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U-KISS’ first sub-unit uBEAT to debut this April

2013-04-07T21:33:00.000-07:00

Idol group U-Kiss will be forming its first ever sub-unit!

The exciting news was announced through NH Media’s official Twitter account on April 8th. The agency confirmed, “U-Kiss’ AJ, Eli and Kevin to debut as a subunit called uBEAT at the end of this month.”

According to their agency, uBEAT will release a mini album at the end of April which will contain two ~ three songs excluding the intro. The title song will be produced by hitmaker Brave Brothers who also worked with U-Kiss’ hit song, “Man Man Ha Ni”.

BTOB are ready to melt hearts in new photo teaser for upcoming single, “Second Confession”

2013-04-07T21:25:00.000-07:00

Cube Entertainment recently confirmed BTOB‘s comeback announcing their new song titled, “Second Confession“. The song is said to be perfect for the warm spring weather as a sweet confession song that music lovers of all ages will be able to relate to.

Earlier today Cube tweeted, “Day 2 Confession: sweet and warm transformation for the guys. Get ready to be melted by them“, along with the above photo. Rather than a charismatic concept, it seems the group is shooting for a more neighborly vibe, a perfect fit for the onset of Spring.

The song will start off with a narration, and it will include lyrics that depict the emotions of a man who is about to confess his feelings a second time to a lover he has parted with in the past.

The track is actually a thank you present from the boys to all the fans who have supported them for over a year. Although it sings of a man and his feelings for his past girlfriend, it also serves as a serenade from the boys of the group to their adoring fans!

Is the teaser melting your heart? Stay tuned for the release coming up on April 10th!

M.I.B reveals tracklist and jacket for mini album ‘Money In The Building’

2013-04-07T21:17:00.000-07:00

As reported earlier, M.I.B will finally be making their long awaited comeback, and additional details as well as album jacket photo have now been unveiled.

The hip hop group will release their second mini album ‘Money In The Building’ on April 10th. The group enlisted the help of talented and hip hop veterans for their return, with Tiger JK producing the album and MFBTY (Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae and Bizzy) featuring in the songs.

Tracklist:

1. Money In The Building
2. Nod Along!
3. Hello Goodbye feat. Yoon Mirae
4. Mess feat. MFBTY
5. M.I.B Is Coming

Ga In and Hyunwoo release mini album ‘Romantic Spring + “Brunch” MV

2013-04-07T21:14:00.002-07:00

Returning with a duet album, Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In released the full music video for duet track, “Brunch” featuring labelmate and former MBC ‘The Great Birth’ contestant, Choi Hyungwoo.

On April 8th, Ga In released her duet album ‘Romantic Spring’. Fitting for the spring season, this new album is filled with romantic lovely songs and story about falling in love with a woman in the spring.

The title song “Brunch” is a bright love song written by Jung Suk Won and lyricized by Kim Ea Na, and showcases Ga In’s different charms.

Check out the MV below:

ZE:A to form second unit ZE:A 4U

2013-04-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

Idol group ZE:A recently formed its unit group ZE:A5 and made successful debut in both Japan and Korea. The rest of the members who didn’t make it into unit will soon be meeting their fans as the group’s second unit group.

According to ZE:A’s official Japanese website, ZE:A members Junyoung, Kwanghee, Taeheon and Heecheol will be forming the “ZE:A 4U” unit and will embark on their Japanese promotions through a series of fan meetings in Tokyo, Japan.

ZE:A 4U members said, “We also want to make more events and performances where we can interact with more fans.”

Fan meeting details:

April 19th, 2013 (Fri)
Venue: K- STAGE-O
① Gate open: 14:30 / Starting: 15:00
② Gate open: 18:30 / Starting: 19:00

April 20th, 2013 (Sat)
Venue: Shinjuku FACE
③ Gate open: 11:30 / Starting: 12:00
④ Gate open: 15:00 / Starting: 15:30

15& makes their “Somebody” comeback on ‘K-Pop Star 2’

2013-04-07T20:59:00.003-07:00

Rookie duo group 15& made their official comeback on the season finale of ‘K-Pop Star 2’ with their latest single “Somebody”.

