SECRET Time 2012: Behind-the-Scenes!

The pretty ladies of SECRET had their first Japan Tour, Secret Time 2012 last March. The tour is for the promotions of their second Japanese CD single, “So Much For Goodbye”. The tour visited three cities in Japan, namely Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo. The tour was performed in the ZEPP Halls. SECRET unveiled behind-the-scene photos of their Japan Tour via posting several photos in the official Facebook page. Check out the beautiful pictures below!

Source: SECRET Official Facebook Page

Big Bang’s fifth mini album sells over 250,000 copies

Big Bang’s fifth mini album recently sold over 250,000 copies.

On April 12, according to Gaon Chart, Big Bang’s fifth mini album Alive ranked first in monthly album sales by selling over 210,000 copies in February. The album sold over 40,000 copies in March, over 257,431 copies in total.

The album ranked third by selling 45,421 copies in March. SHINee’s fourth mini album ranked first and CNBLUE’s third mini album ranked second.

SHINee released the album Sherlock on March 19 and ranked first by selling 135,370 copies only in March.

Even though CNBLUE’s third mini album Ear Fun was released on March 26, the album ranked second by selling 59,944 copies.

B1A4′s first album The B1A4 I-Ignition ranked fourth by selling 43,513 copies in March.

Shinhwa, the 14 year old idol group, released their tenth album The Return and ranked fifth by selling 32,500 copies. 2AM’s mini album F.Scott Fitzgerald’s Way of Love ranked sixth by selling 27,875 copies.

Busker Busker, who is showing off their power in music charts, ranked eighth with their first album Busker Busker (selling 12,658 copies).

Busker Busker’s song “Cherry Blossoms Ending” ranked first on the second week in April of Gaon download chart with 522,232 downloads. The group’s other songs, “First Love” (376,939 downloads) and “Night Sea in Yeosu” (356,299 downloads) ranked second and third.

Their seven songs, including “Blossom Is” (sixth), “Ideal Type” (eighth), and “Make a Phone Call” (ninth) entered the Top 10 lists.

Source: Starnews

Girl’s Day releases sexy and bubbly jacket photo

Girl’s Day recently released jacket photo for their second mini album Everyday 2.

The jacket photo was released online on April 12. A spokesperson for the group says, “The concept for the album is cute and sexy. We tried to portray girls becoming ladies.”

In the picture, group members are wearing vivid colored clothes, which complement each member’s unique charms.

All five members are showing off their beautiful legs in shorts and mini skirts.

The group has been described as cute and bubbly girls with their songs “Twinkle Twinkle” and “Hug Me Once.” They transformed into ladies with a sexy and cute, mature look.

A spokesperson for the group says, “The group members are still fresh and girlish. But since they are growing up, they decided to go with a more mature look.”

Girl’s Day will hold a showcase to celebrate the release of their mini album on April 18 at CGV M Cube.

Source: TV Report

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for April 12, 2012

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for April 12, 2012

This week’s first ranking : Busker Busker “Cherry Blossom Flower”

And nominees for first place
-CNBLue “Hey You”
-SHINee “Sherlock”

Comeback Stage
-4minute “Dream Racer”, “Volume Up”
-Sistar “Alone”, “Lead Me”
-Seo In guk “Tease Me”
-Huh Gak “Love, Love, Love”, “A Someone Who Loved Me”
-Bae Chi Gi “Absolrooly  Bae Chi Gi”

Debut
-EXO-K “History”

Today MC : Tony Ahn

This week’s cast were Twilight, BTOB, SPICA, Jang Na Ra, Shinhwa, EXO-K, Bae Chi Gi, Huh Gak, Seo In Guk, 4minute, Sistar, CNBLue and Busker Busket.

Busker Busker “Cherry Blossom Flower”

CNBLue “Hey You”

4minute “Dream Racer”, “Volume Up”

Seo In guk “Tease Me”

Huh Gak “Love, Love, Love”, “A Someone Who Loved Me”

Bae Chi Gi “Absolrooly  Bae Chi Gi”

EXO-K “History”

Shinhwa “Venus”

Jang Na Ra “Only About You”

SPICA “Pain Killer”

BTOB “Insane”

TwiLight “Twilight”
Source : Korea.com

EXO-K looks nervous, “They are cute”

New group EXO-K recently took group pictures.

