ZE:A’s Kwang Hee: “Happy birthday to Min Woo!”

ZE:A’s Kwang Hee recently took a picture to celebrate Min Woo’s birthday.

On September 6, Kwang Hee tweeted a picture with the comment, “Happy birthday to Min Woo! It was hard to write this with capital letters and small letters in English. Is it old fashioned? Haha. Anyway, happy birthday, Min Woo.”

In the picture, Kwang Hee is smiling and Min Woo is staring at the camera while holding his cell phone next to his ear.

People who saw the picture responded: “Happy birthday, Min Woo. Let’s be together forever.” “A year passed like this. Happy birthday.” “I will pray for you to become the man that everyone respects.” “Happy birthday!”

Min Woo tweeted, “I didn’t say anything about my birthday but thank you for wishing me a happy birthday. I will try harder to live up to your expectations and be moderate. Thank you again for celebrating my birthday.”

Min Woo, who was born on September 6 in 1990, turned 22 years old. He passed the JYP Entertainment audition in 2008 but he debuted in January of 2010 with “Nativity” through Star Empire with leader Moon Jun Young’s help.

Source: TV Report

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Secret will release a sexy teaser for “Poison”

Secret recently released a jacket photo and announced that they will release a teaser video for their title song “Poison” at midnight on September 7. 

The group’s agency, TS Entertainment, released individual pictorials for group members prior to their EP release. On September 6, the agency released a group picture and said that they will release a teaser video through YouTube.

Secret members drew a lot of attention by showing off their sexy mature looks through their individual pictorials. The four members dressed up in red retro style costumes, which were popular in 1940. Their beautiful clavicles and legs made many people look forward to seeing the teaser video.

A spokesperson for the agency says that the one minute teaser video for “Poison” portrays Secret members as sexy ladies rather than cute girls to capture male fans’ hearts.

Secret has become a national girl group by releasing hit songs, including, “Magic,” “Madonna,” “Shy Boy,” “Starlight Moonlight,” and “Love Is Move.” The new title song “Poison” is also composed by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Beom to become the sixth hit song.

Secret’s third EP will be released on and offline on September 13.

Source: Xportsnews

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EXO-M will be present at KCON USA

EXO-M fans, start cheering, for it’s been announced that EXO-M will be present at the first ever North American KCON.

KCON, or KPOP Convention for short, will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, located in Irvine, CA. It’s the first of its kind to be held on North American soil and EXO-M will join the likes of 4minute, B.A.P, and VIXX as artists in the current line-up. KCON has hinted that there will be more artists to come.

Tickets start at $40 and the event will be held on October 13th.

Source: KCONUSA 

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Check out the teaser for FT Island’s new album!

On September 6, the rock band FT Island revealed a teaser for its fourth official album titled Five Treasure Box.

In the teaser “I Wish,” the title track of their new album, you will find out five members with more mature charms. The leading female character of the clip draws particular attention for she turns out to be in the same agency with them; she is Hye Jung of the rookie girl group AOA.

After three years of rest, FT Island finally came out with an official album, and they built up expectations by saying, “All members participated in composing songs on this album, so we managed to include our favorite type of music.”

Among the compositions, Lee Hong Ki feels particular attachment to “Life” and “Compass” while Choi Jong Hun to “Paper Plane,” Lee Jae Jin to “Let It Go,” and Choi Min Hwan and Song Seung Hyun to “Compass” in the same way.

During the exclusive concert held for the past two days to celebrate its return, the band proved its underlying potential with stable instrument play and stage manners.

The new album will be released on September 10, and the first return performance will be on M.net’s M Count Down on the 13th.

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G-Dragon teases fans with screenshot of upcoming M

BIG BANG’s G-Dragon has teased fans with a screenshot of what appears to be from his upcoming MV.

Having released One of a Kind and That XX a week apart, G-Dragon announced that he would be releasing his solo mini-album One of a Kind on September 15th and promote title track Crayon. Through his Twitter and Instagram accounts, he tweeted, “Now I’m shooting MV” and attached the above photo.

Fans are already anticipating his new song and mini-album, and they have much to expect of the leader, who blew them all away with his MVs for One of a Kind and That XX.

Stay tuned to his release on September 15th!

