WGM GLOBAL EDITION – KEY AND YAGI ARISA

Hello readers.

Here I come again with new topic to be discussed. At first I planned to continue the discussion about speculation around Woollim-SM merger issue or my “dream” from this merges. But I think, I can save it later. So for this moment let’s talk about We Got Married (WGM) Global Edition. And for this entry I will focus on KEY-YAGI ARISA couple. 

Yagi Arisa definitely beautiful. No doubt about it since she’s one of top model in Japan. I’m not going to talk about this girl since I know nothing about her accept she mixed of French-Japan. What I really want to talk right now is the participation of Key in this program. Yes I know that Key had told that she want to participate in WGM and now…Walla! He’s one of the couple. I’m glad to hear that he’s one of new couple (of course I like it since I’m big fans of KEY). But what I’m “not glad” to hear is he in WGM GLOBAL EDITION. Please no offense, I don’t have any problem with WGM Global Edition, It’s just that I think Key is more suitable for Korean/local edition. 

YAGI ARISA

I really like Key character, his Diva-ness and wittiness is an antics. I just think being in WGM Global edition just LIMITing his wittiness. There some opinion that WGM Global Edition was extremely successful which explain why they have season 2 and the WGM is flop. To think about it of course we want to be in success program rather than flop program. BUT I think Key can give back momentum to WGM if he participates in local edition. Pairing Key and Apink’s Eunji definitely can increase the rating. Why I say like this? Well, basically they already ‘unofficial’ couple in WGM. They already have fanbase which mean they can attract people to watch the show. Beside Key-Eunji definitely can be an AWESOME couple. Both of them are good in variety show, they can pull the rating. I didn’t know why the PD didn't use this opportunity. In my opinion WGM Global Edition should find someone that can speak English, or at least they can speak comfortably in one language (either Korean or English or any other language). Language barrier make the couple awkward and us as the one who watch it make it more awkward.  

KEY-EUNJI

Here I’m not saying that Key cannot speak English, he can. But! He will be more “shining” if he in WGM Korean version. I think it such a waste to put someone like Key in global edition. His wittiness and diva-ness can’t be shown fully. 

Ok that the end of my entry. I’m sorry if u doesn't like it because it just my personal opinion. (^^)

Shindong confirmed as male MC for new program 'Idol Dance Off'

Super Junior's Shindong will be the MC for MBC Music's 'Idol Dance Off' (working title)!

A rep from MBC Music told MBN Star on February 20, "Shindong has been chosen as the MC for 'Idol Dance Off,' which will be organized in April.  He won't be the only MC, there will be one female MC with whom he'll be working.  We have not yet chosen the female MC."

'Idol Dance Off' will be a distinctive and fierce dance competition with various idol group members taking part in sports dance, hip hop dance, and other genres.

The rep said, "The best dancers among idols will gather, be given missions from the production crew, form teams, and then compete against one another to see how well the others do.  Afterwards, the teams that pass will advance into the survival portion. The official filming will begin in March and we plan on having the opening filming some time next week."

The most confident dancer in idol groups such as Dal Shabet, AoA, GLAM, TASTY, Big Star, Boys Republic, MYNAME, Tiny-G, RaNia, Kiss&Cry, and Kim So Jung will take part. 14 guys and 14 girls will compete in the preliminaries, but only 5 guys and 5 girls will move onto the final.  The male winner and female winner will then take part in a beverage CF as the prize!  But that is not all, all of their group members can appear in the CF, which is a great chance for them to get their names out there.

Kim Hee Ae and Yoo Ah In’s Steamy “Secret Love Affair” Poster Revealed

A steamy teaser poster of the upcoming JTBC drama “Secret Love Affair,” starring Kim Hee Ae and Yoo Ah In, has been revealed!

On February 20, the “Secret Love Affair” poster was released, showing a very dramatic and passionate moment between the two leads.

This still is said to perfectly resonate the key atmosphere of the drama, which about a passionate love. The beautiful colors and design as well as Kim Hee Ae and Yoo Ah In’s tight embrace are certainly eye-catching. Both of the leads’ facial expressions show passion, desire, love and it almost looks like they are about to kiss. This chemistry makes it easy for viewers to forget the two actors’ 20 year age difference.

