All about Korean Pop Stars: 12/13/12

Kamis, 13 Desember 2012

TVXQ top the charts in Thailand and Taiwan

TVXQ recently topped the charts in Thailand and Taiwan.
Today, TVXQ’s agency reported, “TVXQ recently proved their popularity and potential as a top artist by topping the charts in Thailand and Taiwan with ‘Catch Me.’ They have topped the Channel [V]‘s Asian Chart in Thailand for six consecutive weeks (from October 29 to December 9) and the True Music Channel’s True Music Top 20 Chart for three consecutive weeks (from November 17 to December 7).”
TVXQ’s new album Catch Me has also been selected as Asian No. 1 Pop on Channel [V] and the Asian Of The Month on True Music Channel. The channels aired the music video of “Catch Me” and interviews with TVXQ in the month of November.
The special edition of Catch Me (CD+DVD), which was released in Taiwan on November 30, also topped the G-Music Asian Chart (from November 30 to December 6) in the country.
TVXQ are currently promoting their new song, “Humanoids,” in Korea.

Source: TV Report

Super Junior K.R.Y to release the first single in Japan in January

Super Junior K.R.Y will release the first single in Japan next year.
Today, a spokesperson for Super Junior reported, “Super Junior’s ballad unit group Super Junior K.R.Y will release the first single Promise U on January 23 in Japan. It’s the first single for the unit group to release in Japan.”
Super Junior K.R.Y is a unit group formed by Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung, the vocalists in Super Junior. The unit group differentiated itself from Super Junior by having released sad ballad songs. Performing a total of 22 songs at the latest concert of Super Junior in Japan, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Yesung attracted a lot of attention from the audience.
Because Super Junior are currently very popular in Asia, tickets for the concert were quickly sold out, and an additional concert will be held at Budokan in January next year at the request of the fans of the group.
Holding a concert at Budokan means a lot because it’s the largest concert hall in Japan, where such world-famous artists as the Beatles and Avril Lavigne have performed. Super Junior K.R.Y are the first unit group to hold a concert at the dream concert hall in Japan.

Source: Starnews

Lee Byung Hun goes through an awkward moment because of a broken escalator

Why did the escalator break when Lee Byung Hun came?
Lee, who recently visited Hong Kong to promote his new film G.I.Joe 2 (directed by Jon M. Chu), went through an awkward moment at the airport because of a broken escalator.
On December 11, Lee arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport and was escorted by the staff of the airport. Lots of reporters were there to interview Lee.
One of the reporters says Lee was wearing sunglasses but very kind. According to the reporter, he also showed off his distinctive smile.
However, a problem happened when he arrived in front of an escalator because the escalator suddenly stopped. Lee seemed a bit embarrassed by the situation for a moment but walked down the escalator with a smile.
On December 12, Lee attended a promotional event to release a 3D version of the film G.I.Joe 2 and the Asia Press Day at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong.

Source: TV Report

Lee Seung Gi to perform his new song for the first time on M Countdown

Lee Seung Gi will perform his new song for the first time on Mnet’s M Mountdown.
On the episode of M Countdown that will air live on December 13 at 6:00 p.m., such male vocalists as Lee, Roy Kim, B2ST’s Yo Seob, and Nell will perform.
Lee will perform “Turning Back,” which has topped the major charts for three consecutive weeks. The song is characterized by Lee’s sad voice and a lyrical melody. Lee’s fans are already excited by the news that he will perform the song for the first time on the show.
Roy Kim, who is currently very popular as the winner of Superstar K4 and a handsome vocalist, will also perform on the show. He will sing “Passing By,” a song he performed in the final stage of Superstar K4. Characterized by Kim’s gentle voice and a beautiful guitar sound, the song has been in the upper ranks of the major charts.
Yo Seob will also give an addictive performance for the viewers with “Caffeine.” As a solo singer, he is expected to attract a lot of female viewers’ attention with a sad look in his eyes and a sexy performance. Nell will perform “White Night,” a song characterized by the vocalist Kim Jong Wan’s dreamy yet gentle voice. Written by Kim Jong Wan, the song is attracting a lot of attention with the distinctive style of the band.
Besides, Son Dam Bi, Ailee, Dal Shabet, B1A4, Hello Venus, NS Yoonji, Shin Hye Sung, and Infinite’s Sunggyu will perform on the show.

