[News] Leeteuk receives "SPECIAL GIFT" from ELF

Super Junior leader Leeteuk is celebrating his 29th birthday today. ELF, prepared a special project gift for him.

What makes it more special is that, it isn't a material gift usually given to a celebrant.
wingsforleeteuk.com organized a birthday project and ended successfully with Leeteuk's confirmation from Twitter.

Wingsforleeteuk garnered a total of 2,365,444.26 KRW equivalent to 1,370.24 GBP donation for children with cancer in Leeteuk's name.



Leeteuk upon seeing this gift tweeted on twitter:


TRANS by 13elieveSG @ twitter

@special1004: My birthday is once again a great day because of this!!! Many people around the world had participated in this!! To all E.L.F. whom allow me to receive this well wishes!! I will do well and give more back yeah!!!^^ http://twitpic.com/5jd3ut

He also shared a youtube link from TeukWings who made a "Leeteuk Birthday Project Video" which is a compilation of greetings and heartwarming messages to SJ's leader.



Source:TeukwingsMS
Written by shaynekay@dkpopnews.net

[CAFE] Ricky calling out his Goddesses "Please look at this, it's me!!!"

Hello ~~~~~~
It's ricky~!!!!!!!!
Finally, we wrapped up the event! (Wa!!!!)
There are a lot of people who participated!!
All Goddesses giving me a love from their heart..^^
The popular Ricky~~~
For those andromeda goddesses who participated on event thank you so much Andromeda Forever ~~
The popular ricky I will try to be more cool for everyone That's it..
B
Y
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Source http://cafe.daum.net/TEENTOP
Translation credit honeyjoe@6teensontop.com

[Photo] Teaser photo for G.O's solo revealed!

G.O's solo debut will be on July 4! He'll be releasing two singles.
Meanwhile G.O's "Even in my Dreams" teaser will be revealed on July 2nd.

Source: NATE

[NEWS] T-ara's agency requests extra security for T-ara's Japanese

Ahead of girl group T-ara's Japanese showcase, their Japanese agency has asked for extra protection/safety for the T-ara members to be present.

A Core Contents Media represenative said on the 1st, "Because it's more difficult for Japanese fans to see T-ara compared to local fans, there's expected to be around 1,500 to 2,000 fans at the airport since the flight times have became known to them. T-ara's Korean and Japanese companies have asked for extra security and protection to help escort T-ara to ensure their safety."

T-ara will have their debut Japanese showcase at the Shibuya AX theater on the 5th. Approximately 70,000 fans applied for the showcase and because of the competitiveness of the lottery it became a 46 to one opportunity.

Meanwhile, T-ara will peform their new song "Roly-Poly" a long with their other number one hits, "I Go Crazy Because of You", "Why Are You Being Like This?", "yayaya", and "Bo Peep Bo Peep".

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Source: Nate
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem

[Video] GP Basic releases MV teaser for Jelly Pop!

From Japan, GP Basic is back! Blondie girls! Another catchy and upbeat dance song.
GP Basic 1 minute long MV Teaser below:



The MV will be release on July 7!

Source: AsianDream2013

[Video] ZE:A Hyungsik nearly drown? BTS of ZE:A's pictorial

Kwanghee yesterday tweeted a video link which is happen to be their behind the scene pictorial for their concept photos.

In the video, members are posing and looks like they are having fun. But Jungshik and Dongjun fell into the water, did Hyungsik nearly drown?



Source: ZEA2011

[News] Daishi Dance actively backs up Rainbow to go into the Japanese music market – Who is he?

Daishi Dance, a popular Japanese songwriter and a DJ, rolled up his sleeves to help Rainbow, a Korean girl group, advance into the Japanese music market.

Rainbow has recently produced a re-packaged album, entitled Sweet Dream, in which Daishi Dance participated as a songwriter. The album has gained much popularity, remaining among the top ten popular songs in major music download sites.

He is the very person who wrote the prior hit song of Rainbow “To me.” He is now busy promoting Rainbow, who is about to release the Japanese-version of their debut album, entitled A, in September.

