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2009-02-08T04:52:00.006+09:00

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2008 M.net Km Music Festival List of Winners

2008-11-16T20:26:00.002+09:00

Artist of the Year - Big Bang (Haru Haru)
Song of the Year - Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Album of the Year - DBSK (Mirotic)

10th Anniversary Special Award - Shin Seung Hoon

Best Male Singer - Seotaiji (Moai)
Best Female Singer - Lee Hyori (U-Go-Girl)

Best Male Group - Big Bang (Haru Haru)
Best Female Group - Wonder Girls (Nobody)

Best Newcomer Male - Shinee (Nuna, You’re So Pretty)
Best Newcomer Female - Davichi (Love you Even Though I Hate You)

Best Rock - Nell
Best Hip-Hop - Epik High (One)
Best Ballad/R&B - Brown Eyes (Don’t Go, Don’t Go)
Best Dance Music - Lee Hyori (U-Go-Girl)
Best House & Electronic - Jewelry (One More Time)
Best MV - Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Best MV Director - Jang Jae Hyuk for Wonder Girls (Nobody)
Best OST - Kim Jong Wook & SG Wannabe (Fate Reverse, OST East of Eden)
Digital Music (Most Downloaded) - Big Bang

Auction Fashion - DBSK
Mobile Popularity - DBSK
Auction Netizen Popularity - DBSK
Overseas Viewers Award - DBSK

Asia Best New Star - Khalil Fong

pic credit: Newsen
info credit: coolsmurf / Alvin @ wordpress

SNSD's comeback

2008-11-04T10:59:00.000+09:00

I am active in both SHINee and Girls' Generation. But even though I won't be posting that much. I think I will be updating SNSD news about their comeback. So you guys may watch out for that.

Goodbye

2008-11-03T22:29:00.020+09:00

I am saying goodbye to Asian Poppers at this moment. More than a year of being inclined to Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese and Filipino Pop Music has given me so much entertainment. But because school is killing me right now, I don't think I will be able to continue posting in the site. But even though I will stop posting in this site, I will still support Korean, Taiwanese, Japanese and Filipino Pop Music. Who knows, I can start a site full of SNSD news once they had their comeback. I really want to make a site exclusive for them so I hope school will let me ^^ But you can always see me in Soshified Forums and Soompi Forums during my blogging absense. If you need help, feel free to email me at miya_chan11@yahoo.com. BTW, you can still backtrack all the old posts by searching via Archives (shown above).

Saying 안녕,
Miya Chan
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www.asianpoppers.co.nr

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SHINee's AMIGO MV

2008-11-03T22:20:00.000+09:00

I was online the whole day since I don't have a class that's why I'm pretty sure I am on the first batch of Soompiers who was able to watch their latest MV.

credits: shineesubs

Chen Qiao En banned from bringing boyfriend

2008-10-28T17:39:00.000+09:00

As Chen Qiao En’s popularity increases, her love life is becoming more and more hidden. Yesterday, during the SETTV press conference for the Golden Bell Awards, she joked and said that earlier she did invite her boyfriend to attend the GBA celebration, but she was worried that he didn’t have any suitable clothes to wear, so gave up this idea. A management worker on the side also added, “We don’t really approve la.”

Yesterday, someone suggested that she should bring a red bag with her or wear red underwear to bring good luck on the day, however Qiao En replied, “I can’t wear red underwear, because I’ve already chosen a special pair of underwear.” So how special is it? She embarrassedly replied, “Because I need to make my figure look better, so it’s… very big underwear.”

source: UDN
translated by: x-WISHFULthinking @ http://asianfanatics.net

BoA’s Official Youtube Channel

2008-10-28T17:38:00.000+09:00

Good news for all Youtube users around the world, two separate concerts in San Francisco and Tokyo will be held on the 23 November 2008! BoA, the main star of the event, will be the MC, and will be in charge of connecting the two concerts.

Held from 9AM to 8:30 PM Korea Time, singers and musicians such as Akon, Will.I.AM, Esmee Denters will be starting the concert at the San Francisco Port Main Center. Then from 3 to 8:30 pm, Japanese artists such as BLUE MAN GROUP, KREVA will be ending the concert at the Tokyo Shinkiba Studio. BoA will be the first to perform in Japan, showing the world who she is. She will also be performing her US debut song, “Eat You Up”.

To commemorate this event, BoA has thus opened her own Youtube channel! (username: BoAmusicUSA) All BoA fans can feel free to drop by and leave a fan message to our dearest BoA. ^^

In addition, SM clarified today that they will be using both versions of the “Eat You Up” music videos to promote BoA. However, with BoA’s Official site only allowing the Korean version to watch, it seems that Cha Eun Taek’s version will be used the most for promotion purposes.

Credits: BoA’s House - www.boashouse.com + BoAvrilrock @ AF

MIROTIC goes on to conquer Taiwan

2008-10-28T17:36:00.000+09:00

Popular group Dong Bang Shin Ki new album has not only proves itself in Korea and Japan but also in Taiwan.

Their 4th album ‘MIROTIC’ was released in Taiwan on the 17th, and in one week’s time, the album went up to #1 positions on various popular music chartslike G Music Chart, Vibe music and CC Record etc.

The album was #1 for the 3rd week of October (17th - 23rd Oct) on GMusic Asian album chart, the album sales also hit the record high of 57.98% in contributing to the total album sales change. And for Vibe music chart, they were also #1 on the same week with contribution album sales of 50.95%.

Not only also, the title song to the album, ‘MIROTIC’ was #1 on Taiwanese radio ‘Hito FM’ music chart for ther period of 13th to 19th October. The criteria for judgement on the chart stands 50% for listeners’ and internet poll and 50% on the album sales.

With their long awaited comeback, Dong Bang Shin Ki has sold a total of 200,000 copies in Korea for the album, and achieved 3 consecutive #1 on SBS Inkigayo and 2 consecutive #1 on Mnet M!Countdown, not only so, the album also did well on Japan Oricon charts.

source: kbites + v i t a ✖ d o l c e @ AF

Beethoven Virus Gets An Extension Thanks to Good Ratings

2008-10-28T17:35:00.000+09:00

MBC Beethoven Virus starring Kim Myung Min, Jang Geun Suk and Lee Ji Ah has been extended by 2 more episodes and will end it’s run on 13th November.

According to the production company, “We have recently decided on extending the drama by 2 episodes. This means that the drama will now end at Episode 18 instead of 16. With the additional 2 episodes plus the special, the original end date for the series on 5th November will now become 13th November.

With the extension, the follow-up drama The Return of Iljimae will now have more time to prepare itself. Starring Jung Il Woo, The Return of Iljimae will now be delayed for broadcast to December or January next year.

credits: coolsmurf

SHINee holds hands with Misha G

2008-10-28T17:33:00.000+09:00

Male Artist Group SHINee was ‘lead by the hand’ by the same person who was in charge of the choreography for famous american popstar, Justin Timberlake.

While making preparations for SHINee’s 1st Album Repacked Edition , SHINee received guidance from American Choreographer Misha Gabriel.

Misha Gabriel is the talented individual who was put in charge of the choreography for singers like
American Pop Stars like Justin Timberlake and Hilary Duff.
Misha became known to korean fans when BoA* announced on the 22nd of her aim for the US music market with her debut single –as the main Choreographer. Misha also appears in BoA*’s MV, showcasing his brilliant dancing skills.

SHINee’s leader Onew, “Postponed the promotion of SHINee’s first album and received guidance from Misha Gabriel for 2 weeks”. To korean choreography instructers, Misha gave other methods of expressing emotion in dance. They claimed it was a whole different experience.

While Misha was preparing for BoA’s US debut, it seemed by fate that he became SHINee’s dance instructor.After watching SHINee’s past released music videos, “Love Like Oxygen” and “Nuna You’re so Pretty”, Misha has choreographed the dance moves to SHINee’s ‘Amigo’ to attract just as much attention.

With Misha’s participation, SHINee’s recent performance was able to accomplish a sensual dance feel in its entirety.

source; Sports Korea’s Kim Sung Han Article; wing@sportshankook.co.kr

credit; shinee-ing.com + SHIneee.net
translation credit; in.blingblinglove @ SHINee.net

Wonder Girls Tops K-Chart Again, 4 Weeks In a Row

2008-10-27T17:33:00.000+09:00

The Wonder Girls have achieved the same success they got with So Hot in June by notching their 4th consecutive K-Chart No.1 with Nobody last October 25. They were up against Brown Eyed Girls (again) and new entrant, Rain this time but still managed to pick up the win with a total of 5,884 points.

credits: Wonderland + 이반네♥재 @ AF

New Release from Brown Eyed Girls

2008-10-27T17:31:00.000+09:00

While the Brown Eyed Girls are still promoting their hit “어쩌다 (How)“, they’ve silently released a track as part of the “Kingdom of the Winds” OST. As usual, “다애 (多愛)” (”Much Love”) features strong vocals and their fluidity as a group.

