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Archive for November 22, 2009

►►[VID] Suju’s Leeteuk, “When girls are born, they are already weaker than guys”


Oh boy…I think he picked the wrong topic to answer haha..

On the Nov. 9th episode of KBS “Chit Chat of The Beautiful Ladies”, Super Junior’s Leeteuk expressed his opinion on the topic of gender equality. Apparently, he thinks that girls are weaker than guys the day they were born:

Starts @ 3:31

Ladies from all around the globe (mixed nationalities) gave their opinions on this topic right after Leeteuk told his. Even though I’m quite disappointed in his response, I think he’s just try to be manly because he later sponded with a “women should be protected by men,” it’s quite sexist (it’s also quite funny to see foreign people speaking Korean, though).


►►G-Dragon’s wardrobe malfunction: ripped pants at the wrong part


OMG that’s so embarrassing! LOL! I’d hate to think this but G-D is probably crying over this right now 😦

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Eagle-eyed netizens are at it again, quick as always to point out G-Dragon’s little wardrobe malfunction at the recent MAMA event. It seems that G-Dragon’s performance at MAMA was so phenomenal that not only did it blow away the viewers but also the seam of his pants.

For those that are still skeptical about the photo, watch the video below, specifically at 2:51 into the video. The camera man must have been a fangirl at heart because he seemingly could not look away from G-Dragon’s exposed region.

Cr: allkpop


►►Yahoo! Buzz Awards 2009: Full list of nominees + Voting instructions!


Yahoo! Korea Asia Buzz Awards has been opened to the public!
One IP address could only vote 10 times per day. Voting ends on the 4th of December.


Nominees:

Male Category

  • SS501
  • DBSK
  • Big Bang
  • SHINee
  • 2PM
  • Super Junior
  • Lee Junki
  • Lee Seung Gi
  • Lee Byung Hun
  • Jang Dong Gun
  • Jo In Sung
  • Ha Jung Woo
  • Hyun Bin
  • Kang Ho Dong
  • Kwon Sang Woo
  • Kim Nam Gil
  • Kim Myung Min
  • Kim Bum
  • Kim Joon
  • Lee Min Ho
  • Kim Hyun Joong
  • Bae Yong Joon
  • Bi Rain
  • Ryu Shi Won
  • Song Seung Hun
  • Won Bin
  • Yoo Seung Ho
  • Yoo Jae Suk
  • Yoon Sang Hyun
  • So Ji Seob

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►►[Interview] Goo Hye Sun, “My mother always worried about my laziness”


Here’s a section of an old interview (but not too old) Goo Hye Sun did with Elle Girl…I thought it was really interesting so I want to post it 😉

Talented Goo Hye Sun recently posed for Elle Girl Korea, in which lent her time for an interview as well. I came across some subtitled questions and answers for that issue with her so thought I’d share!

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Elle Girl (EG): You surprised {everyone} by publishing a novel this spring; this time it’s drawings. What are you feelings about opening your first art exhibition at La Mer Gallery?
Goo Hye Sun (GHS): I’ve thought about it from awhile ago, but I didn’t know that it would be exhibited like this. After receiving the proposal from WITH (YG Entertainment’s charity campaign), I figured it would be more meaningful to do it [like this] than by myself and proceeded quickly.

EG: I’m aware that you dreamt about entering an Arts high school back in your schooling days. How did you become familiar with pictures?
GHS: I liked drawing pictures since I was young. And my friends and I would also paint murals on our neighbourhood walls. But my skills weren’t particularly outstanding, just to the level that my teacher would occasionally post a picture I drew in art class on the classroom wall. The friends I hung out with were so multi-talented that I never thought that I grew up without thinking that I was special. But now I often hear the words, “Why do you do so many [activities]?”

EG: You seem like the type of student who is diligent and continually trying to learn something.
GHS: Not at all. My mother always worried about my laziness. However, I’m the type that when I decide to do something, I push forward in a short amount of time. If it took me 100 days to draw pictures, I’m actually the type to play for ninety-nine days and concentrate for one day to draw. My method is to push when the feeling comes.

