http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAO4PHFed1Aendofvid [starttext] Gagman Park Myung Soo has cleared up the rumors surrounding his next potential track "Udon."
Park Myung Soo's manager Han Kyung Ho stated:
"It's true that we asked E-Tribe (who created the Infinity Challenge-duet song "Naengmyun") for a song. However, "Udon" is from another producer who had asked if we were interested in doing a new single with Brown Eyed Girls member Ga-in. But we declined."
Apparently, prior to receiving this offer, Park Myung Soo had already vested himself to produce the album on his own, hence he had declined the offer.
That's unfortunate, a single with Ga-in would've been pretty awesome. Oh well, at least there's still Naengmyun. [endtext]
[starttext] As reported earlier, Super Junior’s Yesung and f(x)’s Luna teamed up to record a duet track titled, “And I Love You“, for KBS’s “President, OST Part 2“.
The full track was released recently, and as intended, the combination of the duo’s rich vocals and stirring melody really bring out the song’s purpose as the drama’s “love theme.”
Achieve Group DN, the production company for the OST, commented, “The harmonization of their voices was exceptional. The sad melody and emotional lyrics mesh well together to create a luxurious ballad track that will surely be the best of this winter season.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ErE_ZX5gF0endofvid [starttext] Tensi Love is a little known male-female duo consisting of Hwang Ye-jun (male composer) and Koh Ji-hoo (female vocalist) with a musical style that is similar to Clazziquai.
They recently released a music video for their new song Cake House, and it is cute to say the least! Only the female vocalist appeared in the music video, but it's easy to understand why because she's rather cute.
Although the music video does seem a little low budget, I still loved it. I mean it's hard to complain when you have a really cute girl singing a whole song about eating cake. The song might seem simple at first, but it really grows on you the more you listen to it.
All this talk about eating cake reminds me of how I used to nag my mom every year to get me a cake on my birthday. After 7 years of nagging she finally gave in. When I turned 13, I arrived home from school to find my mom waiting for me at the door as usual. However, this time she didn't have a broomstick in her hands, but instead she welcomed me inside with a bright smile. It only became weirder when she told me I could skip my chores for that day, and that I should just head straight into the kitchen. She was being awfully nice to me, and so naturally I became a little suspicious.
However, all the suspicions went straight out the window when I entered the kitchen to find a cake on the table. I was so happy that I was ready to declare it the best birthday ever right then and there. But there was just one thing keeping it from being the perfect birthday, there were no candles. When I asked her why, she told me it was because candles were evil and that every time a candle is lit, a baby penguin dies. I love penguins to death and so I gladly accepted the wooden twigs my mom gave me in lieu of the candles.
My mom told me she personally made the cake herself, and it looked she was telling the truth for once because the cake looked very poorly made. It was supposed to be a mud pie, but it looked more like a mud pile instead. However, like they said, it's the thought that counts.
I felt like I was exploding from excitement, my first ever birthday cake and it was chocolate too! My favorite! I offered her a slice, but she vehemently refused it. That was really odd since she loves chocolate, but I guess she must have wanted me to have the whole cake to myself. My mom has never been this nice to me before. It must be because it was my birthday.
All of my excitement from before immediately disappeared when I took my first bite of the cake. It tasted terrible, just terrible. It felt gritty, bitter, and overall just dirty. I thought it was just because this was my mom's first attempt at making something like this, but then I looked down and an earthworm was crawling out from inside the pie. Then it dawned on me, I guess she meant it when she said it was a mud pie. The whole thing turned out to be just a pile of mud with some wooden twigs on top. I thought my mom had made a mistake, and so I was going to let her know that it was real mud she was using in the cake. However, I had a funny feeling she already knew that because she was already on the flooring laughing like a wild animal. Needless to say, I never bothered her for a birthday cake ever again. [endtext]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytbxMDAAjqkendofvid [starttext] We reported earlier in the day that rookie group, HAM (Heart and Mind) will be releasing their second single since T.T Dance 3 months ago.
The wait is now over and the MV features the girls filming it in Osaka, Japan where they are based right now as they film a Japanese variety show. Unlike their previous hook song, their new single, Doo Geun Doo Geun has a sweet cute melody, suggesting that they are going down the cute genre. [endtext]
Having performed on M! Countdown earlier, B2ST’s Hyunseung and Kikwang will be the only B2ST unit that will perform on the final Inkigayo episode of the year.
