Lee Seung Gi's Last Recording of "Strong Heart" To Be a YG Special Episode

Singer, actor and entertainer Lee Seung Gi’s last episode of SBS’ “Strong Heart” will be a YG Special episode.
On February 23, a representative from SBS variety programs’ department told Newsen through a phone call, “It seems that the recording of March 15 will be a YG artists special episode.” He then added, “It will also be Lee Seung Gi’s last appearance on the show as an MC.”
For the YG special episode, YG Entertainment’s artists Big Bang, who will release their fifth mini album“Alive” on February 29 will make a guest appearance on the talk show.

120224 [NEWS] MBLAQ’s Seungho proposes to KARA’s Gyuri on ‘Hello Baby’

In the upcoming episode of KBS‘s ’Hello Baby‘, viewers will witness MBLAQ leader Seungho proposing to KARA‘s Park Gyuri during a search for his children’s mother.
Each member made a phone call to a close female celebrity friend, and Seungho decided to call Gyuri.

[120209][ARTICLE] Enter YG X-Files’ How much does YG Family earn?

Former singer of ‘Seo Taiji and Boys’ Yang Hyun-Suk currently representing YG Entertainment has stated that the revenue and operating profit were much higher than anticipated from that of the previous year.

On Feb. 9th, LIG Investments and Securities ‘YG Entertainment member idols X-File belonging to public (Jeong Yu-seok, an analyst)’ It is reported that this year’s sales had increased 122.7 percent to about 167 billion won, a 167.4 percentage higher than the anticipated 36 billion won. The current target price (based on 8 days) was predicted as 48,150 won but was 81,000 won, nearly doubling up ‘buying’ were revealed.

This report pertains to YG Entertainment’s singers Big Bang, 2NE1, Se7en, Gummy, Psy, Tablo, and Actors/actresses Yoo In Na, Kang Hye Jung, Jung Hye Young whose activities were more vigorous than ever this year, and thus saying the performance improvement was expected. In particular, Yang Hyun-Suk audience brought nearly 15.0% for SBS ‘Kpop Star’ in his appearance on episode ‘The Boss is at Work’ where he also predicted that Big Bang and 2NE1 would increase rapid growth in sales.

120223 Lee Seung Gi’s last episode of Strong heart to be ‘YG Special’

SBS Strong Heart is preparing for a YG special.

On the 22nd, a related person from SBS said, “On the 15th March, at Strong Heart, ‘YG special’ where all the singers from YG entertainment will appear will be filmed. The production team are having meetings about various concepts such as Psy being the MC.”
15th March is the date of the last recording of the current MC of Strong Heart, Lee Seung Gi. Lee Seung Gi is leaving the show in order to concentrate on his acting and singing activities.

[TRANS] From a radio show with BAP

DJ: Was there a celeb that you weren't really sure about on broadcasts, but became fond of after seeing them in real life?

BAP: Jay Park sunbae... He was someone I wanted to meet. And when I did get to see him on stage.... I don't think I even need to explain further.

DJ: The best?

BAP: Yes, the best.

DJ: If we were to host a blind date with you and another idol group, who would you choose?

BAP: Hmm... Personally... I really like Jay Park sunbae these days. (others laugh crazily)

Another BAP member: you.. You like men?

DJ: What about girls hm? Girl group?

BAP: Ah, girl group....

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for February 23, 2012

This week’s ranking on M-Countdown for February 23, 2012
This week’s first ranking : FTIsland “Severely”

And nominees for first place : Jay Park “Know Your Name”, Se7en “When I Can’t Sing”
Comeback  : miss-A “Touch”, “Over U”, Brave Girls “What you been up to”
Debut : Six Bomb “Chiki Chiki Bomb”, Sweet Sorrow “VIVA!”
Today MC : Tony Ahn
This week’s cast were FTIsland, Se7en, Block B, B.A.P, Dal Shabet, Stellar, EXID, K.will, miss-A, Sweet Sorrow, John Park, Six Bomb, Miryo, Brave Girls, WE, JIGGY DOGG and Take Hyun.



Source : Korea.com

A heated debate on rankings of K-Pop girl groups for fun is going on

Rankings of girl groups with their popularity for fun is causing a sensation online.
Recently, a post was posted online with the title, “Ranking of Girl Group for Fun.”
Published on February, 2012, the chart shows ranking of K-Pop girl groups active in domestic or overseas market.
SNSD, which tops the chart, is currently active throughout the world. The person who posted the chart, placed 2NE1 in the second.

Lee Hyo Ri, “Social network services are burdensome but I like them”

Singer Lee Hyo Ri recently talked about social network services.

