k-pop girl: iulie 2012

marți, 17 iulie 2012

A Japanese comedian sings “Jang Keun Suk Song”

The popular Japanese comedian Amemiya recently attracted a lot of attention by singing a song titled “Jang Keun Suk Song.”

In the episode of Fuji TV’s Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ that aired on July 16, Amemiya visited Jang’s hometown and sang “Jang Keun Suk Song,” a song dedicated to Jang.

This song tells about how Jang has grown up as a popular actor and singer who even appears in a Japanese textbook. The song also says his affection for his fans, mischievous looks that are unforeseeable, and his unseen efforts made him become a world-famous celebrity.

In the episode, celebrity guests who used to say they were big fans of Jang showed their affection for Jang. As one of the female guests said she wanted to have a hug with Jang, the host Downtown and the male guests got laughs by giving Jang a hug instead of her.

According to reports, Jang entertained viewers with his fun personality and showed politeness by saying hello to all crew members. He also got praised by the guests with his professional performance for his song “Crazy Crazy Crazy.”

Jang also made a guest appearance on Tetsuko’s Room. Jang called the host Kuroyanagi Tetsuko Onejjang (older sister) without hesitation and captivated her by giving her a ring as a gift.

Big Bang Leader G-Dragon Starts Tweeting!

The one and only G-Dragon; Big Bang‘s leader and fashion trend-setter is seen hopping on the Twitter boat! It has been verified and confirmed by fellow member Taeyang. As well as YG’s producer (@Choice37), whom he was tweeting to.

Having made his debut tweet just a few hours ago, he has already garnered an amazing 92,000 over followers. Follow you @IBGDRGN if you have not already!

Source: @IBGDRGN, @Realtaeyang

MBLAQ’s G.O and Mir will perform as a duo at MBLAQ’s concert

MBLAQ’s first unit group will perform at the upcoming MBLAQ’s concert.

MBLAQ will hold a live concert, part of their concert tour titled The BLAQ% Tour, at the Olympic Hall in the Olympic Park on July 21 and 22. At the concert, G.O and Mir will perform as a duo and Cheondung will perform as a solo.

MBLAQ are currently having their first concert tour of Asia in such countries as Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan. The title of the concert, BLAQ%, shows MBLAQ’s hope to show their best performance.

A spokesperson for MBLAQ says, “MBLAQ received an enthusiastic response when they announced they will present their first unit group during their concert tour for all of their Asian fans. I can assure you that the unit group’s performance will be very distinctive.”

G.O and Mir released their first single “Wild” before their tour began, and Cheondung released his solo song, “Don’t Go,” on July 4. “Wild” is a song characterized by a cheerful yet strong beat.

MBLAQ are currently focusing on their singing and dancing practice for the BLAQ% Tour.

MBLAQ’s leader Seungho says, “We’re trying to build slim bodies instead of muscular ones for this concert tour. You’ll be able to see MBLAQ members with slimmer figures during the tour.”

Super Junior’s Ryeowook is selected as a member of Super Junior who has become the sexiest

Who is the sexiest member of Super Junior? Super Junior members, who recently released their sixth album, chose the youngest member Ryeowook as a member of Super Junior who has become the sexiest.

In the episode of MBC Music’s Show Champion that will air on July 17, an unreleased video of Super Junior will be released in the segment of Backstage.

During the rehearsal for Show Champion on July 10, Super Junior members said Ryeowook to the question of “Which member has become the sexiest?” At this, Ryeowook got laughs by responding to it with a sexy look on his face and pose.

In the July 17 episode of Show Champion, Super Junior, Wooyoung (2PM), Kim Hyung Jun (SS501), After School, NU’EST, Hello Venus, A-JAX, JJ Project (with Kim Se Hwang & Robin), Rhythm Power, and Crayon Pop will perform.

In addition, After School’s Lizzy will host the show with Super Junior’s Shindong as a special host. It’s because Kim Shin Young cannot come to the show this week because of her schedule in an overseas country. Many people are looking forward to Lizzy and Shindong’s great teamwork.

SNSD’s Yoona shows off her beautiful looks in clothes for summer vacation

SNSD’s Yoona recently released some pictures of herself in clothes for summer vacation.

