►►[VID] Taeyang’s Wedding Dress Dance version MV is released!
More of Taeyang’s face for fan girls… Nice dance too ^^
Cr: taijizero1
►►Top celebrities netizens want to date on the first day of snow
I wish there is a poll for guy celebs too…I would vote for hmm..1) 2PM’s Taecyeon 2) Beast’s DooJoon 3) SHINee’s Key (LOL I think this’ll be fun) and the list goes on and on…:-D
SNSD’s Jessica was chosen as #1 for “female celebrity you would want to most date on the first day of snow.”
Music site Monkey3 had a poll from November 13th to 18th asking, “Which female celebrity would you choose to date on the first day of snow?” Jessica was voted #1.
Jessica was chosen by 239 people (30%) out of 729 people polled. Jessica is not only in SNSD, but she has also been on stage in a musical and is very active in the entertainment business.
2. f(x)’s Sulli 24% (194 people)– a netizen commented the reason: “She would be very happy at the sight of snow and run around like a kid.”
►►DBSK’s JaeChunSu is confirmed to attend the MAMA!
Some good news for DBSK finally tonight?
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), just may not be a complete failure anymore.
On the 19th, the three DBSK members Xiah Junsu, Micky Yoochun and Youngwoong JaeJoong have decided to attend the MAMA’s which will be held on November 21st.
An Mnet representative stated to Starnews:
“Youngwoong JaeJoong, Xiah Junsu and Micky Yoochun will attend the MAMA’s and will be able to greet their fans after being away for a long time.”
In addition they stated:
“However, we are not sure yet whether the 3 members will perform or just greet the fans on stage as of now.”
Well, it’s better than nothing right? Finally some good news for TVXQ fans and for the MAMA’s.
Cr: allkpop
►►G-Dragon’s drastic transformation into a wish-granting genie
Tell me your wish~ so woneul malhae bwa! LOL…as for the shoot itself, I kept thinking “ummmm…lolwut?”
G-Dragon has morphed into a wish-granting genie in a photoshoot for Vogue Magazine.
GD has changed into a defiant and chic 21st century version genie. For this photoshoot, he rocks punk hair decorated with feathers instead of a turban, and with layered, mix-matched looks, he shows off a rocker fashion style.
G-Dragon’s photoshoot can be seen in the December issue of “Vogue” and videos of interviews and behind the scenes cuts can be found starting November 25th on the Vogue homepage.
►►Big Bang’s Taeyang is envious of 2NE1?
The sunbae is envious of his hoobaes! oh this is gooood~♥ LOL
Big Bang’s TaeYang (born Dong Young-Bae) said that he envies the members of fellow YG idol group, 2NE1!
TaeYang said, “Each member of 2NE1 is uniquely talented, which is enviable.”
Big Bang, which is a member of YG Entertainment, introduced their juniors, girl group 2NE1, with the CF and MV for Cyon’s Lollipop phone. In an interview with “Sol,” for his song, “Wedding Dress,” he mentioned each of the 2NE1 members and praised each for their talents.
“I envy Park Bom and her unique and outstanding voice,” he said, “Especially in their song, I Don’t Care, her voice is distinct and unique, and the chorus part which she sang is really good. Park Bom’s voice is popular even before her debut with the group, and her voice here lends a youthful tone to the song.”
After Park Bom, the group’s leader, CL, and the group’s maknae, Minzy were also praised, saying, “CL’s rap skills, plus Minzy’s dancing skills makes a song have sensual power.”
“For live performances, I find that Park Sandara is funny and always has the best expressions,” he says of Dara, one of the group’s vocalists, “I get worried because she practices all night, but her hard work is worth it, because Dara’s expression on-stage, are the most wonderful.”
►►2NE1’s Minzy & CL to release a new single “Please Don’t Go”!
huh…I was expecting each of them to do a solo song like Bom & Dara but guess not. Either way, I know these two can bring their all (especially their fierce-ness!) so I’ll be lookin out for this!
