Kim Hyun Joong Charms Like A Prince (Singapore Press Conference)

The charming prince of Korea arrived on sunny Singapore island on 2 May 2012 and proceeded to a press conference a few hours later. Jam-packed with media from all sorts of publications and nationalities, the venue was bustling with excitement waiting for the arrival of Kim Hyun Joong. Looking chic in black with a tinge of male cleavage, hair perfectly in place, he mesmerised the media with his mega-watt smile.

Embarking on an Asian Tour Fanmeeting, Kim Hyun Joong picked Singapore as its first stop because he felt it was a fantastic place to kickstart his tour. He expressed that he missed fans in Singapore who never failed to welcome him warmly each time. The fanmeet boasts of upgraded versions from all his previous performances, as he performs songs he has never done before.

One special factor about the upcoming fanmeet in Singapore, is the record-breaking hi-5 session with 3000 fans. Something no other artiste has ever initiated. The simple reason behind it is that Kim Hyun Joong wanted to meet each of his fans up close and remember them. “It will be like a small gift from me” said the sweet prince. If he could set a world record, he would love to have a concert with the most number of fans in attendance.

Not only that, each ticket-holder would be presented with a U:ZOOSIN shirt and brooch designed by Kim Hyun Joong himself. He wished for fans to bring back something memorable.

On his future plans, he is in the midst of preparing his next album set to be released early next year. The early start was so he could put in his best effort to produce a wonderful album for fans. Known for his sensitive male lead character in Boys Over Flowers, he hinted of possibly working in a new drama. However no confirmation nor details were revealed.

Usually portrayed as the cold princely figure, Hyun Joong revealed that in real life he is actually playful and lively! If you need hard evidence, be sure to attend the fanmeet! An exclusive video will be screened during the fanmeet showing this rare fun side of his.

Special thanks to organizer Running Into The Sun (RITS) for the kind invitation to the press conference. Stay tuned to Korea.com as we bring you coverage on the fanmeeting this Friday!

Source: Korea.com

Shinhwa celebrates SNSD’s subunit, Taetiseo’s debut

Shinhwa recently announced their last performance while celebrating SNSD’s subunit, Taetiseo’s debut.

On May 3, Shin Hwa’s Lee Min Woo tweeted a picture with the caption, “Give your love and support to Shinhwa nad TTS. Give the SNSD’s unit a warm welcome”

In the photo, the members of Shinhwa and Taetiseo strike a pose together. Eric, Hyesung, Min Woo, Jeon Jin are holding the albums by the girl group in celebration of its release. The members of Taetisoe make a pleased look while being supported by the legendary idol group.

Netizens responded: “The look great together.” “Hope SNSD will run as long as Shinhwa.” Is that Shinhwa’s last performance for this album?”

On May 3, Taetiseo is to release a performance of the song “Twinkle,”and “Baby Step” on Mnet’s M!Countdown.

The longest running idol group Shinhwa is to give the last performance with the song Venus, the title track on their 10th album, and is to continue their Asia tour, titled, “The Return” with the kickoff in Shanghai, China on April 30.

Source: Starnews

EXO-K’s Kai shows professionalism on Simply K-Pop

Rookie group EXO-K’s Kai showed professionalism during the dry rehearsal of Arirang TV’s Simply K-Pop. In the middle of the rehearsal something happened to Kai’s left eye that made him looked uncomfortable yet he still displayed a sense of professionalism. The incident forced him to close his left eye while dancing the whole routine. Even though such incident happened, he still managed to give the same powerful performance as if he was on the real stage.
Source: Korea.com

The age table of popular girl groups is creating a stir

The age table of girl groups is creating a stir.

Recently on an online community board, a picture titled, “Girl groups’ age table” has been revealed.

The table contains popular girl group members’ date of birth and a short line of personal information.

According to that post, the first place in the age table is After School’s Kahi who is thirty-two this year. Brown Eyed Girls’ JEA, Miryo, and Narsha follow the heel of Kahi.

A Pink’s Oh Ha Young was ranked at the end of the list with her 1996 birth date. A Pink’s Kim Nam Joo who was born in 1995, 2NE1’s Gong Min Ji, Kara’s Kang Ji Young, f(x)’s Sulli, and 4minute’s Kwon So Hyun who were born in 1994 all were on the bottom of the list.

Netizens commented: “The age difference between the oldest and youngest is like the age difference between aunt and niece.” “I can’t believe that Kahi is oldest.” “Girls who were born in 1996 look more mature than others?”

Source: Xportsnews

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo say, “We miss other members of SNSD”

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo gave their thoughts on performing as a unit group.

SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun gave their first performance as a unit group on Mnet’s M Countdownon May 3. After the performance, they said, “We were so nervous that our arms and legs were shaking so much. It was so weird.”

Tae Ti Seo also said, “Because we’ve always been with other six members, it’s quite weird to perform on the stage without them. But we think our first performance was good.”

Taeyeon said, “For SNSD, one of the most important parts was group dance. However, we cared more about our voices this time. That was the biggest difference from the performance of SNSD’s. Unfortunately my throat condition wasn’t so good this time, but I’ll try harder to give you a better performance.”

Seohyun said, “Because there are only three members in our group, the size of our greenroom also became smaller. Other members sent us cheering messages. We really appreciated them.”

SNSD-Tae Ti Seo will also give their comeback performance on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank on May 4, MBC TV’sMusic Core on 5, and SBS TV’s Inkigayo on 6.

Source: Starnews

TV Star Hong Suk Cheon is invited to see the musical Elizabeth by JYJ’s Jun Soo

TV Star Hong Suk Cheon recently released that he had watched the musical starring JYJ’s Kim Jun Soo.
On May 3, Hong tweeted a picture with the caption, “I was invited to see the musical Elizabeth by Jun Soo. He did his best as it was the final performance. Huge audience and countless fans acclaim the show, applauding, laughing, and crying. I did that, too. It was the greatest show. Go, Jun Soo. It’s an unforgettable night.”

In the picture, Hong strikes a pose along with Jun Soo with a makeup on, which is for the performance. Hong’s broad human network, who is well-know for having a wide variety of acquaintances, stands out.

Netizens responded: “You look close.” “Hong, I envy you.” “Jun Soo looks fabulous even wearing a fierce makeup on.
On May 2, the member of JYJ performed for the last round of musical Elizabeth.

Source: Starnews

SNSD’s Taetiseo to make inaugural TV appearance

Taetiseo (Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun), SNSD’s unit group, will appear on M Countdown.

On May 3, Mnet tweeted pictures with the comment, “You’ve been waiting for a long time. SNSD’s special unit Taetiseo will perform for the first time on M Countdown, which will air live tonight at 6:00 p.m.”

In the pictures, Taetiseo members are posing in purple outfits. Tiffany has her orange hair tied back and Taeyeon is wearing long brown wavy hair. The youngest member Seohyun looks innocent.

People responded: “I can’t wait to see them” “Their song is daebak! You are beautiful” “I’m eagerly anticipating  their performance. Taetiseo is the best.”

The group will perform their title song “Twinkle” and “Baby Steps” in the May 3 episode of M Countdown.

Source: Starnews

JYJ’s Kim Jun Soo is May’s most-anticipated singer

JYJ’s Kim Jun Soo will release his first solo album and it is the most-anticipated album for the month of May.

Music site Monkey 3 did a survey starting on April 26 through May 2 asking 356 people, “Who is the most-anticipated singer of May?” Kim ranked first receiving 40 percent of the votes.

Kim previously released his teaser poster and the title of his album Xia Tarantallegra and made people eagerly anticipate his album.

The title song “Tarantallegra,” which is a spell to make people dance, is made by Kim. Kim will begin his Asian concert tour at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul on May 19 and 20.

IU ranked second receiving 14 percent of the votes. She will release her new single Spring of a Twenty Year Old, which includes 3 songs, on May 11. The song ”Peach,” which is written by IU, will also be released on May 4. The song has a lovable feeling with the concept of a fluttering heart.

Infinite, who drew a lot of attention with their song “Be Mine,” ranked third. And the group was followed by Lissang, Ulala Session, and Baek Ji Young.

Source: TV Report

JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun recently received a physical examination and was considered as a reservist.

On May 3, Park’s agency, C-JeS Entertainment, said, “Park received a physical examination for three times because he was rated 7. He finally received rate 4 due to asthma.”

As a result, Park will do alternative service and he has to enter the boot camp on May 21.

Park, however, will postpone entering the boot camp till a later date and concentrate on his acting career. He is currently appearing on SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series Rooftop Prince. The series will go off air on May 24.

A spokesperson for Park says, “He will postpone joining the army because he has to shoot the series. Since Park has to consider his career in the future, he is not sure if he will join the army this year or not.”

Park had a car accident on April 26.

Source: Starnews

2PM plans Japanese single release on June 6

On May 3, the group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, said, “2PM will release their single Beautiful on June 6 in Japan. They will hold an album promotion as well.”

The title song “Beautiful” from their new single is pre-released through a TV commercial for a vinegar brand and loved by many people. The song has ranked first on the Recochoku chart on April 17 prior to its album release.

The single album includes a song that is written by Jun Ho, which made fans from Japan and Korea eagerly anticipate the album.

