Mikeru On Korean Music Today

After waiting long for After School's Because Of You MV,it has been released finally.

The delay of the release of the MV is due to the leaking of the songs in their new album,After performing twice on music shows,which are music bank and Inkigayo,we got to see their MV after all,please enjoy,do you like their new MV?


To be honest,i don't really understand what the MV trying to express,is it love between two girls,do you mind telling us more about the MV?

I have subbed the MV in english,but everything is done in a rush,sorry if i made any mistakes!!

It has only been 5 months since Big Bang debuted in Japan and they are already set to join TVXQ for the 2009 FNS Music Awards!

Probably the most prestigious award a Rookie group could have is the Best New Artist for the Golden Disk Awards. Four of the hottest female groups who have debuted this year have been nominated for the said award.

the nominees are: 2ne1 from YG Entertainment, 4minute from Cube Entertainment, T-ara from Mnet, and f(x) from SM Entertainment. These rookie groups were only able to release mini album's and not a full length album (2ne1's full length album got postponed and will be released later next year) so the determining factors for the winners are Sales from their singles, popularity of course and scores from the judges (I dont know who they are).

Each has their own fans and bets right? Blackjacks, 4minute, T-ara and f(x) fans each screaming for their idols to win. After reading their basis, who do you think deserves to win Best New Artist for this year's 2009 Golden Disk Awards? Which only can be won by 1 rookie group that can be won only once in a lifetime (since only one can win it and only "rookie's" can win it).

If in my opinion in the sales of singles, 2ne1 debuted first compared to the other three and f(x) and T-ara only recently released their mini albums, so the competition is pretty tight. I know for some it's pretty obvious who will win but who knows? We never know do we? So vote up on who do you think deserves to win the Once in a lifetime career award.

Eunjung
Birth Name: Eunjung
Date of Birth:
Position: Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Education:
Starred in various music videos for FT Island. Including "Love Sick" and "Thunder + Only One Person"
Had a cameo in the TV series Princess Hours
Starred in Gosa Death Bell in August 2008

Hyomin (효민)
Birth Name: Park Sun-young (박선영)
Date of Birth: May 30, 1989 (1989-05-30) (age 20)
Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper
Education: Sinmok High School; Sungkyunkwan University
Starred in FT Island's music video for "Heaven"
Made a cameo in SG Wannabe's music video for "Unforgettable Breakup"

Jiyeon (지연)
Birth Name: Park Ji-yeon (박지연)
Date of Birth: June 7, 1993 (1993-06-07) (age 16)
Position: Vocalist
Education: Seoul Arts High School; Hyehwa Girls' High School
Starred in SG Wannabe's music videos for "Cry" and "My Baby"
Cast in MBC's drama Soul
She was a model during pre-debut years and she had once modeled with SHINee
Collaborated with SeeYa and Davichi on a single called "Women's Generation", soundtrack for a Korean drama, Cinderella Man.
She also made a cameo in High Kick Through The Roof

Soyeon (소연)
Birth Name: Park So-yeon (박소연)
Date of Birth: October 5, 1987 (1987-10-05) (age 22)
Position: Main Vocalist
Education: Anyang Art High School
SM Trainee
One of the 11 trainees who trained to be in Girls' Generation, however was cut due to her age.

Boram (보람)
Birth name: Jeon Boram (전보람)
Date of Birth: March 22, 1986 (1986-03-22) (age 23)
Position: Vocalist
Education: Myongji College
Starred in Kebee's music video for "Feeling You"
Released various solo singles
Father is Jeon Young-rok and mother is Lee Mi-yong

Q-ri (큐리)
Birth name: Lee Ji-hyeon (이지현)
Date of Birth: December 12, 1986 (1986-12-12) (age 22)
Position: Sub-Vocalist
Modeled before debut as a singer
She has also acted in dramas.
Featured in MBC's Drama "Queen Seondeok (TV series)"

The song "Nobody" really soared to conquer half the sky. Yesterday, reporters learned that after the announcement of Korean group Wondergirls's Dec 1 Shanghai Grand Stage concert, many local entertainment artistes became considerably interested, calling the organizers to book tickets. Popular Korean boy band 2PM were also invited, to serve as special guests for the concert.

