The 25 Most Beautiful Faces of Boy Bands

As the old saying goes- beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, we can all agree that some of the most beautiful faces in Korea can be found in the numerous boy bands so popular in the K-pop genre. Whether you are a fan of SHINee, INFINITE, or BIGBANG, in almost every band there are faces which are worthy to be on a catwalk. Indeed, many of the male musicians and artists of today are also models and spokesmen for companies like Gucci and The Face Shop.

Whether you love a beautiful smile, big eyes, full lips, gorgeous bone structure, a sexy smolder or a mischevious, boyish look, no doubt you will find something beautiful about every one of these faces!

So after consulting numerous K-pop and boy band fans, here (in no particular order) are the top 25 most beautiful faces of boy bands.
 
#25 Jonghyun from SHINee


 #24 L from INFINITE


 #23 Lee Hong Ki from F.T. Island


 #22 Ryeowook from Super Junior

 
#21 Lee Minhyuk from BtoB


 #20 Lee Joon from MBLAQ


 #19 Woohyun from  INFINITE


#18 Jung Yong-hwa from CNBLUE
 



 #17 Donghae from Super Junior

 
#16 G-Dragon from BIGBANG 
 
#15 Kai from Exo

 
#14 Kevin from U-KISS


 #13 – Taemin  from SHINee


 #12 JR from NU’EST

 
#11 Sungjong from INFINITE

 #10 Taecyeon from 2PM
 
 
#9 Suho from Exo-K


#8 Kiseop from U-KISS
 

 #7 Jeongmin from Boyfriend

 
#6 Jaejoong from JYJ

 
#5 Hong Bin from VIXX


 #4 Taeyang from BIGBANG

 
#3 Minho from SHINee

#2 Siwon from Super Junior
 
 
#1 Kim Hyun Joong from ss501

What do you think? Are these the 25 most beautiful faces in boy bands? Did we mention your favorites? Do you think there is someone that should have been included in the list? Tell us who is your favorite and why. Please comment below and let us know what you think!

PSY on the TIME 100 list?

Every year since 1999, the American magazine TIME has been publishing a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
This year, popular artist PSY has been nominated to be on it. TIME organized a poll on their official website where you can choose who should be on the list. 
 
What do you think?
Is PSY one of the most innovative, influential icons in the world? Should he be on the TIME 100 list?
You can cast your vote on TIME’s TIME 100 official website until Friday, April 12th. The final TIME 100 list will be revealed on Thursday, April 18th.

• Source: TIME Magazine

PSY on the TIME 100 list?

Every year since 1999, the American magazine TIME has been publishing a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
This year, popular artist PSY has been nominated to be on it. TIME organized a poll on their official website where you can choose who should be on the list. 
 
What do you think?
Is PSY one of the most innovative, influential icons in the world? Should he be on the TIME 100 list?
You can cast your vote on TIME’s TIME 100 official website until Friday, April 12th. The final TIME 100 list will be revealed on Thursday, April 18th.

• Source: TIME Magazine

“One of a Kind” World Tour Rolls off in Seoul

Big Bang leader and the K -pop fashionista G DRAGON  kicked off  his “One of a Kind” world tour from Olympic Gymnastic Arena in Seoul,Korea.  The tour sets to promote artist’s first EP. Also this tour marks the first time when a solo artist is going to perform in 4 different Japanese domes.
Gd switched the CRAYZY mode ON of the thousands of fan in attendance with his One of a Kind songs. The Olympic Gymnastic Stadium got double doze of the concert on 30th and 31st of March.
Next in line is Japan , Where the GD is set to do 8 shows. The first one will be held in Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka,Japan
As of Now 13 concert dates have been officially publicized. Whereas Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia are still awaiting for their respective venues and concert dates to be released.

• Source: wikipedia

“One of a Kind” World Tour Rolls off in Seoul

Big Bang leader and the K -pop fashionista G DRAGON  kicked off  his “One of a Kind” world tour from Olympic Gymnastic Arena in Seoul,Korea.  The tour sets to promote artist’s first EP. Also this tour marks the first time when a solo artist is going to perform in 4 different Japanese domes.
Gd switched the CRAYZY mode ON of the thousands of fan in attendance with his One of a Kind songs. The Olympic Gymnastic Stadium got double doze of the concert on 30th and 31st of March.
Next in line is Japan , Where the GD is set to do 8 shows. The first one will be held in Fukuoka Dome in Fukuoka,Japan
As of Now 13 concert dates have been officially publicized. Whereas Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan and Malaysia are still awaiting for their respective venues and concert dates to be released.

