TVXQ’s Changmin makes a 19+ comment on ‘Moonlight Prince’

Changmin‘s 19+ rated comment surprised the other panel members of ‘Moonlight Prince‘.

On the January 29th episode, a discussion on the Shakespeare tragedy ‘King Lear‘ came up. As the variety show that revolves around books, there is a segment where viewers can quiz the panel.

The prompt was, “When I look at men, I find myself looking at their noses. I realized why there is a nose in between our eyes after reading this book.“. To this, Changmin said, “Noses are important to men. People say noses represent men“.

Changmin also added, “I heard that if your nose is big, it means good luck“. However, Brave Brothers (Kang Dong Chul) said, “There is another meaning as well“, teasing Changmin. Changmin hesitated for a moment, but added, “I heard that if a man’s nose is big, the man also has a lot of [sexual] energy“, causing the studio to explode in laughter.

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CNBLUE unveils behind-the-scenes photo set from upcoming limited edition of ‘Re:BLUE’ album

CNBLUE are preparing for their upcoming limited edition of their latest album ‘Re:BLUE‘.

FNC Entertainment released behind-the-scenes photos that show the four members of CNBLUE creating the design of the album jacket.

The band also wrote and composed the songs in the album, leaving fans impressed by their participation in the overall album production process.

The special limited album also rose to the top of Japanese music site ‘Tower Records‘ album pre-orders chart. CNBLUE’s title track “I’m Sorry” also ranked #1 on Billboard’s World Album chart, showcasing their popularity worldwide.

The special limited version of CNBLUE’s 4th mini album ‘Re:BLUE’ will be released on the 31st.

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Big Bang and INFINITE move into the same apartment complex

It seems that two of the hottest male idol groups, Big Bang and INFINITE, may be running into each other more frequently in the future for they’ve moved their dormitories to the same apartment complex!

According to the report that has surfaced, the two groups moved into an apartment complex in Hapjeongdong Mapogu, Seoul around the same time period.

A music industry insider revealed, “Big Bang and INFINITE moved their dormitories to the residential-commercial apartment complex in Hapjeongdong.” The insider also added that there are other groups who are thinking of changing their dorms as well, commenting, “Besides Big Bang and INFINITE, there are other idol groups that are currently considering moving to different dormitories.”

In addition to Big Bang and INFINITE, various singers and comedians also have moved or are planning to move into the same apartment complex, making it the next ‘hot spot’ for celebrities.

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Hyun Bin narrates and stars in Samsung’s Smart TV CF

Photos of the handsome actor Hyun Bin recording a narration for a recent CF were recently revealed, piquing interest among his adoring fans.

Hyun Bin was previously said to be returning to the public first through a coffee CF, but it seems his Samsung ad has been revealed first.

The photos revealed were from the studio recording of a commercial for Samsung Smart TVs, which Hyun Bin has been promoting for several years. Hyun Bin’s smooth voice and visuals have been featured in the new commercial, which has already started airing on TV.

Hyun Bin will be begin acting again soon, so stay tuned for more! Until then, check out the Smart TV ad below!


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JYJ Jaejoong sells out all 120,000 copies of his solo album

Jaejoong has sold out a batch of 120,000 copies of his solo album ‘I‘!

The solo mini album was released on the 17th, and has already sold 120,000 copies, leaving a demand for more to be produced. As a result, his label has recently produced 20,000 additional copies.

Not only so, but his album managed to sweep Hanteo’s Real-Time, Daily, and Weekly charts with the release, signifying the high interest his first solo project has gathered.

His label said, “In the digital music generation that we live today, it isn’t easy to increase album sales… We think his musical color is being acknowledged, and he matched the public’s taste well.“

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Infinite featured in Billboard's "K-Pop Rising Star"

Male group Infinite, who has been fast rising to popularity in the last year after debuting in Japan and promoting in Korea, has made it to Billboard's home page as part of the site's "K-Pop Rising Star" segment on January 30th.

