
10. Song Title: In My Room (Unplugged Mix)
Lyrics: Young-hu Kim (Xperimental Productions)
Music: Kater D, Tae-Sung Kim (Xperimental Productions), Length: 4:25
11. Song Title: Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)
Lyrics: Young-hu Kim (Xperimental Productions)
Music: The Heavyweights, Length: 3:34
Friday, February 10, 2012
In the bubble of K-pop, bigger is not always better
The trio Rainbow Pixie, from left, Kim Ji-sook-I, Oh Seung-a and Cho Hyun-young, is one of the newest sub-groups to emerge.
To keep up with the fast moving world of K-pop, it's no longer enough to follow your favorite boy or girl band. These days, fans have to keep track of an ever-changing array of smaller groups that come together almost as fast as they break apart.
These smaller groups are often formed from an already proven success, with bands like Super Junior and After School giving rise to newer and sometimes better versions of themselves before they are absorbed back into the original band or spun off again into another duo or trio.
Orchestrating this wave of constant combinations are the entertainment agencies who train and finance the bands until they turn out a profit.
By breaking down groups and repackaging them, the companies can spotlight individual members of K-pop super groups, which can consist of as many as 10 members or more. Members of the smaller groups are featured for more than just a few seconds each per song and the companies build a stronger fan base for the original group.
Trouble Maker, consisting of Hyun-A from 4Minute, left, and Jang Hyun-seung from Beast. Their hit song is also Trouble Maker. [JoongAng Ilbo]
According to pop music critic Kim Jag-ga, pop groups need to constantly evolve in order to make a profit for the huge companies that train and finance the bands.
SM Entertainment was the first to try this strategy when it broke the 13-member boy band Super Junior into four smaller groups each with its own style and concept. Two years after the group's debut in 2005, the company introduced fans to Super Junior T, a six-member group known for trot music hits, Super Junior M, a seven-member group with two Chinese nationals and a hit album released in China and Japan, and Super Junior Happy, a sextet known for its jubilant tunes and the 2008 EP "Cooking?Cooking!" But the most successful group by far has been Super Junior-K.R.Y., a trio of balladeers comprising the three best vocalists in the group. Their album "Fly" from last year has topped charts and the group has toured Japan three times.
The success of these sub-groups has led other major bands to follow their lead, with some of the smaller groups attracting even more attention then the originals.
That was the case with Orange Caramel, a quartet featuring the four youngest members of the girl group After School. The group was formed in 2010 and got their first taste of fame with an EP they released that June. They won fans over with their doll-like appearance and cute performances and they've topped online music charts with songs such as "A-ing", and "Shanghai Romance".
One of the newest groups to emerge is Rainbow Pixie, which debuted with the song "Hoi Hoi" and consists of three members of the girl group Rainbow.
It's gimmick is colorful costuming and choreography with lots of waving magic wands.
In other cases, the sub-group directs fans back to the original group.
The duo that is Sistar 19 won fame for its fast songs and short skirts, quickly surpassing the popularity of the four-member group that gave it its name. In its original incarnation, Sistar was known for light and cheerful songs.
Sometimes, the new groups are formed with members from other bands from the same entertainment agency.
Cube Entertainment used this tactic to form Trouble Maker. The popular group was a duo consisting of Hyun-A from 4Minute and Jang Hyun-seung from Beast and its self-titled EP went to No. 1 on various music charts.
But in a reflection of how quickly these groups come together and fade away, Trouble Maker is already part of K-pop history.
By Song Ji-hye [estyle@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Both Music and Art Are Vital to All-Rounder Lisa
Singer and musical actress Lisa is holding her second solo art exhibition. Lisa, who debuted as a singer in 2003, has always designed and drawn her own album jackets and says she draws as if she is writing a diary and finds drawing and painting therapeutic.
"I'm happy to have both music and art with me so that I can express my emotions. Both are channels to express myself. In this exhibition, I tried to show paintings that people easily appreciate and sympathize with".
She made her musical debut with "Bandits" in 2007, made her name by playing a starring role in the musical version of the mega-hit TV drama "Dae Jang Geum" (Jewel in the Palace) the year after. Recently she has won a starring role in a double cast for "Evita", for which she had to learn the tango and Latin dance.
Lisa also teaches aspiring musicians at Seoul Art College. How does she manage to do so many things at the same time? "Many people say I must be crazy to do all this. But I think I'm the type of person who does better when things get busy. I think music and art are essentially quite similar. It's just that the medium of expression is different".
