J-Pop News
| Flower Boy Kimbum Is NOW A Singer |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (8 hours ago) | Views: 1 | Source: kbites
Recently the handsome actor is reported to show off his singing skill and will debut as a singer in Japan.
Kimbum will release his debut single album on Nov 8th,2009 in Osaka Fanmeeting. The 3 hours event will took place in Osaka-NHK Hall from 3.00 pm local time with estimated 1500 fans at the event.
It is also said that the debut single album will come together with Behind The Scenes DVD and pictures of Kimbum.
After the Fanmeeting, Kimbum will go to Tokyo to meet dozens of local media including TBS TV, before ending his 5 days 4 nights promotion.
Meanwhile, here’s the tracklist from his upcoming Japanese album :
1. Intro (For Eve’s Lovers)
2. 성탄 전야(이브)의 하늘 (Christmas Eve’s Sky)
3. 지금, 만나러 갑니다 (I’m Going To Meet Her Now)
4. 지금, 만나러 갑니다 (한국어판) (I’m Going To Meet Her Now (Korean))
5. 성탄 전야(이브)의 하늘 (Instrumental) (Christmas Eve’s Sky)
6. 지금, 만나러 갑니다 (Instrumental) (I’m Going To meet Her Now) |
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| Son Dam-bi Passes Entrance Test For Kyunghee University |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 260 | Source: koreatimes | Suggested by: ElluMellu  K-pop singing sensation Son Dam-bi has passed the entrance exam for Kyung Hee University, the school said Thursday.
"She has passed all the procedures and will study at the postmodern music department from next year,” a school official said.
Son, born in 1983, is known to have prepared well to enter the department where Rain and other popular singers have studied.
Korean universities pick new students from the entertainment industry through special selection procedures that acknowledge their talent in the field.
Son debuted with the single “Cry Eye” in 2007. After a training period in the United States, she returned to Korea and released a mini-album in April 2008. She released her hit song “Crazy” in September last year. |
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| SHINee’s Onew Gets Swine Flu |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 309 | Source: akp | Suggested by: elenko94  The curse of the swine flu seems to have struck SHINee. Having only just reported hours earlier that Jonghyun had recovered fully from swine flu, it was reported now that SHINee's leader, Onew has also been hit by it.
The announcement came at around 6pm on 7th November as it was reported that Onew had developed a gentle, mild fever last night. He was sent to the hospital today and tests have shown that he has contracted swine flu.
Onew has been prescribed Tamiflu and is now back home resting.
The other three SHINee members, Key, Minho and Taemin were also tested for precaution, and neither of them have shown any symptoms of the illness fortunately.
So with Onew at home resting, it might look like SHINee will be performing as a 4-member group instead on the 8th November episode of Inkigayo. But it was revealed that Super Junior's leader, Leeteuk will take the place of Onew for tomorrow. |
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| 15th Singapore HIT Awards Results And Winners! |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 391 | Source: Media Corp Xin SG, translated by minchong92 | Suggested by: bluesweater  Best Producer for a Single: [Black White/Hei Bai] Edward Chan, Charles Lee, Khalil Fong
Best Local Lyricist: [Thinking of/Si Nian] Tanya Chua
Best Local Composer: [Ru Yan] Chen Jia Ming
Best Local Singer: JJ Lin
Best Performing Male Artist: Jam Hsiao
Best Performing Female Artist: A-mei Chang
Best Group: S.H.E
Best Band: Mayday
Best Songwriting-Artist: Sodagreen
Outstanding Debut Artistes (4 winners): Rachel Liang, Lala Hsu, Jing Huang, Zhang Yun Jing
Most Popular Male Artist: Jam Hsiao
Most Popular Female Artist: Rachel Liang
Most Popular Group: Mayday
Most Popular Newcomer: Rachel Liang
Y.E.S 93.3 FM Charts - Golden Song of the Year: [Heart Beat/Xin Tiao] Wang Lee Hom
Y.E.S 93.3 FM Charts - Shining Artiste: Mayday
Asia Media Recognition Award (Male Artist): Jay Chou
Asia Media Recognition Award (Female Artist): Tanya Chua
Asia Media Recognition Award (Band): Mayday
Asia Media Recognition Award (Group): S.H.E
Best Regional Singer (Mainland China): Bibi Zhou
Best Regional Singer (Hong Kong): Eason Chan
Best Regional Singer (Taiwan): S.H.E
Best Regional Singer (Malaysia): Fish Leong
Local Media Recognition Award for Inspiration: Kevin Tan
Best Local Musician Award: Tanya Chua
All-around Entertainer: S.H.E
Most Popular of the Year Award: Fahrenheit
COURTS MV Award: Kevin Tan
Charismatic Newcomer i-Award: Lala Hsu
Please stick to this lay-out as best as you can. |
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| Most People Want To See Hamasaki Ayumi Without Makeup |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 434 | Source: Mingpao, Translated by: sparkles_n15 | Suggested by: akicute  Personal skincare company Unilever Japan created a skincare survey to coincide with their 'Healthy Skin Day'. They approached 600 male and female participants ranging from their 20s to 30s. After calculating the votes, the results for 'The Most Natural Skin' went to 'The Last Samurai' actress Koyuki. In second place was 'Ooku' lead actress Kanno Miho, while third went to 'Handsome Suit' actress Kitagawa Keiko. The top votes in the category of 'The Celebrity I Most Want to See Without Makeup' went to Hamasaki Ayumi and the winner of the Miss Transvestite International, comedian Haruna Ai. The award for 'Most Glowing Skin Couple' went to Mizushima Hiro and Ayaka. When asked who's skin they most wanted to have, the top choice once again went to Koyuki in the female category, while Kimura Takuya won for the male category. |
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| JY Park To Return With December Album |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 07 November, 2009 (9 hours ago) | Views: 483 | Source: akp | Suggested by: elenko94  Park Jin Young (JYP), is releasing an album in December. This is his first return in nearly two years as an artist.