In particular, he posted links to Rainbow’s songs “To me” and “Sweet dream” on his blog which has frequently been visited by tens of thousands of his fans and Japanese renowned producers. An interested person says that thanks to the linked songs, Rainbow got better recognized in Japan.

In addition, he has actively used his club DJ shows as a chance to promote Rainbow songs. Since the release of “To me,” he has never missed playing the song in 20 club shows. The pre-scheduled 150 shows are also expected to include the event. Every show attracts 500 to 3000 Japanese fans, so it is just a matter of time for Rainbow to be far widely recognized in Japan.

He says, “My songs sung by Rainbow is basically a popular song, but because of their club music elements, they seem to arouse explosive responses at the clubs. It’s usually difficult for unfamiliar songs to evoke such a significant response like that, but the considerable popularity of the unreleased songs prove that they are made well-balanced between the elements of pop and dance music.”

“Sweet dream” is dance music, dreamlike but exciting and cheerful, featuring the Daishi’s typical melody flow known for its strong magnetism. Rainbow, who attracted much attention through “black swan dance” to their prior hit song “To me,” has prepared to show off a “dragonfly dance” to their new song “Sweet dream.”

By Lee Myeong-ju (rosecut@osen.co.kr)

Source: Osen (Original article in Korean)
Photo from Osen
Translated by Geum Jae / Korea.com

[News] Kim Min Jeong and Nickhun appear in Running Man

The episode of SBS’s Running Man which airs on July 3 is shot at Bangkok, Thailand.

The guests for this episode are Kim Min Jeong and Nickhun. Running Man’s original cast and the guests visit Khaosan Road, Tha Chang, and Bangkok to carry out the mission they are given. The last place they visit in Bangkok turns out to be Nickhun’s house.

In particular, Kim Min Jeong’s appearance as a guest becomes an issue since she does not appear in show programs. She shows enthusiasm in completing the mission and impresses the cast.

Source OSEN

Translated by Hanna@Korea.com

[News] F(x)’s Victoria says, “It was hard to get French visa as a Chinese citizen”

On June 30 MBC’s Good day revealed the behind-the-scenes story of SM Town Concert in Paris, France.

F(x) members are in the middle of practicing their greetings in French when the reporter arrives. Victoria says, “Since I am not Korean, it was difficult for me to get here, in Paris.”

Victoria added, “Since it was a difficult trip to get here, I will give them the best performance!”

Source Nate

Translated by Hanna@Korea.com

[News] Taecyeon reunites with beauty first love... "Remember the rings?"

Group 2PM's Taecyeon and Wooyoung reunited with their first love.

SBS TV program "Dalgona" coming on the 1st, will be broadcasted from Busan which is the hometown of Taecyeon and Wooyoung.

Their first loves made appearances on this episode. Taecyeon and Wooyoung couldn't help but be pleased to be reunited with the girls who had grown to be beautiful ladies now.

Taecyeon's first love said, "After he moved to Seoul he had come down to Busan once and he gave me two rings. One was silver and the other was gold which was his mothers wedding ring".

Taecyeon recalled and said, "I remember. I waited a long time in front of your house to give you that ring".

Source : news.nate.com/view/20...

Translated by www.hancinema.net

Sohee!?

[News] Heechul and Son Dam-bi are close enough to ride together

Super Junior Kim Hee-cheol and singer Son Dam-bi took a picture together.

On her Twitter on the 1st, Son Dam-bi uploaded, "I just came home. Hee-cheol was pumped out of energy. I wasn't. I think my energy is gone mad. Hee-cheol let's do it again!"

In the picture, the two have their faces together and looking at the camera. Kim Hee-cheol looks really tired.

Kim Hee-cheol re-Twitted the picture and said, "I came home and the cat looks like a bicycle. I sit down and my legs are riding the bike in mid-air. Making me like this and smiling like that, Son Dam-bi is a devil".

Those who have seen this say, "Kim Hee-cheol is weak", "Son Dam-bi is fit for exercising", "I admit they are close" and more.

Source : news.nate.com/view/20...

Translated by www.hancinema.net

[News] Rainbow Go Woo Ri, injured during ‘Let’s Go Dream Team 2’?

