G-Dragon reveals the rehearsal site for his solo concert

On March 19th, G-Dragon, the leader of the group Big Bang (G-dragon, Tae yang, Top, Dae seong, and Seung ri) tweeted a picture with the comment “First rehearsal for the show! I feel good!” In the picture, he felicitously matched up a hoodie and a cap with his military outfit, and it shows his fashion sense.

G-Dragon’s solo concert tour, titled One of a Kind, will open on March 30 and 31 at the Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park. People are paying special attention to the event because he will perform his new single, “Michi Go,” for the first time there.

Those who saw the picture are excited about the concert: “Do you best!” “I’m expecting a great performance,” “I look forward to the new single!”

G-Dragon’s World Tour will run until the end of the June. A total of 550,000 fans are expected to attend. He be the first Korean singer to tour the big four Japanese domes solo.

• Source: Starnews

Afterschool’s Lizzy has revealed some cute pictures of herself as a gift for fans

Lizzy, of the group Afterschool (Jung- ah, Ju-yeon, U-ee, Raina, Lizzy, E-young, and Ga-eun) has revealed some cute pictures of herself on her Twitter account with the comment “We’ve just finished our performance in Sapporo. How have you been? This is a gift.” In the pictures, Lizzy looks at the camera with smoky makeup and makes a different face in each shot.

Netizens who saw the pictures responded: “Cute Lizzy.” “Lizzy’s sense is great! Good present.” “Lizzy keeps getting younger looking.”

Lizzy appears in the MBC drama series My Sons as Yuri, and showcases romantic acting with Ryu Soo Young (who plays Yoo Min Gi in the series).

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Ukiss share the stage with the American pop group Backstreet Boys

According to a March 19 announcement by their agency, NH Entertainment, Ukiss have been invited to perform at the live concert for the Fomula One Malaysia Grand Prix, a world-class motor-racing competition. The concert will be held at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. This will be the event’s third year, and the group will perform on the same stage with 2NE1 and such other well-known pop stars as the Backstreet Boys and Demi Thomas. Korea’s Wonder Girls performed in the first concert, held in 2011, and Girl’s Generation graced the stage in 2012. The group expressed their impressions, saying “we are so excited about the performance, especially sharing stage with the Backstreet Boys.”
Ukiss just released the title song, “Standing Still,” of their first studio album on March 7.

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SM entertainment makes a public apology for Onew’s behavior

SM entertainment, the agency representing the boy group SHINee, made an official apology on March 19 for the group leader’s bad behavior. He was caught giving the finger to someone. The agency explained, “Onew did that unwittingly while playing around with the other group members as they waited to appear on a radio program. It was not his intention to offend others, but he is now deeply regretting his mistake and will be more careful so as not to let something like that happen again.”

Onew appeared with other members in MBC Radio’s Star Shining Night, which is broadcast over the Internet. Right after the program, people put comments on the program site saying, “Onew showed his middle finger.”

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Check out Korea.com’s interview to find out more about Kim Hyung Jun!

Kim Hyung Jun was in Singapore last weekend for SPD Charity Show 2013. Korea.com would like to thank SPD (Society for the Physically Disabled) and Mediacorp TV for arranging an interview session with Kim Hyung Jun. So, for the benefits of our readers, we helped you to find out a little bit more about your idol!

(Q – Question, KHJ – Kim Hyung Jun)
Q : What’s the best word you can use to describe yourself?
KHJ : 왕 대박! (Super Awesome!)
Q : What are the must have items you will bring with you?
KHJ : Smartphone, Sport Shoes and picnic mat.
Q : What do you use the picnic mat for?
KHJ : I want to sleep whenever I can.
Q : Your soccer team is named ‘FC Avengers‘, why did you choose this name?
KHJ : I choose ‘avengers’ as I want to be a hero.
Q : What’s the most-played song on your playlist right now?
KHJ : Justin Timberlake’s Mirrors.
Q : If you can have a superpower, what would it be?
KHJ : I want to be able to fly, because it’s very troublesome to travel by plane. But I don’t wish to teleport myself as teleport is too dangerous and may get oneself killed.
Q : What do you look for in a girl?
KHJ : She must be ladylike and has her own career. We must be able to work well and even after we get married, she will still continue to work.
Q : Do you want to date a celebrity or someone outside the entertainment business?
KHJ : All is possible, job does not matter. When I was younger, I cared a lot, but now I will just do what I want and have a free mind. This is also why my dance team is called ‘Free Mind’.
Q : When do you think you will get married?
KHJ : I don’t have a plan right now, but probably after my army service.

Korea.com also did a short personality test with Kim Hyung Jun. Results turned out that Hyung Jun is rather stubborn (in a good way) and is full of determination when it comes to solving problems faced. Upon hearing the results, Hyung Jun nodded and agreed to the above by saying “That’s right”.
During the interview session, Kim Hyung Jun expressed that he will be planning for an Asia tour this summer and will love to be back in Singapore again! Are you looking forward to his next visit?

• Source : Korea.com

Se7en says his farewell in advance of his enlistment

Korean Singer Se7en enlists in the military service on March 19. He will enter the 306 Recruit Training Camp in Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do. He is supposed to undergo basic military training at the camp and will be on active duty for 21 months.

Se7en is one of the singers leading the Korean wave, so lots of media and fans are paying attention to him. YG Entertainment, Se7en’s agency, reports: “Se7en will say his farewell to fans at 1:00 p.m. before his enlistment. He will express gratitude to the fans who have supported him since his debut.”

Other singers represented by YG Entertainment and Se7ev’s girlfriend, Park Han Byeol, will not be present at the event, out of safety concerns. Instead, Se7en will say good-bye to them in advance at the YG Entertainment office building.

Also before his enlistment, Se7en showed his new short hairstyle, and on March 9, he appeared on a special talk show in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his debut. He made his debut in 2003 when he released his first album, Just Listen, and his most recent release was Seven’s New EP last year.

• Source: Starnews

Seong Min, of Super Junior, is cast in the Japanese musical Summer Snow

According to a report from SM Entertainment on March 19, Seong Min has been cast in the lead role, Jin Ha, in the Japanese musical Summer Snow. The character loses his parents and takes care of his two younger brothers but lives for the family’s happiness. He is a warmhearted man who has a strong attachment to his family and lover. Seong Min reveals a new side of his talent in the musical.
Summer Snow was aired as a drama about the love of miracles and love for family on the Japanese network TBS in 2000. At that time, it won the award for best picture at the Japanese Academy Awards, and the drama was highly acclaimed for both its cinematic production values and its popularity.
 A spokesperson for the agency says: “Seong Min has gained great popularity through Super Junior’s activities in the Japan, and he has previously achieved recognition as a musical actor in Jack the Ripper and Hong Gil Dong.
 Summer Snow is supposed to open at Osaka Amagasagaki Hall in April and will run in Tokyo from May.

• Source: Starnews