f(x)'s Krystal cuddles up to EXO's Kai in a new teaser photo

f(x) has released yet another teaser for their "Rum Pum Pum Pum" comeback!

The newest photo shows Krystal and EXO's Kai in a couple photo, with Krystal leaning on Kai's shoulders. The vintage mood makes the photo even more melancholy.

SEE ALSO: f(x) to make a comeback with "Rum Pum Pum Pum" + new group and individual teaser photos

Their upcoming title track is a pop dance track that compares belatedly finding one's first love to a wisdom tooth that grows last as it pushes aside the other teeth.

They'll actually be kicking off their comeback stages prior to the album release, starting off with their performance at 'M! Countdown' on the 25th. The 2nd full-length album 'Pink Tape' will be released on and offline on the 29th!

BoA confirmed for KBS drama ‘Expect Dating’

BoA has been confirmed for the upcoming KBS drama, ‘Expect Dating’.

It has been previously reported that BoA was still in discussion for the role, and now SM Entertainment has confirmed her casting, marking her debut as an actress on the small screen.

‘Expect Dating’ will be created as a special drama to be aired by the KBS. BoA will play the role of Joo Yeon Ae, a woman clumsy in love and always ends up dating a bad guy. She will be working with Choi Daniel.

Producer Lee Eun Jin stated, “We fell for BoA’s passion toward the project. I’m really looking forward to seeing a new side of BoA as an actress.”

f(x) to make a comeback with "Rum Pum Pum Pum" + new group and individual teaser photos

f(x) announced the name of their title track and continued on their vintage vibe with a new teaser image!

Their upcoming title track, which has been given the name "Rum Pum Pum Pum" for its English title ("First Wisdom Tooth" is the actual Korean title), is a pop dance track that compares belatedly finding one's first love to a wisdom tooth that grows last as it pushes aside the other teeth.

You don't have to pinch yourself to make sure that this is all happening as their comeback stage dates are also set! They'll actually be kicking off their comeback stages prior to the album release, starting off with their performance at 'M! Countdown' on the 25th. The 2nd full-length album 'Pink Tape' will be released on and offline on the 29th!

Individual pics have also been released, so check them out below.

SEE ALSO: f(x) goes for a vintage vibe in new teaser images for 'Pink Tape'

Where will Leeteuk be stationed after the celebrity recruits are abolished?

Now that the Ministry of Defense has abolished the celebrity recruits, Super Junior fans are more curious than ever to see where Leeteuk will be placed.

Leeteuk had originally been placed in the 306 reserve at Gyeonggido Uijeongbu, but then had been moved to the celebrity recruits along with Sangchu by the Ministry of Defense. 

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But now that the Ministry of Defense had abolished the celebrity recruits, saying that the 15 current recruits will be reassigned to different units starting from August 1st, there are many guesses, including one that says that he'll be going back to his original 306 reserve.

So far, there are no definite answers, so stay tuned for updates.

SHINee’s Key, ZE:A’s Hyungsik and more get into character for musical ‘Bonnie & Clyde’

SHINee’s Key, ZE:A’s Hyungsik, The Grace’s Dana and more will show their musical talent on stage in the upcoming musical, ‘Bonnie & Clyde’.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ is set to raise its curtains in Seoul, Korea on September 4 and various promotional images of main casts have been released, getting fans excited. Launched in 2009, the musical was based on the famous story of 1930s duo robbers Bonnie and Clyde.

Um Ki Joon, Han Ji Sang, Key, and Hyungsik will take turns as the notorious gangster Clyde while role of Bonnie will be rotated by singers Lisa, Dana and actress Ahn Yoojin.

f(x) announces title track for new album ‘Pink Tape’

Girl group f(x) already signaled their return through series of artistic teasers, and now they have announced the title of upcoming promotional track for new album ‘Pink Tape’.

On July 19, SM Entertainment announced that f(x)’s new song will be called “Rum Pum Pum Pum”, which will be a pop dance song with addictive guitar sound and exciting percussion rhythm. It will have a marching band sound and repetitive words “Rum Pum Pum Pum” that will catch the listeners’ ears.

Meanwhile, f(x) will also be making its comeback stage on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ on July 25. The second full length album will be released on the 29th.

SHINee enjoys the beach on “Boys Meet U” MV teaser

SHINee has just revealed a short music video teaser for upcoming Japanese single album “Boys Meet U”, giving fans a preview of the track.

