[News] 4Minute LIVE Energy Vol.2 will be held this December in Japan!

Though CUBE has just announced 4Minute's upcoming Comeback for Korea, it seems like they would still be busy preparing for more promotional activities in Japan.

It has just been announced through 4Minute's Official Japanese FanSite that "4Minute LIVE Energy Vol.2" was suddenly decided by the girl group's label in Japan. This will be an exclusive 2-day solo concert of 4Minute to be held at two different venues: Zepp Tokyo (December 4, 2010; Saturday) and DOJIMA RIVER FORUM (December 5, 2010; Sunday). Tickets will be sold for 5,000 yen.

This event is expected to of something in relation to their first upcoming Full-Album Japanese release. May these concerts be a success, as well as their upcoming album.

[News] Invincible Youth’s G7 dons school uniforms for new episode

Invincible Youth’s G7 crew were dressed in school uniforms for an upcoming episode.

One of the girls, Secret’s Sunhwa, uploaded a picture of herself with After School’s Juyeon, T-ara’sHyomin, Kim Sori, Kim Shin Young and Song Eunyi through her minihompy on November 6th.

The girl group members look adorable in the 1970’s school uniforms, and the comedians all look tough in the guys’ uniforms.

Netizens wrote, “They’re all very pretty,” “Sunhwa hwaiting!” and “They all look cute together.”

Doesn’t it look like Song Eunyi wants to grab your lunch money?

[News] KARA releases teaser for Korean version of “Jumping”!

KARA is preparing to make their Korean comeback with their newest song, “Jumping.” They’ve just released the teaser for the Korean version of the song, which was already released in Japan.

DSP Entertainment said, “This teaser will show a more mature and fashionable side of KARA. The choreography is more powerful, and each member is showing off a different charm.”

They added, “This song will be popular in Korea like it is in Japan. It was a collaboration by Han Jae Ho, Kim Seung Soo, and Sweetune. It’s got the influence of 80’s Europop, but with a modern sound.”

KARA will promote the single in Japan first before starting promotions in Korea from the 15th. The full Korean version of the song and MV will be out on the 10th through online music sites.

We’re kind of addicted to this song already, so we’re pretty pumped for the release of a Korean version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X16uqhmls7U&feature=player_embedded

[News] KARA and SNSD appear on Japanese vending machines

The rising popularity of KARA and SNSD in Japan was recently confirmed in an unusual manner, as the ladies were featured on special capsule vending machines for knickknacks and charms!

Photos of the intriguing machines made their way onto an online community message board. KARA and SNSD were found to be amongst vending machines featuring other highly-popular Japanese artists, thereby infering that the girls were establishing their place as top J-pop stars. If that wasn’t enough convince you of their wild popularity, the machines vended small capsules containing key chains made from the girls’ pictures.

Netizens who found out about the news seemed surprised as they commented, “Korean girl groups really are great,” “They appeared on vending machines where only famous celebrities are featured”, and“If there was a drawing machine like that in Korea, thousands of people will probably come.”

For the bargain price of ¥300 ($3.70 USD), Japanese fans can proudly carry around proof of their love forGoo Hara or Jessica. Would you be next in line to grab one?

[News] KARA Seungyeon’s track for “Mary Stayed Out All Night” OST

KARA member Seungyeon’s track titled, “Superstar” for the highly anticipated drama, “Mary Stayed Out All Night” was recently released.

With an all-star cast, including Jang Geun Suk and Moon Geun Young, the drama is sure to be a big hit and this song just makes us want to watch it even more!

Mary Stayed Out All Night will air its pilot episode on the 8th (today in Korea), so stay tuned!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge9ezkQ6-88&feature=player_embedded

[News] T-ara’s Q-ri announces their comeback!

Great news, T-ara fans! T-ara has been confirmed to make a comeback for December!

Member Q-ri recently posted through her Cyworld Minihompi, “T-ara’s comeback is planned for the first week of December ^^!!!”

The exact date is not yet known, but stay tuned to allkpop for further details!

[Info] 4Minute Hyunah also Joins twitter!

Following, Maknae Sohyun, It's time to Hyuna joins twitter! Also not a long ago, Beast rapper Junhyung Tweeted, "여러분 4minute 현아도 트위터를 시작하였답니다 @4M_hyunah 뽤로뽤로" Which is mean, "Peoples, 4Minute Hyunah also start Using Twitter, Follow @4M_hyunah" .

Hyunah write her very first tweet, "소혀니따라트윗시작♥0♥" Which is mean "I followed Sohyun to use twitter"

What are you waiting for? Go Follow Hyunah on Twitter!

Go Follow Hyunah on twitter @4M_Hyunah

[Videos] Idols and their look alike Idols

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U700pw0wOXM&feature=player_embedded

It's interesting to know that idols have their look alike from other idols too.
Are you satisfied? Even idols find it interesting and funny.

Are you satisfied?

