Wednesday, July 31, 2013

KPop Who Am I #32

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Guess who are the main stars of the latest session of KPop Who Am I, answers will be revealed soon!

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Number 1 is FTIsland's Hongki


Number 2 is Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha


Number3 is B1A4's Baro

Number4 is AfterSchool's Uee

130705 Music Bank Performers List

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? Music Bank HOT Stage ??
SPECIAL STAGE 1
- SISTAR “Because There's Nothing”
SPECIAL STAGE 2
- K.Will & Roy Kim “Love Blossom & Bom Bom Bom”
SPECIAL STAGE 3
- 2AM “Bounce”
SPECIAL STAGE 4
- EXO “Why So Serious?”
Other stages
- Apink
- Jewelry
- Dynamic Duo (Feat. Muzie of UV)
- 4minute
Performers
Girls' Generation, Lee Hyori, 2PM, CNBLUE, B1A4, Baechigi(Feat.Yang jiwon), EXO, Teen Top, Apink, 2AM, SISTAR, K.Will, Roy Kim, Jewelry, Dynamic Duo(Feat.Muzie), MBLAQ, Infinite, 4minute

KPop Who Am I #27

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Let's make a smart guess together

[NEWS] TVXQ Defends Crown For The Second Year As K-pop Group Who Has Expanded Their Influence The Most Globally During First Half Of 2013!

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You voted, and we listened - TVXQ has officially been named 'the K-Pop group who has expanded their influence the most globally during the first half of 2013.'

For Stage 1 of our semi-annual KpopStarz reader poll we asked you to tell us what you think by voting from July 8-14 for the K-Pop group who has shown the farthest international reach so far this year.

The votes have been counted, and although the race was a close one, TVXQ have come out on top as the winners with 36.95% of the votes!

Stage 1 was particularly tight as runner-up JYJ was not far behind with 34.43% of the vote.

Adding a little more interest and tension to the vote, as many fans are already aware of, the three JYJ members are former TVXQ group mates. The first stage of this year's KpopStarz semi-annual reader poll thus turned out to be a battle between members of the same original group!

TVXQ initially started as a five-member boy band under SM Entertainment in 2003. The group originally contained members Yunho, Changmin, Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu until 2009 when the latter three singers filed suit against their record label subsequently leaving the group completely.

TVXQ then continued on as a pop duo with just Yunho and Changmin whilt Jaejoong Yoochun, and Junsu went on to form the triad JYJ.

Since TVXQ's official return as a duo in 2011, Yunho and Changmin have taken their music to fans all around the world. Since late 2012, the two have been playing concerts across the world as part of the TVXQ World Tour Catch Me in support of their sixth studio album.

Their far-reaching appeal is no doubt a result of TVXQ's unique sound and style that blends elements of rap, rock, dance, electronic, ballad, and, of course, a capella.

This year TVXQ has gone completely global holding concerts around Asia as well as in North and South America.

It is no surprise then that you fans voted them as the K-Pop group to expand their influence the most globally this year.

In a respectable third place finish, this year's dark horse was girl group f(x) with 4.62% of the votes.

Both holding wildly successful international tours this year, Super Junior and B.A.P finished out the top five with 4.01% and 1.93% of the votes, respectively.

Thanks for your votes, everyone! And, of course, a big congratulations to TVXQ on their win!

Also, be sure to vote for Stage 2 - Which Artist Best Represents K-pop During First Half of 2013?


Voting is open NOW and you can cast your first vote HERE

[--> A/N;  The JYJ members are all included within the poll for which artist best represents Kpop for the first half of 2013 ! ]
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Kim Hyun Joong to pre-release a track on July 18

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Ahead of his official Korean comeback, Kim Hyun Joong will be releasing a new track and music video for his long awaiting fans.

On July 15, KeyEast announced that Kim Hyun Joong will release a new track “Unbreakable” off of his upcoming third mini album ‘Round 3’ on July 18 at noon (KST). A music video for the song will be released as well, bringing more excitement.