Lisa majored in painting at Hongik University, which is renowned for the arts. When she is not working on a musical or album, she paints. "When I am busy with music, I get energized by painting in my spare time. On the other hand, when I mostly paint, I get energy from listening to music", she says.
Lisa spent much of her youth overseas as her father was a diplomat. She can speak English, German, Swedish and Polish, and is good at a variety of sports. Is there anything else she wants to learn? "I'm an ambitious person. I want to whatever I get a chance to do until the day I die. You only have one life".
What is her ultimate goal? "I've watched my dad's work as a diplomat since I was very young. Based on my experience, I'd love to be a cultural diplomat who can introduce Korean arts to a worldwide audience", she says.
Source : english.chosun.com/si... ( English Korean )
Beast in 3-D
Beast fans are in for a treat as a 3-D video recording of the band's concert at Olympic Park in Seoul last year will be screening at cinemas throughout Korea starting Feb. 23. The special feature has been given the title "Beast 2011 Encore Concert 3D (Welcome Back to Beast Airline)".
Cube Entertainment announced on Feb.8 that the recording will contain performances, back-stage scenes and rehearsal moments from the "Beast 2011 Encore Concert", which took place from Feb. 18 to 19 in 2011 at Olympic Park.
"We are currently coming to agreements with various cinemas at the moment and as soon as the agreements are finalized an official statement will be released on the band's Web site", said a representative from Cube Entertainment. No other details about the screenings have been given out.
Meanwhile the band kicked off its world tour on Feb. 4 with some 24,000 fans attending the two-day concert in Seoul. The band will continue on with the second-leg of the "Beautiful Show", which is to take place in Germany on Feb. 12. The sextet is set to tour 21 cities in 14 countries.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Global fan Web site ring for 4Minute, Beast and G.Na certified
Cube Entertainment announced the name of global Web sites to be designated as official Fan Web sites for its bands, 4Minute, Beast and G.Na. The entertainment agency received the proposals from Web site operators from all over the world and narrowed down the finalists to 46 fan Web sites from more than 24 nations. The announcement was made through the agency's official Facebook page.
The selected Web sites to make it onto the global chain of fan Web sites for the idol singers are voluntarily created and run by fans. The Web master of the sites submitted the number of members their Web site as well as a summary of its content and signed a contract about how they will operate in accordance with the agency's wishes.
"Per each group we received some 150 applications from more than 30 countries. Applicants were from all over the world, from Europe, South America and Asia. Thus we decided to allocate one fan Web site for each country", said a representative from Cube Entertainment.
The global network of Fan pages is thought to help the singers' popularity as they seek to become international stars.
"Through the network, fans from all over the world will be able to stay informed about the latest developments about their favorite singers", said Cube Entertainment.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Girls' Generation Japanese albums to be repackaged and sold in Korea
Girls' Generation will release repackaged versions of its Japanese albums in Korea on Feb. 9, hoping to replicate their record-breaking success in the group's home country.
The album "Girls' Generation" was released in Japan last June and was itself repackaged as "Girls Generation – The Boys" to include two new songs and rereleased in Japan in December. These two albums will Now be available in Korean stores starting this month, and some will be sold with a bonus DVD showing clips of the ever-popular K-pop group.
Both "Girls' Generation" and "Girls' Generation – The Boys" did exceptionally well in Japan, with "Girls' Generation" breaking the record for the most debut albums sold by an overseas artist there. The K-pop sensation also became the first Korean female group to top Oricon's weekly album chart. Within one month of the album's release, sales exceeded 500,000, and the girls received the double platinum award from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
"Girls Generation – The Boys" has sold more than a million copies since December, and it remained in the Oricon top-10 list for more than 17 weeks, the longest time period ever achieved by a Korean artist's album in Japan .
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Lee Hyo-lee to open fund for disadvantaged senior citizens
Singer Lee Hyo-lee has donated 100 million won ($89,361) to the Beautiful Foundation in central Seoul, her agency announced on Feb. 8. The fund will be named "The Hyori fund" in the star's honor.
In Chinese characters "Hyori" can mean "Wanting to be dutiful towards the elders". A representative from Lee's agency said "She loved the meaning behind the fund's name and wanted to really do something for the elderly in our community". The money from the fund will go towards aid projects targeted towards the elderly.
Lee has been in talks with the charity organization since last year to open a fund in her name. She has previously donated 50 million won to help elderly people who live alone, as well as contributing 10 million won towards the "Snail Fund", started by singer Lee Juck.
