Jae Kyung's Doodles (송재귱): November 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

[Poll] Which Idol Couple Are You Looking Forward to the Most on ‘The Romantic & Idol’?

What happens on Jeju Island, stays on Jeju Island...

...or does it?

The Romantic & Idol, tvN’s upcoming revamped dating program, is set to premiere on November 11, aka Pepero Day (how appropriate), where eight, single idol stars will set off on a romantic getaway to Jeju Island with the hopes of returning to Seoul...not so single.

Our guess is as good as yours as to which idol stars cupid will strike, but based on a few leads provided by the teasers released earlier this month as well as the idol stars’ ideal types revealed on the show’s website, we’ve sniffed out a few potential pairs.

And now it’s time for you, the readers, to get involved!

For this week’s poll, we want to know which potential idol couple’s blossoming romance you’re looking forward to seeing the most.

ZE:A’s Hyung Sik and 4minute’s Nam Ji Hyun

The teaser featuring ZE:A’s Hyung Sik tying 4minute leader Nam Ji Hyun’s hair is enough to make any girl’s heart flutter, and we think the two make a pretty cute couple.

But are they meant to be?

Nam Ji Hyun revealed, “My ideal guy is someone who doesn’t have double eyelids, like Rain! Has broad shoulders, tall and someone who’s understanding and assertive! If I get a boyfriend, I want to get couple rings and go on an amusement park date.”

What does Hyung Sik look for in a girl? The ZE:A member said, “An energetic girl who can move me! An intelligent girl I can communicate really well with. If I get a girlfriend like this, I’m going to go on a trip abroad and do everything she asks me to. Seeing a lovely couple while going from schedule to schedule makes me want to date too.”

Okay, what girl doesn’t want to date Rain, but you can’t go wrong with a guy who doesn’t sweat at the sight of a hair tie. Plus Hyung Sik is tall. Check!

JJ Project’s JB and Fiestar’s Jei

We caught a glimpse of JJ Project’s JB and Fiestar’s Jei enjoying a romantic stroll in the teaser as well. Do we see an idol couple in the making?

Jei spilled, “My ideal guys are Korea’s representative fashion icons Yoo Ah In and G-Dragon! If I get a boyfriend, I want to make and eat delicious foods and go on dates at the zoo and by the beach.”

Meanwhile, JB said, “Are there any girls out there who are cute and have a pretty smile like A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji? I tend to express my feelings honestly, and if I get a girlfriend, I want to travel abroad.”

We’re going to go with a ‘yes,’ JB. Jei’s smile is kind of adorable.

2PM’s Jun.K and AOA’s Hyejeong

The producers may have dropped a few hints regarding two potential couples, but they’ve decided to keep 2PM member Jun.K’s love line a huge secret.

So, we’re putting our detective skills to the test for this one.

Everything is, of course, up in the air, but we’re going to take Ji Hyun and Jei out of the running for now, which means we’re left with AOA’s Hyejeong and Rainbow’s Seung Ah.

Jun.K said of his ideal type, “I like someone with a pretty, bright smile. I look at a girl’s eyes first. If I get a girlfriend, I want to drive around listening to music and gift her with a song that contains my honest feelings.”

Okay, that clue got us nowhere. However, Jun.K speaks banmal (informally) in the teaser, which leads us to believe the girl is either the same age or younger than him. But because it’s still easier to talk informally to someone younger, especially someone you’ve met for the first time, we’re going to to go out on a limb and say it’s Hyejeong.

But does Jun.K fit Hyejeong’s bill? She revealed, “My ideal guys are the sentimental and humorous Gong Yoo and g.o.d’s Kim Tae Woo! I’m not the type to fall in love at first site but as I spend time with that person.”

Jun.K writes songs, Hyejeong. Sentimental is Jun.K.

MBLAQ’s Mir and Rainbow’s Seung Ah

This means we’re left with wildcards Mir of MBLAQ and Rainbow’s Oh Seung Ah.

