2PM's Taecyeon visits the 'Roommate' share house to help Jackson prepare breakfast

According to a broadcast insider in an exclusive by OSEN on the 8th, Jackson, who was assigned to prepare breakfast, asked Taecyeon to come over to help him cook and the sunbae idol readily accepted. It was said that all of the roommates were happy to be woken up to Taecyeon's surprise breakfast.

In regards to this information, a staff of the show confirmed to Star News, "Taecyeon visited the 'Roommate' dorm. He helped his GOT7 dongsaeng Jackson, who was in charge of making breakfast that day."

Stay tuned for this exciting episode to air sometime in the near future!

Source: allkpop

2NE1′s Park Bom Gains Interest Due To Her ”Doll-Like” Legs

Recently girlgroup 2NE1′s Park Bom has gained lots of attention due to her ”luxury legs” which have been the talk of town.

On an online community bulletin board, several pictures we’re published of Bom titled ”Pretty stunning legs’‘ in Park Bom‘s tag and it instantly became a huge issue as Bom’s legs impressed many, not only once but a gazzilion times.

Be it a picture of her going somewhere fully dressed, or be it an appearance on a award show or during a performance or even in a music video, Park Bom stunned many with her now dubbed as ”doll-like” legs. Usually Bom wears micro mini-dresses where you could see her stunning long legs but even if she wears jeans her legs are to die for.

Netizens who saw these photos commented with ”Bom’s legs are like ”real-art””  ”She has stunning legs, be it in heels or sneakers, her leg line is impressive” ”I’m jealous” ”Park Bom-sshi, please reveal your secret” ”She has such a nice body, so stunning” and more showing a variety of reactions and netizens who envy her legs.

Meanwhile 2NE1 completed their New Evolution Tour on the 1st of December and recently released the ”New Evolution Tour 2012 In Seoul” live CD.

2NE1′s Park Bom Ends The Controversial Buzz By Strutting In A Mini Dress On The Red Carpet @ MMA

2NE1′s Park Bom yet again became the talk of town as she strutted herself in a gorgeous mini dress @ the Melon Music Awards Red Carpet 2012.

”Melon Music Awards 2012” we’re held at the Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium on the 14th which many artists attended such as 2NE1, Infinite, B2ST, B.A.P, Ailee and many more, but the talk of that night was definitely 2NE1. Mainly Park Bom as she stunned many with her appearance.

Park Bom wore a stunning black mini dress with one shoulder revealed, showing a bit more of skin then usual, but also showing her famous ”terminator legs”. Paired with black earings and a gold necklace, she showed off a more colorful side then just dull black and also a more mysterious side many loved that night.

Because of this appearance, Park Bom managed to end all the controversial buzz which was due to her appearance on the ”2NE1 New Evolution 2012 in Singapore Press Conference” where many pointed out she gained weight, but after this appearance she put an end to it with her ”S-line” figure clearly seen and her ”terminator legs” many are envious of.

Meanwhile at ”Melon Music Awards 2012” 2NE1 took home the ”Top 10 Award” and the main awards for ”Song of the Year” ”Album of the Year” and ”Artist of the Year” we’re given to ”PSY”, ”Busker Busker” and ”B2ST”.

Park Bom, The ”Doll-Like Beauty” Appears Yet Again Catching Eyes Of Many, Diet A Success!

Park Bom stunned many with her beauty during ”MBC Gayo Daejun” on the 31st.

2NE1‘s Park Bom surprised many with her appearance during Epik High‘s stage where she yet again stole many hearts with her ”gorgeous” appearance.

On the 31st, the last ”year end festival” of the year was held and many stars attended and performed delighting many, but one of the eye-catching performances was Epik High‘s ”Don’t Hate Me” and ”UP” featuring 2NE1‘s Park Bom which was her very first stage participating in the song live.

Epik High’s Tablo first appeared wearing a black leather jacket with a black beanie singing the intro lines for ”Don’t Hate Me” and after the quick intro, the song changed to ”UP” getting many excited. The atmosphere changed as Bom appeared on the stage, belting out the high notes for ”UP” many enjoyed.

Bom‘s perfect vocals and her gorgeous ”doll-like” body we’re the talk of the night as many assumed her diet was probably a success again and her ”doll-like” beauty finally appeared catching many their eyes.

