SHINee’s Taemin participates in the soundtrack of To The Beautiful You

SHINee’s youngest member Taemin will release a solo song for the first time in his singing career.

On September 11, SM Entertainment, SHINee’s agency, reported that Taemin will release his first solo song, “It’s You,” on September 19 at noon.

It’s the first time for Taemin to release a solo song. Because Taemin has shown his talent in singing on KBS 2TV’sImmortal Songs 2, music fans are looking forward to his first solo song.

This song will also be used as a soundtrack of SBS TV’s drama series To The Beautiful You, which stars SHINee’s Minho.

“It’s You” is a theme song of Eun Gyul (played by Lee Hyun Woo) in the series, which describes Eun Gyul’s special feeling for Jae Hee (played by f(x)’s Sulli) in Taemin’s soft, romantic voice.

An acoustic version of “Butterfly,” another soundtrack of To The Beautiful You, sung by SNSD’s Jessica and f(x)’s Krystal, will also be released on the same day.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Kang So Ra share a last kiss

Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Kang So Ra completed their imaginary marriage by sharing a last kiss.

Leeteuk and Kang appeared in the September 8 episode of MBC’s We Got Married for the last time. It has been ten months since their first appearance on the show last October.

The couple spent their last episode together in their house. While they were looking at their pictures, their wedding album arrived and made them feel sad. They shared their memories through the pictures and stuff that they bought together to make their house pretty.

Leeteuk gave Kang a hug for the last time and Kang started crying. Kang wiped her tears and said that she tried not to cry. Leeteuk said it’s okay and gave her a hug and kiss, which is something he had been hesitant to do before.

Leeteuk didn’t shed tears when he was with Kang but he couldn’t help crying when he gave a post interview for the show. Leeteuk said, “I thought I was the only one who was shooting the show with my whole heart. Kang was too but I didn’t know. I was selfish.”

MBLAQ’s Lee Jun and Oh Yeon Seo will replace Leeteuk and Kang. Julien Kang and Yoon Se Ah couple, and ZE:A’s Kwang Hee and Secret’s Han Sun Hwa couple, also appear on the show. The three couples will live in a We Got Married village as a new format for the new season.

Source: Starnews

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2NE1′s Sandara Park smiles with her eyes

2NE1′s Sandara Park recently enticed her male fans.

On September 5, Park released a picture of herself smiling with her eyes on her me2day account with the comment, “Oops, when did I smile like this? What was wrong with me? Please make me smile like this all the time. Ugh, gross.”

In the picture Park is wearing a blue training suit and covering her smiling mouth with her hand. She is  capturing her male fans with her smiling eyes.

People who saw the picture responded: “Even though I’m a girl, she is making my heart flutter. She is so beautiful.” “Her smile makes me feel so good.” “She is so cute with her smiling eyes.”

2NE1 successfully completed the first leg of their Japanese tour ‘New Evolution’ which started on August 31 through September 2 in Osaka. They will keep touring Nagoya on September 7 and 8, Yokohama in September 11 and 12, and Saitama on September 29 and 30.

Source: TV Report

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2PM’s Jang Woo Young and G.NA look like a couple in Jeju Island

Singer G.NA recently took pictures with 2PM’s Jang Woo Young in Jeju Island.

On September 8, G.NA tweeted pictures with the comment, “The weather is so nice in Jeju Island. It’s hot. I took pictures with Woo Young after a long time. We are few solo singers among attendants today! Let’s cheer up. Please support us and send your love to us.”

The two are wearing big sunglasses, which are covering half of their faces, and smiling at the camera. They look like a couple and it captured the public’s attention.

2AM’s Jo Kwon also commented, “I arrived in Jeju Island too.” People responded: “They look good together.” “You guys look like a couple.” “G.NA has such a small face.” “I want to go to Jeju Island too.”

G.NA released the song “Tell Me Now” on August 30 for MBC’s series The Thousandth Man.
Source: TV Report

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Is there a ghost behind miss A’s Suzy?

