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Friday, November 6, 2009

GReeeeN denies breakup rumors

Rumors of the band GReeeeN breaking up were laid to rest on Thursday. One member, HIDE (29), wrote an angry post on his blog in response to false newspaper reports that the group was disbanding after the release of their best album later this month.

The four members of GReeeeN made their major label debut in 2007 while they were dentistry students, and since then three of them have passed the national dentistry exam. According to the false news reports, the group was breaking up so that the members could focus on their careers as dentists.

On his blog, HIDE angrily denounced the media, while reassuring fans that the group is not breaking up. The post was later replaced by an official statement from the group's record label.

HIDE's post also seemed to indicate that the members' faces may remain unseen by the public forever. The mysterious group originally planned to reveal their faces after all four members passed the national exam, but now that some of them are actual dentists, they don't want their success as musicians to interfere with their work.

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Tsumabuki turns bad in Sang-il Lee's "Akunin"

Satoshi Tsumabuki (28) has landed the starring role in "Akunin," a new film by director Sang-il Lee ("Hula Girls"). The movie is based on a novel by prize-winning author Shuichi Yoshida.

Although Tsumabuki has generally played likable characters in the past, here he has been cast as an antihero. Tsumabuki plays a man named Yuichi, whose dark deeds include killing a woman he meets through a dating website and forcibly taking a woman to a love hotel. However, the story examines the causes behind his character's actions, as well as the painful romance that develops between him and a woman he encounters.

The female lead will be played by Eri Fukatsu (36). She and Tsumabuki previously co-starred in the drama series "Slow Dance."

"Akunin" is scheduled for a fall 2010 release.

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Tablo gets ‘back to work’, reveals new song ‘Search’ for Epik High

Tablo is back from his honeymoon and he posted a photo taken during his honeymoon on Epik High’s official site.

On 3rd November, Tablo posted on his blog on MapTheSoul.com a photo and also a note saying, “Back To the Work”. The photo was said to be taken on his honeymoon with his wife Kang HyeJung to Europe at the Lennon Wall.

Also in the post, Tablo reveals Epik High’s new song ‘Search’. Go under the cut to find out how to download the song ‘Search’ free on Nate!

In line with a campaign by Nate.com on about exploring the search engine online and how to use them better with the Nate’s new semantic search function. And Epik High is giving away free downloads for the song ‘Search’ with the campaign.

EPIK HIGH-'Search' Preview

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

SHINee JongHyun 4th Korean entertainer down with swine flu

A SM Entertainment representative revealed on 3rd November that member JongHyun of group SHINee has contracted swine flu.

But they assured that his health condition is not very serious currently. He is currently resting at the hospital and receiving treatment for it.

The SM representative also revealed that SHINee will continue the promotions for their current hit ‘Ring Ding Dong’ as 4 members on music shows.

JongHyun was said to have developed symptoms of flu on the night of 2nd November and was sent to the hospital for examination. And on the 3rd it was confirmed that he is down with swine flu and he has been resting at the hospital since.

Meanwhile, JongHyun is the 4th case of swine flu amongst the Korean entertainers after SS501 Kim HyunJoong, K Will and 2AM Jo Kwon.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

KinKi Kids return to Tokyo Dome

Koichi Domoto's (30) performance at the Yokohama Arena on Monday night marked the end of his solo tour, which was his first one since three years ago. During the show, he announced that he and Tsuyoshi Domoto (30) will once again be holding their New Year's concerts at the Tokyo Dome.

KinKi Kids began performing annual New Year's concerts at the Tokyo Dome in 1998. Last year, they held the concerts at the Osaka Dome instead. With their return to Tokyo this year, they will be extending their record of "most concerts by a single artist at the Tokyo Dome," jumping from 34 to 37.

The three shows are scheduled from December 30 to January 1.

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Brian, “HwanHee and I grew distant, and I thought of committing suicide”

Korean singer Brian Joo has revealed that he once had the idea of committing suicide.

