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10:54 PM

NH Media dropped comeback info for U-KISS this weekend, but other news concerning the group has sparked mixed feelings from their fans.

On one hand, the group will make a comeback as early as mid-September. On the other, member AJ will be attending college in the US and will be on hiatus from U-KISS for the rest of the year.

U-KISS member AJ was accepted into the prestigious Ivy league Colombia University and will be attending this fall, but to be clear, he will not be permanently leaving the group. He is just taking a five-month break to focus on his studies before he returns to K-pop early next year.

His last performance with the group was on July 29 in Japan, the final concert on U-KISS’ A Shared Dream tour. Word is though, that he may also perform at the A-Nation Stadium Fes. in Osaka, Japan on August 26, but it’ll be a long shot so close to move-in day at the university.

Officials at NH disclosed that U-KISS’ new album is in progress, but no further details regarding the concept or format (studio or min-album) have been revealed.

We’ll have to get closer to the actual comeback date for teasers and hints to start appearing for more information. Until then, U-KISS is currently in Japan promoting their latest single “Dear My Friend.” As previously mentioned, they just concluded their 25-day concert series A Shared Dream, which began on July 5.


credits: mtvk.com + rocketboxx.net
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10:14 PM

"I got a gold medal!"
"To The Beautiful You" Minho became the "Strongest Visual Gold Medalist"

SHINee's Minho was seen with the Seoul national flag logo on his chest in today's released picture with a gold medal around his neck and attracting attention with a glow on his face. This was from a scene where Minho stood on the podium after he got first in the World Youth Competition.

Minho defeated talented and outstanding international competitors and stood on the highest spot on the podium and proudly showed his gold medal with a flower bouquet and revealed a bright smile. Minho portrays a talented high jump athlete, Tae Joon, in the drama and higher expectations on him also escalated.

One will feel a sense of satisfaction after seeing Minho's bright smile as the gold medalist. One will feel even more surreal seeing the gold medal on Minho's neck with the London Olympics currently being held at the same time.

This scene was filmed on 28 June 2012 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium. Minho morphed into Tae Joon in front of the staff and livened up the filming atmosphere with his passion. In order to portray the role of the high jump athlete Tae Joon perfectly, it was revealed that Minho began training one and a half months before filming started. This makes one more touched than nervousness.

The awards ceremony was filmed after completing the high jump scenes and became much more vivid. On the day of filming, Minho showed perfect high jumps in the sweltering heat for 2 hours from 9am in the morning and never once showed any tiredness and displayed a national representative's perseverance.

With the emotions being brought over from filming the high jump scenes, Minho was extremely overjoyed and totally immersed in Tae Joon's role while filming the awards ceremony. The staff were full of praises and in awe of Minho whom was able to present the poses of a national representative.

The production team expressed, "Minho is currently living as Tae Joon of "To The Beautiful You" and completely immersed himself in his role. He has also put in a lot of effort in order to portray high jump athlete Tae Joon more precisely. Please look forward to Minho's performance in this drama about a high jump sportsman's dream jump."


Chinese Translation: Mr Minho * Mr. Ice
English Translation: eimanjjong
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8:56 PM
Hwayoung updated her Twitter with a long message.

She mentioned,"Fans, thank you for showing so much love even though I have only given you disappointment. I want to stop now (or vice verseley: Please stop now). From now on I will show a much more mature and brighter self. Please look forward to it. I apologize for making you worry during this time and I want to apologize to the CCM family. I will come back a better person."

Hope that everything will be back to usual soon,hwaiting Hwayoung,stay strong and fans will continue to love you!




Tweet translation:@bchoi88
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7:21 PM

T-ara's agency Core Contents Media has found the person who posed as a trainee and spread false information.

Through a press release on the 31st, an official said, "T-ara's agency has found the poster and he is not an actual trainee. He resides in Anyang, Gyeonggi. He is a teenager who voluntarily posted the post."

Core Contents Media originally said they would take strong legal action, but the person seek forgiveness and so they came to a decision to have no consequences. Core Contents Media has contacted a lawyer already though to correspond for them.

Core Contents Media asked, "Please don't publish things without confirmation."

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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120731n26311
Translated by: Nathaniel @ Diadem 
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7:17 PM

Girl group T-ara's largest fansite, 'T-ara Dot Com' will be closing down.