B2ST’s Kikwang & Hyunseung put on an unforgettably dramatic stage to close out the year, in large part due to their modern sexiness and neverending charisma.
Get ready to be charmed by them all over again below!
Having performed on M! Countdown earlier, B2ST’s Hyunseung and Kikwang will be the only B2ST unit that will perform on the final Inkigayo episode of the year.
B2ST’s Kikwang & Hyunseung put on an unforgettably dramatic stage to close out the year, in large part due to their modern sexiness and neverending charisma.
Get ready to be charmed by them all over again below!
t’s coming to the end of the year for 2010, and Inkigayo promises to be another fun and exciting show filled with amazing performances from the top singers in Korea.
Due to Jo Kwon’s involvement with 2AM’s concert, CNBLUE’s Jungshin takes his MC spot
The Take 7 nominees were KARA (‘Jumping‘), IU (“Good Day“), GD&TOP (‘High High‘), Park Hyo Shin (‘I Promise You‘), T-ara (‘Yayaya‘), SISTAR (‘How Dare You‘), and Seo In Young (‘Into The Rhythm‘). KARA and Park Hyo Shin did not perform today.
T-ara also recorded an employment video!
After winning #1 on all music shows since last week, IU continues her run by bagging her second consecutive Mutizen win to crown off a marvelous year! Congratulations to IU!
Performers include GD&TOP, Seo In Young, T-ara, IU, SISTAR, Orange Caramel, No Yoo Min, Jang Yoon Jung, JJ, Woo Joo, Kan Jong Wook, Bebe Mignon, Ab Avenue, Chun G, and F1rst.
MBC’s Music Core has returned once again and it promises to be another fun and exciting show.
The top K-pop artists of 2010 have converged together this afternoon since it is a Christmas special, and also to close out the year on a high note as it is the final Music Core episode of the year.
Former MCs, SNSD’s Yuri and Tiffany also returned to host the final episode of 2010, alongside regular MCs, miss A’s Suzy and T-ara’s Jiyeon, making it an all-girl MC line-up this afternoon in the studio. Meanwhile, SHINee’s Minho and Onew hosted the outdoor stage segment.
With the exception of GD&TOP’s performance, all performances from today will be in this article ALONE. Check out the performances below, some with special Christmas treats!
Idol group B2ST finally released their digital album, ‘My Story‘, just in time for Christmas.
On December 24th, CUBE Entertainment revealed, “B2ST’s true confessions towards their fans will be contained in ‘Lights Go On Again‘ (Full ver.). This song will be released on the afternoon of 24th.”
The song, ‘Lights Go On Again’ was part of B2ST’s 4th album as the intro, and it received much love because of its acoustic melody. The full version of the song was first revealed during their concert, and was such a hit that B2ST decided to push a physical release of the track.
The lyrics for ‘Lights Go On Again’ thanks their fans who were with them and cheered them on in the first year since their debut. Because of their gratitude, B2ST personally undertook to write the lyrics.
On another note, each of the members are currently promoting their separate unit activities: Doojoon and Dongwoon with ‘When the Door Closes’, Junhyung and Yoseob with ‘Thanks to’, and Hyunseung and Kikwang with ‘Let it Snow’.
B2ST’s third unit (consisting of Hyunseung and Kikwang) finally revealed their duet track, “Let It Snow,” on the afternoon of December 23rd.
A part of the group’s digital album, “My Story,” the song follows the releases of Doojoon & Dongwoon’s “When This Door Closes” and Junhyung & Yoseob’s “Thanks to.”
As both songs are currently ranking in on major music charts, many are expecting “Let It Snow” (a sexy pop ballad) to do just as well as the two other units.
Check it out below, and remember to support the artists by purchasing the music!
As you all may know, B2ST has divided into three project units, as each pair was responsible for coming up with a song for their “B2ST Airlines” concert. It was recently revealed that all three pairs would be making their official debut through this week’s “M! Countdown“!
Mnet has released a teaser announcing the units’ debuts on their music program, and it’s definitely looking like a spectacular early Christmas present for their fans.
With “M! Coundown” already promising that GD&TOP’s stage would be the most expensive in Mnet’s history, the December 23rd episode is definitely one that you can’t miss!
[starttext] Recently, vocalist duo December garnered a high amount of interest because of the comparisons to IU and her “three-octave vocals”. To recap, the duo delivered an impressive performance on MBC’s “Quiz to Change the World“, and earned the moniker, “five-octaves”.