Infinite has gained attention of Billboard with their 2012 hit track "The Chaser," impressing Billboard so much that they have named the track as the No.1 K-Pop Song of 2012.

The article covers Infinite's debut in 2010 with "Come Back Again" to their "rekindled spirit" with "Before The Dawn (BTD)" and its scorpion dance, before propelling into popularity in 2011 with "Be Mine."

Infinite said, "We were absolutely blown away when we first heard about it through the news. One of the members said, 'We are this year's No.1 on Billboard' and the rest of us thought it was a mean joke."

"We were more surprised because we've never been to the States and never sang an English-language song. We didn't know how to take it, but nonetheless we were very happy. We are incredibly honored! We are grateful that our song was the selected as the best K-pop song of 2012."

The interview with Billboard also touched on the sub-unit group Infinite-H and leader Sungkyu's recent solo debut.

Check out their interview below!



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2PM's Taecyeon confirmed for the show "We Got Married"

2PM's Taecyeon is confirmed to have been selected for MBC's virtual reality show, "We Got Married." According to the broadcasting agency, Taecyeon has been selected to appear on the show, in light of MBLAQ's Lee Joon and Oh Yeonseo's confirmed departure.

J.Tune Camp also confirmed that due to the unintentional harm caused by Lee Joon's recent fan cafe post, the agency and his producers adjusted and worked around his busy schedule, further confirming that his final appearance from the show was initially discussed.

The scandal between Lee Joon's virtual wife Oh Yeonseo and actor Lee Jangwoo also led to their arrange their final appearances on the show. Oh Yeonseo's agency also confirmed that they have also requested her leave.

2PM's Taecyeon is confirmed to join the show, with no information pertaining to his partner revealed.

UPDATE: Hours after news broke out, JYP Entertainment has made their official statement regarding 2PM's Taecyeon's participation on the show. The agency denied reports that Taecyeon is joining the show and revealed that the speculations are unfounded.

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Kim Hyun Joong is assisted with scuba gear in mid-winter

Singer Kim Hyun Joong recently released pictures of himself.

On January 29, Kim posted several pictures on his Weibo account with the comment, “Mid-winter.”

In the pictures, Kim is assisted with scuba gear on the snow to go under the water and he is also wearing some kind of uniform for the shooting. His superior appearance drew a lot of attention.

People who saw the pictures responded: “What is he shooting?” “He looks cold but handsome.” “I can’t wait to see him.” “He is an alive statue.”

Kim will hold additional concerts of the Japan Tour 2013 Unlimited in Japanese cities, including, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo, until March.

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Girls’ Generation will continue on even when a member gets married

Girls’ Generation confirmed they will be continuing promotions even if a member gets married.

On ‘Radio Star‘, the girls spoke up about Wonder Girls‘ Sun and congratulated her on her marriage.

When the MCs asked, “If a member gets married in Girls’ Generation, will she have to leave the group?“, the girls chorused, “No“.

Taeyeon explained, “If someone gets married, we want to put her own wishes as the number 1 priority.“ Tiffany said, “I saw that the Spice Girls members came with their husbands to the musical press conference, and I really want to do that. It’s my dream to go on a vacation together with our husbands and children.”

Would you like to see Tiffany’s dream come true?

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CNBLUE share their thoughts on Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy”

CNBLUE shared their thoughts on Girls’ Generation‘s “I Got A Boy“.

The boys held a press conference for their mini album ‘Re:BLUE‘, and were asked about “I Got A Boy”. Yonghwa said, “It’s my personal opinion, but I really like Girls’ Generation’s song. It’s a song that they can do because they’re Girls’ Generation, and they can experiment with new things because they are Girls’ Generation. Even if you’re someone who makes that type of music that song is hard to create.”

He further explained, “People may be conflicted because it’s a dramatic song, but I thought they could handle it because they are Girls’ Generation.”