For some who’ve been following the period drama starring Song Ilgook, you might’ve heard this ballad playing somewhere.

source: seoulbeats + v i t a ✖ d o l c e @ AF

MKMF News

2008-10-27T17:30:00.000+09:00

Seems like the grand come back surprises for TVXQ is not yet over as they have the highest online votes so far for the 10th MKMF Music Video Awards which will be held at 7 PM on November 15, 2008 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul.

Super Junior Happy is at second place having 1,476 votes (0.98%) against 164,977 votes (97%) for TVXQ while the other nominees have less than a thousand votes.

It has been a year since Super Junior launched “A Man In Love” on their MKMF 2007 performance and it was Kyu Hyun’s first big come back after his accident recovery.

The said event will be aired four hours to live and will be on different channels like Arirang TV with different airing times for cable subscribers, Mnet, KM, tvN, and O’Live in Korea. It will also be on a live streaming thru mnet.com and gomtv.net, and a live broadcast via satellite DMB My tvN channel.

The online voting will close on November 14, 2008 at 6 PM. Visit arirang.co.kr to be able to vote for your favorite KPop star.

The Candidates of The 2008 MKMF are:

1. Big Bang - Day By Day
2. Epik High - One
3. Girls’ Generation - Kissing You
4. Lee Hyo Ri - U Go Girl
5. MC Mong - Circus
6. SG Wannabe - LaLaLa
7. SS501 - A Song Calling For You
8. Super Junior Happy - Cooking? Cooking!
9. TVXQ - Mirotic
10. Wonder Girls - So Hot

source: ELF Philippines Korean Cyworld (cyworld.com/elfphilippines) + Extrovert @ AF

Joe Cheng has promotional tour while Aaron Yan sits on the bench

2008-10-27T17:29:00.001+09:00

Source : Libertytimes
translation by Kassy @ http://asianfanatics.net
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Joe Cheng has promotional tour while Aaron Yan sits on the bench
[Xiao Zhong] Zheng Yuan Chang and Aaron Yan come into an unavoidable confrontation; GTV is suffering from the clash between their 2 male leads of its own idol series. Clashing on the premiere location and the date, Zheng Yuan Chang gets the privileges and [Love or Bread]’s events will kick off as planned. Aaron Yan automatically takes a step back, nobody will promote [PiLi Mit], can only rely on its own!

Xiao Zhong and Lin Yi Chen promoting around Taiwan
Last time, both Zheng Yuan Chang and Aaron Yan have take part in the filming of [They Kiss Again] and next month they will be promoting against each other, Xiao Zhong’s series [Love or Bread] is going against Aaron Yan’s [PiLi MIT] because both series are from GTV and are about to air, so just by arranging for the promotional events and artists’ schedules are enough to make GTV to have a big headache about it.

Xiao Zhong who has just finished filming [Love or Bread], has attended his own sister’s engagement party yesterday and then later he will be going to have rehearsal for his stage play. As for Lin Yi Chen, she is going to film another new series [Skip Beat] starting in November, so she won’t have much time to do promotions either. Since GTV is highly concern about this series so they still arrange the both of them to have 8 signing sessions all around Taiwan and attending 7 to 8 entertainment shows.

The cast of PiLi MIT don’t have many promotional events
While [PiLi MIT] as Aaron Yan’s first series as the leading male, it’s going to be aired on every Friday on FTV. Other than the premiere, the cast will be in GTV’s [100% Entertainment Show], STARTV [Wo Ai He Se Hui] and FTV [United Nation]. Their promotional events are not many and even though Aaron Yan is busy doing preparation for [Fahrenheit]’s concert but he still tries to arrange his time to cooperate with the promotions, trying to support the promotions on his own.

GTV: Aaron Yan has in store something good at the end
About the privileges between these 2 series, GTV said they are not favoring Xiao Zhong. Originally they were planning to move forward the premiere date for [Love or Bread] but because the location is not available during that time so they will have to move [PiLi MIT] instead. Later [PiLi MIT] will still have Christine Fan as the house tutor and Aaron Yan’s bicycle ride event; the fans still have the chance to have close interaction with their idol.

Kwon Sang-woo drops film, upsetting production crew

2008-10-27T17:29:00.000+09:00

Newly wedded Kwon Sang-woo (Fate, Bad Love) has dropped out at the last minute of what would have been his next film project, My Love By My Side, and criticism is building.

Apparently Kwon had made every commitment to appear in the project save for putting his seal on the contract (which often doesn’t happen until the last minute).The film, which was set to begin filming next month, now struggles in the wake of this unforeseen hurdle. The production company said that they received word suddenly over the weekend, after the terms of the contract, fees, and other details had been worked out: “He didn’t even explain his reasons for quitting. We’re all bewildered.”

Kwon Sang-woo was to have played a sufferer of Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a degenerative illness), and had been cast opposite Ha Ji-won, who is still cast in the film. He held a fanmeeting in Japan just yesterday, on the 25th, where he announced, “Contrary to reports, my next project will be a drama series.”

The production is currently looking for a new lead actor.

source: dramabeans + v i t a ✖ d o l c e @ AF

Super-Popular Drama Full House Invites One of the Members of F4 To Participate In Sequel

2008-10-27T17:26:00.001+09:00

Super-Popular Drama Full House Invites One of the Members of F4 To Participate In Sequel
Date: October 26, 2008
News Source: Yahoo! Taiwan, http://asianfanatics.net/forum/
Translation Credit: tammiest @ http://asianfanatics.net/

A sequel to the super-popular Korean drama Full House is currently in the works; it will be a joint production by the Chinese, Japanese, and the Koreans. A few days ago, the production company revealed that they would choose either Rain (Bi) or Song HyeKyo to continue on as the main lead for the sequel. They also hope to invite one of the members of the red-hot Asian superstar boyband F4 to take part.

Full House is adapted from a Korean manhwa of the same name; the 2004 drama adaptation made main leads Rain (Bi) and Song HyeKyo into “household names” all over Asia. Rain has even said in the past that the success of Full House was a crucial part of his own launch and success in Asia.

Full House’s production company explained that they had actually begun preparing for a sequel two years ago; thus far, four episodes or so of the script have been completed (written). If all goes smoothly and according to plan, the sequel will begin airing in Korea in August of next year.

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Translator’s Comments: It’s extremely important to take this news with a grain of salt. First off, whichever member of F4 it is… HASN’T agreed yet. Secondly, it will most likely be a guest appearance… say, for one or two episodes. It seems pretty unlikely that they’d ask him to be one of the main stars.

And yes, the article/production staff implied that ONLY one of EITHER Rain or Song HyeKyo would be the main lead.

Does that mean they won’t be reunited on-screen? Possibly. Or maybe one of them will just be a lot more “important” and central to the plot? Hope so… I can see a lot of fans getting upset otherwise…

Korean Music Concerts Cancelled Due to Financial Constraints

2008-10-27T17:26:00.000+09:00

DBSK, Super Junior Happy, JunJin and Min Kyung Hoon were scheduled to perform at Super Concert on Saturday but the sudden cancellation of the event just a day before left fans stunned! It was not just the Korean fans who were left disappointed, hundreds of overseas fans from Taiwan for example had already bought their air tickets, applied for leave and were already in Seoul. But they never would have thought that the concert would become a non-event.

Super Concert was scheduled to take place at the Bucheon Stadium on the 25th. But on the afternoon of 24th, a notice came out saying that it was cancelled. This was followed by a representative of S.M FanClub posting a notice on the website to say sorry and expressed that because the organizers failed to adhere to stipulations stated on the contract, so they had no choice but to pull DBSK and Super Junior Happy away. They sincerely apologize to all the fans who have been anticipating and waiting to see the concert.

According to sources, the main reason for the Super Concert cancellation was because the sponsors ran into some financial problems and couldn’t pay up the appearance fees for the performers. Up till the day before the concert, the performers had no choice but to pull out after not receiving any payment. The performers no-show also meant that the concert had to be cancelled.

Korean entertainment companies who are already suffering severe cashflow problems because of the rapidly shrinking music industry in Korea, has been hit even harder by the economic crisis currrently affecting the world.