Along the exciting announcement, Kim Hyun Joong released new teaser image for ‘Round 3’, showing a traditional Korean mask. The mini album will be officially released on July 22.

Jewelry is "Hot & Cold" in new MV

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Jewelry is back with the full MV of "Hot and Cold" featuring ZE:A's Hyungsik.

Check out the full MV below.




Kim Junsu Works With P. Diddy′s Son Quincy Brown!

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Kim Junsu will be collaborating with popular rapper and actor Quincy Brown.

C-JeS Entertainment revealed that JYJ member Kim Junsu who will be making his solo comeback will be working with Quincy Brown, the son of Puff Daddy. The rookie rapper and actor will be taking part in Junsu's comeback song 'Incredible', he will be rapping the English part of the song.

Are you excited for this collaboration?


Written by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net

Lee Hyori Mengkonfirmasi Berita Pernikahannya

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Simpang siur dan beragam spekulasi terkait berita pernikahan Lee Hyori dan kekasihnya, Lee Sangsoon, akhirnya menemukan titik terang. Lee Hyori akhirnya muncul dan beri pernyataan melalui fancafe resminya.

Lee Hyori membenarkan bahwa ia memang akan menikah sekitar bulan September. Tetapi mereka (ia dan Lee Sangsoon) belum secara resmi membicarakan hal tersebut pada orangtua dan keluarga. Mereka pun belum mempersiapkan segala hal terkait persiapan pernikahan, seperti undangan, dan perlengkapan lainnya.

Lee Hyori juga memohon maaf karena ia sebenarnya ingin mengabarkan berita pernikahannya secara langsung, tetapi masih banyak hal yang belum pasti dan ingin disiapkannya terlebih dahulu. Akhirnya berita tersebut terlanjur bocor dan diketahui media sebelum ia sempat mengumumkan secara resmi. Lee Hyori mengharapkan agar para fans agar dapat memberi selamat kepada mereka dan turut bergembira atas pernikahan tersebut.

Selamat menempuh hidup baru Lee Hyori dan Lee Sangsoon~ ^^

[VIDEO] 130715 Jaejoong & Junsu Shows Support for Yoohwan on Japan BS11

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[PRESS RELEASE] Sungha Jung Indonesia Tour 2013 – Sungha Jung Kembali Lagi ke Indonesia!

poster tour 2013Setelah konser pertamanya di tahun 2012, Sungha Jung datang lagi ke Indonesia  untuk kedua kalinya. Masih sama seperti tahun sebelumnya, gitaris muda asal Korea Selatan ini akan menggelar konser di dua kota di Indonesia, yakni Bandung dan Jakarta.

Konser bertajuk Sungha Jung Indonesia Tour 2013 rencananya digelar Oktober 2013 mendatang. Kota pertama yang akan Sungha Jung datangi adalah Bandung, tepatnya di Edelweis Hall Gedung Wahana Bakti Pos tanggal 12 Oktober 2013.  Harga tiket dimulai dari Rp 350.000  (silver), Rp 450.000 (VIP), dan Rp 700.000  untuk kelas VVIP (termasuk Signing Session  dan CD terbaru Sungha Jung).

Sementara konser di Jakarta digelar keesokan harinya (13 Oktober 2013) di Nusa Indah Theatre Balai Kartini Jakarta. Harga tiket untuk konser di Jakarta  dimulai dari Rp 385.000  (silver), Rp 495.000 (Gold), Rp 605.000 (VIP), dan Rp 770.000 untuk kelas VVIP (termasuk Signing Session  dan CD terbaru Sungha Jung).

Mahana Live , selaku promotor konser tersebut,  sengaja memboyong kembali Sungha Jung ke Indonesia karena permintaan fans yang masih sangat tinggi. Managing Director Mahana Live, Ridho Aditya Gumilang menyatakan, fans Sungha Jung kian bertambah.

