[NEWS] Jang Geun Suk kicks off his Asian tour in Singapore

Actor Jang Geun Suk kicked off his 2011 Asia Tour in Singapore on April 23rd.

Standing in front of 1,500 of his international fans, the actor opened the concert with a performance of his latest Japanese single, “Let Me Cry“, followed by tracks from the “Mary Stayed Out All Night” OST.

Local reporters and fans took much interest in his day-to-day activities during his stay there by following him around everywhere he went. On the 22nd, he held a press conference before his concert and interacted with 400 special fans through various events like team dancing.

The actor stated, “I felt that I was truly a happy person while performing. I’ll be working hard to make sure that I repay all of my fans’ love and support.”

Jang Geun Suk’s latest Japanese single, “Let Me Cry”, will be released in Japan on the 27th.

Source: Daily News via Nate

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[NEWS] Lee Min Ho & Park Min Young kiss for an hour and a half for “City Hunter”

A preview for Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young’s epic kiss scene has just been revealed!

On April 19th, the two actors visited a club in Seoul’s Kangnam area to film a kiss scene for SBS’s “City Hunter“. Lee Min Ho was scripted to kiss Park Min Young spontaneously to perform his mission as a ‘city hunter’; Park Min Young happened to be at the club to protect the President’s daughter, ‘Da Hae’, as part of her job as a secret service agent.

In order to successfully pull off the scene, Lee Min Ho had to kiss Park Min Young rather powerfully to give off the feeling that the kiss was unplanned. It was a short kiss, but the couple reportedly filmed for an hour and a half to get the scene just right.

The production team for “City Hunter” stated, “The kiss was an important scene to serve as a turning point for the couple’s relationship. The two showed perfect harmony in a happy environment, so the filming commenced well.”

“City Hunter” is scheduled to air on May 25th, so be sure to check back for updates!

[NEWS] JYJ’s Yoochun hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis

JYJ’s Yoochun was recently hospitalized for acute gastroenteritis.

On April 27th, representatives of his agency revealed, “On the 25th, Yoochun was rushed to the emergency room after he expressed pain. He was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis so he is currently being hospitalized. His drama schedule will be postponed so that he can focus on recovering.”

They continued, “Because he’s currently filming for MBC’s ‘Ripley‘, we feel that his schedules of working abroad on his concert as well as the drama itself has dropped his immune level.”

Yoochun will be discharged on the 27th and rest up at home before heading back to the film set.

Source: Newsen via Nate

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[NEWS] Song Joong Ki reflects on filming his first “Running Man” episode

‘Aggressive Joong Ki‘ reflected on filming his first episode with the cast of SBS’s “Running Man” in a recent interview with Newsen.

“When I first began filming for ‘Running Man,’ I was severely nervous because it was my first time on a variety show. I never had any idea what to do and I barely got any sleep the night before recordings,” he expressed.

WIth a laugh, he continued, “But with every new recording, I became closer with the members, and now it doesn’t even feel like I’m recording, it just feels like I’m here to play.”

At the mention of his teamwork with the other members, he stated, “If we weren’t close to one another, the show would be awkward. We chat and joke around during break, and I think that energy carries over to the show in creating a lot of fun and natural cuts.” Whether or not the camera is rolling, he revealed, laughter is unending on the set of the show.

Producers of the show commented, “He’s really aggressive. Despite it being his first variety show appearance, he adjusted quickly, which surprised all of us. He’s basically the maknae of the ‘Running Man’ members, and really does receive a lot of love from the cast and the crew for it. The few times where he’s lacking is actually charming to us. Not only is he close with his cast members, but all of the staff members as well.”

Source: Newsen via Nate

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[NEWS] Song Joong Ki and Sunny experience love at first sight?

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This episode of SBS’s “Running Man” had the members jumping up and down, as the guests were none other than SNSD’s Yoona and Sunny.

Usually, the castmates have to hunt for the guests, but this time, the tables were turned; Sunny and Yoona had to hunt for the members and stamp their name plates attached to their backs. Yoona and Sunny surprised the other members by going beast-mode, ravaging through the list one by one until they completed the mission.

Sunny was the one who got Song Joong Ki out and did so by hugging him hard, managing to get a hold of his name plate. After the mission was finished, he stated, “I was shocked. When I got closer to her, she didn’t run away and just hugged me without showing me her face.” Sunny replied by stating,“It’s because I am a huge fan.” The two became awkward with each other afterwards, which made the other members jokingly say, “Guys, just date!”, making them turn bright-red.

For the second mission, the members and the guests had to pick teams, which brought back the love-line between the two.

When Yoona asked the others to close their eyes and raise their hands up if they wanted to be on her team, Song Joong Ki didn’t do so. Sunny, wanting to make sure, said to him, “You didn’t raise your hands, right?”

The two ended up being on the same team and got closer, with Sunny even showing him her “3 Aegyo Combo Set”.

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[NEWS] Song Joong Ki to leave “Running Man”

Having first joined the program less than a year ago, actor Song Joong Ki has announced that he will be leaving SBS’s “Running Man.”

