KpOp & JpOp 2012/11/26
- FT Island's Lee Hong Ki Catches The Sunrise
On November 25, FT Island's Lee Hong Ki tweeted a photo with the following caption, "The sun's up!"
As seen in the photo, Lee Hong Ki cranes his neck back as he attempts to capture the orange hues spreading from the sunrise behind him as he raises his device as far above his head as he can. The backdrop is breathtaking, with the purple mountains and orange-pink sky meeting to form a beautiful horizon. Hong Ki appears to be in some kind of park or country side with a spectacular view.
Netizens who saw the photo commented, "Hong Ki, you're adorable", "Did you take a trip to see the sunrise?" and "I wish I could have gone with you!"
In other news, Lee Hong Ki is currently taking part in Mnet's "Mnet Countdown" and is also filming as the lead for the movie, "Phoenix."
- Secret's Zinger Faces Humiliation Because of Her Name
On her Twitter on November 25, group Secret's Zinger revealed a recent encounter. Apparently, a man recognized Zinger so he came up to her and asked, "You are Zinger, right?" When she answered yes, the man's male friend commented, "What is Zinger? Isn't that the name of a burger?"
After describing this humiliating situation, Zinger stated on Twitter, "Today, I wonder about my decision to name myself Zinger."
The reason for this confusion is due to the fact that there indeed is a fast food burger that has been name "Zinger."
Netizens who saw this message replied, "That is definitely a problem," "I am suddenly craving a burger," "Zinger is a pretty name. She meant well by it so I think it is a good stage name."
In 2010 on MBC's "Sebakwi," Zinger has explained where her name came from. She clarified, "I really admire 'Pussycat Dolls's' Nicole Scherzinger and that is why I chose the name Zinger."
- Liu Yi Fei Winning Most Attractive Actress Award in Hong Kong on March 18, 2012
- Interesting Pictures of Liu Yi Fei I Found as of November 26, 2012 Here are some interesting Liu Yi Fei pictures I found on one of the Facebook fanpages. Enjoy!Looks like she's cast here as a bad cook... I've got to prepare some stomach pills!
A glamorous shot in lavender...
Liu Yi Fei in stunning light blue...
Once again, gorgeous in pink
One of my favorite stares from her... staring into nowhere...
Just love her seemingly gothic outfit here... - Liu Yi Fei and Various Dogs
- 'Voice Korea' Yoo Sung Eun Sings for 'Childless Comfort' OST
"Voice of Korea" runner-up Yoo Sung Eun participated in the "Childless Comfort" OST.
The JTBC drama stars Lee Soon Jae, Yoo Dong Keun, Kim Hae Sook and a lot of very experienced veteran actors.
For 6 episodes in a row, the show acquired record ratings for the drama itself. The OST title song was released at noon on Friday.
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The OST's title song was performed by Yoo Sung Eun, who was a favorite on "Voice of Korea" and this will be her first attempt at a solo performance and in an OST.
Yoo Sung Eun's "Candy Kiss" is a house-type song, with a very bubbly melody and honest lyrics. Another song is "Confess Song," which is set to become the theme song for many couples.
"Candy Kiss" was written by musical supervisor Kang Dong Yoon, who has had a very close relationship with the writer. He's one of the key supporters for her dramas and also worked on the OST for "Bridal Mask."
- Kara's Kang Ji Young Looks Sweaty and Exhausted in Recent Selca
On her Twitter on November 25, girl group Kara's Kang Ji Young uploaded a photo along with a message, "Phew, it has been a while since I've performed on a stage and I am exhausted."
In the picture is Kang Ji Young with a perfect stage makeup and looking tired. However she still looks adorable with her funny expression and her tongue stuck out. Underneath Kang Ji Young is a rabbit illustration standing in front of a fan.
Netizens who saw this selca praised, "Kang Ji Young is so cute," "Love the red cheeks," "She must be tired after her stage performance."
Meanwhile, Kara will become the first Korean female act to perform at the Tokyo Dome in Japan. This concert will take place on January 6, 2013.
- 'I Miss You' Yoo Seung Ho's Transformation Shines
"I Miss You" Yoo Seung Ho is no longer a child actor.
On this week's episodes MBC Weds/Thurs "I Miss You," the adult actors finally took form.
