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[Announcement] Last day to purchase the SNSD shirts + special promotions!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:50 AM PST


We received an update from Crafts4change Admin and the message is as shown below

Hi!
Thanks again.
We have more news!


We are essentially putting up the new Hoot shirts for sale (ONLY week both shirts will be on sale) and it will also be the last week to order the old shirts.
If anyone wants the shirts by the holidays, they must order by December 10.


In addition, we have a giveaway where every $30 spent is an entry. Prizes are SNSD merchandise bag, cellphone chain, and SNSD Hoot album.
More prizes will be added.


We will also have our sweater design up for sale by the end of this week.


More information can be found here: http://www.crafts4change.org/snsd-merchandise


It would be great if you could make a post about it.
Thank you again for your support!


Crafts4Change Team

What are you waiting for,grab the shirt immediately!

[Video] TaeYeon's Athena OST Song "I love You" unveiled!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:46 AM PST




Check out the MV of TaeYeon's latest song here,TaeYeon is well-known of ranking high on charts with her OST songs,previous hit songs include If,Can You Hear Me and etc.

Check out her latest song here!

[Urgent] @dkpopnews needs your help on Mashable!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:29 AM PST


Well,DKPOPNEWS' readers,as you know,we made it into the top 5 (Best Music Discovery) on Mashable Awards,however,we have been left behind by Fizy on the voting poll,take a look at the snapshot here.

I sincerely hope that you guys can provide us with some help by voting for us on the poll,this might be the first time we enter the award,but maybe it is also the last time for us,nobody can tell what happen in the future as there are more and more contenders emerging each year,so please help us to achieve this "seems to be impossible dream",ok?It will be the best ever Christmas present for us.

Please help to vote for us daily on the link below,spread this post to your friends on facebook and Twitter too,thank you!

[News] Rain continuously receives attention from hollywood

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:31 AM PST


Singer and actor Rain has continuously received attention from hollywood.

An official from his agent 'J.Tune Entertainment' told TV Edaily in a telephone conversation on the 9th, "Rain said that he would appear in a hollywood movie before entering the army, but he has not decided to say yes to any movie. It is true that he is worried about which movie to choose as he has had many movie roles offered to him from hollywood recently, but any movie has not been definitely decided yet."


credit to TV Edaily
Btranslation by rain bird.
Rainlegend

[Info] U-Kiss first Japanese album ranked 2nd on Oricon Album Ranking!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:10 AM PST


Another male group U-Kiss did really well in Japan too,ranked second on Oricon albums chart with their first ever Japanese album,check out the snapshots here!


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U-Kiss' Japanese album, 'FIRST KISS', ranked No.2 on Oricon's Daily Album Ranking Chart.

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'SEOUL TRAIN with U-Kiss' also ranked No.7 in Oricon's DVD Daily Ranking Chart(Courtesy of micsummer)

Credits: oricon.co.jp + ROCKETBOXX.NET
No Hotlinking & Full credits if taken out.

[News] SS501 Park Jung Min DJ-ing ‘Narsha’s Raise the Volume’ for a day, returned to the radio station after 3 years

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:13 AM PST


SS501 Park Jung Min became a DJ on KBS Cool FM 'Narsha's Raise the Volume' for one day on the 6th.

CNR Media said on the 6th 'Originally he was supposed to release his album on the 25th but due to the artillery fire incident, we had to delay the schedule.' 'He has not started his official promotion but a day as a DJ wasn't interrupted from the incident.'

Park Jung Min was once a DJ from 2006-2007 in SBS Power FM 'Young Street'. He also wished to be a radio DJ once again so when he got a unique chance this time, he was excited. Jung Min also jokingly and asked his management company 'Should I take this opportunity to become a fixed DJ?'

At the same time, Park Jung Min will release his first solo album on the 20th January next year.

Source: Newsen
Chinese translation: 피오나@PJM IFC (http://www.park-jung-min.com)
English translation: rainaftershine.wordpress.com

[News] Han Geng wishes to try rock music for his upcoming album

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 06:07 AM PST


In May this year, Han Geng who was embroiled in a contract termination controversy braved all odds and appeared as the music industry's new energy at the starting-up press conference to show support. After submitting to the five big figures in the music industry his work that he returned to the Mainland Chinese music industry with, he received praise and commendation from these five big music industry figures, and they all expressed desire to chip in for his new album. In his first individual album, there was a song recorded that was produced by Yuan Wei Ren. As of today, Han Geng's debut film is fervently in the process of shooting, and the director is no other than one of the five big music industry figures Gao Xiao Song. When accepting an exclusive interview from , Han Geng expresses that it is nothing short of rare to be able to attract so many music industry warriors fighting for their dreams, and he really respects and admires them. At every compilation album's release, he himself very much looks forward to it, and after closely listening he feels that the quality and standard of these music figures who make original works are all very good, and if there is a chance he would very like to work with them in his next album.

