• 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!

[Guess] Who is this girl?

Do you have any idea who the high school girl in the photo is???

Please make a smart guess,we will reveal the answer tomorrow!

[Video] KBS revealed Poseidon teaser!




Check out the official teaser of KBS' upcoming drama Poseidon.

Are you anticipating this drama?

[Video] KARA released Gyuri teaser!




Check out Gyuri's teaser for KARA's upcoming song Step!

[NEWS] 2AM "Saint O'Clock" Limited Edition will feature a DVD w/ JYP Nation in Japan 2011 footage!



May be taken out with full credits.
CREDIT: TOWER RECORDS JAPAN (SOURCE) ; Ririsu@2ONEDAY.COM (TRANS)





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A four person male vocal group from Korea, 2AM has announced their 2012 Japan debut yesterday. Their album “Saint O’clock” 〈JAPAN SPECIAL EDITION〉is scheduled to be making an appearance on November 9th, followed by their full-blown promotional activity in Japan.

This album is a fast full album that was released in Korea in 2010. In the 〈JAPAN SPECIAL EDITION〉 the song “Can’t Love You Again (다시 사랑하기엔)” that was composed by Changmin was included in to this limited edition, compiling a total of 14 songs. Included in this limited edition, a DVD compilation of 2AM’s performance at Saitama’s Super Arena 〈JYP Nation in Japan 2011〉 that is about 20 minutes long and their behind the scenes during the time that they were in Japan that exceeds 30 minutes. In both the limited edition and the normal edition, explanations and Japanese translations will also be included into the package, so for those that are deliberately looking forward to the world of 2AM’s beautiful music, this is something you certainly need to get your hands on.

[NEWS] Infinite, First #1 after debut "Members a sea of tears..."






Group Infinite has placed at #1 on a music program for the first time since their debut.

Infinite placed #1 for 'Be Mine' on the 1st at Mnet "MCountdown"

On this day Infinite poured out their tears as they had not expected to be placed #1 and revealed their thoughts saying "Thank you to everyone". MC Tony An who saw this said "It reminds me of my debut past" and congratulated Infinite.

Infinite who debuted last June has been acknowledged as talented idols through past hit songs such as "Shes Back", "Before the Dawn", "Nothings over". They have grown during their past year of debut and enjoyed the happiness of placing #1 for the first time.

On the other hand, with their first album "Over the top" they have not only been promoting in Korea but has been promoting in other asian countries and will be promoting in Japan in the next half of the year.

[NEWS] T.O.P to attend Circle NYC's Labor Day Weekend Party?





That time of year is finally here for Circle NYC! Our Labor Day Weekend White Party is back bigger than ever! Word on the street is that Kpop star T.O.P from BIGBANG will be making a special guest appearance on Friday and Saturday night and we can confirm that the rumors are true! T.O.P will be partying it up here at Circle NYC Friday and Saturday night at NYC Hottest Korean night club! We believe it’s going to be one of circle’s hottest weekends of the year so don’t miss out! Reservations have been going so fast that we will also be opening up pulse karaoke lounge for our circle customers!

Ladies free till mid night // ladies open bar till 11pm. For reservations and all other inquiries please contact info@thecirclenyc.com or 212-575-4779

Thanks Dina!
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[NEWS] Big Bang featured in Italian Magazine, Ragazza



"RAGAZZA" an Italian magazine, has been recently hit with the Kpop bug, they have dedicated an article to KPOP music and BIG BANG was mentioned as one of the most successful Korean bands.

Here's the translation:

Future POP:
Sounds from the world


Kpop what? That's what we tought when we proposed kpop music to our editorial staff.
But we went on youtube, watched some videos...and we've been swept away by the rhythm of Korean music.
So we decided to know more about these Korean idols.

Pop music

The bands and the artist who invaded the Korean music industry and even the western music industry - thanks to the web - have different music styles.
Groups like Big Bang, Super Junior, Wonder Girls, SS501 or artist like BoA, Rain and SE7EN play and sing pop music, but also R&B, Hip Hop and Rock.

Find them on the web!!
To know these k-pop idols you can find out a lot of forums on the web dedicate to them like: http://bi-rain.forumcommunity.net/ ,
http://bigbangitalia.forumfree.it/ or http://allkpop.com/
without forgetting many groups you can find on facebook things like like : SE7EN's italian fanpage, Kpop <3 Italia, etc.

BIG BANG

G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung and Seungri are the five members of one the most successful South Korean boy-bands.
They became the first foreign group in Japan to receive the Japan Cable Broadcasting Award for "Best Newcomer".

www.ygbigbang.com

SE7EN

When he was 15 years-old, YG Entertainment took him as a trainee and he trained in singing and dancing.
The outcome? Today SE7EN is an international popstar who sang even in the United States.

www.hello7.com

Note: Only parts having to do with YG Entertainment were translated.

