Monday, October 10, 2011

T-ara’s Hyomin embodies ‘Autumn’ for ‘High Cut’

For her latest photoshoot with ‘High Cut‘ magazine, T-ara‘s Hyomin set aside her sexy image for a whimsical Autumn-themed pictorial.

With deep gazes and minimal make-up, Hyomin showed off a charismatic look that brought out the natural warmth of October through her style. Her dark brown knit is by ‘Rick Owens‘ while her checkered fringe cape is by ‘Stefanel‘.

The pink and peach gradation knit top is by ‘Missoni‘. Dolled up by make-up artist Lee Ji Young, her hair was styled by Kim Seung Won of ‘Rene Furterer‘.

Hyomin stated, “It’s my first time taking on such a clean concept since my debut. It was quite the different photoshoot for me.”

Her photographer added, “I tried to bring out Hyomin’s inner innocence, which was always hidden behind thick, sexy eyeliner. Her lovely image transferred straight into the camera.”

The full photoshoot can be seen through the 62nd edition of ‘High Cut’.

Source + Photos: Sports Donga via Naver

Orange Caramel reveals "Shanghai Romance" MV Teaser! ORANGE CARAMEL ”上海之恋“预告视频曝光!



Orange Caramel just released the music video teaser for their upcoming track "Shanghai Romance".

Check the teaser below and stay tuned on DKP for more updates!

After School 小分组 Orange Caramel 续早前演唱“曼谷城”以后,目前 Orange Caramel 最新的作品“上海之恋”的预告视频也相续曝光咯!读者们点击我观看吧!

Kang Jiyoung's "make up free" selca


A photo of Kara's maknae Kang Jiyoung surfaces in the internet and currently gaining attentions.

On October 10th, the photo was uploaded on an online community with title "Kang Ji Young, without make-up". In the photo, Jiyoung is seen holding a microphone and still looking pretty without any makeup on.

Netizens commented, "She is definitely pretty", "I can see some freckles" and "This is a true no make-up face."

Meanwhile, Kara concluded their "Step" promotions and will gear up for their Japanese comeback.

October : Week 2


Muzik Chart returns for the second-week of October! This week, Brown Eyed Girls scored their first #1 song on the chart with "Sixth Sense". Going against them is Davichi, who rises one-spot to second place with "Don't Say Goodbye". Huh Gak clinches two-spots from the top and rounds up the top-three with "Hello". Congratulation toBrown Eyed Girls! Check-out the complete result below.


Biggest Jump: Clover
Biggest Drop: SG Wannabe
Darkhorse: Infinite


As for this week's OST chart, main vocalist of BEAST, Yang Yoseob, tops the chart with "Nothing". The song is an original soundtrack for the newest hit-drama "Poseidon".


4Minute revealed 1 minute audio teaser for Ready Go! 4MINUTE公开日文单曲READY GO预告音频!




Check out the audio teaser of 4Minute's upcoming Japanese single Ready Go.

Anticipating its full release?

快来听听4Minute新日文歌曲Ready Go的预告音频吧!

KARA members advise challengers on how to lose weight

KARA members revealed their diet secrets.

On the October 9th episode of SBS‘s ‘Good Sunday-Victory, KARA appeared to help give advice for those trying to lose weight.

When asked by a challenger on the show about their diet secrets, Seungyeon stated, “We usually eat well, but we don’t gain weight by how much we eat. Instead, it sticks to under our face. If we start to gain weight, we run on the treadmill and jump rope. Since we are dancers and singers, we sing loudly while running on the treadmill.

Gyuri elaborated with, “The best thing is to exercise as much as you eat.” When asked how long she exercises, she responded with, “When I do aerobic exercises, I bike for one hour and run for one to two hours, and when I want to develop my muscular strength, I exercise even more.

The innately skinny Goo Hara said, “I don’t do aerobic exercises, I only do muscular exercises.

Nicole, the member who been on the most diets out of the group, revealed, “I currently do Pilates.

4minute’s “Ready, Go” used in opening credits of Japanese drama

Although their next Japanese single isn’t set for release until December, 4minute fans will get to hear one of it’s songs, “Ready, Go” every week on TV Tokyo‘s ‘Welcome to the El-Palacio‘.

Originally a comic about female pro-wrestlers, ‘Welcome to the El-Palacio’ began airing on October 7th. The drama will tell the story of a man wakes up after a car accident surrounded by El-Palacio, a female wrestling team. The drama will chronicle the ups and downs as he struggles to regain his lost memory. Starring Eriko Sato and Takeda Kouhei, expectations for the drama are high.

Ready, Go‘s rock elements and powerful guitar harmonies, plus the girls’ dynamic vocals are a great match for the high-octane drama.

KARA reveals their diet secrets!


KARA garnered attention when they revealed their diet secret on TV.

KARA visited the diet challengers, on Octobre 9th broadcast of SBS's Victory.

Han Seung Yeon 1st revealed her diet routine, saying, "I eat a lot usually but i don't gain weight easily. Usually goes to the lower part of my face . Whenever i noticed that i'm gaining weight, i do running machine and jumping rope immediately. I'm singing while doing the running machine."

Park Gyuri next,"It's always good to exercise whenever i ate a lot." When asked how many hours she spends working out in a day, she reveals,“One hour cycle and one to two hours running machine i i want to do aerobic exercise, however i also work on my muscles for an hour also. "

Thin bodied Goo Hara said, "I don't do aerobic exercise but i'm working on my muscles." thus making the diet challengers jealous.

Nicole said that she is the one who put the most efforts in dieting and even shows demo of Pilates move saying, "I'm working on Pilates now."

Meanwhile, Hara surprised the challengers by showing her 21 inches waist line.

T-ara's Hyomin tweeted some High Cut photos


T-ara's leader Hyomin shared some new photos on Twitter.

She has been selected as the model of High Cut Magazine and here are some photos of Hyomin for the October issue of High Cut.






Like her new photos?

125kg KARA's Gyuri revealed!


A photo of KARA's Gyuri performing for musical "200 Pounds Beauty" has received much attention online.

The musical is about an amazing singer who failed to achieve success due to her appearance and looks,but became successful after improving her looks.

Gyuri stunned fans with her amazing vocal and of course her 125 kg image.

Are you shocked when you see the photo above?

T-ara's So Yeon with a new twitter display photo!


Check out T-ara's So Yeon new Twitter profile picture.

The girls are currently gaining huge success in Japan and will release their new song next month.

Like her new profile picture?

T-ara's Boram with a pair of new selcas on Twitter!


T-ara's Boram tweeted 2 new selcas.

She is seen lying comfortably on the bed while carving an angelic smile.

She is as adorable as usual,like her latest selcas?