2AM’s Jo Kwon takes a picture during his birthday party

2AM’s Jo Kwon recently took a picture during his birthday party.

On August 28, Jo tweeted a picture with the comment, “I have been holding a birthday party at the same place for the last 12 years. They made me a huge birthday hat out of rolling paper. I feel like I’s a trainee again. I love you.”

In the picture, Jo is enjoying his birthday party with his friends in a practicing room. He is holding a birthday cake and wearing a huge birthday hat, which almost touches the ceiling.

People who saw the picture responded: “I want to have that hat.” “Happy birthday!” “I feel sorry for him, knowing that he has been holding his birthday parties in a practicing room for the last 12 years.”

Source: Starnews

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2AM’s Chang Min reveals, “Thank you God; my wish is fulfilled!”

2AM Chang Min’s “bad hand” has been sighted. 

On August 2, Chang Min uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “Thank you God! Deovolente. My wish is fulfilled today!” 

In th picture, he is smiling brightly and making V signs with actress Cho Yeo Jung. 

His hand, which is placed gently on her shoulder, caught the eye of many netizens. 

Netizens commented: “Putting arms around in a friendly manner.” “You like Cho Yeo Jung?” “Your hand seems to be placed on her shoulder too gently.” “Chang Min seems to be getting younger.” 

Currently, Chang Min is challenging himself to act in the musical, La Cage Aux Folles.

Source: Xportsnews

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2AM’s Jo Kwon and Sun Ye of the Wonder Girls look like brother and sister

2AM’s Jo Kwon recently showed a friendship with Sun Ye of the Wonder Girls.

On the afternoon of July 31, Jo Kwon tweeted some photos with the caption “Dear my friend, Sun Ye—I think we’ve been getting similar to each other after a long while.

In the photo, Jo Kwon and Sun Ye stare at the camera while keeping themselves close with their faces. The JYP idol stars look like brother and sister.

In another photo, the 2PM member is taking a photo of the Wonder Girls member grabbing a bite.

Netizens responded: “They resemble each other.” “Friends get similar to each other as time goes by.” “They must be practicing for JYP Nation.”

JYP Nation is an event that all the acts represented by JYP will take part in, including the Wonder Girls, miss A, 2PM, and 2AM. The show will be held at the Olympic Gymnasium in Seoul on August 4 at 6:00 p.m.

Source: Starnews

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MBLAQ’s Mir reunites with some members of the 91-line

MBLAQ’s Mir has posted a picture of himself posing with a few members from the famous 91-line.

The 91-line is comprised of idol members who are born in the year 1991 and Mir reunited with a few of them at the recent Idol Athletic Championships. He shared the above picture and tweeted, “It’s been a while. 91-idol line ㅋㅋ”

In his picture are 2AM’s Jinwoon, SISTAR’s Soyou, miss A’s Min, and CNBLUE’s Jungshin. It is a bit of a pity that not all the members from the 91-idol line could be in this picture, but can you feel their close friendship?

Source: Mir’s Twitter

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Hidden jobs of male idol leaders?

The jobs of idol leaders are creating a stir.

Recently on an online community board, a post titled, ‘The jobs of male idol leaders based on their looks’ was uploaded. This post explained idol leader’s jobs from their usual image rather than their real jobs.

Super Junior’s Leeteuk was explained as, “The popular lecturer in our academy. He is such a good speaker. He has classes for five straight ours and still has a lot to say.” This job suits him because of Leeteuk’s usual image of emceeing on variety shows.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon was explained as, “The leader of a dance society in a nearby school.” SHINee’s On.U was written as, “Representative of our department. He is kind and innocent.” 2AM’s Jo Kwon was described as, “A close colleague of mine who sweeps across all the talent shows during our school gatherings. B2ST’s Yoon Du Jun was recommended as the “Physical education teacher.” In addition, C.N Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa was described as the “Handsome looking oppa from church.”

Netizens commented: “It all seems plausible…” “It’s funny how I have no trouble imagining them with these jobs.” “This is hilarious.”

Source: Xportsnews

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Top K-pop singers go to USA to hold Super Concert

Top K-pop singers plan to take the United States by storm soon.