2NE1’s Park Bom has been ruling the charts at number 1 with her digital single You And I, and Sandara Park’s Kiss did just as well. But since then people have been wondering when group leader CL and the group’s resident dancing machine Minji, will come out with their own respective singles. Well you fans need not wait any longer because the two are going to heat up the winter with a duet digital single titled Please Don’t Go!
This of course is yet another production of one of YG’s main producers, Teddy. To tribute the girl’s fast hip-hop rhythm, he composed a track with a rap style that strongly pours out but still maintains a slick melody.
YG Entertainment said in an official statement, “Plans for 2NE1’s future album were to be revealed this month, but this track was also a super secret project so we haven’t even filmed a music video yet. It may be sudden but we hope that it will be a good present to all the loving 2NE1 fans.” They also added, “They may be the youngest members but they have been practicing hard with the other two senior members watching over their practices closely and cheering them on. Even before debut, their raps, vocals, and performance potential were amazing so we have much faith that the results will be good.”
Please Don’t Go will be released on November 20th, and their first performance will be the very next day at MAMA on the 21st. They will also perform the song at the 2009 Spread the Love Concert on the 22nd.
Cr: allkpop
►►New Releases: 11/18/09
w-w-w-Wonder Girls are back~! in a CF, that is ^^;
MVs: KCM’s “One Day” (parts 1& 2) + M to M’s “코끝이 짠하잖아요” + A-Force’s “Wonder Woman” (making version) + 1sagain feat. Ju Bora’s “Last Christmas” + U-Kiss’ “Man Man Ha Ni” (Dance ver. + Making ver.)
Teaser: MC Sniper’s “Magic Flow”
Song: Kim Hyun Joong’s “Because I’m Stupid” (Acoustic ver.)
CFs: Wonder Girls for BBQ Chicken (2 versions)! + Lee Dong Gun’s “Hope” (4Tomorrow project) + 2NE1 for Baskin Robbins (20 sec version)
Funny Clip of the Day: Beast’s JunHyung & DooJoon mess around on HyunSeung’s birthday!
►►[Interview] Super Junior-M: Pretty Boys’ Super Confessions
Get to know more about the super members of Super Junior-M!
Super Junior M comes back to release their first mini album, Super Girl, which contains the five tracks: “Super Girl”, “到了明天” (Blue Tomorrow), “告白” (Confession), “愛情接力” (You and Me), and “動情” (Only U). The handsome 7-member group appears in front of the camera again to share their experiences in preparing this album.
SJ-M wears dashing suits to show their mature and attractive side. Their deep relationship can be seen as they arrange themselves neatly and always give support to each other. During the interview, not only did they sing happy birthday to Donghae, whose birthday is nearing, and Ryeowook, who just had his birthday, they also sang “Blue Tomorrow” for us.
The Super Girl in Super man’s heart
Q: How long did this album take to finish?
Zhou Mi: From selecting songs to the end of recording, it took about 3 months. We actually began preparing this album since April of this year. I think we finished the album at the end of August.
Hangeng: All our songs, recording, and the filming of the MV were done in Korea.
Q: You guys have been going back and forth between Korea and China, so has everyone been spending a lot of time and effort in learning the languages? As in do members from China have to learn Korean and do Korean members have to learn Chinese?
Hangeng: Before, regardless of where we were, we always used Korean, but now, Zhou Mi, Henry and I have decided that when we’re in China, we will try to use Chinese more. We have been able to communicate with each other quite well so far, but it’s still a little tough when it comes to interviews.
Q: Between the Korean members, whose Chinese is the best?
Hangeng: Everyone has their area of strength. For example, Siwon can hear and understand Chinese better. Kyuhyun sings Chinese very well and spends the least amount of effort in recording our songs. Donghae learns Chinese phrases the quickest, like how he would say to his fans, “My beloved precious, I miss you! Do you miss me?” He learned this phrase the quickest!
