Friday, July 31
Yang HyunSeok, “In 2NE1, the member I anticipate the most is Gong MinJi”
Gong MinJi is born in 1994 and is currently at a tender age of 15 years old, and is the granddaughter of Korean cultural dancer Gong OkJin. And recently she has caused a topic after giving up on high school to focus on 2NE1’s activities.
Yang HyunSeok said in a recent interview, “Gong MinJi has been training under me since elementary school period. She is a kid who is born while I was doing ‘Dreaming of a BalHae’ as Seo Taiji and Boys.”
“When I look at Gong MinJi, I think about what I was doing when I was at that age. She danced really well just like her grandmother. She is the member who possessed infinite possibilities.”
source: kbites
CANDY COLORS - 2NE1 & 4MINUTE
What’s the “IN” fashion culture in Korea now?
You can catch korean young teenagers wearing “candy colours“ all over the streets of Korea now. Due to the influence of fashion trends emerged from popular korean girl groups – 2NE1 and 4minute, korean young teenagers aged between 10 ~ 20 years old adopting the “Candy Funky Style” are increasing. This fashion style is currently the most popular in Europe and it has also became a hit in Korea fashion scene now. What’s importantly is, what are the main elements which make up the “Candy Funky Style”? Let’s check them out now!
~ Pop art shirts
~ Neon colour high cut pop shoes
~ Colourful leggings
~ Bold colour accessories
~ Colourful Makeup (Yellow / Green eyeshadow + exaggerated eyelashes)
Candy colours is definitely a must fashion factor for “Candy Funky Style”. To obtain this style, you can coordinate by a pop art loose fitting shirt (one which you feel is the best on you) together with a colourful fitting leggings. For best “trendy” results, you can match with torn cutting leggings or skinny jeans.
Another important coordinate – Neon colour high cut pop shoes. The neon colours coming up are neon blue, neon lime and neon raspberry. They are currently gaining popularity in Korea.
The popular dressing style – Leggings. Recently due to the fashion trends brought by 2NE1 and 4minute, there are some special leggings designs released. They are the flora and marine styles. It is a “do not missed out” popular item in summer fashion too.
Lastly, we move on to accessories and makeup. To further enhance your fashion style, accessories is a must have trendy item. In particular, there are 2 affordable items which are colourful bangles and child-size glamourous sunglasses. Both are the current favourites among young Korean teenagers now. Colourful makeup is also a key element to the “Candy Funky Style”. For this, you will need to use a variety of colours to create a youthful look. For example by applying orange colour lipstick.
As it is the summer vacation in Korea now, the “Candy Funky Style” is also well-received among young Korean teenagers. Many candy funky items like high cut top shoes (especially neon colours series) are selling out very fast.
The sensational hit ”Candy Funky Style” will still continue for a while in the Korea fashion scene.
source: 5bluebirds
Translations: gongjunim.wordpress.com
Big Bang and Son DamBi To Be Featured For Brave Brothers’ New Album
The Brave Brothers (real name Kang Dong Chul) will be releasing his first single album ‘Attitude’ on 18th August. And there has been saying that Son DamBi and Big Bang, artistes who sang the songs he wrote, will be featured for this album.
From 2008 to 2009, Son DamBi has sung many hits written by the Brave Brothers like ‘Crazy’, ‘Saturday Night’; also there were Brown Eyed Girls with ‘What to do’, Big Bang with ‘Last Farewell’, After School with ‘Diva’. Brave Brothers have produced the many hits which took the Kpop zone by storm from 2008 to 2009. Not only did he write songs for the mainstream artistes, he has also worked on several underground artistes’ albums.
He said, “I am very thankful that the featured singers not only helped out with the songs, they even appeared for my MV. I am very thankful for these singers I have worked with this period of time. This album will bring good music with a new level of beat and sound.”
Credits: Sookyeong and kpopjjang
Which male idol group member has the best body?
With the hot summer, the season for ‘revealing’, many boy groups which have emphasized on the image of ‘young boys’ previously are all coming out with the masculine image instead.
Which member of from idol groups Dong Bang Shin Ki, Big Bang, 2PM and 2AM has the best body?
Firstly for 2PM, the ‘team’s sexy guy’ JaeBum is known for his good built. Also known as an exercise-maniac, JaeBum has toned out a good body through exercising and acrobatic training. Especially for his chocolate 6 packs, he has a special trainer to build them up to a music built.
Next Dong Bang Shin Ki member UKnow YunHo has also received great reviews from fans about his built. He sticks with the toned and lean built which is very much amplified through his powerful and charismatic dance steps on stage.
2AM SeulOng and Big Bang SeungRi are some of the younger members coming out to show off their built this summer, being very successful in changing their image to the sexy image.
Seeing these muscles and great built, netizens say, “It just feel like a man”, “The face and their great sexiness (not over doing it) is their charms” etc.
For the Koreans, they vote:
1. 2PM JaeBum
2. DBSK UKnow YunHo
3. Big Bang SeungRi
4. 2AM SeulOng
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So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica and SHINee Onew to perform ‘After 1 Year’ for the first time,
So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica and SHINee Onew will perform the number ‘After 1 Year’ off So Nyeo Shi Dae 2nd minialbum for the first time on stage on MBC Music Core.
Even without their live performance, the duet of Jessica’s delicate and Onew’s warm vocals is already a popular hit amongst music fans with the minialbum release.
They will be doing this special stage as fan service for their fans this summer school vacation.
Also on Music Core on 1st August, So Nyeo Shi Dae member Yuri, HyoYeon, Sunny, YoonA, SooYoung and SeoHyun will be performing ‘In Summer’ a remake of Deux’s song.
source: kbites + misarang
TVXQ - Five People, Five Colors. Together And Apart... Separation into Acting-Duets
YoungWoong Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun will be performing as a duet taking on the Japanese market, and Xiah Junsu is currently undecided on what he should do.
'YoungWoong Jaejoong, U-Know Yunho and now Choikang Changmin...'
