HAPPY NEW YEAR READERS !

It's officially the year of 2011 and it will be a brand new year for everyone.DKP would like to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you.Did you make any New Year resolutions ?

Well, DKP did and here are a few resolutions from the staffs !

1.To do better & Improve in the future

DKP came a long way from 0 readers till today due to loyal and hardworking staffs,together with the full support of the readers ! We are currently improving and learning to provide a better site for our readers since, our staffs are students and are not professional bloggers nor do we have the experience in working on a site.

Frances:

In 2011, I'll do my best to put my responsibilities in mind. Of course, studies will always be number 1. But this year, also, I'll also keep in mind of contributing more articles for Daily KPo...p News since I've been on a long, undeclared hiatus for a REALLY long time. Anyway, have a great, awesome and prosperous 2011, everyone! :D Please keep supporting DKP! :)

Alex:
First of all, I would like to thank all readers for the love and supports throughout 2010. It has been another great year for DKPNews team.

Secondly, I would like to apologize to my team and DKPNews reader if I had let you down before. I'll ...promise to be more productive and positive minded in the future.

2011 is approaching and I have determined to be one of the main Korean news translator for Daily Kpop News. I will promise to contribute more news translated by myself on behalf of DKPNews team and hopefully that we will not be relying so much on other sources soon. I will study hard my Korean language skill during my classes next year. As the main author of `Muzik Chart`, I will try to improve the quality and presentation of the chart from time to time. I have many plans in store for you soon. I hope you guys will look forward to it. Lastly, I would like to wish everyone Happy New Year and may happiness be with you always! God bless! and keep supporting Daily Kpop News!

Gina:
Hi readers, it's been a fruitful year for dailykpopnews as we've achieved many milestones such getting more than 200,000 likes on our facebook page. We couldn't have done this without you all so I sincerely thank you for your support. I also would like to apologize for any mistakes we've made this year and we'll return in 2011 better and faster. I would also like to say a very big SORRY to all of you because I went on a hiatus during the October-November period due to my national exams. I'm entering Junior College in 2011 and studies might get more hectic but I promise to do my part in contributing too. Please understand because studies is my priority. Once again, thank you for making dkpopnews what it is today, because it is you readers who determines our success. Have a good 2011 and don't stop supporting us! :)

Sukira:

HAPPY NEW YEAR~!

Wow, another year is about to end! Did you guys have fun this year? I myself had fun. Not only because of some personal things but also because of you guys, for your unending support, your unending love, your unending faith ...and your unending understanding.

We got a lot of thank yous on the comment box, but do you guys know that those words keeps us on going and because of that i return the favor, "THANK YOU". Two simple words might not be enough how grateful i am, as well as the team, for you guys to be always standing and keeping with us. Many things happened this year on our site.GOOD THINGS AND SOME HOW NOT THAT SO GOOD HAPPENINGS lol.

I dont want to state a promise, coz if i do, i might not be bale to keep it. Instead i will state here the things i want to do for 2011 and i will the best that i can to MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN and i am DETERMINED TO MAKE THEM HAPPEN.
>I will post news as many as i can, more than the ones i did this year.
> I will create my OWN articles AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
>I will be more and more active on Dkpopnews' Super Junior Page and surely we will have more fun. (spams, spazz, sharing ^_^).
>I will do my best to help Dkpopnews to enter or be part in Kpop events this year (hope LA got those~).
Surely, I hope i can make it all happen. I WILL DO MY VERY BEST! ^_^

THANK YOU EVERYONE! HAPPY NEW YEAR! LET'S ALL START THE YEAR RIGHT AND HAVE A BLISSFUL YEAR!



Sekai:
Hi eveyone^^

It's been a year, thanks for supporting DKP all year round.
You guys were awesome!...

...Sorry if I made some mistakes in posting this year^^
I promise I'll do my best this 2011,and I'll be more active in posting news,videos etc.

And I promise to give you more updates and pictures of the events here in the philippines...please keep supporting and loving us because we all love you guys >_<>

WeiTing:
Hey everyone, thanks for sticking with us through 2010 and being our loyal readers! We might have made a few mistakes with posting this year, but it's really awesome that you guys were able to point them out to us and pardon us. Also, we have readers who regularly send in tips through the tips box, it's actually a lot of help.

The year of 2011 will be an exciting rollercoaster ride for all of us, we hope you'll be able to give us your full support as we continue to put forth our best.