“ Banyak sekali fans yang meminta Mahana Live untuk membawa Sungha Jung kembali ke Indonesia. Terutama mereka yang belum sempat menyaksikan konser pertama Sungha Jung November 2012 kemarin. Sungha Jung adalah sosok remaja Korea yang namanya makin dikenal setahun belakangan ini.  Diharapkan konser ini juga bisa menjadi obat rindu bagi para penggemar yang sudah pernah menyaksikan konser Sungha Jung yang pertama. Semoga kami bisa memberikan yang terbaik pada mereka,” papar Ridho.

Mahana Live juga memberikan kesempatan bagi para penggemar yang ingin menjadi Opening Act Sungha Jung dengan mengikuti lomba Sungha Jung Video Competition. Di kompetisi ini, setiap orang yang memiliki bakat bermain gitar dapat mengirimkan video mereka via Youtube kepada Mahana Live. Sepuluh finalis akan dinilai langsung oeh Sungha Jung. Jika berminat mengikuti kompetisi tersebut,  silahkan follow akun twitter @mahanalive dan kunjungi website kami di www.mahanalive.com untuk informasi lebih lanjut.

INFINITE releases blockbuster “Destiny” MV

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INFINITE is keeping fans excited by finally releasing the blockbuster music video for comeback title track, “Destiny”!

“Destiny” music video was reportedly filmed at Universal Studio in the U.S., which popular Hollywood movies like Transformer and Spider Man were shot. It was directed by Zanybros’ Hong Won Ki, one of the best Korean MV directors who have worked with top singers like Seo Tae ji and Girls’ Generation.

INFINITE also released its new mini album ‘Destiny’ consisting of four tracks in total. In addition to the title track, it also contains tracks “Inception,” “Going To You” and ballad track “Mom”. Producer Tom Coyne, who was in charge of Beyonce, Chris Brown and Adel’s previous records, participated in mastering the album.

Check out the MV below:

Best 7 songs in the first half of 2013 revealed

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Music Bank selected 7 songs with the most votes in the first half of 2013, check out the songs on the list below.

Any other songs that you think deserve to be on the list too?

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Kang Seung Yoon makes official debut with “It Rains”

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Kang Seung Yoon, a former contestant on the survival audition program “Superstar K2”, is finally making his solo debut on the music scene with the release of his single, “It Rains”.

Yang Hyun Suk announced earlier that instead of releasing the hard-rock tune “Wild And Young”, Kang Seung Yoon decided to release another track for the current rainy season in Korea.

He explained, “As rainy seasons continue, we’ve decided to release the song, ‘It Rains,’ first and then to release ‘Wild and Young’ at the end of July when the hot summer season starts.”

Meanwhile, Kang Seung Yoon’s mini-album is scheduled to be released in early September.

GI (Global Icon) announces comeback with new teaser photos

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Rookie girl group GI (Global Icon) will be returning to the music scene later this week with second digital single, “Because Of You.”

The group’s label, Simtong Entertainment, announced their comeback by releasing new teaser photos, showing GI members with a more fierce concept.

“Because Of You” is actually a preview track which will be released on July 3rd ahead of the release of GI’s first mini album this August.

GI consists of five members, Hayeon, OneKet, Eunji, AI and Aram. The group is dubbed as “tomboy” or “boyish” girl group as they are going for a stronger and more forceful image.


After School's Kaeun shows off her pole dancing skills in practice video

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After School's Kaeun shows off her pole dancing skills in practice video, kindly have a look at the video below.

Are you impressed with her skills?

Sexy Shin Hae Ri

2 more mini sets from Shin Hae Ri.


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[FANACC] 130712 Fanaccount of meeting Jaejoong cycling in France

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Jaejoong's autograph for the fan

Jaejoong was laughing wholeheartedly (and loudly) and he was wearing black shades when the fan saw him. He placed his bike properly and went to buy some water. The fan took some pictures of him. When they were buying water, the fan finally mustered enough courage to ask for signature. She used English to request the autograph from Jaejoong.

Jaejoong hmmed and took the initiative to reach out and take the pen from the fan. He made eye contact with the fan when she shouted his name. As said, his face is very skinny and very white. He didn't shave and his lips are the same jellyish texture as seen in photos.