Zhou Mi: Ryeowook’s pronunciation is very good. One time, without any help from a Chinese instructor, he recorded a song for me to hear. When I heard it, I felt that his pronunciations were dead on.
Hangeng: He listens better than the rest because he has learned a bit from before, so he’s a little stronger in hearing and speaking than the others. However, sometimes he can’t get rid of some of the bad habits he learned from before. He has trouble correcting it.
►►After School’s 2nd teaser photo released + more info on new member Raina!
I like Raina better than Nana [info here] lol…her short hair makes her stand out 🙂
kPlayGirlz (Korean After School fans) have unearthed Raina’s audition video for SuperstarK. In the video, she sings and raps to Chris Brown’s Run It. Judging from it, I think we can expect Raina to bring something new to the table.
Stage name: Raina (she spelt her name with “A” instead of “E”)
Real name: Oh Hye Rin (오혜린)
Birth year: 1989 (To be confirmed)
Position in After School: Rapper, 2nd Main Vocalist
Misc Info: Previously auditioned for Mnet’s SuperstarK
Cr: sookyeong + after school craze
►►Fashion Watch: 2PM, f(x), Mblaq, SHINee, Big Bang, Super Junior’s Heechul
OMG is today HOTTIE-EYE-CANDY day or something? All the things you love to see are right here and well, nothing you don’t!
-2PM for Ceci (Dec. ’09)
-f(x) for Elle Girl
-Mblaq for Elle Girl & Vogue Girl (2 shoots)
-SHINee for Ceci (Dec. ’09)
-Big Bang for HITE Beer
-Suju’s Heechul for Nylon (Dec. ’09)
►►The Truth About DBSK’s Cancelled Concert in Shenzhen
SME you liar!!! >:-(
Go under cut to find out the real truth about what happened in Shenzhen – pictures and all!
►►Overseas fans surprise actor Lee Junki with 30,000 origami goodluck cranes!
That’s so cool! I’ve never heard of these goodluck cranes though haha
In anticipation of new drama “Hero” broadcast premiere tomorrow, overseas fans have shown their support for lead actor Lee Junki in the form of 30,000 origami cranes.
The fan gifts arrived on November 17 at Hero’s Seoul filming location in a truckload containing fifteen boxes. Lee Junki had been taking a brief break from filming at the time of arrival, and hearing that they’d come from his overseas fans, he opened the boxes himself to confirm the sight.
Lee said, “I was so surprised and thankful. I want to hang them all up at home. The fans act without being bound to nationality and it seems like they have the ability to always surprise me. This time, I received a gift I couldn’t have even imagined receiving. Thinking of how long it must have taken them to fold all of this makes me even more moved.”
Cr: dramabeans
►►Netizens victimize blinded singer Kim Gook Hwan, causing his hurtful feelings
This is sooooo messed up. I believe everyone should have an equal chance of becoming a singer & netizens totally ruined it for this super talented guy! He went through ‘SuperStar K’, which was kind of like “American Idol” and got a chance to debut and this happened…I am so disappointed in the stupid ignorant netizens 😦
‘SuperStar K’ visually impaired singer Kim Gook Hwan is off to a strong start with his singer debut.
He revealed his 1st album title song ‘Can’t See’ on 17th November and the song has been rising up positions fast on various music sites like Melon, Mnet and Bugs.
But according to Kim Gook Hwan’s company, “Some netizens have posted up mean comments on the internet, and we are worried that Kim Gook Hwan may feel hurt about it.”
Kim Gook Hwan’s debut album title song ‘Can’t See’ is produced by producer-composer 2soo for SuperStar K. It has been known that during the recording of the song, Kim Gook Hwan got too emotional that he was crying and the recording has to be delayed for 2 hours.
