To express their gratitude for the success and positive response upon releasing IU's album, LOEN's staff discloses behind the scene photos of IU's album jacket shooting.

The staff wrote,

With such a warm response to the online tracks and music video, not just IU but the staff here are having an exciting day~!

All of you fans are probably feeling the same way,,!
Gathering our feelings of happiness and picking a photo with a trembling hand
from the album jacket photoshoot to upload..^^

Tadah!



[2011.11. IU album jacket shooting...]



Translation: squishyblob @ weheartiu
Source: http://iu.iloen.com/...=staff&wr_id=55


Listen to Trouble Maker's tracks from their mini album.
Trouble Maker is the new sub unit duo from Cube Entertainment composed of 4-minute HyunAh and B2ST HyunSeung.

Tracks include:
1. 아무렇지 않니- HyunSeung (BEAST)'s solo track
2. Time - HyunAh (4MINUTE) ft. 라도
3. 듣기 싫은 말 (The Words I Don't Want to Hear) - HyunSeung (BEAST) & HyunAh (4MINUTE)
4. Trouble Maker (title track)

Check the playlist below: (credits: OfficialSoB2STvn@YT)



Don't forget to purchase their songs legally though MNET and other music portals.

Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net

Interview 1



Shortly before releasing her new album, IU received her award at the '2011 Melon Music Awards' and was off to a great start. Even though she stumbled and fell down on stage, IU smiled and said, "I consider myself lucky, it could have been worse."

IU stopped attending variety programs for sometime to prepare for her new album. She explained, "After putting a stop on a variety show activities and all that, we were working on the new album all the way. I focused on recording and also studied composing and writing lyrics."

IU said, "I'm a young girl but I don't give others a childish impression. I lost a lot of weight too. Personally, I think I'm looking more matured. Some say I still look like a choding [Elementary school student], so I wanted to show them such an image."

"Watching myself on screen, I seem to have lost my baby fat. Compared to when I debuted, I lost about 10kg. It seems it was time a lose weight. I feel upset when I hear comments sometimes that I'm skinny. Since I don't have very feminine curves, when I lose weight, I look like an elementary school student. I should exercise to lose weight properly but I've always hated exercising (Laughter). Now that I've lost weight, it has become serious."

(On standing at the border between 19 and 20 yrs old)
"There are things that I'm looking forward to and things that I'm worried about, but I'm just going to take it easy. I don't exactly yearn to become 20 yrs old. But then again, I'm not sure about that. There's lots I want to do. I can't tell where things are going to go from here either."

Regarding her personal growth, IU replied calmly, "I can't imagine myself changing very much from who I am now." But IU is definitely progressing in the music industry, that much is evident from her new album this time.

(On receiving help from famous musicians)
"On broadcasts, I revealed that I wanted to become a singer-songwriter and they were very accomodating about that. They also gave me songs similar to my musical interest, which is in analogue."



In particular, the last track on the album, 'L'amant', was a song that Jung Jaehyung was saving for his own album, but he willingly gave it to IU. IU revealed, "After listening to the guide, I pestered Jung Jaehyung sunbae, saying that I definitely wanted to sing this song. In exchange for the song, I promised to be featured on his next album," showing her gratitude towards him.

[She was probably giving him a puppy look like this ^^]

"For the first original composition for my album, I kept on fixing and modifying it over and over again for 4 whole months. I personally wanted to make it good. If you look at the final product, it's quite different from what it looked like at first. Although this song was inspired by a stray puppy I saw on the road, it applies to things in general that we throw away. It's a song that brings out the dark feelings inside of me. Looking at this album, IU's name was really entered many times in the tracklist. It feels good and it would be great if one day all of the album is filled with my name."

"Following 'Good Day' and 'Nagging', this is the final song of the 'So Nyeo series'" and "All the songs in this album are title tracks. We hope to let everyone hear as many songs from the album as possible through the broadcast promotions."



Interview 2

In an interview with Joy News 24, IU said frankly, "Being popular really scares me."



IU expressed, "There were times when it was scary. After two or three months of resting, it seems I was able to sort out my thoughts by myself."