On the 30th, the fansite administrators have posted a notice on their homepage saying that 'T-ara Dot Com will soon be shutting down'.

The fansite administrator also added that: "This was my first time in trying to run a fansite, and during the time that (the site) has been running, I would like to thank those that have sincerely worked hard. I hope that I can meet everyone again in the future"

Below the post, says 'Site Shut-down: August 15th'; stating that the said date would be the site's last day online officially.

Overall, T-ara Dot Com is T-ara's largest fansite, accumulating over 4-million visits. T-ara will be making a comeback on August 15th, the day the site officially shuts down; making T-ara lose their biggest fan community at the same time as their comeback.

The recent news regarding T-ara's Hwayoung definitely had a big impact on the fansites that have been online. T-ara Dot Com has over 36,000 registered members. As such, the notice on the homepage left the fans in a shocked state.

Although the site has members that support both sides of the current situation are fighting to keep the site alive, it is not likely that the site will continue after the said closing date.

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Source: http://news.nate.com.../20120731n20572Translated by: Elly @ Diadem 
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6:50 PM
2NE1's Sandara Park sent Korean Athletes a supportive message despite her busy schedule.

She uploaded a photo above on 31st July with message,"with the love of 2NE1 and Blackjacks,i would like to send a supportive message to all our athletes who are currently working hard in London!everyone,you will find strength listening to 2NE1's songs ^ ^ take care and i will pray hard for you!Korea is the best!I love you and hwaiting!"

Sandara became a fangirl in the photo above and sends out her good luck wish!

6:20 PM
Group Name: Flashe
Company: CGM Entertainment
Debut Date: 4th July 2012
Debut Song: Drop It

Members:

1. SongHee 
DOB: 12th October 1992
Height: 173cm
Blood Type: O



2. NaRae 
DOB: 14th March 1990
Height: 163cm
Blood Type:A



3. SeolHee 
DOB: 28th March 1992
Height: 162cm
Blood Type: A



4. ChoA 
DOB: Year 1990 
Height: 167cm




5. GaEul 
DOB: 18th February 1991 
Height: 168cm
Blood Type: B




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4:44 PM

2PM Junho will become the ambassador for World Vision's '24 Hour Famine Experience'.

World Vision hosted a welcoming ceremony to appoint 2PM Junho as the official ambassador on 27th July in Seoul.

'24 Hour Famine Experience' is a representative program of World Vision to experience famine, diseases and effects of wars and other hardships that our global neighbours go through for a day. Even today, in every 4 seconds, 1 child dies from lack of nutrients. This campaign is held throughout 20 countries including Australia, New Zealand, America, Taiwan, Japan and Germany, in remembrance of these children in need.

2PM Junho, who has always been interested in the global hardships and sharing, felt deep empathy towards this program so he took an active role for it. Ambassador Junho will take part in not only the Korean campaign but Asia-wide campaigns whenever there is a chance. There are high hopes that 2PM's international fans will take part in this field.

At the ceremony, Ambassador Junho of World Vision '24 Hour Famine Experience' have stated that "I hope that the children I support will grow up to be bright people and they, too, become people who help others" and "I would like to deliver warmth and joy of 'sharing' as the Ambassador of this program."

A World Vision representative said that "I was deeply moved by Ambassador Junho of 2PM and give my sincere thanks for his role in World Vision despite his busy schedule" and "the 24 hours of famine experience is a valuable time for our teens to know about the sadness and global hardships of our neighbours. I wish Ambassador Junho will affect the world with positive energy of 'sharing'".

World Vision's '24 Hour Famine Experience' will be held for 24 hours from 18 August at the City Hall Square. Any inquiries of taking part can be made through World Vision's Famine Experience homepage(www.famine24.net).


Source: Newsen
Kor-Eng: Haeda @2pmalways
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4:33 PM

Cho PD spoke about Block B and Evol’s relation.

Both groups are having an awkward relation. Although these two groups are similar in age, because they have not practiced together after Block B debuted, when they meet in the practice room or recording studio, sometimes they will greet each other with 90 degree bows.

Since Block B is an idol groupcreating their own music, there were speculations that they would help Evol with their debut album. In fact, Evol showed their independence by making their own music and choreography, and thus there are no musical fusions between these groups.

