Kim Sori showcases her bikini body in drool-worthy MV for “B.I.K.I.N.I”

Singer Kim Sori is back to make the summer season hotter with her latest single “B.I.K.I.N.I” and music video!

“B.I.K.I.N.I” was produced by producing team BEATAMIN, who also produced Kim Sori’s “Dual Life” released earlier this year. The song is accompanied with a drool-worthy music video featuring the singer herself flaunting her sexy bikini body.

Check out the MV below!

Henry releases an acoustic version of “1-4-3(I Love You)”

Following the successful run of promotions for “Trap”, Super Junior-M’s Henry will resume his activity with his self-written track, “1-4-3(I Love You)”.

On August 16th, Henry released an acoustic version of “1-4-3(I Love You)”, a track originally included in his debut mini-album ‘Trap’ but will be released as a digital single on August 23 featuring f(x)’s Amber. The song is composed and written by Henry and his composer team NoizeBank.

Unlike the original electronic pop version, the acoustic version gives a more soothing vibe and highlights Henry’s soulful voice. The acoustic version also features labelmate EXO’s Chanyeol.

[130816] EXO wins on Music Bank’s ‘K-Chart’ + Other Performances

KBS “Music Bank” is back this week full of amazing performances!

The August 16th episode of the show features the debut stage of rookie girl group Wassup as well as comeback performance of Ulala Session. Especially, Wassup modified their stage outfits tonight after previously deemed unsuitable for the 3 major stations.

Other performers tonight included B2ST, f(x), EXO, 2NE1, ZE:A, B.A.P, VIXX, A Pink, Girl’s Day, Dick Punks, Big Star, Crayon Pop, AOA Black, 5dolls, Yoo Sung Eun, Sunny Days, M.I.B, 24k, Stellar, TAHITI, MR.MR, Lee Ji An and TURAN.

And for the highlight of the show, EXO won against f(x) on this week’s ‘K-Chart’ with their latest title track, “Growl”!

Congratulations EXO!



Tonight’s Performances:

TURAN



Lee Ji An



MR.MR



TAHITI



Stellar



24K

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M.I.B



Sunny Days

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Yoo Sung Eun



5dolls



AOA Black



Crayon Pop



Big Star



Dick Punks



Girl’s Day



A Pink



VIXX



B.A.P



ZE:A



2NE1



EXO



f(x)



B2ST





Watch tonight’s comeback and debut performances:

Ulala Session - “Fonky”
Wassup - “Wa$$up”

[130815] 2NE1 wins on ‘M! Countdown ’ + Other Performances

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back this week full of amazing performances!

The August 15th episode marks actor Kim Woo Bin’s debut as the new regular host. Tonight’s show also features the anticipated comeback performances of ZE:A, B.A.P, TASTY and rapper San E.

Other performers tonight also included 2NE1, Crayon Pop, Lim Jeong Hee, M.I.B, Say Yes, 5dolls, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Greem, Stellar, 24k, VIXX, Big Star and Lush.

And for the highlight of the show, 2NE1 won on this week’s chart against Crayon Pop with their latest single, “Do You Love Me”!

Congratulations 2NE1!




Tonight’s Performances:

Lush



Big Star



San E (Comeback Stage)



VIXX



24K



Stellar



Kim Greem



Kim Hyun Joong



5dolls



Say Yes



M.I.B

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Lim Jeong Hee

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Crayon Pop



2NE1




Watch tonight’s comeback performances:

B.A.P - “Badman”
TASTY - “MAMAMA”

Park Jung Min showcase in Malaysia

SS501 Park Jung Min coming again, as Solo Artist

August 17- The ticket launch of “Dual Personality” showcase.

Member of famous K-Pop boy band SS501 - Park Jung Min has confirmed having his 1^stSolo Southeast Asia “Dual Personality” showcase in Malaysia. New Pro Star Sdn Bhd and PMP Entertainment jointly organizing this showcase on 12^th October 2013 (Saturday) at Star Stage, Level 15 @ KWC Fashion Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket launch of this showcase will be held on 17^th August 2013 from 11am to 3pm at Paradigm Mall (Upper Atrium), Petaling Jaya. The first 100 fans who purchase VVIP or VIP tickets at Paradigm Mall will be entitled to a 10% discount on the tickets. Also, there will be a session in every hour where Organizer will be giving out limited press conference and fan sign passes during the event.

Park Jung Min declared solo in early 2011 and had released his debut solo mini album《Not Alone》. Three months later, he released a duo language (Korean and Japanese) album named《The, Park Jung Min》and received good response. Then, he returned to Korea to continue his music career as 'Park Jung Min' and released his first self-produced single album entitled 《Beautiful》. From the conceptualizing the album, songs selection, to producing sound recordings is all directed by himself. Given with design talent, he also visualizes the music video and album cover. He is being described as versatile.