EG: Film, book, picture. I’m curious about the next project we’ll see you in.
GHS: There are plans for an album to be released (it already released; this interview was before its release date). You could say that it’s a new age record; I did all of the composing and some famous musicians play the music. There’s some orchestra music, and we’re going to put in one song. This record has been in the making for two years and the compositions were finished last year. The book and exhibition were also in the works since awhile ago, but all of the finished products were unintentionally released one after another.

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►►Caught on Cam: Mblaq’s Mir & Thunder copy their sisters!


For those who didn’t know, Mir’s sister is actress Go Eun Ah & Thunder’s sister is 2NE1’s Dara. During an interview (I’m not sure which, but it’s recent), they were asked (?) to imitate their own sismters and this is what they did:

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lol! Mir is cute & Thunder is lookin pretty gangster thar~ keke

Thanks to xootwisted@soompi for the caps!


►►[PICs] 091121- New f(x) Chu~♡ Pictorial


Better than Lachata days at least 😉

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►►FT Island to release 1st full-length Japanese album on December 16th


Wow can’t wait! I’m hoping to see something fresh and new from FT Island. Let’s grab some awards next year okay? FT Island fighting!!

FT Island, is creating a topic in the Japanese music scene and they have revealed that their new album「So long, Au revoir」will be released on 16th December.  FT Island has received compliments on their music for their first full album, increasing their confidence level.

In addition to this, they will be holding a “One Man Live Concert” at Zepp Tokyo on 23rd December. Public sales of the tickets have started on 21st November.

FT Island members, who have came to Japan earlier in October to meet their fans, will return to Japan again after a short interval for the “One Man Live Concert“. During their last visit in Japan, fans followed them to every single event, showing their high level of popularity there. Fans might find it harder to get tickets for their upcoming concert.

FT Island members are currently busy with other activities. Vocal Lee Hongki is filming his drama while FT.triple members are doing their unit group activities.

Information Link
FT Island Official Site
http://www.ftisland.jp/

Fanclub Primadonna Japan Official Site
http://ftisland.jp/primadonna/

Album Release Information
Date: 16th December 2009
Title: FT Island Album「So long, Au revoir」
Price: 3,000YEN (tax included)
No. of Tracks: 11 Songs

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►►[VIDs] 091121 Mnet’s Asian Music Awards (MAMA) performances!


I’m trying to find as much (HQ vids) as I can for you guys so be patient! 🙂
I also posted the whole show (6 parts) if you want to watch the whole thing 😉

See the full winners list here.

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2NE1 – “I Don’t Care” Musical

2PM & JYP – Intro + Heartbeat + Again & Again

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►►SS501 Kim Hyun Joong to perform song that promote prevention of H1N1


haha I can just imagine it’s something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K93dCa8GM34


Recently contracted new influenza and causing a lot of fans worried about him, SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong performed song that promote prevention of new influenza.

In the recent SBS ‘Star King – Definitely shocking Program”, Accapella group Voiture promote how to prevent new influenza. Kim Hyun Joong and other ‘Star King’ participants also sing the new influenza prevention promotional song on stage.

Kim Hyun Joong said: “When was confirmed contracted new influenza, I was very panic and scared. I had to calm myself and now I was completely recovered.” He also said: “You must always be careful to wash your hand, this will definitely help prevent new influenza.”

New influenza promotion song’s lyric is altered from Cosmetic Coreana CF song “Holding Hands”, it was remake by group Acappella into “Wash Hand”, the lyrics was totally different fro the CF song and the content combine all prevention steps for new inflenza. It was officially released before broadcast in ‘Star King’.

Cr: Newsen + (Chinese translation)妃茵@TripleSTW.com + quainte
(English translation) SS501UFO.blogspot.com


►►[PICs] After School’s full 3rd Teaser pic & schedule revealed + rumored scenes from new MV!


I posted one before with only Raina & JuYeon but this one has every of the 7 members!

See here for 1st teaser pic + 2nd teaser pic

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After School Comeback Schedule:

Nov 24th – Teaser
Nov 25th – Single/Album release
Nov 26th – KBS Music Bank (recording) and MV release
Nov 27th – KBS Music Bank (broadcasting)
Nov 28th – MBC Music Core (recording & broadcasting)
Nov 29th – SBS Inkigayo (recording & broadcasting)

Rumored pics from their new MV:

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►►Why was Beast’s leader Doojoon absent @ the MAMA event?


