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FT Island lands on the Oricon charts

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:31:52 GMT

FT Island surprised everyone by making it onto the Japanese Oricon daily charts. Coming in at 9th, with their single album which was released on the 17th, the underrated band is starting to gain a presence in Japan. An FT Island rep stated: Other Korean bands utilized the assistance of large Japanese record labels to gain popularity, but FT Island was able to make it onto the charts without any true marketing efforts. FT Island will open the new year in Japan with a concert ...

Rain sings in Chinese.

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:20:25 GMT

Love Story won't be the only song Rain will be singing in Chinese, Rain will also sing "Rainism" in Chinese as another track for a special "Asian Version" release of his 5th album.

Nickhun of 2pm is a gold digger

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:19:19 GMT

On MBC's "Every1 Idol Show," 2PM member Nickhun was proposed the question of, "do you like older or younger women?" Without any hesitation, Nickhun answered, "older women." When asked why, he said "Because they have a lot of money," which caused a huge uproar of laughter from the studio audience.

Park Hyo Shin embarasses Tae Yang

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:18:24 GMT

Husky voiced balladeer Park Hyo Shin performed Big Bang member Tae Yang's "Look only at me," on KBS "Lee Hana�s Peppermint." Performing another artists song is nothing special, but it's a good kick to the nuts when it's incomparable to the original, as in, Tae Yang can't sing for shit - but we knew that already. I don't know about you, but this is the kind of news I like to see. Check out the beating from the 12th, below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLG3CRCLeyE

One love Concert

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:14:01 GMT

MBC Hosted a "One Love" concert today where some of the top KPOP artists gathered to perform and relay messages to the people. TVXQ / DBSK performed their single "Wrong Number" and they seemed to have the Wrong Neckties... what's up with the leopard ties? Jaejoong looks preety cool in those shades though. TVXQ went to Japan shortly after this performance to film on Hey x 3.

New Female Band: Burning-L

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:13:08 GMT

6611 Views New Female Band: Burning-L 79 Commentsjohnnydorama in News | 13 Dec 2008 - 04:10 PM Tags: ft island, burning l, shi woo, sun joo, hyo eun, da hyun A new 4 member female band who will be known as Burning-L is on the horizon and their record label has coined them as the counter-parts to boy band FT Island. The 4 members are, Da Hyun (다현 20, Vocal), ...

TOP 10 achievers of 2008

suju'spinkfreak — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:33:04 GMT

"10 magazine" crowned 10 achievers as the most outstanding people of the year 2008. Maestro Kang: The main character of the hit drama "Beethoven's Virus" played by actor Kim Myung Min, who should be pissed right now that the award appeared under his character's name and not his. Kim Byung Man: Gag man, part of KBS' weekly gag show "Master." And also the token ugly person receiving this title. Kim Yu Na: Figure skater who competed in CUP OF CHINA tournament. ...

KARA comeback performance

suju'spinkfreak — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:38:18 GMT

KARA released the Pretty Girl MV yesterday and today had their comeback stage performance on M! Countdown. watch the vid~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoSffUHf0KU

Wonder Girl Hyun Ah Leaves JYP

suju'spinkfreak — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:30:59 GMT

Original Wonder Girls member Hyun Ah, who was replaced by Yoobin due to illness, has left JYP Entertainment to go to Play Cube Entertainment. In a phone conversation with Newsen on the 2nd, an insider had informed them:

Hyun Ah has switched to Cube Entertainment. We are not yet sure whether Hyun Ah will return as a solo artist, but she is currently practicing and training to comeback when the time is right.

SM's new project: Bestiz

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:02:08 GMT

Rumors have been circulating across the internet, that the CEO and mastermind of SM Entertainment, Lee Soo Man, is planning to debut a new 5 female member group called: "Bestiz!" Not much is known about the group, but some SM fanboy or fangirl created the photo slide show below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u21UghL3HRY

Triple S released music video teaser

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:35 GMT

Three of the members of SS501 (Triple S) are scheduled to release a new mini album on November 21st titled "UR MAN." The first single of the new album is titled "I'm your Man" and the teaser for the upcoming music video was released yesterday.