[Info] 2011 Dream of Asia Concert in Taiwan

Event: 2011 Dream of Asia Concert in Taiwan

Date: 22 January 2011 (Sat)

Venue: Taipei County Banciao First Stadium

Super Hallyu Line-up:

Most popular boyband in Asia – Super Junior

The HOTTEST beastly boyband in South Korean history – 2PM

South Korean girl group that captures your heart within 4 minutes – 4Minute

“SO BEAST” South Korea’s SHOCKing boyband – BEAST

South Korean boyband produced by international superstar Rain – MBLAQ

Ticketing information: For more information on ticket purchasing, please contact the event organisers or ticketing company.

Event organisers: HS MEDIA，KO ENTERTAINMENT

[Audios] SeungYeon released OST song for “Mary Stayed Out All Night” OST!

KARA's Seungyeon sings for drama “Mary Stayed Out All Night” OST.

Jang Geun Seok and Moon Geun Young were casted in this drama as well,listen to the track here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge9ezkQ6-88&feature=player_embedded

[Videos] Khuntoria episode 20 subbed!

Khuntoria couple WGM episode 20 subbed,enjoy the video here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaEV5xPXn5o&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGEX3j22Ick&feature=player_embedded

[News] Korean Jumping will have a "different personality" from its Japanese counterpart

KARA, preparing for co-promotion in Japan and Korea, has revealed their new track, "Jumping." The promotion for Jumping will take place simultaneously in Japan and Korea.

In Japan, Jumping is included in KARA's second Japanese single, to be released on the 10th, and first original album, to be released on the 24th. In Korea, Jumping is included in KARA's 4th mini album, scheduled to drop on the 17th.

KARA will show two different personalities in the two versions of the song, and fans are anticipating.

On the 3rd and the 4th, KARA revealed the teaser pictures for all the members, officially initiating their Korean comeback. The style of "Jumping" utilizes monochromic geometric patterns, showing KARA's mature image.

DSP Entertainment stated, "KARA's image exudes cool and urban chic, with a tinge of modernness. KARA is able to show their individual mature charm with this image."


The image of "Jumping" revealed in Japan is vastly different. Whereas the Korean image is more cool, the Japanese image emphasizes more on the style of contemporary women.

KARA will have different promotional activities in Korea and Japan, which are still being planned. The Japanese Jumping PV is more focused on the choreography whereas the Korean MV puts emphasis on the storyline, and fans have been eagerly anticipating Han Seungyeon's crying scene.

Even though KARA has merely started their activities in Japan less than three months ago, they have received numerous invitations from local TV shows, but they have been unable to attend the majority of them.

KARA has been absent from the Korean entertainment scene for a long period of time, and fans are anxiously awaiting for their comeback activities.

[News] Another new KARA's "Jumping" teaser photo + teaser!

November is going to be a girl groups fest as female groups like KARA and T-ara are making their comeback this month.

Another new group concept photo of KARA has been unveiled,similar to the previous ones,the photo appeared to be black and white too,loving this concept?

A short teaser of their korean version of Jumping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQLRyNBu8ks&feature=player_embedded

[Info] Qri confirms T-ara's comeback for the first week of December

Today, Qri posted on her Cyworld:"★ T-ara's comeback will be the first week of December ^^!!!"

[News] The YouTube Edition Of “Mischevious Kiss” Has Over 520,000 Views

Group Eight(the drama’s production company) has made their first YouTube hit!
The company states:

“The numerous hits and favorable reviews from fans for the drama shows that Korean content can compete in the global market”

The drama which had low ratings on television is now a big success in YouTube’s entertainment category. Fans of “Mischievous Kiss” in Africa, Asia, USA, Europe, and every other corner of the world submitted 3,400 comments for the very first episode! This is the most comments any video in the entertainment category has ever received.

The special edition of the drama is now up to episode 3.

My only complaint about episode one was the lack of characters. I wanted to see all of the main cast return for the debut episode. However, we still have quite a few more episodes to go….maybe my favorite castmates will join Seung-jo and Ha-ni soon.

[News] KARA BEST 2007-2010 Album Sells 100k Copies

KARA stands out amongst all the other Korean artists advancing into Japan due to their all-Korean album's ability to break the 100k barrier in sales.

On November 3rd, KARA's Japanese agency, Universal Music Japan's associated officials revealed that KARA's Korean greatest hits album, released at the end of September, has surpassed 100,000 copies in sales. The album sale from Oricon totals to 90k copies, but the Oricon Chart does not reflect the total sale of the album. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ for short) has certified this album as having surpassed 100k in sales, making KARA the first Korean group since the '90 to release an all-Korean album that is able break the 100k copies barrier.

Because this album consists of 100% Korean songs, it is surprising that it is able to garner such high sales, showing KARA's high popularity in Japan. Because of the great performance of this album, expectations for KARA's second Japanese single, "Jumping," and first original album, "Girls Talk," to be released on November 11 and November 24, respectively, are high.