A picture of miss A’s Suzy and a ghost was recently released through an online community and drew a lot of attention.

The picture was taken when Suzy and 2PM members went to the Horrormaze at Everland in Yongin. A ghost was also spotted behind Suzy and captured the public’s attention.

Most of the people who saw the picture said that it was retouched as a promotion but some people said that it might be a real ghost.

People responded: “I can see a ghost behind Suzy but I think it’s a person.” “A person disguised themselves as a ghost.” “I was surprised at the ghost.” “I don’t think it is a real ghost.” “I can only see beautiful Suzy.”

Source: TV Report

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Over 10,000 fans go crazy for U-Kiss in Japan

Idol group U-Kiss successfully held their exclusive concert in Japan.

On September 7, the agency, NH Media, said that U-Kiss held their exclusive concert in Tokyo on September 5 and made over 10,000 fans go crazy.

U-Kiss sang their hit songs and gave special performances for about three hours.

Each member also gave individual performances and they were greeted with ecstatic cheering. AJ, who is currently studying in the United States, surprised his fans by saying hello through a video screen.

Over 200 local reporters attended the concert to report on the group and proved that the group has become popular in Japan.

U-Kiss released their fourth Japanese single “One Of You” on September 5 and ranked third on the Oricon Daily Chart following Kanjani 8 and EXILE on the same day.

The group will complete their Japanese schedule in September and release their new EP Stop Girl in Korea on September 20.

Source: Starnews

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2PM’s Nichkhun is secretly doing volunteer work

2PM’s Nichkhun has stopped his activities and is currently taking some time for self reflection and doing volunteer work.

On September 7, the agency, JYP Entertainment, said that Nichkhun recently started doing volunteer work at a welfare facility in Seoul.

Nichkhun was involved in an accident after drinking beer and has been taking some personal time for self reflection. He also decided to do volunteer work as a social responsibility.

Nichkhun has been spending time with the children at the welfare facility for the last two weeks.

A spokesperson for Nichkhun says, “It was his decision. He wanted to do volunteer work in quiet and to keep it quiet. He will continue his volunteer work for a while. He doesn’t have any special plan except for that.”

On August 30, Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office announced that Nichkhun faced summary trials for drunk driving and was ordered to pay four million won.

Source: Starnews

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Idol singers’ red hair: Big Bang’s G-Dragon and 2NE1′s Park Bom

From Big Bang’s G-Dragon to the Wonder Girls’ Yu Bin, 2NE1′s Park Bom, and Vixx’s Ravi, currently popular idol singers are having red hair.

Idol singers’ many things, including their hair and accessories, catch their fans’ eyes. Among all of them, singers who have red hair especially attract a lot of attention.

Big Bang’s G-Dragon has been popular not only with his blond hair but also with his red hair. However, many people say 2NE1′s Park Bom looks prettiest when she has red hair. Yu Bin of the Wonder Girls has also attracted a lot of attention with her red hair.

B2ST’s Hyun Seung recently dyed his hair red in order to maximize the bright image of the group for the new song, “It’s A Beautiful Night.” Vixx’s Ravi dyed his hair red in order to make himself look fun and strong for “Rock Ur Body.”

Idol singers with red hair attract a lot of attention that there are many people saying idol singers with red hair have always become popular.

Source: TV Report

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2NE1 releases a group picture: “We are 2NE1″

Group 2NE1 took a group picture after holding a concert in Japan.

On September 8, Park posted a picture on her me2day account with the comment, “2NE1 in Nagoya. 20120908. We completed the Nagoya concert just fine. Thank you for blackjacks in Nagoya. We had fun thanks to your energy. Min Ji’s dance was cute too. We are going to Yokohama next. Yeah.”

In the picture, 2NE1 members are wearing unique clothes with unique hairstyles. They showed off their individual charms while posing for the camera.

People who saw the picture responded: “2NE1 is different.” “I like their free spirit. It’s cool.” “Their poses are unique.”