“Somebody” is a track written by Shim Eunji who also wrote 15&’s debut single “I Dream”, and is co-composed by Ryan S. Jhun and Antwann Frost. The song features catchy melody, and Park Ji Min and Baek Ye Rin’s soulful voices.

Check out their performance below:

FIESTAR reveals BTS clip of “Vista” debut performance

2012-09-13T09:21:00.002-07:00

Loen Entertainment‘s new girl group FIESTAR has revealed a behind-the-scenes clip from the group’s debut performance of “Vista“.

The BTS footage from LOEN TV takes fans backstage as the FIESTAR members prepare to perform for the first time on a weekly music program. The girls definitely seemed focused, nervous, and excited before their debut stage on last week’s ‘Music Bank‘.

TWO X releases “Double Up” dance practice clip

2012-09-13T09:18:00.003-07:00

J.Tune Camp‘s new 5-member girl group TWO X have released a dance practice clip for their debut track “Double Up“.

TWO-X stands for “Top (T) Win(W) One(O)” and “X signifying multiply”, and the girls are more than determined to show their best to the public.The group is composed of members Jiyoo, Minjoo, Eun, Soorin, and Eunyoung.

PSY talks “Gangnam Style” with radio host Ryan Seacrest

2012-09-10T09:43:00.005-07:00

The now-international star PSY recently sat down with popular American radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest at KIIS FM to talk about the current “Gangnam Style” craze.

In addition to “Gangnam Style”, PSY talked about his physical appearance, his family, and explained why he never went to class while admitted at Berklee College of Music.

Check out the clips below!

Source & Image: RyanSeacrest.com

Girls’ Generation’s 5th Japanese single revealed to be “Oh!”

2012-09-10T09:37:00.002-07:00

The ladies of Girls’ Generation will be releasing their fifth Japanese single on September 26th.

We already knew that one of the tracks from their upcoming single was “All My Love is for You“. Now, it’s been revealed that the title track from their 5th Japanese single will be a Japanese remake of their hit track “Oh!“.

The new visuals and music video will be revealed through the official Girls’ Generation Japanese homepage and Facebook on September 14th.

The Chaku-Uta ringtone of “Oh!” will also be available through Recochoku on September 14th.

Source: Sonejapan

IU’s ideal type is still Big Bang’s Taeyang

2012-09-01T08:43:00.000-07:00

On the September 1st broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Entertainment Relay‘, the crew met up with singer IU on the set of a shoot for a makeup brand.

In response to a question about her ideal type, IU stated, “My ideal type has always been the lead of every drama that comes out.” She then picked Big Bang‘s Taeyang, who she has revealed to be a fan of in the past, as her current, ultimate ideal type.

IU also commented on what it was like to be an endorsement model for a makeup brand for the first time: “They’re beauty cuts, so the shots are different.”

Source: TV Report via Nate

CeCi releases BTS clip of September issue shoot with Girls’ Generation’s Yuri

2012-09-01T08:37:00.002-07:00

CeCi has released a behind-the-scenes clip of their September issue photo shoot with Girls’ Generation‘s Yuri!

The idol sat down for an interview with the magazine last month, and discussed her thoughts on acting, her future goals, and Girls’ Generation.

Check out the BTS clip of Yuri’s dreamlike photo shoot with CeCi below!

A-Peace releases “HERO” PV

2012-09-01T08:34:00.000-07:00

Golden Goose Entertainment‘s idol group A-Peace has released their music video for “HERO“!

“HERO” is the title track of the group’s first Japanese album ‘Apeace‘, which will be released on September 26 JST in three different versions: Lapid, Jade, and Onyx. A-Peace released their debut single “Lover Boy” last year, and though all 21 members are Korean, the group has been active as three sub-units in Japan.

Source: A-Peace Japan

ZE:A tops music charts for the first time since debut with “Phoenix”

2012-08-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

9 member idol group ZE:A climbed to the top of music charts for the first time since debuting nearly 3 years ago.

Kwanghee, Kevin, Siwan, Junyoung, Taeheon, Heechul, Minwoo, Hyunsik, and Dongjun released their new single “Phoenix” on August 27th. Within 4 hours, the song quickly climbed to the #1 spot and still maintains a high rank on the major Korean music site, Bugs Music.

