►►Tickets to Jaejoong’s telecinema “Heaven’s Postman” sold out within 5 minutes
Well he didn’t beat SNSD’s first concert tickets, which sold out in 3 minutes…but this is pretty good overall haha
According to the movie production company, the moment JaeJoong was confirmed to make an appearance on the November 22nd screening, all tickets at all cinemas for “Heaven’s Postman” were sold within 5 minutes.
Although “Heaven’s Postman” had reached its second stage of broadcasting schedule, there were still much support from the viewers and the number of audiences was still high.
“Heaven’s Postman” is the debut movie of Hero JaeJoong. With such good ratings and excellent ticket sales, he had once again proven his popularity and charm.
Source: RockJJ
Translation: sshutingg @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com
►►Who worked it better? 2NE1’s Dara vs. Beyonce!
A clever Black Jack just noticed Beyonce and Dara has the same shirt from Beyonce’s “Video Phone” MV (feat. Lady Gaga) and Dara’s “Let’s go party” live perf:
►►Wonder Girls are featured on Billboard’s “Breaking & Entering: The Wonder Girls”
CONGRATZ to the Wonder Girls! More exposure as they enter the Billboard news!
As reported from the Billboard website:
Complete with a dance studio, rehearsal stage and a recording space, the JYP Entertainment office in midtown Manhattan — the only Asian record label currently open in the U.S., according to founder JY Park — feels more like an artist’s training camp than a corporate space. But for Korean pop band The Wonder Girls, it’s their home — literally.
For the past few months, the quintet — comprised of Sunye, Ye-eun, Sohee, Sunmi and Yubin — has made a home of the top two floors of the building, which is split up into separate dormitories. Chosen through an audition process and placed in the JYP Academy two years ago, the girls have been honing their skills in singing, dancing and acting as well as mastering several languages in preparation of their as-yet-untitled English-language album — a twelve track set with six of the songs being English versions of their Korean hits, and the rest original English material.
“At first it was really tough,” says Sunye (Sunny) about singing in English. “But I think that experience made me grow up and I’m so grateful for that. It really helped me grow as an artist and was a great experience for me.”
The Wonder Girls are already one of Korea’s most popular groups — according to the Korean Music Content Industry Association (KMCIA), they’ve sold nearly 7 million digital singles to date. But it is their Motown inspired song, “Nobody,” that has sparked U.S. interest.
With a catchy hook, retro-look and the signature “Nobody” dance, the track entered the Hot 100 at no. 76 last month, with over 32,000 physical copies sold and over 30,000 digital downloads to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. This is in part due to the girls opening for the Jonas Brothers during their summer U.S. tour and recently opening for Jordin Sparks as well as an in-store promotional campaign with the U.S. clothing store Justice.
“It’s amazing,” says Ye-eun (Yenny). “We have been dreaming of this for a long-time, and we have grown up listening to American artists and reading Billboard. We just got here to America, so it’s a really great accomplishment for us.”
But it wasn’t an easily-attained feat, says Park, the Wonder Girls’ manager and mentor.
►►One thing Mblaq’s Mir thinks he has better than Rain’s? “I’m confident about my butt”
haha you go on and tell’em, boy!
MBLAQ was on a game music talk show called Han Young’s Happy U where they revealed some intimate facts about themselves.
They were asked whether or not they could name one thing about themselves that’s better than Rain. Mir answered yes and said, “I’m confident about my butt.”
They surprised the audience with their honest answers. On the show, they performed Oh Yeah as well as G.O.O.D Luv.
This will air on November 22nd.
Cr: allkpop
►►Kpop female rappers come together for MAMA’s special stage
I never thought Jiyoon was a rapper? but I love her so that’s okay 😀
I wish they invited CL too but I guess CL alone already have like at least 2 stages with 2NE1 so yea..you don’t want her to exhaust or netizens blaming the show to be ‘unfair or something
With its opening date just around the corner, another wild stage has been announced to decorate the inaugural night of MAMA – but this time, it’s all girl power.
This special stage will be performed by a group of k-pop’s resident female rappers, including Yoon Mi Rae (Tasha), Miryo of the Brown Eyed Girls, Ha Joo Yeon (Baby J) of Jewelry, and HyunAh & JiYoon of 4minute.
