Thursday, July 18, 2013

[LIVE] 2013 Mnet 20's Choice



The annual 20's Choice is back! 

Check out the hot and cold performance live and find out who will be crowned kings and queens for this years 2013 20's Choice Awards! 

Ailee addresses rumors suggesting she and actor Park Ki Woong are close


Ailee denied rumors that suggested she and actor Park Ki Woong have a very close relationship. 

Speculations started making its way around when Park Ki Woong shared on his Twitter on the 13th, "Our Ye Jin is currently #1 on 8 music charts! Please listen to and love Ailee's 'U&I' a lot so it can be on top^^ Ailee fighting!!!", raising eyebrows among those who noticed that Park Ki Woong used Ailee's real Korean name.

During a recent filming for 'Generation Sympathy Saturday', Ailee was asked about her relationship with the actor, and she responded, "I've never even met Park Ki Woong. I was also surprised upon seeing articles about him supporting me. I found out that Park Ki Woong is close friends with my manager and is a big fan of mine. So I'm very thankful for the support."

More information on KARA's contract with DSP Media + hint at comeback



With KARA's contract with their label DSP Media ending soon, fans are curious if they'll stay with their label or leave.

KARA's contract with DSP finishes in January of 2014 (Jiyoung's contract lasts a little longer than the other members until April). Not just that, but their contract with their Japanese distributor Universal Music ends in December this year a well. But as they're one of the forerunners of K-pop in Korea and Japan, DSP Media most likely won't want to let them go.  


Although there are rumors that KARA may be leaving DSP Media, DSP Mediatold Xports News, "We're looking optimistically at renewing our contract with KARA. We're keeping various directions in mind, but we're trying to adjust everything optimistically."

On the issue of their contract with Japanese distributor Universal Music, DSP Media said, "That will depend on whether or not they renew their contract in Korea. We'll also be adjusting their Japanese contract status. Since their contract is ending in December, we'll have a decision before that."

However, DSP Media didn't have much to say in detail, saying, "As we're still talking with KARA, we'll have more details after they're done promoting this time around.

Additionally, it's been reported that KARA is planning to have a Korean comeback in late August, and will be promoting for about 1 month.

f(x)'s Victoria doesn't think she can get married? Amber reveals how many kids she wants to have


f(x)'s Victoria surprised viewers by revealing that she doesn't know if she can get married in the future.

In the final July 16th broadcast of MBC Music's 'Amazing f(x)', f(x) discussed where they see themselves 20 years from now.

When asked if she sees herself married, Victoria revealed, "I don't know. I don't think I can [get married]." Krystal added, "Well there are people who aren't really suited for marriage." Victoria revealed why she's scared of marriage and continued, "If I get married, I have to give birth. I'm scared of that because it's a painful process."

When asked about where she thinks she'll be 20 years from now, Amber shared, "I will probably be married by then", to which Sulli asked, "How many kids do you plan to have?" Amber answered, "Two kids. I want to have a son first and then a daughter afterwards so the older brother can protect the younger sister." 


Victoria then remarked hilariously, "If I give birth, I want to give birth to all my children at once. When you get older, it's better to have them all at once."

Stars walk on the blue carpet for the Mnet’s ‘2013 20’s Choice Awards’



On July 18, Mnet held the one and only summer awards ceremony for youth, the ‘20’s Choice Awards’ which took place at Ilsan’s KINTEX Exhibition Hall. 

The awards started off with its trademark Blue Carpet event as usual, and those who walked and showcased their fashionable outfits and oozing charisma include Lee Hyori, Girl’s Day, John Park, INFINITE, f(x)’s Luna, SISTAR, SHINee, 2NE1’s CL, Shinhwa, Stellar and more.

Blue Carpet Performance: 

Wonder Boyz




Stellar





Blue Carpet:


Girl’s Day




John Park + Lee Juk




f(x)’s Luna




Choi Jin Hyuk




CL + Lee Soo Hyuk




INFINITE




Park Bo Young




Shinhwa




SHINee




Lee Hyori


[Lyrics] Ailee - U&I






HANGUL & ROMANIZATION

Wait a minute Wait a minute 말 잘라 미안한데
Wait a minute Wait a minute mal jalla mianhande
왜 이러니 왜 이러니 자꾸 똑같은 말
wae ireoni wae ireoni jakku ttokgateun mal
우리 중 하난 먼저 얘기해야 돼
uri jung hanan meonjeo yaegihaeya dwae
여기서 우리 그만 끝내
yeogiseo uri geuman kkeutnae


이제 그만 싸우고 싶어 하루도
ije geuman ssaugo sipeo harudo
그냥 넘어가는 일이 없어
geunyang neomeoganeun iri eobseo
내 하루가 의미 없어
nae haruga uimi eobseo
1분 1초도 웃을 일 없어
1bun 1chodo useul il eobseo
더는 자신이 없어 오늘은 내가 말할래
deoneun jasini eobseo oneureun naega malhallae


네가 어디서 뭘 하던 상관 안 할래
nega eodiseo mwol hadeon sanggwan an hallae
가던 말던 네 맘대로 해
gadeon maldeon ne mamdaero hae
매번 지겹도록 반복되는 everyday U & I U & I U & I
maebeon jigyeopdorok banbokdoeneun everyday U & I U & I U & I


