SNSD will release “Paparazzi” in Korea on Aug. 16

SNSD’s latest Japanese single, “Paparazzi,” will be released in Korea on August 16.

SNSD’s fourth Japanese single, “Paparazzi,” which was released in Japan on June 27, is a song that topped the Oricon single daily chart and the iTunes Japan single daily chart.

“Paparazzi” is a dance song characterized by a dreamy sound and an addictive melody. Such world-renowned musicians as Miles Walker, who has worked with the pop star Beyonce, Sterling Sound, and Tom Coyne participated in the making of the single. SNSD’s fancy performance for the song makes it even more attractive.

This single will be released in a total of three versions, a limited version(CD+DVD), a regular version(CD+DVD), and a CD version. The DVD contains a music video of “Paparazzi.”

SNSD will participate in SM Town Live World Tour III in Seoul, which will be held at the main Sports Complex in Seoul on August 18.

Source: TV Report

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Big Bang will release a new song in Japan in September

Big Bang will release a new song in Japan in two years.

Big Bang will release a new single in Japan on September 19. Successfully finishing a concert tour of Japan in June, they will release a new single in Japan before starting a tour of Asia.

Starting in Singapore on September 28, Big Bang will hold concerts in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 6 and 7; Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 13; Taipei, Taiwan, on October 20 and 21; Manila, the Philippines, on October 24; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 27; and Hong Kong on December 8.

Big Bang’s Seungri is the only member currently working in Japan.

Being acknowledged as a talented entertainer in Japan through several TV shows, Seungri will hold his first fan meeting in Japan in Tokyo on August 27 and in Osaka on September 9. Seungri’s talented look appealed to many people in Japan as well as people in Korea.

Big Bang are also planning to have a tour of the U.S. and South America at the end of this year. They will hold concerts at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on November 3 and the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on November 9. They’ll also hold concerts in São Paulo, Brazil, and Lima, Peru.

Big Bang will hold additional concerts in Japan at the Osaka Kyocera Dome on November 23 and Tokyo Dome on December 5, planning to meet around 255,000 people through this tour of Japan.

Source: Starnews

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Return2Base mode with MBLAQ

MBLAQ’s lead vocals G.O, cheered their fans thru his Twitter account today at the showing of “Return2Base” of their mentor, Rain.

G.O tweeted a photo of him, together with his fellow MBLAQ members, maknae Mir and leader Seungho. You can see G.O holding a Return2Base photo while Seungho and Mir holds their individual drinks.

He then stated, “Have been waiting for this movie to be release!! Really really interesting!!! keke Please watch ‘R2B Return To Base’ ^^” 

SOURCE: MBLAQ G.O‘s Twitter, @__RisingSilence for translation

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Miss A’s Suzy and IU are selected as celebrities who seem to be bad at math

Miss A’s Suzy and IU ranked first and second in a survey about celebrities who seem to be bad at math.

K-Stem, an institute that conducts a scholastic ability test in mathematics, surveyed 220 middle school and high school students, who took its fifteenth test on August 11, and reported the result on 17.

In a survey about celebrities who seem to be good at math, Lee Seung Gi (30.9%, 108 votes) and Kim Tae Hee (43.4%, 152 votes) ranked first.

About Lee Seung Gi, there were such comments as, “Lee Seung Gi seems to be good at math because he looks smart and intelligent.” About Kim Tae Hee, the students commented, “Because she went to Seoul National University, she is smart for real.”

For celebrities who seem to be bad at math, Boom ranked first, receiving 142 votes (45.15%), and Suzy (29.1%, 102 votes) and IU (22.9%, 80 votes) ranked first and second as female celebrities.

For celebrities who look like math teachers, Yoo Jun Sang (24.3%) and Kim Ha Neul (23.2%), who played the role of a teacher in SBS TV’s drama series A Gentleman’s Dignity, ranked first and second.

