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 Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:36 pm
Super Junior's Eunhyuk revealed his deep affection towards his members.
During SBS's "Strong Heart" on August 30th, Eunhyuk, who appeared on the show along with his members, unveiled Super Junior's distinct pride which eventually made him drop some tears.
Eunhyuk stated, "We are approaching the age where we have to enlist into the military. Nowadays, we have discussions and we agree that our beginning was very different compared to others. We first debuted with only twelve members, but eventually we became a thirteen-member group - we were able to win first place on music programs, but during this journey, we had this distinct pride in our minds since we are the pioneers of the large boy-band era."
Additionally, Eunhyuk continued by saying, "But most importantly, I want us to treat each other as brothers even when we become fathers. We often laugh and enjoy ourselves when we are together, but there are times when we cry at home. Appearing on this show together was actually deeply emotional for us."
After the program ended, Eunhyuk, who knew that this was Heechul's final appearance on a T.V. program with Super Junior before his military enlistment, eventually dropped some tears.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:40 pm
for more updates create an account on soompi.com ^^
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 4:58 pm
Daesung of Big Bang has been through a lot this year. Ever since his accident he has been away from the public eye after YG Entertainment decided to bring him away from any promotions for the rest of the year. Daesung was incredibly upset with what had happened and that was a move best to help him recover.
Many fans however have been wondering what he has been doing with his time and YG have released a little bit of information that can shed a little light on this. On an episode of SBS’s Late Night TV Entertainment, which aired August 31, the topic of Daesung’s life after being acquitted of charges came up.
A representative from YG representative stated:
“He stayed home, but he recently went to the dormitory. We’re not keeping close eyes on him because it might be uncomfortable to him. He’s just spending his days going to church.”
A representative of the mentioned church was asked for a comment and said:
“He comes to volunteer every Sunday. The church is currently under construction, and has many things to do. He looks fine. He is doing very well in church. I think he’s trying harder than anybody else after the incident.”
So don’t worry VIP’s, Daesung is spending time coming to terms with what had happened and is slowly healing. In true fashion of a caring individual he is still helping out by volunteering, even in a situation where no one would judge him if he only focused on himself. Let’s hope Daesung find’s that trademark smile again soon so his adoring fans can see him once again.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:00 pm
U-KISS released the music video for their upcoming album's title track "Neverland".
After their single ballad "0330" they are back with a different sound and concept. For this album the title track will be "Neverland", a fusion of disco driving beat and house sound.
This song is a creation by producer Ryan Jhun of the Marcan Entertainment, Sound Designers Adam Kapit and JD Relic and Misfit, who wrote the lyrics. Ryan Jhun is famous for having worked with SHINee, Super Junior and DBSK.
Their second album, also titled "Neverland", will be released on September 8. Being the only major male idol group to make a comeback that in September, they have already received an explosive amount of show appearance requests.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:03 pm
Kim Yoon Ah, the vocalist of the band Jaurim, regrets joining "I Am A Singer."
Jaurim recently participated in the recording of Mnet's "Yoon Do Hyun's MUST." Kim Yoon Ah revealed during an interview that Yoon Do Hyun (vocalist of the band YB) encouraged her to join the popular MBC variety show, "I Am A Singer." In the show, seven singers compete with each other by remaking and covering a popular song. Each week the audience votes on the best singer and after two rounds, the singer with the fewest votes is eliminated from the show. YB, who was the first band on the show, survived the competition from its inception in March to their recent elimination in August.
Kim Yoon Ah stated, "When I was first invited to 'I Am A Singer', I did not think Jaurim would fit well in the show. So I consulted with Yoon Do Hyun, who said that if Jaurim participates, it will be fun and lots of good things will happen. So we joined and now we regret it!" She elaborated, bringing laughter to the studio, "As soon as we entered the competition, Yoon Do Hyun just left!"
Yoon Do Hyun responded, "I thought Jaurim's participation in the show would greatly benefit the interest in Korean band music. This is a behind-the-story fact, but I had only told Kim Yoon Ah about YB's exit. It turns out she didn't even tell her own band members!"
Jaurim also revealed that when YB left, everyone was sad. Starting from the previous recording of "I Am A Singer," Yoon Jong Shin started hosting the show but, as Jaurim jokingly said, Yoon Do Hyun was the better MC.
This episode of "Yoon Do Hyun's MUST" aired on August 30 and also featured singers Lyn and Lee Seung Yeol of the group U & me blue.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:03 pm
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:05 pm
As Hallyu grows, so does the sale of music abroad. Digital sales of singles and albums have reached global distributors such as iTunes, and groups such as JYJ, to name just one, have reached the Billboard Charts. Even physical album sales can even be found as far as America.
