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Winners from the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards

2011-11-29T05:50:00.000-08:00

On November 29th, Mnet hosted its 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (‘MAMA‘) at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, attracting stars and performers from both Korea and around the world.

This year, the awards ceremony tried out something new by having 20 presenters instead of official MCs to host the show. These presenters were comprised of Korea’s top actors and TV personalities, who helped distribute the awards to the winning artists.

Check out 2011′s winners and their presenters below! (Winners will be bolded in the list)

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Daesang Award (Grand Prize)

▲ Song of the Year

- 2NE1, “I Am The Best”

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▲ Album of the Year

- Super Junior, ‘Mr. Simple’

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▲ Artist of the Year

- SNSD

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Singer Category

▲ Best New Male Artist Award

Kim Ji Su
Boyfriend
N-Train
Huh Gak
B1A4

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▲ Best New Female Artist Award

A Pink
Brave Girls
Jang Jae In
Han Groo
Dal Shabet

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▲ Male Group Award

TVXQ
B2ST
Big Bang
Super Junior
2PM

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▲ Female Group Award

Brown Eyed Girls
SNSD
KARA
2NE1
f(x)

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▲ Male Singer Award

Kim Bum Soo
Kim Tae Woo
Kim Hyun Joong
Sung Si Kyung
Wheesung

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▲ Best Female Singer Award (Solo)

Kim Wan Sun
G.NA
Baek Ji Young
IU
Seo In Young

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Genre Category

▲ Best Dance Performance – Solo

Kim Hyun Joong – Breakdown
Jay Park – Abandoned
Jang Woo Hyuk – Time Is (L)over
HyunA – Bubble Pop!
G.NA – Black & White

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▲ Best Dance Performance – Male Group

TVXQ – “Keep Your Head Down”
B2ST – “Fiction”
Big Bang – “Tonight”
Super Junior – “Mr. Simple”
MBLAQ – “Mona Lisa”
INFINITE – “Be Mine”

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▲ Best Dance Performance – Female Group

2NE1 – “I Am The Best”
4minute – “Mirror Mirror”
miss A – “Goodbye Baby”
T-ara – “Roly-Poly”
SECRET – “Shy Boy”
SNSD – “The Boys”

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▲ Best Vocal Performance – Solo (Not shown during broadcast)

IU – “Good Day”

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▲ Best Vocal Performance – Group

Davichi – “Don’t Say Goodbye”
SISTAR19 – “Ma Boy”
2AM – “You Who Wouldn’t Answer The Phone”
2NE1 – “Lonely”
4men – “Once While Living”

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▲ Best Band Performance (Not shown during broadcast)

CNBlue – “Intuition”

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▲ Best Rap Performance

Leessang – “Turned Off The TV…”
Tablo – “Bad”
Mighty Mouth – “Tok Tok”
Clover – “La Vida Loca”
Simon D – “Cheerz”

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▲ Best O.S.T.

Baek Ji Young – “That Woman” (Secret Garden O.S.T.)
IU – “Someday” (Dream High O.S.T.)
Lim Jae Bum – “Love” (City Hunter O.S.T.)
Taeyeon – “I Love You” (Athena O.S.T.)
Huh Gak – “Don’t Forget Me” (The Greatest Love O.S.T.)

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Music Video

▲ Best Music Video (Not shown during broadcast)

Big Bang – “Love Song”

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Others

▲ Best Artist (China)

- Jane Zhang

▲ Hottest Asian Artist

- Koda Kumi

▲ Best Asian Artist

- Aziatix

▲ Best Asian Artist (Solo)

- Wei Chen

▲ Singapore’s Choice **Most Popular K-Pop Artist in Singapore**

- Super Junior

▲ Best Style in Music

- Seo In Young

▲ Mnet Specialized Award

- YB

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Congratulations to all of the winners!

4minute’s HyunA and B2ST’s Hyunseung share a steamy kiss at ’2011 MAMA’!

2011-11-29T04:55:00.000-08:00

On November 29th, 4minute‘s HyunA and B2ST‘s Hyunseung shocked their fans with a racy stage at the ‘2011 MAMA‘ in Singapore — a stage that included a long, steamy kiss.

HyunA and Hyunseung brought out a risque performance to introduce their new project duo, ‘Trouble Maker‘. Dressed up in evening gowns and suits, the two danced provocatively against a moon-lit background.

Fans went wild over their very intimate choreography, which had Hyunseung touching HyunA’s legs, HyunA jumping onto Hyunseung and wrapping her legs around his waist, and finishing off with a passionate embrace.

Check out the performance for yourself down below!

SNSD members share their secret to maintaining long, shapely legs

2011-11-29T04:54:00.000-08:00

The ladies of SNSD recently returned with a sexy new concept and are pleasing fans with their explosive stage performances.

As they previously did for “Gee“, and “Tell Me Your Wish“, the girls are donning skinny jeans for their “The Boys” promotions, showcasing their long and shapely legs.

The girls often pair skinny jeans with long leather boots, accessorizing with corsets and tiaras to give off a sexy and intense feminine image.

Along with performing on stage, the girls are also featuring on various variety programs. Members Seohyun, Sooyoung, and Yuri recently guest-featured on an episode of SBS ‘Diet Survival‘, wearing long black boots by Jinny Kim with gold adornments which gave it a simple but modern look. The girls shared simple leg exercises that viewers can easily follow along with at home to create the same shapely legs as the SNSD members.

Viewers who saw the episode responded with comments like, “It’s an exercise you can easily do at home, which is nice“, “SNSD works hard to have nice legs“, and more.

SNSD’s Yuri and Sooyoung reveal comedic skills on ‘Gag Concert’

2011-11-27T23:23:00.000-08:00

SNSD‘s Yuri and Sooyoung made a surprising appearence in ‘Gag Concert‘.

Yuri and Sooyoung appeared in the ‘Sensibility’ segment of KBS‘s ‘Gag Concert’ revealing surprising comedy skills. The girls were also noted for their S-lines shown with their qipao costumes

In this episode’s broadcast, Yuri and Sooyoung infiltrated the show as princesses. Yuri stated, “After promising to marry me 7 years ago, but leaving secretly, I have come to find my husband” and immediately went to hit Kim Young Min‘s cheek.

The two girls also showed off their dance moves with a martial art version of their hit song, “Run Devil Run” and taking the “Hoot” pose of an archer. They also showed off their ‘crab dance’ from “Gee“.

Lastly, Sooyoung appeared in the ‘Thankful’ segment of the show with Song Byung Chul and Jung Tae Ho.

You can check out their comedic skills in the video cut below.

Check out the winners for the ’2011 Seoul International Drama Awards’!

2011-11-24T21:08:00.000-08:00

On August 31st, Asia’s outstanding drama series were honored and highlighted at the ‘2011 Seoul International Drama Awards‘ ceremony, held at the KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul.

The big winner of the night was the Chinese drama, ‘Three Kingdoms‘, which took home the honorary grand prize that evening.

In the category of best picture, Romanian drama ‘In the Name of Honour‘ (which deals with women in honor killings) and Brazilian drama ‘Passione‘ each received the Top Excellence and Excellence Awards, respectfully.

For the personal awards category, veteran actress Na Moon Hee received the Best Actress Award for her role in the short story drama, ‘It’s me, Grandma‘.

JYJ‘s Park Yoochun, who made his acting debut through ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal‘, received the Asia Popularity Award as well as the Hallyu Drama Actor Award, for a total of two awards.

In the Hallyu drama category, ‘Secret Garden‘ took the honorary “Triple Crown”. Producer Shin Woo Chul won the Hallyu Drama Directing Award, writer Kim Eun Sook won the Hallyu Drama Writer Award, and singer Baek Ji Young received the Best Soundtrack award for her original OST song, “That Woman“.

Meanwhile, ‘Mary Stayed Out All Night‘ and ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’ also won the Top Excellence and Excellence Best Picture Awards as well.

A total of 204 dramas from 37 countries competed at the 2011 Seoul International Drama Awards, which was first launched back in 2006.

Check out the complete winners list below!

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+ International Category +

> Best Picture Awards:

Grand Prize (Daesang): ‘Three Kingdoms’ (China)
Top Excellence (Feature): ‘In the Name of Honour’ (Romania)
Excellence (Feature): ‘Passione’ (Brazil)
Top Excellence (Miniseries): ‘Luther’ (England)
Excellence (Miniseries): ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ (Germany)
Top Excellence (Short): ‘Shades of Happiness’ (Germany)
Excellence (Short): ‘When Harvey Met Bob’ (Ireland)
Special: ‘Eagle Four’ (Afghanistan), ‘The Amazing Extraordinary Friends 5′ (New Zealand)
Invitational: ‘The Walking Dead’ (USA)

> Personal Awards:

Best Director: Miguel Alexandre, ‘Shades of Happiness’ (Germany)
Best Writer: Albert Espinosa, ‘The Red Band Society’ (Spain)
Best Actor: Jianbin Chen, ‘Three Kingdoms’ (China)
Best Actress: Na Moon Hee, ‘It’s Me, Grandma’ (Korea)
Asia Popularity: Park Yoochun (Korea), Xiaotong Yu (China), Ryunosuke Kamiki (Japan), Man Shu Jian (Taiwan), Charmaine Sheh (Hong Kong)

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Domestic Category

> Best Picture Awards:

Hallyu Drama Top Excellence: ‘Mary Stayed Out All Night’
Hallyu Drama Excellence: ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’

> Personal Awards:

Best Hallyu Drama Director: Shin Woo Chul, ‘Secret Garden’
Best Hallyu Drama Writer: Kim Eun Sook, ‘Secret Garden’
Best Hallyu Drama Actor: Park Yoochun, ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’
Best Hallyu Drama Actress: Moon Geun Young, ‘Mary Stayed Out All Night’
Best Hallyu Drama Soundtrack: Baek Ji Young, ‘Secret Garden’ OST – “That Woman”

Congratulations to all of the winners!

Winners of the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards

2011-11-24T21:06:00.000-08:00

The 47th Baeksang Arts Awards kicked off earlier today with Ryu Si Won and Kim Ah Joong as MC’s for the annual event which was held at Kyung Hee University’s Peace Center in Seoul.

The awards ceremony is held annually by IS PLUS Corp. to recognize outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry and to garner wide public attention upon the best in Korean films and dramas.

With Korean A-listers such as Lee Byung Hun, Won Bin, Hyun Bin, and Moon Geun Young nominated for awards, this was surely a night to be remembered for everyone.

While all the actors / actresses fared well in each of their respective work(s), only one could be chosen for each category. Let’s take a look at the night’s winners!

Under the film category, the awards go to…

Daesang Award: Lee Byung Hun (‘I Saw the Devil‘)

Best Picture Award: ‘Ahjussi’

Director’s Award: Lee Chang Dong

Best Male Actor: Ha Jung Woo (‘The Yellow Sea‘)

Best Female Actress: Tang Wei (‘Late Autumn‘)

Best Male Rookie Actor: Choi Seung Hyun/T.O.P. (‘71: Into The Fire‘)

Best Female Rookie Actress: Shin Hyun Bin (‘He’s On Duty‘)

Rookie Director’s Award: Kim Young Tak (‘Hello Ghost‘)

Scenario Award: Yook Sang Hyo (‘He’s On Duty’)

Male Popularity Award: Choi Seung Hyun/T.O.P. (’71: Into The Fire’)

Female Popularity Award: Park Shin Hye (‘Cyrano Dating Agency‘)

Under the TV category, the awards go to…

Daesang Award: Hyun Bin (‘Secret Garden‘)

Best Drama: ‘Secret Garden’

Best Cultural Program: EBS‘ ‘What Is School?‘

Best Variety Show: ‘Come To Play‘

Best Director: Lee Jung Sub (‘Baker King, Kim Tak Goo‘)

Best Male Actor: Jung Bo Suk (‘Giant‘)

Best Female Actor: Han Hyo Joo (‘Dong Yi‘)

Best Male Rookie Actor: Park Yoochun (‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal‘)

Best Female Rookie Actress: Yoo In Na (‘Secret Garden’)

Rookie Director’s Award: Kim Won Suk (‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal)

Screenplay Award: Kim Eun Sook (‘Secret Garden’)

Male Entertainer Award: Lee Soo Geun (‘1 Night 2 Days‘)

Female Entertainer Award: Kim Won Hee (‘Come To Play’)

Male Popularity Award: Park Yoochun (‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’)

Female Popularity Award: Moon Geun Young (‘Cinderella’s Sister‘)

Other awards awarded that night included…

Instyle Fashionista Award: Lee Min Jung

Merit Award: Shin Sung Il

Winners from the ’2011 Melon Music Awards’

2011-11-24T20:46:00.000-08:00

K-Pop stars flocked to the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium on November 24th to attend the ‘2011 Melon Music Awards‘.