• Source: wikipedia

Song Hye Kyo donates Braille guidebooks to help the blind

As soon as Actress Song Hye-kyo learned that there are no Braille guidebooks available at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, she didn’t think twice about providing assistance to the museum. She funded the publication of 1,000 Braille guidebooks, a project organized by Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women’s University.
In an interview with the local media, the actress said, “In local museums, not so many Braille brochures have been provided for the blind. After I played a role of a blind woman, I realized how much difficulties they have to face in their daily lives. To help them, I decided to support in publishing Braille brochures.”

Song’s role in the SBS drama “The Winter, the Wind Blows” helped her better understand the difficulties that people with disabilities have to face day in and day out. She plays a blind chaebol daughter in the drama.

• Source: Chosun Ilbo

KakaoTalk Brings BIGBANG and Sherina for Indonesian Market

Popular communication app company Kakao Corp. that develops KakaoTalk, KakaoStory and KakaoAlbum has chosen BIGBANG to be their ambassadors for the all-new CF alongside with Indonesian pop singer Sherina. Inventuring to the overseas market, it has shown positive growth in the mobile landscape of Indonesia, and the next step was taken.

For the K-pop idol group BIGBANG, this CF will be delivered to both Indonesia and Vietnam, with exclusive videos and emoticons that will be available for viewing and downloading.

The communication app that takes 97% of most South Korea’s conversation boasts free chat, free call, group chat and group call, and it is available for Android, Apple, and Blackberry users.

What kind of feeling will this collaborative project of Daesung, Seungri, TOP, G-Dragon, Taeyang and Sherina will portray? Indonesians, stay on your TV screens starting today as the CF will start airing its commercial act!

• Photo Source Kakao

PSY Sets Dress Code for Concert: White!

Popular artist PSY is known for being wild and outrageous, but after seeing his latest press release, even his more dedicated fans are laughing in disbelief.

In pictures released by the management at YG Entertainment and later tweeted by PSY himself, he is seen posing in various wacky, white costumes. Perhaps the most entertaining of all the pictures is the one of PSY in a fluffy dress, a fur coat, elbow length gloves and a tiara. Another release shows PSY in various white looks ranging from a bridal gown to a tennis outfit.

The reason for all the white? PSY has set a dress code for his upcoming April 13th concert “Happening” at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. He is asking his entire audience to come dressed in white for the concert.

This isn’t the first time that PSY has made an unusual request concerning his audience’s clothes. Back in 2012, he set the dress code to blue as a symbol of cool, refreshing water.

The April 13th concert will mark the release of a new song by PSY. Due to the overwhelming success of “Gangnam Style” on youtube, PSY enjoyed a huge rise in fame and became a hit with millions of fans around the world. He is hoping his newest song will be just as popular and prove him to be more than a one-hit wonder with international audiences.

Promotional Poster for PSY’s “Happening” Concert

•  Source: YG Entertainment

Kim Hyung Jun attends ‘Celebration Party’

On 28th afternoon, singer Kim Hyung Jun attended ‘Celebration Party’ which is held to celebrate Newsen’s 8th anniversary, @Star1′s 1st anniversary and the official launch of French jewelry brand DIDIER DUBOT.

Earlier this March, Kim Hyung Jun has successfully held his first solo concert in Seoul. Currently, he is working on his new drama ‘Gold, come quick’, in which he is acting as Han Ji Hye’s younger brother. The drama will be first aired on 6th April, Kim Hyung Jun along with other casts of the drama will be having a press conference on 3rd April.

• Source  Newsen

F(x) to appear on the American comedy site Funny Or Die

The girl group f(x) will be the first Korean artists to appear on the famous American comedy site Funny Or Die. Funny Or Die will post a comic drama in which f(x) and Hollywood actress Anna Kendrick appear together at 6:00 p.m. on March 28, local time in Korea.
Funny Or Die is a well-known American comedy site that hosts videos featuring music and humor. The site was established by Hollywood star Will Ferrell and the huge American agency CAA. The site receives an enthusiastic response, recording 60 million views every month. It opened in April, 2007 and has 56 million official Twitter followers (the top in American comedy) and 2 million Facebook friends.
Moreover, the site draws attention with appearances by such world-famous stars as Justin Bieber, Hilary Duff, Matthew McConaughey, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Renee Zellweger, Robin Williams, and even political figures such as former president Bill Clinton and the well-known CNN anchor Larry King.
The production crew of Funny Or Die chose f(x) as a main character in a series of collaborations between Korean singers and American stars because of the growing interest in K-pop.
Anna Kendrick, who will appear with f(x), has been nominated for many awards such as an Oscar, Tony, BAFTA, and Golden Globe. She is known for her work in the Twilight series.

