[News] G-Dragon gets paid more than composer Jo Yeong Soo for copyright of his songs

On the July 13 episode of MBC’s Goldfish- Radio Star, B2ST’s Jun Hyung was revealed to be the highest-income member of his group. When asked about the pay he gets for composing a song, Jun Hyung said, “It’s more than enough.”

But it turns out that Big Bang’s G-Dragon gets paid more than Jun Hyung.

In April, Big Bang’s youngest member Seungri mentioned that his group’s lasting life on TV is due to its high income. He said, “I strongly believe that it’s more stable for a group to live a long life on TV if it gets extra income other than simply giving performances on the stage. G-Dragon gets paid for copyright of songs he has composed, T.O.P does movies or drama series, and Taeyang releases his solo album and does concerts. I also wanted to have a fixed income other than Big Bang to keep my career stable, so I’m managing ‘Seungri Academy’ for would-be singers.”

Seungri’s saying made viewers curious of how much it would cost for G-Dragon to compose a song. Soon enough, Seungri revealed G-Dragon’s income in a specific number.

On May 12, Seungri said on M. net’s Beatles Code, “G-Dragon gets paid the highest in the field of composing songs. He even gets paid more than composer Jo Yeong Soo. There are about 120 songs listed in G-Dragon’s name. He has written songs for Big Bang, as well as his own solo album, Taeyang, 2NE1 and Uhm Jung Hwa.”

Source Daum

Translated by Hanna

[News] Emcee Eunjung cries when T-ara gets first place

On the 14th T-ara placed first place on M. net’s M Count Down with its song “Roly Poly.”

T-ara’s Eunjung was emcee of the day and said, “I had to announce first place because I was emcee that day. I couldn’t help but break in tears when I announced the name of my group, T-ara, the top ranking. We’ll definitely work harder to live up to this prize.”

Boram said, “I couldn’t believe that we got first place. I’m so happy.”

Qri added, “I really wanted to be on first place with “Roly Poly,” and I’m so excited that it really came true.”

The song “Roly Poly” is about just what it sounds like. It’s about bouncing back up when things are difficult, never giving up.

T-ara has successfully closed its first show case in Japan and is to release first single on September 5.

Source Nate by Hanna@Korea.com

[News] Boyfriend making viewer forget the heat, with their smile

National Pet-dol','National Boyfriend-dol' as nickname for Boyfriend who make Noonas heart go thump thump.

On KBS2 'Music Bank' today episode Boyfriend perform with remix version of their first mini-album tittle track 'Boyfriend'.

Today, Boyfriend showed unique and youthful choreography and the cute eye-smile. Fans shouting with chic stage presence. Especially when Boyfriend own heat energy of the fans it was a drug that hard to forget.

Boyfriend's debut song 'Boyfriend' is the work of Brave Brother and Urban R&B works as sophisticated rhythms.

Credits,
Source : Yahoo! Korea News
Translations : young___a♥ @ B-NATION!

A Pink New Korea Girl Group Profile

A Pink (에이핑크) is new Korea Girl Group, consits of 7 cute members. The girls are Park Cho Rong (Rapper, Leader), Yoon Bo Mi (Vocals), Jung Eun Ji (Main Vocals), Son Na Eun (Vocals), Hong Yoo Kyung (Vocals), Kim Nam Joo (Rap), Oh Ha Young (Vocals).

Like another Korea girl groups, A Pink concept are using Korea Cutie girls, and grouped them togehter. This new group will competete very hard with other Group such as 2NE1, f(x), Girl's Generation, and Wonder Girls.

“A Prink will fulfill a ‘7 color dream’ on a white canvas.”

The new ‘hot girl group’, A Pink, is garnering many attention in the music industry and in Korea. However, the attention of music fans towards them is not only highly praised. There is much commotion about how minors of the group display sexy concepts.
But even under these circumstances, A Pink has captivated the attention of many fans among the girl groups in the music industry. It’s A Pink’s story. With their sexy concept and innocent charm, these appeals make for a strong and unique touch in the music industry.

