After School reveals Japanese MV preview for “Rambling Girls”

After School is on a roll, as they’re priming to release their 3rd single, “Rambling Girls/Because of You“. To boost anticipation for the double-A release, the girl group unveiled a PV preview for “Rambling Girls”.



In the video, the girls showed off the ‘S-line dance’ against a sleek disco setting.



After School’s new single will hit stores on January 18th, but until then, check out their PV preview below:







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T-ara releases MV teaser for “Lovey Dovey”

Following right on the heels of their successful “Cry Cry” promotions, girl group T-ara has released the much-anticipated teaser for their second-round song, “Lovey Dovey“!

As the sequel to the “Cry Cry” music video, which starred Jiyeon and Cha Seung Won, “Lovey Dovey” will continue the concept of an epic mini-drama, this time adding Qri as one of the main leads.



Check out the teaser below, and stay tuned for more about T-ara’s comeback!







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T-ara releases first MV teaser for “Cry Cry”

On October 31st, T-ara unveiled their first MV teaser for their new single, “Cry Cry“.

In this dark clip, Jiyeon is seen holding a gun while crying out, “It was you. Why did it have to be you, mister. WHY?” She then fires, and the MV cuts to a scene of actor Cha Seung Won lying lifeless on the ground.



The teaser moves quickly to several intense action shots of the actors fighting, while T-ara huddles and cries with fear. At the end of the teaser, a voice is heard saying, “Mister, do you regret meeting me? If I fall too deep in happiness… it might just kill me.”

Since a few members have considerable acting experience under their belts, it’ll be interesting to see how this MV turns out. Check out the teaser below, and stay tuned to allkpop for more updates!







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MYNAME releases debut music video, “Message”

With a successful debut stage already under their belts, MYNAME is ready to make their mark on the industry with their music video for “Message“!
It’s been just days since their debut, and they’re already receiving several love calls from agencies all over the world, including from Japan. Japan’s ‘Oricon Style‘ expressed an interest in the boys and requested to follow them around to film footage of their debut process for their show.

‘Oricon Style’ will also be dedicating a special page to the boys starting in November to allow fans to keep tabs on their activities. The editor-in-chief of Shogakkan, a major publisher in Japan, also made a visit to Korea personally to report on the boys himself.
Things are only looking up for the group, so check out what they have to offer below!



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SNSD’s “The Boys” is the 3rd most viewed MV on YouTube

SNSD‘s MV for “The Boys” is making K-Pop history by becoming one of the most viewed music videos in the world.

The Korean version of “The Boys” placed 3rd on the ‘Most Viewed Music Videos’ ranking on YouTube. They round out the Top 3 after international favorites LMFAO and Justin Bieber.



Though released over a week ago, “The Boys” is still drawing much interest as both the Korean and English versions have gained over 15 million views.

SNSD is also drawing much attention worldwide, as they recently performed in New York City and made headlines on famous publications like The New York Times. Congratulations, ladies!



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More photos from T.O.P’s ‘First Look’ pictorial + full ‘Brooklyn Boy’ film released!

Earlier, we reported that T.O.P had participated in a photoshoot for ‘First Look’ magazine. ‘First Look’ released a teaser video recently for the fashion film, ‘Brooklyn Boy’, and now they’ve unveiled the full clip.

The photoshoot took place in Brooklyn, New York and was shot by renowned photographer Hong Jang Hyun. Outfitted in the brand’s winter military jacket and black jeans, T.O.P delivered an effortless, street-casual look. His coiffed hair and strong gaze also allowed his individuality to shine through.



Dressed in Calvin Klein Jeans‘ winter apparel, T.O.P exuded a fierce charisma through the full fashion film, as well as through his other photos. With an intense look in his eyes, T.O.P effortlessly pulled off the rebellious and lonely image of a “Brooklyn Boy” wandering the streets of New York.



Check out the film and more photos below!













