Big Bang’s various yearbook pics released

Yearbook pictures of boy group Big Bang, composed of 5 members, were recently released.

The April 10 episode of SBS’s Good Morning visited the 5 members’ elementary, middle, and high schools to see how they did in schools.

A middle school yearbook picture of T.O.P features a chubby boy without the charismatic eyes and sharp chin that T.O.P currently has.

G-Dragon appeared on TV for the first time through MBC’s Kiss Kiss when he was 5 years old. When he was 7, he showed off his dancing skills as a child Roo’Ra and when he entered an elementary school, he became popular as a child rapper.

G-Dragon’s second grade teacher in middle school, praised him, “He did his best to accomplish his role.”

Many people were surprised to hear that Taeyang and G-Dragon went to the same high school. In the high school yearbook picture of Taeyang, he looks different with long hair.

Daesung, who has cute eye smile, hasn’t changed a bit and made the audience laugh.

Daesung’s second grade teacher in middle school praised him, “I told him he would become a singer if he try hard.”

He also made people laugh by writing that he has 1 percent of possibility to become a genius on his class anthology.
Source: Starnews

Super Junior shines in city of light

Boy band wonder kids Super Junior wowed fans from Europe and the world at “World Tour Super Show 4” on Friday in the city of light.

At the band’s first solo concert in the French capital, more than 7,000 fans from Europe, Asia and Africa sang along to the songs sung by the band in Korean. The show cost a hefty 100 euros ($130) per ticket, but despite this, the venue was at full capacity. A moving stage was set up to allow the band to be at eye level with the audience and a 20-meter-tall (65-foot-tall) LED screen showed film clips.

In addition to Hallyu fans, the mothers of Leeteuk, Donghae, and Yesung attended the show at Le Zenith de Paris, which ran for three hours and 30 minutes.

“I never imagined that my son would be performing in Paris. We are so proud of all of our kids,” said Leeteuk’s mother. Meanwhile, Kyuhyun thanked fans, saying, “We are one. It doesn’t matter where you are from or what color your skin is.”

The band will now travel to Shanghai for a show on April 14 followed by a visit to Indonesia to meet fans.
Source: Korea Joongang Daily

‘Flower boys’ keep time in Japan

Drama “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band”
To launch tvN’s hit drama “Shut Up! Flower Boy Band” in Japan, CJ Media announced that it has an unusual promotion planned.

The company has joined forces with the Japanese clock Web site “Bijin Tokei,” which features “flower boys” holding signs displaying the real time.

The cast members – actor Lee Min-ki, actor Sung-joon, L from the boy band Infinite, singer Lee Hyun-jae, model Yoo Min-gyu and actor Kim Min-seok – will feature on the site leading up to the show’s debut in Japan.

“The boy band members from the show will appear on the Web site at random hours to surprise fans,” CJ Media said on Saturday.

The promotional event has been planned to coincide with the launch of the Korean drama on Mnet Japan. The popular program will air starting Sunday.

The show is based on the trials, triumphs and love lives of a teen boy band. It is the follow-up to tvN’s “Flower Boy Ramen Shop” and rose to prominence for its cast of “pretty boys.” The tvN program aired from Jan. 30 to March 20 in Korea.
Source: Korea Joongang Daily

This week’s ranking on SBS Inkigayo for April 8, 2012

This week’s ranking on SBS Inkigayo for April 8, 2012

Today MC : IU, Goo HARA, Nicole

This week’s Mutizen Song : SHINee “Sherlock”

This week’s Take Seven :
#1. 2AM ”I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me”
#2. SHINee “Sherlock”
#3. BigBang “Fantastic Baby”
#4. CNBLue “Hey You”
#5. BTOB “Insane”
#6. NU’EST “FACE”
#7. B1A4 “Baby I’m Sorry”

Comeback Special :
-Jang Na Ra “I Only Think of You”

Debut Special :
-EXO-K “History”, “MAMA”

Inkygayo Campaign Song :

-SHINee “Traffic Safety Song”

This week’s cats were LED Apple, Tritops, Na Yoon Kwon, M4, Taw & HAHA, Jang Hee Young, Nine Muses, Jang Na Ra, BTOB, SPICA, NU’EST, B1A4, EXO-K, CNBLue, 2AM, SHINee and BigBang.

SHINee “Sherlock”

BigBang “Bad Boy”, “Fantastic Baby”

2AM ”I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me”

CNBLue “Hey You”

BTOB ”Insane”

Jang Na Ra “I Only Think of You”

EXO-K “History”, “MAMA”

Nine Muses “Ticket”

Jang Hee Young “Love is Pain”

Taw & HAHA ”The Person By My Arm”

M4 “Though Love Leaves”

Na Yoon Kwon “Beautiful”

Tritops “I’m Bad Guy”

LED Apple “SADNESS”

Source : Korea.com

SISTAR to hold a comeback showcase on Apr. 12

SISTAR will hold a global comeback showcase on April 12, releasing their new minialbum.