Netizens commented with ”Bom lookes incredibly stunning” ”Wow, live vocals we’re amazing” ”I saw this live and it was perfect” ”The queen is back!” ”Bom stole my heart, she looked so good!” ”I don’t know but she always looked good” ”She once again silenced haters” ”2NE1 looked amazing that night too” ”All the YG Family performances rocked!” and more showing a variety of reactions.

‘I Got A Boy’ Music Video Breaks Record for the K-Pop Video to Hit 10 Million Views the Fastest

Girls’ Generation’s music video for “I Got A Boy” has broken the record for the K-Pop video to hit 10 million views on YouTube the fastest, reaching the mark in only 55 hours since release.
Previously, the record was held by Hyuna’s “Ice Cream” music video, which hit 10 million views in 87 hours, followed by Girls’ Generation’s own “The Boys” at 110 hours.
It’s been 14 months since their last comeback, and “I Got A Boy” was hotly anticipated, hitting that 10 million milestone in half the time it took for “The Boys”. “I Got A Boy” is generating plenty of buzz for its wild, colorful style, choreography by the Emmy-winning duo Nappytabs, and roller coaster ride of a song.
Girls’ Generation will continue their comeback performances with “Dancing Queen” and “I Got A Boy” on KBS’s “Music Bank” at 6:00PM KST on January 4th.

Kim Tae Hee Officially Admits to Relationship with Rain

Actress Kim Tae Hee admits to her relationship with singer Rain.

Kim Tae Hee admitted to her relationship 12 hours after the news became public by the media.

Her agency confirmed the relationship rumors with Rain and said, “Kim Tae Hee and Rain are in the early stages of their relationship and are getting to know each other better.”

Her representative added, “Because they are both very famous stars and they don’t have a lot of time to meet one another, they are limited in places they can actually meet.”  It was further explained, “Despite the difficulty and the fact that they were both acting partners before, the two have been able to slowly make the next step in building their personal relationship and figure out their relationship themselves as well.”  

According to another article,  Kim Tae Hee and Rain first created sparks when they were working on an advertisement together in 2011.  Released pictures revealed that they have been secretly dating since September of this year.  Since last March, when Rain was enlisted for mandatory army duty, the two started to contact each other more often and they would meet every time Rain was released from the army for holiday breaks.

Source: Soompi

U-Kiss Will Be Singing OST for Upcoming NHK’s Japanese Drama

Group U-Kiss’s song “ALONE” has recently been selected as the main theme song for the upcoming Japanese NHK’s drama, “Bookstore Worker Michiru’s Personal Story.” The first episode will air on January 8, 2013.

“ALONE” is U-Kiss’s sixth Japanese single, which will be released in February next year. What impressed the fans the most is the fact that they have been chosen for such a big project when it has only been one year since U-Kiss made their debut in Japan. As well, the popularity of K-Pop has recently been cooling down in Japan, making U-Kiss’s accomplishment even more surprising.  

“Bookstore Worker Michiru’s Personal Story,” based on the novel by the popular writer Sato Shogo, tells a story of a girl named Michiru who wins 200,000,000 yen. The main character will be played by the Japanese actress Toda Erika.

Meanwhile, U-Kiss reached third place on Oricon Daily Ranking with their recent fifth single “Distance.”

Source: Soompi

Park Yoo Chun Goes Back to “I Miss You” Set Immediately After 2012 Award Ceremonies

2012 was the year of actor Park Yoo Chun.

At the year-end award ceremonies, Park Yoo Chun received multiple trophies. He was the winner of the Actor’s Award at “2012 MBC Acting Awards,” and received another Actor’s Award, Teenagers’ Star Award, Best Couple Award, and Viewers’ Choice Award at “SBS Acting Awards.”

Counting his past awards at KBS in 2010 for “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” and at MBC in 2011 for “Miss Ripley,” this means that Park Yoo Chun has won awards from all three main broadcasting agencies.

C-JeS Entertainment announced, “Shooting of ‘I Miss You’ was delayed because Park Yoo Chun had to attend the award ceremonies. Therefore immediately after the ceremonies, he had to return to the set. Park Yoo Chun is undergoing grueling schedule, but we are currently working on the very crucial part of the drama, so he is doing his best and working nonstop.”