Source: xxxibgdrgn (G-Dragon’s Instagram)

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Psy Signs to Scooter Braun’s Label, Will Appear at MTV VMAs

Psy, the Korean pop star and U.S. viral video sensation, uploaded a short clip on his official YouTube channel Monday showing music exec Scooter Braun and himself sharing a drink and making a big announcement: Sources have confirmed to Billboard that Psy has signed to Braun’s Schoolboy Records, part of Universal Republic.

“We’ve been hanging out in California for four days,” Braun, Justin Bieber’s manager, says in the clip. “And we’ve come to an agreement to make some history together. [To] be the first Korean artist to break a big record in the United States.”

To mark the international moment the two take a large gulp of native Korean alcohol soju with Braun toasting, “To Psy, to Korea, to breaking down barriers, to the future.”

Psy is best known around the world for his viral music video sensation

“Gangnam Style” which this past summer has received nearly 100 million views

– though the work was never intended for American audiences.

‘Gangnam Style’ Helps Psy Dance to No. 1 on Social 50 Chart

That future looks bright as Psy will have a major platform to up his American awareness at this week at the MTV Video Music Awards. In the same report that announced Psy’s signing, it was also confirmed that he will make an appearance on the VMA stage this Thursday.

The announcement comes as an official attempt to break “Gangnam Style,” a track sung almost entirely in Korean that went viral from its hilarious music video, in America. Psy’s Korean comeback track was not only a huge hit in his home country (it tied for the most weeks at No. 1 on the K-Pop Hot 100) but on the worldwide social media scene (he is the No. 1 artist on the Social 50 chart). “Gangnam Style” has slowly but surely gained digital downloads and radio play making a debut on the upcoming Hot 100 chart likely.

In addition to managing Justin Bieber, Braun has also signed Carly Rae Jepsen to his Schoolboy Records label and manages The Wanted in North America.

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Music video of G-Dragon’s “That XX” receives over five million hits on YouTube

G-Dragon’s new music video received over five million hits in only four days.

On September 1, G-Dragon released a music video of his new song, “That XX.” This music video is currently attracting a lot of attention, receiving over five million hits on YouTube in only four days.

The music video is also attracting a lot of attention in many European countries. The lyrics of the song are translated into several languages. Many fans of G-Dragon are also showing their interest in the music video by making UCC.

A soft melody and unconventional lyrics of the song are especially attracting a lot of attention. Kim Jenny, a member of YG Entertainment’s new girl group, is also appearing in the music video as G-Dragon’s lover.

People responded: “I just love the song, ‘That XX.’” “G-Dragon’s popularity will never stop increasing.” “This song is so addictive.” “It’s G-Dragon’s power.”

G-Dragon’s new EP will be released on September 15 on online music sites and will also be released offline on September 18.

Source: TV Report

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Miss A’s Suzy shows off her milky-white skin

Miss A’s Suzy recently released a picture of herself.

On September 4, Suzy uploaded a picture on her Twitter account. In the picture, Suzy is staring at the camera, letting her long wavy hair down her back.

Suzy is showing off her milky-white skin and slim chin line, wearing light makeup. She is dressed in casual clothes, but she still looks like a superstar.

People responded: “Suzy looks so pretty and innocent.” “Suzy is so cute and pretty!” “Suzy is so pretty that people will fall in love with her immediately.”

Source: TV Report

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SNSD’s Jessica participates in the soundtrack of The Great King’s Dream

SNSD’s Jessica participated in the soundtrack of The Great King’s Dream.

Jessica recently finished recording the main theme song of KBS TV’s new drama series The Great King’s Dream.

On September 2, part of “Heart Road” was released in the special episode of the series and attracted a lot of attention. Several writings and videos about Jessica’s participation in the soundtrack of the series were uploaded on online community boards and YouTube.

“Heart Road” is composed by Kim Jun Bum, who composed the soundtrack of Hong Gil Dong, “If,” which was sung by SNSD’s Taeyeon, in collaboration with music director Lee Chang Hee.

Jessica has participated in the soundtracks of Romance Town and Violent Romance. “Heart Road,” a soundtrack ofThe Great King’s Dream, will be released on September 7 at noon.

Source: Xportsnews

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SS501′s Park Jung Min/ROMEO releases debut Japanese PV for “Give Me Your Heart”

SS501′s Park Jung Min has made his official Japanese debut with Give Me Your Heart.

