Comeback Michael! We Miss You!

July 9, 2009 at 10:12 pm | In 2NE1, 2PM, BIG BANG, Bae Seul Ki, Bi (Rain), BoA, Dong Bang Shin Ki, Fly To The Sky, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Jewelry, Jun Jin, Lee Minwoo, Lee Seung Ki, Random News, SHINee, Se7en, Super Junior | Leave a Comment
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On July 7th, 2009, Michael Jackson’s Funeral was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

Michael Jackson

Those who were forntunate enough to get a ticket saw amazing performances from Mariah Carey, Trey Lorenz, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, & Jermaine Jackson in tribute to the King of Pop. They also heard the heart warming speeches of Brooke Shields, Rev. Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, Berry Gordy, Jermaine & Marlon Jackson, Queen Latifah, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, & Smokie Robinson. And let’s not forget Paris Jackson’s words that made the billions that tuned in for the memorial break down and cry. (For those who didn’t cry, DO YOU HAVE A HEART?!)

Rest in Peace Michael, you will be remembered for your brilliance.

As I have posted before, Michael Jackson influenced many artists including the KPopers. Bi (Rain) was one of them. It was however unfortunate for him as he  learned the King of Pop died on his birthday, June 25th. Michael inspired many to be all they can be and here are their tributes from over the years:

1TYM

They said Heal The World

2NE1:

They’re singing Umbrella by Rihanna but if you see closely they’re wearing a picutre of Michael on their clothing. This was shortly after the news of Michael’s death.

CL gives a shout out

Alien Ant Farm

Remake of Smooth Criminal

Bi (Rain)

It’s around 2:04, Billie Jean

Brian Joo (Fly To The Sky)

Billie Jean is really popular in Korea…

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgRg9K99M34]

His Thriller begins at 3:48

Girls’ Generation (SNSD)

Dance battle intro to Michael Jackson

Kim Jong Min (Koyote)

It’s a mix of Dangerous & Billie Jean

Jae Bum (2PM)

He actually sang Billie Jean

Jang Woo Hyuk (H.O.T)

He made a song called Mr. Jackson and there’s two performances of it

His Comeback Special on SBS Inkigayo:

On X-Man:

They’re amazing performances because he did the same 45 degree lean MJ did in Smooth Criminal

Jun Jin (Shinhwa)

He just loves Dangerous

Junsu (2PM)

You are Not Alone

Madonna

There was a rumor she was suppose to guest star at Michael’s Last Concert.

Se7en

Se7en’s stage of Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, & Dangerous (The Best I’ve seen, he did Michael Justice)

SHINee

Intro is a little tribute to Michael

It was their 80’s Icon Tribute. MJ starts at 1:10.

Shinhwa

Note this one is a parody-ish of Billie Jean & Heal The World, nothing too insulting. Also it’s Eric & Jun Jin who were dancing.

Min Woo & Jun Jin dance to Billie Jean

Another Min Woo & Jun Jin dance off of Billie Jean & Thriller

Super Junior

Han Kyung, Kang In, Shin Dong, & Dong Hae dancing to Black & White on Star Golden Bell

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJoz1Mn1Yas]

Heal The World

The Dangerous Pajama Party Remix by Super Junior H (Very Interesting)

Super Junior M playing charades on Sohu Star Chat, Michael Jackson was one of the answers. Starts at 5:08

Here’s the translations from asdfxKATHY

“2nd word: Michael Jackson
Host: isn’t this what Hankyung’s best in?
*Hankyung does the moonwalk*
*Ryeowook performs Michael Jackson’s signature moves*
*Henry misunderstood and did some popping instead*
Host:wow henry, u finally did something you’re really good at!
*Ryeowook whispers to Henry that the word is Michael Jackson*
Zhou Mi: can i request that one of the first few perform again?
* Siwon dances and sings “Dangerous” *
fans: Siwon! Siwon!
Zhou Mi: *guess words* smelt a fart?
host: it’s actually the name of a person. we don’t really know if he really did a smell a fart though
Zhou Mi: ah~~ Michael Jackson”

U Know Yunho (DBSK)

Both are technically the same dance to Scream but different shows

X-Man

Heroine

Victor Petrenko

It’s awesome, Michael inspired figure skaters too.

