►►What’s your fan club tag?

•August 13, 2009 • 105 Comments

As we all know in the Kpop world, each different group has their own fan club and each fan club has a pretty unique name. So, I just wanna find out what “tag” you’d consider yourself to have. Go crazy, you can have more than one ;-)

If you see a missing tag, comment here and I’ll add it ^^

List of Tags:

[I AM] - 2AM

[HOTTEST] – 2PM

[Black Jack]- 2NE1

[4NIA] 4Minute

[ Play Girlz] After School

[구름] (Cloud) – Bi Rain

[V.I.P] – Big Bang

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MOD POSTs: Poll results + Exchanging blog links + TWITTER!

•August 8, 2009 • 22 Comments
Okay so I conducted a survey at the very end of 2009 and 2 weeks at the beginning of 2010 asking what my beloved Kpop Rants readers want to see more from this blog in the new year, and results are as followed:

News 13% (125 votes)
Pictures/photos/whatever images you can find!! 19% (187 votes)
Videos 12% (121 votes)
Star Blogs/Journals/Messages to fans 8% (83 votes)
Kpop in general 12% (124 votes)
K-Drama/Movies 16% (156 votes)
K-Fashion 8% (84 votes)
you’re doing just fine, honey ♥ 12% (120 votes)~~yay thx guys T^T

Total Votes: 1000
So, with that being said, I will definitely look forward to posting a lot more Pictures and K-Drama/Movies news for you guys♥
Please understand that this is a KPOP blog after all so please pardon the insufficient drama/movies news >.<
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If you have a blog and would like to exchange links with me, please leave your blog URL as a comment and I’ll respond asap ^^

Looking for these kinds of blog to exchange ‘blogrolls’ with:

1) Anything that has to do with Kpop

or

2) K-dramas and/or K-movies

or

3) K-style/fashion

+ one last qualification I’m looking for: EXPERIENCED BLOGGER (at least 2 months of blogging & updating daily!). This is because I’m trying to avoid adding DEAD Blogs =.=;

Thx & nice to cooperate with y’all ^^

AND…as of 10/08/09, I just got the Twitter feature working so I hope you’ll swing by and FOLLOW FOLLOW Kpop Rants on Twitter!


BTW, THANK YOU FOR THAT 700,000th VIEWS MARK! ~ ♥ ya’ll!

►►Jaebum expresses longing and gratitude to fans during Bboy event

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Watch the related clip + see pics of him during the Bboy battle HERE.
I hope the rumors of leader Jay not participating in 2PM’s next album is not true :-(

It has been known that 2PM JaeBum has expressed his longing and gratitude to fans during his recent bboy event.

JaeBum was recently taken part in a bboy event on 31st January (local time) in Seattle with bboy team AOM. The group has taken part in this event as the winner of ‘Winter Night’ bboy event in Seattle last December. JaeBum was seen wearing a black tshirt during the event, and it was known that the tshirt is a present from Korean fans.

Fans at 2PM fancafes who have seen the video commented, “JaeBum is expressing his longing and gratitude for fans through his performance”. Also a member AOM team wrote on his twitter recently, “It seems that JaeBum wants to return to Korea. How are things over in Korea?”

Meanwhile, 2PM fanclub Hottest are making collective action to request for JaeBum’s return. It is known that they are currently doing boycott on 2PM related products. And they are also doing a questionnaire to submit to JYP Entertainment about JaeBum.

A JYP representative also revealed, “Like SunMi’s case, misunderstandings can be resolved with communication with fans. Hence we will do our best to answer 2PM fanclub’s questions. There are many misunderstandings from fans. We hope to use this questionnaire to clear any misunderstanding about JaeBum’s case.”

Cr: IlGanSports + Sookyeong

►►Netizens leave positive feedbacks for 2NE1’s single “Try to copy me”

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Netizens ‘We followed what you did~!’

With the surprise release of 2NE1’s ‘Try to Do What I Do’(t/n: aka Try to Copy Me, according to allkpop) as a digital single, the music fans among the netizens are showing various reactions, from ‘it’s upbeat’ to ‘the melody is very nice.’

