Actress Song Ji Hyo selected as the new model for ‘Benefit’

Actress Song Ji Hyo has become the new model of cosmetics brand ‘Benefit‘!

Benefit representatives revealed, “We felt that Song Ji Hyo’s healthy and bright image was a perfect fit for Benefit’s image concept of being bright, confident, and lovely.”

Song Ji Hyo has shown that she’s all of that and more through shows like ‘Running Man‘ and her latest movie, ‘Jackal is Coming‘, where she approached the public with a friendly, caring image as well as a side of sexiness.

Netizens are also well aware of her beautiful bare skin, making her the perfect candidate as a cosmetics CF model.

The 2013 photoshoot was held recently where she captivated photographers and staff at once with her beautiful smile. Staff were said to have fallen in love with her charms and complimented her endlessly for breathing life into the brand’s image.

Check back for her Benefit photoshoot cuts next month!

Seungyeon and Gyuri’s solo stage dates confirmed

The members of KARA previously revealed that they will be will be holding their solo stages individuallyfor their latest ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album release, and in addition to Jiyoung, Seungyeon andGyuri have also confirmed their stage dates!

Since there is only a limited amount of space available per music program, the members will be taking turns standing on stages of different music programs for their time in the spotlight.

Jiyoung was the first to be confirmed for the 16th’s episode of ‘Inkigayo‘ with her solo track, “Wanna Do“. But it seems Seungyeon will be going ahead of the maknae through the December 15th’s ‘Music Core‘. Gyuri will follow after the two on the 23rd on ‘Inkigayo‘.

Seungyeon will be performing her solo song ‘Guilty‘ to showcase a powerful female rocker image, while Gyuri will stand on her solo stage with her tango inspired song titled ‘Daydream‘.

2PM to make a comeback in early 2013

2PM has announced that they’ll be making a comeback as early as January  next year!

JYP Entertainment stated, “2PM is currently working under the schedule of making a comeback early next year. We can’t give any details on the exact timing yet but it will be in the beginning of the year.”

This will mark their first comeback in a year six months since their ‘Hands Up‘ release in June of 2011. Since then, the boys have been focusing on international activities while hinting at a comeback in September or October of this year.

Their achievements in Japan seem to have set plans back a bit, as they’ve been named the hottest K-Pop star by many insiders in the Hallyu industry. Their November 14th single release in Japan hit 130,000 sales in its first week.

JYP representatives continued, “The members are all looking forward to their Korean promotions. We’d love it if you all looked forward to it as well.”

Qri, Eunjung and Big Bang’s Seungri celebrate their birthday today on 12/12/12

December 12, 2012 (12/12/12) is a special day because it’s the last day for a long time until the world will get to see repeating dates again (Unless you’re still around when January 1, 2101 rolls around in about 90 years).

Three idols celebrated their birthday today and these lucky birthday celebrities are none other than T-ara‘s Qri and Eunjung, and Big Bang‘s Seungri.

Qri was born on December 12, 1986, so she turned 26 today (27 in Korea). Bandmate Eunjung was born exactly 2 years after her, and turns 24 today (25 in Korea). Seungri is the youngest out of the trio, born 2 years after Eunjung in 1990, and the maknae of Big Bang turns 22 today (23 in Korea).

Happy birthday to all three of them!

Ailee releases teaser for “My Grown Up Christmas List”

Ailee has released a teaser for “My Grown Up Christmas List (Christmas Wish)“.

The song is said to be a part of the “Hitman Project #1 : A Tribute To the Hitman, David Foster“. The ‘Hitman Project’ will be released on December 18th as a tribute to David Foster, a producer who made songs for legends such as Michael Jackson, Baby Face, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston. Top singers in Korea will be singing the legendary songs in both Korean and English.

For “My Grown Up Christmas List” Ailee worked with producer Hwang Chan Hee.

Check out the teaser for the song below!

TVXQ tops the charts in Thailand and Taiwan

The duo of TVXQ dominated the charts in Thailand and Taiwan!