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'Together but apart at the same time' is starting off with U-Know Yunho. MBC's Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Heading to the Ground,' which will begin aring on September 9th, will include Yunho as the main character Cha Bong-goon, a man who has overcome hardships. The group's youngest member Choikang Changmin is also taking on acting. He was cast in 'Paradise Ranch' which will begin filming late August in Jeju Island and he'll be juggling singing and acting at the same time.
'Paradise Ranch' is being co-produced by SM Entertainment and Samhwa Networks, a famous drama production company. The two companies will be showing the drama in Korea later this year and are also planning to air it in Japan as well as other Eastern Asian countries.
YoungWoong Jaejoong finished filming for his drama early this year. YoungWoong Jaejoong was cast as the lead role in he Omniverse drama 'Telecinema''s 'Heaven's Postman' and he worked with Han Hyojoo. 'Heaven's Postman' is set to air on SBS in October.
The TVXQ members' transformation into actors was in the spotlight this year. People in the business said this was due to the fact that because of the thick fan base of TVXQ, they could probably gain a lot of interest even just by being in one episode.
The change in their music-related activities has changed too. YoungWoong Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun will be working as a duet in Japan under the name 'Jejung and Yuchun from TVXQ.' In early July, they sang a duet song 'Colors, Melody and Harmony' at the Tokyo Dome during their concert. They will record this song and release it in September and will be having tv-appearances to advertise their new song. This song has been gaining a lot of attention as it was set as the theme song for the 'Hello Kitty' 35th anniversary.
Xiah Junsu is still considering his choices which include a solo album. A representative of SM stated, "Xiah Junsu was actually the first to go solo with the 2007 Mobile Phone CF 'Anyband'." He also said, "He is considering his choices between Korea and Japan and is trying to choose sometime that will show his many talents."
On another note, it seems that the fans opinions on these solo activities are mostly positive. In the internet fan cafe 'Cassiopeia' and TVXQ's official website, many different opinions on the members' solo activities can be seen and many of them say, "We hope they are respected as actors as much as they are as singers."
Reporter Lee Hyeri
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B-Pass Order in which celebrities can swim #4 Changmin
This month's topic:
[The celebrity who can always track-water in a swimming pool]
#1 GACKT
#2 Seiji Ogura 小倉誠司 (flumpool)
#3 YAMATO (Orange Range)
#4 Changmin
#5 遊助 (Yusuke?)
Source: neverend-scm.com
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Thursday, July 30
Bigeast has reached 170k members
But the number of members in Tohoshinki has reached 170, 000 people!!
After the Tokyo Dome live, it was 120,000 members, but when (did it reach 170,000)?
Just how big will this get...?
- cut here (talking about another ent) -
The numbers were printed on a daily tabloid newspaper
t/n: the number of fans in bigeast has increased from 120,000 to 170,00, according to a sports newspaper, but we'll wait for further confirmation
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Park Ji-Seon & Xiah Junsu
TVXQ’s Xiah received a love call line from an idol killer gagwoman Park Ji-Seon.
The love call line where Park Ji-Seon was having conversation with Xiah was recorded for the first time at KBS2 TV “Free Bets” (T/N: not sure about the show name)
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DBSK/THSK/TVXQ Junsu's solo activities to be announced soon
The announcement of TVXQ’s second half year plan which includes the acting debut from 3 of TVXQ members: Jaejoong for “Heaven’s Postman”, Yunho for “Heading to The Ground”, and Changmin for “Paradise Meadow” is getting a lot of concerned. How high the loyalty of their fans to actually watch the dramas of their idols has become a topic to talk about.
Meanwhile, stick in musical activities, Micky Yoochun and Hero Jaejoong in duet project is targeting Japan market. Their duet song, “COLORS~Melody and Harmony” was introduced for the first time at TVXQ’ concert in Tokyo Dome in early July. The single itself is scheduled to be released and broadcast in late September. The song is produced especially for image song of Japan’s popular character “Hello Kitty 35th anniversary”.
As for Junsu, the only member whose solo activity hasn’t announced yet, there’s still running a careful discussion for his various activities plan including music recording so that he will soon in synergized with other members.
SM entertainment said, “Actually the member who comes out first with solo activity is Junsu who formed AnyBand back then in 2007 for a cellphone CF.”
“The activity plan which will reveal his true talent for both Korea and Japan stage will be announced soon.”
source: donga.com
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Yunho and Changmin will be filming for their drama, Jaejoong and Yoochun will be promoting their next single..colors and melody for Hello Kitty,.... am guessing junsu will be doing solo ...may be releasing a single or something or another drama? or CF? lol stay tune for updates !.They are doing solo projects as a group.
Dont worry :) the 5 of them are still a group no matter what.They still have plenty of concert performances...and fans will get to see them together as a group performing.A-nation concert, SMTOWN 09 concert, Dream concert.
F4 gathering, friendship is as strong as ever
F4 gathering, friendship is as strong as ever
Lee Minho, Kim Bum and Kim Joon, will go to concert venue to congratulate SS501 Asia Tour
F4 will gather in one place.
F4 members Lee MinHo, Kim Bum & Kim Joon, will attend ‘SS501 1st ASIA TOUR PERSONA IN SEOUL’ to be held on 1~2 Aug at Seoul Bangee-dong Olympic Park Gymnasium Stadium. These guys acted with SS501 member Kim HyunJoong in KBS 2TV drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’ as ‘F4’, forming bonds with each other and thus would be going for his concert.
SS501’s company DSP Entertainment representative said “After the drama ended, F4’s friendship is still as strong as ever. Lee MinHo, KimJoon, etc, readily agreed to attend the concert to congratulate SS501’s first Asia Tour. Kim Bum who is currently busy with drama ‘Dream’, especially tuned his schedules so that he will be able to attend.”
F4 members voluntarily attended each others’ events and their ‘exchange of work’ friendship has been extending. This gathering is 4 months after Kim Bum’s birthday party cum fan meeting last April. At Lee MinHo’s fan meeting in June, Kim Bum couldn’t attend due to drama filming.
