Delays seem to be constant, but really there is not much to cover anyhow. Nevertheless, here is the weekly round-up of last weeks news. (Monday 1st September to the Sunday 7th).

Ahn JaeHwans depressing death

Not many people know Ahn JaeHwan internationally, except perhaps that he is married to Comedian/DJ Jung SunHee. Nevertheless, this man was as funny and sweet as his wife. He took part in many variety shows and was loved by plenty, when he married Jung SunHee he seemed like the happiest man on Earth. Behind it though laid a sad human being that took his own life in seclusion. Ahn JaeHwan was missing for a month before his body was found in his own van, and he had been dead for nearly 2 weeks (10-15 days). This of course, is devastating news and this year has been a sad year in Celeb-dom. Ahn JaeHwan rest in peace and our heartfelt condolences are sent to his wife, family and friends.

2PM in the evenings…

aaaahh… so that’s the secret to their energy…

2PM have finally debuted and they blew many a person away with their dance moves. When I watched their debut performance I couldn’t help but marvel at their dancing. I mean they were really well choreographed (what else do you expect from JYP), although the song is a little on the naughty side, I do like it. The dancing made it easier to stomach, it was more light-hearted. Their singing though, was as expected not that great since, a) it’s live and b) debut performances are hardly flawless. Looking forward to them getting used to the stage and blowing us all away with their more vocally-talented other halves…. 2AM.

Ya Shim Man Man making celebs dish since ever

Ya Shim Man Man is back, and oh has it been missed. Once again every episode seems to have celebs revealing a new secret or embarrassment. The first episode was aired on the 1st and Kim Heechul of Super Junior revealed a thing or two. Heechul revealed how after performances of “Don’t Don!” at the time of the Super Junior second album, he was told to scream his rock star scream at every performance. That very thing was the source of coughing blood after the performances. Can you say, damn? He also humorously added how he was asked if he was a “cyborg” at an airport because the metal detector kept on beeping, although he had no metal on him. The reason of course being that he has a metal rod in his leg, due to an accident a year or two ago. I can’t do his story telling justice, one must watch the show to truly enjoy it. Welcome back Ya Shim Man Man you were missed, and Kang Ho Dong is as cute as ever.

Another exciting comeback!

Oh yes, girls and boys alike can get excited with the comeback of Koreas favourite boyband, DongBangShinKi. The Dong Bang boys are on their way back to their motherland for their fourth album, it was announced last week. We can all expect their album released on the 24th of September. With their picture releases, one can tell that they are coming back with more of a raunchy manly image… bordering on strongly sexy. Girls may appreciate that the most… Music wise also goes along the lines of their image… Check out the teaser…

YounHa comeback performance

Like a bowl of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes in the morning…

As long as we’re on the subject of comebacks, we need to mention YounHa. Her refreshing vocals and “different” style of mainstream is nice to listen to, and of course she is adorable. She made her own comeback performance last week on Mnet, showing how lively she is on stage and how well she can do live. Looking forward to more performances, and of course listening to her entire album. The Tablo (Epik High) collab I am keen on, and title track “Someday” is a good listen too.

Big Bang new album to hit Japan this October

Yup, Big Bang are releasing a Japanese album this October, as well as their Korean I gather. Big Bang seem seriously busy what with everyone doing something different, as well as promoting their mini album. Haru Haru is doing extremely well, and a well done to them for that. We wish them a lot of luck in their Japanese efforts, they have done well so far.

Spectrums…

The underground in South Korea is so much richer than it may seem. Although Kpop is interesting unto itself, the underground music scene boasts amazing talent. After all, Epik High were once under the Underground title themselves and look at how creative, talented and artistic their music is. EZ Hyoung is one of those talented people that need to emerge completely from the underground and be welcomed in to the mainstream. His vocals are soothing and touching, the video is artistic and absorbing. Two years of writing, composing and producing, at least deserve a look-see dont’cha think…

Now with the Top 10 of the last week, thanks to Edward1849 of Soompi.