Source: RAGAZZA Magazine
Tip/Translation: Sarah
Picture Source: LaylaPoisoned

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[NEWS] Big Bang, SBS Gorealra Star Channel's September Star





Big Bang was selected as the star of September by SBS Gorealra Star Channel.

‘Star Channel’ is a channel of SBS Gorealra where you can watch the video of the stars 24 hours for the whole month. It was a channel first established in August and was well received by the netizens.

The star of August was ‘2PM’ and they were chosen by the netizens through the site of SBS since 2PM was the group idols they wanted to see on the channel most.

The SBS program which Big Bang has appeared (e.g. SBS Inkigayo, Strong Heart, Running Man, Chocolate, Night After Night, Family Outing,etc) will be aired on this channel 24hours on a daily basis.

You can watch SBS gorealra on the Star Channel or you can also go to SBS website to view the videos.

Source, Translated by Rice @ bigbangupdates.com


[Video] Davichi made their comeback on M! Countdown with Don't Say Goodbye!

Talented female vocals Davichi made their comeback on today's M! Countdown,check out their comeback performance here!

[NEWS] Super Junior's Kyuhyun will Perform with His Sister on "Immortal Song 2"


Idol group Super Junior's Kyuhyun will hold a joint performance with his older sister and violinist, Cho Ara on KBS 2TV's "Immortal Song 2". The show will be aired on September 3rd.

Kyuhyun will sing Jun Ram Hee’s “A Study of a Memory”, while the music will be played by his older sister's violin. Cho Ara has been playing the violin for nearly 20 years and has finished her studies at the prestigious School of Music in Vienna.

Kyuhyun said, "I’ve never stood on stage with my nuna before, so the thought of being able to perform with her gave me strength”.

Meanwhile on this week, Jay Park will be showing off his b-boy skills as he sings Deux's "Reflecting On Myself" while Jihyun of 4minute performs “Coming Of Age” by Park Ji Yoon.

Source: Star News
Written by: jhezwafu@dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] T-ara's Jiyeon and 2PM's Nickhun chosen as the best-looking Idols in real life


MBC Every1's Weekly Idol recently had a survey between 88 idol group members to choose the best-looking in real life.

Idols in ranking includes, Super Junior’s Choi Si Won, SS501's Kim Hyun Joong, Big Bang’s TOP, SNSD’s Yoona, miss A’s Suzy 2PM’s Taecyeon and Nichkhun, and T-ara’s Jiyeon and Qri.

Among them, 2PM’s Nickhun and T-ara’s Jiyeon ranked 1st for the male and female categories.

Jiyeon talked about her feelings through the phone. She said, "I’m happy to be chosen. I want to look beautiful on the screen too, but since I look better in real life, please come and see me!

The full ranking will be aired on September 3rd.


Source: News Naver
Written by: jhezwafu@dkpopnews.net

[Picture] Dara is the "Dance Goddess"


2NE1's Dara unveiled her "wild dance" photo caused by after-effects over Nolza concert.

On August 31st, Dara updated her me2day, "Concert after-effects! 'Ugly' suddenly start playing while having a break during studio recording.. It was the ending song. I began to dance hard even the concert is already over."

Netizens commented, "Completely cute", "I can’t help but love you when you’re like this”, and “It’s not right for you to sing ‘Ugly’ since you’re a goddess!

Source: News Naver
Written by: jhezwafu@dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] "SM TOWN LIVE in Tokyo" to show on public via Facebook


The upcoming "SM TOWN Live in Tokyo Special Edition" concert can be seen worldwide through SM Town's official Facebook page.

The concert will be held this coming September 2nd to 4th in Japan Tokyo Dome.

Latest photo updates from SM artists like BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x) will be shared continuously on SM TOWN Facebook. This will include photos from airport, backstage and concert as well. In addition, news and videos from the opening ceremony and concert highlights will also to be posted.

Last June, SM TOWN Facebook covered "SM TOWN Live in Paris" and recorded a total of 80 million hits. This new concert is also expected to reach this record.

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment will be having "SM TOWN Live World Tour" this coming October 23rd at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA.

Source: News Naver
Written by: jhezwafu@dkpopnews.net

[Picture] INFINITE poses with their M! Countdown trophy! #1NFINITE

INFINITE won first place on today's M! Countdown.

Their first victory on music show since debuted back in 2010.

Congratz to the boys again,let's trend #1NFINITE together on Twitter.

Credits to MNETMCOUNTDOWN on Twitter for the photo

[Picture]G.Na released special Top Girl MV for LG Nethard!


Sexy diva G.Na unveiled a special Top Girl MV for LG Nethard,check out the MV below!