Go Woo Ri, from the girl group Rainbow has been notified as being injured through an online site.

Rainbow’s CEO received a call on the afternoon of the 30th saying “It wasn’t such a bit accident and it wasn’t a big injury” whilst Go Woo Ri was filming KBS2TV ‘Let’s Go Dream Team 2’.

An office representative stated “She fell lightly whilst running and she wasn’t admitted to hospital. After the recording was stopped, she went back to her dormitory and she is in a healthy state.”.

The past 29th, there was a rumor saying “During the recording of ‘Let’s Go Dream Team 2’, one person got injured during the pouring rain at the water park. it has also been said that the rumor was about Rainbow’ Woo Ri.

A representative from KBS said “At around 8 during the recording, a lot of rain was falling. No one was seriously injured. We will go back to record again around August, the guests will remain the same as last time.

Source: Nate News
Translations: suniizerlove @ Prismatic7

[News] More 'Feel Good Day' Goodies

As was mentioned before, MBC broadcast "Feel Good Day" on June 30th in which they interviewed Girls' Generation and talked about their popularity and their Japanese tour.

During the program, "Feel Good Day" also broadcast video from Girls' Generation's trainee days, as well as footage of their auditions and even some of the vintage MBC show "Manwon Happiness" when Yoona was a participant.


Another part of the June 30th "Feel Good Day" broadcast included a few members from fellow SM Entertainment group Super Junior. Heechul, Leeteuk, and Shindong dressed up as Lady Gaga and Beyonce for performances during the "SMTOWN Live in Paris" concert. Before Heechul went up on stage, he said, "I'm prettier than Girls' Generation," while standing next to the girls.

A third part talks about the girls' diet and eating habits. During the program, Sunny said, "People think that we're on diets and only eat a little bit, but we eat so much that it surprises our managers. We're eating regularly and getting enough rest, so you don't have to worry about us." Yoona similarly stated, "We're really doing a good job eating regularly. I don't know where people got the idea that 'Girls' Generation members are on diets'. We're eating well and we're strong." Yuri also said, "The diet that was revealed a while ago was not true. I make sure to eat three meals a day and I enjoy exercising." The "Girls' Generation diet" that the three members are referring to is the one that was revealed at the beginning of this year on SBS's Lunar Near Year Special "What Are Stars Doing?" In it, they stated that Girls' Generation's diet consisted of seasonal greens, five broccoli heads, 100 grams of chicken breast, and 150 grams of brown rice, among other things, to form a 1,500 kilocalorie diet.

Sources: Newsen, Nate, Nate
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com
Contributor: Soy@soshified.com

[News] MBC "Feel Good" Ask Girls' Generation About Their Popularity and Japanese Concerts

On June 30th, MBC broadcast their "Feel Good" program in which they caught up with the members of Girls' Generation right before their concert at Tokyo Yoyogi Stadium on the 29th. Having already held 3 concerts at the same venue, the girls' popularity in Japan was proven as the venue filled with fans.

Meeting up for the interview in the waiting room, the members' lit up with happy expressions as they talked about the popularity they had achieved. The members talked about their recent achievements in the J-pop industry, saying "We reached the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart", adding "Our album recorded sales of more than 230,000 copies in its first week, and including Japanese artists we are ranked number 4 in the Yearly Oricon Chart".

When it was mentioned that the group often appear in both Korean and Japanese news, Sunny wittily replied "Thank God it's good news that comes out", causing the room to burst out in laughter.

Regarding their popularity in Japan, Taeyeon stated, "Every time there's a concert tour, we realise how popular we are depending on the amount of fans that come to see us". Sooyoung also added, "Not only in Korean music, there seems to also be a rise in interest in Korean food and the Korean language as well."



Yoona's pole-dancing performance which has been a hot-topic recently was also brought up, to which Yoona replied "The idea came to me from watching individual stage performances and the dancers' costumes. I want to show everyone a different look." Tiffany also added in, "It was a really great performance. Girls' Generation's number one sexy member is Yoona." Yoona's see-through costume was also brought to light, Yoona saying that it had been "Style from Yoona, details from Tiffany". Tiffany observed that Yoona had "'digested' the concept really well".