"I Miss You" child actors got very good reviews and so the pressure was high for the adult actors. However, the drama's general atmosphere continued. The adult actors are also getting very good reviews.
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Yoo Seung Ho's performance is also of note because he recently shed the title of 'child actor.' He began acting at the age of 8 and has already been an actor for 12 years. He has always been associated with the image of a boy.
However, in "I Miss You" Yoo Seung Ho has finally shed the image and turned into a man.
In the sixth episode, Hyung Joon (Yoo Seung Ho) is very warm towards his girlfriend Lee Soo Yeon (Yoon Eun Hye) and is wooing the hearts of female viewers. However, he was seen closely observing Soo Yeon with the security cameras installed in his home. It was reminiscent of Hyun Joon who stuck a beverage can in the car break of Sung Ho (Jun Kwang Ryul) 14 years ago.
The sixth episode recorded 11% viewer ratings.
- 'My Daughter Seo Young' Park Hae Jin and Choi Yoon Young Couple Look?
Park Hae Jin and Choi Yoon Young were on the set of KBS drama "My Daughter Seo Young."
In the picture, Choi Yoon Young has completely transformed into Choi Ho Jung, who's completely in love with Sang Woo (Park Hae Jin), and Park Hae Jin seems charming as the doctor Sang Woo.
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Park Hae Jin found a mop while the cameras were not running and is comparing Choi Yoon Young's height with the mop. As he is joking around, the whole cast and crew erupted into laughter.
Internet users said, "Park Jung Ah must be jealous." "I hope that Sang Woo smiles like this in the drama." "I love just looking at Park Hae Jin!" "Fighting for 'My Daughter Seo Young!'"
"My Daughter Seo Young" is currently recording 30% viewer ratings.
- Lizzy's Pouty Selca Released
On her Twitter on November 25, groups After School and Orange Caramel's Lizzy uploaded a photo along with a message, "I just had an orange and now I am pumped with adrenaline. I am so happy, and so here is my gift to you."
In the picture is Lizzy with a pouty expression and looking adorable. Unlike her usual glitzy makeup, Lizzy looks natural and beautiful in this picture.
Netizens who saw this photo replied, "Lizzy's selca is so cute," "Lizzy's selca looks adorable," "I really like her," "Why would you get an adrenaline rush with an orange?"
Meanwhile, after a huge success with the album "Lipstick" in Korea, Orange Caramel has recently released a short MV for their second Japanese single "Lum No Love Song."
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- Kim Hee Sun Shows Off Her New Hairstyle
Actress Kim Hee Sun recently showed off her new hairstyle and hair color.
On her Weibo on November 23, Kim Hee Sun released a photo of herself along with a short message, "I dyed my hair. It has been a long time since I did it. Ha ha ha."
In the picture is Kim Hee Sun with a new bang and gazing at the camera. With her new light brown hair, Kim Hee Sun creates a dreamy atmosphere.
Netizens who saw this picture replied, "Kim Hee Sun is so pretty," "Kim Hee Sun looks good no matter what kind of hairstyle or color she tries," "Kim Hee Sun looks even younger with her new bang."
Meanwhile, Kim Hee Sun recently won the title of this year's "Beauty Icon" at the "Cosmopolitan Asian Beauty Awards 2012" that took place in China in October 2012.
- Psy Pays For His Managers Wedding!
Psy proved to be a wonderful friend as well as a great person to his manager of 12 years.
While his manager was getting ready for the wedding, Psy offered to brear the entire bill for the ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, Psy sent a bouquet of flowers with a letter attached to them; "To my brother Gyu Wan, congratulations on your marriage, with love,"
The wedding took place at a hotel in Seoul; this is the same manager that stood by Psy and helped him during his debut. The two have formed a wonderful bond over the last 12 years and to show his thanks, Psy decided to pay for everything. Their bond completely exceeds the normal artist-manager bond. Kim Jang Hoon, a friend, was also there to give the couple a congratulatory song.
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- SM Artists Share Their Honest Thoughts Ahead of SMTown Live World Tour III in Singapore
On the afternoon of November 23, about 100 media representatives streamed into the conference room at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore to attend the SMTOWN Live World Tour III Press Conference. Those in attendance were not only media from Singapore but also countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Representatives from each of the SM groups attended the Press Conference. The artists who attended were Kangta , BoA, TVXQ (Yunho and Changmin), Super Junior
(Donghae), Girls' Generation (Seohyun), SHINee (Onew), f(x) (Victoria) and EXO (K: Suho & M: Kris).Like Us on Facebook :
Everyone was mostly dressed in accordance to the classic black and white outfit theme, except for f(x) Victoria who stood out in her one-piece red dress.
