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galih on Friday, April 27, 2012
Girlband Sistar last comeback arguably seem extraordinary. Where with their latest mini album, Sistar easily master the K-Pop music charts and surprisingly not only in South Korea.
Reported by allkpop.com, it appears no one can beat them, Sistar conquering many digital music charts and physical album sales. They may even be on the top of K-Pop Billboard Hot 100.
Thursday (19/4), their agency Starship Entertainment revealed that Sistar's power had to end Busker Busker's domination in the first position with their latest song, Alone in the third week of April.
Although they must comeback with other popular Hallyu star like of 4minute and Nell, Sistar seem able to secure their position by being the top in various music charts in the week of their comeback.
Not only that, Sistar also managed to beat the boy group's both debut and the comeback boyband. Although the agency is not particularly large, but Sistar able to beat the new boy band rooki of the giant agency SM Entertainment, EXO-K
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The bad news emerged from the popular game show 'Running Man'. One of their permanent member, Song Ji Hyo is rumored to be leaving the program. Really?
Ji Hyo is rumored to be following the Song Joong Ki as should be filming her latest drama. The play was entitled 'The Jackal is Coming'.
'Running Man' will lose her if Ji Hyo is completely gone. Ji Hyo have a role as 'Monday Couple' with Gary. She is also one of the best in the show and being called the "Ace" Ji Hyo.
But news of the departure of Ji Hyo was denied by the producers of 'Running Man'. He had not even discussed it with the Ji Hyo.
"We never heard Ji Hyo will go. We've never discussed this topic with the Ji Hyo before," said the producer told Soompi, Monday (04/23/2012).
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SISTAR comeback recently with their latest album 'Alone'. Although always appearing with a thin body, SISTAR claimed never had exercise and had no special diet.
SISTAR said they do not feel skinny. Especially when compared to other girlband. as Soompi reported on Monday (4/23/2012).
"Are we thin? I do not feel we are skinny," said Bora. "The average girl group personnel are very thin. Compared with them, we are not as thin as that," said Hyorin.
SISTAR also claimed no special diet to maintain their body shape. It's just that they avoid eating in the middle of the night.
"While still a trainee, we continue to exercise. But after the debut, we were never able to exercise because we did not have time for it," continued Hyorin.
Previously a photograph that shows they are eating as well shocking fans. They eat instant noodles and burgers are definitely avoided for artists who want to maintain their body shape.
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Big Bang will end the promotion of their fifth album 'Alive' this week on SBS 'Inkigayo'. During the promo of fifth album, Big Bang recorded many new records. What are they?
The first is the seventh song on the album 'Alive' was still in the top 10 in many charts. Though 'Alive' was released two months ago.
'Alive' is also a best-selling album of the year of 2012. Albums with hits song 'Blue' is already sold 270 thousand copies.
Then a video clip of 'Blue', 'Fantastic Baby', and 'Bad Boy' was watched by a combined total of more than 50 million times. The video was uploaded on the official YouTube channel of Big Bang two months ago when the album was released.
Not only that though Big Bang has not promoted directly, 'Alive' is also very popular outside of Korea. 'Alive' so the first album that broke through on the song 'Billboard 200' and 150 positions. Big Bang also had the lead story on the official Grammy website.
The plan Big Bang will rest a while before continuing their tour in Japan. In Japan they played in 13 concerts and is expected to attract 150 thousand pairs of eyes. 
Posted by
galih on Thursday, April 26, 2012
Rapper of Big Bang, TOP has recently expressed about the type of woman he did not like. This he said in one episode of Go Hyun Jung talk show, "Go Show" that aired on SBS, on Friday (20/4) then.
Reported by soompi.com, in that episode, TOP revealed about the concept during a date with a girl. And maknae of the Big Bang, Seungri stated, "When the TOP dating, he never used the unofficial language of conversation."