The MBC Big Music Fiesta in Ulsan scheduled for 11th October earlier this month was also cancelled because of the same reason. This is the second time that Super Concert has been cancelled, causing some inconveniences to fans. Refunds and complaints lodged with the organizers are still unresolved.

credits: coolsmurf

SHINee’s Amigo

2008-10-22T17:25:00.000+09:00

SHINee’s Repackage Album ‘Amigo’ being released on the 30th

SHINee is coming back with their 1st album repackage album ‘Amigo.’

The repackage album is being released on the 30th and there will be total of 15 songs consisting of songs from their 1st album & 3 new songs ‘Amigo; If you love a beauty you will suffer’, Forever or Never and Love Should Go On (Plugged by DJ Oneshot).

The new song SHINee is showing after Love Like Oxygen, Amigo is a shorten version of ‘If you love a beauty you will suffer.’ It means friend in Spanish and hit songwriter Yoo YoungJin wrote the lyrics and America’s popular publishing company Xperimental Music produced it.

With a groovy arrangement & powerful melody, this song will be available on the 24th starting at 10PM on various online music sites such as Melon, Doshirak, CyWorld etc…

‘Forever or Never’ is simple but has powerful rhythm with heavy voices and in return for the fans support, SHINee included a remix song of Love Should Go On with Minho and Key’s rap. It has become trendy and has a new atmosphere.

SHINee will perform their 1st album repackage album title song ‘Amigo; If you love a beauty you will suffer’ on the 26th at SBS Inkigayo and start their activities.

Translation credits: sanbi
source: mydaily.co.kr
credits: shinee-ing + SHINee Forums

Oh My God

2008-10-21T17:24:00.000+09:00

Woot woot, I’m back again ^^ I’m busy this past few days since I’m preparing for my final exam. Yesterday was the end of my first semester but then my mind is still on the first semester ^^. Anyways, here is what I can share for today ^^

galay said that, “it’s game from 12plus between presenter with fanclub@thailand”
Ow May Gawg! Waaahhhhh.. I’m so jealous.. (just kidding)
that girl is so lucky!

credits: Pingbook + galay @ soompi

YG Entertainment Will Unleash Female Big Bang in 2009

2008-10-16T17:23:00.001+09:00

I’m sorry I was away for a long time. ^^ This week is my final exam week so I’m super busy with the exams and finishing all my school requirements. But I will be visiting this site from time to time. So right now, I’m gonna catch up with all of you.

YG Entertainment is preparing to reveal their new female group next year. It was announced yesterday, “After Swi.t, YG Entertainment’s new female group will debut in February next year.” The group will consist of the company’s Park Bom, CL, Gong Min Ji and Sandara Park. The group was hailed as the ‘female Big Bang’ by fans after news about the group was announced earlier.

Yang Hyun Seok also said, “The final decision is that they will debut next February after sorting out the various preparations for their debut. This new female group will consist of at least 4 member, if not 5, though we have not come to a final decision on that yet. But we are confident that they will be a strong group which will display a different type of charisma for fans.”

Originally supposed to be debuting this Summer, YG Entertainment probably felt that more preparation work had to be done. With the remaining 2008 full of heavyweight comebacks, it’s probably a wise choice to debut next year instead. Coincidentally, one female group will leave for America in the same month.

credit: sookyeong@K-Bites + coolsmurf

I’m so happy Sandara will be part of it. I will be looking forward to this. For the girl groups, I am active in SNSD and Wonder Girls right now. Gosh. I will be busy with a new one next year. ^^

TVXQ took first place on M!Countdown

2008-10-10T17:22:00.000+09:00

DBSK Wins #1 for MIROTIC

Congratulations to DBSK. I always like their Mirotic Performances. I also like the Dong Bang SHINee’s closeness. SHINee is so happy with their seniors. ^^ Again, Congratulations DBSK. Cassiopeia is always proud of you.

Taeyeon first performance of his latest solo song

2008-10-10T17:21:00.001+09:00

OMG. She sang it so amazing. If you listen to it, it seems that it’s the one from the official Beethoven Virus album. She’s so jjang!

Tae Yeon M!Countdown 091008

Changmin’s info about dating

2008-10-10T17:21:00.000+09:00

DBSK’s baby, Changmin confessed that he dated his first love after his debut during the KBS radio show “Hong Jin Kyung’s K-pop Plaza.” The clever Shin Ki skirted all relevant questions that might reveal her identiy and just shared that she wasn’t a celebrity.

So, the question of the day - did you date Changmin when he was still a K-pop newbie? If so, come forth and share all the fun details of your love story.

credits: seoulbeats

Happy Birthday Wu Chun

2008-10-10T17:20:00.000+09:00

Today is the birthday of Fahrenheit member, Wu Chun! Happy Birthday to him and wish him more success in life!

Happy Birthday Henry Lau

2008-10-10T17:19:00.000+09:00

Happy Birthday to the SuJu M member, Henry Lau (the violin boy).
Born on October 11, 1989, he is now 19 years old ^^
I wish him all the best.

Model Kim Ji-hoo commits suicide

2008-10-08T17:19:00.000+09:00

WHAT. THE. HELL.

Following the suicide of actor Ahn Jae-hwan last month, following the suicide of Choi Jin-shil (whose death was related to accusations regarding her friend Ahn’s suicide) earlier this month, following the suicide of transgender entertainer Jang Chae-won just a day later, we have, sadly, yet another suicide.

On October 8, news was released of the suicide of model Kim Ji-hoo on October 6. Not many other details have been released, other than a police officer’s statement that this was indeed suicide (and not foul play).

Only 23, Kim Ji-hoo was a fashion model and actor, appearing on the MBC drama Before & After Plastic Surgery, family sitcom The Unstoppable High Kick, and tvN’s cable reality program Coming Out, where he came out as gay.

His body, found on the 7th, is currently at the hospital, with funeral services planned for the 9th.

credits: Star News + javabeans

please NO MORE suicide.

Lee Seung-gi in a four-way car accident

2008-10-08T17:18:00.000+09:00

Singer-actor Lee Seung-Gi was in an auto accident on the evening of October 7 in the city of Goyang (Kyeonggi Province). When the vehicle Lee Seung-gi was riding in collided with another at an intersection, a bus was also hit along with another car, bringing the total collisions to four.

Lee was not seriously injured and went to the police station directly afterward to give his report. The cause of the crash(es) is still being investigated by police.

Lee is currently appearing on the program 1 Night 2 Days, part of KBS2’s variety program Happy Sunday. First a broken finger, now a car accident. Keep safe, dude.

credits: Star News + javabeans

please be safe Seung Gi oppa.
and everybody reading this ^^

Younha’s Confession and Rejection

2008-10-07T17:32:00.000+09:00

K-pop and J-pop singer Younha revealed on SBS show, “Do Jeon Chun Gok Han So Jeoul No Rae Bang” that she confessed to a man but was rejected.

The show host asked Younha if she instigated confessions to potential love interests. Younha replied that she had told a man that she liked him, but the feelings were not returned and that neither “happily ever after” or “happy ending” occurred.

In late August, Younha released her second Korean album, titled “Someday” and includes the hit single, “Telepathy” as well as “Memory”, her second collaboration with Tablo of Epik High. Younha rose to the limelight with “Houkiboshi”, the closing theme song for the popular anime, Bleach.

source: allkpop + v i t a ✖ d o l c e @ AF

Jang Chae-won committed suicide

2008-10-07T17:16:00.000+09:00

Another suicide is now just coming to light, having been overshadowed by the suicide last Thursday of famous actress Choi Jin-shil. This time the victim is transgender entertainer Jang Chae-won, 26, who passed away at home on October 3.

Seoul police gave a statement on October 6, saying, “Jang Chae-won was found dead at home by friends, who made the report. We’ll have to investigate further before determining more details about the incident, but as of this moment there are no suspicions of foul play.”

Perhaps the signs were there in advance; apparently Jang had started posting messages on her personal homepage last month that went, “Will the end of my life be a comedy or a tragedy?” “Life is really tiresome,” and “I wish everything would go the way I wanted.” However, notable is that her message on October 1 was different in tone: “Right now I’m so happy~”

However, her last message posted on October 3 read, “Mom, I’m sorry. I’ll do better next time.”

Jang Chae-won’s profile rose in 2004 when she appeared on SBS’s Truth Game television program as a man dressing as a woman, noted for being even prettier than many woman. Three years later, she took on a sex change operation and began to appear in the public eye once more.

credits: Dramabeans

Yes.it’s another suicide
What’s happening with the celebs right now?
Please.. NO MORE.
There are people who are fighting to stay alive like cancer and pity how some just waste them.

