Victoria’s pre-debut photos gain attention

Pre-debut photos of f(x) leader Victoria are creating buzz online.

On November 29th, some photos have been shared on a Chinese online community board titled, “f(x)’s leader Victoria’s photo before her debut.”

The photos were screen shots from her CFs with Lee Jun Ki and Rain as well as music videos with labelmates Kangta, SHINee and Super Junior. Even before her debut, Victoria displayed her natural and refreshing beauty.

Netizens commented, “Victoria is really a natural beauty”, “She’s so pretty,” “She really is a goddess” and more.

KARA to receive a Best Dresser Award in Japan

Hallyu group KARA is being recognized for its style and fashion in Japan.

The secretariat of International Jewellery Tokyo(IJT), the organizer of IJT 2013, the largest jewelry exhibition in Japan, announced on November 27 that Korean girl group KARA had been selected as the recipients of the 24th Japanese Best Jewellery Wearer Awards female category.

The awards ceremony will be held on the second day of the 24th IJT, which will be held for three days from January 23 next year at Big Sight in Tokyo Odaiba.

This year’s prize winner in the male category is Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura, a London Olympics gold medalist.

KARA joins the list of other Korean stars who have been the recipient of the award in the past including Lee Byung Hun, Won Bin and Girls’ Generation.

Sulli,"See you in Hong Kong"

f(x)'s Sulli shared a new photo on her Me2day on 29th November.

She said,"see you in Hong Kong".

She is seen posing hilariously with leader Victoria in her latest photo,the girls are on their way to Hong Kong to participate in the 2012 MAMA held in Hong Kong on 30th November.

Fans commented,"Sulli's new hairstyle is amazing","hope that f(x) will win awards" and etc.

Gyuri reveals still cut with Jung Suk Won from solo “Daydream” MV

KARA‘s leader and resident goddess Gyuri and actor Jung Suk Won displayed their chemistry through a photo from the set of their music video.

The above image, released on November 29th, is actually from Gyuri’s music video for her solo track “Daydream“ off the group’s ‘KARA Solo Collection‘ album, which they have previously revealed in Japan.

With the upcoming Korean release on December 4th, KARA has been revealing two videos at a time with Hara and Nicole‘s having been revealed first.

So far all the music videos seem to be the same as their Japanese versions, so if you’re anxious to watch before the Korean version reveal which will be on the 30th, you can check out the Japanese version here!

Minho turns into a winter man for ‘W Korea’

‘W Korea‘ revealed photos from their latest Winter photoshoot with SHINee‘s Minho.

The photoshoot was included in the December issue of ‘W Korea’, where he transformed into a winter man who had a mysterious mood. He also showed off a mysterious but strong charisma with his various gazes.

He was able to pull of all the different outfits with ease, and struck poses that fit the mood and concept of each shoot easily. Check out the photos below!

KARA releases jacket photos for Korean ‘KARA Solo Collection’

As reported earlier, KARA will be releasing its ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album in Korea. After pre-releasing the first set of music videos featuring Nicole and Goo Hara’s solo tracks, they have now unveiled unseen jacket photos from their upcoming album.

‘KARA Solo Collection’ was previously released in September in Japan, and will be released in Korea on December 4th. The album was produced by the Sweetune team, including Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo, as well as composer Lee Joo Hyung and G-High.

Check out the photos below!

Popular South Korean group SHINee will be holding a concert on December 8th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

Popular South Korean group SHINee will be holding a concert on December 8th at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Having just performed for SMTown, SHINee has promised that they will be bringing different performances for the local fans at their own concert.

The fans all agree that the sexiest member among SHINee is the muscular man, Jonghyun.

However, SHINee themselves do not agree. Jonghyun joked, “Actually, the sexiest one is Key. He is always hiding that sexy side of him, which is why nobody gets to see it.”

The five boys share a strong relationship

The SHINee quintet have a strong bond. They even go out together when they are not working. Key revealed, “If we’re in Korea, we will meet up with our friends for gatherings. If we’re overseas, we will board the tourist bus together and go shopping!”

Even today, new Hallyu wave groups are debuting non-stop, so how does SHINee maintain their position in the entertainment industry? Jonghyun said, “We have to maintain our own SHINee style. Be it dance or fashion, it has all got to be SHINee style!”

Many fans are curious about SHINee’s secrets towards maintaining beautiful skin. Jonghyun revealed, “Good rest is most important. We are unable to rest well due to our work commitments; therefore it’s very important for us to remove our makeup completely.”

2PM 'On a Night of Shining Water~'

Group 2PM climbs on stage for 'On a Night of Shining Water'.

At 8 PM on the 29th, Ongjin Coway will host the 'On a Night of Shining Water' music festival at Seoul Olympic Park's Olympic Stadium.

Coway describes the concept of the festival as the feeling of their main clients, the 'moms' to return to their brightest and freshest moment as teenagers and have a fun time with their family. Along with the CF models 2PM, Baek Jiyoung, Byun Jinsup, Go Junyeop, etc. will perform.

In order to get the event tickets, go to Coway's homepage (www.coway.co.kr) and write about your memories as adolescents in 'Memory Contest', or give suggestions of missions for 2PM to do directly through 'Surprise Mission Event'. Along with the event ticket, a movie ticket, coffee gift card, 2PM signed CD, etc. have also been prepared. The winners will be revealed next week on the 9th.

Super Junior, EXO-K, f(x), Juniel, and others awarded at the ’19th Acting Prize of Republic Korea’

The ‘19th Acting Prize of Republic Korea‘ award ceremony was held on November 28th at the Gyeonggido Bundang Seongnam Art Center.

For the singers, Super Junior and f(x) received the ‘Group Singer Award‘ while Huh Gak and Byulreceived the ‘Ballad Singer Award‘. Donghae and Yesung were present from Super Junior to receive the award, and f(x)’s Victoria, Amber, and Krystal stood on stage to accept for the group.

EXO-K and Juniel received the ‘Rookie Singer Award‘.

For the radio and TV programs, KBS‘ ‘Hello‘ received the ‘Best Variety Program Award‘, and SBS‘ ‘Healing Camp‘ was awarded the ‘Best Program Award‘. The ‘Radio DJ Award‘ went to Kan Mi Yeon for her ‘Kan Mi Yeon’s Best Friend‘ and Jo Eun Hyung for his ‘Gayo World‘. The ‘TV MC Award‘ was given to Nam Hee Suk and Lee Young Ja.

There were other awards given to senior singers, song editors and producers, choreographers, ballerinas, and other entertainment fields.

Check out some of the photos below!