It has recently been found out that popular Korean music distributors Soribada and CJ Mnet have been reportedly distributing music abroad illegally.
The problem lies within consent and signed contracts. Essentially what happened is the companies were only supposed to sell the music within Korea, but have sold to other countries without the knowledge or consent of the artists or their companies. This means Soribada and Mnet have been selling copyrighted material they don’t have consent to sell outside of Korea.
A distribution employee of 2NE1 stated “Since we never mentioned signing an international distribution contract it’s illegal…”
The attraction of the sites is the lowered prices that the sites offer. Soribada sells packages of songs lowering the prices down to sometimes 60 won a song, when a site like iTunes would typically sell a song for around 1,500. Despite the lowering of prices, they still make a profit because lowered prices bring in a lot more customers. For international fans that do not want to illegally download music, these websites are essential, so to see this happen is worrying, will these sites have to stop selling music internationally?
Also, who is to blame?
Soribada and Mnet are sticking to the same story, that it was an employee mistake. Those who caused the matter in question have resigned and the companies want to move past something that could tarnish their image. However, the matter has touched a deeper nerve.
Assemblyman Lee Chul Woo stated “Selling someone’s work overseas is no different from theft. To illegally distribute music for free is only hindering Hallyu.”
It seems that what started as an apparent employee mistake has become an issue regarding national pride. Some see it as a mistake and some see it as a big hindrance to Hallyu. What do you think?
We shall keep you updated on this issue as more news is released. If ways of legally purchasing music disappears it might encourage more people to download music illegal, which will cause further damage.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:26 pm
Park Yoochun was very pleased to receive the Asian Netizens Popular Actor Award (Yahoo People’s Choice) at the Seoul International Drama Awards 2011. SDA took place on August 31 from 5:30PM at the KBS Hall in Yeoeuido, Seoul, where Yoochun won the Asian prize.
Shortly after receiving the prize Yoochun declared, “Thank you very much. I think I am very lucky."
Together with Park Yoochun, other actors such as Xiaotong Yu (China), Ryunosuke Kamiki (Japan), Man-Shu Jian (Taiwan), and Charmaine Sheh (Hong Kong) received the same prize.
Last year Yoochun gave an impressive performance in the KBS 2 drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal”. Having started in 2006, this year’s SDA is the sixth edition. During this year’s ceremony, 204 dramas from 37 nations were nominated.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:38 pm
2PM’s Nichkhun unveiled his new short hair style through Twitter today. Under this photo, Nichkhun wrote, “It’s a Short Cut! =] What do u think?”
Wearing a black shirt with no glasses, Nichkhun definitely gives a “clean-cut” image with a more sophisticated look. Especially, by cutting off the long hair from the “Hands Up” promotions, Nichkhun seems more relaxed and professional. Netizens commented, “So cute!” “Whatever he does, he’s good looking,” and “He looks younger and cuter!”
2PM is set to have their second solo concert in Seoul this weekend on September 2nd and 3rd. Their second full album, “Hands Up,” has enjoyed massive success since its release in June. They’ve also been successful in Japan recently with new single “I’m Your Man” which topped local Tower Records Charts.
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:43 pm
At the "Seoul International Drama Awards 2011" held at the Seoul Yeouido KBS Hall at 5.30 PM on August 31, drama "Secret Garden" received the accolade of being the greatest Hallyu drama, winning awards for Best Director, Best Writer and Best Theme Song in the Hallyu Drama category.
"Secret Garden" director Shin Woo Chul and writer Kim Eun Sook won awards for Best Director and Best Writer for Hallyu Dramas respectively.
During his acceptance speech, Director Shin Woo Chul said, "I'm very nervous. My mind went blank while standing here in front of so many people. I can't remember what I had prepared to say. This is an award that is bigger than I imagined. I am like a frog in a well, I feel embarrassed (to receive the award). While filming last winter, it was very cold and snowed so much. I'm thankful to all who shared the suffering, including our "Secret Garden" actors and actresses, staff, writer Kim Eun Sook, and Baek Ji Young, who sang that wonderful song for us. I will share this honor with all of you."
For her acceptance speech, Writer Kim Eun Sook said, "I am thankful to be able to receive such an amazing award. I think my family members will be the happiest. I want to thank my daughter Min Ji and my husband. I am extremely fascinated by how our country's dramas are watched and loved by viewers of so many other countries. I feel a heavy responsibility upon receiving this award. I will improve my writing."