Collaborations For Tribute:

Lee Min Woo (Shinhwa)- Billie Jean, Psy- Beat It, Bi (Rain)- Thriller, Jun Jin (Shinhwa)- Dangerous

BoA & DBSK singing Heal The World

Jewlery & Bi (Rain) doing what else, Billie Jean

Part 1

Start from 7:57

Part 2

Continuing

A giant Michael Jackson Dangerous Dance Battle on Love Letter (Lee Min Woo of Shinhwa, Jang Woo Hyuk of H.O.T, Bae Seul Ki, Kim Jong Min of Koyote, & Chung Myun Hoon of NRG)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGQot5DtU1c]

Basically everybody from DBSK, Super Junior, Fly To The Sky, Lee Seung Ki, Yang Pa, Baek Ji Young, BIG BANG, etc

And this is only some of the people Michael influenced. If you have more, comment and leave a link, I’ll put it up.

2NE1- 1st Mini Album

July 8, 2009 at 12:06 am | In 2NE1, BIG BANG, Music | Leave a Comment
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BIG BANG- Gara Gara GO!! [SINGLE]

July 8, 2009 at 2:13 pm | In BIG BANG, Music | 1 Comment
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Brown Eye Girls- Candy Man (Mp3)

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Perez <3 2NE1

July 9, 2009 at 4:02 pm | In 2NE1, BIG BANG, Random News | Leave a Comment
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Yesterday it was BIG BANG today is 2NE1.

2NE1

God Bless Perez’s soul.

Heo Young Saeng Joins Friends OST

July 9, 2009 at 3:35 pm | In BIG BANG, Random News, SS501, TaeYang | Leave a Comment
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MBC weekend drama ‘Friend, our legend’ (below referred to as ‘Friend’) has started airing, and viewers’ senses are stimulated by the OST which creates the atmosphere in the drama.

HYS

‘Friend’ OST gathered attention with participation of 13 teams including Big Bang, Bobby Kim, Alex, Lee SoRa, No Brain, etc. Besides the action and melo scenes, it has many scenes from the 70s ~ 80s. Each song is inserted at the right place at the right time in the drama which enhances it.

Besides ‘Cannot hold you’ by rookie singer Hwi, Big Bang’s Top and TaeYang’s song ‘Friend’ is already up on online music sites garnering popularity. SS501 member Heo YoungSaeng sang ‘Go wipe your tears’, No Brain’s ‘Run’, Oh JongHyuk’s ‘Old School Rock’, etc.

Meanwhile, the whole album of ‘Friend’ OST will be released on 9-Jul through music sites, and album release will be on 14-Jul.

Track list :
휘 – 가질수 없는 너(Hwi – Cannot hold you)
탑•태양(빅뱅) – 친구 (Top, TaeYang (Big Bang) – Friend)
바비킴- 오직 그대만 (Bobby Kim – Only you)
알렉스 -클로저 (Alex – Closure)
이소라 -1(하나) (Lee SoRa – Hana)
허영생(ss501) – 눈물을 지워가 (Heo YoungSaeng (SS501) – Go wipe your tears)
정동하(부활) – 더데이 (Jung DongHa (Boowhal) – The Day)
노브레인-런 (No Brain – Run)
오종혁 – 올드스쿨록 (Oh JongHyuk – Old School Rock)
이가은(페이지)- 연극이 끝난후 (Lee GaEun (Paige) – After drama ended)
이다원 – 마이웨이 (Lee DaWon – My Way)
저스트 – 데스티니 (Just – Destiny)
HASHY – 오픈업 (HASHY – Open Up)

Credits : JOINS sports + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

Junglass Without Glasses!

July 9, 2009 at 3:35 pm | In 2NE1, 4Minute, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Random News | Leave a Comment
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“Junglass”, 4minute’s Jiyoon Jun’s face has been revealed.

JG

Because 4minute’s member Jiyoon always wore sunglasses on stage, fans started calling her “Junglass”.
Fans were extremely curious because they never saw Jiyoon’s face without the sunglasses.
Now, her face has been revealed slightly on the Internet by a reflection.
The reflection of Jiyoon’s dance practice was filmed and released.
This reflection of Jiyoon has exceeded fans’ expectations.
She sings <Hot Issue> charismatic-ly. She raps and dances strongly.
The video shows what fans were thinking of Jiyoon.
It also left an impression of a cute and pure appearance.
Netizens described it as an “appearance that [we] couldn’t even imagine.”
“She’s so cute.”
“This pure beauty is <Hot Issue>’s Junglass?”