And to all of my dearest fellow Dkpopnews authors, I'd like to sincerely apologise for everything that I've done wrong or let you down with. But I hope, that we will continue to remain binded via Dkpopnews, and continue to work hard together to bring the best to Dkpopnews, The home of Kpop Lovers!

Perhaps 'Thank You' and 'Sorry' are simple words that lose their meaning when used too often, but I can't express my feelings otherwise. Happy New year to one and all, I hope all of us will have a great year ahead!

God bless,
Wei Ting || EternallyMusicable

Imaa:

Firstly I want to say thank you for trusting daily kpop news as your dailynews source :D

In 2011, I'll try my best in anything. I'll improve my english skill, fix my grammar and so on. As I am one of author whose in charge for updating music... show, I'll improve my speed in updating . And I'll try to contribute articles as best as I can. I can't promise to contribute much, as on 2011 I'll enter the senior year which is mean need to study harder for final exam to enter college. So, I just can promising to try my best.
Thank you for our loyal readers and happy new year ^___^

Michelle:

Hey everyone, thanks a million for sticking with us all this while! Thank you for forgiving us and pointing out to us when we had some minor mistakes along with our posts!

Though I might join this DKpopnews not long ago, its always so heart... warming to see readers reading your posted articles and even, shared with their friends! My sincere apology for not contributing much this year, but rest assured that in 2011, I will try to bring out as much k pop news as possible!

In 2011, lets keep on sticking to dkpopnews and make it your favorite k pop site ever!!

And to all my fellow dkpopnews authors, thank you for guiding me and forgiving my mistakes throughout the year, you guys are really awesome and wonderful! Its a life changing experience for me after knowing you guys! Though we are all from different countries and cultures, I'm glad that we are family! I love you guys just as much as I love kpop!

Lastly, Happy new year to all! Lets all welcome 2011!!

Pardon for the long post.

Love,
Michelle ♥

Ting:

Hello to all readers!

First of all, I would like to thank all of our readers for your utmost support! Without you guys, there will not be us, there will not be DKPOPNEWS. DKPOPNEWS has really tried its very best to give you guys the fastest ...update of kpop news and we also tried to be a more interactive kpopnews blog for all of you! Well, lets hear a round of an applause shall we? *claps.

As for myself, I've been on the team since September of 2009 and throughout this whole time, DKPOPNEWS has given me the strength whenever i feel down. I wrote as much articles as i could to relieve my stress. It has also been a platform for me to practice journalism.
Not being a professional author/writer, i believe in writing articles that will capture our readers heart with every single word i type. I would also like to apologise to our authors because i've been so busy handling my youtube accounts SuperTing18/7/13/3, You guys have worked so hard to cover up my part. Thanks~

We made mistakes, you corrected us. We needed support, you gave us what we needed. There's no other than you! DKPOPNEWS READERS!
Give yourself a pat on your back!

I would like to wish you guys a greater year ahead and all the best in whatever you do! DKPOPNEWS fighting!
I say DKPOP you say news! DKPOP~ (NEWS!) DKPOP~ (NEWS!)




As we've come to the last day of 2010, lets all get ready to welcome the new year!

While we countdown towards the arrival of 2011, why not watch the MBC gayo Daejun? It is the last end of year event in Korea! Don't worry if you can't watch it live, we will be updating the videos as the event goes on!

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Credit: CrazyCarrot270@YT


J.Rich's Kim Woo Joo, close friend of U-Know Yunho, revealed Yunho had been suffering from depression as a result of the controversy surrounding TVXQ.

Kim Woo Joo said 'At the time, I was extremely worried by the way Yunho would go and drink soju because of the issues between him and his members. Yunho normally goes drinking around once a month, but during those days, not only did he go for soju 6 times a month, he was also suffering from depression. It was truly unbelievable.'

He said 'I'm glad to see that he has picked himself up and regained his strength.' With regard to the TVXQ duo's new song, he remarked 'Now I finally understand why they're TVXQ'.

TVXQ's comeback track will be released on January 3rd, signifying a new beginning to their activities.

Credits: TVXQBaidu + Yahoo Korea
Trans by: dorfehh@DBSKnights
Shared by: DBSKnights

The only Korean songs in the top10 : 2PM & SNSD!