The awards show, which began in 2009 and is now entering its 3rd year, established itself as one of the big four music awards ceremonies in South Korea, alongside the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and Seoul Music Awards.

Hosted by Super Junior’s Leeteuk, actress Park Shin Hye and B2ST‘s Doojoon, the awards ceremony is famed for calculating ONLY digital sales (80%) and online votes (20%) on Melon.com; the final tally of those two factors will produce the winners in the various categories.

Check out the list of winners from this year’s show below!

▲ 2011 Artist (Daesang)

- B2ST

▲ 2011 Album (Daesang)

- 2NE1 (’2NE1 2nd mini-album’)

▲ 2011 SK Planet Best Song (Daesang)

- IU (“Good Day”)

▲ 2011 Top 10 Artists

2NE1 | f(x) | Leessang | Park Jung Hyun | B2ST
Big Bang | Super Junior | SECRET | SISTAR | IU

▲ 2011 Best New Artist

- Huh Gak

▲ 2011 Global Artist

- SNSD

▲ 2011 Netizen Popularity Battle

- Super Junior

▲ 2011 Hot Trend

- ‘Infinity Challenge’: ‘West Coast Highway Song Festival’ project album

▲ 2011 MBC Music Star Award

- Baek Ji Young

▲ 2011 OST

- Sunny Hill’s Jubee (“Pit-a-Pat” from ‘The Greatest Love’ OST)

▲ 2011 Rap/Hip Hop

- GD&TOP

▲ 2011 R&B/Ballad

- Kim Bum Soo

▲ 2011 Rock

- CNBLUE

▲ 2011 Music Video

- T-ara (“Roly-Poly”) directed by Cha Eun Taek

▲ 2011 Song Writer

- Jun Hye Sung (Davichi’s “Don’t Say Goodbye”, Baek Ji Young’s “That Woman”)

▲ 2011 Performing Arts Award

- Lee Seung Hwan

Congratulations to all of the winners!

So, what did you think of the results of the Melon Music Awards this year? Tell us your thoughts on the winners below.

IU slips and falls at the ’2011 Melon Music Awards’

2011-11-24T20:43:00.000-08:00

On November 24th, singer IU won the ‘Best Song of the Year’ award at the ’2011 Melon Music Awards’ for her popular hit, “Good Day“. Delighted by the win, IU walked quickly towards the main stage to receive her award, but unfortunately, slipped and fell before reaching the mic.

Like the pro she is, she got right back on her feet and received her award. Embarrassed, she said, “Hello everyone, this is IU…“, before she laughed it off.

IU quickly thanked her parents and staff members before returning to her seat. The concerned artists around her asked if she were okay, and with a bashful smile, IU remarked that she was not badly hurt.

SNSD members devour snacks and talk about their eating habits

2011-11-24T20:39:00.000-08:00

On the November 23rd airing of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Star Life Theater – SNSD‘, the dressing room of the SNSD ladies were revealed for their fans to see.

The members were seen busily preparing themselves to go on stage for a music program. The girls who have recently been photographed exhausted and drained due to their busy schedule were more than ecstatic when they saw their staff bring snacks into the room.

In an instant, a buffet table was spread out for the members to feast on. The girls had copious amounts of ddukbokki, fried foods, kimbap, chips, beverages, and the like.

“We are always eating. We need to eat to survive“, Tiffany remarked with a laugh. Seohyun added by saying, “We definitely eat more than three meals a day“.

“We probably eat something like five meals a day“, Tiffany said, surprising the ‘Life Theater’ staff members.

When asked if they go on diets regularly, Tiffany responded, “We don’t diet. I mean we do sometimes, but it’s just to maintain our figures“. Hyoyeon added, “If we gain a little weight, we diet, and if not, we eat“.

This episode especially garnered attention as Tiffany recently began starring in musicals while Hyoyeon and Sunny have been making appearances on variety programs more regularly.

A Pink reveals MV for “My My”

2011-11-23T19:06:00.000-08:00

A Cube Entertainment‘s girl group A Pink has returned with a MV that stays true to their candy-sweet image.

The girls are promoting “My My“, a pop song that really brings back that ’90s sound from original K-Pop idols like S.E.S. and Fin.K.L. A Pink went into throwback mode for their music video as well, as they dressed up in jerseys and the classic white T/blue jeans combo.

Check out their video below, and stay tuned for their comeback performances later on this week!

[Review] A Pink – ‘Snow Pink’

2011-11-23T19:01:00.000-08:00

A Pink is back with their 2nd mini-album, ‘Snow Pink‘, picking up exactly where they left off. The question is, is this as bad of a decision as we’d immediately think it to be?

The “cute concept” is something that is both reviled and accepted among the international K-pop community – reviled for its lack of creativity where all it takes is a flowery background and “innocent” looks to pull it off, and accepted because of the simple fact that it’s everywhere. So it stands to reason that when A Pink released the concept for their second mini-album, many K-pop fans cringed at the thought of yet another aegyo-packed music project.

But here’s the thing: A Pink managed to surprise with their take on ‘cute’, and in a way that was tasteful.

I’ll be explaining why after a run-through of all five tracks in ‘Snow Pink’.

The album opens with “He’s My Baby“, which sounds like your typical SNSD filler track. It’s a bit of a disappointment considering that their last mini-album ended so promisingly with tracks like “Wishlist” and “Boo“, two interesting productions that sounded like ‘Owl City meets K-Pop’. Luckily, most people don’t expect much from the first track, knowing that gold lies in the second or third.

But there’s one thing that “He’s My Baby” did well — it successfully introduced the ‘theme’ of the album, which in this case, established that A Pink would be continuing with their bubblegum-pop sound.

Fans of S.E.S. will experience a major flashback with A Pink’s “My My“. It’s like hearing a reincarnation of S.E.S.’s classic track, “I’m Your Girl“, but with a slightly faster BPM to make it platable to modern tastes.

“My My” sounds like something S.E.S. would’ve or could’ve done, and that’s really the charm of this track. This ’90s sugarcoated R&B/pop jam stays true to a classic sound that’s rooted deep within K-Pop’s core. While it’s manifested itself in other forms with great success (see: SNSD’s “Gee“), “My My” gives K-Pop fans old and new a chance to hear that old-school style in its original state.

The EP quickly picks up with “Yeah“, arguably the closest thing to a striking production in ‘Snow Pink’. Underneath all the cute melodies and playful arpeggiated chords lies a dubstep/dnb-influenced percussion. The influence is subtle and falls slightly short of being innovative, but moments like these separates A Pink from being just another cute girl group falling under the shadow of SNSD’s former image.

“Like A Dream” sounds a lot like the Koreanized version of “Take A Bow“, a song produced by Ne-Yo for Rihanna back in 2008. While it acts as a breather from the other uptempo tracks in the EP, “Like a Dream” is hardly memorable and lacks the lyrical substance to keep our attention. There isn’t much to say, except that it’s the obligatory album ballad.

Finally, the EP closes with “Prince“, a fast-paced dance pop number that reminds us of something Girls’ Day would’ve wanted to release. It commits to A Pink’s elegant and fairytale-like sound palette, which wraps up this album quite nicely.

One of the advantages of using the same sound palette throughout an album is that it makes it cohesive, meaning that the album flows smoothly track by track, regardless of track order. That is exactly what we’re hearing here, and while there’s a threat of listeners getting bored of an album like this, A Pink utilized just enough variation in their EP to keep us entertained.

SNSD’s Tiffany sheds tears as she talks about her family

2011-11-23T19:00:00.001-08:00

On the November 23rd airing of KBS2 ‘Star Life Theater‘, the ladies of SNSD revealed what their everyday lives are like off-camera.

SNSD’s Tiffany showed her soft side as she shared a story about her family. She began by revealing that when she joined the group, she was only 16 years old. “It had only been two years since my mother had passed away, and I didn’t know it at the time but I was lost and a little rebellious. The only thing that made me happy was music.”

“And the more I worked, the further my relationship with my father suffered. I thought about it, and I realized I have spent very little time with him. It breaks my heart“, she admitted, unable to hold back her tears.

But on the same episode, Tiffany was able to put on her first successful musical performance, earning the high praises and cheers of the audience members.

Performances from ’13th Korea-China Music Festival’

2011-11-21T19:39:00.000-08:00

Earlier in the month, Korea and China’s top singers came together to perform at the ‘13th Korea-China Music Festival‘ in Beijing, China.

The annual event is held to celebrate the good will and friendship between the two nations. This year, Korea sent over SNSD, U-KISS, T-ara, CN BLUE, Jay Park, SECRET, SISTAR, and RaNia to act as their musical ambassadors.

On November 20th, footage from this star-studded concert was finally aired on TV, and now it’s been made available for K-Pop fans worldwide. Check out the performances below!

< SNSD >

< T-ara >

< U-KISS >

< RaNia >

< SECRET >

< SISTAR >

< Jay Park >

< CN BLUE >

< Final Stage >

SNSD Sooyoung wants to gain some weight

2011-11-21T19:36:00.000-08:00

On November 20th, ‘Good Sunday-Victory‘ aired and featured a special talk and demonstration of maintaining a fabulous body line. On this day, SNSD‘s Sooyoung, Yuri, and Seohyun attended the show as guests where they shared some of their diet secrets.

During the show, gag woman, Kim Ji Sun cracked up the audience when she shared, “Moments ago, Sooyoung asked Sean Lee [diet coach], ‘What does one need to do if they want to gain weight?’. I really want to hit her right now.”

Sooyoung then responded back with, “It’s really concerning. I really want to have a healthy body like Yuri.” Yuri who was sitting next to the idol shared, “Sooyoung has a giant appetite to the point where she needs to stop eating. She has a gifted body“.

In related news, Sooyoung was chosen as the SNSD member with the most beautiful legs.

North Korean celebrities are struggling because of the Hallyu Wave

2011-11-21T19:31:00.000-08:00

Radio Free Asia (RFA), a non-profit organization that operates a radio station and internet news source, recently published a story about North Korean celebrities being forgotten due to the Hallyu Wave. Apparently, South Korean movies and dramas are spreading like wildfire inside the isolated country and are devouring low-quality North Korean films.

According to an insider in North Korea, “I don’t know anything about new North Korean songs or movies that have been released. There are only 3-4 [North Korean] films that are produced each year, but since there are so many South Korean movies laying around, no one pays attention to our [North Korean] films.”

Not only are North Korean films low in quality due to insufficient budgets, they lack creativity and are considered boring because all the material only praises Kim Il Sung‘s family. Thus, it was reported that citizens and young people completely ignore films and entertainment produced by their country.

North Korean celebrities are suffering significantly due to the Hallyu Wave, mainly because South Korean celebrities are gaining much popularity, while North Korean celebrities are becoming forgotten. Multiple insiders state, “People related to the North Korean entertainment business ignore the demands of the people and solely focus on Kim Jong Il‘s propaganda. People can expect to see the end of North Korea’s entertainment industry“.

North Korean youths who defected from the country were able to name several South Korean films including ‘Stairway to Heaven‘ and ‘Scent of a Man‘, while they were unable to recall any names of actors/actresses from a particular North Korean film.

It’s not just North Korean movies and dramas going down the drain — the music industry is declining as well. An insider explained, “All songs, including new ones, involve chants and praises for Kim Jong Il or the Worker’s Party. No one wants to listen to them.”

South Korean netizens were quite amused by the news and commented, “Aren’t all North Korean songs practically hymns that praise that dictator pig?“, “There are celebrities in North Korea? That kind of occupation exists? Wow“, and “I can feel the end of North Korea nearing..“.

Check out this clip to get a taste of North Korean music.

A Pink releases 2nd mini-album, “Snow Pink”

2011-11-21T19:29:00.001-08:00

After making a solid debut back in April, A Pink has returned with their second mini-album, “Snow Pink“!

Released on November 22nd, the album consists of five tracks. The girls will be promoting “My My” as their main song, which carries a delightful ’90s flavor in its composition. The remaining four tracks also fall under that youthful, bubblegum sound that A Pink is now famous for.

Check out their mini-album below, and don’t forget to support the artists by purchasing their album.

