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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

SBS reveals shots from the poster shoot of “You’ve Fallen For Me”

On May 30th, SBS revealed some colorful shots from the poster photoshoot for their upcoming drama, “You’ve Fallen For Me“.

Held on the 25th, cast members Jung Yonghwa, Park Shin Hye, Song Chang Ui, So Lee Hyun, and many others gathered up for the very first time. One would never have been able to tell that this was their first meeting, as they exhibited perfect teamwork throughout the shoot.


Yonghwa, who plays the role of guitar prodigy ‘Lee Shin’, posed all day with a guitar in his arms. He commented, “This was the first time all eight of us came together. Although it was a bit awkward at first, we got along fine since we’re of similar age groups.”

Park Shin Hye, who plays the role of the campus ‘goddess’, added, “The night before, I worked all night filming a scene that required me to cry. I was worried today, but I think we all worked well together to create a cute poster.”

As the oldest, Song Chang Ui ran around the set to help everyone warm up to each other. “I think we were able to get a feel of the overall drama through this poster shoot, so I’m very excited.” So Lee Hyun added, “Since it’s a drama with a great director and a great cast, I’m definitely looking forward to how this fresh new drama will turn out.”

The pilot episodes airs on June 29th!




source: allkpop

Check out the audio of SNSD’s “The Great Escape”!


The audio for SNSD’s “The Great Escape” from their upcoming Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation“, has just been revealed through Bay FM radio!

The unique instrumental and smooth sound is sure to please fans.

Check out the song below and be sure to check out the album on June 1st!





source: allkpop

IU becomes a ping pong master for new ‘S-OIL’ CF


Earlier this month, we revealed a CF from Korean petroleum and refinery company, ‘S-OIL‘, which featured an appearance from IU.

Two weeks down the road, S-OIL released another CF with IU, and it’s actually pretty hilarious.

The CF sees IU competing against five boys in a ping pong grudge match, being outnumbered 1:5. After getting smashed in the first few rounds, IU whips out her ukelele and proceeds to smack the living daylights out of the five boys, reducing them to a broken force.


How that has anything to do with S-OIL, we really don’t know, but enjoy the CF anyway!



source: allkpop

B2ST’s Yoseob hopes to break the ‘three second idol singers’ stereotype


After making a comeback with their first official album, “Fiction and Fact“, B2ST’s main vocalist Yoseob sat down for an interview with Sports Chosun to speak for the group on idols being stereotyped as ‘three-second singers’.

The stereotype first came about after idol groups began adding members that sang no more than three seconds’ worth of lines; the weight of the song was placed more firmly onto the main vocalist instead.

Addressing the stereotype, Yoseob said, “We want to break that stereotype. It’s not right for groups to put the weight of the song on one member alone, and we’ve reached a point where we’re now regarded as ‘three-second singers’.”


He continued, “Through this album, we hope to show that each of our members have live vocal talents. We practiced very hard and garnered more skills along the way, Dongwoon especially. In order to show our improvements, we made sure to distribute the parts evenly so that fans can hear each of our voices.”

When asked whether it was difficult for them to pull off “Fiction” live since the tone is higher than what male groups usually go for, he replied, “The only hard part was the initial recording process. We were busy preparing for our comeback and recorded about two songs a day. When we had to redo recordings or complete intros, we’d do three songs in a day. Compared to ‘Shock‘ and ‘Soom‘, I think this song fits us the best. It’s a lot easier to sing.”

Reporters asked, “Don’t you think it’s easier because you’ve improved?”, to which Yoseob humbly replied, “No, it’s not like that at all. I still have a long way to go.”


source: allkpop

Dal Shabet concludes “Pink Rocket” promotions


Girl group Dal Shabet shed some tears at a fan-meeting, where they concluded their promotions for “Pink Rocket“.

On May 29th, the girls performed their bubbly song for the last time. The goodbye stage was followed by member Ah Young’s birthday celebrations during the event.

