November 2011
SHINee attracts universal media attention as...
On Nov. 26, the Independent, a renowned British national newspaper, ran a special feature on SHINE’s independent concert, held in Nov. 3 in London, and members’ interviews under the title that said: “K-POP craze: The K Factor.”
The Independent reported, “SHINee, the pretty young men fromKorea have filled stadiums as large as the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome in September, and helped sell out a K-pop...
SHINee’s Key wears a leopard printed jacket and...
SHINee’s Key recently showed off his unique fashion sense.
On November 30, Key posted a picture on SHINee’s official me2day account with the comment, “Having a great time in Las Vegas!”
In the picture, Key is staring at the camera while making a cute face and holding a slice of pizza. He is wearing a leopard printed jacket and a black fedora.
People responded: “You look good in that jacket!”...
Super Junior’s Leeteuk wants SS4 tickets to price...
On November 29 at the press conference of ‘Mnet Asian Music Awards‘ SuperJunior’s leader Leeteukshowed concern over the price of ‘Super Show 4‘ tickets.
He expressed his thoughts on high prices of concert tickets and suggest that this is a issue that every artists and concert organizers should look on.
He told media that he has personally requested the organizers to keep tickets’ prices...
TVXQ, SNSD, and KARA to appear on NHK ‘Kōhaku Uta...
TVXQ, KARA, and SNSD have finally been selected to appear on Japanese NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Popular Japanese media outlets reported on the 62nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and said TVXQ, KARA, and SNSD will appear. This is the third time TVXQ has appeared on the show after 2009.
Since TVXQ, KARA, and SNSD are currently active in Japan, they were chosen over a multitude of other candidates.
TVXQ...
Super Junior’s Sungmin takes cute self portraits...
Super Junior’s Sungmin recently took picture of himself inside of a balloon.
In the November 30 episode of cable TV E channel’s The Best Couple, Sungmin and his partner, Jewelry’s Eun Jung played the ‘Sky Kong Kong Game’ during the finals.
The production crew recently released pictures of Sungmin. He took the pictures of himself inside of a big yellow balloon while wearing a hoodie. His baby...
Super Junior’s Lee Teuk in Singapore’s Newspaper
Super Junior’s “special” leader, Lee Teuk is currently in Thailand. Super Junior now is preparing for their Super Show 4 World Tour in Thailand. Today, he has just revealed his whereabouts through Twitter.
Despite having hectic schedules, this Super Junior leader has actively updating his Twitter. And today, he has just tweeted a photo of a newspaper’s page showing him waving his hand to the fans...
Super Junior wins MAMA Album Prize, “Thank you for...
Super Junior recently gave an additional acceptance speech after receiving the Best Album Prize at the ’2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA),’ which was held on November 29.
On November 29, Shindong commented on his me2day account, “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Korean singers looked so great. Foreign artists were also great. And thank you again. Thanks to all the fans. Super Junior...
{NEWS} 111128 K-pop craze: The K Factor (London...
K-pop craze: The K Factor
Manufactured music doesn’t get more exciting than Asia’s latest export, K-pop. Holly Williams meets the frenzied British fans. 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. And the...
{TRANS} 111124 Melon Music Awards acknowledges...
In the 2011 MelOn Music Awards held on November 24th at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium Arena, Girls’ Generation received the newly-established award, ’2011 Global Artist Award’. Despite not being able to attend the award ceremony in person, Girls’ Generation pre-recorded a video to express their appreciation. The girls made their speech in a cute manner by saying, “Thank you for giving the ’2011...
{NEWS} 111125 Tidbits from Girls’ Generation’s...
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Yuri, who is known for her workout regimen, including her habit of doing 600 sit-ups every day, once again had her physical training featured, this time on KBS2′s “Star Life Theater” on November 24th. A member of the gym Girls Fitness, Yuri was shown going there after hours due to her schedule. She commented that during Girls’ Generation’s Japan Arena Tour over the summer, breathing...
{NEWS} 111119 Seohyun, Yuri and Sooyoung to reveal...
On the upcoming November 21st episode of ‘Star Life Theatre’ on KBS2, Seohyun, Yuri and Sooyoung will be revealing their college lives, close friendships with their friends, as well as their strong will towards their studies.
Seohyun has always been known as a girl with great perseverance with aims to finish tasks with a curtained mind. During a conversation with the professor at the ...
TVXQ Conveyed Word From Japan, “We’ll Show...
Male group TVXQ has promised to deliver a unique performance in Las Vegas, America.
