Korean showbiz: 2014-02-23

Saturday 1 March 2014

Eunhyuk and Donghae share photos from Japan

On March 1st, Eunhyuk tweeted,"Oppa in Shibuya" and uploaded along 3 new photos.

The photos show Eunhyuk and Donghae standing in front of high buildings and posing happily with V signs. In particular, the thing that attracts people's attention are those oversized posters of their 1st Japanese album "Ride Me" which are hung on the buildings behind them.

In addition, Eunhyuk and Donghae will start their 1st Japan Tour on March 4th in Nagoya. Also their 1st Japanese album "Ride Me" rised up to #1 spot on Oricon Daily Album Chart.

EXO won best group in 20th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards + Growl performance

Another award in the bag for EXO as the boys won the BEST Group awards at the 20th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards.

Check out their performance on the show below

Davichi's contract with CCM expired + plans to release a new album in May

On February 28th, Core Contents Media revealed that Davichi's contract expired on 23th, officially ended their 7 years with the agency.

Even though there have been many talks that the duo are still considering about re-signing, but later it was said that they decided not to renew the contract.

But later CCM released a statement that they will work with Davichi and come out with a new mini album in May, the fastest release maybe around the end of April.

Davichi is known as a successful and powerful vocal duo due to their various hits, so many people are very curious about their future plans especially about the company that they will sign next.

Sunny shows her affection towards Chu Sarang

Chu Sarang is such a lovable little girl, now it's Sunny who is attracted by her charm.

On February 28th, she tweeted,"Sarang ah, this eonni no this aunt paid 1000 won again to watch you in HD. You're eating well today. Your disheveled hair looks beautiful. Sarang ah how come your name is also Sarang... Will you come and play with aunts? I will buy you chicken"

She uploaded a long a photo and it's a capture of Sarang in the broadcast of "Superman Returns" on February 23rd.

Hope that Sunny will have a chance to meet with Sarang soon!

Girls’ Generation's 'Soul' lands on MTV’s 'BUZZWORTHY' list

Girls' Generation latest song 'Soul' captured the ears of the US MTV's 'BUZZWORTHY.'

Buzzworthy listed 'Soul' on its '5 Must-Hear Pop Songs of the Week.' According to MTV, 'Soul' is a mixture of genres which is refreshing to hear and showcases their musical creativity. 'Soul' is one of the six tracks from SNSD's latest album.

SNSD will have their official stage performance on Mnet's 'M-Countdown' on March 6th.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: OSEN

Joo Younghoon shows how happy he is with his family

Entertainer and music composer Joo Younghoon uploaded the photos of his family above on his Twitter.

The photos show how Joo Younghoon is happy with his wife, actress Lee Yoonmi, and daughter Joo Ara. With his wide smile as the proof, he wrote that he is glad he has the two prettiest girls in the world.

Joo Younghoon is a host in the tvN show “Reply Through Song 1994”.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: OSEN

Upcoming group Troy introduces 1st member, Bumkey

Upcoming group Troy released the first video of their four member introduction.

This first episode of 'WE Troy' highlights the musical journey of Bumkey and his appreciation for his fellow group, Kanto, Jaewoong, and Changwoo.

The videos are in English and Japanese.

Watch below:

English Version:

Japanese Version:

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SOURCE: Brandnewmusickorea

SISTAR’s Soyu expresses plans on collaborating with more artists

SISTAR’s Soyu expressed her desire and plans to collaborate with more artists.

Following her victorious musical collaboration with Mad Clown in 'Stupid in Love' and with Junggigo in 'Some,' Soyu wants to expand more her networks and to explore on more musical genres. The two previous collaborations created an overwhelming popularity for the two parties. The first one with Mad Clown hit the top spots on national music charts, while the second one with Junggigo gave them a triple crown last week.

Starship Entertainment has expressed their support on SISTAR's members other and individual musical endeavors.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: OSEN

Chad Future and VIXX's Ravi collaborate in an upcoming mini album

VIXX's Rabi is featured on the upcoming mini album of Chad Future.