Johnny�s Entertainment expansion into Korea

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:46:06 GMT

It looks like SM Entertainment won't be the only one benefiting from expansion into other countries. Just as SM Entertainment is the most dominant record label in Korea with their Allstar lineup, Johnny's Entertainment is SM's equivalent, if not superior, producing the top teen idol bands in Japan. We've all seen the large boom in Korean entertainment throughout Asia these past couple years, especially with BoA and TVXQ in the Japanese market. Well, Johnny's Entertainment and their hit ...

Korean Hana Yori Dango (F4) cast revealed

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:21:50 GMT

Quote:

Actor Lee Min Ho is casted as Goo Joon Pyo (Tsukasa Domyoji), Kim Hyun Joong as expected is Yoon Ji Hoo (Rui Hanazawa), Kim Bum is So Lee Jung (Sojiroh Nishikado) while relatively unknown Kim Joon of T-MAX is Song Yu Bin (Akira Mimasaka). No mention of who is playing the female Makino yet. Casting for the rest will be finalized soon and filming will commence in mid-October with an overseas shoot. The 24 episode drama will be shown after �The World That They ...

SHINee covers TVXQ�s Mirotic

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:47:39 GMT

SM Entertainment's SHINee has had some very impressive showings on the radio in recent months. SHINee was very impressive again when they covered their sunbae TVXQ's song Mirotic on October 16th's Shim Shim radio. Some even say that they sang it better than TVXQ, I don't know about that but they do sound great. SHINee never fails to impress me, I can't wait to hear their new music from their repackaged album.

FT Island, �We will take legal actions for their 2nd album leaked-out�

suju'spinkfreak — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:50:47 GMT

FT Island�s 2nd album was leaked out on morning of 22nd August. And they are currently looking for the source of leakout and will take legal actions against the person. FT Island�s company said this afternoon, �The full songs to the album have leaked out. One fan started illegally circulating the files on a file sharing site this morning at 2am. The files were eventually discovered and reported.� The album was set to release on 25th August. With the leakout, the schedule was amended ...

Lee Jun Ki's the cover boy

suju'spinkfreak — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:30:37 GMT

Lee Joongi is the cover boy for the men�s edition of the female fashion and beauty monthly, Ceci Magazine for October 2008. In an interview, the actor revealed the stresses and downside of being famous in Korea, �If I had just one day, I would totally go crazy and party�. The famous Lee Joongi has to drink pretty and dance to entertain�and if I could change my face, I want to boobie boobie dance without caring what others think and to drink until I pass out.� He added that going ...

Shin Jung Hwan had a girlfriend

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:08:03 GMT

So close and yet so far! Shin Jung Hwan reveals in an upcoming episode of Ya Shim Man Man 2 that he recently broke up with his girlfriend whom he even thought of marrying. Unfortunately, it all ended due to netizens bashing and harassing his girlfriend and her family. His girlfriend became reluctant about his job after all the ruckus.

Idol Groups Disrespect Moon Hee Jun

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:07:15 GMT

It seems like the drama of this year's MKMF absolutely refuses to disappear. Netizens are buzzing about the various idol groups' reactions when Moon Hee Jun received the MKMF 10th anniversary commemorative award on behalf of the ancestor of boy bands, H.O.T. Fancams of Moon Hee Jun's acceptance of the award surfaced on the internet recently. The video showed that none of the idol groups stood up other than the elder statesman of the new generation of artists, DBSK. The rest of the ...

SHINee wants to spend chiristmas with Seo In Young

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:05:03 GMT

As well as with the thousands of other noona's that want a piece. SHINee has taken Christmas themed photos to keep their noona's happy this holiday season. The full shoot will be out in December via fashion mag, Marie Claire.