Jungshin spoke up and said, “We wondered who could pull off the song if they weren’t Girls’ Generation. We had a lot of thought about it, too. It’s quite a unique song.”

Jonghyun added, “When I first heard the song, I thought, ‘Huh, what is this?’. But when I saw the stage, I thought, ‘These people really are different’.” Yonghwa joked, “It’s like everyone else has black hair, but they have mint hair.”

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Kim Hyun Joong transforms into a flower boy beggar

Kim Hyun Joong transformed into a ‘flower boy beggar‘.

A set of photos were recently uploaded onto his official Facebook page along with the caption, “Flower? Beggar…“. In the photos, he sported messy hair, had dirt all over his face, and even wore worn-out clothing and had on gloves full of holes. He was holding a money can in one photo and pouting in the others, but also showed off bright smiles in other pictures.

He was parodying the popular ‘Gag Concert‘ segment, ‘Beggar’s Class‘, in which comedian Heo Kyung Hwan portrays a good looking beggar and is dubbed the ‘flower beggar’.

Upon seeing the photo, fans commented, “Beggars who look like that won’t ever starve…“, “He looks perfect even as a beggar“, and “He looks so cute!“.

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IU to possibly make a comeback with new album this April

It looks like IU might be making a comeback with a new album this April.

Loen Entertainment producer Jo Young Chul posted another hint about a possible comeback. He tweeted on the 24th, “IU, who hasn’t had many official promotions since her nationwide tour last year, really wants to meet her fans with active promotions this year. She’s preparing for the release of her Korean album, which is of the utmost concern at this point.”

He continued, “[We're] planning a full-length album to fill with IU’s more mature music, and she’s putting her heart and soul into it; the concept has already been changed a few times. Since she just started recording, it’s likely that she’ll see her fans with an awesome new album in April.”

It was also revealed that IU, who made her acting debut on the popular drama series ‘Dream High‘, is planning to make a return as an actress later this year.

In related news, IU is scheduled to release a mini-album in Japan, and she’s also preparing for domestic and overseas concerts in the latter half of this year.

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Super Junior-K.R.Y ranks #1 on Oricon Daily Chart with “Promise You”

Super Junior K.R.Y ranked #1 on the Oricon Daily Charts with “Promise You“!

The song was fully released on the 23rd, and ELF’s in Japan showed their full support by helping the album place #1 on the 24th. The sub-unit also saw profits from their Budokan concert in Japan.

When Ryeowook found out, he tweeted, “Super Junior K.R.Y ranked #1 on Oricon charts~!!!!!! The back dancers and the band members who worked hard at the Budokan concert, you worked so hard~^^ Thank you, kyakya. I was touched by the 72,000 ELF! See you again~~~♥“.

Congratulations to Super Junior K.R.Y!

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JYJ plans to release new album this summer

JYJ is set to return with a new album this summer. After a successful debut release back in 2010 and thoroughly focusing on their individual activities, JYJ is set to return this summer as works on their new tracks are in full swing.

It was also revealed that the trio will focus on their individual activities prior to their new album release. For the past year, Junsu has been focusing on his solo promotions and musical appearances, while Yoochun focused on acting and appeared in various dramas.

Currently, Jaejoong is promoting himself as a solo artist with the release of his debut album "Mine," along with an exclusive two-day showcase and fan meeting on January 26th and 27th.

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Big Bang’s T.O.P wraps up filming for his movie ‘Alumni’

Big Bang‘s T.O.P has wrapped up the filming for his movie ‘Alumni‘.

The climax between five actors in the movie was filmed on January 21st in Yong-In, Gyeonggido. It was an important scene where T.O.P tried to protect his little sister and his friend. He had to show his wide range of acting abilities as he had to take care of both the action and emotions in the scene.

At the end of the filming, the main actors blew out candles on a cake to celebrate the end of the filming.

