Kan Mi Youn expresses her concern for KARA

Singer Kan Mi Youn recently expressed her disappointment in the ongoing dispute between KARA and their agency, DSP Media.

During an interview with Star News, the singer stated carefully, “It’s difficult for me to say anything as it is a sensitive problem, but I hope it gets solved.”

She continued, “It’s upsetting in itself that TVXQ is divided, so to see KARA in this situation, it’s really saddening.”

“To be honest, when you get to promote overseas, you become very envious of Hallyu stars like TVXQ. TVXQ was popular in China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines – in every Asian country. Just as a Korean singer like myself, it gave me pride.”

Kan Mi Youn concluded, “It’s upsetting that we’re not able to see these proud singers in action. To see that something similar has happened to KARA… the best thing is to maintain their current image. I hope this wraps up on a positive note. I want to keep seeing KARA actively promoting. I hope their problems resolve soon.”

Han Seungyeon’s father makes controversial statement regarding KARA-DSP Media dispute

[Original Title: Han Seungyeon's father blames leader Park Gyuri for KARA-DSP Media dispute]

Recently, Han Seungyeon’s father was interviewed on a Japanese program, and he firmly singled out KARA’s leader, Park Gyuri, as the underlying cause between KARA’s dispute with DSP Media.

On this week’s broadcast of Fuji TV’s ”Super News“, the reporter asked Han Seung Yeon’s father,Han Jong Chil, about who he thought was mainly responsible for KARA’s dispute. He replied, “I think the leader is acting with no responsibilities. This happened because of bad communication.”

He continued, “As KARA kept growing, the agency failed to be a good back support for them. The kids’ futures have become unstable.”

Han Jong Chil stated that the “members never had conflicts and disputes between each other”, but this is the first time someone has pointed their fingers at a particular member.

Netizens commented, “Why is he doing interviews like this in Japan?”, and “You can’t put all the blame onto the leader.”

[UPDATE]

We know there’s been a lot of confusion floating around, simply because the Korean media is postulating that Han Seungyeon’s father said it was Gyuri who was the underlying cause of the KARA-DSP Media conflict.

After reviewing the video clip and conferring with our Japanese colleagues, it’s come to our understanding that the only time Gyuri’s name was brought up was in the Japanese subtitles; Han Seungyeon’s father did not specifically name Gyuri as the problem, he just mentioned ‘leader’.

Some viewers took this to mean the literal leader of KARA, which would be Park Gyuri, but others are starting to believe that he’s referring to the acting CEO of DSP Media.

At this point, we’re not sure if the Japanese program had misconstrued the interview, or if Han Seungyeon’s father meant to play a game of inferences. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the situation to see if Han Seungyeon’s father will make an official statement.

Again, for the sake of clarity, we’ve decided to post this update to explain clearly that while the Korean media is running with the explanation that Gyuri is the cause, we’re saying to please keep an open mind until either an official statement is made, or facts are provided.

Seungyeon sighted leaving for Japan via Gimpo Aiport on February 16th

4minute's Jihyun flaunts her innocent looks in Lee Hyun's "You Are the Best of My Life" MV!

In the music video for "You Are the Best of My Life", Lee Hyun's new song, 4minute's Jihyun flaunts her innocent looks.

In the music video, Lee Hyun gets bewitched. He falls under the illusion that Jung Juri is Jihyun and falls in love with her.

The netizens complimented her good looks commenting "Her beautiful face shines", "She has the face to become an actress". In particular, Jihyun captured the netizens' attention for showing enthusiasm to even have a kissing scene.

Jihyun has already made her acting debut as the bubbly law student Shin Sunhae in the SBS drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl" that went off air last January. The whimsical but cute Shin Sunhae, said to enjoy the difficult legal studies, gained much popularity in the drama. Jihyun was praised for her easy playing despite it being her first acting challenge.

A CUBE representative revealed "After 'it's Okay Daddy's Girl', Jihyun has been receiving love calls from here and there." He went on to say "Above all, Jihyun is doing her best for the preparations of 4minute's new album, which release is scheduled for March, and, if there's a good opportunity, she intends to study and do acting."

iTunes release Dream High OST

Dream High's original soundtrack has been released on iTunes and is now available for download at:http://ax.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZSearch.woa/wa/search?term=Dream%20high%20OST

This original soundtrack album is a compilation of songs used for Dream High the drama, including IU's Someday and other songs.

Supernova Sungje & KARA Jiyoung to release "Merry Love" in Japan

Last December, Supernova Sungje and KARA's maknae Jiyoung release their Christmas duet song "Merry Love"

It was recently announced that their duet song will be released in Japan on March 23rd.

Besides "Merry Love" the CD will also include Supernova's song for "Jungle Fish 2", "No Matter What Others Say"

Check out the complete tracklist for "Merry Love" CD below :

1. Intro

2. Merry Love

3. No Matter What Others Say (Jungle Fish 2 OST)

4. Merry Love (Instrumental)

5. Merry Love (MV)

For those who are new to the song, you might want to check "Merry Love" MV here

"Looks like Eunjung's had braces" - T-ARA Eunjung's past

A past photo of T-ara Eunjung has been found where she is in her teens - a hot topic

Recently, an online community has been examining a 2006 film "이 지구에서 열애 중" where Eunjung appears - which has gathered much attention.

Inside the film Eunjung is seen to have an inoccent young-girl image. Eunjung appears virtually the same except for her mouth.

Netizens who saw the image echoed "She seems the same except that she has had braces"

T-ara Hyomin's stress-relief method?

T-ara recently released her unique stress relief method
On the 15th Hyomin tweeted [check http://www.twitter.com/legenddiadem for the WHOLE story ] whilst releasing a photo at the same time.

Inside the photo Hyomin is jumping up and down wearing a Cardigan that covers her whole body