Meanwhile, the girl group 4minute who first received a lot of attention because of former WG member Hyunah, stormed the music industry with their debut hit <Hot Issue>.
On various music charts, 4minute, SNSD, and 2NE1 are intensely competing for first place.
This is leading to a girl group syndrome.

Source: Newsen
Translation: chungalung@4-minute

KARA’s MetaFriends To Come To an End

July 9, 2009 at 3:34 pm | In KARA, Random News | Leave a Comment
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Kara’s <friend search> will come to a final stop on MTV <Kara MetaFriends> with Kara’s first-ever concert “mini concert episode,” as a grand highlight finale to wrap up the activities over the 14 days.

KARA

<Kara MetaFriends> was a show with ordinary people who wanted to become Kara’s friends, and every episode they received a special mission, and finally narrowed down to 5 people. 3 females and 2 males remained to becomes Kara’s forever friends.

The <mini concert> that aired on Thursday the 9th will be Kara’s first-ever concert, in which they’ll share with the finalists. Each member will show their solo talents: Gyuri’s sweet singing and piano version of <Pretty Girl>, and Nicole and Seungyeon will sing their favorite songs to show off their skills.

The highlight will be when Kara and the 5 finalists sing <Honey> together, in which the finalists practiced day and night to get down the song and dance. Through this one-of-a-kind concert, you can see Kara and friends’ true friendship.

Meanwhile at 4pm on Tuesday the 14th, there will be a “highlight” episode in which it will recap all the amusing moments, as well scenes that weren’t shown in the official broadcast.

It will also show the part on the 1st episode where the female student did the “Backstage Teacher Kang” parody that made Kara burst into laughter.

Later in the “Spring picnic” episode, including the sushi making contest and track meet, it will reshow the part where Seungyeon falls and is embarrased with her Gollum impression, namely the “Han Seungyeon Humiliation.” There will also be her cute talk about how the “track meet showed everyone’s superhuman strength, which was really fun.”

Also it will show the 4th episode of “Happy amusement park” of Gyuri’s 22nd surprise birthday party, as well as the 5th episode’s “1 night 2 day MT” where they all candidly hung out and watched movies, made food together, showing the first half of the sketch.

There will also be Gyuri’s “baby voice’ imitation, Seungyeon’s crying when she ate the wasabi-filled sushi and other scenes that there was not enough time to show, as a behind the story episode.

Lee Hanhyung PD said, “This was a program that showed the fans’ huge love. The burden of being an entertainer was thrown away, and Kara was able to be natural friends with the fans. I really want to thank the friends who didn’t think of this as a broadcast but instead as a true friendship.”

<Kara MetaFriends> was a survival reality show by global music entertainment channel MTV that began broadcasting on May 26th.

Link: artsnews
Link by: mae
Translated by: tinggg @ Karaholic.com

Genie is Going Strong

July 9, 2009 at 3:26 pm | In 4Minute, Girls' Generation (SNSD), Lee Seung Ki, Random News, SG Wannabe | Leave a Comment
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So Nyeo Shi Dae has shown great power with their music with their title song ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’ off their recent 2nd minialbum going up to the #1 spot for the 2nd week through.

SNSD

According to the weekly chart on Monkey3, the song is up #1 for the 2nd week for the 1st week of July.

Another song off their minialbum ‘Etude’ has also climbed up 39 spots to be at #8. They are the 2nd artistes to have 2 songs up top 10 positions after SG Wannabe in May.

Monkey3 revealed that ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ is also #1 for download and streaming chart. Another hit song after the ‘Gee’ symdrome earlier this year.

Newcomer group 4Minute’s debut song ‘Hot Issue’ continued to stay at #2 position for 2 weeks with So Nyeo Shi Dae at the #1 position. While 2PM’s ‘I Hate You’ is at #3.