Weekly Music Chart- September Week 1
1. Big Bang – 하루하루 (Day By Day))
2. Seo In Young – 신데렐라 (Cinderella)
3. Cool – 사랑을 원해 (I Want Love)
4. Seo Tai Ji – MOAI
5. Kim Gun Mo – Kiss
6. Lee Hyori – U-Go-Girl
7. Davichi – 사랑과 전쟁 (Love and War)
8. Kara – Rock U
9. 2AM – 이 노래 (This Song)
10.Uhm Jung Hwa (feat. T.O.P) – D.I.S.C.O

SBS Inka 500th Special Stages were plentiful, check out Kara and Lee HyoRi…

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After being on hiatus for so long…I’ve decided to take a stab at writing the 7-Day Relay and do something around here. Usually, it’s noonoo_shoo who writes it but just for this week, it’ll be me … so I hope everyone will enjoy this post ^^

DBSK’s popularity still takes over

Does the picture look familiar…but with some certain people missing?? Yeah, it’s a picture of the Grand Canyon but without DBSK in it! And why isn’t DBSK in the picture?? It’s because I had a chance to visit the Grand Canyon about a week and a half ago and it was awesome, though I got a sunburn and I would totally love to write a whole review on my trip, but that’s not what I’m here for today!! With a comeback coming up later this year, the boys have just made another remarkable bang in the entertainment industry. Some pictures of the boys’ new photo book have been released all over the internet, and I’m sure most of you have already seen them. Released on July 21st, on Yesasia, had already sold all the copies of the two-versioned photobook! I guess it shows just how popular the boys are, even though they’ve been away from the Korean music scene for over a year.

While over in Japan, the boys new single, ‘Doushite Kimi Wa Suki Ni Natte Shimattan Darou?’, has hit #1 on the Weekly Oricon Charts for 3 straight weeks, breaking the record as the first foreign group to achieve it! As an ambassador of Universal Studios Japan, the amusement park has a new ride dedicated to the boys. Hollywood Dream the Ride is the new roller coaster at USJ and the song ‘Box in a Ship’, the other song from the new single, will be used for the ride! Also, stamps of the boys will be given out. Don’t you just wish this was at the Universal Studios in Hollywood just so you could be closer and actually have a bigger chance of going just for the ride?? Because I do!

Continue reading about the record here

Tablo Becomes Author

From high school drop out to Stanford graduate to Epik High member, Tablo is going back to his Stanford days. He’ll be publishing a collection of short stories that he wrote way back in his college days. Tablo, who celebrated his 28th birthday on the 22nd, said that the stories will be a “diverse range of cityfolk” and that 10 of his stories will be translated into Korean, for the Korean folks…and there isn’t a title for the book yet.

Continue reading here

On a side note, is having a concert tour, with Seoul being the first stop obviously. It is on September 27th at 7 PM at the Olympic Hall. For more details, visit the forum ^^

Here is Epik High’s new music video, Umbrella

SuJu Update

After releasing the U/Twins album on July 9th in Japan, the album ranked 4th on the Daily Oricon Chart and then ranked 8th on the Weekly Oricon Chart, becoming the first Korean album to make into the top 10 on the Weekly Charts. Also, the boys’ Super Show album and SuJu-H’s album, Cooking? Cooking! made it to #1 on Taiwan’s G-music chart. On the combo chart, they were ranked #2 and #4, making them the first Korean boy band to ever reach the #2 spot.

The boys have successfully ended their sold out fan meet and concert in Japan and Thailand on the 8th and 12th, respectively. On August 2nd, they will be attending the 2008 MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia and so far, only SuJu has been confirmed as the only performer from Asia.

Siwon recently revealed that the group will make a comeback in 2009 with a new album. It is unknown whether Henry and Zhoumi or any other unknown members will be in the album. And since it 2009 is within a few months, don’t be too excited yet, because who knows what SM has planned, but I’m sure ELF has started preparing for another war!

As the group hits their 1000th day together, SM is still tried to rip money off the fans. There was a celebration for the special day on July 27th but only half the group members was there and SJM members live via video. The whole party costed the fans 10 000 won just for fun and games, no performances. What’s even more upsetting was that the fans were not guaranteed into the party and only 1000 fans was allowed in to fulfill the whole “1000” concept. Because of the raging fans, SM decided to have 2 parties.

There will be a new reality show, featuring Kangin and Heechul. The new reality show will be showing the two boys as they prepare for the musical Xanadu. Clic k to read more about the reality show

Click here to watch preview

Just a reminder to fans, Hankyung will be carrying the Olympic torch in Beijing from August 6th-8th. As to which day or activities he’ll be involved with is unknown at the moment. Just hope he will be doing the opening ceremonies just to everyone can get a glimpse of his handsome face on global tv ^^ Hankyung will also be starring in an upcoming Chinese drama, called Stage of Youth, where he plays a boy who loves to dance but his father wants him to follow his father’s footsteps. Continue reading more about the drama here

Big Bang’s Album Postponed

Once again, the VIPs are disappointed in their boys’ delayed mini album, which they were very excited over. The fans had waited forever for this album to come out, since Taeyang solo activities had gotten in the way. The new mini album, Stand Up, was supposed to be released on August 1st, but now the new release date is August 8th. The reason for this delay is so they can commemorate 08.08.08, a supposedly lucky day.

