[Press Release] SHINee World II set for Singapore on 8 December 2012, tickets to go on sale in August 2012

SHINee World II, second Asia tour kicked off in Seoul over the weekend on 21-22 July 2012, with a roaring success with over 20,000 fans. Singapore concert organiser Running Into The Sun confirmed that the immensely popular R&B K-Pop group – SHINee, will stage their one-night only concert in Singapore on 8 December 2012 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets are expected to launch in August 2012 with further details to be released shortly.

Shinee, consisting of members Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin, are known for their smooth R&B tunes, sleek dance moves and iconic fashion style featuring high-top sneakers, skinny jeans and colourful sweaters dubbed the “Shinee Trend”. Shinee’s first world tour ‘Shinee World’ in Singapore on 10th September 2011 was a great success with all tickets sold out within in 45 minutes.

Since their debut in 2008, Shinee has garnered millions of fan supports, received multiple awards such as “The Most Anticipated Group for 2012″ bu MBC Gayo Daejun 2011, “Best New Male Group” in Mnet Awards 2008. Their songs such as “Ring Ding Dong”, “JoJo” and “Lucifer” swept across the continents like a wild fire.
Within 4 years of debut, SHINee has released three full-length albums, four mini-albums, one live album
and various singles. Their latest album “Sherlock” launched in March 2012 and set the record for the most album sales in the month with more than 135,000 copies sold in March alone, according to Gaon Chart, the national record chart of South Korea. Shinee also recently started their first Japan concert tour to over 20 cities across Japan, and set the record as the Korean act that attracted the most audiences in Japan with a total of more than 200,000 people.

ABOUT RUNNING INTO THE SUN
Running Into The Sun is a concert promoter best characterized by its fresh, inventive and trailblazing
modus operandi. While barely at its three-year mark, the company was named “Top of the Pops” in The
Straits Times 2011 Power List, ranked first among the top ten entertainment companies in Singapore
for “scoring more high profile acts and media buzz than other older companies”.

Recent portfolio include: Super Junior Super Show 4, 2011 Girls’ Generation Tour, Faye Wong 2011 Asia
Tour, Retrolicious Concert, Shinee World Tour.

For more information updates regarding Shinee World II Singapore concert, please tune in to Running Into The Sunat their facebook page and twitter account (@sgRTIS).

Source : Running Into The Sun + Elevenhive

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SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong will do alternative service as a public service worker

SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong will join the army on July 23.

Entering the Jeonju 35th recruit training center on July 23, Kim will receive basic military training for four weeks and do alternative service as a public service worker.

Kim was exempted from military service as a hepatitis B carrier at first, but the military service act was recently amended and he got categorized into a public service worker group.

As a first member of SS501 who joins the army, Kim will say good-bye to his fans shortly before entering the recruit training center.

Having been active in show programs, drama series, and musicals, Kim released his last EP, “Meet Me Again,” before joining the army on July 18.
Source: Xportsnews

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Super Junior’s Leeteuk shows a receipt for the sales of their new album in China

Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently showed a receipt for the sales of their new album in China.

On July 23, Leeteuk uploaded a picture on his Twitter account with the comment, “A total of 15,716 copies. Wow. 12,600 copies, 3,000 copies, and 116 copies. You really are awesome girls from mainland China. Thank you so much!”

In the picture, there are a document that shows the quantity of Chinese fans’ orders for Super Junior’s new album,Sexy, Free & Single, a total sales price for each order, and receipts for the sales.

The receipt for an order for 12,600 copies of the album is especially attracting a lot of attention because it shows a total sales price of 2.2 billion won.

People responded: “This is the power of Super Junior.” “They’re a real Hallyu idol group.” “The Chinese fans are awesome.”

Source: Starnews

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Jang Keun Suk’s agency says, “Please don’t be obsessed about Jang Keun Suk”

Jang Keun Suk’s agency recently said some of obsessed fans of Jang are acting too abnormal that they want them to stop.

On July 23, a spokesperson for Jang reported, “Some of obsessed fans are giving Jang Keun Suk a hard time. Please stop.”