It was later revealed that despite extreme fatigue, Park Yoo Chun was cheerful throughout the shoot.

Source: Soompi

Sandara Park Is Chosen As Number One Vampire Star

Recently, 2NE1’s Sandara Park was chosen as the number one vampire star of the year. The result was based on the survey by Lamar Clinic. From December 10 to 31, 2012, the participants were asked to pick a celebrity who doesn’t appear to age as the time passes.

Among 639 partakers, 185 people (29%) chose Sandara Park. Following closely was actress Moon Geun Young, who received 24% of the votes. The third place went to actress Jang Nara with 20%, who is currently appearing as a young-looking teacher in drama “School 2013.”

Other nominees also included Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, and actresses Shin Min Ah, Goo Hye Sun, and Im Soo Jung.

The voters, who chose Sandara Park, commented, “Can’t believe she is already 30 years old. She looks so young,” “Even among other teenage girl group members, she looks young,” “She must follow different time than the rest of us.”

Source: Soompi

Lee Seung Gi and Suzy to Star in New Drama, “Book of the House of Gu”

Stars Lee Seung Gi and hot female singer Suzy will gear up for their new MBC drama “Book of the House of Gu.”

An MBC agency spokesman announced that the upcoming drama will be aired after “Horse Doctor.”

The drama is a fusion between historical and heroic fantasy genres. It is based on a man,Choi Kang Chi who is half human and half Gumiho (nine tailed fox monster), who is trying to become a perfect human being. However, even Choi Kang Chi can not fulfill his dream to become even more human than humans. The drama tells the tale of Choi Kang Chi’s stirring yet delightful journey.

Kang Eun Kyung, the writer of the dramas, “Baker Kim Tak Gu” and “Glory Jane” teamed up with PD Shin Woo Chul who is famous for his “A Gentleman’s Dignity” and “Secret Garden,” to make the new drama. 

Source: Soompi

Jung Yong Hwa to Produce the Title Song for the CNBlue’s New Album!

CNBlue will be taking on a new challenge with their upcoming comeback. The album is full of songs written by the members of CNBlue. On top of that, the title song will be written by Jung Yong Hwa!

On the CNBlue official twitter, Jung Yong Hwa uploaded a picture of himself hard at work. He wrote, “Hello everybody! It is me Yong Hwa. The weather is so cold outside. I just wanted to let you know that the title song of CNBlue’s new album which will be released on January 14 is my creation! We plan on showing strong performances that are equal to the amount you have waited for us. Please anticipate the new album. Let’s get together soon!”

Jung Yong Hwa had stated through his entertainment agency FNC entertainment on January 2, “Although I do feel the pressure because I am producing the title song, but we will show you performances that will not disappoint!” 

Source: Soompi

Block B Files Charge to End Exclusive Contract with Their Agency

The members of Block B filed for an injunction against their current agencyStardom Entertainment.

On January 4, Seoul Central District Court received Block B’s official complaint to end their exclusive contract with the company.

The members said, “The contract stated that we would be paid on the 25th of every month, but the agency failed to since April 2011.”

They continued, “One of the members’ contract ended last March and we started to calculate his and our earnings. The company failed to pay for our performances fees, OST’s for ‘Ghost,’ ‘Golden Time,’ etc as well as the funds collected from the inauguration of our Japanese fan site’s fanclub and more.”

That’s not all. Block B shared, “The CEO of the company, Mr. Lee, collected 70 million won (~$70,000) from our parents claiming that it’s needed for promotion and production costs. He disappeared after he received the money.”

Meanwhile, Block B made a comeback with their first full length album “Blockbuster” on October 17 after being out of the spotlight for 8 months.

Source: Soompi

CNBlue Reveals Photo Teaser for Comeback

It won’t be too long before you’ll see CNBlue back performing new songs.

On January 4, their teaser image was released on their official homepage hinting their video teasers will be released starting from January 7.

Each member displays a different emotion. Jung Yong Hwa (upper left) looks nervous and worried, Kang Min Hyuk (lower left) has a solemn face, Lee Jong Hyun (upper right) gives a playboy smile while Lee Jung Shin (lower right) is deep in thought staring at a single rose.

Fans who saw the teasers shared their thoughts, “Sad expression, profound expression.. what’s it about?” “So curious what it is,” “Will there be a storyline in the music video?”

