Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Who Wore It Better: Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon vs. Ivy

Who Wore It Better: Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon vs. Ivy
 



Recently on various online communities, two photos were compared under the title, “Taeyeon and Ivy, same dress but different looks.”

In the first picture is Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon wearing a bright yellow dress during MBC’s “Show! Music Core.” In the second photo is singer Ivy, who is wearing the same outfit for a pictorial photoshoot.

Even though these two singers are wearing the same dress, they give off vastly different atmosphere. With her light brown hair and pale skin, Taeyeon looks adorable and lovely in this outfit. On the other hand, Ivy looks more elegant and chic with her darker hair, red lips, and voluptuous figure.

Fans that saw these pictures commented, “It all depends on who wears the dress,” “Ivy does have sexier body,” “Taeyeon looks so cute in this outfit.”

IU - BEAUTIFUL DANCER


Lee Kwang Soo Gets Humiliated by Jackie Chan’s Joke on “Running Man”

On the recent episode of SBS’s “Running Man” that aired on March 3, actor and martial artist Jackie Chan appeared as a special guest.
 
During a group conversation, Lee Kwang Soo stated, “When it comes to Jackie Chan, I always think of his famous moves called ‘Drunken Martial Art Technique.’”
 
To this, some of the members replied, “You have to be at least 39 years old to pull off that move.” Then, MC Yoo Jae Suk asked Jackie Chan, “How old do you think Lee Kwang Soo is?”
To everyone’s amusement, Jackie Chan answered, “45 years old?”
 
Lee Kwang Soo couldn’t believe his ears and asked again, “Are you serious?” Jackie Chan then joked, “Oh, then maybe 50 years old?”

Cha Tae Hyun Reveals His Kids on “1 Night 2 Days”

Actor and variety show mainstay Cha Tae Hyun revealed his cute children to the public through “1 Night 2 Days.” On the March 3 episode of the popular Sunday variety on KBS, Cha Tae Hyun’s son Soo Chan and daughter Tae Eun were seen.
 
In the episode, Cha Tae Hyun was in Gyeonggi-do and Suwon with fellow cast member Lee Seo Geun on the unfolding of their second day. After the schedule of the day ended, Lee Seo Geun asked Cha Tae Hyun to take him to the latter’s home. Cha Tae Hyun’s two children then joined them on the scene.
 
With the scene of Cha Tae Hyun with his wife and children, Lee Seo Geun commented that they “seem happy,” and could not conceal his envy. Cha Tae Hyun got married in 2006.

Kim Woo Bin Turns into a Fatally Attractive Vampire for “Singles”

Kim Woo Bin Turns into a Fatally Attractive Vampire for “Singles”
Actor/model Kim Woo Bin has transformed into a startlingly handsome vampire for a recent photo shoot for “Singles” magazine.
 
After causing a “Park Heung Soo syndrome” through the KBS drama, “School 2013,” Kim Woo Bin has risen to a new level of popularity. For this photo shoot, Kim Woo Bin pays homage to the classic film, “Interview With The Vampire” by turning into a fatally attractive vampire.
 
Kim Woo Bin looks almost like a cartoon character in these photos as he turns up the heat with his sexy and alluring charms.
 
“Singles” magazine also released other homages to famous films such as “Rebel Without A Cause,” modeled by Ko Kyung Pro, who recently was in “My Flower Boy Neighbor” and “James Bond 007,” modeled by Do Ji Han, who is currently in the drama, “Incarnation of Money.”
 
 

Rookie Actor to Play Love Interest to KARA’s Gyuri in “The Nail Shop Paris”

Rookie Actor to Play Love Interest to KARA’s Gyuri in “The Nail Shop Paris”
 
A newcomer actor will play love interest to KARA‘s Park Gyuri in the soon-to-premiere “The Nail Shop Paris.” According to reports in the local news agencies, J. Wide Entertainment announced the casting of one of their talents, Jeon Ji Ho in “The Nail Shop Paris.” The actor is cast after showing off his acting skills playing small roles in other dramas, and will be attempting his first lead role in this cable drama.
 
