[Muzik Chart] First top contenders of 2011!

After greeting the new year of 2011 few days ago, it is time to greet the first top contenders of 2011. This week we have strong new contenders like TVXQ! and Secret ranking high in the charts and qualified among this week's top contenders. Front runners, IU and GD&TOP, are having an advantage of having more than one song qualified this week, can they win Muzik Chart? Well, lets take look at this week's top contenders below.

Credit: Kim Tan Meng
Chart Sources: Bugs, Mnet, Dosirak, Soribada and Monkey3

Read More

[Muzik Chart] First top contenders of 2011!

After greeting the new year of 2011 few days ago, it is time to greet the first top contenders of 2011. This week we have strong new contenders like TVXQ! and Secret ranking high in the charts and qualified among this week's top contenders. Front runners, IU and GD&TOP, are having an advantage of having more than one song qualified this week, can they win Muzik Chart? Well, lets take look at this week's top contenders below.

Credit: Kim Tan Meng
Chart Sources: Bugs, Mnet, Dosirak, Soribada and Monkey3

Read More

[News]Singer IU, transforms into goddess for riding game ‘Alicia’

The game ‘Alicia’ that’s gotten the nation hooked on horses has revealed images of their new model IU.

Ahead of the Ntreev Open, the photoshoot for IU as new spokesmodel for ‘The Story of a Horse and Me, Alicia' was released on the 14th.



As a model for ‘Alicia’, IU participated in a variety of concepts in order to best depict the new Alicia mascot. As the new face of the brand, the concepts of goddess and horseback rider will be used in all advertisements for ‘Alicia.’

IU herself visited Ntreev to take part in the game tests and even took horseback riding lessons. Soon, Ntreev plans on releasing a CF, music video, and OST with IU as ‘Alicia.’

IU will be an exclusive model for ‘Alicia,’ a game meant to familiarize people with ‘horses’ and ‘racing,’ and thus, set a new genre of gaming called ‘action riding.’ Gamers will get to travel through nature on horseback by jumping, gliding, and sliding and will get to experience the joys and triumphs of such a journey. Not only that, gamers will get to raise and care for their horse on a ranch, and will feel the satisfaction of getting to know horses better.



Translation: janeberryblue @ WeHeartIU.com
Source: Sports Chosun
Original Article: http://news.nate.com.../20110114n07632

Read More

[News]Singer IU, transforms into goddess for riding game ‘Alicia’

The game ‘Alicia’ that’s gotten the nation hooked on horses has revealed images of their new model IU.

Ahead of the Ntreev Open, the photoshoot for IU as new spokesmodel for ‘The Story of a Horse and Me, Alicia' was released on the 14th.



As a model for ‘Alicia’, IU participated in a variety of concepts in order to best depict the new Alicia mascot. As the new face of the brand, the concepts of goddess and horseback rider will be used in all advertisements for ‘Alicia.’

IU herself visited Ntreev to take part in the game tests and even took horseback riding lessons. Soon, Ntreev plans on releasing a CF, music video, and OST with IU as ‘Alicia.’

IU will be an exclusive model for ‘Alicia,’ a game meant to familiarize people with ‘horses’ and ‘racing,’ and thus, set a new genre of gaming called ‘action riding.’ Gamers will get to travel through nature on horseback by jumping, gliding, and sliding and will get to experience the joys and triumphs of such a journey. Not only that, gamers will get to raise and care for their horse on a ranch, and will feel the satisfaction of getting to know horses better.



Translation: janeberryblue @ WeHeartIU.com
Source: Sports Chosun
Original Article: http://news.nate.com.../20110114n07632

Read More

[News] G.NA Teaser. Point in Common with lovers Doojoon - Jinwoon? All former JYP trainees

[Newsen Lee Eonhyeok Reporter]

Singer G.NA has revealed the teaser video that she and 2AM’s Jinwoon had filmed together.

At 10 am on the 14th, CUBE Entertainment released the teaser video for G.NA’s 1st full album ‘Black & White’ on the official fan café and other online video sites.

G.NA held an enthusiastic performance with 2AM’s Jinwoon after her debut song ‘I’ll Back Off So You Can Live’ music video, which she had filmed with Yoon Doojoon. Jinwoon posted a playful tweet on twitter saying “This time around, I’m Gina noona’s boyfriend?”

Before her debut, G.NA was a JYP trainee along with Yoon Doojoon and Jinwoon. The fact that these two people announce that they are transforming into G.NA’s boyfriends every album release shows the work of a long time friendship in action.

Within the 1 minute long teaser, G.NA and Jinwoon enter as lovers and a romantic atmosphere filled the air. These two people loved each other, but after breaking up, they both cried at the thought of beautiful past memories. This scene can remind one of a melodrama.

Especially in the ‘back hug’ scene, where he pulls her in warmly with large snowflakes falling in the background and happiness sinking in, viewers’ hearts become thrilled.