Regarding the recent Melon Music Awards, at which IU received an award, she said, "I'm grateful but I have no desire to win awards. I'm not one to cling to results. It's great that I received an award and came in first, but if people like my songs after listening to them, then positions mean nothing to me."

"I have no ambition. When we were filming for 'Heroes', Noh Hongchul oppa even said, 'Your competitive spirit is close to zero'. I don't think I'm missing anything by having no greed though. Since I can become happy by myself, I don't feel so stressed. Our LOEN representative said the pros are always having a hard time but they don't feel stressed. Seeing things from that perspective, then I'm just an amateur."

"I ended up in last place sometime ago on KBS Immortal Classic 2. Since I didn't have a huge desire to win, I ended up being defeated. Fans told me, 'Shouldn't you participate again to restore your reputation?' but do I have that sort of reputation?"

IU is only filled with ambition when it comes to her own music. IU said, "I don't get stressed. I'm able to use mind control" but "due to the production of this album, I've developed partial hair loss from the stress."

IU said, "I feel that my ambition for music isn't relative but rather, absolute. I persist until I'm personally fully satisfied."

Regarding the comparison of IU to girl groups, portraying both as being in a 'battle', IU expressed, "Since we're promoting together, that's to be expected. However, we belong in different genres and in many aspects we have our respective domains. Everytime I see stuff about our 'battle', I laugh to myself and think, 'I should beat them!' I'm not overly concerned with chart positions though."

IU said, "It's possible that what I'm good at isn't even singing. Whether there's another hidden talent inside of me, I felt that's something I should be searching for. Of course, singing is still great so far, but I have an interest in composing, writing lyrics and even books too. If I'm not singing and discover another interest, I'm not sure where that will take me either. Unlike my peers, I'm just startingto develop an ego now."


Translation: squishyblob @ weheartiu
Source: Joy News 24 and here


Although there is no official statement released, some sources has revealed informations announcing that the Wonder Girls will be releasing their new single "K-Food Party" on December 5th.

"K-food Party" is an English track with a simple melody and heavy electro-beats. This will be the theme song for Korean Agricultural Food Export that will focus on promoting Korean agricultural food products.

According to an insider, "This song is different from other songs related to government-initiated events. There will be greater emphasis on the artists and we believe it will be well-liked by all".

Previously, Wonder Girls has been appointed as the ambassadors of Korean Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The theme song is specially created to optimize this promotions. It will also highlight Korea's fresh healthy agricultural production, and at the same time, able to showcase Wonder Girls' distinct colors.

Source: wgspectacle
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net


[RED TEAM]

aiko (10)
Ashida Mana (1st time)
Ayaka (5)
Angela Aki (6)
Ikimono Gakari (4)
Ishikawa Sayuri (34)
AKB48 (4)
KARA (1st time)
Miyuki Kawanaka (24)
Kanda Sayaka (1st time)
Koda Kumi (7)
Godai Natsuko (18)
Sachiko Kobayashi (33)
Fuyumi Sakamoto (23)
Shiina Ringo (1st time)
SNSD (1st time)
Yoshimi Tendo (16)
Natsukawa Rimi (6)
Nishino Kana (2)
Perfume (4)
Ayumi Hamasaki (13)
Hirahara Ayaka (8)
Fuji Ayako (17)
Seiko Matsuda (16)
Yumi Matsutoya (2)
Mizuki Nana (3)
Mizumori Kaori (9)
Wada Akiko (35)

[WHITE TEAM]

Akikawa Masafumi (4)
Arashi (3)
Itsuki Hiroshi (41)
Inawashirokos (1st time)
EXILE (7)
NYC (3)
Kitajima Saburo (48)
Go Hiromi (24)
Suzuki Fuku (1st time)
SMAP (19)
Sen Masao (16)
Tohoshinki (3)
TOKIO (18)
Tokunaga Hideaki (6)
AAA (2)
Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi (3)
Nishida Toshiyuki (4)
Hikawa Kiyoshi (12)
Ken Hirai (7)
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS (3)
Fukuyama Masaharu (4)
flumpool (3)
Hosokawa Takashi (35)
Porno Graffitti (10)
Shinichi Mori (44)
Yuzu (4)
L’Arc-en-Ciel (5)

Source: [NHK]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

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70,000 copies of JYJ's special edition has been sold out. Remixed versions of [Get Out] and [In Heaven] were also released in a new style.