T.O.P said, “Everyone worked hard for a long time. I’m happy it ended well. I was happy while I was a part of this ‘Alumni’ project“. Han Ye Ri commented, “All the actors and staff worked so hard“. Yoon Je Moon commented, “I had fun filming with young actors, the young staff in a fun and youthful environment“. Jo Sung Ha added, “I had fun filming with the hoobae actors. I hope the audience has fun watching the movie.” Kim Yoo Jung expressed her disappointment that the filming was over, and said, “I wish I can act with these people again.”

‘Alumni’ will be released in the Fall of 2013.

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Kim Hyun Joong said to be making a comeback this summer

It has been revealed that Kim Hyun Joong will be making his long awaited comeback into the K-pop scene after two-and-a-half years this coming Summer!

A representative revealed, “Kim Hyun Joong is planning to make his comeback this coming summer and is currently in the production process. If there are no other issues, he will make his comeback as a singer this summer”, making this his first Korean comeback since the release of digital single, “Marry Me“, back in December 2011.

The singer is currently on his ‘Japan Tour 2013 – Unlimited‘ tour which will continue until early March, making stops at cities like Nagoya, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Osaka, and more.

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CNBLUE to release self-designed “Special Limited Edition” of Re:BLUE

The special limited-edition copies of CNBLUE’s latest albums will soon hit the market.

FNC Entertainment announced on January 24 that it would be released four versions of limited edition copies of Re:Blue.

The different versions will represent each member and will also contain drawings by the CNBLUE members, as well as a special postcard.

The agency added, “As the album contains each member’s individual colors, we anticipate the reaction from fans will be passionate. As the members not only composed all the tracks of this album but took part in the album’s production, we believe the album’s value will be all the more meaningful.”

CNBLUE recently returned with Re:Blue led by the single, I’m Sorry.

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Big Bang's G-Dragon teases fans with updates from his recent recordings

Having just finished promotions for his latest single "One of a Kind," Big Bang's G-Dragon continues to tease fans by updating them with his new tracks. On one of his Twitter updates today, G-Dragon hinted that he has finished recording another track, leaving fans to speculate of another comeback.

On the said update, G-Dragon stated, ""Finished a song once I came back to Korea! With this feeling I'll continue~~~~~ tomorrow! Sleep well everyone~~~~^^ Peace out." Photos of him back in YG Entertianment's recording studio were also revealed.

Speculations of another album from the Big Bang member strengthened after it was revealed that he is currently working on a track with famed music producer and DJ, Diplo. He was also recently seen in London and at the Paris Fashion Week in France last week.

G-Dragon is also set to embark on his 1st world tour starting with South Korea on March 30th and 31st, followed by a Dome Tour in Japan by April. YG Entertainment further stated that more cities will be included in this world tour and will be announced through their official pages in Facebook, Twitter and blog.

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JYJ′s Kim Jae Joong is Sad About JYJ′s Inability to Appear on TV

Although its legal proceedings with SM Entertainment have come to a conclusion, JYJ is still unable to appear on TV as singers.

As such, JYJ member Kim Jae Joong recently came to voice his sorrow at being unable to perform on TV.

In a recent interview with enews, Kim Jae Joong said, “It′s not just our problem, but we′re really sorry.”

Kim Jae Joong, Park Yoo Chun and Kim Junsu, who were members of TVXQ (DBSK) at the time, demanded their contract with SM Entertainment be cancelled, filing a lawsuit against the agency in 2009. Their opinion was that their 13-year contract with SM was too long, and that the division of profits were set at the agency′s advantage.

As the court acknowledged that it “approves individual promotions,” the members have continued to promote through dramas, albums and concert tours inside and outside Korea. The group, however, hasn′t been able to appear on music or variety shows. The three main channels defended their avoidance of the group with the assertion that its appearance could have an affect on the court decisions.

The long battle came to an end in December with an agreement between SM and JYJ, but the main channels are still treading carefully around the issue of the group′s televised appearances.