Lee Juck, former member of the male duo Panic, made a donation of 100 million won to set-up a fund within the Beautiful Foundation earlier this year. The fund is geared towards supporting teenage orphans who lead households.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Citing high demand yet again, TVXQ adds two more performances to its Japanese tour
TVXQ had added two more performance dates to its ongoing Japan tour, its agency announced on Feb. 9, roughly a month after four performances were added to the originally scheduled shows. The K-pop duo will perform a total of 26 times across Japan.
"Due to high demand, we have added additional performances at the Tokyo Dome and Osaka's Kyocera Dome", SM Entertainment said in a press release.
The tour, "TVXQ Live Tour 2012: Tone", kicked off on Jan. 18 and will eventually entertain more than 550,000 Japanese fans throughout Japan since two additional shows have been added. Originally, 450,000 were sold for the various concerts that will take place in 11 cities, including Nagoya, Fukuoka, Nigata, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukui and Osaka.
While on tour, TVXQ will also release a single in Japan, called "Still", on March 14. The duo is trying to capitalize on its extreme popularity among Japanese K-pop fans. Last year, it came in first place on a list of the 50 most-searched celebrities provided by MSN Japan.
Before the start of the tour, TVXQ also performed in the New Year's Eve concert Kohaku Uta Gassen. Its appearance was broadcast on television and attracted 42.6 of viewers in the timeslot in which it aired.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Rachael Yamagata to perform in Korea on Feb.26
American singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata will return to Korea on Feb. 26 to follow up her debut last year. "Last year was my first time performing for Korean fans and I was just blown away by the support for me and my band from the Korean fans", said Yamagata through an email interview with Yonhap News. She said that the warmth she felt at her concert in Korea propelled her to put in the hard work to produce her new album.
The singer also said that the concert will be a mix of new songs as well as older hits like "Be Be Your Love" and "Duet", which were popular in Korea.
"If time allows I hope to able to collaborate with Jang Jae-in", Yamagata said.
The 34-year-old singer said that she had such a good time on her last visit to Korea due to the support of photographer Kim Joong-man, a close friend, who helped her communicate with local media and fans.
When asked what she thought about her popularity in Korea, Yamagata said, "It's just such an honor. I'd love to be able to live in Korea and just feel the love everyday".
She also added that she wanted to thank all the Korean fans in advance and that she's counting down the days until her concert.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Big Bang to kick off world tour of 16 nations in March
Big Bang, one of the most popular K-pop groups, will begin its first world tour in March. To start the series, two shows will take place in Seoul on March 2 and 4, after which the band will make its way through Asia, the Americas and Europe, visiting 16 nations altogether. The boy band will make stops in more than 25 cities during its "Alive Tour 2012".
The concert also marks a significant milestone for the band as it has recruited the help of leading concert producers from around the world. The world tour will be co-orchestrated by the international entertainment company Live Nation. As a leader in the concert-planning industry, the company has previously put on concerts for international pop stars including Michael Jackson and Beyonce.
To make the tour memorable, prominent sound engineers such as Ken van Druten - who has worked for Eminem, Jay-Z and Linkin Park - have been hired.
"We want to showcase the best performance for the fans of the band from all over the world", said a representative from YG Entertainment.
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
LMFAO to bring 'party rock'
American duo LMFAO will perform at Olympic Hall in Bangi-dong, southeastern Seoul on April 7. / Courtesy of VU Entertainment
By Kwaak Je-yup
When K-pop fans were dancing to the moves of idol groups Big Bang and Girls' Generation last year, pop music lovers elsewhere were rocking to the addictive sounds of American duo LMFAO, DJs RedFoo and his nephew SkyBlu. As demonstrated by their appearance on the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show and in one of the commercials, they made one of the definitive albums of 2011.
And on April 7, local fans will get a chance to see the duo in action on the stage of Olympic Hall in Bangi-dong, southeastern Seoul.
That fan base includes 24-year-old movie star Jang Geun-seok, who introduced them to the local mainstream audience by mimicking their moves on a TV show. His reenactment of the signature moves, nicknamed "shuffle dance" here, caused a sensation; now at any given club on any night, one could easily see a group following the same routine.
The 36-year-old uncle and his 25-year-old nephew were first signed to the Interscope Records in 2008 and scored an international breakthrough three years later, when they released the single "Party Rock Anthem" from the first album, "Sorry for Party Rocking". The electro pop sound, which the group calls "party rock", won fans around the world at an astounding speed, partially thanks to the power of YouTube and their carefree, pull-out-all-the-stops music videos.