1. Far East Movement feat Cataracs and Dev, “Like A G6” (Cherrytree/ Interscope)
2. Katy Perry feat Snoop Dogg, “California Gurls” (Capitol)
3. Girls’ Generation, “Run Devil Run” (SM Entertainment)
4. Lady Gaga, “Bad Romance” (Interscope)
5. Usher feat. Will.i.am., “OMG” (LaFace)
6. Eminem feat. Rihanna, “Love the Way You Lie” (Shady/ Aftermath/ Interscope)
7. Ke$ha, “Tik Tok” (RCA)
8. Taio Cruz, “Dynamite” (Island)
9. Bruno Mars, “Just the Way You Are” (Elektra)
10. 2PM, “Heartbeat” (JYP)
11. Katy Perry, “Teenage Dream” (Capitol)
12. Justin Bieber feat. Ludacris, “Baby” (Island Def Jam)
13. B.o.B. feat. Hayley Willliams, “Airplanes” (Rebel Rock/ Grand Hustle/ Atlantic)
14. Train, “Hey Soul Sister” (Columbia)
15. Jason Derulo, “In My Head” (Beluga Heights/ Warner Bros)
16. Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce, “Telephone” (Interscope)
17. B.o.B. feat. Bruno Mars, “Nothin’ On You” (Rebel Rock/ Grand Hustle/ Atlantic)
18. Brown Eyed Girls, “Sign” (Nega)
19. Rihanna, “Rude Boy” (Island Def Jam)
20. Super Junior, “Bonamana” (SM Entertainment)
21. Iyaz, “Replay” (Time Is Money/ Beluga Heights/ Reprise)
22. Travie McCoy feat. Bruno Mars, “Billionaire” (Decaydence/ Fueled by Ramen)
23. Neon Trees, “Animal” (Island Def Jam)
24. Enrique Iglesias feat. Pitbull, “I Like It” (Universal Republic)
25. Taeyang, “Wedding Dress” (YG Entertainment)
26. La Roux, “Bulletproof” (Cherrytree/ Interscope)
27. Paramore, “The Only Exception” (Decaydence/ Fueled By Ramen)
28. Lady Antebellum, “Need You Now” (Parlophone)
29. The Script, “Breakeven” (RCA)
30. Usher feat. Pitbull, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” (LaFace)
31. Adam Lambert, “Whataya Want From Me?” (RCA)
32. Young Money feat. Lloyd, “BedRock” (Cash Money/ Universal Motown)
33. Eminem, “Not Afraid” (Shady/ Aftermath/ Interscope)
34. Rain, “Love Song” (J. Tune Entertainment)
35. Mike Posner, “Cooler Than Me” (J Records)
36. Cee-Lo Green, “F**k You (Forget You)” (Elektra)
37. Super Junior, “Sorry Sorry (The Answer)” (SM Entertainment)
38. Ke$ha, “Your Love is My Drug” (RCA)
39. Muse, “Uprising” (Warner Bros)
40. Charice feat. Iyaz, “Pyramid” (Reprise)
41. Ludacris, “How Low” (DTP/ Def Jam)
42. Girls’ Generation, “Oh!” (SM Entertainment)
43. Taio Cruz feat. Ludacris, “Break Your Heart” (Island)
44. Phoenix, “1901” (V2)
45. OneRepublic, “Secrets” (Mosley Music/ Interscope)
46. David Guetta & Chris Willis feat. Fergie & LMFAO, “Gettin’ Over You” (Virgin)
47. Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake, “Carry Out” (Blackground/ Interscope)
48. Taylor Swift, “Mine” (Big Machine)
49. B.o.B. feat. Rivers Cuomo, “Magic” (Rebel Rock/ Grand Hustle/ Atlantic)
50. SHINee, “Lucifer” (SM Entertainment)
51. Black Eyed Peas, “Imma Be Rocking That Body” (Interscope)
52. Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson, “Young Forever” (Roc Nation/ Warner)
53. Kris Allen, “Live Like We Were Dying” (Jive)
54. 4Minute, “Muzik” (Cube)
55. Linkin Park, “The Catalyst” (Warner Bros)
56. Alicia Keys, “Un-thinkable (I’m Ready)” (J Records)
57. Drake, “Find Your Love” (Young Money/ Cash Money)
58. Kelis, “Acapella” (Will.i.am Music Group/ Interscope)
59. 2NE1, “Try to Follow Me” (YG Entertainment)
60. Flo Rida feat. David Guetta, “Club Can’t Handle Me” (Atlantic)
61. Plain White T’s, “Rhythm of Love” (Hollywood)
62. Boys Like Girls feat. Taylor Swift, “Two is Better Than One” (Columbia/ Red Ink)
63. Lady Gaga, “Alejandro” (Interscope)
64. Kara, “Lupin” (Daesung Entertainment)
65. Orianthi, “According to You” (Geffen)
66. Rihanna, “Only Girl (In The World)” (Island Def Jam)
67. Justin Bieber feat. Usher, “Somebody to Love (Remix)” (Island Def Jam)
68. Jason Derulo, “Ridin’ Solo” (Beluga Heights/ Warner Bros)
69. Paramore, “Brick By Boring Brick” (Decaydance/ Fueled By Ramen)
70. Ludacris feat. Nicki Minaj, “My Chick Bad” (DTP/ Def Jam)
71. Cali Swag District, “Teach Me How to Dougie” (Capitol)
72. 3OH!3 feat. Ke$ha, “My First Kiss” (Photo Finish/ Atlantic)
73. OK Go, “This Too Shall Pass” (Capitol)
74. Jay Sean feat. Sean Paul & Lil’ Jon, “Do You Remember?” (Cash Money/ Universal Republic)
75. Ne-Yo, “Beautiful Monster” (Island Def Jam)
76. Florence + the Machine, “Dog Days Are Over” (Island)
77. Big Bang, “Tell Me Goodbye” (YG Entertainment)
78. Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Swiss Beatz, “I Can Transform Ya” (Jive)
79. Robin Thicke, “Sex Therapy” (Star Trak/ Interscope)
80. TVXQ, “Summer Dream” (Doremi Media)
81. Nicki Minaj, “Your Love” (Cash Money)
82. Shontelle, “Impossible” (Universal)
83. Selena Gomez & The Scene, “Round and Round” (Hollywood)
84. Beyonce feat. Lady Gaga, “Video Phone” (Columbia)
85. Nelly, “Just A Dream” (Derrty Ent/ Universal)
86. 30 Seconds to Mars ,“Closer to the Edge” (Virgin/ EMI)
87. OneRepublic, “All the Right Moves” (Mosley Music/ Interscope)
88. Ke$ha, “Take It Off” (RCA)
89. The Temper Trap, “Sweet Disposition” (Columbia)
90. Gorillaz feat. Bobby Womack and Mos Def, “Stylo” (Parlophone)
91. MGMT, “Flash Delirium” (Columbia)
92. Richard Vission and Static Revenger Starring Luciana, “I Like That” (Geffen)
93. Jay-Z feat. Swizz Beatz, “On To The Next One” (Roc Nation/ Warner)
94. Alexis Jordan, “Happiness” (Roc Nation)
95. G-Dragon, “Heartbreaker” (YG Entertainment)
96. DJ Khaled feat T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross, “All I Do Is Win” (We The Best/ Terror Squad/ E1)
97. Kid Cudi feat MGMT and Ratatat, “Pursuit of Happiness” (Universal Motown)
98. Willow, “Whip My Hair” (Roc Nation)
99. Wonder Girls, “2 Different Tears” (JYP Entertainment)
100. Kanye West feat. Dwele, “Power” (Roc-A-Fella/ Def Jam)