On SBS Strong Heart aired on 13th October, Brian was one of the guest appearances and he talked about how other Fly To The Sky member HwanHee and his relationship became distant, and he had felt lonely that he wished to give up on music and thought of committing suicide.

Brian revealed, “It was true that my relationship with Hwanhee became bad. For our last 8th album, we did promotions without seeing each other’s faces.”

“Because of some of the misunderstanding from the things said by people around us, we grew distant. I even sent text messages to HwanHee saying ‘You better be careful with the things you say’. As time passes, even though I thought any misunderstanding between us will smooth out, it was during the time when our relationship became more stranded.”

He then continued, “But with the opportunity given on SBS ‘Close Note’, we got the chance to recall all the fun memories we had, and I said, ‘Don’t care about others, let’s just believe each other’, we got back on good terms in tears.”

With that Brian did a video message to HwanHee on the show, “I’m sorry for making things tiring for you. I will protect you always. I love you.”

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2NE1 Sandara Park, “Yang HyunSeok told me I cannot be a singer”

2NE1 Sandara Park talks about the opportunity she was given to be a singer.

For the 2nd episode of Strong Heart aired on SBS on 13th October, Sandara Park said, “I came down to Korea from the Philippines and Yang HyunSeok who trains singers in Hiphop music told me, ‘You cannot be a singer’.”

She added, “So he persuaded me to do acting. And then when they decided to form a new girlgroup, I was anticipating but I was not given any opportunities to practise.”

Guess what happens. Go under the cut to find out!

“And there was once a chance where I can go sing at the karaoke with Se7en and GDragon. I thought if I do well at the karaoke session, I may be given some opportunity. So I prepared a song and went with them and the atmosphere was fun and then I said ‘I want to try for once’.”

She continued, “After a few days, I filmed in the practice room and showed to president Yang and for the first time he said, ‘I saw potential in you. I am going to give you a month’s time’. And with that I became a singer.”

Meanwhile, during the episode, the 2NE1 members each revealed some truthful talks and also powerful dance performances.

Dara, Minji(2NE1) & Hodong Cut @ Strong Heart

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Participate in WonderGirls’ upcoming promotion events!

Korean Group WonderGirls recently released the remix version (by Jason Nevins) of their American debut song ‘Nobody’.

In this week, there will be various upcoming promotion events for the girls’ new release! Go under the cut to know more!

GO vISIT AND CHECK OUT WONDER GIRLS:

Wonder Girls NOBODY US Debut Single MV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA7fdSkp8ds&feature=fvsr
Wonder Girls websites:
www.facebook.com/wondergirlsworld
www.myspace.com/wondergirlsusa
www.twitter.com/followWG

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So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica voted the queen of opening pitch female star

So Nyeo Shi Dae Jessica has been voted as the #1 female singer Korean netizens want to see do opening pitch at baseball game.

A realtime survey was done on Bugs Music site on Bugs poll on “which is the female singer you wish to see do the opening pitchthe most?” and Jessica was coted number 1 on the poll.

The survey was conducted from 5th till 12th October and other female singers voted on the poll were KARA Goo Hara, Brown Eyed Girls Narsha, f(x) Victoria, 4Minute HyunA and T-ara HyoMin etc.

The poll results reveal:

1. Jessica (3162 out of 5269 votes – 60%)
2. KARA Goo Hara (1007 votes – 19.11%)

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Sean’s son Harang is all geared for Halloween!

Passionate father Sean has uploaded new photos of his son Harang on his own minihompy.

Sean, also known as the 100 points husband, uploaded a photo of his 2nd child Harang on his minihompy on 12th October and the photo has gained much attention from netizens.

he title to the photo post was ‘How do I look’? and it featured Harang in a jumpsuit with skeleton prints. Sean wrote, “When you turn off the light, the bone prints will glow. You don’t know how much Harang laughed when the lights are turned off.”