Han Chae Young as Shizuka?

2008-10-07T17:15:00.000+09:00

A Bestiz Member who spread the rumor that Goo Hye Sun will portray as Makino in Boys Over Flowers said that Only You lead female star, Han Chae Young will play the role of Rui’s love interest, Shizuka. So at the moment, it is still a RUMOR.

Again RUMOR.

credits: virvir111 @ soompi

Boys Over Flowers Korean Version Update

2008-10-06T17:14:00.000+09:00

Our wait for Korean Version of Makino Tsukushi is finally over! Koo Hye Sun (can also be pronounced as Go Hye Sun) was chosen for the female lead role. Newsen [LINK] posted an article about the drama update. Actually Koo Hye Sun will play as the daughter of a Laundry Shop Owner. The plot will mainly start when she delivers the dry cleaned clothes to the famous school located nearby their Laundry Shop (or Dry Cleaning Store as said by some sources) when she meets the F4. I know it’s kinda different with the original story but remake shouldn’t be exactly the same as the original one ^^. The shooting will start by the end of October and the playdate of the drama in the small screen will be on December (unless it will be moved^^)

Actually, I had a hard time understanding the whole article but I hope the things that I understood was right. haha. I’ll post a better translation next time.

Han Chae-young entering Hollywood

2008-10-05T17:11:00.000+09:00

Han Chae-young has been cast in the leading role of in a horror flick, “Soul Mates,” which will be directed by Scott Reynolds. The film will be produced by Korean company Daejanggan and New Zealand based production Touchdown Eyeworks. This will be yet another Korean actress’ bid to enter Hollywood. Gooood luck.

Han Chae-young and director, Scott Reynolds attended the “New Zealand Reception” on October 4th at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival.

credits: Popseoul

Jaejoong’s Predebut Vid

2008-10-05T17:10:00.000+09:00

There was a street interview asking “What do you want to do most when you become a university student?” At around 1:03 - 1:25, you can see Jaejoong od DBSK with a girl. There was no confirmation if that was his ex-girlfriend but I have a feeling that it is really his ex-girlfriend. I can’t hide that I feel a little jealousy since Hero is my fave DBSK member alongside with Yunho but that was past and they seem happy together. I find this video funny because the person on the random interview was actually one of the biggest and notable stars known not only in Korea but in many countries in the world. haha.

“What do you want to do most when you become a university student?”

Jaejoong: I want to go clubbing.

Boys Over Flowers Rival

2008-10-05T17:09:00.000+09:00

GOD OF STUDY is the new drama being aired on December 1st for SBS monday- tuesday slot after SBS TAZZA.

The story will be based on a manga series “THE WORST ENTRANCE EXAM SCORER LEGENDS GOES TO TOKYO UNIVERSITY”.
The story is about seniors in highschool getting ready for college but they are stupid… The story is based on 6 students and two teachers and the events that surrounds them in highschool life,, also critisizing the crazy hell like life of education system in korean society.

since it is based on high school students, the casting directors are having auditions calling all idol stars (actors and singers)

SBS’S Jung PD ” we are currently looking at idol groups as well as idol actors/actresses and we will have the final cast by next week.”

credits: consumernews + virvir111 @ soompi

Well, the drama could probably be Boys Over Flowers (HanaDan)’s rival since both dramas are said to air in December. Unless, Group 8 will move the Boys Over Flowers to the original playdate, January.

SNSD and SHINee fancams at ASF

2008-10-05T17:08:00.001+09:00

081004 Asia Song Festival SNSD-Oh La La
SNSD Asia Song Festival 2008 “Into the New World
SNSD Asia Song Festival 2008- Kissing you

Shinee at Asian Song Festival 2008
[Spot TV] 2008 Eve of ASF : Shinee - Shinee World
[Spot TV] 2008 Eve of ASF : Shinee - Romantic

Asia Song Festival 2008

2008-10-05T17:08:00.000+09:00

EVE CONCERT PERFORMERS - October 03, 2008

Newcomers:
- SHINee (Korea)
- Berryz Kobo (Japan)
- Yoga Lin (Taiwan)
- Jocie Guo Mei Mei (Singapore)
- BX (Mongolia)
- PECK (Thailand)
- Rynn Lim (Malaysia)

MAIN CONCERT - October 04, 2008

Best Asian Singer Awards:
- TVXQ (Korea)
- SNSD (Korea)
- W-inds (Japan)
- Anson Hu (China)
- Fahrenheit (Taiwan)
- Karen Mok (Hong Kong)
- ICE (Thailand)
- Ho Quynh Huong (Vietnam)
- Rivermaya (Philippines)
- Agnes Monica (Indonesia)

Asian Newcomers:
- SHINee (Korea)
- Berryz Kobo (Japan)

Credits: 2008 Asia Song Festival + lovetohateme@wordpress

F4 Comparisons

2008-10-04T17:07:00.001+09:00

credits: Daum + L1L_M1Z_SUJ1N @ soompi

Ga In, Gyu Ri and Sun Mi’s One More Time, Ok?

2008-10-04T17:04:00.001+09:00

Ga In of Brown Eyed Girls

Gyu Ri of SeeYa

SunMi of Wondergirls

Sun Mi, Nam Gyuri, Ga-in - One More Time, OK? @ M! Countdown

credits: xx_emiliem_xx @ soompi

081002 M! CountDown : Shinee - Love like Oxygen (HQ)

2008-10-04T17:04:00.000+09:00

HanaDan Korea Update

2008-10-04T17:01:00.000+09:00

pic credits: Ji_Eunie

I’m not sure when will the shooting starts but i’ve read that it’s gonna be on October 10. There are no updates on who’s gonna portrays Makino’s role but I hope I would not be disappointed since I’m kinda disappointed that Kimbum is not Domyouji ^^. He’s a notable star and he just ended on the role which is not really mainly the center of the story

Anyways, the Group 8th Staffs went to Macau to look for some locations for the drama.

Here is the blog post of the staff. LINK

credits:virvir111 @ soompi

R.i.p Choi Jin Shil

2008-10-02T17:01:00.000+09:00

Choi Jin Shil was found dead by her mother. She had hung herself in her home.
Rest in Peace to her.

F4 Korean Version Casted!

2008-10-02T17:00:00.000+09:00

Japan’s popular original manga-turned-drama “Hana Yori Dango” aka “Boys Over Flowers” has casted Lee Min Ho – Kim Hyun Joong – Kim Bum – Kim Jun as the F4 (Flower 4) for the Korean version of the drama.

The drama’s producers, Group 8, revealed through press releases on the morning of the 2nd, who the four main lead males were going to be.

Lee Min Ho will play the Japanese manga role of “Tsukasa” aka “Goo Joon Pyo.” The character of Goo Joon Pyo will be the heir to the Shinhwa Group Enterprises and the leader of the F4.

Lee Min Ho has already participated in the drama “Run Mackeral”, “I am Sam”, and the movie “Our School’s ET.” The production company explained that Lee Min Ho was casted for his dark-lined face and his height which towers over 180cm.

Romantic and Quirky young man “Yoon Ji Hoo” (Rui in the original Japanese version) will be played by SS501 Leader Kim Hyun Joong. Kim Hyun Joong was cast the earliest out of the main 4 and has received acting training since then. With the announcement of the casting news, there has been many comments about how he fits the role.

The remaining two F4 members “Seo Lee Jung” and “Song Woo Bin” (Soujiro and Akira in the original Japanese version) will be played by talent Kim Bum and boy band T-Max’s Kim Jun.

Jun Ki Sang PD of “My Girl” and “Delightful Girl Choon Hyang” fame will produce the series.

“Hana Yori Dango” is about a poor, but bright high school student named “Tsukushi” who attends an exclusive high school where only the rich go. She ends up having encounters with the bachelor F4 and experiences love and friendship in his romance manga. It has been running for 11 years in Japan with 36 books. The books have sold 5.8 million copies to date (I’m not 100% on the number…)

The manga has been translated into English, French, and Spanish with 14 other languages translated and the manga has been made into a drama in Japan and Taiwan. The actors cast as the F4 in both versions of the drama have been skyrocketed into fame and there has been a lot of interest in who the Korean cast of the F4 would be because of this trend.

The Korean version of Boys Over Flowers will begin in December and will have 24 episodes.