The show also took the viewers backstage with the Girls' Generation members at the SM Town Live World Tour in Paris right after the group had exited the stage after their performance. The crew asked Sunny, "Are you all right now?" in relation to the girls' recent Japan concert in which Sunny collapsed. Sunny replied with a bright expression, "Now, I'm very active."

Yoona jokingly stated, "She was feeling sick the other day but from then onwards, she has been really active. It's not fair." Sunny added, "I feel sorry for the fans that have been worrying about me. I’m really healthy now. I eat well and rest well, so, please don’t worry."


Source: NATE: [x][x][x]
Written by: procrastinatoress@soshified.com

[News] Girls' Generation to Appear Together with X JAPAN at Summer Sonic

It was revealed on June 30th that Korea's nine-member beautiful-legged girl group, Girls' Generation, will appear at the annual summer open air event "Summer Sonic 2011" and will be the first female Korean artist to participate. You will be glued to the hot sight of their slender beautiful legs in this expected summer heat wave. Summer Sonic has occurred every year since 2000. This year on August 13th and 14th there will be four performances in two cities in the east and west of Japan, and 200,000 people are expected to attend. Girls' Generation will appear on August 14th at Chiba QVC Marine Field and the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo Park.

There is a lineup of big names who are active around the world like Red Hot Chili Peppers, X JAPAN, and Avril Lavigne.

After having a major debut in September of last year in Japan, on June 1st (2011) they released their first (Japanese) album "Girls' Generation" which has sold over 700,000 units. Currently they are doing a full Japan tour consisting of six cities and fourteen performances and are expecting approximately 140,000 fans. Staff have explained that, "Summer Sonic's organizer recognized the quality of their performances and that there was a high demand for them."

This will be the girls' first time experiencing a summer festival, so the members commented, "We're all really excited to be able to stand on the same stage with so many magnificent artists from around the world."

(TL note: Summer Sonic will consist of four performances in two cities over two days' time. There will be concerts held in both locations at the same time on the same day. After those performances, the musicians/artists will be traveling to the other location to perform the next day. In other words, there will be two concerts, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka, each day, for a total of four concerts. Special guests are musicians/artists that will ONLY be appearing in one city. For example, Girls' Generation will only be appearing in Tokyo on the 14th, and will not be performing in Osaka on the 13th. Stay tuned to Soshified for any updates.)

Source: Sanspo
Translated by: Kkabbekky@soshified.com, SeraphK@soshified.com
Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

[INFO] SHINee’s Schedule From July -Sep 2011

2nd- [TV] Minho & Onew Music Core MCs (MBC-TV, 4:10PM KST)
3rd-
[Overseas TV] NHK MUSIC JAPAN (NHK, 6:10PM JST/KST)
[TV] SMTOWN Paris (MBC-TV, 12:20AM KST)
9th- [TV] Minho & Onew Music Core MCs (MBC-TV, 4:10PM KST)
16th- SHINee World Concert in Taiwan
18th - Taemin’s 19th Birthday
22nd- Japan Debut Reception #1 (Fukuoka, IMS Hall)
23rd- Japan Debut Reception #2 (Kansai ~Osaka~, Kobe International Hall)
27th- Japan Debut Reception #3 (Tokyo, Nakano Sun Plaza)
28th- Japan Debut Reception #4 (Tokyo, Nakano Sun Plaza)


✧August✧

1st- [Recording] NHK Music Japan
3rd- [Overseas TV] NHK Music Japan (NHK, 6:10PM JST/KST)
4th- Performance at “Sacheon World Percussion Festival” (Daegyo Park, 8PM KST)
8th- Japan Debut Reception #5 (Sapporo, Sapporo Factory Hall)
11th- Japan Debut Reception #6 (Nagoya, Chukyo University)
13th- Incheon Korean Music Wave (6PM JST/KST)
20th – SHINee World Concert in Nanjing


✧September✧

2nd - SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO at Tokyo Dome (5:30PM JST)
3rd - SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO at Tokyo Dome (5PM JST)
4th - SMTOWN LIVE in TOKYO at Tokyo Dome (4PM JST)
23rd - Key’s 20th Birthday

Source/Credit: SHINee soompi

Shared by forevershiningshinee

[News] Wonder Girls Set To Perform A New Song From Upcoming Album At The Mets Game

Great news to all New Yorkers, and/or Wonderfuls residing in New York. Be sure to catch the international global phenomenon – Wonder Girls, perform the US national anthem plus a new song ‘live’, from an upcoming album at Citifield where the New York Mets will be hosting the Atlanta Braves.