Younha�s Botched Confession

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:41:26 GMT

K-pop and J-pop singer Younha revealed on SBS show, �Do Jeon Chun Gok Han So Jeoul No Rae Bang� that she confessed to a man but was rejected. The show host asked Younha if she instigated confessions to potential love interests. Younha replied that she had told a man that she liked him, but the feelings were not returned and that neither "happily ever after" or "happy ending" occurred. In late August, Younha released her second Korean album, titled �Someday� ...

Full House season 2

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:43:49 GMT

As one of the most popular Korean dramas ever made, Full House charmed audiences all over Asia. Song Hye Gyo and Rain became mega stars virtually over night. The production company of this popular drama revealed on the 24th of October that Full House 2 has been in the works for the past two years, and the script of the first four episodes has already been completed. If all goes according to plan, Korean fans can expect the drama to air in August, 2009. The representative also ...

Muslims angry at Korean Band Jaurim

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:16:29 GMT

It appears that some Muslims are angry at the Korean Band Jaurim because at the beginning of one of their songs they put the sound of "Adhan / Azaan." Adhan / Azaan is supposedly the Islamic call to prayer, recited by the muezzin. Quote:To the Manager the Band Jaurim Demanding For Apology My name is Mariam and I am from UAE and behalf of the whole Muslims in the WORLD I demand an apology from your Management Company and the band Jaurim. The reason for demanding apology While ...

Lee Hyo Ri's fans want more

suju'spinkfreak — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:59:03 GMT

Lee Hyori's fans are begging the pop diva to add an additional showing of her concert due to the recent sell out. Hyori's upcoming concert will be her first solo concert since her debut 10 years ago. And since this is her first concert ever, she wants everything to be perfect and deliver an exceptional performance. Being that it will be a 2.5 - 3 hour solo concert, her management company feels that an additional concert may be too exhausting for the pop diva. However, they ...

The Brown Eyed Girls are exhausted

suju'spinkfreak — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:55:53 GMT

Another one bites the dust. The Brown Eyed Girls were taken to the hospital on the 11th, during the filming of KBS2 TV's "Open Concert (열린음악회)." Plagued with exhaustion and colds, all of the members were in bad condition. During the shoot, the girls were taken to the hospital to receive IV treatments, and were advised to rest. But as usual, they could not skip out on the filming of the show, so they returned immediately back to the ...

Epik High releases 1 minute 1 second MV

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:58:04 GMT

The multi-talented group Epik High has released the Music Video for "1 minute 1 second" just a day after the release of their mini-album LOVESCREAM.

SHINee will perform...

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:48:55 GMT

Idol group SHINee will be performing Michael Jacksons' "Billy Jean" and New Kids on the Blocks' "Step by Step," today at the 2008 Style Icon Awards. In addition, SHINee's Onew and Jong Hyun will be performing Fly to the Sky's "Like a Man (남자 답게)," on an upcoming episode of Mnet's M! Countdown. All 3 of these performances are definitely worth looking forward to. Stay tuned, as we will get these up as soon as they air.

Lee Hyun Ji featuring Onew!

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:47:34 GMT

Lee Hyun Ji's first mini-album with the title track "Kiss Me Kiss Me," has been gaining a lot of attention due to SHINee's leader Onew, who is featured on the track "Vanilla LOVE." Onew stated:

Quote:Vanilla LOVE is an amazing track and I am extremely happy that I was able to be featured on this track.

Lee Hyun Ji has been able to attract a lot of attention, even with very little promotion.

SHINee�s new Amigo song released

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:47:04 GMT

SHINee's first single "Amigo" from their new repackaged album with the same namesake was released to Korean music downloading sites today. The song is uptempo and hits harder than what you expect from SHINee (usually r&b). The lyrics and theme seem to be getting more sexy, departing from the cute / innocent theme they used to portray with "Noona is so Pretty." The song reminds me a bit of TVXQ's "Hey!" and "Mirotic" songs. SHINee will perform ...

