My Kp♥p W♥rld: 04/14/12

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Super Junior's "Opera" album covers raise mystery

uper Junior announced that they will release their 3rd Japanese single "Opera" on May 9. Following the PV teaser which was first revealed in "Oppa Oppa" event, the album covers are stirring attention.

Having masquerade masks and dark outfits, the boys are covering the concept of Phantom of Opera. On the album cover, the boys are surrounded with jigsaw puzzle pieces that added mystery to the concept.

What would it be?

"Opera" is originally ikncluded in their 5th Korean album "Mr. Simple".

Victoria poses with the cast of When Love Walked In!

f(x)'s Victoria is currently busy filming for her debut drama in China,check out the group photos of Victoria with the cast of her drama "When Love Walked In".

2PM & 2AM release trailer for documentary film ‘Beyond the Oneday’!

allkpop previously reported that 2PM and 2AM will be releasing a documentary called ‘Beyond the Oneday‘ in Japan, and now the trailer for the film has arrived.

‘Beyond the Oneday’ is a documentary film that covers the two group’s back stage at the JYP Nationconcert in Japan last year. It will also include footage of their daily activities during their time off and cuts of interviews with the members of each group.

The film will release in theaters on June 30th, 2012 JST, and tickets will be available for pre-sale on April 21st. Fans who pre-order tickets will be treated to a “clear file” (a plastic sleeve that holds documents), which can be used as a bag, and an invitation to a gathering attended by 2PM and 2AM!

Stay tuned to allkpop for more information on the upcoming film, watch the ‘Beyond the Oneday’ trailer below:

T-ara releases breathtaking photos from Milano

The seven ladies of T-ara recently traveled to Italy’s scenic Milano (Milan) for a well-deserved break after what has been their busiest rounds of promotions yet. The girls also traveled alongside with an upcoming Core Contents Media girl group in order to show their support for the group’s photo shoot.

The released photos feature T-ara in front of the extravagant Milan Cathedral, posing elegantly against the romantic urban scenery. The members themselves will also be taking the role as photographers and will be continually sharing personal photos and the like to document their stay in Italy.

Meanwhile, Core Contents Media’s upcoming girl group will be compromised of seven members:Hwang Ji Hyeon, Choi Soo Eun, Lee Hae In, Kim Hye Ji, So Min, Jo Eun Byul and Esther. Prior to their debut date, the girls will be showing their individual colors through a series of 7 teasers, as well as a music video directed by Cha Eun Taek, famed in the K-Pop industry for directing BoA’s iconic Eat You Up video.

Check out some video footage of their trip to Europe below!

KARA’s single “Speed Up/Girl’s Power” goes Gold in Japan

KARA achieved another accolade in Japan.

KARA’s sixth Japanese single “Speed Up/Girl’s Power” released on March 21st has been acknowledged as ‘Gold’ by the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan).

When an album sells more than 100,000 copies, the Association publicly acknowledges the artist’s achievement, labeling the album as a ‘Gold’ album. KARA’s single “Speed Up/Girl’s Power” has climbed to #2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and has sold more than 120,000 copies to date.

Every single that KARA released in Japan up to this point has been acknowledged as ‘Gold’. If you include their albums and DVDs, KARA currently has 11 ‘Gold’ accolades altogether.

KARA is also the only girl group from Korea to have over 10 albums acknowledged as Gold in Japan, and are the 3rd Korean artist to achieve this feat after BoA and TVXQ

The girls will be embarking on their nationwide Japan tour starting on April 14th, covering Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo and more. Over 100,000 fans total will be gathering to see the girls perform, and the tour sold out immediately after going on sale March 24th. Fans have been putting in incessant requests for additional performances, and KARA has added additional performances on May 26th and 27th at the Saitama Super Arena for 15,000 fans.

Hyomin updates fans from Europe

T-ara‘s Hyomin updated fans from Europe with a pair of cute and sexy selcas.

On April 13th, Hyomin tweeted, “It’s Friday the 13th. Ah, I have to go to work soon… I don’t want to get up,” and shared the above pictures.

Hyomin sat in bed in white pajamas, taking a picture of her reflection in the mirror. Fans are saying that she looks adorably sexy laying on her stomach as well.

Followers responded, “Even her morning look is like a photo shoot“, “Her phone camera skills are excellent“, and “A working woman is wonderful“.

Hyomin and her fellow T-ara members have been traveling around Europe with photographer Jo Se Hyun for a photo book and music video project.

Grab the Look: SHINee – “Sherlock”

\After a year and a half of waiting, SHINee is finally back with their latest hit “Sherlock“, a mash up of two songs from their mini-album of the same name. Their concept is inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyles classic short story series, Sherlock Holmes, and the music video takes place in a museum as the SHINee boys try to solve a mystery. And now, it’s time to unwrap the mystery of SHINee’s killer style!

One great aspect of SHINee’s styling is the nod to Victorian London menswear without taking the period’s fashion too literally. Make the style fit for a lady with lace dresses, antique-inspired accessories like pearls or pocket watches, and finish the look with a retro-shaped heel. Try something new and go for the boyish look with a collared blouse and bow tie. Layer a structured vest that shows off the waistline, and finally, bring this ‘Sherlock‘ look to the 21st century just in time for the summer with bold-printed shorts.

Are you curious how to put together your own SHINee inspired look? Check out our style tips below!

Sulli reveals her self-portrait

f(x)‘s Sulli recently shared a self-portrait with her fans.

On April 14th, Sulli uploaded a snapshot of the artwork onto her me2day, and wrote, “Everyone, I am revealing my artistic skills. Tada! I drew this self-portrait when I was little.”

What looks to be a self-portrait, drawn by crayons, does resemble f(x)’s Sulli in a way. It seems the young Sulli captured the essence of herself, for the black hair, big round eyes, red lips, and warm smile are all signature facial features of the popular f(x) member!

Fans commented, “Sulli this does look like you!”, “Cute portrait“, and “Every little kid draws eyes this way“.

Do you think the drawing resembles child Sulli?