Can You Hear Me Official MV

2008-10-02T16:59:00.000+09:00

SNSD Taeyeon sing the song ^^

SNSD Comeback on MNet Elle Factory Girl

2008-10-01T16:58:00.000+09:00

Premiere: October 8th, 2008, 6PM Korean Time

With their impending new comeback in October, So Nyeo Shi Dae will first make their official comeback on television via MNets reality show Factory Girl.

Factory Girl will be the Korean reality version of the movie The Devil Wears Prada, with the nine So Nyeo Shi Dae members taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults.

They will became the editors for the fashion magazine Elle Girl and will show the reality of the fashion world to the tv viewers. In addition, they are also expected to introduce a variety of fashion items to the viewers.

PD Kwon Young Chan who is the director in charge, said, Instead of simply saying that Factory Girl is a reality show with So Nyeo Shi Dae as the main characters, it is a program combining reality, trends and celebrity. Please look forward to seeing a new side of So Nyeo Shi Dae as fashion editors.

Credits:
News - Coolsmurf Domain
Subbing - CJWTown

Kara Sings for the Closing Theme Song of Naruto

2008-09-30T16:58:00.000+09:00

BUTTERFLY

the person who created this song is the same person who created Taeyeon’s If.

credits: anne&top @ soompi

Sweety is back

2008-09-30T16:57:00.001+09:00

9-member mixed children group Sweety welcomes a new member to the team and will once again start their promotional activities.
Due to some personal issues, League So Nyeo Shi Dae member Seo Young Eun (13) withdrew the team and new member Park Min Ji (13) will take over her position. The group will start promoting their new song ‘Short song’.
Sweety will be performing on 4th October for Mnet ‘M Super Concert’.
Amazing how these kids ranging from age 9 - 13 perform on stage like professionals.

Sweety’s First Performance on Mnet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zHpz5Zm5c

Credits to sookyeong @ WordPress

Tvxq, #1 In Sales Charts After Only 2 Days

2008-09-30T16:57:00.000+09:00

TVXQ has had a popularity explosion offline in stores.

Their 4th album “Mirotic” was released on September 26, 2008 and from that day of launching it in music stores, it had already risen on Hanteo charts.

In addition to the weekly charts (September 21-27), it has also powerfully risen to #1 on the monthly charts (August 31-September 27). According to Hanteo charts as of September 28, the A version of “Mirotic” had sold 54,000 copies. Also on Hot Tracks, Yes24, and other music sale charts they are also #1.

Source: Review Star
Credit: http://seoulfull.wordpress.com

Kwon Sang Woo got teary-eyed on their wedding

2008-09-30T16:56:00.000+09:00

seeing this pics makes me feel that he really loves her wife and he’s such a sweetie.

and according to popseoul:

At the outdoor wedding ceremony covered in pink petals, Kwon Sang-woo is overwhelmed with emotion as he expresses his heartfelt thank you’s to his mother for her support and love. Facing the parents and saying a few words to them is part of the Korean wedding ceremony. This is when many people break down.

Like all parents, they want to know when their newly married son/daughter will have kids. Kwon Sang-woo revealed to the press that they would like to have kids as soon as possible. He added that 3 kids would be fabulous but his bride is afraid that she will mess up her body so they decided on 2.

Rain’s English

2008-09-29T16:55:00.001+09:00

This was for Special Rain documentary preview in MBC.

Go Ah Ra in Switzerland

2008-09-29T16:55:00.000+09:00

I really adores Ara’s beauty plus her awesome acting skills.
So I wanna share an awesome pics of her.

credits: GoARa.org @ soompi

Introducing Park Min Young

2008-09-29T16:54:00.000+09:00

i’ve seen her in one Kdrama and she’s really pretty and has good acting skills.
I just wanna share some pics of her I got from Soompi.

Yoo Chae Young and Kim Joo Hwan’s Wedding

2008-09-28T16:53:00.000+09:00

CONGRATULATIONS to the both of them ^^

Kwon Sang Woo and Son Tae Young’s Wedding

2008-09-28T16:52:00.002+09:00

Kwon Sang Woo is no longer a bachelor.. ^^

I wish them all the best.

Yunho will be a great dad in the future

2008-09-28T16:52:00.001+09:00

He’s so sweet.

080927 Yunho acting like a dad ^^ @ SBS Chocolate

credits: dreammssxx + withyoonho + Dbsk thread + xx_emiliem_xx

Rain filming for his 5th Album’s MV

2008-09-28T16:52:00.000+09:00

sr : Khunnaphan@onlyRain
fr : rainvietnam
Credits to thuylinh219@ sexybi + stardaisy212 @ soompi

Kim Won Hee and her 3 sisters

2008-09-28T16:51:00.000+09:00

credits: daum + suejinners @ soompi

Yunho saved a girl

2008-09-28T16:50:00.000+09:00

DBSK Leader Uknow Yunho was on his way to work when he was followed by a group of fans. While on the phone Yuhno tried to cross the streets.

At the same time a girl happened to be crossing at the same light. Unfortunately, she walked before the light changed. As a result a car came her way. almost hitting her since the driver was too surprise to stop on time.

Yuhno, despite being on the phone. noticed the situation and pulled her out of the way of the moving car before she was injured.

His act of kindness stirred up even more attention for DBSK’s comeback to Korea.

Credits:
DBSK thread@Soompi
shen yue pop
Nikki@AF.net

additional credits: uknowyunho07 @ soompi

Japan’s Top 20 ‘Most Wanted Lovers’

2008-09-28T16:49:00.000+09:00

Full List:
20. Daigo (Breakerz)
19. Koike Teppei (WaT)
18. Shindo Haruichi (Porno Graffiti)
17. Aiba Masaki (Arashi)
16. Tegoshi Yuya (NEWS & Tegomass)
15. Kamiji Yusuke (Shuchishin)
14. Nishikido Ryo (Kanjani8 & NEWS)
13. Kobuchi Kentaro (Kobukuro)
12. Okano Akahito (Porno Graffitti)
11. Domoto Koichi (Kinki Kids)
10. Sakurai Sho (Arashi)
9. TAKUYA∞ (UVERworld)
8. Kim Jae Joong (Tohoshinki)
7. Matsuda Takahisa (NEWS & Tegomass)
6. TAKAHIRO (EXILE)
5. Yamapi(NEWS)
4. Matsumoto Jun (Arashi)
3. hyde (L’Arc~en~Ciel)
2. Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN)
1. Akanishi Jin (KAT-TUN)

credits: jeniez@YT + shen yue pop+ uknowyunho07 @ soompi

Jaejoong oppa is the only Korean in the list.
My Matsujun is in the list too.
Akanishi Jin deserved the number one spot ^^

Smash 1st ‘Never Ending Story’ Performance

2008-09-28T16:48:00.000+09:00

080925 HQ Smash Never Ending Story Feat.Shin Bong Sun @ MCD

SNSD - Tell Me (Taeyeon Mix)

2008-09-28T16:47:00.000+09:00

My internet connection was down for days T_T
But it brings good results though.
I have made a video featuring SNSD.
Video was from Soshified; mp3s was from Soshified and Soshihoney.
I edited the two mp3s so that it will suit the video.
The video I downloaded was actually very high quality but when I was making it in Movie Maker,
it turn out to be low quality so sorry for that.

I’ll upload some videos I made next time.

if you want you can subscribe on my YT account [LINK]

Happy Birthday KEY

2008-09-23T16:29:00.001+09:00

born on Sept. 23, 1991

US Age: 17 ; Korean Age: 18

Happy Birthday to my favorite SHINee member.

I will post some gifs I saved on my computer

but I forgot who made them

so I will credit those people who made and posted it over Soompi’s SHINee thread

but don’t forget NOT to hotlink coz it will kill my bandwidth

Wonder Girls Nobody Music Video

2008-09-22T16:28:00.000+09:00

DBSK Mirotic MV

2008-09-22T16:27:00.001+09:00

credits: as tagged + jae!fany @ ShinK! Forums + stjapo46 @ soompi

JYP Artists in New York

2008-09-22T16:27:00.000+09:00

Min

G-Soul

Lim Jeong Hee

Wondergirls

JYP

credits: trashstar @ soompi

SHINee won Mutizen Award on Inkigayo

2008-09-22T16:25:00.001+09:00

080921 Shinee - Love like oxygen 산소같은 너 LIVE (HQ)

080921 Shinee wins # 1 (HQ)

Happy Birthday to SNSD’s HyoYeon

2008-09-22T16:24:00.000+09:00

born on September 22, 1989,

she is now 19 years old (korean age is 20) ^^

^^ You will always be SNSD’s Dancing Queen ^^

New debutee, Miya

2008-09-21T16:23:00.000+09:00

Real Name: lee jieun
Birthday: june 16, 1993
Height: 165cm
Weight: 47kg
Education: un-joo middle school
Debut: 2008 - 1st album “lost and found”
Company: LOEN entertainment (iloen.com)

credits: Newsen + Daum + Genevie-chan @ soompi

SHINee’s First Mutizen [Fancam Compilation]

2008-09-21T16:22:00.000+09:00

Yamapi Graduated!

