Super Junior to host ‘Saturday Night Live Korea 2′

The Super Junior members will be hosting an upcoming episode of tvN‘s ‘Saturday Night Live (SNL) Korea 2′!

On July 2nd, representatives of tvN told Nocut News, “Super Junior will be participating as the hosts of ‘SNL 2′ for the July 14th episode.” To add to this already exciting piece of news, they added, “Kangin is also scheduled to appear as part of a 10-membered Super Junior.“ This will mark Kangin’s first variety appearance as a Super Junior member after having fulfilled his mandatory military service.

As for the episode’s concept, representatives of tvN revealed, “There are still no settled plans concerning the contents of Super Junior’s [episode]. It hasn’t been decided whether the show will keep its 15+ rating or receive a 19+ rating [either]. Before revealing anything, the production crew first needs to concentrate on and discuss the details of July’s episodes.”

‘SNL Korea 2′ is the Korean version of NBC‘s hit comedy and variety show ‘Saturday Night Live’, which has been running for 37 years since 1975. This season, ‘SNL Korea 2′ also aims to be popular like its predecessor, and rank first in terms of gaining viewers across the country. Its theme as a “TV show for adults” has certainly attracted interest among many.

Former hosts Shin Dong Yub and J.Y. Park themselves were able to draw in a lot of attention by presenting a show fitting of a 19+ rating. With idol group Super Junior now taking over, ‘SNL 2′ fans anticipate what kind of comedy the members will bring to the show.

In other news, Super Junior’s upcoming album, ‘Sexy, Free & Single’, was released online on the 1st, and the physical album will hit stores on the 4th. On July 6th, the group is scheduled to make their first comeback performance on Mnet‘s ‘M! Countdown‘.

Super Junior members reveal they made plans to take turns serving military duty

At the press conference for the release of their 6th album ‘Sexy, Free & Single‘ on July 3rd KST, theSuper Junior members revealed that they’ve decided to take turns enlisting for their mandatory military service.

Shindong stated, “Once, all the members discussed our plans for military enlistment all day. Should we all enlist at once, one at a time, half and half, we considered a lot of options and decided that it’s best to go one at a time in order to maintain Super Junior.”

Yesung: “I’m curious about what will happen after Leeteuk hyung goes, but it’s a relief that no matter who leaves for the military, we’ll maintain our team. I think it’s good that the other members can still be active despite one or two enlisting.”

Eunhyuk: “I’d like for Super Junior to exist for a long time. No matter what individual members do, they’ll still be part of Super Junior.”

Finally, Leeteuk, who’s enlisting after promotions for ‘Sexy, Free & Single’ are over, commented, “I think [military service] will be my biggest homework assignment and longest ‘schedule’, but it’s not important when I go to the army, it’s important that I go and finish so I can return and be part of the next album. I’ll return and show a splendid side of myself.”

Krystal of f(x) doesn’t think her face stands out?

f(x)‘s Krystal revealed that she has a humble opinion of her own physical appearance.

On the July 2nd broadcast of Mnet‘s ‘Beatles Code 2‘, MC Tak Jae Hoon compared Krystal and her older sister Jessica of Girls’ Generation asking, “Who do you think is prettier?”

Krystal responded without hesitation: “Unni,” referring to Jessica. Tak Jae Hoon then jokingly remarked,“We think she’s prettier too,” only to later add, “I personally think Krystal’s more pretty.”

The f(x) member wasn’t falling for it as she pointed out, “You just said that Jessica unni’s prettier,”and the MC explained, “That’s just the popular opinion, I think you’re prettier.”

Krystal then surprised the MC panel revealing, “I won’t acknowledge that. To be honest, I have a very common face. People have said, ‘Krystal has the kind of face that you can see at any random middle school or high school’.”

Sohee of the Wonder Girls, who also featured as a guest on the episode, commented, “I don’t have a common face, but I think I have an ordinary face.” However, she also mentioned that she feels she’s the best looking out of her group, saying, “I love and am very dear to myself.”

Amber takes public bus often

f(x)’s Amber recently revealed that she often takes public transportation, unlike other entertainers. 

In the July 2 broadcast of Mnet’s ‘The Beatles Code 2’ f(x) appeared as a guest. During the episode, MC Shindong asked if any of the members takes public transportation to which Luna and Amber honestly revealed that they take the bus and subway.

MC Tak Jae Hoon then asked Amber which bus she took but Amber misunderstood the question and answered, “A lot actually.”

After explaining his question again, Amber answered, “I ride the number 241 bus often.” When asked if people recognize her, Amber answered, “No, people don’t seem to recognize me.”

T-ara unveiled individual concept photos for Day By Day!

 Have a look at the individual concept photos of T-ara for their latest album Day By Day.

Whose image do you like the most?

Krystal wants to collaborate with Jessica

f(x)’s Krystal expressed her wishes to have duet activities with her sister, Girls’ Generation’s Jessica.

The members of f(x) made their appearance on Younha’s MBC radio show, ‘Starry Starry Night’, and was asked if they wanted to collaborate with another idol group member.

To this, Krystal answered, “I want to have a duet with my sister Jessica. During the SMTOWN concerts, we performed a collaboration together on stage. It’s really fun. Being on stage with her is really interesting and fun. I want to do a duo unit with her.”

Meanwhile, Luna also responded to this question saying, “Onew and I well together. I want to officially duet with him.” 

Check out the tracks from T-ara's mini album "Day By Day"

Following the epic 16-minute sci-fi music video for title track, T-ara also released the full tracks for its new mini album, “Day By Day”.

“Day By Day” mini album contains a total of five tracks including the title track of the same name, “Holiday,” “Don’t Leave,” “Hue” and “Love Game.”

Check out the tracks below!

Super Junior drops MV for "Sexy, Free & Single"

Super Junior’s comeback music video for “Sexy, Free & Single” has finally been unveiled!

With stunning sets, the charismatic presence of the members and awesome Devin Jamieson-assisted choreography, Super Junior is eyeing for another explosive return after a long hiatus.

“Sexy, Free & Single” is a song that incorporates R&B along with soulful House music that is easy and addicting to listen to. The fun lyrics tell the success stories of sexy and free single men.

T-ara unveils full MV for "Day By Day"

The long wait is finally over! T-ara has just released the full music video for their comeback track, “Day By Day”.

The epic sci-fi music video runs at 20 minutes and released as a mini-drama format. Directed by Cha Eun Tek, who also filmed T-ara’s Lovey Dovey music video, takes place in the year 2330 and similar to the Korean version of the movie “Mad Max”.

T-ara reveals a more mature side with the title song "Day By Day", co-composed by Cho Young-Soo and Kim Tae-Hyun and the lyrics written by Ahn Young-Min.

SHINee successfully wraps up Japanese tour

SHINee has successfully wrapped up its “SHINee World 2012” tour in Japan on July 1, having performed for 200,000 fans in total.

The final leg of the Japanese tour, which kicked off in April, was in Hiroshima. The group performed at the Hiroshima Green Arena for two nights from June 30 to the following day and the fans were treated to two-and-a-half hours of dynamic performance.

As well as singing its previous hits and new single “Sherlock” released in Japan back in May, the band members took to the stage individually as well as in unison, singing a total of 29 songs.

The tour kicked off in Japan on April 25 in Fukuoka and made its way around six other cities: Hokkaido, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Tokyo and Hiroshima, consisting of 20 concerts in all. SHINee’s first solo concert in Japan set a new record for the highest number of audience for a K-pop band.