Fan used English to tell Jaejoong that she is a Chinese fan and Jaejoong replied thank you in Chinese. After signing, manager used English to say thanks, and Jaejoong thanked the fan. The fan then thanked both of them.

Jaejoong and manager continued to rest for a while. He was drinking soda and he smoked. He then played some games on a black Samsung phone passed to him by his manager. Before leaving, Jaejoong looked around to see if there is rubbish bin or such to throw his rubbish away. (Good idol~! ?)

The fan used Korean to say "oppa, goodbye" and Jaejoong turned around and nodded at her. He then cycled away. The fan commented that the way he cycles is so handsome~

The fan wants to clarify a few things:
  1. Jaejoong isn't short.
  2. He didn't use cologne (at least for yesterday).
  3. He wore 2 rings and chrome heart bracelet on his right hand, and his left hand is just full of bracelets.
  4. His legs are especially skinny.
  5. The way Jaejoong cycles is more handsome than how he drives.
  6. Jaejoong was wearing long sleeves, the same as what he wore in his selca.
  7. The fan saw Jaejoong and manager in Chamonix, France, not in Paris, France.
T/N: Irrelevant parts are omitted.


Source: Lucia??????????
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SHU-I releases new info for their come back

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SHU-I revealed new information about their come back.





While the tracklist for the mini album consists seven different tracks plus two instrumentals. 

Tracklist
1.???? 
2.Forever with you (where they participated in its composition)
3.Summer sweet (a Japanese single in Korean version)
4.Scream 
5.??? ?? 
6.Bomb Bomb Bomb (debut single on September 2009)
7.??? (Please Help Me)
8.????(ins.) 
9.Forever with you (ins.)

SHU-I consists of five members - main rapper and leader Inseok ('88), sub-vocalistChanghyun ('88), sub-vocalist Hyungjun ('89), main vocalist Minho ('89), and maknae, lead rapper and dancer Jinseok ('91)

written by: loveluytakyo@dkpopnews.net
SOURCE: @shueyesubs

Raina sings 'I Have a Man' on Boom’s Youngstreet

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After School Raina appeared on Boom’s Youngstreet on July 12. She performed a live version of 'I Have A Man'. Watch her performance below:


2PM’s Junho Sheds Trademark Smile in “High Cut”

2PM member Junho, who can now be called actor Lee Junho, shed his trademark brilliant smile for a more serious turn in the latest issue of the fashion and celebrity paperzine “High Cut.”

In the featured image above, Junho is topless, showcasing his toned abs. In the second picture below, Junho puts on a colorfully printed shirt matched with patterned shorts. In both these pictures, there is no trace of a smile with Junho emitting a serious force.

Junho High Cut 1

In related news, Junho stars in the recently premiered movie “Cold Eyes” along with Jung Woo Sung and Han Hyo Joo.

Yeon Da Bin, SAAS 2013

Yeon Da Bin at Seoul Auto Salon 2013.


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Mnet America’s New Reality Series #mykpop Searches for the Biggest K-pop Superfans in America

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Six passionate K-Pop fans will be chosen to star as cast of #mykpop
Following their journey to KCON 2013 in LA 8/24-25

LOS ANGELES (July XX, 2013) – Mnet America, a youth entertainment brand for all things Asian cool, is calling upon the biggest K-pop fans in the country to audition for the cast of its new reality series #mykpop airing this Fall. This series will document the K-Pop boom that has been occurring worldwide following the lives of six chosen cast members. The series will end with these six cast members flying to Los Angeles to take part in North America’s biggest Korean pop culture convention and concert, KCON 2013.  Produced by Mnet America, KCON 2013 is will take place August 24- 25, 2013 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. 

Interested K-Pop fans can audition to be one of six special #mykpop cast members by following the submission guidelines below:

1.      Applicants should show through photos or videos that they are the most unique and enthusiastic K-pop fan ever and what makes K-pop so special to them.
2.      Through photos or videos, applicants should show where and how they watch Mnet America: On TV at home? On a laptop or iPad at the library?
3.      In a paragraph applicants should explain the story behind their love for K-pop; how they discovered K-pop; what they love about K-pop; how it affects their daily life; and what makes them the most interesting and passionate K-pop fan.
4.      If chosen for the second round, candidates will participate in a brief phone interview with Mnet America.
5.      Submit all materials to events@mnetamerica.com.