Cr: sookyeong
►►Caught on Cam: Mblaq’s Mir & Bi Rain with J-Tune’s baby nephew
haha no wonder why Mir is so my Mblaq bias ♥ and when I say J-Tune I meant the CEO of that company ^^;
His godfather is ~world star~ Rain
►►Family Outing criticized for favoritism: more UEE screen time than 2NE1 Dara
Geez I know UEE is like ‘the IN thing’ in Korea but that doesn’t mean she should get any more screen time than Dara…for once I agree with the netizens 😛
If it’s not enough that Family Outing’s October 15 episode’s rating dropped during the second half of the show, viewers and netizens are now causing chaos on the show’s message boards about the apparent “favoritism” of the show’s two female guests.
The ratings of the show dropped when viewers realized that the episode would focus more on After School’s UEE, as opposed to 2NE1’s Sandara Park.
Fans of the popular girl group, 2NE1 and its member, Dara, protest saying that they barely see the girls and Dara nowadays, what with their hiatus, while After School’s UEE has CFs, broadcasts, plus a drama where her fans can see her.
2NE1 fans protest, saying that, “The last broadcast of Family Outing was biased on UEE, and as Dara fans, we are offended by it.”
They added, saying, “Sandara Park is afraid of dogs, and does not eat egg yolks, but the show’s producers did not care about this or even consider it.”
Korea has actually seen little of Dara Park and the girls of 2NE1 apart from me2day updates and some performances of the girls in universities, and of course, Park Bom’s solo stages for the promotion of her single, “You and I.” Viewers and fans have noticed that Dara had lesser interactions with the members of the show’s family and lesser screen time, and this, unfortunately, caused their ire.
Some fans say that they are actually tired of seeing UEE everywhere, as evidenced by her solo CFs and a recent drama, not to mention her group activities also. This fact gained a lot of criticism for the show for focusing on the guest who is more active currently.
Cr: 21evo.com
►►[PICs] 2PM Samsung Corby CF~ BTS
Hot damn Taec! Work those weights! lol I srsly want one of those phones…they’re like everywhere in Korea right now (including my current fave drama “You’re Beautiful”!)
►►2NE1’s CL and Minzy powerful dance duet confirmed!
Step aside, Dara & Bom! These two fierce ladies will be taking on the spotlight together at the upcoming 2009 Spread the Love Concert along with other artists like SS501, Taeyang (Big Bang), CL & MinJi (2NE1), Mblaq, Brown Eyed Girls, f(x), 2PM, etc. on November 22nd.
YG Entertainment stated to newsen on the 18th:
“CL and Minzy are training very hard as this is their first duet performance. You will be able to see a very charismatic dance performance.”
The event is a charitable concert where fans will be chosen from a random lottery to receive free tickets.Well, almost free, all they need to bring are 2 packs of Nongshim Shin Ramen, which will then be donated to people in need. In addition, Nongshim will be donating 1,000 boxes of Shin Ramen – it’s a win for everyone!
Cr: allkpop + additional info intro by KpopRants@wp
►►[Interview] TaeYang, “I haven’t had much sleep lately”~ with YonHap News
As reported on Nov. 18, 2009:
People in their thirties would probably think of “Your Wedding” by Yun JongShin if they hear the news of their first loves getting married, but teenagers these days would definitely hum the tune from TaeYang’s “Wedding Dress.”
TaeYang, who came out with his first solo EP and dominated the charts with his big hit single, “Look Only at Me” last year, recently came back with a single, “Wedding Dress.” He has now joined the other two fellow Big Bang members, SeungRi and G-Dragon, who came out solo before him.
When we met him for the interview on the 17th, TaeYang looked gaunt. He had a charming appearance with sweet smiling eyes and was wearing his hair in the Mohawk style and a pair of simple earrings, which looked strangely good together. People say he is the quietest one among the Big Bang members and true to his form, he looked calm and serious.