Top 100 Most Influential Korean People

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:45:13 GMT

Full run down of the list: 1. bae yong jun - actor 2. kim jong hak - drama pd, kimjonghak productions president 3. kim kwang soo - mnet media and gm ceo 4. lee soo man - sm ceo 5. cha seung jae - sidus co-ceo 6. lee mi kyung - cj vice president 7. park jin young - jyp ceo, musician 8. kim shin bae - skt president 9. nam jong soo - sk president 10. lee hae jin - naver & nhn cso founder 11. lee hwa kyung - orion president 12. kim joo sung - cj entertainment ...

Hwangbo�s Secret Affair

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:42:20 GMT

Singer Hwangbo is currently on MBC�s popular program, �We Got Married.� The show revolves around �married� couples and their trials together. Hwangbo is paired with boy band SS501�s leader, Kim Hyun Joong who is 6 years her younger. Dubbed as the lettuce or Joongbo couple, the pair has received much attention. However, Hwangbo recently went on a date with Im Seulong while filming MBC show, �Infinite Girls,� which can be seen as the all female version of �Infinity Challenge.� Im Seulong ...

U-who? U-kiss? Not another boy band!

suju'spinkfreak — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:26:26 GMT

Another Day goes by, Another Boy Band is created. On the heels of SHINee comes U-Kiss, Another Boy Band, Another Weird Name. Not much is known about this new 6 boy group. What is known is that the group will contain 3 members from the failed group Xing (Kibum, Kevin & YoungKyung). U-Kiss will be under NH Media, which also is the label of PARAN. Instead of debuting in Korea, these guys will go for broke and debut in Japan on August 15th at the POWER OF ATAMIX '08'. SS501 and PARAN ...

Rain�s Love Story Song Released

suju'spinkfreak — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:32:56 GMT

Rain (Bi) has released his new song today titled "Love Story" simultaneously with the release of the second teaser for the MV. The music video also features famous Korean actress / singer Ha Ji Won. Rain has stated that he took part in the production of "Love Story." With both the song, and the storyline behind the MV.

SHINee shines in Taiwan and Special Stage coming soon

suju'spinkfreak — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:27:26 GMT

SHINee released their first full album, "You're like Oxygen" in the Taiwanese market recently on September 25th. The response has been pretty positive, I guess they like them underage over there too. SHINee's lead single, "You're like Oxygen" has reached as high as number 2 on three music charts: Hit FM Asia Chart, G-Music, and �Five Music'. A SM Entertainment representative said that SHINee was also popular in Taiwan when they released their "Noona is so ...

The new SS501: Triple S

suju'spinkfreak — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:26:18 GMT

SS501 members Heo Young Saeng, Kim Kyu Jong and Kim Hyung Jun will be releasing a project album as "Triple S." It doesn't take a genius to figure out how they came up with this name. Coincidentally, Triple S is also the name of SS501's fan club.Triple S will release their first 7-track album in November.Good Luck to them!! ^^

Lee Bo Young and Hyun Bin are happy

suju'spinkfreak — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 13:23:50 GMT

Lee Bo Young and Hyun Bin's movie, "I'm Happy," was chosen as the closing film of the 13th Pusan International Film Festival. The movie takes place in a mental hospital and is the story about those unfortunate individuals who yearn for happiness. Shedding the "rich boy" image, Hyun Bin plays a mental patient in the movie. Hyun Bin said:

Quote:It was extremely difficult trying to play a mental patient. But in order to really understand the role, ...

KARA will Rock U with a new album in November

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:07:19 GMT

Wow, that was quick! Kara will be finishing off their promotional activities for their Rock U mini-album and returning mid-November with a new album. Kara's last performance of Rock U will be on the 3rd via SBS Inkigayo. Their return was fairly well accepted with the addition of two new members, Koo Hara and Kang Ji Young. DSP Entertainment stated, "We received many requests from fans for a second song, but we need to finish in October for Kara's new album in November."