Of course, with their famous rapping skills that have rocked the k-pop scene of 2009, there is no doubt that this stage will truly be the best.
A representative revealed,
“These girls have been practicing for a very long time for their special stage on 2009 MAMA. It’s finally time to show their 21 days of pure hard work.”
Another representative added,
“Yoon Mi Rae is truly the best female rapper in Korea. When the girl group members heard the news that they will get to rap with Yoon Mi Rae, all of them were very nervous. These nervous girls spent day and night to train themselves for this stage.
They really poured their efforts and even made their own rap lines.
Please look forward to this awesome stage.”
Cr: allkpop
►►KARA’s Nicole shocked to hear sexual words during her veterinarian lecture
She’s so innocent haha…and that’s a lot of makeup for school @_@
KARA Nicole recently appeared for the 3rd season of Celebrity Goes to College and in the first episode she was seen preparing and going through interviews for college entrance. But it seems that she has not gotten through to any of the colleges.
And for the 2nd episode, she was accepted into veterinary course and attends her first and also the introductory lecture to the course.
But she gets a shock instead, guess why.
The reason: the content to her the lecture – she hears the words ‘testis’, ‘penis’, ‘erection’ etc.
Cr: sookyeong
►►BEAST to perform Big Bang’s “Lies” for the MAMA!
Looks like I’m gonna be excited for the MAMA’s after all! aww HyunSeung gets to have that old feeling of being in Big Bang once again 🙂
Although rookie group BEAST has been closely associated with their sunbae 2PM in the past for their self-declared beastly image and their performance of Again and Again, the six-member group is attempting to cover a different male idol group for the 2009 MAMA.
Despite the sharp distinction between BEAST and Big Bang, the boys have agreed to deliver a special performance of the latter’s hit song Lies on Mnet’s award show. Netizens are especially curious to see how Jang Hyun Seung will fare as he almost debuted with Big Bang, but was eliminated at the last minute.
BEAST’s agency stated, “All the members have always enjoyed Big Bang’s music so they came to an agreement on performing Lies. They are afraid of ruining Big Bang’s stellar live performances so they have been staying up rehearsing all night.”
A representative added, “On the night of MAMA, we heard Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Taeyang will be performing on stage as well. (Jang) Hyun Seung said, ‘After we perform to Big Bang’s song, I want to receive an evaluation from the hyungs.’“
Cr: allkpop
►►Super Junior’s official fanclub E.L.F. releases a Fan Album
Looks like Cassies aren’t doing their little fan album alone any more…I wonder if anyone is gonna buy these things haha
Took about 1 year to prepare, they have prepared “Super Junior the First Fan Album Project Team E.L.F. Zone” for Super Junior.
There are 6 songs in total. They were all written and composed by E.L.Fs.
The names of the 6 songs are:
– “Pearl Sapphire Blue”,
– “S.J.13”,
– “Everlasting Friends”,
– “Pearl Sapphire Blue (Instrumental),
– “S.J.13 (Instrumental), and
– “Everlasting Friends (Instrumental).
The songs are available on: Bugs, Mnet, Dosirak and Cyworld.
Original article here.
Translated by julzzzz @ sj-world.net
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►►SME faked DBSK’s signatures to proceed with Shenzhen concert
Oh the things they do to their so-called ‘slaves’…this is outrageous!
It has been previously reported on TVXQ’s Shenzhen concert being cancelled due to legal complications between Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsoo and SM Entertainment.
SME claimed that the three members agreed to this concert back in 2008, implying that the three backed out of their promise with SME and the fans; however, the legal counsel of the three member are claiming that signatures the three members made in the contract for the concert have been signed by someone other than the three members themselves.
The legal counsel says that they have acquired the hand-written statement of a person who claims to have signed the contract without consent of the three members. Apparently in the music industry, when artists are busy the company usually just notifies them of their future schedule and then signs related document for the artists.
Most of the time, this custom is accepted without any complaints from the artist but it has become a trouble because the three members are not in good terms with SME. Legal counsel argues that they were not informed of concert in Shenzen and found out about it during the course of preparation for lawsuit.