After introducing themselves it was time for questions. The emcee started off by asking Kangta how it felt to be holding his first SMTOWN concert in Singapore, and replied he was really looking forward to it and that it been a long time since he was last in the country, but its still really beautiful. He also wished that the fans would be able to enjoy a great performance through SM town.
And then the second question was posted to the ever-so-charming Yunho of TVXQ. How does it feel to be performing at the "Marina Bay Floating Platform" where normally many large scale events like the Singapore National Day Parade and the Youth Olympic Games take place. Yunho replied honestly that, this is the first time he has performed on water. He thought that the view is really beautiful and was certain that the evening view would be even better.
BoA expressed her happiness to see her fans once again since her last visit to Singapore back in 2003 for the Asian music awards.
Victoria felt that the SMTOWN concert is a very interesting experience because hoobaes and sunbaes who meet each other backstage actually use this chance to catch up with each other and cheer each other on. Donghae also said that there was once a time when they had a drink with Yunho and he was feeling a little tipsy and started to do a move which was really fantastic, which he would like to show everyone one day.After hearing that fans were queuing 7 days before the concert, Seohyun expressed that she was really thankful for the support, but at the same time also very worried that the fans would fall sick, and that they would perform their very best for the fans
The press conference closed with Yunho's last words that, the most important part of the SMTown concert would be the audience, the fans!
Writer: Koh Yi Wei | Photographer: Ong Melin & Running into the Sun
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- "Gangnam Style" Beats "Baby" As The Most Viewed Video On Youtube
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Psy's popularity seems to grow! He just beat out Justin Bieber's video "Baby" as the most viewed video on YouTube.
"Baby" has reached 804 Million views on YouTube, whereas "Gangnam Style" recently surpassed 805 Million. Psy has gained so much fame from this song, as well as the video. The dance has caught on to people who haven't even listened to K-Pop before. He has performed with acts such as Justin Bieber, MC Hammer and more. He was even able to close the AMA's with "Gangnam Style".
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Justin Bieber's song "Baby" was a pop sensation during its release and even after the fact. The song was everywhere and rightfully so-the song was indeed catchy. Every minute, the video received 550 views. Along with it being the most watched video on YouTube, it was also the most disliked... with 3.2M dislikes.
With "Gangnam Style" - the video received 4,062 views per minute and is the most liked video on YouTube, with 5.3M likes! A prediction was made that by December 1st, Psy's viral, worldwide sensation "Gangnam Style" will be the first video to reach 1 Billion views... ever.
Though most would see "Gangnam Style" as a one-hit wonder, it has such endurance and drive for such a title. With each passing week, more followers are discovered and Psy supports are revealed. Bobbleheads of Psy have been created; it's made a cameo or two on many different shows, i.e. Glee, South Park, Saturday Night Live. There's no stopping Psy, and it seems as if "Gangnam Style" has a long way to go before it dies out.
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- Juniel Downplays Competition
Rookie singer Juniel concentrates on the music. The singer, who recently came back on the music scene with her second mini-album "1&1" sat down with local news agencies for an interview while in the waiting room of KBS' "Music Bank," her first music show comeback appearance.
"It's flattering, but I'm not greedy," Juniel said of her current standing as a Rookie of the Year nominee for the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) against Ailee. "I'm glad fans are cheering hard for me and voting. I very much appreciate that. But to make it as a goal to win is not my ambition, and so fans should vote as they please. I love to write music and to share my songs is already good enough for me."
Juniel has also often been compared to IU, in terms of their music and their appeal to "uncle fans." Some industry observers have remarked that IU's unexpected issue with Super Junior Eunhyuk has worked in Juniel's favor.
"The situation (IU's photo) is actually very regrettable," Juniel said. "However, it doesn't have anything to do with her music nor with mine, which is why I don't put much importance in it. I hope artists will be able to do their music and be appreciated for them. Right now, what fills my mind is the music I want to write."
Juniel is currently actively promoting "Bad Man," the title track from "1&1."
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