01. He’s My Baby

02. My My

03. Yeah

04. Like a Dream

05. Prince

SNSD’s Sooyoung and Tiffany transform into dolls for ‘Vogue Korea’

2011-11-21T04:24:00.000-08:00

SNSD‘s Sooyoung and Tiffany transform into antique dolls for the December edition of ‘Vogue Korea‘.

These photos were taken by the famous photographer Jo Sun Hee and have a sophisticated fairytale theme. Professional model Kim Won Joong acted as a toy soldier for the pictorial. The girls gave off a ‘model vibe’ with the help of their sophisticated clothes and makeup.

In related news, SNSD has been taking over all of the music programs with “The Boys“, winning ‘Music Bank’ for four weeks in a row, getting a triple crown on ‘Ingigayo’, and taking home first place three weeks in a row at ‘M!Countdown’.

Tiffany of SNSD’s white shorts: hot or too short?

2011-11-21T04:17:00.000-08:00

On November 17th, the ‘Coway! Please take care of my mother tonight!‘ concert was held at the Grand Hall in the L Tower.

The concert was hosted by Kim Shin Young and lasted for two hours. Famous artists such as Jang Hye Jin, Kim Bum Soo, and SNSD gathered for a fun concert which aimed to promote Coway’s product line of water purifiers.

All 9 members of SNSD were present and they performed five tracks including: “The Boys“, “Gee“, “Oh!“, “Genie“, and “Dear Mom“. Fans and audiences alike had much fun as the girls rocked the stage with their hit tracks. The concert even drew loud laughter as Taeyeon and Sunny became victims to static hair, causing much laughter among the crowds.

Unfortunately for Tiffany, many criticized her short shorts which they deemed to be inappropriate for the stage. Several shots of her shorts from the performance have gone viral and many netizens are arguing whether they were too short or passable.

While the shorts are high-waisted, what’s getting viewers and fans riled up is the fact that the bottom hem rests right below Tiffany’s butt, easily riding up and exposing the idol, as exhibited in a large segment of photos taken at the event. Some say that the wardrobe stylist should have been more attentive with an issue that would’ve easily caught people’s negative attention like this.

There have been a mixed set of reactions from netizens. Those who criticized the outfit commented, “That looks embarrassing“, “SM, please have some restraint -.-“, and “I can see her butt cheeks.”

Meanwhile those who favored the outfit responded, “What a great view!“, “She’s allowed to wear them because she has pretty legs“, and “Marry me?”

Check out the photos and concert videos yourselves and share us your thoughts! Do you think people are overreacting, or was this a fashion mishap that shouldn’t have happened?

Lee Seung Gi wins Inkigayo Mutizen + Performances from November 20th

2011-11-20T06:04:00.000-08:00

SBS‘s “Inkigayo” is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing performances from the top participating K-Pop artists!

If you remember, MCs Jo Kwon, Sulli, and Kikwang retired their mics last week in order to pursue their individual schedules. KARA‘s Nicole and Goo Hara have stepped in as their replacements, and will be working with the remaining MC, IU.

Viewers got to see T-ara, Seo In Young, Tim and RaNia make their respective comebacks. As for the ‘Take 7‘ nominees this week, ‘Inkigayo’ revealed that they were SECRET, Wonder Girls, Lee Seung Gi, SNSD, 4Men & Mi, Yoon Mi Rae, and Noel.

Special MC Performance!

Meanwhile, SECRET promoted the dangers to being addicted to game:

The ‘Take 7‘ Videos:

< SNSD >

< SECRET >

VIDEO (Coming Soon)

< Lee Seung Gi >

< Wonder Girls >

**Yoon Mi Rae, Noel, as well as 4Men & Mi did not perform on ‘Inkigayo’ tonight**

A-Pink was teased for next week.

Other performers included Tim, LEDApple, A-ble, X-Cross, D-NA, J-Cera, Fat Cat, TRAX, MYNAME, The Boss and TRAX:

< Tim > **Comeback Stage**

< A-ble >

< D-NA/ The Boss >

< X-Cross >

< Boyfriend >

< MYNAME >

French fans surprise SNSD members during ’1000 Songs Challenge’

2011-11-20T05:59:00.000-08:00

During the latest recording session of SBS‘ ’1000 Songs Challenge’, special guests in the audience caught the eyes of the production team and the celebrity guests on the show.

These special guests were SNSD fans who had flown in all the way from France to cheer the girls on. Although it’s not unusual to see foreign fans in the audience nowadays, this was the first time that foreigners had visited the set of this particular show.

SNSD members, Jessica, Sunny, and Sooyoung, showed off their French as they specially thanked their foreign fans for their support.

Catch this episode on November 13th!

SNSD’s Jessica sings Gummy’s “If You Come Back To Me” on ’1000 Song Challenge”

2011-11-20T05:58:00.001-08:00

On November 20th, SBS’s ‘1000 Song Challenge‘ aired a new episode with SNSD‘s Jessica as one of its guests.

Prior to her performance, Jessica explained, “I was a trainee for seven years, starting from 2000 to my debut in 2007.” She continued, “I don’t usually cry while listening to music, but this song made me cry a lot.”

Intrigued, the hosts couldn’t imagine what kind of song would make the ‘ice princess’ cry, and Jessica revealed that it was none other than Gummy‘s “If You Come Back To Me“.

Check out her performance below!

SNSD’s Jessica sings Gummy’s “If You Come Back To Me” on ’1000 Song Challenge”

2011-11-20T05:58:00.000-08:00

Past photos of T-ara’s Jiyeon and f(x)’s Victoria in school uniforms emerge online

2011-11-20T05:56:00.000-08:00

Long before they became singers, T-ara‘s Jiyeon and f(x)‘s Victoria were young models for school uniform brands. On November 19th, a netizen shared some of their old photos through an online community board, causing many others to comment on how the idols hardly seemed to have aged.

Jiyeon’s photo especially drew interest, as the idol showcased an innocent type of beauty. She brushed back her bangs and didn’t wear any makeup, which gave her a ‘pure-looking’ image. Meanwhile, Victoria looks as sophisticated as ever with her thick curls and deep bangs. Considering how both girls are now at the forefront of the idol-fashionista line, netizens couldn’t hold back their surprise at seeing their fresh-faced looks.

Comments on the board included, “Even though it is a past picture, you can’t find any flaws in it”, “Both girls were beautiful then too”, and “I think their innocent look is even prettier.”

SNSD carries out an interview in English with ‘Access Hollywood’

2011-11-18T05:30:00.000-08:00

A recent video of SNSD‘s interview with ‘Access Hollywood‘ has been revealed!

‘Access Hollywood’, a famous weekday television program that provides news coverage and gossip about Hollywood celebrities, sat down with Tiffany, Jessica, and Sooyoung for an interview conducted entirely in English. The girls talk about their first experience in recording an English album, and share stories about the group’s development.

Check out the video below:

SNSD J.Estina

2011-11-17T19:11:00.000-08:00

Taeyeon

Jessica

Sunny

Tiffany

Hyoyeon

Yuri

Sooyoung

Yoona

Seohyun

Wonder Girls win #1 + Performances from November 17th’s ‘M! Countdown’

2011-11-17T18:49:00.000-08:00

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back with another episode of great performances!

Competing for the #1 spot, it was a hot battle between Wonder Girls, Lee Seung Gi, and Brown Eyed Girls, but in the end, it was Wonder Girls who clinched a win with “Be My Baby“!

Congratulations to the Wonder Girls!

Other performers tonight included SNSD, Wonder Girls, Noel, Seo In Young, T-ara, Son Ho Young, TRAX, Lee Ji Hye, RaNia, Electroboyz, M.I.B, BoM, LEDapple, WE, and A-ble.

Check out the performances below!

< BoM > **Comeback**

< LEDapple > **Comeback**

< Electroboyz (w/SISTAR’s Hyorin) > **Comeback**

< TRAX > **Comeback**

< SNSD > **Special Goodbye Stage [to celebrate triple crown win]**

< A-ble > **Debut**

< WE > **Debut**

SM Entertainment to release a boy group next year?

2011-11-16T01:44:00.000-08:00

According to Newsen, SM Entertainment will be releasing another idol group for the first time in three years.

An insider has reported that SM Entertainment will be releasing a boy group, bringing together Korean, Japanese, and Chinese members in order to better reach out to a more international audience. The number of members have yet to be decided, however the group will be also working as units after their official debut.

SM Entertainment has not released a new idol group after the release of f(x) back in September of 2009. SM artists have grouped together to form the ‘SM the ballad’, but no new faces have emerged from the agency.

For the past two years, SM has been putting on SM TOWN LIVE concerts all over the world, spreading K-pop awareness in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, as well as crossing over to Europe, and completing successful sold-out shows in major American cities such as Los Angeles and New York.

SM Entertainment has successfully promoted their artists through their official SNS and Youtube channel, and likewise, fans will be able to immediately receive updates on their new upcoming idol group through these sources as well. What’s garnering more attention is the fact that SME is breaking the current trend of girl groups and will be releasing an all-male idol group.

SNSD to host their own show

2011-11-16T01:43:00.000-08:00

It has just been announced that SNSD will become the hosts of their own talk show.

jTBC channel held a press conference on November 15th and explained, “We are producing [a show called] ‘SNSD’ featuring SNSD.”

Although this has been done before in Japan with SMAP on ‘SMAPxSMAP’, this will be the first time that a talk show starring members of a group will be produced in Korea.

‘SNSD’ will feature the nine members as talk show hosts, and will be produced by PD Yoon Hyun Joon, who has produced other talk show programs such as ‘Win Win’.

The official air date has not yet been announced, but it was revealed that ‘SNSD’ will be aired every Sunday at 7:30 PM. The time slot will put them in competition over viewer ratings with KBS‘ weekend dramas, and MBC and SBS’ news.

–

Update: Shortly after this article had been written, new information regarding the show has been released.

jTBC has announced that instead of a talk show like it had been reported, a variety show will be produced featuring all the members.

The show’s air time has conflicting reports on whether it will be aired on Saturdays or Sundays. If the show is aired on Saturday, it will put the show in competition with MBC’s ‘Infinity Challenge’, KBS’s ‘Immortal Song 2′, and SBS’ ‘Star King’.

The tentative air date has been reported as December 4th.

SNSD’s Yoona reveals story of how she lost her temper with a stalker fan

2011-11-16T01:41:00.000-08:00

On the November 15th episode of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, SNSD members Taeyeon, Yoona, Yuri, and Tiffany made guest-appearances along with Seo Kyung Suk, Song Chae Hwan, Son Ho Young, Kim Ji Hyun, Lee Hongki, Jin Sae Yeon, Fujita Sayuri, and Lee Byung Jin.

During the talking segment on the show, Yoona revealed, “My blood type is B, and we are known to lose our cool sometimes“.

She began, “Just like the incident with Jessica’s stalker, there was once a time when a fan was waiting for me in front of our dormitory. He got inside before the door could close, and he ran up the stairs when I stepped onto the elevator.”

But instead of taking the elevator up, the suspicious Yoona decided to go up the stairs. She stared at the fan straight in the face before finally losing her cool and calling him over to scold him. “Excuse me, do you live here? You’re not allowed to be on these premises!”, she yelled to the fan.

She continued, “However, after getting to know him more, he was actually a really nice guy so we sent him off nicely“, revealing that Type-B’s don’t stay mad for long.

Yoona also shared a story about how her pants tore during a performance at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, earning her a new embarrassing nickname.

SNSD Tiffany admits she fancies INFINITE’s Hoya

2011-11-16T01:40:00.000-08:00

On the November 15th episode of ‘Strong Heart‘, SNSD‘s Yoona praised the INFINITE members by saying, “We are cheering for INFINITE. They’re extremely synchronized when it comes to their dance, and they work really hard“.

Fellow member Tiffany added, “When we watch them dance, it reminds us of ourselves when we first debuted“, as she smiled thinking about the past.

MC Lee Seung Gi then bluntly asked Tiffany which member had left the biggest impression on her, causing everyone to jeer at his obvious attempts to create a love line as INFINITE’s maknae Sunjong anticipated her answer. To his dismay, however, Tiffany honestly admitted with a shy smile, that is was “Hoya“.

Sungjong was quick to express his hurt feelings by stating, “Oh, maybe Hoya should’ve come out today instead…“, continuing the laughs on set.

In related news, the SNSD members previously revealed that they were fans of their junior idol group, INFINITE on SBS Power FM ‘Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time‘, garnering the attention of netizens.

