Ha Ji Won shows a passion for singing

Actress Ha Ji Won reveals her singing ability on an episode of Thank You in which she travels with singer Lee Moon Se and the classical music director and conductor Seo Hee Tae. The show will be broadcast on SBS on April 26.

 In the program, Ha Ji Won shows up at the first meeting point on her bicycle. For this trip, she puts aside her actress status and shows her down-to-earth side. It one point, she eagerly takes part in a competition to see who can sing Lee Moon Se’s songs the best. Her opponents are MC Cha In Pyo and conductor Seo Hee Tae. Ha chose to sing “Forever With You,” and all listeners were touched. The episode also includes such other hits by Lee Moon Se as “A Girl” and “Old Love.”

 Just as friends talk about this and that when they travel together, the cast of Thank You also share stories during the trip. Thank You airs every Friday at 11:20 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

2PM Reveals Comeback Album Information

 After a long 2 year hiatus, 2PM is in the midst of a long-awaited comeback. They just revealed the latest information and track listing for their forthcoming album.

 With a total of 12 tracks, the new album is entitled “Grown.” According to the track listing, the members were heavily involved in the process by contributing to the lyrics and production.

 2PM recently completed their “Legend of 2PM in Tokyo Dome” concert, where they played to an audience of approximately 110,000 people in 2 nights. The concert was a huge event which lasted almost 4 hours and included a massive set list of nearly 40 songs. The entire night was an emotional experience for both fans and the members of 2PM.

On the heels of such a successful concert, fans are looking forward to the release of the group’s 1st Korean album since 2011. The group’s comeback show will be broadcast on May 11th on MBC and will show 2PM as they endeavor to display a more mature vibe as performers and artists.

 Whether you listen to their albums in Korean or Japanese or even both languages, there is no doubt that all 2PM fans over the globe are excited to see the group doing so well and enjoying such a successful comeback. We wish them the best of luck with their new album.

•  Source: JYP Entertainment

Lee Min-Ho Concert in Malaysia 2013

Jazzy Group will be bringing Lee Min-Ho to Malaysia, to hold his world live concert at Kenanga Wholesale City (KWC Level 15) on the 29^th June 2013, at 7.00 p.m. Tickets will be available starting 26April 2013 (Friday) at 11a.m. VVIP zone tickets only can be purchased at Jazzy group office.

Lee Min-Ho was born in Heukseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea on June 22, 1987. In the 2nd year of his high school career, Lee Min-Ho turned his attention to acting. By the time Lee Min-Ho reached senior year in high school, he joined Starhaus Entertainment with the help of an acquaintance. After going through training, Min-Ho started auditioning for roles and landed smaller roles in several television dramas. His major breakthrough came with Min-ho landing the lead role in the KBS2 drama “Boys Over Flowers” as Ku Jun-pyo. The television series became immensely popular and regularly received ratings of over 30% in South Korea. Lee Min-Ho is currently majoring in Film & Art at Konkuk University.

In 2011 Lee Min-Ho starred in popular drama series “City Hunter.” The drama was based off a Japanese manga by Tsukasa Hojo.

With the release of Lee Min Ho’s special album, he will be embarking on a live world tour concert series to 10 countries including Korea, Beijing, Taipei, Bangkok, Osaka, Tokyo, Malaysia, Shanghai, Myanmar and Hong Kong. The tour will last until July and each concert will be in the hybrid format of a talk show. However, the purpose of this album is to give his thanks to supportive fans. Lee Min-Ho’s domestic and international fans have been asking for this album and Lee Min-Ho put two years of time and effort into this album in return. Moreover, a part of the profit made from this album’s sales will be donated to charitable organizations helping people in need. Up to now, Lee Min-Ho has prepared a song for every fan meet he’s hosted but never released the song officially or performed elsewhere.

Minoz - get ready to join him at Kenanga Wholesale City (KWC Level 15 as the venue sponsor) to enjoy his loveable and spectacular performances that will definitely melt your heart.