A Pink Pre-Debut

The documentary A Pink News (aired on TrendE) first introduced A Pink to the public. The show chronicled the debut process of the members of A Pink. The pilot episode was aired on March 11, 2011. Each episode will feature a different celebrity guest as its anchorman. Among the stars who presented the show will also be included: G.NA, Mario, MBLAQ's Seung Ho & G.O, B2ST, 4Minute, 2AM's Jinwoon, Secret's Sunhwa & Hyosung.

Before their debut the girls have been nicknamed ‘Elf Idols’, and the image has helped them in garnering contracts, like with jewelry brand “Cottiny“, and beverage brand “Ceylon Tea“.


A Pink 2011: Debut

On April 13th, A Pink released their music video teaser for their debut album, Seven Springs of A Pink. Done under the concept of ’spring ladies’, the seven members expressed the different charms of the spring season and emphasized their innocent beauty.[1] A Pink released EP "Seven Springs of A Pink" and the Music Video for "I Don't Know" on 19 April 2011.[2] The MV also stars B2ST's Gi Kwang.

A Pink made their first live debut stage through M.net's M! Countdown on April 21, 2011, to further promote the album.

They had their first official fanmeet where it was revealed that their pseudo-official fanclub name is "Pink Panda".

A Pink Photos :















Watch A Pink song "I Don't Know" Live Performance Video here

[Photos] Super Junior is now practicing for 5JIB!

SM's performance director Jae Won posted another photos of Super Junior teasing ELF as reply to SM's choreographer Gregory Hwang.. This time he uploaded a mysterious photo of 10 guys practicing with their casual clothes in a practice room.

In these photos we can only take a glimpse from their lower half body.

Can you recognize who is who?




Source: @Famous_Jae twitter
Written by: ShayneKay @ DKPOPNEWS.NET

[Info] Recent Drama featuring Yoochun from the Popular Korean Group JYJ airing in Japan!

100% Korean entertainment programs [Mnet], August’s main event is “Miss Ripley”!

Broadcast will start Saturday 13th of August 20:45~22:00

(Official Homepage) http://www.mnetjapan.com/drama/0763/

Park Yoochun, Lee Da Hae, and more talents forming a splendid cast.

Lee Da Hae who erases her pure image and challenges (herself by taking) such a wicked role. One of the men who Miri (Lee Da Hae) deceives is JYJ’s Yoochun, who is appearing in this drama as his second act after [Sangkyunkwan Scandal ☆].

Miri who is abandoned by her mother as a child and ending up as an orphan, in order to pay her foster family’s debt and return to Korea, starts working in a pleasure house in Fukuoka region of Japan. Miri who returned to Korea in order to escape from the underworld she was living in meets Yuhyun (Yutaka) in a situation that almost cannot be called a coincidence.

Lee Da Hae acts the role of Miri who carries the burden of a past full of misfortune and pain, hides the truth about her past job and tries to deceive two men to get what she wants. How will it end, what is the truth, what is true love?

Will start on Saturday 13th of August!

Initial broadcast:

Episode 1 Saturday 13/8 at 20:45~22:00.

Episode 2 Sunday 14/8 at 20:45~22:00.

Repeat broadcast:

Episode 1 Monday 15/8 at 10:30～11:45

Episode 2 Tuesday 16/8 at 10:30～11:45

First 2 episodes will broadcast consecutively on Saturday 20/8 10:30～11:45、11:45～12:00

(Parts not related to Yoochun, about the storyline omitted)

Source: http://www.atpress.ne.jp/view/21542

Translation credit: As0or83 of JYJ3

[News/Photos] Meet After School Boys!

Earlier today pictures revealing members of the upcoming group After School Boys were uploaded to online communities. These pictures gained a lot of interest from netizens since there is only a small amount of information available about the group.