The actor completed his final recording on April 18th and officially announced his departure then.

A representative of his agency stated, “It was a difficult decision to make for him, but he felt that he needed to focus on his acting more after his movie filming. He’s developed such strong bonds with the castmates, so he’s very upset. Song Joong Ki completed his final recording on the 18th and did the best he possibly could. Please look forward to the broadcast on May 1st.”

His replacement is currently undecided. PD Jo Hyo Jin stated, “We haven’t thought of making an addition yet. For now, we’ll be going ahead with the members that are left.”

Song Joong Ki is currently working on “Every Little Makes Romance” with Han Ye Seul.

Source: Sports Chosun via Naver

[NEWS] U-KISS’ Eli & Kevin reveal their ideal woman’s traits

On February 11th, U-KISS’ Eli and Kevin attended the press conference for their “Star Date” special with Arirang TV, for which the members go on dates with Hallyu fans in Hong Kong.

The two raised anticipation by commenting, “The night view in Hong Kong is amazing, and there’s a lot of things to eat. We feel that this will be an opportunity to become closer with our fans.”

The members were then asked to describe their ideal women, to which Eli replied, “I like tall women with nice personalities. It’s inevitable for physical appearance to be included in describing my ideal woman, but first and foremost, I’d like for her to have an outgoing personality.”

Kevin also emphasized a ‘bright personality’, as he added, “I’d like for her to have an outgoing personality, and she’s someone who smiles often. My ideal woman is someone who can understand my feelings and accepts me for who I am.”

When asked to choose a female celebrity that they’d like to give chocolates to on Valentine’s Day, Eli and Kevin chose Hyun Young and 2NE1’s Dara, respectively.

Their “STAR DATE with U-KISS in Hong Kong” will be broadcast in 188 broadcast networks all over the world through KBS World at a later date.

Source: Segye via Nate

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[NEWS] SHINee to officially debut in Japan with “Replay” in June

SM Entertainment revealed today that SHINee will join the wave of K-pop artists promoting in Japan. A Japanese version of “Replay,” which was also their debut song in Korea, is the first single slated for release.

Though the single will be officially released in Japan on June 22nd, it won’t be the boys’ first time performing in the country. They had an extremely successful concert last December at the YoyogiGroup Stadium, performing to a sold-out show of 24,000 adoring fans.

Japanese fans will be able to download the new version of “Replay” as a ringtone for their mobile phones later this week on April 28th.

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[NEWS] SHINee to perform at Abbey Road Studios in London to celebrate their Japanese debut

Via tokyohive:

Popular South Korean group SHINee is scheduled to make their major debut in Japan in on June 22nd with their single “Replay” and what is a better way to celebrate this achievement than performing at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London?

That’s exactly what their record label and owner of the studio, EMI Music thought and thus they invited the group to perform at the studios that once inspired legends such as The Beatles and Pink Floyd.

At first it might sound awkward to perform in London to celebrate your Japanese debut, but things become more clear once you understand that Japanese fans actually get the chance to win a ticket for that special performance, and SHINee already has a lot of Japanese fans. Back in December the group held two performances in Tokyo and mobilized a total of 24,000 fans, but more than 100,000 people actually tried to get their hands on the tickets.

Experiencing a performance of SHINee at the Abbey Road Studios is special because they will not only be the very first Asian artists to perform at the studios, it is also a much more intimate atmosphere with the biggest room only giving space to a total of 130 people.

Fans who want to be among those 130 people will have to keep an eye out for special projects on the mobile download sites Recochoku and MOBAEMI starting on April 28th. Not much details are known a the moment and so far this seems to be the only way to get an invitation for the special performance.

The group made a statement about the upcoming performance, “Since it is such a famous studio, we’re really going to anticipate the performance. I hope you will look forward to it as well, because no matter where we are, we will always work hard in order to give back your support through great songs and great performances in typical SHINee fashion.”

EMI also plans to film the performance and distribute the resulting DVD in many countries, not just Japan.

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[NEWS] U-KISS’s Eli & Kevin go on a date with their fans in Hong Kong

Recently, U-KISS’s Eli and Kevin went on a street date with their Hong Kong fans for their “Star Date with U-KISS in Hong Kong” special.

Sponsored by “Binggrae“, the project aims to connect fans all over the world with Hallyu stars to encourage cultural exchanges. U-KISS’s Eli and Kevin completed their recording in various locations in Hong Kong for what will surely be an unforgettable memory for their fans.

Their special can be seen through Arirang TV on May 3rd.

Source: TV Daily via Nate

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[Music Video] Full track for After School’s “Shampoo” released!

Fans have been waiting a long time to hear from After School, and their patience has finally paid off!

The full audio for “Shampoo” – the title track from their new album “Virgin” – hit the web not too long ago, and it’s already becoming a hit thanks to its gorgeous arrangement and the bright quality of the girls’ vocals.

“Shampoo” is definitely a song that’s perfect for the Spring weather, so be sure to check it out below!

After School’s new album will be released in full on April 29th, so stay tuned to allkpop for more updates!

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