Ahead of the “2011 Billboard K-POP MASTERS” held in MGM’s Grand Arena in Las Vegas, America, on November 25 and 26 (local American time), TVXQ, who was in Japan, informed everybody of their recent state of affairs through Billboard Korea.
TVXQ revealed their thoughts regarding this Las Vegas performance, “In...
Super Junior goes beyond ‘idol’ status with ‘Super...
On November 20th, Super Junior rocked the Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul with a spectacular second show for ‘Super Show 4‘, their latest global tour.
The boys held two shows on the 19th and 20th, which attracted a crowd of over 20,000 people. Fans flew in from all over the world to catch the home shows in Seoul, with some hailing from France, England, and the States.
Super Junior started their...
{TRANS} 111118 SNSD Jessica: A song made me cry...
On the November 20th episode of SBS’s ‘Challenge! 1000 songs’, Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung, Sunny and Jessica made their appearances as guests. During the show, Jessica confessed about her painful pre-debut story and she revealed the title of the song that made her cry during her trainee life.
During ‘1000 songs’, a corner named ‘Venting Noraebang (KTV)’ was prepared. Jessica said, “Usually,...
{NEWS} 111118 f(x)’s Victoria bundles up for...
In light of the upcoming winter season, f(x) leader Victoria has bundled up (fashionably, of course) for Marie Claire Korea‘s December issue.
Dressed to meet the weather while bringing out her femininity, the singer pulled off a style that was both practical and cute. Her whimsical hairstyle lent a sense of innocence to the shots, while her alluring eyes captivated the viewer.
A staff member...
{NEWS} 111117 4000 People Scream Over Tohoshinki...
The commemorative event for the DVD release of popular Hallyu group Tohoshinki member Changmin’s first drama [Paradise Farm] was held on 17 November in Kanagawa, Pacifico Yokohama. Around 4,000 fans gathered to participate in the premium event. The drama’s heroine, Lee Yeonhee, also attended and talked about episodes that occurred while filming the drama and also sang the drama OST song...
{NEWS} 111118 Wonder Girls reveal they made a...
The Wonder Girls recently opened up about their friendship with SNSD.
On November 18th, the girls dropped by KBS 2FM‘s radio program, ‘Cool FM‘, where they talked about their relationship with SNSD.
When asked if they were friendly with SNSD despite the rivalry, Sohee explained, “Our members are very close with SNSD. We greet each other happily since we see each other in music programs now....
{NEWS} 111118 SNSD’s Sooyoung reveals she’s...
Named as having the best athletic body in SNSD, member Sooyoung recently revealed that she was actually jealous of Yuri‘s body.
On the upcoming episode of SBS‘s ‘Victory‘, the girls each evaluated their bodies and exposed their individual insecurities.
Sooyoung confessed, “I’m so thin that it’s worrisome. I’m jealous of Yuri’s healthy body.” Knowing that all girls are highly sensitive about...
The King of Global Korean Wave, Super Junior, will...
November 16, 2011
The King of Global Korean Wave, Super Junior, will Finally Start World Tour!
Starting from Seoul on the 19th and 20th, Super Junior will Meet with Fans all over the World!
The leader of global Korean Wave and the most popular group in Asia, Super Junior, will finally hold the first “SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR ‘SUPER SHOW4’” on the 19th.
Starting from Seoul on the 19th and...
SNSD’s Yoona transforms into a college student...
SNSD‘s Yoona was recently in Daegu filming her new drama ‘Love Rain‘ and she perfectly emulated a Korean female college student from the 1970′s.
She was the epitome of purity and innocence. She wore a clean, white blouse under a blue blazer and a flowing skirt to match, showcasing her feminine charm. Her long, straight hair and blemish-free skin only added to her appeal.
In this particular...
Super Junior’s Siwon supports Tim
Super Junior’s Siwon gave a supportive message to singer Tim, who recently released his new album.
On November 16, Siwon tweeted a picture with the comment, “I trust Tim’s new album, A Long Day,will receive lots of love by music fans. It will be a long day for me to prepare the concert. Sorry, if it’s not funny.”
The picture Siwon posted is a picture of Tim in his new album. Tim is looking...
TVXQ’s Yunho and Changmin become preppy boys for...
TVXQ‘s Yunho and Changmin have toned down their hypermasculine look for something more romantic for their latest pictorial with ‘1st Look‘ magazine.
Since they’re endorsement models for Lacoste, they were styled in Lacoste pieces, which highlighted their classical features. Indeed, the two superstars complimented each other in the accompanying interview, as they said things like, “Yunho’s nose...