2NE1 toured Nagoya on September 7 and 8 and they will go to Yokohama on September 11 and 12, and Saitama on September 29 and 30.

Source: Xportsnews

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SNSD’s Tiffany and miss A’s Suzy wear the same clothes

SNSD’s Tiffany and miss A’s Suzy are drawing a lot of attention by wearing the same dress.

On September 6, an online community posted pictures with the caption, “Tiffany vs. Suzy, Different looks in the same dress.”

In the pictures, Tiffany and Suzy are shooting TV programs in the same dress.

Even though they are wearing the same dress, each of them are showing off their own style. Tiffany looks innocent and refined, while Suzy looks cute and bubbly.

People who saw the pictures responded: “Both are pretty.” “Tiffany has her own charm and Suzy has her own charm.” “Tiffany looks innocent and Suzy looks cute.”

Tiffany is currently appearing on MBC’s Music Core as an MC and Suzy is appearing on KBS’s Invincible Youth.

Source: Xportsnews

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SECRET reveals last ‘Poison’ teaser featuring Han Sunhwa

SECRET has revealed the last individual image teaser for upcoming comeback and 3rd mini-album Poison.

The last teaser features Han Sunhwa, who pulls off a completely different look, more mature and classier than fans have seen her before. Sunhwa continues the classy and sexy look that was exposed by the other members in their respective teasers and she sits in a leopard-styled chair, her hair pulled into a long braid and wrapped around her head. Unlike her fellow members, though, Sunhwa doesn’t display her chest, rather wrapping her arms around her chest and showing off her arm instead.

SECRET will drop their 3rd mini-album on September 13th, but fans should expect more teasers in the coming days.

Source: SECRET Facebook

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T-ara cancel a performance with Little T-ara

The controversial robot dance performance of Little T-ara has recently been canceled.

On September 6, T-ara shot a performance for their new song to air on Mnet’s M Countdown.

T-ara were originally going to include a 35-second robot dance performance of Little T-ara at the beginning of their comeback performance for “Sexy Love.”

However, the 35-second robot dance performance of Little T-ara was misinformed as Little T-ara and T-ara’s joint performance, and Core Contents Media, T-ara’s agency, decided not to include the performance.

T-ara will give a performance for “Sexy Love” without Little T-ara, and they’ll also perform “Day and Night.”

T-ara’s new song, “Sexy Love,” is co-composed by Shinsadong Horaengi and Choi Gyu Sung, who composed “Bo Peep Bo Peep,” “Roly-Poly,” and “Lovey-Dovey.” The ballad “Day and Night” is co-composed by Jo Young Soo and Ahn Young Min.

T-ara’s comeback performance can be seen on M Countdown on September 6 at 6:00 p.m.

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior’s Siwon shows off a neat, romantic look as a florist

Super Junior’s Siwon recently released a snapshot of his TV commercial for a cosmetics brand he is working for as a model.

On September 6, Siwon uploaded a picture of himself on his Twitter account with the comment, “I’m shooting a TV commercial now. I’m a florist this time. This brand is also preparing a lot of events, so please look forward to them.”

In the picture, Siwon is attracting a lot of attention with his neat, romantic look.

People responded: “Siwon looks perfect as a florist.” “Siwon is always handsome! He’s the best.” “I love Siwon’s florist look!”

In the episode of MBC TV’s Golden Fishery – Radio Star that aired on September 5, Siwon made a guest appearance and talked about the rumor that he is the richest idol singer. Other Super Junior members surprised everyone by saying, “Siwon’s father can even buy MBC TV.”

Source: TV Report

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JYJ’s Jun Su says, “My ideal type is a feminine woman”

JYJ’s Jun Su recently talked about his ideal type.

On September 5 at 2:00 p.m., Jun Su gave an interview to Korean reporters at Camino Real Hotel in Mexico City before holding a concert in Mexico.