Source: Starnews

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Kara’s Gyuri shows off her sexy curves in the teaser video of their new album, Pandora

Kara’s Gyuri revealed a teaser video of their comeback song.

On the afternoon of August 15, Gyuri revealed the teaser video of their new mini album, Pandora on Naver Music. The video was twenty seconds long, and she attracted attention with her pretty features.

Her hair style and make-up left an impression. She showed off her womanly charms with her wavy hair and emphasized her pretty features with the smoky make-up.

She caught the eye with her special outfit that revealed her sexy curves.

Netizens commented: “Park Gyuri the goddess.” “She has mysterious charms.” “This album is going to be a big hit!”

Kara’s new album, Pandora will be released on August 22.

Source: TV Report

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SHINee’s Jong Hyun becomes friends with a volleyball player

SHINee’s Jong Hyun recently took a picture with volleyball player Kim Yeon Kyung.

On August 15, Jong Hyun tweeted a picture with the comment, “Thank you for the picture! You did a good job! I have an athlete friend!”

On the same day, Kim also tweeted the same picture with the comment, “With SHINee’s Jong Hyun.” The picture was taken when the two attended the ‘National Festival’ on August 14. In the picture, Kim and Jong Hyun are intimately posing for the camera.

The two stars continued commenting each other. Kim, who are two years older than Jong Hyun said, “I’m not your friend, I’m your older sister.” Then Jong Hyun made people laugh by saying, “Older sister, sleep tight. Bow.”

Since Kim is 192 centimeters tall, Jong Hyun made his fans smile again by saying, “I’m actually two meters tall but I folded my knees. Kim will be surprised at my height if I stand up straight. I’m just keep folding my knees so I don’t surprise everyone.”

People responded: “Jong Hyun is cute.” “A singer and a volleyball player have become friends.”

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Yesung and SNSD’s Yoona look like a couple

SNSD’s Yoona and Super Junior’s Yesung recently took a picture together.

On August 15, Yesung tweeted a picture with the comment, “With baby Yoona. It’s raining a lot.”

In the picture, Yoona and Yesung are wearing comfortable smiles and posing for the camera. They are also wearing the same black framed glasses.

The two stars captured the public’s attention with their similar look and milky white skin.

People who saw the picture responded: “The picture makes my heart flutter.” “I wish Yoona and Yesung would become a couple.” “They look like a couple or sister and brother.”

Source: TV Report

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4Minute’s Hyun Ah releases a music video of “Oppa, You’re Just My Style”

On August 15, 4Minute’s Hyun Ah released a music video of “Oppa, You’re Just My Style” on Naver Music. As soon as it was released, it attracted a lot of attention, but people are rating this music video either extremely good or extremely bad.

First of all, many people comment that Hyun Ah’s performance is great. In the music video, Hyun Ah overwhelms Psy with her sexy dance. As they did in the music video of “Gangnam Style,” they’re showing off their good teamwork in this music video, as well. Her alluring outfit also attracts a lot of attention.

People responded: “Hyun Ah looks really great in the music video.” “I was so impressed by the music video.” “I love Hyun Ah’s fancy performance in the music video.” “This music video is really entertaining.”

However, some people comment that Hyun Ah’s voice doesn’t go with the melody of the song. In the video, Hyun Ah is singing “Oppa, You’re Just My Style” in a cute voice.

People responded: “Hyun Ah’s voice doesn’t go with the song.” “It could be better if Hyun Ah just sang the chorus.” “I like Hyun Ah, but her voice is a bit awkward here.”

Hyun Ah appeared in the music video of Psy’s “Gangnam Style.”

Source: TV Report

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The popular emcee Yoo Jae Seok performs good deeds in Germany

The popular emcee Yoo Jae Seok performing good deeds in Germany is creating a stir.

Recently on an online community board, a picture titled, “Yoo Jae Seok is considerate even in Germany” has been revealed. It has been revealed that this has been captured from an episode of SBS TV’s X-man, which was held back in year 2006 at Heidelberg, Germany. The picture had created a stir back then but it’s becoming a hot issue once again.