On April 12, several pictures were posted on official Twitter account for cable channel Mnet’s M Countdown with the comment, “New big group EXO-K is ready to make a sortie. EXO-K’s unconventional performance! Tonight on live M Countdown at 6:00.”

Exoplanet, a planet outside the Solar System, is the motif for EXO. It means they are stars from an unknown world and K means Korea. EXO-K is composed of six members, Suho, Kai, Chan Yeol, Se Hun, Baek Hyun, and D.O.

In the pictures, EXO-K members look nervous. Since they are a new group, who released their mini albumMAMA on April 8, they are making serious faces. People said that they are cute and they just look like a new group.

People responded: “EXO-K members are so cute.” “The look fresh.” “EXO-K members are flower boys.” “Wow! They are so cute.” “They are one of the handsomest groups.”

Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s G-Dragon, “I want to work with Jolin Tsai”

Group Big Bang’s visit to Taiwan recently made the headlines.

Big Bang visited Taiwan on April 9 and 10 and drew a lot of attention. Taiwanese major media outlets, including Liberty Times and Apple Daily, reported on Big Bang’s press conference.

Even though Big Bang didn’t hold a concert and they just appeared at a press conference, they made the headlines on major media outlets. On April 11, Liberty Times reported, saying, “Big Bang, leading Hallyu, visited Taiwan.”

At the press conference, G-Dragon talked about Taiwanese diva Jolin Tsai and captured the public’s attention. G-Dragon said, “I think it will be good to work with Jolin Tsai.” Media outlets were excited about the news and said, “Big Bang may work with Taiwanese singer.” Jolin Tsai is a powerful star, who was selected as a representative for a soda with Rain.

Big Bang will tour five Japanese tour next month. Daesung and Seungril will emcee the April 15 episode of SBS’s Inkigayo as one day MCs and people are eagerly anticipating to see them on the show.
Source: TV Report

KARA’s “Mr.” still No. 1

KARA

Korean girl group KARA’s hit song “Mr.” from 2009 is still the No. 1 song to sing at Japanese karaoke, according to Fuji TV.

On a program entitled, “Hey Hey Hey” on April 9, the song was voted as the best song to sing at karaoke post-1990s.

KARA usurped popular Japanese girl band AKB48 to reach the coveted spot.
“Mr.” was an instant hit in Korea and Japan upon being released, due to its catchy hook and hypnotic choreography focused on the swinging of the pelvic region.

Last year, Japan’s leading karaoke enterprise also picked the hit song as No. 2 most sung tune at karaoke venues. Girls’ Generation came in at third on the same ranking.

A triumph in karaoke songs’ ranking testifies just how popular the band is, as tunes are picked on how widely-known they are and their simplicity of lyrics and melody.

Just days before, KARA was picked to be the face of a new soya-based snack in Japan and also announced that it would launch its own fragrance from mid-April. Meanwhile, from mid-April, the girl group is set to tour Japan, China, Hong Kong and Thailand as part of its Asian tour.

By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]

Super Junior star to come home

Kangin of Super Junior Fans are expected to be out in number on Monday to greet Kangin of Super Junior as he returns from his two-year compulsory military service. In total, he has spent roughly three years out of the spotlight.

While SM Entertainment told News N that there are no official plans for the singer as of yet, other Super Junior members will join fans at Kangin’s discharge ceremony in Namyang, Gyeonggi.

Though Kangin’s military obligation was just over two years, he took a break from Super Junior about a year before joining the military after he was charged with a hit-and-run and was otherwise embroiled in controversy after violent outbursts while intoxicated. Entering military service helped him keep a low profile.

Despite SM Entertainment’s comments to the contrary, many are speculating that it won’t be long until Kangin reunites with band members on television and starts performing again.

Fans are hopeful that the 27-year-old entertainer will make a comeback in the band’s new album, set to be released in the coming months.
Source: Korea Joongang Daily