On 30 November, their management agency C-JeS Entertainment said, "Even though they were prohibited from TV, JYJ's special album which was released in September sold more than 250,000 copies. Their special edition, which consists of a music video DVD and remix versions of their songs, went on sale this week and 70,000 copies were sold out." C-JeS Entertainment said that the special edition included remix versions of the songs [Get Out] and [In Heaven], both of which are immensely popular.

JYJ said, "Because they are our own compositions, the remix versions hold special meaning for us. For the people who are hoping for a sentimental winter or the people who are going to party with their friends; there are various types of songs that everyone can listen to, relax and enjoy." The remix tracks for [Get Out] and [In Heaven] will be revealed through major music sites like Melon, Dosirak, Bugs, Cyworld and more, on 1 December.

Source: [kstarnews]
Translation credits: mandasoh@tohosomnia.net
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Singer Bada, who first debuted as a member of girl group S.E.S, thanked her fans as she celebrated their 14th year anniversary.

On November 29th, she uploaded a photo through Twitter and wrote, "Celebrating the 14th anniversary of our debut, S.E.S. I am posting late because my schedule ended late. Thank you and love you. Eugene, Shoo, love you. Don’t worry about me and spend a great newlywed time. S.E.S forever!"

In the photo, Bada is holding a delicious cake sent by her fans. There are 2 baby angels sitting on the cake and Bada’s standing at the center. She flaunted her refreshing beauty with a bright smile.

S.E.S are the original pop girl group that signed with SM Entertainment and debuted with the title song "I’m Your Girl". Bada was the leader with 2 other members Eugene and Shoo, and enjoyed phenomenal popularity back then.

Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net


During the press conference for the JTBC's upcoming series, "Queen Insoo", highlight scenes from the drama were revealed. In the showcase, a scene caught the attention of the netizens which showed T-ara's Eunjung climbing up the tree.

Eunjung will play the role of the young Insoo. She climbed up the tree in protest and said that she didn’t want to go to the Ming-dynasty as a King’s concubine and she would rather be the daughter-in-law of SooYang (King Sejo).

In the photo, Eunjung can be seen enjoying the shooting while in the top of a tree and she even fearlessly made the "V sign" poses.

"Queen Insoo" is a drama based on the life of Joseon Dynasty's Queen Insoo, which was played by Eujung during her early years while actress Chae Si-ra will take on her older days. The drama will start to air on December 3rd.

Source: TV Report
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net


Seven-member group INFINITE will hold their first-ever concert in Korea since the group's debut back on June 2010.

On November 30th, Woollim Entertainment revealed that INFINITE will be shaking the stage of the Olympic Park Handball Arena in Seoul for two days starting February 11th. Further information about their concert has yet to be revealed since the group is currently busy on promoting in Japan.

INFINITE has been focusing on the promotions for their Japanese debut single "BTD (Before The Dawn)" which was released on November 19th. The single made its debut in second place on Oricon's single chart and claimed 7th spot on weekly chart.

Meanwhile, INFINITE will be releasing a Christmas digital single, a special treat to the fans to show their appreciation for overwhelming love and support.

Source: 10asia
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net


Girl group KARA, who continue to sweep great popularity in Japan's music industry, has recognized through another field and will be honored at a fashion awards ceremony in Japan tonight.

On November 30th, DSP Media announced the KARA member Park Gyuri, Goo Hara and Nicole will attend the ceremony for the 2011 Best Dressed Award in Japan which will take place at the Cerulean Tower Tokyo Hotel in Tokyo tonight.

Best Dressed Award which was first established in 1972 by the Japanese Men's Fashion Association, acknowledges celebrities with the best fashion sense. Former winners of the award include popular Japanese stars such as Namie Omura, Hamasaki Ayumi and Hirai Ken.

Adding up to KARA's overflowing achievements, the group will be the second Korean celebrity to receive the award following Hallyu star Bae Yongjoon who claimed the honor back in 2004.

