Nevertheless we have a lot of updating to do, so let’s get down to business. Firstly I need to mention that the ‘news’ this week doesn’t need much elaboration so I’ve decided to give you guys a lot of news with not so much commenting. So, here goes the ShenYuePop K-Entertainment newscast:

Seo-InYoung boosts Maybelline’s Popularity

That’s right, little miss mushroom head Seo InYoung has impressively boosted Maybelline’s Internet sales a decent 10% ever since she signed on as a Spokesperson. Now, who needs Godly beauty for a makeup ad, personality is what really shines. (that and an extremely popular reality show)

Epik High promotes Subliminal Messaging

Well, not really. Apparently some have discovered that when you play Epik High’s album track “비(Be)” backwards the word “Jesus” can be made out. It’s called ‘Backward Masking’ and it is usually associated with devil worship and subliminal messaging, but um…. what the hell? It’s purely coincidental and whoever discovered this seriously has too much time on their hands.

Faceless star Zia, causes a stir

I’m pretty sure she’s no longer faceless and she’s revealed her face (hands up to whoever actually was anxious to see who she was), but apparently Zia also been bitten by the ‘plagiarism’ bug and her album poster looks a little too much like the new ‘Sex and The City’ movie poster.

Ohhh Lee Hyori and Mnet

This poor girl has so much drama thrown her way. Miss Lee HyoRi apparently needs as much attention as humanly possible to be successful with her new album. Get this, she’s dropped out of hosting popular variety show ‘Sang Sang Plus’ to concentrate on her new album, has had more songs off her album leaked, and has been accused of plagiarism for both her album cover and new video. Phew… that’s quite a lot of drama for just one album, and anyone who knows the Biz can tell how stupid Mnet is looking by purposely leaking it. YES, Mnet we weren’t born yesterday, we can tell you leaked 5 whole songs off her album yourselves and are announcing it so people can listen to it. Keep insisting your hunting the guy down that leaked it, where’s the dude that released the teaser then?

Not Another Girl Band?!

Apparently the music scene isn’t bombarded enough with girl bands and boy bands debuting, but they’re also not young enough either. Check out the music video of new girl group “Sweety“, whose youngest member is 7 and the oldest is 14 (korean age). Warning, this is going to keep playing in your head no matter how bad you think it is.

Ryu SiWon, talented and Honorable

Ryu SiWon has been making ajummas in Japan swoon for years now, and it’s obvious that he is a big time HallYu star. Now, he is a ‘Hallyu Star with a Heart’ and he’s been awarded for it. Mr. Ryu, was awarded a Japanese Emperor’s Medal of Honor last Tuesday at Niikata Prefecture for his large donations to the region. To those of you who didn’t know, Niikata was hit with a bad earthquake last year and Mr. Ryu contributed quite a hefty donation as well as holding a concert there. So nice.

Super Junior hit no.4 in Japan

My apologies, I couldn’t be bothered to find a picture of all of them.

I personally had no idea they were releasing any single, what with half of them in China and half being Happy, but word has it that Super Juniors’ Japanese version of ‘U’ has reached the fourth spot in the Oricon Daily Chart. Good for them, maybe when they all get back together and they go to actually promote their singles, they may in fact do better. It’s a good time to be a Korean Artist in Japan.

Seo TaiJi making hearts beat faster

Maybe it’s just my heart, but I seriously cannot wait for Seo TaiJi’s comeback album. This man is not only Music Legend in Korea, but a Musical Genius. His company has released the date for his Mini-Album and people write it down in your diaries, July 29th shall be the day we see true creative music get back in to K-Entertainment. Ok, I know there’s great music out there already, but it’s so few and far between… *sigh* I just love me some Seo TaiJi…

JinuSean comeback?

JinuSean recently graced the stage with sexy diva Uhm JungHwa on the great show “Yoon DoHyuns Love Letter” and there’s been cries of comeback for the duo. It’s about time if you ask me, come back JinuSean and make our ears scream happy please!

Baby VoX is back!