Jeon Ji Ho plays Alex, a fascinating character who also works in the nail shop called “Paris.” The character is said to be of handsome looks and has a caring nature that endears him to the hearts of the guests. He joins MBLAQ‘s Thunder and Song Jae Rim. In “The Nail Shop Paris,” Park Gyuri plays an Internet novelist who cross-dresses as a boy to work in a flower boy nail shop called Paris.
The drama premieres in April and will air on both MBC Drama Net and MBC Queen.

2AM Releases Comeback MV “One Spring Day”

2AM Releases Comeback MV “One Spring Day”
After releasing many teasers since last week, 2AM has finally revealed their comeback music video for “One Spring Day.”
 
The song is a ballad track and features Seulong as the male lead.
“One Spring Day” is also the name of their second full album was released on today, March 5. Famous pianist Yiruma, Epitome Project, and Hitman Bang are among the popular names that have worked on this album. This album is also significant to 2AM as it has been nearly five years since the group’s debut.
 
 
 
2AM Vol. 2 – One Spring Day
 
 
01 Spring
02 Reading You
03 Consolation
04 One Spring Day
05 Sunshine
06 At That Moment
07 Forget You
08 Come to Me
09 One Spring Day INST
 

FNC Entertainment reveals more stops for CNBLUE’s Blue Moon World Tour!


 
Time to save up and mark your calendar BOICEs! FNC Entertainment released an official announcement last 28th of February regarding CNBLUE’s Blue Moon World Tour this year. In the announcement several more stops were listed for the concert in addition to the four other countries revealed beforehand. The tour will start off at Taiwan this coming April.



CNBLUE came back with a mini album called “RE:BLUE” last January with their title track, “I’m Sorry” that gained popularity and sold lots of copies.

U-KISS 3rd Album, “Collage” Revealed!



U-KISS is getting ready for comeback with 3rd album ‘Collage‘!
Setting aside Japanese promotions and even school aside momentarily, U-KISS will be making a grand return with all seven members in its upcoming new album.
 
Beginning on February 28, photo teasers of U-KISSwere revealed and fans can note and respond to their new concept for its third album.The group photos, as well as each member’s image teasers, were illustrated with translucent colors, creating a hazy, dreamlike piece.NH Media announced that U-KISS’ title song will be called “Standing Still” and the album is set this week on March 7!.

The full album’s title song will be “Standing Still“, written by Ryan Jhun. The album includes Kevin‘s solo “My Reason“, Eli and AJ‘s “Party All the Time“, and Soohyun and Hoon‘s “More Painful than Pain“. It contains 10 songs and 2 extra instrumentals.
 
The album will be released on March 7, but the boys will have their first comeback stage a day before on March 6 through ‘Show Champion‘.
 
Look forward to an album full of their songwriting talents and voices that has never made you forget!

SM Producers Beatburger Releases SHINee’s “Beautiful” Remix

 

 
With their continuous sweeping success of charts, SHINee’s accompanying title track “Beautiful” has been ‘upgraded’ by SM Entertainment‘s own producers and choreographers Beatburger.
One half of the duo, Shim Jae Won posted on his SNS accounts of the link to the remix track and garnered attention through shares and reactions by saying “how cool is this mix!” and how it made fans love SHINee more.
 
This remix has been brought out for the recent celebration of SHINee at Club Octagon in Seoul as their showcase in support of their recent album release. Have a listen below!
 
Shinee_Beautiful_(BeatBurger Mash-Up Edit Ver. 20130302) by beatburgerkorea
 
They have previously released a “Dream Girl” remix as well. Which one do you like better, the original or the remix?

Psy releases a remix version of “Gangnam Style” with American pop stars


Psy is following up on the worldwide popularity of his “Gangnam Style” with a remix version of the song that will feature some famous American pop stars. Two hip-hop moguls, 2 Chainz and Tyga, as well as the famous electro-dance musicians Diplo and Afrojack have joined in the remix version, which will be released in online stores such as iTunes on March 5 by American Republic Records and School Boy Records.
 