Mir said of his ideal type, “My ideal girl is Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon! If I get a girlfriend, I want to give her apples from my hometown Jangseong. What worries me the most about dating is...going to the bathroom?”

Oh Seung Ah revealed, “My ideal guy is family man Cha In Pyo! If I get a boyfriend, I want to kiss, hang love locks at Namsan Tower, go on a beach date and receive a huge stuffed bear as a present. If I meet a male idol I’m interested in, I would confidently date in public!”

Mir is already talking about his hometown and going to the bathroom. I think we have a family man on our hands, Seung Ah!

You’ll have to tune in to the show when it premieres on November 11 to find out if we’re on the right track, but, in the meantime, vote away and let us know which idol couple you can’t wait to see!

[Poll] Which Collab Would You Like to See at This Year’s ‘MAMA’?

di 10:04:00 PM

The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards is expected to be one of the biggest music events of the year, so for this week’s poll, we’re thinking big as we bring to you some of the dream collaborations we’d love to see at this year’s show (Note: this is all speculation!).

We think some of these combos would make for an epic show, and we can’t think of a better place for K-Pop history to be made than at this year’s MAMA.

So read on, and let us know which artists you’d like to see take the stage together this year!

PSY & G-Dragon - Get Yo Crayon Gangnam Style

We love Skydragon, but we think Psydragon could be the next big thing.

Just when we thought there’s no way Psy can possibly outdo himself at this point in his career, it hit us. Psy and G-Dragon. Together on one stage. Getting their cray on Gangnam Style. Psy may be a pretty big deal now, but if this collaboration were to ever happen, it’d be explosive.

Although we’d have to time this just right, so Psy and G-Dragon take the stage together before the winner of the Best Male Artist Award, which both YG Entertainment artists are nominated for, is announced.

Super Junior & Trouble Maker - Sexy, Free & Single Trouble Maker

Ever wonder what would happen if a couple sexy, free and single boys got together with a few trouble makers? All we know is it’d be baaad (for the record, we mean the good kind of bad).

Super Junior has already confirmed it will be showing face at this year’s show, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a Trouble Maker appearance. Because wherever Jang Hyun Seung and Hyuna go, trouble follows - just ask anyone who saw the kiss performance they pulled at last year’s show.

The boy to girl ratio may be overwhelming, but somehow, we think Hyuna can handle it.

Big Bang & CN Blue - Hey You, Fantastic Baby

A little random, maybe, but that’s exactly why we think this next collaboration could be epic.

The Rolling Stones meets The Beatles epic. Okay, maybe we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves, and the analogy may not be sound musically, but there’s something about the collision of K-Pop’s representative bad boys and boys-next-door that makes us giddy.

To add to the competitive spirit, Big Bang and CN Blue are both up for the Best Global Group - Male Award this year as well as the Best Male Group and Best Band Performance awards, respectively.

And you have to admit, Hey You, Fantastic Baby has a nice ring to it, no?

TVXQ & Infinite - Chaser, Catch Me

TVXQ has been singing Catch Me for the latter part of this year, while Infinite was all about The Chaser earlier this year. See where we’re going with this?

It’s a match made in K-Pop collaboration heaven, if you ask us.

In addition to the Song and Artist of the Year Awards, TVXQ is up for Best Male Group and Best Global Group - Male, while Infinite is up for Song of the Year for The Chaser as well as Best Dance Performance.

We’d love for these hardworking idol groups to take home an award this year, and an impeccably-synchronized TVXQ-Infinite collaboration would be the cherry on top.

Shinhwa & Kara - Venus and Pandora

Shinhwa is considered to be a living legend by idol group standards, and with Kara housing one self-proclaimed goddess, we thought this collaboration would be nothing short of magical.

The two groups’ hit singles were also coincidentally inspired by mythological figures, which means destiny. At least, we think so.

Shinhwa is putting up a good fight in the polls for Best Male Group as well as Artist of the Year, while Kara is up for Best Female Group and Artist of the Year.

We’ll have to wait and see until the big show to see if the gods are on their side, but in the meantime, we’ll be daydreaming about this heavenly collaboration.