No sweetheart, just the name. There are no names left in the Universe, old ones must be recycled, it’s good for the environment. Well, not really, but Baby VoX ReV have come back with two new members and have decided to drop the ‘Rev’ part in their name. Collectively, the ‘Baby VoX’ name has seen 11 female members to this day, if my calculations are correct. I dont understand why this is necessary, nonetheless I have lost interest already, how bout you?

Well, so much for not commenting… Anyhow here is the top 10 of last week, and as ever thanks to Edward1849 of Soompi…

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

Oh and Shin JungHwan has left the hospital and is back in action…

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I thought I would start this weeks segment with some happy news…

Yoo JaeSuk finally ties the knot

I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely love this guy. He’s an unbelievably talented MC who never stops entertaining you no matter what he does. I would watch a show with him sitting in a garden shed all on his lonesome with only a juicer to entertain himself with. And I would know I would be laughing throughout. Yoo JaeSuk married announcer Na KyoungUn on the 6th this week, we wish the couple a long, happy and healthy life together.

Shin JungHwan injured

This week was somewhat happy since mostly celebrities managed to stay away from hospitals due to being overworked. And then we got word that lovable celebrity and funnyman Shin JungHwan was in an accident. Mr. Shin was riding his bicycle near his home in Seoul where he was forced to make an emergency turn to avoid an oncoming collision with a rushed vehicle. This resulted in multiple injuries to his forehead, pelvis, knee, and back. He has not taken part in his plentiful programs which he is a host and a regular, and it is not entirely clear when he shall continue his schedule. We hope Mr. Shin a quick recovery. Our television sets sure will miss him.

Is it just me, or are Korean celebrities kinda cursed? O_O

Wonder Girls far too popular

“How much do you like me?”

Apparently with the immense popularity of the Wonder Girls’ “So Hot”, Broadcasting stations are begging them to stop promoting the song in order to give other artists a ‘chance’ in getting the top spot. The idea that they’ve been asked to stop promoting it because of how popular it is, is quite amusing. Why can’t the other artists just up the ante and produce better music to challenge the top spot? That would be great for everyone, then perhaps the Korean Music Industry would come out of that God awful slump it’s in, and CDs will be worth buying.

In other news, the Wonder Girls have also started another dance trend this year, and the following UCC is proof, check out the so-called Kindergarten Teacher dancing to their current too popular single. (she strips off her trousers and shirt to reveal a leopard print top and hot pink shorts, it’s creating a buzz on the internet).

Credit: Coolsmurf

Of course Wonder Girls are still number 1, Check out this weeks charts, courtesy of Edward1849 of Soompi.

Weekly Music Chart – 1st Week – July
1. Wonder Girls – So Hot
2. Tae Yang – 나만 바라봐 (Watching Only You)
3. V.O.S – Beautiful Life
4. Shinee – 누난 너무 예뻐 (Noona’s Pretty (Replay))
5. Alex – 그대라면 (If It’s You)
6. Super Junior Happy – 요리왕 (Cooking? Cooking!)
7. Gavy NJ – Lie
8. Bae Chi Gi (feat. Sol Flower) – No. 3
9. Jaurim – Carnival Amour
10. Ok Ju Hyun – Honey

Oh JungHyuk, Korean Johnny Bravo

Damn. he’s pretty

Aptly named that by our very own soyboy, Ex- Click B member Oh JungHyuk returns with a new image. He seems to have bulked up a bit too, but nothing like the cartoon heart-throb we know and love. His music has seemed to take a turn for the better too, the song sets the summer mood, check it out.

Credit:monmonsnow1

How awesome is Seouls’ club scene gonna be this Summer?

Sexy Diva updates

Uhm JungHwa and Lee HyoRi were set for a Summer Comeback, and it really is starting to sizzle. Lee HyoRi is somewhat lagging in her release, but as we covered earlier this week, JungHwa has blown us away and has clearly taken the lead in the Sexy Diva Showdown. Hyori released the teasers officially, and I’m sure they’re still after the guy that released them, damn his smarts, (if only he left some breadcrumbs for them to follow). Uhm JungHwa although ageing well, seems to have misplaced her contacts. What in the hell is up with those orange bangs?

And there’s also another new Boy Band to look forward to, ‘U-Kiss’…

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