Wait a minute Wait a minute 내게서 떨어져줄래
Wait a minute Wait a minute naegeseo tteoreojyeojullae
왜 이러니 왜이러니 이 손 놓고 말해
wae ireoni waeireoni i son noko malhae
몇 번을 들어도 네 말은 거기서 거기
myeot beoneul deureodo ne mareun geogiseo geogi
Tired of all your lies and excuses now just get out my face
Tired of all your lies and excuses now just get out my face


되돌릴 수 없어 예전으로
doedollil su eobseo yejeoneuro
남보다 못한 사이가 됐어 우린 서로 부담이 됐어
namboda motan saiga dwaesseo urin seoro budami dwaesseo
너 말곤 내게 아무도 없어
neo malgon naege amudo eobseo
더는 상관이 없어 그냥 너에게 말할래
deoneun sanggwani eobseo geunyang neoege malhallae


네가 어디서 뭘 하던 상관 안 할래 가던 말던 네 맘대로 해
nega eodiseo mwol hadeon sanggwan an hallae gadeon maldeon ne mamdaero hae
매번 지겹도록 반복되는 everyday U & I U & I U & I
maebeon jigyeopdorok banbokdoeneun everyday U & I U & I U & I


네가 없는 이 곳에 남겨진 내가 울고 있을 거라 생각하겠지만
nega eomneun i gose namgyeojin naega ulgo isseul geora saenggakhagetjiman
나는 괜찮아 반복 될 일 없을 테니까
naneun gwaenchanha banbok doel il eobseul tenikka
너와 나 여기서 그만
neowa na yeogiseo geuman


네가 어디서 뭘 하던 상관 안 할래 가던 말던 네 맘대로 해
nega eodiseo mwol hadeon sanggwan an hallae gadeon maldeon ne mamdaero hae
매번 지겹도록 반복되는 everyday U & I U & I U & I
maebeon jigyeopdorok banbokdoeneun everyday U & I U & I U & I



ENGLISH TRANSLATION


Wait a minute, wait a minute, sorry for interrupting but
Why are you saying the same things over and over again?
One of us has to say it first
Let’s just end it here
I want to stop fighting now
There’s not a day where we just let things go
My days have no meaning now
I don’t smile even for one minute or one second
I can’t do this anymore, I want to tell you today
I don’t want to care where you are or what you do
Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want
The same thing repeats every day, U & I, U & I, U & I
Wait a minute, wait a minute, will you get off of me?
Why are you doing this, let go of my hand
Even after hearing it several times, your words are all the same
Tired of all your lies and excuses now just get out my face
We can’t turn things back to how it was before
We became worse than strangers, we became burdens to each other
Besides you, I have no one else
But I don’t care anymore, I just wanna tell you
I don’t want to care where you are or what you do
Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want
The same thing repeats every day, U & I, U & I, U & I
You may think I’ll be crying here where you left me
But I’m alright, because it won’t happen again
You and I, it’s over now
I don’t want to care where you are or what you do
Whether you leave or not, do whatever you want
The same thing repeats every day, U & I, U & I, U & I

Baek Ji Young to release Japanese version of ‘Iris’ OST “Don’t Forget”



Singer Baek Ji Young will be releasing a new Japanese single in September.

A media outlet in Japan reported on July 16 that Baek Ji Young will release her second single album in Japan on September 25. The title song will be the remake of the popular OST single “Don’t Forget” from KBS’s drama ‘Iris’ and will be renamed as “This Love, Don’t Forget.”

The release of the album had been already planned since before the singer’s marriage earlier this year. Along with the album, Baek Ji Young will also release a DVD containing her first Japanese showcase ‘Premium Night’ held at the Akasaka Blitz Hall in Tokyo in May.

f(x) to heat up KCON 2013 in August!



With idol groups EXO, 2AM and Teen Top confirmed for the show, KCON 2013 has now announced the fourth artist on the lineup!

On July 18, KCON USA released a short video, announcing f(x) as the fourth group confirmed for the upcoming large-scale K-Pop concert which will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on August 24 and 25.

The global version of Mnet’s music show ‘M! Countdown’ will be held at the festival as well. More artists will be announced in the next few weeks.

In related news, f(x) will release their second full length album ‘Pink Tape’ on July 29. 


f(x) goes for a vintage look in new ‘Pink Tape’ teasers



Girl group f(x) signaled their return through an ‘art film’ teaser earlier, and now they have unveiled more teaser photos, heightening fans’ anticipation.

The group will release their second album ‘Pink Tape’ on July 29. SM Entertainment revealed that the new album will contain unique and new characteristics from the girls and music. 

In the new teaser images, f(x) members are showing the glimpse of their new concept for the new album. They are dressed in school uniforms and gave off a vintage look to portray the new concept in more effective way. 




T-ara become pirates in jacket photos for 2nd Japanese album ‘Treasure Box’



Girl group T-ara just released their Japanese single “Target” earlier this July, and they are already gearing up for another Japanese release! 

The group will release their second Japanese album ‘Treasure Box’ on July 31. The album will contain 13 songs, including the Japanese version of Korean releases “Sexy Love”, “Day By Day” and “Bye Bye”, duet tracks from ‘Bunny Style!’ single and new Japanese originals, “Target” and “Dejavu”. 

T-ara revealed a short preview of “Dejavu” earlier, and now they have unveiled the album jacket photos featuring the six original members in their pirate concept.