Source: TV Report

Lee Joon Ki holds fan meetings in Japan: “Thank you always”

Actor Lee Joon Gi recently held fan meetings in Japan with about 10,000 fans.
Lee has met his Japanese fans at the Nagoya Century Hall on December 4, at the Osaka International Convention Center on 5, and at the Yokohama Pacifico on 10.
Those were special meetings for Lee’s Japanese fans, held under the title of “JG Time with You…in Japan” in celebration of Christmas. Despite the cold weather, over 10,000 people came to the meetings to see Lee from all over the country.
It’s been nearly nine months since he saw his Japanese fans for the last time. He appeared on the stage with a nervous look on his face and said hello to the fans in Japanese. The fans welcomed him with a shout of joy.
With hair that has grown a bit longer and a gentle smile, Lee showed off a mischievous yet manly look throughout the meetings.

At the fan meetings, Lee talked about some behind-the-scenes stories about the drama series Arang and the Magistrate and his life as a singer and an actor.
When Lee performed his new song, which he has practiced for ten hours a day, the fans enthusiastically responded to it.
Lee said, “Thank you so much for coming to see me and welcoming me despite the cold weather, and I always thank you for loving me and cheering me. I will be more active in overseas countries from now on, and I want to see you again with a new project.”
Lee came back to Korea on December 11. He will take a break for a while before he starts a new project.

Source: Starnews

JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun is ready to capture China

JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun is receiving a lot of attention in China as a next Hallyu star.
According to the agency, C-JeS Entertainment, on December 13, big Chinese portal site Baidu has a fan community for Park with over 130,000 people. The members of the community are keep increasing rapidly and in October over 5,000 members conducted a campaign for a week to collect signatures to ask Park hold a fan meeting in China.
The agency says, “Park is very popular in Chinese-speaking countries. Chinese portal sites and TV channels airing Korean TV series are all about Park.”
Park started gaining popularity in China with his TV series Sungkyunkwan Scandal and Rooftop Prince, which have received over 100 million hits on a Chinese video site.
His current airing TV series Missing You is also receiving a lot of attention in China. It ranked first on the daily, weekly, and monthly charts among Korean TV series and it ranked fourth among all TV series including Chinese TV series.
A local official says, “Park is unbelievably popular. He is so charming in every TV series and he visits China to hold fan meetings. I think that impressed many Chinese fans and his will constantly receive an explosive response.”

Source: Starnews

Harry loses his temper―”I don’t want to fight over Han Jung Woo”

Harry (played by Yoo Seung Ho) keeps on alert against Han Jung Woo (played by Park Yoo Chun).
In the 11th episode of MBC’s Wednesday-Thursday series Missing You, which aired on December 12, Harry asks Joy (played by Yoon Eun Hye) to give him some time alone to think.

Flustered by the news of Han Jung Woo’s having been kidnapped, Joy is set to visit the site of the incident. Watching Joy looking shocked, Harry feels distressed, but in the end he has to take her to the site where they speculate the kidnap has taken place.

Thanks to their rescue, Jung Woo is taken to a hospital in one piece. Harry stays mum, feeling uncomfortable When Joy, in the end, tries to talk to him, Harry says “Give me just some time alone to think.”

He adds, “We haven’t had a serious argument over the past 14 years. This would be the first one if we had a row, and I don’t want fight over Han Jong Woo.”

In the end, Joy can’t do anything but see him leave.

Source: Xportsnews

Uhm Jung Hwa and Lee Hyo Ri are to have a fashion battle on election day

Actress Uhm Jung Hwa and singer Lee Hyo Ri have predicted a fashion battle for the upcaming presidential election day. On December 12, Uhm tweeted, “I’m shooting in Busan now, and my movie production crew are casting absentee ballots tomorrow. Let’s vote! Don’t forget! I’m going to vote in Seoul!”
On reading her post, Lee Hyo Ri replied, “Can I look forward to a fashionable you on election day?” Uhm wrote her back, “Let’s have a fashion battle to see which one of us appears ‘saxier’! It’s saxy, not sexy!” (Saxy is a pun alluding to the Korean word for a young maiden.) Lee accepted the challenge and said, “Sounds good. Let’s bet 10,000 won.”
Netizens who read their posting online reacted: “Wow I’m so looking forward to it. It looks like their conversation will appear as the most searched keyword on a search engine.” “Don’t forget to upload your pictures!” “I’m for Uhm Jung Hwa.” They showed expectations on their upcoming fashion battle.
The two singers have risen as hottest divas in the music industry. In 2008, they have shown their close friendship as they performed each other’s hit songs on M.net 20’s Choice.