"Secret Garden" also won the Best Theme Song in a Hallyu Drama, for "That Woman", sung by Baek Ji Young. After receiving the award, the singer said, "I'm very happy to be able to receive this award, though I had wondered whether it is really possible to receive an award for a drama OST theme song. As one of the people helping to make good dramas, I will continue trying my best."
Other winners in the Hallyu Drama category include:
Excellent Drama Award: Mary Stayed Out All Night
Outstanding Drama Award: Sungkyungwan Scandal
Outstanding Actor Award: Park Yoo Chun (Sungkyungwan Scandal)
Outstanding Actress Award: Moon Geun Young (Mary Stayed Out All Night)
To qualify for the Hallyu Drama category this year, the first episode of a drama must be aired between April 1 2010 to April 30 2011. The Hallyu drama must also be aired in more than 10 countries and earn above 3 million US dollars.
Find out more at the official website of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2011.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:28 pm
On today's live broadcast of Sukira, Super Junior's Eunhyuk made some comments about having a cosmetic surgery. He said: "Maybe I should consider going under comestic surgery...." to which Leeteuk asked him: "You want to compare your looks with Shindong's?" and Eunhyuk said: "No, but i think if i really do it, i will regret it anyway because my natural beauty will be gone".
After his comment, Leeteuk made a really sincere meditation regarding human's beauty. "I think the human being is strange. When you keep saying that you are pretty, you become pretty but if you keep saying you are ugly, you will be ugly" then, he praised Eunhyuk and referred to him as one who has pursued his dreams. "In the past, me and Donghae used to look at Eunhyuk and we saw that he pursued his dream and fought for it. We think he looks so cool on stage now".
After this, fans also praised Eunhyuk and kept telling him to not have a cosmetic surgery because with that he might lose all his charms. We seriously think he just should stay the way he is. And you, do you think he should have a cosmetic surgery done?
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:31 pm
infinite's "Be Mine" was named "Song Of The Week". It is not even Black Day, but these romantic young men are celebrating like its a Valentine Day holiday ... every week! Their song of longing has finally made it to the top!
G.NA and M. Street made their tippy-top return to the stage,while Davichi made their sweet never-ending comeback. The girls and their fans will not want to ever bid farewell to this heartstrings pulling track.APRIL KISS is the next "Wannabe" superstar in K-Pop. This girl group debuted their new single and some sizzling dance moves on M Countdown today.
The following Seoul-Stars won over everyone in the audience with their hot performances: Koyote, MBLAQ, SISTAR, Seo In Guk, HwanHee, Teen Top, Dal Shabet, Nine Muses and GP Basic.
Infinite's Winning Moment
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:40 pm
Miss A Jia congratulated Wonder Girls Hye Lim's twentieth birthday by posting a birthday wish on her blog. On September 1, Jia wrote, "My beloved Hye Lim! We can't meet but I will never forget those 3 years we spent together as trainees! You will forever be my little sister! I love you!!!^^" She also posted a picture they took together. In the picture, Jia and Hye Lim have their cheeks together with closed eyes, displaying their cuteness and their close friendship.
The common comments seen in response to the picture was “Aw they’re so cute!” “They really do look close.” “Happy Birthday Hye Lim!” “When Hye Lim was introduced, it was with Fei and Jia, right?” and other more various responses.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:50 pm
After Isak notified fans of the confirmation for SM Town in New York City, more information has been revealed. This concert will star SM artists in the SM Town Live World Tour, on October 23rd. It will take place in the USA’s most famous and biggest stage, Madison Square Garden, with fifteen thousand seats.
Madison Square Garden had famous and phenomenal artists such as Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Beiber, and other world-famous singers. It has been renowned as the stage of every Pop-star’s dreams, and it also had the famous NBA team, New York Knicks. It has also been praised for being the melting pot of pop culture.
In the meantime, SM Town's concert will also occur during September 2nd through 4th in Japan’s Tokyo dome with 150,000 seats.
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 3:52 pm
Heechul is going to the military. It’s sad news for many, but for Heechul himself, it may be a rediscovering of himself. In the army preparation, he will go through many hardships and troubles, but when he comes back, he will definitely be manlier and more mature than ever.
Heechul is going to be located in the base in Nohnsan, Choongchungnam-do for land army training. He buzzed his signature long hair, and smiled confidently yet sadly and longingly to the camera. In the picture, he fiddles around with his hat. Even though he’s just leaving, he’s definitely dressed fashionably for the occasion. He’s dressed in a clean-cut blazer with a printed t-shirt. His long legs stand out in the black denim skinny jeans and blue tennis shoes.
He will be trained for four weeks in the basic traning headquarters at Nohnsan, and will be moved to public service personnel for 23 months.
Don't be too disappointed though, Su-Ju fans! He'll return for vacation!
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