This remix of “Gangnam Style” is Psy’s way of getting his fans more excited about his upcoming new album. “Gangnam Style” is still among the top rankings on various music charts in the Middle East and South America. Psy is currently in the midst of a concert tour in Australia and is attending the biggest dance music festival there, named the Future Music Festival.
 
Psy is planning to be more active in the global arena and has scheduled to release his new album worldwide this April. Still going strong on YouTube, the “Gangnam Sytle” music video is expected to reach over 1.4 billion hits soon.

‘A’ claims Park Si Hoo raped her twice + Park Si Hoo counter-sues ‘A’, ‘B’, and former agency head Mr. Hwang


 
Contrary to popular belief, it has been revealed that ‘A’ had charged Park Si Hoo with 2 cases of sexual assault.
 
According to News1, when the police had submitted ‘A’s hair, blood, and urine to forensics, testing revealed that presence of a male’s DNA was detected in her secretion samples. To confirm the identity of who the DNA belonged to, oral samples from both Park Si Hoo and his hoobae ‘K’ were obtained and sent to the National Forensics Service. When ‘A’ had reported the actor for sexual assault, she had reported, “When I was drunk, Park Si Hoo raped me twice at his house.
 
However, Park Si Hoo admitted to having sex with her, so the DNA will most likely turn out to be Park Si Hoo’s. His hoobae ‘K’ explained, “I was sleeping in the living room with the blankets from his room, and I returned the blankets in the morning. ‘A’ and Park Si Hoo were asleep, and I believe ‘A’ thinks I raped her because of the blankets I put back.
 
According to Newsis, the actor is finally fighting back. With evidence starting to pile up against ‘A’ after he attended his own police summon, Park Si Hoo has taken legal action against trainee ‘A’, her friend and sunbae ‘B’, and Mr. Hwang, the president from his previous agency EYAGI Entertainment. According to his attorney, Park Si Hoo has charged them with false accusations, attempted blackmail, and defamation of character.

2AM reveals words of wisdom given by J.Y. Park



 
2AM revealed the words of wisdom given to them by J.Y. Park.
 
The boys will be releasing their album ‘One Spring Day‘ on the 5th, and they held a showcase and press conference for their upcoming album at the Ilji Art Hall on the 4th. At the press conference, Jo Kwon confessed, “Since we’re into our 5th year, we want to become artists who’ve matured musically. We hope this year will be a year where we are acknowledged as singers.
 
Changmin revealed, “Recently at a concert, J.Y. Park told us, ‘I think it’s time you change your claim to fame and be acknowledged’. Since we’ve been gaining popularity as a ballad idol, we hope this album will be one that people will approve of.
 
The boys have been releasing teasers for their upcoming album.



Announcer Shares His Thoughts on Park Shi Hoo’s Controversial Case on Twitter

Announcer Shares His Thoughts on Park Shi Hoo’s Controversial Case on Twitter
 
On February 26 on his Twitter, MBC’s announcer Jung Byung Jin shared his thoughts concerning actor Park Shi Hoo’s controversial sexual assault case. Jung Byung Jin stated, “I don’t understand why we need to broadcast every single detail, including pictures, concerning actor Park Shi Hoo’s case.”
 
He continued, “Will this satisfy people’s rights to information? Does freedom of information include celebrities’ private sex life? “
 
Jung Byung Jin also added, “I think we should wait until the case has been solved. If he is found to be guilty of sexual assault, it would be at that time that people should criticize him.”
 
Meanwhile, netizens that saw Jung Byung Jin’s message commented, “I think he is confused between the ‘sexual assault case’ and ‘private sex life,’” “This is a dangerous time to make statements like that.”