• Source: Starnews

FT Island celebrates its 10th Japanese single and will go on a concert tour in June

The group FT Island recently held an event to commemorate the release of its 10th Japanese single, You Are My Life. According to a report made by FT Island’s agency on March 28, “Over 300 fans gathered in Yokohama’s Osanbashi Hall on March 27 to hear FT Island talk and perform live. The group entered the hall walking on the red carpet in a ceremonial atmosphere like that of the music video of “You Are My Life.” They gave a passionate performance the song.” They introduced the song by saying, “It’s a ballad that is different from our previous songs and puts you in the mood of the spring season.” The lead vocalist, Lee Hong Ki, expressed his impressions, saying, “This song creates an atmosphere that is quite different from our previous songs, so I tried to sing it in a relaxed mood when we recorded it. It was not easy, but it gives us a chance to present you with a different type of performance by FT Island.”

At the event, FT Island showed the quintessence of live performance, singing “Like the Birds” and “Beautiful World,” which are on the 9th Japanese EP, Polar Star.

FT Island spoke of their aspirations, saying, “We are planning to have tour Japanese arenas in June. We are doing our best to show you something new in our performances. We hope you’ll look forward to it.”

• Source: TV Report

RANIA gets into the American market, hand in hand with Larry Rudolph

On March 28, Rania’s agency reported: “Rania will work hand in hand with Larry Rudolph and Adam Lieber, who are noted as managers of Britney Spears. Larry Rudolph has managed such famous singers as Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, Jessica Simpson, Toni Braxton, Brooke Hogan, Ashley Parker Angel, and 98 degrees.”

Rania has made a distribution agreement with the Empire Record Corporation, of the USA, and has also entered into a promotional agreement with Fireworks, Chris Brown’s management agency. Larry Rudolph, who will be the local manager for the group, is going to support its various activities, including appearances on American radio and TV and local promotions.

A spokesperson for the group says: “The American side approached us with requests for materials about Rania first and suggested this collaboration to us. This is very good news for us, because we knew that such a collaboration could not be achieved easily.”

Rania’s new song “Just Go” was written by the composing team KNS, which has worked with Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Rania is going to begin its activities in America in mid-May after finishing its current work in Korea.

• Source: TV Report

Hoya Celebrates 22nd Birthday Backstage with Infinite

Hoya Celebrates His 22nd Birthday Backstage

March 28th is the 22nd birthday of Hoya, member of the popular boy band Infinite. Pictures were just released of the birthday boy celebrating with fellow band members backstage at MNetMCountdown.

Hoya’s real name is Lee Ho Wan. He was born on March 28th, 1991 in Busan, South Korea. He has been a member of Infinite since their debut in 2010. In January of 2013, he and fellow Infinite member Dong Woo made their debute as Infinite H.

Infinite is currently enjoying their success following the March 21st release of a new music video and their album “New Challenge”.

Check out the pictures of Hoya and the band backstage and join us in wishing Hoya a very happy birthday and many years of continued success!

The Members of Infinite Celebrating Hoya’s 22nd Birthday

Hoya Celebrates Backstage at MnetMCountdown

•  Source: MnetMCountdown

G-Dragon’s New Single To Be Released On LINE April 1st

G-Dragon’s New Single “Go” Will Be Released April 1st

YG Entertainment just announced that the official world-wide release of G-Dragon’s new single “Go” will be on April 1st.

The award-winning artist is scheduled to start the G-Dragon [One of a Kind] 2013 First World Tour on March 30th and 31st at the Olympic Gymnastic Hall in Seoul. The single will officially be released the next day, exclusively on G-Dragon’s official LINE account.
After the performances in Seoul, G-Dragon will continue touring in many countries including Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. More concerts are expected to be added to the schedule as well.
 

G-Dragon’s New Single will be Released April 1st on LINE

•   Source: YG Entertainment

Infinite sweeps music sales, taking first to sixth places

According to an announcement made by their agency on March 28, Infinite’s new album, New Challenge, ranked top on the Hanteo Album Chart the day after its release and swept ranks one to six on the real-time music chart. The earlier solo album, Another Me, by the group leader, Kim Sung Gyu, and the album Fly High of Infinite H, a sub-group of Infinite, also ranked on the list.
An agency official said all the group’s albums ranked in the top 20 on the Hanteo Chart on March 26. Their earlier albums are also selling again because of the boosting effect of the new album release. It is good news for the company and will increase revenues, but if more than one album by the same singer compete with each other, there can be a negative effect on sales figures that broadcasting stations use to rank albums, because they base their rankings not on the sales of albums by group but on how high individual songs on an album ranked.

• Source: TV Report

[New Album pics] LEE Hi’s new album FIRST LOVE cuts

Although she is young, she sings well

• credit: YG Entertainment