Meanwhile, CNBlue’s comeback date is January 14, which is their debut date. It’s been previously revealed that Jung Yong Hwa composed the title track bringing much anticipation to the fans and industry insiders.

Source: Soompi

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miss A’s Suzy Shows Her Support for Jang Woo Young

miss A’s Suzy showed her support for labelmate Jang Woo Young (2PM) with a photo. On August 5, the singer-actress tweeted, “I was nearby for a shoot and dropped by to cheer Woo Young oppa’s last stage. ‘Sexy lady’ maem maem maem I’m sad,” and attached a photo of herself with Woo Young.

In the photo, both Suzy and Wooyoung made V-signs with their fingers as they gave a soft smile for the camera. Their close relationship and slight resemblance have attracted much attention, and many observed that they appeared like siblings. Woo Young responded to Suzy’s tweet, “Suzy, such a nice hoobaenim (junior). Thank you for your support today. TellJia unnie that I’ll only accept her thoughts~ kk”

Netizens commented, “It’s great to see JYP labelmates so close,” “They’re both so pale,” “Suzy looks so young,” “Jung Woo Young is so sexy,” and more.

Meanwhile, Wooyoung wrapped up his promotions for his first solo album “23, Male, Single” with his last performance on yesterday’s episode of “Inkigayo.”

Source: Soompi

‘Running Man’ to Hold Idol Olympics Idol Special With Nichkhun, Eunhyuk, Lee Joon, Jung Yong Hwa and More

Running Man is going for an Olympics-themed special filled with idol singers in its upcoming episode.

According to a representative for SBS, Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, 2PM’s Nichkhun, ZE:A’s Im Si Wan, MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, CN Blue’s Jung Yong Haa and B2ST’s Yoon Du Jun have all been confirmed to appear in an upcoming Running Man 2012 London Olympics special.

The lone female guest for the episode will be T-ara’s Ji Yeon.

The guests and the Running Man guests will compete in a variety of Olympic-related games and will film in Seoul’s Olympic Park.

The episode’s air date has not yet been set.
Photo credit: FNC, JYP, Hea Jung Min, Twitter
Source: Mnet

B2ST to Release Preview Track ‘Midnight’ for Album ‘Midnight Sun’

B2ST will soon be releasing a preview track for its upcoming album.

Before the release of its album Midnight Sun on July 22, B2ST will be releasing the first track of the album, Midnight, on July 15. Midnight starts off with a piano melody and guitar sounds, and will be another example of B2ST’s brand of sad emotions.



The single will be the first in the series of night-themed tracks from the group’s upcoming fifth mini album, and will be portraying a ‘dark night’. Another track with a night theme to match will soon be unveiled to continue the series.

Midnight and Midnight Sun will be made available through online music sites with their release.

Photo credit: Hea Jung Min
Source: Mnet

2NE1 Wins Best New Artist Award at MTV VMA Japan

It appears the 2NE1 girls have another trophy to add to their ever-expanding collection as they took home the Best New Artist Video Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards Japan.



The girls beat out nominees LMFAO, James Blake and Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu with the music video for hit I Am the Best to snag the award at the event, which was held at the Chiba Makuhari Messe on June 23.

The group accepted the award, saying “Thank you to the staff and Black Jack,” before yelling the signature “Let’s play, 2NE1!” 2NE1 also took to the stage to perform I Am the Best and Scream at this year’s show.

Congratulations, 2NE1!

Photo credit: YG Entertainment
Reporter: Nancy Lee (nancylee@cj.net)
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2PM Wins Best Group Video Award at MTV VMA Japan

2PM has won the Best Group Video award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2012 (MTV VMAJ 2012).

The ceremony was held on June 23 in Japan at Chiba′s Makuhari Messe, and awarded singers in a total of 16 categories, including Best Video, Best New Artist Video and Best Group Video. The winners were chosen through viewer and public votes.

The Japanese girl group Perfume acted as host, while many Japanese stars and pop stars such as Bump of Chicken, EXILE, JUJU, Miliyah Kato, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Linkin Park and J Soul Brothers performed. 2PM and 2NE1 attended as the Korean representatives.