SNSD shouts “Fighting!” in their support video for students

2011-11-14T06:57:00.000-08:00

Korean celebrities have been lending support by the dozens as high school students across the country prepare to write their college entrance exams. The latest stars to do so is none other than Korea’s sweetheart idol group, SNSD!

On November 8th, SNSD shared a video through YouTube, encouraging students to try their best and not feel daunted by the challenges ahead. Adorably, the girls all shouted “Fighting!!” in unison, boosting the spirits of Sones at home and worldwide.

Check out the video below!

2PM’s Nichkhun to make his Japanese movie debut in ‘Ouran High School Host Club’

2011-11-14T06:37:00.000-08:00

On November 13th, Korean group 2PM’s Nichkhun (23) announced that he will make his Japanese movie debut in the upcoming movie version of popular drama, ‘Ouran High School Host Club‘.

This movie is based on a manga of the same name. It is a romantic comedy centered around a popular host club at ‘Ouran High School’, where the female student Haruhi (Kawaguchi Haruna) has to disguise herself as a male host to repay a huge debt. Nichkhun will play the older brother of Michelle, an international student played by AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko (25).

Nichkhun will play the president of Singapore’s leading corporation and will be featured in a business suit – giving off a sleeker, more polished look from his usual image. He is also the first 2PM member to be participating in a Japanese film.

He will have to speak in both Japanese and English in this theatrical adaptation. While explaining the role the producer stated, “Nichkhun demonstrates a proficient English level as he has studied it in the U.S. He has a flavor of bashfulness and confidence which is perfect for this role.” The producer also discussed his high expectations of Nichkhun.

Nichkhun revealed he had the support and help of his fellow members to make progress with his Japanese skills. He also mentioned that he, “would love to appear in a Japanese film again”.

Unfortunately, fans will have to wait until March 17th, 2012 to see him in this much-anticipated film.

f(x)’s Sulli gets jealous of SNSD’s YoonA?

2011-11-14T06:36:00.000-08:00

On the recent episode of ‘SBS Inkigayo‘, Sulli, one of the show’s MC’s and a member of f(x), made fans laugh with her adorable request.

MC Lee Seung Gi thanked his fans for his comeback by stating, “I will work even harder for the fans who waited patiently for me.”

Then Sulli suddenly stated, “Can you fuss my hair like you did to SNSD‘s YoonA?” in reference to the past episode of ‘Strong Heart‘, in which Lee Seung Gi fussed the young lady’s hair after she revealed that she loved that kind of action.

Taken aback, Lee Seung Gi stated, “Right now?” However he laughed shyly and quickly patted her head. To this, MC IU said, “Now all of the female fans will be jealous. Let’s announce the next artist.”

Check out the short clip below!

Big Bang members snap a photo with Katy Perry

2011-11-13T01:25:00.000-08:00

Recently on the 8th, a netizen posted a photo of idol group Big Bang on an online community site.

Along with posting the above photo there was a caption that read, “Big Bang, with Katy Perry“.

In the photo, the Big Bang members are posing next to Katy Perry who is smiling ear to ear. The photo evoked laughter as everyone with the exception of Katy Perry and Taeyang are looking elsewhere.

The two artists were both in attendance at the 2011 MTV EMAs that took place in Belfast. They snapped a photo together after running into each other backstage.

Netizens who saw the photo remarked, “They’re smiling in the photo, but I bet they were nervous to meet a pop star“, “A round of applause for the Big Bang boys who came back after winning an award!”, and “It’s good to see Daesung smiling“.

Big Bang recently won the ‘Worldwide Act’ distinction at the ’2011 MTV EMA’ awards

SNSD wins triple crown on ‘Inkigayo’ + Performances from November 13th

2011-11-13T01:19:00.000-08:00

SBS‘s “Inkigayo” is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing performances from the top participating K-Pop artists!

Viewers got to see TRAX, Wonder Girls, LEDApple, Lee Seung Gi, Lee Ji Hye and Son Ho Young make their respective comebacks. Meanwhile, the ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were 4Men & Mi, Yoon Mi Rae, SECRET, Brown Eyed Girls, Tablo, Lee Seung Gi, and SNSD.

Since SBS aired the ‘2011 K-Pop Super Concert‘ in Busan last week, SNSD found themselves picking up two ‘Mutizen’ trophies this week! Totalling their consecutive wins thus far, the girls scored a ‘Triple Crown’ wind on ‘Inkigayo’! Congratulations!

Inkigayo’ also bid farewell to three of its regular MCs this week, as Jo Kwon, Sulli, and Kikwang pulled out to attend to their respective schedules. The remaining MC, IU will be joined by Goo Hara and Nicole next week.

Meanwhile, Brown Eyed Girls promoted the benefits of eggs through the “Egg Song”:

The ‘Take 7‘ Videos:

< SNSD >

< SECRET >

< Brown Eyed Girls >

< 4Men & Mi >

**Yoon Mi Rae and Tablo did not perform on ‘Inkigayo’ tonight**

Other performers included Boyfriend, J-Cera, LEDApple, TRAX, Wonder Girls, Lee Ji Hye, AA, Noel, M.I.B, Norazo, So Ho Young and Kim Jo Han:

< LEDApple > **Comeback Stage!**

< Lee Ji Hye > **Comeback Stage!**

< Boyfriend >

< Noel >

< M.I.B. >

< AA >

Performances from November 12th’s ‘Music Core’

2011-11-12T22:42:00.000-08:00

MBC’s ‘Music Core‘ is back once again with another fun and exciting show!

MCs Yuri and Tiffany lead the show with their cheerful emcee skills:

Aside from the usual stages, TRAX, LEDapple, Wonder Girls all made their comebacks.

Other performances from today’s show include SNSD, SECRET, Boyfriend, Maybee, 4Men & Mi, C-Real, LEDApple, AA, X-Cross, Norazo, MYNAME, Brown Eyed Girls, Kim Wan Sun, M.I.B, Lee Ji Hye and U-KISS.

Check them out below!

< LEDApple > **Comeback Stage**

< SNSD >

< SECRET >

< U-KISS >

< Brown Eyed Girls > **Follow-up song**

< Kim Wan Sun >

< Boyfriend >

< 4Men & Mi >

< MYNAME >

< Maybee >

< AA >

< Norazo >

< X-Cross >

2011-11-12T22:39:00.000-08:00

On November 11th, T-ara achieved an “all-kill” on various music portals with their latest track, “Cry Cry”!

As soon as the song was released, it climbed to #1 on charts like GomTV, Bugs, Cyworld Music, Olleh Music, Naver, Soribada, and more.

Hearing the news, the T-ara members shed tears of joy.“We are practicing hard to show you a great performance during our ‘Cry Cry’ comeback stage next week, so please look forward to it,” they said.

The album drew praises from many netizens, as they wrote, “I can only say good things. This album seems like daebak,” “T-ara is different,” and “As expected of T-ara.”

SNSD’s Jessica draws a ‘portrait’ of Sunny

2011-11-12T22:36:00.000-08:00

SNSD‘s Jessica showed off her art ‘skills’ as she drew a hilarious portrait of her fellow member, Sunny.

On the November 12th broadcast of SBS‘s ‘Star King‘, Jessica drew a portrait of the doll like Sunny, who posed for the artwork with her hands under her chin. However, Jessica only ruined the beauty and innocence of Sunny.

Jessica had an apologetic expression as she revealed her portrait to Sunny and stated, “Sorry, Sunny. My art skills are at level zero.”

In the portrait, Jessica drew a picture that had no resemblance to Sunny, except for the thick lips.

Jessica created laughter in the studio as she stated, “I took care of it my own subtle way. I saved her hair ponytail. I just didn’t draw the nose well so it turned out like this. I expressed her thick lips pretty well, which I have always been the most envious of.”

You can check out the ‘Star King’ cut of the SNSD members, Sunny, Jessica, Hyoyeon, and Tiffany below.

Taiwanese girl group ‘Super 7′ accuse SNSD of being plastic

2011-11-11T19:55:00.000-08:00

Super 7, the girl group unofficially labeled the Taiwanese version of SNSD have bluntly accused the SNSD ladies of being ‘plastic’.

The Taiwanese media conducted an interview with Super 7 that was released through a recent issue of a weekly magazine.

The ladies who were previously criticized for poorly imitating SNSD in their MV remarked, “At first we were so offended so we cried a lot but we now understand why the MV might have upset the fans. We also feel that criticism is another form of interest, and are able to better deal with negative comments.”

They continued, “There are a few SNSD members that can sing and dance well, but the rest of the members have no special appeals. The SNSD girls have all undergone plastic surgery, but we are natural beauties and their bodies can’t even compare to ours.”

They then quickly changed their attitude by saying, “We’re not saying that we will ever be able to be better than SNSD, but we will view them as our role models.”

Flabbergasted Korean fans who heard their comments remarked, “They should probably learn to be more humble“, “They’re not natural beauties, but rather natural, ordinary citizens“, and “Just please quit copying their stuff“.

The concept behind Super 7 is that their average age is only 22, and that they all have ‘C’ cup chest sizes.

T-ara releases “Black Eyes” mini-album

2011-11-11T19:53:00.000-08:00

On November 11th, T-ara digitally released the first part of their “Black Eyes” mini-album through various music sites.

Although the album was originally scheduled to be released this weekend, Core Contents Media decided to push up the date due to the overwhelming demand for “Cry Cry”.

In addition to the album, a behind-the-scenes video documenting the filming of the “Cry Cry” music video will also be revealed later today.

Check out the tracks below, and make sure to support the them by purchasing the album through YesAsia or iTunes.

01. “Cry Cry”

02. “Goodbye, OK”

03. “O My God”

04. “I’m So Bad”

05. “Cry Cry” (Ballad Version)

06. “Cry Cry” (Ballad Music Video Version)

Jessica names Hyoyeon as the most popular SNSD member to foreign fans

2011-11-11T19:51:00.000-08:00

The ladies of SNSD who are now international Hallyu stars recently spoke out on who they feel is the most popular member overseas.

On the episode of ‘Golden Fishery – Radio Star‘ that aired on the 9th, the MCs asked the girls, “Korea has their own individual tastes, and New Yorkers have their own styles as well. Which member had the most appeal to fans overseas?”

Member Jessica voted Hyoyeon as the most popular member.

“Hyoyeon went through a lot in the past,” MC Kim Gura said, and Jessica further added, “Hyoyeon reacts well to the fans when they cheer her on. She gives back with her powerful dance moves… She connects really well with them.”

Leader Taeyeon was asked the same question, but she instead chose member Sooyoung as the most popular member overseas.

Jessica was afraid Hyoyeon would hit her?

2011-11-11T19:49:00.000-08:00

On the episode of MBC ‘Golden Fishery – Radio Star‘ that aired on the 9th, SNSD‘s Jessica admitted that she had gotten into an intense argument with fellow member Hyoyeon.

MC Kim Guk Jin who recalled that Tiffany and Taeyeon had previously gotten into a heated argument asked Jessica if she had ever fought with any of the members.

“I fought with Hyoyeon before,” she admitted. “I thought I was going to get hit,” she continued, evoking laughter. “Hyoyeon was sitting in the front seat and I was sitting in the back. She started saying things to me that I didn’t really appreciate, so I started saying things back to her.”

MC Yoon Jong Shin then said, “Once you start fighting, you probably say things to one another that aren’t appropriate for TV… do the SNSD members use profanity?”, to which Jessica witfully remarked, “I told you she said things I didn’t appreciate. Thing I didn’t appreciate!“, which cause more laughter on the set.

Guest-starring on this particular episode were Park Hyemi and Lim Tae Kyung, as well as SNSD members Taeyeon, Jessica, and Tiffany.

SNSD’s ‘The Boys’ breaks 200,000 physical album sales

2011-11-11T19:47:00.000-08:00

ccording to the October sales figures from the Gaon Chart, SNSD scored big with their latest album, ‘The Boys‘, breaking the 200,000 physical sales mark in less than half a month! They have become the nation’s first girl group to achieve the impressive feat in such a short period.

Released on October 19th, ‘The Boys’ managed to break the 200,000 mark in less than two weeks, leading to a total of 227,994 in less than a month. This figure is enough to place SNSD in third place in yearly sales, as they trail behind Super Junior‘s ‘Mr. Simple’ (329,035 copies) and TVXQ‘s ‘Keep Your Head Down’ (244,128 sales).

“The number of albums sold for top idol artists rose higher compared with the results from the same period last year, thanks to the effects of the worldwide Hallyu Wave,” commented an analyst for Gaon. “We theorize that the increased amount of sales comes from foreign fans purchasing through online sites.”

