Girls’ Generation (SNSD) & f(x)- Chocolate Love (Single)

Girls’ Generation (SNSD)

01. Chocolate Love (Retro Pop Version)

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f(x)

02. Chocolate Love (Electronic Pop Version)

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Han Kyung & Chen Xiaoduo Will Duet

Qingdao’s China Korea Song Festival scheduled for October, Hangeng and Chen Xiaoduo duet the song Ring

Super Junior-M

The 11th China Korea Song Festival will be held on October 6th at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center Grand Theater. Reporters recently learned from Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center Performing Arts Co., Ltd that currently the entire song festival’s program performers has tentatively been decided with Super Junior-M, Lollipop, Winnie Hsin, and other veteran stars performing their classic songs.

Korean groups brings “new songs”

As a small sub-group of the popular idol group, Super Junior, Super Junior-M, packaged under the meticulous plans of SM Ent, acquired considerable achievement after officially debuting in Mainland China in 2008. THey have become Mainland China’s top idol group. In April of 2008, Super Junior-M brought out their first Chinese album “迷(Me)” sweeping across Greater China and Asia. Most recently in 2009, Super Junior-M brought out their first Chinese mini album, “Super Girl” and going throughout Asia for promotions. At the next China Korea Song Festival, Super Junior-M will perform live their elegant and sophisticated new song, “Super Girl”, for the audience. At the same time, they will use Korean to sing Sandy Lam’s old classic song “At Least I Still Have You”, bring a whole new interpretation.

It has been understood that Super Junior-M previously was on the Qingdao channel’s Chinese New Year Festival this year where they brought spectacular, energetic singing and fervent dancing to the Qingdao audience. When they return to Qingdao, will they bring us an even more spectacular performance? Let us wait and see.

SS501, an idol group as popular as Super Junior-M, will also be bringing their newest song this time. Besides performing “Boys Over Flower”’s theme song, “Because I’m Stupid”, they will also bring to the China Korea Song Festival their newest single.

Lollipop

The Chinese side presents famous classic songs

Unlike Korean singers who continuously promote their own new songs, this time at the China Korea Song Festival, the singer from the Chinese side will bring onto the stage classics such as Winnie Hsin’s “Flavor” [味道], Tan Jing’s “If Only Lives Were Forever” [但愿人长久], Phoenix Legend’s “Fly Freely” [自由飞翔]. etc., familiar classic songs. Mainland Chinese idol group BOBO as well as sexy hot singer, A Duo will bring “Novice in Love” [恋爱新手], “Honor and Glory” [光荣], and “Peking Opera”[唱脸谱].**

Just recently, the idol group from Taiwan, Lollipop participated in the filming for “Dance Gate 2.” Not even a month will pass before the six members of Lollipop will return to Qingdao city to bring fans their “I Am Legend” and collaborate with Korea’s beautiful group Jewelry on Li Chun Bo’s classic song, “Small Fragrance” [小芳] **.

Popular Hangeng and Chen Xiaoduo duet the romantic “Ring” song

As this year’s extremely popular man in all corners of the country, Hangeng will not only perform with Super Junior-M at this time’s China Korea Song Festival, but will also duet with Chen Xiaoduo, former singer of the Olympic theme song “You and Me” at the Olympic Sailing Center, a song classic romance song from “Blue Fantasy” [蓝色畅想], “Ring”[戒指].**

According to reports, “Ring” the romantic love song was created by music director of the Olympic closing ceremony for “Blue Fantasy”. Originally, the famous violinist, Lu Siqing and Chen Xiaoduo duet the female solo. How will Hangeng and Chen XiaoDuo perform this romantic classic melody this time? This is also one of the highlights deserving of anticipation for this time’s China Korea Song Festival.

T/N: Next two paragraphs don’t really pertain to those not going to the performance.

Olympic Sailing Center will be sealed off on the day of the China Korea Song Festival

In order to guarantee that the entire China Korea Song Festival will go smoothly, Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center will be sealed off on October 5th, the China Korea Song Festival dress rehearsal, and on October 6th, the China Korea Song Festival performance. It will be sealed off from noon, 12:00, to evening, 22:00. While it is sealed off, only audience who have tickets to the 11th China Korea Song Festival can enter starting at 16:30 on the days of the dress rehearsal and performance from Olympic Sailing Center gate number 2 (Xinhui road entrance). All categories of vehicles holding work certificates can enter from Olympic Sailing Center gate number 3 (Zengcheng road entrance)

It’s understood that around the Olympic Sailing Center there are three parking lots. They are Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center gate number 1 parking lot (Qingyuan road), Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center gate number 6 parking lot (Aomen road), the parking lot near the intersection of Donghai road and Fuzhou road (about a 10 minute walk away from Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center). There are a total of 700 spots. In order to allow for the spectators to attend the 11th China Korea Song Festival smoothly, the organizers have also recommended everyone to make traveling plans early whether it is to walk or ride public transportation to the Olympic Sailing Center.