Fast rapper singer Outsider’s ‘Alone’ is at #4 while Lee Seung Gi’s ‘Will You Marry Me?’ is at #5. Lee Seung Gi has recently raise a topic for being getting highest viewership on weekends with his weekend drama ‘Brilliant Legacy’ and also on variety show ‘2 Days 1 Night’.

The chart results:

1. So Nyeo Shi Dae ‘Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)’
2. 4Minute ‘Hot Issue’
3. 2PM ‘I Hate You’
4. Outsider ‘Alone’
5. Lee Seung Gi ‘Will you marry me?’
6. YangPa ‘Soul’
7. 8eight ‘Goodbye my Love’
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9. V.O.S ‘Something Big’
10. 2NE1 ‘Fire’
11. 2NE1 ‘I Don’t Care’ | Big Bang TOP and TaeYang ‘Friend’

source: kbites

2AM’s Chang Min Was Fat

July 9, 2009 at 3:23 pm | In 2AM, Random News | Leave a Comment
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2AM ChangMin revealed the shocking fact that he had weighed more than 100kg before debut.

CM

ChangMin was on KBS Star GoldenBell recently and MC Jeon HyunMoo said, “Is it true that you were rustic before debut?”. ChangMin said, “After Igot discharged of service from the army, I joined as a trainee and I was very rustic then. I weighed over 100kg before debut but now I’ve lost about 30kg.”

Other 2AM member SeulOng said, “When I saw ChangMin back then, I thought he was delivery boy for water purifier.”

Also when asked, “What is different after SeulOng had a good built?”, ChangMin answered, “Even though the weather is cold, he has to go around without a top.” causing a ripple of laughter from those present at the filming set.

This episode is set to air on 11th July.

source: kbites

Time To Say Goodbye

July 9, 2009 at 3:17 pm | In 2PM, Random News | 1 Comment
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After receiving loads of love and support from fans with the title song ‘Again & Again’ and then the 2nd hit song ‘I Hate You’ off their 2nd single ‘Time To Change’, 2PM will say goodbye with their goodbye stage on 19th July before going for a rest.

2PM

Their representative said, “2PM will be having their last stage on 19th July on SBS Inkigayo, ending their 2nd single promotional activities.” This will end their 3 months activities to promote their 2nd single.

The representative also said, “After ending the promotions for this single, the boys will rest and prepare for their next single album. Part of the members will also continue with their individual activities.”

source: kbites

Solbi Injured But Still Will Skate

July 9, 2009 at 3:12 pm | In Random News | Leave a Comment
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Solbi who is preparing for her figure skating concert has recently injured her leg ahead of her gala concert.

Solbi

Filming for Mnet ‘Ice Princess’, SolBi will be having a gala concert on 12th July to showcase her figure skating skills she had learnt so far. But it has been revealed that she had injured herself while attempting the spiral skill during practice.

She was sent to the hospital to receive treatment right after she injured herself. The doctor has diagnosed that she had pulled a ligament and needs to wear a cast for it.

The PD to the show, “Solbi received shocked when she fell down. At first when she started learning figure skating, she had said that the ice skating ring seemed scary, with this fall she feel the anxiety to figure skate again.”

But the gala concert will still go on as planned, the PD has said that Solbi had wanted to put up a good show and show her best. Hence she will continue with the gala concert as planned.

source: kbites

Remixing The Human Soul With Planet Shiver

July 9, 2009 at 3:06 pm | In Epik High, Random News | Leave a Comment
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Artiste group Planet Shiver will work together with hip hop group Epik High for a remix album.

Epik High

Planet Shiver will also make its entrance into the Kpop world with the release of Epik High ‘Remixing the Human Soul’ album which they had done remixing to Epik High’s best hit songs.

3-member group Planet Shiver has all these time worked with artistes like Epik High, Dynamic Duo, Drunken Tiger, LeeSsang, Yang GongGeun etc. They are also the artistes who did Epik High’s ‘One’ remix released in 2008 and also Dynamic Duo’s ‘ChulChaek’ and ‘Solo’ remixes.

Epik High Tablo said, “At first when we asked them to do the remixes, we did not know how it would turn out and was curious about it. But after we see the completed works, we were touched and impressed. These friends are like geniuses.”

Meanwhile, Epik High is preparing to release their 6th album later this year.

source: kbites

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