Meanwhile, Kim Hyun Joong‘s ‘Lucky’ placed second on the monthly chart with sales of 94,784 while JYJ snagged third place with 81,867 units moved for ‘In Heaven’.

SNSD wins #1 + Performances from November 10th’s ‘M! Countdown’

2011-11-11T19:39:00.000-08:00

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back with another episode of great performances!

Competing for the #1 spot, it was a hot battle between SNSD, Noel, and Lee Seung Gi, but in the end, it was SNSD who clinched a win with “The Boys“!

Congratulations to SNSD! (SNSD also won last week’s trophy for ‘M! Countdown’ as well, whose broadcast was cancelled. YoonA was absent due to drama filming.)

Wonder Girls teaser for next week:

T-ara teaser for next week:

Other performers tonight included SNSD, Two Months, Noel, Kim Jo Han, Flower, Son Ho Young, TRAX, Nemo, Orange Caramel, MYNAME, Woman Power, 4Men & Mi, and Lee Ji Hye.

Check out the performances below!

<4Men & Mi > **Comeback**

< Kim Jo Han > **Comeback**

< Two Months> (Superstar K3)

< Woman Power > **Debut Stage**

< SNSD >

< MYNAME>

< Noel >

< Nemo >

< M.I.B >

SNSD wins K-Chart + Performances from November 11th’s ‘Music Bank’

2011-11-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

‘Music Bank’ is back with another fun and exciting show that was chock-full of amazing performances!

Besides the usual stages on tonight’s show, TRAX, So Ho Young, and the Wonder Girls all made their comebacks this week.

SNSD faced off against Lee Seung Gi for this week’s K-Chart, but in the end, it was SNSDwho clinched the ‘K-Chart’ win.

Unfortunately, the girls were unable to collect their trophy as they were attending a different schedule. Instead, MC Hyun Woo gave his farewell speech, as today’s broadcast was his last as the show’s host.

Wonder Girls re-introduced themselves backstage, while Lee Seung Gi said hello:

Meanwhile, T-ara and Seo In Young‘s comeback were teased for next week:

Others who performed tonight included SECRET, AA, Nemo, Fat Cat, X-Cross, Flower, The Boss, Boyfriend, Beige, M.I.B, ALi, Maybee, MYNAME, 4Men & Mi, Norazo, Seo Young Eun, and Noel.

Check them out down below!

< Lee Seung Gi > **Comeback stage**

< SNSD >

< SECRET >

< Boyfriend >

< Noel >

< The Boss >

< M.I.B >

< 4Men & Mi >

< AA >

< Seo Young Eun >

< Flower >

< Beige >

< X-Cross >

< Maybee >

2011-11-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

Big Bang rapper T.O.P and actress Yoon Eun Hye are individually known to ooze sex appeal, so what happens when you put the two together for an intimate photoshoot? The November issue of W Magazine features just that, and there’s no denying that this spread takes sexiness to a new level.

Shot in a New York City hotel, Yoon Eun Hye & T.O.P sport Calvin Klein jeans in “Stud Denim” and “Black Denim”, respectively. While the environment is simple and the duo keep their clothes on (for the most part), T.O.P and Yoon Eun Hye get steamy with their intimate yet relaxed chemistry.

Make sure to wipe your drool after checking out these photos, and stay tuned for the rest of the photospread!

Super Junior, Big Bang, TVXQ, and more on Hanteo’s ’2011 Singer Awards’ chart

2011-11-09T21:16:00.000-08:00

Hanteo, one of the top album sales monitoring charts in Korea, has released their ’2011 Singer Award’ rankings.

Super Junior clinched 1st place with an overwhelming lead over all the other groups this year (~322,000 copies sold). Second place went to Big Bang (~217,000), while TVXQ has seized the 3rd spot (~201,000). They were followed by Kim Hyun Joong (~200,000) and JYJ (~158,000) for 4th and 5th places, respectively.

As expected, idols dominated album sales this year due to their large, dedicated fan bases. In addition, the top 5 are all male idols, with Kim Hyun Joong being the only male solo artist out of the five.

This chart is scheduled to be updated until the end of this year. However, with less than two months left in the year, it’s not likely that the rankings will change (with the exception of TVXQ and Kim Hyun Joong who are currently neck-and-neck).

SNSD’s Tiffany spotted on an American fashion site

2011-11-09T21:15:00.000-08:00

It looks like SNSD‘s Tiffany has quite a bit of foreign appeal with her recent appearance on a U.S. fashion site.

The website for designer brand “Lauren Moshi” showed a picture of Tiffany among many American celebrities sporting the brand’s clothing.

Tiffany is wearing the brand’s Diamond Parker cardigan, a simple black top, and short shorts. The singer’s appealing airport fashion definitely caught the eyes of fans, as well as the brand itself.

The celebrities next to her in the photo montage are Jessica Biel, Reese Witherspoon, Khloe Kardashian, and Ashley Tisdale. This photo is featured on the main page of the website, and shown as the first image for someone visiting the website. When one clicks on the photo, Tiffany’s individual photo is labeled and the item she is wearing is listed.

In Korea, Han Ye Seul and UEE are other celebrities who’ve been seen in clothes by Lauren Moshi.

Fans wrote, “Tiffany looks good in anything she wears so the brand must have been proud”, “If Tiffany wears it, it’s fashionable”, “Perfect legs, eye smile, and great fashion sense”.

SNSD’s Jessica addresses dating rumors with Taecyeon

2011-11-09T21:12:00.000-08:00

SNSD‘s Jessica honestly opened up about the dating rumors between herself and 2PM‘s Taecyeon.

The November 9th episode of MBC ‘Golden Fishery - Radio Star‘ was a ‘Musical Star’ special, and stars like Park Hyemi, Lim Tae Kyung, and SNSD‘s Jessica, Taeyeon, and Tiffany guest-starred on the episode.

The MCs questioned Jessica about her relationship with 2PM’s Taecyeon, as they have been frequently spotted together throughout the city.

In regards to the paparazzi photos she said, “We’re just friends. He’s a very close oppa of mine.”

When they continued to ask if the two of them meet alone, she explained, “The article made it seem like it was a date, but we aren’t in a relationship that we’re trying to make public. We’re just good friends, and yes, we meet alone.”

Jessica continued to beat the dead horse by repeating, “Ock Taecyeon and I are just friends. We figured the rumors are already spreading, so there’s no need to hide our friendship. We meet up very comfortably and we’re not really conscious about what others think anymore… it’s not often I meet up with friends, so I guess when I do, it becomes a big deal.”

“You know how I know it wasn’t a date?”, MC Yoon Jong Shin asked. “Taec was dressed way too sloppy,” he hilariously joked.

SNSD refutes diet rumors by saying they eat more than Super Junior

2011-11-09T21:11:00.000-08:00

SNSD firmly debunked the rumors about their “1,500 kcal diet” on ‘Strong Heart’ recently.

Yuri began, “The rumor that shocks us the most is the one that says we only eat 1,500 kcal a day. They say we eat eight brocolli pieces and one sweet potatoe for a meal. That’s crazy. I thought they meant we ate 1,500 kcal a meal at first.”

Tiffany continued ,”I feel like we eat at least 3,000 kcal a day. Our manager told us, ‘The amount of money SNSD spends on food is much greater than the amount Super Junior spends on their meals.”

Netizens commented, “I knew it was a ridiculous rumor. 1,500kcal is impossible!” and ”How do they stay so thin eating so much?“.

T-ara releases dramatic MV for “Cry Cry”!

2011-11-09T02:41:00.000-08:00

Despite the saturation in the K-Pop scene these days, T-ara managed to rise above their competition with music dramas that broke the mold of the conventional music video.

After impressing the public with a 10-minute mini-drama for “Roly Poly“ earlier this summer, these girls are outdoing themselves with a music drama for “Cry Cry“.

Fans have been buzzing about the dramatic plotline previewed in the video teaser, as the girls ditched their cutesy act for fierce females with guns.

Without further delay, check out T-ara’s “Cry Cry” music drama below!

Towards the end, you would be greeted by a teaser for their other title song “Lovey Dovey” which will be released at a later date to avoid confusing the fans as it’s a totally different song genre, accompanied by another 15 minute music video to wrap up the mini drama.

T-ara is set to release their fourth album later this month, and is scheduled to make a comeback on November 18th via Music Bank.

SNSD Girls Generation The Boys comeback 2011 concept photo

2011-11-09T02:36:00.000-08:00

Will release individual concept photos soon! :D

IU looks sexy at the 2011 Style Icon Awards

2011-11-08T06:07:00.002-08:00

Singer IU stepped onto the red carpet to attend the 2011 Style Icon Awards that took place at the CJ E&M Center at 8pm on November 3rd.

The singer was dressed in a simple black dress with a pair of gold shoes, along with a black-and-gold handbag to match. What caught the attention of netizens, however, was the sheer area of the dress that exposed a bit of cleavage. This concept was different from the wholesome adorable ‘little-sister’ IU that fans were accustomed to.

Netizens commented on the photo with, “I like the innocent IU better”, “IU looks cute in anything“, and “IU, stop stealing your mom’s clothes.”

This was the fourth Style Icon Awards to take place and the top actors, singers, designers and models were in attendance. Kim Min Jun, Cha Yerin and Park Youngrin served as MCs and the event was streamed live through OliveTV, On Style, XTM, tvN, and Mnet.

JYJ’s Jaejoong gets compared with Robert Pattinson in Italian magazine

2011-11-08T06:07:00.001-08:00

JYJ‘s Jaejoong has been gaining attention for an appearance in an Italian magazine — but what’s really been getting fans talking is the comparison that’s been made between the Korean idol and English actor Robert Pattinson!

A photo of the magazine feature has been circulating on an online community as of late, featuring a photo of Jaejoong back in the Mirotic days, showcasing his solid abs.

While the usual word to describe a man as handsome in Italian is ‘bello’, underneath as the title was the word, ‘bellissimi’, emphasizing Jaejoong as a man of the best beauty.

Netizens replied with, “Italy knows Kim Jaejoong? That’s great“, “A face known in foreign countries“, “Why is Jaejoong’s photo really big“, and “Of course, Kim Jaejoong! He appeared in a French magazine, and now even an Italian one?“.

Who do you think has the best body, Robert Pattinson or Jaejoong? Throw your thoughts below!

SHINee reveals track list for “THE FIRST”

2011-11-08T06:05:00.001-08:00

Korean group SHINee will be releasing their first Japanese original album, “THE FIRST“, on December 7th.

The album will feature a total of 12 songs including their already released singles, “Replay -Kimi wa Boku no everything-“, “JULIETTE“, and “LUCIFER“. It will also contain 5 brand new songs including the Japanese version of “Amigo” and “The SHINee World“.

As a bonus track, the regular edition will come with “Stranger“, which is used as the theme song for the drama, “Stranger6“. The album will also come in a limited edition and a limited edition box version.

Check out the full track list below!

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01. LUCIFER
02. Amigo
03. JULIETTE
04. BETTER
05. To Your Heart
06. Always Love
07. Replay -Kimi wa Boku no everything-
08. START
09. Love Like Oxygen
10. Hello
11. The SHINee World
12. Seesaw
13. Stranger (Bonus Track)

2PM’s first Arena Tour sells out in one minute!

2011-11-08T06:03:00.000-08:00

2PM has a lot to be happy about: the group is currently ranked first on the Japanese cellphone ring tone charts Chaku-Uta and Chaku-Movie with their third Japanese single “Ultra Lover“, which is also third on Oricon, and has made a record-breaking first place claim on Juyo Record Sharp. The boys now have even more reason to celebrate, as all 100,000 tickets for their first Arena Tour reportedly sold out in one minute!

2PM recently had their pre-concert show on November 5th, and will be adding three more concerts to their tour due to the rise in demand. JYP Japan opened 2PM’s first concert in Fukuoka on November 7th, and have scheduled nine concerts in total.

The group’s first full-length Japanese album ‘Republic of 2PM‘ was revealed on November 7th, and the reaction of Japanese fans has reportedly been nothing short of explosive. The album followed a ’50s and ’60s theme and had the members showing off their luxurious sides in a hotel setting, complete with props such as a limousine and helicopter. The twelve tracks (which include five brand new songs) in the upcoming album will include the Japanese version of “Hands Up” as well as “Hana Rete Etemo“, composed by Junsu for Japanese fans.