On July 22, Jang tweeted, “You follow me by taxi, setting up an antenna that is linked to a GPS. The methods are becoming diversified. I’ve already said this several times but I don’t need obsessed fans, so please go away.”

Jang is currently holding a concert tour titled 2012 Jang Keun Suk Asian Tour The Cri Show 2, so he tweeted the comment in Japan.

The spokesperson for Jang said, “Some of the obsessed fans followed Jang Keun Suk’s car by taxi, setting up an antenna that is linked to a GPS system. Jang Keun Suk and we are all scared by the fact that he’s being watched every time. We thank you so much for your love but I wish you don’t go too far.”

The obsessed fans are trying to see Jang in various ways. Because Jang always wants to see his fans in the best condition, he’s sad about the obsessed fans’ behaviors.

The first concert of the 2012 Jang Keun Suk Asian Tour The Cri Show 2 was already held in Seoul and will be continued in five cities in Japan (Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Saitama) and Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Source: Starnews

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B1A4′s Gong Chan has kidney removed on July 23

B1A4′s Gong Chan had one of his kidneys removed on July 23.

The group’s agency, WM Entertainment, said, “Gong Chan had his kidney removed today.”

“When the group was keeping busy with their song “Baby Goodnight,” Gong Chan felt pain in his side. He went to the hospital and heard that his kidney was failing. He put off surgery because he wanted to get surgery after he finished performing the song.”

“Whenever Gong Chan felt pain, he had a pain-killer to perform on stage. He always wore a happy face and tried not to look like he was in pain for group members and fans.”

According to the agency, Gong Chan’s doctor said, “We decided to remove one of his kidneys because it is dysfunctional.”

Gong Chan is currently recovering after the surgery and will stay in a hospital for about a week.

After leaving the hospital, he will be able to have an ordinary life but the agency said that he will be stabilized and given orders not to work too hard.

After the group finished performing their song, Sandeul is appearing in a musical and Baro is appearing in a radio program. The group will also appear on KBS Joy’s B1A4′s Hello Baby, which will start airing on July 25.

Source: Starnews

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SNSD’s Yoona shows off her enticing beauty

Undisclosed pictures of SNSD’s Yoona were recently released.

On July 23, photographer Oh Joong Seok tweeted a picture with the short comment, “Pictures of Yoona.”

In the picture, Yoona is wearing a dress and laying across a couch. She looks different with bangs and her bewitching beauty drew a lot of attention.

People who saw the picture responded: “She looks like a femme fatale.” “I wonder what kind of photo shoot it was.” “I didn’t know that Yoona could look like this.”

SNSD will appear at the SM Town Concert, which will be held on August 18.

Source: Starnews

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New Boygroup C-Clown Debuts Under Yedang Entertainment

A new 6-member boygroup C-Clown debuts under Yedang Entertainment. They are under the same label as girlgroup CHI CHI who debuted in March 2011 and recently made a comeback with ‘Love is Energy’.

C-Clown is an acronym for Crown Clown, aiming to be the king in the kpop music industry yet keeping true to their jovial fun side. Prior to their official debut stage, C-Clown held a guerilla concert in Seoul. To get fans hyped about their debut, individual member video teasers were released on their official youtube channel.

Consisting of 6 members, leader and the oldest member Barom(Rome), Kim Taemin(Siwoo), Kim Hyunil(Ray),Kangjun, Lee Minwoo(TK), and Jaejun(Mau), all appear to have come up with a stage name to set them apart from other idols. C-Clown will be debuting mini-album titled ‘Not Alone’ and promoting their title track ‘Solo’.‘Solo’  tells of the sorrow of a man who is experiencing the last words of goodbye. Produced by Rado, the song showcases the members’ vocals instead of playing up on electronic tunes.

After releasing video teasers online, the group revealed their first full Music Video for ‘Solo‘. It features individual introductions of the members for fans to get to know them better by name. What do you think of their debut song?

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Big Bang’s G-Dragon gives a kiss to Catwoman

Big Bang’s G-Dragon has fallen in love with Catwoman.