Taeyang, on the other hand, has become a very lucky fan boy of Alicia Keys, as he was chose and requested to open up for her upcoming concert in Seoul at the Jamsil Stadium on August 7th. Taeyang also ended his first solo concert on July 20th and got Big Bang and himself a mini fan, Ha Eum! Ha Eum is the daughter of Sean from Jinusean, who is rumored to be making a comeback later this year along with 1TYM, since Jinhwan was released from military a few weeks ago. Ha Eum is very famous among YG fans as the little kid who dresses just like her father ^^
(I love the YG family love and Sean’s family <3)

Continue reading here and here

Click here for more pictures of the little cutie pie ^^ or visit Sean’s Cyworld for even more pictures of the family and kids!

Here’s a recent performance of Jinusean – Phone Number

To guys kicking it old school in suits and with the dancers on stage? *shakes head and laughs*

Credits: automonmon@youtube

Kang Ho Dong’s Wife is Pregnant!

Kang Ho Dong is finally catching up to his buddy, Park Myung Soo!. KHD’s wife has been confirmed pregnant! I recently watched an old clip of KHD on Sang Sang Plus and he said that no one was able to carry him after he was 1 year old and on Star King, he said he ate like an adult at the age of 3. Just hope the kid won’t grow up to look like the daddy but have personalities just like the daddy!

Also, actress Park Eun Hye, who was in Dae Jang Geum, also recently confirmed pregnancy.
Congrats to them!

Credits: SUNSHiiNE@soompi + daum

Guess Who??

Trying to be like their “Sailormoon sisters”, SHINee dresses up like girls!

It’s ajumma Bada during a photoshoot for a magazine! Yay for make-up and photoshop!

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Ok, so I enjoyed my last newscast, and I thought it’s best to go that way from now on. So you don’t see the difference between this structure and my first? Well… whatever, I just like to type my thoughts out for the world to see. And it makes it looks like I have more than seven readers when I talk out directly.

Let’s get cracking with this weeks news:

Hallyu Hunk off the market

Gorgeous man that is Kwon SangWoo has officially spoken out via press conference that he is set to be married late this September. I think it’s time to start sobbing in to those hankies ajummas, and I say it fondly because I’m going to join you. Sexy SangWoo is set to marry Miss Korea second runner up Son TaeYoung. Apparently not many people are pleased. Not just with the fact that he’ll be off the market (not that many people had a realistic chance), but with whom he will be marrying. Netizens went nuts and started anti-ing up Ms. TaeYoung. SangWoo obviously hurt by their remarks spoke out to those people directly. “I, Kwon Sang Woo am not in love and getting married with a Miss Korea. I am really in love and getting married with a woman.” Now after the initial shock, I genuinely felt really happy for him. Ok, it was sudden, and it came with a very random person, but if that means happiness in the cold sad world of showbiz, I support it 100%. You with me ajummas? Afterall, this news wont change his position in our dreams.

KARA Comeback

Kara are coming back within days, the 24th if I’m gonna get specific. As a lot of people know they’re back with two members to the one they lost. The 5 member idol group format is known and most successful, so I was all nodding and interested at their upcoming debut until I saw their new members. Now, call me a cynic, because that’s what I am, but damn. One of their new members is like a child and the other is 17. What happened to the days where we used to look up at idol group members and wish were a little older so we could date them. Now that’s when I was 12-14. Now that I’m 21 and could date all the guys I used to have a crush on, but have since reconsidered since now theyre all weird, gay, married, insanely promiscuous and/or crazy. Anyhoo, back to the topic at hand, the girls are Gu Hara (1991) and Kang Jiyoung (1994).

