My Kp♥p W♥rld: 06/27/11

Monday, June 27, 2011

2PM’s Taecyeon thanks f(x)’s Sulli for comeback stage cameo

2PM’s Taecyeon thanked f(x)’s Sulli for her special cameo.

On June 26th, the beastly idol tweeted, “I want to send f(x)’s Sulli words of thanks for leaning againstJunsu on today’s ‘Like A Movie‘ stage.”

He added, “We 2PM have hottests who will play with us, so sa…. sa….. want to eat candy?” He teased his fans by seeming to say ’saranghae’, or ‘I love you’, but changed his words to ’sa-tang’, or ‘candy’.

Earlier today on SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘, 2PM performed “Like A Movie” and “Hands Up“ for their comeback stage. For the ending of “Like A Movie”, MC Sulli made a cameo and leaned against Junsu’s shoulders, making the performance even more special.

KARA’s Nicole and Hara at it again

Did KARA’s Nicole’s hair miraculously grow?

Nicole recently tricked her fans by faking a ‘new’ hairstyle by ‘borrowing’ Hara’s long locks.

On June 26th, the idol tweeted, “How about long hair?“, and uploaded two pictures.

In the first picture, Nicole is captured posing with her new hairstyle, but the second picture reveals Hara standing behind Nicole.

Netizens commented, “You look good with long hair,” “What a funny picture,” and “You two are so funny.”

4minute to focus on Japanese promotions after HyunA’s solo comeback

Girl group 4minute will be focusing on their Japanese promotions after member HyunA wraps up her solo promotions in Korea.

Cube Entertainment announced on June 27th, “On August 24th, 4minute will release a Japanese version of “Heart 2 Heart” and jump straight into Japanese promotions.”

They continued, “In the beginning of July, HyunA will start promoting her solo album. She will be working on both things at once.”

They will look to spread their hits in Japan this summer.

DSP Media explains Hara’s controversy on SBS’s ‘Running Man’

KARA’s Hara recently came under an all too familiar controversy for speaking informally to her seniors during her guesting on the June 26th episode of SBS’s ‘Running Man‘.

The episode featured her and No Sa Yeon as guests and the two took part in a ‘queen bee race’ as a mission. While waiting for the other members and looking outside a window, Hara said, “Are they Garyand HaHa oppa? Or Yoo-ssi? Yoo Jae Suk?” Later, while working on a mission with Song Ji Hyo, she said, “Ji Hyo has changed. Ah, Ji Hyo?”

It’s customary for Koreans to add a title to the end of the names of seniors, and even juniors if you’re unfamiliar with them, as an act of respect. The problem lay in the fact that she did not include a -nim, -ssi, or -sunbaenim (senior) at the end of their names.

Representatives of DSP Media cleared the issue with Star News, “As it is a variety program, Goo Hara tried to be funny. She’s actually close with Yoo Jae Suk as well. She tried to be as comfortable as possible, but if that created misunderstandings with the viewers, we would like to apologize.”

Meanwhile on June 27th, Hara wrote through her Twitter, “I just saw ‘Running Man’. I’m really sorry. I made a mistake while only thinking of how to make it fun. I really didn’t have such intentions. I was so immersed in the show and worked hard for it. In the future, I promise to pay more attention and be careful. I will be a Hara that always works hard.”

After the broadcast, netizens had flocked to the board to write, “A variety is just a variety” and “She’s just trying to be funny, let’s try not to over-analyze the situation.” Others wrote, “Even if it is a variety, it can make viewers uncomfortable.”

HyunA unleashes jacket photos for solo mini-album comeback!

After steaming up the music scene with “Change” last year, 4minute’s fierce HyunA is back and ready to release her first solo mini-album!

allkpop has just received word from CUBE Entertainment that two new jacket photos have been unveiled today for HyunA’s mini-album. The jacket photos will be displayed on television monitors inside the nationwide convenience store chain, GS25. The chain has over 5000 outlets in the country. According to the press release, the displays were timed to coincide with the morning rush hour.

In the first picture, HyunA can be seen showing off her pure white skin in a swimsuit, holding a baseball and chewing bubble gum. She makes a dramatic transformation for the second photo, and the 4minute member can be seen proudly displaying her mysterious tattoo and striking a fierce look at the camera.

HyunA first made waves last January with her first debut single, “Change”. The 20-year-old rising star’s new mini-album will be unleashed on July 5th.

Instiz release chart rankings for the fourth week of June!

The Instiz chart combines the overwhelming variety of charts that South Korea uses to rank music sales, and it’s what fans use to determine whether their favorite artist has achieved an “All-Kill”.

Check out the chart rankings for the fourth week of June below!

Instiz Chart Singles Ranking

1. 2PM – “Hands Up” – 11,546 Points

2. f(x) – “Hot Summer” – 9,542 Points

3. 2NE1 – “I’m The Best” – 8,002 Points [ALL KILL]

4. Park Jung Hyun – “Stupid” (From “I Am A Singer”) – 4,663 Points

5. IU & Kim Yuna – “Ice Flower” ft. Kim Se Hwang – 4,390 Points

6. 4MEN – “To Live At Least Once” – 4,006 Points

7. SECRET – “Starlight Moonlight” – 3,310 Points

8. 8eight – “Covering Those Lips” – 2,996 Points

9. Kim Bum Soo – “Love Is Leaving” – 2,887 Points

10. B2ST – “On Rainy Days” – 2,172 Points

KARA gets the crowd jumping on Music Lovers

KARA is the star of the June 26th broadcast of the Japanese program “Music Lovers“, where they performed their songs “GO GO Summer!” and “Jumping“!