On July 20, G-Dragon uploaded a picture on his Twitter account with the comment, “I’ve fallen in love with her. The Dark Knight Rise is awesome!”

In the picture, G-Dragon is giving a kiss to Catwoman on a poster. It seems like G-Dragon has fallen in love with the character in the movie the Dark Knight Rise, which was released on July 19.

People responded: “G-Dragon is in love with Catwoman.” “Do I need to be jealous of Catwoman now?” “G-Dragon looks good with Catwoman.” “I want to watch the movie, too.”
Source: TV Report

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Big Bang are the bestselling singing group in the first half of 2012

Big Bang are the bestselling singing group in the first half of 2012.

Big Bang have sold 266,911 copies of their fifth EP, Alive, and ranked first on the album chart of the Gaon Chart for the first half of 2012. Big Bang’s fifth EP is the only EP that sold more than 200,000 copies.

Many songs from this EP, including the lead track “Blue,” are in the upper ranks of the audio chart for the first half of 2012. Big Bang are also in the top ten of the album chart with their special edition EP, Still Alive, with sales of 117,929 copies (the sixth).

SHINee ranked second with their fourth EP, Sherlock, with the sales of 168,161 copies.

SNSD’s first unit group Tae Ti Seo sold the most among girl groups. They ranked third with their first EP, Twinkle, with sales of 140,826 copies.

JYJ’s Jun Su ranked fourth (126,220 copies) with his first solo album, Tarantallegra. He is the bestselling solo singer. CN Blue ranked fifth (121,735 copies) with their third EP, Ear Fun.

Busker Busker’s first album ranked seventh with sales of 114,760 copies, and Shinhwa ranked tenth with their tenth album, The Return (77,279 copies).

A spokesperson for the Gaon Chart says, “There were only 12 albums that sold more than 100,000 copies last year, but already nine albums sold more than 100,000 copies in the first half of this year.”

Source: Starnews

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Big Bang’s G-Dragon shows off his captivating look with pink hair

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently showed off his punk look.

G-Dragon recently went to Paris to do a photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar Korea in celebration of its 16th anniversary. He once attracted a lot of attention by appearing at the fashion show in Paris for Spring/Summer men’s collection 2013 at the end of June.

In the special pictorial for the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea, G-Dragon tries a change in clothes from the Fall/Winter Collection 2012, which Riccardo Tisci, a creative director of Givenchy, personally selected, with pink hair.

G-Dragon’s pictorial can be seen in the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea, which will be published on July 20. A behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot in Paris can also be seen on the official website of Harper’s Bazaar Korea and YouTube.

Source: Xportsnews

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Super Junior’s Sungmin says, “I’m not as rich as you think”

Super Junior’s Sungmin recently said he is not as rich as people think.

In an interview for the August issue of @ Star 1, which was done on July 20, Sungmin explained the rumor that he is a son of a business tycoon.

The rumor spread after Super Junior did a commercial shoot for a company that Sungmin’s father was running.

Sungmin once said, “My father is running a company that made electronic tax calculation equipment for the first time. I appeared in a commercial for that company with other Super Junior members.”

In the interview, Sungmin said, “It’s not a bad rumor but it was exaggerated that I’m a son of a business tycoon. It’s not that bad to be a son of a business tycoon but I’m embarrassed because I’m actually not.”

He also said, “I wish my father’s business goes well.”

Super Junior released their sixth album, Sexy, Free & Single, early in July and topped the charts with the album.

Source: TV Report

JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun voted best Hallyu star

JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun has become the representative Hallyu star of Seoul.

Seoul Metro did a survey starting on June 20 through July 3 asking 2,474 foreigners and 326 Korean people through its Korean and English website, “Who is the best Hallyu actor for promoting Seoul?” As a result, Park ranked first.

People said that they voted for Park because he looks gentle and he always tries hard when performing songs and acting. Park has been keeping busy as a singer and as an actor by appearing on several TV dramas, including, SBS’s series Rooftop Prince.