2008-09-21T16:21:00.000+09:00

Yamapi with his diploma

Yamapi, from the famous Japanese boyband NEWS, graduated from Meiji University’s School of Commerce. He had came inside the school in 2004 and was supposed to graduate this spring but still had work to do before he could. He was able to finish all his work in time to graduate in Meiji University’s September graduation ceremony, which was held on Friday. He was able to graduate with other 30 students.

source: kojaproductions @ wordpress

Chin Chin Radio - Balloons [080627]

2008-09-20T16:21:00.000+09:00

credits: kxjenn @ YT

Jiro Wang wants to come to Philippines

2008-09-20T16:20:00.000+09:00

After Wu Chun and Calvin Chen goes to Philippines for the promotion of Romantic Princess, they told Jiro Wang all their experience their , including the very heart warming welcome of the Pilipinos to the both of them. Then Jiro said: “OH! so envy! haha , I aslo want to go there, I also want to promote They Kiss Again and Rolling love their in the Philippines.”
“Even though I am not the leading star in They kiss again (laughs) , I still want to go there to promote it and Rolling love . I also want to experience the very heartwarming welcome of the Pilipinos that you’re saying.”
Wu Chun said: “Yeah! it’s really nice to go there because they’re very sweet, kind, charming and happy persons, in fact I am now planning to go again there do you want to accompany me? Haha.”
Calvin: “And it’s amazing that they know how to sing our songs even though it’s not their language.” Jiro said that after he heard all the comments of Wu Chun and Calvin about Philippines, he really wants to persue their company for him to go there.

News source: frh23.blogspot.com + fahrenheit fans club @ friendster

Boy Group and Boy Band together

2008-09-19T16:19:00.000+09:00

The performances was mindblowing. I got to say that SHINee and F.T. Island did a very good job.

SHINee show off their vocals more and we can see how great they are.

F.T. Island performed with singing (while other members used instruments.)

This is one of the best perfs i’ve seen seeing two of the awesome groups I like.

pic credits: baby-swts @ soompi

SHINee wins at last!

2008-09-19T16:17:00.001+09:00

I’m a big and long-time fan of SHINee. I was there from the beginning of their debut so they really means so much to me. Their song, Replay was a great song but it never won an award for Mutizen and the like (except for the Song of the Month in Cyworld). It was a tough competition for them competing with Lee Hyo Ri, Da ViChi and Bigbang. It may sound funny to some, but for a SHINee fan like me, this award really means a lot. So I wanna congratulate the boys for the award they got in Mnet Countdown. It may look awkward but seeing the boys’ tears made me teary-eyed also.

pic credits: Newsen, The Times and bestiz

Latest with SNSD

2008-09-19T16:17:00.000+09:00

Beethoven Virus OST - SNSD Taeyeon

Love Rides on a Melody (Day by Day) - SNSD

Bringing Back the Autumn Fairy Tale

2008-09-19T16:16:00.000+09:00

If you were able to watch Endless Love Autumn in My Heart (also known as Autumn Fairy Tale), you are familiar with this boy. I really adore him for portraying the teenage Yoon JunSu in the said drama. He is Choi Woo Hyuk and he’s 22 years old now.

Now he is back on the TV Screens with a new show.

I just finished rewatching Autumn Fairy Tale and I was surprised that after watching it again, I read a latest news about him. Fate I guess ^^

OMG. He had grown up into a very fine boy. He’s so good-looking.

credits: wikipedia + snsdchina + NEWS + lolly88 @ soompi

My Only Hope

2008-09-19T16:15:00.000+09:00

Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Niña Jose, Alex Gonzaga, Regine Angeles, Enchong Dee, David Chua is back with Xian Lim at Carlo Guevarra. Starting Oct 5, after ASAP’08, Your Song Presents My Only Hope will be aired in the small screen.

Watch the full trailer here.

credits: abs-cbn

Star Cinema’s My Only U

2008-09-19T16:14:00.000+09:00

Its official! The next picture of Star Cinema will be a comeback movie of Toni Gonzaga and Vhong Navarro after 3 years (The last was “‘D Anothers”). The final title, “My Only U” will be directed by the award-winning director of the box-office films of the year, Cathy Garcia-Molina and will be shown on October 15, 2008.

In Star Cinema’s page in Wikipedia (search it in www.en.wikipedia.org), the title was to be “Amnesia Girl” with Toni Gonzaga, but there was a conflict between the final title of the upcoming GMA Films movie of Iza Calzado titled “Amnesia”. The film was to be shown by next year. But it was moved this year.

credits: rency0722 @ multiply

Get ready for DBSK

2008-09-16T16:14:00.000+09:00

DBSK’s new title track from their 4th album is “Mirotic”. Danish songwriting team, Remee/Troelsen (also made BoA’s “Eat You Up” song) helped to write the song. Kenny Wormald (worked with Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Chris Brown) will do the choreography.The track will be sold at Korean music sites on September 19th.

SM Town Artists’ Fan, Unite!

2008-09-15T16:13:00.000+09:00

SM Town Live In Shanghai

2008-09-13T16:12:00.000+09:00

For those who may not know, SM Artists are currently in Shanghai for the SM Town Live 2008. The SM Artists who will be performing are Dong Bang Shin Ki, CSJH The Grace, Super Junior, Jang Ri In, Girls’ Generation and SHINee. I’m not sure if BoA will be there. But I guess not.

Here is the clip from the press conference:

the representatives for the press conference were:

Yunho (leader of BDSK)

Onew (leader of SHINee)

Jang Ri In (solo artist)

Leeteuk (leader of Super Junior)

Hankyung (Chinese member of SuJu)

Yuri (substitute of Taeyeon of SNSD but Taeyeon will definitely be there)

*no representative for CSJH.

Hong Kong Disneyland “It’s A Small World”

2008-09-12T16:11:00.000+09:00

I know this video is kinda old but I want to share it with you guys.

I’m not sure about this but the singers’ nationality are Thai, Hong Konger, Malaysian Chinese and Filipino. They sang It’s a Small World in Cantonese, Mandarin, Filipino, Thai, and English.

I need Asians’ comments in here so I can have exact report about this. Thanks.

And here is the video of the Grand Opening:

Miyachannel’s First Video

2008-09-11T16:10:00.000+09:00

This is my first video ever made so I want to share it with you ^^

It features Super Junior’s Sungmin since he’s my fave SuJu member.

Best New Boy Group of 2008

2008-09-11T16:09:00.000+09:00

Who do you think?

btw, last year winner was F.T. Island

KPop News

2008-09-11T16:08:00.001+09:00

2008 MNET KOREAN MUSIC FESTIVAL (MKMF)

Date: November 15, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Seoul Olympic Stadium
Performers: TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, SS501, Battle, SHINee, FT Island, Wonder Girls, Supernova, Lee Hyori, SNSD, MC Mong, SG Wannabe, Ivy, Dong Wan