Yang Hyun-Seok, founder of YG Entertainment and its popular groups Big Bang and 2NE1, described Seungri, who will be temporarily pursuing solo activity, as a “hidden talent.”

Yang announced Big Bang and Seungri’s plans for next year through the YG official site on the 30th.

Yang also wrote that “he had announced a while ago that Seungri will be releasing a digital single on the 3rd of January and that a Big Bang album will be released on the 1st of February, but there have been some changes in their schedules.”

Also, Yang added, “This would be good news for the fans in Korea. Since a Japan tour for Big Bang had been planned for next April, we had decided to release their new album on February 1st for a two-month promotion before the tour. As a result, promotion periods of G-Dragon and Seungri’s albums were shortened, but fortunately the tour was able to be moved back a month.”

Yang also explained that “Big Bang was able to secure more time on their second promotion of the duo debut album GD&TOP, which they will be doing through one of its tracks called ‘Don’t Go Home,’ and that Seungri was able to change his plan for a digital single into that for a mini-album.”

On Seungri’s mini-album, Yang commented that “he has carefully watched the mini-album preparation process and thought that Seungri was like ‘a soldier in ambush’ since he had for the first time participated in the composition and lyric making of all the songs with the help of newly recruited producers and because some of the finished songs sounded better than he expected.”

The expected release date of Seungri’s first album is January 13th.

By Yoon Bora (bora@jtn.co.kr)
Source:JTN (Original article in Korean)
Photo from JTN DB
Translated by Sung Kyu Chang / Korea.com


JYP Entertainment (JYP in short) has publicly signed with KOSDAQ (Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations) to take over J.Tune Entertainment (J.Tune in short), people are left curious and filled with questions about Rain and MBLAQ's situation and future activities.