More information can be found at Facebook.com/hashtagmykpop. The deadline for submission is July 19, 2013. Rules and conditions apply. 


To learn more about Mnet America and KCON 2013, visit www.Mnetamerica.com or www.kconusa.com.  

Rainbow's Woori and B1A4's Gongchan can be a couple?

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The birth of Woori-Gongchan couple was predicted in the latest episode of MBC ‘Blind Test 180. Idols such as MBLAQ, Rainbow, and B1A4 appeared as guests.They learned how to be masters of good judging.

During the filming, the guests are very loud and active. However, they got very serious when they talked about who has a good eye towards opposite sex. MC Park Misun said, "Is anyone here good at looking towards opposite sex?"

In response to this, Jaekyung suddenly commented, "Woori likes younger boys." Boom then asked Woori, "Then what do you think about B1A4's maknae Gongchan?"

However, someone opposed and said, "It can't be! She can't with that boy (Gongchan). Who is she? Can you guess?

Shin Hae Ri Outdoor

Shin Hae Ri outdoor set.


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Monday, July 29, 2013

Which Scenes Did the Cast of “Monstar” Pick as Their Favorites?

At the July 9 press conference for the currently airing drama Mnet’s “Monstar,” the cast discussed which scenes were their “Best One Minute.”

Female lead Ha Yeon Soo picked a scene in episode one in which she sang “The Wind Blows.” “The Wind Blows” was originally sung by veteran singer Lee Sora, and in the drama, Ha Yeon Soo and her co-star Kang Eui Sik sang it together in a sad but beautiful harmony. Ha Yeon Soo was supporting Kang Eui Sik as he was getting bullied by his fellow classmates. Ha Yeon Soo said, “I remember it more since it was the first song I sang in the drama. The scene was even better since Eui Sik oppa is a veteran.”

Kang Eui Sik plays the role of Kyu Dong, bullied in class because of a past incident, and called the “Human Radio” because his classmates make him sing whenever they feel like it. He said of that duet scene with Ha Yeon Soo, “Because it was the first music scene, the filming was difficult. But I feel more attached to that scene because many people still talk about it.”

Kang Ha Neul, the third point of the love triangle between Ha Yeon Soo and BEAST‘s Yong Jun Hyung, said, “I often romanticized about scenes in which the background music comes out while the male lead is confessing.” He picked the scene in which his character, Sun Woo, sang “I Will Love You” to Ha Yeon Soo’s character, Se Yi. Kang Ha Neul said, “I’ve always like ‘I Will Love You.’ I want to sing this song to my bride when I get married later. I was particularly pleased because I got to play the guitar as I sang the song in the scene.”

Park Kyu Sun picked his favorite scene as the one in which he covered 2NE1's “I Am the Best” in the drama. He said, “Many people, especially beatboxers, asked me if I did it myself. I didn’t do it live [at the scene]; it was a recording. We put in the buzzing sound and the rest was looped in.”

“Monstar” is a music drama that covers the lives, pain, and love of high school students, currently receiving praise for its soundtrack that covers a range of songs from different genres to generations, as well the character developments. It airs Friday nights on Mnet. 

Soompiers, are you watching “Monstar”? What is your favorite scene or song cover? My personal favorite is when Kang Eui Sik sings “For You Who Want My Desperation.” Originally sung by indie-rock duo Mot in 2004, this scene is a perfect example of what “Monstar” excels at: picking and portraying the song that best delivers the emotion and situation of the characters, while also propelling the plot forward.

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon sings Lana Del Rey's "Young & Beautiful"

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Girls' Generation's Taeyeon updated her Instagram yesterday with an audio clip.

She sings Taeyeon's Lana Del Rey's Young and Beautiful, check out her angelic vocal below.