This event is organized by the Korean American Association of Greater New York and the Korean American Association of Queens.

For more information, check out Ningin.com or Koreanevents.com

{Source: Ningin.com}

Shared by wonderfulsworld

[News] SM Stock Price Going Up Three Days in a Row

SM Entertainment’s stock prices is increasing for three days in a row.

Currently at 9:41 a.m., 1 July, SM stocks are being traded at 24,650 Won, 4.45% up from the previous day. SM stocks have been showing an upward turn except July 28th since June 24th.

The recent strength of SM stocks is attributed to the fact SHINee’s debut single is selling well.

SHINee sold 91,000 copies of their debut single in the first week. This is the best record made by Korean singers who ventured into Japan.

People in the stock street forecast that SM will continue to make good sales with the diversification of their artists in Japan.

*****

SM stock price went up to 24,700 Won, reaching a record high for the past 52 weeks.

Currently at 10 a.m., 1 July, SM stocks are being traded at 24,350 Won, 750 Won (3.18%) up from the previous day.

SM stocks have shown an upward turn since June 24th except for the 28th when they remained steady. The increase amounts to 29%.


Source: ybsteel@segyefn.com & Asia Economy
Translation Credit: jujugal
Credit: SHINee Forum International
Source Finder: onewjjang

[INFO] Onew & Minho Back to MC Music Core

7월 2일 (토) MBC 쇼! 음악중심에 MC ONEW & Min Ho 가 출연합니다.

MC Onew & Minho will be back to MBC Show! Music Core on 2 July (Sat).


Source: SHINee Homepage
Translation Credit: jujugal
Credit: SHINee Forum International
Source Finder: onewjjang

[Trans] SHINee's Interivew on Ori Suta June 24th

[The part on M/V skipped]

Q – Your favorite part in the Japanese version of Replay?

Key ’本当の気持ちは伝わらなくて[*I cannot let her know my true heart]‘

Jonghyun Oh!

Key (In Japanese) onaji? (sound same?)

Jonghyun 伝わらなく~て~♪ (tsuta wara naku~te~♪) (He sings the part himself)

Minho Overall the Japanese lyrics feel like more poetic.

Onew As for me…. I like the chorus part “何をしても（僕の心は）もう（届かないのか）(nanioshitemo, (bokuno kokorowa) mou, (dokanainoka) [*Whatever I do, can’t I let her know my heart]“.

Jonghyun The lyrics in this part sound tender.

Q – It is not only the lyrics, but also the singing by you five members makes it so tender. A girl’s heart will beat ‘kyun kyun’.

Key (In Japanese) Mune kyun? (Heart beating!) [*‘kyun’ is onomatopoeia for the heart beating sound]

Taemin Barbe-que?

All ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ(laugh)

Onew In fact we were very concerned if our singing in Japanese could make listeners feel it.

Q – I think so! This song is about a boy who is struggling not to be treated as a child but cannot let the girl know his feelings of love. Do you yearn for this kind of situation?

Onew I like it! I yearn for it.

All ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ(laugh)

Minho In the lyrics, the boy feels sorry because he cannot express his feelings. In a real situation, I think a man would tell the girl “I like you!”.

Key I don’t like the boy in Replay either. If it were me, I wouldn’t hesitate but make a confession. If she says no, I’ll give up!

Q – You don’t drag on with a crush?

Key I mean not making a speedy confession, but keeping the feeling and preparing my heart (for the confession) . Then if she says no, I’ll try to stop there. It is discourtesy to keep thinking without thinking about the other!

All except Key Cool guy!!!! (laugh)

Onew It depends on the situation. I don’t think I must make a confession.

Taemin As for me, I’m the type that can’t make an approach (to the girl) I like so much. If I am rejected… I may not recover from it.

Q – Then you don’t need to appeal?

Taemin So I’ll devise a strategy for what to do while watching (laugh).

Q – An increasing number of girls are making a confession first in Japan.

All Oh~

Taemin There is a trend in dating too, ah~ (nodding).

All ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ(bursting into laughter!)

Key Taemin is an angel. Cute (laugh).


Source: DC SHINee Gallery
Translation Credit: jujugal
Credit: SHINee Forum International
Source Finder: onewjjang

[Twitter] G.O, update... MV shooting?

When loving each other very much, it may have some troubles.. All these things are to go better! When we’ll meet together in the near future, we’ll smile and be happy, as if we haven’t bad feeling^^ We know all that A+ are the best!!ke We are going to shoot the Music Video in a few hours after!

SOURCE: G.O’s Twitter
TRANSLATION: AbsoluteMBLAQ

[Cyworld] Lee Joon's diary, "I AM ME."

Translation:
Hi everyone. I am Lee Joon.. I have some things to say..
First of all, fans are more worried for us than anyone else.
But I don't think it's good if they are overly worried.
The stylists, to style us to be more cool, don't get sleep because of their worrying.
Hairstylists and make up artists are the same.
For the very hardworking staff, that kind of abuse is really troublesome.
First is the issue of muscle building.
Exercise is my interest, it's something I like to do.
No one has the right to make me train my muscles.
It's me who wanted to train like this. Tanning is also something I like.
So is my hairstyle.
Of course I also think that the fans' opinions are very precious,
but other than suggesting, please don't abuse and bring harm to others.
Even though everyone wants to see our cool appearances,
but I think continuing to like the original appearance of us is also not bad. I am me.

ource: Lee Joon's Cyworld
Translated/Reuploaded: crispee@mblaqattack.com
Screencapped: randomvance@mblaqattack.com

[INFO] Get your official Tohoshinki goodies!!

T Shirt (S/M/L) ￥3,000 (Tax Inclusive)
This is a T-Shirt featuring the title of their Hit Single 「Why？ （Keep Your Head Down）」
With a loose neckline, this is a standard yet stylish item all at the same time!

Sports Towel ￥2,500 (Tax Inclusive)
A towel with a sophisticated print. With the back (of the towel) in beige giving it a feeling of luxury. This is a must-have item at Lives!

Take Out Bag ￥800 (Tax Inclusive)
Suitable for the beach or normal use, this is a shopping bag with a transparency that makes it feel cool ♪

Jumbo Uchiwa (Fan) ￥500 (Tax Inclusive)
Using the photograph specially taken for this a-nation, this is a big sized uchiwa. A necessity for the hot summer!


Scarf ￥2,400 (Tax Inclusive)
A multi-purpose scarf that can be tied around your bag, head, arm, waist or neck! The trendy item for this year, with an original Tohoshinki print ♪

Strap Keyholder (Including Fastener Case) ￥1,500 (Tax Inclusive)
Using one piece of the original print made for a-nation, with a gold charm, giving it a touch of class. It can be used has a strap as well as a keyholder. It comes in a fastener case that can be used as a pencil case or to put small items in ♪


Drawstring Pochette ￥1,500 (Tax Inclusive)
It’s easy to take items out! It can be co-ordinated with any outfit, a pochette that is simple yet full of presence.


Spring Bracelet (Including sticker / Total of 3 kinds) ￥500 (Tax Inclusive)
This is the bracelet that can be used as a hair-tie! A total of 3 colors, with every bracelet a charm will be given as a present, as well as one of three photos (taken specially for a-nation) in sticker format will inserted together at random.
Together, there are 9 types! Enjoy whichever type you get ♪

(Other details omitted)

Source : [mu-mo shop]

Translated & Shared by : dongbangdata.net

[News] TVXQ’s U-know Yunho Puts On A Charismatic B-Boy Performance On Ice

TVXQ’s U-know Yunho Puts On A Charismatic B-Boy Performance On Ice

In the episode of SBS’s variety show “Good Sunday- Kim Yuna’s Kiss & Cry” aired on 21 June, U-Know Yunho did a charismatic performance with his partner Claudia during the second elimination round.

Yunho was unable to practice ice skating for a long period of time due to his schedule in Europe. In the previous competing round, he had made a mistake and came in 8th position. Being eliminated from the competition seemed inevitable when only Claudia turned up for the evaluation round.

However, an insider related to the competition revealed, U-Know Yunho passed the revival round through his charismatic B-Boy dance, eventually winning the judges’ hearts.

After the competition, U-Know Yunho expressed the amount of stress he faced when ice skating, making sure to work extra hard. He revealed, “actually, I’ve never been so worried like this time. Although I was overseas, I would keep practicing skating. I really trust Claudia too.”

When U-Know Yunho was in Europe, he practiced ice skating as long as he had the time - in the hotel he stayed at, and even by the roads. Claudia was touched when she heard how hard Yunho had been practicing.

U-Know Yunho’s charismatic B-Boy ice skating performance would be revealed in the episode of “Kiss&Cry” broadcasted on 3 July 6:40PM KST.

Source: [baidutvxq]
Translation credits: Smallricee@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

[INFO] A Pink and Boyfriend to have a joint stage on Music bank

610 ep. - - The first half year end & KBS WORLD 8th anniversary special -
Broadcasting Time: 2011 July 1 Friday, 18:00 ~/94 min (KST, UTC+9)

Don't know - A PINK&Boyfriend
Dance Break - A PINK&Boyfriend
Boyfriend - A PINK&Boyfriend

Source: KBSWorld
Credits: Iceprinceafterschool @ B-Nation

Don't forget to watch later!

[INFO/Video] 2NE1 opens Dance Cover contest for "I Am The Best"! Join now!

2NE1 just officially conducted a dance cover contest for their "I Am The Best"



The contest will start on July 8! So you still have time to practice the choreo and show them what you got!

Source:2NE1 @ YT

[News] Why Did A Pink Jung Eunji Went Back and Forth From Seoul to Busan?

A Pink Eunji is sweating out because she had to go back and forth from Seoul to Busan for her studies.

A Pink main vocal, Jung Eunji is currently senior at her high school and is 19 years old. Because she didnt transfer to different school, she still currently attending school at Busan.

Thats why, Eunji is going back and forth from Seoul to Busan. When she has the time, she takes KTX (Korea High Speed train) to Busan and attends her high school. She is really busy because she needs to prepare for her final exams. And also she needs to prepare for It Girl performances.

A Cube staff said, "Also on 28th, Eunji went back to Busan. She met with her students and teachers and went back here to fulfill her schedule."

Except for Chorong, other 6 members are studying hard for their final exams and uses the practice room as their library. Staff said, "School studies are also important for them like their singing career." "They are trying their best to keep up with their studies.

Credit: cazsdancebuddy@a-pink.net
Source: Newsen

[Photo] After School Promotional photo for "Bang" Japanese ver

Trans:

The collaboration with Namie Amuro and their performance at the Tokyo Girls Collection Show has caused quite the excitement.

K-POP girl group After School is finally debuting in Japan!!

Credits: Afterschooldaze

[VIDEO] CUBE Ent. Releases Hyuna's "Bubble Pop!" Teaser

CUBE Entertainment has just released a 20-second video teaser to Hyuna's "Bubble Pop!" MV. The MV is scheduled to be released on July 5th.

For fans of Hyuna, you might want to watch this teaser in HD! ;)

Source: @CUBEENTOFFICIAL & 4minuteofficial @ YouTube

Written by @theailona for DKPOPNEWS.net

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[Twitter/Photo] Heechul goes out with Devil DamBi

Earlier, Heechul is ranting about Son Dambi in his twitter... he's calling her devil LOL! He also said that he ride in a bike in Han River with DamBi.

Few minutes ago, Son Dambi, in her twitter posted a selca with Heechul. And Heechul replied to that immediately.

TRANS
@Heedictator Now that I came home, the cat looks like a bike to me. I sat on the computer chair and my two feet are flailing in the air as if I'm riding a bike. Son Dambi is the devil who made me be like this and took a picture while smiling.