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Performances from October 22nd’s ‘Music Core’

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

This week’s episode saw the return of SNSD‘s Tiffany and Yuri on set as permanent MCs. Aside from the usual stages, SNSD and SECRET made their comebacks.

Davichi - Love My Love (Oct 22, 2011)


Other performances from today’s show include F.T. Island, Wheesung, Orange Caramel, Cho PD, INFINITE, Davichi, Dal Shabet, Brown Eyed Girls, Kim Kyu Jong, B1A4, ALi, Maeng Yoona, Boyfriend, Simon D, Kan Mi Youn, Maybee, Fat Cat and C-Real.

Check them out below!

Brown Eyed Girls - Sixth Sense (Oct 22, 2011)


Infinite - Paradise (Oct 22, 2011)


F.T Island - Like Birds (Oct 22, 2011)


WheeSung - They are Coming (Oct 22, 2011)


Kan Mi-Yeon - Don't Wanna See You (Oct 22, 2011)


Boyfriend - Don't Touch My Girl (Oct 22, 2011)


Kim Kyu-Jong (SS501) - Yesterday (Oct 22, 2011)


ALi - How could this be? (Oct 22, 2011)


B1A4 - Beautiful Target (Oct 22, 2011)


MayBee - Goodbye Valentine (Oct 22, 2011)


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SNSD brings “The Boys” out on ‘Music Core’

After a long year away, SNSD is finally back with a new song called “The Boys” and they’ve brought a fierce new image with them!



The girls dished out a confident swagger in their performance that drew full-out screams from the audience. In an earlier interview, Sooyoung explained the key point in their choreography, saying,“We tried hard to make [the dance] match the song, however, it’s not as aggressive or powerful as we thought initially. The ‘going down’ movement during the rap portion came about because there needed to be an impact at that point.

The choreography team was trying to decide whether or not to include that move, but we insisted that we’d do it. They asked if it would be okay to just have 4 of the members do it, but all the members stated that they wanted to do it.”

Looks like the girls managed to bring down the house with them. Check out SNSD’s comeback stage below!

SNSD - How Great is Your Love (Oct 22, 2011)


SNSD - The Boys (Oct 22, 2011)


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All 5 DBSK members unite to record ‘MAXIMUM’?

We have been receiving countless ‘tips’ by our fellow allkpop readers about a recent Youtube video, which just went viral on video-sharing websites.

On October 15th, numerous uploads of a practice version of TVXQ‘s “MAXIMUM“ were posted and circulated throughout Youtube. Upon watching and listening to the video, Cassies all over the world couldn’t believe their ears when they heard the voices of JYJ on the track. Using an audio track featuring all five voices, TVXQ members Yunho and Changmin practiced the choreography with several background dancers.

Many Youtube and Twitter users have been speculating that the original version of ‘MAXIMUM’ was meant to be a 5-member track for the entire group. It seems like the dance video was shot a while back, prior to the song’s release.

Cassies expressed their joy leaving numerous comments such as, “OMG, I’m crying!“, “I can hear Junsu and Jae Joong’s voices so clearly!“, “This is so amazing!“, and “This is an epic day for Cassiopeia!“.

However, not all fans are pleased with the revelation. Disgruntled fans commented, “Now 2 is enough and the BEST“, “TVXQ worked so hard to make this song theirs, yet people still say the full group version is better”, “It’s so hard for DBSK (><) so sad now“.

Check out the video yourselves and comment whether you think it’s an official track sung by all 5 members!




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Brown Eyed Girls win the ‘Inkigayo’ mutizen + October 16th performances

SBS‘s ‘Inkigayo‘ aired another episode of great stages this week! October 16th’s show was broadcasted a few hours earlier due to a live sports event that will be aired in its usual timeslot. Nevertheless, fans got to see some fantastic comebacks!

Viewers got to see the C-Real debut, Orange Caramel, Wheesung, and F.T. Island make their comebacks, and witness Davichi‘s follow-up song performance. Sadly, Super Junior said goodbye to their “Mr. Simple” promotions this week.

The ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were Super Junior, Davichi, INFINITE, Sung Shi Kyung, Brown Eyed Girls, ALi, and Clover.

As for today’s “Inkigayo Mutizen” winner, Brown Eyed Girls took home the trophy!

Congratulations, ladies!


































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Super Junior wins Music Bank K-Chart + other performances

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

Besides the usual stages on tonight’s show, Davichi and DJ KOO made their comebacks this week while April Kiss kicked off their debut promotions.

Super Junior faced off against Infinite for this week’s K-Chart, but in the end, it was Super Junior who clinched the ‘K-Chart’ win.

Congratulations Super Junior!

Due to overseas activities, Super Junior could not attend.



Songs that charted:

INFINITE – “Be Mine” (Remix)







U-KISS is set to comeback next week!

Others who performed tonight included Chocolat, X Cross, Nine Muses, CHI CHI, CS Numbers, Defconn, Seo In Guk, TEEN TOP, Hwan Hee, Koyote, Dal Shabet, and SISTAR.

Check them out down below!













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Music Core performances from August 27th

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

Most of today’s performances were pre-recorded as many of the performers are now at Jamsil Stadium, recording for “MBC’s 3rd Idol Star Athletics Championships“.

Besides the usual stages, G.NA made her comeback this week while BB.Boys debuted.

With SHINee’s Minho and Onew on a temporary leave of absence, Super Junior’s Shindong and Sungmin appeared as special 1-day MCs alongside Suzy and Jiyeon.

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This week, miss A, T-ara, and CSJH – Dana & Sunday said goodbye.

miss A - Good-bye Baby


T-ara - Roly Poly


The Grace - DANA & SUNDAY - One More Chance



Other performers included Super Junior, MBLAQ, SISTAR, INFINITE, Jaurim, Koyote, TEEN TOP, Dal Shabet, X Cross, Piggy Dolls, Hwanhee, Brave Girls, Chocolat, CHI CHI, and Suki.


Super Junior - Mr. Simple


MBLAQ - Mona Lisa


INFINITE - Be Mine


Sistar - So Cool


Teen Top - No More Perfume On You


Jaurim - IDOL


CHI CHI - Longer


Koyote - Good Good Time


Dal★Shabet - Bling Bling


Brave Girls - Why So Often


Chocolat - Syndrome


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G.NA makes a “Top Girl” comeback on Music Core

After ending her “Black & White” promotions earlier this year, G.NA is back with another hot song called “Top Girl” on today’s episode of MBC’s ’Music Core‘.

As the title track of her second mini-album (also of the same name), “Top Girl” aims to energize the crowd with its infectious dance beat and fun chorus lines, which goes, “I’m a top girl / tok tok tok /glamorous like a hot girl“. The song was also produced by Kim Do Hoon and had lyrics written by Wheesung.

Check out her first comeback stage below, which also includes “Without You“! It would have been “Banana” if not for the ban by MBC earlier.


G.NA - Without You : ComeBack Stage 1/2





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2NE1 reveals CL’s Japanese teaser for “Ugly”

With 2NE1’s debut date in Japan drawing ever nearer, the girls continue to release revamped material from their upcoming Japanese album.

Having released “I Am The Best“ and “Hate You“, 2NE1 shifted their focus on a new teaser cycle for “Ugly“! Leader CL revealed her teaser clip through YG Entertainment’s official YouTube channel today, so check it out below!



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Music Core performances from August 20th

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

Besides the usual stages, Koyote and Nine Muses made their respective comebacks. Elsewhere, Chocolat begun their debut promotions with “Syndrome“.

With SHINee’s Minho and Onew on a temporary leave of absence, Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk appeared as special 1-day MCs once again alongside Suzy and Jiyeon.
