People responded: “Park is the best Hallyu star.” “Foreign people recognize the best Hallyu star.” “I’m so proud of him.” “Park is definitely the best Hallyu star.” “I’m happy for him.”

Source: TV Report

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IU drives Japan wild by acting cutesy

Singer IU recently made a mistake while appearing on a Japanese show.

IU appeared on music program Mejamisi Live from Fuji TV and received cheers from Japanese fans by performing her song “You and I.”

IU had to perform the song when the temperature was above 34 degrees Celsius. She repeated in Japanese, “The weather is really hot today.” “It’s so hot.” Then she confessed honestly, “I lost my mind due to the hot weather so I forgot what to say.”

IU sang four songs and made another mistake by saying she will sing the last song even though it was time for her to give her encore.

She realized that she made a mistake. She smiled and made the entire crew laugh by saying, “I had to leave the stage but I forgot. I will go now. Please cheer for an encore loudly.”

The audience also laughed out loud and asked IU to give an encore. IU appeared on the stage again and sang the last song. After the performance, IU said, “Even though it was very hot, I was very happy that everyone enjoyed my songs.”

People responded: “IU is cute even though she made mistakes.” “Her facial expression are really lovely.” “It must have been so hot.” “Japanese fans will fall in love with her.”

Source: Money Today

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2PM’s Jang Woo Young gives his fans presents

2PM’s Jang Woo Young recently gave his fans presents.

On July 20, a video of Jang wrapping bread and soda for his fans as a present was posted on 2PM’s YouTube channel.

In the video, Jang is preparing ‘Jang Bread’ and ‘Jang Woo Young Water’ for his fans prior to his first performance as a solo artist.

Even though it was late at night, he was wrapping each present by himself for his fans, who he will meet when he performs his solo for the first time.

Jang says, “I prepared the event to thank my fans. Even though it’s small compared to your love for me, I could express my feelings a little. If I have another chance, I would love to prepare an event like this.”

Source: TV Report

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Super Junior’s Leeteuk meets his in-laws on We Got Married

Super Junior’s Leeteuk finally met his in-laws.

In the July 21 episode of MBC’s We Got Married 3, Kang So Ra’s parents visited the studio, where Leeteuk and Kang were shooting wedding photos. Leeteuk had to shoot pictures in front of his in-laws and he was very nervous to put his arm around Kang’s waist and kiss her forehead.

After the photo shoot, Leeteuk went out to dinner with his in-laws and drank with his father-in-law for the first time. Even though Leeteuk is not good at drinking alcohol, he did his best to create a warm and happy atmosphere. Leeteuk also had to arm wrestle his father-in-law.

His mother-in-law brought pictures of Kang when she was a little girl and proved that she was born to be a beauty.

The episode, in which Leeteuk met his new in-laws for the first time, will air on July 21 at 5:15 p.m.

Source: TV Report

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Big Bang’s G-Dragon shows off his back muscle by lifting dog food?

Big Bang’s G-Dragon is creating a stir by posting a product review.

Recently on an online community board, G-Dragon’s product review was uploaded. This was originally posted on the internet shopping mall of organic dog food, which he bought for his loyal dog, Gaho.

G-Dragon uploaded a picture that displayed his backside and posted, “Hello, this is Gwon Ji Yong. I carefully selected this organic food since Gaho will be eating it. Have a good and healthy summer!” His muscles that were exposed created a stir among netizens.

Netizens commented: “G-Dragon’s product review is awesome.” “Is he really G-Dragon? He’s cute.” “I didn’t know he was this witty.” “I bet that product will become a hit thanks to G-Dragon’s product review.”

Source: TV Report

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B2ST aims to rank first for four weeks in a row

Group B2ST will return to performing after a long time.

On July 20, B2ST attended the preview of the music video for their new EP in Seoul and talked about their feelings on the new EP.

Yong Jun Hyung said, “The EP is like a war. We changed our music style because we wanted to do what we feel confident in. We will enjoy performing the new songs without any regrets.”

The charismatic B2ST will show off a new side of their personality through this new material.