2PM also plans on celebrating their first year anniversary in Japan with the ‘2PM Japan Debut 1st Anniversary Event‘, which will be open to fans who will be chosen through unique IDs enclosed within the ‘Republic of 2PM’ album.

A JYP Entertainment representative stated, “The Arena concert tickets selling out in 1 minute surprised not only the Japanese branch, but the Korean branch as well. We want to send thanks to all the fans who love 2PM. 2PM as well as the agency will be doing our best to create the best concert possible.”

2PM’s current ’Ultra Lover’ album is currently being promoted in Japan, and the members will be returning to Korea on the 8th KST. The members will then fly to Jakarta for their Asia tour concert soon after.

SNSD has their eyes on INFINITE

2011-11-08T06:02:00.000-08:00

On November 7th, SNSD guested on ‘Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time’ radio and revealed their honest thoughts on various topics.

One of the topics discussed dealt with newer idol groups. DJ Choi Hwa Jung asked, “You’ve made a comeback after a long while. Do rookie groups find it hard to approach you?”

Taeyeon responded, “To be honest, a lot of rookie groups find it uncomfortable and difficult to approach us. So they greet us loudly with 90 degree bows.”

The DJ followed up by asking, “How do they react when you receive their greeting in a friendly manner?” Sunny responded, “Honestly, it’s only been 4 years since we’ve debuted. So rather than receiving their greeting, I think it’s only right that we greet them too.”

Choi Hwa Jung then asked, “Are there any hoobae [junior] boy idol groups that you’ve had your eyes on?” After a moment, Hyoyeon revealed, “I think INFINITE is quite good. It’s nice to see them always trying their hardest.”

The other members nodded in agreement and Sunny added, “They came to greet us and give us a copy of their album when we were in the waiting room once. I was so touched.”

When asked to pick a second group, Taeyeon made everyone laugh when she replied, “Am I not allowed to say INFINITE again?”

What sets SNSD member YoonA’s heart aflutter?

2011-11-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

SNSD‘s YoonA recently revealed her ideal traits for a man during the recording of ‘Strong Heart‘.

When asked about her ideal type, the idol mused, “There is something that really makes my heart flutter that some guys do. It’s when they fuss my hair like they would do to a child and say, “You’re cute.”

Fellow members Taeyeon, Yuri, and Tiffany were also a part of this recording and revealed some juicy secrets about SNSD. Stay tuned for more details on this episode.

‘SM TOWN live in New York’ to be made into a movie

2011-11-08T05:59:00.001-08:00

A movie documenting the performances and daily lives of SM Entertainment artists at New York’s ‘SM TOWN Live’ concert will be released next year.

The co-producer of this movie, CJ Entertainment, stated, “A movie will be made telling the real story, behind the scenes and off stage, from the ‘SM Town Live World Tour in New York’, which saw stages from Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x).”

The movie will be a joint project between CJ Entertainment and SM Entertainment, and will contain footage of rehearsals, heartfelt confessions, the transformation from trainees to stars, and interviews about the artists’ future dreams.

The movie will be released in the first half of 2012 under the title ‘I am: SM Town Live World Tour in Madison Square Garden’.

Wonder Girls unleash full MV for “Be My Baby”

2011-11-07T05:11:00.000-08:00

The Wonder Girls have finally unleashed their full music video for “Be My Baby“!

“Be My Baby” carries fierce visuals, but its sound is light and refreshing. It’s an entrancing combination that’s got us hitting the replay button again and again.

Check it out below!

SNSD’s Taeyeon has her eyes on INFINITE

2011-11-07T05:10:00.001-08:00

On November 7th, SNSD guested on ‘Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time’ radio and revealed her honest thoughts on various topics.

One of the topics discussed dealt with newer idol groups. DJ Choi Hwa Jung asked, “You’ve made a comeback after a long while. Do rookie groups find it hard to approach you?”

Taeyeon responded, “To be honest, a lot of rookie groups find it uncomfortable and difficult to approach us. So they greet us loudly with 90 degree bows.”

The DJ followed up by asking, “How do they react when you receive their greeting in a friendly manner?” Sunny responded, “Honestly, it’s only been 4 years since we’ve debuted. So rather than receiving their greeting, I think it’s only right that we greet them too.”

Choi Hwa Jung then asked, “Are there any hoobae [junior] boy idol groups that you’ve had your eyes on?” After a moment, Taeyeon revealed, “I think INFINITE is quite good. It’s nice to see them always trying their hardest.”

When asked to pick a second group, Taeyeon made everyone laugh when she replied, “Am I not allowed to say INFINITE again?”

Performances from November 5th’s ‘Music Core’

2011-11-05T02:44:00.000-07:00

MBC’s ‘Music Core‘ is back once again with another fun and exciting show! Due to a pro baseball game that ran late last week, the show recorded on October 29th was aired today instead.

‘Music Core’ teased the Wonder Girls’ comeback next week:

Aside from the usual stages, Noel and Kim Wan Sun made their comebacks, as INFINITE, F.T. Island, and Davichi said their goodbyes. Meanwhile, M.I.B, MYNAME, and N-SONIC made their respective debuts!

Other performances from today’s show include SNSD, SECRET, Orange Caramel, Cho PD, B1A4, Boyfriend, Kan Mi Youn, Maybee, Clover, U-KISS, and Seo Young Eun

Check them out below!

Video coming soon!

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SHINee’s Minho and f(x)’s Sulli reveal dead sexy CFs for ‘Auction’

2011-11-05T00:15:00.001-07:00

Attention fangirls everywhere — this CF may just make you run and stuff your head into a freezer because it’s just that hot!

As promised from earlier teaser photos, SHINee‘s Minho makes a ‘drop dead sexy’ transformation for his CF with ‘Auction‘. The commercial grabs your attention right off the bat, as Minho storms into the room while taking off his shirt. Model Goo Eun Ae moves towards him, and between them, objects get broken before Minho pins her to the wall.

Ultimately, Minho smirks, “I’m not worried“, and the CF cuts out to an announcement that declares a shopping mall is having an ‘all-kill’ sale — implying that he could easily replace the broken objects.

Check out the CF below!

The same company (and sale!) also filmed a CF with f(x)’s Sulli, who turns into a playful bad girl, destroying feather pillows and various objects in a pillow fight.

Victoria jokes that she and Ryeowook became a couple

2011-11-05T00:09:00.000-07:00

On November 1st, f(x)‘s Victoria shared a photo of herself with Super Junior‘s Ryeowook.

She wrote on her me2day, ”Became the best couple with my friend, Ryeowook~ ^^ Jealous people? keke”

In the photo, Victoria and Ryeowook pose cozily together in matching blue crewneck sweaters. Since couples in Korea share ‘couple items’ like matching cell phone accessories or sweaters, Victoria decided to play up this quirk by pretending that she and Ryeowook were dating.

Fans commented, “I like Khuntoria more, but this couple is okay too~!!” “Nichkhun will be jealous” and “What about Nichkhun-oppa?”

Though the “We Got Married” Khuntoria couple shared their last episode in September, it seems that some fans aren’t quite ready to see Victoria with another man.

SNSD charms with their aegyo and casual fashion

2011-11-05T00:04:00.000-07:00

On November 2nd, SNSD guested on MBC Radio‘s ‘Stop the Boring Time‘. Fans who tuned in also got treated to visuals recently, as a collection of selcas and snapshots from the studio made its way online.

Since it’s been a little chilly lately, the girls wore warm outfits with statement pieces ranging from brand-name cardigans to thick woolen scarves and mittens. Though its been four years since they’ve debuted, SNSD’s upbeat personalities haven’t changed as they were seen goofing around in the studio.

Netizens commented, “Each of them has their own style“, “Even in casual wear, they are goddesses“, and “They look pretty in anything“.

Which member’s fashion caught your eye the most?

Invincible Youth 2 Preview revealed

2011-11-04T04:26:00.000-07:00

The first episode of KBS‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2′ is scheduled to hit the airwaves on November 12th, but before that happens a special 40 second preview for the show was revealed.

The preview features Rainbow’s Woori, SISTAR’s Bora, Jewelry’s Yewon, and announcer Oh Unjong.

Check out the preview below as the girls show off their aegyo!

The SNSD girls are natural beauties in studio on Shindong’s radio program

2011-11-04T04:17:00.000-07:00

SNSD made a guest appearance on MBC FM‘s ‘Shindong’s Shimshimtapa‘ earlier today and snapped some photographs while in the studio. Their proof shots were shared on Twitter along with the caption, “The beautiful girls! The entire world has their eyes on SNSD! They’re here. Oh my. They’re blinding!”

Even dressed down in casual clothing members Taeyeon, Soo Young, Tiffany, Seohyun, Yuri, and Jessica exude their natural beauty through their various poses and expressions in the studio.

Netizens commented, “They’re practically shining,” and “The girls look good even when they’re not all made up.”

SNSD wins K-Chart + Performances from November 4th’s ‘Music Bank’

2011-11-04T04:11:00.000-07:00

‘Music Bank’ is back with another fun and exciting show that was chock-full of amazing performances!

Besides the usual stages on tonight’s show, Norazo, 4MEN, and AA all made their respective comebacks and debuts this week.

SNSD faced off against Lee Seung Gifor this week’s K-Chart, but in the end, it was SNSDwho clinched the ‘K-Chart’ win.

Congratulations, SNSD!

Brown Eyed Girls and Kim Hyun Joong chilled backstage with broadcast crew:

Wonder Girls comeback was teased for next week:

Others who performed tonight included SNSD, SECRET, Kim Hyun Joong, Brown Eyed Girls, Sung Shi Kyung, Orange Caramel, X-Cross, Simon D, The Boss, Boyfriend, MYNAME, M.I.B, and Fat Cat.

Check them out down below!

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Students want to see SNSD the most after the college entrance exam

2011-11-04T04:10:00.001-07:00

Music portal site Monkey3 held an online survey from October 27th through November 2nd asking students, “Which singer do you want to see the most after the college entrance exam?”

SNSD won first place by receiving 57% of the votes, or 290 votes out of 510. The respondents explained, “I want to relieve all the accumulated stress from studying by going to a SNSD concert” and “I heard ‘The Boys’ performance is really awesome. I wish I could see it in person just once.”

INFINITE came in second with 14% of the total votes, while Big Bang grabbed 3rd with 13%. They were followed by IU (12%), SECRET(3%), and UV(2%).

Wonder Girls unleash first video teaser for comeback!

2011-11-03T04:44:00.000-07:00

The Wonder Girls‘ return to the Korean music scene has been nothing short of explosive: after releasing two batches of photo teasers that blew everyone away with the ladies’ mature transformations, the Wonder Girls have delivered an incredibly fierce video teaser for their comeback album!

With equal levels of sophistication and elegance exhibited in the previous releases, this video has got everything that fans have been anticipating: a gorgeous set, and a rocker-chic transformation that exceeds expectations. The teaser opens with a powerful vocal note, followed by flashes of each member amid a room of hanging lightbulbs and music equipment, with visuals full of hairflips, studs and leather.

Before embarking on their venture into the American market, the Wonder Girls were known as “Korea’s Little Sisters”, but this maturation proves that the quintet has done quite a bit of growing up over the course of a hiatus that seems to have been well worth the wait. After introducing the retro trend to the k-pop scene years back, the ladies are ready to dominate with an edgy rocker-chic concept that fans new and old will be sure to love.

JYP Entertainment stated, “The teaser photo revealed today is a teaser photo for Wonder Girls’ second official album, and contains the image of Wonder Girls who have perfectly completed the preparations to greet fans in Korea.” They added, “We ask for your continuous interest and love.”

Even if you weren’t a Wonder Girls fan before, this is definitely a video teaser you don’t want to miss. Check it out below!

It looks like the Wonder Girls are ready to take back the k-pop scene with full force. Wonderfuls have been patiently waiting for this comeback for years now — the question is, are you ready?

Wonder Girls release 2nd video teaser for “Be My Baby”

2011-11-03T04:42:00.000-07:00

The Wonder Girls are back with their second video teaser for their new album!

While the first teaser impressed with its sultry visuals, the second finally gave an audio clip of the Wonder Girls’ latest song, “Be My Baby“. We’re liking what we hear so far with the strong synths and smooth vocals, but the teaser only made us more hungry for the full sound.

Check it out below, and stay tuned for more Wonder Girls updates!

Sisters Krystal and Jessica take a selca with matching caps

2011-11-03T04:39:00.002-07:00

The Jung sisters have once again been praised for having the “most superior genes” in the K-Pop idol industry.