Stay tune always with Jazzy Group Facebook, Jazzy Group Twitter, official radio station One FM & Hot FM, and official TV station One HD & 8TV for their latest news update. For more information, please visit Jazzy Group website

TVXQ will be the first Korean singers to perform at Nissan Stadium

On April 30, TVXQ’s agency, SM entertainment reported that the duo will hold a concert for two days (August 17 and 18) at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. This concert will be the final performance of TVXQ’s Live Tour 2013 Time and the first concert at which foreign singers perform at the stadium.

 Nissan Stadium is a very large stadium that can accommodate up to approximately 75,000 people, and about 150,000 people are expected to attend during the two days of the concert. Singers who have performed at the stadium include such legendary Japanese singers as X Japan, L’Arc-en-Ciel, SMAP, and EXILE. A stadium concert is regarded as a next step up from an arena (or “dome”) concert, and only singers who rise to the top can give a concert at stadiums in Japan. TVXQ’s final performance at the stadium proves popularity in Japan.

 It is expected that TVXQ will draw a total of about 850,000 spectators durintg the big-five dome tour and the final stadium concert. If so, TVXQ will have the record for drawing the highest number of attendees. The Japanese press, including Sankei Sports, have given major coverage of the news in such words as “splendid achievement” and “skyrocketing popularity.”

 The concert tour began on the 27th for three days at the Saitama Super Arena (in stadium mode) amid 100,000 fans’ tremendous enthusiasm, and the concert will be hold at the Sapporo Dome on May 5; at Nagoya Dome from May 10 to May 12^; at Fukuoka Yahoo Japan Dome on May 25 and 26; at Osaka Kyocera Dome on June 5, 6, 8, and 9; at Tokyo Dome from June 15 to 17; and finally the last concerts on August 17 and 18 at Nissan Stadium.

 -Also, TVXQ are planning to release a new Japanese single, titled “Ocean,” on June 12.

•  Source: Starnews

Park Shin Hye says, “Director Kim Ji Woon has an easy charm.”

 Actress Park Shin Hye says that she has fallen in love with director Kim Ji Woon’s charm. On the afternoon of April 29, Park Shin Hye reported that she became interested in romantic comedy while she shot the film One Perfect Day in at Seoul’s Youngdeungpo CGV Starium. Park said, “I was quite nervous because the director was so charismatic that my hands sweated. I couldn’t say even a word to him. However, I came to know that he has an easy charm. I was so excited while shooting the film. Park Soo Jin, who appears in the film with me, also fell in love with him for the same reason.”

Park told about Yoon Kye Sang, who was her partner in the film. “I first met him at the Busan International Film Festival last year. At that time, I was fond of watching the drama series Crazy For You, and Yoon Kye Sang was so attractive just as I had imagined while watching his acting in the drama.”

One Perfect Day is a short film that is part of the project “Your Best Way To Nature” in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Kolon Sports. In the film, Woon-chul (played by Yoon Kye Sang), who is poor at dating, approaches to his lover at first sight, Eun-hee (played by Park Shin Hye), carefully. The film will be released on the Internet on April 30.

• Source: Starnews

Hyun Bin’s comeback movie is to be Yeongnin (The King’s Wrath)

 Actor Hyun Bin has chosen The King’s Wrath (directed by Lee Jae Gyu, Choicecut Pictures) as his first movie after being discharged from the military.

 Yeongnin (The King’s Wrath) is a historical drama dealing with the period of political chaos during the conflict between the Old Learning (Noron) and the Young Learning (Soron) in the Joseon Dynasty.

 There have been many TV series and movies dealing with the life of King Jeongjo. However, Hyun Bin is going to differentiate his character from the earlier portrayals, giving it a tough and charismatic personality. The movie is highly anticipated because it is the first time for Hyun Bin to attempt acting in a period piece.

 The meaning of title, Yeongnin, implies “rubbing the scales on the dragon’s neck the wrong way,” which stands for the king’s wrath. It implicitly shows Jeonjo’s determination not to allow his royal authority to be undermined in the conflict between the  and the Young Learning.