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Nine Muses makes a “Figaro” comeback on Music Core

After a long hiatus, girl group Nine Muses have finally made their comeback on today’s episode of MBC’s ‘Music Core’ with their latest track “Figaro”.

Produced by Sweetune (the composers behind KARA’s “Mister”, Rainbow’s “A”, and INFINITE’s “Be Mine”), “Figaro” is a charming dance track with a dynamic arrangement from start to finish. The song explores the topic of love in modern relationships by touching on issues like conceit.

A representative of Star Empire said, “For the past year, they’ve been undergoing intense training to improve both their physical and musical qualities. Since they have spent a long time preparing, we’re confident in their new image.”

Check out their comeback stage below!



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Koyote makes a comeback on Music Core

For the first time in five years, dance trio Koyote performed with all three members for their comeback stage on today’s episode of MBC’s ‘Music Core‘.

Koyote have the representative artists in Korea’s dance industry for 10 long years, earning the esteem and affection of K-Pop fans for over a decade. Since it’s also member Baekga’s official return to the group since his battle with cancer, all eyes are now on their comeback.

Their title track, “Good Good Time“, was produced by composer Kim Se Jin, who chose a medium-tempo ballad to bring out Koyote’s emotional range in the song.

Blending smoothing into the hip hop beat, Shinji’s voice, Kim Jong Min’s depth, and Baekga’s effortless raps culminate in a song that’s definitely showcased their growth.

Check it out below!



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Chocolat debuts on Music Core with “Syndrome”

Rookie girl group Chocolat have finally made their long-awaited debut on today’s episode of MBC’s ‘Music Core‘!

With an average age of 18.6, the group is comprised of members Min Soa, Jae-Yoon, Juliane, Tia, and Melanie. Their name is the French word for ‘Chocolate’, and like the sweet treat they were named after, they hope to present a variety of tastes and styles through each of their unique members.

Their debut track, “Syndrome“, was produced by American composition team DWB (Paul Drew, Greig Watts, Pete Barringer), who’s produced for numerous world-famous artists like Kate Ryan, Kylie Minogue, Tsuchiya Anna, TVXQ, and SS501. The song incorporates retro melodies from the ’80s, and is classified as an upbeat dance track with a repetitive hook.

Check it out below!



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Kim Tae Woo releases “Falling in Love” MV for ‘Warrior Baek Dong Soo’ OST

Singer Kim Tae Woo has just revealed the music video for his OST track, “Falling In Love“.

The song was created for the ‘Warrior Baek Dong Soo‘ soundtrack, and subsequently, the music video features clips from the popular historical drama. This gorgeous ballad acts as the drama’s main love theme, and is the brainchild of the team who created “Tears Are Falling” from the ’49 Days‘ OST.

Check out the MV below!



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Rainbow reveals jacket covers + track list for Japanese single, “A”

Girl group Rainbow are preparing to debut into the J-Pop industry with their hit track, “A“. On August 16th, they revealed the tracklist info and covers for their debut single through their official Japanese website.

“A” will come in three editions: Version ‘A’, Version ‘B’, and Version ‘C’. Version ‘A’ will come with a CD and DVD, while version ‘B’ will include a special photobook. Meanwhile, version ‘C’ will feature a bonus track not found in either ‘A’ or ‘B’.

Rainbow will release their Japanese single on September 14th. In the meantime, check out the track lists and covers below!

+ Version A + [Purchase here]

Track list:

CD
01．A
02．Gossip Girl (“ゴシップガール “)
03．A (Instrumental）

DVD
01. A (Music Clip）
02. Belly Dance Lesson
03. A (Dance Shot Ver.）
04. A (Making-of Music Clip）


+ Version B + [Purchase here]

CD
01．A
02．Gossip Girl (“ゴシップガール “)
03．A (Instrumental）

**Plus a 32-page photobook



+ Version C + [Purchase here]

CD
01．A
02．Gossip Girl (“ゴシップガール “)
03．A (Instrumental）
04. A (Original Version) **Bonus Track**

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