The title song “Beautiful Night” is a dramatic electro-synth pop-style song of a kind that the group has never performed before. New songwriter team, Good Night-Sleep Well, wrote the song to give the group a new feel.

When Jang Hyun Seung was asked about their goal with the EP, he replied, “We’ve received a triple crown with the last EP but we want to rank first for four weeks in a row. I don’t cling to prizes but I want the EP to be worthy.”

B2ST recently released a track list for their fifth EP. The new EP includes six songs, which are totally different from the group’s previous songs. Songwriter Sinsa-dong Tiger, who has written many hit songs for the group, Yong Jun Hyung, Rado, Choi Kyu Sung, and Good Night-Sleep Well worked on the new songs.

Yong participated on five of the six songs. He wrote the lyrics for “Midnight,” “It’s Not Me,” and “When I Miss You,” and he wrote the songs “The Day You Rest” and “Dream Girls.”

Lee Gi Kwang said, “We worked hard for our fans who have been waiting for us. We did our best to show a different side of us.”

B2ST will release the new EP on July 22.

Source: Starnews

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Super Junior at Sukira with ELFs ^^

Leeteuk, Yesung and Donghae updated their Twitter account photos of the group at Sukira together with ELFs. ^^

Yesung stated, “ELF who were together with us for Sukira !! Thank you and love you^^” while Donghae tweets in full English saying, “KBS Kiss the Radio 끝 !!^^ You are my Best !! Good Night ELF !! ” and lastly, their leader, Leeteuk quoted, “The first radio show since comeback, Sukira..!!It was good to come again to a place like home!! And it was the most number of people who came to KBS!! Moreover there were those from overseas.. Thank you!!!!”

The three members attached a photo almost similar with one another.

Yesung’s:

Donghae’s:

and Leeteuk’s:

Kangin is missing in the photo. Maybe he’s the one taking the photos. And where’s Siwon? xD See how Kyu-Min sit next to each other ^^

SOURCE: Super Junior Yesung, Donghae, Leeteuk‘s Twitter <@13elieveSG for translation>

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B.A.P beats out Super Junior for first place on Taiwanese music chart

Group B.A.P recently ranked first on K-pop album chart of Taiwanese G-Music with their first EP No Mercy.

G-Music is one of the biggest album retailers in Taiwan and it covers almost 60 percent of the Taiwanese music market and collects on and offline album sales.

On July 19, B.A.P released their EP and ranked first at the same time. Even though they have never visited Taiwan and never released any Taiwanese album, it is very rare that the new EP ranked first as an imported album.

In addition, the group pushed Super Junior, who is the most popular group in Taiwan, and their EP Sexy, Free & Single into second place.

According to the chart, B.A.P is followed by Super Junior, T-ara, Jang Woo Young, Kim Hyun Joong, and B2ST. B.A.P’s second single Power also entered the Top 10 list and proved their high popularity.

The group also showed off their power in the music industry by ranking first on the 8TV Nite Live K-pop chart in Malaysia.

B.A.P started keeping busy by performing “No Mercy” through M Countdown. They will appear on Music Bank,Music Core, and Inkigayo to meet the public.

Source: TV Report

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ZE:A’s Hyung Shik and Dong Joon are all heart for their fans

ZE:A’s Park Hyung Shik and Kim Dong Joon are drawing a lot of attention by making a heart shape to thank their fans for their high popularity.

ZE:A has been released their title song “After Effect” for three weeks and ranked thirteenth on KBS’s Music Bank. The group jumped up nineteen spots among other top K-pop singers, including, Super Junior, 2NE1, T-ara, SISTAR, and After School. ZE:A also ranked seventh on Mnet’s M Countdown and proved that they are climbing to the top.

On July 20, Park tweeted a picture that he took with Kim with the comment, “We are sending love to our people. We ranked thirteenth on Music Bank! Thank you! From the two youngest members.”

People responded: “Wow! The youngest members are dangerously handsome.” “You have become more popular! Let’s climb to the top.” “I like your song.” “People started falling in love with the song?”

ZE:A is receiving many favorable reviews by giving wonderful performances in stylish European stage costumes.

Source: TV Report

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