On February 21, Lee attended a press conference for SBS’s You and I and said, “Even though I some times feel social network services are burdensome, I like them because I can express my feelings directly.”
She added, “But since I write my opinions directly, my words can be delivered in a wrong way unintentionally. So I think I should use them more carefully.”
“Even though I haven’t been appearing on TV for a while, I still can communicate with my fans and I like that about social network services. I want to keep communicating with them online.”
You and I is a music show to comfort people who are tired from their everyday life. The show will start airing on February 26.  Since national diva, Lee Hyo Ri, and music fairy, Jung Jae Hyung, will appear on the show, many people are paying attention to the show.

Brave Girls’s Ye Jin's teaser

Girl group Brave Girls released a teaser video on February 21 for their song “These Days of You.”
In the video, which includes beautiful piano melodies, Ye Jin gives an unconventional performance in a black tube top dress. She takes off the dress during the video performance and surprises the public.

Which group is the best among idol groups?

Posts were recently released on an online community with the caption, “The newest version of girl groups ranking,” and “Boy groups ranking.”
SNSD ranked first and proved that they are the best girl group. The group was followed by 2NE1, T-ara, Wonder Girls, and KARA.
After the girl groups ranking was released, ranking for boy groups was also released.

Infinite decides to hold an additional concert in April

Group Infinite decided to hold an encore concert, ‘Second Invasion Evolution,’ thanks to their fans.
On February 21, CJ E & M said that Infinite will hold an encore concert under the subtitle ‘Evolution’ on April 1. The concert will be bigger and better than their first concert ‘Second Invasion.’

Wonder Girls’ So Hee shows off a variety of charms

Wonder Girls’ So Hee recently showed off her beautiful legs.
So Hee took a pictorial for Tommy Hilfiger’s denims and described the brand’s modern styles and images of freedom for the youth very well.
Even though she is very shy in real life, she showed off her charismatic charms while shooting the pictorial and captured the entire crew’s eyes. Her attractive eyes complemented a variety concepts for the pictorial. She was the perfect model for the brand.
The pictorial will be included in the March edition for Ceci and it will also be released on Tommy Hilfiger’s website.

Block-B appears on ‘Show Champion’ after stirring controversy

Group Block-B, who was blamed for interviewing a Thai media outlet in bad manners, will appear on TV for the first time after they made an official apologize.
Block-B will appear on MBC Music’s Show Champion, which will air live on February 21 at 7:00 p.m.

2AM’s Jo Kwon is an especial friend with B2ST’s members

On the February 21 special episode of KBS’s talk show, Win Win, to celebrate its 100th birthday, B2ST was invited. 2AM’s Jo Kwon moved out as a reliever for B2ST.
On the show, Jo Kwon attracted the focus of the attention by saying, “I’m a close friend with B2ST’s members. I have spent much time together with them and shared lots of experiences, whether good or bad.”

JYJ’s Jae Joong turns into Joseon’s charismatic military officer

A new drama series Dr. Jin is expected to air in the first half of 2012. On February 21, the production team of the drama series announced that JYJ’s Jae Joong plays Kim Gyung Tak, a military officer of Joseon Dynasty.
Kim Gyung Tak is the highest-ranking military officer from a renowned military official family, generation after generation. He is a person of self reverence and high competitive spirit, but very devoted to only a woman.

B1A4 looks fresh and cute in college student pictorial

Group B1A4 recently participated in a pictorial for a clothing brand.
B1A4 was selected as a representative for a casual clothing brand and they posed wearing spring and summer clothes. The concept for the pictorial was friendship, membership, and love.
The group members created warm atmosphere at the set while they were shooting. They checked every picture so they could improve on each shot.
A spokesperson for the brand says, “Our concept, a modern heritage casual look, and B1A4 were a perfect match to make an attractive pictorial. People will see the sensational campus looks in our pictorial.” The pictorial will be released on Omphalos’ website and stores.
B1A4 is preparing for their new album, which they plan to release next month.

Secret prepare first ballad to be release in Japan

Girl group Secret preparing to win Japan over for the second time, this time with a ballad.
Secret will release their second Japanese single “So Much Goodbye” on February 29.
The group has primarily released dance music but they will release their first ballad as a title song.
Secret was very popular with their first album Love is Move, which was release last year. They started performing in Japan again on February 19 by appearing on NHK’s Music Japan. They are in the planning stages of promoting their new single.
Secret successfully debuted in Japan in August of last year with their single “Madonna.” The single ranked 9th on the first day of its release and continued into the Top 10 list.
On February 21, Secret’s agency, TS Entertainment, said, “The group members will focus primarily on singing their emotional song rather than their performance.”
Secret has released many hit songs, including, “Magic,” “Madonna,” and “Shy Boy.” They debuted in Japan and they are currently keeping busy in Japan.

Jung Il Woo recently shot a TV commercial.