The boys debuted in January of 2010 and made themselves further known as the members each took up individual activities and promotions, including variety programs and drama appearances. ZE:A also boasts high popularity in the rest of Asia, but this is the first time their song has ranked #1 on online music charts, and this accomplishment has brought great joy to the group.

Their agency Star Empire had written via ZE:A’s official Twitter page, “ZE:A’s “Phoenix” has ranked #1 on Bugs’ real time chart! The ZE:A members who were really excited wanted to convey their grateful hearts to all of you ZE:A’s.”

“Phoenix” is a song which members Dongjun, Junyoung, and Minwoo have participated in penning the lyrics for, and it is a French-pop style track that consists of synth sounds, and acoustic guitar.

Dongjun remarked, “I am more attached to this song because the members and I wrote the lyrics for it, and now that we ranked #1, it is much more loveable. We will more thoroughly prepare for our stage, so please look forward to it!”

In related news, ZE:A will be putting on their first “Phoenix” performance on Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown’ on August 30th.
Source & Image : StarNews via Nate

G-Dragon releases One Of A Kind MV!

2012-08-27T08:08:00.002-07:00

On the 25th of August, Big Bang‘s G-Dragon (GD) has finally dropped his highly anticipated comeback MV, “One Of A Kind“!

Brave Rascals to donate total concert ticket sales to college tuitions fund

2012-08-27T08:04:00.001-07:00

The Brave Rascals are gaining attention for revealing that they are donating the total concert ticket sales and not just the sales profits from their ‘Redoubled Courage‘ concert.

On August 27th, ‘Redoubled Courage’ concert’s supervisor shared, “Many people think that we’re donating the ticket sales profits, but actually ‘Redoubled Courage’ concert’s goal was to donate the total amount from the beginning. The total ticket sales amount will be used for tuition donations.”

To help the cause of the meaningful concert, many guest musicians, including IU, B2ST, 4minute, KARA, SISTAR, Tiger JK, Dynamic Duo, Norazo, Ulala Session, and DJ DOC are performing pro bono.

Meanwhile, the ‘Redoubled Courage’ concert will be held on September 9th at Yonsei University’s outdoor theater.
Source+Picture: Herald Corp via Naver

f(x)’s Victoria shares picture from Hong Kong vacation

2012-08-24T08:21:00.001-07:00

f(x)‘s Victoria updated her fans during a summer vacation.

On the morning of the 24th, Victoria shared the above picture and posted to her me2day: “Hong Kong~ Going on a trip~^^“.

Victoria sported a refreshing summer look, wearing a navy striped tank top and finishing her outfit with a straw hat. Her braided pig tails and natural makeup also caught the eyes of fans.

Netizens commented, “Victoria on a summer vacation?“, “Victoria’s skin is really good“, and “She looks cute and the picture came out well“.

Meanwhile, f(x) will be performing at the ‘SMTown Live World Tour in Jakarta‘ concert on September 22nd.

Source+Picture: Victoria‘s me2day

f(x)’s Sulli receives proposal from Lee Hyun Woo?

2012-08-24T08:15:00.003-07:00

f(x)‘s Sulli received an adorable proposal from ’To the Beautiful You‘ co-star Lee Hyun Woo.

On the morning of August 24th, Sulli posted on her me2day, “It’s Jae Hee!!!” and shared the selca below. She later added, “Jae Hee gets married with Eun Gyul?” along with the photo above of herself and Lee Hyun Woo, who plays Eun Gyul in the SBS drama.

Sulli’s style transformation into the handsome Goo Jae Hee in ‘To the Beautiful You’ has really gotten the attention of viewers. Her tuxedo and short hairstyle in the photos are definitely leaving an impression as well.

Fans responded, “I see Sulli as a boy now“, “Why is she wearing a tuxedo?“, “Her expression is so cute“, and “Perfectly playing the role of Goo Jae Hee“.

Source+Picture: Sulli‘s me2day

Actor Lee Jong Suk meets up with Rain

2012-08-24T08:11:00.003-07:00

Actor Lee Jong Suk met up with ‘R2B‘ co-star Rain during the singer’s off time.