Coming back to the music scene after eight months, SISTAR will hold a showcase to release their new songs and air it to 41 countries through YouTube and Melon.

As SISTAR changed their concept into an alluring, charismatic one from the previous healthy, lively, sexy one, many people are excited about their new album and showcase.

Several celebrities, including Gag Concert‘s Brave Guys (Jung Tae Ho, Park Sung Kwang, Shin Bora, and Yang Sun Il), will also make guest appearances and give diverse, powerful performances.

“Alone,” the title track of SISTAR’s new album was composed by Brave Brothers. As a new type of song specially made for SISTAR, it immediately captivates the music fans.

Unlike the previous powerful dance music, SISTAR are expected to release a different style of music this time.

SISTAR’s new minialbum will be released on April 12.

Source: Xportsnews

JYP warns the person who posts malicious comments about So Hee of Wonder Girls

While So Hee (of Wonder Girls) was suffering from some malicious comments on Twitter, JYP Entertainment, her agency, warned the person who posted the malicious comments to delete them.

To the person who has left malicious comments about So Hee on Twitter since April 7, JYP politely asked to delete the comments at first. However, as he continued to post more malicious comments, JYP eventually posted a warning comment.

On April 8, JYP left a comment on their official Twitter account, “You’re damaging So Hee’s reputation by constantly spreading false information and insulting comments about her on Twitter. If you do not delete the comments, we’ll have to take legal action.”

On April 9, a spokesperson for JYP said, “We told the person to delete all malicious comments that he posted. If he doesn’t delete them, we’ll accuse him of the violation of the law on utilization of information network system and information protection and of contempt.”

However, this person keeps ignoring the warning with such comments as, “If you want to sue me, do so!” “I’m not going to delete the comments,” “You have no rights to threaten me like that!”

Source: Starnews

Jay Park to come back to the Philippines this May 2012!

Good news, Filipino Jaywalkers! MCA Music, who had organized countless of events for local and international artists, have recently announced that Jay Park will once again come back to the Philippines this coming May 4 – 8, 2012. Jay Park first came to the Philippines in October 2010 for a fanmeet followed by his second visit last October 29, 2011 as the main performer for the MTV EXIT concert in Manila. He performed alongside other local and international artists and made the concert a success. Now he is coming for his third visit much to the excitement of his fans. Due to the photo released by MCA Music, fans have speculated that his visit this coming May could be in line with the promotion of his new album, “New Breed”. Further details regarding the event are yet to be announced.
Source: MCA Music

EXO-K’s music video ranks 7th and receives over a million hits on YouTube

A music video for “MAMA,” SM Entertainment’s new idol group EXO-K’s title song from their first mini album, is receiving a lot of attention.

On April 8, the music video was released on YouTube and the video ranked 7th on the ‘Most Viewed Videos’ on YouTube on April 9.

The video also entered the Top 5 lists in today’s ‘Most Discussed Videos,’ ‘Most Liked,’ and ‘Top Favorited Videos.’ It also ranked first on the ‘Most Viewed Videos’ in Korean YouTube chart. This proves that the group is receiving international attention.

In addition, the two versions of the music video for EXO-K and EXO-M received over one million hits on YouTube.

EXO-K appeared in the April 8 episode of SBS’s Inkigayo and performed their title song “MAMA” and “History” from their mini album. Their powerful performance on their successful debut stage captured the public’s attention.

Source: Starnews

4Minute top the charts, beating Busker Busker

4Minute topped the charts right after they came back to the music scene.

Released on April 9 at midnight, 4Minute’s new title song, “Volume Up” has been topping the real-time charts of Mnet, Soribada, and Bugs.

4Minute also ranked second or third on Melon, Olleh Music, and Monkey 3, threatening Busker Busker.

Several songs of Busker Busker, such as “Cherry Blossom Ending,” “Yeosu Night Sea” and “First Love,” recently made a big hit, consistently ranking in the top ten.

4Minute also attracted attention by changing into charismatic goddesses from sexy female warriors in terms of concept. Their new title song “Volume Up” was co-composed by Sinsadong Horaengi and Rado, who have worked with 4Minute since their debut. Starting with a saxophone sound, the song gives a strong impression with its stylish melody.

People are now paying a lot of attention to 4Minute’s new song and performance as much as their stylish looks.

Source: Starnews