Super Junior sell over 330,000 copies of Sexy, Free & Single

Super Junior have proved their popularity again.
Selling over 500,000 copies of their fifth album (including the repackaged album) last year, Super Junior are again expected to have a high record of album sales for their sixth album, Sexy, Free & Single.
According to the July album sales counted by the Gaon Chart, Super Junior’s sixth album ranked first with the sales of 335,744 copies.
Super Junior’s sixth album had topped the chart for three consecutive weeks since it ranked first on the second week of July, the first week of its release. This album also attracted a lot of attention because Gangin participated in the album after being released from the army.
B2ST ranked second with the sales of their new EP, “Midnight Sun,” which amounted to 67,835 copies, and 2PM’s Wooyoung ranked third with his first solo album, 23, Male, Single, by selling 52,618 copies.
T-ara’s Day By Day ranked fourth with the sales that amounted to 34,181 copies.
Psy’s fifth album, Psy 6 甲 Part. 1, ranked fifth with the sales of 32,309 copies and BoA’s seventh album, Only One, ranked sixth with the sales of 28,576 copies.
NU’EST’s new album, Action, also attracted attention by ranking eighth (15,564 copies).
On the July Downloaded Song Chart, 2NE1′s “I Love You” ranked first with 1,522,263 downloads, beating T-ara’s “Day By Day (1,369,848 downloads).”

• Source: Starnews

T-ara’s Soyeon has a car accident in the rain

T-ara’s Soyeon recently had a car accident in the rain and was taken to the nearest hospital.
On August 13 around 6:30 a.m., Soyeon had a car accident on her way to Busan to shoot KBS 2TV’s drama series Haeundae Lovers.
Soyeon was in a car her manager was driving, and the car crashed into the guardrail and overturned.
Soyeon and her manager and stylist are currently in the hospital.
A spokesperson for Soyeon says, “It doesn’t seem like Soyeon is seriously injured, but she’s complaining of neck and back pain. She needs to get a thorough medical checkup to see what is exactly wrong.”
The extent of Soyeon’s injuries is not yet known. She looks like she isn’t seriously injured but has to get a through medical checkup because there can be damage to the internal organs.
Soyeon cancelled the shooting for the day.
Core Contents Media, Soyeon’s agency, says, “We’ll have to cancel the shooting of Haeundae Lovers today.”
T-ara’s Soyeon is currently playing the role of Lee Kwan Soon, a spoiled daughter of Lee Soon Shin (played by Lee Jae Yong) in Haeundae Lovers. 

• Source: TV Report

Brown Eyed Girls - Abracadabra

브라운아이드걸스 - Abracadabra 

Brown Eyed Girls regular third album 'Sound G.' Release

"Upgrading to the vocals sound tougher."

Sound artist and composer of the best hits at home and abroad participated in the 3rd album, The Brown Eyed Girls are armed with the perfect sound. As well as new songs with old hits reinterpreted in a completely new angle to the remix version published 2CD CD which was released as three houses in the meantime of continuing to repay the love of the fans of all traces goseuran sincerity is entered.

BEG's electronic sound, a musical based on songs and other people being discriminated against, without drying because of her charming voice and singing ability is proven.

Is the existing domestic release of this album compared to the album to sound closer to the highest level doeeoteumeun upgrade, of course, at the time of his debut was the biggest advantages of BEG cool vocal melodies that stand out even more powerful, yet stylish at the same time, in addition sought.

The producer of the album is 'LOVE' and 'somehow' mini-album's producer, Jo, Yeong - Cheol again was in charge
The title song 'Abracadabra' of a roller coaster 'Jinu' (Hitch Hiker) ilrekteuropap wonderfully transformed by introducing dance music styles, pp.277 participated as co-composer, raised completeness. In weight, yet a stimulating introduction to rhythm and sound, and light-headedness, cool feeling of popping In the chorus 'hukeusong' s formula has left an attractive, compelling, but a cold ear, Voodoo lyrics reminiscent of the dreamy sound impressive and well- harmony.