The picture displays Yoo picking up trash in Germany. He is holding trash bags in both of his hands, and cleaning up enthusiastically.

When this picture was taken he said, “Hey guys, we need to clean this up. We should clean more when we are in other people’s country.” The writer of the post also reminisced and said that Yoo greeted the fans who recognized him and also took pictures with them.

Netizens commented: “The little episode in Germany is so heartwarming.” “He sure represents Korean emcees.” “That’s why he is being loved so much.”

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior Siwon and Donghae arrive in Manila

“We going to Manila ^^ See u soon guys !! With Siwon.” was Donghae’s tweet, early morning of August 14. From the time Donghae tweeted about their departure, fans all over the Philippines began waiting for their arrival. Together with Siwon, they will be launching their product line for Bench, a world-renowned Filipino clothing brand.

At 12:32 PM of the same day, Siwon tweeted, ” I’m here, Philippines. Feel so good now!” Donghae followed suit by posting a photo of their promotional billboard, one of the many which lined the streets of EDSA.

Attached with this photo was one word – “Bench!!”

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the product launching. Prior to this, a promotional raffle was held, where 700 fans will be given the chance to see Siwon and Donghae up close and personal. Dubbed as ‘SiHae in Manila’, the event will be held on August 15 at the Trinoma Activity Center.

Source: Twitter

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Psy’s new single – Gangnam Style – on Youtube’s Most Viewed Video

Psy, one of YG’s solo performer, recently updated fans thru his me2day account that his Music Video entitled “Gangnam Style” is on the the number 1 in Youtube’s Most Viewed Videos.

Psy stated, “(Urgent Notice) Today 19:00 ~ Gangnam Style ~ number 1 ~~~!!” and attached a screen cap photo of the said Youtube channel.

Fans commented saying, “So happy for PSY, you deserve it & this song is awesome! Fighting oppa!!!”, “Even we french people love your dance!!!” and “Congratulations!!” 

SOURCE: Psy’s me2day

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2PM’s Taec Yeon wants to know: “Who will protect me?”

2PM’s Ok Taec Yeon recently released a picture that he took in front of a haunted house.

On August 14, Ok tweeted a picture with the comment, “Horror Maze for this year! Fail! I’m too scared. Is there anyone who wants to come and protect me?”

In the picture, Ok is posing in front of a haunted house, which will open on September 7 at an amusement park. He made people laugh by staring off into the distance as if he is scared of the haunted house.

People who saw the picture responded: “I can’t believe the beast idol is scared of a haunted house.” “He is so cute.” “Come with me. I will protect you.”

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Kangin: “I want to do my best until the end”

Super Junior’s Kangin is currently keeping busy practicing for the Japanese version of the musical Goong.

On August 14, the production company for the musical released pictures of Kangin practicing hard in the two weeks before the musical starts in Japan.

In the picture, Kangin is focusing his energy on practicing for the musical. He drew a lot of attention by wearing comfortable clothes and making various facial expressions.

Kangin plays the role of a clever and handsome crown prince named Lee Shin. He has spent most of his time by himself in a castle. He is lonely but he will be transformed into a warm-hearted man after he meets a girl named Chae Kyung.

He is surprising the entire crew by expressing his emotions very well just like a professional actor. Kangin says, “I’m enjoying performing the role of Lee Shin, who reminds me of myself.”

“I still have to learn lots of things. I want to focus all my energy on practicing for the musical and I want to become a good musical actor who performs well from the star to the end.”

The musical is a creative Korean musical about a crown prince and an ordinary high school girl. It will start performing on September 1 through 13 in Tokyo, Japan.

Source: TV Report

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KARA’s Goo Hara releases a sexy teaser video for “Pandora”

KARA’s Goo Hara recently released a teaser video for their return.