The caption on the poster reads, “My heart races. A bad feeling,” which sets the tone for this intense melodrama.

“Secret Love Affair” will be directed by Ahn Pan Seok PD and writer Jung Sung Joo, who have worked together for the 2012 hit, “A Wife’s Credentials.”

The drama will be about an art program director Oh Hae Won (Kim Hee Ae) falling in love with a genius pianist Lee Sun Jae (Yoo Ah In). Oh Hae Won has led a proper and trendy lifestyle but suddenly, a young man in his twenties enters her life. At this sudden love, Hae Won, who is in her forties, feels that her life is coming apart.

“Secret Love Affair” will air on March 17 after “Can We Love?” comes to an end.

source:soompi

Why did Secret and MBLAQ Choose a Small Record Agency for their Japanese Activities?

Recently, Secret and MBLAQ have re-started their Japanese promotional activities, and the agencies they’ve chosen to work with have been unexpected selections.

Secret released their Japanese single, “I Do I Do” on February 5, making a return to the Japanese music industry after two years. The girls returned through a new Japanese agency, Kiss Entertainment, for their Japanese music activities. However, Kiss Entertainment is a significantly smaller agency compared to the group’s previous Japanese management group. Back in August of 2011, Secret debuted in Japan through Sony Music Japan, but has since left, and joined Kiss Entertainment.

MBLAQ also made their comeback in Japan after three years, planning to release their fourth single on February 26. Similar to Secret, MBLAQ left Sony Music Japan and have partnered with Ivy Records for their Japanese activities. Back in 2011, MBLAQ had reached number 1 on the Oricon Charts through their debut single, proving the group’s popularity in Japan.

Then why have these two groups left their large Japanese music agency, and opted for smaller companies? Secret’s Korean agency, TS Entertainment, commented, “Secret wanted a smaller company that would focus only on them rather than a large management company that was busy with other artists.” Likewise, MBLAQ’s agency, J.Tune Camp also expressed, “For MBLAQ’s growth we wanted to work side by side with their Japanese agency, and we plan to slowly reach the top.”

The two groups’ decisions to go to smaller agencies, despite Secret’s and MBLAQ’s fame, show their desires to bring forth the best from their Japanese music activities. We hope that both Secret and MBLAQ may rise to the top through their Japanese music!

source:soompi

EXO’s Lay is inspired by Beethoven’s Music

EXO’s Lay is known for his tight dance moves, as the EXO member is part of the group’s dance line. However, the singer also has a passion for music, both listening and creating tunes.

On the March issue of The Celebrity, the EXO member shows his daily lifestyle which is surrounded by music. Lay’s interest in creating music led the March issue of the magazine to focus on the singer’s music production. The photoshoot comprised of Lay working with composers Maxx Song and Ahn Sung Chan.

Furthermore, the photos showed the EXO member purchasing a guitar from a mall and going to a music café to enjoy the different albums available. Notably, the photoshoot followed Lay working with the composers to produce a song.

In regards to music, Lay expressed, “I think Beethoven is an amazing person. He gives me a lot of inspiration for my music. I want to make music like Beethoven, in which the music can move the hearts of everyone who listens to it, providing a tune that is agreeable to the listener.”

When it comes to the EXO member’s music producing creativity, composer Maxx Song commented, “Lay has a lot of interesting and good ideas. Also, since he is the type to be full of emotions, Lay is good at making melodies that touch the heart.”

Hopefully in the future we can hear some of the songs Lay has composed. Check out Lay’s photoshoot in the March issue of The Celebrity.

source:soompi

Park Yoochun to Continue Filming “Three Days” Despite Shoulder Injury

It is being reported that despite a shoulder injury, Park Yoochun will continue to film for his upcoming drama “Three Days.”

A representative of C-JES Entertainment told reporters, “Since last week Yoochun had been complaining about pain in his arm. We took an MRI and discovered that he had hurt his shoulder ligaments. The hospital told us that it would take about three months of recovery to heal.” 