In the pictures we can see five boys in Pledis’ practice room posing cutely with their manager/trainer. Pledis has stated they are thinking of debuting with a “5-6 Member Group” and then the After School Boys will follow After School’s ‘Admission/Graduation’ system and ‘enroll’ more members.

The already known members of the group Jonghyun who previously rapped for U-ie’s solo song “SokSokSok” and Dongho who was feaured in After School’s Music Video for “Play Ur Love” can be seen along with three fresh new faces.

The Group is Set To Debut at the end of the year

Source: Elite Rebels

Edited blurb: ASD

[News] Girls' Generation Release First Japanese Album in South Korea

Girls’ Generation’s self-titled first Japanese album was recently launched in South Korea. On July 13th, various music sites like Bugs and MelOn participated in the releasing of songs from the album, leading to increasing interest from fans in the country.

The album was initially introduced in Japan on June 1st. Not long after, the girls earned the title of having the bestselling album for an international artist in the first week of its release. They also charted first in Oricon’s Weekly chart and subsequently second in Oricon’s Monthly chart for June. Their explosive popularity was further highlighted when their album was recognized as "Double Platinum" by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, also known as RIAJ, after the album sold more than 500,000 copies.

The first Japanese album consists of twelve different tracks, including the Japanese versions of hit singles “Gee”, “Run Devil Run” and “Hoot”, as well as popular tracks like “MR. TAXI” and “THE GREAT ESCAPE”. Girls’ Generation will also finally embark on a domestic tour this year in South Korea on July 23rd and 24th at the Seoul Olympic Stadium.

Source: Newsen
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com

[AUDIO] Yesung and Jang Hye Jin's " I AM Behind You" released!

Yesung and Jang Hye Jin's "I Am Behind You" [Cooperation 1] has been released on various music sites.

Hear the song from here..
Please support them by purchasing the song from these sites...

MELON . DOSIRAK . MNET . NAVER . SORIBADA . BUGS .

Such a mellow song...



Rec from MNET and Uploaded by ShayneKay @ DKPOPNEWS.NET

[Video] Brave Brothers "Break Up" MV unleashed!

Brave Brothers' Break Up MV has been released! The song is a collaboration from ElectorBoyz and BEAST Lee Kikwang...

The rhythm from these boys perfectly fits with each others voices, and fans hearing the song are satisfied.



Source: bravefamily

[Video] GP Basic's Jelly Pop MV released!

GP Basic releases the official MV for their song "Jelly Pop" This is a catchy song and very upbeat!
Watch the MV below:



Source: Oumae25

[Video] Kim Hyung Jun releases MV for Japanese single "Long Night"

Kim Hyung Jun started promoting in Japan, and is scheduled to release his 1st Japanese single "Long Night" on July 27.

Ahead of that, Hyung Jun gave early treat for his Japanese fans for releasing the MV earlier.


Check it below:




Source: honeybummie87

[INFO] T-ara Japanese Magazines PACKED Schedule

2011/06/28 - "Woman's Weekly magazine"
2011/07/08 - "Rolling Stone"
2011/07/12- 「女性自身」掲載 (I'm not sure)
2011/07/13- "TV Guide", "TV Guide Weekly", "Woman's Weekly magazine"
2011/07/14 - "K-POPgirls
2011/07/20 - "Music UP's" , "Cool Love Asian Magazine", "TV pia
2011/07/24- "SKY" Monthly
2011/07/25- "KNTV Guide"
2011/07/27- "Asian Place"
2011/07/29 - "KOOL", 'Mac People'
2011/07/30 - "EUR"
2011/08/01 "Rob Berry"
2011/08/16 - "KEJ KEJ NEWS" Monthly
2011/08/18 - "K - PRESS"
2011/08/26 "Definitive! Korean Hallyu with TV Guide, October Drama"

Credit : http://www.t-ara-official.com + candy_floss@diadem

Other info:
Eunjung and Soyeon are MCing on M!Countdown this week and T-ara has the Traffic/Campaign Song on Inkigayo tomorrow's episode (13th).