- Irrelevant parts omitted -

The group produced by Rain, MBLAQ, is not affiliated with the new changes to JYP , their current agency is 'J.Tune Camp'. MBLAQ does not belong to 'J.Tune', but a separate entity 'J.Tune Camp'. This union issue between J.Tune and JYP is not related to them. Rain's side explained, "MBLAQ's activities belong to 'J.Tune Camp'".


SOURCE: Nate News
BRIEF TRANSLATION: Choi Yoori@AbsoluteMBLAQ
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Mixed group called Co-Ed with 10 members announced that they're going to released a girl unit called 5Dolls on January. Their new member Seo Eunkyo said that her role model is Boa.

Co-Ed finally revealed their unit called 5Dolls that will debut on January. 5Dolls include all Co-Ed's girl members and 1 more new member called Seo Eunkyo.

Seo Eunkyo who will debut in entertainment industry through 5Dolls said, "I was surprised when I woke up in the morning, because I was #1 in the search item. I haven't make my debut yet, but I'm thankful already because of all the attention."

Then she also said, "I've been dancing for 11 years. In the future, I will also work harder to get recognition. Senior BoA is my role model. For her dancing skill, singing skill, and charisma in stage. I will prepare my hardest. And please watch over me nicely."

Meanwhile, 5Dolls will debut on January with a song from Brave Brothers.



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CREDITS : NATE NEWS (SOURCE) ; dianapetrina@10CO-ED.COM (TRANS)


5Dolls member called Seo Eunkyu (16) was a trainee at JYP Entertainment when she was in 6th grade (elementary school). She revealed a photo taken with 2PM's Wooyoung.

Core Content Media revealed on 30th December, "Seo Eunkyo has been dancing since elementary school. She had been dancing as a street performer for more than 300 times. I think after her debut, she will not be nervous in the stage. She will do well."

5Dolls is a girl unit group from Co-Ed who promoted 'Too Late' and 'Bbiribbom Bberibbom'.

5Dolls will debut on January.



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MCs: Ryu Si Won, Tiffany Hwang & Kwon Yuri

Performers line-up: 2AM, 2NE1, 2PM, 4minute, After School, B2ST, BoA, CNBLUE, Davichi, F.T Island, f(x), Homme, Hong Jin Young, G-Dragon & T.O.P, Infinite, IU, KARA, K. Will, Lim Jung Hee, miss A, Narsha, Rainbow, SECRET, Seo In Young, SG Wannabe, SHINee, SISTAR, SNSD, Son Dam Bi, Song Dae Kwan, Super Junior, Supreme Team, Tae Jin Ah, T-ara, U-Kiss, Younha, ZE:A

Special Stages: Khuntoria mini drama

Time: 21:55 ~ 1:40 KST


Stream : http://kpopflash.net/stream/

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During the performance of their new song “Knockout,” T.O.P, during most of the time, either stood still or moved slowly when he rapped while his partner G-Dragon (GD) moved wildly around the stage. But no one would dare say he moves less for their performance of "Knockout" only becomes complete when GD’s swiftness is combined with T.O.P’s heaviness along with the presence of their unique characters that are as different as their hairstyles. Furthermore, T.O.P has the ability to 'eat up' the audience with the most unexpected movements. He once used to be one of the five members of Big Bang who worried over his lack of dancing skills but he can now capture people’s attention without so much as moving a muscle. Here is T.O.P's remarks about performing on stage, his thoughts and his confidence. 10Asia will publish its interview with both T.O.P and GD tomorrow.




10: Of all the days, I'm interviewing you on Christmas (Laugh). You must already be exhausted from yesterday's concert and here I am bothering you with this.
T.O.P: It’s alright (Laugh). What did you think of our performance?

10: I posted few photos from your concert on my Twitter account and was hated by a few followers. They called me selfish for having fun by myself (Laugh).
T.O.P: I guess I'll have to say I'm thankful if they think of our concert that way. (Laugh) When doing concerts something can always go wrong such as problem with sounds but it is our duty to make the best out of even the worst situations. I’m also grateful to everyone who was there with us and how they put in much effort to help us enjoy ourselves. It's been a while since we've performed on televised shows as well but I feel heartened and happy performing thanks to their consideration and great stage preparations.

10: Your performance seems to have changed from the past. For example, at your YG Family Concert, you suddenly approached a fan in the standing area of the stage, stuck your face right in front of hers, and started rapping.
T.O.P: It wasn’t anything calculated beforehand or anything. While performing together with Ji-yong [G-Dragon] we already have a picture of what to do but all the small things are improvised. I think that’s the kind of power we came to gain while being in show business for past few years. Just like with acting, the emotions we deliver are feelings that we get from our music, not something that's pre-arranged. I believe it comes from our confidence.