Through the event, the girls got to say goodbye to their fans and shared their feelings about the end of their promotions. They even started crying while talking about their final stage.


Ah Young said, “Thank you so much for your love and support for a group that is lacking in so much. We won’t forget your love, and will come back with an improved image through our next album.”

The song did fairly well on the charts and earned them boosted public attention and new fans. Reportedly, the girls will be back sometime soon in July.

source: allkpop

Lee Sora introduces hip hop on “I Am a Singer” with special guests, Soul Dive


On May 29th, fans of hip hop rejoiced over Lee Sora’s collaboration with Soul Dive on MBC’s “I Am a Singer“, as it was the first time in the show’s prestigious history that hip hop music was performed.

Immediately after the broadcast, underground trio Soul Dive ranked first on numerous search portals for their impressive performance with Lee Sora. Working alongside DJ Juice, they covered a re-arrangement of Soul Dive’s recent hit with Im Jae Bum, “The Fist Cries“.


Viewers are hailing this stage as the biggest transformation any artist on the show has undertaken, and are praising Lee Sora for daring to step out of the box.

Soul Dive commented, “It was an honor for us to even be able to perform with one of our greatest seniors. We took part in her stage with passion, and we’re sure that this will be a memory we will never forget. We’d also like to express our gratitude towards senior Im Jae Bum.”

Viewers weren’t the only ones who praised Soul Dive, as respected hip hop artists like Eluphant’s Minos tweeted, “Jealous of their collaboration! Please watch today’s ‘I Am a Singer.’ Their stage will make your soul stop in your tracks and send applause and support.”

Jerry.k of Loquence tweeted, “Soul Dive performed on ‘I Am a Singer.’ Since the show is limited to singers, I think this performance exhibits two very realistic sides of the current state of the industry, in that although rappers were able to break through to their territory, it is still only as a ‘with’ featuring, which is a limitation to our abilities.”

Check out their performance below!



source: allkpop

Ock Ju Hyun talks about her anti-fans, places first on “I Am a Singer”

On May 29th, Ock Ju Hyun performed for the first time on MBC’s “I Am a Singer” alongside JK Kim Dong Wook.

Just before the broadcast, she revealed the unfortunate obstacles she was forced to overcome because of her controversial addition the show. As reported previously, anti-fans fussed over whether this veteran idol was good enough to perform on “a show of such stature.”


Ock began, “Every time my name headlined, my mom would call me and ask me to rethink my decision. I’ve been promoting as a musical actress all along, which I thought was a different world compared to broadcast TV. I was thinking about returning to sing, and at that moment, I received a casting offer.”


She continued, “I do feel pressured by the talents of my co-stars, but that doesn’t mean it’s because I’m an idol… I want to become a good example for other idols who are racing towards their dreams.”

Speaking on the topic of antis, “I hate it when my name is on the internet. Whenever my name is used in a direction that I don’t feel comfortable with, my heart just drops. Just seeing the word ‘Ock’ makes me turn off the internet. Even though I hate reading it, however, I do come away with something.”

When asked what she will do if she was eliminated, she replied, “I think I’ll cry, but I will console myself by saying, ‘You knew it would happen.’”

Contrary to her expectations, however, Ock Ju Hyun managed to come away by placing first for her performance of “For A Thousand Days.”



source: allkpop

DreamTea Entertainment explains Girl’s Day’s ‘diaper fashion’


Girl’s Day recently got themselves into a small controversy with their netizen-titled “diaper fashion” on stage. Their company, DreamTea Entertainment, recently set out to explain the situation.

On May 30th, the company spoke to Star News and said, “At the location of the performance, the shorts did not come off obscene; however, netizens caught some provoking captures, which resulted in misunderstandings.”


They continued, “We’ve been promoting with these outfits all this time and no one made any type of criticism towards them until now. Nevertheless, we are currently revising the outfits as a response to the controversy.”