- T-ara's official Japanese merchandise shop opened up: http://www.t-ara-shop.com/

- T-ara are filming more for their iRiver, Shin Ramen (Japanese) and Heva Clonia this month. They also have a new CF deal with JDX which is a prestigious golf-wear brand but won't begin shooting for it until the end of July.

***
Source: T-amo / T-ara Official/ JDX

Just reading these magazine schedules of the girls is tiring TT

[News] Kim Jaejoong talking about JYJ’s new Korean album

Regarding their new Korean album, Kim Jaejoong says that they’re “still in the midst of preparing”.

However, he doesn’t give a definite answer for the album, “If there are good songs, we want to release the album soon, but I’m not sure if the release date is going to be within this year. We’re working on it at times.

” Moreover, he also says that they still haven’t had any plan of participating in “Protecting the Boss” OST yet.

Source: @kaojj64126
Translation: linhkawaii @ ONETVXQ.com
Shared By: JYJ3

[News] Jaejoong Falls Deep Into Directing; On Hyunjoong and Future Directing

JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong who has recently finished the world tour of two months has fallen deeply into the attractiveness of directing.

Kim Jaejoong relayed his thoughts at having finished the JYJ World Tour. About the past two months, Kim Jaejoong expressed in one sentence: “It was fun.”

Kim Jaejoong expressed his pride, saying: “After finishing (the world Tour) I was so thankful to the family of the company and the members and the staff and proud (of them). The songs that went on the concert were also mostly self-composed songs. As for the Asia Tour I had even taken charge of directing. Such a tour concert went even to the USA. Even though there were difficulties and troubles I felt that it was amazing and I was proud that such a large tour was accomplished without anyone’s help but with one’s own strength only.”

Through this World Tour Kim Jaejoong also debuted as a director. When asked which he prefers between acting and directing, he laughed, saying “When I am performing, it feels better to be directing.” Kim Jaejoong revealed: “The director (of Protect the Boss) is so amazing that I am learning the qualities of a director even in the drama. It seems that he takes himself to filing after he finishes all of his considerations. Even so, drama is drama and performing is performing and so I think each as its own appeal.”

Kim Jaejoong picked Bangkok, Thailand where he performed past April as the country that stayed the most in his mind among the JYJ World Tour Concert locations. Kim Jaejoong explained “I think it is that Bangkok is the place of the first concert after I took charge of directing. The responses of the fans were also positive and so I was extremely thankful.”

Director Kim Jaejoong also has desires/hopes to direct concerts and performances of other singers. Kim Jaejoong laughed it off, saying: “I do have interest in directing the concerts of idol groups similar to us. There was a time in which Kim Hyunjoong – he and I are of very close friendship – and I talked lightly in a private setting about releasing an album together and doing activities together. But Kim Hyunjoong also has a lot of desires/hopes on his own music and so I feel that he will say that he will direct it himself.”

He also recalled that he found the directing of Sohn Yeonjae’s rhythmic gymnastics gala show to be very pleasant. Kim Jaejoong said: “Miss Sohn Yeonjae was able to express even better what I intended to porrtay through directing.” Continuing, he expressed his pride, saying: “I think directing is a field that is more interesting and attractive the more you do it, truly. Of course I am at the level in which I am learning but I feel that my perspective upon the entirety of the performance is becoming larger. During JYJ concert rehearsals, I feel that I am standing on the stage not merely as a singer but that I, who is doing the stage directing behind the sight of the audience, am also becoming a part of our team, and that has been a source of pride.”

At the same time, Artist Kim Jaejoong did not give a definite answer as to a Korean-language album, saying that it is “currently being prepared” but also “I have doubts as to whether it will be possible to release it within this year even though I desire to immediately release songs when good songs come out. I am preparing it from time to time.” Further, as to whether he plans to participate in the OST of Protect the Boss he said that there are none “yet.” Kim Jaejoong left a pregnant but exponentially-increasing anticipation for the fans by saying: “There are no self-composed songs that I made for drama purposes and so it is difficult to participate right away. However if there is a suggestion (for me to participate) I will accept. If it is for the good of the drama.”