TaeTiSeo & B2ST - Twinkle Beautiful Night

Male idol groups seem to be dominating our list so far, but that’s all about to change, as we’re throwing the girls of TaeTiSeo into the mix. Because who better to light up B2ST’s Beautiful Night than the TaeTiSeo girls with their hit song Twinkle?

Both groups lit up the year with their upbeat songs and colorful performances, so we think it’d be double the fun if TaeTiSeo and B2ST partied it up together on stage.

TaeTiSeo has been nominated for Best Female Group as well as Artist of the Year at this year’s MAMA, while B2ST is in the running to take home the Best Male Group, Best Global Group - Male, Best Dance Performance as well as Song and Artist of the Year awards (whew!).

B.A.P & f(x) - Electric Crash

One word comes to mind at the thought of a B.A.P and f(x) collaboration at this year’s MAMA. You guessed it - daebak.

B.A.P lightened up its warrior-like image with single Crash, and we think this playful side of the boys would suit f(x)’s funky image well.

B.A.P is up for the Best New Male Artist as well as the Artist of the Year awards. Meanwhile, f(x) is leading in the polls for Best Global Group - Female and Best Dance Performance - Female Group, as well as in the running for Song of the Year for Electric Shock.

Which collaboration would you like to see at this year’s MAMA? Let us know by voting below!

[Poll] Who Do You Want to See Kiss at the 2012 MAMA?

di 10:00:00 PM

With the Mnet Asian Music Awards swiftly approaching, K-Pop fans are waiting to see who will show up, what they′ll wear and who′ll win awards - but what MAMA is undeniably most famous for are its issue-making performances.

For the past few years, MAMA has brought together some of the hottest acts in the industry - Lee Hyori and Big Bang, Hyuna and Jang Hyun Seung as Trouble Maker and Ivy and 2PM′s Nichkhun, to name a few.

And while not all the collaboration performances have resulted in lip-on-lip action, it′s happened enough so that fans are expecting something bigger and better this year - so we decided to round up a few couples we′d love to see kiss on the now-infamous MAMA stage. (All speculative, of course!)

Seo In Guk and Infinite′s Hoya

With reports that there will be a male couple performance this year, it′s not too far of a reach to imagine that the stars of this stage might be Seo In Guk and Hoya.

We considered putting Seo In Guk and Jung Eun Ji up as contestants, but, come on - they′ve had their fair share of kisses, while Hoya was consistently shafted in Reply 1997.

Plus, Seo In Guk recently acted as his own version of the ignored gay best friend in K.Will′s music video - it′s clear that both of these men need to get some sort of action, pronto.

Super Junior′s Eunhyuk & IU

We know, we know - most people aren′t too happy about the Eunhyuk-IU photo, but you have to admit, it was huge news in 2012.

While IU′s reps have denied any sort of romantic relationship with the Super Junior members, many fans (and critics) are still in a state of disbelief.

And hey, even if the two aren′t dating, and really are just friends, what better way to shut up all the haters than to share a friendly peck on stage? No one will be able to say that they′re not afraid to stand up to rumors!

f(x)′s Sulli and SHINee′s Minho

You′re Beautiful may be over and f(x)′s Sulli and SHINee′s Minho definitely got in some kiss time on set - but we see nothing wrong with a live show.

Especially since, though the fancy SM cameras made sure to show us every darn angle of those kisses, there was something missing.

We think the MAMA stage would be perfect for the two to rekindle their on-screen romance. We mean, come on - for most of the drama, Sulli thought Minho thought she was a boy. Since they′re both part of major idol groups, we′re sure they could spice things up on stage with a joint performance.

G.Na and B.A.P′s Bang Yong Guk

G.NA and Bang Yong Guk may have already gotten together on a Mnet stage, but they were so cute together, we think a reunion is necessary.

Besides, Bang Yong Guk only showed up for a snippet of G.Na′s performance, and while they got close enough for Bang Yong Guk to grin like a fool, can you just imagine how thrilled he′d be if he got to plant one on the ′2Hot′ singer?

