Friday, July 26, 2013

Ailee and f(x)'s Amber display their close friendship



f(x)'s Amber and Ailee displayed their close friendship through photos on Twitter.

The 'sleeping photo battle' started when Ailee won 'Music Bank' and Ambertweeted, "As expected of our goldfish @itzailee! Congrats on #1~~ 'Rest up'!". She tweeted the above photo of Ailee passed out on the couch.



In retaliation, Ailee tweeted, "Thanks for the 1st place! In return.... @llama_ajol REVENGE!!!!!", adding on the above photo of Amber sleeping.

Amber has yet to respond, but do you think we'll see this battle continuing on?

SHINee's Jonghyun and Key to be special MCs for f(x)'s showcase 'f(x) Music Spoiler - Play! Pink Tape'


SHINee's Jonghyun and Key will bring their witty charms as the special MCs for f(x)'s showcase 'f(x) Music Spoiler - Play! Pink Tape'!

The showcase will be streamed live through Naver Music on July 29 at 11:11 AM KST. f(x) will introduce and perform songs from their second full-length album 'Pink Tape' as well as unveil the "Rum Pum Pum Pum" MV making-of clip.

Be there or be square for f(x)'s showcase on the 29th!

f(x) says “Rum Pum Pum Pum” on ‘Music Bank’



Girl group f(x) is finally jumping onto the stage with “Rum Pum Pum Pum”, showing colors that only the group can uniquely hold. 

“Rum Pum Pum Pum” is a pop dance song with addictive guitar sound and exciting percussion rhythm. The song is the title tune to f(x)’s upcoming second full length album ‘Pink Tape’ which will be released on the 29th.

Jumping into the fierce pool of competition this summer, f(x) kicked off their first live performance of “Rum Pum Pum Pum” on the July 26th episode of ‘Music Bank’.


f(x)'s Sulli wows with her graduation photos



f(x)'s Sulli garners much attention with her graduation photos. 

An online community shared a pair of photos of Sulli with the title "Sulli's beautiful than flowers graduation photos". She is seen posing in school uniform, showing her innocent charm which is different from her image on stage. 

Fans commented,"She's indeed prettier than flowers","her graduation pic is the best" and etc. 

Meanwhile, f(x) performed their new song "Rum Pum Pum Pum" on M! Countdown aired on 25th July.

f(x)'s Sulli confesses she never had a first love?


f(x) are currently promoting their new title track "Rum Pum Pum Pum", a song about first loves, and they recalled their own first experiences.

Backstage at 'M! Countdown' on the 25th, Krystal revealed what her first love felt like and shared, "It's a heart-fluttering feeling," while Luna added, "Sparks fly." On the other hand, Victoria shared that a first love is not always such a happy thing, "It hurts a little at first, but once that phase passes, you feel all right."



Although Sulli previously mentioned that she once fell for one of her bodyguards, it seems that wasn't enough to be considered her first love as she confessed, "I've never had a first love. It will come someday I hope?" 

Though Sulli hoped that her first love would come one day, Amber seemed indifferent about it. She shared, "To be honest, I don't care so much about my first love, so I don't really know what to say."

f(x) will continue their comeback stages with "Rum Pum Pum Pum" this weekend and release 'Pink Tape' on the 29th!

Krystal reveals she still stays in contact with Lee Jong Suk


Krystal had played Lee Jong Suk's younger sister on MBC's 'High Kick', and she was recently asked if she still stays in contact with him.

Back then, he wasn't as well known, but these days Lee Jong Suk is one of the hottest actors around. When she was asked on SBS Power FM's 'CulTwo Show' if she still stayed in contact with him, she answered, "I still contact him" which drew the attention of her fellow members and the DJ's.



However, when asked, "Do you watch Lee Jong Suk's 'I Hear Your Voice'?", she answered honestly, "I haven't watched his drama."

Maybe one day, we'll get to see the pair in the same drama again!

Henry shows off his washboard abs for 'CeCi'



Henry may be famous for his baby face, but his body is all grown up. In his latest pictorial, he showed off the washboard abs that were hidden under his clothing.

He took his shirt off for 'CeCi', going for a more manly look as a deviation from his usual cuteness. In the second photo, Henry posed playfully with a bat, this time showing off his muscular arms.



Are you "trapped" by this new side of Henry?

SHINee’s Minho offered a role in upcoming drama ‘Medical Top Team’



SHINee’s Minho could possibly be making a comeback to the small-screen with an upcoming medical drama.

A representative from his agency SM Entertainment revealed that the idol star is a strong candidate and positively reviewing the upcoming drama ‘Medical Top Team’. If confirmed, Minho will play Jung Hoon Min, a third year in the thoracic surgery department.

‘Medical Top Team’ is a drama about how the top doctors in their respective areas of expertise come together to form a team. The drama is directed by Kim Do Hoon of hit historical drama ‘Moon Embracing the Sun’ and written by Yoon Kyung Ah of medical drama ‘Brain’.

The upcoming drama also stars actor Kwon Sang Woo and actress Jung Ryeo Won.

Baek Ji Young bounces back from miscarriage and becomes visual director for Yoo Sung Eun



After suffering a miscarriage last June, singer Baek Ji Young bounced back to the scene and served as a visual director for rookie female artist, Yoo Sung Eun.

WS Entertainment posted on Yoo Sung Eun’s official homepage, “This is Sung Eun and coach Baek Ji Young who participated in her debut album ‘Be OK’ as a visual director”, and shared behind-the-scenes photos of Baek Ji Young helping out Yoo Sung Eun with her wardrobe and makeup.

Baek Ji Young served as the coach of Yoo Sung Eun on Mnet’s talent show ‘Voice Korea’. She showed her endless support by participating in styling as well as album production for the rookie singer’s debut album.

Super Junior’s Ryeowook sings for ‘The Queen’s Classroom’ OST



After the release of SHINee’s “Green Rain”, fellow SM Entertainment artist, Super Junior’s Ryeowook also participated in the official soundtrack for MBC ‘The Queen’s Classroom’.

On July 26, Ryeowook released his latest single titled, “Maybe Tomorrow.” The soundtrack was first played on the 13th episode of the show and received much attention from the viewers with Ryeowook’s soulful voice.

Listen to the track below.


Super Junior tops Oricon’s Album Chart with ‘Hero’



Super Junior’s latest Japanese album has proudly stood at the top of Japan’s prestigious Oricon chart.

The group’s first studio album ‘Hero’ topped Oricon’s daily album chart on the day of its release on July 24, after selling 52,232 copies. The album contains its title song “Hero”, as well as 10 other tracks including “Bonamana”, “Opera” and “Mr. Simple”.

Also, 2PM Junho’s debut mini album ‘Kimi no Koe’ debuted at #3 on the same chart by selling 40,036 copies while U-KISS’ ‘Inside of Me’ came in on 6th spot.