The ’2012 K-pop Super Concert in America’ will be held at the Home Depot Center in LA, California, USA on August 10.

Top nine K-pop singers, including, SNSD, SHINee, 2PM, 2AM, CNBLUE, KARA, SISTAR, Secret, and MBLAQ, will attend the concert. The venue can hold 27,000 people, which is the biggest number among all K-pop concerts in American history. Around 500 staff members prove that it will be the best concert ever.

On July 10, the concert created its official Facebook account (http://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteKpop) and received considerable attention in the United States. Over 300,000 people visited the account and the concert is expected to become the best concert to promote the K-pop craze.

The concert will air on SBS as a special concert in LA.

Source: TV Report

2AM’s Chang Min and Jin Woon shows off their perfect body in a summer season pictorial

2AM’s Chang Min and Jin Woon recently showed off their perfect body in a summer season pictorial.

On the July issue of fashion magazine High Cut, the two hunky ballad singer flaunted their manly charms. It is said that Chang Min ate only sweet potatoes and chicken breast for four weeks.

After his great effort, Chang Min is successful in showing off his chocolate six-packs. Jin Woon also looks hot in shorts. His manly thighs are belying to his sweet smile, but sure to make female fans happy.

In the interview with the magazine, Changmin revealed his own way of pleasing a girlfriend. “When I used to have a girlfriend, I checked her shoe size in a restaurant and got her shoes as a surprising gift.” Jin Woon revealed the distress of creating a work of art, saying, “I would make five pieces of songs a day with somebody else’s guitar, but none would I do with my own guitar.”

The pictorial featuring the two hunky singers are to be made available on the 80th issue of High Cut, and some more images are available High Cut online.

Source: TV Report

2AM members support Jo Kwon with flash cards

Idol group 2AM recently showed off their perfect teamwork.

On June 29, Jo Kwon tweeted a picture with the comment, “Seul Ong is gone to read his script for the movie26 Years and I’m with Jin Woon and Chang Min.”

In the picture, Jo, who recently released his solo album, is standing with Jin Woon and Chang Min and holding flash cards saying “I’m Da One.”

People who saw the picture responded: “They are very good at teamwork.” “2AM is the best idol group.” “It would have been better if there was Seul Ong too.” “They are nice and talented.” “Jo must feel reliable.”

Jo recently released his solo album, which includes 10 variety songs.

Source: TV Report

2AM’s Chang Min shows off his amazing abs: “My summer diet is over!”

Recently, 2AM’s Chang Min has revealed his six pack abs.

On June 13, the star tweeted, “I did my best and my body did not betray me. My summer diet is over!” He attached a picture in which he shows off his chocolate-shaped abs.

He is posing with confidence at a fitness center. Shirtless, he exposed his six pack abs with a proud look. The perfectly-built abdominal muscles draw particular attention.

Netizens who saw the posting commented: “Chang Min has awesome abs!” “He is happy because his diet is over.” “I envy his chocolate abs.” “He certainly did a great job on his diet.”

From July 4 to September 4, Chang Min is to play the character Jang Michelle in the musical La Cage Aux Folles at the LG Art Center in Yeoksam-dong, Ganman-gu, Seoul.

Source: TV Report

Check out these sensational cover images of a solo debut album of 2AM’s Jo Kwon

Jo Kwon, just ahead of releasing his solo debut album, recently unveiled the cover image of his solo debut album—sensational.

On June 13, Big Hit Entertainment released the cover image of the preleased song “Animal” from Jo Kwon’s solo debut album.
Having been promoted as “Dark Jo Kwon,” the cover image shows the upper body of the singer, who expresses dark charisma.
The 2AM leader’s profile looks impressive while he is wearing a leather cape and covering his face with mask. What’s more, a photo of stiletto heels with studs is released with Jo’s photo and it is also boosting curiosity about the singer’s new album.
The high-profile singer will pre-release the song “Animal” on June 18 and release the whole new album on June 25.

Source: Xportsnews

2PM and 2AM will collaborate on song for Japanese movie

Boy idol groups 2PM and 2AM will will collaborate on a song together for the first time after their debut.