Although December hoped to gain more exposure from the performance, the reaction they received was double-edged. Netizens did indeed praise the duo for their vocal talents, but clucked over their lack of popularity, leaving comments like, “[December's] vocals are far superior to IU’s, but their skills are not appreciated“, “They cant even appear on variety shows due to visual requirements“, and “It’s a shame they are not popular“.
Surprisingly, the duo responded to the issue and said, “It’s not our lack of popularity but the lack of recognition. Although we are not superstars, we are not utterly unpopular.”
Their agency also replied, “December is not an “unpopular” group. They just lack the recognition the idols achieve through their varied activities in both music and entertainment.”
Music and broadcasting officials added, “December is a skilled group that challenges the scene with their music. They are one of the few rookie vocals groups in the current music industry.”
Will you be on the lookout for more music from December, or are they just a flash-in-the-pan group? Let us know your thoughts down below!
“December is a crazy month because not only do we have to practice our own performances, but from other artists’ as well…” - T-ara’s Boram
In T-ara’s dressing room at the “2010 Melon Music Awards“, one would be able to see four big bags of clothes and a trunk lying on the ground, next to a vanity stuffed with various makeup tools.
Year-end ceremonies are known for their impressive performances from stars who have shined throughout the year. These artists also participate in special cover performances as well.
The reporters of DongA were able to follow the members of T-ara for nine hours as they went about their busy schedules. The aim was to shed some light on the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into preparing for year-end ceremony performances.
At 3:00 PM, the members are seen dozing off as their hair is being dried and styled. ”I was only able to sleep for exactly one hour. I feel like I’ll fall asleep on stage,” Jiyeon claims.
Hyomin adds, “I accidentally fell asleep while leaving the hair salon today, I almost fell down the stairs.”
The members then reconvene in the waiting room for their camera rehearsal, and are either seen fixing their makeup or checking their accessories. Having to sing two songs in one go, the girls are forced to change outfits and accessories in exactly 30 seconds.
The girls sometimes converse, talking about a mistake they made on stage, or about makeup; sometimes, they comment about the amount of sleep they got in the previous night.
At 5:00 PM, an accident occurs during their camera rehearsal. Right after performing “Why Are You Being Like This“, the girls get changed, only to discover that there’s a problem with their wardrobes.
Their tight outfits were created without thought for the mic and receiver placement, since those things must be fixed onto their backs. Unfortunately, Hyomin and Soyeon are forced to perform “Yayaya“ without being properly zipped up in the back. While the members rehearse on stage, the scene backstage was gloomy, as stylists were seen fussing over the outfit mishap.
Thankfully, it was just a rehearsal, and the members were wearing black shirts that covered their bras. As a last minute effort, the stylists take off the mic receivers from every member except lead vocalist Soyeon, and reposition the mics to the hips.
At 6:30 PM, the members begin eating takeout ordered from a family restaurant. Hyomin comments, “It tastes better than usual. Usually, we just eat kimbap or chips… It’s difficult to set aside time to eat like this.“ However, Hwa Young only finishes a third of her meal; she later explains, “I’m in the middle of a diet. My skin is light and I’m tall, so it makes me look chubbier on screen.”
In the time left over after eating, she rehearses in front of the mirror.
At around 9:00 PM, the girls get ready for their live performance. Seemingly nervous, they continue to down bottles of water. It must be a habit of other singers as well, as there are boxes and boxes of water bottles set up backstage.
T-ara performs their first song without any difficulties, but they meet a problem for their second. Soyeon’s zipper got caught in the mic/receiver, and she refuses to go up.
She is eventually forced to go on stage with her back exposed, but handles the malfuction like a pro, smiling and dancing as if nothing were wrong.
During the spinning part of their choreography, she walks to the side instead. Her facial expression hardens once she exits the stage, and her eyes brim with tears.
At around 6:30 – 6:33.
At 11:30 PM, the girls move to their rehearsal studio in order to practice for their joint performance with SECRET for the December 17th episode of KBS “Music Bank.” The members that were dozing off immediately started up once the music began to play.
Two days later, T-ara was seen performing SECRET’s “Magic” at “Music Bank.” Their hard work and determination reminded the reporters of something Soyeon once said: “If someone were to ask us to choose between standing on stage and sleeping for an hour more, I think all singers would respond the same way: ‘We’d rehearse to stand on stage’.”
