Super Junior bundles up for winter in ‘High Cut’

Some of the Super Junior members took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in a new pictorial.

Donghae, Eunhyuk, Ryeowook, Yesung and Kyuhyun spent their last photoshoot with leaderLeeteuk before his enlistment for the latest issue of ‘High Cut‘. The concept of the photoshoot was a winter vacation, and the members showcased their usual energy. As the representative ‘variety idols’, they conducted the photoshoot through unending laughter, and had no problem with the outdoor look with outfits provided by Northface.

In the interview, Leeteuk said, “Before I enlist, I think I’m going to go around the broadcast stations and thank the PDs and writers that helped me so much.” On leaving his main MC spot on ‘Star King‘, he shared, “I just got to taste how it was to be an MC, and to be honest, I am a bit sad to be leaving.”

Leeteuk also talked about his plans for getting a girlfriend before enlisting as he commented, “It’s true that I tried hard to make a girlfriend. I tried to have one because I heard that a letter from a girlfriend was a big source of strength [while serving in the military], but others told me, ‘but you’re going to the army’. I’ll have to try to find one after I come back.”

Check out some of the photos below!

Sulli goes for the romantic girlish look in ‘Nylon’ Magazine

f(x)‘s Sulli turned into a romantic girl for the latest issue of ‘Nylon‘ Magazine.

Sulli wore many different styles for the photoshoot, starting from a tight leather skirt and down jacket for an all-black look and changing into warm knits and mini dresses for a more girlish look.

A staff member from the photoshoot stated, “We got a romantic girlish look concept from Sulli’s cute, bright personality. She’s young, but she was able to make poses and faces like a true professional fashion model. We were happy the entire time she was on the set.”

Check out the photos below!

G.O Declares Variety Interception "Why?"

MBLAQ G.O declares a variety interception/halt in the middle of recording of Idol Manager.

Scheduled to be broadcasted on this coming 19th, MBC Every1 “Idol Manager” episode 10 will reveal MBLAQ member Seungho and Chundoong’s birthday party that was prepared by G.O, Lee Joon, Mir andthe three female ‘beauties’ (Park Kyung Lim, Kim Sae Rom and Jeon Yul).

During that day, 2AM member, Changmin, came to the set as surprise guest for Seungho and Chundoong’s birthday party. He sang Happy Birthday song live on set, which was a very heartwarming scene. Towards that, G.O expressed that he also has to sing a song. Together with Mir, they sang the eating booger song, in which booger is the song’s theme.

When Changmin saw it, he expressed “When G.O was in Tykeys last time, he was very suave. Yet, he’s singing this kind of booger song here…” G.O was at a loss of words upon hearing Changmin’s statement. Tykeys was the group that G.O was in before he debuted with MBLAQ.

Audiences joked about requesting him to go back to his past self, causing G.O to express in a state of emergency “I want to declare a variety interception/halt” which causes the whole set to break into laughter.

Nice Guy Ep. 11

Official Synopsis: Betrayed by his girlfriend Han Jae Hee (Park Si Yeon), Kang Ma Roo (Song Joong Ki) uses Seo Eun Gi (Moon Chae Won), an heiress who has lost her memory, to exact his revenge.

Ratings: KBS‘ ‘Nice Guy‘ still retained its first place position although its ratings dropped slightly for this week’s episode as it achieved a 14.9%. Meanwhile, with MBC‘s ‘Arang and the Magistrate‘ (starring Lee Jun Ki and Shin Min Ah) coming to a close this week, its rating was able to increase to 12.4%. Ratings for SBS‘ ‘The Great Seer‘ (starring Ji Jin Hee, Ji Sung, and Kim So Yeon) have been steadily increasing as it achieved a double digit rating of 10.6%.

Recap of Ep. 11: After Ma Roo hears that Eun Gi was taken by someone to meet him, he frantically searches for Eun Gi and catches her leaving a rest stop with Jae Hee’s brother, Jae Sik (Yang Ik Joon). Cornering Jae Sik’s car, Ma Roo furiously pulls Jae Sik out of the car ready to beat him up, only to be stopped by a confused Eun Gi. Jae Sik is able to run away, and Ma Roo yells angrily at Eun Gi for following a stranger and tells her that he was never planning to meet with Eun Gi. However, Eun Gi takes it the wrong way and apologizes for bothering someone who has no recollection of her. Refusing Ma Roo’s attempts to drive her back, she takes a taxi alone, while Ma Roo sits with a frustrated expression in his car.