Park Jung Min has gone a different route from those who have debuted in Japan before him. Instead of using his Korean name, Park Jung Min has fashioned a new ‘identity’, so to speak, for himself when he promotes in Japan. He will be promoting under the name of ROMEO, and as he describes, who is his alter-ego and comes out when Park Jung Min is sleeping. From the looks of it, ROMEO will embody a darker and more gothic look and feel.

Watch Park Jung Min/ROMEO in his debut PV, Give Me Your Heart.

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T-ara receives 700 million won guarantee for Hong Kong showcase

T-ara will start performing abroad by holding a showcase in Hong Kong.

The group will hold a large scale showcase at a Star Hall in Hong Kong on September 18.

A total of 3,000 tickets for the showcase were completely sold out. T-ara is considering making 500 to 1,000 additional seats of standing stage for those who are still asking about the showcase.

A spokesperson for the group says, “We decided to hold a showcase in Hong Kong because local promoters asked us to. We received a 700 billion won guarantee for the showcase.”

Many officials in the show business, advertisement world, and East Asian agents will attend the showcase.

T-ara will appear in the September 6 episode of Mnet’s M Countdown to perform their new song.

Source: TV Report

Wonder Girls begin Asian tour in Singapore

Girl group Wonder Girls, composed of five girls, will begin their Asian tour.

The Wonder Girls will start touring Asia on September 8  and will visit five Asian countries, including, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, for three months.

This is their second Asian tour after their first tour as a girl group in 2007. The Wonder Girls said hello to their fans in Singapore, the first country that they will visit, through their official Twitter account.

In the picture, group members are posing together and holding papers to tell information about their concert. The phrase ‘WG love SG’ expresses their affection towards their fans in Singapore.

The Wonder Girls will meet 25,000 Asian fans in total through their Asian tour. Since they earned nickname ‘Performance Girl Group’ by constantly holding their concerts, they will give customized performances in each country.

The agency, JYP Entertainment, says, “The concert will respect each country’s characters and traditions the most. Through the concert, the Wonder Girls will establish themselves as the best girl group.”

Source: Starnews

JYJ’s Kim Jun Su gives girl a hug and kiss: “Who is she?”

JYJ’s Kim Jun Su recently gave a life size doll a big hug.

On September 5, Kim tweeted a picture with the comment, “You don’t like me?”

In the picture, Kim is giving a life size doll a tight hug from behind. He is also pouting his lips like he is going to give the doll a kiss and it made many people laugh.

People who saw the picture responded: “I want to take over for the doll.” “Is it okay if I envy the doll?” “Kim is so cute.”

Kim is currently keeping busy both at home and abroad with his solo EP Uncommitted, which was released on August 17.

Source: TV Report

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f(x)’s Krystal celebrates third anniversary of her group

Krystal of the girl group f(x) which is composed of Victoria, Amber, Sulli, Luna and herself has celebrated third anniversary of the group.

On September 5, the singer posted a picture on Me2day with the comment “Today the Hamsoonis (f(x)’s fan club) turned three!!!! Hehe the Hamsoonis are now old. Please stay with us until we get really old. Ppuing Ppuing.”

In the picture, she has done her hair in cute pig tails and stares into the camera with a lovely smile. She revealed her selca photo in celebration of the third anniversary of her group.

Netizens who saw the posting commented: “We’re looking forward to your great performances!” “This picture will be set as a background image for my computer.” “You look so cute and how dare you say you’ve got older!”

f(x) debuted in September 5 in 20 with the single “Rachada.”

Source: Starnews

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SNSD’s Yoona shows up at a student cafeteria of Dongguk University

SNSD’s Yoona was spotted at Dongguk University.

Recently, a posting titled “Yoona checked the attendance today at Dongguk University” was posted on an online community board. She has been enrolled to the school since the year of 2009.

She is having a meal at the student cafeteria just like any other students. She appears in a pink sleeveless floral dress and people start to gather around her. The celebrity replies to them with a charming smile. Although the pictures were directly shot without undergoing any photoshopping processes, she looks as charming and beautiful as she can be, showing off her “goddess image.”

Netizens who saw the posting commented: “I envy those students who got to see Yoona.” “She’s an absolute goddess.” “Her appearance stands out wherever she goes.” “She seems like an enthusiastic student at school.”

Source: TV Report

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Oppa Oppa Magazine , the Italian webzine

Recently we’ve said that also the Italian media have begun to talk about K-Pop. This is a little beginning but someone ,who writes only about it , in Italy already exists.