SS501 are practicing hard in order to show a brilliant performance for their first concert of the 1st Asia Tour. They are currently having their pre-concert rehearsal at Jangchung-dong Jangchung Gymnasium Hall where a similar stage of the actual stage has been set up. They will release 5 songs from their upcoming 2nd album, to be released in mid-Aug, during this Seoul concert. With the start of their Asia Tour in Seoul, they will continue with Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, HongKong, Taiwan, etc.
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5-member male group SS501 will be working with the choreographer of famous pop singers Justin Timberlake and Usher.
According to a representative from DSP media agency on 30th July, “SS501 will have solo performances as well as sing new songs from their latest album during the concert.” He added, “World leading choreographer has helped us with choreographing the dances for SS501 according to the new songs.”
AJ has also been visiting SS501’s concert rehearsals and practice room, to give them guidance and advice. AJ is famous for being Michael Jackson’s dance teacher and has other talented students under his belt, including Fatima Robbins, Usher and Justin Timberlake.
AJ said, “I have seen SS501’s abilities and skills through their videos. I hope that I will be able to help them while I’m in Korea.”
Meanwhile, SS501’s Asia “Persona” concert Tour will be held from 1st-2nd August at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul. Their new album will be released in mid-August.
Source: kimchilicious
Credits : Sportshankook + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com
So Nyeo Shi Dae achieve 3rd consecutive 100K album sales snsd
Popular group So Nyeo Shi Dae has achieved their 3rd consecutive 100k album sales with their comeback 2nd minialbum ‘Tell Me Your Wish’, bring the effect of what’s said to be ‘girlgroups dominating the album industry’.
SM Entertainment said on 30th July, “The girls’ 2nd minialbum released on 29th June has sold over 10,497 copies as of 28th July.”
This will make it their 3rd 100k album sales after their 1st album and 1st minialbum.
The girls are not only dominating in the album sales chart but also on music charts with the title song ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ off this new 2nd minialbum on and offline.
Credits:Kbites
Talent Yoon Eun Hye has set up her own independent company
She has set up the solo company with her own manager recently, causing a topic amongst the entertainment zone.
She led the founding of the company on her own and also took care of all the most basic details like the interior of the company, putting in much hardwork and effort into it – building her dreams and ideals.
Yoon Eun Hye said in an interview recently, “I did the CI (Corporate Identity) to my company The House Company personally. And also deigned the interior to the company. I did this while having other projects on hand, just taking some of my sleep time to work on it. It is very fun and is something I wanted to do.”
She added, “It’s been 10 years since I’ve debuted in the entertainment zone. Even though I have other projects and works on hand, this is something I wanted to do personally and to work with good people around. I will not be called the president or have any corporate title. Even though this is a solo company, I wanted to groom new talents.”
Yoon Eun Hye’s comeback drama ‘Please Take Care Of Agasshi’ will be aired on KBS from 19th August.
source: kbites
she is so0n becoming bi rain..having tons of his own~
T-ara SoYeon, “Giving up training to be So Nyeo Shi Dae? My will wasn’t strong enough”
6-member female group T-ara member SoYeon (22) talked about the reason why she has gave up training to be part of group So Nyeo Shi Dae.
The group made their debut on MBC Golden Fishery Radio Star on 29th July and SoYeon said, “Back then it was tiring. And I went through much hardship.” She has gave up training as part of group So Nyeo Shi Dae halfway.
When asked if she felt bad and regretful after So Nyeo Shi Dae became famous and successful, “No, I don’t feel that way. After all we have all trained together. I look at it as misfortune turned blessing.”
SoYeon has been casted to trained for So Nyeo Shi Dae with 11 other members in 2005.
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SS501 to work hand in hand with Justin Timberlake’s choreographer
5-member male group SS501 will be working with the choreographer of famous pop singers Justin Timberlake and Usher.
According to a representative from DSP media agency on 30th July, “SS501 will have solo performances as well as sing new songs from their latest album during the concert.” He added, “World leading choreographer has helped us with choreographing the dances for SS501 according to the new songs.”
AJ has also been visiting SS501’s concert rehearsals and practice room, to give them guidance and advice. AJ is famous for being Michael Jackson’s dance teacher and has other talented students under his belt, including Fatima Robbins, Usher and Justin Timberlake.
AJ said, “I have seen SS501’s abilities and skills through their videos. I hope that I will be able to help them while I’m in Korea.”
Meanwhile, SS501’s Asia “Persona” concert Tour will be held from 1st-2nd August at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul. Their new album will be released in mid-August.
Source: kimchilicious
Group TVXQ has announced their second half year plan.
Out of 5 TVXQ members, the three of them: U-Know Yunho, Hero Jaejoong, and Choikang Changmin have at once declared their appearance in local drama.
On July 28th, SM Entertainment said, “Dong Bang Shin Ki’s Choikang Changmin’s drama, “Paradise Ranch (Paradise Meadow)” will be broadcast at the end of August this year. Next one is the lead actor of September, U-Know Yunho whose drama “Heading to The Ground” will be broadcast. While in October, Youngwoong Jaejoong’s SBS Tele Cinema “Heaven’s Postman” is airing.
3 Actors, Exploding Interest
Being so long focusing both in local and foreign music record activities, the announcement of 3 members at once to become actors is somehow unusual.
Moreover, for Yunho and Jaejoong are officially known to be the first time appearing in formal TV drama therefore gathering a lot of focus and attention. (T/N: Changmin’s drama still has SM in it taking role in production, thus is considered as non-formal drama)
Being compared with other idol groups such as SNSD and Big Bang, their debut steps in acting department is considered a bit late. In 5 years of being singers, there has been a careful talk about deciding to take additional experience as an actor, and feedbacks both from members and staffs were coordinated.
In the end, the final decision of this acting debut is for a belief that there will be explosive reactions from fans.
Applying YoonA’s Case
SNSD’s YoonA, who comes from the same agency as TVXQ, whose previous dramas are getting success is somehow a force for TVXQ.