Meanwhile, KARA set a new record on Oricon Chart and has become the top selling foreign female group. The group also been nominated for the most coveted Excellence Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards which will take place on December 30th.

Source: 10asia
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

T-ara is back in Japan to continue their promotion of their Japanese single YaYaYa.

While in Japan, Eunjung tweeted a picture of Tokyo Tower.


She shared the photo and stated "Saw Tokyo Tower through the window of the broadcasting station. I want to go visit Tokyo Tower sometime! I want to get close to it ㅠ Pretty♥".

and on the 30th, leader Hyomin also tweeted new pictures and she said "Let's meet at the subways in Japan~".





After few minutes of Hyomin's tweet, Boram also shared a new picture of T-ara on her personal Twitter account.


"T-ara in Tokyo (•̥̑ .̮ •̥̑)♥♡" Boram wrote and attached the photo above.

In the picture Boram tweeted, the girls are seen posing cutely in the camera and they wrote something on the picture.

These girls are really busy and it was confirmed by their leader Hyomin. They promote YaYaYa in Japan while Cry Cry in Korea. In addition, they were also filming an MV for Lovey Dovey to be released today but it is postponed again until tomorrow.

Source: Eunjung, Hyomin and Boram's Twitter
Written by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net



A new still cut of Girls' Generation's YoonA from the set of her new drama, "Love Rain" has been revealed.

Directed by Yoon Suk Ho, the drama is his first collaboration project with famous screenwriter Oh Soo Yeon after 10 years. The teenage drama features Yoona's charms and acting skills as she will be playing two roles; "Kim Yoon Hee", a shy and innocent beauty from the 1970's, and her daughter, "Ha Roo", a loveable girl in the present.

Yoona stated, "It's my first drama in a long time, so I'm really excited, but also pressured. I'm looking forward to it, as I know that it will come with more responsibilities. I'm adjusting well to the drama's unfamiliar set, props and costumes. I'm indirectly experiencing the life of young adults on a college campus in the 70s and this in itself is really fun."

"Love Rain" is a drama that aims to parallel the love stories between the modern times and the days of the 70s. The drama is currently slated to begin airing in early 2012.


Source: Nate
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net



It has been one amazing year for miss A, as they took home an award from MAMA 2011; Best Dance Performance by a Female Group for "Bad Girl, Good Girl".

They have received many compliments for their enthusiastic performances to the most memorable ones, as they are the first girl group to do hand stands on stage. miss A has proven their hardworking spirits for their achievements today.

Earlier last week, we received the news that miss A's Min twisted her neck and she was not able to join the rest of the girls to Taiwan. But days through recovery, miss A's manager announced her recovery has improved a lot these days, and she would attend the MAMA 2011 alongside her group members and others in Singapore.
She arrived two days later than the rest of artists. She told fans that she was looking forward to the performance.

We hope that she didn't strain herself too much, through their amazing Chinese style inspired performance of Goodbye baby! miss A outdid their performance as they surprised the audiences with solo appearance, starting with Jia, queen of fan dance Fei showcasing her spinning fan and the appearance of Min and Suzy.



Miss A has the power to perform the most difficult and sexy dance routines as they continue to leave deep impressions in our hearts. Say As described the members as queens and goddesses of dance performances. Not only in the act of their bias, but Say As are impressed by miss A's expected dance performances as they leave no broken hopes.

Among this year's nominees for Best Dance performance - girl groups, Koreans as well as international fans voted for miss A. All your hard working of daily votings have been rewarded! miss A won best dance performance award by a female group!!! congratulations to miss A!!!





The girls thanked the fans and staff in Korean and Chinese, as Fei took the words, "thank you to all fans and staffs for all your hard work".



Source: MAMA
Video Credit: pleaseoneon@youtube.com + trangcecilia@youtube.com
Quote translation: missAnews@twitter.com
Reported by manyhx3@ultimate-adora.com


On November 29th, Super Junior won the Album of the Year Award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) with their fifth studio album, "Mr. Simple". During the winner interview held at the Marina Bay Convention Center after the event, Leeteuk expressed his concern over the concert ticket prices.