10: You seem to exude more confidence in both the music in your newest album and stage manner. There is also a different kind of ease we get from your smoky makeup with the song “Knockout” which is quite interesting. Any special reason for such change?
T.O.P: It’s more about how I questioned myself over the past year. In the past I used to wonder what am I really doing this. There were some parts that burdened me greatly, leaving me to wonder whether I’m doing something that may be too much for me. But as I grew older I changed the question. “What do people want from me?”

10: The answer was your confidence?
T.O.P: Won’t people wish to gain vicarious satisfaction from me and confidence to go on with their lives? I think that was part of the reason my raps started to include lyrics like “Turn it up,” and same for the album. It’s not just to do something fancy or to bluff. Even if I show off a bit I wish those listening to my music have confidence for themselves just like I have for my career. I’m not sure how listeners will take it but I put a lot into that lyrics.

10: Is that the reason you started to share your name with a well-known brand, thus making a brand out your name as well? It seems like you were saying toward those who observe you “You can take me as you like. So I am.”
TOP: I became a bit bold. Actually my real self if more of a thinker, worrying about lots of things and careful about things like that. But when thinking about what people want from me and what could be the right thing to do, I decided that carrying on like this would be much more refreshing. I wish people who are feeling down to feel better as they listen to this music. Whether this is just a showing off for me or not, I wish the music to reach to them with ease, hopefully not too bossy (Laugh). I wanted to express my sincerity at least once and I believe that one way of expressing for me.

10: You used to give off impression of delving deeper into your inner self but now you’ve started to think about your influence toward others as well. How was such switch in thoughts possible?
T.O.P: I think I began to think more widely about the world I live in. World is such a bustling place yet lots of people today go through hard times, unable to gain energy from that vigor. And those are the people who are so good to me, to Big Bang or at least those listening to our songs. I thought I would like them to feel vicarious happiness by listening to our music. It got me wanting to express the way of feeling vicarious happiness in several roundabout ways.

10: Are such thoughts from perceiving your position as a singer? If you wish to do something for others you have to prepare yourself to take that much more responsibility.
TOP: I used to hate and feel burdened by such love and interest from other people in the past. I couldn’t enjoy any of it. But after letting go of my greed, I became more relaxed toward it. My ambition for music, the thoughts that I got to do something with my music which used to haunt me melted away. In the past I remember frequently saying “Hope you like it,” whenever I release a new song but now it doesn’t matter if people don’t expect much. Instead I came to think that I shall be the person who can amplify other’s expectations. I want to return as much as I receive, urge myself to work harder to study music. There is so much I wanted to show.

10: Is this linked to your present situation? You’ve been involved in acting but then return to pour out your music all at once with the latest album.
T.O.P: When I returned back from the film “Into The Fire (2010) GD was already in the middle of doing his music and I resumed my place in Big Bang. So much has changed in music world, great people out in the stage and everything. Since I’d been away from that flow for quite some time that gave me a moment to step back and re-organize my thoughts.

10: The way you express yourself seems to have changed. Before, you said you act out a virtual character but in recent album you likened yourself to “someone you meet only through speaker or ear phone.” Did you create a character out of yourself?
T.O.P: Yes. We get to stand before a great many people compared to our age. Of course we gained praise as well as criticism but after going through that process repeatedly I became tired of it too. I wanted to maintain a certain level of distance from people and to show myself only at stage or in the music. But since satisfying the listeners comes as priority much of the thinking was about how to best harmonize the two needs in making of the new album.

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10: You are in a sense, unrealistic, aren't you? Big Bang members aren’t exactly the ordinary lot.
T.O.P: I do think that. Sometimes when I have a drink with GD we do feel great about how everything is going in our daily lives but lonely at the same time. Although there are things hard to handle at our age and things that we have missed out on, we also achieved just as much, which makes us think that we live in a dream world. Sometimes even we have trouble identifying whether we live in dream or reality.

10: It must be tough, continuing to get judged by others, always forced to think in business mind-set while doing things your way.
T.O.P: I think about that all the time. But I think I’ve reached close to the answer. In case of music, rather than thinking “what kind of music do people want and which trend should we follow,” I believe I should just do what I want to do and try something I’ve never done before but not going too far with it. I have wonderful experts who can correct me if that happens so placing my faith on them, I would like to pursue new and if not bold, at least a bold direction in doing my music.