Source: Newsen

Translation Credit: JYJ3

[News] TVXQ appears on Japanese music shows in five months

According to TVXQ’s official Japanese fan club, TVXQ appears on Japanese music show Music Station.

TVXQ is returning to Japanese media in five months with the performance of their song “Superstar.”

TVXQ’s agency SM Entertainment says, “On July 20 TVXQ sings “Superstar” in Japan. The group has been focusing on activities in Korea for the first half of the year, so it couldn’t be seen in Japan for five months.”

TVXQ also appears on KBS 2TV’s K-Pop Festival- Music Bank on the 13th, which is held at Tokyo Dome, Japan.

Source Nate by Hanna@Korea.com

[News] T-ara’s Eunjung reveals her diet menu

T-ara’s Eunjung reveals her diet menu: Two eggs and a piece of toast

On the 12th, T-ara’s Eunjung tweeted two pictures with a comment, “I became interested in cooking recently. Well, breakfast is ready!”

In the pictures, Eunjung is winking with a piece of toast in one hand, and two eggs and some bananas are seen in the background.

Netizens comment: “Is it for Jang Woo?” “You look beautiful. You can cook, too?”

Eunjung appears on MBC’s We Got Married with actor Jang Woo as a married couple.

Source Nate by Hanna@Korea.com

[INFO] Kim Hyun Joong’s agency Keyeast has published a notice on his official website today, informing the fans that Kim Hyun Joong’s new MV ‘Kiss Kis

Here is a translation of the notice :

“Hi everyone,
This is Keyeast.
Kim Hyun Joong’s ‘Kiss Kiss’ MV will be released on 13th July (wednesday) at 12pm (noon).

‘Kiss Kiss’ MV will be released on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/kimhyunjoong606), official website (www.provence.co.kr hyun-joong.com) and other online music sites simultaneously.
Thank you for the attention.

Thanks very much.
Keyeast ”

Are you looking forward to tomorrow for the release of his new MV?

Source : Keyeast
Translation By Babyvfan / Associate Writer

[News] MBLAQ’s G.O expresses his desire to sing Yoo Young Jin’s “Ji Ae” on Immortal Song 2

In an interview, MBLAQ’s G.O. expressed his desire to sing the old song “Ji Ae,” written by Yoo Young Jin and released in 2001, when he appeared on the KBS singing competition show Immortal Song 2.

He said, “I think that the song is like a hidden treasure. If given a chance, I’ll try to sing the song on the stage.” When asked whether it’s hard to conduct new album-related activities and attend the competition together, he said, “It’s never a heavy burden on me. It’s actually not an easy challenge, but I also believe that there couldn’t be a better chance for me to meet fans this much close”

G.O also expressed his satisfaction in being involved in the competition: “I sometimes feel uncomfortable to think of the singing legends’ responses when they listened to their songs represented and sung by me, but I know the tension acts as a powerful stimulus for me. Thanks to the show, I seem to become a new singer equipped with a rapid reaction to changing situations and a high-level of confidence and experiences.”

On July 12, MBLAQ released its second mini-album, entitled the Mona Lisa, via major music-download sites.

By Pyo Jae-min (jmpyo@tvreport.co.kr)

Source: TVreport (Original article in Korean)
Photo from TVreport
Translated by Geum Jae / Korea.com

[News] Dara as Chun Li!!

On July 10, 2NE1’s Sandara Park performed “I Am The Best” in SBS’s Inkigayo with another special hairstyle, now Chun-Li’s, the character from Japanese fighting game Street Fighter.

In previous show, Park has already grabbed attention by her hairstyle similar to Vegeta’s from Dragon Ball.

To fit in their very distinctive song “I Am The Best,” 2NE1 members add their unusual taste in choreography, fashion and hairstyle to make the performance perfect.

Source Daum by Hanna@Korea.com