I was curious because I saw photos of them performing without leader…but here’s why:


6 member group BEAST’s leader Yoon Doo Joon is not attending ‘2009 Mnet Asian Music Award (2009 MAMA)’

On the 21st around 4PM, Beast’s company, Cube Entertainment gave an official statement through Star News and a phone call, “Due to personal problem, Yoon Doo Joon is not attending ‘2009 MAMA’.” and also “He also did not appeared on the previous show, ‘Music Core’ earlier.”

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No other reasons have been revealed. “Personal problem is a private thing, we cannot reveal that. But there’s no health problem or any bad situation” the representative said.

The Beast will stand on the ‘2009 MAMA’ stage starting at 7PM in Jamsil Indoor Stadium as a five-member.

“The other members did a dress rehearsal without DooJoon earlier” the representative said, “Please give them a lot of support.”

BEAST is nominated for the Best Newcomer award.

CREDITS : BESTIZ (SOURCE); giggle.@b2strising (TRANS)

here’s hoping all is well for leader 🙂


►►Caught on Cam: Beast’s maknae Dongwoon & 4Minute’s maknae SoHyun together


This is like the cutest photo I’ve seen today!!! gahhhh~ same company, same ‘maknae’ status…I love it! They look like they could be a really cute couple XD

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►►2NE1’s Me2day: Dara & CL update~ 11/17 – 11/22/09


Sorry for slacking off on the girls’ Me2day updates, guys >.<

11/17/09

Dara: 안녕~!? 난 싼펭구인~!^.^ MAMA 연습끝나고 숙소로 돌아가는중…열심히햇으니 가서 일찍 잘거에요! 오늘은 푸욱~!!아스크림먹고싶넹냠냠냠… 그럼 오늘 하루도 수고하셧습니다!^.^/

“Hi there~!? I’m Ssan-penguin~!^.^ MAMA practice is over and I’m back in the apartment…We did well today and finished early! Today is pook~!! I want to eat ice cream…I’m hiding under the covers again today like before!^.^/”

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11/18/09

Dara: 발성연습중…!!!노래는 언제나 즐겁다

“During vocal practice…!!! This song is always fun.”

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►►[VID] 2PM’s leader Jaebum spotted at a dance-off in Portland!


I couldn’t even believe it myself! From what I’ve heard (not exactly confirmed but based on the person who shoot this vid – a witness), Jaebum led a dance crew in a dance-off at Portland, U.S. Apparently, his crew lost the 1st round (this one right here)…but it’s still nice to see that he’s moving on pretty well 😀

He’s the first one to dance:

Cr: SmashJEJproductions@YT


►►[VID] Mblaq’s Art of Seduction episode 1 upped & subbed!


Thanks to the absolutemblaq subbing team!

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►►Celebs come together for Elle’s Photoshoot “Share Happiness”


ELLE magazine has done it again. In the recent campaign for this renowned fashion magazine, their “Share Happiness” put together a special campaign along with famous celebrity models such as Jang Dong Gun, Hwang Jung Min, Joo Jin Mo, Shin Mina, Gong Hyeong Jin, Han Jae Seok, as well as their colleagues and friends, Cha Tae Hyun, Lee Byung Hun, Go Joon Hui and Kim Nam Gil.

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The photoshoot is designed to help fundraising some funds to fight the hunger for children of Africa. Their concept is pretty similar than the one Lee Byung Hun took in yesterday’s news, but this time they’re working together with United Nations World Food Program (WFP), in which Jang Dong Gun is the goodwill ambassador for the organization.

Elle mentioned that the photoshoot with Jang Dong Gun was pretty awesome. They all got along and had quite a lot of fun with all the models. Meanwhile, Jang Dong Gun, Lee Young Ae, and Go So Young help to raise some fund donations along with the rest of 93 stars, in this 2 years annivesary of Elle Korea’s “Share Happiness” campaign.