Kim Jae Joong said about the lack of televised promotions, “People around me tell me ′you′re doing great even without television′ or ask ′aren′t you doing okay without it?′ but that′s how it looks when you see things from JYJ′s point of view. Celebrities need to approach their fans through the media, but for us, it′s the fans who have been seeking us and our music.”

He added, “Elementary school students these days don′t know us. Though they do know us, they know us as actors, so that′s saddening. We′ve spent almost four years this way, and we want to repay our fans who have been coming in to visit us.”

In the meantime, Kim Jae Joong released his first solo mini album Mine on January 17. The title song has been received as a revival of traditional rock.

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CNBLUE’s Yonghwa reveals he checked the ranking of his self-composed song “I’m Sorry” every hour

CNBLUE performed their first comeback stage for their title track, “I’m Sorry“, on KBS 2TV‘s ‘Music Bank‘ and held a brief interview backstage where they revealed their excitement for their comeback.

CNBLUE stated, “Although we are a bit tired from our overseas schedule the previous day, we are joyful that we are able to perform all-live for our comeback stage.”

Yonghwa shared, “After the release of the song, I think I checked the music chart rankings every hour,” as he smiled. He then added, “More than anything, because it is a song that we made, we feel that we can perform it more carefree. We had fun practicing in anticipation of the live stage on broadcast.”

As you know, the four-member band released their 4th mini-album, ‘Re:BLUE‘, and its title track “I’m Sorry” quickly achieved an all-kill on real-time charts.

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JYJ’s Yoochun assures fans he didn’t shave his head for the military

JYJ‘s Yoochun scared fans with his latest hairstyle. After shaving his head, Yoochun had to assure many of his fans that he did not do it because he is planning to enlist in his mandatory military service anytime soon.

When photos of the star’s new haircut appeared online, netizens were expecting him to announce that he’d be leaving for the army. However, C-JeS Entertainment quickly revealed that he simply felt like changing his style after the finale of the MBC drama ‘I Miss You‘.

In other news, Yoochun recently participated in the ‘Kind Library Project‘, which he’s also endorsing, to produce audiobooks for the blind. He also held his first press conference in China.

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‘I Miss You’ cast gather together for wrap-up party

Following the finale of the hit drama on the 17th, the cast and crew of MBC‘s ‘I Miss You‘ celebrated with a wrap-up party at a restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul on the 18th.

The whole cast, including JYJ‘s Yoochun, Yoon Eun Hye, Yoo Seung Ho, Jang Mi In, Song Ok Sook, Oh Jung Sae, Do Ji Won, Lee Sae Young, and child actors Kim So Hyun and Ahn Do Kyu, were seen enjoying a good time filled with smiles and laughter.

The cast and directors also took time to give a speech, thanking the staff for their hard work. Yoon Eun Hye and Yoo Chun also prepared special gifts for the staff members.

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JYJ’s Jaejoong tops weekly Hanteo Charts with ‘I’

Jaejoong has topped the Hanteo Real Time, Daily, and Weekly Charts!

The mini album ‘I‘ was released recently, with a rock-genre title track of the same name with an impressive music video.

The mini album contains 5 tracks including “Mine” and his pre-release “One Kiss” (take a listen to it here).
He has managed to top all charts except the monthly chart with the mini album, which is an incredibly impressive feat.

Congratulations to Jaejoong!

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B1A4 holds fan signing event for ‘Hats On’

B1A4, who are currently the endorsement models for ‘Hats On‘, successfully concluded a fan signing event for the brand.

On the afternoon of January 20th, the boys held the event at the Times Square in Youngdeungpo, Seoul, where they greeted fans with a bright smile and spent quality time with their fans.

In related news, B1A4 is currently preparing for their solo concerts in Japan.

Check out some of the photos from the event below.