Seongonggaedoen 'Candy Man' is the title track to the last competition of filing as a candidate song LOVE, YOU are the work of the kombiin saintbinary and Agricultural Extension. Also out of two lightweight heavy bass accompaniment to the sound and image of the girl group with vocals crowning glory of the song is the most well-exposed. Composer does not need an explanation on leap day 'is not' miss the initial color of Brown Eyed Girls luxury ballad for fans.

• Source  CJENMMUSICs YouTube

Song Joong Ki and Lee Yu Bi become brother and sister on Nice Guy

Song Joong Gi and Lee Yu Bi, who are appearing in KBS 2TV’s new drama series Nice Guy, recently attracted attention with a picture of themselves in a friendly pose.
In the series, Song plays Kang Maru, an innocent medical school student who becomes a bad man after getting betrayed by his lover, and Lee plays his sister Kang Choco. They’ll portray brother and sister who love each other very much.
Song portrays a brother who sacrifices himself for his sister, and Lee portrays a sister who depends on her brother and lives her life for him.
Song and Lee attracted a lot of attention because they look so alike in the picture recently released. From their white, clean skin to sharp noses, big eyes, and smiling faces, they’re catching the eyes of many people because they look like real brother and sister.
People responded: “They look so alike that they can call themselves real brother and sister.” “I envy Lee Yu Bi so much. I’m so jealous.” “Their smiling faces look very similar. I feel like I can focus on the story of the series more.” “I’m so jealous because they look so friendly to each other. I want to be Song Joong Ki’s sister, too.”
Nice Guy is a melodrama about Kang Maru, who becomes a bad guy to get back at his lover who betrays him; Seo Eun Gi (played by Moon Chae Won), a girl who falls deeply in love with Kang Maru; and Han Jae Hee (played by Park Si Yeon), a girl who loves Kang Maru but eventually betrays him for herself.
The series is written by Lee Kyung Hee, a screenwriter of the popular series Sorry, I Love You, and will start airing in September.

• Source: TV Report

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Kim Nam Gil shows Ensemble at JIMFF

Actor Kim Nam Gil recently met his fans for the first time after completing his army service.
On August 12, Kim appeared at a Mega Box in Jecheon as director for the music film Ensemble and said hello to his fans at the preview.
After the preview, Kim talked about his decision to direct the movie and how he feels about his first directing job.
The movie is about communication between musicians and their interaction with the public. It is an honest documentary movie about the Olympus Ensemble, who tries hard to promote classical music.
Since the preview was the first official event for Kim after completing his army service, many people paid a lot of attention to him. He served doing alternative service in Seoul for two years and got discharged on July 14.
The movie was selected for the 8th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival and will play on August 12 at 5:00 o’clock and on August 13 at 8:00 o’clock.

• Source: Starnews

TVXQ and Kim Hyun Joong win the Golden Disc in Japan

August 13, 2012 10:30 am 

TVXQ and Kim Hyun Joong won the Golden Disc in Japan.
On August 10, the Recording Industry Association of Japan reported that TVXQ won the Golden Disc with their new single “Android,” which was released on July 11, and the DVD of their live tour of Japan, “Tone.”
The Golden Disc is given to artists whose records of album sales exceed 100,000 copies. Along with TVXQ, Kim Hyun Joong also won the Golden Disc with his new single “Heat,” which was released on July 4.
TVXQ proved their high popularity by setting new records on the Oricon Chart several times. “Android” is TVXQ’s eleventh single that topped the Oricon weekly single chart.
TVXQ already set a new record of topping the Oricon weekly chart ten times as the first foreign artist with their single “Still,” which was released in March. By having their latest release top the chart again, they broke the record.
TVXQ finished a large-scale concert tour of Japan early this year, attracting over 550,000 fans, and also successfully held a fan meeting with over 100,000 fans. Kim is currently working in several Asian countries including Japan.