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►►Fashion Watch: Suju’s Donghae & Siwon, Ha Ji Won, Han Chae Young, Kim Min Hee & Lee Hyuk Soo


Donghae’s shoot with the lady he called his ‘ideal type’ – Thai model “Pancake…must be a bit nervous, no? haha

-Super Junior’s Donghae & Siwon feat Pancake for I-Spy Magazine

-Ha Ji Won & Han Chae Young for Vogue (Dec. ’09) separate shoot but I combined them

-Celeb couple Kim Min Hee & Lee Hyuk Soo for Vogue (Dec. ’09)

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►►[VIDs] 091122 SBS “Spread the Love” Concert!


All the live performances found for the concert! More info about the event itself can be found here & here.

2PM – Heartbeat

2NE1’s Minzy & CL – Please Don’t Go

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►►A.N.JELL to hold 2nd mini-concert for last episode of “You’re Beautiful”


It’s quite sad to let another good drama go T.T (2009 has been such an awesome year for Korean drama lovers!)

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Prior to the drama’s premiere, a mini-concert had been staged featuring A.N.JELL, the band within the drama You’re Beautiful, for concert scenes that were used in an early episode. With the drama coming to a close, producers have announced that they’ll be holding a second mini-concert in two days’ time.

The first mini-concert was held on September 20, and although the drama hadn’t yet aired, 1,500 people showed up to participate as audience members. (I’m sure it helped that Jang Geun-seok and Lee Hong-ki already had solid fanbases.) This second concert’s footage will be used in the upcoming week’s finale episode, and a notice has been posted on the official webpage inviting fans to participate. It will take place at 6pm on November 23 at the same location as the first concert, Seoul’s MelOn AX Hall.

Meanwhile, You’re Beautiful wraps up its broadcast run this Thursday with Episode 16. (I know there are rumors about a Season 2, but I’m pretty sure that’s wishful thinking based on half-joking words. Apparently Jung Chan, who plays President Ahn Sung-chan, capped off an interview by spouting a litany of English words — in the style of his character — which included, “Jackpot, season 2, let’s go!”)

Cr: dramabeans


►►[VIDs/Interviews] Suju’s Heechul for Nylon + 2PM for Anycall Corby~ both subbed!


Thanks to time2sub3@YT (2PM) + rellasubs@YT (Heechul)!


►►SM to debut boy version of SNSD called “So Nyun Chun Jee”?


haha guess rookie group to-be-debuted ‘Child of Empire’ is not the real version of SNSD after all 😉

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There have been rumors on Korean websites that SM Entertainment is going to come out with another boy band next year. The unofficial name as of now is So Nyun Chun Jee(소년천지, 少年天地), which could roughly translate into “Heaven and earth of boys” or “A lot of boys.” There will be 9 members meaning that it could be the male version of SNSD, and information on 6 members have surfaced along with some of their photos.

[See pic below cut as reference] Top 2 pictures are of Han Gyu Wan, born in 1988, who failed to become a final member of SS501.
Next 2 are of Kim Joon Myun, born in 1991, who appeared in TVXQ’s Hahaha song MV.
Next set of pictures are of Kim Moon Kyu, born in 1993, who appeared in a Chun Sang Gee Hee the Grace’s Passion MV as a child version of Kim Ki Bum. He is also rumoured to be Lee Soo Man’s favourite trainee.
Next picture is of Kim Jong In, born in 1994, who appeared in TVXQ’s Hahaha song MV.
Next picture is of Ryu Chao, a Chinese trainee.
Last picture is of Yoo Chi Soo, who is rumoured to be an exceptional singer.

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►►Deeper Inspection: The unfortunate story behind Mnet and SM Entertainment


This is quite insightful (aka it’s quite long). But it explains the “Then & Now” – what really is the dispute between two big companies in the Korean music industry: Mnet & SM Entertainment. I’ll highlight a few things here and there so you won’t get confused or bored 😉

The reason you want to read it? Because of the previously article posted about how SM is angry at Mnet for bringing 3 members of DBSK (JaeChunSu) to receive the award they won at Mnet’s Asian Music Awards event.

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What exactly is Mnet?