Eugene Shows Off Her Birthday Present from Her Loving Husband Ki Tae Young

Actress Eugene shared a sweet birthday present she received from her husband, Ki Tae Young.
 
On March 4, she tweeted, “Birthday present from my oppa~! The HANSA teddy bear that I wanted~!!! Plus a cute card with a tiny elementary student handwriting~! Thank you husband~!,” and attached photos of her gift.
 
In the photos, a teddy bear is seen holding up a mini-card. The celebrity couple has been married for almost two years, and their sweet affection for each other has drawn a lot of envious looks from their fans.
 
Those who’ve seen the photos commented, “They are such a cute couple,” “I hope they live happily ever after,” “So jealous of the two,” “He’s such a loving husband,” and more.


 

Davichi Releases Second Official Album Title Song “Turtle” (MV)

Davichi Releases Second Official Album Title Song “Turtle” (MV)

Davichi fans rejoice! The title song “Turtle” for part 1 of their second official album “Mystic Ballad 1990” was released today on March 4, 2013. The jacket image for “Turtle” shows Lee Hye Ri and Kang Min Kyung looking very magical. They are giving off the feeling that winter has ended and spring is beginning again. In addition, a notable fact about the album jacket is the tattoos that both members have!
 
With the song, “Turtle” Davichi is going for a more girly image rather than their previous images of being mature and sexy divas. The song “Turtle” is very bright but also has a certain sad aspect to it.
On March 20, the title song for part 2 of “Mystic Ballad 1990” will be released with the rest of the other songs on the album.

 

KARA’s Park Gyuri to Star in New Drama as Female Lead

KARA’s Park Gyuri to Star in New Drama as Female Lead
 
KARA’s Park Gyuri will be making her Korean drama debut as the female lead for “The Nail Shop Paris.” She will be joined by MBLAQ’s Thunder, Song Jae Rim, Jeon Ji Hoo, and more.
 
Park Gyuri will take on the role Hong Yeo Joo, an Internet novelist who also pretends to be a boy to work at a flower boy nail shop called “Paris.” In the series, Park Gyuri will show off her acting skills, as well as nail art skills.
 
In preparation for her acting debut in Korea, she has been preparing and studying for her character despite her busy schedule in Korea and Japan.
 
The drama will premiere this April on both MBC DRAMA NET and MBC QUEEN this April.

Block B’s Agency: “Block B Members Are Puppets.. They’re Being Influenced”

Block B’s Agency: “Block B Members Are Puppets.. They’re Being Influenced”
 
On March 4, Block B‘s agency Stardom Entertainment opened a temporary website to release their official statement regarding the ongoing lawsuit between the company and members of Block B. The official statement begins with, “We have come up with this website to respond to all the rumors correctly. We will make updates about the progress of the case accordingly.”
 
This website discusses all major suspicions raised against Stardom Entertainment under various subsections. These subsections are: “Suspicions of outside pressure in the Thailand case,” “Payment for Block B after debut,” “Difference between live music show and other paid events,” “Personal expenses during promotion,” “Swindling Block B out of money,” “‘Nilili Mambo’ outfits,” “Overseas promotion without a manager,” “Expenses for launching the fan club,” “De facto power and influence,” and “A few words regarding this case.”
 
In this statement, Stardom Entertainment argue, “We have decided that the members of Block B are merely puppets in this case and there is someone behind all this. We believe that these people have come up with the scheme. We understand that the list of facts we have explained are unfamiliar to the members of Block B. That is because they weren’t given the appropriate information, because of the people of ‘hidden influences’ trying to control the whole situation.”
 
Stardom added, “We must know that this unjust lawsuit is likely to have a deleterious effect on members of Block B and their career than on this anonymous ‘de facto power.’ The results of this lawsuit might mean nothing more than a large some of money and satisfaction for their insatiable greed to these people, but it would affect the future of members of Block B.”
 
This website includes all official documents Stardom Entertainment have submitted to the court, including detailed financial reports documenting Block B’s revenue, maintenance fees, and other promotion-related expenses.