According to reports, Han Geng's second album is already in the process of song selection. Han Geng, who is always changing himself and trying out new things, he expressed that he was very surprised after listening to the fifth "Red Bull New Energy Music Project" album. Because usually, he likes to listen to English music (American and European), and the styles of all the 10 rock bands were pretty internationalized. What he did not think of was that teenagers who joined the "Red Bull New Energy Music Project" could compose outstanding pieces of rock music. And, during an interview, Han Geng revealed that he hopes that in his new album, he can add in the element of rock, and works with the new rock bands. He also looks forward to a chance to collaborate with new rock voices in China to release more energy and passion during performance.

(Parts of the article unrelated to Han Geng have been omitted.)


Translation: abcdehs & huiwensg @ GENG-BAO.net
Source: HunanTV.com

101211 Music Core Performers List

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 05:12 AM PST

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2010.12.11 - Episode 237
Show starts around 4:10 PM KST

♬ Comeback Stage
- Seo In Young [Into The Rhythm]
- T-ara [Yayaya]
- IU [Good Day]
- After School [Love Love Love]

♬ Hot Stage
- KARA [Jumping]
- Sistar [How Dare You]
- SM The Ballad [Hot Times]

♬ 감성 in 음중
- Younha [Take Care of My Boyfriend]
- 2AM [Like Crazy]
- December [Dazzling Tears]

♬ Sound-holic
- Untouchable [To Make A Fuzz]
- Lisa (ft. Brian Joo) [We Can Be Friends]

♬ New Song
- Lee In Se [With You]
- Gavy NJ [Pick Up The Phone]
- JJ [Ppang]
- OP.one [Up Down]
- Soul Harmony [If In Love...]

[news] Orange Caramel along with Teen Top will go to Japan in February 2011!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:45 AM PST


Orange Caramel along with Teen Top are going to be performing at the K-Pop Festival to be held in Japan in February 11, 2011! This is going to be more exposure to the new singers as well as Orange Caramel.

Orange Caramel which is a sub unit of After School has been gaining a lot of love with local and oversea's fans due to their youthful and fun image along with their catchy songs. Teen Top is a no stranger in Japan as they have held fan meetings in Japan before.

Also, it is known that After School will be debuting in Japan next year, so this may be Orange Caramel's first hand experience of Japan and performing in Japan.

source: keitadi @ Twitter + AfterSchoolDaze
credits: blueprincess824 @ dkpopnews.net

[News] S. Korean pop culture widespread in N. Korea: defector group

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:31 AM PST

South Korea's pop culture and fashion trends have increasingly gained popularity in North Korea, with a growing inflow of pirated DVDs and TV dramas smuggled from China, a Seoul-based defector group said Friday.

The People for Successful Corean Reunification said the Korean "Hallyu" wave, a reference to the surging popularity of South Korean pop culture, has even hit a large population of the reclusive and tightly controlled communist state.

"People living in coastal areas in South Hwanghae Province can easily watch South Korean broadcasting, and some residents said they even watched the live coverage of the inaugural address of President Lee Myung-bak," a 38-year-old defector, who fled from the North last year, said in video shown during a seminar. "I think 99 percent of North Korean residents have seen South Korean dramas at least once or twice."

A North Korean defector from Shiniju, a northern gateway to the Chinese mainland, said the capitalist South's affluent lifestyle inspired him to flee from his homeland last year.

"I was intrigued by the fact that South Korea shown in the drama was so much different from where I lived, and I hoped to go to South Korea," said the 23-year-old, identified by his alias Lee Seong-il. "In the case of youngsters, it is easy to tell whether they have watched Korean dramas by their hairstyle. No matter how (authorities) instruct them to wear their hairstyles like 'socialists,' it is virtually useless."

Access to foreign pop culture is strictly banned for ordinary people in the isolated nation, with violators facing hefty fines or jail terms.

Kang Dong-wan, a researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, said most of the videos were smuggled from China, the North's neighbor and major trade partner, with loose control over business activities near border areas.

"As (authorities) loosen control over moving regions for business purposes, distribution of videos (like South Korean dramas) is increasing," Kang said. "Not only residents in the border areas with China but also people across the nation, including Pyongyang, are believed to be watching these kinds of videos."

Source : Yoonhap News

[video] After School's 'Love Love Love' music video revealed

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:24 AM PST


Today, After School members went back on stage to perform "Someone is you" in KBS Music Bank from the project album made by Pledis Entertainment. However, Bekah and UEE were not able to perform with the other 6 members, it has been known Bekah is taking a 2 month break in Hawaii and UEE is busy with solo promotions.

However, UEE was able to participate in the music video filming for "Love Love Love", this project album is also for a good cause as proceeds will be donated to charity. Check out the music video:

[video] Seo In Young's 'Into the Rhythm' Music Video revealed!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:57 AM PST



After having 2 successful and very powerful comeback performances in m!countdown and Music Bank, Seo In Young's music video for her latest single "Into the Rhythm" has been revealed.

Compared to her last mini album, Seo In Young takes a more risky transformation showing her provocative side also showing her style. Seo In Young surely made a statement and more and more are noticing her skills as a solo artist.

Check out her music video:

[news] Rain Wraps Up "Fugitive Plan B"...What's Next?

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:36 AM PST


With only one episode left to air for the KBS Wednesday/Thursday drama "Fugitive Plan B", Rain made an appearance in Yeouido on December 6th to talk about his experience and what's coming up for the world star.

He said, "Although 'Fugitive' didn't rank too high in terms of viewers' ratings, we did have a diehard fan base. It helped me to see a new side of me as a person and I think it was a drama that gradually earned the recognition of viewers. Although ratings are important, I also think the relationships formed between people and bettering yourself as a human being is important. I want to thank the producer Kwak Jeong-hwan for always greeting me with a smile and supporting me despite the various hardships that popped up during this drama. I'm thankful to Lee Na-young too for giving me strength as her opposite male co-star. She told me that if I let the negative personal issues get to me on set, I'm the one that's losing in the end. Overall, this was a project that allowed me to really look back on myself and my actions."

The filming of "Fugitive" took place while there were allegations of gambling and a significant amount of debt for the singer/actor.

As for what lays ahead for the big star Rain revealed, "The timing worked out for me to shoot one more Hollywood movie and then I'll enlist in the military towards the latter half of next year."

Source: KBS Global

[news] Kim Dongwan After Two Years Has A Meaningful Time With Fans In Asia

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:32 AM PST




Kim Dongwan who hasn't met with fans in such a long time held a comeback fan meeting at the Sangmyeon Art Center Gyedan Hall on December 9, 2010 at 8:00pm. He was just recently discharged from military duty on December 7, 2010. This would make his first official and very memorable activity.

Dongwan also held his last concert with fans prior to starting his short separation in 2008 before joining military service. Dongwan will soon begin his Japan activities but not before meeting his Korean fans.

Despite the freezing weather more than 1,000 faithful fans proved his hot popularity. Fans from all over Asia gathered in one place to cheer Kim Dongwan on with his new activities.





"It's been a long time. I'm happy to inform you that I'm healthy. I haven't met with you guys in a long time so I feel good that I can talk to you," Dongwan stated as his first greetings.

In today's fan meeting, Kim Dongwan shared with fans memories of past activities and many stories. He also shared his stories about military service. The two years of memories created with fans were also shared with fans.

Dongwan hasn't stood on stage in a long time. He sang a total of six songs which included "Secret", "Truth" and "More Than Words", a song from the group Extreme.

After the end of this event, Kim Dongwan has two weeks of planned activities in Japan. "After finishing my activities in Japan I want to come back to Korea. I want to meet you next year via broadcast. I want to work harder and be closer to my fans," is Dongwan's aspiration.




Before the fanmeeting Dongwan held a press conference, where he also spoke about his desires and aspirations. "I feel very confident. Rather than a special character I would like to play an 'average man'. I plan to work very hard." he stated with confidence.

Dongwan finished his comeback fan meeting with great success. His first Japanese solo album titled "Kim Dongwan Japan Best Premium" will be released on December 15, 2010 followed by a fan meeting with Japanese fans on December 18, and a schedule of TV live appearance for the next two weeks. This will be beginning of his official activities.

Dongwan returned to civilian status after being discharged on December 7, 2010 from his two year of mandatory military service where he served as a public officer. Dongwan also signed an exclusive contract with fellow Shinhwa member Shin Hyesung's management company Live Works Entertainment Company.


Source: rubylovefaith@Shinhwa.biz

[news] “Yang Hyun Suk is JJANG~!” Top songs of the year, 15 of them belong to YG!

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:28 AM PST


This year's best music producers are?

YG Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk, had substantially the best music production this year as 15 of their songs entered the top 141 songs of the year.

Music site Melon, announced their 'monthly top 20 songs from January to November' which came out to 220 songs but excluding the duplicates, there were 141 songs, 15 of which belonged to YG's artists.

YG Ent's toughest 4 people, warrior idol 2NE1 was a huge success. 4 songs from their studio album 'To Anyone' all made it into the 141 list. "Go Away", "Can't Nobody", "Clap Your Hands", and "It Hurts" which ranked at #17.

Other 2NE1 songs also made the list. "Follow Me" was ranked at 13 in the February chart, in addition to Park Bom's "You & I" which ranked at 14 in the January chart and CL and Minzy's solo "Please Don't Go" topped the charts at number 10 in January. Thus, a total of 7 songs coming from 2NE1 made the 141 top songs of the year list, demonstrating their strength.

In addition to 2NE1 other YG artists such as Gummy ranked on the list. Gummy with "A Guy Thing", "Even if I die I love you", and, "There is no love". While Se7en's "Better Together" also made it as well as Big Bang's "Lollipop Part 2″, TOP's "Turn it up", Taeyang's "I Need A Girl" and lastly PSY's "Right Now". Making it a total of 15 songs.

우리 사랑하게 됐어요 / 너 때문에 / Bo Peep Bo Peep / 오늘 헤어졌어요 / 처음처럼 / 처음처럼 그때처럼 / 술 한잔 해요 / Change / Heartbeat / Please Don't Go / 원더우먼 / Mystery / 싸이렌 / YOU AND I / 만만하니 / Love Story / 외톨이야 / No Love No More / 사랑 참.. / 그녀처럼 / 죽어도 못보내 / Oh!

못해 / 사랑이 술을 가르쳐 / 아프니까 사랑이죠 / 해바라기 / 날 따라 해봐요 / 별별별 / 가슴에 살아 / 잘해주지 마요 / 이 사람이다 / Tik Tok / 너 때문에 미쳐 / 루팡 / Bubble Love / 주변인 / Shock / 배운게 사랑이라 / Lollipop Pt.2 / 미안합니다 / 선물 / 웃어줄 수 없어서 미안하다 / Run Devil Run / 널 붙잡을 노래

뱅 / 잘못했어 / 비켜줄께 / Magic / 나쁜 버릇 / 사랑이 올까요 / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / 말도 안돼 / 너 아니면 안돼 / 가슴이 뭉클 / 흩어져 / 이 거지같은 말 / Without U / 시간아 멈춰라 / NU예삐오 / 고백 / 사랑해U / 사랑은 없다 / 2 Different Tears / 바보처럼 / 남자라서 / Hip Song / 다시 와주라 / 잔소리

Love(씨엔블루) / HUH / Y / 사랑이라 쓰고 아픔이라 부른다 / 별이될께 / Bye Bye Bye / 이별이 온다 / Love Ya / 사랑빛 / 자기야 여보야 사랑아 / 미인아 / 죽을 만큼 아파서 / Bad Girl Good Girl / 고백하던 날 / I Need A Girl / 시간이 지나면 / Push Push / Turn It Up / 땡땡땡 / Can't U See / queen / I'm in Love

바람이 되어서라도 / 밥만 잘 먹더라 / 나 이런 사람이야 / Hurricane Venus / 난 너에게 / 꺼져줄게 잘살아 / 정신이 나갔었나봐 / Better Together / Lucifer / 웃음만.. / 부치지 못한 편지 / Game / Madonna / I My Me Mine / 미안해 사랑해서.. / 사랑사랑사랑 / 가식걸 / 결혼까지 생각했어 / U

Can't Nobody / Go Away / A(레인보우) / 왜 / 박수 쳐 / 맘마미아 / 아파 / 널 사랑한다 / Breathe / 그땐 그땐 그땐 / 그대네요 / 숨 / 돌이킬 수 없는 / 진짜일 리 없어 / 헤어지러 가는 길 / 본능적으로 / 지금부터 사랑해 / Hello(샤이니)

죽어도 사랑해 / 두번 헤어지는 일 / 언제나 / 전활 받지 않는 너에게 / 훗 / Right Now / 가로수 그늘 아래 서면 / 미친듯이 / 해바라기 / 점핑 / I'll Be Back / 빗속에서(존박) / 울고, 불고.. / 그여자(백지영)

Source: daum | Translated: alee @ ibigbang.wordpress.com

NOTE: This article is YG BIASED because the one who translated and wrote the article is from a BIG BANG SITE, so for obvious reasons only mentioned YG artists. thank you

[news] TEEN TOP Niel "I'm proud of Special LeeSooYoung". Distinguished Arts Set photos

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:21 AM PST


Teen Top Niel thanks H-Eugene and Audience ratings.

"When I'm nervous he (H-Eugene) makes me feel comfortable at least, and sometimes even makes me smile. Sometimes, Eugene hyung would even tell us performing arts are severe. Thanks instructor."

Shortly after, Niel posted Lee Soo Young of 'Stars Shining Night' that appeared in Niel's picture update on me2day and Twitter.

"The pleasantness of 3. The special noona, the 'boastful' special noona, two masters of performing arts on this day straight. Thank you so much." He naughtily stated.


credit: NEWSEN (SOURCE) ; LostBallerina@6teensontop.com (TRANS)

[news] Farewell to "Invincible Youth"

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:17 AM PST


Hit entertainment show "Invincible Youth" aired for 1 years and 2 months before it was ended on 8th of December 2010, all the members of G7 expressed their farewells through the internet.

Hara, Sori and Hyomin twittered their feelings for having to say goodbye to the show.

Hyomin quoted: "As a year went by, we developed feelings for each other... I still cannot believe that this is the final show... Thank you for letting me feel warm and happy and creating warm memories together, thank you."

"Last but not least, our beloved G7! ! Narsha sister, Sori sister, (Vic)Tori(a) sister, Juhyeon sister, Seonhwa, Hara, Sungyu, Yuri, Hyeona ... Thank you, I'm really happy. These precious memories! I will never forget, they'll be kept forever in the bottom of my heart .. I love you all. "

Hyomin also expressed gratitude towards the show's crew members saying that everyone did very well in making the show a success.

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Source: baidu.cn
Translated by: luvHM @ Diadem

[news] 4minute HyunAh and JiHyun's cameo in a movie

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:13 AM PST


A few months earlier, we reported that HyunAh along with JiHyun will be making a special cameo in a thriller movie called 'Late Night FM'. All of us wondered, what are their roles in the movie? Well, the questions have all be answered as the movie were released recently. Check it out below:



From the cuts, it seems like both of them are making a brief appearance as a radio guest to Lee ShinYoung's slot, one of the co-workers to the main character. Although their screen time is short, it's still pleasant to watch them making an entrance to the movie scenes slowly.

Source: kueensora@4-minute.com + Justina@4-minute.com
Reporting + Editing: Capri@4-minute.com
Video Credit: hityourheart2@youtube.com

[news] SNSD, Plans for a Follow-Up Song 'No,' Variety Shows 'Yes'

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:10 AM PST


[Edaily SPN Reporter Park Eunbyul]

Rather than promoting a follow-up song, group SNSD will showcase their charms through variety show programs.

On the 9th, a representative from their company SM Entertainment stated that SNSD will not promote a follow-up song from their mini-album Hoot. They said that it will be difficult to do so due to member Tiffany's leg injury.

On the 14th of last month, Tiffany fell and hurt her knee during a performance of Hoot. Due to the doctor's advice that she should rest for four weeks in order to heel, Tiffany has been resting and wears a cast on her leg. The company has decided that even if she is allowed to take off the cast, it will be too much to jump right into performing onstage.

For a while, SNSD will be able to show different sides of themselves to their fans through variety shows rather than through music promotions.

Already SNSD has been focusing on variety shows rather than performances onstage since Tiffany has been injured. Apart from member Seohyun's weekly appearance on MBC We Got Married, SNSD appeared on SBS Running Man, Strong Heart, KBS 2TV Happy Together, Night Star, etc.

Recently, they have also filmed a special anniversary episode of MBC Come to Play With Yoo Jaesuk and Kim Wonhee and Sunday Sunday Night- Enjoy Today. They're making it their goal to show a different side that fans haven't seen before through variety shows.



source: http://spn.edaily.co...DirCode=0010301
translation: soshi00@soshified.com

[news] BBQ will be opening BEAST mini concert

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:04 AM PST


Chicken franchise Genesis BBQ has revealed on the 9th that they will be opening 'BBQ BEAST Mini Concert' next month on the 26th in Seoul Gwang Jang Dong AX Korea.

This concert is aimed at 2000 selected customers through invitation event for 40 days, from the 10th through January 20th.

To enter the event, you need a entry ticket provided by BBQ chicken and go to the website to give a reason why it is good to use 100% domestic chickens. Winners will be announced on January 22nd.

CREDITS: etoday (SOURCE); SweetVoiceYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[news] Park Jin Young, How did he apologize?

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:01 AM PST


Singer and producer Park Jin Young apoligized.

On the 10th, Park Jin Young posted JYP Entertainment's official home page with the title 'Hello this is Park Jin Young'. Park Jin Young replied to Sidus HQ's iHQ CEO Jung Hoon Tak's tweet early in the morning that had a picture of Park Jin Young an the swear word 'S.O.B'.

Park Jin Young's apology allowed the brooding war between the two best entertainment companies' CEOs to be avoided.

Next is the text that Park Jin Young posted.


Hello. I haven't personally written something in a while.

I'm writing this with an upset and regrettable heart.

On the recording of today's TV Program, there was a question about the incident earlier in the year about a 2PM member and I avoided answering with the absolute truth, but I was able to talk about how I felt during that time.
Before I appeared as a guest on the show, I asked them to avoid talking about this incident so I was relaxed, but because they asked the question so suddenly, I think I was caught by surprise.
After the recording ended, I asked them to take out that topic, but through the people who were at the recording site, a lot of bad stories have spread.

At the end, the people were hurt because of what I said and I apologize that this has again become an issue.

I'm upset that I have to leave a message about something bad that occurred when the end of the year should end in a beautiful way. I will become more careful, and will meet everyone with good stories from now on.

May be taken out with full credits. You are not allowed add yourself to the credits nor edit the credits.
CREDITS: Sports Chosun (SOURCE) ; glfishyy@ITSJAYPARK.COM (TRANS)

[news] Sidus HQ rep Jung Hoon Tak in controversy about swearing at JYP

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 03:00 AM PST


IHQ Jung Hoon Tak representative has sparked a cussing controversy by being known as having poured biting swear words at 2PM's company, JYPE representative Park Jin Young.

Jung Hoon Tak representative left a short message on his Twitter on the 10th of December that seemed to target Park Jin Young. This message garnered netizens' eyes by directly giving humiliation to Park Jin Young.

[omit twitter summary, which has been translated here]

Jung Hoon Tak representative's actions seem to be resulting from Park Jin Young having taken place in KBS 2TV 'Win Win's filming on the 9th. It has been known that on this day, Park Jin Young had mentioned celebrity Park Jaebum, who had been thrown out of JYPE and had become a celebrity belonging to Sidus HQ.

According to netizens that had reportedly taken part as the live audience in 'Win Win', Park Jin Young, in the 'Win Win' recording, had said the following things about Park Jaebum's withdrawal, "The situation the company declared is true. Other than that, I have nothing more to say since I've said the truth", "I don't regret the expulsion of Park Jaebum".

May be taken out with full credits. You are not allowed add yourself to the credits nor edit the credits.
CREDITS: NEWSEN (SOURCE); JinaStar@ITSJAYPARK.COM

[news] Han Geng wishes to try rock music for his upcoming album; would like to collaborate with new rock bands

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 02:55 AM PST


In May this year, Han Geng who was embroiled in a contract termination controversy braved all odds and appeared as the music industry's new energy at the starting-up press conference to show support. After submitting to the five big figures in the music industry his work that he returned to the Mainland Chinese music industry with, he received praise and commendation from these five big music industry figures, and they all expressed desire to chip in for his new album. In his first individual album, there was a song recorded that was produced by Yuan Wei Ren. As of today, Han Geng's debut film is fervently in the process of shooting, and the director is no other than one of the five big music industry figures Gao Xiao Song. When accepting an exclusive interview from , Han Geng expresses that it is nothing short of rare to be able to attract so many music industry warriors fighting for their dreams, and he really respects and admires them. At every compilation album's release, he himself very much looks forward to it, and after closely listening he feels that the quality and standard of these music figures who make original works are all very good, and if there is a chance he would very like to work with them in his next album.

According to reports, Han Geng's second album is already in the process of song selection. Han Geng, who is always changing himself and trying out new things, he expressed that he was very surprised after listening to the fifth "Red Bull New Energy Music Project" album. Because usually, he likes to listen to English music (American and European), and the styles of all the 10 rock bands were pretty internationalized. What he did not think of was that teenagers who joined the "Red Bull New Energy Music Project" could compose outstanding pieces of rock music. And, during an interview, Han Geng revealed that he hopes that in his new album, he can add in the element of rock, and works with the new rock bands. He also looks forward to a chance to collaborate with new rock voices in China to release more energy and passion during performance.

(Parts of the article unrelated to Han Geng have been omitted.)


Translation: abcdehs & huiwensg @ GENG-BAO.net
Source: HunanTV.com
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[news] f (x) Victoria takes photo with 2PM Nichkhun's family

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 02:49 AM PST


A photograph girl group f (x) member Victoria took with boy band 2PM member Nichkhun and his family has been revealed by major Korean broadcasting company MBC.

Through a press release on Friday, MBC unveiled the photo taken while Victoria visited Nichkhun's home in Thailand while shooting a couple of episodes for reality TV show "We Got Married" where the two play a make-believe married couple.

The photo shows Victoria and Nichkhun surrounded by some 30 members of the male idol star's family including his two sisters.

Known as' Khuntoria 'among fans, 2PM member Nichkhun and f (x)' s Victoria play a make-believed married couple on the second season of "We Got Married." They are joined by other couples Brown Eyed Girls 'Ga-in and 2AM's Jo Kwon and CNBLUE's Jung Yonghwa and Girls' Generation's Seohyun.

Nichkhun, whose full name is Nichkun Buck Horvejkul, is a Thai-American singer who was discovered and trained by JYP Entertainment. As one of the members of 2PM, they are preparing to make their official debut into the Japanese music market.

Victoria, a Chinese-born singer is the leader of the five-member girl group f (x). The group made their debut with the single album "LA chA TA" in September 2009 and recently signed exclusive contracts with Japanese talenthouse Avex to expand their singing career into Japan.

Source: Asiae

[news] Book on Korean Wave adopted as textbook for universities abroad

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 02:47 AM PST


A new book on the 'Hallyu,' or Korean Wave, has been adopted as a textbook for universities abroad.

The English book titled "Korean Masculinities and Transcultural Consumption: Yonsama, Rain, Oldboy, K-Pop Idols" was selected as one of the main textbooks for the media classes at Goldsmiths, University of London in England and the University of Melbourne in Australia.

Written by Sun Jung, a research fellow in the School of Communication and Arts at Victoria University, the book explores into several cultural phenomenons revolving around South Korean stars including the Singaporean fandom of singer and actor Rain, the middle-aged Japanese female fandom of actor Bae Yong-joon, the Western online cult fandom of thriller pic "Oldboy," as well as the emerging versatile masculinity represented by K-pop idol boy bands.

"This is a highly original, clearly written, and well-argued study that examines how Korean masculinity is being reconstructed through its regional and global circulation as part of the Korean Wave, producing new forms that negotiate local Korean creative energies and regional and international consumer forces," Professor Chris Berry of film and television studies at Goldsmiths was quoted as saying in a press release by Hong Kong University (HKU) Press that published the book on December 1.

The book, sporting singer and actor Rain on the front cover, is available at various online bookstores.

Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, is arguably one of the most successful Korean stars in the Asia region who has achieved a phenomenal level of success in both singing and acting, paving the way for his acting debut in Hollywood with a supporting role in the Wachowski Brothers' pic "Speed Racer," followed by a lead role in martial arts film "Ninja Assassin."

Bae, 37, is one of the first Korean actors to make a major breakthrough into Japan and the Asia region. He shot to stardom after starring in 2002 hit TV series "Winter Sonata" alongside actress Choi Ji-woo and has since been promoting himself and Korean culture in Asia.

"Oldboy," helmed by critically acclaimed director Park Chan-wook, has received high praises from critics since its release in 2003 and won the Grand Prix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.

Starring Korean actor Choi Min-sik, "Oldboy" is about a man who is locked in a hotel room for 15 years without knowing why. He plots revenge upon his release and finds himself trapped in conspiracy, violence and falling in love with an attractive young chef.

Source: Asiae
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