The broadcast was filmed in live in Korea, and also features footage of the girls showing viewers some of the places they recommend vising while in their home country.

Talento Wentz Eiji was this week’s guest lover.

Check out their performances below!

“Jumping” + “Go Go Summer”

f(x) proved themselves as a general trend by receiving tremendous popularity with "Hot Summer"

f(x)’s second title song ‘Hot Summer’ is among the most popularity. Its popularity is proved by winning the 1st place on the various weekly music charts.

‘Hot Summer,’ which is the title song of f(x)’s first repackaged album, has been receiving an enthusiastic responses by winning the 1st place on the weekly charts (June 19th ~ June 25th) of music websites such as Melon and Soribada (announced on 26th).

In addition, ‘Hot Summer’ was in high ranks on the weekly chart of various music websites such as Bugs, Mnet, Monkey3, etc. Therefore, f(x) has been receiving an intense attention from fans with their new song which are mixed with their fresh and cheerful voice and highly addictive melody.

Moreover, f(x) won the ‘Mutizen Song’ on ‘SBS Inkigayo’ which was aired on 26th so they are riding high by topping the charts with their second title song ‘Hot Summer’ following ‘Pinocchio.’

Meanwhile, f(x) is actively performing their second title song, ‘Hot Summer’ on various stages.

KARA's Seung Yeon shared a cute selca

KARA's member Seung Yeon shared a new selca on Twitter.

She mentioned that she has not grown up and showed her cute charm through this photo.

The girls are currently promoting their new single in Japan,all the best to them!

AKB48 members love KARA

AKB48 CHIKARIINA (18)
JUNE 24TH, 2011

I'm listening to

Kara's GO GO Summer! ＼(^o^)／
_________

AKB48 ACCHAN (19)

JUNE 24TH, 2011

I’m going to be performing on Music Station as Maeda Atsuko!!

I’m by myself, so I feel a bit nervous & anxious……

After the rehearsal, Tamori-san and Takeuchi-san were naturally kind and Nishino-san and KARA-chan were nice too and I think it looks like it’s going to be a fun time ♥ ♥

JUNE 25TH, 2011

All of the artists were nice
Since I was by myself, even during the live broadcast Nishino-san and everyone in KARA talked to me a lot…

Nicole held my hand the whole time… ♥

It’s because I was by myself that I was able to meet them… I was so happy

JUNE 26th, 2011

After 2 days I also got to meet up with KARA again ♪
I was happy (^^)

T-ara's colored jacket images "real retro girls"

T-ara has turned into "retro girl" for their new album's jacket photos.

T-ara's agency released T-ara's "RolyPoly" teaser on the 24th and received a hot reaction. The music video will be a 10-minute mini-drama and was expected to be revealed on the 29th at midnight, but now has been changed to be released at 5:00 PM with the audio following afterward at midnight.

The 10-minute music video for "RolyPoly" will be about a girls' curiosity of an adult live. It will be about children and their hearts wanting to enter an adult world back in the olden days. The music video was director by Cha Euntaek.

T-ara's young idol members Eunjung, Jiyeon and Hyomin were joined by Jeon Youngrok and Im Yejin, who are former stars of the 70s and 80s. They are able to contribute a realistic feeling to the video.

Meanwhile, T-ara will have a comeback on July 1st and are busy preparing for their advance into Japan.

A Pink Yookyung & f(x) Sulli Are From Same School and Class

A Pink Yookyung and f(x) Sulli are from same school and are in same class.

Yookyung and Sulli currently attends Seoul Arts High School. Other than Yookyung, Sulli, there are other known celebrities attending this school such as Miss A Suzy, Girls Day Hyeri, A Pink Naeun and Namjoo and more.

It catches our eyes that Yookyung and Sulli are in same major and class. Yookyung and Sulli currently takes Performance Arts and Acting.

Sulli were attending the school and Yookyung recently transferred to that school. Even though they will act together as Junior (Yookyung) and Senior (Sulli) (KPOP industry), it would be fun seeing them in same class at same school.

Colourful T-ara's Roly Poly concept photos revealed

T-ara's comeback MV will be released on 29th and some concept photos of the girls have been unveiled,check out the colourful concept photos here.

Hyun Ah released comeback concept photos

Hyun Ah will make her solo comeback on 5th July!

Check out Hyun Ah's newly released concept photos here,she is spotted in sporty and bubbly image in these photos,anticipating her comeback?

f(x)’s Sulli goes blonde!

On June 25th, f(x)’s Sulli transformed into a golden blonde with a wig while on her way to SBS’s ‘Inkigayo‘!

Through her Me2day, she parodied the lyrics for her own track, “Hot Summer“, by writing, “Lululala, tell the directions to yellow Sulli, who’s on her way to ‘Inkigayo’~’

Her gorgeous looks coupled with the wig makes her look as if she’s popped out of a fairy tale.

Netizens commented,”It matches you so well!”, “You look like a princess”, “Like an anime character”,and “Looking forward to ‘Inkigayo’ today!”

Be sure to check out f(x) on ‘Inkigayo’ tonight!

f(x) wins Inkigayo Mutizen + Summer Special Stages

SBS’s Inkigayo is back once again, and this week’s show was a Summer Special that was full of amazing and fun performances from the top participating K-pop artists!

The ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were F.T. Island (“Hello Hello“), SECRET (“Starlight Moonlight“), f(x) (“Hot Summer“), Sunny Hill (“Midnight Circus“), 4MEN (“To Live At Least Once“), Kim Hyun Joong (“Break Down“), and Boyfriend (“Boyfriend“).