TaeYang says, “I haven’t had much sleep lately. I can’t go to sleep when I think about what I will do the next day. I never sleep well the night before my first TV performance. I seriously thought about a visit to a sleep clinic.”
He also talks about how looking back over the year, he had nearly lost belief in himself. He says, “I’ve had so many thoughts on my mind. We were going back and forth between Korea and Japan non-stop and half the time I didn’t even know what I was doing. When I was alone in our apartment while the other members were busy doing individual activities, the thought, “what am I doing all this for?” weighed heavily on my heart. The answer of course was I was doing it all for myself.”
►►KARA, “We have no time to prepare for our new album!”
Busy much? Besides, they already made like two comebacks this year already right? Take it slow, girls. @_@
We won’t be seeing KARA around until 2010 unlike previously reported.
Due to the Kara members’ solo activities and tons of CF deals recently, the members were not able to come together to prepare for their album.
Kara states, “We have no time to prepare for our new album!”
Cr: allkpop
►►Suju’s Donghae is most suitable to be Zhang Li Yin’s boyfriend while Siwon has most chemistry with her
Killing two birds with a stone, eh? I see how it is D:
Powerful young R&B diva, Zhang Li Yin recently guested on Jiangsu’s “Exceptionally Unlike Another” variety show. As the younger sister to idols Super Junior, Zhang Li Yin has garnered a lot of attention since her debut. On the show, Liyin discussed many interesting events that happened during the times she and Super Junior collaborated together, as well as revealed her standards in a potential boyfriend: She has the most chemistry with Siwon, but thinks Donghae is most suitable as her boyfriend.
Secretly trained by SM Entertainment for three years, she has become China’s first R&B female vocalist. With her own efforts and her own talents, Zhang Li Yin has developed her own piece of China’s music market. With its many benefits, the popularity of her older brothers Super Junior has paved a powerful road to stardom for Zhang Li Yin, making the collaborations of Zhang Li Yin and Super Junior a familiar topic among many fans.
At the filming site, under the hosts’ enthusiasm, Zhang Li Yin willingly opens up and shares her experiences and feelings about her collaborations with Super Junior. She says with a smile, “I’ve filmed MVs with Han Geng, Siwon and Donghae. Han Geng is very caring towards people; because Siwon has taken professional acting classes, so when I collaborate with him, we have the most chemistry (compared to others).” But when asked who is most suitable as her boyfriend, Liyin embarrassedly answers, “I think Donghae is most suitable as a boyfriend.”
►►[Inteview] BEAST members talk freely about themselves thru 10Asia
There are no questions/ guidelines as to what each of them must say…they talk freely as they feel like it. You can learn quite a lot about the Beast members this way 😀
Skip over the intro and go straight to you favorite member’s introduction if you want…but if you’re fan, READ IT ALL! they’re really unique! Also, the group pictorial can be found HERE.
BEAST | Stories of the ‘Jungle’ Boys
After we complete our interview, six members of BEAST and <10 Asia> start cleaning up the garbage from our prepared food and drink and put them in plastic bags. I told them, “You don’t have to do that” and they jokingly answered “Because we are rookie”. But everyone, we know that they’re no rookie anymore.
– Colorful history a nd endless attempts of idols. –
Beast was already well aware of the rules in the Idol World being a 6 member group. Of course, their before debut story has been published a million times.
Jang Hyun Seung was known as a member of the group BIGBANG, SonDongWoon might be one of 2PM or 2AM. Lee KiKwang, who already was a solo artist as AJ and now he is acting as SeHo on MBC , already know the taste of the spotlight. Group’s rapper Yong JunHyung was trusted to write his own rap on the debut single “BAD GIRL” and known for great UCC videos before his debut, Yang YoSeob who spent lots of years as trainee. Yong JunHyung said “We don’t have the HYUNG (older brother) in the group, we are all friends (the same age) and if we have problems, leader gathers everyone together and said “Let’s Talk”, It’s an awkward situation but we do it just like campers. Someone’s going to have to do it” Not to mention, Leader DooJoon sometimes doesn’t have anything to say.