Attendees can expect to hear their subsequent hits "Champagne Showers", "Sexy and I Know It", as well as earlier tracks like "I'm in Miami Trick". The Grammy-nominated act is currently on the North American leg of its tour, moving on to Europe by mid-month before getting to Asia at the end of March.
Adding to their already-high level relevance, in 2010 RedFoo was also involved in an in-flight altercation with the current U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney during the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver.
It is also notable that the duo is family of the founder of the legendary Motown Records, Berry Gordy. RedFoo is his son and SkyBlu is his grandson.
The first round of tickets will be available on Thursday at 2 p.m. at ticket.interpark.com. The second round of selling begins on the 20th. Standing room tickets cost from 88,000 to 99,000 won and assigned seats cost from 88,000 to 121,000 won.
Call 1544-1555 for more information.
Source : www.koreatimes.co.kr/... ( English Korean )
Album review
Jay Park - 'New Breed' (UNIVERSAL MUSIC)
Why we recommend it: Though a few tracks offer something new, for the most part, the album is recommended for Jay Park's fans.
Recommended track: "Clap"
One and a half stars out of four
Jay Park, the former member of a popular boy band 2PM, has released his first full-length album, "New Breed". The 15-track CD includes five songs from a mini album "New Breed Part 1" put out in December 2011.
Undoubtedly, Park has the smooth moves and crooning voice. However, his vocal range is limited and requires savvy producing to make listening to multiple tracks enjoyable.
Unfortunately, half of the numbers on "New Breed" are indistinguishable from one another. The long list of featured artists – Dynamic Duo, Tiger J.K., Dok2, and so on– offers a break from Park's monotone voice.
The title track "Know Your Name" is a dance song that highlights the flatness of Park's vocals. The cliche lines such as "even when the night ends, lets continue this" do not help. Often the lyrics sounds awkwardly manipulated to fit the flow.
"I Love You" got much publicity as a song produced by Rob Knox of The Y, an R&B/pop production group consisting of Justin Timberlake, James Fauntleroy and Knox. The electronic beat is catchy, but Park's vocal sounds especially nasally on the track.
Cleary Park wants to shed his K-pop star history and announce himself as a tough artist, seen in his "Turn Off Your Phone". Starting with "You are dolled up but I am sorry because all of that will be coming off", Park goes on to say more scandalous things (for Korean mainstream singers). It sounds no different from "Stars", one of the songs from the mini album; just the romantic lyrics replaced with scandalous ones. More importantly, the lady's man repertoire coupled with Park's boyish voice produces a high pitch Trey Songz-wannabe.
Park fairs better on the up-tempo and grungy tracks "Enjoy The Show", "Clap" and "Up And Down", which carry the hostile and arrogant attitude of hip-hop.
Especially, "Clap" which features the rock star couple Tiger J.K. and Yoon Mi-rae has the beat and the steam that make it notably edgy. These are songs that Park can use to reinforce his new image as an independent artist as opposed to a member of a kitschy boy band.
―NOH HYUN-GI
Se7en - 'New Mini Album' (KMP HOLDINGS)
The build-up to this new six-track mini album was extremely effective, albeit brief. The YouTube teaser for the single "When I Can't Sing" showed the artist with the track's producer Park Jin-young performing a snippet of the song.
The unprecedented collaboration between Se7en's agency YG Entertainment and Park's own JYP Entertainment was enough to catch the tabloid headlines and take the blogosphere by storm.
The results are certainly impressive, showcasing the singer's ripening talent through back-to-basics R&B. Although written by Park, the singer's words resonate with the decade-old career of a former teen idol. It shows a certain progress into maturity, thinking about love and fame in a different light.
It was a smart choice for the lead single because the other tracks are utterly forgettable, recruiting the same old tricks by the same old in-house producers, like Teddy, Choi Pil-gang and Hahm Seung-cheon, among others.
- KWAAK JE-YUP
Source : www.koreatimes.co.kr/... ( English Korean )
K-Pop Leads Record Earnings from Cultural Exports
Korean pop culture generated record profits from overseas last year. According to statistics released by the Bank of Korea Monday, the industry earned US$794 million from exports of cultural and entertainment services last year, up 25 percent from $637 million in 2010.