[Pictures] IU unleashed new promo photos for Le Coq Sportif!

Korean little sister IU has already announced her comeback in October.

She has received quite a number of love calls for endorsement since her last year.

Some new photos of the fashion brand she endorsed,she poses confidently for Le Coq Sportif,check out the photos here.

She looks like an amazing sportswoman here,agree?


[Pictures] Park Min Young goes blonde and pink for Sony Ericsson!

 Actress Park Min Young became the model of well-known smartphone brand "Sony Ericsson".

She attracted much attention with her recent promo poster as she is spotted in blonde and pink hair.

Like the drastic transformation of Park Min Young?

[Pictures] Shin Se Kyung transforms into a cold killer for 1st Look!

 Shin Se Kyung participated in a photoshoot for 1st Look magazine.

She has shed away her innocent image and poses sexily for 1st Look.

Do you like her matured and sexy image?


[Video] KARA live on Youtube 2nd teaser unveiled!




Check out the 2nd teaser of KARA Live on Youtube!

[VIDEOS] M. Street releases comeback MV, “Loosen the Necktie”



Check out the MV and audio below!

[VIDEO] Haha’s mother reveals her debut MV with “Food Song”



Check out her debut MV now below!


[Pictures] G.Na models for LG Smart NetHard!

 Check out some official modelling photos of sexy diva G.Na posing for LG Smart NetHard.

More photos below the post.












Credits to Royalgna for the photos!

[Picture] f(x)'s Sulli revealed a pretty selca on her Me2day!

f(x)'s pretty member Sulli revealed a new selca on her Me2day.

She garnered much attention with her doll-like face and fans commented that she looks beautiful with her new hairstyle.

Like her new selca?

[News] Big Bang shows will be aired 24/7 on SBS for an entire month!


Through SBS gorilla “Star Channel” you can watch videos of your favorite stars 24/7 for a whole month. This time, for the month of September Korean idol Big Bang will be the stars of the show. Their broadcasting will begin on September 5.

SBS gorillas “Star Channel” has enjoyed great popularity since it first began on August with 2PM. SBS allows netizens to pick which stars they want for each month by leaving requests and the star with the most request becomes the next celebrity.

Big Bang (G-Dragon, TOP, Taeyang, Daesung, Seungri), needless to say are one of the top K-pop idols and best artists. Throughout the month of September, SBS programs starring Big Bang (“SBS Big Bang Special”, “Strong Heart”, “Chocolate”, “Running Man”, Night After Night”, “Family Outing”, etc.) will be broadcasted 24 hours a day.

Source: honestnews.co.kr
Translated: Sammi @ ibigbang

[NEWS] Mnet and Soribada illegally distribute music abroad



KPOP has earned great popularity overseas, and with that popularity overseas music sales has increased as well. But it has recently been revealed that music distributing companies such as Mnet and Soribada have been illegally distributing music.

Korean music distributors such as Soribada and CJ Mnet have been making a profit by distributing Korean music overseas. The only problem is that the writers or artists that have written these songs do not know about this. They have signed contracts that only allows the songs to be sold within Korean, but the distributors have been selling these songs overseas without the permission of the copyright owners.

A 2NE1 music distribution employee stated, “Since we never mentioned signing an international distribution contract it’s illegal…”

Typically American music distributors such as iTunes will sell a song for approximately 1,500 Won, and give approximately 900 Won to the copyright holders. In Soribada’s case they have clumped together many songs and sold the songs at 60 Won per song.

An overseas user said, “Typically foreign sites cost about $1 per song, but (Korean sites) have lower prices and they come in packages…”

The involved companies have stated it was an employee mistake. Though they have resigned with the various management agencies they are still in the process of moving ahead. There are arguments that major distributors are interfering with the development of Korean music.

Assemblyman Lee Chul Woo said, “Selling someone’s work overseas is no different from theft. To illegally distribute music for free is only hindering Hallyu.”

International music distributors are currently preparing to sue illegal distributors for damages.

Source: NaverNews
Translation: KPOPNEWSNOW.tumblr.com

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[Video] Beast ' Fiction' at the 2011 Seoul Drama Awards




Video Credits:

Beast made a Fiction at the 2011 Seoul Drama Awards !

[Video] T-ara Performs ' Roly Poly' at the 2011 Seoul Drama Awards !




Video Credits:

T-ara Perfoming ' Roly Poly' at the 2011 Seoul Drama Awards !

[Photos] Heechul in Nonsan before entering army
















Heechul waved and bowed to fans in less than 2 mins before entering the training center to officially start his military training. But before that he ate in the nearby restaurant with his parents. Jungmo,ZhoMi and his manager also came to send him off

The process is so quick.





Source: as tagged: sasahee│hyu_m weibo
Written by shaynekay@dkpopnews.net