Guess who are the main stars of the latest session of KPop Who Am I, answers will be revealed soon!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
KPop Who Am I #32
Guess who are the main stars of the latest session of KPop Who Am I, answers will be revealed soon!
130705 Music Bank Performers List
- SISTAR “Because There's Nothing”
- K.Will & Roy Kim “Love Blossom & Bom Bom Bom”
- 2AM “Bounce”
- EXO “Why So Serious?”
- Apink
- Jewelry
- Dynamic Duo (Feat. Muzie of UV)
- 4minute
KPop Who Am I #27
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[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!
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 ! ]
Kim Hyun Joong to pre-release a track on July 18
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
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!
Kim Junsu will be collaborating with popular rapper and actor Quincy Brown.
Lee Hyori Mengkonfirmasi Berita Pernikahannya
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~ ^^
[PRESS RELEASE] Sungha Jung Indonesia Tour 2013 – Sungha Jung Kembali Lagi ke Indonesia!
Setelah 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
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
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”
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
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
Are you impressed with her skills?
[FANACC] 130712 Fanaccount of meeting Jaejoong cycling in France
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:
- Jaejoong isn't short.
- He didn't use cologne (at least for yesterday).
- He wore 2 rings and chrome heart bracelet on his right hand, and his left hand is just full of bracelets.
- His legs are especially skinny.
- The way Jaejoong cycles is more handsome than how he drives.
- Jaejoong was wearing long sleeves, the same as what he wore in his selca.
- The fan saw Jaejoong and manager in Chamonix, France, not in Paris, France.
Translated by: taurysays
Shared by: DBSKnights
SHU-I releases new info for their come back
SHU-I revealed new information about their come back.
The mini album will include a 84p photobook and a member photocard!!!
— SHU-EYESUBS (SHU-I) (@shueyesubs) July 3, 2013
SHU-I's first Korean mini album will release on July 15th. You can preorder it here on yesasia: http://t.co/70r2u6Wmat
— SHU-EYESUBS (SHU-I) (@shueyesubs) July 3, 2013
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).
SOURCE: @shueyesubs
Raina sings 'I Have a Man' on Boom’s Youngstreet
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.
In related news, Junho stars in the recently premiered movie “Cold Eyes” along with Jung Woo Sung and Han Hyo Joo.
Mnet America’s New Reality Series #mykpop Searches for the Biggest K-pop Superfans in America
Rainbow's Woori and B1A4's Gongchan can be a couple?
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?
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"
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.
TVXQ Membuat Majalah di Jepang Laris untuk Pertama Kalinya Sejak 30 Tahun Diterbitkan
‘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.
[ We Got Married Taecyeon & Gui Gui Episode 14 ]
Check out the videos from the latest episode of We Got Married featuring Taecyeon and Gui Gui
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Kim Woo Bin, Lawan Main F(x) Krystal dalam ‘Heirs’ Dapat Hadiah Mobil
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
The single will be released on 10th July, do you anticipate Jay Park's comeback?