On July 17, Yoona showed off her fresh, feminine looks in a pictorial for a clothing brand she’s working for as a model. Dressed in fancy yet simple clothes, Yoona is attracting many people’s attention with her long hair and beautiful face in the pictures.

Kim Yeon Hee, head of the product planning department of Eider, says, “When you choose clothes for summer vacation, you should consider not only their design but also their functional parts, such as air permeability, moisture absorption, lightness, and elasticity because they need to be comfortable and easy to move.”

People responded: “Yoona is like a goddess no matter what she wears.” “Yoona is so pretty in those clothes.” “I want go on a vacation with Yoona.” “I love Yoona’s smile.”

B2ST become cute, pleasant boys in their new album

B2ST recently hinted that they will soon release a new material by releasing a photo of their concept for the new material.

On July 17, B2ST released a picture of their new concept for “Beautiful Night,” the lead track of their new album, on their official website and social networking sites. In the picture, B2ST members are showing off their cheerful images instead of their charismatic one.

Dong Woon, Du Jun, and Jun Hyung look pleasant and cute in the picture. Jun Hyung’s mischievous look and Du Jun’s warm smile are especially attracting attention.

The lead track “Beautiful Night” is the electronic synth pop genre that B2ST, who used to present dramatic dance songs, try for the first time. This song was composed by Good Night-Sleep Well, a new musical partner of B2ST.

B2ST say, “We’re trying to provide you with fun, pleasant songs for this summer. We’ve changed musically by trying new genres.”

Source: Starnews

Kim Jae Won brings a sign language interpreter for his hearing-impaired fans

Some pictures of actor Kim Jae Won’s fan meeting in Japan were recently released.

On July 13, Kim held a fan meeting at Yokohama Bridge in Japan. The place completely packed with Kim’s Japanese fans proved the high popularity of Kim in Japan.

At the fan meeting, Kim brought an interpreter for some of his special fans. It was a sign language interpreter for his hearing-impaired fans. He played the role of Cha Dong Joo, a young business man who overcomes his hearing impairment in MBC TV’s drama series Can You Hear My Heart, which aired in 2011, and received favorable reviews from many viewers for his acting.

Kim prepared this fan meeting in Japan by himself and wished to interact with his fans. Maybe because of his such a wish, he was very considerate of his fans throughout the meeting.

Besides, Kim prepared a mini-concert, a game, and some presents to appreciate his fans. He was also praised by the Japanese fans by directly giving the presents to the fans who won the game or who were selected by lot.

Kim will play Kang San in MBC TV’s new drama series May Queen, which will start airing in August.

luni, 16 iulie 2012

f(x) "We Farted In Front of Each Other Early on, We Got Close Really Quickly"

f(x) confesses that they broke the barrier of farting in front of each other early on.

On July 16 episode of SBS Power FM, f(x) members Luna, Amber, and Krystal guest starred on "Park So Hyun's Love Game." DJ Park So Hyun asked the members, "When did you girls get comfortable enough to fart in front of each other?"

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Luna answered, "Because our choreography instructor so freely farts and burps, we just went with the flow really quickly. I think it was a natural avenue for us to get closer. We got closer all thanks to farting."

Park So Hyun, who thoroughly enjoyed the answer, added, "Do you remember who the first person was?" Victoria replied, "We didn't even have a chance to point fingers it was just bang bang bang~" which made the studio burst into laughter.

f(x) finished all of their promotion for their recent album on July 15 with their last performance on SBS "Inkigayo." f(x) will work as four members while Sulli continues her drama shooting. Sulli has been focusing on preparations for the upcoming SBS drama, "To The Beautiful You," due in August.

Father of 2NE1 leader CL to release his new book, ‘Collage Paris’

Sogang University Physics Professor Lee Gi Jin who also happens to be the father of 2NE1 leader CLwill be releasing his new book, ‘Collage Paris‘.

Professor Lee Gi Jin will be releasing his new book ‘Collage Paris’, which unfolds the story of his personal experience in Paris, France.

Lee Gi Jin released the book after traveling to France with his daughter CL, who received a vacation for the first time in 2 years. The two spent their time at art museums admiring the drawings on the walls and walked the streets of the city, eating french onion soup when they became famished. Their intimate and meaningful vacation is summarized in ‘Collage Paris’, accompanied by some very unique drawings.