Besides singing career, in 2009 Park Jung Min has made his musical debut in 《Grease》as “Danny Park” and with his superb acting skills he was awarded as “Best New Musical Talent” by the Golden Ticket Awards. In 2011, he joined the Taiwan showbiz and did his first idol drama "Fondant Garden". He also sang the Chinese soundtrack “Bad Man” and this successfully drives Park Jung Min's popularity in Taiwan.

Park Jung Min debuted in Japan using the name ‘Romeo’ and had released two albums, named《Give Me Your Heart》and《Tonight's The Night》. ‘Romeo’ will unleash a different side of Park Jung Min which is the hidden side of him, also primarily about Japanese fantasy and dreams. In December 2012, he released a full Japanese album named《Midnight Theatre》and had ranked first in the famous online sales and record stores TSUTAYA.

Beginning of this year, Park Jung Min had eight consecutive “dual personality” concert tours in Japan. The entire concert's concept was divided into day and night session, daytime performances by  Park Jung Min who gave the most realistic and the most charming stage performances;  and the evening performances by a completely different personality of the glamorous ROMEO, showing the dark side of his bold qualities and making this tour a successful momentary story.

Now, the Malaysian organizers have decided to bring Park Jung Min “dual personality” tide into Malaysia, so that Malaysian fans are able to witness Park Jung Min and ROMEO’s singing with the double fascination. For this coming showcase in Malaysia, Park Jung Min’s performances will be a focused version of which definitely have a promising new experience showcase. Besides, Park Jung Min will also be having close interaction with his fans through games and activities!

Tickets price for showcase are RM390, RM290, RM190 and RM120. For more information about ticket launch, please contact, Ticket Charge: +603-9222 8811 / www.ticketcharge.com.my or New Pro Star : +603-7960 0779 / www.facebook.com/newprostar.my

CNBLUE releases full PV for “One More Time”

CNBLUE is preparing for another comeback in Japan later this month, and they just unveiled the full music video teaser for upcoming track, “One More Time”.

The group is set to release its second major full-length album ‘What Turns You On?’ on August 28th. The album contains a total of 11 tracks including the title track “One More Time” which was co-produced by Ryo and member Jung Yonghwa.

Check out the MV below!

Kang Seung Yoon takes his first kiss on “Stealer” MV!

YG Entertainment’s new artist Kang Seung Yoon, who rocks our hearts with his debut single “Wild and Young”, has just released a tender love song titled, “Stealer”.

In the new music video, Kang Seung Yoon will play his first-ever kiss scene with rookie actress Yoon Jini of SBS hit series ‘Gentlemen’s Dignity.’

Check out the MV below:

Kim Hyung Jun and Sunny Hill’s Kota release “Always Love You” MV

SS501’s Kim Hyung Jun has just release the full music video for his special summer digital single “Always Love You”!

“Always Love You” is a medium-tempo R&B number which features Sunny Hill’s main vocalist Kota. It is partly produced by Kim Hyung Jun himself, and expresses about lovers who get to confirm their feelings during a trip.

The music video was directed by Kim Do Yeon, who’s worked on IU’s “Last Fantasy” and Wanted’s “Going to You”, and Park Jong Chul, the recording director of the movies ‘Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon’ and ‘The Temperature of Romance’.

Check out the MV below:

MBLAQ releases repackaged album ‘Love Beat’ + “No Love” MV

After showing their upgraded selves with 5th mini album ‘Sexy Beat’, the boys of MBLAQ are back with their special repackaged album ‘Love Beat’ as well as the full music video for title track, “No Love”!

On August 12, MBLAQ released their repackaged album ‘Love Beat’. The new album contains a total of nine tracks including six songs from MBLAQ’s 5th mini album, ‘Sexy Beat’, as well as three new songs “No Love”, “I Don’t Know” and “Prayer”.

The special album was specially prepared by MBLAQ prior to their 2013 world tour, and it is said that all of the members widely participated in the album production.

Check out the MV and new tracks below:



No Love



I Don’t Know



Pray

INFINITE members cry over the misunderstanding about Woollim and SM C&C merger at their concert

Probably heard some negative reactions from fans about their merger with SM Entertainment's SM C&C, INFINITE members opened up and explained everything to their fans regarding the surprising merger at their 'One Great Step' World Tour concert on August 9.

The members admitted that the misunderstanding about future changes caused by the said merger gives pain to their hearts. To clarify everything, the members expressed their own thoughts one by one during their encore stage.