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CNBLUE’s Yonghwa becomes the 2nd idol to win on ‘Idol Star King’

Yonghwa of CNBLUE became the second idol to win on the ‘Idol Star King’ segment of SBS‘ ‘Star King‘.

On the January 19th episode, the band members competed for the title of “Master Swordsman of Chopsticks” by hitting beer cans with metal chopsticks.

They went up against the master of chopsticks from the Daegu region, Kim Moon Soo, and another guest.

The masters had to hit moving beer can targets, while the CNBLUE members had stationary ones, and at the end of the match, Yonghwa came out as the winner.

He stated, “I’m going to cry.” In related news, CNBLUE recently returned with their latest song “I’m Sorry“.

Check out a clip below!


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Kim Hyun Joong reaches ‘Gold’ status from the Recording Industry Association of Japan

Singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong reached ‘Gold’ status from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

A spokesperson for the association recently announced that Kim’s new EP Unlimited, which was released on December 12 last year, reached ‘Gold’ status.

It is expected to pass the 100,000 mark in EP sales to reach ’Gold’ status. Kim’s single “Hit,” which was released on July 4 last year, also reached ‘Gold’ status.

Kim also showed off his power in ticket sales and proved he is a popular Hallyu star. He started holding the Japan Tour 2013-Unlimited on January 6 in Kobe. He will hold an additional concert on March 3 in Tokyo.

Kim is performing his hit songs and recently released song, which were arranged with band music. Kim has met over 40,000 people by touring Kobe, Saitama, Nagoya, Shizuouka, and Miyagi. He will meet more people in Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo.

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Boyfriend’s music video for “I Yah” stirs controversy

Boyfriend‘s music video for “I Yah” has been swept up in controversy as netizens debate whether or not the music video is promoting violence.

The music video was directed by Zany Bros, who also filmed INFINITE-H‘s “Fly High“, Girls’ Generation‘s “I Got A Boy“, SECRET‘s “Talk That“, and much more. “I Yah” tells the story of an innocent school love story, and has been gaining much love because of its sweet story.

However, some are criticizing the music video because it glamorizes school violence and students skipping school. Viewers commented, “The video looks nice, but it’s beautifying school violence“, “It looks like they’re supporting students skipping school and the dangerous motorcycle scenes isn’t helping matters“, and “This may have a negative influence on the youth“.

Others have argued that it’s just a music video and that some people are looking too much into it.

Even though there were many instances of music videos portraying school violence and youth riding on motorcycles, it seems that netizens are more sensitive about the subject of school violence because of the high popularity of the currently-running drama ‘School 2013‘.

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Girls’ Generation express their cute frustration on ‘Hello’

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The Girls’ Generation members expressed their cute frustration after a guest shared a story on KBS‘ ‘Hello‘.

On the January 14th episode of ‘Hello’, a 22 year old man appeared on the show and shared a story where he complained that his hyung‘s friends would come to his house and use it as if it were their own.

According to him, they would just take things from the refrigerator, bring their girlfriends to his house, cook, make a mess and not even clean it up. His hyung’s friends even gave the door security code to a delivery man, shocking everyone at their rudeness.

Although the atmosphere was light the girls seemed to be frustrated over the hyung’s friends lack of manners. Tiffany showed her frustration, continuously interrogating the friends to try and figure out why they would do this. When she got the answer, “If I go to my house, I have to clean it up“, she got blurted, “What’s wrong with you?“. The other Girls’ Generation members jokingly threatened to throw their pillows and all agreed with the guest that it was a bad problem.

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JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong, Advertises All Over the Country For Comeback

Group JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong is increasing his fans’ excitement through advertisements of his upcoming solo album.

Kim Jae Joong’s agency C-Jes Entertainment said, “We have officially started advertising for Kim Jae Joong’s upcoming album. We put on advertisements on billboards all over Seoul, various websites, etc.”