G.NA’s first full album will be released on music sources on the 18th.




Lee Eonhyeok leeuh@newsen.com
CREDITS: NEWSEN (SOURCE); RAINxclouds@ROYALGNA (TRANS)
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS 

Read More

[News] G.NA Teaser. Point in Common with lovers Doojoon - Jinwoon? All former JYP trainees

[Newsen Lee Eonhyeok Reporter]

Singer G.NA has revealed the teaser video that she and 2AM’s Jinwoon had filmed together.

At 10 am on the 14th, CUBE Entertainment released the teaser video for G.NA’s 1st full album ‘Black & White’ on the official fan café and other online video sites.

G.NA held an enthusiastic performance with 2AM’s Jinwoon after her debut song ‘I’ll Back Off So You Can Live’ music video, which she had filmed with Yoon Doojoon. Jinwoon posted a playful tweet on twitter saying “This time around, I’m Gina noona’s boyfriend?”

Before her debut, G.NA was a JYP trainee along with Yoon Doojoon and Jinwoon. The fact that these two people announce that they are transforming into G.NA’s boyfriends every album release shows the work of a long time friendship in action.

Within the 1 minute long teaser, G.NA and Jinwoon enter as lovers and a romantic atmosphere filled the air. These two people loved each other, but after breaking up, they both cried at the thought of beautiful past memories. This scene can remind one of a melodrama.

Especially in the ‘back hug’ scene, where he pulls her in warmly with large snowflakes falling in the background and happiness sinking in, viewers’ hearts become thrilled.

G.NA’s first full album will be released on music sources on the 18th.




Lee Eonhyeok leeuh@newsen.com
CREDITS: NEWSEN (SOURCE); RAINxclouds@ROYALGNA (TRANS)
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS 

Read More

[News] Moon Geunyoung and Wonbin to be the new models for Basic House 2011

Replacing Yoon Eunhye and Kim Hyunjoong for Basic House, it has been confirmed that the new models for 2011 will be Wonbin and Moon Geunyoung. Recently, teaser and behind the scenes photos of the two have now been revealed online on what seems to be the preview of the clothing brand’s 2011 collection.


More photos under the cut:

SOURCE : OCKOALA
Article By OHKPOP (iloveohkpop.wordpress.com)

Read More

[News] Moon Geunyoung and Wonbin to be the new models for Basic House 2011

Replacing Yoon Eunhye and Kim Hyunjoong for Basic House, it has been confirmed that the new models for 2011 will be Wonbin and Moon Geunyoung. Recently, teaser and behind the scenes photos of the two have now been revealed online on what seems to be the preview of the clothing brand’s 2011 collection.


More photos under the cut:

SOURCE : OCKOALA
Article By OHKPOP (iloveohkpop.wordpress.com)

Read More

[News] Park Myungsoo asked DalShabet Jiyul-Subin to make an appearance on '100 Points out of 100'

Girl group DalShabet recently made an appearance on the Happy Together episode that will air on the 13th. They have successfully made their variety show debut.

Last week, with their song 'Supa Supa Diva', DalShabet members Jiyul and Subin impressed the MCs Yoo Jaesuk and Park Myungsoo with their funny stories and non-rookie like talking abilities. Park Myungsoo even asked them to make an appearance on the other show he is hosting called '100 Points out of 100'.

Jiyul and Subin shared, "It was such an honor to be on a show that we both enjoyed watching with our families. Although we did get nervous in the beginning, we were able to calm down because of the sunbae's acting so comfortably with us."










Source:Nate
Translated By: sweetcandy. @ DalShabetLOVE[B]
Videos: everythingdalshabe @ youtube

Read More

[News] Park Myungsoo asked DalShabet Jiyul-Subin to make an appearance on '100 Points out of 100'

Girl group DalShabet recently made an appearance on the Happy Together episode that will air on the 13th. They have successfully made their variety show debut.

Last week, with their song 'Supa Supa Diva', DalShabet members Jiyul and Subin impressed the MCs Yoo Jaesuk and Park Myungsoo with their funny stories and non-rookie like talking abilities. Park Myungsoo even asked them to make an appearance on the other show he is hosting called '100 Points out of 100'.

Jiyul and Subin shared, "It was such an honor to be on a show that we both enjoyed watching with our families. Although we did get nervous in the beginning, we were able to calm down because of the sunbae's acting so comfortably with us."










Source:Nate
Translated By: sweetcandy. @ DalShabetLOVE[B]
Videos: everythingdalshabe @ youtube

Read More

[News] 4minute's Nam Jihyun continued her activities in Malaysia despite bad health conditions

4Minute, including other co-CUBE Entertainment artists such as BEAST and G.NA, had just finished a successful concert in Malaysia yesterday. However, behind the girls' energetic and fierce performance for the concert, was the unknown condition of 4Minute's Leader, Nam Jihyun, as she has been reportedly suffering from bad health conditions even before they went to Malaysia.