On May 8, major Japanese media outlets said that the two groups will sing the theme song “One Day” for the Japanese documentary movie Beyond the One Day ‘Story of 2PM & 2AM.’ Their team name is 2PM + 2AM One Day.

The theme song has an uptempo beat, which complements 2PM’s dancing skills and 2AM’s vocal skills.

The movie is about 2PM and 2AM, who have become some of the best performance boy bands and vocal groups in Asia.

It also includes their lives behind the scenes from the ‘JYP Nation in Japan 2011,’ in which the two groups performed together last summer in Japan. The members will show their fun and real sides while resting, working, and living their everyday lives.

The two teams flew to Japan to shoot the movie on April 10. 2PM’s Jun Ho said, “Since this was the first time we have worked together, we really enjoyed it.”

2PM and 2AM debuted in 2008 from the same agency and have become beloved groups both in Korea and Japan.

Source: Starnews

JYP releases teaser video for JJ Project, “New singer?”

JYP Entertainment started the JJ Project, which will be the most interesting project since the company’s creation.

On May 8, JYP Entertainment released a teaser video to announce the beginning of the project and made countless people curious.

The teaser video portrays a neon slot machine, adorned with the company logo. Group names, including 2PM, 2AM, and Wonder Girls from JYP Entertainment appear and then the letters ‘JJ’ appear before the video ends.

Many people are guessing that ‘JJ’ is name of a new singer. JYP’s jackpot ‘JJ,’ however, is receiving a lot of attention.

A spokesperson for the agency says, “The JJ Project will be the most interesting and fun project in the history of the company. Please pay more attention to the JYP jackpot project.”

The teaser video for the JJ Project is on jjproject.jype.com.

Source: TV Report

2AM’s Jo Kwon turns into a kindergartener?

2AM’s Jo Kwon and Jung Jin Woon returned to the innocence of childhood.

On April 5 at 1:00 p.m, Jo Kwon uploaded two pictures and tweeted, “Today’s Children’s Day! Happy Children’s Day. I’m going to face reality now. I’m only twenty-four.”

Jo Kwon turned into a cute kindergartener by wearing a yellow hat and a cape. His cute expression stands out. Jung gave a good laugh by wearing a red hat and making a funny expression.

Netizens commented: “So cute. Jo Kwon still looks like a kid even if he’s twenty-four.” “I think kindergarteners will ask him to be a friend! You both are cute.” “Children will love it if you go to an event like this. Especially Jo Kwon!”

Source: Starnews

This week’s MBC Music Core April 14, 2012

This week’s MBC Music Core April 14, 2012

Today MC : SNSD Taeyeon, Seohyun, Tiffany

Hot Stage :
-Shinhwa “Venus”
-CNBLue “Hey You”
-B1A4 “Baby I’m Sorry”
-SHINee “Sherlock”

Comeback Stage
-4minute “Dream Racer”, “Volume Up”
-SISTAR “Lead Me”, “Alone”
-Jang Na Ra “I Only Think of You”

Hot Cebut
-EXO-K “History”, “MAMA”

Goodbye Stage
-2AM ”I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me”

Sound HOLIC
-X-CROSS “Padam Padam”
-BTOB “Insane”
-SPICA “Pain Killer”
-LED Apple “SADNESS”
-NU’EST “FACE”

New Song :
-Bae Chi Gi ”Absolrooly  Bae Chi Gi”, “To.mary”
-Yangpa & Hanna(Davichi) “Love is All the Same”

This week’s cats were X-CROSS, LED Apple, Bae Chi Gi, NU’EST, SPICA, BTOB, Yangpa & Hanna(Davichi), EXO-K, Jang Na Ra, B1A4, CNBLue, SISTAR, 2AM, 4minute, Shinhwa and SHINee.

SHINee “Sherlock”

CNBLue “Hey You”

B1A4 “Baby I’m Sorry”

Shinhwa “Venus”

BTOB “Insane”

4minute “Dream Racer”, “Volume Up”

Jang Na Ra “I Only Think of You”

EXO-K “History”, “MAMA”

2AM ”I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me”

NU’EST “FACE”

Bae Chi Gi ”Absolrooly  Bae Chi Gi”, “To.mary”

LED Apple “SADNESS”

X-CROSS “Padam Padam”

Source : Korea.com