Credits: Shinki forums + minsarang@wp + mimiirin @ SNSD thread

SMTown Live ‘08 in Shanghai Performance List

65 SONGS. @__@

1 ANGELS—-Sunday

2 Out of sight, out of mind—-Dana

3 Just For One Day—-CSJH with Kyuhyun

4 Too Good—-CSJH

5 Run It—-SHINee

6 Four Seasons—-SHINee

7 Real—-SHINee

8 I Will—-Jang Ri In

9 Mickey—-SNSD

10 Complete—-SNSD

11 Words That Can’t Be Spoken (?)—-SNSD

12 HUG—-DBSK

13 Love is—-DBSK

14 One love—-Junsu & Eunhyuk

15 Charming 21st Century—-Yunho/Yoochun/Shindong/Donghae/Key

16 Duck Flies—-SMTOWN-ROCK!!-Changmin

17 Crazy—-SMTOWN-ROCK!!-Heechul

18 If—-Taeyeon

19 거위의꿈 (Swan’s Dream)—-Kyuhyun & Jonghyun

20 A Cut Deeper than Love—-Jaejoong & Lina

21 The Second Winter—-Ryeowook/Onew/Yesung

22 What U Want—-Stephanie

23 Pajama Party—-Super Junior-Happy

24 Our Love—-Super Junior

25 Song For You—-Super Junior

26 Under the Sea—-SMTown

27 Snow Dream—-SMTown

28 U—-Super Junior-M

29 ME—-Super Junior-M

30 Love Song—-Super Junior-M

31 TWINS—-Super Junior

32 Purple Line—-DBSK

33 Don”t Don—-Super Junior

34 BOOMERANG—-CSJH

35 -O-Jung Ban Hap—-DBSK

36 Thirst (A Man in Love)—-Super Junior

37 RISING SUN—-DBSK

38 Love Like Oxygen—-SHINee

39 In My Room—-SHINee

40 You’re My Miracle—-DBSK

41 You”re My Endless Love—-Super Junior

42 Kissing U (rock ver.)—-SNSD

43 Catch the Shooting Star—-CSJH

44 Dancing Out (rock ver.)—-Super Junior
45 One More Try—-Jang Ri In

46 Love In the Ice—-DBSK

47 Noona, You’re So Pretty (Replay) —-SHINee

48 Dance In the Rain—-CSJH

49 The Club—-CSJH

50 One More Time, OK?—-CSJH

51 Special Segment ：Dance Battle—-Donghae/Taemin/Yunho/Hyoyeon/Eunhyuk/Shindong/Junsu/Stephanie

52 MOTO—-BOA

53 My Name—-BOA

54 Garden in the air—-BOA

55 Girls on Top—-BOA

56 Number One—-BOA

57 Smile—-Super Junior

58 Oasis—-DBSK

59 Hi Ya Ya Summer—-DBSK

60 Haengbok—-Super Junior

61 Wonder Boy—-Super Junior

62 Balloons—-DBSK

63 Show Me Your Love—-DBSK & Super Junior

64 Hotmail—-SMTown

65 Red Sun—-SMTown
——-
Credits; DBSK Baidu Bar, translations by http://superduperlove.wordpress.com/ + mimiirin @ SNSD thread

New Shows Coming on ABS-CBN

2008-09-11T16:08:00.000+09:00

(posted by abscbnfan @ multiply)

I have updates on the upcoming new shows on ABS-CBN.

1. The Singing Bee Season 2

Don’t be sad that the No.1 primetime show will bid farewell for a while. It will be back in 2009. Cesar Montano will still host the show.

2. National Bingo Night

Its an American game show that aired from May 2007 to June 2007. There was another game show named Bingo America which ran on December 2007. We will have our pinoy version on ABS-CBN.

In National Bingo Night it was divided into three games, Red, White and Blue. Only cards with the correct designation were eligible to win prizes. Unlike the audience members, studio contestants did not actually have a bingo card. Instead, they participated in stunt games. I don’t know if it will have the same format here.

3. Pinoy Big Brother Season 3

Yes! There will be a third season of Pinoy Big Brother. This will start next year. Pinoy Fear Factor will start before the year ends.

4. Bagets

Its a remake of the 1984 hit “Bagets” starring Aga Mulach, William Martinez, Herbert Bautista, JC Bonin, Raymond Lauchengco, Eula Valdez and Yayo Aguila. There is no line-up of casts yet.

5. Super Inggo Book 2
This is a follow-up teleserye of the successful Super Inggo and Super Inggo 1.5 Ang Bagong Bangis. This is still staring Makisig Morales who is now turning 12 this December. Super Inggo defeated Darna’s winning streak Nationwide.

6. Kung Fu Kids Book 2
This is a sequel of the hit teleserye Kung Fu Kids. This teleserye defeated GMA’s Marimar. It broke Marimar’s No. 1 winning streak on January nationwide ratings. Lobo became No.1 last February and July.

7. Banana Split
Its a gag show that might replace either That’s My Doc or Goin Bulilit. This is starring Bangs Garcia, Kristine Hermosa, Christine Reyes, and Valerie Concepcion.

Other new shows coming on ABS-CBN:
1. Blue River
2. Nagai-aida
3. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
4. The Wedding
5. Pieta
6. Utoy
7. Dulce Amor
8. Eva Fonda
9. Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
10. The Susan Roces Cinema Collection: Florinda
11. Nardong Putik
12. Istrangero
13. Hot Shot
14. White Tower
15. Prince Hours
16. Fireworks
17. Why Why Love

Starmometer’s Top 100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2008

2008-09-11T16:07:00.000+09:00

Here is the Top 20 of Starmometer’s Top 100 Most Beautiful Pinays of 2008

She topped the survey in 2006 when she was still a kapuso. She topped the list again in 2007 when she transferred to the kapamilya network. In 2008, for the third year in a row, Angel Locsin remains the Most Beautiful Pinay!

No. 1 - Angel Locsin

(2007 Ranking: 1)

(2006 Ranking: 1)

No. 2 - Marian Rivera

(2007 Ranking: 31)

No. 3 - Sarah Geronimo
(2007 Ranking: 2)

The Pop Star Princess is shining brightly these days after her launching movie “A Very Special Love” became a monster hit. With a solid fanbase and a platinum award for her last album, is the tag “Box-office Queen” not far behind?

No. 4 - Anne Curtis
(2007 Ranking: 6)

Bagging the role that is tailor-made for her, Anne Curtis is goddess on the tv screen and goddess in real life.

No. 5 - KC Concepcion
(2007 Ranking: 4)

The mega-daughter is soaring this year with her first box-office movie, first best-selling album and first tv drama anthology. There’s no way than up for KC!

No. 6 - Kim Chiu
(2007 Ranking: 5)

No. 7 - Heart Evangelista
(2007 Ranking: 16)

No. 8 - Maja Salvador
(2007 Ranking: 7)

No. 9 - Katrina Halili
(2007 Ranking: 14)

No. 10 - Bea Alonzo
(2007 Ranking: 12)

No. 11 - Toni Gonzaga
(2007 Ranking: 9)

No. 12 - Iza Calzado
(2007 Ranking: 17)

No. 13 - Claudine Barretto
(2007 Ranking: 18)

No. 14 - Judy Ann Santos
(2007 Ranking: 34)

No. 15 - Valerie Concepcion
(2007 Ranking: 51)

No. 16 - Nikki Gil
(2007 Ranking: 26)

No. 17 - Roxanne Guinoo
(2007 Ranking: 10)

No. 18 - Jennylyn Mercado
(2007 Ranking: 11)

No. 19 - Iya Villania
(2007 Ranking: 21)

No. 20 - Gaby dela Merced
(2007 Ranking: 59)

see the rest of the list here

Toni Gonzaga is the 11th Most Beautiful Filipina

2008-09-11T16:05:00.000+09:00

Since Toni is my favorite, I need to make an individual post for her. She’s the prettiest for me alongside with Kim Chiu. But I do respect the results.

TVXQ Will Fly Through Asia For "4th Album"

2008-09-08T16:52:00.002+09:00

TVXQ! will be releasing their fourth album throughout Asia, starting with Korea on the 24th. The fourth studio album signals the return of TVXQ! to Korea after promoted themself in Japan for 2 years.

"The phenomenal transformation of TVXQ! was released in a teaser and now, people are more excited than ever about their fourth album".

TVXQ! dominated the Korean music scene in 2006, as they swept up multiple awards before flying over to work in Japan. The group's comeback to Korea is preceded by three consecutive first place rankings on Japan's Oricon Music Charts, as well as a record-breaking 390,000 tickets sold during their one and a half year Asia Tour.

SNSD performing Shinhwa'sT.O.P.

2008-09-07T09:27:00.000+09:00

080905 Music Bank_SHINee - Love Like Oxygen

2008-09-06T09:06:00.000+09:00

Super Junior & SHINee - Miracle Performance

2008-09-05T14:45:00.000+09:00

Park Jin-young Writes Song for SMAP's New Album

2008-09-04T03:59:00.003+09:00

Singer and producer Park Jin-young has written a song for Japanese group SMAP's 21st studio album, to be released on September 23. JYP Entertainment said it will be Park's second contribution to the group's album since its 42nd single "White Message," which was released earlier this year in March.

The management agency said SMAP has responded positively to Park's music style and that his latest song will be an upbeat dance track with lyrics that show the gratitude SMAP members feel toward their fans.

Singer "Rain" Produces Special Comeback Show with MBC in October

2008-09-04T03:52:00.002+09:00

Singer Rain will take part in producing a special program with MBC to celebrate his return to the K-pop scene. Rain plans to release his much-anticipated special album in October.