Korea’s ‘national little sister’ IU recently spoke up about the controversy swirling around Super Junior member Shindong and his behavior during her ‘thank you’ speech on SBS’s ‘Inkigayo’ last weekend.
While IU was dropping tears of gratitude during her thank you speech, Shindong was seen joking around lightheartedly, leading to Leeteuk and 2AM’s Changmin trying to lead him away.
It caused IU’s fans to become protective of the singer, and voice out, “Isn’t that a bit too much for a first place winner?”. They felt that Shindong’s behavior was rude and impolite.
However, on the following afternoon, IU wrote on her me2day, “I think there is a great misunderstanding. Shindong oppa and Super Junior sunbaenims congratulated me more than anyone else. I’m sad that this has become a huge misunderstanding ㅜㅜ. Hope you have a good day today!”
Later on, IU uploaded a photo of herself in a fat rabbit costume and wrote, “Rabbit transformation!”
[starttext] After celebrating their milestone 600th episode last week, Inkigayo promises once again to be another fun and exciting show filled with amazing performances from the top singers in Korea.
The Take 7 nominees were KARA (‘Jumping‘), T-ara (‘Yayaya‘), IU (“Good Day“), SISTAR (‘How Dare You‘), Brown Eyed Soul (‘If It Were Same‘), 2AM (‘You Wouldn’t Answer My Calls‘), and S.M. The Ballad (‘Miss You‘). Brown Eyed Soul did not appear today.
After seeing KARA win last week, we had a new winner this week, and it was announced to be IU who tastes SOLO success for the first time on public tv music shows! Congratulations to IU!
Other performers included KARA, Seo In Young, T-ara, 2AM, S.M. The Ballad, Gavy NJ, After School, IU, SISTAR, VNT, and Bebe Mignon.
KARA – Jumping
Seo In Young – Into The Rhythm
T-ara’s Eunjung was away in Japan for “Dream High” filming, having left yesterday after Music Core ended, so she did not appear this afternoon for the Yayaya performance.
S.M. The Ballad – Hot Times
2AM – Can’t Let You Go Even If I Die + You Wouldn’t Answer My Calls
It was a special Inkigayo episode on December 19th, as Super Junior returned to the SBS stage after a successful year as Hallyu stars around the world!
Since the conclusion of their album promotions in July of this year, the boys have rarely grouped together for performance, save for concerts and special performances. So enjoy their double-header performance this afternoon with “No Other” and “BONAMANA.”
There has been much anticipation among fans after the launch event of GD&TOP’s digital singles, “High High” and “Oh Yeah“, earlier this week, which was the prelude to their “Inkigayo” debut today!
Accompanying them on their debut stage was Park Bom from 2NE1 as she has a featuring on their 2nd title track, “Oh Yeah.” So check out the double-header performance of their brand new music!
[starttext] It was a special Inkigayo episode on December 19th as SHINee returned to the stage!
Two months have gone by since the boys said their goodbye, so it was definitely great to see them regroup back on stage with their irresistible charisma with “Lucifer” and “Hello” again.
It was a special Inkigayo episode on December 19th as one of K-pop’s top acts, B2ST, returned!
After the conclusion of their successful solo concert last week, the B2ST boys returns to the Inkigayo stage with “Soom” because you’re “Beautiful” to them.
It was a special Inkigayo episode on December 19th as 2NE1 returned to the SBS stage!
Almost a month has lapsed since 2NE1 ended their “To Anyone” album promotions, and the quadruple crown Mutizen winners were back on stage in Korea this afternoon after a short promotional trip to Thailand for the Yamaha Fiore Night Party the past few days.
[starttext] Earlier this week, we reported that IU and Jung Yeop would be singing a Christmas carol on a Christmas special on December 18th for MBC’s ‘A Concert for Beautiful People’.
This early pre-Christmas special has aired today and you can now catch them harmonizing perfectly during their performance for “Blessings on Christmas“, which was complemented by the delicate sounds of a full 50-membered chamber orchestra.
There were also other performances on from this special show, and you can now watch them below to get yourself into the Christmas mood!
Jung Yeop – “This Christmas”
IU singing her Christmas song, “Early Merry Christmas“, from her new album, “Real“.
IU, Lyn, Lim Jung Hee, Ji Sun, Davichi – “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Super Junior’s Choi Si Won was one of the MCs and played the drums for the above performance.
Gagman Park Myung Soo has cleared up the rumors surrounding his next potential track "Udon." 
