Fans queued overnight to get tickets for G-Dragon’s One Of A Kind concert in Malaysia

Last Saturday, tickets for G-Dragon’s One Of A Kind concert in Malaysia officially went on sale at Fahrenheit88. Over hundreds of fans queued overnight to be the first few in line to get their tickets, in a fear that all tickets would be sold out within a blink of an eye!

Interestingly, the first fan who started queuing since Wednesday evening, was also the first fan in the queue for last year’s BIGBANG concert ticket launch! Many who queued overnight actually came with friends whom they got to know from last year’s Bigbang ticket launch. There were even sights of parents who accompanied their children for the tickets.

Given the high popularity of G-Dragon, it was not a surprise that more than 1000 fans were in the queue before the doors opened. VIP tickets were sold out within an hour of the start of sales and tickets from other categories are running out fast as well.
Concert organiser Running Into The Sun (RITS) will also be bringing in G-Dragon concert merchandise, details on method of purchase can be found now on RITS website.

• Source : korea.com

Donghae and Eunhyuk to Hold Launch Event for New Single Album

 Super Junior’s Eunhyuk and Donghae are releasing a new single album on June 19th. To celebrate the release of their new album, the duo will be holding a launch event in Japan on July 4th.

The adorable pair from Super Junior are known to be great friends and have a huge fan following known as “Eunhae” shippers. So when the duo’s first album “Oppa, Oppa” was released in 2011, it came as no surprise that it was a big hit with fans. The day it was released in Japan, it quickly reached #2 on the Oricon charts and went on to place #1 on the Tower Records’ daily charts.

Perhaps it is due to the success of the first album in Japan that the duo is now releasing their second album for Japanese fans and holding the launch party in Tokyo. The album is entitled “I Wanna Dance” and includes the title song, plus an additional song called “Love That I Need.” The 2nd song was composed by Henry from Super Junior-M and features him on the album.

To see Eunhae talking about their new album,The English translation is written below.

EH：Hello, everyone. We’re “Super Junior”Hi, Im EunHyuk.
DH：Im DongHae.
EH：DongHae & EunHyuk’s Japanese activity was confirmed again!!
DH：You shouldn’t say “Again”
EH：Oh I shouldn’t have said“Again”?
DH：Yea, it’s a little bit late.
EH：That’s right.
DH：Yea, it’s what everyone had been anticipated for long!!
EH：DongHae & EunHyuk’s new single was finally confirmed!!
DH：The date is.. as far as I know,, it’s June 19th!!
EH：That’s right!! On June 19th, Super Junior – DongHae & EunHyuk’s new single album 『I WANNA　DANCE』will be released!! We prepared a really great song, great single for you, so please look forward to it! This single has got many wonderful songs.
DH：There are only 2 songs..
EH：I mean those 2 are wonderful.^^; First of all, the title song 『I WANNA DANCE』is the song, which has enjoyable beat, can make you happy.. and who composed the 2nd song??
DH：Our member!! This time, I coded the role to him.　He’s Henry.
EH：『Love That I need』which Henry-ssi composed and featured..
DH：Oh,, ur English pronunciation might be hard (for everyone) to get..
EH：『LOVE THAT I NEED』Anyway, two songs are in the single album. Everyone, please love both of those songs much. I’d like you to anticipate SJ DongHae & EunHyuk’s new single much. Arigato gojaima～～su

• Source: avexnetwork

Jong Hyun, of CNBlue, celebrates his birthday in Hong Kong

 Lee Jong Hyun, of the group CNBlue, recently celebrated his 22nd birthday in Hong Kong. A party was held at the Hong Kong Asia World Expo Arena during CNBlue’s solo concert, 2013 World Tour Blue Moon, on the afternoon of May 11. Lee’s actual birthdate is May 15. The birthday celebration took place during an encore performance of the song “Hey You.” Jung Yong Hwa, the group leader, started to sing “Happy Birthday To You” and about 7,000 Hong Kong fans sang along. Lee Jung Shin and Kang Min Hyuk, other members of the group, brought out a party cake and gave Lee Jong Hyun a bouquet of flowers.

After the party, Lee Jong Hyun expressed thanks to the other members of CNBlue and his fans. Kang Min Hyuk took credit for the party, saying, “This is my idea.” Jung Yong Hwa showed expectations for his birthday, saying, “My birthday is . . .”

After the concert, Lee Jong Hyun tweeted a photo with the caption “Thank you all who celebrated my birthday. Other group members, I love you guys. You really made my day. Thanks.”