4minute′s Nam Ji Hyun + Romantic Boys

So we can′t determine who exactly Nam Ji Hyun should kiss, but she′s in such high demand on the currently airing tvN reality program, The Romantic & Idol, we know that someone must want to kiss her.

But who knows - perhaps she′s already chosen a beau from one of the boys and they′re already dating - in which case, MAMA is the perfect place to go public!

Don′t forget to vote for who you want to see kiss on the 2012 MAMA stage!

Photo credit: tvN, CJ E&M, Hea Jung Min, Loen Entertainment

[MAMA] D-2 Rankings: B.A.P, TVXQ and K.Will Hold On to Top Spots for Another Day

di 9:55:00 PM

We’ve seen some major shifts in the last few days, with Super Junior most notably being knocked out of the top spot for three awards after taking the lead in five categories last week as well as K.Will toppling his competition to take the top spot in the Best Male Artist category.

While voters have until the end of today to vote and change the outcome, it appears the new leaders are here to stay—for now, at least.

B.A.P and EXO-K have been battling it out for the top spot in the Best New Male Artist category, and after overtaking EXO-K yesterday, B.A.P continues to take the lead. B.A.P was leading by one percent yesterday, but the idol group has widened the gap from its rival EXO-K to two percent as of today.

Meanwhile, in the Best Global Group – Male category, TVXQ hangs on to the spot for another day, but it’s barely getting by, inching ahead of Super Junior with a 0.6 percent difference in votes.

Although we predicted the YG artists would be battling it out in the Best Male Artist category, K.Will surprised us by surging ahead of G-Dragon, Psy and Se7en as well as nominee JYP last week, and he remains a safe distance ahead of G-Dragon with 27.1 percent of the votes to G-Dragon’s 24.1 percent.

With the big day only two days away, a total of 36 million-plus votes have been cast, and the votes continue to pour in from China with the country making up 64 percent of the votes, while 22.9 percent of the votes have come in from Southeast Asia as of November 28.

The female voters continue to have a strong presence in the polls, as they currently outnumber the male voters in all participating countries, with more than 13 million women having voted in China, six million in Southeast Asia and more than one million votes coming in from female voters in Korea.

Voting ends today, November 28, so be sure to get your votes in while you can!

Check out the current rankings below.

Best New Female Artist: Juniel

Best New Male Artist: B.A.P

Best Female Artist: BoA

Best Male Artist: K.Will

Best Female Group: SISTAR

Best Male Group: Shinhwa

Best Global Group – Female: f(x)

Best Global Group – Male: TVXQ

Best Collaboration Performance : JYP&Gain

Best OST: Taeyeon - Missing You Like Crazy (The King 2Hearts)

Best Music Video: Gain - Bloom

Best Rap Performance: LeeSsang - Someday

Best Band Performance: FT Island - Severely

Best Dance Performance – Solo: BoA - Only One

Best Dance Performance – Male Group: Super Junior - Sexy, Free & Single

Best Dance Performance – Female Group: f(x) - Electric Shock

Best Vocal Performance – Solo: IU - You and I

Best Vocal Performance – Group: Davichi – Will Think of You

Song of the Year: Super Junior - Sexy, Free & Single

Artist of the Year: Shinhwa

Photo credit: Mnet

Only three days left until 2012 MAMA

di 9:45:00 PM

We are quickly closing in on the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards, set to take place in Hong Kong on November 30, and voters are heatedly making every vote for their favorite stars count in the polls.

Just yesterday, EXO-K was in the lead in the Best New Male Artist category, but as of today, November 27, B.A.P has inched ahead to take the top spot, overtaking EXO-K and leading by only one percent with 36.1 percent of the votes.

Meanwhile, TVXQ continues to hold on for dear life in the Best Global Group – Male category with 42.6 percent of the votes after knocking Super Junior out of the top spot. The race remains close still, however, as the duo is only leading by a mere one percent as well.

With the big day just days away, the votes continue to pour in, with more than 34 million votes having been cast as of November 27.