 The director, Lee Jae Gye, who directed such TV series as Damo, Beethoven Virus, and The King Two hearts, is making his debut as a movie director.

• Source: TV Report

Goo Hara and Park Bo Young appear in the same movie

 According an April 30 announcment by an official of the movie industry, Goo Hara, a member of KARA, and Park Bo Young, who appeared in Werewolf Boy, have decided to accept roles in a new movie Blood Boiling Youth.

Goo acted in the SBS drama series City Hunter and the Japanese semi-documentary Urakara,but this is the first time for her to act in a Korean movie. Looking for her next movie, Park accepted her role after reading the screenplay of the new movie. She will play a female school gangster, which a dramatically different image from the nice woman she is known for.

However, there are some obstacles for the two beauties appearing on the same screen. Goo wants to perform, but her group, KARA, need to reschedule their activities to accommodate her. Park will confirm her appearance when the investment plan for the movie is set.

• Source: Starnews

Suzy works hard in The Gu Family Book despite heavy “rain” for four hours

On April 26, the producer of The Goo Family Book, which airs on MBC, revealed a picture in which Suzy works hard at acting anguished while getting drenched in heavy artificial rain. In the picture, Suzy is seen with a sorrowful look on her face when her character gets a shock after seeing Lee Seung Gi transformed into a half-human-half-beast in the sixth episode. Fans of the show are wondering how the fateful relationship between the characters played by Suzy and Lee Seung Gi will proceed.

 The production crew says the cast and crew have been on location in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. A large sprinkler truck was called in to create realistic severe rain.. Despite the difficult circumstances, Bae Suzy managed to portray the mixed emotions of her character without missing a line and got the OK sign from the director.

 The director, Park Tae Young, says: “Suzy never complained or even grimaced despite being exposed to a heavy downpour for four hours. Her passion is great encouragement to us. The scene will be broadcast on the 29th of April.

•  Source: Starnews

Goo Hara and Park Bo Young appear in the same movie

 According an April 30 announcment by an official of the movie industry, Goo Hara, a member of KARA, and Park Bo Young, who appeared in Werewolf Boy, have decided to accept roles in a new movie Blood Boiling Youth.

Goo acted in the SBS drama series City Hunter and the Japanese semi-documentary Urakara,but this is the first time for her to act in a Korean movie. Looking for her next movie, Park accepted her role after reading the screenplay of the new movie. She will play a female school gangster, which a dramatically different image from the nice woman she is known for.

However, there are some obstacles for the two beauties appearing on the same screen. Goo wants to perform, but her group, KARA, need to reschedule their activities to accommodate her. Park will confirm her appearance when the investment plan for the movie is set.

• Source Starnews

Hyun Bin’s comeback movie is to be Yeongnin (The King’s Wrath)

 Actor Hyun Bin has chosen The King’s Wrath (directed by Lee Jae Gyu, Choicecut Pictures) as his first movie after being discharged from the military.

Yeongnin (The King’s Wrath) is a historical drama dealing with the period of political chaos during the conflict between the Old Learning (Noron) and the Young Learning (Soron) in the Joseon Dynasty.

There have been many TV series and movies dealing with the life of King Jeongjo. However, Hyun Bin is going to differentiate his character from the earlier portrayals, giving it a tough and charismatic personality. The movie is highly anticipated because it is the first time for Hyun Bin to attempt acting in a period piece. 

The meaning of title, Yeongnin, implies “rubbing the scales on the dragon’s neck the wrong way,” which stands for the king’s wrath. It implicitly shows Jeonjo’s determination not to allow his royal authority to be undermined in the conflict between the Old Learning and the Young Learning. 

The director, Lee Jae Gye, who directed such TV series as Damo, Beethoven Virus, and The King Two hearts, is making his debut as a movie director.

• Source: TV Report

4Minute releases “What’s Your Name?” music video

After various photo and video teasers, 4Minute is back with their new catchy song “What’s Your Name?“.

Donning colorful outfits similar to what Hyuna wore in her solo, “Ice Cream“, music video, the 5-member girl group looks stunning as they dance a powerful and sexy choreography on various sets, including a black background with graffiti, a street and a dressing room. But that’s not the only thing viewers will see, there are also zombies dancing along with the girls which makes the music video even more interesting to watch.