Lovely Lee Eun Hye

Lovely Lee Eun Hye in red.


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TVXQ Membuat Majalah di Jepang Laris untuk Pertama Kalinya Sejak 30 Tahun Diterbitkan

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‘PATi PATi’ adalah majalah musik di Jepang yang belum pernah selama 30 tahun ini laris manis, sampai TVXQ menjadi model halaman depannya.

Terbukti bahwa TVXQ memiliki popularitas di Jepang yang tidak bisa diikuti oleh artis lainnya.

Duo TVXQ ini muncul di halaman depan majalah musik bulanan itu untuk edisi Agustus. Penerbitnya berkomentar, “Di Jepang, ini sangat langka untuk sebuah majalah yang laku habis terjual. Kami kebanjiran pesanan sejak detik pertama daftar reservasi dibuka, jadi kami memutuskan untuk mencetak ulang isu tentang TVXQ. Ini kali pertamanya sejak 30 tahun majalah ini ada.”

Penerbit menekankan bahwa keputusan untuk mencetak ulang majalah adalah kejadian yang pertama sejak ‘PATi PATi’ diciptakan pada tahun 1984.

Jung Se On, SAAS 2013

Jung Se On also at SAAS 2013.


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[ We Got Married Taecyeon & Gui Gui Episode 14 ]

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Check out the videos from the latest episode of We Got Married featuring Taecyeon and Gui Gui




Choi Byeol Ha, SAAS 2013 (Part 2)

Choi Byeol Ha at SAAS 2013 part 2. Click here for part 1.


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Mr.Mr Profile

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Group name: MR.MR
Label: CJ E&M Entertainment
Debut year: 2012
Debut song: Who's that girl

MEMBER PROFILE

Stage name: Jin
Birth Name : Lee Hyun Jin 
Position : Leader, Vocalist 
D.O.B : 15 March 1988
Height : 183 cm
Weight : 68 kg

Stage name: Doyeon
Birth Name: Kwon Do Yeon
Position: Vocalist
D.O.B: 30 May 1991
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67 kg

Stage name: Chang Jae
Birth Name: Lee Chang Jae
Position: Vocalist
D.O.B : 29 November 1991
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 67 kg

Stage name: Tey
Birth Name: Han Ji Hyun 
Position: Main Vocalist
D.O.B: 20 May 1992
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67 kg

Stage name: Ryu
Birth Name: Oh Gi Taek
Position: Vocalist, Maknae
D.O.B: 11 December 1994
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 63 kg


Their debut track:

Kim Woo Bin, Lawan Main F(x) Krystal dalam ‘Heirs’ Dapat Hadiah Mobil

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Pada episode MBC FM4U ‘Kim Shin Young’s Midday Song of Hope’ yang tayang pada 9 Juli kemarin, aktor Kim Woo Bin hadir sebagai bintang tamu.

Dalam show tersebut, dia menyatakan bahwa, “Aku sangat berterimakasih kepada orang-orang yang semakin mengenalku belakangan ini. Setelah aku bertambah populer, agensiku memberi hadiah sebuah mobil yang lebih besar dari sebelumnya. Itu memang bukan mobil pribadiku, namun aku gunakan untuk karirku. Tapi hanya aku yang mengendarainya bersama manajer dan staff, dan ini sungguh luas sekali.”

Kim Woo Bin melanjutkan dengan bangganya, “Mobil ini sepertinya lebih luas dari sebuah carnaval. Aku bisa menonton TV dan DVD di dalamnya.”

Dia berbagi cerita, “Sementara untuk makananku, aku belum mengubah kebiasaan burukku memakan masakan cepat saji. Aku juga suka masakan China.”

Sementara itu, Kim Woo Bin akan mengambil peran dalam drama terbaru SBS berjudul ‘Heirs’ bersama dengan F(x) Krystal.

Jay Park says "I Like 2 Party" in new MV teaser

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Jay Park is back with the MV teaser of "I Like 2 Party".

The single will be released on 10th July, do you anticipate Jay Park's comeback?