2PM had been nominated for the Best Group Video award with the music video for its Japanese single I′m Your Man, and in the end beat out its competitors to grab the trophy. Other nominees for the award included prominent names like Coldplay, Ikimono-gakari, Maroon 5 and Monkey Magic.

When 2PM′s performance started up, the 6,000-member audience and officials in the venue watched on with interest and didn′t hold back on their praise for its intensity.

2PM performed two songs, more than any other singer, and even had some time to talk with its fans in a short break between performances.

The members proved they were ready as global stars by talking in Korean, Japanese and English.

2PM said, "We want to give this honor to those who love 2PM and I′m Your Man. We thank you so much. We′ll become a group that works harder."

Photo credit: JYP Entertainment
Reporter: Choi, EunHwa (choieh@cj.net)
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SNSD Transform into Sweetly Scented Ladies for ‘High Cut’

Already busy with their own individual activities, the girls of Girls’ Generation (SNSD) gathered together to flaunt their dazzling beauty with fashion magazine High Cut.



On June 21, High Cut released photos of SNSD, posing behind a background of trees, making the girls look like goddesses in a hidden forest.

Each member wore different dresses, characterized by her personal style. In their hands were small bottles of ‘Girl de Provence’ perfume.



In the second picture, Yoona, Sooyoung, Yuri, and Jessica posed on an elegant pink couch, surrounded by flowers. The members posed glamorously, looking very mature and ladylike.

More pictures of SNSD will be available in the 79th edition of High Cut as well as High Cut Online (www.highcut.co.kr).

Photo Credit: High Cut
Reporter: Grace Danbi Hong (graced923@cj.net)
Source: Mnet
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Teen Top’s Fan Event Attracts 5,000 in Japan

Teen Top is showing its impressive popularity in Japan.

On June 18 Teen Top held its ‘high touch’ event with fans at Tokyo’s Lasonza-Kawasaki mall.

Though only 1,000 lucky fans, who had purchased the group′s special license album ahead of its debut album, were able to participate in the event, some 5,000 fans stayed to watch and cheer on the members from afar.

The fans at the event were visibly diverse, as there were school girls in uniform to mothers carrying their infant children.

The event was momentarily halted at one point when the Teen Top members attempted to come to a fan in a wheelchair which resulted in the frenzy crowd beginning to rush towards the members. The event resumed once more after safety personnel were in place.




Teen Top will kick off its first exclusive Japan tour Teen Top Japan 2012 on June 19.

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Reporter: Stewart Ho (stoo@cj.net)
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The Best Kdrama Kiss as Selected by Netizens

In honor of Kiss Day, an unofficial romantic holiday celebrated every June 14 in Korea, netizens voted Ji Hyun Woo and Yoo In Na’s dreamy tip-toe kiss in tvN’s “Queen In Hyun’s Man” as the best kiss ever.

An online dating site conducted the survey, asking 1,083 single men and women in their twenties and thirties to vote for the best kdrama kiss. Yoo In Na and Ji Hyun Woo’s kiss raked in 39% of the votes, taking home the title as the “best kdrama kiss.” Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ha Neul’s cherry-bloosom kiss in “A Gentleman’s Dignity” followed with 25% of the votes. “Rooftop Prince’s” tear kiss between Park Yoo Chun and Han Ji Min came in third with 20%, and Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won’s refrigerator kiss in “The King 2hearts” came in fourth with 16% of the votes.

A representative from the online dating service explained, “Ji Hyun Woo’s recent public confession attracted a lot attention, as well as envy from many netizens. It’s probably one of the reasons as to why netizens voted their kiss as the best kiss in dramas.

What about Soompiers? What was your favorite kdrama kiss? (It doesn’t have to be among the ones listed above!)

                     Yoo In Na & Ji Hyun Woo’s “tip toe kiss”

       Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ha Neul’s “cherry blossom kiss”

                       Park Yoo Chun and Han Ji Min’s “tear kiss”

                Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won’s “refrigerator kiss”

Source: Soompi

Teaser Photos of Leeteuk and Ryeowook Revealed

With Super Junior making their comeback soon, more teasers pictures have been released on SM Entertainment’s official FB page. Today we are treated to new concept pictures featuring Leeteuk and Ryeowook.
Previously, teaser pictures of Eunhyuk and Donghae were released.
Super Junior’s new album “Sexy, Free & Single” will be released at July 1 at 12 am KST through various music websites such as MelOn, Genie and Naver Music. The offline version will be avaial later on July 4. As previously reported, this comeback will also include Kangin, who makes his return to Super Junior in after a three-year hiatus.