• Source: Starnews

Tags: K-Stars, kim hyun joong, Starnews, TVXQ

miss A’s Suzy and Infinite’s Hoya tried out for Super Star K

miss A’s Suzy and Infinite’s Hoya are drawing a lot of attention thanks to their appearances on an audition program, prior to their debuts.
Cable TV Mnet’s Super Star K will air the history of the show ‘Super Star K Conquest’ starting on August 13 through 16 at 10:00 at night.
The first episode will release thirty-two participants, who are the most memorable of the past seasons. Suzy, Hoya, and Jewelry’s Park Se Mi will make appearances as ordinary people before their debut.
From preliminaries to the finals will also air and the highlight scenes will capture the public’s attention.
Super Star K 4 will start airing on August 17 at 11:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

SE7EN is buried in flowers: “He is a flower boy”

SE7EN is drawing a lot of attention by appearing in an optical illusion picture.
On August 12, SE7EN tweeted a picture, which looks like an optical illusion, with the comment, “SE7EN over flowers.”
In the picture, SE7EN is wearing a flower printed suit and and posing for the camera while standing in front of a wall of flowers.
His handsome appearance captured the public’s attention.
People who saw the picture responded: “I can’t tell the flowers end and SE7EN begins.” “He is beautiful.” “It’s amazing.” “It is SE7EN over flowers.” “He is a flower boy.” “The suit is great too.” “The picture is an optical illusion.”

• Source: Xportsnews

NU’EST releases a sweet MV for ‘Not Over You’

Boy group NU’EST recently wrapped up their promotions for Action and followed up with Not Over You at the beginning of August.
Last month, through the group’s official Twitter, the five members were eagerly looking for their ‘Sandy’ as it was anticipated that they would be filming the MV for Sandy, another song on their first mini-album ‘Action’. But their agency Pledis Entertainment had a surprise in store for fans as an MV for Not Over You was released. The MV shows the members under a new light as each member displays sweet charms for the camera.

MV release of NU'EST's The First Mini Album [Action]
NU'EST's shout towards freedom, individuality, and dream "Show us who you are!!!"

NU'EST, who is back with their first mini-album, is an urban electro band who rose to become a new style icon in the K-pop scene, as they made their appearance in March of 2012 with 5 different characters and the best visuals, publicly raising issues on school violence and bullying.

Having secured many fans with their unprecedented unique and refined style, NU'EST, as in their first album, continues to act as the spokesperson for teenagers, reinterpreting current social issues from a teenager's viewpoint as they are forced to witness their individuality and dreams be shattered and be conformed into uniform practices, claiming that one's dream and individuality should be protected by oneself.

The comeback of the most anticipated artist of 2012, NU'EST, with the best performance and powerful message!!
NU'EST's time will go on this summer as well.

Source:  LOENENT , NU’EST’s YouTube

CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun blows his own horn

CNBLUE’s Lee Jong Hyun and Kim Woo Bin recently made the audience laugh by blowing their own horns.
In the August 11 episode of SBS’s A Gentleman’s Dignity, Lee and Kim competed against each other to get a part time job.
They were enjoying some fast food and saw a help wanted sign. The two boys tried to show off their strong points to a manager and made the audience laugh.
Kim said, “I’m 187 centimeters tall and handsome.” Lee said, “I’m handsome and perfectly proportioned.” Kim said, “I’m actually a nice guy.” Lee smiled and said, “The only thing I am is nice.”
Kim said, “I’m so popular among girls. High school girls will come here to see me.” Lee said, “Then I can attract high school boys. I am a boy who knows how to tell a good joke.” The manager couldn’t help laughing at he two boys.
Jang Dong Gun also drew a lot of attention in the episode by taking care of Lee and Kim when they were in a police office.

• Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s G-Dragon is friends with actress Yoon Eun Hye

August 12, 2012 7:00 pm 

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently showed off his close friendship with actress Yoon Eun Hye.
On August 12, Yoon asked G-Dragon through Twitter, “Are you going to return to performing soon?” Then G-Dragon answered, “Yes, soon!”
People who read those comments responded: “G-Dragon has a lot of friends.” “I didn’t know the two stars knew each other.” “He will return to performing soon as a soloist.”
G-dragon previously drew a lot of attention by tweeting pictures of a money flower, tiger, table, and chair. He also posted a timer saying that there are only seven days left before his comeback.