It has been confirmed that the well-known artist will hold a tour named "Bad Party - Heartless, love doesn't exist anymore" right after releasing a new album. Back in November 2007, he had released a new album called Back to stage and toured four major cities in Korea. Just as he did with that album, JY Park is expected to hold a short but intense promotion.
When he finished up his 7th album promotion, he had promised that he would not come back until a Korean name got on the Billboard chart. With the Wonder Girls' recent achievement, he has fulfilled that promise and is now able to return to Korea for a new album. It is not decided yet whether it will be a full album or a mini album, but details will be released in early December.
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| Law Suit May Lead To TVXQ Split |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 06 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 7,574 | Source: asianbite.com | Suggested by: hikari ai  The possibility of Korea's top idol group TVXQ disbanding is increasing, after their agency sent an apparent ultimatum to three of the five-member boy band to return to the agency.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, SM Entertainment chief Kim Young-min accused the three members -- Xiah , Hero , and Micky -- of having sued against the company out of greed to make more money.
Kim was speaking about the ongoing legal battle between the three members and the company. The three band members claim the contract signed between TVXQ and the management agency is unfair.
Last month, a lower court sided with the three and ruled that parts of the contract should be invalidated, paving the way for them to resume individual music and advertisement careers.
The agency vowed to bring the case to a higher court, saying the three must follow the contract as long as they continue to be part of TVXQ, and should get paid according to the current contract.
The other two members -- U-know and Max -- rendered their support for the management agency's claim, expressing hope that the other three would return quickly.
In their statement, the two stressed that all members have worked under the same contract with SM Entertainment for the past five years.
"We believe that TVXQ would not have been in existence without SM Entertainment, which created the group. We are also not willing to resume our career as TVXQ without our current agency," the statement said.
In a related movement, SM Entertainment chief Kim made it clear that although the court granted freedom to the three members to pursue individual activities, they are allowed to work as TVXQ only under SM.
The company demanded that the three members reply to its request to return to the agency by Nov. 12.
But it is widely viewed that the three are unlikely to continue to work with the management agency due to deep distrust between the two sides |
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| Shin Jung Hwan In Stable Condition After Accident |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 06 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 7,613 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: elenko94  Although it was reported earlier that Shin Jung Hwan was seriously injured, it is not life threatening.
On the 6th at around noon, Shin Jung Hwan was riding on his motorcycle, when he abruptly turned his handlebars to avoid the car in front of him, resulting in a collision with the car next to him.
Shin Jung Hwan fractured his right ankle and the bone protruded through the skin, however the accident is not life threatening.
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| Se7en To Perform At G-Dragon's Concert |
Added by: dilaChan | Date: 06 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 7,630 | Source: allkpop.com | Suggested by: nacho  Se7en will be making his official return to the k-pop scene at G-Dragon's first solo concert (Shine a light) on December 5th and 6th at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.
G-Dragon stated his enthusiasm:
"This is my first solo concert and I wanted Se7en to perform as a guest badly, as I was so close with him during my training years, but I couldn't say anything and waited patiently."
Se7en stated:
"I was very close with G-Dragon during our younger years, and since this is his first solo concert, it's an absolute must that I be there (to support). I'm currently figuring out which songs to perform and will be practicing."
YG Entertainment stated:
"Since this is Se7en's return to the stage in a very long time, we are putting lots of consideration into which songs he will perform. We are even considering the new songs that he has been working on."
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| Birthday Boys Arron Yan And Calvin Chen Were Pranked |
Added by: xaosmx | Date: 06 November, 2009 (2 days ago) | Views: 9,093 | Source: Chinatimes, Translated by Elvenstar | Suggested by: akicute  Fahrenheit's Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, Calvin Chen and Arron Yan due to filming contracts have had to go separate ways, causing non-stop rumors of them not getting along with each other and disbanding, but the four members have continuously showed that their friendship has not ended. Yesterday all members were present to film the Coca-Cola advert, Wu Chun and Jiro had a secret plan to help celebrate Calvin and Arron's birthday which are in November, even making the director join in with the prank, causing them both to shout "we've been pranked".
The advert was shot on 4 consecutive days, on the last day the director suddenly changed the script placing it upon Calvin and Arron, no matter how they acted the director wasn't pleased, re- shooting the scene over and over again. Calvin extremely puzzled said " The last few days the director has been really nice, has he taken the wrong medicine today?". Arron was also shouted to complete bewilderment, the director then finally cursed "Can you two not act it out?" and then shouted for a 5 minutes break. With the tense atmosphere, suddenly the whole studio went dark, Wu Chun and Jiro took out the hidden cake and after seeing the candle light, they both realized what had happened.
Calvin argued that he vaguely guessed that they were playing a joke, Arron from start to finish was scolded until near crazy, he was completely fooled. Calvin made a wish that he can buy a house soon and also previously for raising money for the 8/8 flood victims he designed a T-shirt for online sales, recently he donated the $100 000 NT to the TVBS compassion fund doing charity to celebrate his birthday. |
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