On November 3rd, Krystal wrote on her me2day page, “With my sister. Haha. It’s been a while since we left for work together wearing couple hats.”

In the attached photo, f(x)‘s Krystal and SNSD‘s Jessica are seen posing cozily together with matching baseball caps. Fans and netizens alike couldn’t hold back their compliments of the sisters’ near-perfect beauty and striking resemblance to one another.

Netizens commented, “OMG! So pretty“, “Both of them are goddesses“, and “I should try wearing a couple cap with my younger sibling too^^“.

f(x)’s Victoria reveals her stunning pre-debut picture

2011-11-03T04:39:00.001-07:00

f(x)‘s leader Victoria wowed fans with a pre-debut photo of herself.

On November 3rd, the star updated her me2day with the post, “I haven’t seen a pre-debut picture of myself in a long time. I looked so young back then. The weather is so nice today~ everyone have a good day.”

With her black hair and slight baby fat, Victoria definitely looks young. But the snapshot also testifies to her elegant beauty, which seems to stretch back even in her pre-debut days.

Netizens commented, “So pretty“, “She definitely looks the same“, “She didn’t change at all“, and “Victoria really is the most beautiful.”

Jung sisters Krystal and Jessica take a picture together

2011-11-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

The famous Jung sisters, f(x) member Krystal and SNSD‘s Jessica have released a picture together.

On October 4th, the above picture was posted on an internet portal site along with the title, ‘Bare faces of the Jung sisters’.

The picture shows Jessica and Krystal’s bare face without being ashamed nor embarrassed of showing off their good looks. They both posed adorably with their hands to their cheeks and showed off an adorable facial expression.

Fans who viewed the pictures commented, “Of course they are the Jung sisters! They look so alike!” and “Their poses are so cute, their bare faces are pretty too!”

Meanwhile, Jessica is gearing up for SNSD’s 3rd album comeback while Krystal is in the midst of filming ‘High Kick 3‘.

SNSD’s Jessica wants to get in contact with which male celebrity?

2011-11-01T18:32:00.000-07:00

On the continuation of the 100th episode of ‘Strong Heart‘, SNSD‘s Jessica was asked which celebrity she wanted to receive a call from.

Jessica truthfully responded she wanted to meet none other than actor Daniel Henney. She added that she has never meet him in person but that SNSD has received an invitation for a movie premiere.

She also sadly replied that she didn’t know his contact information and even though some of the SNSD members are close with Daniel Hanney’s manager they won’t connect them.

Maybe Daniel Henney will watch this episode of ‘Strong Heart’ and make Jessica’s dreams come true by contacting her.

SNSD’s Jessica talks about a scary incident with a stalker

2011-11-01T18:18:00.000-07:00

During a recent recording of the popular variety show ‘Strong Heart’, SNSD member Jessica revealed a shocking story of an incident with a stalker.

She stated,

“One day after a late dinner with friends, I was returning to our dorm apartment from a taxi and there was a suspicious man with an umbrella standing outside. I thought he was someone who lived in the same complex, but I knew something wasn’t right.”

“I told my friends to go on ahead and pressed the code to go into the dormitory. I lived on the third floor, but the elevator was on the sixth, so I decided to walk up the stairs. I had weird feeling so I turned around, and saw that an umbrella was stuck between the glass door to bypass the password protection. He was able to open the door and come in. I ran up the stairs as quickly as I could, but heard his footsteps following right behind me. I thought maybe that person also lived on the third floor or maybe the fourth. His footsteps became faster, so I ran to the dorm.

Once I got inside, I heard the man trying to yank open our door. I stayed in there quietly with the lights off and checked my phone. My friends had called me a number of times. When I called them back, they had told me the taxi driver that dropped me off told them there was something suspicious about the guy they had seen standing outside. So they had called to check up on me. I told them what happened, and my friends arrived to the dorm and the man fled. Later when I talked to other SNSD members about it, they told me that they had also seen a guy with an umbrella standing outside the building a few days before as well.”

T-ara releases first MV teaser for “Cry Cry”

2011-10-31T04:34:00.000-07:00

On October 31st, T-ara unveiled their first MV teaser for their new single, “Cry Cry“.

In this dark clip, Jiyeon is seen holding a gun while crying out, “It was you. Why did it have to be you, mister. WHY?” She then fires, and the MV cuts to a scene of actor Cha Seung Won lying lifeless on the ground.

The teaser moves quickly to several intense action shots of the actors fighting, while T-ara huddles and cries with fear. At the end of the teaser, a voice is heard saying, “Mister, do you regret meeting me? If I fall too deep in happiness… it might just kill me.”

Since a few members have considerable acting experience under their belts, it’ll be interesting to see how this MV turns out. Check out the teaser below, and stay tuned to allkpop for more updates!

SNSD’s YoonA & Taeyeon get criticized by netizens for “unprofessional behavior”

2011-10-31T04:31:00.000-07:00

SNSD‘s YoonA and Taeyeon are becoming a ‘hot issue’ due to their behavior during an American interview.

SNSD was recently interviewed by ‘MTV IGGY’ at the MTV building in New York’s iconic Times Square. While Tiffany and Jessica wowed netizens back home with their fluent English, their groupmates YoonA and Taeyeon have been receiving some flak.

During the interview, YoonA and Taeyeon were both seen with what Korean media outlets are calling “dark expressions”. While the others laughed and smiled, the two looked morose and worn out. Taeyeon was even caught on screen with her chin in her hands, looking somewhat bored.

Netizens are criticizing the girls on their behavior, saying things like, “As Korea’s cultural representatives, shouldn’t they put their best face forward?”, “I’m a little disappointed… even if they’re tired, this is an important Hallyu moment”, and “Very unprofessional.”

Others rallied to YoonA and Taeyeon’s side, arguing that the girls had been suffering from a cold that resulted from their busy schedules.

Are K-netizens overreacting, or is there a grain of truth in their arguments? Toss us your thoughts below.

SNSD wins the ‘Inkigayo’ Mutizen + October 30th performances

2011-10-30T07:45:00.000-07:00

SBS‘s “Inkigayo” is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing performances from the top participating K-Pop artists!

Viewers got to see Tablo, Kim Wan Sun, MYNAME, Noel, and The Boss make their respective comebacks and debuts. Meanwhile, the ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were Davichi, Orange Caramel, INFINITE, SECRET, Kim Hyun Joong, F.T. Island, and SNSD.

As for today’s “Inkigayo Mutizen”winner, SNSD took home the trophy! Congratulations!

Meanwhile, TEEN TOP promoted the benefits of eggs through the “Egg Song”:

The ‘Take 7‘ Videos:

**Goodbye Stage!**

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Other performers included C-REAL, Clover, Noel, M.I.B, The Boss, Seo Young Eun, Boyfriend, and Kan Mi Youn:

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SNSD’s “The Boys” is the 3rd most viewed MV on YouTube

2011-10-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

SNSD‘s MV for “The Boys” is making K-Pop history by becoming one of the most viewed music videos in the world.

The Korean version of “The Boys” placed 3rd on the ‘Most Viewed Music Videos’ ranking on YouTube. They round out the Top 3 after international favorites LMFAO and Justin Bieber.

Though released over a week ago, “The Boys” is still drawing much interest as both the Korean and English versions have gained over 15 million views.

SNSD is also drawing much attention worldwide, as they recently performed in New York City and made headlines on famous publications like The New York Times. Congratulations, ladies!

Stylish paparazzi photos of SNSD walking around in NYC

2011-10-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

On October 24th, the ladies of SNSD were spotted walking down the streets of Manhattan by media outlet Dispatch.

Dressed in their stage outfits, the girls walked around Broadway after completing their live interview with MTV. The girls were on their way to their fan meet, and instead of traveling by van, they decided to experience New York by foot.

Their stylish look mesmerized even Dispatch reporters, as they stated, “SNSD was superior in all aspects. They were just walking, but it felt as if we were watching a scene from a fashion magazine. Edgy styles, charismatic gazes, and sometimes even girlish laughter… They captivated the attention of any New Yorker.”

While Tiffany chattered away arm-in-arm with Sooyoung, Yuri, and Hyoyeon conversed loudly, making big gestures for their conversation.

Jessica and Seohyun opted to observe the views around them, stopping to glance at a LED display for the ‘Lion King‘.

Unfortunately, YoonA and Taeyeon suffered from severe colds. YoonA was in poor condition due to her intense schedules with the group’s comeback and filming for her drama, while Taeyeon had trouble adjusting to the colder New York weather.

Like the team leader she is, however, she stuck through right till the end, completing every interview that came her way.

Check out the photos here!

SNSD wins K-Chart + Performances from October 28th’s ‘Music Bank’

2011-10-29T00:04:00.001-07:00

‘Music Bank‘ is back with another fun and exciting show that was chock-full of amazing performances!

Joining MC Hyun Woo as a special one-day MC today is After School‘s very own UEE, who charmed the audience with her cute antics and elegant beauty.

Besides the usual stages on tonight’s show, MYNAME, M.I.B, Twilight, and Kim Wan Sun all made their respective comebacks and debuts this week.

Huh Gak faced off against SNSD for this week’s K-Chart, but in the end, it was SNSD who clinched the ‘K-Chart’ win.

Congratulations, SNSD!

SNSD and Huh Gak’s backstage interview:

Others who performed tonight included SNSD, Secret, F.T. Island, INFINITE, Davichi, Huh Gak, Noel, Orange Caramel, Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Wan Sun, Clover, Kan Mi Youn, Ali, Maybee, Flower, MYNAME, Twilight, April Kiss, M.I.B, and Fat Cat.

Check them out down below!

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< Huh Gak >

< Orange Caramel >

< Davichi >

< F.T. Island >

< Kim Kyu Jong >

< Clover >

< Flower >

< ALi >

< Kan Mi Youn >

< Maybee >

SNSD’s Yuri shows off her long legs for ‘HIGH CUT’

2011-10-28T05:26:00.000-07:00

SNSD’s Yuri made jaws drop when her pictorial for ‘HIGH CUT’ magazine was revealed.

In the photos, Yuri shows off her long legs in boyfriend shirts and tight skinny jeans. Although her facial expressions remain soft, her figure definitely cemented its status as ‘killer’.

Photographer Kim Bo Sung stated with a thumbs-up, “You definitely do not need to fix her body with photoshop“.

Check out her stunning photos here!

SNSD’s Jessica comments on her Japanese nickname, “Demon”

2011-10-28T05:25:00.000-07:00

SNSD‘s Jessica is known as an ‘ice queen’ in Korea, but in Japan, she’s been dubbed as a ‘demon’. The idol recently shared her feelings about this nickname on a recent episode of ‘Strong Heart‘.

MC Lee Seung Gi brought up the fact on how she was known as “Demon” amongst her Japanese fans. Jessica responded, “I saw the headlines as well, and was distressed at first.”

She continued, “I feel embarrassed saying this, but I learned that in Japan, ‘demon’ refers to someone who is lethal and beautiful, like the French ‘femme fatale’. I’m so thankful they call me that.”

MBLAQ #2 on Oricon Chart – labeled “Kpop Monster” by Japanese press

2011-10-28T05:23:00.000-07:00

MBLAQ‘s second Japanese single “Baby U!” which was released on the 26th, sold more than 22,068 copies on the first day of it’s release. With this result, the boys seized the #2 slot on the Oricon chart.

This album is receiving an explosive reactions from Japanese fans, also seizing #1 on the Japanese Tower Records Daily Chart before it was even officially released, as well as coming in at #1 for most ringtones downloaded on the Recochoku site for three days straight.

The city of Shibuya experienced much traffic on the 25th around the Tower Records building, as thousands of fans were eager to get their hands on a copy of the new album after its release. The entire first floor of the building was decorated with various photos and posters of MBLAQ, as well as mannequins that were dressed in MBLAQ stage-dance ensembles.

The Japanese press refer to MBLAQ as ‘K-POP Monsters’, highly praising them saying the boys are on a different level from other Korean idol groups and the five members are flipping Japan inside out.

The boys who also rose to the top of their Oricon chart with their hit single “Your Luv” this past May are firmly making their mark in the Japanese music industry. MBLAQ has left for Japan and the boys will be putting on a ‘high touch & bingo game’ event in Tokyo, as well as Osaka & Nagoya in an attempt to promote their new album.

SNSD wins #1 + Performances from October 27th’s ‘M! Countdown’

2011-10-28T05:19:00.001-07:00

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back with another episode of great performances!