Mnet is a media company owned by CJ Media which focuses on music, media, entertainment and web content business. CJ Media is a part of CJ, a South Korean conglomerate that is one of the top five largest companies in the country. Mnet is involved in pretty much every aspect of the entertainment industry, ranging from album production, distribution, sales, management, television broadcasting, online media and many other businesses. With these expansion, Mnet has become a giant in music industry, with market share of 44% in album sales and over 20% in online music sales.

Mnet and CJ are also shareholders in major entertainment companies DSP Entertainment and YG Entertainment. Although they own no more than 20% of shares from each company, the fact that CJ is a conglomerate means the aforementioned companies are now affiliates of CJ. Smaller entertainment companies with famous names such as Shinwha, Kim Dong Ryul and Wheesung are “affiliates” of CJ as well. Similarly, 30% of JYP Entertainment is held by SK, another conglomerate that is one of top 5 largest companies in Korea, making JYP a faction with as much support as Mnet has.

How has SME and Mnet’s relationship developed over the years?

Before 2008, SME and Mnet were quite friendly. MKMF, now known as MAMA, featured numerous artists from SME which were given many awards. However, during 2008, Mnet proposed to SME that they would like to be the distributor of music produced by SME; in return, Mnet would receive certain percentage of profit from the sales. Mnet had already been distributing music of JYP, DSP and YG, and with the right to distribute SME’s music they would become undisputed leader in the industry. SME refused the offer as they had the ability to distribute their own music and did not feel the need to pay Mnet for a job that they could do themselves. Mnet undoubtedly held a grudge against SME for obstructing their dominance of the industry, and the friendship ended there.

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►►Netizens angry because Ivy had too much skinship with 2PM’s NichKhun on MAMA


Yea they need to draw the line between “sexy” and plain “skanky”…this is Korea after all =.=;

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Singer Ivy has angered many netizens with her sexy joint performance with 2PM Nich Khun on 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on 21st November.

The concept of her performance that day was ‘vampire concept’ and she was seen clad in a white dress, showing her a very sexy cleavage, and putting up a dance performance which was involved much skinship with Nich Khun.

And all these while many fans from different parts of Asia are watching closely to. After MAMA ended, many netizens have visited Ivy’s minihompy and left comments like “I was watching this with my family and I felt embarrassed”, “Even though it may be the concept, the outfit is too revealing” etc

Other netizens’ responses:

* “I was watching this alone and I thought ‘Oh no, poor Nich Khun’.”
* “Goodbye for Ivy”
* “Did she go under the knife for her boobs?”
* “So you guys want her to wear HanBok and dance to some fan dance instead?”
* “But the way I see it, the performance was really over the board. Even if it is some other male celebrity, she will just get bashed like that”
* “But how come Baek Ji Young did not get bashed for working with TaekYeon for their collaborate song?”
* “If there is too much hating, how can our country develop in terms of concert culture?”
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►►BoA’s 7th album is cancelled for the time being


It has been less than two weeks since it has been reported that BoA will be involved in producing her 7th album. However, it seems like it will be difficult to listen to any tracks from her 7th album anytime soon.

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Fans all over the world are puzzled and shocked by e-mails from CDJapan, one of the many Japanese retailers of her upcoming album.

The e-mail reads:

“Dear XX,

I’m sending you this email to let you know that we just received an update
from the Avex informing us that the release of the CD below will be
cancelled, unfortunately.

UNTITLED [CD+DVD / Jacket A]
BoA
Release Date: 2010/01/13
Catalog Number: AVCD-23970

No details about the reason for cancellation has been provided.

At this time, there is no indication to show whether or not it might be
released at a later time in the future.

Therefore, it needed to be cancelled from your order **************.

Please write back to this email in case our assistance is needed.

Thank you so much for shopping at CDJapan.

CDJapan”

According to the e-mail, BoA’s 7th Japanese album has been cancelled without even an indication of its release on a later date. Does this mean that we may never hear tracks BoA, herself, co-produced?

SM Entertainment seriously needs to make a come back. First, the TVXQ controversy, and now the cancellation of BoA’s album? Maybe this rumored boy-band will mark SM’s comeback into the limelight.

Cr: allkpop