The 2008 Mnet 20’s Choice, held on the night of Aug. 23, was decorated by special performances/collaborations by many popular artists. Stars flocked to the show to celebrate the last of the waning summer days…check them out!

Jang Geun Suk started out the star-studded night with a charismatic performance. He was the designated MC host of the gala and also won the “Hot Male Movie Star” award.

Hot Stages
1. Kim Gun Mo & SNSD (KGM+SeoHyun played the piano) - Sweet 20

Kim Gun Mo played the piano as he sang a medly of SNSD’s songs. SNSD then came on stage to sing “I Love You” with Kim Gun Mo. SNSD’s Seo Hyun and Kim Gun Mo made a double piano arrangement.

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2. Big Bang & No Brain

Big Bang brought energy into the audience, making the auditorium feverish from the start with their performance of “Haru Haru”. TOP and G-Dragon ran in from back stage as fans cheered them on. No Brain then came on stage to perform “Let’s Play Like Crazy”. Finally Big Bang and No Brain performed their collab song “Oh My Friend” live, pumping up the revelers with their powerful stage presence.

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3. Seo In Young & Shinee - Shiny Shoes

I’ll leave this as a surprise….but Seo In Young arrives on stage like a princess, serenaded by Shinee - “Noona (Seo In Young) is so pretty.” Then Seo In Young is shot to death (gasp). SHINee and Seo In Young perform the “Cinderella” version of Rihanna’s hit song “Umbrella”. Seo In Young and SHINee - “You can be my Cinderella ella ella eh eh ~ under my umbrella ella ella eh eh eh eh ~”

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4. Um Jung Hwa & Hyori - 20 Years Later

Uhm Jung Hwa came out in her sexy spacesuit, transporting audiences through light years into the future of disco. UJH disappearing in a cloud of smoke, Lee Hyori takes the stage in black stripes and raps with Big Bang’s TOP. Then Uhm Jung Hwa shakes her booty to ”U Go Girl.” Finally the DJ turns up the volume as the two popdivas party it up to UJH’s song “DJ”. Lee Hyori replaces CL’s rap part.

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5. Junjin & Wonder Girls - Runway

Did Justin Timberlake arrive in Korea? Not quite, but Korea’s very own “Justin Jinberlake” (JunJin) performed “Sexyback.” Then the Wonder Girls came on stage, heralded by the deafening cheers of the audience. Jun Jin entered WG’s “So Hot” performance during Yoobin’s rap interval.

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6. Park Ji Hwan & Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) & Lee Bum Soo - Sweet Memories

Lee Bum Soo performs “Drunken Truth.”

Check out the stars who walked the blue carpet at the 2008 Mnet 20’s Choice>>>>>>>>>>>

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The 2008 Mnet 20’s Choice was held last night in Korea with aplomb, style, and outlandish performances.

Check out the results of who the 20’s chose as Korea’s next trendsetter: 

Actor Jang Geun Suk, who was the MC host of the night, started off the gala with his hot performance and owning the stage.

Hot new star
Shinee
The 5 boys crying tears of joy after winning the hot new star award for their exceptional debut this year.

Hot Sitcom Star

Baek Seung Hyun

Hot Cable Show

Infinity Girls (Muhan Girls) - MBC Everyone

Kim Shin Young expressed her deepest condolences for her friend, actor Lee Eon, who died in an unfortunate motorcyle accident two days ago. She accepts the “Hot Cable Show” award in memory of Lee Eon.

Lee Eon’s funeral was held at 5am (Korea Time) this morning, surrounded by friends and family. Gong Yoo, who is currently in military training, was able to leave temporarily to attend his friend’s funeral and can be seen leading the casket. Rest in peace, Lee Eon.

Hot Style Icon

Lee Hyori

She looks ebullient as she recieves the much deserved “Hot Style Icon” award.

Hot Sweet Music

SNSD - Kissing You

Hot Couple

Seo In Young & Crown J

The fashionable and explosive couple walked towards the stage holding hands. Seo In Young said, “ I’m happy to be getting this award with my husband.” Seo In Young looks beautiful in the metallic silver dress with pink chiffrons.

Hot Buzz Word

Crown J - “A!”

Adidas Original Hot Trend Musician

Big Bang

Sporting an afro, G-Dragon accepted the award saying, “Thank you for giving us so much love in such a short period of time.”

Hot Character Star

Junjin

Junjin accepted his award for his infamous “Justin Jinberlake” character. Ironically, some anti-fans had coined this term for him.

Hot Male Movie Star

Jang Geun Suk

(He knows he’s hot.)

Hot Female Movie Star

Kim Min Hee

Hot Global Star

Park Yong Ha

More well known in Japan than in Korea, Park Yong Ha reached out to his Korean fans this year with a stellar performance in the hit drama “On Air.

Hot Younger Boy

Yoo Seung Ho

Child star in cult drama “Tae Wang Sa Shingi” - played the younger version of Bae Young Joon’s role.

Hot School Girl

Sohee of Wonder Girls

SoHee is the hottest school girl in Korea.

Hot Online Song

Jewelry - One More Time

Jewelry said, “It’s nice to be up on stage and winning another award again.” Jewelry sweeped up the most music awards this year with a total of 8.