As unfortunate as the screen caps are, the girls are trying to move forward and focus on their upcoming mini-album, which will be released in late June.


source: allkpop

Monday, May 30, 2011

Seo In Young sings “Wash” on MBC FM’s “Younha’s Starry Night”


Recently, singer Seo In Young guested on MBC FM’s “Younha’s Starry Night” radio program and promoted her latest single, “Wash.”

As expected, she put forth a great performance, showing off her vocal abilities and interpreting the sad lyrics with heartfelt emotions.

After the performance, Younha and the other guests gave Seo In Young a big round of applause, praising her on her performance. One of the guests complimented Seo In Young’s ability to deliver the emotions of the song by commenting, “I didn’t know ‘Wash’ was such a sad song.”


Watch her performance below!



source: allkpop

2NE1 wins Inkigayo Mutizen + other performances


SBS’s Inkigayo is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing and fun performances from the top participating K-pop artists!

The ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were B2ST (“Fiction“), SISTAR19 (“Ma Boy“), Heo Young Saeng (“Let It Go“), Baek Ji Young (“As Usual“), Lim Jeong Hee (“Golden Lady“), 2NE1 (“Lonely“), and December (“Beautiful Woman“). SISTAR19 and Lim Jeong Hee did not perform.

We had a new winner this week, as the Mutizen winner was announced to be 2NE1!

Congratulations to 2NE1!































source: allkpop

Jang Woo Hyuk makes his comeback on Inkigayo


After a five year absence, ‘dance king’ Jang Woo Hyuk finally made his comeback through today’s episode of ‘Inkigayo‘.

His title track, “Time Is [L]Over” was a collaboration piece between Shinsadong Tiger (who he’s worked with since his first solo album) and producer Joker (who previously worked on B2ST’s albums).


With its strong rhythm and guitar riff, the song talks about how time seemed to stand still at the moment he broke up with his lover.

The former H.O.T. member certainly lived up to his reputation as ‘dance king’ with his flawless choreography. From the finger-choreography to the buffering dance, the moves for this song have gained much interest, particularly after it was discovered that it was created by world-renown dance team, ANIMATION CREW-ELECTRONIC NO1 | 3DCOLORS-DOOBU.

Without further ado, check out the king’s return to the stage below!




source: allkpop

[Updated] F.T. Island returns with ‘Hello Hello’ on Inkigayo


After a long hiatus, the F.T. Island boys kicked off their comeback promotions through today’s episode of ‘Inkigayo‘.

Since it’s their first Korean work in almost a year, the boys aptly named their third mini album, “RETURN”. F.T. Island has been actively promoting in Japan, and still are, to some extent.

Their title track, “Hello Hello” is a fast-paced rock track that records at 200 BPM. With an added acoustic effect, the song is definitely a refreshing rock track that’s perfect for the summer season.


The title and lyrics are about a man who’s unwilling to bid farewell to his lost lover by greeting her with a “hello hello” instead of a “goodbye.”

Check out their comeback below!







source: allkpop

Jay Park says goodbye with ‘Tonight’ on Inkigayo


After less than a month of promotions, Jay Park is wrapping up promotions for his ‘Take A Deeper Look‘ mini album through today’s episode of SBS’s Inkigayo.

Because he has activities to attend to overseas, Jay Park had no option but to conclude “Take A Deeper Look” earlier than expected. His last performance is scheduled for June 2nd through Mnet’s “M! Countdown“, after which he’ll move on to focus on his film, “Mr. Idol“.


The singer stated, “Thank you for loving an album that I worked so hard on. It’s disappointing that I have to conclude promotions earlier than expected, but I promise to return quickly with a mature image and music style. Please wait just a little bit more, and I ask that you continue to give me your interest.”

Check out his goodbye stage with ‘Tonight‘ below!



source: allkpop

Boyfriend debuts on Inkigayo


Having released their first single album earlier today, Starship Entertainment’s rookie boy group ‘Boyfriend‘ have begun their debut promotions though tonight’s episode of SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘.