A majority of the votes continue to come in from China. However, one notable shift in the country is that the number of female voters has surpassed the number of male voters as of November 27, with about 11.7 million female votes having been cast compared to the 10 million male votes.

There′s still time for the votes to swing, so keep those votes coming in here!

Below is a comprehensive list of the current rankings.

Best New Female Artist: Juniel

Best New Male Artist: B.A.P

Best Female Artist: BoA

Best Male Artist: K.Will

Best Female Group: SISTAR

Best Male Group: Shinhwa

Best Global Group – Female: f(x)

Best Global Group – Male: TVXQ

Best Collaboration Performance : JYP&Gain

Best OST: Taeyeon - Missing You Like Crazy (The King 2Hearts)

Best Music Video: Gain - Bloom

Best Rap Performance: LeeSsang - Someday

Best Band Performance: FT Island - Severely

Best Dance Performance – Solo: BoA - Only One

Best Dance Performance – Male Group: Super Junior - Sexy, Free & Single

Best Dance Performance – Female Group: f(x) - Electric Shock

Best Vocal Performance – Solo: IU - You and I

Best Vocal Performance – Group: Davichi – Will Think of You

Song of the Year: Super Junior - Sexy, Free & Single

Artist of the Year: Shinhwa

Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan

Ailee talks about ideal guys

di 9:45:00 PM

Ailee has publicly selected Kim Jong Kook as being closest to her ideal type.

In the November 26 episode of Mnet’s Beatles Code 2, Ailee was asked about her ideal type in which she, at first, responded that she liked a humorous guy.

MC Tak Jae Hoon then suggested they play a game of ideal types comparing the different male guests and MCs in the show. In the end, fellow guest Kim Jong Kook won out over the other men, which is when Ailee revealed that she prefers muscular me.

Asked why another guest, K.Will, didn’t end up on top, Ailee responded, “I became close [with K.Will] through another program but, not [with him] as a man.”

Photo Credit: YMC Entertainment

Super Junior Hints at What to Expect at MAMA

Label: Super Junior di 9:43:00 PM

As the clocks ticks down until D-Day, Super Junior hinted fans about the group’s new kind of performance at the 2012 MAMA.

On November 26, Mnet released a short, but mysterious teaser about Super Junior performance at the MAMA.

Being secretive, the members mentioned that the performance will be like a musical involving sexy spies and more surprises to come, heightening the excitement and anticipation for the event on November 30.

With the Super Junior members all talented and creative in their own ways, the group’s performance at MAMA is one you won’t want to miss.

Photo Credit: Mnet

The international singer surpasses Justin Bieber

di 9:42:00 PM

It’s official. Psy has taken over Youtube.

Sometime between November 24 and 25, Psy’s Gangnam Style reached more than 800 million views, surpassing his new labelmate, Justin Bieber’s Baby, which had 804 million views. Baby was released on February of 2010.

Gangnam Style became the number one most viewed Youtube video with a current total of 820,067,501 views as of 10am (KST) on November 26, an amazing feat considering the video was only released in July.

Psy continues to travel the world, promoting himself and the song. He is currently also preparing his upcoming US album.

Psy will be performing at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong on November 30.

Photo Credit: Youtube, Youtube Trends

1TYM′s Danny to appear as host for ′2012 MAMA′s′ red carpet party.

di 9:36:00 PM

1TYM′s Danny will be hosting the red carpet event for the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) to be held on November 30.

Danny, who was much loved as a member of the 90s group 1TYM, has recently been paving his way as a show host with his Mnet America show Danny from LA. The show is a talk show which targets Americans.

Producer Park Sang Joon, who is in charge of directing the red carpet party, said, "Danny is a singer who can speak Korean and English fluently, and so we thought he would be the best match for MAMA, which draws artists from around the world. You can also look forward to seeing his superior hosting skills."

Danny will be interviewing artists from Korea and across Asia, and lead the mood of the red carpet party, which will run into that for 2012 MAMA.

The red carpet for 2012 MAMA will include not only the photo times and star arrivals found in other red carpet events, but also a special performance. A group that has been rising fast as the next generation′s global idol will perform this day.