Chad Future, an American singer, is the former leader of Heart2Heart. He pioneered the mash up of American Pop and Korean Pop and called it 'AK-POP.' The two singers collaborated in a song entitled, 'Rock the World.'

They shot the music video in Los Angeles where Ravi showcased K-POP as he rapped in Korean.

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SOURCE: Wstar News

Solbi to come back in March using her real name

After a year of hiatus, singer Solbi is coming back in March under her real name Kwon Jian.

Kwon Jian hopes to show her true self as she uses her real name. She has just finished filming her comeback music video in New York. According to her Agency, Pastel Music, they felt her genuineness when she says that she wants to connect with the people through her songs. Also, they were impressed with her talents, dream and attitude towards music as a whole.

Aside from her singing career, Kwon Jian is under IK Entertainment which will be responsible for her acting and other commitments.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: OSEN

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk and Donghae’s “RIDE ME” lands on 3rd spot on Oricon Daily Chart

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk and Donghae's first studio album, 'Ride Me,' ranked third on Oricon Daily Chart on its release day.

On February 26th, Eunhyuk and Donghae released their album. On that the same day, it sold more than 18,000 album copies making it to land on the third spot of Oricon Daily Chart. 'Ride Me' has 13 tracks of pop, dance and ballad genres. Its title track is 'Motorcycle.'

Eunhyuk and Donghae are in Japan to perform their first ever tour in the country. The show is set in Nagoya on March 3rd.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: OSEN

Happy birthday to Gangkiz's Jihyun

Stage Name: Jihyun

Birth Name: Hwang Ji Hyun

Birthday: March 1, 1983

Label: Core contents media

Group: Gangkiz

Position: Leader, Main Vocalist

Height: 172 cm

Facts:

Featured in “Nonstop 3″, “Green Coach”, “Miss Ripley”, “Witch Amusement” & “9 End 2 Out”

BESTie release dance practice video for 'Thank You Very Much'

BESTie release the practice video of their latest song "Thank You Very Much".

Check out the cool choreography while listening to the song below:

Do you like their new song?

Happy birthday to Global Icon's AI

Stage Name: AI

Real Name: Kim Kyungwon

Birth Date: 1993 03 01

Height: 167 cm

Weight: 45kg

Speciality: Acting

Label: Shimtong entertainment

Group: GI (Global Icon)

Position: Lead Rapper

She appeared in movies My Way, GLove (Geulreobeu), Little Black Dress and drama Road No. 1 and sitcom High Kick!/Unstoppable High Kick and more.

Happy birthday to Kim Greem

Birth Name: Kim Geu Rim

Stage Name: Kim Greem

Label: Nextar entertainment

Birthday: March 1, 1987

Height: 165 cm

Weight: 51 kg

Twitter: @greemkim

Park Shin Hye will be the next 'Morning Angel' for '2D1N'

Park Shin Hye will be the next "Morning Angel" after Suzy, Hyuna and Rain on "2D1N".

S.A.L.T Entertainment revealed through various media outlets that Park Shin Hye participated in the recording of the show in mid-February at Jangheung, Jeonllanam-do province and said this episode will be broadcast later on March 2nd.

It is said that Park Shin Hye went and woke up the members in a special way which made all of them surprise at her sudden appearance. Her beauty and loveliness personality received much enthusiastic cheers from everyone.

Are you excited for her appearance on the show?

Taeyeon looks like a doll in a recent photo

On February 28th, Taeyeon updated her Instagram "Mr.Mr" and uploaded a long a new photo.

The photo showed Taeyeon with big fluffy curly hair. She was posing with her eyes close, her long eyelashes and small round face made her look like a doll, especially with the black and white effect it made the photo look more enchanting.

In addition, Girls' Generation will make their comeback on M!Countdown on March 6th.

Super Junior’s Donghae, 4Minute’s Nam Jihyun, FT Island’s Seunghyun and others in 'Youth Project' movie

Super Junior’s Donghae, 4minute’s Nam Jihyun, TAHITI's Ari and FT Island’s Song Seunghyun are part of the five-episode movie, 'Youth Project.'