Leader Sunggyu started off  by stating, "Debuted three years ago and coming from below, the reason why Infinite go all the way here is because of our fans. Also,I feel so sorry for the members because I am not enough. A lot of people misunderstood. Infinite team is not going to change. We are still going to provide you good music and you are going to hear great ones. Actually I'm in pain because people misunderstand.  INFINITE is not going to change."


Sungyeol followed up, "We believe in our CEO's decision. Everyone, just believe in us and follow. We will return to you the amount of trust you're going to give". Hoya added, "People might say we failed once we finished our world tour. However, I believe that no matter how big or small we gained, it's not a failure. After the world tour, we will come back in a higher level."

Tearing up, Woohyun also expressed, "We didn't do anything wrong. We just give our best and worked hard from the beginning. We always think about you. So don't misunderstand. Please anticipate as Infinite is going to be bigger."

Sungjong in tears said, "I gained confidence because of you. Hopefully we could stay together like this forever." Dongwoo got emotional while saying, "I told you that I'm zelkova tree. If you think like us as a tree, the factors why we exist are our parents who stand for us like the ground, Woollim Entertainment, who acts like the water that make us work and grow and our fans who are always looking after us like the sun. Some say we're bad and some say we're good. However, we are going to be  better the more you trim us down. We are going to be a big tree that you can find a shelter to rest on."

Finally, L ended, "Frankly, we started off nothing but now we have a lot of good people around us. If we go back from what we were used to be, it won't be bad. However, a person keeps what he has now. I don't even want to think not having you. Each one of you is a treasure."

Infinite members must be in a lot of pain because of a huge misunderstanding. Glad to know that Infinite members themselves made sure that nothing won't change regarding their music. Hopefully, fans and people will be enlightened and continue to support the group.

Source: Naver; various fanaccounts
Edited and written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net

[130809] f(x) wins on Music Bank’s ‘K-Chart’ + Other Performances

KBS “Music Bank” is back this week full of amazing performances!

The August 9th episode of the show features the much-anticipated comeback performances from talented groups 2NE1, ZE:A, B.A.P, Big Star, TASTY and Lim Jeong Hee as well as debut stage of YG Entertainment’s soloist Kang Seung Yoon.

Other performers tonight included B2ST, f(x), Ailee, Lee Jung Hyun, Koyote, EXO, A-JAX, VIXX, BESTie, M.I.B, M.Pire, 24K, Sunny Days, Queen B’Z and Say Yes.

And for the highlight of the show, f(x) won on this week’s ‘K-Chart’ with their latest title track, “Rum Pum Pum Pum”!

Congratulations f(x)!


Tonight’s Performances:

Say Yes


Queen B’Z


Sunny Days

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24K

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M.Pire

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BESTie


M.I.B


VIXX


A-JAX


EXO


Koyote


Lee Jung Hyun


Ailee


f(x)


B2ST



Watch tonight’s comeback and debut performances:

2NE1 - “Do You Love Me”
ZE:A - “The Ghost of Wind”
Kang Seung Yoon - “Wild and Young”
B.A.P - “Badman”
Lim Jeong Hee - “Luv Is”
TASTY - “MAMAMA”
Big Star - “Run & Run”

2NE1 asks “Do You Love Me” on ‘Music Bank’

After the success of “Falling In Love”, 2NE1 is back with another round of promotions for its latest title track “Do You Love Me”.

“Do You Love Me”, which was produced by YG’s main producer TEDDY, DEE.P and Lydia Paek, is full of fierceness and excitement that suits the summer season, just like “I Am The Best” released in the summer of 2011.

The music video was personally filmed by the members of 2NE1. Instead of using big-budget sets and high fashion stage costumes, they decided to create a home video with mobile phones and old-fashioned cameras and show a natural and casual aspect of the group.

Watch their performance below:

SM Entertainment’s SM C&C merges with INFINITE’s agency Woollim Entertainment

Powerhouse agency SM Entertainment announced it plans to expand further into the entertainment industry. The label’s subsidiary company, SM C&C (Culture and Contents) has just merged with agency Woollim Entertainment, home to idol groups INFINITE, Nell and TASTY.

It was announced on August 9th that SM C&C has merged with Woollim Entertainment and decided to run an independent label ‘Woolim Label’. This will just another strategic move on SM Entertainment’s part as a steppingstone to its ambitions of becoming Asia’s biggest music group.

For Woolim Label, SM Entertainment will be charge of international distribution of its artists’ music and additional business, while SM C&C will take charge of the label’s functions. With this connection, Woolim Label current artists INFINITE, Nell and TASTY are expected make synergy effect with SM’s affliates.