• Source: TV Report

Wonder Girls’ Yu Bin makes her cat jealous

August 12, 2012 6:00 pm 

Wonder Girls’ Yu Bin recently took a picture with her pets.
On August 11, Yu Bin tweeted a picture with the comment, “I came home after a long time and I’m getting lots of love from my pets.”
In the picture, Yu Bin is sitting on a couch and cuddling with her pets. Her happy face while kissing puppies drew a lot of attention. The cat sitting behind Yu Bin is making a jealous face while staring at Yu Bin and it made people laugh.
People who saw the picture responded: “I wish I was her pet.” “I think the cat envies the dogs.” “Yu Bin looks cute.” “The picture shows that Yu Bin has a good personality.”

• Source: TV Report

After School attends Psy’s concert: “Psy is the best”

August 12, 2012 3:00 pm 

After School’s UEE and Ju Yeon took a picture while attending Psy’s concert.
On August 11, Ju Yeon tweeted a picture with the comment, “I went to Psy’s concert with UEE. It was so much fun. I jumped too much and now I’m filling my tummy with food.”
On August 12, UEE also posted a note on her me2day account, “Psy’s concert is awesome! I enjoyed it so much. I want to go again. Everyday is new to me these days. Why? Psy is the best.”
UEE and Ju Yeon attended the concert in blue clothes and hats, which made them look cool in the hot summer weather.
Both look cute as well. UEE is making an excited face while putting her hands on her cheeks. Ju Yeon is giving the “thumbs-up” sign, while enjoying the concert.
People who saw the picture responded: “UEE is so cute.” “I want to attend the concert with you.” “Ju Yeon has become even more beautiful.”
Psy held his exclusive concert on August 11 for over 30,000 people.

• Source: TV Report

2NE1′s Sandara Park: “2NE1 is Mapo Style”

August 12, 2012 2:00 pm 

2NE1 recently sent a standing wreath to Psy to congratulate him on his concert.
On August 11, Sandara Park posted a picture on her me2day account with the comment, “2NE1 sent a cute standing wreath to CNN star Psy to wish him good luck for a successful concert. Attend the concert and enjoy it. Run.”
The picture features the standing wreath, on which is written, “CNN star Psy! Good luck on your concert!” 2NE1 called him a CNN star because Psy was mentioned by several US media outlets and is drawing worldwide  attention.
2NE1 also parodied Psy’s song “Gangnam Style” into “Mapo Style” and made people laugh.
People who saw the picture responded: “They look close to each other.” “I want to attend his concert too.” “2NE1 is Mapo style.”

• Source: Xportsnews

New girl group TAHITI appears on Shindong’s radio show

August 12, 2012 4:00 pm 

Girl group TAHITI recently appeared on MBC’s radio show Shindong’s Shim Shim Tapa.
The new girl group appeared on the show, which aired on August 12 at midnight, and surprised the audience by showing off their sense of humor.
TAHITI talked honestly on the show. Super Junior’s Shindong, DJ for the show, said, “I heard that you guys don’t have any role models.” Da Som replied, “Yes, we don’t have any role models because we have unique charms. We will do our best to become a girl group like you’ve never seen before.”
Group members made the audience laugh by imitating many stars’ voices, including, Shindong, B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk, and Jadu.
Their title song “Tonight” is an electronic house dance song, which includes refined music and attractive vocals. The addictive lyrics are about a girl who wants to get away and become a free spirit. The melodies also complemented the song and captured the public’s ears.
TAHITI has ranked first on the real time chart and they will keep busy appearing on several music programs and performing their song.

• Source: Star Daily News

ZE:A’s Si Wan takes a picture with Bigstar’s Raehwan: “Two handsome boys”

August 12, 2012 5:00 pm 

Bigstar’s Raehwan recently released a picture that captured the females’ attention.
On August 12, Raehwan posted a picture that he took with ZE:A’s Lim Si Wan in a waiting room on his me2day account.
In the picture, Raehwan and Lim are showing off their great looks and are smiling for the camera. Their handsome faces made the public smile too.
People who saw the picture responded: “Flower boys get together!” “They are hot boys. This picture gives me the vapors.” “This picture makes me smile.” “They are so handsome.” Raehwan and Si Wan have known each other since the Brave Brothers produced their song “Aftereffect.”
Bigstar is drawing a lot of attention with their powerful performance for the song “Hot Boy” as the most promising new idol group in the second half of 2012.

• Source: Star Daily News