On August 14, Goo released a teaser video for their new EP Pandora on Naver Music. The 19 second video drew a lot of attention by featuring Goo showing off her sexy charms.

Goo had on a short T-shirt and tight high-waist pants. Her bold necklace and cubic bracelet and ring complemented her sexy look.

Her hairstyle and makeup also impressed the public. Strong smoky makeup and red lips made her look even more sexy. Her bangs also made her look different.

People who saw the video responded: “Did she cut her bangs?” “Her waist is so slim.” “This is a powerful teaser.” “Goo is a sexy girl.”

KARA’s Pandora will be released on August 22.

Source: TV Report

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Kim Hyun Joong focuses energy on City Conquest

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong will return to Korea and keep busy doing his schedules.

Kim released his Japanese debut EP in January and kept busy holding concerts in foreign countries.

He toured five Asian countries, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Thailand and held fan meetings with his foreign fans.

His second Japanese EP Heat, which was released in July, is drawing a lot of attention by selling over 200,000 copies so far.

He also ranked first on several music charts, including, MTV chart in Taiwan, mobile ringtone download chart, Amazon Japan MP3 download world chart.

He completed his foreign schedules with a grand finale performance at the Japanese Firework Festival on August 10.

Kim’s next big project will be shooting the TV series City Conquest. He will show off his manly charms by playing the role of a lead character named Baek Mir.

Source: TV Report

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2NE1′s Sandara Park shows off her distinctive hairstyle

2NE1′s Sandara Park recently showed off her distinctive hairstyle.

On August 13, Park uploaded a picture of herself on her me2day account with the comment, “I’ve changed my hairstyle like Hwang Jin Yi’s to show my overseas fans the real look of Korea. I’m Sandara with a binyeo! Because I had to shave half of my head for ‘I Love You,’ I was able to show you this hairstyle only twice. I’m so sad. Sandara looks so cute with a binyeo. I couldn’t even take a picture of it because I’ve been lately very bad at taking pictures. Oh, my god.”

In the episode of SBS TV’s Inkigayo that aired on August 12, Park showed off a distinctive hairstyle, which reminded many people of the Korean geisha Hwang Jin Yi. Seeing this, Park’s fans nicknamed her Binyeo Dara.

People responded: “That hair looks really good on you.” “You look so fresh.” “I love your new hairstyle.” “I can’t believe that type of hair even looks good on you. You’re awesome.”

2NE1 recently canceled the release of their second single, which was originally scheduled to be released on August 28. Instead, they’ll focus on their new album scheduled to be released in October.

Source: TV Report

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JYJ’s Junsu releases the first teaser of “Uncommitted”

The first teaser of Junsu (of JYJ)’s first English single was recently released.

The teaser, which was released on YouTube, is only twenty-second long, but its impressive scenes are enough to increase music fans’ expectations for the music video.

In the teaser, Junsu is holding a girl in his arms and staring at somewhere with a mysterious look in his eyes. The scenes in the teaser look very fashionable with its dreamy setting accompanied by a stylish urban pop sound.

The second teaser of the song will be released on August 14 at midnight. C-Jes Entertainment, Junsu’s agency, says, “The first teaser shows an overall feeling of the music video, and the second teaser is a fourty-second version that shows an overall story of the music video.”

People responded: “Keep staring at his eyes. SO GORGEOUS.” “The melody is so sweet.” “It looks like a commercial for a perfume brand.” “The twenty-second teaser completely captivated me.”

Source: Xportsnews

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Jang Keun Suk has a hard time because of fans obsessed with him

Jang Keun Suk recently had a hard time because of fans obsessed with him.

On August 11, Jang went to Shanghai, China, for a concert that was part of the 2012 Jang Keun Suk Asian Tour: The Cri Show 2, but he had a hard time because of Chinese fans obsessed with him.

On August 14, a spokesperson for Jang reported that Jang went to a restaurant to have a meal after the concert, but there were a lot of people around the restaurant to see him. Chinese police tried to break up the crowd, but it was totally uncontrollable.