The event itself has been drawing attention for featuring many singers and top actors who shined bright this year.

2012 MAMA will take place in Hong Kong on November 30.

Photo credit: YG Entertainment

′2012 MAMA′ to be aired in 85 countries for 2.3 billion viewers

di 9:26:00 PM

Watch out, because this year′s Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) may be coming to your TV set.

The 2012 MAMA, which is set to take place on November 30, will be aired in 85 countries across the world including Korea and Hong Kong, targeting more than 2.3 billion viewers.

This will be made possible with the help of Hong Kong′s TVB, China′s biggest channel Hunan TV and the international channel FIC (FOX International Channels) as media partners. The channels will relay the event live to a total of 16 countries including America, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia, and air a recorded version sometime later in 69 countries including France, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, the Arab Emirates and Bangladesh.

Outside of these channels, 20 online platforms such as Global Mnet.com will make 2012 MAMA available everywhere else.

The coverage marks the biggest amount for a Korean program. Last year′s MAMA was aired across 20 countries and 13 online platforms.

Executive secretary Seo Hyun Dong, who is in charge of 2012 MAMA, said, "This year′s MAMA will be aired live in main channels across Asia. This year′s amount of coverage has expanded compared to last year′s, as it′s started to reach out to Europe, South America and even the Middle East. As if to prove MAMA′s increased influence and the growth of K-Pop, many overseas channels showed interest in the event."

He added, "This doesn′t only mean that MAMA will be aired in more countries, but also that MAMA has opened up a new way to share Korea and Asia′s songs and their cultures to the world."

2012 MAMA will take place on November 30 in Hong Kong.

Photo credit: CJ E&M

Monday, November 26, 2012

Kang Hyun Min Mocks Choi Siwon

Label: Super Junior di 8:09:00 AM

A drama character has come alive to take a jab at Super Junior’s Choi Siwon.

Recently, a Twitter account for Kang Hyun Min, a character from the SBS drama The King of Dramas appeared, outlining the daily life of the famous star.

On November 16, Kang Hyun Min tweeted, “Everyone says that I look like Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, but I’m sure Choi Siwon who looks like me?! Doesn’t everyone think that? Is it just me? Kwang Soo! Where is Kwang Soo! Where did he go? Jejus Christ!!!”

Then on November 20, he tweeted, “Anthony~! You’ve been mistaken~ Our rival isn’t The Elegant Revenge 2, but SBS’ Monday/Tuesday drama The King of Dramas~!!! I hear that the kid who looks like me is in it. You know, Super Junior’s Choi Siwon, the pretty handsome and long guy~ Make sure you let me get more commercials than he does!”

Ironically, Kang Hyun Min is acted out by Choi Siwon in the drama.

While it’s unknown if it’s a staff member or fan running the account, the person acting as Kang Hyun Min is closely following after the airheaded and arrogant character from the drama, drawing a lot of attention and laughter.

You can follow Kang Hyun Min here.

The King of Dramas airs every Monday and Tuesday.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment, SBS

TVXQ′s Repackaged Album to Drop on November 26

di 8:08:00 AM

TVXQ (DBSK) is making a return with a new repackaged album.

After finding success with its 11-track album, Catch Me, DBSK will be dropping its repackaged album, which will come with two new tracks on top of Catch Me’s original track list.

Humanoids is described as a hybrid electronic song with a diverse range of rhythm patterns. The song’s lyrics contains a positive message encouraging the new generation to look and work towards a positive future and not to get caught up in the things of today.

Here I Stand is a dance song infused with dubstep with lyrics that reflect the longing one feels towards the person they love.

The new tracks and the full repackaged album is set to drop at 12 p.m. (KST) on November 26 via online portal music sites such as Melon, Genie, Soribada and more.

DBSK will next join its fellow SM Entertainment peers for their SMTown Live World Tour III at the Marina Bay Sands on November 23 in Singapore.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

miss A to Begin Activities in Taiwan

di 8:06:00 AM

Miss A is kicking off promotions in China and Taiwan.