TOP heard it explained, "I use the official language of conversation, no matter what. I think it is good enough to have a distance to someone, even when we had a date. I have a dream when I was younger. That when i date with a girl, i'll make some distance and I'll also keep watching her, "
He then adds, "When you use the official language of conversation, it will be reasonably safe condition if you engage in dissent. But when you use the official language of conversation with someone who does not have a conversation with an official language, it is not polite."
And when asked about the kind of woman she did not like, TOP stated bluntly, "I do not like women who frequently do rude things and cursing. And those who like to swear when you're talking." 
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A session that discussed the sexual abuse that occurred in the Korean agency Open World Entertainment, and conducted by the agency's CEO was aired on "Good Day" at MBC.
Displayed in the show interview with one victim who had been a trainee at the agency. The woman told them in detail her experiences as a trainee that was so painful.
"When auditioning, the CEO asked me to do a sexy dance. At first I thought he wanted to see what talent I have, but it feels so weird," she said.
"We are in a closed room, and when I finished the dance, he told me to sit down. He made me put a foot on him and asked how I felt then," she said.
The woman also revealed how she had been called to an unusual session in the evening. "It was about 09:00 o'clock at night when the CEO asked me to come. All rooms in the office had been extinguished except the CEO's room," he said.
"I went inside and saw the one man who claimed himself as the agent who is well known. He(The Agent) was asked me to remove clothing then. When I refused to do so, he said, 'There are lots of girls chasing me. You squandered the nice opportunity. 'I was trying to stay calm and mention a few agencies where my friends live training. He said, 'This girl has no talent. There are many girls who are willing to bare in front of me', "he said. 
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Earlier it was reported that in 9th episode of Korean serial drama LOVE RAIN shown kissing scene between Yoona of Girls Generation and Jang Geun Suk. But who would have thought that the kiss happened three times?
Precisely in the Love Rain episode that aired on 23 April 2012, Joon (Jang Geun Suk) and Hana (Yoona) undergoing their first date after reveal each feelings.
Joon also had time to kiss Hana so quickly and said, "Do not forget this."
But it all was just the beginning. "I'm actually going to do now. You can escape if not wanted," he said. "One, two, three," he added, directing a deeper kiss.
Although Hannah was not trying to escape, she began to run when the fountains spurt. But it turns out once again Joon pulling her and they finally kissed each other for the third time.
As reported by Allkpop, two stars is reported somewhat awkward when they did the scene at first time. But when they have focus with these characters, both performing the kissing scene perfectly.
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Korean singer Lee Hyori revealed that her mother was in tears when she saw her boyfriend, Lee Sang Soon for the first time.
Precisely in the Healing Camp episode that aired at the tv station SBS, Monday (23/04), the woman openly talked about her relationships intertwine with her lover. Lee Hyori was defending her boyfriend from the criticism that addresses the appearance of the man.
"When my mother saw for the first time, she wiped the tears because his appearance is not attractive," she said. "However, the mother of the Soon also in tears when I read articles that call her son as ugly," added the Korean diva.
"Once we reveal our relationship to the public, everyone seemed to talk about his appearance. I'm very disappointed," said Lee Hyori. "If you really notice it, my boyfriend is a handsome man," she said.
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K-Pop boy band, TVXQ rumored to be making a comeback on second half of this year. Before the final concert tour in the series of TVXQ Live Tour 2012 - TONE at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Japan, they reveal it.
Reported by dkpopnews.net, TVXQ said, "We're preparing for a comeback, we are targeting at least by the end of this year. Our fans in Korea seem to wait because our activities are centered in Japan for the first half of this year. We will work hard to further close to the fans in Korea with a new image. while promotion date has not been planned, but we will try to get the best results at the right time. And if possible we will hold a concert. "
Previously, TVXQ has just completed 26 concerts in Japan for 3 months. There's even a site with a four-day, so they will rest before preparing for the event in Korea.