After releasing his first solo album, Tarantallegra, in May, Jun Su had concerts in Seoul, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, New York, and LA, meeting over 40,000 fans. On September 6 at 8:00 p.m., Jun Su will hold a concert at the Auditorio BlackBerry in Mexico City. He’s the first Korean solo singer who holds a concert in Mexico city.

Jun Su also talked about his ideal type.

Jun Su said, “I want to have a girlfriend. I don’t have a specific ideal type, but I like a girl who is polite and feminine. I’ve dated a few times, but I don’t have a girlfriend now. I think I will be kicked out even if I have a girlfriend now, though,” insinuating that he’s currently having busy days.

Regarding the fact that he’s the first Korean solo singer holding a concert in Mexico, Jun Su said, “This is my first visit to Mexico, and I’m very happy to be able to hold a concert here. More than 3,000 fans will come to my concert in spite of the fact that this is my first concert in Mexico. I’m so thrilled.”

Jun Su also said, “When I got this opportunity to hold a concert in Mexico, I thought K-pop had really spread all over the world. I’ll try my utmost to create the best concert for my fans in Mexico.”

Jun Su will also hold concerts in Brazil, Chile, and some European countries.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior’s Siwon says his father is a professor

Super Junior’s Siwon recently said his father, Choi Ki Ho, resigned from the presidency of Boryung Medience.

In the episode of Golden Fishery – Radio Star that aired on September 5, Siwon’s rich father became one of the main topics of the show.

However, Siwon’s father, Choi Ki Ho, resigned from the presidency of Boryung Medience in March, 2011, for personal reasons.

Choi Ki Ho majored in public administration at Dongguk University and became the CEO of Korea Slim Fashion Co., Ltd. after working for Hanwha Group for many years. He’s now an adjunct professor at Sungkonghoe University.

Boryung Medience, an affiliated company of Boryung Group, manufactures skin care products, breast-feeding products, toys, and fashion products. After Choi’s resignation, Kim Eun Jung and Yoo Suk Won became the co-CEOs of the company. This year is the 20th anniversary of its first brand launch, and it recorded 181.7 billion won in sales last year.

Siwon’s mother is running a famous lingerie brand, which is exported all over the world.

Source: Xportsnews

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BTOB reveals audio teaser ‘WOW’ for mini-album ‘Press Play’

Rookie boy group BTOB has revealed an audio teaser for their comeback song, WOW.

WOW will be the title track of their second mini-album Press Play, which is scheduled to be released on September 12th. A couple of days ago, a colorful and funky teaser was released, signaling that the group was going to make a comeback.

The song is described to have a ‘new jack’ style, which was all the rage back in the 1990s. The song will highlight the group’s terrific vocals and rap skils.

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FTISLAND releases an MV teaser for ‘I Wish’

Boy band FTISLAND has just dropped an MV teaser for their upcoming album Five Treasure Box.

Five Treasure Box is their 4th studio album and they will be promoting title track I Wish, starting September 10th. A teaser from the MV was released through Naver Music and subsequently uploaded by fans.

I Wish appears to have some inspiration from Latin/Spanish music and though it’s not much, the beats seem to hint at a mood-lifting, energetic song, though the MV teaser itself hints otherwise.

In addition, the members are said to have participated in the writing of the songs on the album, showing their growth as artists.

Source: YouTube

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SNSD’s Jessica pokes Yoona’s bottom

SNSD’s Jessica is drawing a lot of attention with her ‘wandering hands.’

An online community posted a video with the caption, “Jessica has wandering hands.’

The video was taken when the group attended ‘The 14th Korea-China Song Festival,’ which was held on August 25 at Yeosu Expo.

In the video, Jessica and Yoona are receiving considerable attention. Jessica rolled a national flag of Korea and poked Yoona’s bottom.

People who saw the video responded: “Jessica is such a cutie.” “Jessica is a lovely girl full of fun and mischief.” “Jessica has beautiful hands rather than mischievious hands.” “The video proves that Yoona and Jessica are close friends.”

Source: TV Report

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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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