The professor also talks about the regular people he met in Paris while living there alone. He writes about the things he had in common with these people, the times that never seemed to pass quickly enough, the moments he wanted to treasure forever, the joyful times, the unfortunate times, and more.

‘Collage Paris’ is scheduled to be published on July 20th!

Idols’ original stage names evoke laughter amongst netizens

The original stage names of some of today’s top stars have once again been revealed, drawing interest from netizens everywhere.

A post was recently shared on an online community board with the title, ‘Idols’ original stage names‘, giving a list of names that were being considered for some of today’s top idol stars.

Super Junior‘s Leeteuk was close to becoming ‘Kang Soo‘, as it is close to his birth name, Park Jungsoo. Fellow member Shindong almost became ‘Udon’, while Kangin could have been ‘Woongdam (gallbladder of a bear…)’, and Kyuhyun ‘Gwee-Hyun (distinguished person)’.

TVXQ was considered to be named ‘Oh Jak Yook Boo (Internal Organs)’, while Big Bang almost was named ‘Diamond’. T.O.P was originally going to be named ‘Mark’, Daesung ‘Big Castle’, Seungri‘Sonic’, and Taeyang ‘Taekwon’.

Wonder Girls were almost named ‘LC (Ladies Club)’- Sunye was going to be ‘Sunny’, Sohee ‘IC’,Yenny ‘Silver’, Sunmi ‘Berry’, and now 4minute member HyunA who used to promote with Wonder Girls was going to be ‘Mint’. The girls even had a song they recorded under these names, but the name of a popular documentary they filmed before their debut was titled ‘Wonder Girls’, and they went with that name.

Shinhwa member Jun Jin was going to be ‘Lee Gi Go (which translates to ‘Winning’ in Korean)’, andMinwoo was going to be either ‘Parang (Blue)’ or ‘Taeyang’.

Netizens who came across the information exploded into laughs as they wrote, “IC is truly hilarious“, “I heard Diamond was G-Dragon‘s idea“, and more.

WGSN's Celebrity Style Analysis: G-Dragon (June 2012)

G-Dragon was featured last month in WSGN's celebrity style files. WGSN (Worth Global Style Network) is a research and news service used by brand names like H&M, Marks & Spencer, Topman and more to track the latest trends in the fashion industry worldwide.

The website's contents are exclusively for their clients only. Here's their article about G-Dragon: (sent by our reader Emma who has access to the site)

G-Dragon: Celebrity Style
by Ona Yoon and Sharon Tsang, WGSN, 01 June 2012

K-Pop fashion icon G-Dragon of boy band Big Bang, is starting to make waves internationally - look out for his heavily ripped denim and colorful biker jackets.

Kwon Ji-yong, better known by his stage name G-Dragon, is the leader of South Korea boy band, Big Bang. He is a recording artist, songwriter, producer and model. In recent years, he has become known as much for his look as his music and he is starting to make fashion waves internationally.

Big Bang
Big Bang debuted in 2006 and are known for their hip-pop music and energetic freestyle dancing. Like many pop stars, the band's five members have received plenty of attention based on their individual fashion styling. Unlike other K-Pop groups who adopt a uniform look, the members of Big Bang incorporate their individual styles into a single concept in a group format.

Key terms for the band include hi-top sneakers, brightly colored skinny jeans, leather trousers, bold jewelry and accessories. Big Bang's latest music video, Fantastic Baby, created a surreal feel with expressive styling, the use of hyper colours and dramatic hair and make-up.

G-Dragon: Magazine Editorial
G-Dragon's styling is theatrical and often features tribal references such as feathers and animal prints. Accents of black are key.

G-Dragon: Hair and make-up
His signature grooming looks is a defined brow and smokey eye make-up. Hair is often bleached and styled into huge quiffs. Otherwise, his hair is worn down and combed forward, with a straightened fringe.

G-Dragon: Accessories
G-Dragon's accessories are usually exaggerated and colorful. Hi-top sneakers, bold jewelry, hats and multiple badges are key to his look.

G-Dragon: Key Items
1. Ripped Denim
Heavily ripped and worn denim is one of G-Dragon's favorite looks on stage and in editorial shoots.