The five episodes are 'Rumor,' 'Outing,' 'No One To Believe in this World,' 'On the Way to Training Camp,' and 'Play Girl.'

Donghae is in 'Rumor' with INY’s Woorin. Ari is with the newcomer actor Kim Taewan in 'Outing.' Song Seunghyun stars 'No One to Believe in this World.' Nam Jihyun joins the cast of 'On The Way To Training Camp' with actor Goowon and actress Jung Haein. 'Play Girl' features Seo Eunah and Kim Sunah of 'Reply 1997'.

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SOURCE: Nate

SM Entertainment partners with the independent label Baljunso

SM Entertainment ties up with the indie label, Baljunso.

SM Entertainment sees potential in independent industry in creating huge name in the mainstream, thus invest in Baljunso. Kang Byungsong, CEO of Baljunso, has worked as Director in Can Entertainment which will be beneficial with his latest partnership with SM.

This joint will provide a balance of opportunities between these two industries, mainstream and independent. Also, this will showcase the talents of the artists both worlds.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: Newsen

B1A4’s Baro receives a lot of praise for being protective

B1A4’s Baro is commended for showing his concern over child actress Kim Yoobin.

Baro, Kim Yoobin and No Minwoo attended the press conference of 'God's Gift - 14 Days' on February 27th. No Minwoo carried Kim Yoobin up in his arms, and Baro extended his hands to prevent any unwanted exposure.

'God's Gift - 14 Days,' which stars Cho Seungwoo and Lee Boyoung, is set to air on SBS on March 3.

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net

SOURCE: MBN TV

Girl’s Day's Minah and Rapper DINDIN collaborate in a sweet and romantic song

Girl's Day's Minah has a recent collaboration with rapper DINDIN.

The two joined together to showcase their wonderful singing skill for 4U's project album title track, 'Holding Hands.' Minah sang as the vocal, while DINDIN rapped.

DINDIN is from Mnet's show 'Show Me The Money 2.'

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SOURCE: OSEN

Friday 28 February 2014

2NE1's CL posts a message from YG's Yang Hyunsuk

2NE1's CL shared a screen cap of a message from YG's Yang Hyunsuk.

CL uploaded the photo above on her Instagram and captioned, "CEO heart bbyong bbyong, PAPA YG." Yang Hyunsuk sent a message that reads, "Congratulations, guys. You guys really worked hard until now. All you have to do now is to enjoy the stage with an eased mind.”

2NE1 will have performances for the first time of their latest album, 'CRUSH,' on their 'ALL OR NOTHING' first leg in Seoul today and tomorrow.

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SOURCE: Newsen

Boys Republic to release limited physical copies of their digital album 'Video Game'

Boys Republic is requested by their fans to release a physical copies of their digital album, 'Video Game.'

There were physical copies released, but those were only used for promotional purposes. Fortunately, Universal Music, the agency of Boys Republic, will produce a special limited edition of the album to cater the fans' plead.

'Video Game' is an electronic genre. Its modern arrangement and catchy melody receive a lot of attention and recognition.

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SOURCE: Sports Seoul

JYP Entertainment affirms Lena's debut as a member of their upcoming girl group

Lena will debut as one of the members of the upcoming girl group of JYP Entertainment as confirmed by the agency.

On February 27th, the agency disclosed officially that Lena will be part of the new girl group which they are training. The group is composed of six members and is set to debut on the first half of the year. There were reports that the group's name is 6Mix and will be introduced in April. However, JYP Entertainment didn't make any confirmation on those reports.

Lena is a Korean-American. She's been training under the agency for at least 2 1/2 years. She is well-known as a rapper and dancer. Recently, she participated with Sunmi's 'Full Moon.'

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SOURCE: MoneyToday

Jun Ji Hyun shows off perfect body figure even in non-photoshop photos

Jun Ji Hyun along with Kang Dong Won recently were chosen as the new models for Global SPA brand UNIQLO. On February 28th, some of the behind the scene photos were revealed.

