f(x) to make a comeback this summer

Five-member girl group f(x) has stoked fans’ excitement with news that they will be returning to the K-Pop scene this summer after almost a one-year hiatus.

A representative for SM Entertainment confirmed the news: “f(x)’s album release is not that far in the future.“ The new album is almost finished, and is reported to be slated for a June or July release. The representative also added, “Currently, the f(x) members are speeding up preparations for their album and will be bringing some good news soon.”

However, the concept and track list are under wraps for the time being. Stay tuned to allkpop as we keep up with their comeback!

Hyomin takes pictures with ‘Invincible Youth’ members

T-ara member Hyomin showed her cheerful nature on the set of KBS2‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2.’

On May 31, Hyomin posted to Twitter, “I came back from filming ‘Invincible Youth’. I don’t know how long it has been since I have laughed that much. I don’t think I need to worry about being edited out much. For real!“  She then tweeted a little later, “Ace!”

The T-ara member took a photo with members from the first season of ‘Invincible Youth’, Girls’ Generation‘s Sunny, SECRET‘s Sunhwa, and comedian Kim Shin Young, posing like a power ranger.

Followers commented, “They are so beautiful even when they don’t dress up,” “Because Sunhwa and Hyomin are next to each other they seem like they are glowing,” and “Hyomin, happy belated birthday. Be strong today!”

Kang Min Kyung transforms into flower boy for 'Singles'

Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung ditched her feminine image and transformed into a charismatic flower boy for ‘Singles’ magazine.

On May 30th, Kang tweeted, “Being mister Min Kyung rather than miss Min Kyung”, and attached a couple shots from the June issue of ‘Singles’ magazine.

Netizens commented, “She looks good in boyish clothes”, “She is really skinny”, “Even though she is disguised into a man, she is still pretty” and more.

T-ara holds impromptu fan meet at a chicken store

Eunjung, Qri and Hwayoung of girl group T-ara held an impromptu fan meet at a local store of a fried chicken retailer Gibalhan Chicken, which the group models for.

On May 30, the three members of the girl group visited a store in Cheonho-dong, eastern Seoul, following in the footsteps of other group members Soyeon and Hyomin who did the same earlier in the year in Busan.

“When Soyeon and Hyomin visited a local store in Busan for a fan meet, more than 3,000 fans came down to the store. Thus, we thought it might be a good idea to do the same in Seoul,” said a representative from the girl’s agency.

Meanwhile the fried chicken brand said that it chose T-ara to be the face of its brand as “the girls are popular with those in their teens right through to those in their 60s.”

With the face of the girls to its name, the brand said it hoped to expand into the Asian market. The retailer said that there are plans for different flavors named after girl group members in the near future.

Yesung releases "Her Over Flowers" for 'I Do, I Do' OST

Super Junior’s Yesung lent his voice for the OST of MBC’s new drama “I Do, I Do”.

On May 31st, Yesung released his latest track titled “Her Over Flowers”. The track serves as the theme song for the male lead Park Tae Kang (played by Lee Jang Woo).

The song straightforwardly expresses the feelings of a younger man who is in love with an older woman. Yesung’s charming and smooth vocal is combined with light and cheerful tune to make a nice song. 

T-ara's 7,800 seat first solo concert in Thailand gets sold out

Thai fans of T-ara are excited as the first solo concert of T-ara in Thailand this upcoming June 3 that holds over 7,800 seats have been announced to be sold out! T-ara will be performing at the "'Hall 105: BITEC Bangna (Bangkok International Trade Exhibition)" in Thailand and will be hitting the stage with their popular hits such as "Lovey Dovey" and "Roly Poly".

Also, the promotional posters for their concerts scheduled in 3 different countries have been revealed. June 3, 2012 for Thailand, August 11, 2012 for South Korea and July 25 to 26, 2012 for Japan (set to be arranged). They will be visiting Thailand first, then South Korea then a Japan tour next as they will be visiting Aichi Prefecture, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyagi, Hokkaido and Tokyo.

T-ara will be celebrating their third year anniversary this year and has officially announced the official name of their fan club to be "QUEEN's" and will be receiving applications for the fan club starting this July.