From KBS 1 family drama last year, “You Are My Destiny” that became a big hit and led to YoonA’s recent MBC drama “Cinderella Man” which shows the range acting of her that gathers a lot of audiences from all kinds of age groups which proves her successful.
The judgment of whether TVXQ can or can’t be “Men YoonA” is decided next.
However, eventhough the broadcasting is still in progress, yet to see the brand value of TVXQ itself to drama area, a ripple effect potential seems to be undoubted.
TVXQ’s Brand Power. Full Wave is Appearing.
On 28th, meeting KBS drama writer, “To couple TVXQ’s characters in drama with relatively popular actresses such as Han Hyo Joo and Go Ara is a prudent decision.” he said. “It will creates a positive effects.”
A more simple speculation was done.
An entertainment person concerned, “TVXQ is an idol group with most local fans. In a drama, you literally can not ignore the power of brands. Fans will definitely watch their dramas and that’s a strong competitive factor other dramas don’t have.”
B entertainment person pointed the wave to effect the result, “They’re building image to TVXQ fans in Korean market about the young idol ‘is trying to make a turn to opposite direction’ ” he added, “These three people will be coming out simultaneously, the ripple effect undoubtedly could be doubled more.”
source: nownews
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“Heading to the Ground” cast finishes their first script-reading practice,
The pre-shoot practice for MBC new drama “Heading to the Ground” has begun.
On 25th July at Ilsan Dream Center, the director, script writer, producer as well as actors involved, Jung Yun Ho and Go Ara gathered together to read through the script.
As soon as script reading was completed, Yunho flew back to Japan immediately. The crew complimented Yunho for his passion and attitude, as well as expressing the character of his role well.
PD Park Sung-soo said after the practice, “We could feel the heartfelt sincerity of everyone during the script practice today. The crew and actor communicated well and I could see the characters developing.”
“Heading to the Ground” will air on September 9th.
Source: kimchilicious and AF
4Minute has been picked as the models for shoe brand “Shoemarker” A representative from Shoemarker said, “It was difficult to find a model that coul
A representative from Shoemarker said, “It was difficult to find a model that could best represent out brand, but since 4Minute has a trendy image and is a hit among the youth, we’ve decided that they’re the best choice to model our shoes.”
Meanwhile, 4Minute is currently promoting their hit song “Hot Issue”.
Source: kimchilicious
Tuesday, July 28
SHINee sings for Dream Drama
Idol group SHINee will be singing for SBS drama ‘Dream’ OST. The first episode of ‘Dream’ was aired on 27th July, and they are the ones who sang the song ‘Countdown’ in the drama.
Many viewers were curious about the song after it was played at the ending of the episode. It is known that all 5 members have come together to sing this song, working together with the producer for ‘Boys Over Flowers’ OST..
SHINee has also recently sung for OSTs of drams like ‘Hot War’, ‘Friend, Our Legend’, ‘White Tower’ etc.
source: sookyeong@Kbites
PS: thx to kimchiEmma 엠마
ChangMin is the next for drama debut after Hero JaeJoong and UKnow YunHo
After members Hero JaeJoong and UKnow YunHo, Max ChangMin of Dong Bang Shin Ki will be the next to have his drama debut.
Recently Max ChangMin has been casted as the male main character for drama ‘Paradise Meadow’, and is the 3rd member in Dong Bang Shin Ki to have his drama debut.
SM Entertainment said on 28th July, “Max ChangMin has been casted for youth melodrama ‘Paradise Meadow’. He will start filming for it end of next month and is currently practising acting.”
The drama is a collaborate drama between SamHwan Networks, which brought us dramas like ‘Mother is angry’, and SM Entertainment.
Members Hero JaeJoong has previously been casted for ‘Telecinema’ to be aired later this year and recently UKnow YunHo has also been casted for MBC drama ‘Heading the Ground’, and with one more member trying out acting, more anticipation are in for how these idols will succeed as actors.
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ahhhh... so sweet... cant wait for this.... T_T... :D and cant wait for jae's teledrama~.. ahh ... wht it will be like watching them again after banjun drama... .. *sweeting bullets..*
T_T ,.,.. and yunho's one of my most awaited list~... so gonna DL them all .... T_T.
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Jaejoong and Yoochun in Boy Pop Factory 09
The 26th night
“BOY POP FACTORY 09″
Fumiya Fujii / Miyazawa Kazushi
Tachibana Keita (w-inds.)
and YUCHON / JEJUNG from TVXQ
2009/08/20 (木)
第26夜
「BOY POP FACTORY 09」
藤井フミヤ / 宮沢和史
橘慶太 (w-inds.) / なぎら健壱
ジェジュン×ユチョン from 東方神起
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/FOLKMURA/
http://toho-jp.net/info/index.html
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Yoon Eun Hye’s Interview (Vogue Girl)
Vogue Girl took Yoon Eun Hye to the Indonesian island of Bali for a magazine feature. In addition to the beachside photo shoot, an interview on her current preferences was included in Vogue Girl’s August issue. Translated excerpts are below.
Vogue Girl (VG): Tastes change little by little over time. We want to talk more about actress Yoon Eun Hye’s tastes (preferences) at present in 2009. What movie do you currently like?
Yoon Eun Hye (YEH): I used to watch a lot of trendy movies but now I tend to choose films that give off a new feeling whenever I watch. In that aspect, Eternal Sunshine [of the Spotless Mind] is always the best movie for me.
VG: What about a book?
YEH: I’ve read a lot of books, but in one moment I got into a condition where I couldn’t even read one page of a book properly. Because I had too many thoughts. I’d read one page, think about something else, and then read that same page again but feel like it was the first time, so books that I could have easily read in one or two days would take a week. But the amazing thing is when I read a book while in a state of wanting solace or having something to reflect on, I always come across a passage that fits that situation. Then I receive strength or find a solution through that passage.
VG: What kind of music do you listen to these days?
YEH: It depends on the weather or my mood, but I generally listen to jazz or 트리팝 these days. I liked Jason Mraz a while ago, but I’m on a break right now (laughter). My hands aren’t used to the method of putting songs on an MP3 player so I don’t use it much. Plus, I feel better when buying CDs rather than downloading music.