The photos showed Jun Ji Hyun dressing in simple shirts and jeans, but she still managed to look youthful. Especially her long slender legs and perfect body figure were emphasized even in non-photoshop photos, proving her status as the "national goddess".

Meanwhile, "You Who Came From The Stars" officially ended on February 27th with the rating exceeded 28%.

FT Island's Lee Hongki is now on insatgram

FT Island versatile vocalist Lee Hongki reaches out to fans as he created an instagram account.

As for his first post, Hongki wrote, "#Where is this?" asking fans if they can guess where he is giving hint from the photo. In the photo he is wearing a uniform along with a friend while making a 'medidating pose'.

Don't lose any updates so follow him now skullhong12

M!Countdown's new MCs Jeong Junyoung and Ahn Jaehyun are what kind of couple?

M!Countdown gives birth to their new MCs actor Jeong Junyoung and model-actor Ahn Jaehyun on February 27th episode of the music program.

. In addition to that, the producers even gave them nickname 'anjeong' couple which comes from the combination of their family name 'Ahn-Jeong'. In Korean, 'anjeong' could mean 'stable','security', or even the abbreviation for 'eye freshener' which all can be used to describe them.

The two hosts acknowledge it during their introduction thus claiming it as their MC nickname. So don't forget to watch the 'anjeong couple' every Thursday at 6PM KST.

Yoona's 'model-like' skinny figure is pure elegance for JLOOK

SNSD's Yoona proves that her skinny figure is something to be really proud of through her recent pictorial for JLOOK.

In this pictorial, Yoona fitted some lacy elegant long dresses which is hard to fit on.
Yoona wows with her long figure which made her look like professional model. Wearing pastel colored dresses, she appeared like a classy and beautiful spring princess.

See more of her photos below:

Girl's Day Minah's bed pictorial for GQ Korea causes temptation

Girl's Day Minah recently shoot a pictorial for GQ Korea's March issue.

In this pictorial, Minah breaks herself away from cute image and embraces her mature femininity by posing in bed wearing mini and sleepwear. Minah looks sexy but not provocative, maintaining her wholesome youthful and bubbly image.

Check more photos below:

Girls' Generation release Mr.Mr MV

Girls' Generation release the full MV of Mr.Mr.

Watch below

Lee Min Ho selected as new model for 'Twosome Place' cafe

Lee Min Ho has been selected as the new advertising model for premium European style dessert café 'Twosome Place'.

On 28th, actor Lee Min Ho's agency, Starhaus Entertainment reveals, "Lee signed a cotnract for premium dessert café 'Twosome Place' run by CJ Foodville." He added, "He is going to begin a full scale promotional activities including CF shootings."

Twosome Place said, "If you get captivated by the coffee aroma, Lee Min Ho will also captivate you with his graceful image in premium dessert café at 'Twosome Place'. Raising awareness of the wide selection of product is being expected." They added, "His positive impact from Chinese market is also favorably active."

Meanwhile, Lee Minho is currently shooting for upcoming action movie 'Gangnam Blues'.

Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net

IU, Hyorin, and Eunji to appear on MBC's 'Music Travel Yesterday'

It is confirmed that IU, Sistar's Hyorin, APink's Eunji, In Soon-I, and Kim WanSun are appearing together in MBC's program "Music Travel Yesterday".

A proof shot of them together was uploaded. Wearing their performance clothes, the divas are ready to impress you with their stages. The photo was taken during the recording.

The episode of 'Music Travel Yesterday' with their appearance will be broadcasted on March 2 at 00:35 KST.

EXO show their moves in new CF for Kolon Sport

EXO release the full CF for Kolon Sport "KOLON SPORT EXO'S MOVE-XO "

The 1 and 30sec promotional video shows EXO flawless dance and synchronized moves in a showdown along with Nam Bora.Their cool style and shoes will surely glued you on the hook to these fresh looking youngsters.

Watch their CFs below: