• 1 Chrissa sent us a video greeting!!
    Remember to support Hello Pop!
  • 2 Secret's new Japanese song!
    So much for goodbye!
  • 3 MBLAQ won on M! Countdown!
    1st It's War victory!!
  • 4 Exclusive interview with BAP!
    Warrior MV release!

[NEWS]Big Bang Song Included in Earthquake Album Charity


This album contains 79 songs from different Japanese and Korean artists. This album will be contributing to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Big Bang's Koe Wa Kikasete or Let Me Hear Your Voice is included in this album as well.

Buy the album to help support the earthquake relief effort.

for more information check http://www.universalmusicworld.jp/ainouta/

credit : UniversalMusicWorld.JP via ibigbang
c:bigbangupdates

110402 Music Core Performers List

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2011.04.02
Episode 253

♬ Comeback Stage
- 4Minute [Heart to Heart + Mirror Mirror]
- U-Kiss [0330]
- Yangpa [It Hurts]
- Orange Caramel [Bangkok City]

♬ HOT Debut
- Clover [La Vida Loca]

♬ HOT Stage
- DBSK [Before U Go]
- CN Blue [Intuition]
- Infinite [Nothing's Over]
- ZE:A [Here I Am]

♬ Sound-holic
- K.Will [My Heart is Beating]
- Wheesung (ft. Infinite Hoya) [Heart Aching Story]
- Dalmatian [The Man Opposed]
- Song Ji Eun [Going Crazy]

♬ Who is that girl
- Girls' Day [Twinkle Twinkle]
- CHI CHI [Don't Play Around]
- Han Groo [My Boy]

Show starts around 4:10pm KST (GMT +9)

[Video] News clip for Jessica's modelling for Fashion Week revealed!





A news clip of SNSD's Jessica modelling for Fashion Week has been revealed.

Check out the clip here,when she was interviewed she did not look fierce at all,but back to stage she was like a professional model again!

[News] YongSeo Fans Published Heartwarming Messages on Newspaper




Seohyun and Jung Yonghwa, who will be ending their virtual marriage soon, appeared in a newspaper.
On April 1st, YongSeo couple’s fan cafe, “Which Planet Are You From?”, left a message for the couple in newspaper, ‘Seoul Metro’. This message was a small gift from the sad fans who will be missing YongSeo couple in “We Got Married (WGM)”.

Here is the message published on the paper:


Until the day that Yonghwa’s ambition and SeoHyun’s dreams shine throughout the entire world,
CN Blue’s Jung Yonghwa and SNSD’s Seohyun,
We will support your bright futures.
From the beginning to the end it’s as if you guys were one
And you formed a strong relationship from the start,
You circled through a long journey and eventually ended up to where you started again
Because you were the Yongseo couple who treasured even little fateful meetings
We know that you will always show us your best in your respective places
We will give cheers, claps, praise, trust, and love to you
In the road to achieving your dreams, we will be like the wind that provides strength
Jung YongHwa and Seohyun who shine on this Earth like stars, we support you






YongSeo couple started their love story in “We Got Married” last February and received love from many fans. Their final episode will be aired on April 2nd. The next new couple will be T-ara’s EunJung and the actor Lee Jangwoo.

cr. tvreport.co.kr; news translated by Taengfan @ fanwonder.com/Soshi9sone; gogumas message translated by LalaCAKES @ soompi; photos cr. yseos, shared by rxp080100@ soompi



Well, I guess we must support our beloved couple ’til the end..
Because YongSeo is everlasting.. :’)

Retaken by : iloveyongseo

[News] Khuntoria Voted to Be Easiest To Be Tricked on April Fool's Day

huntoria couple Nickhun and Victoria have been voted to be easiest to trick on April Fool’s Day.

Around 634 people voted recently to the question, “Which Star Will Be Easiest To Trick on April Fool’s Day?”, in which 2PM’s Nickhun earned 1st place with 35.3% of the votes (224 people). f(x) Victoria was second with 31.7% of the votes (201 people).

Cha Gilyoung, a representative, said, “1st and 2nd place Nickhun and Victoria have some things in common. Both were born in foreign countries and are now in Korea in management systems as singers, and so every since their debuts, they probably have had some trouble with the Korean culture and communities.”

“The two, with their bright, naive personalities and looks are currently in MBC’s ‘We Got Married’” was also added.


Credits: tvdaily.mk.co.kr

Photo Credits: tvdaily.mk.co.kr

Translated by ilysmtown @ SMTownJjang

[Pictures] f(x)'s KryToria attended 'Bean Pole Jeans 9 by GOLDIE' Launch Event!


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f(x)'s Krystal and Victoria attended the launch event of Bean Pole Jeans 9 by Goldie.

Love the girls' fashion for this event,simple yet refreshing,please don't forget that the girls are endorsers for CK jeans,they look absolutely great in jeans!


Credits to Alice @ Iheartfx for the photos!

[NEWS] 110401 2PM to release Japanese debut single next month



Korean boy band 2PM will unveil their upcoming Japanese debut single next month, according to the group's official Japanese website on Friday.

The webpage revealed that 2PM's Japanese album titled "Take Off" will be available on May 18, while the site also revealed the track list of the album which contains a total of four tracks including "Take Off," "Heartbeat" (Japanese version), "Take Off" (without main vocals) and "Heartbeat" (Japanese version without main vocals).

"Take Off" will be produced in three editions with limited version A featuring the CD and DVD (music video of "Take Off”), version B the CD and a 32-page pictorial and version C just the CD.

Meanwhile, the boys' album has placed within the top three slots of pre-order charts for Tower Records Japan and HMV while the song "Take Off" has already been set to be the ending theme song for Japanese TV animation “Blue Exorcist” which will go on air starting April 10.

Composed of members Nichkhun, Wooyoung, Junho, Chansung, Junsu and Taecyeon, 2PM has been one of the most popular boy bands in Korea since their debut in 2008, holding numerous hits under their belt including “10 out of 10,” “Again & Again,” “Only You” and “Heartbeat.”

They expanded their singing career into Japan with the release of their DVD “Hottest ∼ 2PM 1st MUSIC VIDEO COLLECTION & The History ∼” in Japan last November followed by a large showcase event a month after in Tokyo's Ryokoku Kokugikan which attracted over 25,000 local fans.

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011040111254634344

[NEWS] 110401 Park Jin-young, Kim Soo-hyun, Taecyeon nominated for best new actor at PaekSang Arts Awards



Top Korean producer and founder of JYP Entertainment Park Jin-young, actor Kim Soo-hyun and 2PM member Tacyeon have been nominated for the award of best new actor at the 47th PaekSang Arts Awards.

The official website for the awards revealed Friday that Park and Kim received nominations for their roles in KBS' musical TV series "Dream High," a joint production between entertainment firms KEYEAST and JYP Entertainment, while Taecyeon was selected for his role in KBS' "Sister of Cinderella."

Other notable nominees in the same category included Kim Soung-o from SBS' hit series "Secret Garden" and Park Yuchun for his role in KBS' historical drama "SungKyunKwan Scandal."

This year's PaekSang Arts Awards, into its 47th edition, will take place at the Peace Palace located in Kyung-hee University of Seoul on May 26.

Park and Kim both starred in "Dream High" which tells of the dreams of students who attend a performing arts school aimed at cultivating celebrities. The show brought in high viewership ratings during its run from early January to late February this year in the Monday and Tuesday nights primetime slot.

"Sister of Cinderella," which aired from March 31 to June 3 last year, is about the un-fairytale-like story of Cinderella's sister which also starred Korean actors Moon Geun-young, Chun Jung-myung and Seo Woo.

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno...040114302193283

[NEWS] 110328 2AM Jo Kwon suffers slight injury during concert



Korean idol Jo Kwon of ballad group 2AM has suffered a slight injury to his leg while performing at a concert over the weekend.

"Jo Kwon fell off the stage during the group's performance of G.O.D's song 'One Candle' at the 10th annual Lotte Department Store's Family Concert held on March 26," an official from Big Hit Entertainment told 10Asia over the phone on Monday.

She further explained that he underwent thorough examination at the hospital and was advised by doctors to rest. "He has been able to continue with his activities as the host for SBS' 'Inkigayo' and other than that he has been resting."

Jo Kwon made his debut as the leader of the four-member ballad group 2AM in 2008. They released their first full-length album “Saint o’clock” and held their first-ever solo concert last year.

Outside of his group activities, Jo Kwon has made many appearances on various entertainment programs and is currently starring in MBC's daily sitcom "All My Love."

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno...032814535237207

[NEWS] 110331 Jo Kwon goes backstage of Ne-Yo concert



Boy band 2AM member Jo Kwon apparently was at American R&B artist Ne-Yo's concert in Korea last night and got to squeeze in a visit backstage as well.

Photographs posted on Jo Kwon's Twitter account late yesterday showed the idol singer standing next to several people with a comment below saying, "With Ne-Yo's dancers... They have amazing showmanship."

Ne-Yo was back in Korea on Wednesday for the first time in two years, holding his third concert in the country which was attended by some 10,000 fans.

Jo Kwon, 21, is the leader of his ballad quartet which has been one of the most successful idol groups in the country since their debut in 2008.

He himself has extended his popularity through various variety programs with his witty sense of humor and dancing skills.

Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno...032814535237207

[TRANS] 110401 2PM's Countdown Japanese Shiritori #17, Nichkhun

Nichkhun: Hello, this is Nichkhun. There are 5 days left until the live DVD is released. Today's Shiritori is "kankoku."

[t/n: kankoku = South Korea]


Source: ZanyJ01 @ YT
Translated by: dawnjelly @ Wild2Day.org

[NEWS] Siwan's weight garners attention

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Netizens have discovered a shocking photo of ZE:A's member Im Siwan (24). In the said photo, he's looking more chubby than he used to in the past.

Asked by the reporter, Siwan commented: "I've been known for being skinny and people always told me to eat more. So I ate a lot of fried chicken these days."

ZE:A's company Star Empire's representative stated in the phone interview: "We're planning on popularizing healthier lifestyle for the idols. ZE:A members agreed that dieting is unhealthy and they should gain a few pounds."

As the photo got a hot response on the internet, netizens reactions vary: "Oppa, why?"; "He looks good even with two chins"; "How is that healthy..."; "Does he also have belly fat?".

In the meantime, ZE:A is currently promoting their newest track from the first full album, "Here I am."


Source: 만우절 트롤 via Nate
Translation: Nashirah@EmpireChildren

[INFO] Reasons to Nam JiHyun's voluptuous figure revealed: Weight loss and drastic diet







4Minute's "Bagel Girl",Nam JiHyun has recently been surrounded by controversies due
to her voluptuous body.

Netizens speculated that she has undergone plastic surgery to increase her breast size when
teaser images disclosed ahead of their comeback to the korean music scene showed JiHyun wearing a
plunging neckline dress,revealing her charms.

A Cube representative declared : "Saying that Nam JiHyun has undergone surgery on any part of her
body is absurd.The truth is that JiHyun has undergone a drastic diet and lost 3 to 4kg to prepare 4Minute's comeback.She lost face fat and get rid of her chubby cheeks to present to fans,a more mature image of herself.Now that her silhouette has reduced,her voluptuous charms are underlined and appear more visible
than before."

JiHyun who was in charge of the girly and pure image,wanted to perform an image makeover and comeback with a stronger image.


Meantime,4Minute is currently sweeping music charts with their latest single "Heart To Heart".

With the release of their new single album, "Heart To Heart",4Minute will promote a second track "Mirror Mirror" from their first full length album,"4 Minutes Left".

The group is set to make a comeback on KBS Music Bank on April 8th.


Source: Newsen
Translation+Editing+Reporting: Yoobin @4-Minute.com
Special Thanks to : Ashleylovesasia @4-Minute.com

[INFO] 4Minute's SoHyun & Hyun Ah's couple selca :"Finally,comeback is here!AJA!"



While 4Minute is currently busy preparing their comeback to the music scene,the girls
always find the time to update fans and are known to be twitter's addicts.

4Minute's maknae,Kwon SoHyun tweeted a picture on March 30 with the caption:

"We're almost done filming ㅋ.~Haha ㅋ Selca taken during a fun recording session with Hyun Ah unnie~~!!"

Showing off flawless skins,SoHyun and Hyun Ah's fresh and natural honey skins caught the eyes of netizens.

SoHyun wearing a hood shirt accentuates her cute looks,whereas Hyun Ah's black hair make her look more mature and reveals her cream-like skin.

Fans reactions to SoHyun's tweet were:

"Are you coming back with a cute image?How can you be so adorable?","Hyun Ah is all grown up now,when is SoHyun's turn?" or "4Minute's so cute~~The music video is really good!" and "I'm looking forward to watching your comeback performance!Please comeback fast!".


What about you?What do you think of the girls new looks?



Source: Newsen
Translation+Editing+Reporting : Yoobin @4-Minute.com
Special Thanks to : Ashleylovesasia @4-Minute.com

[Video] Music Bank K-Chart winner

On today's exciting episode of Music Bank, who do you think won? The top 2 contenders of this week are TVXQ with Before U Go and CN Blue with Intuition! Watch the video below to find out!



Congratulations!

Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Project group Clover makes their Debut on Music Bank

Project group 'Clover' made their debut on Music Bank today with their song 'La Vida Loca', a catchy song with a catchy rhythm that makes you wanna dance! U-Kiss Eli even showed his support for this song through Twitter!

@u_kisseli: everyone please listen to clovers la vida loca!!! great song^^

Check the group out below!


Well what do you think? 

Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] TVXQ performs on Music Bank Before U Go

TVXQ impressed the audience with their impressive stage presence and harmonious singing today with 'Before U Go'! Changmin also wears a pair of glasses, an unusual item, presenting a cute but serious image!



Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Kim Tae Woo comebwack Before It's Too Late on Music Bank

Kim Tae Woo comeback on today's episode of Music Bank with 'Before it's Too Late' and 'Echo' from his recent album 'T School'. With his usual sunglasses on and in his usual suit, Kim Tae Woo impresses the audience with his usual impressive vocals!




Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] CN Blue performs with Intuition on Music Bank

4-member band CN Blue has risen up with regards to popularity. This band made their comeback with 'Intuition' last week, today will be their second performance of this comeback track on Music Bank.



This song is one of the top contenders for today's Music Bank K-chart.

Video Credit: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Info] Kim Jaeuck arrived HK today for "Kim Jaeuck & walrus '4 in Love with HK 2011'" Fanmeeting!







Kim Jaeuck & his 3 bandmates at walrus, including Kim Tai Hyun, Yang Shiwon and Yu Seung Beom, arrived Hong Kong today for their 1st fanmeeting scheduled on April 2 at 7pm at Rotunda 3, KITEC. Close to a hundred devoted and savvy fans of Kim Jaeuck lined up at the arrival hall of HK airport, yelling and waving their banners to welcome Kim Jaeuck and the walrus members. In addition to fans from Hong Kong, fans from the mainland China and the other Asian countries, such as the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan and Korea also gathered at the airport to greet their beloved artist. Kim Jaeuck's flight arrived Hong Kong as scheduled.

Staff members in Hong Kong said, “It has been a long-awaited day for fans of Kim Jaeuck! Fans arrived early in the airport so as to get the best position to see Kim Jaeuck and take picture on him and his walrus band mates.”

As soon as they walked out to the arrival hall, fans reprsentatives presented flowers to Kim Jaeuck and every walrus member. Kim Jaeuck left fans an excellent impression by letting them take pictures. He also thanked the fans with a sincere and friendly smile.

He also said, “It is the first official fan meeting of Kim Jaeuck & walrus in Hong Kong. We have prepared great performance in order to thank for the unwavering support and love of fans to us! We are going to rock everyone who comes to our fan meeting!”

April 2 is also the 28th birthday of Kim Jaeuck. What makes this day special as it will be his first time to celebrate his birthday with fans in an overseas country.

[Video] Wheesung has Words that Freeze his Heart with Hoya on Music Bank

Male vocalist Wheesung is well known and recognised for his melodious vocals. On today's Music Bank, he continues his promotion of 'Words that freeze my heart' on Music Bank.



Video Credit; Unknowncarrot170@Youtube

[Video] K.Will's Heart is Beating on Music Bank

Power Vocal K.Will made his comeback with much anticipated track 'My Heart Beating' on Music Bank last week. This week, he is back on Music Bank for another charming and melodious performance!




Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Here is ZE:A on Music Bank


9-member boy group ZE:A perform 'Here I am', a track they chose to promote from their first full-length album entitled 'Lovability'. These boys changed their concept from manly to sweet romantic boys, and yet, they receive much love from their fans! 



Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] DBSK(TVXQ) and CN Blue appear Backstage on Music Bank



TVXQ and CN Blue appear backstage on Music Bank before their performances!

These two boy groups are rather popular nowadays, they will perform on Music Bank later.













Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube.com

[Video] Song Ji Eun is Going Crazy on Music Bank

Secret member Song Ji Eun made her solo debut earlier this year, and received great response for her track 'Going Crazy' on various digital charts. The response received was very favourable, and she decided to extend her promotion period of this song a little longer. Check out her performance of 'Going Crazy' here!



Video Credit: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] U-Kiss makes their Much Anticipated comeback on Music Bank Everyday; Updated with 0330 performance!


U-Kiss is back! Despite the saddening news of Kibum and Alexander leaving the group, U-Kiss is still as loved as before! The new members of U-Kiss also receive much love from Kiss Mes!

Their Music Video for 0330 was released a few days ago, and has already garnered much views! The change in concept is favoured by many viewers.

On today's episode of Music Bank, U-Kiss make their comeback with 'Everyday' as well as '0330'!





Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Orange Caramel comeback from Bangkok City on Music Bank

After School's trio Orange Caramel make their comeback today on Music Bank with 'Bangkok City', a newly released digital single of theirs. There is a change in concept, image as well as the style of music, but one cannot deny that the music is still something different from what we would expect to hear.

Check out their hot comeback performance of 'Bangkok City' here!


Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Girl's Day members twinkle Twinkle on Music Bank!

Girl's Day returned with a track from Girl's Day Party #3 entitled 'Twinkle Twinkle' earlier this month. With a cute concept and a cute choreography -- and not forgetting, a cute Music Video -- these girls wow you with their catchy song in their yellow-themed costumes!


Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Seo In Guk comesback with Broken on Music Bank

Male vocalist Seo In Guk made his comeback today on Music Bank ith his wonderful digital single entitled 'Broken', a melodious song, unsurprisingly. Seo In Guk wows us again on Music Bank with his wonderful vocals:



Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] U-Kiss and Orange Caramel appear backstage!



U-Kiss and Orange Caramel will be having their much anticipated comebacks on Music Bank today. But before their comeback performances, they decide to make an appearnace backstage of the Music Bank stage!






Are you excited?

Video Credit: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Video] Ya Ara performs Heartbreak on Music Bank

Rookie female soloist was last seen on the Kpop music scene performing Drink~ Americano, which received good response. Ye Ara now returns with 'Heart Break', another track from her debut album.



Video Credits: UnknownCarrot170@Youtube

[Picture] U-Kiss - ZE:A love ,presented by Dong ho and Kwang Hee!

U-Kiss' maknae Dong Ho and Kwang Hee snapped a photo together on Music Bank backstage.

This photo also enables us to have a glimpse at the boys' outfits today,anticipating U-Kiss' comeback stage?

[Picture] Alexander enjoys delicious Toufu dessert!

U-Kiss' Alexander shared a new photo of himself posing with Toufu Hua!

Toufu Hua is actually a common dessert among chinese.It is sold in my country Malaysia as well,it seems that Alexander enjoy it very much,he also wished his fans to have a happy April Fool!

Credits to Alexander's Twitter for the photo!

[NEWS] IU, 'All Kill on the music charts'...the hottest trend for the 1st quarter of the year

Singer IU has swept all the music charts for the 1st quarter of 2011 and reigns as the hottest trend.

As for the results of ‘Soribada 2011 1st quarter Korean Pop Best 10’, which compiled all downloads and streaming through their online services from Jan. 1st to March 30th, 3 out of the Top 10 were songs by IU.

According to the chart, IU’s ‘Good Day’ came in at #1.

Not only that, ‘Someday’ from the ‘Dream High OST’, along with ‘A Story Only I Didn’t Know’, were ranked #4 and #7, respectively.

In response to these results, netizens have responded with “Indeed, IU is the hottest trend”, “IU is cute and can sing well, what can’t she do?”, and “Cutie IU, may her success continue.”



Translation: janeberryblue @ WeHeartIU.com
Source: XSportsNews
Original Article: http://news.nate.com.../20110331n27653