2. Leather Biker Jacket
Bold colored biker jackets in classic cuts are styled with loose T-shirts and skinny jeans or trousers.

3. Long-haired fur
G-Dragon plays with proportion by teaming voluminous jackets with skinny jeans. Black or white fur coats, gilets and pull-on sleeves complete his dramatic stage outfits.

Other styles featured:

Big Bang @ Incheon Airport (120625) [FAN ACCOUNT]

My friend and I arrived at Incheon around 10 in the morning and we were surprised to see BIGBANG there minus Seungri. They were flying to Fukuoka on that day (22nd) for their Alive concert.

This fancam was taken by my friend. She fell down in front of GD and because she saw that he saw her, she said, "I'm fine, I'm fine." (My friend: Sooo embarrassing!)

I shouted to Taeyang, "Hello Taeyang, come to Australia!" (where I'm studying) and then he bowed.

On the 25th, returning from Fukuoka, I walked next to TOP until he entered the van. While walking, he received some presents from fans. I didn't prepare anything and he was already inside the van. I then took my iPhone case out, placed in near the window. He suddenly opened the window and took the iPhone case and said, "Thank you!"

My friend was also able to shake hands with Daesung that day.

That's all for our short experience

Thanks Valentsia (@valentsia93) for sharing!

Big Bang @ Incheon Airport

My friend and I arrived at Incheon around 10 in the morning and we were surprised to see BIGBANG there minus Seungri. They were flying to Fukuoka on that day (22nd) for their Alive concert.

This fancam was taken by my friend. She fell down in front of GD and because she saw that he saw her, she said, "I'm fine, I'm fine." (My friend: Sooo embarrassing!)

I shouted to Taeyang, "Hello Taeyang, come to Australia!" (where I'm studying) and then he bowed.

My friend was also able to shake hands with Daesung that day.

That's all for our short experience

Thanks Valentsia (@valentsia93) for sharing!

GQ Korea Editor tweets about Taeyang

#1: Talked to Youngbae-gun on the phone after 4 months. When I said 4 months had passed, he said he didn't realize that it's been that long. Talked about this and that. And then he asked, "Can I ask when are you going to release the book?" Of course he's a celebrity, but without considering that, I don't know any other person of his age who talks like him.

#2: And I don't know any other person except Youngbae-gun who'll send a text message saying he'll call later in the evening because he's outside skateboarding. Later that evening, he sent a text message again, "Is it okay to call you now?" I finished editing the 4-hour talk I had with him last spring that amounted to 28 pages. Early August!!

Translator's Note: Jang Woo-cheol (GQ Korea editor) has been preparing to publish his own book and I'm guessing that it will contain an article about Taeyang and will probably be released early August. This is just my guess though.

Thanks to Jeannie @ Naver for the tip and translations!

Seungri with Japanese model Sonmi

From Sonmi's Twitter:

FILED UNDER: PHOTOS, SEUNGRI

Seungri on KBC's 'Duomo'

SHARED BY VIC ON JULY 16, 2012

Thank you bisegy for recording!

Seung-chan's Diary: 'Specky Guy' and Brave Hearts (120716)

I heard that specky guy (wearing spectacles) is popular in Japan now. I want to be a specky guy too so I'm wearing glasses. How is it? Suits me, right?

Today, while wearing a stylish suit, I went to interview the guest for Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke.

That person is Takei Emi-chan! She's the most loved actress by all men in Japan right now! She's much younger than me, but she surely has an aura I can't describe!

After I interviewed her, I got to know why she's popular. She's lively and her eyes shine^^ She also responded to all of my reckless jokes.

From now on, I support her in becoming an even better actress and I'm really looking forward to that! Emi-chan, I wish you all the best!!

But she.. she said she likes T.O.P.. Am I not good..
It can't be helped, don't have time, I'm sorry. (He's rhyming in Japanese: Shoga nai, Jikan ga nai, Moshi wake nai)

Also, there's this movie, Brave Hearts (Umizaru), that was released just recently. Miura Shouhei suggested it to me. I watched it and it was great!! I think Japanese movies are awesome too.

Everyone is really good at acting and the story is really great! I think Shouhei-kun appeared in a really good movie(^-^)/

Shouhei, good luck! Everyone, if you have time, please go watch Brave Hearts. Sakigake Banzuke show next week!