One song of his album ‘One Kiss’ that was previously released is currently still ranked 1 in numerous countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan, and his solo concert ‘Your, My and Mine’ tickets were sold out to more than 6,000 fans. JYJ3 Note: 16,000 tickets were sold out

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CNBLUE achieves an all-kill on music charts with “I’m Sorry”

CNBLUE has swept all the music charts with ”I’m Sorry“!

They recently released their title song and the rest of the mini album, sweeping all the major music charts immediately upon release. The song is currently #1 on Mnet, Olleh, Daum Music, Naver Music, Melon, Bugs, and Monkey3.

The title track , “I’m Sorry“, was penned and composed by leader Yonghwa, along with many other self-composed works by the CNBLUE quartet.

In addition, CNBLUE is set to perform live with their instruments for their upcoming music show comebacks. Unfortunately, due to the logistics of music program production, nearly all bands are required to pantomime their instrument playing. CNBLUE however have such a passion for live playing that their company, FNC Entertainment is in to have the band perform with their on all three major music shows.

Congratulations to CNBLUE!

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Hyun Bin to return to the public eye through coffee CF

Hyun Bin will be returning to the public eye through a coffee CF.

On January 10th, Lotte Chilsung Drinks stated, “We have recently signed on Hyun Bin as the new face of Cantata.After the drama ‘Secret Garden‘ ended and Hyun Bin voluntarily entered into the Marine Corps his popularity soared. We felt that he was our best model and we have been in frequent contact for quite some time.”

Cantata is a popular canned instant coffee line that comes in various flavors.

They added, “So far, Cantata has been signing the best actors such as So Ji Sub and Lee Min Ho who are popular with the young demographic. Hyun Bin has finished his enlistment and has the image of a top male actor. Cantata will be writing a new ad story line with him.”

The coffee CFs featuring Hyun Bin will begin airing in February.

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Kim Hyun Joong starts going on a tour of Japan

Kim Hyun Joong recently started going on a tour of Japan.

On January 10, Key East, Kim’s agency, reported that Kim held concerts in Kobe on January 6 and in Saitama on 7 under the title of Japan Tour 2013 Unlimited.

Kim has attracted a total audience of 20,000 to the two concerts.

A spokesperson for Kim says, “The concerts were really successful. Thousands of fans of Kim Hyun Joong waited for the concerts to begin for several hours in front of the concert halls, wearing shirts that have Kim Hyun Joong’s initials printed on.”

For nearly two hours, Kim gave dynamic performances to the audience with a lot of energy, and the audience enjoyed the concerts standing up. Kim also occasionally tried to communicate with them in Japanese.

The spokesperson for Kim also says, “Kim Hyun Joong tried a variety of performance and stage setting at the concerts. With a band participating in the concert from the beginning to the end, he received many favorable reviews from the audience.”

Kim will make stops in a total of ten cities in Japan, including Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka.

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JYJ Jaejoong reveals stills from "One Kiss" MV teaser

After recently pre-releasing a new track titled "One Kiss," Jaejoong teased fans even more with a few stills from the track's music video.

The album containing the three stills is captioned: "'One Kiss' rocks all music charts!! Do you know that Jaejoong's music video teaser will be released tomorrow? Before you see the MV teaser, you have to see the MV teaser images!!!"

These three images are have already garnered much love and attentions from fans, each boasting over a thousand Facebook "likes" already.

Each image has a mysterious aura surrounding it, promising fans an exciting music video for the rock-inspired song.

The first image has Jaejoong hidden behind a silver mask. Although fans can't see his face, his sleeveless outfit shows off his muscular arms. In the next still, Jaejoong's dramatic eye make-up and red hair are the focuses of the shot. Lastly, the third photo is the most dramatic of all three as he is dressed all in black with an even heavier smoky look. As the final touch, he has a pair of white angel wings on his back, completely contrasting the dark mood of the picture.

Check out the three stills below:

Are you excited for the music video teaser?

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