ZE:A is “The Ghost of Wind” in comeback MV

Coming back as nine again, ZE:A has just released its new mini album ‘Illusion’ as well as the full music video for title song, “The Ghost of Wind”.

Released on August 9, “The Ghost of Wind” is a song inspired from the famous musical ‘Phantom of the Opera’. The song is of the house dance genre and was written by well known K-pop composer and producer Double Sidekick.

The song is very different from their previous songs, and ZE:A said they will present new, upgraded music and performance.

Check out the MV below!

IU and Lee Hyun Woo spotted on a late night movie date?

IU and Lee Hyun Woo were recently spotted at the movie theater together, raising speculation that the two young stars were on a date.

On August 9, photos of IU and Lee Hyun Woo at the movies late at night were posted on online communities and immediately made their way into the media. Both of them were wearing large caps that cover their faces, bringing up more curiosity among the public.

However, IU’s agency Loen Entertainment deny the dating rumors and stated, The two didn’t watch the movie alone and were accompanied by their managers. IU and Lee Hyun Woo are old friends. They are not dating and it was just a friendly outing.”

Lee Hyun Woo’s agency also stated, “They both happened to have time after their schedules so they met up for a movie. Lee Hyun Woo knew the photos were being taken, but he didn’t stop them.”

IU and Lee Hyun Woo became close through hosting SBS’ Inkigayo together. Lee Hyun Woo also appeared in IU’s music video for “You & I”.

[130808] f(x) wins on ‘M! Countdown - Summer Special’ + Other Performances

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back this week full of amazing performances!

This ‘Summer Special’ episode features highly anticipated comeback performances from 2NE1, Lim Jeong Hee, Ulala Session and Big Star as well as debut stages of YG Entertainment’s new solo artists Kang Seung Yoon and new girl group Wassup.

Other performers tonight included f(x), EXO, A Pink Girl’s Day, Brown Eyed Girls, VIXX, Crayon Pop, Dick Punks, Yoo Sung Eun, A-JAX, Collavoice, AOA Black, MR.MR, M.Pire and Queen B’Z.

And for the highlight of the show, f(x) won on this week’s chart with their latest single, “Rum Pum Pum Pum”!

Congratulations f(x)!




Tonight’s Performances:

Queen B’Z (Debut Stage)



M.Pire



MR.MR



AOA Black



Collavoice

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A-JAX

--

Yoo Sung Eun



Dick Punks



Crayon Pop



VIXX



Brown Eyed Girls



Girl’s Day



A Pink



EXO



f(x)




Watch tonight’s comeback and debut performances below:

2NE1 - “Do You Love Me”
Kang Seung Yoon - “Wild and Young”
Ulala Session - “Fonky”
Lim Jeong Hee - “Luv Is”
Big Star - “Run & Run”
Wassup - “Wa$$up”

2NE1 asks “Do You Love Me” on ‘M! Countdown’

After the success of “Falling In Love”, 2NE1 is back with another round of promotions for its latest title track “Do You Love Me”.

“Do You Love Me”, which was produced by YG’s main producer TEDDY, DEE.P and Lydia Paek, is full of fierceness and excitement that suits the summer season, just like “I Am The Best” released in the summer of 2011.

The music video was personally filmed by the members of 2NE1. Instead of using big-budget sets and high fashion stage costumes, they decided to create a home video with mobile phones and old-fashioned cameras and show a natural and casual aspect of the group.

Watch their performance below:

Cube and FNC Entertainment join SM, YG, JYP and Star Empire to fight against chart manipulation

SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and Star Empire Entertainment have filed an official complaint against digital music chart manipulation issues, and it has been reported that Cube Entertainment and FNC Entertainment have joined in as well.

The agencies have submitted a complaint to the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office requesting it investigate allegations that competing companies are faking play counts on online music websites.

Joining the battle, Cube Entertainment stated, “We are with SM, YG, JYP and Star Empire on this issue, which is a disease to the music industry.”

FNC Entertainment also stated,“ We hope that the chart manipulation becomes cleared. We hope to make healthy music market through fair competition.”

SHINee releases repackaged album ‘The Misconceptions of Us’

Combining the two chapters of its third album, SHINee is back with its new repackaged album ‘The Misconceptions of Us’.

Released on August 8, the album contains songs from the first two chapters as well as two new songs, “Selene 6.23” and “Better Off”. New song “Selene 6.23” is a ballad song with orchestra and piano sound. It talks about a crush and describes one sided love. Follow up single “Better Off” is a pop ballad which talks about sadness of breakup.

The songs’ lyrics are known to be written by SHINee’s member Jonghyun.

Check out the new songs below:

Selene 6.23


Better Off