FT Island releases a poster for Take FT Island

Band FT Island recently released a poster for their sixth exclusive concert Take FT Island, which will be held at Olympic Park in Seoul, Korea on September 1 and 2.

Like the concept ‘As you see, as you hear. Let’s listen to FT Island’s music! FT Island reach out their hands’ for the concert, in the poster, Lee Hong Ki is reaching out his hand towards the fans.

Since they released their EP Grown Up in February, they have been keeping busy overseas, including, the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong. They will return to performing in Korea with their fourth EP in September.

Since the band is well known as an artist with very powerful ticket sales, as soon as they started selling tickets for the concert Take FT Island on August 10, every seat was booked, proving that they are very popular among the public.

Source: Xportsnews

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Teen Top say, “We want to be together for a long time like Shinhwa”

A pictorial of Teen Top was recently published.

Currently promoting their new song, “Will You Go Out With Me?” Teen Top did a photo shoot and an interview for the September issue of the fashion magazine Elle Girl.

Releasing three singles and three EPs for two years, Teen Top is currently appealing to many girls with “Will You Go Out With Me?” Unlike their strong image, which is represented by the provocative lyrics and the perfect group dance of their songs, they were actually very nice and polite.

In the interview, Niel was asked, ”Do you usually ask a girl out with confidence like the name of your latest song?” and he said, “I’m not that confident unless I’m on the stage, so I don’t think I can.”

Changjo said, “I’m nowadays enjoying skateboarding with other members,” and L.Joe showed his passion for music and performance by saying writing his own songs as a goal for this year.

Teen Top also said, “We want to be together for a long time like Shinhwa, working individually and together.”

Source: TV Report

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CN Blue perform at A-Nation Music Week

CN Blue performed at Rock Nation, the last part of A-Nation Music Week, a festival held in Japan.

A-Nation was held from August 3 to 12 at the First Gymnasium of Yoyogi National Stadium in Japan, and CN Blue performed in the last part of the festival, Rock Nation.

In addition to CN Blue, Anna Tsuchiya, Sads, and Vamps performed at Rock Nation.

When CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun, Kang Min Hyuk, and Lee Jung Shin appeared on the stage, the place was filled with shouts. The Japanese audience enthusiastically responded to CN Blue’s performance.

CN Blue told the audience, “We’re so happy to be here and give a performance for you at this great festival. Thank you so much.”

A-Nation is a large-scale summer music festival in Japan, in which many popular Japanese musicians perform. Hyde, a vocalist and guitarist of Vamps, asked CN Blue to perform on the last day of the festival.

Such artists as m-flo, 三代目J Soul Brothers, the GazettE, and AKB48 performed at A-Nation, which was held for ten days. The Music Week, which combined music with fashion, food, and entertainment, also received lots of favorable reviews.

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon take a picture with over 20,000 fans in the Philippines

Super Junior’s Donghae and Siwon took a picture together at their fan meeting in the Philippines.

On August 15, Donghae uploaded a picture of himself with Siwon on his Twitter account with the comment, “All 20,000 ELF (Super Junior’s fan club) members! Thank you so much for coming to the fan meeting! It’s been a while and I saw you had become a lot prettier.”

In the picture, Donghae is in a friendly pose with Siwon with over 20,000 fans in the background.

People responded: “We’ve become prettier, too.” “I envy the fans in the Philippines.” “Super Junior is the real Hallyu singing group.”

Donghae plays the lead role of Go Seung Ji in Channel A’s new drama series Panda and Hedgehog, which will start airing on August 18.

Source: Starnews

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2NE1 will meet their fans through Facebook Live

2NE1 will meet their fans all over the world through an interview on Facebook Live as the first Asian singing group.

On August 16, YG Entertainment, 2NE1′s agency, reported that 2NE1, who are currently in the U.S. to hold a concert, part of their world tour titled New Evolution, will appear on the live talk show Facebook Live for about 45 minutes on August 24 at 9:00 a.m. (Korean time).

Such famous people as President Barack Obama, Madonna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and Oprah Winfrey have appeared on the show.

Currently communicating with over three million fans on Facebook, 2NE1 will give their thoughts on their first concert in the U.S. and answer questions from people all over the world on the show.

2NE1 will also give interviews to the U.S. media sources and promote their songs in the U.S.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Siwon says, “Super Junior members are now used to each other”

Super Junior’s Siwon recently showed his affection for his group, Super Junior.

Siwon showed his affection for Super Junior in his interview conducted by the magazine First Look, which was released on August 16.

Siwon said, “Super Junior members have been together since 2005. There have been so many things happened between us. If there’s a problem, we try to talk first. We all know what each other likes and dislikes. We’re now so used to each other. I want to be with them for a long time.”

Siwon also talked about his worries as an actor. He said, “There’s a fixed image of me. Because the fixed image is not only about me as an actor but also about me as a person, I want to change that.”

A few photos of Siwon were also released together. In the photos, Siwon is showing off his fresh look as a 25-year-old man, getting away from his sexy, manly look.

The interview with Siwon and his photos can be seen on First Look Online (www.firstlook.co.kr) and Mobile First Look (m.firstlook.co.kr).

Source: TV Report

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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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