On December 13th, SM Entertainment representatives revealed that TVXQ topped Thailand’s Channel [V]’s Asian Chart for six weeks in a row from October 29 to December 9 with new album title track “Catch Me”. In addition, the track topped the True Music Channel’s True Music Top 20 Chart for three consecutive weeks from November 17 to December 7.

Channel [V] selected TVXQ and “Catch Me” as its ‘Asian No. 1 Pop’, while True Music Channel also dubbed the group the ‘sian of the Month’, proving its global popularity. The channels also aired the music video of “Catch Me” and interviews with TVXQ in the month of November.

In Taiwan, the special edition of ‘Catch Me’ ranked first on the G Music Asia Chart for November 30th to December 6th.

SHINee reveals BTS footage from “1000 Years, Always By Your Side”

The boys of SHINee have just released making-of clip of the album jacket and music video shooting for their latest Japanese single, “1000 Years, Always By Your Side”.

“1000 Years, Always By Your Side” is a combination of the various members’ amazing vocals and harmonized voices. The song is about the 1000 years of feelings that SHINee had always wanted to express and is expected to have the ability to surpass classic narrative songs.

Check out the clip below!

Jonghyun and Key for SHINee's "TALK 2 YOU Vol.2" Interview in JILLE Magazine, January 2013

JONGHYUN + KEY
P-COAT - Pea coat + shirt coordination will give an effect of a punch in details
Jonghyun and Key, who are known for being close in their daily life made their appearance for the second volume!
Both of them who are highly interested in fashion talked about pea coats which are the theme for this month, and also talked about girls' fashion.

We both speak openly, that's why we can understand each other.
Jonghyun: People always think that I'm a cold person when meeting me for the first time because I'm shy with strangers. Then the impression will change as we get along together.
Key: Yup, exactly. I thought so too because you didn't talk much. I've been told that I look scary, but on the other hand I was also told that I look like a very cheerful person. Who would have thought that we can be this close. Still, it took us 2 years to be like this.
Jonghyun: We took quite some time (laugh). As for now, we spend a lot of time together even among the members.
Key: As we get along together, we found out that we share the same interests and there are a lot of other things that we have in common, right? We both love clothes, our favorite food is quite similar, and we both are interested in Japanese language.
Jonghyun: Still, whenever we go out shopping for clothes, we have to go to the shop that you prefer, then to the one that I want to go because we like different brands though.
Key: Even when we go shopping we want different things. Since we're members, it's inevitable for us to have holidays on the same day. Most of the time we met up unplanned, after asking each others' whereabouts. Since we're both guys, I can't say we're dating... What do we call this relationship?
Jonghyun: I wonder what should it be called? (laugh). Still, it's really pleasant to have Key around. I know your taste, after all. For example, when I went to a clothing store alone I thought, "This looks like it will suit Key well," then the store assistant told me, "Key wanted that before." Key knows my taste well too so whenever you gave me clothes as birthday present, they could never be wrong. We know each other up to that point, don't we?
Key: It's because we're both being frank. We're honest in expressing our opinions, saying what we like and what suits you and what doesn't, that's how we can understand each other.