10: Korea is not the best place for celebrity to live so you seemed to have somehow reached your own nirvana just like GD.
T.O.P: Yup, my nirvana (Laugh). Just kidding. I just boldly let myself go (Laugh). I know there are people who regard me and other Big Bang members with some prejudice. But it doesn’t matter. Those are the perceptions that drive us to keep improving. I don’t mean I enjoy rude comments online but we try to do even harder because of such misunderstanding. Personally I think the best part of our Big Bang members is that we enjoy efforts of that kind. Not because they we want something but simply enjoying the process, which becomes our biggest strength.

10: The lyrics by TOP in the latest album seem to be in that much more unique. Rapper is an artificial character yet it tells things that one wanted to say for oneself with the most confidence.
When I decided to become partner with GD the first thing we discussed was to write lyrics that only we can write. After all we went through much expectations and criticism since young age. Amid all that we wanted to write story lyrics about ourselves. Some can simply view it as we’re just full of ourselves. But we really wanted to write lyrics that can defy denounce such thought when analyzing it phrase by phrase. Something like “This is what we are made of. Who are you to snub?”

10: That’s what “Intro” part felt like. The sound was closer to old school hip hop, so it was like returning back to rap of back in middle school.
T.O.P: That’s right. By giving a sample of old school hip hop I wanted to show the basis of GD and my music. At the same time I also wanted to ask which rap should be considered seriously as I’ve laid out my story and my present in my own way.

10: Is “Oh mom” a reverse expression of that thought? Unlike other songs you did with GD that piece expressed one’s inner self instead of how one I viewed outside.
T.O.P: “Oh mom” is based on an actual episode. I can’t exactly detail on that but basically it’s my letter to one friend who is very, very sick. It’s a very meaningful piece for me which wasn’t planned in the track list but got included because I wanted it to be there badly.

10: “Oh mom” was arranged as rock music and the drum was made to sound loud as if a real performance. Is there special reason to making such choice? You could’ve taken the rhythm part differently.
T.O.P: I wanted it to go in a bit more analogue style. In other words, something warmer. These days the trend in music industry changes in crazy speed and quite a few songs get forgotten within the span of two or three weeks. At the same time it seems people are getting tired of music. Electronica music is good to enjoy but if one leans toward that too much it also wears people out too. So if not me, than for the sake of fans, I wanted to try something that sounds more analogue. And besides, GD and I are both starting to get interested in rock. Our rap style changed quite a bit too. In the past I tried to give off a thicker and huskier sound but now I try to come up with more relaxed sound. Something like a hardwood of its original form (Laugh).

10: I was quite impressed by a rap from “Baby Good Night.” If the rap of your past was the kind that tried to stand out of the sound to take over the whole song, that particular rap was closer to melting into the sound as much as it can. Then there were lyrics that matched the sound of vocabularies like “whipping cream.”
T.O.P: It may be because we wished to express our inner sentiment. As for "Baby Good Night” we took extra care to leave out provocative elements so the listeners can without worrying about their ears. These days people say the song sounds too long if it goes over three minutes and same for the song that doesn’t come to you in a snap. But I believe there are lots of music that are not boring without extra stimulation. So I wanted to tell people - those who like Big Bang, or GD and I - especially those in teens and in 20s that there are music of this style as well. Even if it’s long and out of trend, music is just music.

10: I think that’s the point where your personal goal and thoughts for public meet.

T.O.P: The songs are something that came out by voluntarily by instinct rather than through complicated thoughts but then we became extremely successful at young age. At the same time we are still a sensitive young people who want to do music. In between our work we go through lots of emotions which we try to express and also seek our goals. But as we distance ourselves to give a thought about our lives, it seems like I’m starting to see a big picture and seeing my goals more clearly. That’s why I wanted to help those listening to my music to be confident and become a source of that strength to me and to those people.

10: Your confidence seems to truly “knockout” the odds (Laugh). There may be people that will be sharpening their blades, ready to attack what you do, whenever you and GD go on stage. What’s your plan?
T.O.P: Our blades are sharper. (Laugh)

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MBLAQ’s 87ers Seungho and G.O who are born in the Year of the Rabbit have sent their New Year greetings to fans for the coming Year of the Rabbit.

Seungho said “Our first full-length album will be released in the new year. We spent a great amount of time and effort in preparing the album, we are confident that it will definitely not be a disappointment.” He also revealed “I, Seungho, will work even harder together with MBLAQ, leaping step by step just like the Year of the Rabbit.”