The special program featuring Rain is expected to be similar to Seo Taiji's comeback special which was broadcast earlier this month.

The program will last for one hour and will feature live performances and interviews. MBC is currently negotiating with Rain's management agency JTune Entertainment to air the show sometime in October.

Following his performance during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Rain told Yeonhap News Agency during a phone interview that he is confident about his new album.

Rain, who produced the album himself, said it took a long time for him to prepare and record the album, which is in its final stage of production. The singer added that the special album includes many of the songs he wrote himself and that some of them are in English.

The album will be released all over Asia as well as other countries with a sizeable Asian K-pop market. Rain plans to release a wordwide album early next year following the release of "Ninja Assassin," a Hollywood blockbuster film starring Rain.

SITE ANNOUNCEMENT

2008-09-02T12:26:00.004+09:00

I'M CURRENTLY BUSY AT SCHOOL BUT I'LL BE BACK SOON ^^
I'M CURRENTLY PLANNING TO MOVE TO ANOTHER SITE AND I'LL BE LEAVING THIS SITE FOR A MOMENT.
ONCE I AM FINISHED WITH THE NEW LAYOUTS AND STUFFS IN THE NEW SITE,
I'LL BE TELLING YOU ALL WHERE IT IS. ^^
I WILL LEAVE BLOGGER SOON AND I'LL BE USING A NEW ONE.
YOU CAN STILL FIND ENTERTAINMENT NEWS THERE.

I still need people who wanted to become part of the team to search and update everyone with the latest news (Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese and Filipino).

email me at
miya_chan11@yahoo.com

lovelots,
miyachan11

P.S. But you can still view updates here by Sassygirl.
and ericming too if he's not busy ^^

and in other words, I'll be closing this site, I guess ^^

BoA on International Market?

2008-09-02T11:54:00.000+09:00

On August 29th, SM entertainment announced the launch of their American division, SM Entertainment USA. This follows YG and JYP's aspirations of bringing Korean artists into the American market and possibly moving BoA one step closer to USA's music industry.

One person cautiously said, "It is highly likely that there will be an official announcement as soon as discussions with BoA's Japanese management come along. BoA will delay her comeback in Korea to prepare for her advancement to America's market. The possibility of this being confirmed in September is high. They will announce it at least within this year and the chances for advancing towards America next year are quite high."

On the other hand, SM entertainment has consistently kept their mouth closed. One official said, "There is nothing yet to be revealed. Challenging the world's music industry, with her popularity established in Korea and Japan as her background, is a given basic strategy that hasn't changed."

Source: BoAjjang
additional credits: CtlunatC @ soompi

SHINee perf 080831

2008-09-01T18:11:00.001+09:00

SHINee for HanaDan Movie Promo Clip

2008-08-31T19:00:00.001+09:00

OMG.. I missed MATSUJUN and the rest of HanaDan cast since Im a big fan of that show ^^

Shinee singing 'Girls Generation' of SNSD

2008-08-31T18:58:00.000+09:00

SHINee Updates

2008-08-31T18:44:00.004+09:00

VERSION 1

VERSION 2

credits: bestiz (dreaming-star.net) + winkme @ soompi

credits: kureira @ soompi

the pics can be found HERE

credits to miyachan's blog: sassygirl

Kapamilya Updates

2008-08-29T14:24:00.003+09:00

The teleserye starring Judy Ann Santos and Derek Ramsey called "Habang May Buhay" is still working title. It was already changed to "Humingi Ka Sa Langit".

The cast also includes Will Devaughn. Judy Ann plays a nurse who undergoes many challenges here and abroad. Will plays Juday's childhood sweetheart.

Abangan natin ang Humingi Ka Sa Langit later this year sa Primetime Bida.

MORE UPDATES!

1. A Time For Us will be an afternoon teleserye that will replace Ligaw na Bulaklak. ABS-CBN plans to beef up its afternoon programs since GMA has 3 locally made programs compared to ABS-CBN's 2 mexicanovelas. ABS-CBN's El Cuerpo Del Deseo is the No.1 daytime program in the Philippines while GMA's Magdusa Ka is No.1 in Mega Manila

2. Ryan Agoncillo is now filming Pinoy Fear Factor in Argentina. He will be gone in a month. Pinoy Fear Factor will replace Pinoy Dream Academy this September.

3. Eva Fonda is also an afternoon teleserye that will replace El Cuerpo Del Deseo in September or October. This is starring Christine Reyes, Jason Abalos, Baron Geisler, Rustom Padilla and the original Eva Fonda - Ms. Alma Moreno. ABS-CBN is set to compete with GMA's popular afternoon teleseryes in the afternoon.

4. The next Komiks hero is Tiny Tony that will be played by John Prats. Tiny Tony will replace Varga in October.

5. After the success of Lobo, Angel Locsin and Piolo Pascual is now on the last days of filming "Bukidnon" (still a working title) directed by Rory Quintos.

6. Bangs Garcia and Kristine Hermosa will be part of Banana Split. A weekly comedy program that might replace Goin Bulilit but unconfirmed yet.

BANANA SPLIT COMING SOON ON ABS-CBN

Banana Split is a spin-off of ABS-CBN's Goin’ Bananas, a popular sitcom in the 90’s which starred Edgar Mortiz, Johnny Delgado, Al Tantay, Christopher de Leon, and the late Jay Ilagan.

The cast of Banana Split includes Kristine Hermosa, Anne Curtis, Valerie Concepcion, Bangs Garcia, Dianne Medina, Princess Ryan, KoolChx, RR Enriquez, AJ Perez, Lauren Young, and Riza Santos.

Banana Split will be a Sunday sitcom that will replace Goin' Bulilit. But I'm not sure pa. Goin' Bulilit are now replaying thier past episode last night. Since the bulilits are not bulilits anymore maybe the Kapamilya network might give them another show or a teen drama.

credits: abscbnfan @ multiply

Upcoming releases of Star Cinema

release date, title, starring
august 27, 2008
for the first time - kc concepcion & richard gutierrez
october 1, 2008
land down under - piolo pascual & angel locsin
october 2008
hurry love - toni gonzaga & vhong navarro
december 25, 2008
ang tanging ina niyong lahat- ai ai delas alas
february 25 2009
i knew i loved you - angel locsin & john lloyd cruz
may 2009
lihim- maricel soriano, kim chui, john estrada, rafael rosell

credits: allanpaolo @ multiply

New Shows for Primetime Bida Coming This September

There will be 3 shows that will premiere this August on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

KAHIT ISANG SAGLIT (Formerly called "A Time For Us")

This is starring Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo. The teleserye was set to air later this year but it was moved this September. This is a co-production of ABS-CBN and Double Vision of Malaysia. The cast also includes Christine Reyes, Christopher De Leon, and Albert Martinez. The teleserye will premiere in September 15, Monday sa Primetime Bida. It will replace The Singing Bee.

The Singing Bee will not be gone for long. It will be back for its second season.

For those who wasn't able to see the trailer on my earlier posts, here is the trailer of Kahit Isang Saglit

The Story:

The story is about a law enforcer (Jericho Rosales) who is in pursuit of a criminal (Albert Martinez) hiding in Malaysia and a wealthy shipping heiress (Carmen Soo) who was driven by desire to find her Filipino father who went back to the Philippines when she was young. The two will cross paths through unexpected circumstances and will be bound by many intrigues surrounding their lives.

I LOVE BETTY LA FEA

We all know that it will premiere on September. This is starring Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Ruffa Gutierrez, Vhong Navarro, Ai Ai Delas Alas, and Alessandra De Rossi and many more.

I Love Betty La Fea will replace My Girl sa Primetime Bida 2 weeks from now.

THREE DADS AND A MOMMY

This new asianovela will premiere probably September 15 and might replace Pinoy Dream Academy and goes head to head with GMA's My Husband's Woman.

This is starring Eugene, a known Korean actress who also appeared in one of the past ABS-CBN asianovelas like Wonderful Life in 2006.

The Story:

Song Na Young and her husband, Jung Sung Min, desperately want a child but her husband is unable to get her pregnant. Her husband's friends decide to help them. But Na Young suddenly loses her husband in an accident and she gives birth to her daughter but does not know which of her husband's friends fathered her child. The father of Na Young's child can either be Han Soo Hyun, Choi Kwang Hee, or Hwang Kyung Tae.

Note: ABS-CBN will convert the names into Filipino/ western names.

credits: abscbnfan @ multiply