A staff from CUBE said that she started this New Year while gravely suffering from severe colds. It also seemed like her condition got worst the moment they went to Malaysia as her body had a hard time adjusting to the changing weather temperature as they transferred from South Korea to Malaysia. He also said that Jihyun is currently getting some treatments and is trying her best to feel better as soon as possible.

CUBE's representative also revealed that they already recommended Jihyun to take a break with her family to avoid further harm on her health; however, she still insisted on finishing all her responsibilities for she was also worried for the group's performance and enforced that she has to finish what the group has committed of doing.

Meanwhile, the girls of 4Minute are also in their preparations for their upcoming comeback.



Credits:
Source: NATE News
Reporting + Translating + Editing: ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com

Read More

[News] 4minute's Nam Jihyun continued her activities in Malaysia despite bad health conditions

4Minute, including other co-CUBE Entertainment artists such as BEAST and G.NA, had just finished a successful concert in Malaysia yesterday. However, behind the girls' energetic and fierce performance for the concert, was the unknown condition of 4Minute's Leader, Nam Jihyun, as she has been reportedly suffering from bad health conditions even before they went to Malaysia.

A staff from CUBE said that she started this New Year while gravely suffering from severe colds. It also seemed like her condition got worst the moment they went to Malaysia as her body had a hard time adjusting to the changing weather temperature as they transferred from South Korea to Malaysia. He also said that Jihyun is currently getting some treatments and is trying her best to feel better as soon as possible.

CUBE's representative also revealed that they already recommended Jihyun to take a break with her family to avoid further harm on her health; however, she still insisted on finishing all her responsibilities for she was also worried for the group's performance and enforced that she has to finish what the group has committed of doing.

Meanwhile, the girls of 4Minute are also in their preparations for their upcoming comeback.



Credits:
Source: NATE News
Reporting + Translating + Editing: ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com

Read More

[Video] TVXQ performs on Music Bank + wins first place!

Top boy group, TVXQ, continues their reign in the music industry by winning their first trophy ever since their comeback on today's episode of Music Bank. The boys performed their hit song "Why (Keep Your Head Down" and was announced as today's episode chart winner. Congratulation to TVXQ! Check out their performance below.

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] TVXQ performs on Music Bank + wins first place!

Top boy group, TVXQ, continues their reign in the music industry by winning their first trophy ever since their comeback on today's episode of Music Bank. The boys performed their hit song "Why (Keep Your Head Down" and was announced as today's episode chart winner. Congratulation to TVXQ! Check out their performance below.

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] IU performs "Good Day" on Music Bank

IU has been qualified as a K-chart top contender once again alongside TVXQ for this week's episode of Music Bank. The 17 years-old singer has already won first place on Music Bank for 3 consecutive weeks with "Good Day". Can she win it again for the fourth time today or will TVXQ end her winning streak? We'll see. Meanwhile, check out her "Good Day" performance below.

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] IU performs "Good Day" on Music Bank

IU has been qualified as a K-chart top contender once again alongside TVXQ for this week's episode of Music Bank. The 17 years-old singer has already won first place on Music Bank for 3 consecutive weeks with "Good Day". Can she win it again for the fourth time today or will TVXQ end her winning streak? We'll see. Meanwhile, check out her "Good Day" performance below.

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] MBLAQ makes their comeback on Music Bank

After making an impressive comeback performances on yesterday's episode of M! Countdown, MBLAQ continues their comeback stages on today's episode of Music Bank. Without doubt, MBLAQ has already secured themselves a spot among today's top boy groups. After releasing their first full-length album "BLAQ Style" on January 10, the album has been doing extremely well in the charts both online and offline. Check out their hot comeback performances below.

Cry + Stay

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] MBLAQ makes their comeback on Music Bank

After making an impressive comeback performances on yesterday's episode of M! Countdown, MBLAQ continues their comeback stages on today's episode of Music Bank. Without doubt, MBLAQ has already secured themselves a spot among today's top boy groups. After releasing their first full-length album "BLAQ Style" on January 10, the album has been doing extremely well in the charts both online and offline. Check out their hot comeback performances below.

Cry + Stay

Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] Teen Top makes their comeback on Music Bank

One of last year's top rookies, Teen Top, makes their return with their new single album "Transform" which was released today. Performing their comeback song "Supa Luv" on today's episode of Music Bank. Check out their comeback performance below!



Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More

[Video] Teen Top makes their comeback on Music Bank

One of last year's top rookies, Teen Top, makes their return with their new single album "Transform" which was released today. Performing their comeback song "Supa Luv" on today's episode of Music Bank. Check out their comeback performance below!



Credit: BigBangSHINeeWorld1

Read More