VG: What food do you like to the point of having to eat it at least once a week?
YEH: If I choose all of the food that I like, they’re all ‘foods that I know very well don’t benefit the body but can’t give up’. Bread, chocolate, ice cream, black bean noodles, pizza, tteokbokki (KP’s note: 떡볶이; referred to as stir-fried rice pasta on Naver’s encyclopedia)! I have to pay attention to managing my figure since I’m going into a new production now, but it’s too hard to fight the temptation of a sweet pancake or waffle when I go to a cafe. I think to myself that I mustn’t eat it but when the food is put in front of me, I eat it without a second thought.
VG: What type of flower do you like?
YEH: I don’t like flowers that much. Although they’re beautiful when in full bloom, it’s so wasteful to throw them out when they’ve wilted. That’s why I don’t particularly like to receive flower bouquets as gifts. Although I’d have to reconsider that if it’s a boyfriend who gives me some. Ah, I like it when I see freesias because they remind me of my mother who likes them.
VG: What fashion items do you enjoy wearing these days?
YEH: Although I shouldn’t, there are a lot of times recently when putting on clothes is bothersome. At times like those, the solution is always jeans and a white t-shirt. I used to like a feminine style before.
VG: Is there a style icon that you like?
YEH: I do look at foreign fashionistas but it’s simply to compare; I haven’t considered wanting to copy them.
VG: Where’s a travel destination that remains in your memory?
YEH: I’ve been all over our country for work purposes, but for vacation, a trip to see the ocean at Sokcho three years ago is all. I’ve also flown abroad a countless number of times but as a matter of fact, personal vacations have been rare. No, not rare, but a trip to Tokyo with friends has been the first and the last [personal trip] so far. Tokyo is a city that I like because it’s close enough to leave quickly and there are lots of yummy things to eat. Hawaii is a place that I want to go to! A friend recommended it, saying that it’s a place that [he/she] thinks I’ll like.
VG: What kind of guy do you feel attracted to?
YEH: When I was young, there were times when I was attracted to the so-called ‘bad boy’. However, more and more I’m beginning to like and feel secure with a good, upright person who treats elders well. It’s ok if he’s a bit gruff. Because he can just be charmingly cute to me.
VG: When do you feel happy?
YEH: Rather than at a special moment, I’m just happy these days. I think this is the happiest time of my life so far. Although I feel uneasy that the happiness could crack, I’ve resolved not to think like that anymore.
VG: What do you do to get out of melancholy?
YEH: Similar things as other people. Go watch a movie with staff members, go to karaoke, and chat with friends at a coffee shop. If the stress is really severe, I cry alone at home. And that’s how I shake it off.
VG: When was the time you felt most proud of yourself?
YEH: Everytime I see my present self, I feel pride. Because I’ve experienced a lot since I debuted when I was young, because I receive fans’ love as an actress, and because I’ve received some extent of recognition in the field of acting. Although my body and mind get exhausted when I work, I find it amazing that I can endure it when I’m about to collapse. Of course there were difficult times in the past, but I think everything’s ok now. That might be why I’m happy now.
Source: Vogue Girl
Translation By: KPCulture
Pati Pati Magazine - Tohoshinki
They’ve released their new single while having their Arena and Tokyo Dome tour.
They also shared their opinion on ideal families with us, and this is worth expecting.
Tohoshinki, who have completed their national tour and performed at the Tokyo Dome for the first time with 2 successful lives, brings their new summer single “Stand by U”. This piece of work, from start to finish, leaves its sad melody in the heart of the listeners. You can also call it a continuation piece from “Why did I like you”, as it is a song which depicts the steadfast love of a man. This time, the interview was done while their national tour was still on-going and when Junsu’s leg injury had just healed, and he could be active on stage again. Of course, besides questions about the new song, we will also reveal things about Junsu, who have managed to retain his innocence until today. This is an issue worth collecting.
★GROUP INTERVIEW★
— First, let’s hear what Junsu has to say about the tour this time around.
JS: It really became unforgettable memories. Although I injured my foot before the tour began and when I thought that I couldn’t stand on the stage and dance with everyone, I felt really down initially. After that, there was the waiting period for the actual performance to arrive… I had really bad feelings. What should I do? After getting hurt, I thought it would be fine (to perform), but when I went to the hospital, it was a definite no. Even though the members told me they would wait until I recovered, but to be honest, I still felt the pressure in my heart.
YH: When the 5 of us could dance together again, the feeling was extraordinary.
JJ: We felt really blessed.
— The new song “Stand by U” was revealed during this tour.
JJ: Because no one has heard this song and we didn’t know what the reaction would be like, we really felt worried. But, just after we started singing, there were female fans who cried, and the male fans were also very absorbed, so we got reassurance amongst the worries.
JS: In the first half, I kept looking at the fans, and everyone made different expressions while listening. That one song can evoke so many different emotions, it was a little surprising.
— They could finally reminisce while listen quietly to the song.
CM: Through the lyrics, you can feel the reality of what it’s saying. Although I’ve not experienced it yet, it’s a feeling that only a man can feel.
JJ: I can relate to the part that says “anticipating your name when I get a call”
YH: I can related to the lyrics that say “seeing your back view and meeting you again”. In the past, while walking on the streets, there were times when I walked pass the person I liked. I wanted to say something, but I didn’t have the courage. Just as I was thinking about what to do, the person is suddenly walking in my direction.
— Maybe it’s a miraculous second meeting?
YH: No, it’s just the opposite. Just like what the lyrics say, it’s someone else completely. Although it’s nerve-wrecking, it’s still better not to gather the courage to go up and talk (laugh)
JJ: Ah~~ I’ve experienced this a few times.
YH: The feelings that you once had, even if you forget them, once your remember, they become good memories too.
— After that, will you still buy the perfume used by the other person?
YC: Ah, it’s just like you say. The person’s smell still lingers.
JJ: You must have a memory that is deeply embedded in your mind, one you can’t forget no matter how hard you try.