Leeteuk stated, "As the Korean wave becomes more popular and global, we’ve been performing more and more overseas. We learned, however, that the ticket prices are very expensive. It’s okay if we can perform in a perfect performance that is worth the money, but it becomes a problem if we can’t. The Korean wave can come to a crisis if the producers of K-Pop only think of the short-term profits. We must produce hallyu concert with the thought that we want to spread K-Pop further."

He continued, "I have actually checked the prices of the tickets for the concerts and some of the various events overseas and find that it is sometimes exorbitant."

Leeteuk expressed that this issue is something that everyone in the industry, including concert organizers, should look at and said he hoped that the price of tickets will be reasonable.

Meanwhile, Super Junior is currently in the midst of their world tour concert, Super Show 4.

Source: enewsworld, channelnewasia
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net



According to Pledis official website After School, Junghyeon and After School Boys (tentative group name) JR &Dongho will be performing on Music Bank (2/12), Music Core (3/12) & Inkigayo (4/12) this week!


according to Pledis, "A Special Stage is ready for 2012 Happy Pledis "Love Letter" and
added "We are Preparing hard for the broadcast so please look forward to it"



Source: Pledis
Translations: Iceprinceafterschool @ Elite-Rebels
Credits: Iceprinceafterschool @ Elite-Rebels
Shred By: Iceprinceafterschool @ AS-afterparty 


An influential British daily newspaper "The INDEPENDENT" recently covered SHINee's performance at the London Korean Film Festival Opening Gala Concert.

Released on November 26th, the newspaper ran the article entitled, "K-pop craze: The K Factor", which mainly focused on SHINee's solo concert that took place on November 3 at Odeon West End Theater with member interviews.

The article stated, "The loudest screaming I've ever heard isn't at a pop concert at the O2, or the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury, or the Birmingham NEC – it's ringing up and down the aisles of a cinema in central London", adding that the cause of the screaming was, "a band you've probably never even heard of: SHINee, five pretty young men from Korea."

Showing high interest, the article continued, "No wonder Odeon reported that the demand for tickets crashed their website just one minute after they went on sale – and it remained down for five hours."

The newspaper also mentioned SM Entertainment and stated, "Companies such as S.M.Entertainment – who signed SHINee and other hugely popular groups such as Super Junior and Girls' Generation – develop the talent from a young age, grooming their singing, dancing…… Most people started from high-school ages; Taemin actually started from elementary [primary] school age."

Besides info on the actual concert, the article reported that British fans have high interest in Korean artists and focus on the angle that K-Pop has come suprisingly bigger than they thought.

Meanwhile, SHINee will be releasing their first album "THE FIRST" in Japan on December 7th.

Source: SM TOWN
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net



Hilarious comedy brothers appeared on Star King.

In SBS TV ‘Amazing Competition Star King’ aired on November 26th, Comedy Brothers appeared and showed the pantomime acts. 

‘Funny Bones’ consisting of Japanese named Kebo and British named Chris tells the meaning to their name, to make people laugh till the inner bone. They also said that they talk in a different language so they talk by moving their bodies and gestures instead. That increases their pantomime skills more and more.

Funny Bones was formed in 2001. They won in Collett Town Show in 2002 and won in Chirstchurch World Buskers Festival in 2011. With those various talents, they showed us many kind of performance and made the audience enjoy.

Meanwhile, This day’s broadcast, B1A4 Baro showed a Mime performance too. He was the best Mime and he gave Comedy man a Kiss, catching many more attention from the audience.

Source: TVreport
Translations: Creamaya@ FLIGHTB1A4.COM





B1A4 performed Kim Min Woo’s 90s hit reggae song ‘It’s Only Love’


B1A4 showed a different style and sang a reggae song by singing ‘It’s Only Love’ in MBC ‘Beautiful Concert’ aired on November 29th.

The members of B1A4 were born after 90s, and the song ‘It’s Only Love’ was released before they were born. They perform the song in their own style by inserting rapping parts in it.

Meanwhile, This show’s icons are Crossover the tenor Lim Tae Kyung and The lord of trot Park Sang Chul. That’s not all, Kim Wan Sung, Kim Jong Seo and Son Ho Young also sang 90’s hit songs on the stage as well.