The group recently their second Japanese album ‘Boys Meet U’ on June 26th and they are already gearing up to release a new single on August 21. The single seems to be a bright, upbeat track perfectly fitting the summer season.

KARA releases full PV for “Thank You Summer Love”

KARA unveiled the full music video for upcoming 9th Japanese single, “Thank You Summer Love”, ahead of its official release on July 24.

According to their official Japanese website, “Thank You Summer Love” will be a comparable track to their summer hit “Go Go Summer!”. The new single will feature a cute pop tune, refreshing and perfect for the summer.

Check out the PV below.

Ailee wants to openly date and promises a unique performance if she wins #1 with 'U&I'

Ailee revealed her honest thoughts about dating during an interview on a radio program.

Ailee guest starred on July 17 broadcast of MBC FM's 'Shindong's Shim Shim Tapa' to promote her latest song "U&I."

SEE ALSO: Revisiting some moments from INFINITE's 'Destiny' MV

DJ Shindong told Ailee, "I think Ailee is going to win number 1 at a music show this time. Since you learned ballet, let's use ballet moves," suggesting an encore performance idea for Ailee. And, Ailee promised her fans that she would do the leg splits. 

Shindong and Ailee both agreed that after she gives her winning speech, she would start the encore performance with a leg split on stage when the camera focused back on her.

During the show, she shared, "Although I'm happy with my body right now, I want to become more skinny." She also revealed, "If I date, I want to have an open relationship, but I will be considerate for the other person."

In addition, Ailee captured the listeners' ears with her amazing live performance of "U&I."

SHINee's Taemin celebrates his 20th birthday and asks fans to share their love for those in need

SHINee's Taemin celebrated his 20th birthday on July 18th.

Taemin took to SHINee's official page to thank his fans for all their love and support as well as sharing a handsome picture of himself. 

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On the post titled "Thank you ^^," Taemin wrote, "Hello~^^ It's Taemin who celebrated his birthday today. Our fans who celebrate my birthday before anyone else every year.. Thank you. I'm not able to take care of you guys, but I feel like I'm always receiving from you... And I'm always thankful for the gifts that you prepare full of love and care. I believe my fans know my heart.. ^___^ But..... now I think it will be a even more special and precious gift if you will share the love and care for people who are in need more than I am.. I'm happy and thankful from just your love, I hope you guys will understand me...^^"

He continued to write, "Thank you so so much for celebrating my birthday~!! I will celebrate you guys too~^^ I love our SHINee WORLD who always view us with an unchaning heart!♥♥♥♥♥"

Wow, handsome and kind-hearted? Seriously, who cannot love this guy after his sweet message? We you a happy 20th birthday Taemin!

Birthday celebration at Mnet 20's Choice Awards:

BoA in talks to star in KBS drama ‘Expect Dating’

BoA might be starring in her first Korean drama as she is currently in discussion to star in upcoming KBS drama, ‘Expect Dating’ (working title).

A local media outlet reported that BoA has been chosen as the main actress and attended the script reading for the drama. However, SM Entertainment cleared, “Both BoA and the agency are looking at the offer positively, but nothing is confirmed.”

‘Expect Dating’ will be created as a special drama to be aired by the KBS. If BoA is confirmed for the drama, it will be her first time acting as a leading role in a Korean drama and she will be working with Choi Daniel.

Performances from 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 exciting event was hosted by Shinhwa’s Lee Min Woo and Jun Jin, and TV personality Kim Seul Ki. 

The 7th 20’s Choice Awards was packed with a fresh wave of top stars which battled out in a variety of categories which include 20’s Performance, 20’s Mwave Global Star, 20’s Voice and more for a total of 20 categories.

In addition, several top stars delivered their amazing performances including, 2NE1, Shinhwa, SISTAR, INFINITE, SHINee, Roy Kim, Girl’s Day, Verbal Jint, Daybreak as well as other collaboration stages.

Check out the performances below:

SISTAR

Verbal Jint & Bumkey + Girl’s Day 

Show Me The Money

Roy Kim + Daybreak

2NE1

Shinhwa

SHINee

Winners from 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 exciting event was hosted by Shinhwa’s Lee Min Woo and Jun Jin, and TV personality Kim Seul Ki. 