2PM is keeping busy as a prospective new group receiving the New Artist of the Year at the ’2012 Japan Golden Disk Awards.’ They appear on NHK’s Korean lecture program, a TV commercial, and Tokyo MX’s program. The movie Ouran High School Host Club, in which Nickhun appeared, is also very popular.

2PM will hold a concert at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, and will invite 90,000 people at the end of this month.

Source: Starnews

SNSD’s Taeyeon and Tiffany show off their pretty legs

SNSD’s Taeyeon and Tiffany showed off their pretty looks at a photo shoot.

Some pictorials of Taeyeon and Tiffany in the style magazine High Cut were recently released.

In the pictorials, Taeyeon and Tiffany are showing off their two similar yet distinctive charms in plaid shirts. Tiffany is pairing it with a boyfriend blazer and Taeyeon coordinated it with a miniskirt with a fancy pattern.

Taeyeon and Tiffany are also creating stylish looks in one-color suits and summer looks in flip-flops. They’re especially attracting attention with their pretty legs.

The 76th issue of High Cut that include the pictorials of Taeyeon and Tiffany will be published on May 3.

Source: Money Today

BTOB to release an emotional ballad on May 3

New idol group BTOB plans to release their new song.

On May 2, the group’s agency, Cube Entertainment, said that BTOB will release the digital single “Father” on May 3 at midnight, on several online music sites . The song is a part of the ‘Sensitive Human Project Part 1.’

The song is a ballad to thank and express love to fathers. It portrays sad feelings towards a father when looking at him, who walks with a heavy step, from behind.

A spokesperson for the agency says, “The song expanded the feelings of love, which is the biggest theme for pop songs, the love of family. Dramatic lyrics and emotional vocals complemented the sad song.

The song is written by Lim Sang Hyuk, who wrote the song “Because You’re My Man,” sang by G.NA, for MBC’s series The Greatest Love. The spokesperson says, “Since BTOB is an emotional group, they thanked their fathers through the song. They will perform the song for about 1 to 2 weeks.”

BTOB is represented by Cube Entertainment, who also represents 4minute and B2ST. The group drew a lot of attention even before their debut. They released their first mini album Born to Beat on April 3.

Source: Starnews

SHINee’s Key never takes a guy with him when meeting girls

SHINee, the boys of older female fans’ dream and the youngest “idol” group of Korea, reveals each member’s drinking habits.

In this week’s episode of Weekly Idol-This Week’s Idol, SHINee appears as a guest and each member’s profile is looked into depth. The line that draws the most attraction is about the members’ drinking habits. The production crew became overly excited as the group did not hesitate to freely talk about it.

First, Key starts off with a short episode happened at a get-together, unveiling On.U’s drinking habit. On hearing this, On.U gets him back by revealing his drinking habit. He says, “Whenever Key gets drunk, he becomes pretty and full of charms,” and surprises everyone on the set with his unusual habit.

When the emcee Defcon asks, “Is Key different when treating girls from guys?” all members give shocking answers such as, “I don’t see the difference.” or “He never brings a guys with him who seems to be better than him at certain point when meeting girls.”

Despite all “dropping-a-bombshell” talks, Key remains calm and saves himself from the situation with a sense of humor. Also, the star makes all staff on the set burst out laughing by actively participating in a “cute gesture” contest. He appeals with his so-called “Key’s cute charm from birth” against “Jung Hyung Don’s cute gestures.”

Source: Star Daily News

Super Junior’s Heechul to appear on the live show of the Mayor of Seoul

Super Junior’s Heechul will appear on a live show hosted by the Mayor of Seoul.

On May 3 at 1:00 p.m., the third episode of the internet live show Won Soon’s Seoul Story Season 2 will air. It will be shot at a cafe in the City Hall of Seoul. In the episode, Heechul, the host of Sungdong-gu’s internet TVKim Heechul’s Sungdong Cafe, and Song Duk Ho, the host of Mapo FM’s Song Duk Ho’s Into Mapo, will make a guest appearance.

It’s a live talk show that the Mayor of Seoul meets the people Seoul citizens want to meet. In the season 2, the Mayor is going to talk about some anecdotes happened while communicating with the citizens and directions of this type of show, in which the citizens participate.

People responded: “Is Heechul meeting the Mayor Park Won Soon? That’s awesome,” “I wonder what Heechul and the Mayor will talk about,” “I love Heechul and the mayor appearing in the same show,” “I want to watch the show!”

The episode will air live on Internet TV of the City of Seoul, Mapo FM, Sungdong-gu Internet TV, the Mayor’s official website, and Africa TV.

Source: TV Report