On the eve of their China solo performance, Wondergirls expressed great excitement, advancing their flight back from America to South Korea for rehearsals, group leader Sunye blogging to say, "We have now set aside all other activities to rehearse behind closed doors, & want to meet our fans at the Shanghai concert as soon as possible!"

Manager JY Park revealed that the entire concert shall be the 5 girls' big dance party, the magnificent stage to be specially sparkling in pink, with a "T" platform extending out into the audience area, its 4 sides exhibiting Wondergirls' versatile demeanor of the sexy, youth, cuteness & charm; while in the front stage a giant "W" logo embedded with countless crystals.

At the same time, unique 1960s-era retro props will also be shifted to on-stage: bewitching pink sofa(s), glittering pearl curtain(s), circular arched door(s), etc. to provide a feast for the eyes; while the 5 girls will retain their iconic "S"-tight dresses.

It is learned that the audience will be invited to sing & dance with Wondergirls during "Tell Me," "So Hot," "Bad Boy," "You're Out", "Goodbye" & other representative tracks. The much-anticipated "Nobody" will be rearranged into a remix version &, in addition to the globally-known signature moves, will also add in a fresh dance style.

The organizers divulged that Wondergirls attached great importance to this Shanghai solo performance, will arrive ahead for rehearsals, & in person on the afternoon of the 29th [of November], at 大宁国际广场 [still trying to translate this, let's go with "Life Hub @ Daning" for now] for the concert warm-up, inviting all spectators to dance "Nobody" together.

Korea’s dongsaeng group, SHINee, had recently got a hoobae/junior idol group and they’re none other than f(x).

f(x) had an interview with E-Daily SPN and said “All seniors have been nice to us, especially SHINee-sunbaenim.”

Because f(x)’s first single (Chu~♡) promotional activities are overlaping with SHINee’s Ring Ding Dong promotional activities, they are able to receive alot of advise from SHINee. The girls were also touched when SHINee’s Key made a shout out and asked for a support for f(x) on Inkigayo after the group had won first place with Ring Ding Dong.

I’m sure SHINee were also happy to have f(x) as their hoobaes. They once said having hoobaes made them realized why their sunbaes were so nice to them and they want to pass that same treatment to f(x) as well.

SM Love, who wouldn’t want some?

2PM's Junsu and Big Bang's G-Dragon sat together during the MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards), and a few fancams have revealed the duo's close friendship.

On multiple occasions, Junsu has publicly spoken of his close friendships with G-Dragon and fellow Big Bang member Taeyang. I'm guessing it's because Junsu originally part of YG Entertainment before switching to JYP Entertainment. In fact, Junsu even mentioned G-Dragon in the acknowledgments section of 2PM's album back in May.



Although they are in separate companies now, it seems like the friendship hasn't ended. These two performers sure look like they enjoyed their time together at the awards.


It was a night to celebrate for both of them since they both won daesang awards.

It's always nice to see friends from different companies; yay for YGE-JYP love!

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More colorful clothing from SPAO! After all the pictures of the girl in preppy clothing, I guess they switch back to colorful clothings? Anyway, just enjoy the picture and don’t ask me why Tiffany isshowing skin. It’s because she wants to get Jessica’s attention ;] anyway, she didn’t show that much skin, just somebody on the chat was asking =] ENJOY!!

I think this is not the first time i compained about T-ara's image when promoting Lies.That style certainly does not suit the girls too much while their hairstyle when promoting TTL with Supernova (especially Ji Yeon) is not so impressive either!

However,the girls will make their comeback with a mini album very soon,the date has been set to early december!

Some photos of their new albums,please have a look!

Epik High (Hangul: 에픽하이) is a South Korean indie hip hop group from Seoul, South Korea. The group is composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz. The group went on hiatus in 2009 as a result of DJ Tukutz being called for mandatory military service.