The police told Jang, “You’re the reason for this mess, so you have to leave here immediately.” Eventually, Jang had to leave the restaurant.

The spokesperson for Jang also reported, “Even after Jang Keun Suk left the restaurant, the fans kept following his car. It was really dangerous. We were lucky to be alive.”

Because of this, the agency handling Jang’s concert was investigated.

This is not something that happens only in China. Some Japanese fans once installed a location-tracking device on Jang’s car in order to follow him.

The spokesperson for Jang says, “We really appreciate all Chinese and Japanese fans for supporting Jang Keun Suk, but we ask you to stop doing such extreme things because they are often seriously dangerous.”

Over 10,000 Chinese fans came to the concert in Shanghai to see Jang, and nearly 40 major media sources came to a press interview that was held on August 10.

In a real-time interview on Weibo, Jang received over 420,000 questions, proving his high popularity as a Hallyu star.

Jang will continue his concert tour in Taiwan on September 1. He will also participate in Summer Sonic 2012, which will be held in Osaka and Tokyo on August 18 and 19.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon in an airplane: “Can you recognize us?”

Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon recently uploaded a picture of themselves.

On August 14, Donghae uploaded a picture of himself with Siwon on his Twitter account with the comment, “We’re flying to Manila now. I’ll see you soon! With Siwon.”

In the picture, Donghae and Siwon are sitting closely together in an airplane to Manila, the Philippines. Donghae is covering most of his face with a cap and a mask unlike Siwon.

People responded: “What does that mean?” “Where would they go first after arriving in Manila? A grocery store?” “I’m sorry. I thought you were foreigners. Haha.” “Siwon is so handsome.”

Channel A’s new drama series Panda and Hedgehog, which stars Donghae, Yoon Seung Ah, Choi Jin Hyuk, and Yoo So Young, will start airing on August 18.

Source: TV Report

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Return2Base mode with MBLAQ

MBLAQ’s lead vocals G.O, cheered their fans thru his Twitter account today at the showing of “Return2Base” of their mentor, Rain.

G.O tweeted a photo of him, together with his fellow MBLAQ members, maknae Mir and leader Seungho. You can see G.O holding a Return2Base photo while Seungho and Mir holds their individual drinks.

He then stated, “Have been waiting for this movie to be release!! Really really interesting!!! keke Please watch ‘R2B Return To Base’ ^^” 

SOURCE: MBLAQ G.O‘s Twitter, @__RisingSilence for translation

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Jang Keun Suk returns to Korea abruptly: “I wanted to stay in Shanghai longer, but…”

Recently, Jang criticized one of his extreme fans.

On August 11, Jang conducted The Cri Show 2 in Shanghai, China. One of his fans, however, gave him a hard time after the concert, and the star could not help but leave some comments about it on Weibo (a Chinese version of Twitter).

On the next day, Jang left another comment which read, “I love you, my fans. I just dislike some extreme, egoistic fans who violate traffic regulations and care less about safety to follow me around 24/7. I wanted to stay longer in China and write a Shanghai diary, but I’m going back to Korea! Sorry, thank you, and love you all. Except for those extreme fans.”

Netizens who saw the posting reacted: “Those crazy fans in China make you speechless.” “He has already said enough about them, but they just don’t get it.” “There are some crazy fans in Korea, but we’re speaking in global terms now.”

Source: TV Report

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ZE:A will return to performing “Phoenix” in Korea and Japan

ZE:A, who kept busy performing the title song “Aftereffect” from their second EP Spectacular for seven weeks, will be back performing their new song without taking a long break.

On August 13, ZE:A’s agency, Star Empire, announced the group’s plan for their new song through their official fansite (www.ze-a.com).

ZE:A will take a break for one week after they appear on music programs this week and return to performing their new song “Phoenix” on August 27.