Jung Il Woo, who appears on MBC Wednesday-Thursday series The Moon Embracing the Sun, recently shot a TV commercial.
An online community posted pictures taken on the set where Jung shot a commercial for a clothing brand. He looks like he is shooting a commercial for the clothing brand he represents.
In the pictures, Jung is holding a heart shaped prop, while smiling and posing for the camera. He looks happy and bright rather than sad and emotional in the series.

John Park releases his 30-second teaser video

Singer John Park has recently released his teaser video.
Park, who is releasing a mini album on February 22, released a 30-second teaser of the music video of his title song “Falling.”
It was a short video, but he satisfied his fans’s expectations with his sentimental voice and good acting.
Park already surprised his fans once by releasing a teaser video and the release date of his new album through Mnet’s M Countdown on February 2.

Han Geng and Zheng Kai-tung spark rumors about getting married

Han Geng, a former member of Super Junior, and Chinese actress Zheng Kai-tung sparked rumors about having a relationship and getting married.
Chinese media outlets reported on the two stars saying that they recently left for Maldives and they already have introduced each other to their parents. Both Han Geng and Zheng Kai-tung haven’t announced their official positions.

Brave Girls dress up like men for comeback

Brave Girls have recently attracted attention with their album photos in advance of their comeback.
Planning to release their second album Re-Issue on February 22, the Brave Girls, Eun Young, Seo Ah, Ye Jin, Yu Jin, and Hye Ran released their new album photos, which showed their two opposite charms, on February 20 on their official blog.
In the pictures, the Brave Girls are dressed up in suits like men. With thin eyebrows, some members have their hair up and some wear their hair bobbed. They are attracting people’s attention with their mature looks.
People responded: “Brave Girls’ sexy looks cannot be hidden by dressing up like men,” “Power Women, Brave Girls!,” “The alluring beauty of Brave Girls,” “Brave Girls look great in suits!”
The Brave Girls will open a showcase to celebrate the release of their new album at Club Holic on February 22 at 4 p.m. TEEN TOP and Electro Boys will attend as guests and A-Mi is hosting the show.

Park Shin Hye releases a song for her fans

Actress Park Shin Hye played a song, to which she wrote lyrics, for her fans at her birthday party.
On February 18, Park had a birthday party with her official fan club “Starlight Angels” at Ilji Art Hall and played a song, to which she wrote lyrics to thank her fans.
At the party, Park performed the song for her fans, playing a guitar alone. Receiving the unexpected gift, accompanied with an acoustic guitar sound and her sweet voice, her fans said, “Both the song and Park Shin Hye made our hearts flutter.”

Miss A’s new song “Touch” is finally unveiled

On February 20, Miss A’s “Touch” was finally unveiled via major music-download sites. The title song, “Touch,” involved devoted works of producer and musician Park Jin Young. Earlier, Park left a relevant comment on his me2DAY page: “The thought of the song makes my heart flutter.”
“Touch” is a song of a bursting but hurtfully conditioned love, which will lead us to meet matured grown-up Miss A’s members who try to deliver the deep feelings of sad love. The song’s addictive melody and lyrics makes us feel more attracted to it.
Besides “Touch,” the new album includes love songs of delicate sentiments: “Lips,” “Rock n Rule,” “No Mercy,” and “Over U.” Through these songs, Miss A is poised to reveal their feminine appeals, breaking away from the current girlish images.
On February 19, Miss A’s Suzy tweeted a comment: “Just two are left until our new songs are unveiled. Come right now and listen to its title song, ‘Touch.’”

Watch it here~ and click here

OMG!! Jia with black hair~ She's hot!

2PM’s 2PM’s Nickhun asked people to stop posting malicious comments to Block B.

2PM’s Nickhun asked people to stop posting malicious comments to Block B.
Block B has recently caused controversy because of their impolite behaviors and words at the interview with RYT9, an online news source in Thailand.

[DIALOUGE] Younha Interview with Himchan

-Q. Who has the most unnecessarily high standards?
-Yong Gook: Himchan. It seems like when he looks at women there are lots of criterias he looks at.
-Younha: What do you look for?
-Himchan: I've always lived under my older sister. I'm not saying that I hate her. That's not it at all. Because she might be listening right now.. But the parts about my sister that I didn't like became engraved into my head... so when I see women I naturally look for these parts in them.
-Younha: I apologize to your sister for asking such personal question, but what is it?
-Himchan: I'm very sensitive about her not washing her hair.
-Younha: But it's because she's your sister you can see these parts of her right?
-Himchan: And she farts without warning.
(Everyone laughs)
-Younha: So you look for a very modest person.
-Himchan: Yes, I look for modest women.
-Younha: So you don't fart?
-Himchan: Well.. I am human after all. I can't do anything about these natural phenomenons.
-Younha: So you control yourself in front of someone of the opposite gender.
-Himchan: Yes. I become a pro in front of someone of the opposite gender.

cr: lamechan@tumblr

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