We are talking about : “Oppa Oppa Magazine”, an Italian web-magazine. It was created by Masayume Pachirisu some months ago because she would have liked to work on a magazine dedicated only to K-Pop,for the Italian fans. After having the support of her friend Rei (both are in charge of the creation of articles and of the graphics), also an other member has entered in the official staff, Keysama (she writes articles too). In the end there are also Lalychan89 (who takes care of the section about the Korean culture since she studies Korean and has already visited the beautiful Korea),Ome and Dave (who help the team writing articles for the other sections of the magazine). Moreover the magazine can count on the help of other contributors,who occasionally write some articles.

Oppa Oppa Magazine talks about everything : introduces the different groups writing always the most important infos , writes the comebacks of the month , talks about the rookie groups , reviews the albums , has a section for the dramas and many other topics!

Thanks also to the captivating graphics and the diligence of the team it has reached a good success,which is shown on the number of fans on its Facebook page.

The first meeting of “Oppa Oppa Magazine” is on the 9^th of September in Milan (the meeting-place is the square in front of the Cathedral of Milan at 11 a.m.). There will be surprises, games with K-Pop prizes and many other things, of course everyone (K-Pop fans,no-fans, Italians and also foreign people) can take part in it! So if you are in Milan and you don’t know what to do you can partecipate!

If you want to download the magazine you just need to go to its blog,in the “Download Magazine” section,it’s completely free!

Source : Oppa Oppa Magazine blog and facebook.

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SNSD to hold 14 concerts in 6 different cities for 2013 Japan Tour

Japanese SONEs have much to rejoice, for SNSD will be coming to visit them with their 2013 Japan Tour!

Last week, it was announced that SNSD would embark on their second Japan tour next year and the official fansite has now released the tour schedule.

The Japan Tour will hit 6 different cities and fans can watch SNSD a total of 14 times during the two month tour, which will run from February 9th to April 10th. While tickets cost 9,500 yen, those who are officially in SNSD’s fanclub will receive priority when it comes to ticket sales.

Date	Venue (City)
February 9th	Kobe World Kinen Hall (Kobe)
February 10th	Kobe World Kinen Hall (Kobe)
February 16th	Saitama Super Arena (Saitama)
February 17th	Saitama Super Arena (Saitama)
February 27th	Marine Messe Fukuoka (Fukuoka)
February 28th	Marine Messe Fukuoka (Fukuoka)
March 9th	Hiroshima Green Arena (Hiroshima)
March 10th	Hiroshima Green Arena (Hiroshima)
March 19th	Saitama Super Arena (Saitama)
March 20th	Saitama Super Arena (Saitama)
March 26th	Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
March 27th	Osaka-jo Hall (Osaka)
April 9th	Nihon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya)
April 10th	Nihon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya)

Will you try and watch them in person?

Source: SNSD SONE JAPAN Official Fan Club

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Leeteuk says, “Siwon is much richer than you imagine”

Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently disclosed about how rich Siwon’s family is.

On the episode MBC’s Golden Fishery―Radio Star that aired on September 5, Super Junio’r Leeteuk, Eunhuk, Shindong, and Siwon appeared and provided lively entertainment.

The Super Junior leader opened up about the wealth of Siwon’s family, saying, “That’s more than known to public. It’s overwhelming. His family could buy MBC.”

He added, “Once I gave him a ride home. There are several houses rather than one.”

Shindong also agreed, “Siwon is the no. 1 richest idol.”

Meanwhile, Siwon was covetous of Kyuhyun’s emcee position at Radio Star, which made him nervous.

Source: Starnews

Psy exceeds 100 million views on Youtube!

Singer Psy revealed his video exceeding 100 million views.

On the afternoon of September 4, Psy uploaded a picture on his Me2day captioned, “’Gangnam Style’ exceeds 100 million views, oh yeah! Thank you!”

The captured picture reveals the music video of “Gangnam Style” exceeding 100 million views.

Starting from July 15, Psy has been gaining a worldwide popularity in Korea, U.S, and England with the music video of “Gangnam Style.”

Netizens commented: “Our next goal is the world!” “Until the day when Obama does the horse dance!” “I should have bought some of YG’s stock.”

On September 4, Psy signed a contract with Scooter Braun, the manager of Justin Bieberand will soon be entering the U.S music industry.

Source: Starnews

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