Netizens thought Harang seems like he is already preparing for Halloween, many commented, “Harang is so cute”, “Oh gosh, even as a baby, he can be so charming”, “I really want to see the jumpsuit glow in the dark” etc

Meanwhile, on 11th October, Sean wrote on his minihompy about Harang’s birthday, “Last year, after Harang’s first birthday, we made a little envelop with Harang’s name written on it. And everyday we put 10,000 KRW inside. After 1 year, it’s his 2nd birthday and there are 3,650,000 KRW in the envelop. With the money, me and Harang went to Seoul Children’s Hospital on 9th October. “

Sean and Harang had gone to find a 3-year-old child at the hospital and Harang had given the money to his friend of the same age, who will be using the money to undergo an operation.

Sean then wrote, “The operation is on 24th November. We hope that everyone will pray for the child. This is Harang’s Manwon haengbok (10,000 won happiness).”

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Saturday, October 10, 2009

SNSD Yoona, Opening for the 3rd round of Playoffs, "Expectations for her Cute and Cool Side"

Popular idol group SNSD member Yoona will make an appearance for the opening of the 3rd round of playoffs between Doosan Bears and SK Wyverns.

Doosan Bears officials revealed on October 9th, "SNSD Yoona was invited to throw the first ball in the opening game against SK Wyverns for the third round of playoffs set for the coming 10th."

Yoona told the press about her thoughts on it, "This is a very important event to define the Korean Series, so I'm very nervous and honored to be invited to this event. I'll do my best to show the players and the fans a cute and cool first throw."

[NewsEn Entertainment Department]

Translated by: cph@soshified.com
Source: NewsEn

SNSD Vs. f(x) New Chocolate CF Battle

SNSD (Girls Generation) and f(x)'s New Chocolate CF is to be revealed on October 10th
The CF is being created into a music video to show off its stylish and presitigious aesthetics.
The digital single 'Chocolate Love' is showing explosive popularity,
produced by Britney Spears' producer team; the famous "Bloodshy & Avant."

'Chocolate Love' has collectively gathered the nation's top girl groups;
SNSD's innocent and charming image and f(x)'s trendy and charismatic feistiniess,
and blended it with the music video.
The two teams have very contrasting songs and dances to each other.

SNSD and f(x) are opening a showcase in Seoul, Lee Taewon at 'Club Volume.'
Only 100 people will be invited to the showcase through the CYON website (www.cyon.co.kr)

LG's Vice president Cho SungHa of the main branch says
"'The New Chocolate phone will transcend the preceding Black Label Series
in design and performance, it is LG's new attempt at something like this.
"Through this CF, I hope to see SNSD and f(x) exceed Big Bang and 2NE1's 'Lollipop' and create a whole new sensation.

Source: Newsen
Written By: Kim Hyungwoo @ Newsen
Translation: Just Love~! @ Soshified.com/forums

Friday, October 2, 2009

Hiroshi Abe, Michiko Kichise co-star in "Shikeidai no Elevator"

Director Akira Ogata is working on a new film called "Shikeidai no Elevator," a remake of the 1958 French suspense film "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud" ("Elevator to the Gallows") by Louis Malle. Hiroshi Abe (45) and Michiko Kichise (34) are set to co-star.

The original film (which starred Maurice Ronet and Jeanne Moreau) told the story of two lovers, Julien and Florence, who plot to murder Florence's husband. Their plan goes perfectly, but Julien makes a mistake in cleaning up the evidence that leads to him getting trapped in an elevator. Meanwhile, his car is stolen by a young couple, causing Florence to mistakenly believe that Julien has disappeared with another woman.

In the remake, Kichise plays the wife of the president of a medical group, while Abe plays a handsome doctor. The supporting cast includes Tetsuji Tamayama (29) and Keiko Kitagawa (23). Kadokawa Pictures is distributing the film, which is scheduled for a fall 2010 release.

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