The new EP that they will release includes five songs, including the R & B version of the song “Aftereffect” and the new arrangement of the followup song “Heart for 2″ from their last summer EP Exiting.

A spokesperson for ZE:A says, “The group focused on expressing their emotions through the song “Aftereffect” but through the new song “Phoenix,” they will perform strong and powerful group dance. They want to fly high like a phoenix without giving up until the end.”

“The Japanese version of “Phoenix” has different concept from the Korean version. Considering fans and markets in each country, jacket photos and songs for the new EP will be different.”

ZE:A will visit Japan on August 24 to hold a promotion for “Phoenix.”

Source: TV Report

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Etude House delivers a preview of SHINee and 2NE1′s Dara for their new CF

It’s been quite a year for SHINee and 2NE1 fans as they have been treated to two fun CFs from cosmetics brand, Etude House.

After filming a ‘Kiss Note’ CF and ‘Sun BB World Championships’ CF, the idols are back for their third collaboration CF, this time using a theme of ‘Barbie and Ken’. While Dara portrays the role of ‘Barbie’, the SHINee members each become ‘Ken’. The brand released a preview of the idols acting out their respective roles and it seems that SHINee will once more sing the theme song of the CF.

Intrigued by the members acting out as dolls? Check it out below and wait for the official CF to drop on August 20th!

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Kara’s Ji Young teaser and photo for Pandora revealed!

Kara has released a teaser photo of maknae, Ji Young.

Ji Young looks incredibly matured in this photo with a bold coloured lipstick and a flimsy clothing for their album jacket photo. Korea’s most loved ‘Giant Baby’ looks really grown up and different than the Ji Young Netizens used to see before this.

Besides that, Kara has also released a new teaser of Ji Young on their official YouTube channel, DSPKARA. Check out the teaser below!

Source: YouTube, Sports News
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Tickets sell out for FT Island’s September concert

Every seat is sold out for FT Island’s exclusive concert.

FT Island will hold the ‘Take FT Island’ on September 1 and 2 at Olympic Park in Seoul.

Tickets sold out as soon as they went on sale on August 10 at 8 o’clock in the evening.

CJ E & M, who is in charge of directing the group’s concert, says, “FT Island is very powerful in tickets sales not only in Korea but also in foreign countries. It has been almost a year since they held an exclusive concert in Korea and that made their fans even more excited about the concert.”

After the concert, the group will release their new EP in mid-September.

FT Island released their eighth Japanese single “Top Secret” on August 8 and drew a lot of attention by ranking fifth on the Oricon daily chart.

Source: TV Report

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Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun and SHINee’s Key are close friends

Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun and SHINee’s Key recently showed off their close friendship.

On August 9, Nam tweeted a picture with the comment, “My fans and friends, who always support me, are precious people, whom I will always remember.”

The two stars intimately posed together and drew a lot of attention. Nam is putting his arm around Key while giving the thumbs up sign.

Their hairstyles also received considerable attention. Nam looks cute with wavy hair and Key looks chic with short hair.

People who saw the picture responded: “They both are so handsome.” “Key had his hair cut short.” “They are such good friends.”

The two are actually well known as friends who were born in 1991. The 91 Line is one of the private groups in the entertainment world, where many idols are included.

Source: TV Report

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SS501′s Kim Hyung Joon transforms into an old man

Singer Kim Hyung Joon recently made his fans laugh.

On August 12, Kim tweeted a picture with the comment, “I happily completed two concerts in Osaka today. Thank you. Me in fifty years as a present. Do I look okay?”

In the picture, Kim is wearing shaving cream and staring at the camera while making a serious face. His wet hair made him look sexy.

People who saw the picture responded: “A shaving cream beard looks cute on you.” “You look sexy.” “Your eyes look tired.” “It’s a detailed beard.”

Kim will tour Japan and hold several live concerts at all ZEPP venues until August 15 and will meet with thousands of local fans.

Source: TV Report

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