111116 Girls’ Generation talks about stalkers and...
On November 15th, part 2 of ‘Strong Heart’s Talk Selection Contest’ was aired. Girls’ Generation’s Yoona, Tiffany, Taeyeon and Yuri appeared as guests and they showed off their talking skills once again.
As the topic shifted to blood types, Yoona talked about her losing temper at a stalker outside their dorm, revealing her hot temper as a B-type person.
After touching on the previously...
Super Junior’s Yesung and his brother melting...
On November 12th, Super Junior’s Yesung uploaded a photo of himself and his brother, Jongjin, through his Twitter account.
He wrote, “At my cousin’s wedding hall with my brother Yo ~!!”, and attached the above photo.
Dressed in black suits, the two brothers show off their charming smiles that can melt the hearts of fans from thousands of miles away.
I can’t decide who’s more adorable. Who...
SNSD’s Sunny says, “I’m still not familiar with my...
SNSD’s Sunny said that she is the one who recommended her own hair style.
In the episode of SBS’s Challenge 1000 Songs that aired on the 13th, SNSD’s Sunny, Sooyoung, and Jessica appeared as competitors.
About a new concept of her short haircut for the song “The Boys,” Sunny said, “I’m the one who offered to cut my hair in the first place. Well, I still feel like having long hair, though.”
...
TRAX returns to Inkigayo with "Windows (Blind)"
TRAX released their third mini album, “Windows,” on November 10th. The mini album consists of six songs with the title track, “Windows (Blind).” TRAX released their music video for “Windows (Blind)” on November 10th featuring fellow SM Entertainment artists f(x)’s Victoria and Super Junior’s Kyuhyun.
TRAX performed their first comeback stage on...
Girls' Generation wins triple crown Mutizen with...
Tonight, on the 647th episode of Inkigayo, the Wonder Girls made their comeback with “G.N.O” and “Be My Baby.” LEDapple made their comeback with “Boy Meets Girl.” Lee Seunggi performed his double track comeback stage of “Friends” and “Tonight.” TRAX returned to the Inkigayo stage with “Windows (Blind).” The Brown Eyed Girls...
[111110/Siwon,Donghae] Extravagant Challenge,...
GTV’s idol drama “Extravagant Challenge” is expected to air in December. Both the lead actors, South Korea idol group Super Junior’s (SJ) members Siwon and Donghae will be making a whirlwind trip to Taiwan to promote the drama alongside lead actress Ivy Chen. The visit is said to last for approximately 6 hours. “Extravagant Challenge” is expected to air in December after “I May Not Love...
[111110/Leeteuk] Leeteuk, Yoon Doojoon and Park...
Super Junior member Leeteuk, BEAST member Yoon Doojoon and actress Park Shinhye will become the hosts for the 2011 Melon Music Awards together, which would be held on the 24th (of November) at 7PM. As the leaders of the new Hallyu wave, the 3 of them would be adding much glamour to the music awards ceremony. Super Junior, which Leeteuk belongs to, has been rated as the most popular Hallyu star...
BoA celebrates her 25th birthday with Japanese...
On November 5th, Jumping BoA fans celebrated BoA’s birthday as the Asian star singer turned 25 years old. Many wished her Happy Birthday through the social networking site Twitter. The solo singer also received many well wishes from celebrities such as Brian Joo, ISAK, Arden Cho, Blackbeat’s Jaewon, Se7en, After School’s Kahi, Crystal Kay, her COBU 3D family, and more.
BoA also...
Taiwanese fans celebrate Super Junior’s 6th...
On November 6th, Super Junior celebrated their anniversary as it marked the 6th year since the group’s debut on what is now known as Inkigayo, where they performed their first single, “Twins (Knock Out).” The members have been acknowledging this day via Twitter, by tweeting messages and pictures in celebration of the anniversary. Fans have also been busy organizing celebrations. In...
TVXQ adds six dates to upcoming Japanese tour due...
TVXQ will soon embark upon their first Japanese concert tour in four years, titled “TVXQ Live Tour 2012~ TONE~.” Fans will be able to reacquaint themselves with the beloved group as TVXQ tours the country in promotion of their freshly released album, “TONE.”
Tickets for TVXQ’s tour were reportedly sold out within one minute of going on sale. Fans who were unable to...
Girls' Generation experiences a problem during...
On November 5th, on this week’s episode of Music Core, the members of Girls’ Generation performed their hit single “The Boys.” Coincidentally, they were challenged with yet another minor problem during their live performance. Previously, Jessica experienced a problem on another live music show as well as the Asia Song Festival last month.
Usually, during the intro of...