Nam GyuRi leaves SeeYa

funny her debut movie is a horror flick…

To be honest, Nam GyuRi kinda scares me, I mean I would never like to meet her in a dark alley or see her in the dark. Her smile and her “doll” image freaks me out a little. Nevertheless, shockingly to me she has gotten most of the attention out of the singing trio that is SeeYa. And her acting in their music video was mediocre, but people loved it nonetheless. I have no understanding of how they think, but it seems to have blown up her head a little (you’d think she’d be more humble after her ‘wardrobe malfunction’). Anyhow, she’s left SeeYa to pursue an acting career and a solo singing career. I don’t think her voice is ear-pleasing enough to go solo, but I will be looking forward to her new single. What will happen to the group now? Hmm… Mnet?

Is Elly still Sexy?!

Elly is Seo In Young if you didn’t know. Constantly a part of the gossip mills, Ms. Inyoung is going back to her solo singing for a wee while. Though she seems to have plenty of people hating on her (as we previously covered this week), she is funnily enough a seriously in-demand entertainer. Now I have a little confession to make, it doesn’t happen so often, but I would watch a show just because Seo In Young is in it. I wouldnt watch an ad though. She is entertaining and her joining ‘Ya Shim Man Man’ is proof enough of peoples interest in her. I hate her hair, hate it, hate it, hate it, with an unbelievable passion, her new mini-album is called “Elly is Cinderella”, so perhaps Fairy God Mother can give her a hairstyle worthy of Crown Prince J.

Here’s an ‘officially’ released teaser for a refreshing change.

Credit: jaeurazn

Lee Hyori

Like how I mentioned her right after the officially released teaser??

Little Miss Lee HyoRi, has made everyone crazy about the Hyorish. Her music is inferior in my opinion to Uhm JungHwas (yes I must mention them together), but goodness is she really leveling the playing fields. I didn’t like ‘U Go GRRL’ to begin with, or the other leaked songs as much as JungHwas mini-album, but after her comeback I’m getting second thoughts. With performance after performance I keep watching and that bloody “GRRL” keeps playing over and over in my head. That song is a grower and HyoRis awesome stage presence and performing abilities livens up the song so much more. I must admit I prefer her debut performance at Music Bank than the rest, but I still continue to tune in. Though I am a part of the “Dress women up and undress men” Kpop movement, I must concede this one and say, enjoy it guys. I also am, but not for the same reasons. I for one will be rooting for both the sexy divas, just because it’s refreshing seeing such great performances on stage. Viva la entertainment! I’m finally getting seriously entertained. How’s about you?

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As if being back in singing action and being awed wasn’t enough, Miss HyoRi is getting smooches from the Big Bang boys.

Lovable wrestler wants your money

Well, not yours or mine but talent agencies. And he bloody well deserves it. Mr. Kang Ho Dong and his crazy laugh have been entertaining people for ages. He’s come a heck of a long way from his wrestler days, he’s lost weight, got hitched and has scored successful shows on all major television networks. As well as of course winning awards, so now that his contract with Phantom Entertainment has ended, everyone wants a piece of him. Word has it he can ask for and get 2 Billion Won (a cool 2 million US). Wow, I wonder if he’s up for adopting any young adults….

No post is complete without shameless plugging of ones favourite idol….

Seo Taiji goes classical

Yes, with his comeback slowly reaching us, we get news that Mr. TaiJi is going to be going classical. On the 27th of September (a day before Kwon SangWoos wedding), “2008 Seo Tae-ji Symphony” will take place. How about that for experimentation? Well, ok classical music has always been used in various genres, but it’s exciting to see how Seo TaiJi is going to incorporate it to his music. He’s flying in classical conductor and composer Tolga Kashif, who once conducted the Royal Philharmonic and London Philharmonic orchestras, both critically acclaimed and admirable in the world of Classical Music. Come on guys, tell me you love him too?? Say it now before he’s officially back and everyone mindlessly joins the TaiJi troupe….

Thanks to Mr. Edward1849 of Soompi for the weekly charts
Weekly Music Chart – 3rd Week – July
1. Brown Eyes – 가지마 가지마 (Don’t Leave Don’t Leave)
2. Wonder Girls – So Hot
3. Mighty Mouth (feat. Sun Ye) – 에너지 (Energy)
4. Sung Si Kyung – 안녕 나의 사랑 (Goodbye My Love)
5. Shinee – 누난 너무 예뻐 (Noona’s Pretty (Replay))
6. Alex – 그대라면 (If It’s You)
7. V.O.S – Beautiful Life
8. Tae Yang – 나만 바라봐 (Watching Only You)
9. Ok Ju Hyun – Honey
10. Super Junior Happy – 요리왕 (Cooking? Cooking!)

And Epik High are going to drive everyone wild with an upcoming tour…

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