Tablo
Birth name kai Sun-Woong (이선웅/李善雄)
Also known as Supreme T, Tablo
Born July 22, 1980 (1980-07-22) (age 29)
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Hip hop, Alternative hip hop, Pop rap, Electronic music
Occupations Rapper, songwriter, lyricist
Instruments Rapping, keyboards, vocals, synthesizer, sampler, sequencer

Mithra Jin
미쓰라 眞
Birth name Choi Jin (최진)
Born January 6, 1983 (1983-01-06) (age 26)
Origin Goheung, South Korea
Genres Hip hop, alternative hip hop, pop rap, electronic music
Occupations Rapper, lyricist, vocalist

DJ Tukutz
Birth name Kim Jung-Sik (김정식)
Also known as Street T
Born November 19, 1981 (1981-11-19) (age 28)
Origin Seoul, South Korea
Genres Hip hop, alternative hip hop, pop rap, electronic music
Occupations DJ, Producer, songwriter
Instruments Turntables, keyboards, synthesizer, sampler, sequencer

On Sharing Love Concert, Beast and 4minute we’re playing with the kids for one whole day. When the kids arrived both 4minute and Beast members looked very happy, and they kept saying “so cute”. They welcomed the disabled kids, they eat together. When they eat both 4minute and Beast members feed the kids and the kids too. After eating they went to a bridge and they played for awhile Gayoon looks like she’s lifting the kid, and the kid that was with Gayoon hits Doo Joon’s butt . Then they make couple t-shirts together and after that they dance to Muzik, when the kids we’re going home the members from both groups we’re hugging and a kid kissed Ji Hyun on her check that makes everyone shocked.

Name: Bi / Rain (Jung Ji Hoon)
Date of Birth: June 25 1982
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Debut: 2002 May 1 'n001'
Information: His ideal partner would be someone who looks good on first impressions, and someone who is kind and has a great sense of style.

Orion's 'Real Brownie' has been a hot choice for female college students. Previously, Orion had not reached out to this age group, but now, college students are requesting and searching for this product so much that Orion had to release them into convienance stores to meet their demands.

For having only come out merely a year ago under the title 'small indulgence,' Real Brownies have become a best seller with a record 2 billion won (about 2 million US$). It is for sure the anticipated product to change the industry of this year.

The attribute to their success is the strengthened marketing of the product. Starting last September, they've brought in the most popular beast idols 2PM as their models and have put out their advertising with fashion photoshoots and into modern magazines.

The show windows on the streets are now filled with posters of 2PM's chocolate abs and their manly physiques. Orion has even created a logo song with 2PM's artistic beatbox mixes, attracting much attention. Market O has stated that they will release a new video advert chock full of 2PM's charms, hoping to create more aggressive attention and interest.

Victoria
Birth name: Song Qian
Date of birth: February 2, 1987 (1987-02-02) (age 22)
Position: Leader, Vocalist, Lead Dancer
born in Qingdao, Shandong, China
Female lead in Kangta's "Eternity" music video
Female lead in SHINee's "Replay" music video
Female lead in Super Junior-M's "U" music video
Female lead in TVXQ's "Mirotic" music video

Amber
Birth name: Amber Liu
Date of birth: September 18, 1992 (1992-09-18) (age 17)
Position: Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, California to Taiwanese immigrants

Luna
Birth name: Park Sun-young
Date of birth: August 12, 1993 (1993-08-12) (age 16)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Featured vocalist in a song entitled "Get Down" with SHINee members Minho and Key for their mini-album Year of Us.

Sulli
Birth name: Choi Jin-ri
Date of birth: March 29, 1994 (1994-03-29) (age 15)
Position: Vocalist
debuted as a child actress in the 2005 Korean television drama The Ballad of Seo-dong
featured in TVXQ's Vacation, playing Micky's childhood love interest

Krystal
Birth name: Krystal Jung, Jung Soo-jung
Date of birth: October 24, 1994 (1994-10-24) (age 15)
Position: Lead Vocalist
born and raised in San Francisco, California
younger sister of Girls' Generation member Jessica
Female lead in SHINee's "Juliette" music video

I get daily emails from young talent who are looking to audition for JYP Entertainment or YG Entertainment. I do try to direct these people to the correct information. Unfortunately, I am pretty sure that these people are doomed before they start. The Korean pop music industry is so tough to break into… you stand the same chance at winning the lottery and starting your own record label.

However, there are other Korean companies out there that accept global auditions and will probably give you a better chance at Kpop stardom. Here is the Rundown.

J Tune Entertainment: The claim to fame for J Tune Entertainment is that it has Jung Ji Hoon (Bi – Rain). This company is actively accepting auditions and is looking to make its mark on the Kpop community.

You can audition via email. I suggest you have a resume, a portfolio of your accomplishments, a headshot, and a video clip. Since it is being transmitted via email I suggest that you try to keep your attached file below 5mb.