One netizen praised them, saying, “Unlike the other singers, 2NE1 surprised us by suddenly releasing the song without prior notice, and surprised us again with the song being so good.”

Another netizen positively commented, “Because of the light-hearted and exciting autotune, Park Bom’s voice is almost lost, and it seems to be a simple hook-song with Sandara Park’s repetitive ‘Try to Do What I Do’ phrase, but it is a song that fits their image.”

On the other hand, despite the surprise release of the single, ‘Try to Do What I Do’ is already gaining popularity in Music Charts.

Source: Sisa Seoul
Translations by Orangie@ygsecret21.com/forums

►►Big Bang is looking for the next Lollipop Girl for their new photoshoot!

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

OMG a lucky fan will be picked and get to take pictures with BIG BANG?! -dies-

It was announced before that Big Bang is starting Lollipop Project 2 this February. With this, Cyon will be launching a public audition for the next “Lollipop Girl” who will join Big Bang in the promotions for the new Lollipop phone through a photo shoot.

Big Bang expressed their excitement for the audition saying they are looking for someone who has a “unique style and personality and has exceptional dancing and singing skills.”

Application will open on February 10 until February 28 through Cyon’s website (cyon.co.kr). Audition and selection process will be broadcasted on M-net this March. [Original article]

Cr: bigbangupdates

Cr: taijizero2@YT

►►[VID] SNSD Yoona and 2PM Taecyeon’s Love Scandal explained?~ subbed

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

The latest episode of “Strong Heart” features a nice section based on the rumors about these two celebs having  a love affair. It features members from 2PM, SNSD, and the two hosts Lee Seung Gi and Kang Ho Dong :-)

Cr: Ahonetwoonetwo@YT

►►2PM, Big Bang, 2NE1, SNSD + others to attend Cyworld Digital Music Awards 2009

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Looks like the end-of-year awards for 2009 is not over yet! There are still more coming up  for grabs from Cyworld Digital Music Awards 2009!

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*SNSD is not in one of the pictures but they’re listed on the flier…

Date: March 1st, 2009

Artists: Davichi, Big Bang, G-Dragon, 2NE1, Leessang, Mc Mong, 8eight, Brown Eyed Girls, 2PM, SNSD

Cr: based on flier [DCGD] + translated by kpoprants@wp

►►Fan Art: How would 2NE1’s Park Bom look in short hairstyles?

•February 9, 2010 • 1 Comment

Although I wouldn’t want Bommie to trade her gorgeous long hairdo for anything, let’s see how she does with the short hairstyles! ^^

Bom-zy (LOL)..

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►►BEAST’s 1st mini-album reached an epic 40,000 sold mark!

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

SOOOOO BEAST!!! OMG as a B2UTY, I am crying tears of joy T^T

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[SPN EDAILY Reporter Park MiAe] It has been recently reported that the rookie group BEAST’s album ‘BEAST is the B2ST’ has now reached its 40,000 mark in sales.

As per CUBE ENT official, “the sales have been steady since it’s release three months ago.”

It was also brought to music industry’s attention when ‘BEAST is the B2ST’ album sold more than 20,000 mark back in October, which was epic in and of itself, considering success for a rookie musician is usually defined when they reach 10,000 in sales.

Furthermore, they’ve also shown popularity in online music sales as well, which even for seasoned artists usually have difficulty in reaching the 50,000 mark. Now only three month into their debut, further achievements are to be greatly expected for this rookie group.

Having won the Rookie Award at the 19th Seoul Music Awards, BEAST members continue on their individual activities while preparing for their upcoming album.

CREDITS:  SPN EDAILY (SOURCE); dooseop@B2ST Rising (TRANS)

►►Jung Yong Hwa’s confession, “I was rejected in Seoul because of my Busan dialect!”

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

oh the poor boy…Jung Yong Hwa’s secret of his first love in Seoul is revealed…follow by an unexpected rejection! (Busan dialect? No wonder why Yong Hwa’s character Shinwoo in “You’re Beautiful” has a dialect secret!! haha sooo cool ^^)

CNBlue Jung Yonghwa revealed a regrettable incident that happened when he went to Seoul from his hometown, Busan.

