Big Bang Becomes First K-Pop Artist to Hold Concert Tour at Japan’s Top 3 Dome Stadiums

On September 10, YG Entertainment announced that Big Bang will hold a concert at the “Yahoo! Japan Dome” in Fukuoka, becoming the first Korean musician to hold a tour concert at Japan’s top three dome stadiums.
The Fukuoka concert, scheduled for December 22, will be part of Big Bang’s year-end Japanese concert, “Big Bang Alive Tour 2012 in Japan Special Final in Dome.” Alongside the Fukuoka concert, Big Bang is also scheduled to perform at Osaka’s Kyocera Dome (Nov. 23-24) and the Tokyo Dome (Dec. 5) this year.
YG Entertainment expects this year-end dome concert to attract over 200,000 fans. Big Bang has already brought in more than 150,000 fans to their 5-city Japanese tour in May and June this year, so YGE projects Big Bang’s total ticket sales in Japan this year to exceed 350,000 seats in total.
Meanwhile, Big Bang is set to resume its “Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour 2012” world tour concert in Singapore on September 28.

• Source Soompi

JYJ’s Kim Jun Su is now ready to go on his European tour

JYJ’s Kim Jun Su (Xia) completed his northern South American tour on September 10 (local time).
Kim started going on his northern South American tour on August 30 over 17,000 kilometers through New York, LA, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile.
Kim finished holding a concert in Brazil and arrived in Chile on September 9. Over 500 fans gathered at the Airport to see Kim and brought the Airport to a halt.
When Kim appeared at the Teatro Caupolica in Santiago, over 3,000 fans gave him hearty cheers. Fans from South America, including, Peru, Argentina, Bulgaria, and Paraguay, were extremely excited by his appearance.
Kim said hello to his fans in Spanish and had some special time to take pictures with the fans.
Kim says, “I was greatly encouraged by the tour. I will always do my best without giving up as long as my fans love my music. I will remember all those supports and love from the other side of the Earth. I will work harder to make better music and performance.”
An eighteen-year-old girl from Chile says, “Thank you very much for coming to South America once again. The concert was perfect like the last one and I will love Jun Su forever.”
Local media outlets, including La Segunda and La Nacion, reported on Kim and his world tour and visited the venue to cover his concert.
An official for a media outlet says, “It’s great that he came to Chile for the second time. Thanks to Kim, people in Chile are falling in love with Korea and learning Korean too. I was surprised at his passion and his fantastic concert.”
Kim will start going on his European tour soon after holding concerts in six Asian cities and five northern South American cities.

• Source: TV Report

2PM member Taecyeon’s Eyes Fill With Tears of Joy in Rome on Twitter

2PM member Taecyeon is visiting the lovely and historical Rome.  
On September 7, 2PM member Taecyeon posted a photograph of himself in front of Circus Maximus, where ancient chariot races used to be held but which is now a public park, in Rome, on his Twitter account with the words: “This place used to be an old chariot race stadium, Circus Maximus.”  
On September 8, 2PM member Taecyeon posted photograph of himself in Rome, in what appears to be Piazza Navona on his Twitter account with the words: “These are happy tears, right?  I’m still in Rome.”
Viewers who saw the photographs responded: “I’m filled with envy,” “Taecyeon, you match Rome,” “When do you come back to Korea?” “Taecyeon, you look good with your all-back like that.”

• Source Soompi

Park Shi Yeon Turns Heads at Photo Shoot

Park Shi Yeon is the center of attention for her beautiful face and body. She’s in the midst of taking profile shots for her role in the upcoming KBS drama “Nice Guy.”
She will mark her entry back into dramaland after 2 years. She got married in November 2011. Her character Han Jye Hee is in love with Kang Maru (played by Song Joong Ki), but betrays him for a man with wealth. Her transformation from a sweet lover to a woman who turns her back is causing much anticipation for how she will display her acting skills.
The revealed behind-the-scenes picture for the “Nice Guy” photo shoot shows Park Shi Yeon already in character, looking fierce and charismatic. The picture reveals her naturally great figure and beautiful face with form fitting clothing and bold make up.
She’s receiving hot responses from the netizens. “No one can compare with Park Shi Yeon’s body,” “I’m jealous of her body. It still looks good without photoshop,” “I look forward to seeing her act in ‘Nice Guy,’” “I’m always going to cheer on Park Shi Yeon for her acting” were few of the many encouraging words left from by the netizens.

• Source Soompi

Jang Keun Suk dresses up like a girl

Actor Jang Keun Suk recently released a picture of himself dressing up like a girl.
On September 10, Jang uploaded a picture on his Twitter account with the comment, “Hello. I’m Jang Keun Suk’s girlfriend Keun Gyaru.”
In the picture, Jang is making a parody of comedian Park Sung Ho’s character Gyaru Sang in the segment of Menboong School on KBS 2TV’s Gag Concert. Jang is showing off a feminine look with a hairband with a big ribbon, a brown wig, and strong eye makeup.
Jang also got laughs by commenting, “I was scolded by my mother after uploading this picture.”
People responded: “Who did the makeup for you?” “Jang Keun Suk looks good in a girl’s dress.” “I think it will be fun if you appears on Gag Concert as Gyaru Sang.”

• Source: Starnews

Wonder Girls in Singapore Press Conference

The female superheros are in town! Hot girl group Wonder Girls arrived in Singapore for their Wonder World concert tour. A few hours prior to the concert, the girls met with local media for a short press conference held at  Resorts World Sentosa.

It’s been two long years, and the girls are finally back in colorful outfits and an impressive fluency in English. Taking turns, they conversed and answered the questions posed in English with bright smiles and laughter.

Other than the usual chilli crab, what other food did Wonder Girls’ leader, Min Sunye pick?
Member Lim wishes to venture into something other than singing, what could it be?
Yenny also revealed that the girls are in the discussion of possibly starring in another new movie!

Sohee hints of their preparation for a super comeback with a new album, so stay tuned! Keep your eyes peeled for Korea.com‘s full coverage on the press conference and the amazing concert!

U-KISS’ Kiseop and Eli are in the spotlight for ‘STOP GIRL’ image teasers

U-KISS has just unveiled the first two individual image teasers for 7th mini-album STOP GIRL and they feature Kiseop and Eli.
Both members are seen shining in their own respective ways as they are both cast under the spotlight, thanks to a bright camera light. It appears that the pictures were taken off the set of perhaps their latest MV and indeed they will stop girls in their tracks with their handsome and charismatic looks.
In addition, the 11th and 12th will see two members’ concept pictures each with the MV teaser coming out on the 13th.