Leeteuk


Ryeowook

What do you think of their new concept? Are you exited for their comeback?

Photo: SM Entertainment
Source: Soompi

U-KISS to be the First K-Pop Band to Hold Fan Meeting in Cambodia

Boy band U-KISS will hold its fan meeting in PnomPenh, Cambodia on June 18. According to NH Media, the members of U-KISS will depart for Cambodia as soon as they wrap up their performance on SBS’s “Inkigayo” on June 17. U-KISS, along with a volunteer organization, will visit a school near Pnom Penh to spend time with the local children and hand out baseball equipment.
It’s been said that Cambodia’s state guests will also attend the fan meeting. U-KISS will be the first ever hallyu artists to hold a fan meeting in Cambodia. As such, many local fans and media expressed great interest and anticipation at the upcoming event.
Meanwhile, U-KISS became the first Korean band to hold fan meeting in Colombia last May. The group is also receiving many love calls from Peru, Brazil, and other countries around the world. On June 5, U-KISS released its special album “The Special to KissMe” and is currently promoting “Believe.”

Source: Soompi

Teen Top Successfully Finishes Their First Japanese Tour

Popular idol group Teen Top successfully completed their first two days of their solo live tour.
On June 19, the group kicked off their “Teen Top Tour 2012” in Nagoya, then traveled to Osaka on the 20th, and their last stage was held on the 21st in Tokyo.
Fans were ecstatic as they were treated to a two-hour long show, during which 21 of Teen Top’s biggest songs were performed at the event. Teen Top began the show with “To You“, followed by “Don’t Spray Perfume,” their debut single, “Clap,” and from earlier in the year the group’s chart topping hit, “Crazy.”
When the members finished singing their debut song they spoke to the crowd expressing their gratitude, “Thinking back to our beginnings two years ago. We were concerned about how many fans would show up to our concert today here in Japan. So we are sincerely touched by seeing all of you here supporting us. By holding this concert two years after our debut has fulfilled our dream of having a solo concert. It is because of all of you that we are able to be here.”
The group performed their last song, “Angel” and the crowd sang along which moved the members so much that they began to tear up. The audience then cheered so loudly that Teen Top came back out on stage for an encore performance of their new track, “Shake it!” along with a few other of their hits. At the concert’s conclusion they made a promise to fans, “We will come and perform here live again, once we have grown more and will show you an even more fabulous stage.”

Source: Soompi

Girls’ Generation Releases Gold Dance Ver. MV for “Paparazzi”

After releasing their music video and dance version last week for their new Japanese single “Paparazzi,” Girls’ Generation has now released a second dance version video.
While the dance version from last week features the girls dancing on a street, this new one is called the “Gold” version due to them performing inside a round golden room. As scenes from both dance versions were used in the main music video, it is a really nice gift to fans for them to release full dance versions.
“Paparazzi” is Girls’ Generations fourth Japanese single and will be released next week on June 27.

Girl's Generation Paparazzi Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3-pUNhYORw&feature=player_embedded

Source: Soompi

MYNAME Releases Japanese Debut MV “Message”

Despite debuting just last October in Korea, rookie group MYNAME is already set to make their Japanese debut this month and have now released their music video for “Message.” Their single will be released next week on June 25. From there, MYNAME will begin their Japanese promotions in the summer.
Currently they are working on promotions for their first Korean comeback with “Hello and Goodbye.”
Coming from H2 Media, this five member boy group gained recognition for being created by Fly To The Sky‘s Hwanhee. After debuting last October with the song “Message,” they have been under the radar for most of this year. With so many K-Pop groups going to promote in Japan, do you think they will be able to stand out overseas?