Hot CF Star

Lee Kwang Su & Hong In Yeong

Hot Club Music

Wonder Girls - So Hot

Hot Male Drama Star

Lee Bum Soo

“I’m unsure of how to repay this love,” said Lee Bum Soo, accepting this award for his powerful, emotional performance on 2008’s popular drama “On Air.”

Hot Female Drama Star

Kim Min Jung

Displaying her beautiful eye smiles, Kim Min Jung accepts her award for a stunning performance in 2008’s hit medical drama, “New Heart.”

Hot Fashionista

Ryu Seung Beom

Showing off his quirky nature, Ryu Seung Beom arrives as Dr. Tillmans. He looks scary.

Hot Performance Musician

Hyori

Overthrowing JYP in the last few hours of voting, Hyori shot to first place to capture the “Hot Performance Musician” award. U Go Girl!

Look forward to SYP’s coverage of Mnet 20’s Choice Hot Stages>>>>>>>>>>

Hot Stages

1. Kim Gun Mo & SNSD (KGM+SeoHyun played the piano) - Sweet 20

2. Big Bang & No Brain

3. Seo In Young & Shinee - Shiny Shoes

“Noona (Seo In Young) is so pretty.”

4. Um Jung Hwa & Hyori - 20 Years Later

5. Junjin & Wonder Girls - Runway

6. Park Ji Hwan & Ga In (Brown Eyed Girls) & Lee Bum Soo - Sweet Memories

Source: soompi, mnet, Newsen, Naver

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Up and coming actor Lee Eon passed away in a motorcycle accident early this morning on August 21. He was coming back from a wrap-up party for his recent drama Strongest Chilwoo when he crashed into a guard rail. He was not breathing when the police found him at the scene and was rushed to the hospital. However, the doctors were not able to resuscitate him. According to police reports, the accident occurred when Lee Eon was attempting to change lanes as the road changed from 2 lanes to 1.

Lee Eon debuted as a model in 2006 and also featured in Rain’s “It’s Raining” music video. However, Eon shot to fame in 2007 when he played the macho, idiosycratic, lovable character Min Yub in the MBC drama “Coffee Prince.” He then took a role in the drama “Who Are You?” and had just finished filming “Strongest Chilwoo” two days ago.

Lee Eon had moved from Busan to Seoul to start his modeling career. He lived alone and was not able to see his parents often. He is the only child and the news of his death has caused a great shock to his parents in Busan, who immediately left for Seoul when they heard the news.

When the “Strongest Chilwoo” team, including Goo Hye Sun and Eric, heard of this tragedy, they also rushed to the hospital. Lee Eon had been celebrating the end of the drama with his co-stars just a few hours ago. Coffee Prince co-star Yoon Eun Hye also came to the hospital.

Rest in peace, Lee Eon. May his friends and family be comforted. He was truly one of Korea’s most promising actors. I absolutely loved him in Coffee Prince - he was so adorable! He possessed a unique charm and charisma on screen that I will miss dearly.

2008 has been a hard year with the death of many celebrities, including Monday Kiz’s Kim Min Soo (23) and and Lee Sung Hoon (Turtle Man) from the group Turtle. Kim Min Soo also died in a motorcycle accident. Singer LeeRa, an aspiring young rookie, also died in her sleep and was only 24.

Netizens are in utter shock and disbelief. Some are noting the eerie similarity of Lee Eon’s death to that of Monday Kiz Kim Min Soo. Fans of Lee Eon also pointed out that he left a message on his minihompy on July 15 saying “It’s too early to die.” After reading this coincidental note, many fans left messages on his minihompy saying “The message above is pitiful” “Oh no, I hope he goes to a better place. I can’t believe it.” More than 40,000 fans have visited his minihompy, leaving their condolences.

Source: Newsen, Naver

SYP’s Idol radar alert was blaring off this weekend with the debut of two new boybands - SMASH and DNT. Wow! Two new boybands in one weekend. That is sure to make fangirls go crazy.

Anyway, DNT (Dragon N Tiger), the new 4-membered dance/ballad boyband, made its debut on Aug. 12 and released their MV on Aug. 14. They are from Orange Entertainment and are labeled to be a very provacative group, presenting a fusion of dance and ballad - but can these two mix?

Well, see for yourself with their new title song “Two People and Thereafter” that presents this fusion. Dragon is in charge of dance and Tiger is in charge of vocals. I do like their concept. They start off in an endearing ballad with powerful vocals, then suddenly switch at 2:20 to hip-pop beats and rap. The song provides unique intervals for the Dragon to show off their explosive dance moves.

[MV] DNT - Two People and Thereafter

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SMASH, a new boyband from ex-HOT Tony Ahn’s entertainment company, has finally made its debut. They released their MV for their title song “Emergency” and they also made their debut performance Aug.15 on Mnet M! Countdown.

Their title song “Emergency” is a very retro 1990’s song that hit the fast forward button to the 21st contemporary, making this strange synthesis sound new and fresh. Their dance is flawless in their live performance and they seem to be like birds in flight with their crane-like moves on stage, which corresponds to the lyrics. Although they lip-sync (or not?) for ther debut performance, their dance routine is powerful, intricate, and impressive. They truly make the stage their own.

[MV] SMASH - Emergency

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Check out SYP’s forum for more info on these new bands>>>>>>>>>>

Source: Newsen

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