The boys classify themselves as a ‘New Wave’ band, and are comprised of six members who are literally aiming to be the boyfriends of their fans through their title track, “Boyfriend.” Brave Brothers aimed to bring out the unqiue vocal colors of each member through a memorable rhythm line and sweet lyrics.

Check out their debut stage below!



source: allkpop

A Pink’s Eunji shows off her vocal talent on MBC’s “Quiz That Changes the World”


On May 28th, A Pink’s main vocalist Jung Eunji guested on MBC’s “Quiz That Changes the World” and wowed viewers with a stunning cover of Maya’s “Shouting.”

Originally from Busan, panelists immediately noticed her Busan accent. Coincidentally, Simon D, the representative celebrity for the Busan dialect, was also guesting on the show.


When asked whether she had met him previously, she copied Simon D’s tone of voice by replying, “I met him on a broadcast program once, and he asked me where I was from immediately. I said somewhere from Busan and he called me cute.”

Simon D smugly stated, “I do represent the Busan dialect. Everyone copies me since they know what will make them succeed.“ Eunji quickly retorted, “I didn’t copy, I just always use Busan’s dialect.”

One of the panelists jokingly remarked, “Busan kids are always bickering with each other!”

Check out her performance below!



source: allkpop

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sung Yuri’s remarkable six transformations in KBS’s “Romance Town”!


Sung Yuri’s ‘Soon Geum’s Six Transformations’ from the KBS drama “Romance Town” has recently attracted much attention among netizens.

‘Soon Geum’ is a unique character in that she wins the lottery in the drama and turns her life around. As a stubborn housekeeper who hits it rich and chooses to hide her riches, there’s ample opportunity for diverse looks, and people have apparently begun to take notice.

A funny post containing the various appearances of Sung Yuri has been posted on an internet site, with the title, “I am Noh Soon Geum: six kinds of transformantions!”, which has been garnering a positive response.


In the ‘Six Kinds Set’, Sung Yuri shows her ‘Queen of Transformation’ side from faulty high school student Soon Geum, blonde Soon Geum, innocently beautiful college student, flower Soon Geum, stubborn housekeeper Soon Geum, to premium dresser Soon Geum wearing an $180,00 outfit.

Netizens commented, “Soon Geum’s transformation isn’t a crime”, “Soon Geum’s 6 transformations give small but full points of fun”, and “It seems like she can perfectly pull off cute + innocent beauty + sexy”.

Meanwhile, anticipation is being gathered with the upcoming romantic episodes between Soon Geum, living a double life as a housekeeper and premium fashionista, and Gang Gun Woo, portrayed by Jung Gyu Woon.

source : allkpop

Music Core performances from May 28th


MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

Besides the usual stages, F.T. Island, Jang Woo Hyuk, and Baek Ji Young made their comebacks, while Boyfriend and N-Train debuted. Elsewhere, Rainbow performed their goodbye stage.

SECRET’s comeback teased for next week.






Other performers included B2ST, f(x), After School, Lim Jeong Hee, Jewelry, Eru, A Pink, Norazo, Dal Shabet, Rania, Untouchable, and 5dolls.





















source: allkpop

F.T. Island returns with ‘Hello Hello’ on Music Core


After a long hiatus, the F.T. Island boys kicked off their comeback promotions through today’s episode of ‘Music Core‘.

Since it’s their first Korean work in almost a year, the boys aptly named their third mini album, “RETURN”. F.T. Island has been actively promoting in Japan, and still are, to some extent.

Their title track, “Hello Hello” is a fast-paced rock track that records at 200 BPM. With an added acoustic effect, the song is definitely a refreshing rock track that’s perfect for the summer season.


The title and lyrics are about a man who’s unwilling to bid farewell to his lost lover by greeting her with a “hello hello” instead of a “goodbye.”

Check out their comeback below!





source: allkpop

Performances from “MTV The Show”

And we’re back with yet another round of exciting performances from “MTV The Show“!