Source: Soompi

BEAST’s Hyun Seung Has First Solo Photo Shoot for “Elle Girl”

Jang Hyun Seung, member of popular idol group Beast, will take on his first challenge of a musical in “Mozart!” and is featured in his first solo pictorial.
Jang Hyun Sueng became known by JS during his Trouble Maker promotions with label-mate, HyunA. For his “Elle Girl” photo shoot the title, “Unexpected JS” was chosen since it combines his stage name, JS, with an unpredictable variety of looks as well as a candid interview.
The magazine’s interview gives readers a behind-the-scenes look from his beginnings with Beast all the way to the concept of the blossoming “backstage musical star” showing his preparations for his debut musical role. The photos display various attitudes through the choice of clothing from a casual chic to his sophisticated costume in “Mozart!”
JS was asked how he is handling his first musical role, to which he replied, “I have a lot of integrity and I want to perform the best I can on stage to give the audience an amazing performance. So I have been working out using a combination of aerobic exercises along with much practice to get where I need to be. Apparently, they tell me that I am taking to the burden of acting in a musical quicker than other new starring actors, though I’m not so sure.”
He continued, “I’m really able to connect with my character, it seems we have a few similarities as we both are a bit rebellious and stubborn. So it doesn’t feel like work to portray him, it is actually fun.”
There is much attention surrounding Jang Hyun Seung’s appearance in the musical “Mozart!” as many wonder how he will fair. JS will take on the role of Mozart as he portrays the musical genius through his life and how he has influenced so many musicians around the world. Like Mozart, JS hopes that he will be remembered as well though as someone who is a great singer.
The “Unexpected” side of Hyun Seung can be seen in full within the pages of “Elle Girl’s” July issue.



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Jang Geun Suk Poses with Himself for Airport Fashion Proof Shot

On June 22, Jang Geun Suk posted on twitter, “Now people look at me as if what I’m doing is a natural thing. Ah~ There is a kind prince in this world who uploads his own airport fashion proof shot~ Bye” and posted a picture of himself. The revealed photo is of Jang Geun Suk standing next to a life-size cardboard panel of himself.
In the picture, Jang Geun Suk seems to be at an airport duty free shop. He is wearing a white tuxedo shirt with sleeves rolled up, matched with black shorts, black and white loafers, and oversized sunglasses. He mentioned the irony of updating fans with his own airport fashion instead of having fans and paparazzis taking the picture, causing many of his fans and netizens to laugh.
Netizens commented on Jang Geun Suk’s self-airport fashion picture, “He’s got the best fan service,” “It’s funny how he uploads his own airport fashion shot,” and “I can’t imagine anyone looking at Jang Geun Suk anywhere as if it means nothing special.”

Source: Soompi

Lee Seung Gi Snaps a Picture with Foreign Fans

Recently, a foreign fan of Lee Seung Gi posted on twitter, “We took a picture with tall handsome Lee Seung Gi,” along with a picture. The revealed picture shows Lee Seung Gi in what seems like to be a Korean restaurant with five foreign female fans around him.
He has his arms around these women, gently looking into the camera with a smile on his face. As this was a personal trip, Lee Seung Gi is not wearing any make up or on-camera outfit. But he still looks dandy and handsome in this white shirt and black cardigan. The five women around him seem really happy to see him with huge smiles on their faces.
Netizens commented, “Lee Seung Gi’s evolving from ‘National Little Brother’ to ‘World Little Brother,’” “He’s so nice,” “I’m so jealous,” “He must’ve gone there to grab a bite,” “I read in the paper that he went to Poland to watch a soccer game,” “I hope these foreigners realize how much of a big deal it is to take a picture with him,” and “Lee Seung Gi’s charms transcend national boundaries!”
Lee Seung Gi went to Poland to watch 2012 Euro Cup Quarter Finals game. He is scheduled to leave for London to partake in 2012 London Olympics torch relay.

Source: Soompi

Teen Top’s Niel Becomes Miss Niel

Teen Top’s Niel showed off his beautiful girl pose. On June 22, he wrote on his me2day, “Ho ho ho. I am Miss Niel. (I dressed up like a woman.) It is very awkward. However, please look at me beautifully.”
In the first photo he attached along with the post, Niel’s face can’t be seen well with the veil over his face. However, one can tell that it is him because of his trademark thick lips, which has pink lipstick on it. In the second picture, he is smiling while shyly covering his mouth.
Netizens who saw the photos said, “Truly, really cute,” “I was wondering who the person was in the first picture. Then, I saw the lips and knew right then who it was,” and “You are prettier than me.”
Meanwhile, Teen Top had their first exclusive concert in Japan from June 19 to June 21.


Source: Soompi