The agency revealed, “Especially because the majority of the staff who participated in the tracks within the album are different from Block B’s, they are a special team who constructed their own musical world. And because there are not even external musical overlapping, an expression like “Female ***” is not appropriate.”

Cho PD said, “In earlier recordings, as a reality program participant, we tried to use Block B member Park Kyung’s composition, but the style wasn't suitable. They are kids with naturally strong personalities, so I will help them to go forward and bring life to their own color.”

In other news, Block B is preparing for their comeback album recording through leader Zico’s producing and Cho PD’s directing.


Source: NATE
Translated By: Youngha@ BLOCKBINTL
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4:14 PM

The South Korean swimmer, Park Tae-Hwan has been seen (in 2010) listening to a song of JYJ (Sung Kyunkwan Scadanl OST)

FYI: Park Tae-hwan (born September 27, 1989) is a South Korean swimmer. He is a member of the South Korean national swimming team, based in Taereung, Seoul. He won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle and a silver in the 200 meter freestyle events at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He is the first Asian swimmer to win a gold medal in Men’s 400 metre freestyle event, and the first Korean to win a medal in swimming.

—– 2012 Summer Olympics in London —–

During the 400-meter qualifying heat race, Park was wrongly disqualified for a false start. Shortly after the South Korean Federation met with the FINA bureau the ruling was successfully overturned and Park was reinstated into the race. He won silver in the finals of the 400-meter race


Picture Credit: OSEN via @lovemickysmile6 + @Angelxiaholic
Info Credit: Wikipedia
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3:41 PM

It has been revealed that group F.CUZ's leader Jinon has caught love sickness.

F.CUZ  reveal members' secrets on SonbadakTV 'Idol TV - F.CUZ' on the 26th.

Following the rules, Jinon covered his ears while other members revealed information about Jinon. Raehyun said "Jinon has love sickness and listens to depressing songs like 4MEN's 'Love sickness' every night. We go home feeling excited but we hear sad music," attracting attention.

Kan said, "He was listening to 'Under the Sea' 30 times." Yejun said "Jinon has one-sided love and is suffering from love sickness but I don't understand why he's getting annoyed with us. Before, Jinon's love sickness went away quickly but this time it's been going on for 3 weeks."

It's been revealed that the woman Jinon has a one-sided love towards is an actress whose initial is H. Jinon had a surprised expression, asking "Did you reveal her initials," evoking curiosity in viewers.

Fans who saw the broadcast commented on the SonbadakTV app "Ms H must be happy," "Confess like a man," "Who is Ms H? Actress?"

SonbadakTV is the world's first social broadcast, able to be viewed for free on smart devices as well as the internet. Through the recent 2.0 app, viewers' real-time participation during live broadcasts is possible,


Original: Nate News
Translation: MaxRide @ Fcuzed
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3:29 PM

BTOB: “We Are Excited To Meet Our Japanese Fans”

On August 1 at 6:30 PM, BTOB with label mates BEAST and 4Minute, as well as other top K-Pop major faces, including Kara, MBLAQ, and Rainbow will perform at the event titled, “NON-STOP LIVE 2012 in Sapporo,” in Sapporo, Japan.

BTOB rose to stardom in merely 4 months since their debut with their digital single titled, “Insane.”

BTOB’s leader Eunkwang told Billboard, “We are thrilled to go on such a huge stage. I’ve only heard about dome stages. My heart is already fluttering thinking about meeting our Japanese fans. To converse better with our Japanese fans, we are going to learn more Japanese!”

Member Ilhoon added, “Sungjae and I leave Twitter comments in Japanese sometimes, and even though our Japanese is not fluent, some people still find it cute!” We will go there and have fun.”

BTOB has been getting an explosive response from the international market. The boys performed at the event called, “K-Pop Night Out” in Clarke Quay, Singapore on May 24th, and also held a debut showcase in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 21st. The boys are currently participating in promotions for their special single, “Love Sick,” with Yoon Sung Eun.


source: billboard.co.kr
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2:30 PM
 Miss A's Suzy garnered much attention with her airport fashion.

She is spotted in casual sports wear at the airport,wearing "Bean Pole Outdoors" top at the airport.

Fans commented,"are these modelling photos of Bean Pole Outdoors","she looks cute at the airport","her bag is huge" and etc.

Suzy has been chosen as the model of Bean Pole Outdoors recently.



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