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** Song names are all roughly translated, not official ones
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List of singers announced for the Korea China Song Festival to mixed reactions from Chinese fans
Date: September 29, 2009
News Source: MOP
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Asia’s popular singing and dancing group, f(x), will participate in the upcoming Korea China Song Festival, it will be their first overseas performance since debut

Chinese fans reacted strongly to the list of performers for the 2009 Korea China Song Festival. A Chinese Qingdao newspaper made public a list of around 20 names of Korean and Chinese big-name singers. To this, Chinese netizen fans raised doubts, others think it’s alright.

Those fans who raised doubts said, “The list publicized last time has DBSK and Lee Hyori, but not this time.”, “Previously it was said that all 13 members of Super Junior would come, yet this time it has changed to Super Junior-M”, “It really makes one depressed, what is with this?” This showed that there was strong discontent. However, those fans who think it’s alright said, “The previous publicized list was fake”, “Isn’t SS501 included this time? This arrangement is still acceptable.” This showed approval.

The much anticipated Korea China Song Festival, by fans from both countries, will be held on October 6th in Qingdao, China. From Korea, the singers will be Super Junior M, SS501, Jewelry, f(x), etc. From China the singers will be BOBO, Lollipop etc.

Date: September 30, 2009
News Source: XinHuaNet
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Magnaes Stick Together

We reported that the maknaes of Kara and f(x) have developed a close bond with each other recently, and has become a hot topic among both sets of fans. It was also revealed that 4minute’s maknae, Sohyun has also joined the maknaehood, making it a party of four now.

Not long ago, pictures of Kara and f(x) sharing the same dressing room at music shows and enjoying each others’ company were uploaded online. On one music show, they also taught each other their dances. Amber’s birthday party also saw Kara’s participation, showing fans how close of a bond they have developed. Much of these have been attributed to the interaction between the group’s maknae members.

Kara’s Jiyoung, f(x)’s Sulli and Krystal have swiftly become the best of friends in a short period of time, boosting the relations between Kara and f(x). Jiyoung, Sulli and Krystal are often spotted backstage during music shows, happily chatting and joking around, showing that they are just like any normal teenage girls.

A 94 baby just like the trio, 4minute’s maknae member, Sohyun has now also joined them . Sohyun had recently recorded a Chuseok special program with Jiyoung and said, “I totally surrendered to the unstoppable friendliness of Kang Jiyoung.” Although they were born in the same year, both Jiyoung and Sohyun rarely interact with each other during music shows. But they have swiftly become close friends after the recording for the Chuseok special. And through Jiyoung, the maknae members from the best girl groups and were all born in 1994 have been united together.

Cube Entertainment expressed, “Sohyun has grown closer to Kang Jiyoung after recording the Chuseok special. She is also very comfortable around f(x)’s Krystal and Sulli, and doesn’t use formal language towards them. When you see the four of them together, it’s like you are witnessing a classroom scene from middle school. When they are chatting, their laughter can really make the whole dressing room vibrate.”

The maknae members of 1994 are usually very fragile mentally and don’t have much friends because of their young age. But because of their frequent interactions backstage, the maknaes have now grown closer to each other. An acquaintance expressed, “At their age, they are not able to go to school often like what their peers do. So naturally, they will miss the chance of making friends and feel lonely most of the time. It’s really good that they have managed to become friends despite being in competing girl groups.”

source: coolsmurf

 

I Have To Kidnap Jessica

Krystal, the youngest member of the five-member, super rookie girl group f(x), revealed her overflowing love for her older sister, SNSD’s Jessica.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Krystal uploaded a picture of her on her me2day [Korean Twitter] page. In it, she is staring off to the side and the comment under it reads, “This picture shows me waiting for something.”

She also wrote, “What am I waiting for? Jessica? I have to quickly kidnap Jessica. Hehe.” People can get a glimpse of Krystal’s trust and love for Jessica.

It has been revealed that Jessica gives advice to Krystal, who has just debuted, whenever she has free time, and that her love for her little sister is uncommonly strong.

Krystal is a member of f(x), a group that debuted earlier this month with the song ‘LA chA TA’. Currently, the group is actively promoting in public and on broadcasts.

Source: star news
Reporter: Gil Hyesung
Translation: jreddevil07@soshified.com/forums

 

N.S Yoon Ji Debuts

News reported earlier reveals that KARA Kang JiYoung’s cousin NS YoonJi will be debuting as a singer.

And the MV to her song ‘Headache’ has been revealed early on 25th September.

source: kbites
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While the rumor mill is spinning gossip about an upcoming 7-member girl group from the entertainment company (”Rainbow”), it has been confirmed that Kim Yoon Ji, who discontinued her studies at UCLA to pursue her dreams of stardom, will debut as a solo singer at the end of September. More precisely, she will be releasing her debut song on September 24. Kim Yoon Ji will take on the moniker of NS – which stands for “New Star” – as her stage-name.
The 21-year-old, who stands at 170cm was said to have auditioned at several talent agencies but was finally chosen by DSP. She stood out with her lean, willowy built and unique charms. The girl was also almost in the line-up for KARA but unlike her cousin, maknae Kang Ji Young, NS Kim Yoon Ji was seen to be a more tailored fit as a solo singer.