Translated by marthapido.tumblr.com
Photos from ameblo.jp/chikachica415

Photo from Sakigake's Blog:

FILED UNDER: PHOTOS, SEUNGRI, T.O.P

G-Dragon with Sungha Jung

FILED UNDER: G-DRAGON, PHOTOS

Big Bang on Music On's 'Select Voice' (120716)

Source: Ki ri@youtube.com

ZE:A Releases Dance Practice for “Aftermath”

ZE:A‘s dance practice video for their title track “Aftermath” was released today on their official YouTube channel.

Following the release of their second album “Spectacular” and the music video for “Aftermath” on July 4, the group has been actively promoting the song on music shows.

While live performances of the song have featured female backup dances, this dance practice video features only the group members. Due to injuring his leg, JunYoung was not able to participate in the recording of the dance practice.

Watch one of their recent live performances from Inkigayo.

Jay Park Announces His Upcoming YouTube Series “Jay Park TV”

Jay Park announced today through a video that he will be starting a new YouTube series “Jay Park TV.”

He plans to upload more YouTube videos that will feature blogs, and webisodes for music videos for new songs, his daily life, being with friends and acting stupid. In closing, Jay shows off teaser clips of his dance practice and other behind the scenes looks from performance and other events.

While he has been busy on other projects, it has been two months since he last uploaded something on his official YouTube channel. These up close and personal videos will be a huge treat for fans that have been looking forward to his comeback.

Park Shin Hye’s “Don’t Worry, I’m a Ghost” Receives Positive Reviews

Park Shin Hye’s stint for KBS Drama Special Season 3 is well-received. Her special “Don’t Worry, I’m a Ghost,” aired on July 15 connected with audiences in its unique material that brought both laughter and tears.

“Don’t Worry I’m a Ghost” tells the story of Moon Ki, played by Bong Tae Kyu, who was involved in an accident. When he wakes up, he does not remember his name, family members or where he lives. Along the way, he meets Yeon Hwa (Park Shin Hye), who introduces herself as a ghost. The two lives and stories are intertwined.

Bong Tae Kyu and Park Shin Hye have both received praise for their acting. In particular, audiences were moved with their sad tears. Responses on the Internet after the broadcast expressed sentiments such as “In the beginning, I thought it was just another romantic comedy, but this sad twist really squeezed my heart,” “I’ve fallen in love with Park Shin Hye’s acting and I’ve now a space in my heart for Bong Tae Kyu. I applaud these two actors” and “This is a touching mini-series.”

Park Shin Hye is reported to have appeared in this drama special upon the request of the producers. In response, the actress’ management agency, 4HIM Entertainment said, “We are pretty pleased that Park Shin Hye was able to do this drama. She has received acclaim for her work on this and we thank our audiences.”

JYJ’s Junsu to Hold World Tour Concert and Release Repackaged Album

JYJ’s Junsu will soon embark on a world tour as a solo singer.

On July 16, C-Jes Entertainment announced that Kim Junsu will be touring the world as he is set to make stops in two or three cities per continent. His tour is expected to visit fans in North America, South America, and Europe.

A C-Jes representative commented, “Kim Junsu’s solo album was originally targeted to the domestic market as well as the rest of Asia and the music video was received well abroad. Currently, Junsu is in the midst of a successful Asian tour. Despite this, he continues to receive floods of support and love-calls from fans in the Americas along with other countries around the globe. Due to the overwhelming requests we have made the decision to expanded Junsu’s tour worldwide.”

Along with the world tour, the agency revealed it is preparing to meet Junsu’s international fans with a special present. They are working on releasing a repackaged album which will be aimed for the world market. The album will include a new English language single along with a music video which will be produced in the United States. “At this time we are not allowed to reveal the famous American staff involved in the production,” the representative said.

An American representative for the agency added, “The success of Xia’s World Tour is very high especially in the United States. The title track ‘Tarantalegra’ differentiated itself from existing K-Pop music videos and made an impressive impact on fans in the United States earning high marks.”

In the meantime, Junsu will continue his Asian tour with stops in Seoul, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, and others. The concert’s finale will take place next month in Hong Kong.

Stick with Soompi as Xia’s tour dates will soon be revealed.