The miss A members recently departed for Taiwan where the group will hold a series of promotional events over the next few days.

On November 23, the group will hold interviews with some of Taiwan’s biggest news outlets.

A fan meeting is scheduled for November 24 with a miss A dance competition to be held on November 25.

The promotions follows after the recent release of the Chinese version of Independent Women pt. III Special Edition which contains a music video DVD and also includes the group’s previous single, Touch.

JYP Entertainment added, “From November 23 through 25, miss A will hold a series of events targeting the China regions. We ask for your continued support.”

In addition to the scheduled events over the next couple days, miss A will continue to promote itself in the region until December.

Photo Credit: JYP Entertainment

Infinite wraps up Japan tour.

di 8:04:00 AM

After selling out all seats and adding more shows , Infinite has successfully completed its Japan arena tour.

From October 27 to November 22, Infinite moved through Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, and Fukuoka, performing a total of eight shows with 74,000 people in the audience, completing the Infinite Second Invasion Evolution in Japan.

During the shows, the group performed all of its hit songs, such as Be Mine, Paradise, She’s Back, and The Chaser, which earned a lot of love in the summer of 2012.

Also with Dong Woo’s birthday landing on the November 22, the Infinite member spent a special birthday with fans during the November 22 show.

On completing the feat, Infinite said, “We’ve just walked our first steps with one year since our Japanese debut, so we thank everyone for all the support and love. We did our best in each show to repay the fans who have shown such an amazing response. It was an enjoyable and amazing experience to communicate with Japanese fans through music and performance.”

With the arena tour completed, Infinite leader, Sung Kyu, will be focusing on his solo activities with his new song 60 Seconds from his first solo album Another Me. L will also continue acting in the MBC sitcom, What is Mom.

Photo Credit: Woollim Entertainment

FT Island′s Seung Hyun admits to not being single

di 8:03:00 AM

Sorry ladies, FT Island’s Seung Hyun is off the dating market too.

In a recent recording of MBC Music’s All the K-Pop, FT Island appeared as a guest.

MC Boom opened the talk with FT Island saying, “I’m close with the FT Island members so I know but all five members recently all split with their girlfriends. Everyone is solo.”

But Lee Hong Ki decided to take the moment to ask Seung Hyun, “Seung Hyun, are you solo?” as Seung Hyun looked momentarily stunned by the question.

Sensing something was in the air, Boom then added pressure saying, “If you have a girlfriend but tell everyone you don’t, [she] will get very disappointed.”

Seung Hyun took a moment to breathe before confessing, “Yes, I do [have a girlfriend].”

The full story will be unveiled on November 23.

Photo Credit: FNC

U-KISS′ Soo Hyun Cast in ′Girls′ High School Days′

di 8:02:00 AM

U-KISS′ leader Soo Hyun will be going back to high school with his lead role in a musical.

The singer has been cast as the lead for Girls′ High School Days, a musical newly produced in Korea.

He is set to appear as Jung Hyuk Joo, a boy who was forced to study abroad after his parents showed they were against his relationship with his first love. He returns to Korea in order to look for his first love again.

The musical will raise its curtains on December 29.

With this new feat, U-KISS expects to open new possibilities through which it can distinguish itself. As such, Soo Hyun is working hard in his practices to shine onstage.

U-KISS is currently preparing for activities in Japan, and next year, plans to promote globally with concerts in Asia, South America and Europe.

Photo credit: NH Media

B2ST’s Yang Yo Seop Reveals Teaser Photos from Upcoming MV

di 7:59:00 AM

Going solo for the time being, B2ST’s Yang Yo Seop is starting to reveal bits and pieces of his upcoming solo album.

On November 23, Cube Entertainment released three still cuts from Yang Yo Seop’s new music video for his main track, Caffeine.

In the photos, Yang Yo Seop gets close and intimate with actress Song Ha Yoon, known for her role in SBS’ Ghost, as they stare into each other’s eyes and hold hands together. With Song Ha Yoon by his side, Yang Yo Seop showed a different side to his cute image.