This was the highest amount since statistics in the sector were compiled for the first time in 1980. A BOK official said the increase "is related to a surge in exports of cultural products amid the rising popularity of K-pop in Europe and the U.S. as well as in Asia".
The profits came from exports of films and TV programs overseas, from which the country earned nothing until 1996. It posted its first profits of $5 million in 1997.
Korea still faces a trade deficit in the sector because it spends more dollars importing foreign cultural products than it earns from exports. But the deficit is shrinking, amounting to $224 million last year, down 42 percent from 2010's $385 million.
Meanwhile, the construction services surplus reached a record $15.18 trillion last year, up 26.8 percent on-year, due to many overseas construction orders mainly in emerging markets. The domestic construction market by contrast dwindled by 5.6 percent.
Korea also earned $424 million from computer and information services and $4.32 billion from royalties on intellectual property rights, the highest amounts since statistics were first compiled in 1980.
Source : english.chosun.com/si... ( English Korean )
Brown Eyed Girls' Miryo to make a solo debut
South Korean girl group, Brown Eyed Girls' member Miryo will make a debut as a solo, Nega Networks, the company which managers the girl group announced on Feb. 3, 2012. But, Miryo's title song "Dirty" did not pass the KBS review and was not allowed to be broadcast.
Nega said that there was a problem in the lyrics and that some of the words used (Cockeyed/squint) had a harmful meaning towards people with eye sight disabilities.
"We will adjust a part of the song's lyrics and Miryo will be back on stage to promote her track".
As for now though, Miryo will be promoting another track from her album, "Leggo' instead of 'Dirty' for all coming performances until the track is edited.
The Brown Eyed Girls, often abbreviated as B.E.G., is a South Korean girl group managed by Nega Network. The group consists of four members: Jea, Miryo, Narsha, and Gain. They've debuted as an R&B/ballad vocal group in 2006 and challenged themselves with different music genres.
Rising to popularity in 2008, with L.O.V.E. and retro dance music How Come, they went and completed their transition into a electronica/pop group with Abracadabra and Sign in 2009. The group made their debut in Japan in 2010 while the members worked on their solo activities in Korea.
After tow years and two months the group returned with Sixth Sense, breaking away from the synth-based and electronic music, it is considered as Korea's first rhapsody inspired soul hybrid.
Source : theseoultimes.com/ST/... ( English Korean )
Dal Shabet's Viki
Viki, leader of South Korean girl group "Dal Shabet", is making a striking pose for the local camera crew at a live broadcast held at CJ E&M in Sangam-dong, Seoul on Feb. 2, 2012.
Dal Shabet was created by E-Tribe through their label Happy Face Entertainment.
The members include Viki (Leader), Serri, Ah Young, Jiyul, GaEun and Subin (Maknae). On March 15, 2011, "Darling" was selected as Dal Shabet's fanclub name.
Source : theseoultimes.com/ST/... ( English Korean )
2PM releases a 'best of' album in Japan
K-pop sensation 2PM will release a "best of" album in Japan on March 14 with the group's most popular songs produced since its debut in 2008. Two versions of the album will be available for purchase: one with a DVD and the other two with the inclusion of a special song written by group members.
The DVD edition contains footage of the band's performance at the "Nation" concert, which took place in Japan last August and featured various artists represented by JYP Entertainment.
The alternate editions contain "Alive" or "Move On", two songs written by 2 PM members Junsu and Junho.
The band will also hold six solo shows at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo from May 24 to 31. Tickets will go on sale from March 31.
"Ahead of the concert in Japan, [2PM member] Nichkhun will make a cameo appearance in a Japanese movie titled 'Ouran High School Host Club', which is set to open on March 17. The band's popularity in Japan is set to soar this year", a representative from JYP Entertainment said.
By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]
Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )
Japanese fan club collects funds for the needy in Korea
Japanese fans of K-pop idol singer U-Know decided to celebrate his birthday on Feb. 6 by making a donation of 22 million won ($19,616) to Gwangju Community Chest of Korea.
Girls' Generation to invade France
Following its notable TV appearances in the United States, K-pop girl group Girls' Generation is set to release an album in France. SM Entertainment announced on Feb. 7 that the band will launch their album "The Boys" through French record label Polydor, an affiliate of Universal Music
CN Blue breaks record on Oricon chart
The quartet K-pop act CN Blue has broken a record that has been unsurpassed for some 41 years. The band released its second single "Where You Are" on Feb. 1 and usurped the No. 1 spot on the Oricon
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