CNBlue is to continue the world tour in Korea on May 25 and 26, and in Melbourne, Australia, on May 31.

• Source: TV Report

Baek Ji Young is pregnant!

One of Korea’s top singer, Baek Ji Young is now pregnant and is expecting her first child with fiancee, actor Jung Suk Won!

According to insiders, Ji Young is now entering her fourth month of pregnancy and is expected to give birth this fall.

Baek Ji Young, who is currently featured in Mnet’s ‘Voice Korea 2 ‘ as a coach and Jung Suk Won, who is busy filming his latest movie ‘N.L.L.-Battle of Yeonpyeong‘ had announced their upcoming wedding in June last month and had denied the rumours of pregnancy. However, they are now said to be expecting their first child. Baek Ji Young is in her early pregnancy stage and unable to make long-distance trips while Jung Suk Won is busy with his filming. Both reasons contributed to them not being able to have their honeymoon right after the wedding. However, both of them accepted that fact with an open heart.

The couple and their families are thrilled and elated with the news and are eager to receive a recent addition into their family. A very big congratulation to the happy couple from fans from all over the world!

• Source: TV Daily, Starnews, TVReport

Lunafly Serenades Live in Singapore Showcase

Acoustic trio Lunafly had their first ever showcase in Singapore on May 12 at Hard Rock Cafe. The venue was packed with Lukies, with the first fan queueing since 7am!

Lunafly serenaded fans with their soulful voices at their ‘Fly To Love’ showcase that was held at Hard Rock Cafe on May 12. This being their first visit, their popularity was no lukewarm level. The venue was packed with Lukies, with the first fan queueing since 7am!

They were welcomed with great cheers that filled the entire venue. They sang several of their own originals such as Fly To Love, Super Hero and more. They even sang covers of other artistes such as Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber.

Sam Carter, the leader who is half-British, interacted with their fans in English and naturally became the ‘translator’ between the other 2 korean members and their fans. They even gave in to the determined requests of fans to do the popular Gwiyomi.

During the encore, they sang a medley of One Direction’s hits. The showcase ended with the trio requesting for a group photo with fans. Much to the delight of fans, the boys came up close for a photo.

Korea.com would like to thank organizer JNation Entertainment for the opportunity to cover Lunafly’s first showcase.

• Source Korea.com

Ha Ji Won accepts the role of Empress Ki in Hwatu

According to a May 13 report by MBC, actress Ha Ji Won has accepted the role of Empress Ki, a real historical person, in Hwatu, which is going to air in the second half of this year. Hwatu will be the sequel to The Goddess Of Fire, Jung-Yi, which will take over the time slot of The Gu Family Book when it ends. Hwatu is a historical drama that describes loves and conflicts in the life of the real Empress Ki.

In the drama, Ha Ji Won play the attractive, wise empress of Goryeo, who has a powerful influence over the Yuan Dynasty of Genghis Khan. Empress Ki fulfilled political ideals and predestined love with pride in Goryeo as part of an unfamiliar foreign imperial family. The story of Empress Ki is not popularly known and will fascinate viewers with its tale of beautiful yet sorrowful predestined love.

It has been a year since Ha Ji Won appeared in The King, Two Hearts, which ended in May 2012. Viewers will be looking forward to seeing how Ha Ji Won will do. SHe has shown acting skill in a variety of genres playing very different characters in MBC’s Damo, SBS’s Secret Garden and Something Happened in Bali.

Hwatu is written by Jang Young Chul and Jung Kyung Soon, who has been credited for outstanding historical research and powerful writing skills for KBS 1TV’s Dae Jo Young and SBS’s Giant and Salaryman. Producer/director Han Hee, who directed MBC’s Dr. JIN and Over the Rainbow, will direct the series.

• Source: Starnews

Kim Hyun Joong will hold a big showcase in June

 Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong will hold a showcase for Korean fans in June. On May 13, Kim’s agency said, “The 2013 KHJ Show—Party People, which combines a fan meeting and concert, will be held at the Hwa Jung Gymnasium of Korea University on June 8. We are producing the concert because we have been sorry that Kim Hyun Joong has had little opportunity to meet fans in Korea because of his activities overseas. Kim is busy these days preparing a new album which will be released in Japan in June. He also appears as a regular on the SBS Sunday entertainment program Barefoot Friends.”

Tickets for Kim Hyun Joong’s showcase can be reserved from 8:00 p.m. on May 16 through Interpark.

• Source: TV Report