Lee Min Woo's ideal girl is....

suju'spinkfreak — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:47:14 GMT

Lee Minwoo has a big appetite. A little too big actually, as the Shinhwa has-been revealed his ideal girlfriend: Kim Shin Young. Lee Minwoo admitted his fattest fantasies on an episode of MBC's "Introducing a stars friend (스타의 친구를 소개합니다)," which is scheduled to air on October 4th.

Choi Jin Shil commited suicide

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:20:05 GMT

The sweet and beautiful actress was discovered dead on October 2nd at 6:15am (Korea) in her shower. Choi Jin Shil's suicide is unfortunately linked to actor Ahn Jae Hwan's suicide, which happened just last month. Choi Jin Shil supposedly committed suicide after nasty rumors were started that she was the individual that had loaned Ahn Jae Hwan money, ultimately pushing him over the edge. Which has now ironically pushed her over the edge. I still can't believe it and am deeply shocked ...

Rain releases Love Teaser

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:15:56 GMT

Rain (Bi) released a teaser MV titled "Love Story." This will be the first single from his upcoming 5th album. The music video also features famous Korean actress / singer Ha Ji Won. This will be Rain's first album release under his new company / label "J. Tune Entertainment."

Shin Ae is noir chic in Allure

suju'spinkfreak — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:03:24 GMT

Shinae reveals bright skin and long black luxurious locks in the October issue of Allure Magazine (Korea). In a short interview for the beauty feature, the �We�re Married� star confessed that although her skin is clear, she doesn�t really pay much attention to it. Probably true since she gets a professional to take care of it. The star also revealed that she listens to ballads, in particular songs about heartbreaks. Shinae has been cast as the little sister to Chae Shira, who ...

Say Goodbye to Crown J and Seo In Young on We Got Married

suju'spinkfreak — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:20:38 GMT

The ant and witch couple of Crown J and Seo In Young will exit MBC star wedding variety �We Got Married� as it was announced today. According to one program representative, the couples that will exit the show will continue to develop their own careers along different paths. This will also mean that we have now confirmation of Andy and Solbi plus Crown J and Seo In Young exiting the show ahead of the farewell vacation mission broadcast which will be shown over the next two weeks starting ...

Kwon Sang Woo and Son Tae Young finally tied the knot yesterday

suju'spinkfreak — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:50:54 GMT

Kwon Sang Woo and Son Tae Young finally tied the knot yesterday. The wedding was beautiful and a lot of Korea's hottest celebrities were in attendance. They look like a beautiful couple. I wish them happiness and a long lasting marriage. ♥

Get your ipod�s ready for BoA!

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:46:01 GMT

BoA is planning to release her first american single, Eat you up for digital downloads available on iTunes on October 7th. Based off the teaser, there's been mixed reviews on the song but for the most part it's been pretty positive. BoA fell down a staircase and broke her arm the day of her American Debut press conference on September 10th. BoA says that despite the injury everything is still on schedule, so expect the album drop on November 11th. Go Go BoA! I'll make ...

See Ya prepares for their comback

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:43:42 GMT

SeeYa recently released their "doll" concept photos for their 3rd album comeback, slated for October 2nd.The Teaser MV for this new concept is scheduled to be out on the 26th.

Rumor: Bae Yong Jun and Lee Na Young to get Hitched

suju'spinkfreak — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:42:06 GMT

Rumors have surfaced that Hallyu actor Bae Yong Jun and actress Lee Na Young will be getting hitched on October, 25th. BOF, the management company of both stars stated, "the rumor of their marriage is completely false." There's always some truth to every rumor, I wouldn't be surprised if we see these two getting hitched in the near future. And look, they even have matching couple hairstyles, how cute. What wouldn't be cute is the scene in Japan if she does ...