YH: Men will definitely relate to this feeling, and women will understand through the song. Even though the distance gets further and further, it won’t change the man’s feelings. If the song makes you treasure those memories even more, we’ll be more than satisfied.
— Your singing voices carry the bitterness of the male lead’s feelings.
JS: When listening to this song, your feelings will be drawn into the song. So this time, we sang it with our true feelings. I think it would be great if we could use our voices to express the bitterness of the male lead. To get this, I even put myself in his shoes. This way, singing while pretending that the lyrics are words I want to express to the other person; these are the feelings I have while performing.
YH: Our performances for this song could possibly be the most natural to date.
— In the MV, there’s a scene where there are multiple members appearing one after another.
YH: That’s a trick where we split our bodies (laugh)
JS: But it seems like our bodies were not joint back properly, especially Yunho (laugh)
YH: No such thing
JS: No no, it was never enough in the first place
YH: If this were in the video, it would be a little embarrassing
JS: So, let’s return to the question. The MV this time is simple and cool.
— Although it’s simple, the song and harmonization is exceptional, the filming was also interesting.
JJ: It was filmed with the mindset of “no matter when, I’ll always be here”.
JS: Whether is day or night, I’ll always be here.
YH: Although there are times when you can’t meet the other, isn’t it good to miss the other occasionally?
JS: But everyone will always be with me, right?
CM: (immediately) Okay, that’s enough. (everyone laughs)
CM: Although being with Junsu makes you happy, but there are times you (T/N: Junsu) feel tired too, so for the sake of yourself and everyone, please take a break sometimes (laugh)
★JUNSU’S PERSONAL QUESTIONS★
— If you have children in future, how would Junsu like to bring them up?
JS: I want to wait until the child is 3 years old, before finding out his interests, then focus on developing the child’s talents.
— Ah! Bring them up according to talent!
JS: Yes, to the best of my abilities!
— So, that means that the child can decide the contents?
JS: Yes, it’s like that. I loved soccer since I was young, and I played it often. If I have a son, I’d like to teach him how to play soccer, if he could become a professional player in future that would be good; there’s a lot of thoughts like this. But if the child doesn’t do well in soccer, or has no interest, I can’t force him to either, right?
— You won’t force him?
JS: Yes. I won’t force him to do things he doesn’t enjoy. I should still respect my child’s opinions, to let him make his own decisions.
— From the little things, I can tell that Junsu wants an education focused on the talent, and is more concerned on his growth.
JS: Yes. Rather than a child, I’d rather we be like friends.
— By the way, do you prefer a boy or girl?
JS: It would be great if I could have 2 boys and a girl.
— Is there a preferred sequence?
JS: First a boy, then followed by a boy again, then it would be best if the last was a girl. Regarding the future, I’ve already thought about it since high school.
— You started thinking from such a young age?
JS: Yes. I like to plan my future, but there are conditions, and it’s impossible if I’m not a mature adult yet (laugh)
Source: [xiahking]
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So Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls to appear for opening ceremony for IEF 2009
It has been known that coming 30th October, for the opening ceremony for IEF 2009, 2 of Kpop’s greatest girlgroups So Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls will be appearing as guest appearances.
Currently, So Nyeo Shi Dae is taking the Kpop zone by storm with ‘Tell me Your Wish’ and WonderGirls are not active in Korea but are active in America doing promotions, and the 2 groups coming together will be good news for Kpop fans.
credits : sookyeong@wp + dbsk dream + ainosaranghaeSo Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls to appear for opening ceremony for IEF 2009
It has been known that coming 30th October, for the opening ceremony for IEF 2009, 2 of Kpop’s greatest girlgroups So Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls will be appearing as guest appearances.
Currently, So Nyeo Shi Dae is taking the Kpop zone by storm with ‘Tell me Your Wish’ and WonderGirls are not active in Korea but are active in America doing promotions, and the 2 groups coming together will be good news for Kpop fans.
credits : sookyeong@wp + dbsk dream + ainosaranghaeHEAVEN'S POTSTMAN will be aired on OCTBER
AHHHHHHHHH~,.,,,. YAY..!! ATlast... my most awaited drama will be aired... hope someone subbed this and fast!! ...
ganbatte na jaejoong oppa~ ... fighting~.. and ola.... changmin is next after jae oppa and yunho oppa..~ ... such great news.... T_T... hope he does act will byul though~... hehehe
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U-Know Yunho’s Fans: A Unique Representation by Watermelon
To commemorate the cast of U-Know Yunho (real name: Jung Yunho), the member of popular group TVXQ as leading role in MBC new drama, “Heading to The Ground” (directed by Park Sung-soo), Yunho’s fanclub “WithYoonho” did a unique activity, which is visiting more than 10 media/press offices.
Daily office received a visit on 27th afternoon from Yunho’s fans Yoon Ji-ah (23, Yunho’s fanclub leader), Song Mi-young (30), and Woo In-seon (23). They said, “Since this is Yunho’s first challenge in acting, therefore, through this activities, we’d like to ask media support to him for doing this first challenge.”. They brought along 3 watermelons, rice cakes, cookies, and drinks as gifts.
“More than anything, we want everything goes well for Yunho. PD Park Sung-soo had been very good in directing singer Eric, so we’re hoping him to do more for this drama.”
This is not the first time fans giving gifts to staffs for another way to support their idols. At the lastest KBS 2TV “The Invincible Saturday” where singer and actor Kim Joon appeared, Kim Joon’s fanclub visited the shooting scene, giving away lunches and snacks to casts and crews. Meanwhile at Kim Chang-ryeol’s drama, each cast got T-shirt and towel.
“Star lives from love and support of their fans,” he said.
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AADBSK3 out for preorder, released in August 14, 2009
[DVD] All about Dong Bang Shin Ki – vol.3 (6disc) [with 60p PhotoBook(first limited)] +Poster
Category : DVD
Genre : Others Korean Music
Production : SM Entertainment & SBSi
Release : 2009-08-14
Detail Features
Screen : NTSC 16:9 (ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN), 4:3
Audio : DOLBY DIGITAL STEREO
Region Code : Region 3
Runtime : 839 Min.
Dubbing : Korean
Subtitle : Korean, English
Grade : Over 12 years old
More Features :
- Region Code : 1 , 3
- First Limited Edition : 60p PhotoBook + Hardboard Case
(After First limited Edition is sold out, there is no photobook and case is regular case)
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Avid buyers of DVDheaven received an email from them about AADBSK3. They took the preorder out I guess because they are giving their buyers first a chance. I'm one of those avid buyers and here's my screencap of what they said.
Now, now don't prank email me, LOL. As you guys have noticed, this is a limited edition so be fast! Good luck girls! I already begged my brother to buy it for me and he will in an hour. YAY!
I'll post the DVDheaven link soon as I can and this is the link for YESASIA
Sunday, July 26
Yunho will act in a drama:Heading to the Ground
The character he will portray, Cha Bong-gun, is a soccer player that leads a sad and pitiful life. Despite having experienced three near-death incidents, he keeps plowing forward to achieve his dream: becoming a player for the national team.
As its title implies, 「Heading to the Ground」 is about the miracle success story of the passionate soccer player Cha Bong-gun. A story full of the human touch, Bong-gun rises from the gutters of a third-rate life and triumphs.
After being cast as the male lead, U-know Yun-ho attended a marathon script reading on the 19th, at which he showed the humility and seriousness of a rookie actor. And though he had received the scripts just a day prior, he showed a deep understanding of the character Cha Bong-gun as well as an intensity and a range of emotional expressions that surprised the production staff. Everyone was immensely interested in him, particularly since he was cast so quickly and secretly, so much so that even some members of the production staff didn't know.
When asked about their decision to cast U-know Yun-ho, the staff explained, "We heard that U-Know Yun-ho has led a life similar to Cha Bong-gun, having to overcome many obstacles yet never giving in while on the path to achieving his dream. We saw the 'Cha Bong-gun' in him, not the star of Asia he is."
Meanwhile, U-know Yun-ho commented on his first acting role, "I really like the character of Cha Bong-gun. I was overwhelmed by the emotions of the script, and I wanted to show those emotions through the portrayal of this character."
Having risen to the top as a member of Asia's top group Dong-bang-shin-ki, the news of U-know Yun-ho's acting debut is sure to garner much attention from both domestic and foreign fans.
bu haber eminin yunhonun yerli ve yabncı bütün hayranlarının ilgisini çekmiştir.
With the start of script readings for 「Heading to the Ground」, this spectacular success story of a third-rate life will soon officially enter into production. It first airs on September 9th.
MBC America + Sookyeong + Duygu's Profile @FB
Saturday, July 25
[INTERVIEW] Family like what DBSK want?
▷ If in the future you have children, how Junsu will raise them?
- When children enter the age of 3 years, I will direct them to concetrate on something, so that the talents and abilities they already can be seen since they were still very small.
▷ Guiding their talents?
- Yes, of course,
▷ So, as if the exercise you will do on the children?
- In my infancy, I am always involved with the football. So it is very exciting when my child is male, then he will become a soccer player. But when my child is not so good in playing football, something that would be impossible for him to become a soccer player, is not correct?
▷ It will be hard for children.
- Yes. That's why I do not want to impose anything to my child. I want my child to respect the opinion. There are a few things that match with someone who does not fit with the other.
▷ So you want to decide things according to whether the children since early. Junsu, it seems you will raise children independently.
- Yes.I want to be they friends, not just the relationship of children and parents.
▷ By The Way, which you prefer, boys or girls?
- 2 men and 1 woman will be good.
▷ What you have order?
- The first is the men, and men again. And a woman to be the youngest. Honestly, I have been thinking about this since I was junior high
Since that early? I like to plan everything or think of my future. But I have to be an adult first, more than anything
▷ as early as that?
- I like to plan everything or think about the future. But more than anything, I have to become a first adult * laughing *
JEJUNG
▷ Jejung, how many children you want in the future?
- For how much, depends on the health of my wife. But I want to have many children.
▷ That's like your own family jejung. because have a lot of people, every day feels comfortable?
- That is fun. there's a lot of things much happens, but because many members in the family, when something happens, we can always depend on each other with each other, we become one. One wonders when the family would be one like that.
▷ It is very encouraging.
- To treat a set of people, I have to work hard. I do not want to be a burden for my wife. If health is not very good, also have 3 children enough.
▷ Men's and women?
- 2 women, as the old, and the youngest men.
▷ Why?
- The boys will be the youngest-looking.
▷ That Jejung (boys youngest of nine brothers)
- No ... not ...* laughing *
▷ But when boys are similar to you, of course, he will be the men who stacked!
- No ... not ...* laugh *. Not to be similar to me, it's also good. But it is very good, if he is similar to my wife.
▷ So your wife should be a beautiful woman.
- The most important is not her looks, but the beauty of her heart
▷ What will you say when children want to be like his father?
- If my child really want to sing, I will not stop them. But I will encourage them to become what they want. My priority is to support them more than anything.
YOOCHUN
▷ What is the ideal family for yoochun?
- I want to beloved wife and 2 daughters
▷ Overall women?
- Ah, but I think I want a boy also ~ ~
▷ So, 2 girls and 1 boy
- No, I do not want to have 3 children.
▷ Why?
- I want a little child, small in number. If possible, one is enough.
▷ Oh what is? If so, they will give you all the love to only 1 child?
- It's become one of the reasons why. But I can also give more attention to my wife.
▷ So you always want to cordial with your wife, even after marriage?
- Yes! will be very happy if every day my wife and I can cordial and happy together.
▷ wife will be a very happy. Only with
imagine, I can describe the atmosphere romantic.
- If there are many children, time to cordial with your wife will be reduced, not so?
▷ Yes.
- That is why I do not want to have many children.
▷ I understand. But Yoochun, do you ever imagine that you will spoil children?
- Yes. Nothing wrong with that * laugh *. But when I do something bad, I will be very angry.