The most important thing is whether it suits that person or not.
Jonghyun: Key doesn't like wearing same clothes as others, right?
Key: Yup. That's why whenever I go to the store I ask the staff there, "How many pairs of these clothes are available in this store?" I love one of a kind clothes.
Jonghyun: I like clothes that fit my body. It will make me look slender. I don't really wear styles like in the photoshoot today, but I'll think of buying and trying on clothes like this for winter this year. It's good because it's warm.
Key: I like the color. I like clothes in flashy colors that will make me stand out in the crowd. Warm colors like this are fine too but there are also blue and others.
Jonghyun: Today's theme was pea coat. The last time I wore a pea coat was during my school days. How about you, Key?
Key: I have some. Speaking about pea coats, no matter where you go or whatever type you buy, usually they're simple. That's why I feel like wearing something flamboyant for the inner [clothing layer].
Jonghyun: Even for girls, when they are wearing pea coats, they will look cute if they put effort in selecting the right colors for the tops inside. Especially since in autumn and winter there are a lot of dark colors so it's better if they wear flashy colors like red or orange for the tops inside the coat. Then, I think they will look cute if they match them with mini skirts. I feel like long skirts won't give a good balance for pea coats.
Key: The 'boyfriend look' that girls in Korea usually wear is cute too. They wear body fit tops that make them look feminine inside the pea coats, but the pea coat itself are big. They hang the coat over the shoulder without slipping in the arms, like a cloak. It gives the feel as if they're borrowing their boyfriend's coat. As they go inside the shop and take off the coat they will look feminine so the gap will make your heart throb. Guys in Korea wear coats like that too, right? I do that too sometimes. The technique to avoid from making it look weird is by holding a bag inside the coat. As for girls, I think if they hold a clutch bag they'll look more feminine and more stylish.
Jonghyun: Lovely, isn't it? But the most important thing is whether that style suits that person or not. Actually, that goes for any style. It will look good if it suits you well rather than having it look like you're borrowing others clothes.
Key: I always decide on my coordination concept everyday. Like, today I'll be wearing something cute, or be like a rock star. The concept for today is monotone, I only highlight on the socks with bright color. Socks are the item that connect bottom wears and shoes so I'm a bit picky on them. How good it'd be if there's any girl that can follows me around with this kind of characteristic.

Japanese fans are full with individuality
Jonghyun: This year is already close to its end. Is there anything you want to try to do next year?
Key: Let me see... I guess a talk show? Because I think it's important to show my personality too. I want to make an appearance where I can fully show my individuality. For example, being in reality shows.
Jonghyun: Your individuality is really worth being shown, after all.
Key: Thanks. Currently I'm taking good care concerning that individuality. I wish the day when I can show that to everyone will come. How about you?
Jonghyun: Since I want to extend my skills musically, I want to learn a lot of things. Like musical instruments.
Key: What kind of instrument do you want to try?
Jonghyun: Percussions. I've tried piano and I already experienced playing guitar and bass guitar but I have yet to try percussions.
Key: Looks like drums will suit you too.
Jonghyun: That's nice. I want to learn it for once. And then, I want to show the result to the Japanese fans.
Key: That's right.
Jonghyun: Speaking of Japanese fans, when we're doing our best, performing on the stage, they'll just stand there in silence watching over us passionately, right? I think that's cute.
Key: Yup. Japanese fans, even if I see them in Korea I can tell it's them right away. They're full of individuality. There are a lot of fans that bring out their best features through fashion and make up. I think that's what makes them cute. I'll be happy if they still continue to support us for the year 2013 as well.

SHINee's 1 question and 1 answer!!
What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Onew: Look at the clock
Jonghyun: Check my handphone
Key: Drink a glass of water, music, shower
Minho: Look into the mirror, check the time
Taemin: Take a shower

‘I Miss You’ Park Yu-Cheon, concentrating on reading a scenario in a waiting room

On the official Facebook of JYJ in the morning on 11th, a photograph of Park Yu-Cheon concentrating on reading a scenario of ‘I Miss You’ was released.

At the last scene of the 10th episode of ‘I Miss You’, Han Jeong-Woo(Park Yu-Cheon’s role) was passed out by an attack with a stun gun at a house of a janitor of a police office(Kim Mi-Kyeong’s role) who is suspected as a murderer of Kang Sang-Deuk. The audiences of the drama worried about Han Jeong-Woo’s safety. In that situation, the released photo of Park Yu-Cheon made the audiences calm.

An official of the drama said that, “Please expect for the next stories that how he will catch the killer and how the accident will affect the murder case of Kang Sang-Deuk and relationship with Su-Yeon. It seems he posted the photo that he is okay since there are lots of voices of worrying about Han Jeong-Woo.”

Meanwhile, in a trailer on 10th, Han Jeong-Woo poked women audiences’ hearts as showing his unchangeable love for Lee Su-Yeon(Yun Eun-Hye’s role) while saying that, “I’m going to stay near her for the rest of my life until people forgive. By waiting and waiting…”. It’s getting attention whether Han Jeong-Woo’s sincerity can touch Lee Su-Yeon’s heart.