Of her cousin’s debut, Kang Ji Young has expressed excitement, full support and also congratulated her in advance. KARA’s maknae also said that she seldom got to see her cousin while she was in the US and is thrilled to now work alongside her in DSP. What’s not to like anyway?

Having family members so close by in the gruelling entertainment business has always gotten people talking. Lately Krystal’s f(x) debut was a hot topic because of her relationship to SNSD’s Jessica, although that was quickly overridden by Amber’s fast following.
A little info on her debut stage… NS’ song is to feature R&B singer, The Ray. Although genre of the song is still unknown, the dance is reportedly filled with some hot choreography. NS, who has been trained in ballet and modern dance is not new to the rigorous training and will put her skills to good use.

credits: koreantopnews

 

f(x)’s First Overseas’s Performance

Korean pop group f(x) is set to give their first overseas performance next month, according to their agency on Thursday.

The five-member girl band will sing their debut single “LA chA TA” at the “2009 Korea-China Song Festival” on October 6, SM Entertainment announced in a press release.

The festival, an annual event held in celebration of the friendly ties between Korea and China, will be held at Qingdao Olympic Yacht Base. The show will feature numerous pop singers from both countries, including Super Junior-M of Korea.

f(x) is made up of five members — Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli and Krystal — of various Asian descent. Victoria is Chinese, Amber Taiwanese-American and Krystal is Korean-American.

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KARA & f(x) are Really Close

More photos of groups KARA and f(x) showing their friendship revealed!

f(x) member Amber had 18th birthday party recently and photos of the girls at the party were revealed through Amber’s Me2day account. The photos were taken offstage of KBS Music Bank.

And some of the photos also feature group KARA posing together with them, catching many netizens’ attention.

Amber said, “This is my first birthday after debut. I can feel many fans’ love. Really happy. This is the first time I get such a present in my life. I’m very excited thinking about meeting the fans for dinner. To me this is a very special birthday. Thank you.”

Meanwhile, a photo of the girls in smokey eye makeup was also revealed on their me2day account on 22nd September.

Member Luna posted up a photos saying, “This is first time we are doing smokey eye makeup. Really amazing. After the photoshoot, me Krystal and Sulli updated our me2day. Aren’t we like the beauty 3 musketeers?”

credits : kbites

 

DBSK Taken Off The List

The name list for this year’s China-South Korea Music Festival has been confirmed, and after 13 amendments, TVXQ’s name has been taken off the list.

The participants from South Korea include: Super Junior-M, SS501, Lee Jung Hyun, Jewelry, RYAN, YEOUL, Kan Mi Yeon, Koo Jun Yup, f(x).
Initially, the China’s broadcasting station extended invitations to TVXQ, but they were eventually rejected.

source: [baidu]
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KARA & f(x) are Friends

It has been known that girlgroups KARA and f(x) members are close friends.

With similar age range amongst members and also promoting in the same time period, the 2 groups have become closer in terms of their relationship. The 2 groups have even danced to each other’s choreography on a music programmes recently.

And on 18th September, which was the day of f(x) member Amber’s birthday, the 2 groups have held a birthday party together in the waiting room for KBS Music Bank.

It was known that KARA member Nicole is very close to Amber. Both of them can relate to each other better as they were both from LA America. They had even lived in the same neighbourhood in LA before. And for Amber who is still learning to improve on her Korean language gets pointers in learning the language directly from Nicole.

Goo Hara and Luna have also shown great friendship. Goo Hara said, “We got closer to each other since we are using the one waiting room. Because we are pretty similar in terms of age, it was easier to communicate as well. And we became good friends.” Luna also said, “KARA unnies are really good to us. They took care of us like real sisters and gave us many advices too.”

And the interactions between the youngest members from the 2 groups are more active. Especially since Kang JiYoung was the maknae (youngest) girlgroup members amongst members from all girlgroups, she recently found 2 new friends – f(x) Krystal and Sulli – they played and chatted a lot.

Kang Ji Young said, “It is weird but there are many times we end up sharing a waiting room with f(x). And we grew closer to one another at a very strange and fast speed. It can be a little boring to have no maknae friends, but now I’m very happy.”

source: kbites

 

The New Army of Cinderellas

After their sunbaes So Nyeo Shi Dae, rookie girl group f(x) are now officially the army’s new dream girls. The new girl group had attended the filming of an army special on the 15th, in Gyeonggido, and put on an outstanding stage along with other sunbae singers.

f(x)’s confident and professional stage was definitely the highlight of the entire programme.

In order to be fully prepared for the performance, the girls had arrived at the outdoor venue an hour ealier, and discussed their performance plan with their manager.

After watching f(x)’s stellar performance, the army recruits all enthusiastically proclaimed them as the “second So Nyeo Shi Dae” and “they were completely like Cinderellas on the stage”.

A worker revealed that ever since f(x)’s first performance on this army special programme on the 8th, they have been very popular with the recruits since. f(x) is now heavily promoting their first single, <LA chA TA>.

Source: korea.sohu
Translated by: hazel @ http://asianfanatics.net
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