▷ I think will be very frightening when a good-tempered like Yoochun.
- But technically, I will give you the freedom of my child. Whether the music or sports, I want to let them know what they want.
YUNHO
▷ what ideal family structure according to Yunho?
- A wife with 2 daughters and 1 son.
▷ order?
- Men, men, and women. Age difference between the boys I get close, while the daughter is around age 4-5 years from the sister. That is ideally.
▷ father will be like if Yunho? If you see very well in caring for others, it seems you will become a father very idolize their children. Children especially women.
- Of course, being a person of my father loving. I can not do anything with it * laugh *
▷ However, if you ever think that you will spoil them?
- Sometimes I will spoil them. But for the manners I will teach them with the firm, I do not want them to be a problem for other people.
▷ seems children will be like you and they will become adults.By The Way, you want your children to become what?
- Oh, what! I want them to become whatever they want.
▷ So you will appreciate the decisions your children?
- My parents allowed me to be like me now. That is why I appreciate my parents. But I also want to support any of the children I want to do. I will keep all of the back.
▷ You seem to be a good father and understanding.
- But I am still a man who tried now, it is impossible to do so now.
▷ What is this?
- I'm still not experienced, so to form a family and become a better person to support my children, I have to work hard and learn a lot
CHANGMIN
▷ How many children do you want?
- 2 sons
▷ Children of women?
- No need to
▷ Why?
Daughter will go and get married,right? When that happens, I think I can not afford the loneliness
▷ You even have to imagine it!
- If I will experience a painful experience like that, would be better if from the beginning I did not have any daughters.
▷ Sounds like you have a father who surrendered to the daughter * laugh *
- I heard stories like that. I realize that is very heavy to be the father of a daughter. For me, the choice will be the perfect wife for the love of boys as a child my woman.
▷ But what if the children marry?
- That's not a problem.
▷ How do you want to raise children?
- I want him to be like me * laughing *
▷ Oo, to be artists?
- No, I never think like that specific. If my child wanted to become artists, I will support them. That is not a problem.
▷ If another member who has a son,
if you ever think they will become junior Tohoshinki?
- No, I will stop it. If the child how to think junsu ...... have the freedom in it self. I will not hold their children with Junsu. I of course will reject first * laughing *
credits to: Cassiopeia-GOD OF THE EAST
Friday, July 24
Cho Jaejin & FT Island’s Love For Soccer,
FT Island successfully completed their Japan concert tour recently with the support from soccer player Cho Jaejin (playing for Gamba Osaka of Japan).
Cho Jaejin met up with FT Island in Osaka when they were there previously on the 10th. He went to their Osaka concert to show his support for them and also gave them encouragement for their 3rd album promotional activies in Korea.
Whenever FT Island holds concert in Japan, Cho Jaejin will always turn up at their event to support them if it does not clash with his own match or training schedules. Lee Hongki and Choi Jonghoon play soccer with him occasionally in Japan and they are close with one another.
Cho Jaejin gave the two lots of guidance on soccer and because of a common interest, they became closer with one another. Lee Hongki and Choi Jonghoon also send text messages or give phonecalls to cheer for Cho Jaejin in Japan whenever he has a soccer match.
FT Island is currently promoting their title song “Barae (I Hope)”. They will be appearing on KBS 2TV “Music Bank” on 24th, MBC “Show! Music Core” on 25th and SBS “Inkigayo” on 26th July.
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Thursday, July 23
A-nation '09 - Information (Lucky Draw)
Good Afternoon to all BIGEAST.
The big summer event, a-Nation, is finally starting!
This year, at all a-nation venues, exclusive lucky draws of the original goods will take place at the FANCLUB booths!
To all those who are participating in a-nation, please be sure to visit the FANCLUB booths, okay?
Please check the details of the lucky draw under the NEWS tab on the website.
You can still participate in lucky draws at the venues that Tohoshinki are not appearing at.
Everyone, please be sure to come by the FANCLUB booth. We'll be waiting~☆
Sent: 2009.7.22
From: Bigeast Office
Source: [TWFC]
Translation credits: mandasoh@iscreamshinki.net
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090723 JaeJoong went to W-inds Concert on the 13th,
LOVE W-INDS!!!kei-chan daiskiiiiii
He sat at the VIP seat Sitting next to W-inds's Ryohei (The Lead)
Wearing a cap, his fringe pushed back, everyone tried to hold their laughter at him, even Ryohei Chiba was doing it~
After that Keita Tachibana asked "Do you have to be like this?"
Ryohei Chiba then said "because Keita Tachibana fringe is too short, that's why he can't do that!" which made Keita in a jokingly angry tone "I'll grow it long then!"
Then becoming a monk's topic came, Keita Tachibana said "If Jaejoong became a monk, it would be weird
If I were to become a monk, we'll become the same" something like this topic appeared.
Keita Tachibana & Ryohei Chiba shouted Jaejoong's name quite a number of time during that period.
Source: W-inds baidu
Trans : Mel@OneTVXQ Pic
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Credit : OneTVXQ
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[RUMOR] MV for Melody and Harmony?
RELEASE DATE: september 30, 2009 CONFIRMED!
Extremely popular vocal group Tohoshinki has formed a new unit/couple! Members Jaejoong and Yoochun has started yet another project. The song 「COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~」written and arranged by the two, which was performed at Tokyo Dome, has been released! This will be the title song of Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary. Here is (this product included) the PV to 「COLORS ~Melody and Harmony~」, plus extra footage which is also included in the DVD.
This means there will be a MV for the single
Credits: http://toho-jp.net/discography/+YesAsia
Translation: Sakurako @ DBSKnights
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SMTOWNLIVE 09 Seat Plan
The concert seating plan:
as you might already know, Cassiopeia booked zone is yellow area, but for personal buying you can choose anywhere you want.
In advanced sales ticket, for Orange area (SNSD, SHINee, Jang Ri-in fans), for instance .. the listed price is 11,000 won. While if you go buying by yourself…
it's more like 33000 WON
The VIP seats, the greea area costs 70000 WON.
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