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SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR is the grand scale music festival beyond Asia, known to be the best concert with participation of all music artists from SM Entertainment

SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR 2010-2011 which started from Seoul in 2010, also has taken place all over the world including LA, Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris and more for 2 years with great success. Please let yourself enjoy such moment of affection again.

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June 10, 2010 was a momentous day for Korean pop music. A large-scale live concert of K-pop stars like Girls' Generation, Super Junior, SHINee and f(x) was staged in Paris, and some had high hopes that this would mean the Korean Wave had splashed beyond Asia into the wider world.

There have since been some 260 K-pop concerts in the West, from New York via Barcelona and Berlin to Santiago de Chile, according to Korea Creative Contents Agency. But is K-pop really moving in the right direction?

Some industry sources believe the focus on manufactured bands is losing its luster. Singer Kim Chang-wan said, "Those who are leading the Korean Wave are professionally trained bands manufactured by mega management agencies. Most them sing the same way in similar productions and tend to launch their careers abroad. Their goals are far too commercial."

Another problem is there are no notable newcomers to succeed Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls, Kara, and 2NE1, who have been leading the K-pop's sweep abroad. Music critic Kim Zakka said, "Many groups and singers like Lee Seung-gi and IU launched their career in Japan, but the result was underwhelming. If there are no charismatic newcomers, K-pop could regress into a niche market."


Fans cheer wildly at a concert by JYJ in Barcelona, Spain in October last year. /Courtesy of C-Jes Entertainment

Others say the K-pop PR machine has failed to introduce the variety of Korean pop music to the wider world. Roh Jun-seok at Korea Creative Contents Agency points out that manufactured bands account for just 10 percent of the U.S. pop market, but some 90 percent of Korean musicians who have launched their career overseas are manufactured bands. "It's not surprising that K-pop is losing its appeal after 10 years of that," he added.

Core Contents Media CEO Kim Kwang-soo, who manages T-ara, said, "In Japan, where K-pop has been very popular, we're now seeing bands who resemble Korean ones with their pretty looks and good singing skills. Only K-pop singers who can distinguish themselves from foreign groups of similar style will be able to survive the competition."

Nam Tae-jeong, a former head of MBC's Music Center, said, "Although nobody intended it, there is now a strong impression that K-pop equals manufactured bands. We should be showcasing a greater variety of music, more individual character and greater sincerity."

Some believe that Korean musicians can only succeed abroad if they play not only in big, meticulously planned concerts but also smaller, more informal gigs.

Kim Chang-wan said, "The K-pop scene has been excessively dominated by manufactured bands. We need to create an environment where musicians with individual character and music can flourish, like Lady Gaga."

And Kim Zakka points out that there is governmental organization in Japan which makes sure that Japanese indie musicians are heard in various parts of the U.S. "That's what we need in Korea as well."

Source: Chosun Ilbo
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The longest running idol DJs Leeteuk and Eunhyuk from Super Junior will depart from Super Junior Kiss The Radio [SUKIRA].

On December 4, both DJs will bid their goodbyes to their loyal listeners. They have been hosting the radio program for 5 years and 3 months since the 1st show on August 21, 2006 and they are about to leave.

On November 30, the producers disclose that the reason for leaving the program is due to their busy schedule. However, fellow members Sungmin and Ryeowook will took over.


Idol groups like SNSD and Infinite hope to replace the vacant seats of Leeteuk and Eunhyuk but the production staff personally requested that new DJs should maintain the concept of the radio program which is Super Junior Kiss the Radio and therefore ask Sungmin and Ryeowook to host.

Leeteuk and Eunhyuk showed their passion for the program for over 5 years despite of their busy promotions and schedules with Super Junior. Hence, earning the title as "the longest running idol DJs" and receiving love from their teens and 20s listeners.

Source: starin.edaily.co.kr
Written by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.net
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MANILA, Philippines – Korean girl group KARA’s second Japanese album debuted at No. 1 on Japan’s Oricon chart.
On Nov. 23, KARA released their new album “Super Girl” in Japan and it quickly sold 73.076 copies on the first day.
Based on Oricon’s daily album chart, KARA is No. 1 followed by Japanese artists Nana Mizuki (19,271 copies of new album sold), Toshinobu Kubota (19,608 copies), rock band The Hiatus and Kiyoshi Hikawa.
KARA’s album also topped the iTunes Japan chart when the group released the digital version of “Super Girl.”
DSP Media, the group’s agency, announced that “Super Girl” has received 360,000 in pre-orders.
“Super Girl” includes KARA’s hit songs such as “Jet Coaster Love,” “Winter Magic,” and “Go Go Summer.”
KARA, 2NE1 and TVXQ are nominated in the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
KARA’s “Go Go Summer” and TVXQ’s “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” are running for the best song of the year, or the Japan Record Award.
The two are the only Korean groups nominated in the category. They will be competing with Kana Nishino’s “Esperanza,” AAA’s “CALL,” JUJU’s “We Stop This Night,” Kaori Mizumori’s “In the Wind,” Kiyoshi Hikawa’s “Mariachi Passion,” Funky Monkey Babys’ “I Still Believe,” AKB48’s “Get Flying,” and Ikimono-gakari’s “Waratteitanda/NEW WORLD MUSIC.”
In the Newcomer of the Year award, 2NE1 will be competing with Super Girls, Fairies and Ito Miyu.
“Go Go Summer” is KARA’s fourth Japanese single. It achieved gold status in Japan for selling at least 100,000 copies.
According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), the single also achieved double platinum status for selling 500,000 copies in ringtone downloads, platinum status for selling 250,000 in full-length cell phone downloads and another platinum status for selling 250,000 in PC downloads.
The Japan Record Awards, administered by the Japan Composers’ Association, will be held on Dec. 30.


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