For the May 27th episode, the show hosted Block B, After School, Kim Jae Suk, Tony An, Taeha, Jung Gil, and Heo Young Saeng.

Check out their performances below!
















source: allkpop

f(x) to return with a repackaged album next month


Earlier, we reported that SM Entertainment was considering follow-up promotions for f(x) in response to the explosive popularity their track “Pinocchio” has been earning.

Although plans seemed unlikely at the time because of the girls attending the “SM Town Live” tour in June, SM Entertainment officials have confirmed that the girls will indeed be continuing their activities throughout the month with a new repackaged album.


Speaking through Star News, representatives stated, “The title track for the repackaged album will be a new song. f(x) will be returning to their fans with a song on par with ‘Pinocchio’ soon.”

The repackaged album is scheduled for release mid-June, after “SM Town Live in Paris“.


source: allkpop

Park Han Byul shows off her Chun-Li impersonation

Actress Park Han Byul became a hot issue amongst gamers after this photo of her in a Chinese qipao surfaced on the net.

Netizens have been drawing comparison to both ‘Street Fighter’ character Chun-Li and beloved animated character, ‘Pucca’. But where did this picture come from to begin with?

The picture is from her TV special on cable channel Fashion N, called “Secret Asia – Park Han Byul buys Hong Kong“. Park Han Byul will show off her brilliant fashion sense by giving tips on airport fashion, training wear fashion, and general wardrobe do’s and don’t’s. She’ll also be talking about makeup styles, all from the filming location in Hong Kong.

The special is scheduled to air on May 28th and 29th.




source: allkpop

Yoon Eun Hye & Kang Ji Hwan attend SBS’s “Lie to Me” press conference

On May 27th, the cast of SBS’s “Lie to Me” got together to attend the drama’s press conference at Ilsan, Kyungki-do.

Lead actor Kang Ji Hwan shared a little info about some of the scenes in the drama, such as a ‘cola kiss’. He explained, “The script writer isn’t married, but I think she likes kiss scenes. Yoon Eun Hye and I promised each other that we’d try our best before beginning the kiss scene. The first time we did it, we were surprised to see how sexual it looked when we were monitoring it.”



He continued, “The second kiss scene is a new one that I don’t think has been tried before. It’s been nicknamed the ‘cola kiss’. The kiss scene for the sixth episode took place in the early morning, and I remember using a whole bottle of mouthwash without even eating breakfast.”

Speaking on his teamwork with Yoon Eun Hye, he revealed, “We work very well together. A lot of the aspects in a romantic comedy will really begin to liven up towards the middle of the drama, so please look forward to it.”


Yoon Eun Hye also talked about her marriage plans by stating, “I don’t think age matters in marriage. I’ve wanted to get married since I was 22 years old. Ever since I was little, my father always told me that 21 was gold, 22 was silver, and 23 was bronze. I debuted at a young age, so I always have a fantasy of going on all the dates I want after getting married.”

Focusing on her character, she explained, “Ah Jung is a woman who is wounded by having her first love stolen by ‘Soran’. The lies she makes grow bigger and bigger until it eventually leads to her marriage.”




source: dailymail

Yang Hyun Suk plans to make 2011 2NE1’s year

“2NE1 debuted three years ago, but in my eyes, they still look like rookies. I think that’s synonymous to how they haven’t had that many activities or exposure through TV. Therefore, 2NE1 still has quite a bit to show. This year will be the year to settle it all.”

The above statement was made by YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, expressing his views on 2NE1’s impending return to the music industry.

Coming back with ‘Lonely’ eight months after dropping their first studio album, 2NE1 has been sweeping Korean music charts, even scoring a perfect all-kill in major charts in May.


Expanding further on the topic of 2NE1’s potential, YG said, “They aren’t popular singers. They’re just starting now. This year is the year that they’ll reach their peak, both publically and musically. Around the time of their debut, many people criticized me with ‘Yang Hyun Suk went insane’, ‘He’s going to get it soon’, and ‘He’s arrogant’ because 2NE1, who were rookies, went out on music programs only once a week. It’s just my opinion that 2NE1’s a unique group and they should be promoted in their own way.”