Despite this, it seems that the dedicated actor will continue his filming. His agency rep continued, “We will adjust the schedule appropriately, and afterwards do what is necessary for his shoulder. The management is making plans to prevent any future complications.”

The drama “Three Days” had been delayed quite a bit before, even to the point where there were rumors of Yoochun dropping out of the drama. However, the drama went back to a schedule and just released a trailer and character posters. Hopefully, Yoochun and the drama staff members will be careful to avoid any further injury for him. 

source:soompi

Heechul apologizes for having been defensive about the Sulli and Choiza rumor on 'Ssul Jeon'

JTBC's 'Ssul Jeon' had a special episode on February 20 to celebrate the show's one year anniversary. They reminisced on some of the top stories in the past and unsurprisingly, one thing that came up was the dating scandal involving Sulli and Choiza.  

Heechul said, "I joined 'Ssul Jeon' on its 31st episode and the very next episode was that situation."  Kim Gu Ra said, "Sulli gave you a present."

Heechul continued, "I will apologize to the 'Ssul Jeon' viewers about my behavior. Going against the purpose of the program, I came out too defensively."  

It was pointed out on the show that a lot of people were not only curious about the dating scandal but also curious about how Heechul would handle it.  The fact that he was very taken aback undoubtedly remained on people's minds.

He said, "Truthfully, at that time, I thought about what Kim Gu Ra said when I was first mulling over joining 'Ssul Jeon.'  He said, 'This will be hard for you because you have a lot to lose, so no matter what you say here, you are definitely going to lose something.'  I thought, 'Hey, it's okay,' and then the second time I came out, I felt it for sure, 'Oh, that's what he was talking about.'"

source:allkpop

Infinite’s Hoya Returns to Taekwondo in “Our Neighborhood Sports”

Infinite’s Hoya is joining the “Our Neighborhood Sports” team!

Hoya will be making his first appearance on the KBS variety show in the taekwondo episode, and will be putting his athletic ability on grand display. The taekwondo episode, especially, will be something to see. To give an idea of Hoya’s athletic ability, he had made it up to the 3rd dan rank in taekwondo in middle school. While he gave up taekwondo after an injury during competition, Hoya will have a second chance in the new episode of “Our Neighborhood Sports.”

Hoya’s athleticism is nothing new. He had previously shown his crazy speed during the “Idol Star Athletic Championships,” winning gold. It’ll be interesting to also see how the Infinite member fares at tae kwon do!

Whether or not Hoya will become a regular member of “Our Neighborhood Sports,” taking over the empty spot of TVXQ!’s Changmin, remains to be seen.

Also appearing in the tae kwon do episode are 2PM’s Chansung and BigStar’s FeelDog.

source:soompi

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon wins gold medal in skiing competition

In the spirit of the Olympics, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon also won a gold medal in a skiing competition!

Hyoyeon shared through her Instagram on the 20th, "I win GOLD medal at Ski racing! :) and showed off her gold medal and certificate in cheerful proof shots.

Hyoyeon participated in the 13th Korean Council of Sport for All National Skiing Competition which was held at Welli Hilli Park in Hoeongseonggun, Gangwondo on the 17th. She competed in the skiing race for young women and ended up placing first with a gold medal.

Way to go girl!

source:allkpop

SHINee’s Key and Infinite’s Woohyun Release Prologue for “Toheart”

SHINee‘s Key and Infinite‘s Woohyun,  one of K-Pop’s favorite best friend duos, released a teaser video for their upcoming track “Toheart” through SM Entertainment‘s official YouTube channel.

After Woolim merging into SM Entertainment last year, it was announced that good friend Key and Woohyun would be working on a project duet together. Now, the title track “Toheart” has been revealed, along with a fun video teaser. In the video teaser, Key and Woohyun play with fireworks in a brightly light old fashioned diner. Although not much else is revealed, knowing these two, it’s going to be a catchy and fun song.

Check out the prologue video!

source:soompi and youtube