2PM dominates the hit model chart on TVCF

2PM has swept the endorsement model ranking chart of Korea’s greatest advertisement portal site.

Advertisement portal site TVCF recently revealed their hit model chart, and the 1st place spot went to 2PM, 2nd Nichkhun, 3rd Taecyeon, 5th Wooyoung, 6th Junho, 7th Chansung, and 9th Junsu. With 7 out of the top 10 spots held by 2PM, some say that they have taken over the chart. Last December’s ranking was 1st Nichkhun, 2nd 2PM, and 10th Taecyeon, and this recent chart shows that since then, the 2PM members have become more in-demand commercial models.

TVCF’s model ranking is done daily using all the commercials aired in the past twelve months.

On top of dominating 7 spots out of 10 on the hit chart, they also ranked on the ‘average ranking chart’ with 2PM ranking 3rd, Taecyeon ranking 5th, and Nichkhun coming in at 6th. 2PM has shown their power, proving that they are currently some of the most loved advertisement models in the nation.

JYP Entertainment stated, “2PM’s various images and activities have gotten them many love calls from advertisement agencies. On top of that, each member has their own unique color so individual members are gaining interest as well.”

On another note, 2PM is currently preparing for the ‘Budokan 6 days‘ concert in Japan, which is scheduled for the end of May. The concert is expected to pull in an audience of 90,000.

Music Bank to hit Hong Kong

Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert from South Korea, will be in Hong Kong for the first time on 23 June 2012 for an exceptional show at AsiaWorld-Arena, following the phenomenal success encountered by K-pop artists such as Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, CnBlue and 2PM in the Hong Kong market recently.

Music Bank is one of the most popular music programmes from Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) in Korea, which is broadcast live through KBS World Channel to 72 countries around the world. This weekly entertainment programme is an opportunity to see top level K-pop artists and is the debut vehicle for upcoming artists. It is the driving force behind the famous Hallyu Wave (or Korean wave) sweeping across and beyond Asian markets, and has a very steady fan base around the world as it remains one of the only shows that satisfies, every week, the fans’ craving for K-Pop.

The Hong Kong show will have the privilege to welcome eight of the most famous Korean artist groups who will set the audience on fire with their powerful choreography and their romantic ballads. The confirmed Artist lineup is TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CnBlue, F(x), MBlaq, Infinite and IU. Often punctuated by surprises and unique performances, the Music Bank K-Pop Festival is an electrifying, enchanting and top quality show.

Back in July 2011, the first Music Bank World Tour took place in Tokyo Japan with a sold-out show at Tokyo Dome. In February 2012, the second show was hugely successful in Paris, France with dynamic performances from top level K-pop artists and an extravagant production. Music Bank in Hong Kong is the newest and the first stop in Asian market ever.

K-pop fans should not miss this one-night only show. Presented by Korean Broadcasting System and promoted in Hong Kong by Midas Promotions, Music Bank in Hong Kong 2012 will storm the stage of AsiaWorld-Arena on 23 June 2012. Tickets to the show are on sale through HK Ticketing and Tom Lee Music Stores from 8 May 2012.

Individual photos for Super Junior's Japanese "Opera" revealed

Following the release of the short version music video, Super Junior unveiled the individual concept photos for their upcoming Japanese version of “Opera”. In the photos, Super Junior members donned ‘Phantom of the Opera’ style outfit and masquerade masks.

“Opera” is included to Super Junior’s latest Korean full length album “Mr. Simple.” The single will be in Japanese version and will as well include original Japanese song “Way”, which is their second original song after “Snow White.”

The single will be available in 11 different editions – a limited edition with bonus DVD, a regular CD only edition and a set of 9 editions representing each member on different cover jackets.

“Opera” will be released on May 9th.

Super Junior wins in three categories for the Singapore’s ‘e-Awards’

Super Junior has come away with three awards at Singapore’s ‘e-Awards‘ music ceremony!

Super Junior took home first place in the categories of “most popular group”, “most popular Korean artist”, and “most popular U-Weekly cover”.

The ‘e-Awards’ is sponsored by China’s union Wanbo, radio 1003, and omy, and gives out awards to exceptional stars in the categories of music, film, TV, and radio, through fan votes. Out of the 14 total categories, Super Junior won three, defintiely an admirable feat for the boys.

The ceremony party will be held in Taiwan on May 15th.

Krystal shares a childhood photo of member Amber

f(x)‘s Amber recently shared a baby photo of fellow group member Krystal as a special treat for fans, and it looks as though Krystal decided to return the favor.

On May 2nd, Krystal shared the photo above (right) on her official me2day page and wrote, “amber josephine liu’s 3rd birthday party.”

Fans were a bit surprised to see the photo of Amber in a lovely flower-print dress, as she is now known for her tomboyish charm. The photo was taken on Amber’s birthday, September of 1995.

“Amber was very girly at one point!” the fans wrote, along with, “She was so cute,” and “Oh I never knew her middle name was Josephine.”

Nicole's makeup free selca

KARA member Nicole recently showed off her natural beauty!

On May 1st, Nicole tweeted, “I came here to eat since I had some time. Tastes good. Hohoho! I’ll see you guys soon! Please look forward to it!”, and attached the selca above.

In the photo, Nicole shows off her natural flawless skin, while fashioning plain black T-shirt. Her clean and clear skin, and lovely smiles really shine even wearing absolutely no makeup.

SHINee's drinking habits mentioned on MBC's "Weekly Idol"

SHINee recently revealed a few details about their drinking habits.

On the upcoming episode of MBC‘s ‘Weekly Idol‘, the members of SHINee were featured as guests. Each members’ profile was thoroughly dissected on the show, and the topic that gathered the most interest was the topic of the members’ drinking habits.

Key revealed his first story about fellow member Onew‘s drinking habits that surfaced at a company dinner. Onew got back at him by revealing, “Key becomes prettier and full of aegyo whenever he drinks alcohol.”

MC Defconn asked, “Are the aegyo Key shows to guys and girls different?“ To this, the SHINee members replied with, “We don’t really know...Whenever Key goes to meet girls, he doesn’t take people who could be his rivals.”

Instead of becoming flustered at his fellow members’ stories, Key wittily avoided the situation by partaking in a battle of cuteness with Jung Hyung Don, which had the entire studio bursting out in laughter!

Catch the full episode when it airs on May 2nd.

Amber posts a cute childhood photo of member Krystal

On May 1st, f(x)’s tomboy Amber, updated her me2day with a treat for fans. She posted an endearing photograph of fellow member Krystal as a toddler with the message, “Soojung ah~ You are so cute” (Krystal’s full Korean name is Jung Soojung).

In the picture, little Krystal candidly has her arms up against the seat of the car while making the most adorable pout with her lips and what seems to be a wink with her right eye.

Netizens, in love with the newly shared picture, left comments like, “Wow~ she’s so cute. She looks exactly the same,” “It looks like she’s winking,” and “Toddler Krystal looks really loveable.” Another netizen made a reference to Krystal’s popular aegyo expression from the recently completed sitcom series ‘High Kick 3‘ by commenting, “Bbooing Bbooing.”