Competing for the #1 spot, it was a hot battle between SNSD, Kim Hyun Joong, and SECRET, but in the end, it was SNSD who clinched a win with “The Boys“!

Congratulations to SNSD!

Other performers tonight included INFINITE, U-KISS, F.T. Island, Kim Kyu Jong, Kim Bo Kyung, B1A4, M.I.B, MYNAME, Orange Caramel Kim Wan Sun, Huh Gak and Davichi.

Check out the performances below!

< SECRET >

< Kim Hyun Joong >

< Kim Wan Sun (feat. B2ST’s Junhyung) > **Hot Stage!**

< INFINITE > **Special Stage!**

< U-KISS > **Follow-Up Performance!**

< F.T. Island >

SMTOWN shares performances from SMTOWN LIVE at Madison Square Garden

2011-10-25T03:03:00.000-07:00

Thousands of fans gathered at Madison Square Garden on October 23rd, 2011 in New York city for the SMTOWN LIVE concert to get a glimpse of their favorite SM Entertainment artists.

SMTOWN has a special treat for the fans who couldn’t attend as some of performances from the show were uploaded to SMTOWN’s official YouTube channel!

Later tonight, allkpop will release its official RELIVE IT recap of the entire concert, so make sure to stay tuned for our coverage!

Check out the performances below:

RELIVE IT: allkpop interviews SNSD at SMTOWN Live NYC!

2011-10-25T03:02:00.001-07:00

With the SM Entertainment family taking over Madison Square Garden for SMTOWN Live NYC last night, SNSD / Girls’ Generation was looking sharper than ever for four hours of performance! Before the show kicked off, we at allkpop had the honor of sitting down with the nine ladies for an exclusive interview regarding their recent activities.

With the recent worldwide release of “The Boys” and full promotions underway, SNSD had lots to share with allkpop readers. In a mixture of English and Korean, the ladies discussed their surprise concept for “The Boys”, the maturation they’ve undergone since their debut, dreaming big for their entrance into the world market and more.

Without further ado, enjoy allkpop’s exclusive interview with SNSD below!

SNSD’s Sunny talks about her new hairdo

2011-10-24T04:17:00.000-07:00

Sunny‘s new hair has been catching the eyes of Sones lately but what’s all this talk about it? It’s a wig!

On October 21st, SNSD made a comeback on KBS 2TV‘s ‘Music Bank‘ with their latest song, “The Boys“. On the same day, they also performed “Mr. Taxi” for their special comeback stage.

Long before their comeback performance, however, Sunny’s blonde ‘do was one of the hottest topics in K-Pop, with fans and netizens alike praising the star for her dramatic look.

In an interview prior to SNSD’s album release, Sunny stated, “The bob is really a wig. After receiving positive feedback from fans when the teaser was released, I felt good… Although I proposed that I would style myself, I haven’t decided if I’m going to wear the wig on stage yet.”

It was later revealed that both Sunny and SM Entertainment decided to stick with the wig, as fans seems interested in this new look.

Do you feel a bit disappointed that it’s a wig, or relieved? Toss us your thoughts below!

SNSD to Stupefy Singaporeans on 9 December, 2011

2011-10-24T04:12:00.000-07:00

The reigning goddesses of the South East Asia will be making their first-ever full-fledged concert in Singapore – fans of the Number 1 Asia girl group Girls Generation (SNSD) – prepare for a sweet sugary-coated presents given by the organizers Conceptual and Running Into The Sunin Singapore! Despite the concert making a record as the most expensive production among all K-Pop concerts held here yet, they have created special prices for tickets to be more affordable for you all K-Pop fans!Due to the massive staging, a limited 5,500 tickets will be available for sale and the best seats in the house could possibly be not seats – but the standing mosh pit area for over 2,000 fans where fans can get the closest to the girls.
2011 Girls‟ Generation Tour in Singapore to be held 9 December 2011, at 8.00pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium will showcase a 3-hour visual treat of sexily choreographed dance moves, along with a visual play of effects including laser beams, LED screens, trapezes and elevated platforms.

The popular nine-member girl group will perform across two stages and strut along three passageways, where audience can expect the girls to tease and amuse from every angle in both
group and solo acts. Right in the thick of the action are three mosh pits submerged in the middle of the stage, catering for over 2,000 standing audience who will be able to meet the girls up-close.

Study the stage map closely to pick your wished seating/standing position for the girls to look at you…

Who’s ready to be aimed by nine cupid girls?
International fans don’t fret – stay tuned with us for the live updates of the girls’ stay and conference in Singapore!

SNSD’s Jessica looks elegant in long dress.

2011-10-24T04:11:00.001-07:00

On October 20, SNSD leader Jessica attended ‘Love you W’ a breast cancer awareness event, where she grab media attention because her elegant and sensuous dressing style.

She was wearing a long brown dress which looked amazing on her long slim body.

Brown Eyed Girls win the ‘Inkigayo’ Mutizen + October 23rd performances

2011-10-23T02:03:00.001-07:00

SBS‘s “Inkigayo” is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing performances from the top participating K-Pop artists!

Viewers got to see SECRET, Kim Hyun Joong, and SNSD make their comebacks. Meanwhile, the ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were Davichi, Orange Caramel, INFINITE, Brown Eyed Girls, Kim Hyun Joong, F.T. Island, and Wheesung.

As for today’s “Inkigayo Mutizen”winner, Brown Eyed Girls took home the trophy! Congratulations!

SNSD promoted “The Egg Song” this week:

Tablo‘s comeback were teased for next week:

The ‘Take 7‘ Videos:

Other performers included Maybee, ALi, Boyfriend, Kan Mi Youn, B1A4, Kim Kyu Jong, and U-KISS.

SNSD brings “The Boys” out on ‘Music Core’

2011-10-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

After a long year away, SNSD is finally back with a new song called “The Boys” and they’ve brought a fierce new image with them!

The girls dished out a confident swagger in their performance that drew full-out screams from the audience. In an earlier interview, Sooyoung explained the key point in their choreography, saying,“We tried hard to make [the dance] match the song, however, it’s not as aggressive or powerful as we thought initially. The ‘going down’ movement during the rap portion came about because there needed to be an impact at that point. The choreography team was trying to decide whether or not to include that move, but we insisted that we’d do it. They asked if it would be okay to just have 4 of the members do it, but all the members stated that they wanted to do it.”

Looks like the girls managed to bring down the house with them. Check out SNSD’s comeback stage below!

MBLAQ tops daily chart on ‘Rechocku’ with “Baby U”

2011-10-23T01:46:00.000-07:00

MBLAQ is sweeping Japan with their Japanese releases. On October 21st, it was revealed that they had topped the biggest mobile site, ‘Recochoku‘, with “Baby U” on their daily chart.

The achievement is more meaningful in that MBLAQ shot ahead of some big names like Perfume, who came in second, and child star Ashida Mana, who came in third. AKB48 ranked fourth while T-ara placed fifth.

“Baby U” was digitally released on the 20th, so the boys topped it in less than two days, showing that they have what it takes to join the new Hallyu wave.

In addition, MBLAQ is also making waves across the globe, as they placed first for 68 days in a row on Bulgaria’s music chart, Popcore, as well as German charts.

The members of MBLAQ stated, “We’re glad that we were able to achieve such positive results before even starting our promotions. Thank you to our Japanese fans, and we promise to come back with a better image next week.”

MBLAQ’s second single, “Baby U”, will be released on October 26th. MBLAQ also has a Korean comeback slated for the beginning of December.

SNSD brings the heat with “The Boys” on ‘Music Bank’

2011-10-21T21:31:00.000-07:00

SNSD’s ‘The Boys’ MV reaches over 7 million views in just 2 days!

2011-10-21T21:28:00.000-07:00

Girl group SNSD has garnered over 7 million views on YouTube with their latest track, ‘The Boys‘, in just two days!

On October 19th, SM Entertainment released SNSD’s music video on YouTube. By the 21st, 5,941,049 views hit the Korean version while 1,604,634 people saw the English MV. In total, ‘The Boys’ have collected a whopping 7,545,683 views!

The video is not only popular in Asia, but has also caught the attention of European, South American, and North American viewers. At one point, the Korean and English versions of ‘The Boys’ achieved first and second place on the ‘Most Viewed’ and ‘Most Discussed’ rankings, respectively.

The Korean Version has won several honors including: Top Favorited, Most Discussed, Most Viewed, and Top Rated. As expected, the video is most popular with females at the ages of 13-24 and males at 18-24.

In related news, the girls will be making their comeback stage performance through KBS2TV‘s ‘Music Bank‘ on October 21st. Stay tuned to allkpop for coverage of their comeback!

SNSD thanks fans for their “The Boys” all-kill

2011-10-21T21:26:00.001-07:00

Right before their first comeback stage on KBS‘s ‘Music Bank‘, the ladies of SNSD sat down with reporters in their waiting room to express their gratitude for their music chart ‘all-kill’ with “The Boys“.

The girls began, “We’re both excited and nervous every time we release a new album. There was some anticipation because it was our first Korean comeback in a while. Since ‘The Boys’ is different in style to the music SNSD previously presented, we were kind of worried as to how people would react. Still, our hearts were beating, and we were all more excited than ever.”

They continued, “We recorded our comeback in front of our fans today. Although it was our first stage, they all perfected their fan-chants, which we’re both glad and grateful for.”

With regards to their ‘all-kill’ on the charts, SNSD remarked, “Because we were all so preoccupied with our comeback preparations, we had no time to go on the internet. It wasn’t until today that we found out about our ranking on the charts. It’s something we didn’t expect, so we’re really thankful for that. There were a lot of songs that we had specially prepared for our album. We wanted to show them off to our fans so we’re glad that they even listened to our album. We have yet to begin our official promotional activities and are already receiving such love, so it makes us feel a bit more responsible to live up to everyone’s expectations.”

When asked whether they’re anticipating a music program win, they responded, “We haven’t thought of it. The members haven’t talked about winning yet. Instead of working with the thought of ‘placing first’, we want to prioritize showing what we couldn’t before. We trust that we will be met with positive results if we continue to work hard.”

SNSD’s Jessica poses for W Korea magazine

2011-10-20T00:27:00.000-07:00

Jessica of SNSD transformed into a lovely Parisienne woman in a recent photo shoot for the November edition of W Korea magazine.

She looked absolutely mesmerizing exposing her bare shoulder in a long ruffled skirt, and gave a fierce pose in a gold-colored tube dress that traced her long, shapely legs. Her flashy yet delicate & feminine pink eye-make up caught the attention of netizens everywhere.

Earlier in the year, W Korea revealed pictorials from ‘SM Town Live in Paris’ pictorials featuring SNSD, Super Junior, TVXQ, SHINee, f(x), and many others.

Although the shoot took place in the early morning hours after their SM concert in Paris, the fans reportedly still showed up, trying to steal a glimpse of their favorite artists.

Check out some of Jessica’s photos here!

MBLAQ stays at #1 for 60 days straight on Bulgarian charts

2011-10-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

According to a Bulgarian music source POPCORE.TV, MBLAQ‘s “Mona Lisa” has surpassed Selena Gomez, Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj, claiming the #1 spot for two months straight!

Member G.O. thanked his fans via his Twitter page saying, “#1 on Bulgaria Music Charts for 60 days in a row!!! Thanks to Bulgaria”

“Mona Lisa” has consistently worked its way up to the top, as it was #9 on August 15th, and became #3 on the 16th. The song is also #1 on Germany’s Asian music charts, and this accomplishment is highly praise-worthy considering the boys have never even performed in Europe.

MBLAQ’s fame however, does not stop in just Asia and Europe. MBLAQ is currently in South America for MBC‘s 2011 K-pop Cover Dance Festival and fans there cannot get enough of the boys. A video of fans awaiting MBLAQ in Sao Paulo at the airport and at their hotel, screaming their names and singing along with their songs were uploaded via Youtube and is receiving much attention.

SNSD’s new concept photos for “The Boys” revealed!

2011-10-19T04:52:00.000-07:00

We’re only a few hours away from SNSD‘s global release of their 3rd full-length album, “The Boys“, and the treasure trove of eye-candy has finally started to crack open with these stunning new concept photos!

Korean community sites have been chattering excitedly about some new concept photos that’ve made their way online. In these photos, the girls flaunt a confident look that embraces sophistication with a touch of sass.

They’re definitely not aegyo princesses anymore, so their competition better watch out! SNSD is ready to take their pop queen crowns once again, and it looks like they’re not going to take any prisoners.

Check out their photos here.