You can audition by sending this information to audition@jtunecamp.co.kr. If they like you they will respond.

Because his uncle is an adorable magnae named Mir. His godfather is ~world star~ Rain. He is insanely cute and his dad (Cho Dong Won) is CEO of J-Tune
Well, at least he has good taste in who he decides is forced to fanboy.

Because everyone keeps asking, I thought I should clarify; Mir's older sister is the baby's mom, so that makes the CEO his brother-in-law.

Last month, rookie male groups MBLAQ and BEAST attempted to take back the kpop scene for the guys, but it looks like the girls are back again - new gal group Rainbow is here to color up the kpop world!

Rumors of this group have been brewing for many months now. Just moments ago, DSP Entertainment, the agency behind SS501, KARA and Fink.L, confirmed the suspicions and revealed the new girl group to the Korean public.

"After four long years of training, these girls have developed the best vocal and dance skills around," a DSP representative revealed. "They were affectionately called 'rainbow' in their training days, a nickname that has gained popularity. We chose this word as the group's name because each girl has a different charm. Furthermore, this name has more meaning because it was generated by fans."

Akin to the promises they made when KARA debuted, DSP is already comparing Rainbow to Fin.K.L, stating, "The members of Rainbow were picked so that their physical appearances wouldn't be inferior to Fin.K.L"

As the teaser image suggests, the girls will already be coming out with an album upon their debut titled Gossip Girl.

Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about the promised "originality" of this group - with lackluster word choices for their group name and album, we can only hope that this isn't just another rehashed version of every other girl group out there. Also, is it just me or does the bottom-right girl on the album look a tiny bit like a grown-up Goo Hara of KARA? Is DSP Entertainment re-debuting their artists or something?

As a bonus, here are some pre-debut selcas from the members...

Who knows, maybe these girls will blow us out of the water with their teaser and debut. After all, talent is the most important quality of a music group, right?

Rainbow is set to come out with their first teaser this Friday, November 6. Stay tuned as allkpop brings you more about this brand new group!

WonderGirls, who are currently promoting in the States, revealed their natural and real features with behind-the-scene photos!






The photos were posted up on the girls’ official American site and were taken when the girls performed as the opening act for Jordin Sparks’ concert on 12th November previously.

In the photos revealed, the girls were seen playing around with one another, enjoying themselves. Fans also commented to the photos, “They look like they are having fun backstage”, “The WonderGirls unnie are always having fun” etc

Girls' Generation (소녀시대) is a South Korean nine-member girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. The members include Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (the leader), Jessica, and Sunny. Their hit songs include "Into the New World" and "Baby Baby".
Girls' Generation [소녀시대]

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Tae Yeon [태연/김태연]
09 March 1989
Height: 162cm
Roommate(s): Yoona and Soo Young
Position(s): Leader, Main Vocalist
Language: Chinese, Korean
Specialty: Chinese, Swimming
School: Jeonju Art High School

Jessica [제시카/정수연]
18 April 1989
Height: 163cm
Weight: 45kg
Position(s): Lead Vocalist
Language: Korean, English, Mandarin (Chinese)
Roommate(s): Hyo Yeon
School: Korea Kent Foreign School

Sunny [써니/이순규]
15 May 1989
Height: 158cm
Languages: Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese, Japanese
School: Baehwa All-Girls High School
Roommate(s): Yuri

Tiffany [티파니/황미영/스테파니황]
01 August 1989
Height: 162cm
Roommates(s): Seo Hyun
School: Korea Kent Foreign School and DBHS Diamond Bar High School

Hyo Yeon [효연/김효연]
22 September 1989
Height: 160cm
Roommates(s): Jessica
School:China Beijing Language Courses

Yuri [유리/권유리]
05 December 1989
Height: 167cm
School: Neunggok High School

Soo Young [수영/최수영]
10 February 1990
Height: 170cm
Blood Type: O
Roommate(s): Yoona and Tae Yeon
School: Jeongshin Girl's High School

Yoona [윤아/임윤아]
30 May 1990
Height: 166cm
Blood Type: B
School: Daeyeong High School

Seo Hyun [서현/서주현]
28 June 1991
Height: 168cm
Position: Lead Vocalist, Maknae
School: Daeyeong High School