Meanwhile, Jae Hee is thinking over her conversation with her brother and later receives a text message from him. He says he’s done with the job and asks for his reward. Eun Gi is in her own world as she listens to music, ignoring her secretary’s call to see the doctor. While fiddling with her boom box, she gets a flashback of listening to music while driving with Ma Roo. Meanwhile, Jae Sik is gambling when Jae Hee calls to tell him that his “reward” is coming. However, Jae Sik is met with a rude awakening when only police officers arrive and arrest all the gamblers. Yelling angrily at Jae Hee for playing with him, Jae Sik is discovered by a police officer and tries to escape.

After a restless night, Ma Roo is about to enter his house when an exhausted Jae Sik admits that Jae Hee was the one who ordered him to kidnap Eun Gi. Ma Roo drives to Eun Gi’s home and meets up with her secretary (Jin Kyung). Meanwhile, Lawyer Ahn (Kim Tae Hoon) sends one of his workers with the photo from Jae Sik to find out where Eun Gi is living. Eun Gi’s secretary sees the worker in her neighborhood and gets fearful that they caught on to Eun Gi’s location. She asks Ma Roo to take Eun Gi away while she stalls the man.

However, Ma Roo’s task is not as easy as it seems as Eun Gi is still angry and acts like Ma Roo is a stranger, refusing to follow him. She prevents him from coming in, as the two stand at each side of the door. Ma Roo begins telling her their few encounters together, from their encounter in the airplane to the motorcycle incident. Eun Gi ultimately opens the door when he describes her personality as brash and rude. Telling her he’ll continue later in the car, he takes her away just in time. Meanwhile, Lawyer Park Joon Ha (Lee Sang Yeob) prevents Lawyer Ahn’s men from entering the house. Joon Ha is shocked when he is told that Ma Roo helped take Eun Gi away from the house. Later, Ma Roo packs his belongings intending for him, Jae Gil (Lee Kwang Soo), and Choco (Lee Yoo Bi) to move so Jae Hee wouldn’t be able to find them.

In the next business meeting, Jae Hee persuades the company board to remove Eun Gi from her CEO position. Jae Hee goes to Ma Roo’s home and begins crying when she finds it empty and abandoned, while Ma Roo is driving a moving truck with a sleeping Eun Gi holding onto Ma Roo’s hand.

The ceremony for Jae Hee’s inauguration as CEO begins with Jae Hee giving a grand speech. However, it is interrupted as stunned guests turn to find a Eun Gi walking among the crowd. A shocked Jae Hee tries to regain her composure and hugs her “daughter”, while Eun Gi is crying. Eun Gi takes the microphone and explains that she was sick due to the car accident and she needed time to recover. Continuing, she shocked and scared Jae Hee further as Eun Gi explained, “However, because of the accident’s effects, I have the disorder prosopagnosia. There are times when I can’t recognize people’s faces. And my body condition is not perfect. Until then, I will need someone’s help. Kang Ma Roo. I wanted to introduce him to my Tae San family first. He is my fiance and will help me raise Tae San. He is Kang Ma Roo.”

kdramacrazy’s Thoughts:

[ Note : This post reflects the opinions of the author, not necessarily those of allkpop.]

God. What a knockout for Jae Hee. I’m surprised she didn’t collapse in shock, anger, and frustration when Ma Roo stood from the audience. And who’s totally excited and probably (falsely) happy that Eun Gi and Ma Roo will be working together for Tae San, and that they’re freaking engaged? There are so many possibilities and unexpected turns that their relationship can take because it’s not just the ‘casual dating-using you secretly for my revenge’ relationship. It’s a business relationship, guardian/child relationship, and a romantic relationship. I love how the relationship between Eun Gi and Ma Roo is a clean slate. The empty house that Jae Hee finds? Symbolic of the broken thread between Jae Hee and Ma Roo. Jae Hee could always depend upon Ma Roo, could always find him waiting for her, but he’s not there anymore because he’s gravitating towards Eun Gi. Although he still wants to see Jae Hee fall from grace, he’s more motivated because of Eun Gi, not because of his own interests. That’s why I’m finally so joyful and glad that the wall between Eun Gi and Ma Roo is disappearing as Ma Roo can finally open the emotions he locked up and move away from the past he was stuck in.

I’m also interested in how Eun Gi’s character will develop. Was anyone’s interest piqued by the tears she shed when she hugged Jae Hee? Will she become the new kind, innocent girl or will she abruptly recover her brash personality that she had before the accident when she gains her memory back? I’m hoping for a fusion of the two. Character development infused with the directness and confidence she had before. Because she begins with a new life, I’m hoping that her family problems will be resolved. Her missing family members can be replaced by Ma Roo or Lawyer Park Joon Ha (you need to be more active, Joon Ha! Make Ma Roo jealous!), which will transform her into a new character. She’ll also gain the bluntness and confidence to go against Jae Hee and Lawyer Ahn. As I mentioned in the beginning of the paragraph, I’m curious how she’s going to interact with Jae Hee. Will Eun Gi think of “Jae Hee” as the bad person she should try to defeat? Or will she act differently towards Jae Hee, maybe bringing out more of Jae Hee’s kindness that we never see?