He also added “Please like MBLAQ’s new songs and also give me , Seungho, lots of love. Please receive a lot of blessings in the new year.”

G.O has also sent his greetings. He said “Until the last day of 2010, we were filming the music video for our first full album's title song. It was a good feeling to see the members smiling despite working overnight as we are all eager to complete the filming.”

He later added “In 2011, MBLAQ will have more activities, such as the unveiling our first full-length album and advancement into Japan, etc.” He also sent his New Year greetings “Please cherish MBLAQ and be blessed in the new year.”

On another note, the song and music video for one of the two title songs, “Cry”, which first teaser was unveiled on the 29th, will be revealed on 3 January 2011 at 11am.


SOURCE: TV Daily
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K-pop idols Big Bang next year will hold their annual "BIG SHOW" in Korea as well as embark on a concert tour in Japan, according to YG Entertainment on Thursday.

Yang Hyun-suk, CEO and founder of YG, announced on their official blog site (http://www.yg-life.com) that Big Bang will take the stage for their concert titled "BIG SHOW" at the Olympic Park Stadium from February 25 to 27.

The concert is usually held in late-January every year but next year's show was postponed because Big Bang wanted to show fans new songs from their upcoming group album, the latest songs from G-Dragon and T.O.P's unit album, and the tracks from member Seungri's mini-album, Yang explained.

He added that Seungri's solo album will be released on January 13, ten days later than the originally scheduled date since they wanted to give the youngest member a longer time to promote his record and give G-Dragon and T.O.P enough time to promote additional title tracks "Don't Go Home" and "Baby Good Night."

The agency has yet to set an exact date for the release of Big Bang's group album.

Yang further announced that the boys will fully concentrate on their singing careers in Japan as well by holding a concert tour in Japan for two months starting May next year.

"We discussed it with our partners in Japan and we decided that the group should focus deeply on their promotional events in each country. The boys will be in Korea from March to April, hold their concert and promotional events in Japan from May till June, release a new album in Korea sometime between July till September and then return back to Japan."

Composed of other members Daesung and Taeyang, Big Bang was discovered and trained by major talenthouse YG Entertainment. They have released several albums and hit songs such as "Dirty Cash," "With U," "Lies" and "Haru Haru."

The quintet have successfully crossed over into the Japanese music market in June of last year with their debut single "My Heave" which reached No. 3 on the prestigious Oricon daily singles chart and toured three cities in the country which attracted a total of 60,000 fans.

They have released other singles in Japan such as "Tell Me Goodbye" and "Beautiful Hangover" and performed on the main stage at the Summer Sonic Festival this August and took the stage with fellow YG labelmates for the "2010 YG Family Concert" in early December in Korea.

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On the 30th, SBS Entertainment Awards were held.

Kara's Nicole and IU wore wedding dresses and performed on stage Madonna's "Like a Virgin". However they were concentrating on the performance so much that they made the mistake of not singing the start of the song.

It was a pre-recorded song so it didn't make too much difference but the fact that two singers were lip syncing was a disappointment.

There was also a mistake when MCs came on stage as well. The door which they were meant to come through didn't open so there was an unexpected pause.

Source:Newsen
Credits:Eric@dkpopnews.net

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On a Japanese live variety show aired on the 29th, some Japanese celebrities did a parody of Kara. They had Kara's white t-shirts and Kara's pants, imitating their costumes very well and showed off "Mister" dance.

On this show, SMAP is a fixed guest and JYJ has even featured on this show before.

Netizens commented "Kara's popularity in Japan is rising!"

Source:Nate
Credits:Eric@dkpopnews.net


Today during the KBS Music Festival, T-ara member Jiyeon displayed various face expressions and smiled during the entire performance.

T-ara have performed the popular Bo Peep Bo Peep and shared the stage with cute children. They also performed I Go Crazy Because of You, and this time showed their charismatic and sexy sides.

It seems that Jiyeon was particularity careful tonight. She smiled a lot and showed dozens of facial expressions. It looks like the debate about Jiyeon's professionalism isn't ready to end.

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Source: http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1293715773118204010
Written by: Lee KyungHo
Translated by shining star`★ @tiaradiadem.com
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Samsung Mobile Singapore has released a promotional video of SS3 singapore for the singapore SJ fans.

The members of Super Junior expressed their excitement of their first concert in Singapore. Leader Eeteuk said in the video,'Finally, Super Junior 3 will be held in Singapore.' Members especially Eunhyuk, jumped for joy as he expresses how happy he feels to have their first concert in Singapore.

Check out the video now!



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