Though most entertainment companies flaunt their power through how many times they can put their singers on TV, YG Entertainment does the opposite.


Yang Hyun Suk explains, “Rather than having either Big Bang or 2NE1 go on whatever program many times, we try to pick stages with better standards and enjoy it.”

He also put his foot down on the rumors that he was especially close to SBS.

“It’s true I receive misunderstandings. Counting from my Seo Taiji and Kids days, I’ve been in the broadcasting business for about 30 years. If I wanted to be close to anyone affiliated with the broadcasting business, I could, but I don’t. This is because I always keep one rule: which producers of which programs will let YG artists shine the most?”

Yang Hyun Suk then clarified that the reason why he works well with SBS’s “Inkigayo” was because of producer Park Suk Hoon, who’s reportedly the best in directing shows; he could also pick out the accurate points in dance choreographies.


Moving on, Yang Hyun Suk also revealed 2NE1’s ambitious aspirations. “I have a plan to make this year 2NE1’s year. From April 21st, we kept working without rest. Teddy has already made about six songs and they’re all really good. With my producer’s instinct, I have a feeling that they’ll all be hit songs. ‘Do you want to listen to 2NE1’s songs since they’re really good?’ is the kind of promotion I want to do.”

2NE1 is already leading a ‘first place parade’ with their new song, breaking past MBC’s ‘I Am A Singer’ chart domination. The girls are now preparing for the release of their follow-up song.

source: allkpop

Saturday, May 28, 2011

B2ST wins Music Bank K-Chart + other performances


Music Bank is back with a fun and exciting show that was chock-full of amazing performances!

Besides the usual stages, there were comebacks from F.T. Island, Jang Woo Hyuk, and Kim Wan Sun. Elsewhere, Boyfriend and Jang Jae In made their debuts, while Clover performed their follow-up song.

B2ST faced off against Im Jae Bum for this week’s K-Chart. In the end, it was the former who clinched the win!


Congratulations to B2ST on the win!
































source: allkpop

Boyfriend debuts on Music Bank



Having released their first single album earlier today, Starship Entertainment’s rookie boy group ‘Boyfriend‘ have begun their debut promotions though tonight’s episode of KBS’s ‘Music Bank‘.

The boys classify themselves as a ‘New Wave’ band, and are comprised of six members who are literally aiming to be the boyfriends of their fans through their title track, “Boyfriend.” Brave Brothers aimed to bring out the unique vocal colors of each member through a memorable rhythm line and sweet lyrics.


Check out their debut stage below!


Let’s Get It Started (Dance Performance)





source: allkpop

Clover performs ‘Ice Trim’ on Music Bank



After promoting “La Vida Loca“, hip hop project group trio Clover is making a return on the Music Bank stage with their follow-up song, “Ice Trim“.

The group enjoyed much success with their debut track, “La Vida Loca“, ranking in on various music charts and being acknowledged for their unique musical style. This time, they’ll be promoting a slightly more upbeat song that still embodies the style they’re known for.

The song is noted amongst netizens for being Gilme’s playful diss track against Eun Ji Won, as it contains the lyrics, “Please let go of my contract.”


Gilme is housed under GYM Entertainment, a label run by CEO Eun Ji Won.

The song’s title itself is a play on words, as ‘burp (trim)’ and ‘cream’ are just one letter off in Korean.

Both the title and lyrics are said to be an expression of their ruthless style, “As it takes guts to be able to burp in public and not care.”





source: allkpop

JYJ’s Junsu wants a baby girl


On May 27th, JYJ’s Junsu shared a photo of a random baby and expressed his desire of becoming the father of a baby girl.