The 7th 20’s Choice Awards was packed with a fresh wave of top stars which battled out in a variety of categories which include 20’s Performance, 20’s Mwave Global Star, 20’s Voice and more for a total of 20 categories. The nominees are comprised of actors and singers who have been active from the first week of August 2012 – first week of June 2013.

Below is the full list of the winners:

20’s Movie Star – Male

Ryu Seung Ryong (The Gift from Room 7)

Ha Jung Woo (Berlin)

Kim Soo Hyun (Secretly, Greatly)

Lee Byung Hun (Gwanghae)

Song Joong Ki (A Werewolf Boy)

20’s Movie Star – Female

Kim Min Hee (Temperature of Love)

Jun Ji Hyun (Berlin)

Park Shin Hye (The Gift from Room 7)

Gong Hyo Jin (Boomerang Family)

Park Bo Young (A Werewolf Boy)

20’s Drama Star - Male

Zo In Sung (That Winter, The Wind Blows)

Lee Jin Wook (Nine)

Lee Jong Seok (I Hear Your Voice, School 2013)

Oh Ji Ho (God of the Workplace)

Lee Seung Gi (Gu Family Book)

20’s Drama Star – Female

Kim Hye Soo (God of the Workplace)

Song Hye Kyo (That Winter, The Wind Blows)

Lee Bo Young (I Hear Your Voice, My Daughter Seoyoung)

Soo Ae (Yawang)

Suzy (Gu Family Book)

20’s Style

4minute (What′s Your Name)

Beenzino (Agua Man)

Lee Hyori (Bad Girls, Miss Korea)

CL (The Baddest Female)

Kim Won Jung (2012 Herald Donga TV - Best Model)

20’s Variety Star

Tak Jae Hoon (Beatles Code)

Lee Juck (Enemy of Broadcasting)

Shin Dong Yeop (SNL Korea 4)

Choi Jong Hoon (Blue Tower)

Kim Jin Pyo (Top Gear Korea)

20’s Booming Star – Male

Do Ji Han (Incarnation of Money, Tower)

Kim Woo Bin (School 2013, A Gentleman′s Dignity)

Yong Jun Hyung (Monstar)

Roy Kim (Spring, Spring, Spring)

Super Junior-M Henry (Final Recipe, Trap [Album])

20’s Booming Star – Female

Ha Yeon Soo (Monstar)

Kim Seul Ki (SNL Korea, Flower Boys Next Door)

Kim Ye Rim (All Right)

Lee Yubi (Gu Family Book, Nice Guy)

Baek Jin Hee (I Summon You, Gold! Jeon Woochi)

20’s Performance

4minute (What′s Your Name)

SISTAR (Give it to Me)

Shinhwa (This Love)

Girls’ Generation (I Got a Boy)

SHINee (Dream Girl)

20’s Mwave Global Star

Shinhwa

2PM

Super Junior-M

EXO

Infinite

20’s Hot Band

Daybreak (Love Actually)

Romantic Punch (Saturday Night Fever)

J Rabbit (Nowadays, You Are)

Idiotape (Even Floor)

Galaxy Express (Always)

20’s Hot Rapper

VerbalJint (If It Ain′t Love)

Geeks (Wash Away)

Baechigi (Shower of Tears)

Beenzino (Aqua Man)

Double K (Rewind)

20’s Hot Cover Music

Roy Kim & Jung Joon Young (Superstar K4) - After Turning Into Dust

Yoo Seung Woo (Superstar K4) - My Son (Kim Gun Mo) 

Yong Jun Hyung (Monstar OST) - Past Days (Ryu Jae Ha) 

Lee Ye Joon (Voice of Korea 2 - For You, For You (Lee Seung Hwan) 

Daybreak (Band Generation) - Sad Mannequin (Hyun Jin Young) 

20’s Online Music

Lee Hyori (Bad Girls)

4minute (What′s Your Name)

SISTAR (Give it to Me)

Cho Yong Pil (Hello)

Girls’ Generation (I Got a Boy)

20’s Voice

Cho Yong Pil (Bounce, Hello)

Shinhwa (This Love)

Psy (Gentleman)

Lee Hyori (Bad Girls, Miss Korea)

SISTAR (Give it to Me)

20’s Best Global Touring Artist 

INFINITE

20’s Blackyak Marmot Blue Carpet Popularity Award

Lee Hyori

20’s Choice Icon of 20’s Award

Lee Hyori