Leader Yunho smiled and said, "We will rest. This concert was held for 3 months, and we had so accumulated fatigue and inevitable. Although our stamina is really reduced, but the extra energy came when we get to know this is the last concert. "
Changmin explained, "First, I want to eliminate all the stress that has taken place for this and have fun with friends. Preparation are underway for a new album to be released this year, in addition, there will be other activities such as the showcase. But we will continue to provide the best. to make the best preparation for the new album, we will take a break after this concert. " 
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SHINee announced that they will hold The First Japan Arena Tour - SHINee World 2012 which will commence on 25 April later in the Marine Messe, Fukuoka, Japan. The tour will proceed to Hokkaido, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Tokyo, and Hiroshima.
With the high interest Shawol (SHINee fans) in Japan, the concert schedule concert which is originally had 14 concert eventually increased to 20 concerts with 6 additional days. Although the concert schedule has been added as well, but the interest to see SHINee is still quite high.
Reported by kpopstarz.com, concert tickets of their first arena tour have reportedly been sold out on 21 April. Prove that the boy band that will release Japanese single, Sherlock on May 16 has a considerable mass base in Japan.
The tour itself will start at the Marine Messe Fukuoka with 11 thousand spectators, and then to the Ice Arena Makomanai Sapooro with 11 thousand people. Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya will be attended by 30 thousand people over three days, and Osaka-Jo Hall in Osaka will be attended by 80 thousand people for five days.
For the World Memorial Hall in Kobe, reportedly as many as 20 thousand Shawol come for two days of concerts. Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo will attend by 78 thousand spectators during the 6 day of the concert as well as the Hiroshima Green Arena in Hiroshima was visited by 20 thousand people for a concert two days. In total there will be 250 thousand Shawol who come to the arena concert tour in Japan SHINee. 
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One sub-unit from Super Junior which is consist of two of their members Eunhyuk and Donghae scheduled to release their single hits, Oppa Oppa in Taiwan.
Reported by kpopstarz.com, Oppa Oppa will be released in Taiwan on 27 April. Single of their album will contain two songs which is Oppa Oppa and the Japanese version of First Love, written by Donghae.
Oppa Oppa is a song with a disco beat with the fast rhythm and beat. Was performed in the concert world Super Show 4, last year. The single was released in Japan on April 5.
When released in Japan, Oppa Oppa took second place in the Oricon daily chart for 43 114 copies sold. The song also won tremendous enthusiasm when the Super Show 4 held so it was finally released in Taiwan, as one of the largest ELF base in Asia.
Currently Super Junior Super Show will hold a concert in Indonesia on 27-29 4 April 2012, then they will visit Japan on 12-13 May before closing the series of world tours in South Korea on 26-27 May.
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Soundtrack from the popular Korean drama series, LOVE RAIN was released to the public on Tuesday (24/04). One of the songs that fill the album is the song "Because It's You" sung by Girls Generation member, Tiffany.
Interestingly the soundtrack of the serial drama LOVE RAIN has been ordered to as many as 20,000 pieces. This proves the popularity of drama, which is starred by Jang Geun Suk and SNSD Yoona.
There are 12 songs in the album, including Love Rain, the song sung by Jang Geun Suk. There was also a Love Like Rain performed by Na Yoon Gun.
The presence of this album has been warmly welcomed by fans of Korean dramas. Additionally LOVE RAIN will return on air on the 24th of April 2012.
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Personnels of MBLAQ, Lee Joon make claims about Girls Generation member, who soon became a widely discussed issue in the Korean entertainment industry.
In the event STRONG HEART that aired on SBS station, the star said, "I feel ashamed to say hello to Girls Generation," he said.
"I'm afraid they'll think that I'm curious if they are greeted with a smile. I was also embarrassed when I could not look someone in the eye," he said of the reason why he was never greeted SNSD in the past.
The event was also present the SNSD member Tiffany who commented on the Lee Joon's attitude to SNSD members. "Every time we met Lee Joon in a program of music, he did not even make eye contact with us," she said.
In addition besides Lee Joon and Tiffany, the episode was also attended by Ivy, Oh Yoon Ah, Park Kyung Lim and much more.
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Having made long wait since the release of Super Junior Opera teaser in Japanese version on 12 April 2012 and, now the ELF around the world should be happy. Because Avex Network this morning (25/04) released the official version of the video clipin the short version.