Either way, I’m ready for the roller coaster. I think. Or can we just send Jae Hee and Lawyer Ahn to Siberia and have the photos below be reality for Eun Gi and Ma Roo?

2PM, 4minute, MBLAQ and more cast in 'The Romantic & Idol"

A number of idol stars have been confirmed for tvN’s upcoming dating show ‘The Romantic & Idol’.

According to tvN, a total of eight idol stars will be going on dates including 2PM’s Jun.K, 4minute’s Jihyun, MBLAQ’s Mir as well as ZE:A’s Hyungsik, JJ Project’s JB, Rainbow’s Seung Ah, FIESTAR’s Jei, and AOA’s Hyejeong.

‘The Romantic & Idol’ is a spin-off of the dating show ‘The Romantic’ and will feature idol stars this time. This spin off will be directed by Lee Myung Han PD and ‘Reply 1997’ writer Lee Woo Jung.

The eight idols already finished recording on Jeju Island where they held a number of activities like romantic dates, going to the market and even cooked together.

miss A & f(x)'s Amber "Don't Need A Man"

miss A and f(x)'s Amber promote miss A's new song "I Don't Need A Man". 

Suzy updated her Twitter on the 19th of October,she mentioned,"Music Bank coming soon!Amb, Tiff thank you for coming.We say" 

miss A's members and Amber are seen wearing black and white t-shirts,the title of miss A's new song "Can Live Well Without Man (I Don't Need A Man)" is printed at the back of their t-shirts.

Fans commented,"Suzy is too cute","will stay in front of the TV for sure","miss A and Amber's friendship" and etc. 

Meanwhile,Amber supported miss A's comeback on Twitter,she tweeted,"went to watch miss A's performance!Hwaiting!Can't Live Without miss A!Haha".

SHINee ranks #2 on Oricon's weekly chart with "Dazzling Girl"

After rising to the number two spot on the Oricon’s Daily Chart, SHINee’s latest Japanese single “Dazzling Girl” maintained its success, ranking at #2 on the weekly chart.

According to the Oricon Chart’s latest rankings for the week of October 8 through October 14, SHINee’s “Dazzling Girl” has sold 97,111 copies for the week and ranked second on the chart. The group is just behind Fukuyama Masaharu and one spot ahead of Morning Musume.

Meanwhile, SHINee will hold a five-city tour event starting November 1 and will also hold fan meetings at the Osaka Castle Hall in Osaka and Makuhari Messe in Chiba in December.

Sulli is back with her long hair?

f(x)'s Sulli updated her Me2day on 19th October with a lovely selca.

She said,"transformed into long hair "Jinri" when i was having a photoshoot yesterday".

She is seen posing coolly in her latest photo,fans are glad to see her back with long hair,although it's just a wig.

Fans commented,"Sulli is so gorgeous","she suits long hair better","feminine Sulli" and etc.

*Jinri is Sulli's real name

miss A is back with "I Don't Need A Man" on 'Music Bank'

miss A finally made its comeback with fifth project, ‘Independent Women Pt 3’ featuring the title track, “I Don’t Need A Man”. In a complete 180 transformation from their image in “Touch” from last February, the girls are back with a whole new attitude.

‘Independent Women Pt 3’ brings the flavor of Destiny’s Child hit single ‘Independent Women’. The title track “I Don’t Need a Man” is a southern hip-hop song composed and written by Park Jin Young, and is dedicated to strong and independent women.

Though strongly inspired by Destiny Child’s track, miss A’s “I Don’t Need A Man” proved to have a brighter and bubbly melody while managing to deliver the same message. 

Check out their performance below.

Ailee returns with "I Will Show You" on 'Music Bank'

After being on a musical hiatus for awhile, rookie singer Ailee is finally back with first mini album ‘Invitation’ and title track, “I Will Show You”.

“I Will Show You” was composed by the best combination songwriters Kim Do Hoon and Lee Hyun Seung (ITOMY) and written by Kang Eun Kyung. It attracts the listeners with an easy, addictive melody and powerful, emotional voice of Ailee.

Ailee is one of the promising singers in the music scene known for her strong pipe. She even gained the nickname “Korea’s Beyonce” through her strong performance skills unlike a rookie star that just stepped into the limelight.

Watch her comeback performance below.

T-ara's Confession" members crying...Will Hwayoung's exit be mentioned?