The singer recently paid a visit to Disneyland in L.A., and he was struck by the sight of a cheerful baby on the floor. He tweeted, “I honestly saw the most cutest baby girl ever. More than anything else, she was all smiles.. She was an angelic baby that really lifted my mood. I want a baby like her.”


Continuing, he wrote, “It’d be nice to have a son to play soccer with, but I don’t think he’ll listen to me once he gets older.. I want a baby girl!”

Netizens commented back, “She really is adorable”, and “Maybe it’s time for him to get married now.”

source: allkpop

G.NA releases her ‘Maestia’ CF


Yesterday, we reported on Wide Online’s special date event with their ‘Maestia‘ model, G.NA. Recently, the company released G.NA’s CF for the ‘date’, which will definitely drive gamers to participate in the event!

G.NA is seen showing off her gorgeous figure in her white top and pink shorts. As “What I Want to Do Once I Have A Lover” plays in the background, G.NA applies pink lipstick, suggesting that she’s priming for her lovely ‘date’.


Check out the CF below!



source: allkpop

Thursday, May 26, 2011

F.T. Island returns with ‘Hello Hello’ on M! Countdown


After a long hiatus, the F.T. Island boys kicked off their comeback promotions through tonight’s episode of ‘M! Countdown‘.

Since it’s their first Korean work in almost a year, the boys aptly named their third mini album, “RETURN”. F.T. Island has been actively promoting in Japan, and still are, to some extent.

Their title track, “Hello Hello” is a fast-paced rock track that records at 200 BPM. With an added acoustic effect, the song is definitely a refreshing rock track that’s perfect for the summer season.


The title and lyrics are about a man who’s unwilling to bid farewell to his lost lover by greeting her with a “hello hello” instead of a “goodbye.”

Check out their comeback below!






source: allkpop

B2ST wins #1 on M! Countdown + other performances


Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown‘ is back with another episode of great performances and musical treats.

Besides the usual stages, there were comebacks for F.T. Island, Baek Ji Young, and Jang Woo Hyuk, while Jang Jae In, Boyfriend, HeOra and N-Train made their debuts.

Meanwhile, 4minute had their goodbye stage.

It was a battle between B2ST, 2NE1, and Baek Ji Young for the #1 spot on ‘M! Countdown’ today, and in the end, it was B2ST who clinched their first trophy since making their comeback only last week.


Congratulations to B2ST on their win!











Today’s MCD Chart was hitting a hammer strength machine with a chosen prop. The participants were Yoseob, Kiseop, Jonghyun and Jay Park. Guess who won.





Other performers who stood on stage for tonight’s show included Eru, Lim Jeong Hee, Heo Young Saeng, Jay Park, and Jewelry.

Check out their performances below!




source: allkpop

KARA’s Goo Hara delivers a stunning pictorial for ‘Elle’

In a stunning new pictorial for ‘Elle‘ magazine, KARA’s Goo Hara transformed into a Bohemian muse from the ’60s.

Hara’s look combines the spirit of Woodstock hippies and the rock ‘n roll freedom that the decade is known for. Makeup artist Jungsaemmool revealed that she was influenced by illustrator Kelly Tunstal in creating Hara’s retro palette.

To give depth to the style, she purposely chose mismatched colors for her makeup, and coordinated an ethnic dress and bold bangles to complete the hippie look.

Check out the rest of the cuts in the magazine’s June edition!






source: allkpop

2PM, Jang Geun Suk, and Kim Sa Rang attend ‘Lotte Duty Free Grand Re-opening’

On May 25th, Lotte Duty Free held a grand re-opening event at the Gimpo Airport which was attended by a top line-up of stars including Kim Sa Rang, Jang Geun Suk, and 2PM.

Because Gimpo Airport operates flights to cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Shanghai (as well as Beijing later on this year), Lotte Duty Free will encounter an influx of tourists from Japan and China.

The re-opening event was a great success, as its efforts were supported by some of the greatest Hallyu stars, as well as by officials from the Korea Airports Corporation.






source: allkpop