With a duration of 2 minutes 16 seconds, this video clip quickly became the hot topic amongst the netizens. Not only that, because of the many viewers who are trying to access this video at the same time, the hit counter owned by Avex Network for the video channel is crashed and stop at 301 viewers count, while the user is like counting the numbers have soared over the 1000 views at approximately of 20 minutes.
Various comments from the Super Junior fans from around the world was largely praised the workmanship of this video clip. Different from previous video clips of Super Junior, this video which is worked with the Masquerade concept much more mature.
Coats wrapped with a fancy party, the members of Super Junior successfully exude the aura of elegant and mysteriousness.
While in the near future, Super Junior will soon greet their fans in Indonesia on April 27-29. 
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Reported by kpopstarz.com, the agency that had publish famous groups the SS501, DSP Media has finally announced the name of their new boyband, A-JAX.
A-JAX itself comes from the Greek myth of heroism that brought victory in the war of Troy. The new boy band is expected to stand as a hero and winner of the competition in K-Pop music which is become so tight nowadays.
A-JAX which is consist of 7 members formed based on the concept of the early generation of more emphasis on dance and performance. Their members are Hyeongkon, Jaehyung, Yunyoung, Hyojun, Sungmin, Seungyub, and Seungin. Previously Hyeongkon been getting a lot of attention after his first appearance in February at a solo concert as a partner of KARA Nicole.
Their first teaser will be released through the official Youtube account owned by DSP Media and MBC Music Core on April 2 with the faces of the member who is covered by a mask. Teaser won many enthusiasts and even though they have not officially debut, but A-JAX has been selected to be a model for the casual sports brand, Spris so you could say they are not just ordinary boyband rookie.
After this, the A-JAX will be present in their own reality show, Making the Star - DSP Boyz which will debut on 24 April. While their debut in the world of K-Pop music is scheduled in late May. 
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Abbey Road Studios in London is so identical with one of the legendary group, The Beatles. Interestingly, the CEO of Abbey Road itself compare The Beatles with Korean boyband SHINee.
Built in 1931, Abey Road known as the place of The Beatles when recorded almost all of their songs. Besides the road in front of the studio is famous because its became the cover of their album.
Korean singer Bae Chul Soo who released Bae Chul Soo crosses the Abbey Road through the MBC Music, some time ago traveled to England to meet with the CEO of Abbey Road. Interestingly, the CEO is then discussed about SHINee's coming last year.
"It was the first time so many people gathered outside the studio. I think The Beatles are back," said the CEO as Bae Chul Soo revealed.
As reported Allkpop, SHINee became the first Asian musician who hold a showcase at Abbey Road. Onew, Taemin, Minho, Key and Jonghyun get a warm welcome from the fans in the UK.
Posted by
galih on Saturday, April 21, 2012
K-Pop boy band, ZE: A will hold a showcase in Central Asia and this is the first time of K-Pop singer who held show in Dubai. Fan meeting and their concert will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 22 April. They also appear in a showcase in Abu Dhabi which was attended by more than a thousand fans.
This is the first time for ZE: A visit to Central Asia. Previously, Seo In Young and girlband Nine Muses that came from the same agency had done the show in Abu Dhabi last year. Local media there also give a lot of attention. K-Pop fever since grown around the world, Central Asia became one of Hallyu market potential.
Reported by en.korea.com, Wednesday (18/4) Star Empire state agency representatives, "Seo and Nine Muses was visited Abu Dhabi last year to attend a music festival and give K-Pop experience there. K-Pop girlband and boyband grabbing a lot of attention and an invitation to held a concert. "
And ZE: A had chance to get it, "ZE: A will meet their fans in Dubai and become more popular because of their activities in Central Asia. Since the K-Pop began to be known there, the more chances to meet with their local fans. "
Although there's many K-Pop musicians increasingly expand their careers to the whole of Asia, Europe and South America, but rarely enough to hold a show in Central Asia. Although the people in there pretty tight for outfit affairs, but the arrival of K-Pop group large enough to get attention.