"T-ara's confession?"

T-ara will appear on a Mnet cable channel on the 20th to broadcast "T-ara's Confession".

The type of situations covered in the program have yet to have been revealed and only trailers have been released.

T-ara members were shown in the trailers in the process of their recent Southeast Asian concerts and were shown talking candidly to the cameras.

From the footage, Hyomin was seen starting her speech by saying, "To be honest...", and wiping away her tears. Eunjung was shown next saying her inner thoughts, "But I'm learning how to be better in the future."

In addition, the members all gathered together at the same spot for the interview where they all were shown crying together. Qri was shown sending out mixed messages with her head bowed and not saying anything.

The trailer showed a subtitle that said, "The Girls' Heartfelt Story" will be featured on the broadcast, but what's attracted attention is if T-ara will talk candidly in regards about their former member Hwayoung and her leaving the group.

Netizens have commented, "I hope they'll clarify my doubts", "I'd rather they did this properly instead of crying on a broadcast", "I'm curious now", "I don't know what they are trying to accomplish by broadcasting this", "Just stop this", and showed a variety of mainly negative reactions.

Nichkhun to join 2PM for ‘Live Tour in Shanghai – What time is it’ concert

Hottests should celebrate as it’s been revealed that Nichkhun will be joining the rest of 2PM for their upcoming ‘What time is it?‘ concert in Shanghai.

Nickhun recently ended his hiatus from the entertainment industry on MBC‘s volunteer program ‘KOICA’s Dream‘, and he’ll be joining his fellow 2PM members for ‘Live Tour in Shanghai – What time is it‘ on November 17 at the Shanghai Mercedes Benz Arena Center.

It was previously reported that Nickhun’s participation in 2PM’s global tour would be under the discretion of local event organizers and their associated contracts.

Hopefully, 2PM fans will see him throughout the entire tour.

Eunhyuk shares photos from his vacation in Europe

Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk has taken a vacation with his family to the various countries in Europe during his break.

Eunhyuk and his family seem to be taking a grand tour of Europe, and the rapper of Super Junior is making sure to keep his fans updated on his status. So far, Eunhyuk has tweeted photos from Amsterdam, Bruges, Luxembourg, and Brussels. He shows off his typical goofy personality in each photo, posing with funny expressions with famous landmarks in the background.

Where do you think he should go to next?

miss A “I Don’t Need a Man”

Whenever miss A releases a new single, it always takes a long time to grow on me before I really fall in love. “Touch” took the longest at about two months,  but the group’s latest single, “I Don’t Need a Man”, caught me instantly.

There were a few raised eyebrows when JYP announced that miss A’s new album, Independent Women Part III, was directly inspired by the ladies of Destiny’s Child. Even going as far as to title it after the famous Charlie’s Angels hit, but the only thing the two have in common is a shared name. miss A actually has less in common with Destiny’s Child than the Wonder Girls do, who have noticeably referenced Beyonce in their recent hits “Be My Baby” and “Like This“.

The JYP-produced “I Don’t Need a Man” is a Southern hip-hop track filtered through the lens of K-pop. The key traits of the dirty south sound are present, like 808 snares and a fat kickdrum, but plucky guitar strings and miss A’s playful delivery make “I Don’t Need a Man” more lighthearted than your typically harder-edged American hip-hop song.

Lyrically, the song also deviates from the standard American formula, which puts a lot of emphasis on superficial things like cars, jewelry, and looking sexy. miss A doesn’t care what you think of them and they aren’t after anything that they didn’t earn. They’d rather work hard all day and buy nice things on layaway than accept a dime from somebody else.

“I’m gonna live for myself,” they sing, “I don’t care about living a good life like other kids do with rich parents and a rich man / that’s why I feel honorable.”

According to miss A’s philosophy, a girl’s self-worth should come from her own positive actions and nothing else. Just because you’re not flossing like Fergie doesn’t mean that you can’t still have the confidence of a chick with a million dollar bank account. However, for all their serious talk about not needing a man to pay their bills, you still always get the sense that miss A is just having fun with everything. They never try too hard to convince you that they’re better off alone, which only makes you believe their message of independence even more.

“I Don’t Need a Man” isn’t the first time that miss A has put a fresh spin on the tried and tested message of female empowerment. On their debut single “Bad Girl Good Girl“, they called out hypocritical men who enjoyed their provocative dancing yet also dared to judge them for their bold sexuality.

At this point, miss A is starting to rival 2NE1 as K-pop’s premiere girl power group. They’re also up there right next to Wonder Girls as JYP’s most consistent act, as they’ve yet to drop a bad single since their debut.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your single lady swag on and check out miss A’s latest hit.