Watch the video below! What do you think?

• Source: 4minuteofficial

uBEAT Releases ‘Should Have Treated You Better’ MV

 uBEAT, the subunit formed by U-Kiss members Eli and AJ, have released the highly anticipated MV for thier title track ‘Should Have Treated You Better’.

 The two rappers formed the subunit earlier this month and on April 22 they released thier first mini album, ‘Should Have Treated You Better’, which also featured the vocals of fellow U-Kiss member Kevin. The title track is an appealing R&B song, highlighting the members’ unique colours and blending it with Kevin’s smooth voice. The MV further emphasises the ambience of the song, with stunning scenery and stylish outfits. Check it out here.

 Please look forward to more of uBEAT’s upcoming promotions during the following weeks.

G-Dragon performs 21 songs despite his injury

On April 29, YG entertainment reported that G-dragon, who is on his concert tour 2013 World Tour—One of a Kind, started his “Dome Special” in Japan on the 6th of April. He hurt his ankle yet successfully finished the second concert in Osaka at the Kyocera Dome on April 28th.

 The agency says: “G-Dragon gave a confident performance and won the fans’ hearts despite having sprained his ankle during the first Osaka concert on the 27th of April. He could not walk well; nevertheless, he performed energetically using a stick and a Segway and did 21 songs. Dae Sung surprisingly appeared at the concert after hearing the news of G-Dragon’s injury, showing their close friendship. Dae Sung was in Tokyo practicing for his solo tour. He visited the Kyocera Dome to encourage G-Dragon.”

 Dae Sung performed the group’s hit songs “Bad boy” and “Fantastic Baby” with a special guest, Tae Yang, and the host, G-Dragon, and they captivated the audience of 50,000.

By April 29, G-Dragon will have performed for a total audience of about 150,000 in just three days in Osaka. He will perform at the Nagoya Dome for two days from June 1.

• Source: Starnews

Shinee’s third album hits big on Asian iTunes charts

According to the iTunes Album Chart on April 28, Shinee’s album Why So Serious? ranked first in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and took second place on the Singaporean, the fifth on the Indonesian, and seventh on the Malaysian charts. The album ranked the 65th on the American chart and 53rd on the Canadian chart

 Meanwhile, only four members of Shinee are currently working. The missing member is Jong Hyun, who suffered a broken nose in a traffic accident and is taking some time off to recover.

•  Source: Starnews

Super Junior draw the largest audience of all K-pop artists who have performed in Chile

On April 25, Super Junior held their Super Show 5 concert at Movie Star Arena in Santiago, Chile, captivating Chilean fans with their fantastic performances. The arena is the largest indoor venue in the country, and such world-class singers as Beyoncé, Maroon 5, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Backstreet Boys, and Elton John have graced the stage there.

By attracting 12,000 fans, Super Junior surpassed JYJ’s and Kim Joon Soo’s records of 3,000 each. This is a new record among Korean singers.

The group performed 24 songs, including their debut song “Twins,” “Sorry Sorry,” “Beauty,” “Mr.Simple,” “Sexy, Free & Single,” and “Ai se eu te pego,“ a South American song they specially prepared for.

Their agency, SM Entertainment, says, “Fans shouted and sang the songs in Korean along with the group while waving blue light sticks (which symbolize Super Junior) and holding colorful placards, national flags, and balloons, much as is commonly done at performances in Korea.”

The group finished their last performance of South American tour in Lima, Peru, on April 27.

• Source: TV Report

CN Blue’s Yong-hwa Withdraws From Role in “The Heirs”

Though it had only recently been announced that Jung Yong-hwa from CN Blue had been cast in the upcoming SBS series “The Heirs,” it has now been confirmed that Yong-hwa has been forced to withdraw from the role.

 According to the latest report, Yong-hwa’s managers and the production team of the drama were unable to come to an agreement concerning the role of which Yong-hwa was to have played. Because of the issue, Yong-hwa has withdrawn from the role.

