SNSD and Super Junior’s performances to air live on Google

K-pop singers will perform live to the world through global portal site Google.

On May 3, according to several concert officials, SNSD, TVXQ, Super Junior, and KARA will hold a concert, conducted by MBC, at Google Headquarters in San Jose, California, United States, on May 21 at 6:00 in the afternoon (local time).

This is the first time a K-pop star has held a concert at Google Headquarters. This proves that K-pop has risen up on the world stage. The concert will air on the MBC and Google channels.

Singers from SM Entertainment will hold the ‘SM Town Live’ at Honda Center in California, United States, on May 20, a day before the MBC concert.

Source: Starnews

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for May 3, 2012

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for May 3, 2012

This week’s first ranking : 4minute “Volume Up”

And nominees for first place
-Busker Busker “Cherry Blossom Flower”
-SISTAR “Alone”

Comeback Stage
-F.Cuz “No. 1″
-TaeTiSeo(SNSD) “Twinkle”, “Baby Steps”
-B.A.P “Power”
-Ivy “Hurt Haert”

Goodbye Stage
-Shinhwa “Venus”

Today MC : Tony Ahn & Dong Ho(U-Kiss)

This week’s cast were TaeTiSeo(SNSD), Shinhwa, 4minute, SISTAR, IU, U-Kiss, B.A.P, EXO-K, SunnyHill, Seo In Guk, SuperNova, Noel, Rhythm Power, Electroboyz and F.Cuz.

4minute “Volume Up”

TaeTiSeo(SNSD) “Baby Steps”, ”Twinkle”

Ivy “Hurt Haert”

B.A.P “Power”

F.Cuz “No. 1″

Shinhwa “Venus”

Seo IN Guk “Tease Me”

EXO-K “MAMA”

U-Kiss “When You Stop Loving”,  ”DORA DORA”

Electroboyz “Should I Laugh or Cry”

SunnyHill “Is the White Horse Coming”

Rhythm Power “Rhythm Power”

Noel “Fading Away”

SuperNova “Stupid Love”

Source : Korea.com

Kim Hyun Joong Charms Like A Prince (Singapore Press Conference)

The charming prince of Korea arrived on sunny Singapore island on 2 May 2012 and proceeded to a press conference a few hours later. Jam-packed with media from all sorts of publications and nationalities, the venue was bustling with excitement waiting for the arrival of Kim Hyun Joong. Looking chic in black with a tinge of male cleavage, hair perfectly in place, he mesmerised the media with his mega-watt smile.

Embarking on an Asian Tour Fanmeeting, Kim Hyun Joong picked Singapore as its first stop because he felt it was a fantastic place to kickstart his tour. He expressed that he missed fans in Singapore who never failed to welcome him warmly each time. The fanmeet boasts of upgraded versions from all his previous performances, as he performs songs he has never done before.

One special factor about the upcoming fanmeet in Singapore, is the record-breaking hi-5 session with 3000 fans. Something no other artiste has ever initiated. The simple reason behind it is that Kim Hyun Joong wanted to meet each of his fans up close and remember them. “It will be like a small gift from me” said the sweet prince. If he could set a world record, he would love to have a concert with the most number of fans in attendance.

Not only that, each ticket-holder would be presented with a U:ZOOSIN shirt and brooch designed by Kim Hyun Joong himself. He wished for fans to bring back something memorable.

On his future plans, he is in the midst of preparing his next album set to be released early next year. The early start was so he could put in his best effort to produce a wonderful album for fans. Known for his sensitive male lead character in Boys Over Flowers, he hinted of possibly working in a new drama. However no confirmation nor details were revealed.

Usually portrayed as the cold princely figure, Hyun Joong revealed that in real life he is actually playful and lively! If you need hard evidence, be sure to attend the fanmeet! An exclusive video will be screened during the fanmeet showing this rare fun side of his.

Special thanks to organizer Running Into The Sun (RITS) for the kind invitation to the press conference. Stay tuned to Korea.com as we bring you coverage on the fanmeeting this Friday!

Source: Korea.com

Shinhwa celebrates SNSD’s subunit, Taetiseo’s debut

Shinhwa recently announced their last performance while celebrating SNSD’s subunit, Taetiseo’s debut.

On May 3, Shin Hwa’s Lee Min Woo tweeted a picture with the caption, “Give your love and support to Shinhwa nad TTS. Give the SNSD’s unit a warm welcome”

In the photo, the members of Shinhwa and Taetiseo strike a pose together. Eric, Hyesung, Min Woo, Jeon Jin are holding the albums by the girl group in celebration of its release. The members of Taetisoe make a pleased look while being supported by the legendary idol group.

Netizens responded: “The look great together.” “Hope SNSD will run as long as Shinhwa.” Is that Shinhwa’s last performance for this album?”

On May 3, Taetiseo is to release a performance of the song “Twinkle,”and “Baby Step” on Mnet’s M!Countdown.

The longest running idol group Shinhwa is to give the last performance with the song Venus, the title track on their 10th album, and is to continue their Asia tour, titled, “The Return” with the kickoff in Shanghai, China on April 30.

Source: Starnews

EXO-K’s Kai shows professionalism on Simply K-Pop

Rookie group EXO-K’s Kai showed professionalism during the dry rehearsal of Arirang TV’s Simply K-Pop. In the middle of the rehearsal something happened to Kai’s left eye that made him looked uncomfortable yet he still displayed a sense of professionalism. The incident forced him to close his left eye while dancing the whole routine. Even though such incident happened, he still managed to give the same powerful performance as if he was on the real stage.
Source: Korea.com

The age table of popular girl groups is creating a stir

The age table of girl groups is creating a stir.

Recently on an online community board, a picture titled, “Girl groups’ age table” has been revealed.

The table contains popular girl group members’ date of birth and a short line of personal information.

According to that post, the first place in the age table is After School’s Kahi who is thirty-two this year. Brown Eyed Girls’ JEA, Miryo, and Narsha follow the heel of Kahi.

A Pink’s Oh Ha Young was ranked at the end of the list with her 1996 birth date. A Pink’s Kim Nam Joo who was born in 1995, 2NE1’s Gong Min Ji, Kara’s Kang Ji Young, f(x)’s Sulli, and 4minute’s Kwon So Hyun who were born in 1994 all were on the bottom of the list.

Netizens commented: “The age difference between the oldest and youngest is like the age difference between aunt and niece.” “I can’t believe that Kahi is oldest.” “Girls who were born in 1996 look more mature than others?”

Source: Xportsnews

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo say, “We miss other members of SNSD”

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo gave their thoughts on performing as a unit group.

SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun gave their first performance as a unit group on Mnet’s M Countdownon May 3. After the performance, they said, “We were so nervous that our arms and legs were shaking so much. It was so weird.”

Tae Ti Seo also said, “Because we’ve always been with other six members, it’s quite weird to perform on the stage without them. But we think our first performance was good.”

Taeyeon said, “For SNSD, one of the most important parts was group dance. However, we cared more about our voices this time. That was the biggest difference from the performance of SNSD’s. Unfortunately my throat condition wasn’t so good this time, but I’ll try harder to give you a better performance.”

Seohyun said, “Because there are only three members in our group, the size of our greenroom also became smaller. Other members sent us cheering messages. We really appreciated them.”

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo will also give their comeback performance on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank on May 4, MBC TV’sMusic Core on 5, and SBS TV’s Inkigayo on 6.

Source: Starnews