On August 23rd, Lee Jong Suk posted to his me2day, “Forever my idol! Rain on vacation. Of course, I still look up to and love Joonsang and Sung Soo hyung as well! If someone hasn’t watched ‘R2B‘ yet, then go watch it,” along with the picture above.

Fans commented, “They are both handsome,” “Look over here Rain,” and “Good looking men.”

Lee Jong Suk and Rain both star in the recently released hit movie, ‘R2B: Return to Base‘.

Source & Photo: Lee Jong Suk’s me2day

SNSD's Yuri poses for CeCi magazine

2012-08-24T07:52:00.000-07:00

SNSD‘s Yuri poses for CeCi magazine.

The gorgeous 24 year old shows off her natural beauty in a very fun and elegant style.

Kara releases Pandora MV!

2012-08-24T07:35:00.005-07:00

After much anticipation and teaser, the girls of KARA have finally released their newest MV, Pandora!

Check out the MV below!

SISTAR’s Dasom appears on VIXX TV

2012-08-22T08:36:00.000-07:00

SISTAR‘s Dasom revealed that she searched for VIXX online before meeting them for the first time on the 10th episode of VIXX TV.

VIXX TV is a documentary style show released on the group’s official YouTube channel. Dasom, who appears as the female lead character in their “Rock Ur Body” music video, appeared as the first guest.

On this episode, Dasom commented, “I searched VIXX online after hearing I was cast in their music video. They were really good looking. I feel that all of the six members are handsome guys with unique, individual personalities. I’d like it if VIXX and SISTAR become close groups.”

The “Rock Ur Body” MV, which features Dasom, received positive responses for its incorporation of 2D and CG effects to create the feel of a classic, retro game.

Source & Image: Maeil Kyungje via Naver

T-ara’s Eunjung did not voluntarily drop out of ‘Five Fingers’?

2012-08-22T08:30:00.005-07:00

Despite earlier news that T-ara‘s Eunjung had voluntarily dropped out of the new SBS drama ‘Five Fingers‘, there are now conflicting reports that both the idol and her agency had no idea she was leaving the cast.

A representative from Core Contents Media told OSEN on the 22nd KST, “We’re not sure why there are reports [that Eunjung voluntarily dropped out of the drama]. She had no intention of dropping out, and we don’t believe she has a reason to.”

“We’ve already received a portion of her appearance fee. She even practiced piano and her lines just yesterday… SBS hasn’t even sent in an [official report]. We’re currently figuring out what happened.”

An official from SBS’ drama department stated, “It’s true that we discussed Eunjung leaving the drama. We understand that it’s been agreed upon that she will drop out.”

Eunjung also commented through an acquaintance, “Last Sunday I participated in a test filming, and just yesterday I was practicing the script, so I couldn’t believe that I was leaving the drama so suddenly. I don’t think there’s anything I can do as of now. I’ll follow the decision of the broadcast station SBS and the drama staff.”

Source: Osen via Nate; Sports Chosun via Nate

Kim Hyun Joong performs “Heat” on Hey! Hey! Hey! in Japan

2012-08-20T08:58:00.003-07:00

Singer Kim Hyun Joong released his latest Japanese single “HEAT” back on July 4th, it was a big success, selling over 100,000 copies and receiving the ‘Gold‘ certification from the RIAJ.

On August 20th, Kim Hyun Joong appeared on popular Fuji TV variety show Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ and performed “HEAT” in front of a live audience.

Big Bang’s Seungri dances to Psy’s “Gangnam Style”

2012-08-20T08:53:00.003-07:00

Big Bang‘s Seungri released his own version of Psy‘s “Gangnam Style“.

The singer posted a video via his personal me2day page on August 20th and wrote, “Big Bang’s Seungri has attempted Psy hyung’s “Gangnam Style” dance that has taken the world by storm. Psy hyung… even if you become a world star.. don’t forget about me. What kind of style are all of you?”

Seungri displayed his own sense of humor and adorable maknae charm as he attempted the ‘horseback riding’ dance in his video, capturing the hearts of his noona fans.

Source & Image : Seungri‘s me2day