 Fans were looking forward to seeing Jung Yong-hwa return to the screen after his last lead role in a drama 2 years ago. Despite their disappointment in this latest development, they continue to fully support Yong-hwa and look forward to the day when they will see him in a starring role again.

 In the meantime, Yong-hwa continues to stay very busy with his music career and his role in the popular group CN Blue.

 Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye have already been cast as the lead roles in “The Heirs.” The highly anticipated drama is set to be released later this year. With the withdrawal of Yong-hwa from the series, we must now wait to see who will be cast in his place.

Photos of Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin performing in the new series Shark are released

Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin play the leads in a new drama on KBS 2TV, titled Shark (written by Kim Ji Woo and directed by Park Chan Hong). Promotional stills of the two actors were released by the production company, Annextelecom, on the morning of April 29.

 Shark is the story of Han I Soo (played by Kim Nam Gil), who even threatens his own lover to avenge his family, and of Cho Hae Woo (played by Son Ye Jin), who wavers over her potentially deadly love relationship.

 The photographs were taken on April 24 and 25 during the first shooting in Sangam and Gangnam, Seoul.

 In the photos, the emotional look of Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin suggests that the two are in a sad romantic relationship because of destiny.

 Shark will begin airing on May 27 after The Queen of the Office ends.

•  Source: Starnews

Lee Joon Gi shows a happy, whimsical charm in China’s Happy Camp

 According to a local report on April 28, Lee Joon Gi took part in recording Hunan TV’s Happy Campin Changsha, China, on April 26. Happy Camp is the most popular variety show in China and many Korean-wave stars, such as Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Min Ho, Lee Da Hae, and Jang Keun Suk, have appeared in it.

As a main guest, Lee Joon Gi danced the horse dance from “Gangnam Style” and did his best at a number of games, such as the “cloud-ladder fight” and a balloon-popping competition, which made the audience laugh a lot at his happy, whimsical charm.

On his social networking account, Lee had expressed his sorrow over the victims of the earthquake in Ya’an, Sichuan, because of which he had to cancel a number of event he had been scheduled to do in China. In the episode of Happy Camp that Lee appeared in, most of the cast wore black to express their sorrow over the disaster.

• Source: TV Report

TVXQ! LIVE WORLD TOUR ‘CATCH ME’ IN KUALA LUMPUR ROADSHOW – HOSTED BY JPM MUSIC!

Adoring fans awaiting the arrival of Korean sensation TVXQ! – one of the most successful alternative K-Pop acts to date, are in for a treat! Just a few weeks ahead of the K-Pop Kings return to Malaysia for their highly anticipated ‘Catch Me’ Live World Tour, JPM Music and joint presenter Magnum are hosting a TVXQ! Roadshow this Sunday 28^th April, from 10am til 10pm at the Ground Floor concourse of Tropicana City Mall.

This weekend, Cassiopeia can gather with kindred spirits who share their love for the musical stylings of U-know Yunho and Max Changmin, the spectacular duo who electrify fans with their smooth vocals and dynamic dance moves. The roadshow includes various games, a singing competition and Q&A lucky draws which will see some dedicated fans walk away with special passes and other goodies.

If you claim to be a true TVXQ! fans and want to get your hands on those special passes then grab your friends, get your singing voices ready and head over to the TVXQ! Roadshow this Sunday morning! Registration for the singing competition will start at 11am (or you may also register by email prior to the roadshow atenquiry@jpmmusic.com.my - however you must still be present to confirm your attendance at 11am on the event day) and the competition will commence at 1pm. Contestants are asked to bring their own TVXQ! material (CD) to sing along to for their own performance in the competition.

Tickets are still available (but in limited supply) for the concert which will be held at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam on 18^th May 2013. Don’t miss out on this experience of a lifetime!

For more information, please log on to www.jpmmusic.com.my for details. Email to enquiry@jpmmusic.com.my for any enquiry of tickets or call +603-77128690 for details.  You can register yourself atwww.jpmmusic.com.my to get the latest concert updates too.