Friday, September 23, 2011

f(x)’s Amber poses with Rainbow’s Hyunyoung

f(x)‘s Amber has once again shown off her wide network of celebrity friends by posing with Rainbow‘smaknae Hyunyoung.

On September 23rd, Hyunyoung updated her me2day with the post, “With cutie Amber. We look so cute, right?”

Looking casual and natural, the two pose for a set of photos with different looks and facial expressions. The girls also look nearly make-up free, which allows for their clear, milky skin to shine through.

Netizens commented, “Amber is close to so many idols”, “They’re both so cute, total cuties”, and“Their bare faces are really beautiful!”

‘We Got Married’ PD reveals they’re choosing new couples

Producer Kim Jun Hyun of MBC‘s ‘We Got Married‘ updated fans with some information about the show’s new couples.

On September 23rd, the PD revealed, “We’ve currently narrowed down the new couple additions to about 3-4 couples. There are still a lot of possibilities that are being left open, and we’re trying to focus our efforts on choosing the couple that fits best with their partners. We will not be bringing in idol couples exclusively.”

He continued, “The new couples will be added after the strike. MBC will be going on strike soon, so we’ll have to air past episodes until then.”

After seeing the departures of Victoria, Nichkhun, Kwon Ri Sae, and David Oh, the variety show is currently running on two couples: Park So Hyun and Kim Won Joon, and Lee Jang Wooand Eunjung.

T-ara’s new music video will be 30 minutes long

Girl group T-ara will be making a comeback on November 1st, armed with a new music video said to have cost around 1 billion won (approximately $836,885 USD) to produce!

Shedding their ’70s disco concept for “Roly-Poly“, T-ara’s new work will focus on an “electric sound” in order to appeal more to teens. It’s said that producers like Brave Brothers, Shinsadong Tiger, Kang Ji Won, and Jo Young Su threw their talents behind the girls’ new album.

T-ara’s new music video will be 30 minutes long, and will feature a drama-like storyline.

The members of T-ara stated, “We are working very hard to make the perfect comeback!” The girls will be going head-to-head against SNSD and the Wonder Girls, who will also be making their comebacks around that time.

4minute’s HyunA and Sohyun pick their noses on the plane

On September 23rd, 4minute‘s maknae Sohyun shared a quirky photo of herself and HyunA picking their noses on a plane.

Sohyun wrote, “We are heading off to Malaysia., pick~pick~pick~

The girls made their fans laugh as they playfully picked their noses. Netizens complimented the girls on their fresh charm, which was only heightened by their cute sense of humor. Their milky skin and minimal make-up allowed their natural beauty to shine, and their affectionate relationship warmed hearts.

Netizens were delighted to see the girls having fun as they commented, “Milky HyunA, you’re so cute *_*,” “Haha, you guys are like little school girls,” and, “You guys keep getting prettier by the day“.

In related news, 4minute will be attending the ‘2011 Korean Music Wave‘ in Malaysia along with Big Bang, TEEN TOP, Park Jung Min, U-KISS, and F.T. Island.

Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of September!

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oriconin Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the 3rd week of September below!

Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking

1. Davichi – “Don’t Say Goodbye” – 33,602,107 Points

2. KARA – “STEP” – 32,241,268 Points

3. Sung Shi Kyung – “I Like” – 22,803,747 Points

4. Huh Gak – “Hello” – 22,113,911 Points

5. JYJ – “In Heaven” – 21,279,854 Points

6. Sung Shi Kyung – “Oh My Goddess” – 19,576,047 Points

7. Leessang – “Turned Off The TV…” – 19,227,367 Points

8. JYJ - “Get Out” - 18,753,816 points

9. Brown Eyed Girls - “Hot Shot” – 18,179,408 Points

10. SISTAR – “So Cool” – 17,964,453 Points


Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking

1. Sung Shi Kyung – “The First”

2. Super Junior – “Mr. Simple”

3. KARA– “Step”

4. CN BLUE – “First Step”

5. 2NE1 – “2NE1 2nd Mini Album”

6. 2PM – “Hands Up”

7. Boyfriend– “Boyfriend” (Single)

8. Leessang – “AsuRa BalBalTa”

9. Various Artists – “Protect The Boss OST”

10. SISTAR – “So Cool”


Gaon Chart National Online Downloads Ranking

1. KARA– “Step” – 454,421

2. Davichi – “Don’t Say Goodbye” – 394,689

3. Sung Shi Kyung – “I Like” – 373,223

4. Huh Gak – “Hello” – 325,809

5. JYJ – “In Heaven” – 318,546

6. Sung Shi Kyung – “Oh My Goddess” – 305,199

7. Brown Eyed Girls – “Hot Shot” – 305,199

8. Jaurim - “Jazz Cafe” - 301,395

9. JYJ - “Get Out” – 285,695

10. Insooni – “Around 30” – 268,554