A few years ago, these trainees starts their trainee life. For their debut, they have to constantly knock on few companies doors. Beast was born through hardship, Shouting “Hi, This is the BEAST”, you might wonder how could a rookie has the ‘professional’ attitude of a well-known idol. They practice together, “The members grasp everything quickly and adapt to the situation very well,” said leader Yoon DooJoon. Single “Bad Girl” has been promoted on stage for a month, “We can do it” and “The company will determine” is a very common line, but fans will get tired with the same stage all the time “We had adlibs consultation with each other for the camera to capture” so that the fans can have new experience each time. Afterward, the company will consider our opinion.
– The kids who know which way to go –
►►SNSD reveal their Asia concert tour poster!
The poster makes them look 1) too girly. 2) too stereotypical of what a ‘girl’ should be. 3) makes Tiffany looks a lot shorter than she should look. 4) reminds me of Sailor Moon (?).. LOL
SNSD was announced to hold their first-ever Asia concert tour this December a week ago, their concert poster was unveiled to the public by SM Entertainment today.
The girls look bright and cheery in their cheerleading outfits, complete with pom-pons in their hands.
Their concert tour is titled “Girls’ Generation In to the new world” and will see the girls tour countries around Asia like Shanghai (China), Bangkok (Thailand) besides Korea. While dates for their overseas gigs are yet to be confirmed, the girls will be partying with their fans on 19 and 20th December at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.
Cr: allkpop
►►Suju’s Leeteuk will be most successful as the next generation MC?
SBS Strong Heart PD says Kang Ho Dong and Yoo Jae Suk’s next generation MC will be SJ’s Leeteuk.
Park PD met with reporters and he thinks that “after Kang Ho Dong and Yoo Jae Suk, fewer comedians and more singers will be MCs”. Out of the singers he thinks “Leeteuk will be the most successful.”
Right now there are two top MCs. As for a second MC, more singers will be a MC over comedians because comedians aren’t as popular.
The reason the second MC will be singers is because they can sing, dance and act. They are better at a variety of things compared to comedians. Although he is usually a second MC, Leeteuk has the potential to be a main MC. So there is a high percentage he will be the main MC soon.
Boom MCed with Leeteuk on “Strong Heart”. Even though he left for the army, Leeteuk does his little “search” corner a very smart and funny way that people like. There have been a lot of reporters who want to interview Leeteuk.
Leeteuk has said before that he wanted to have his own talk show called the “Leeteuk Show” when he is 40 years old.
Park PD said that Leeteuk MCed well when he MCed for SBS Popular Song for a couple of weeks. Also, he thinks he will be successful on “Strong Heart” and will soon become the best main MC someday.
Original article is here
Translated by julzzzz @ sj-world.net
MAY TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS
►►SNSD’s Jessica apologizes to Taeyeon for not helping her sing on stage
The cat’s out the bag haha. turns out Jessica and Taeyeon are the power voices of the group?
SNSD’s Jessica was a guest on the 17th November episode of Kang Shim Jang (Strong Heart) where she officially apologized to Taeyeon.
She said, “When we all sing together, I sometimes don’t sing. When SNSD is on stage, there are solo parts and parts we sing all together. Even if our throats are in bad shape, Taeyeon and I have to sing loud. This is a secret but sometimes I don’t sing at those moments. I’m sorry to Taeyeon. I want to officially apologize!”
She also recounted 3 mistakes she’s made on stage. She talked about a time when they were promoting Tell Me Your Wish and her shoes flew off. She also screamed one day while performing Gee because the stage effect fireworks popped so loud. She then helped us remember the lipsyncing of Way to go! gone wrong when her part kept repeating because of the mixed up track.
Cr: allkpop
☆Kpop Rants☆ 