Yang Yo Seop will be releasing Caffeine through his first solo album, titled The First Collage, which was produced in part by fellow B2ST member Yong Jun Hyung.

The album will drop on November 26.

Photo Credit: Cube Entertainment

TVXQ to Tour Through Five Domes in Japan

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TVXQ (DBSK) will be writing a new page of K-Pop history in Japan, as it will launch a five-dome tour in Japan next year.

From April 27, 2013, TVXQ will start touring the five domes of Japan, taking its first step at the Saitama Super Arena and continuing on to the Tokyo Dome, the Osaka Kyosera Dome, the Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome, the Sapporo Dome and the Nagoya Dome.

This is the first five-dome tour to be undertaken by a Korean team. It is also the fourth such record to be set by a foreign singer in Japan, as TVXQ is only preceded by the global pop figures Bon Jovi, The Eagles and Billy Joel.

Expectations are high for the upcoming tour, as TVXQ previously gathered more than 550,000 people for its TVXQ Live Tour 2012~TONE~ concerts this year and has just started off on its TVXQ! Live World Tour Catch Me.

On January 16 the group even plans to release a new single album containing a Japanese version of Catch Me and a new track titled I Know.

The members of the group told enews on November 21, "We′re very happy that the five-dome tour we′ve dreamed of going on since our debut is finally going to happen. We′ll work hard to prepare great music and performances, so please look forward to it, and we hope to see your support and interest."

TVXQ plans to release its special edition album Humanoids on November 26, and will start promoting the title song on music shows soon after.

Photo credit: SM Entertainment

Yesung helps out ‘The King of Dramas’ with OST.

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SBS’ The King of Dramas is getting some help from another Super Junior member.

The drama’s production revealed on November 21 that Super Junior’s Yesung had recently finished recording for the drama’s OST.

Yesung’s song for the OST is titled, Blind in Love and will mainly be heard during squabble scenes between Anthony Kim (Kim Myung Min) and Lee Go Eun (Jung Ryeo Won).

Yesung has established himself as an OST singer in recent years, taking part in the OSTs for such dramas as Cinderella’s Sister, I Do I Do and more.

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Big Bang Holding Final Concert in Korea

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Big Bang is closing its epic, nearly year-long world tour with a grand finale in Seoul.

YG Entertainment revealed the news on November 23 through its official blog as it put up the words, ‘2013/01/? THE FINAL’ to show Big Bang would be ending its tour in Korea.

The final concert will come after Big Bang’s two-day concert in Yokohama on January 12 and 13 at the Kyocera Dome. After its final concert in Korea, Big Bang will have performed in front of a staggering 800,000 individuals in all over the course of its 12-nation, 24-city tour.

Additional details of the final concert’s venue and date will be revealed in the weeks to come.

Photo Credit: YG Entertainment

Yang Yo Seop Concept Image Released

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After giving us a look at the track list of Yang Yo Seop’s debut solo album, Cube Entertainment is teasing fans with a new concept image.

Revealed via Cube Entertainment on November 21, Yang Yo Seop stands in a white shirt, pants and suspenders and holding up a tea cup. While looking on in a defiant and cocky manner with the other arm on his hips, an array of props including a unicycle, a hula hoop and a birdcage are seen behind him.

Produced in part by fellow B2ST member Yong Jun Hyung, Yang Yo Seop’s solo album, The First Collage is promising to show a new side to B2ST’s main vocalist and his growth and transformation as a solo artist.

The album will be led by the title track Look at Me Now with the album set to be released on November 26.

Photo Credit: Cube Entertainment

CN Blue Jung Yong Hwa Poses for ′Singles′

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Escaping from the sweet and innocent image he received through his drama roles, CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa oozed with charisma in his recent photo shoot with the style magazine Singles.

The concept of the photo shoot was ‘Modern Military Look,’ having Jung Yong Hwa wear long military coats and fancy caps that made him appear as an aristocratic gentleman.

With his eyes outlined in black, Jung Yong Hwa took breaths away with his charismatic glances.