Cr: allkpop
►►A.N.Jell’s Jung Yong Hwa receives many more drama offers
Good! I would LOVE to see more of my Shinwoo oppa in like 10 other dramas LOL
‘Towel guy’ Jung Young Hwa busks in bittersweet happiness for receiving many lovecalls from the broadcast world.
It all started with Jung Young Hwa’s appearance in SBS ongoing hit drama ‘You’re Beautiful’ where he rose to instant stardom even though he is a newcomer. In the show, he was nicknamed the ‘towel guy’ and ‘2nd JiHoo seonbae’ for his gentle and caring character Kang ShinWoo, which has received great love from TV viewers.
His company F&B Music said, “It seems many people love Jung Young Hwa’s image. Even though the drama ‘You’re Beautiful’ is still ongoing, he has receiving lovecalls for other drama productions. And we are also not sure if he will be doing another drama next year since C.N BLUE is set to promote next year.”
One drama producer said, “His fresh image together with his safe acting, he gives off this divine feel as a newcome actor. Much anticipation for him since right now we are have a shortage of male actors.”
Jung YoungHwa has also raised topics after netizens and TV viewers found out that he is actually a singer after knowing him through the drama.
Cr: sookyeong
►►[Interview] 091118- Jung Yong Hwa tells ETN, “Park Shin Hye is my ideal girl”
Here is a rough translation of the ETN interview Jung Yong Hwa did on Nov. 18th, talking about the drama he’s staring in, his ideal girl, and more!
You’re Beautiful related:
Hongki is energetic and funny. His voice is very loud.
He’s completely different from the character Kang Shinwoo. He likes to joke around and makes a lot of noise all the time.
To prepare for this role, Yong Hwa studied similar characters, like Yoon Jihoo in Boys Over Flowers and Kang Dong Won’s character in Wolf’s Attraction (thx chiara for the tip)
He thinks Shinwoo is too pathetic, so he’s begging the scriptwriter and director, “Shin-woo is so sad all the time. He just keeps talking to himself. Can you please let him smile a little more, please! Thanks.” (LOL! I love you JYH!)
His school results aren’t that good but he’s a hardworking student.
He’s never drunk before and he’s never run away from home. He always went home early and has good relationship with his family.
(He keeps saying he’s telling the truth for the reporter keeps smiling as he says the above and doesn’t seem to believe what he says at all.)
Q: When do you think you look handsome?
Ans: When I look into the mirror or after I’ve taken a shower, I’ll think: Not bad? And I think charisma is more important than looks.
Ideal Girl:
Park Shin Hye vs Uee – the reporter asks him to choose according to looks. He says he never just pay attention to looks. As he’s playing Shinwoo, he’s gotta choose SH. He stresses that it isn’t that he likes Shin Hye, he likes Go MiNam.
SNSD’s YoonA vs KARA – he picks YoonA. he says KARA is pretty too but SNSD is super popular in his school.
Lee Hyori vs Son Dambi – he picks Hyori but then explains both are gorgeous and so on…
GHJ vs KSY (?)– He picks GHJ …..
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►►SNSD’s first solo concert tickets sold out in 3 minutes
I can imagine all the fan boys punching each other in an internet cafe trying to grab one of these hot cakes LOL
Girl group SNSD’s concert tickets were sold out in a mere 3 minutes of its release.
SNSD will hold their first solo concert on December 19th at 7PM at the Seoul Olympic Stadium in the Fencing arena. On the 19th at 8 o’clock, the tickets were open for buying through Gmarket. Being their first live concert since their debut, the fans were reluctant enough to buy all the tickets within 3 minutes, setting a new record.
The people who weren’t able to buy a ticket expressed their sorrows by saying “Only late by a few seconds but it displays ‘Sold Out'” “I guess I have to get a fake ticket…”
SNSD will kick off their performance on December 19th and 20th in Seoul, and their tour will spread to Shanghai, Bangkok etc. SNSD will perform hit songs ‘Gee’ and ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’ and their new and dazzling performances are being anticipated.
source: sports chosun
translated by pinkiyoojin @ omona_prection
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