Source: newsen
Translations: Creamaya @ FLIGHTB1A4.COM


SHINee's Key updated their me2day account by posting a new picture of himself.

Key wrote:
[Key] 라스베가스에서 즐거운시간! ‘-’
[Key] A good Time in Las Vegas ‘-’
SHINee performed at KPOP Masters LIVE Concert in Las Vegas with other KPOP artists such as G.NA, MBLAQ, SISTAR etc.

Source: shinee’s me2day
translated by shinta @ weareshining


The confirmed cast of the heat drama series Dream High are Hyorin of Sistar, JinWoon of 2AM, JiYeon of T-Ara, Actress Kang SoRa, Yoo SoYoung plus JYP's new trainees and new actors or actresses will be the 6 Main Actors and Actresses! Also, Kim JungTae (principal) and Choi YuJin (teacher) will join the cast as supporting actor and actress.

 The first filming will hopefully take place in the middle of the December (3rd week)! 
Currently, they are fixing the heating system at the Kirin Arts School set and building another set!

Producer JYP announced on his personal Twitter account that “Dream High 2” will air on January 30 2012 on KBS.


Source: Naver


Sneak peak of SHINee 2012 Official Diary
The design cover is really simple yet nice, easy-to-use diaries for 2012. 
This diary has a set of postcards of SHINee (15P)
DIARY INFORMATION:
size : 120*180*20 mm
page : 264 Pages
Materials: paper, etc.
Binding: Paperback Binding
Package: plastic wrap
From : South Korea
This diary will be released on the 9th of December this year.
source: kyobobook.co.kr

CR: weareshining


After showing their power in Asia, Europe, and the United States, Girls’ Generation members have revealed Christmas visuals that put emphasis on each of their personalities.
Wearing vividly colored skirts matched with spangled bags, the members showed a lovely image for J.Estina’s advertisement. The bag chosen for this Christmas visual is a backpack from the “Angelica” line, which Hyoyeon had chosen in a previously aired CF.
The Angelica mini shoulder bag chosen has shiny spangles, which show a natural two-tone depending on what direction light touches the spangles. The shoulder bag’s design was influenced by shining tiaras, which give a mysterious feel depending on the angles they are viewed from.
Song Jiwon, of the J.estina brand strategic team, stated, “After Girls’ Generation’s previous visual advertisement, customers have been asking about the products and we even had reserved sales. We are looking forward to what type of effect Girls’ Generation’s Christmas visual advertisement will have.”
The Christmas bag Girls’ Generation chose can be found in J.Estina stores in December.
Source: Nate
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
Edited by: bhost909@soshified.com
Contributors: taengsoshi@soshified.com


Girls’ Generation was recently chosen as the number one people whom foreign women want to learn make-up techniques from.
A “Global Beauty Class” special was recently recorded on OnStyle’s “Get It Beauty”. Stars’ hair and make-up know-hows that foreign women want to copy were revealed. During the show, fifty women from various countries such as Thailand, France, China, Morocco and the United States guest starred as “Better Girls”. They chose Girls’ Generation as the stars whose make-up techniques they want to learn from the most. They all agreed that a hairstyle that looks like that person just woke up and make-up that looks natural and not overdone were the prettiest.
The artist who is in charge of both Girls’ Generation and Brown Eyed Girls’ make-up appeared, and told the foreign women about natural make-up techniques that all nine Girls’ Generation members use while accomodating their own skin color and type. This episode of “Get It Beauty” will air on November 30th in the afternoon KST.
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
Edited by: LetsGo@soshified.com, residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com
Picture by: xinmsn.com


Girls’ Generation has been invited to the 62nd edition of Japan’s New Year’s Eve music festival “Kouhaku Uta Gassen” (Red and White Song Battle). This years “Kouhaku” will have an extra special meaning to it as they will be celebrating the coming new year. It will also have an added theme of “Singing of Tomorrow” in wake of the terrible events that plagued Japan this year. The meaning of this theme is “to connect everyone through the strength of music,” and that “no matter the difficulty it can be overcome and tomorrow will arrive.” The short clip of Sooyoung speaking Japanese can be seen here:



Due to conflicting schedules, only Taeyeon, Jessica, Tiffany, Yuri, Sooyoung and Seohyun were able to attend the announcement event held by NHK. During the announcement Sooyoung had a chance to speak about the opportunity of attending this prestigious event, saying, “To be able to attend an event that has such a deep history like this for the first time, all the members are really honoured and happy.” Sooyoung also mentioned that they would like to put on a wonderful performance like their senior labelmates BoA and DBSK who have attended this event before.
This years “Kouhaku” will have the teams split by male and female, with males being on the White Team, and females are on the Red Team. Girls’ Generation will be a part of the Red Team, which is led by Inoue Mao. Also a part of the Red Team will be fellow Korean group KARA, who will also be appearing for the first time. However, they’ll be facing off against their labelmate and senior DBSK, who will be on the White Team. The winning team is decided by a combined system, with 10 judges judging the overall performance and an audience vote. Other performers that will be appearing at this years “Kouhaku” include Perfume, Hamasaki Ayumi, aiko, SMAP, Arashi, EXILE and many more.
This event will be broadcasted live on December 31, at 7:15pm JST.
Written by: SeraphKY@soshified.com
Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com


A free writer Kim Ji-eun put a part of Junsu’s GQ interview in a book called ‘A Sentence of My Soul, Sentence(내 영혼의 한 문장 센텐스),’ which was published in March, 2010.
It’s a book that contains sentences that fascinated 60 readers!

(a part extracted)

“Xiah Junsu, a talented vocal of TVXQ, who admits himself that he is an idol, and believes that he can change the prejudiced perception of idols through his endeavors.”

There is an aura and dignity to a person. An idol is a person too.

No matter how much the company packages him and controls his words, it is impossible to make up a person’s aura.

Because they are also human, I don’t want to look down on the efforts they must have made to achieve the voice, sensibility, style, neatness and aura they have.

I admire them, those who have accomplished more things than I did when they are so much younger than me.

Source: 내 영혼의 한 문장 센텐스, DC TVXQ Gall
Translation by: WithJunsu
Shared by: JYJ3


2NE1's Park Bom mentioned Big Bang in her latest tweet on November 30. Bom expressed that she misses labelmates Big Bang.

Park Bom relays the good news about the awards they got in 2011 MAMA. She wrote,

ㅠ ㅠ Guys did you see it??? We did our best~~*^___^* My uvula's still swollenㅠㅠ Do you think i did well?? kekeke But guess what? it would have been awesome if only Big Bang came… Seriously… when they called Big Bang among the nominees, I screamed…. I miss you guys…. Anyway, please give us compliment today^__^

Big Bang was not present at 2011 MAMA, however they grabbed the "Best Music Video" award for their song "Love Song".

Source: Bom's twitter
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net



Super Junior Shindong uploaded a selca in his me2day account. He showed how fit he is right now.

Fans who saw the photo were impressed at how Shindong losing his weight.
He confidently wrote pertaining to his photo, "Honestly, I', looking good. I'm sorry. Ah, this is funny. But i really like this. Ah, laughing. Look at the picture."

As what Shindong wrote, he really did look well fit in this picture. The thinner biceps are very obvious and he's also developing some muscles.

Fans couldn't agree more but to comment such as, "OH! You look good!""The charisma is showing""Well done Shindong oppa! You're so handsome!" and so on.

Source: Shindong's me2day
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net



A press conference was held after awarding ceremony. Super Junior grabbed the grand prize in 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA).

In the presscon, Super Junior's leader said, “We've been through bittersweet during our path as singers. There are times that we got hurt but it made us stronger and firmer. As for today, we cried not because of sorrows or sadness but because of of happiness and joy."

Super Junior Sungmin expressed his gratitude towards his fellow members and said, “We cried to thank each other. We've been through hard times but we keep our bond together to keep going forward."

Siwon added, “We're very grateful that Super Junior won this award. We believe that our fans deserve the best of the best. By this, we will do our best to give them best music and performances.”

Super Junior grabbed 3 awards in 2011 MAMA, Singapore Choice Award, Best Male Group and Album of the Year award.

Source: TVReport
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net
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