Jung Yonghwa made an appearance on SBS Strong Heart on 9 February, telling the story of meeting his ideal woman by chance in Myeong Dong.

Jung Yonghwa disclosed, “I saw my ideal woman at Myeong Dong and thought that I should not lose her, so I asked her out to a movie on the spot.” The girl, of course, accepted his offer and they both went to a cinema. While watching the movie, the girl made a remark of a character’s lines, “I really hate Kyeong Sang Do men,” which shook Jung Yonghwa’s heart.

As a result, Jung Yonghwa decided that he must not show that he is from Kyeong Sang Do. However, he subconciously slipped out in dialect at a cafe. Jung Yonghwa bursted out, “Warm,” and, “It’s bitter,” in dialect. The girl got angry with the dialect and left the cafe without saying anything. When asked for the reason, she threw Yonghwa off with one sentence in dialect. “You’re from Busan, aren’t you?!”

In the end, the girl who hated Kyeong Sang Do men was also from Kyeong Sang Do. She hoped to date a Seoul guy and had considered Jung Yonghwa.

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Original Source: Newsen
Translated by: CrystalHeng @ CNBlueSGFC

►►2AM Jo Kwon’s secret to crying? “When I think of Jaebum, I start to cry”

•February 9, 2010 • 1 Comment

Surprised by Jokwon’s ability to cry so well at every situation? Let’s find out how the man does it!

Group 2AM’s leader Jo Kwon’s stream-like tears has become a hot topic. On the 7th, after he won on SBS ‘Inkigayo’ for the first time in two years, he was unable to say his acceptance speech properly because he could not stop crying. The people in the audience and the viewers were all touched because of his honest tears. Netizens, on various message boards have said, “Jo Kwon’s tears are very moving. I almost teared up myself.”

His tears during the recording of MBC every1’s ‘Infinity Girls’ last month became the topic of conversation amongst the members of Infinity Girls. During the recording, he couldn’t hide his tears while parodying a scene from “Queen Seonduk” about Deukman and Yooshin’s unfulfilled love. Even after he finished the scene, he could not stop crying. The participants felt compassion for him as he wiped his tears even though his tears would not stop.

After Jo Kwon finished the “Queen Seonduk” parody, he was asked how he could cry so hard, so easily, in such a short amount of time. He replied, “I think of the saddest past events. The 8 years of practicing. I cry when I think of the time I suffered when I got swine flu.” He also said, “These days when I think of Jaebum, who withdrew (from 2PM) last year, the tears just automatically flow.” As he thought of his friend, his eyes teared up again. Additionally, like a singer, he showed his innocent sensitivity when he said, “I become sad every time I listen to music.”

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CREDITS : Sports Seoul (SOURCE); ___@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)

►►2PM’s Taecyeon sent 2AM members a special celebration message

•February 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

These JYPE brothers are so sweet :-)

On the 8th, Taecyeon wrote on his cyworld minihompy, “2AM!!! Congratulations on your win!!! I love you guys and as always, hwaiting!” He also wrote on his minihompy main, “2AM, Let’s Make Daebak!” expressing his special affection for 2AM.

On Taecyeon’s minihomphy, fans wrote, “We were also very happy. Oneday, we wish that you all will keep working hard”, “You are definitely Oktizen keke, even at dawn, you have the sense to check your cy”, “Mr. Ok Taec, when you were saying 2AM (at Inkigayo), I thought you were throwing up blood kekeke.” Such comments full of wit and support were posted.

Meanwhile, on Feb. 7, on ‘Inkigayo,’ 2AM (Jo Kwon, Lee Changmin, Im Seulong, Jung Jinwoon) made it to the top of the music charts for the first time since their debut 2 years ago. They shed tears of thanks, making the fans feel bittersweet.

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CREDIT:Kim Ji Yoon; june@newsen.com (SOURCE); 2pm2amalwaysndforevr@2ONEDAY + hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY +kdrama_queen@2ONEDAY (TRANS)