Source: Heechul Twitter

Translated by Minnie @ SUJUISM.BLOGSPOT.COM

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? hehehehe...

[INFO] SHINee To Film Music Japan on August 1st

This is SHINee’s appearance on Music Japan for July 3rd (2nd photo). So another filming schedule for August 1st? (1st photo) Again to promote Replay one month after the first appearance?

Source: pid.nhk & nhk
Credit: SHINee Forum International
Reupload by: onewjjang

[News] “You’ve Fallen For Me” first broadcast, Gyuwon pulls Lee Shin’s leg

Lee Kyu-won (Park Sin-hye) held on to Lee Shin’s (Jeong Yong-hwa) leg and was dragged.

On the first episode of the new MBC drama, Lee Shin is the lead vocal of a famous band “The Stupid”. He is the biggest star in the art university.

A female student presented Lee Shin with a basket of candy and there was a note but he ignored it. Lee Kyu-won followed him with the basket of candy.

Lee Shin said, “I am sick and tired of getting confessions everyday a hundred times. You wouldn’t know“. When he was told he only looks at a girl’s appearance he said, “Aren’t you also a visualist? Or is our band that good at music?“

He tried to turn around and leave coolly. Lee Kyu-won fell trying to grab him. The basket spilled and it just looked like Gyoo-won was bending over his feet. The people around him started saying, “She got dumped“.

Lee Shin asked if she was alright and Lee Kyu-won waved him away in embarrassment making the viewers laugh.

Source: news.nate.com/view/20…
Credit: HanCinema

[News] Music Bank to be Broadcast Live in 72 Nations

"Music Bank", a KBS music program, will be broadcast live in 72 countries around the world starting Friday.

KBS World, the overseas service of the Korean Broadcasting System, said on Thursday that so far, the program has been aired in the Americas and Japan after the show was recorded, but the regions are now included in the live broadcasting zone. Currently, 55 countries can enjoy the program live.

KBS World expects the increased live coverage of the program will help boost the status of South Korean music groups and the influence of K-pop around the world.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio Source : www.arirang.co.kr...

[News] Big Bang's GD&TOP to stop using Playboy logo

Playboy magazine of the United States has belatedly found out that GD&TOP (G-Dragon and Choi Seung-hyeon), a K-pop duo consisting of two members from Big Bang, used its bunny logo without its approval and recently asked YG Entertainment, Big Bang's management firm, to stop using it.

According to a Wednesday posting on YG's home page, Playboy brought into question the rabbit symbol on the cover of the GD&TOP's album, which was released on Dec. 24 last year.

"The rabbit logo on the album was inspired by rabbit ears - as a celebration of the Year of the Rabbit in 2011 - combined with V of Victory", said the posting, adding the logo was "based on the Playboy bunny".

The management firm also admitted that it hadn't sought permission from Playboy. "We are accepting the request from Playboy magazine and will immediately stop selling albums with the logo on them. We also plan to release a new album design by the end of July".

By Seo Ji-eun

Source : joongangdaily.joins.c...

[News] Jay Park To Enter International B-boy Contest

Singer Jay Park will be breaking out his moves on an international scale.

The young talent is planning on enterting the R-16 Korea 2011, an international b-boy contest, with his b-boy team that he's been repping for some time now, A.O.M. (Art of Movement). The event is scheduled to take place on July 2-3 at the Seoul Olympic Park. Their contenders? Red Bull BC One All Star, a team of 7 members from four different continents. On top of Park's battle, he will be performing a congratulatory concert with KRNFX, known for beatboxing.

Also performing on the 3rd, will be a project group consisting of the event's public ambassadors Tiger JK and his wife, singer Yoon Mi-rae, Drunken Tiger's DJ James Jhig, US freestyle rapping champion Styliztik Jones, and US hip hop musician Roscoe Umali.

The R-16 Korea 2011 International Bo-boy Contest is one of the five biggest such events in the world. From this past April to June this year, 200 final contestants were weeded out from 16 countries -- including the US, China, Japan, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan -- in the preliminary rounds.

Source : english.kbs.co.kr/Ent...